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A Crafty Weekend and June Giveaway

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What a fabulously crafty weekend we had down at Sirstampalot.  On Saturday we were making pencil cases and a new design for the album inside from Raining Cats and Dogs papers and then we went box crazy on Sunday with the Artisan Style papers.  Lovely projects ladies.  I had a crafting partner on Saturday, Lauren above showing off her crafty makes came along with mum and grandma so we paired up together which was lovely.  Thank you  ladies for coming along and Janice and Andy for organising the day and keeping up topped up with drinks and goodies.
Here's some pics from the weekend 

Three generations of crafters enjoying a day out together 


Project sheets are available for this weekends classes over on our website at 
We also have two new kits out this week.  The Bureau, which also has a project sheet detailing how to alter it and then one that covers how to alter it and make the mini album inside, and then our teeny weeny ATC box both pictured below. 
It's just 4 years this month since I started up my blog, and remember feeling really nervous waiting to see if anyone called by. I was really excited when we got to 10 views and 50 blew me away :-)   Now we're creeping up towards 1 million visitors which is totally amazing.  Thank you everyone for calling by, your comments and for following me.  To celebrate my four years of crafting we're giving away one Bureau Kit,  full project sheet and accessory pack and an ATC kit in this months giveaway.  If you'd like to be in with a chance to win this fabulously crafty bundle just leave a comment below before midnight on 30th June.  the winner will be announced on July 1st here on the blog. 
Both kits are available to order now on the website 

I'm designing our projects for my retreat this week, papers still haven't arrived here in the UK and I"m beginning to get a bit twitchy - crafting blind is no mean feat lol!!!  
Have lovely day yourself, thanks for calling by and look forward to catching up again soon with some sneak peeks of what we're making with the beautiful Gilded Lily and curious Rare Oddities collections :-)
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  1. Unknown9 June 2015 at 10:42

    wow 4 years, your crafting is amazing, I am so looking forward meeting you and taking part in the workshop at inhouse in Milford Haven, I am new to using graphic 45.

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  2. Diane9 June 2015 at 10:49

    Since meeting you at Stitches I think I've become a Graphic 45 addict! (no surprise there then!). I particularly love this bureau and mini-album and look forward with great anticipation to seeing what you do with the Gilded Lily and Rare Oddities collections.
    Diane xx

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  3. Rosietoes9 June 2015 at 11:34

    Having recently discovered G45 and your fabulous blog Clare I would love to attend one of your classes but alas it's too far for me to travel. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a fabulous Clare project. Thank you for the chance to win. Congratulations on your 4th birthday. x Edna

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  4. Unknown9 June 2015 at 12:13

    Congratulations on your Fourth Birthday. I've followed you since you started and you really have a 'Creative spirit' . Your work is always superb, looking forward to your July class in South West Wales. Thanks for the chance to win a kit.
    Babs

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  5. Lolly Palooza9 June 2015 at 12:30

    Wonderful projects!

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  6. butterflyamanda9 June 2015 at 12:41

    wow more beautiful kits can't wait to see what you create with the new Graphic 45 papers! congratulations on your 4th birthday!!!!

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  7. Bella Carta Journals9 June 2015 at 12:54

    Congratulations on 4 amazing years

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  8. Christine Linnett9 June 2015 at 13:24

    Raising a glass to you Clare - queen of fussy cutting - inky edges and magnets x lol x here's to another 4 years and more x love Chris Linnett

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  9. Unknown9 June 2015 at 13:28

    Wow ! what can I say. Your work is just breath-taking ,you inspire me so much Clare and one day I WILL come to one of your workshops , it would be amazing to meet you ,So workshop up North Yorkshire Please and I'm booking my place NOW ! Congratulations on your 4th birthday and keep up the amazing work
    crafty hugs Susan xxx

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  10. Unknown9 June 2015 at 13:44

    Congratulations on 4 years! Your projects are always amazing! Hoping you have many, many more inspiring years ahead.

