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camelsamba

camelsamba
Last Online: December 1, 2008
Country: USA
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About Me

I just am.

Mom of 3, wife of 1. Grew up mostly in New Mexico, went to university at Rice in Houston, currently live in Michigan.

I pledge to rate - but sometimes I forget. If you think I've forgotten you, please send me a message!

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Favorite Music

Right now my favorite artist is Carrie Newcomer. I enjoy mellow, acoustic, female singer-songwriters. Other genres I like are folk, celtic, world music (esp instrumental), acoustic, mellow jazz, and kid-friendly silly songs!

Favorite Crafts

I'm taking some ceramics classes in order to make tile for my kitchen. Before that, I dabbled in mosaics (from stained glass). But my true loves are needlework like counted cross-stitch, blackwork, hardanger, etc. I just haven't made the time to do it for years! I just started doing ATCs and needlefelting, so I'm often combining the two into needlefelted ATCs!

Favorite Colors and Themes

I'm a blues and greens kind of gal! Also, I like botanicals and nature-inspired items, or abstract/geometric/swirly stuff.

Favorite Television

We don't have a TV, but I have watched some recent series on DVD. I'm hoping to catch up on the last series of Foyle's War soon! And I really enjoy watching Backyardigans with my boys. :^)

Favorite Books

My favorite books are mysteries, especially when they incorporate an interest of mine (cooking, needlework, etc) without it being too forced. And I've been reading quite a bit of young adult fiction to keep ahead of my kids.

Allergies

This will probably never be relevant, since I mostly swap ATCs, but I'm allergic to avocados and shrimp!

Swap Specific

(for Kids ATC): I have 3 boys, all under 11. They enjoy lego, robots, dragons, knights and castles, and stuff like that. The younger 2 are into sports (soccer, flag football, basketball, etc.).

Not Keen on:

Not keen to receive pagan, wiccan, goth, erotica, Disney, or overly cutesy stuff. Prefer nature stuff over high fashion.

