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camelsamba

camelsamba
Date Joined: May 8, 2008
Last Online: February 6, 2012
Birthday: May 13
Country: United States
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About Me

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

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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 started with ATCs in summer 2008 and then branched into postcards - I'm not the first to say it, but the larger canvas of a postcard appeals to me! I like to make fabric / needlework PCs and ATCs, or collage-y style postcards.

I'm starting to dabble in colored pencil drawings - I mostly draw botanical and entomological subjects (flowers and insects) from photos. I'm going to be taking a colored pencil class starting in October 2010 and am looking forward to improving my technique. I always appreciate a hand-drawn ATC! And no matter how you make it, I appreciate a note about how you made your creation, what you were thinking of, etc. The creative process fascinates me.

Favorite Colors and Themes

I'm a blues and greens kind of gal! I like botanicals and nature-inspired items, or abstract/geometric/swirly stuff. I also like maps, postage stamps, zebras, okapi, pangolins, fish, interestingly shaped leaves (like bloodroot - have you seen a bloodroot leaf? very cool!), etc.

My least favorite colors to work with are 'muddy' colors, like drab browns and yellows and such. I admire people who can make them work!

Favorite Television

We don't have a TV, but I have watched some recent series on DVD or via Netflix. If I had to name a favorite, it would be Foyle's War. Mostly I'd rather read or create than watch TV (i used to be able to do needlecrafts in front of a TV, but don't have the patience [or lighting!] for it anymore.)

Favorite Books

My 9yo son has been prodding me to state a favorite book, so I've decided that it's Gaudy Night by Dorothy Sayers. My favorite authors are Madeleine L'Engle and Dorothy Sayers. My favorite books are mysteries, especially when they incorporate an interest of mine (cooking, needlework, etc) without it being too forced. I recently learned about the term "cozy mysteries" and that pretty much sums up the kind I like (not too much gore or sleaze). No interest in the various vampire series.

And I've been reading quite a bit of young adult fiction to keep ahead of my boys or find books they might enjoy. Recent favorites include The Hunger Games and Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins. Our whole family enjoyed The Wilderking Trilogy by Jonathan Rogers - great especially for boys! Others: Mysterious Benedict Society (I liked the first one the most), The Wednesday Wars, Flipped, Madeleine L'Engle, J. K. Rowling, Blue Balliet, Elise Broach.

Allergies

This will probably never be relevant, since I mostly swap ATCs and postcards, but I'm allergic to avocados and shrimp. And naproxen (aka Aleve) - so don't send me any OTC non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs! :^)

Swap Specific

For postcards: I ADORE handmade postcards!! But if you don't make your own, I also like maps, native plants or animals, quirky local sites, artsy stuff.

For recipe swaps, I have recipe boxes for 3x5 and 4x6 cards, and a file folder for 8.5x11 paper. So I'm flexible on formats. I love to cook from fresh & seasonal ingredients, and I like ethnic recipes and "food with flavors" (interesting spices). And chocolate - I loves me some chocolate!

Not Keen on:

Not keen to receive Disney, overly cutesy, pagan, wiccan, goth, or erotica. But it's not like I'll faint in horror or defriend you or anything, those just aren't themes that appeal to me.