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  11. Romana9 June 2015 at 13:48

    Oh, my, every of these boxes looks so beautiful :0D but I love, love, love the Bureau, it's incredible!... thank you so much for this awesome idea :0))

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  12. Lorraine9 June 2015 at 14:07

    Fabulous projects - love graphic 45, love little boxes. A perfect combination! xxx

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  13. skidwalker9 June 2015 at 14:23

    Wow, 4 years! Congratulations! I always look forward to your blog posts, and this one was such fun. I love seeing all the boxes and bureaus you have created. Lovely work!

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  14. Unknown9 June 2015 at 14:25

    Love your creations. You are so talented! Everything is very well done, well finished. :)

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  15. Unknown9 June 2015 at 14:45

    Oh thank you for the chance to win this is lovely!!

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  16. Tracy Welham9 June 2015 at 14:55

    Fantastic storage solutions! Thanks for the chance to win. Creative Blessings, Tracy x

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  17. KarinsArtScrap9 June 2015 at 15:00

    gorgeous boxes and fantastic papers Clare
    Gr Karin

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  18. Unknown9 June 2015 at 15:02

    Bold Boxes, Beautiful bureaus, Awesome Albums, love all your work! x

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  19. Sally9 June 2015 at 15:50

    Happy 4th Birthday Clare. Hope those papers arrive pretty quick, I can't wait for retreat. See you soon. Sally x

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  20. Unknown9 June 2015 at 15:54

    Congratulations for your four year of amazing work, thanks for all the inspiration you give me.

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  21. Valerie9 June 2015 at 15:57

    It just goes to show that crafters come in any age and size and you're never to young to start learning. She did a beautiful job too! Enter me in the drawing, I would so love to have those pieces and would make room to display them proudly.

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  22. Unknown9 June 2015 at 15:57

    I'm so glad you were brave enough to start your blog four short years ago. Stay happy and healthy and here's to many more wonderful years ahead!

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  23. Anonymous9 June 2015 at 16:08

    Love all your projects! Thank you for having such wonderful giveaways!
    Sharon P.

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  24. Howdyhoddy9 June 2015 at 16:16

    Congratulations on your 4th birthday, Clare. Can't wait for the retreat in June. Itchy fingers already.

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  25. Unknown9 June 2015 at 16:18

    What wonderful projects. I love to see wee scrappers participating. My daughter is 9 and all about the paper. Congrats of 4 years.

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  26. Marnie McMurray9 June 2015 at 16:27

    Your work is fabulous! I hope to make it to the UK in a few short years! I would love to take one of your classes. Congratulations!

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  27. Unknown9 June 2015 at 16:33

    Thanks for such a fab weekend and for being brilliant with Lauren xx

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  28. Anonymous9 June 2015 at 16:37

    Me, me, I hope it's me!!!! Yes I am selfish I will admit it to everyone!!! I absolutely adore Clare, her kits, her ideas, her everything!!! She has given me so much inspiration and I am never afraid to try anything!!!! Although I do admit to not cutting in to the beautiful papers sometimes!!!! I am so thankful for the day I found her on U Tube!!!! You ladies in the UK are so lucky to have her!! Enjoy.
    Judy in Arizona

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  29. Anonymous9 June 2015 at 17:38

    Congratulations!!!
    You deserve better because your videos are so amazing and you always amaze me by your ideas. I would truely be happy and grateful if i won and it would be a great birthday present as my birthday will be coming soon
    thank you

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  30. Unknown9 June 2015 at 18:16

    Congratulations! Four fabulous years.

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  31. Bothiecat9 June 2015 at 18:28

    Here's to the next 40 yrs. (not sure I'll make that long though. Well done Clare. Would love to win one of your kits.

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  32. Gel9 June 2015 at 18:35

    Wow, they look beautiful and I would love to win xx

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  33. magthecrafter9 June 2015 at 18:37

    You all seem to have had an amazing time crafting away the weekend. Love your projects, and so look forward to your blog dropping into my inbox!!! Would really appreciate this kit and thank you for the opportunity to win it. Hugs Margaret x

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  34. Anonymous9 June 2015 at 19:05

    What a fantastic achievement for you Clare! You are such an inspiration for us all Thank you

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  35. Pauline S9 June 2015 at 19:15

    Congratulations Clare and well done . I love your crafting includes three generations. I am encouraging my grandchildren to craft and they love G45! Thanks for the opportunity to win a give away.

