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ArtyBeth3

ArtyBeth3
Date Joined: January 15, 2009
Last Online: February 9, 2012
Birthday: May 7
Country: United States

About Me

Updated February 4, 2012.

I’m Beth from Oregon, USA. I can't claim native status though - I was born in Massachusetts and lived in New Hampshire before moving here.

I’m happily married to Mark. It’s just the two of us (no kids). We are both Christians and love Jesus!

Excitement for the day - we picked up a cat from the local shelter! We had been wanting one for a long time and today was the day we found the one for us. She is a 5 yr old domestic short hair and her coloring is gray & tortoise. She's a very small cat, only 6lbs. When we walked in to look at the cats, she looked right at us and when we put our fingers to her cage, she "head butted them," and I think it was love at first sight! We took her home and she walked around and checked out our house and then promptly went into our bedroom and hid under the bed. When we go in there, she comes out and is very friendly, but then she wanders and hides again. They say it takes awhile before they get relaxed and comfortable in their new surroundings.

Some of our combined hobbies are: square dancing, rock-hounding (looking for rocks & minerals) on the beach and out “in the middle of nowhere”), and riding our bicycles.

Some random things that make me happy:

  • A day in which I have received happy mail!
  • Song birds singing their sweet songs.
  • Meeting other Christians who enjoy my love of paper arts.
  • Cats (meow!)

I like to cook & bake. These days, we’re trying to be healthier by eating less processed foods.

I enjoy putting swap packages together to make my partners smile. Even though a swap says "sender's choice," I always take the time to look at my partner(s) profiles to try and send something they will like and use.

*Want to know what would make me super happy? Send your swap in an envelope that you have decorated in some way. It really doesn't take much to add a few colored swirls or squiggles, color a rainbow, add some stickers, use rubber stamp, make it out of pretty scrapbook paper…to make it go from a boring white envelope to a bright, happy one!

Please also remember to include your swap-bot name and swap name, so I can rate you easily.

Lastly, both my husband and I are nonsmokers. If you are swapping with me and are a smoker, please try to keep the odor as low as possible.

Favorite Crafts

I LOVE paper crafting – probably because I love paper (there are so many colors & textures out there)! I enjoy making cards, envelopes, mini zines, and mail art. I've been a rubber-stamper for over 10 years. I do a bit of collage too.

FAVORITE THEMES: song birds, whimsical owls/birds, butterflies, cats, flowers, tea

FAVORITE COLORS: It's hard to pick, but at the moment I would say that I'm drawn to combinations of green, blue, pink & brown.

TEA

MY FAVORITE TEA: I drink mostly green and white, but I do like some herbal varieties (although not teas that brew up red in color - see more in my dislikes section below), and also some black tea if it's mixed with fruit, like mango. I prefer flavored tea rather than plain. Some I especially like are jasmine, fig, pear, mango, peach, apricot, genmaicha, lavender, and vanilla. Perhaps you’ll introduce me to other delicious combinations.

These are some specific brands/flavors I’ve tried and like:

  • Good Earth: mango, peach & pineapple green tea
  • Irving: Fig & pear white tea
  • Teakanne: Gruner Tee - Fig
  • London Tea Co: Organic white tea, elderflower & apricot
  • Bentley: Passion fruit & papaya
  • Benner: Winter Spice (herbal)
  • Archer Farms (from Target): Jasmine
  • Celestial Seasonings: Honey Vanilla Chamomile
  • Bigelow: Eggnogg'n

I also enjoy loose tea and would be happy to receive it.

TEA I DO NOT LIKE: I apologize for my rather long list, but after swapping tea the last two years, it has given me a chance to try a lot of tea.

  • Herbal teas that brew up red in color; they are too tangy for me (this includes: pomegranate, cranberry, acai berry, & raspberry…)
  • Rooibos
  • African honeybush/red tea
  • Black tea
  • Ceylon
  • Earl Grey, English/Irish Breakfast
  • Darjeeling
  • Orange Spice
  • Mint
  • Licorice
  • Anything decaffeinated
  • Plain chamomile (it’s ok if it’s an ingredient)
  • Plain lemon (it’s ok if it’s an ingredient)
  • Stash brand tea

