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Rivermaid

Rivermaid
 Date Joined: April 21, 2009
Last Online: November 20, 2009
Birthday: January 6
Country: USA
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About Me

My husband & I enjoy retirement and live on a small floating home in the Columbia River. We share our tiny space with our rambunctious dog, Sadie.

My passion is creating cloth dolls. I also enjoy sewing, knitting, crocheting and playing with paper. I'm a proud mother of three and grandmother of five.

EVERY SWAP SHOULD END WITH A SMILE

Swap-bot makes me happy - both in sending and receiving. I hope my swaps make you happy too.

I promise to send my swaps on time & with good intentions. I promise to rate your swap promptly and fairly. If you do not receive a swap from me or feel that I did not meet the requirements, please contact me as soon as possible so that I can make things right.

More About Me . . .

I enjoy interesting, interested people, lazy, sleep-in mornings and up-until-dawn creative, crafting nights. I like kayaking on the river with my husband, knitting with my friends and chatting with my daughters about the small and large events in life.

Craft Items . . .

I like trims, ribbons, buttons, fabric, yarn, fibers and beads that I can use for creating cloth dolls. I like fabric pens, pigma pens, gel pens and watercolor pencils.

I enjoy seeing clever uses for common objects.

Colors . . .

I'm consistently drawn to subdued Autumn colors . . . browns, golds, olive greens, burnt reds. Our home is Craftsman/Bungalow style and I love the earthy color pallet. It's warm, welcoming, a bit nostalgic.

That said, I'm fascinated by the emotional impact of colors as well as black and white, sepia and monotones. I love to experiment with color interactions.

Authors . . .

Jane Austin, Joseph Conrad, Tony Hillerman, Janet Evanovich, Alexander McCall Smith, Stephanie Meyer, Olive Ann Burns . . . I like well-written books with characters I can care about.

Movies . . .

My favorite movies are oldies: Casablanca, Key Largo, Touch of Evil, Russia House, Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid, Sweet Home Alabama, Captain Ron, Guns of Navarone.

Music . . .

Eclectic tastes: Country, Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Classical

