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bearnbabs

bearnbabs
Date Joined: March 29, 2011
Last Online: September 30, 2023
Birthday: April 5, 1942
Country: United States

About Me

I'm a retired art teacher and love to draw, do zentangles, postcards, atc's, any kind of needlework and quilting. I love recycling & creating.Love making visual journals. I'm a widow and live in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia ,with my Norwegian Elkhound named Mani. who is now 8.. I have an English garden and Vetg. garden during the summer. I love working in the soil and I love being out doors. I love all types of flowers. I have 3 grown children & 5 grandsons. And a new great grandson. My favorite color is blue. My sister & I are working on a special quilt about all the soldiers in our family, starting with the colonial militia to date. I also love writing poetry. My twin sister moved in with me and she too is on Swap Bot (pynart2) .

.I've really enjoyed being apart of Swap Bot and I try to send out the swaps a few days after I receive my partners names. So if you don't receive one from me, please let me know so that I can resend. I take my rating very seriously, because I try and send out what I would like to receive. I don't like flakers...when someone is late just let me know...life can get in the way of creativity, but not to answer an e-mail is just plain ...not nice.

Favorite Music

I grew up with a singer father and a mother who played the piano. So I love thirties & forties music. But I love soft jazz, piano music, some opera and definitely country. I love to listen to Easy Listening music on TV. And I love to dance. Someof my favorite songs are: My Melancholy Baby, When I Fall In Love, As Time Goes By,Three Times A Lady, Dream Alittle Dream of Me, Wrapped Up In You, Besame Mucho, Monday, Monday, Walking After Midnight, "409" and Ole Red. I love all types and the list is longer, but this will give you an idea.

Favorite Books

I love reading most genre. Favorite books are - The Bible, The Red Tent, Babiyar, Night, The Notebook, French Women For All Seasons, Under The Tuscan Sun, Mutant Message Down Under, The Red Badge of Courage, The Last Lecture and most Mysteries. I read 50 books plus a year so there are to many to list.

Favorite Movies

I like Romantic movies- Sleepless In Seattle, Notting Hill, An Officer An A Gentleman, Brigette Jones Diary etc.. But I also enjoy other types like Out Of Africa, Gorillas In The Mist, The Note Book, The Last Emperor, The Sound Of Music etc I guess I like all types. How could I forget Harry Potter & Indiana Jones. Dahhh!

Favorite Television

I recently cut the cord to my Comcast and now have Roku and I just love it. Some of my Netflix favorites are Ms. Fischer Mysteries, Call the Midwives, Father Brown Mysteries , The Crown and many others.

Favorite Crafts

I like creating. I love all kinds of needle work, crocheting, embroidering, quilting (all types).& sewing. I love to draw, & paint. I make my own cards, ATC, envelopes & Postcards. My sister & I make purses , throws & Teddy bears from mens neckties.Presently, I've found a whole new world in Journaling and I'm just loving it.I also take forest driftwood and paint santas that I see in the wood naturally. I also like making my own journals, mini file albums & pocket letters.

What I Love

Birds chirping in the early morn. Fresh mountain air Smell of Lavender in bloom The Sun on my face My Big Red dog Bear & now Mani My family I love recycling & creating something new Walking in the sand in bare feet The smell of the forest in the Fall The many colors of Fall When the first snow flake falls An Ice Storm (It looks like a Fairytale land) Love working in my garden Stamp collecting Seeing a double rainbow Hearing the distant whistle of a train Love Kick Boxing Postmarked PC'S from around the world Blue of any shade

Wish List

Vintage hankies used or new postage stamps,worldwide cardboard coasters Art Deco Magazine map PC & Black & White PC stationary chocolate love handmade items smashed souvenir pennies floral napkins antique lace

Not so nice:::

I was flaked by Hannah Dodd (alabaster)- on Swap - "Art Journal for Beginners Edited" from Oct 10, 2011 I waited til Nov 14th...no journal recd I was flaked by Stephanie Thompson(purplecircles) - on 3x3 Paper Bag Art Journal Pages Round #2 . Dealine to send swap was Nov3, 2011. I emailed her on Nov 28 & recd no reply Jan 11, 2011 Angel Flaker is Craftingdiva on my Angel journal for Art Journal for Beginners from Oct 31, 2011. I was flaked by minniepic ( Denise Kemp) on the Group: Spell A Word PC -USA Only April 2012. I was flaked by - lotti02 (Charlotte Blanchard) on the Group: E-Envie of Fun March 24, 20212 I was flaked by (karenvanita) Vanita Smith on my PBP Blue, Turq & gold SWap of Aug 31, 2012. I was flaked by JimVav for the Wild Cat ATC# 6- Lynx of Sept 22. I was flaked by Jutta Koenig for Book Page Atc #9 Valenntines Swap of Feb 4, 2013 I as flaked by IskanDetia Nov 2013- Tea Kit Swap. I was flaked by Lauren Avila for the Color What Page July 20, 2021. I sent her 3 Emails and she never responded.

