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Impaws

Impaws
Date Joined: August 16, 2011
Last Online: May 27, 2014

Country: Canada
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PLEASE NOTE: On May 23, 2013 - My mother, Maureen Blakeley aka "Impaws" passed away after a brave battle with illness. Any requests to join groups will NOT be answered by me (her daughter).

Oct 2011 my sister passed away on the 24th after having slipped into a coma. Please be patient if you are waiting to hear from me. Thanks.

I love to craft and love to learn new techniques. One of my recent discoveries has been paper art dolls. There are so many ways of making these dolls. I don't think I will ever tire of making them!

On July 1st, I became co-owner of the paper art and artists trading card group - ATC-Dolls on Yahoo.com. My main role for the group is to manage the databases and the swaps. We host two themed swaps plus a surprise art doll Challenge every month. I love making dolls to trade and look forward to seeing what the mail brings. In addition to the hosted swaps we also have lists for R.A.K.s, P.I.F.s, and 1-4-1s. So plenty of opportunity for surprises to arrive in the mail!

Favorite Books

Like millions of others I enjoy reading everything by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts). I have very eclectic tastes in reading and have been doing it ever since I could grab hold of a book.

I like to read non-fiction, especially cookbooks and historical books. I like most fiction with mysteries and sci- fi, fantasy top of my list. I read some horror but not all and it is not my favourite.

Favorite Crafts

I crochet, knit, sew and cross stitch. I draw and paint, mainly self taught but did study at university and college night classes. I enjoy watercolour and painting on silk.

I'm into paper dolls and ATCs these days. I love glitter and bling.

Favorite Music

I enjoy most types of music except for rap and heavy metal.

My favourites are Daniel O'Donnell, Celtic Thunder and anything light and upbeat.

I like to listen to Cher, Chritina Aiguiller and Susan Boyle.

i do like to sit at an outdoor cafe and listen to the sweet, soulful sounds of good jazz.

About Me

I am an avid crafter, an artist and a reiki master. I share my home with a ten pound shorkie who is a real charmer and who has been nicknamed by some as "the pocket rocket".

I love dogs and cats, teddy bears, holidays, fairies and angels.

I raise tanks of Platy fish, lol, can those little guys spawn!

Not much I don't like, especially in art. I'm not fond of horror. I do like Hallowe'en. I strongly dislike cruelty.

Favorite Movies

Avatar, Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, Star Wars, Mrs. Doubtfire, Sixth Sense, Burlesque, ...

Favorite Television

Star Trek - all of them. I'm an original Trekkie! Sanctuary, CSI, Monk, Bones, Stargate, Steven and Chris, Little Mosque on the Prairie, At the end of my leash and Paranormal States

Wish List

I don't expect extras but since some swaps want this filled out here we go...

Art and craft supplies of any kind are always appreciated. I work in watercolour, colour pencil, pastel pencil, oil colour pencil, pastels, and graphite.

I like pretty much any theme. I'm low on paper, stickers, stamps (you really don't want to know all the nitty gritty details about the move from hell, so let's just say I lost my entire collection of stamps, inks, embossing powder, heat gun, use the words "heavy water damage" and leave it at that).

I can always use brads, playing cards, embellishments, atc precut cards, blank greeting cards, blank postcards and rokodex cards.

Ratings

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pennypuppy rated for TeddyBears 2012: January ATC on Feb 13, 2012
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Comment: Thanks for the cute bears in a box!
hydryne rated for Christmas Cards Express 2011 on Dec 26, 2011
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Comment: Loving it, how a nice card. Thank you a lot. Happy holiday!!
bookwormAL rated for Christmas Card Swap on Dec 16, 2011
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Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful Christmas card. And the foam cutouts are real cute. Hope you have a wonderful holiday.
regan05 rated for Christmas Cards Express 2011 on Dec 13, 2011
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Comment: Thank you!
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Comment: Thanks oh so much for the beautiful card. Your list was hilarious! :D Thank you very much for continuing this swap even though it was just the 2 of us. :D
ladyfee rated for Christmas Cards Express 2011 on Dec 12, 2011
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Comment: ooow, can you send me a pic that she took:) TY for the card
WestMichiganGuy rated for Christmas Cards Express 2011 on Dec 12, 2011
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Comment: I like your Christmas card and doles too. HAPPY HOLIDAY'S
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CINDYAC rated for Time for Christmas Cards! on Dec 10, 2011
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Comment: Thank you and Merry Christmas!!!!
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Comment: thank-you for the lovely card =)
toothteri rated for Time for Christmas Cards! on Dec 8, 2011
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Comment: Great card- cannot believe it was from a kit!
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Comment: Twice IS nice!! Thanks for the pretty card and nice note. Merry Christmas!
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Comment: Thank you for the great card! Happy Swapping!
ramona rated for Halloween ATCs on Oct 23, 2011
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Comment: very lovely card....thanks so much.
suemick15 rated for Halloween ATCs on Oct 21, 2011
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Comment: Maureen, Thank you for a great ATC...a little quirky and very cool. I look forward to adding it to my display. I also really like the textured paper you sent. Really nice swap!! Happy Halloween. Sue
pickapeppa rated for Halloween ATCs on Oct 19, 2011
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Wanda rated for Halloween ATCs on Oct 18, 2011
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Comment: Oh, my! Two ATCs and both are wonderfully made! I love the vintage style and it is so creative how you cut out the figures and raised them up sort of like a shadow box effect. I love them. Thank you so much. And thanks also for the extra paper. :)
kathiec rated for Vintage Hallowe'en ATC on Oct 17, 2011
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Comment: neat vintage...love the kitty cat!!! Thank you so much..♥♥♥
bbsporty rated for Pumpkin Recipe Swap on Oct 17, 2011
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Comments

adrianaclara on Jan 12, 2012:

I hope my Christmas Card has reached you already (Christmas Card express 2011). I dunno why it takes ages to reach Canada :) Have a wonderful 2012 ♥

oreon on Dec 6, 2011:

Welcome

Welcome to Crafty Witches. Due to your rating, you have unrestricted access to any of the Group swaps.

Thanks for joining!

moongypsy on Dec 3, 2011:

Just a note to say, hi and i hope all is well with you!

Paige1900 on Sep 11, 2011:

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for joining the N/N Colors of Halloween Swap!

Carolinev237 on Sep 11, 2011:

Welcome to Newbie Niceties x

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