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  36. CasaFrost9 June 2015 at 19:17

    Stunningly creative....thank you for being a well of inspiration😊

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  37. Teri Rice9 June 2015 at 19:21

    As always your projects are the best! Thanks for sharing.

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  38. shabbycraftcabin9 June 2015 at 19:42

    Stunning project as always and congratulations for reaching your million of followers, you're the best!:-) big crafty hug, Ivy x

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  39. Rhonda 9 June 2015 at 20:09

    I would love to learn to make these boxes for albums. Beautiful work. And thank you so much for the opportunity to enter.

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  40. Joyce9 June 2015 at 20:42

    Great projects, you are always so creative.

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  41. traci9 June 2015 at 21:40

    I look forward to your emails-love seeing all your creative gorgeous projects. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win your great giveaways. >^..^<

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  42. Annamieke9 June 2015 at 21:57

    OMG Claire I never realised that you had been coming to my house each morning for that long.
    Time does fly when you enjoy a persons company.
    Many thanks for the wonderful items you show us that inspire us all.
    And thanks for the chance of the giveaway.
    Annamieke from the land down under.

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  43. jennifer9 June 2015 at 21:59

    I love your videos. Everything you make is gorgeous but I absolutely love the bureau

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  44. jennifer9 June 2015 at 21:59

    I love your videos. Everything you make is gorgeous but I absolutely love the bureau

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  45. jennifer9 June 2015 at 21:59

    I love your videos. Everything you make is gorgeous but I absolutely love the bureau

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  46. Unknown9 June 2015 at 22:11

    Hi Clare looooooooooooove your videos. Hugs Joy

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  47. Organa829 June 2015 at 22:31

    This is such a great one of so many projects! Congrats Claire and thank you for all of your inspiration!!

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  48. Organa829 June 2015 at 22:32

    This is such a great one of so many projects! Congrats Claire and thank you for all of your inspiration!!

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  49. Noreen9 June 2015 at 22:32

    What pretty boxes! It's always nice to keep your things in lovely boxes.. and especially boxes with drawers and fun nooks.

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  50. Denise9 June 2015 at 22:51

    Happy 4th Birthday. Thanks for the opportunity to win these beautiful boxes. Love the bureau especially! Have a great week!PS Lauren is a cutie and talented to boot!

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  51. Unknown9 June 2015 at 23:22

    love all of your creations. I would love to win anything you give away!

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  52. Unknown9 June 2015 at 23:46

    Beautiful work! I'd love to do classes, but a bit far away here in Southern California!

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  53. SenecaPond10 June 2015 at 00:48

    Congratulations on your anniversary! I want to have whatever you eat for breakfast because your energy and creativity is boundless! Your videos are like sunshine and they inspire me so. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!

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  54. Unknown10 June 2015 at 01:08

    Congratulations Clare wat a great achievement! You are sooo talented and I love your projects. You may like to visit Australia one day!

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  55. Unknown10 June 2015 at 01:58

    Beautiful project!! another hit in your career as a crafter...I love your tutorials are very easy to follow , many thanks for this opportunity and keep going doing this beautiful activity of crafting.

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  56. Gail Duncan10 June 2015 at 02:32

    I have been a big fan of your work for 3 years now ever since I found your channel. I am hooked on papercrafting. I love all your projects and do many of them. They all turn out beautiful. You make me look good.

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  57. Grannie510 June 2015 at 02:39

    Hi Claire,

    I would love to attend one of your crafty weekends but I live in Texas USA! I have been following you for years and love all your stuff. You are remarkable! Keep the crafty stuff coming!

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  58. lalkygirl10 June 2015 at 05:17

    fabulous projects as always Claire...looking forward to meeting you at the milford haven workshop

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  59. Aunt Laura10 June 2015 at 05:28

    Congrats to you clair. I have been watching your videos for a while and I love them. Please keep crafting.

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  60. Anonymous10 June 2015 at 05:43

    Your creations always amaze me!!! Love them:)

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  61. ArtByItz10 June 2015 at 06:49

    You're creativity always amazes me. I've made several mini's using your ideas and of course the awesome G45 paper collections. I'd be thrilled to win this wonderful giveaway!

