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Susi

Susi
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Last Online: June 18, 2013
Birthday: June 16, 1962
Country: United States
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still working on it!

My profile is currently under construction. I deleted all of my old info, because it was from about 4 years ago! Many things have changed since then. I will be working on it little by little, so in the meantime, if you need to know anything about me, or want to ask me a question, shoot me a message. Thanks!

Update as of today: I must confess that I have been as diligent at working on this as promised above! I had extensive wrist fusion surgery on January 17th, so that has slowed me down some (although my surgeon says that it's not been enough as my wrist is not healing as quickly as it should be). My right arm is in a cast from my hand to my upper arm. This is forcing me to use my left hand which has been an interesting challenge for me, since I am right handed! I must say that my handwriting is getting better every day though! I do have to say that if any of my swaps may be late because I cannot drive right now, so getting anywhere is a real hassle. It's not that I am being a unconcientious swapper, it's just a transportation problem. In the case that in that case, I will always message my partners to let them know.

About Me

I am: * 50 years young * Mom to 3 grown kids, Jesse, Jeremy, and Kaity * Mama to 4 lovable but naughty dachshunds named Pica, Pinto, Patches and Benjamin * a surgically altered freak (this NOT a bad thing)! I had RNY gastric bypass surgery done on Valentine's Day, 2011. If you visit bariatrictv.com, you understand why I call myself a freak * 110 lbs and 48" less of a person since that day :) * striving every day to stay on track so I can reach my goal weight, which is not always an easy task * an advocate for people who have mental illness, as I happen to be one of them. I have several diagnoses, but they do not define who I am. * a shopaholic. My favorite places to shop are Joann's, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Big Lots, Tuesday Morning, TJ Maxx, Ross, Savers, Walmart, Goodwill, eBay, Craigslist and Amazon, to name a few. Oh, and i forgot yard sales!!! Basically anywhere I can find art materials and other stuff at good prices. * very talkative, sometimes to a fault

Favorite Crafts

I love most paper crafts, ranging from making mini books, cards, paper flowers, stuff like that. I have made decorative stick pins and I want to learn how to make little charms and dangly things I can add to my minis and art journals.

Otherwise, my interests are quite eclectic. At the moment, I enjoy drawing zentangles, and my current passion is art journaling. I have about 5 art journals that I am working in currently!

I also am liking smash books and junk journals, preferably hand made. Right now I have 3 "real" Smash books, pages for a hand made smash book on holidays and other celebrations that i am making, two hand made smash books that i have received in swaps and a composition book junk journal. Of all those, the one I have more stuff in is my composition book junk journal. I am putting things in the others as well. I love, love love to paint! When I am stressed or upset, it really helps me calm down to just slap some paint on a big piece of paper and just paint away. My motto is "Art keeps me sane".

Likes/ Dislikes

Likes:

*The color blue. Any shade of it, especially teal and turquoise. I'm not a big fan of navy blue, but I don't hate it, IYKWIM...

*I love dachshunds. I.have four doxie fur children, ever since I became an empty - nester, they took the place of my children. It's. like having toddlers again, lol! They have to be near me at all times when I am home. I can't sit in my comfy recliner without them unless I make them stay off of me, which doesn't happen much, hehe!

*i love paper. All kinds, shapes and colors.

*i love pens, pencils, markers, paints, etc; anything you can make a mark with.

(I think that you could probably put those two things together and call them art supplies.You could probably call me an art material hoarder. I am trying to get a handle on that though!)

*This may sound strange, but I love containers. Envelopes, bags, baskets, tins, storage bins, boxes, totes and the the like. I told you, it's kinda weird, but it is what it is!

  • I love flavored coffee and creamer. I never drank coffee before last summer, and now I have to have at least one cup in the morning. I never drink more than two cups a day though. If I do, I'm up all night! My favorite flavor is hazelnut, but I'm not against trying others!

Misc other stuff: * Bright colors. I really like the combinations of pink and brown, and I love black & white. * Buttons and little pretty little things like beads and stuff like that. * Things that are up-cycled and hand made. * Pretty smelling hand/body lotions and creams. * Fruity candies, especially the chewy kind, the sour kind too!) * Caramel and nuts and dark chocolate I love* Salty, crunchy snacks like chips, pretzels and popcorn etc. * Red licorice! I really don't need/shouldn't eat the above things, because I had The gastric bypass to lose weight, but I don't deprive myself either. When I eat any of the above, I try to eat it in moderation. That's the key word.. Moderation. Sometimes it's not easy.

Smash book likes & dislikes

LIKES/WANTS (pretty please!) * tags from stores that say things like "sold", "as is", dry cleaning tags, etc. Basically any tags. * Grungy stuff (not dirty!), you know, the style! * anything dachshund related * quotes, sayings, short poems (funny or inspirational) * art paper scraps (inked, painted, collaged) * calendar pages/pictures * old planner pages * misc pieces of washi tape, or any other tape for that matter (not masking or scotch tape though) * book, newspaper, telephone book pages, especially if they are in other languages!) * anything blue * anything with bright colors * children's book pages * graph paper * old workbook pages * envelopes of any size, color or shape * interesting magazine picture/word/saying cut outs * fun paper clips * fun/funky/silly stickers * stamped images * fibers, colored string, bakers twine, hemp cord * Journal spots

Please don't send: *absolulutely NO religious material * scrapbook paper or scrapbook book paper scraps. I have plenty of that already :) ! * baby/child related stuff

Thanks!