Ratings

RainbowRose rated for a New Year, a New Needle book on Feb 6, 2012
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Comment: WOW!! Well worth the wait. The needlebook is fabulous. I love the leaf head pins, and beading needles are always welcome. To top it off I love, Love, LOVE the two pieces of fabric you included in my package.Thank you so very much.
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Comment: Thanks for another wonderful tangle for my collection. Nice choice of patterns! And your hand-carved stamp designs are beautiful - very intricate. You have all winter to stamp away with them :) <3<3<3 Cute penguin envie too!
angellarae rated for The Silly Season on Jan 10, 2012
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Comment: Thanks for the pretty envelope, letter, and bookmark! :)
yomeow rated for HMPC--Trees on Dec 31, 2011
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Comment: Got it. Thanks for resending. You're so sweet.
Whiskers rated for What can you make #9 on Dec 30, 2011
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Comment: You did well for a beginning knitter. Nice job. Love the color - matches my kitchen. Thanks for the star as well.
Response: I'm glad to know it matches your kitchen! I like variegated yarns, but it doesn't quite knit up as I expected.
Taateli rated for My Stickman Family Postcard on Dec 12, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the fun postcard! :)
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Comment: Thank you for the postcard. I like the picture and I like how you altered it.
BambooBailey rated for confetti scraps on Dec 8, 2011
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Comment: I love your confetti scraps postcard!! What interesting scraps and the netting was a great idea!! Have a great day! Beth
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Comment: Hi, I really like your Sashiko embroidery!! The pattern is really interesting and so is the story behind it. Have a great day! Beth
CARROLL rated for HMPC--Trees on Dec 7, 2011
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Comment: Got all confused. I didn't know the monoprint and speedy-carve trees were for this swap. I thought you sent it just a'cause you like me! Thanks for the combo printed tree postcard.
Response: No, the previous one was just a'cause I like you :^) Sorry about the confusion!
Bedazzle rated for Mail Art - Under the sea on Dec 5, 2011
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Comment: Your mail art arrived today, thank you so much.
kankalin rated for Rainbow postcards -Orange- on Dec 3, 2011
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Comment: Lovely card Tricia, Thanks I did not realize yet that you can do great things out of napkins. I will check out Cul de sac for sure : )
hydro75 rated for Altered page postcard on Dec 2, 2011
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Comment: Nicely done! Thanks!
LASummer rated for Make My HMPC StrAnGe on Nov 30, 2011
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Comment: Oh yeah!! I LOVE the StRaNgE factor of this postcard!!! LOVE IT!! Thank you so much for it!
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Comment: Great "RS" zentangle! Thanks, and thanks for sharing your "artist proof" print and author suggestion with me. I'll look for her next time I'm at the library.
PenguinParade rated for TPD: Handmade Dragon Bookmark on Nov 26, 2011
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Comment: oooo I honestly don't know which I like more-the uniquely shaped Seahorse one or the dragons! I love the shape of the dragon bookmark. And the Celtic work on it. Lovely! Thank you so much, and for the tea as well :)
susiqz rated for Bird Postcard on Nov 16, 2011
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Comment: love love love
pandakitty rated for Rainbow postcards -Orange- on Nov 8, 2011
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Comment: thank you for the cute postcard. I agree. I like to recyle books, calendars, cards, etc.
knitmom7 rated for Selvage Edges Fabric Postcard on Nov 1, 2011
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Comment: Congratulations on knitting! Love the way you finished the card! Thanks!
kriegergenealogy rated for Ad/Free PC - QUICK on Nov 1, 2011
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Comment: Hello Tricia - thanks for the lovely postcard. How neat that you got to be in Chicago before Christmas. I love museums, and the one you went to sounds great. Best wishes, Debbie

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Comments

Taco5518 on Feb 6, 2012:

Thanks...I think they are sharks though, but they could be whales. (Depends on the mood I am in as to whether they are one or the other. LOL)

MichelleWillow on Jan 28, 2012:

Hi! I have set up a sequel for green booklet swap if you're still interested to join: RED: Love Quotes - Green Booklet #2. :)

Manurnakey on Jan 19, 2012:

Thank you SO much for the super sweet, comment you left on my profile. I'm so glad you are still using the bookmarks I made for you. What an awesome thing to stumble across today when I logged in :)

TerryF on Dec 13, 2011:

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TerryF on Dec 10, 2011:

Thx for being a TPD member - Merry Christmas!

Hugs, Terry (“;)

PenguinParade on Dec 2, 2011:

Oh my gosh, that is the coolest album ever! lol Thanks for sharing :D

TerryF on Dec 1, 2011:

Congrats!

Would you please send me your address? Thx!

doryrico on Nov 27, 2011:

I emailed the doodle...I'm sorry for the inconvenience...

doryrico on Nov 27, 2011:

that's a possibility...I did scan it though since I liked the monster (thank goodness!), so I'll send you that ASAP! Please message me your email!

Taco5518 on Nov 22, 2011:

Hi...I really hope you will be joining us for the rolodex card swap (in TPD)....If I get you as a partner maybe I will throw in some ROLLO Candy for you :)

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