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Garrent

Garrent
 Date Joined: June 30, 2009
Last Online: November 20, 2009
Birthday: March 24
Country: USA
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About Me

Hello! I'm an utterly addicted crafter and swapper from Los Angeles. I am single with no kids, just a Chihuahua-mix named Miss Ivy (who is my avatar). I have recently gone back to school to achieve my teaching credential which keeps me pretty busy, but I still carve out time for my crafting.

My faves include old movies, antique cars, Italian and Mexican food and working puzzles both online and on paper. I love going to concerts and seeing plays and musicals, especially something completely crazy and out of the ordinary.

My favorite color is bright blue, my fave actors are Gene Kelly, John Cusack and Alan Rickman. I read voraciously and my ultimate fave toy is my Kindle.

By the way, I sometimes will put my Swap-bot items on my Flickr page, so don't look if you want to be surprised.

PLEASE NOTE I am not a flaker! PLEASE let me know if you don't receive an expected swap from me. Please communicate, I value my high ratings and will do anything I can to make my partners happy.

Favorite Music

BNL, Bette Midler, Mark Lowry, Squirrel Nut Zippers, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Queen Latifa, Bruce Springsteen, B-52s

Favorite Books

The Stand, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, the Odd Thomas series by Dean Koontz, the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlene Harris

Favorite Movies

84 Charing Cross Road, 1408, Truly, Madly Deeply, the Harry Potter series, For Me and My Gal, Singing in the Rain, Sunset Blvd, M, Bringing Up Baby, Laura, 12 Angry Men

Favorite Television

West Wing, True Blood, Boston Legal, Miracles, Jericho, Dead Like Me, A Bit of Fry and Laurie, Black Adder

Favorite Crafts

I confess I'm a hopeless CRADD - Craft Related ADD...

I enjoy beading, polymer clay sculpture, art dolls, sewing, costuming, paper crafts.

...and anything I haven't tried yet...

Collections

Other than dust bunnies under the bed (and everywhere else), I collect angels, penguins, beagles, Webkinz, magnets, ghost stories and recipes. I'm also on the hunt for anything celtic or Irish related, music, jewelry, books...

New Interests Since Joining

ATCs - Never made them before and I'm have way too much fun with them.

Skinnies (3x5 ATCs) - Let the creativity flow!

Victoriana - Particularly advertisements, but anything 18th or 19th century looking

Inchies - Can't have enough!

Magnets - I've always liked making them, but this is way over the line...

Bookmarks - Loving making and getting them

Dotee Dolls - I'm not very good at them yet, but I'm having lots of fun practicing

Wishlist

Anything to create SteamPunk: old watch parts, gears, old keys, old or interesting-looking small hardware parts, that kind of thing.

Interesting, cute, fun cardstock for ATCs

Cool fabric for Dotees and other dolls

Felt in any color

Embroidery floss in any color

Papercraft doo-dads: brads, diecuts, sparklies...

Vintage clipart (I especially like old ads)

Unique buttons and ribbon

Angels!

Thank you to Vickie (tigerlilly327) for angeling Handmade Christmas Ornament swap! It's beautiful and I love the added penguin! Thank you!!

Thank you Patricia (or is it Donna) for being an angel for the Halloween Bookmark Swap! It was GREAT, and your first one? Fantastic! I only wish you included your Swap-Bot profile name so I could thank you "in person".