Ratings

foovay rated for November color theme/image atc swap on Dec 1, 2008
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Comment: Great ATCs, and I loved receiving the greeting card with the explanations - both cards couldn't have been more perfect for me!
Terri904 rated for CHRISTMAS COOKIE RECIPE SWAP on Dec 1, 2008
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Comment: The State Cookie of New Mexico - looks really good! Thanks for sharing those with me.
evieroz rated for christmas cookie recipe atc USA only on Nov 27, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the papers and the great Christmas cookie recipe.
dizzyfromthis rated for "Trading Card" style ATC on Nov 27, 2008
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dreammer rated for christmas cookie recipe atc USA only on Nov 26, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for such a unique card.
1Scrapper rated for CHRISTMAS COOKIE RECIPE SWAP on Nov 25, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the wonderful recipies! Mexican wedding cookies are one of my favorites and I am trying out your recipie tonight! Kudos to you!
sylviamay rated for Magazine Scrap Swap on Nov 25, 2008
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Comment: Thankyou for an interesting assortment
jenb rated for "Trading Card" style ATC on Nov 25, 2008
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Comment: nice cards and thanks for the extra images
Greenwoodtree rated for GROUP SWAP: Recycled Gift Tags on Nov 24, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the tags...such a nice variety...love the nature-inspired ones especially. ♥
leeler rated for Comic Strip ATC on Nov 22, 2008
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Comment: Cute comic thanks for the extra. I know what you mean about the newspaper comics. It's hard to find good ones that only have one comic frame to fit on a card. I find one of mine in a magazine. thanks.
oneofthosegirls rated for "Trading Card" style ATC on Nov 22, 2008
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Comment: I love, love, love your cards! They are the closest to what I had in mine (even I didn't really achieve what I had in mind in the end), so I really adore them. You pinned my "power" and "weakness" perfectly, and I love your "power" and "weakness" too. Anyway, I'm so glad you participated - thank you so much!
Response: I'm so pleased that you like them! Your comment made me smile. I had a LOT of fun with these.
Elfinity rated for Snowflake Notecard swap (US Only) on Nov 21, 2008
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Comment: Hi Tricia! Thank you so much for the lovely snowflake cards. I like to see what others create and you did a fine job! Best wishes for a great holiday ahead!
travelgirl rated for Comic Strip ATC on Nov 21, 2008
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Comment: Very funny! I loved it!
lunacjp rated for Free Theme ATC swap! on Nov 20, 2008
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Comment: Thanks so much! What a great idea!! Candace
MrsAnnaSue rated for Quick Giving Thanks Postcard Swap on Nov 20, 2008
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Comment: Laughing... I am thankful not to have SPAM either, ever! Thank you for the smile, chuckle and postcard - Anna
Response: I found those postcards (actually a brochure with 3 postcards) inside an Iowa Welcome Center this summer, and couldn't resist taking a handful. I should have taken more! They come in handy for all sorts of situations.
NaughtyElf rated for Quick Giving Thanks Postcard Swap on Nov 20, 2008
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Comment: Really cute card, and what wonderful things to be thankful for! Happy Holidays!
Response: I found those postcards (actually a brochure with 3 postcards) inside an Iowa Welcome Center this summer, and couldn't resist taking a handful. I should have taken more! They come in handy for all sorts of situations.
Stacia020 rated for Small Used Stamps Swap on Nov 19, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the stamps!! Yes I did find some new ones I didnt have before, so thats great! Thanks again!
hippofairy rated for GROUP SWAP: Recycled Gift Tags on Nov 17, 2008
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Comment: thank you for the wonderful tags! they will go to good use this Christmas! :) and i love the postcard too! thank you!
Response: I'm glad you like the tags - I had a lot of fun making them. I'm going to have to make more for my own use now!
nikirniemeier rated for from one image ATC swap Send by Date Eddited on Nov 17, 2008
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Comment: Thank you!
GoingTwinsane rated for zentangled atc's...b&w and then with some color on Nov 10, 2008
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Comment: The colors you chose coordinate very well. Good job!

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Comments

Beadweaver on Nov 25, 2008:

I tried melting them for bottle cap art. I t didn't work like I wanted it to. I do have a really good Idea using crayons though. Did you mean to make the card out of perler beads then embellish that? I will haveto give that a try.
LynnA on Nov 20, 2008:

Nice to meet you! I thought the ATC might be kind of weird, I'm not sure why everything I do turns out quirky like that. Not sure what's wrong with me sometimes!!!

All this talk here of ginger and cookies is making me want to bake.
Fittzwm on Nov 18, 2008:

YAY!! Ginger cookie goodness. For tomorrow's elementary school bake sale, I made cranberry pumpkin muffins. Here's a link to the recipe:

http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/detail.aspx?ID=28205

Use fresh cranberries, rather than dried.
raven on Nov 4, 2008:

welcome

Thank you for joining the Monthly ATC Swappers Group.
Fittzwm on Oct 26, 2008:

Well, in my book, ginger rates up there with dark chocolate & real licorice. Yum to the 10th power! Chop the candied ginger as fine as feasible - you know how gummy it can get. Mix it into the dry ingredients. You can also add chopped candied ginger to the polling sugar. I think Ill make ginger overlaod for a party this weekend. A notorious unwelcomed crasher is allergic to ginger. I'll use the yummy cookies much like a vampire hunter uses garlic!
Fittzwm on Oct 25, 2008:

Hey there! glad to see my freaky layout on the card wasn't too off-putting. It was my first card & I have been know to test limits quite a bit, ask my mom hehehe
Thanks for the heart, I surely poured mine into it. I had so much fun creating the cookie cards, I'll have to try more ATCs. I have done more dimensional felting than flat, so that card was an experiment. The cookie recipe is yummy. You can up the ante on the ginger by adding a little freshly grated ginger (1/2 tsp) or finely chopped candied ginger. Very zippy!
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