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1940Grannie

Date Joined: March 29, 2008
Last Online: November 18, 2009
Birthday: November 4
Country: USA

About Me

Some things I like to do: Anything outside to do with nature, bird watching, gardening, wild flowers, photography, hiking, but not sports. I also sew, quilt, read mysteries,travel, and I like cooking. But my passion is fused glass art and doing all kinds of crafts and spending time with my granddaughter teaching her to love the things I love. I have a small hobby fused glass business to keep me busy in my retirement from teaching. Colors, I love all bright colors but not so much pastels and not browns grays or dark color.Love seeing other peoples art. Love arty well made ATC's. I am addicted to making these things.

Favorite Music

I like mostly oldies from the 40's and 50's and country.

Favorite Books

I like mysteries and especially like the British settings. I also read historical fiction, cookbooks, and travel books.

Favorite Television

Don't watch much TV., the news and Seattle Mariners baseball. I would rather read or do crafts. I also do the Wii fit to try (ha ha ) to stay a little bit in shape.

don't care for...

. Don't care much for stickers or fussy, frilly girly stuff, but if that is what you make that is fine too. I know you all mean well but I really do not need any more paper as I have tons of it and will never get it used in this life time.

Ratings

LMM rated for The United States 50 State ATC Challenge #11 on Nov 19, 2009

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Comment: These are so fun! Almost like getting 3 cards for each!

emmaswaps rated for The United States 50 State ATC Challenge #10 on Oct 26, 2009

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Comment: Got your ATCs today, you did a very nice job on them, so much detail..and I absolutely love the fused glass pin...I am going to buy a sweater especially to wear with it...thanks emmaswaps....

Response: glad you liked the pin. jan

emmaswaps rated for The United States 50 State ATC Challenge #9 on Sep 20, 2009

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Comment: rec'd the States Challenge #9...nice ATCs, and thank you for the extras, especially that purple stone pin, its neat..

Grannystamper rated for The United States 50 State ATC Challenge #8 on Aug 31, 2009

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Comment: Hi Jan, Thanks so much for the great ATC"s!! I Love them! I hope your daughter is better. I know how sickness can cause us not to have time for our crafting. Tell her to get well soon! Thanks so much for the great ATC's! Nancy (grannystamper)

Amorina rated for Aquarium ATC Swap on Aug 4, 2009

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Comment: Thanks for all the beautiful little things you sent. I was having a rough day and your envie made it a lot better.

Jingles rated for The United States 50 State ATC Challenge #7 on Jul 31, 2009

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carlene rated for Seashell and Starfish ATC on Jul 10, 2009

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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful ATC. The hat pin was great. Thank you for all the extras.

BrendaMarie rated for Hummingbird ATC - USA on Jul 2, 2009

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qbee rated for The United States 50 State ATC Challenge #6 on Jun 15, 2009

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Comment: Again WOW, thank you so much. I really love swapping with you. Thank you for my wild horses?.HEARTSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. Debbie

owl rated for Valentine ATC's US/Canada only on May 10, 2009

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Comment: Your ATC's are beautiful. But your glass work in awesome!! Wish we lives near each other. I'd take lessons. Thank you for the glass heart. I wear pins all the time. Now I another new one to wear.

qbee rated for The United States 50 State ATC Challenge #5 on May 8, 2009

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Comment: Jan, Again you amazed me.Love the extras you sent. Just love swapping with you. Debbie

cafras rated for Johnny Depp ATC on Apr 23, 2009

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Comment: Thanks Jan and so much for the glass bead... love it

kysunflower rated for Johnny Depp ATC on Apr 21, 2009

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Comment: wow, thanks for the great stuff, and fantastic Johnny cards

limebrarian rated for Your Own Photography ATC swap ☮ on Apr 20, 2009

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Comment: Wow!! I wish I could give you more than one heart! I loved both ATCs!! Plus, the necklace you sent is beautiful. What a wonderful surprise! :)

kchristisen rated for Pig atc swap USA ONLY on Apr 17, 2009

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Comment: This absolutely awesome!!! Your work is great! I'll be back to put a heart on as soon as I can! Thanks!!!!!

moxsapphir rated for The United States 50 State ATC Challenge #4 on Apr 16, 2009

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Comment: Oh Jan, I am always so lucky to get you as my partner! I am hoping everyone isn't too jealous...after all, the computer does it! ;) Thanks again for the lovely ATCs (I liked the piggy button in front of the barn) and the handkerchief and teapot necklace!!! There really should be a double-heart or something!

ReddFairy rated for seahorse atc swap USA only on Apr 16, 2009

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Comment: Wow! Wonderful ATC, made of glass and a necklace...it was so thoughtful of you. Thank you thank you. My daughter is eyeballing the necklace so it may not be mine for long. Too bad you live to far away, I would love lessons. Can you recommend any beginner books?

Response: The best book is "The Fused Glass Handbook" by Gil Reynolds. To make jewelry you can get very small microwave oven kilns. For anything larger you would need a glass kiln. they come in all sizes and or corse prices. Glad you liked your things. I do make and sell jewelry custom ordered. Jan Gilson

veltheimia rated for ATC EASY ink blot fold print on Apr 2, 2009

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Comment: Thank you for the great ATCs. These are really small pieces of art. And many thanks for the extra bits. It's highly appreciated.

purplepassion rated for Butterfly ATC - International on Mar 27, 2009

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Comment: Wonderful ATC's and thank-you so much for the beautiful fused glass necklace....that was so thoughtful of you!!

euphoria rated for Stamped Birds ATC Swap #2 on Mar 25, 2009

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Comment: Wow, what a great package! I love how the glass ATC turned out and the feather one is SO cool! Love the paper one as well; I'm a sucker for glitter. :) Thanks so much - ten hearts for you!

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