Ratings

magicjessnrach rated for 1 for All # 3 on Nov 20, 2009
5
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Comment: Lovely, thanks!
Skron11 rated for Winter @ the World PC on Nov 20, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks for the great card. I hope you have a happy holiday season.
Response: You're welcome and I hope you have a happy holiday season too! Thanks for the heart!
shellycarebear rated for Friday the 13th Postcard Swap! (November) on Nov 19, 2009
5
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Comment: hiya, thanks for the lovely postcard :)
Response: You're welcome, thanks for the heart!
qbee rated for November Senders Choice ATC Swap on Nov 17, 2009
5
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Comment: thank you very much love it.i have always loved horses. Debbie
Response: You're welcome, I always love people with good profiles :o) Thanks for the heart and have a wonderful holiday!
KimberlyJDC rated for November Senders Choice ATC Swap on Nov 17, 2009
5
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Comment: I absolutely LOVE this ATC! It is my favorite on in my collection now simply because you took the time to read my profile and know that I love cats. Thank you again and happy swapping!
Response: You are quite welcome! I love kitties too, I would have several if I didn't have so many in my family who are allergic. I think this ATC came out really cute and I'm glad you like it. Thanks for the heart and I wish you and yours a wonderful holiday!
provadia rated for Cute Robot ATC on Nov 16, 2009
5
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Comment: Karen, thank you so much! I love your Atc! I wouldn't even know how to go about making one like yours. Adorable, thanks again! <3
Response: You're welcome, it's my first SteamPunk ATC. Look at my flickr photos and you can see some of my SteamPunk jewelry. Thanks for the heart!
savhilt rated for Friday the 13th Postcard Swap! (November) on Nov 16, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks!
Response: You're welcome; I thought the vapid-looking cat was funny. Thanks for the heart!
mystmaiden rated for Fall themed Dotee *EDITED on Nov 16, 2009
5
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Comment: What an absolutely Amazing dotee! She's as cool as it gets. Thank you so much for the dotee and the inspiration to think outside the box a bit!
Response: I'm glad you like her, she's one of my faves. Thanks for the heart!
Sunshine9905 rated for Hand Made XMAS ornie swap/USA on Nov 14, 2009
5
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Comment: The ornaments are so sweet! Thank you.
Response: You're welcome, I'm really getting to enjoy making these little felt ornies! Thanks for then heart!
jerilynfoley rated for Felt Tree Ornament #7: Swing on a Star on Nov 13, 2009
5
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Comment: The ornament was super nice. I like the way you incorporated the shiny stem - I use those all the time, I love them. And the caramel lip balm is delish!
Response: Glad you like the package. Thanks for the heart!
luvstostamp rated for 12 Days of Christmas ATC swap on Nov 13, 2009
5
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Comment: Wow. Very nicely done, Joyce
Response: They were a lot of fun to do, and to think of a different way to illustrate the carole. Thanks for the heart!
kchristisen rated for Vampire Name ATC on Nov 12, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Thanks worth the wait!
Response: Thank you for letting me know it arrived safely and for re-rating. It actually came out better than the original one. Have a great holiday!
bluecrayons rated for kansas atc on Nov 12, 2009
5
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Response: Thanks for the heart!
beadeful rated for Puzzle Piece on ATC Magnet on Nov 7, 2009
5
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Comment: Now this is too cute. I love it. Thanks so much.
Response: You're welcome, it was a fun card to do. Thanks for the heart!
bluecrayons rated for iowa atc on Nov 6, 2009
5
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Response: Thanks for the heart!
Amargo rated for Insect jewelery Victorian style on Nov 4, 2009
5
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Comment: Karen, thank you so much for this amazing beetle!!! in my favorite color even, I love the iridiscence of body and all the hardware on it, I am so happy to own this little piece of art you made! i will wear it, but am definitely going to display it somehow in my home decor, thank you so much again from bottom of my heart!!! xoxoxo hope we cross paths again
Response: Oh I'm SO happy you like it!!! I was a bit concerned since it's a very particular style. I'll have to post a picture of his sister and other SteamPunk jewelry pieces I've made -- I've definitely gotten the "bug." Thanks for the heart and have a wonderful holiday!
CraftyDeeney rated for *Mixedmedia Crap ATC on Nov 4, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Awesome!! I really love it thank you sooo much
cweustink rated for Hawaii ATC on Nov 4, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the nice ATC
jannikinz rated for Breast Cancer Awareness Dotee on Nov 4, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Thankyou for the most adorable heart shaped dotee. She is sweet.
Response: I'm glad you like her, she was one of my faves. Thanks for the heart!
nngough rated for Felt Tree Ornament #4: Those Wacky Characters on Nov 3, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for the wacky christmas tree :)
Response: You're welcome, it was a fun ornament to create. Thanks for the heart!

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Comments

provadia on Nov 16, 2009:

Oh, no problem! I think thats actually a great idea:) Christmas would be a good time to kick start an Etsy shop! Your art speaks for itself and I'm sure many will see that. If you need any help with the Etsy experience, don't hesitate to send me a message. Today is my three year anniversary of selling on there. Woo!

xx
provadia on Nov 16, 2009:

Wow, I love anything steampunk! Do you have an Etsy shop? If not.. you should consider making one. I know a lot of people who would go crazy over your art:) I love that heart steam punk ornament! So cute!

Thanks again, I was lucky to have you as a partner!<3
dorsetdumpling on Nov 11, 2009:

You are the sweetest angel! My daughter, Elaine received her parcel from you for the 'For my Bestie' swap that you angelled. She phoned me full of her bubbly self telling me in detail of all you have sent her and I will be seeing her this weekend when she will show me the lovely things - and a snowman for me too - Thank you and hugs from us both.
fairymagicmail on Nov 3, 2009:

Hi Karen, I finished your Cute Robot ATC and am excited to send it to you in the next day or two! : )
SpookySweets1 on Oct 19, 2009:

Just wanted to invite you to come join my "Nerdcore!!! 250 Ct. Matchbox" Swap!!! Check it out at http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/47573 Thanks.
CalizonaDesigns on Sep 25, 2009:

That is awesome! I have a 1926 Model A, its my newest project, so it might take some time to build. In CA I was in a club, but out here in the desert, there are none... Very sad, but I plan on changing something by bringing my California roots out here- Look out! :)
kelsterjean on Sep 12, 2009:

I sent your package out today for the Matchbook Notebooks swap. Hope you enjoy it!

kelsterjean
raven on Sep 1, 2009:

Click for a shortcut welcome

Thanks for joining us...Hope you enjoy the group
snowqueen1426 on Aug 27, 2009:

Totally loved the stamps,ATC, and magnets.. Outstanding!.. Funny you mentioned Guthrie.. We are right on the border.. Small world.. ;D
swappintoya on Aug 25, 2009:

Your angel for the Color Pink swap is on it's way :)
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