WISH LIST

WISH LIST

  • Pritt-brand glue sticks – I'm getting low and these are my favorite glue sticks for making envelopes.
  • Pritt-brand glue sticks – I'm getting low and these are my favorite glue sticks for making envelopes.
  • Did I mention that I am looking for Pritt glue sticks (smile!) If you would like to do a private swap, please PM me.
  • MAIL ART SUPPLIES: return address labels, adhesive designer mailing labels, unused vintage postage, handmade decorative envelopes, washi/deco tape, mail/postage themed stickers, colored writing utensils…
  • NOTE CARDS: song birds, whimsical owls/birds, butterflies, dragonflies, cats, flowers, Christian, inspirational, scenery (oceans, mountains, etc.), and tea related.
  • TEA RELATED ITEMS: tea (bagged or loose), tea stationary, tea stickers, tea rubber stamps.
  • OTHER BEVERAGES: Starbucks new blonde roast coffee (Veranda Via coffee packets); Starbucks Via packets (vanilla or caramel) including their iced tea packets in these same flavors; even their gift cards, hot chocolate (plain, not flavored)...
  • SPECIALTY FOODS from where you live (biscotti, snack bars, chocolate (milk, dark, or white - plain or filled with caramel, strawberry, raspberry, blueberry or other berries), toffee, dried fruit (any except pineapple), and other fun food treats you think I might like. [I do not have any food allergies that I know of.]
  • RECIPES: healthy & low fat are preferred. It would be great if you could write or type them onto 4x6 sized cards. I would like to receive recipes for casseroles, crock pot meals, side dishes, desserts, quick breads – would love recipes you've tried and like. Main ingredients could include: fruits & vegetables, chicken, beef, pork, fish beans/lentils... The only food I can say without a doubt that I do not like is LIVER (ugh) - I won't even let my husband cook it in the house! (LOL) Blank recipe cards are always appreciated too.

I’m pretty easy to please - SURPRISE ME (Think practical/usable, NOT things that collect dust.)

DISLIKES

Plain, undecorated mailing envelopes, smoke or musty smelling items, silver and neon colored paper, lemon, lime, or licorice flavors (also see tea dislikes in tea section), hot spicy foods, perfume, make-up, lip balm, or bath products, animal prints, cutesy themed items (Disney, Kawaii, Hello Kitty, cartoons), horoscopes, tarot cards or anything that is dark or evil, St. Patrick's Day or Halloween items, Santa Claus/Elf items, Oriental themed items, eyelets, beads or yarn, Dotees or friendship books, Dollar Store (or similar) socks - they don't fit!, knick knacks; they collect dust and I hate to dust!