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  62. Unknown10 June 2015 at 08:26

    Thank you for inspiring me to do something I only thought about doing. I have my first mini album done which will go to my sister who is days away from having her first baby. My next project is for my class that starts this fall. Thank you for sharing you ideas and helping us all grow as an artists!

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  63. Unknown10 June 2015 at 08:38

    More lovely projects Clare. Love them both. Think I might have to have the Bureau when I have finished my baby journal project. Hmm... the ATC box would be ideal for storing some of my technique reminder cards though.... guess I'll end up getting both then .. lol. Thanks for sharing your work and ideas Clare... x

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  64. utilitygirl10 June 2015 at 09:22

    It looks as if you had a great time at Sir Stampalot - very envious, as usual. The projects all look wonderful.

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  65. Patricia Howarth10 June 2015 at 09:37

    Morning Clare, Wowwwwww !!!! what a fantastic giveaway,, thank you so much for the chance to win this fabulous kit.
    Beautiful piccies and stunning creations shown here from the girlies, well done All !!
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  66. Unknown10 June 2015 at 10:16

    Absolutely beautiful I would love to win and alter these beauties. Thank you for the chance to win. I hope you and your loved ones are doing well.

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  67. Unknown10 June 2015 at 10:16

    Absolutely beautiful I would love to win and alter these beauties. Thank you for the chance to win. I hope you and your loved ones are doing well.

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  68. Unknown10 June 2015 at 10:16

    Absolutely beautiful I would love to win and alter these beauties. Thank you for the chance to win. I hope you and your loved ones are doing well.

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  69. Kim10 June 2015 at 11:58

    Congrats on 4 years strong! Beautiful creations! Love the ATC Box! Thanks for the chance at winning!!

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  70. Unknown10 June 2015 at 12:06

    Beautiful work!

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  71. Unknown10 June 2015 at 15:56

    Great work! Always so inspiring!

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  72. maggie may10 June 2015 at 16:18

    Can't wait to do the workshop with you in Millford haven next month.

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  73. Jeanette Wilde10 June 2015 at 17:24

    Congrats! I have enjoyed seeing your creations.

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  74. Debby10 June 2015 at 18:49

    Beautiful boxes! Looks like everyone did awesome. Love seeing what you make and your tutorials, can't wait to see what is next.
    angel hugs

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  75. D.D. Walling10 June 2015 at 19:30

    I love seeing all your beautiful Graphic 45 creations.....

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  76. SD Scrapper10 June 2015 at 20:49

    Great post - especially that darling Lauren - what fun! Your weekends always look like so much fun - am envious of the great time - I'm stuck in San Diego! Love all your work - finding your blog opened my eyes to all the wonderful creative projects I could make. I saw your French Country folio on Pinterest and the rest is history. Thanks Clare

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  77. Craft is a Blessing10 June 2015 at 21:22

    Congratulations on your 4th birthday, such an inspiring 4 years too, thank you.
    Can't wait to see you in Cornwall soon! x

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  78. Unknown10 June 2015 at 22:09

    Congratulation!! You are making beautiful projects, keep crafting!

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  79. Linda Storey11 June 2015 at 04:34

    C~O~N~G~R~A~T~S! Thanks for such a GREAT giveaway!
    Hugs, happy crafting , Linda ;0)

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  80. Anonymous11 June 2015 at 07:46

    Awesome projects! ~ Leanne S

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  81. Unknown11 June 2015 at 11:26

    Clare - As always your projects are absolutely gorgeous and showcase those lovely papers. Appreciative of your talent and your willingness to share that talent and, of course your giveaways ��

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  82. thesheree12 June 2015 at 01:57

    Salutations to you on this fine crafting day!!!! I purchased my first tutorial after happening across one of your videos on YouTube. I was totally blown away by your talent and decided that I had to learn how to do this. So I dove in and now after only creating 4 pages.....I'm hooked. Thank you for sharing your talent and thank you for making it possible for me to explore the possibilities of the wonderful world of Graphic 45 paper.

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  83. Tan12 June 2015 at 21:04

    Simply awesome set. You continue to come up with some of the most amazing projects. Love them all, keep them coming.

