Author Archives: cargren

I am crazy in love with beads

Posted on February 15, 2020

As most of you know I am a glass fusion Artist but I also make cards and do beaded bracelets… Well In Canada I have one main online store I shop at and that is BeadFX.Com. I look for the … Continue reading →

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Snow, rain, snow and ridiculous temps

Posted on January 30, 2020

This last two weeks have been full of surprises weather wise two snow storms which gave us 30+ cms of snow and about the same in rain. Temps going down to -25 and up to +4. No wonder I have … Continue reading →

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It is snowing today

Posted on January 16, 2020

It is snowing today and it is beautiful out but it is deceiving because it will be going down to -30 overnight. I went out to shovel this morning and twisted my back. Hurts when I move. Had to cancel … Continue reading →

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This week made my 20th sale on Etsy

Posted on November 22, 2019

Milestone met Looking forward to a new year an see if I can double my sales… I just made 20 sales. Very humbled and grateful for the support! https://etsy.me/2XEvtvh

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This week in Ottawa…colder and mix of rain and sunshine…welcome to Ottawa’s freaky weather patterns…

Posted on November 6, 2019

Sunday it was pouring record amounts of rain for a late October. Monday I went out to survey the landscape around my house and it was sunny with periods of clouds. Today was sunny as cloudy… Now they are calling … Continue reading →

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As this week begins it is raining and chilly

Posted on October 6, 2019

Today it is going to raining throughout the day. Bear is not happy he hates the rain but what can we do…I will have to look for a rain coat that will fit him. I ordered him one that is … Continue reading →

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Fall is here

Posted on September 23, 2019

It is Monday morning the first day of fall. It is raining, the smell in the air is a little skunky but not sure if it is the animal or a neighbour smoking up. Here in Canada it is legal … Continue reading →

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Tuesday riding the rails in Ottawa

Posted on September 19, 2019

  Today I was nervous taking the Light Rail (LRT) to the ByWard Market for work in the shop. Being the second day of the week I was expecting it to be busy but there were three people in my … Continue reading →

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Some news today

Posted on September 9, 2019

I have started trying to rearrange my work area and have had some success but it is a real work in progress for now. I also sold a number of bracelets to a woman from New Orleans who will be … Continue reading →

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New Era Beginning

Posted on August 29, 2019

I have been getting ready for the fall creating cards, bracelets, earrings and new buttons and magnets for the Byward Market Artisan Shop that I have ignored my social media commitments completely. I am back have an new email for … Continue reading →

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