Ratings

homeandheart rated for Ribbons & Buttons #8 on Nov 10, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you for the cute buttons and ribbon! The colors were perfect!!
michellew rated for Inspiration Tag - Your Faves! on Nov 9, 2009
5
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Comment: Thankyou for the most wonderful package! The beaded trim is so pretty and I couldn't believe the amount of extra pieces tucked in everywhere!!!! I wish I could give you many many hearts, you really made my day! :)
scottieacres rated for Fabric by the Month R4 - Polka Dots on Nov 4, 2009
5
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Comment: Love all the goodies and the different take on polka dots!
Response: Hope the scale of the design on the larger print works for you - I'm not a quilter so I wasn't sure what the limit might be-
lovetherain rated for Profile Based Inspiration Tag! on Nov 2, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks so much for the wonderful tag! I love all the trims and crafting extras!
Charon rated for PFAAD: Halloween Doll - Edited re Size on Sep 27, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you so much for the great doll and her friend Bob. I love his teeth. Samantha can't wait to make her dotee doll you sent her. Your package was one of the best I have ever gotten. Many hearts to you!
Response: I'm so glad you liked the package! This was my first attempt at Prim. I intended to create something much more severe and dark but Prunella & Bob had ideas of their own. Now THAT's scary! Thank you for the heart-
kchristisen rated for Handmade Halloween Ornament on Sep 15, 2009
5
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Comment: I cannot begin to tell you how much I love love these ornaments!!!! I collect Jack Skellington and was just blown away by these adorable ornaments! Would you e interested in a swap or selling some to me???? I'd like to have more to put on a tree.
Response: I'm SO happy you like the bats! I designed them especially for you. I'd love to say yes so I'm sorry to admit that I'm very overbooked right now. I'd be happy to send you the pattern & instructions if you sew or know someone who does.
Charon rated for Altered Paper Art Doll on Sep 5, 2009
5
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Comment: Great doll. Thank you for the extra doll Samantha loves it.
Bingomama rated for Christian/Inspirational Poetry on Aug 10, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you! I would rate many hearts! I enjoyed reading what you sent. Sorry it took so long to rate- my apologies! Also, thank you for the card-making supplies- i can use them next week in my women's meeting at church! Again, many thanks!!!
Response: Thank you for the heart!
brandid79 rated for Christian/Inspirational Poetry on Jul 31, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks for the poem it was great! Thanks for the extras also!
trinsmom rated for Christian/Inspirational Poetry on Jul 30, 2009
5
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Comment: I loved the Poem & stickers and it couldn't of came at a better time. Thank You so much....
patternsbypatty rated for Scrapbooking Ribbon Everywhere---Oh my! USA ONLY on Jul 21, 2009
5
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Comment: WOWEE!!!! What a terrific packet of Ribbons and etc. I am definitely inspired; and I love the Purple packet!!!!!!!!!! Thanks!
Duckygirl rated for Scapper's Fun---USA Only on Jul 19, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you so much i love it all :) i love the duck stuff everything is so cute:)
leahsimone rated for Buttons and Beads ,Senders Choice on Jul 10, 2009
5
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Comment: Lauren, this was seriously one of my very favorite packages ever, and I've been swapping for quite awhile now! Everything about it was thoughtful and lovely--from the Oregon postcard, to the fantastic packaging (how am I ever going to take the buttons and beads out?!), to the pretty vintage tea towel. You are a sweetie and you have made my week!
Response: And now you've made mine! Thank you.
suepier rated for Postcards Around the World on Jul 10, 2009
5
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Comment: I am so sorry that this has not been rated yet. I had marked it rated. I loved the card of Portland in the moonlight. Thank you so much.
Response: Susan, thanks for the heart! I appreciate the rating.
msindy2206 rated for No Spend/Recycled Dotee on Jul 7, 2009
5
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Comment: What a creative use of a Target Plastic Bag.....I love her.
Response: Thank you! That was a fun project. Glad you like her.
WaterDragon rated for A note card and an intro note and a tea on Jun 30, 2009
5
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Comment: thanks for the tea
quirkieD rated for So Shabby II on Jun 26, 2009
5
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Comment: Wonderfully fabulously shabby! Exactly what I wanted without knowing. Great job, Lauren. I soooo appreciate it!
Response: Thanks for the rating and the heart! That was a fun swap project.
mega54 rated for Small Handmade Doll Swap (No Dotees!) on Jun 25, 2009
5
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Comment: This is the prettiest doll ever, Thank you. I want to learn to paint eyes like this doll has. Thank you so much
Response: Oh, I'm so glad you like her! I felt bad, folding her into a box - LOL - I felt that I should punch air holes or something. Thanks for the heart.
babyamy rated for Black and White ATC on Jun 23, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you for your beautiful ATCs and the great postcards. I enjoyed reading your descriptions, this was a great swap!
Response: This was my first send to Germany - I'm happy to see that the postal service is efficient! I'm glad you like the cards. Thanks very much for the rating, I appreciate the heart.
ladyfee rated for ~Not your state postie~ on Jun 22, 2009
5
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Comment: Haha you made me laugh, umn, no i didnt see the waitress..smile. Thanks for both PCs..love em.
Response: And smile back at ya- thanks for the heart! Best wishes for all your adventures.

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Comments

Masterbard on Nov 8, 2009:

Hullo, and thanks for your comment on my profile (this is how we get to know more people, no?) I also love nature (though I've never been in a kayak - grew up with canoes in Northern Ontario) and the autumnal colours of the earth. I'm an Ephemera Junkie myself - perhaps we'll trade sometime! Blessings, Judith
Bearynice on Nov 5, 2009:

you sound like a beautiful lady,I just read you profile. you ask what a gollie was , they are a black doll that is really love out here but in some places they are dispised. I will send you a pattern of one if you send your address to me .
misumisu22 on Sep 10, 2009:

I will run another paper doll swap and will be sure to pm you. Thanks for checking it out.

Have a great week!!
TerryF on Aug 10, 2009:

To The Nuts for Sewing Group
Snoopy on Aug 6, 2009:

Welcome to Thrift Store Junkies!

Marianne :D
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