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A long overdue update!

I know it’s been forever since I posted something here, but I have been insanely busy behind the scenes. Last September, when both my kids finally started going to school full time, I thought “Great!  Now I’ll have more time!” I was wrong. I run 10 different calendars on my iCal – 4 for my...

Starving Artists Holiday Wrist Candy Giveaway – Oct. 26-Dec. 6, 2009

A bunch of members of the Starving Artists Etsy Team pooled their talents for a Christmas Promo this year.  We all contributed a charm, and put together this wonderful bracelet. Valued at over $400, it will be given away to one lucky customer!  With each purchase at one of the participating shops, your name will...

We’ve come a long way, baby :-)

I’m spending time in the studio cleaning up today, and came across this letter I wrote to Lapidary Journal in 2000.  It was in response to a comment published in their February 2000 issue. From:  Dianne Karg To:  Editor, Lapidary Journal Date:  2/4/00 4:46:57 PM Subject:  Lapidary Journal “Beating the Wrap” I couldn’t help but...

Scenes of Haliburton, Ontario

Some photos taken during my stay in Haliburton.

Tutorial Downloads – July 13-24, 2009

I’ll have limited access to a computer over the next two weeks while I’m in Haliburton.  If you purchase a tutorial and have trouble with the download, you can still drop me a note.  There may be a small delay in replying, but I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

No internet access for a few days *gasp*

I’m going to be minus my internet access for a few days.  *GASP! Hand on forehead, completely overacting* I’m still going to be busily working on my tutorials though. For those of you purchasing tutorials over the next couple days (thank you!), please hang tight if you run into any problems.  I’ll be back online...

Etsy Shop Now Open!

I’ve launched a shop on etsy.com!  There are a few things available now, and more will be added over the coming days and weeks.  To see what is currently available, click on the “Shop” tab at the top of my blog.  To visit the shop directly, go to diannekargbaron.etsy.com.  Thanks for looking & “hearting” me...

New Work Available at Elizabeth’s Art Gallery, Goderich

Elizabeth’s Art Gallery now has a selection of my recent work available. Elizabeth’s Art Gallery 54 Courthouse Square, Goderich ON, N7A 1M5 www.elizabeths.ca

Metal Arts Guild Pin Swap 2008

As part of this year’s Annual General Meeting, the Metal Arts Guild of Canada hosted it’s second annual Pin Swap.  Intended as a “get to know you”/game for the participants, it’s a great opportunity to try out new ideas. Participants make anything they like and trade with each other.  At the end of the evening,...

Glitches resolved *Whew!*

The new tutorial proved to be so popular that the demand temporarily crashed my server.  While having to be glued to the computer yesterday wasn’t exactly fun, I’m very pleased about the response to the new tutorial.  Thank you! The website is now back online and running smoothly.

Funniest quote I’ve seen in a while

I’m subscribed to Google Alerts, so in the course of wading through one, came across a weblog by Cindy Gimbrone.  Cindy is a “Lampwork Diva” and self described wirehead. She recently posted a link to my Stud Tutorial, and made what was the funniest wire related comment I’ve seen in a while: I feel as...

Tutorials Downloads – August 17-24, 2008

I will have limited access to the computer for the week of August 17-24, so if you have any download problems during that time, please just send me an email, and I’ll get back to you on August 25th. Thanks and have a great week!