MY HOME LIFE

Living with and loving my family in Alabama.

I have three dark haired handsome boys and one sweet blond blue eyed husband. Our kids are a Latino Scottish combo mix. My husband's Grandfather is from Scotland. My father is from Mexico. I am passionate about the men in my life. They support and encourage my interests in my home, gardening, cooking and crafts.

Favorite Crafts

Collage/Assemblage, mixed media,altered art I would like to learn about more about digital collage and photoshop. Somerset Magazine and Somerset Home are two of my favorite magazines.

Paper Crafts: I enjoy stamping, paper crafting and collecting all things related. I identify with the look of Papayalicious. Hippy Victorian,and dark surreal Victoriana

Beading and jewelry: I have done this off and on and enjoy admiring the beautiful work of jewelery makers on etsy. I covet yummy gorgeous beads, charms, trinkets and findings.

Needlework: For many years I have loved quilting, all types of embroidery and hand sewing. I recently found a book on crewelwork and modern embroidery. I am very intrigued with free form doodles and modern designs.

I sew. I have been working with various fabrics and mediums everything from paper to linen to vinyl. I am quite fond of natural fabrics, french hemp, linens and homespun. I find my fabrics everywhere, including my son's old jeans and cotton shirts. Old clothes are the best source,especially for wools and linens.

I enjoy converting old sweaters, wools etc into functional pieces(scarfs, tea cozies, gloves, needle-keeps) or fun items (monsters and stuffies)

I knit and will be learning how to crochet, once again.

Painting and Sculpting: I am a student of everything and a master of none. I enjoy experimenting with textures and techniques and learning about different clays, paints, etc.

Currently I am due to learn more about felting with wools and how to solder.

I spend too much time looking and beautiful blogs relating to the world of home arts and comforts. I need to get serious again.

I have been reminded by loved one of my desire to pursue a graduate degree. My crafty days are numbered.

LOVE

Catholic iconography. I am a cradle Catholic but my Parents and Grandparents had a cultural mix of mysticism and the occult. I am VERY proud of my religious and spiritual upbringing.

I heart, collect and will never part with my saints,rosaries, medals, sacred hearts.

My favorite Saints: St. Christopher, St. Jude, St. Rita St.Francis Santo Nino and Infant of Prague. My favorite religious prayer: The Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi

Favorite bumper sticker:" If you love the Creator take care of Creation"

Little things fascinate me: buttons, figures, shapes, flowers, glass, charms...found and random objects etc. I have been known to collect found lists, notes and objects off the streets. I find uses for almost everything.

I adore diaries, love letters, love stories...

the heart shape and symbol, hands, heart in hand, the sacred heart, flying or flaming heart, heart in thorns, crown of hearts...STARS...

The Virgin Mary and her manifestations. La Virgensita, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Fatima...

Nature: surreal and whimsical, fairytales, woodlands, mushrooms, trees, birds, and owls.

little iconic homes and building,

Colors: I love all colors in all hues or shades If a combo works it works regardless. There are no ugly colors, there are only ugly color combos or grossly inappropriate ways to employ the use of certain colors....

Funky and cool weird stuff: Le Petite Mort and The Junkman's Daughter are two of my favorite places to visit in Atlanta for fun and inspiration. I love dark, Gothy Victorian items. I also really enjoy the funky fun interesting take on contemporary commercial icons and images. Hello Kitty Tarot and Hello Kitty as goddess for example. I was never interested in fairies and probably never will be but the glow in the dark fairies are fabulous.

Do I dislike anything?

This is very difficult because I would never want to get in the way of someone expressing who they are. I enjoy the individual, her creativity and spontaneity. I love randomness and different personalities so much that I really don't want to get into what I don't "like".

I can't help myself but I love cute stuff too.. monsters robots polymer clay food miniatures kawaii fabrics zakka crafts, harajuku, deco...

I was a little girl in the 1970's so big stylized daisies or flowers, velvets, and crazy ass fabrics catch my eye. I remember on my 4th birthday getting a purple velvet vest with tassles. I can still recall my siblings listening to Joplin and Hendrix.

Anything interesting, edgy, funky, vintage or a little on the strange side I totally dig.

For swapping: I am not interested in sending or receiving anything that costs either of us a lot of money. I like the creative aspect of swapbot and believe swapping should inspire creativity and a sharing of ideas.

Though I love packages and fun mail, I am not here to get "stuff". Sure it is fun to trade goods and swapping is a great way to mix up and share our artsy supplies and creations. My lists of likes are here to give you an idea of my craft aesthetic and in some instances my colliding tastes. If I want something bad enough I make it, buy it or do without. I have a profound respect for folks who recycle, reuse and economize. I am trying to do more of that myself.

I am going to get back into matchboxes. They are so fascinating. I love how folks fill them up with little do-dads, etc. found objects, whatever! Plus they are affordable to send and fill, so important in today's world.

Gees Bend, home of the famous Alabama quilters.
Local theatre
Callaway Garden's Butterfly Conservatory, Pine Mountain, Geogia
Martha's Restaurant, delicious traditional southern food served in an old house in historic Montgomery
Gospel music, historic churches, tiny churches

beautiful modern southern quilts, exotic plants, recycled Victorian Fashions, Victorian Reading