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Christopherpines

Christopherpines
Date Joined: December 2, 2008
Last Online: January 21, 2012
Birthday: December 21
Country: United States
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About Me

Update as we approach the two year mark of my husband's catastrophic event, with no change, I have decided to move our daughters closer to town. I am currently in the middle of moving the house, the barns and our life of 12 years down the hill by myself. I anticipate that it will take me another month, so I will be not very active until after the move. I will be reachable, just not as quick to answer as I usually am :o) I am a stay at home mom of 2 little girls married to my college sweetheart.. I have three online stores,two on Etsy, one to sell fabulous supplies, vintage treasures and luxury trims. The other to sell my own works and creations. I also have my own website to sell both my artistic supplies and my own handmade whimsies! I love all things vintage! We have just traded our 25 acres of rolling hills in the pines for an 1 1/2 acres of walnut and fruit orchards closer to town and the girls and I are loving it! Life threw us a curve ball 6/22/09 when my 38 year old husband had a cardiac event that sent him into a prolonged coma. He is still unresponsive. I am caring for our daughters myself, visiting my husband in the hospital and maintaining our home and life, in hopes that he can one day return to us.

Favorite Crafts

Scrapbooking, Paper Crafts, Cardmaking, Sewing, Jewelry Making ( I make jewelry from reclaimed vintage findings, swarovski crystal, and vintage buttons), Holiday Crafts I love all things vintage, and if I have a common theme in the things that I make it is that they all either contain something vintage or are vintage inspired. If it is paper arts or scrapbooking I probably have thrown some vintage sheet music or old wallpaper in the mix. If I am sewing I am probably trying to salvage the remains of some vintage textile I have drug home. Some things speak to me right away, and others stay with me for many years before they find their voice.

Favorite Music

I love oldies, classic rock and country :o) On any given day I could be singing Elvis in the shower, Joan Jett to the kids, or Tim Mcgraw in the car! Bon Jovi, Faith Hill, CCR, Sugarland, Josh Turner, Sara Evans, Trisha Yearwood, Tracy Chapman, Big and Rich, Toby Keith, Black eyed Peas, Adele

Favorite Books

Books! I love to read! I read everything from Oprahs book club selections, Harry Potter, Harlan Coben, Lee Childs,Mary Kay Andrews, Janet Evanovich, or any other Murder, Mayhem and Mystery!

Favorite Movies

I love a good chick flick, comedies, I think whenever True Lies is on, I will at least stop and watch a few minutes. The Bourne series, Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts. Oceans 11, 12&13. A good adventure without too many car chases or shooting . Seconhand Lions, Big Fish

Favorite Television

NCIS, Law and Order, CSI, Numbers, Desperate Housewives, Greys Anatomy, Ugly Betty, Criminal Minds, Bones, House, Clean House, Brothers and Sisters, Medium. Bones, The Mentalist, Cold Case,Top Chef, Food Network Challenge.

favorites

Shabby Chic, Antique, Distressed style (not the tole painted cabbage rose shabby chic, but the faded linens, chipped paint, vintage french style). I have aqua ringware pottery in the kitchen, white, chippy paint in the dining room, warm leather in the living room, gray granite, sage, vintage floral and clawfoot tub in the bathroom, robins egg blue with chocolate brown and burlap in the studio/craft room, beachy blues and chocolate in the master.

Favorite colors, chocolate brown, champagne, robins egg blue, pink, sage, aqua, periwinkle, red, silver, white, cream. black&white, bronze

Favorite scents fresh scents, lavender, clean linen, seashore, apple.

WishList

I LOVE vintage buttons. vintage ribbons, laces and trims, millinery flowers, velvet flowers, scrapbooking embellishments, hair clippies for the daughters, glitter, vintage ephemera, broken rhinestone jewelry, bead caps ( antique brass or antique silver finishes only), crystal beads, antique brass or antique silver finish jewelry findings, charms, collage sheets, holiday inspiraton, vintage or vintage style Halloween and Christmas items, Chocolate! Fun stuff for the girls, sizzix dies, rubber stamps, ric rac, vintage shoe rubber stamps, bird cage rubber stamps (I like stamps that are more realistic ie:Tim Holtz style rather than whimsical ie:Debbie Mum) Clock face rubber stamp, cancelled postage rubber stamp, vintage photo/people (realistic) rubber rubber stamps, french themed rubber stamps, other vintage hardware rubber stamps. Anything Tim Holtz! Platnium embossing powder from Ranger. Glass tiles for jewelry making. Old game pieces (especially with the letters L,H,E & C), silver colored solder, soldering supplies, old silver plate forks and spoons, vintage hankies, french themed ephemera & embellishments, Copic Markers, and Bento Accessories!