Ratings

Nekozet rated for Valentine Fun - Edited on Feb 9, 2012
5
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Comment: I love getting mail from you! Thank you for this wonderful thoughtful package! All the pretty handmade envies and I LOVE your cute handmade card! So clever and creative! And I'll definitely be re-using the envies! And thanks for the papers - they look suspiciously ATC sized :) Pop Rocks are GONE!! I bought some the other day and somehow when I got home they had magically vanished - I was so sad, and super craving some today - went to my mailbox and there they were! Too funny! This jam looks wonderful - never had marionberry before. And these teas look wonderful! I kinda wanna let my mom-in-law try the rose but dont know if I can save it that long for her! Thank you so much!!
snowy652 rated for ★January is Hot Tea Month★ on Feb 3, 2012
5
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Comment: thank you so much
Response: You are very welcome; thank you for rating me a 5 & a heart!
faeeka78 rated for Mini Mail Fun - Edited on Feb 3, 2012
5
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Comment: thank you i absolutely love it ! the mini card is so cute . thanks tons for that !
Response: I'm happy you liked my mini mail. Thank you for the rating w/heart.
DixieDiane rated for A friend Loveth at All Times x 2 on Jan 31, 2012
5
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely card and your 'writings'. Loved the extra notecard-very pretty and your homemade envie-I can use as new size/pattern for making my wallpaper envies :)
Response: You are very welcome; glad you liked everything. I, too, love getting different sized envies that I can make into templates. Enjoy. Thank you for the nice rating w/heart!
5
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Comment: Thanks for your nice letter!=)
Response: You are very welcome. Thank you for the nice rating with heart.
dixieniche rated for A friend Loveth at All Times x 2 on Jan 30, 2012
5
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Comment: thank you much for the lovely valentine's card and the extras... blest be :)
Response: You are very welcome; glad you like what I sent. Thank you for the nice rating w/heart.
Wingy rated for ♥ Happy Mail ♥ - Black & White on Jan 30, 2012
5
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Comment: your envelope deserves more than the 5 stars... i absolutely love it..thank you for sharing your art with me... and thanks for the goodies inside..
Response: Wow - thank you for thinking of many more hearts for my b/w mail art efforts. I'm happy you like everything. Thanks much for the nice rating w/heart!
HollyBear rated for Handmade Envelopes on Jan 30, 2012
5
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely envies.
Response: Thanks for the nice rating!
Herbalmama rated for ★January is Hot Tea Month★ on Jan 29, 2012
5
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Comment: Thanks for all the yummy teas. Your card was very nice as well. Thank you for taking the time out to send such lovely things
Response: You are very welcome. I'm glad you were happy with everything. Thank you very much for the rating w/heart.
Anouke80 rated for ★January is Hot Tea Month★ on Jan 27, 2012
5
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Comment: Thanks Beth for the teas,can't wait to taste them :-)
Response: You are welcome for the tea. Hope you like them. Thanks for rating.
5
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Comment: great envelopes
Response: I'm happy you were happy. Thank you for the nice rating w/heart.
PinkLOVEBlue rated for Mini Mail Fun - Edited on Jan 26, 2012
5
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Comment: love it... Thank you stickers are super cute...
Response: I'm happy you liked my mini mail package. Thank you for the rating w/heart.
PostMuse rated for Handmade Envelopes on Jan 26, 2012
5
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Comment: These are lovely, Beth! Thank you very much for bringing a bright spot to a gloomy day. And THANK YOU for hosting :-)
Response: I'm happy you liked everything I sent. Thank you for the wonderful rating w/heart!
5
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Comment: Thank you for your sweet and beautiful card. I love the doodled envelope and your encouragement arrived at the perfect time. Square dancing, awesome! I love it. I recently lost all my used postage stamp collection, thank you for all these great stamps. God bless you
Response: You are very welcome. I'm glad you liked everything and that it brightened your day. Thanks for the wonderful rating w/heart.
redgirl12 rated for Delicate Wings on Jan 24, 2012
5
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Comment: Thanks for the great notecards. The envelope is beautiful. It brightened my day.
Response: You are welcome; glad you liked the note cards, and I'm happy that my envelope brightened your day!! Thanks for nice rating w/heart.
BeckyG56 rated for My Church on Jan 24, 2012
5
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Comment: Thanks for your church info too! I will check out the website. Thanks for the extra notecard,and the envie was cute!
Response: You are welcome. I'm happy you like the extra too. Thank you for the rating w/heart, and for your continued friendship too.
eileendoe rated for Fun Mini Mail on Jan 24, 2012
5
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Comment: I LOVED your fun mini mail! The outside envelope was fun (loved all of the vintage postage), the mini envelope was cute, and the two other mini envelopes were fun to open, too! I loved the vintage postage and I loved the air mail papers, too. Thanks so much!
Response: I'm happy you loved my mini mail and everything in it an on it. Thank you very much for the rating w/heart!
LindaW rated for My Church on Jan 23, 2012
5
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Response: Thanks for the rating w/heart. I also love your idea, "Cards for Christ!"
Gusti rated for Jasmine Tea for You & Me on Jan 23, 2012
5
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Comment: Thank you for the nice card(s) and the tea. Can't wait to try them :o)
Response: You are welcome; hope you enjoy the tea. Thank you for the nice rating w/heart.
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Comments

ginabee on Feb 8, 2012:

God bless you for rescuing a homeless cat, HUGS

lilmissthrifty on Jan 26, 2012:

Thank you Beth!! I will be putting everything to good use, and please oh, please get a kitty!! you won't be sorry!! Thanks for a great package! and for being an ANGEL!

hkappes on Jan 24, 2012:

Thank you for the WTA#6 herbal teas and surprises. I'm going to have a hard time using the Eiffel Tower note set - I want to keep them all to myself!

Yes, we got about 6" of snow and freezing rain, so a layer of ice. I guess it all dumped here so by the time it got to you there wasn't anything left :)

MonkeyDiaries on Jan 18, 2012:

I love orange cats! Thank you for the Deco Envie and goodies inside. VERY SWEET :)

HannahsMommy07 on Jan 16, 2012:

You are welcome for the letter. I wonder who got the first one and is having fun reading it ... lol! I would love to do a PRIVATE swap with you!!!! Just message me:>

tyshadragon on Jan 14, 2012:

Thank you for the wonderful teas for the Tea is Love tag <3 I'm going to enjoy the Genmaicha while watching Casualty on the telly tonight.

Justene on Jan 9, 2012:

Hi @ArtyBeth3 Welcome to the "I ♥heart♥ Mail Art - January" swap.....I'm so happy you joined my swap! Looking forward to meeting you in the mail again! Have a wonderful day! :)

Tatsu on Jan 8, 2012:

THANK YOU so, so much for the wonderful tea. I'm saving the lime tea for tonight, and those two minizines have inspired me to do a few notecards of my own!

LindyLuLu on Jan 7, 2012:

Thank you for the birthday cards you sent. You are very thoughtful! I hope your week is blessed!

maisonlula on Jan 4, 2012:

thankyou so much for the teas from the tag, i hope you do enjoy your mugs and napkins.. x

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