Angels

A thank you goes out to all the Angels out there: smmarrty for the 3x3 paper bag journal For those who came forward to give me my 5x7 Art Journal...Thank you Taco5518 bobgrl topshelf43 VioletLove Faeorian Moonlightjade Pandessa I want to Thank Margothecat & SusieQ11 for angeling me for the Spell A Word PC I want to thank jandmterry for angeling me for Group-E-Envelope of Fun. I want to thank sewcrazy for angeling me my 7 & 8 of hearts. I want to thank Gwillisinc for angeling me, my 5x7 PBP Blue,Turq. Gold swap Oct 2012 I want to Thank Aumonoe for angeling me the Book Pg ATC #9 from 2013. I want to thank tatipop for angeling me my Tea Kit from Nov 2013. I want to thank CrystalZ for angeling me for my "Pick 3 Swap" from Sept 2015.

Ratings

Carachea rated for PC Swap #5 - Your State on Sep 24, 2023
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Comment: Thank you so much for the awesome Virginia PC! I love map cards so much! Sounds like SC with the mountains and ocean view. Take care.
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Comment: Thanks for the great VA map card :-)
Response: you are welcome. Thank you for the rating and heart. Havea wonderful day. bearnbabs
metrognome rated for tLb: A Note for a Friend or Two on Sep 14, 2023
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Comment: Thanks! Your flower garden sounds wonderful. I grew some sunflowers this year, and tried cutting some to put in a vase, but that doesn't work so well with cats. :D It really is beautiful out here, I hope you get to see it sometime!
Response: i TOO HAVE GROWN SUNFLOWERS, BUT I GROW THEM FOR THE BIRDS. CATS SOME HOW LIKE TO GET INTO CUT FLOWERS. THANK YOU FOR THE RATING AND HEART. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY. BEARNBABS
theshyone rated for Flower Doodle Drawings on Sep 13, 2023
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Comment: Barbara, what a lovely surprise, finding your envelope, filled with artistic goodies, in my mailbox! As usual, I am honored with your art and am looking forward to using the pretty note tag, bookmark, and note pad! Thank you also for your lovely note. As coincidence (a happy one) would have it, you will be receiving 2 different "letter" swaps from me within the next few days, so you can look forward to that!
Response: SO GLAD YOU LIKEDWHAT I CREATED. I LOOK FORWARD IN RECIEVING YOUR 2 SWAPS.THANK YOU FOR THE RATING ANDHEART. HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY. BEARNBABS
young46356 rated for PS: Pick Your Theme on Sep 12, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for the animal postcards and for decorating the envelope. Cute drawings! Rich
Response: GLAD YOU LIKED THE CARDS & ENVIE. THANK YOU FOR THE RATING AND HEART.HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY. BEARNBABS
ShireSeamstress rated for tLB: LEAF Scavenger Hunt on Sep 9, 2023
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Comment: Loved the Fall art work on the envelope. Your envelopes always makes me smile . Enjoyed your letter and the goodies.
Response: gLAD iMADE YOU SMILE. lOVE MALING mAIL aRT. tHANK YOU FOR THE RATING AND HEART. hAVE A GREAT DAY. BEARNBABS
Maddashin rated for tLb: A Note for a Friend or Two on Sep 8, 2023
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Comment: Thanks πŸ™ Hearts ❀️
Response: yOU ARE WELCOME. tHANK YOU FORF THE RATING AND HEART, i JUST RECD YOUR WONDERFUL LETTERR & WILL WRITE SOON. BEARNBABS
Aumonae rated for AAMA Animalistic Envie Series: DOG on Sep 5, 2023
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Comment: Oh my goodness! You're envie and letter were off the charts! I put you and Pam's art in a journal, but this one is the best yet. Both reminded me of my Cookie. I wish I could give you more hearts! Thank you for your send and for joining in the swap.
Response: amso happy you liked the dogs I drew anddmy letter. I so enjoyed sharing and creating this swap/Thank you for the rating and heart. Have a blessed day.bearnbabs
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Comment: What a beautiful journal -- thank you so much! You inspired me in mine, I have to say. Happy swapping!
Response: Glad you liked the Matchbook.I really enjoyed creatingit. Thank you for the rating and heart.Have a great day. bearnbabs
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Comment: Thanks so much for the envies and postcards!
Response: Your welcome. Thank you for the rating and heart. Have a wonderful day. bearnbabs
Eulegirl rated for BW & PP: What I'm reading on Aug 28, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely book card! That sounds like an interesting book!
Response: Your welcome. You should give it a try. Thank you for the rating and heart. Have a great day. bearnbabs
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Comment: Thanks!
Response: Your welcome.thank you for therating and heart. Have a wonderful day. bearnbabs
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Comment: I love the hand drawn envelope. I need to do more swap with you so I can get more hand drawn envelopes. I enjoyed reading your letter and mine will follow. Will enjoy using the napkins you sent along also. Hope you are doing well with all those grand kids and the one great grand too!
Response: So glad you liked the envie and I look forward to your letter. My 4th great grandchild was born Aug 26th. Its another boy, Named Afterhis father Richard. And we just found out his youngest brother is expecting in March, soour family continues to grow. Happy days for sure.Thank you for the rating and heart. See you at the mail bos. bearnbabs
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Comment: Hi Barbara! Thanks so much for the newsy answers to this month's 10 questions. Thanks, too, for the sweet squirrel drawing! Oh, how I wish I could draw as well as you!
Response: So glad you enjoyed my answers and the drawing. I so enjoy drawing , I've been doing it as long as I can remember and I love sharing .Thank you for the rating and heart. see you at the mail box.bearnbabs
user2148 rated for Lover's Eye Journal Embellishment on Aug 22, 2023
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Comment: Love this!! So cool that you added color - love the green eye! The little silver buttons on the edges make it look 3-D!! She’s watching me!!! πŸ’– thanks for the lovely stickers as well! πŸ’–
Response: Glad you liked the Lovers Eye ,had so much fun drawing it and then making the broach.. Thank you for the rating and heart. Have a wonderful day. bearnbabs
MelissaLB rated for Bw & PP - Pen Pal & Book Friends on Aug 21, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for the fun postcard and great book recommendation.
Response: Your welcome. Thank you for the rating and heart. Have a great day., bearnbabs
Aumonae rated for Rainbow Express Envie Series: BLUE on Aug 15, 2023
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Comment: Your envie is just gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing your art. I put them in an album to keep.
Response: So glad you recd it and that you liked what I created.I so enjoy making Mail art. Thank youfor the ratingand heart. brearnbabs
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Comment: A giraffe and a chinchilla are perfect. Great postcard. I love your art! Thank you!
Response: So much fun. Glad you liked the PC Thank you for the rating anf heart. Have a wondrful day.bearnbabs
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Comment: The envie you made looks just beautiful! Sorry it didn't make it here. Thank you for resending... you didn't have to. Just received the resend. Very nice... just love the cat and his message... the recipe is one I will have to try this year.
Response: Your welcome. Hopr you got the photos of the first swap. Thank you for the rating and heart. Have a wonderful day. bearnbabs
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Comment: Another wonderful swap. Loved the cards and envie. A game of Whist, sounds like a fun evening.
Response: Arent the cards fun to create. Thank you for the rating and heart Have a wonderful day. bearnbabs

