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About jax1215

I'm the host of Carolina Crafting. I've been a crafter most of my life. I've worked in theatre and television production. I live in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina, 2 hours away from anywhere.

Bloggers

When I blog I never know who reads what I wrote. I know that there are many blogs I read that I never leave a comment so they have no idea I was even there. But once in awhile I … Continue reading

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Crafting Frenzy

Craft supplies are flying everywhere this morning. I have four projects going. All winter I have sat around in a funk, not crafting anything. woke up this morning full of ideas and some ambition. I’m working on plant pokes, catnip … Continue reading

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Spring !!!

Just a few more days until Spring. I can hardly wait. It’s been a long Winter. The weather wasn’t that bad but our health hasn’t been the best. That’s why I can’t wait until warmer weather. Open the windows, air … Continue reading

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We Have Winners !!

I love give aways. I enter lots of them myself. I never win. That’s why I love having a give away myself. I can make people happy. I’m not very scientific, I just put the names in a bowl (the … Continue reading

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I’m Going to Helen !

Helen, GA, that is. I think every crafter has a bucket list of craft shows they would love to do. Over the years I have checked some off and added a lot more. Helen GA. at Octoberfest time has been … Continue reading

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Fall Festival Give-Away

It’s Fall, my favorite time of the year. It was 34 degrees here in my hollow this morning. I’m sitting here with a cup of hot tea, just loving it. It’s time for my favorite arts and craft show, too. … Continue reading

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Friends

Over the years I have met some really wonderful people. I treasure all of them. I often wonder if they remember me after I move on or move away. This year I have been reminded twice that some do remember me. … Continue reading

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Art + Crafts + Dogs = Fun

The 3rd Annual Young Harris Spring Show unites art lovers who love dogs and dog lovers that love art. The show is being held Saturday 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, 10 am to 4 pm in the Mayor’s … Continue reading

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Celebrate Spring

Downtown Brasstown is going all out to celebrate SPRING !!! Saturday and Sunday we will roll out the red carpet for the beginning of the season. Arts and crafts, demos, a bake sale, learn about blue birds AND to get … Continue reading

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Carpenter Bees

It’s funny how something as simple as a bee can finally bring my crafting “skills” together with my husband’s. The wooden houses here in the mountains are like lunch to the carpenter bees that fly around here. Casper knew there … Continue reading

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