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17Papergoddess

17Papergoddess
Date Joined: December 18, 2008
Last Online: February 10, 2012
Birthday: December 17
Country: United States

About Me

aka Creative Writing 101: How to sound interesting instead of a 'midwest matron'. Lets begin with the boring basics -- 40+ age range, married 12 years in October, 1 spoiled 14 yr old Pembroke Corgie & a yearling Siamese/Ragdoll mix feline sum up the household.Tootsie ( right) has this same expression as Sammich dog when she senses there is food anywhere near my being that she believes I am not sharing with her. Maxx looks rather severe here but he is actually quite playful. It only took him his first week at his new home to turn my studio upside down

I am mail room supervisor for the dept. of a large University. Part of my duties include ordering supplies -- if you play nice, you can request anything out of the catalog to make your cubicle life more bearable. Cross me & you're on back order indefinitely. Other than that, I'm pretty easy going about most things in life. More bells, whistles & interesting tid bits forth coming as I revamp this dossier.

Favorite Music

rarely listen to radio or even TV. Open to most any kind of music, I have a few favorites from every genre out there, but '80's tunes will get me motivated in the morning with a strong cup of coffee. I'm a fan of the big JC ( Johnny Cash, not Jesus Christ, but I hear they were good friends) & am familiar with most of the names associated with the Grand Ole Oprey from having grown up with a dad who has a passion for country music. I personally favor Eurythmics/Annie Lennox -- have all the CD's-- as well as SuperTramp, to top a very long list with a very wide range.

Favorite Movies

2 all time faves - When Harry Met Sally & Passionfish. Anything with David Strathairn (google that eye candy) When my beer goggles are in full force, the hubby takes on a mild resemblence....I dont watch a lot of TV or movies in general but I got hooked into watching House, Fringe, & My Boys. I admit to being a supporter of PBS & a die hard MAS*H fan to the point of reciting dialogue. I hear cable has some good programs but I find it hard to sit in front of the tube unless I'm doing 2 other things at the same time. I have the boxed set of Pink Panther DVD's -- cartoon version but also the Peter Sellers 'people' character ones as well.

Favorite Crafts

easier to list the things I Dont Do, lol. Basically anything relating to paper makes me tingle. My husband's pet name for me is papergoddess from when he discovered my dark side years ago when we met working the night shift at Kinkos. After filling my studio with wall to wall shelving, he now teases me with the moniker paper whore. You've heard the catch phrase "What would YOU do for a Klondike Bar?" -- replace KB with paper & you will understand. When most women get excited about going to the mall or having parties, I quiver in front of walls of art supplies, papers, etc... I own more crayons & markers than any kid I know & have 2 cubes of scrapbooking paper -- yes, cube being 12x12x12 inches of paper. Soon to be 3 unless I find a support group that works for me. And then let me tell you about my collection of vintage sewing notions, fabric stash, yarn, etc...& all the other non-paper potential art components......

The Gimme Gimmes

or The wish list composed of fairly cheap, fairly easy to obtain, fairly easy to ship things to send to the Creative Chaos that is my studio & would give a spasm of delight to my inner brat. Burts Bees lip balm ( only brand that I dont react to because of the dyes/flavors) Celestial Seasons Chai Tea with Honey Vanilla.(need not include the box - put into zip lock baggie) Any flavor TAZO teas, I love the colorful wrappers & I'm collecting them to make tea wreaths as gifts.Single pot pkgs of any kind of coffee.Paper clip shapes, Dritz button covers from the notions dept of fabric stores. Flour sack dish clothes on which to embroidery. Those tiny gem dot embellishment thingies.(bijoux?) Paper lace. Deco tape.Bath salts of any kind, even the cute cubes with gold foil you find at the dollar store. Buttons of any kind.Word search puzzle books -- go through them like potato chips, lol , & have even gotten my dad addicted to them. I like heart shaped things but preferably w/o "Be My Valentine" on it-- think stones, soap, jewelry,imagery,stickers,beads,containers. Black safety pins- any size - hard to find where I am. Cancelled postage stamps as long as it's not the forever stamps or flags that you buy on the roll, Int'l would be great.Packets of flower seeds- any kind. This is just a list of ideas -- I am open to new things you may want to share:)

