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I am so busy and I like it

Posted on March 28, 2020 by cargren

As we all are sitting at home practicing physical or social distancing, I have not stopped working. Building inventory for the shop, reaching out to family members to help out making items to make this truly a general store for … Continue reading →

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My Second Crafting Tool I can not live without

Posted on March 7, 2020 by cargren

The second most used item I use in my studio is my Mini Misti stamping tool. The Misti has been copied and in all its incarnations I still love my Misti. Silicone/acrylic stamps and rubber cling can be used in … Continue reading →

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These days what is my typical day

Posted on March 5, 2020 by cargren

Next I feed the dog, make my coffee and play Gummy drop and Wordscapes just to get the brain working and engaged. Next I make a list of what needs to be done for the day (later in the day … Continue reading →

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I am crazy in love with beads

Posted on February 15, 2020 by cargren

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 by cargren

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 by cargren

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 by cargren

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 by cargren

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 by cargren

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 by cargren

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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