Ratings

Hag53 rated for June Ephemera/Smash Challenge on Jun 17, 2013
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Comment: Wow! I love this envie of goodies! I love that there are some great tags and tag holders. I especially love the tea tag! Now I'm inspired! Thanks so much!
Helwa rated for Instagram Love ☚ on Jun 11, 2013
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Comment: Thank you following and am enjoying Isragram experience
sugaraddict rated for Instagram Love ☚ on Jun 4, 2013
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Comment: Thanks for all the lovely comments :)
Response: you're very welcome!
maceypeach rated for Instagram Love ☚ on Jun 4, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for all the love and the happy birthday wishes! I followed back ;)
Response: You're welcome, and thank you for following me! I hope that i don't drive you crazy, because sometimes i "spam" instagram with a lot of pics, lol!
Batmamma rated for Instagram Love ☚ on Jun 2, 2013
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Comment: Don't forget "a photo a day" ;)
Response: I'm not! I just uploaded my pic for today a little while ago. BTW, your photo for day 2 inspired mine!
doulakk rated for Upcycled Smash Bits on May 24, 2013
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Comment: Ooh, thanks so much for the goodies!
Response: You're welcome! I'm glad you liked everything? What did you think of the gears and keys? Those were so much fun to make!
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Comment: Thank you for the very neat items! Love these swaps! <3
Response: You' welcome! These swaps are fun, you're right! I'm getting such a great stash of smashing stuff!
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Comment: Thanks for the swap , i would have give a heart if you would send some more variation in the swap , like stickers , paperclips , ribbon , etc.
Response: You're welcome! I'm sorry that you weren't pleased with all of what I sent. I tried to send you things that you listed as wants/ likes on your profile, so I sent those type of things. I would have sent them if I would have known that those are things that you want for your smash books. Anyway, thank you for rating me a five. Sincerely, Susi
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Comment: Thank you very much! ^_^
Response: You're welcome! I hope you like what I sent and can use it in your Smashbooks/ junk journals.
RJcanuck rated for May Ephemera/Smash Challenge on May 16, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for the variety of great smashing goodies!
Response: You're welcome!
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Comment: Thanks so much for the smashing supplies. I love the striped and polka dot washi tape. Thanks!
Response: You're welcome! I'm glad you liked what I sent!
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Comment: I absolutely LOVED everything I received! This is the first swap I've ever entered and yours was the first I got in the mail. Everything was exactly my taste and gave me lots of new ideas! Thank you so much for the wonderful gift!! I'll hopefully be sending some stuff your way in return for such a wonderful gift. :)
Response: I'm so happy that you liked everything! It was fun putting it together. Don't worry about sending anything in return, it was just a swap. It's great that you are having a good experience with your first swap.
rosedzi rated for Let's Keep Smashing/Junking #10 on May 10, 2013
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Comment: Thanks so much for the goodies!!!!
Response: You are welcome! I'm happy that you liked everything!
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Comment: I like all the stuff that you sent, thank you!
Response: you're welcome! i'm glad you liked everything!
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Comment: Got it, thank you!
Response: You are very welcome! I'm glad that you got it, and hope you like everything :) .
piratecaptainmo rated for Piratecaptainmo and Susi on Apr 29, 2013
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Comment: Another great batch of goodies from you! Love the "week of RAKs" idea, I'm planning to do 32 RAKs for my birthday this year maybe I'll use some of the ideas you sent.
Response: You're very welcome! That's a great idea about doing RAKs for your birthday!
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Comment: fabulous assortment susi! thanks so much!
Response: You're very welcome :) !
Jjean rated for April Ephemera/Smash Challenge on Apr 20, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for the nice envie of items..I am rating a 5 due to Swap Due Date was April 8 & it was Very Late (April 19).
Response: I'm glad that you liked the things I sent you, and hope that you can use them.
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Comment: What a great bunch of fun stuff to use! I can't wait to start adding it to my journals! Thank you!
thisisme rated for Let's Keep Smashing/Junking #9 on Apr 14, 2013
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Response: Thanks for the rating!

Rating Overview

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5.0000 171 45  
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Comments

Hell0Z0mbie on Jun 18, 2013:

Hey Susi! I was looking at my outstanding swaps, and it looks like you never followed/commented on my stuff for the Instagram Love swap!

ginabee on May 26, 2013:

Hi, I enjoyed looking at your FLICKR photos!

Drachenfrau on May 23, 2013:

Heya Susi, of course!!! Long time no see. How are you girl???

big hugs

Moni

VivaLaDiane on May 20, 2013:

You have 165 hearts, the person who rated you without the heart only has 15. Clearly there is absolutely nothing wrong with your swapping. Here's a heart from me: ♥♥

aliceinconverse on May 5, 2013:

Thank you so much for the stamps! they are so great- I love the no Hallmark one!

ginabee on Apr 12, 2013:

Welcome to the Gang!

doulakk on Apr 12, 2013:

Welcome to our group!
Please join one or two swaps!

click here

rosedzi on Mar 7, 2013:

PS- Love Dachshunds. Best fuzzie buddies a person could have! Rosie

rosedzi on Mar 7, 2013:

Hi Susi! Thanks for your comment! You are more than welcome to use my blurb about smash book likes. I am so glad we have the same tastes!!! It's always good to meet a fellow smasher who likes the same things!!

LauraAust on Dec 27, 2012:

Hope your surgery today goes well - I'm thinking about you!

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