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Date Joined: February 15, 2008
Last Online: February 7, 2012 Birthday: December 17 Country: United States My Flickr Photos My Website |
I am a (former) middle school art teacher, currently a substitute teacher, from the mid-west. I love all kinds of art and disliked those that taught it, needless to say, I had very little inspiration from art classes (and teachers) in the public school system.

I really enjoy Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, reminds me of vacation. Also enjoying the playlists on Stephenie Meyers homepage, love the connection to her writing. Started listening to Blue October and Iron & Wine a lot recently.
Project Runway,
the Today show, My Name is Earl,
Sponge Bob Square Pants, 30 days (Morgan Spurlock is AWESOME!) and Dog the Bounty Hunter, The Deadliest Catch (thanks to my hubby).

Cardmaking is my new obession!! Also like: Beading, Scrapbooking,
Cross-stitching,
felt applique, and crocheting.

My favorite colors are teal with a burnt orange/red, deep purple, golden yellow, and sage green. If I have to choose clothing or shoes that come in a variety of colors but the same style I almost always pick black. I like patterns and new projects, since I seem to acquire these items frequently. I like baking and usually find a way to "play" with the food and make something sculptural instead of flat, it's usually edible afterwards. I just had a little girl so I have been looking for fun things to make for her...still need to work on her cross-stitched birth announcement! I also love anything Hawaiian
and the Iowa State Fair! I enjoy getting handmade items and appreciate the variety of artistic styles that people have.
Sea turtles, Seashells and beach sand, Miniature crocks, church cook books, Lapel pins and "fun" necklaces to wear to school, Hallmark ornaments (I got started by a family member when I was little), Handmade santas, Beads, Recipes, Pug dog items, Circus clown stuff, Pasanky dyed/hand painted eggs, Cross-stitch patterns, I think I just like going to the shop to see what's new! Craft projects, Fabric for Halloween, baby and, Christmas quilts (just another hobby I don't have time to pursue!) The occasional postage stamp...I used to belong to a club! Hawaiian stuff, mostly old travel pictures and brochures, everything is so "touristy" now! Dotee dolls, buttons, rubber stamps, pretty much anything related to arts and crafts!
White cake, Chocolate dipped strawberries, soft serve ice cream, coffee drinks, strawberry shortcake, fresh pineapple and caramel puffed corn!
Snakes, Apples (the collectable stuff, everyone thinks that you collect it if you are a teacher), Socks that are too small (I have huge feet, shoe size 12), Fruity teas and glitter (sorry, art teacher phobia-my friend Marcy loves the stuff) People that don't rate me has become my new "Pet Peeve". I spent the time and the money to do something at least acknowledge that I completed the swap!
Anything with Marilyn Monroe, Thirteen going on 30, The Princess Bride, Monsters, Inc., The Fifth Element, Harry Potter. Okay, I gave in and just HAD to see the Twilight movie since I continue to obsess about Edward Cullen. Can't say I loved the movie as much as I enjoyed looking at Robert Pattinson, he is absolutely beautiful as Edward! ....Don't get to watch many movies as the 4-year-old rules the television and I rarely go out without her:o)
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just a quick reminder for Alpha-scrap #1, the envie of materials was meant to be sent yesterday. best get your skates on!
Hello!
I´m hosting a swap in the Alice in Wonderland Group - Disney Cheshire Cat ATC
Please join us, it´s going to be fun!
Notecards To Go group has lots of fun new swaps. Perhaps we can tempt you?
No prob at all! Thanks for the note. :o)
WeLComE tO tHe INchiE LovE GrOuP!! HOpe TO sEe You jOiNinG In tHE sWaPS sOoN! If you have any questions please ask!! Remember if you want to receive emails when new swaps are listed you need to select the box on the group section of your "edit profile" page. Doublesided xx
I'm pretty sure we are suppose to wait until the deadline date before marking sent and rating on Writer's Cramp. I am having fun with this :-)
Sent off the first in the Writer's Cramp series and it should get to you this week :-)
Hey,
There is a new group.
It’s called Bookmarks of all kinds and you can view it here.
Please feel free to have a look and join it.
Toupti =D
Welcome to the Granny Squares Galore group!!!
I'm so sorry, I had rated you I just forgot to push save! I loved everything you sent, thanks :)