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cjgrand
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[2008-07-02 22:20:15 +0000 UTC]
"Carol J Grand-Cowan"
(Canada)
# Statistics
Favourites: 25; Deviations: 89; Watchers: 129
Watching: 7; Pageviews: 14741; Comments Made: 17; Friends: 7
# Interests
Favorite movies: Galaxy QuestFavorite bands / musical artists: Abney Park
Other Interests: SciFi, Steampunk, Goth
# About me
A few years ago I started buying small stones and minerals to make some unusual jewelry for myself, but I soon found I had more than I could wear in a lifetime. (It also ignited a passion for collecting rock and mineral specimens for display.) I realized that if I wanted to continue creating my jewelry I would have to find something else to do with it. So I created 'Healing Fashion' (metaphysical healing stone jewelry) and began selling at a few scifi conventions (one of my other passions).It still wasn't enough to satisfy my need to create. That's when a friend suggested opening a shop on Etsy. So on December 30th 2007 I opened 'The Grand Design'
www.cjgrand.etsy.com
(The name is not an ego trip, Grand is my maiden name;)
Lately I've discovered a new obsession, Steampunk Jewelry. I was inspired to make some for myself but, again, I just didn't know when to stop. I've had so much fun with it that it has taken over a large part of my shop.
I've now opened a second shop on ArtFire. Please check it out.
www.artfire.com/users/cjgrand
Current Residence: Ontario, Canada
Favourite photographer: Yousuf Karsh
Favourite style of art: Fantasy
Personal Quote: Dogs have owners, cats have staff
# Comments
Comments: 33
Hi! I was wondering if you do any trades...
I do things with clay.. I don't have any pictures up, but if you would like to trade, I will make you anything I am able to make.
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just saw your piece "pirate necklace" wondering if it was for sale and how much for
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what other gemstones do you have??? your 'Healing Fashion' is awesome
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I have more in my etsy and artfire shops, I added links below, and I'll be listing some more pieces soon.
etsy
artfire
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your jewellery designs really are some of the most gorgeous, especially the steampunk ones I just wish I could have them all!
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I love your steam punk jewelry! It's all so lovely and when I move in to my new dorm I'm going to order some off of Etsy for sure! I really like the Steam Punk Griffin pendant. ^.^
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My name is Michaela Thunberg and I'm from Sweden. I'm organizing a steampunk LARP and I wonder if you'd let me borrow one or two pictures you have put up on DeviantArt for inspiration for our members and workshops. The pictures will be shown on our website. [link]
Of course we will link to you website and deviantart page and put a copyright-logo with you name on it (either under the picture or on it).
Hope to hear from you soon!
/Michaela
michaela.thunberg@gmail.com
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Sorry to take so long to reply. I haven't been on DA for a while. I'm so glad you like my work. Please feel free to use any pictures you like. The more people that see them the better.
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I have absolutely fallen in love with your creations, I'm quite suprised to see that a lot of your work here hasn't got any comments. If I ever have the money, I will take a serious look at your work on etsy and so on, and purchase something. At the moment I am just outstanded by the beauty in your work
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I love all your steampunk work! Yay for pocket watches.
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Wow! You have a beautiful gallery 
Thanks so much for the favorite too!
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Awesome stuff, im glad i stumbled apon your work, you deserve a watch ^^
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i absolutely love your jewelry.
it is so detailed and interesting.
:]
hope you dont mind if i watch you.
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Woooooow..... awesome gallery, I love your stuff!
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Your stuff is really amazing! You're very talented 
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I absolutely love your jewellery! I want some!
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Fantastic jewelry designs!
(and thanks for the 
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Congratulations on the daily deviation! It's because of that that I found you, and seeing as how I've recently gotten myself into steampunk, I'm gonna watch you now. ^_^
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Thanks, I didn't even know. Should check in more often.
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Wow amazing pieces loved them so much, would love to buy one too so have bookmarked your Etsy shoppe.
And I have featured you in my journal here > [link]
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I love your pieces, especially the steampunk ones.
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Oh my, I simply love your steampunk jewelry. Hope you dont' mind me watching.
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Thanks so much. I'll be adding more soon.
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