About Me

I love to recycle & use recycled materials in my artwork. I truly love the innovative ideas people have in repurposing & upcycling things many folks throw away. I have an ongoing obsession with creating handmade envelopes out of all sorts of recycled materials ( art books, ex libris, calendars, etc etc ) as well as postcards. I sell them at a local shop & someday will get brave enough to consider an Etsy shop for all of my various types of artwork. I also recycle packaging because it's colorful & cheap. Dont be surprised or disappointed if I send your item in a Pop Tarts box. It wont have snacks but hopefully something equally worthy of making you smile will be inside. Outside of art supplies, I avoid malls whenever possible & live for the thrill of the hunt in thrift shops, garage sales, flea markets, antique shops, second hand book shops, etc... I am not offended if you send me something from the second hand market as long as it is in condition of something you would use yourself. There's a difference between 'patina' & 'ewww' & I think we all have common sense to know that distinction :) I actually prefer you didnt spend full retail on a swap for me. I root through clearance bins, sale racks, free boxes, etc & can stretch a dollar further than the waistband of my underwear. I have no qualms if you do the same as long as it's in usable condition. Fave colors would be cobalt blue & moss green/sage. Enjoy all colors in general but prefer earth tones over pastels & cant deal with uber bright colors unless in small doses.

notable quirks

more enticing tidbits to come as I think of them & learn how to format stuff here on swap bot. Note that I am always open to a private swap. I have winter insulation in my tiny house in the form of books. I think I was born in a library although my mother assures me it was the local hospital. I consider the library to be my second home & have volunteered at them since grade school. My idea of a cool souvenier is to score, I mean nicely request, a library card from whatever city I travel to. If you sent me one from your city, I would be proud to add it to my collection. Hey, you buy the t-shirt/keychain/hat/postcard, I get the library card. We all have our quirks :) I keep mine in glass jars amongst all of my other colorful clutter. I recycle paperback book covers into postcards so if you find some in a free box or leftovers from a bag sale, tear off those cool graphics & send them my way :) Or just steal my idea if you're so inspired to recycle. That's ok too I guess, lol.

collections

I have a serious collection of Edward Gorey books & ephemera, one shelf of classic Pink Panther, & tins full of buttons, wooden spools, pkgs of ric rac & seam binding, snaps, hook/eyes, and other assorted vintage sewing notions. I love the vintage graphics & typography on the labels & button cards. Today's modern button cards are plain white & boring by comparison. I even use sewing notions in my artwork so if you cant find vintage, modern bits & pieces get recycled into projects too. I have book cases full of children's hardcover picture books the envy of teachers anywhere. I will list artists/illustrators later of the specifics I'm always on the look out for to complete the sub collections. I'll take any ex libris Edward Gorey books regardless of condition IF you can even find them, or non current calendars. I salvage pages to frame :)

Help me find...

Mystery/espionage/guy thriller stuff by Carter Brown. These are considered 'vintage' & located in 'nostalgia' areas of used book stores. Helping a close friend find titles to attempt a complete collection. I appreciate decent condition for their age but refuse to pay 'collector' prices on ebay/amazon. I will sell my first born instead.!

note of thanks

to Rye-Rye for her technical assistance in supplying my profile with color & pics I requested to get me started. Eventually I will learn this stuff too, just like all the other interesting new things I discovered upon joining in on swapbot:) Meanwhile I'm letting her take over my comment side bar. I guess that's meant as incentive for me to learn the technical stuff so I can return the favor with some 'special' clip art for her profile comments. Until then enjoy the 'eye spasms' she keeps sending my way.

