Sometime around August or September of 2015, I was browsing through the tv channels and came across a crafting show...Create and Craft. That's where I discovered the Tattered Lace brand and other UK-based crafting companies. When the Parchment Lace brand came out, I was so captivated by the delicate beauty of the art. The intricacy of the designs is just appealing. As a novice "parcher," the grids and the demonstrations done on-air helped me a lot. Patience is a requirement for this type of papercraft BUT seeing the finished product is very rewarding.
While watching www.Hochanda.com about two years ago, I came across a brand called Groovi by Claritystamp. This new innovation in parchment crafting just blew my mind. I am heavy-handed so there are times I punctured my parchment and have to start the project over because of it. The Groovi system addressed that problem and really made the art of "parching" easy to do. The designs and ease of use of this system is second to none. If you want to try this type of craft, I highly recommend the Groovi by Claritystamp. (www.claritystamp.com)
Do not be afraid to try and learn new things. It may be hard, at first, but once you see what you have made, the feeling of accomplishment is immeasurable.
Happy Crafting, y'all!
Claritystamp
March 3, 2020
Hello everyone! Hope you are having a happy craft day!
I just want to share my experience with the UK-based company, Claritystamp.
I discovered this company while watching Hochanda (about 4 years ago) and they were featuring a new product called Groovi.
You see, I was so intrigued with parchment craft at the time. Before Hochanda, I watched Create and Craft, where I discovered parchment craft with a brand named Parchment Lace. In short, I bought the starter kit and accessories (lots of tools and metal grids). Once I received the products, I started "parching" right away. I am heavy-handed. There were a lot of times I punctured the parchment rendering the project useless, so the trash bin it went. Needless to say, my frustration built up and, eventually, I gave up on the craft.
However, while watching Hochanda that day and saw the demos, I was in awe. The fact that I can create parchment art with ease and without puncturing it, really appealed to me. The designs of their plates are beautiful and timeless. So, I bought the starter kit and extra Groovi plates. The rest is history. I never went back to metal grids after that. The designs on the Groovi plates just keeps getting more intricate every time...not to mention, it's all made in England! I am a "Groover" forever.
Recently, I purchased some Groovi products from their website, www.claritystamp.com. Their customer service is top-notch. I live in Tennessee, USA. My orders came in about a week or so! Talk about fast service! All I can say is that I am a loyal Claritystamp customer from now on.
If you do decide on trying parchment crafting, I highly recommend Claritystamp's Groovi system. It is so easy to use and there are lots of tutorials on their YouTube channel for you to watch and learn from.
Happy "parching"!