The Girls

Hayley is 7 and she is starting second grade. Her favorite color is purple in any shade. She loves bling, and anything girly. She loves Beanie Boos and tiny things.She is outgoing, gregarious, loves crafts and decorating!

Emerson is 5, she loves all the same things as her sister, her favorite color is pink. She is more reserved and her nickname is "Snoodle" do to her snoodly and suspicious nature. She can be incredibly sweet, and loves to pretend and dress up with her sister. She loves Dora the Explorer. My baby just started kindergarten!

They both enjoy snow skiing, having tea parties, dressing up, Fancy Nancy, paper dolls, games, barbies, sparkly things, bling, hair pretties, bubbles, coloring, doing crafts, decorating for holidays, roller skating, roller hockey, the zoo, the park, riding bikes and scooters, watching princess movies, polly pocket, fun bath stuff, gardening things

Dislikes

I do NOT like: character themed things for children (things like stickers ok, but not on clothing or shoes etc), super cutesy things (for me, kids love them though), marshmallows, gummy anything, jello, cucumbers, rap music, call waiting, reality TV, Spongebob, Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate or most hot beverages,seed beads, plastic beads, heart shaped things (for kids they are fine or for valentines day), gold or silver colored jewelry findings ( I only use antique brass and antique silver finished findings), ATC, Dottee, Skinny, Inchies etc (It is not that I dislike them, just that I do not do them)

************** FLAKERS!!!!****************** ***************FLAKERS!!!!!!*******************

I have been flaked on for these swaps:

Girls Swap Flaked on by : GRANNYLUCILLE she was also the swap coordinator, can you believe someone would flake on KIDS?!! angelled by Kwafty

Crazy Craft Crackers flaked on by: MISSDOGGIE angeled by Turtle17

Ribbon and Button Swap flaked on by: OURDAILYCHOCOLATE angeled by Naughtyelf

Dora the Explorer Swap flaked on by: MysticalMagic she marked her swaps sent so she could delete her profile, she did not send AND she was the swap coordinator! Angeled by Butterflykisses

Rubber Stamp Set Swap flaked on by Robotgranny Angeled by Jackyb

Halloween Whimsey Box Flaked on by Goldie, she offered to resend then never did or respond to my messages.

Holly Jolly Handmade Christmas Flaked on by TShaver25, told swap coordinator that she had sent but never did or responded to my messages. She finally contacted me and offered to resend but never did.

