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What has been up since March?
So much has been happening since March! I looked at a new location that was too small; looking for studios is crazy—kind of like finding a new home these days. Few and far between, but I know something will come up!I went to NY with a business friend and looked at shops and went to…
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The new location Slipped through my fingers
Feb 8th – March 1st I was ready to write a check for the first month’s rent and security deposit for the new location, and the rug was pulled out from under me. Another business took the new place, and I am SO very disappointed.The search continues. The GOOD news is that I am excited…
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Creating a “Plan B” in 22′
I fell behind these past two weeks since my daughter’s pre-school shutdown, which threw off my entire new 2022 schedule. I’m not sure why I thought 2022 wouldn’t create any problems for me, but I have now structured a plan B schedule because of it.If another school closing should happen, I will be prepared and…
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Creating feels so good!
This week felt SO good.I built some momentum with last week’s posts of all the fun paintings and crafts that I made. I planned such good things for my customers!I had my first paint night at one’s house, and we had so much fun together!I made another new craft at home, another painting, and planned…
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Crohn’s Fundraiser
February 20th @ 2pm Let’s have some crafty fun!No experience necessary! This craft is for beginners and is an easy process that everyone can follow. Choose your paint/ stain colors and choose from a selection of pre-cut snowflakes and string.The BEST part is that a portion of your ticket sale will go towards the Crohn’s…
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The first full week of 2022!
I thought it was going to be my first powerhouse week in 2022! I cannot believe all the things that got in the way, and that I can still say it was a fabulous week! Maybe you can relate?One of the things that got in the way of my perfect week was that my son…
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Creating a better 2022
Hello 2022! Since I’ve been on vacation for over a month now Christmas has kept me very busy at home. Making the cookies buying the gifts, wrapping the presents it’s all fun and literally (new) games under the Tree. I’ve enjoyed my family time this year more than the past few years I can say…
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Featured in the REDFIN blog!
The Craft Factory was featured in a blog by REDFIN! (If you don’t know who REDFIN is, it is a full-service real estate brokerage) They are ALL about homes! Selling, Buying, and even decorating I answered a question on “How to display Artwork” and my answer is in this blog 3/4 way down under “6…
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Studio Closure
I am so glad I listened to my heart and surroundings when I decided to temporarily close the studio on October 31st. My biggest problem besides having the studio run on bare-bones was what would happen if myself or my children had gotten covid, and we did. It hit my son first, then I got…