Ratings

Jillgill rated for Upcycled Envies in 2012 #1 on Feb 8, 2012
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Comment: Thanks for the great envies!!! JIll
ROCKIE rated for Non Valentine's Day card on Feb 6, 2012
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Comment: Thank you sweet-heart for the lovely package!!! I LOVE the gnomey mini number book. (Yes it fits my profile perfectly); and I am so glad to have it in my collection!!!! I appreciated your card/letter and your views expressing your VD beliefs. I share them with you absolutley!! Thanks agian ...your a doll!!!
Response: thanks for the heart. I knew the book was on it's way to a good home :) Love is a year round thing-- walk it & talk it, right?
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Comment: Great card thank you
wunderland rated for 17Papergoddess / wunderland on Jan 31, 2012
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Comment: You are my favourite person on the planet today!!! You sent me so many note cards and they are all just great :D This is the number one reason why I love the 'bot: people like you!
wunderland rated for January GeekMail on Jan 31, 2012
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Comment: The envelope is fantastic! It survived the trip to Canada with only minor damage ... just enough for me to be puzzled as to what you made it with, I felt ridiculous that I didn't realize it was napkins. And more note cards ... you rule <3
Debbiesuesmiles rated for Valentine Theme in a baggie on Jan 31, 2012
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Comment: Thank you so much. Very interesting way to send :o) Thank you again
clutterfree rated for 4+1=tin on Jan 31, 2012
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Comment: Karen...love the pakg. and WOW what a ton of great movies for the kids. I have one little boy who will definitely be excited about the helicopter one :) And the extra "media" items were a nice surprise:) Thank you for everything!! ...Charlene
Response: wish I had a VCR player to watch the post office video, lol. Happy to know they will be put to good use:)
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Comment: Thank-you! Another series for me to enjoy! No-I had not dscovered this one already! You actually got to meet Monica Ferris?! How wonderful! Thank-you for the craft book also! I will definitely be putting it to use!
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Comment: Thanks for the package of fun stuff. I will start working on making you something with it all this weekend!
catherine rated for One Stamp Envie of Goodness INT on Jan 27, 2012
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Comment: thanks!
Lexidh rated for One Stamp Envie of Goodness INT on Jan 18, 2012
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Comment: Thank you! I'm getting all kinds of ideas how to use this ribband (cool name!). Stuff like that is almost impossible to find here in Norway, I'm so glad I've got swap-bot to fuel my creativity!
Response: thank you for rating:) Do let me know if/when you run out as I'd be happy to send more your way:)
trelviastreasures rated for What can you make #11 on Jan 14, 2012
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Comment: very nice
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Comment: Thank you so much Karen for all the lovely papers and the papertoppings. Your envie was a little party! ~Jessica
blueackerson rated for One Stamp Envie of Goodness INT on Jan 13, 2012
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Comment: The "Perfect" envie of goodness, Thanks so much
nottsotreasures rated for Tea & Profile Surprises on Jan 11, 2012
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lovelyred203 rated for mail art frenzie on Jan 8, 2012
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Comment: Thanks so much! :) i love them! I am working on yours!!
Response: thanks for the heart -- this was my first official attempt at 'Mail Art' but am eager to improve & continue :) I look forward to receiving inspiration from your project:)
TC rated for C+P Handmade Envelopes on Jan 3, 2012
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Comment: Hooray!! No resend necessary! :) Great envies; I especially like the ones made from a children's book. Thanks so much.
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Comment: Hi! Sorry about the lateness of this rating. I've been very blue the last few weeks but I'm back now. Thank you so so much for the package! I love the awesome selection of textured yarns! Very nice colors too! And thank you for the handmade envies and magnet too! Jen
DreamBubble rated for You Know You Want It on Dec 30, 2011
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Comment: Again, the envies were so gorgeous! I absolutely adore them! ^^
DreamBubble rated for Get Your Butt-On Over Here on Dec 30, 2011
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Comment: OMG the envies are so beautiful!! I LOVE them! =D

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Comments

misscorbeau on Feb 8, 2012:

Thanks for the PC!!!!! Got it today! xoxo

FarStarr on Feb 8, 2012:

Imagine my surprise to find FISH in my mailbox!!! Thank you so much for thinking of me and sending the great fishy books. I have read them all a couple of times now. I love the poems and the pictures in the wishing fish book have inspired me to draw some of my own. Thank you again!!!!! Soooo Cool!..that's both you and the books...and Tootsie..:)

Iluvdolls on Feb 5, 2012:

Thank you for the Wizard of Oz postcard book I love it!

wunderland on Jan 31, 2012:

I just have to say that you live up to your username: you truly are a paper goddess! I felt spoiled today ... I mean, a whole STACK of note cards just for me!? Here's some extra hearts: ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

spinweaver on Jan 30, 2012:

What a fun collection of sheep books! I just love how they sound when I read them outloud to myself LOL The artists are really gifted~ I can't crochet a sheep, but I have needle felted some I will see if I can produce a decent one for you. Hugs and Thank you!

mammadoo on Jan 22, 2012:

For the Cut and Paste Stash Buster....... WOW! what can I say....first my husband thought from the packaging (Caramel Corn Bag) it was going to be something to eat and he had to get over that excitement....but the fun continued when I opened the package. I love it all and would be hard pressed to pick one winner but it may just have to be the "Smiling Cards". Thank you SO MUCH!

misscorbeau on Jan 20, 2012:

Thank you for the ads! You rock!

spinweaver on Jan 19, 2012:

Score! A raccoon Beanie Baby, thank you so much! She's adorable, and less demanding than the others...

wolfeagle on Jan 16, 2012:

Hi

Thanks for being a member of the Granting Wishes group.

RyeRye on Jan 16, 2012:

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