OMG what a crazy year so far

Sorry gang for not being more attentive to my blog. It has been a year of changes and more to come. First of all I have sold my house in less than 2 days and am in the search for a new place. So major Garage sale on June 2nd at 127 Fairmont ave. in Ottawa, Ontario Canada.

Secondly my brother in law has been listed for a lung transplant. So that has created some hope, worry and a rollercoaster ride for my sister and her family.

I have managed to get some of my glass pieces and cards into http://lemichelange.ca/ which is very cool. So if you are in the market for a card, functional glass art or a great cup of coffee that is the place to go.

What have I been working on…some glass not as much as I would like to. Hoping to have an Open back yard at the end of June or beginning of July.

Here is some of the work that I have been doing.

2012 is here and new beginnings

Ok I am going to do another 31 days challenge for me.  Everyday I have to do something and report on it.

January 1st I canceled my subscription to Pogo games – too much time on the computer and playing games just added to it with Facebook, online shops etc.

Also entered two challenges for card making

January 2nd  registered for my first table rental of the new year and am looking for more.  Checking out Kijiji for some new ones to link up with.

Sunday, February 26, 2011 Doors open to the public: 12-4 pm  Where: 260 McArthur, Knights of Columbus Hall, Ottawa, Ontario

Peace out till tomorrow

CA

2012 is almost on us and what do I think I want to do

Well to begin with I have been making cards for almost a year and need to expand my horizons into other paper projects.  I did create gift pockets for flat items, hat pins, and flowers.  Maybe a mini album or some gift card holders but there is so much more.

I participated in an art card swap for the past two years in so 2012 I want to up the ante and challenge myself to join more.  I have already joined a creative easter egg  and hopefully a cupid, hat pin and mini swap.

I did some abstract glass this month trying to step out of the tried and true. So that is my challenge this coming year.  Try new things…the other on my list is encaustic painting and refining my drawing skills.

Peace out…CA

Annual Fused Glass Holiday Open House

I am hosting my Annual Fused Glass Holiday Open House on December 9th to the 11th from 10 am to 5 pm at

127 Fairmont Ave. Corner of Fairmont and Edgar near the Queensway.

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An opportunity to pick up some last-minute gifts for giving or for yourself.  See the new direction of my art new masks, plates and pendants.  If you are in the Ottawa or surrounding area would love to see you.

CA

Where has the year went

I looked up and it is Halloween day.  This is crazy.  Restorative Justice Week is coming  and the local Ottawa Restorative Justice Network is planning an event with Nils Christie,  renowned Sociologist/Criminologist from Norway on November 17th at the St. Johns Church on Elgin from 5 – 7:30 ish.  I met Nils almost 10 years ago and the man still is as current as he was then.

I am also continuing to get ready for sales coming up

L’Arche Ottawa’s 4th Annual Local Artisan Christmas Craft Sale

Saturday, November 5 · 9:30am – 3:00pm

St. Richard’s Anglican Church hall(across from Dunn’s Restaurant on Merivale Rd.), Ottawa, ON

Hintonburg Artisan Craft Fair

Saturday November 26th 10am – 5pm

1064 Wellington Ave., Ottawa

I am also beginning to think about my annual open house in December and need to have some bigger items for that one.

Happy Halloween all.

 Some new cards

I am finally coming up for air.  My summer was so busy I looked after grandkids and took a quick trip to Grand Manan, NB.  for some well deserved rest, relaxation and rejuvenation with good friends.

I am now gearing up for fall and holiday shows.  Coming up are:

Ottawa Dancers’ Bazaar, Sunday, October 16 · 12:00pm – 4:00pm, Knight’s of Columbus Hall, 260 McArthur, Ottawa, ON

L’Arche Ottawa’s 4th Annual Local Artisan Christmas Craft Sale

Saturday, November 5 · 9:30am – 3:00pm

St. Richard’s Anglican Church hall(across from Dunn’s Restaurant on Merivale Rd.), Ottawa, ON

Just heard I am in for the

Hintonburg Artisan Craft Fair

Saturday November 26th 10am – 5pm

1064 Wellington Ave., Ottawa

Have applied for others waiting to hear and I am planning my Holiday Open house. Hope to see you all at some of the events.

CA

Vacation pics and some pics of new work

Summer

It is “Hot”in my house today outside it is only 21°C today in Ottawa. Windows flung open nice breeze coming in.  It was supposed to rain on Saturday night  but have not seen any rain yet.  I will probably spend sometime in the basement it is a little cooler down there.

My Open Back yard was a success as always.  I was hoping to have a guest artist but they were unable to make it.  Thank you to all my guests who came through.  I had a little boy and his mother come by to pick something nice for his teacher.  It was cool to see how mom would try to steer him but in the end he picked the one he wanted without any drama.

Lots of friends dropped in including  a couple of friends  I have not seen in years.  It was good to catch up.

Two of my larger pieces found good homes.  I am very happy.

         

Well the day is getting on and I better start getting down to creating.

Were will I be next?

Raise the Roof Women’s Music Festival http://rrwmf.ca/index.html

July 22nd to the 24th. near Kingston, Ontario

CA