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Posted - Jan 25 2012 : 08:32:17 AM
Hello Everyone,
It has been way too long since I have been in the Farmgirl Connection and have definately missed visiting with other like minded souls. A year or so ago I did a post on here about how my husband and I live. We are living "off grid" in a 16x20 canvas wall tent this is our second winter living this way. Im happy to say that we are still happy we love our simple way of life. Ive moved my blog to my very new and still in the growing process website but hope that I can this time keep up with it. There were so many of you who were so supportive last time and I apologize to anyone who I might have missed on the old post I will have to go back and check.
The reason I am writing in this area of the chat forum is that I have just recently started building a website. Mary Janes Farm is very much a reason for this website and my fledgling business. A year or so ago I was looking for a craft something creative to do that wouldnt cost me very much money as things were tight. A friend knew I crocheted and drew my attention to a section of the magazine. There I found the patterns for the bailing twine bags and bowls. Well now there is a material I can get very easily as I live in a very rural farming/ranching community. As they say the rest is history I have off and on been making the bags and bowls and also added dish scrubbies to the list of bailing twine creations. Recently I decided to forge ahead and try and market and sell more of these items and am even getting ready to do some craft shows this spring. With that in mind I went ahead and started building a website for my crafts (which also includes spinning wool)and wanted to share it with all the wonderful people on here.
Thanks again Mary Jane this would have never happened without that first spark in that magazine. I hope things continue to grow and blossom and would love to share the journey with everyone.
Have a wonderful inspired day :)
Kat
Oh the website is: www.canvascabincreations.com
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Posted - Feb 08 2012 : 11:27:32 AM
Wanted to let everyone know I decided to stay with Etsy as my website and just do the blog hope I havent caused too much confusion. Have an awesome day :)
Kat
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| canvascabinliving |
Posted - Jan 26 2012 : 09:37:43 AM
Okay pretty much have the website up now have music, slide show and blog on it. There are still a few gliches I might have to finally call their help desk but amazed how long ive gone without having to. Onward and upward with this new adventure.
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| canvascabinliving |
Posted - Jan 26 2012 : 09:35:34 AM
Thanks Winnie,
It already has given us a great new perspective one can definately be much happier with less "stuff" for sure. For me it has given me a huge appreciation of the women who went before us and how hard they worked WOW. Atleast if my garden doesnt do real well I can buy what I need. Please follow us on the blog portion of the website I am going to keep that up for sure this time. Third times a charm right? :)
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Originally posted by Red Tractor Girl
Wow, this is totally amazing!! I adore your kitchen/home heating system. I think this opportunity will give you the perspective you are looking for as to what is really necessary and desirable. I am looking forward to seeing your yarn for sale one day soon. Your string bags are very beautiful too. Please keep us updated on your adventure and thank you for sharing your life with all of us!!
Winnie#3109
Red Tractor Girl
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| canvascabinliving |
Posted - Jan 26 2012 : 09:33:13 AM
Thanks Marly I will make sure to check it out. We are getting ready hopefully this spring to build but really want to do off grid still so we will see. First thing is figuring out electricity for the well was a little time consuming last year watering by hand every evening.
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Originally posted by Bear5
Kat, there is now an "Off Grid" section, check it out. Good luck to you and yours.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross
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| canvascabinliving |
Posted - Jan 26 2012 : 09:31:56 AM
Thanks, I really appreciate it hopefully I will have even more in the future. Hopefully what will happen is that I can share about our off grid living through the blog. I definately have some funny anecdotes and such for sure :)
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Originally posted by grammytammy
Kat, what creative things you have made. They are cute too. I hope you do well. I would be interested in hearing more about your "off grid" living.
FarmGirl 2495
God loved us so much He gave His only son to die in our stead.
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Jan 25 2012 : 4:11:43 PM
Wow, this is totally amazing!! I adore your kitchen/home heating system. I think this opportunity will give you the perspective you are looking for as to what is really necessary and desirable. I am looking forward to seeing your yarn for sale one day soon. Your string bags are very beautiful too. Please keep us updated on your adventure and thank you for sharing your life with all of us!!
Winnie#3109
Red Tractor Girl |
| Bear5 |
Posted - Jan 25 2012 : 2:55:58 PM
Kat, there is now an "Off Grid" section, check it out. Good luck to you and yours.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
| grammytammy |
Posted - Jan 25 2012 : 11:21:03 AM
Kat, what creative things you have made. They are cute too. I hope you do well. I would be interested in hearing more about your "off grid" living.
FarmGirl 2495
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