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Comments

onyx95 on May 30, 2023:

You my dear, are super sweet. You did not have to do anything else, the damage was not anything that could have been helped. Thank you so much for the adorable postcard and the wonderful letter. You truly made my day πŸ₯°

AnnaM on Apr 5, 2023:

Happy Birthday & Many Happy Returns,

Love, Anna

user2148 on Apr 5, 2023:

Happy Birthday, Barbara! πŸŽ‚πŸ₯³πŸŽ‰ Thinking of you and hoping you have an amazing birthday!! Best wishes from At Home with the Georgettes πŸ’–πŸ¦‹ Anna, Jane, and Nickalli

MuggleMom on Jul 25, 2022:

Kiss kiss

for the beautiful journal pockets & goodies you made especially for me. They are gorgeous!! Thank you so much!!

xx

Toni

Star7Lily on Apr 5, 2022:

Many Happy Returns of the day for your milestone Birthday Barbara. I hope it is a fantastic day,

AnnaM on Apr 5, 2022:

Have a lovely Day Barbara!

Love, Anna

Kairbear on Dec 6, 2021:

Hi, Barbara! I received your lovely Christmas card, along with the Florida postcard I had sent to you in a previous swap. I love the drawing you drew on it! So thoughtful of you to send it. Merry Christmas to you and a happy 2022!

circularlogic on Aug 6, 2021:

Thank you for your snail mail reply to tLB: What's your thoughts on this? I love that I was lucky enough to have you and your sister for this swap!

chimerix on Jul 16, 2021:

Thank you so much for the great coin purse that you made for me and the special quarter. Aloha

AWG July

bethe on Jul 13, 2021:

Thank you so much for the wonderful 80's celebrity drawings! These are so wonderfully done. I can't wait to add all of these to my journal including the awesome artwork on the envelope! July AWG

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