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  84. Isabel Lawrence12 June 2015 at 22:43

    Love your projects, you are so talanted. Thank you for sharing

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  85. domino4413 June 2015 at 15:37

    Thank you for sharing

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  86. Unknown13 June 2015 at 16:47

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  87. Unknown13 June 2015 at 16:51

    I just found your wonderful You Tube videos, Facebook, Pinterest and Etsy accounts today. I can't wait to catch up! I love your projects, especially the Bureau! What an awesome addition it would be to my new Art Studio in progress. Congratulations on your first 4 years and here's to the next 4 years! Thank you for sharing your talent on the other side of the pond.

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  88. Unknown14 June 2015 at 11:44

    Congratulations on 4 years but with your talent am sure there will be many more years to come. All you project inspire me so keep them coming.

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  89. Penny15 June 2015 at 07:01

    I love all your work Clare, truly amazing and inspiring, i'm lucky as my friend Pauline was at your weekend and I can see all your projects first hand. Xxx

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  90. Penny15 June 2015 at 07:02

    I love all your work Clare, truly amazing and inspiring, i'm lucky as my friend Pauline was at your weekend and I can see all your projects first hand. Xxx

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  91. Unknown15 June 2015 at 15:53

    Everything you make is so beautiful and inspiring, thanks for sharing!

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  92. Victoria Richards16 June 2015 at 06:37

    Congrats on the four fabulous years. Thank you for the chance to win such a great prize. My fingers are crossed...

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  93. Dorothy17 June 2015 at 14:27

    Congratulations on being 4 yrs old blogging and a big thanks for the chance to win your fabulous products!

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  94. Unknown18 June 2015 at 06:12

    Beautiful projects! Congrats on 4 years!

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  95. Pauline A19 June 2015 at 11:53

    Congratulations Clare on your 4th anniversary. I found your blog about 2 years ago and even if I don't always leave a comment, I do look at your site most days. You are so very generous giving all these fabulous goodies away and this months is no exception. Like everyone else I would love to be in with a chance of winning but hey , I can always follow your wonderful videos and buy the kit. Hugs xx Pauline A

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  96. NerisLaces19 June 2015 at 16:43

    Congrats! Your creations are just so inspiring! Look forward to seeing more of your amazing creations! hugz

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  97. magsroses21 June 2015 at 03:30

    Claire, I love everything you create!, Your work inspires and your tutorials are easy enough that even I can follow! Congratulations!



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  98. TinaC21 June 2015 at 05:30

    Congratulations Claire....I've been in love with your beautiful work since the beginning. I just want to create everything you share. My only wish is to be able to attend one of your classes, but being in the States...I can't. Love you.......

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  99. Jessica22 June 2015 at 17:46

    Congrats on your success! I would love a chance to win the bureau kit. Or even just the project sheet. Thanks for sharing your talents with us!
    Hugs, Jess

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  100. Jen25 June 2015 at 10:00

    A huge congrats to you Clare - you may not remember but there have been days when I couldn't have got through without your online tutorials - and for that I can never thank you enough -- those days hit me a little less often now - but still happen- and an online workshop with you as company gives me my sense of equilibrium back. Love your work - your designs are so very practical and you are a great teacher. Graphic 45 have a real treasure in their UK Ambassador and your success is so very well deserved.

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  101. JanesAllotment27 June 2015 at 03:37

    Congratulations!! Always love watching you

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  102. Beliana Crafts27 June 2015 at 03:44

    I Love, Love, Love these creations...its just simply amazing

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  103. Trish Molnar28 June 2015 at 06:48

    Amazing new designs!! Love the Bureau!!!!

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  104. cardmakerkb28 June 2015 at 12:49

    Congrats Clare, you are a fantastic ambassador for G45. A big hi to all G45 crafters out there.

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  105. Bionic Woman28 June 2015 at 16:24

    Congratulations on your first four years, Clare. Your creativity is amazing. I love Graphic 45 products. It is very generous of you to give away these wonderful kits. The person who wins them will be very lucky. (I hope it is me ;-0 )

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  106. Unknown30 June 2015 at 23:30

    "Found" you by accident not long ago Clare and have spent many an hour watching your amazing tutorials. Your inspiration and generosity are inspiring. Not surprised you are G45 UK ambassador again. Happy Birthday!

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