Random Envie of Ephemera Flaked on By MissKrystalx

PKC Triple Treat Tag: Flaked on by Savvygal

Stamping Lp Tag: Flaked on by Bex

Profile Lp Tag: Flaked on by Bex

Flaked on by: Lilmisspolkadot-profile Lp

Ratings

ShabbyJules rated for Somerset Surprise EDITED on Jan 2, 2012
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Comment: Omg your kindness and thoughtfullness always make me cry,This was just so beautiful and i loved it all to bits especially teh santa fan i am going to frame it ,Thankyou so very much.
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Comment: squeels of delight sitting her with my gorgeous swap covered in glitter and sooo happy.Its truly a wonderful swap thankyou lesley as usual you have blown me away with you generosity and your talent i adore my box and every teeny tiny thing in it,So much to look at and love and use,a zillion hearts,
tlsprinkle rated for Somerset Inspiration Tag on Nov 29, 2011
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Comment: This was a super fun package to receive. You outdid yourself with it. Thank you so much, You are right we do love the same things. I was so thrilled. It was like Christmas had come early. You put a smile on my face on a very glum day. Hugs!
wickedred rated for Lovely Wall Art Crown on Nov 9, 2011
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Comment: Lesley all I can say is wow I love it and the little stocking extra its going on the tree for sure stunning I love it
Camiliann rated for Somerset Fall Challenge on Nov 9, 2011
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Comment: THANKS WONDERFUL CREATION
Arabella rated for Halloween Tag with Vintage styling on Oct 21, 2011
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Comment: Thank you so much for the wonderful vintage tags - I really,really like them!! The cabinet card does make a great base for the tag! I love all the extras you put on them - black roses, Boo ticket, bats!!! This is an amazing swap!!
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Comment: wow, it's simply beautiful! I love it! thanks!
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Comment: I love the charms you made for me - thank you!
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Comment: WOW--WOW--WOW What a great tussie!!! I love it. Thank you so much for such a fun Halloween swap. It is one of the best items I have ever gotten in a swap.
Response: Oh wow, I am really flattered. I really enjoy the challenges on here, and always hope they are equally enjoyed in return :o)
lilspotteddog rated for French Countryside in the Fall on Sep 29, 2011
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Comment: Mon Ami! Everything was fabulous. I immediately opened the lovely jar of mustard and tasted it. The pate will be saved for a rainy day, and the bonbons have come to school with me to be savored **as needed**! The lovely laces, old photos and ephemera - even the French language book pages will be put to good use. I've smoothed out the pretty red Toile de Jouy print tissue and saved the ribbons. As usual, even the packaging itself is too pretty to discard. Thank you again for a lovely swap!
Bam rated for What can you make #2 on Sep 22, 2011
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Comment: Lesley, you sent me so many surprises <3 Sticky stitches are beautiful, I'll use them, absolutely. The notebook with this little "monster-bug" is really a cute one (like something retro, which things I love). As for the map things: love, love and love! I love the little bag and the pendant, which I'll use very often! In the middle the place: Paradise discribes how wonderful this swap was. Thank you so much :)
JuliasAlteredArt rated for Somerset Summer Challenge on Sep 21, 2011
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Comment: Thank you so much for the awesome tags and things. You did a wonderful job with this challenge. Sorry for the late rating. Thanks again!
LavenderLizard rated for Bewitched Somerset Style on Sep 20, 2011
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Comment: Your witchy ornament is just delightful! The incorporation of the thread spool and baking mold - so cool - and the expression, colors, everything are just perfect. And to top it off, you sent some awesome vintage hankies and sheet material for me to sew! Thank you so much for an amazing package...
Gofeen rated for Pick A Pretty Posey on Sep 11, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful flowers and they were so nicely presented! I will have to find something special to put them on. I've never seen those sticky dots before so I'm looking forward to using them.
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Comment: As usual, an extra special swap from you. I adore the gorgeous upcycled container, and your idea seems to work just fine. Lunch on you will be delightful! I love to order their BLT sub made into a salad! Thanks so much my friend for the gift AND the letter. Your home will all come together soon and everything will be worth the wait and the work!
pandessa rated for Bring on The Bling Inspiration Tag on Sep 1, 2011
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Comment: OMG I died and went to.... well went somewhere........ THAT BLING is to DIE for! I ab-so-tootly LOVE it. Thanks for being so kind, reading my profile, and making it especailly for ME! 100 hearts! Thanks thanks thanks! I LOVE how you took the old pattern and made the kewl tissue paper! Another idea for me! I am taking off the top of the card and reusing on another sheet of cardstock! You ROCK!
Response: I am sooo glad you liked it! I was so excited when I saw your profile and really wanted to make it fun for you :o)
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Comment: Oh I LOVE it! I couldn't be happier with this swap. I didn't know you were my partner until it arrived so I was surprised and thrilled! Thank you so much. Th sachet smells so good and the gloves and brooch are perfect! Have a good weekend! Sher
phillyzee rated for Initial Rosette Medallion on Aug 11, 2011
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Comment: Thanks, nicely done and the color is great!!!!
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Comment: As usual, I am blown away by your swap, Leslie. My favorite things? The delicious salmon, melon, coral handle and the shabby rose trim, the buttons you used, the wand, the glitter- oh wait! Everything! Thank you so much, my friend.
Response: I am so glad you liked it! I really enjoyed putting it together for you, and loved your color combo choice :o)
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Comment: thank you!

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Comments

lvpoohbr2 on Jan 17, 2012:

Thank you for the amazing envelope full of goodies for the not so crappy tag game! I was simply giddy with excitement as I went through all of the pink goodness! I will definitely be shopping your Etsy soon!

aussielisa on Dec 23, 2011:

Merry Christmas from Down Under!

RyeRye on Dec 22, 2011:

RyeRye on Oct 30, 2011:

RyeRye on Sep 6, 2011:

Thanks for being a member of the Crafting Queens~

homeandheart on Jul 12, 2011:

Just a note to say hello and I hope you are settled in to your new place!!

lilspotteddog on Jul 4, 2011:

I am SO happy to have received your PM saying that you are coming back to us. I especially like that you are making progress on that lovely-sounding new home. The colors seem absolutely delish, and I am conjuring up images of that cool paleness and some gently-blowing gauzy curtains. Let me know when you are up for some more of our fun private swaps!

NaughtyElf on May 17, 2011:

Are you trying to make me cry!? lol You are ever so welcome for the collage. I only wish it was more but happy to know that she made you smile on a day you needed one. Isn't that what crafting and heartfelt home made gifts are about? I think so. You are such a thoughtful and kind person to so many people including myself and anytime you can get a piece of that kindness returned to you is a good thing. I know your new home will be beautiful and a loving, secure haven for your girls, they are lucky to have a mom like you. Hang in there and soon your new home will transform right before your eyes and you will find a new well of creativity not only within yourself but without as well as you soak in your new environment. Be well and be blessed. Sher

catherine on Mar 27, 2011:

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Lesley, I just received the gift certificate! Wow! Thank you SO MUCH for your generosity! With this I will be buying the fondant flower that will go on the side of my wedding cake. You have really helped me out! thank you again! xoxoxox Catherine

littlebluestar on Mar 24, 2011:

I. AM. IN. LOVE. with your etsy store!!

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