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cja

cja
 Date Joined: March 22, 2009
Last Online: November 21, 2009

Country: USA

Favorite Crafts

I love collage, scrapbooking, watercolor painting (still learning!) and photography. I love art journals, ATCs and anything vintage.

LIKES: - ribbons, yarns & unique fibers - all kinds of embellishments - papers & magazine scraps for collages - unusual photographs or photos that didn't turn out quite as intended - like to try to recycle items in clever ways - international "stuff" - foreign language newspapers/magazines - buttons, lace, sewing items - romantic vintage look - quotes - florals - bold geometric designs

No, Thank you.... - anything "too cutesy"....a little is OK - Disney related items - not too much light pink or light blue (in moderation for certain things...)

About Me

I'm Carol from Chicago. I lead a Global Learning & Development team and my husband is a college administrator. We enjoy gardening and our lake cabin which is really remote. I love anything French and enjoy traveling, especially internationally.

Favorites -- art, architecture, making stuff! I enjoy cooking, trying new recipes and finding great wines to enjoy with dinner.

Favorite Colors: - Green - rich earth tones (brown, gold, green, red, etc.) - muted earth tones

Favorite Books

I have zillions of craft and art books and I really do read all of them.

I love vintage books -- the more unusual the better!

Favorite Television

I'm not crazy about televison except I do enjoy HGTV and the Food Network.......otherwise, I end up falling asleep on the sofa.

Favorite Music

Eclectic taste in music -- look at my ipod and you'd find a WIDE variety of music! - 70's rock n' roll - soft rock - Jewel - Edwin McCain - Bon Jovi - Billy Idol - Bob Dylan

Favorite Movies

The sappier the better.......or old movies........or French flicks and independent films. Recent favorie: - Julie & Julia

Ratings

BookGirl rated for Paper Scrap Swap on Nov 20, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the nice package. I'll be able to make lots of things with all you put in there. :)
ElleBelle rated for ATC Recycle Scraps 2-USA on Nov 17, 2009
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Comment: I definitely found a treasure or 5 in your package :) Thank you very much! I can't wait to start using all of these things.
Response: Glad you liked it!
breccamerie rated for Vintage Page (Etc.) Swap II on Nov 16, 2009
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Comment: Thanks so much for such a great variety of different types of ephemera! I have already started planning what I can use them for. :D
druideye rated for ATC Recycle Scraps 2-INTL on Nov 13, 2009
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Comment: Wonderful packed envelope, thank you SO MUCH! Super!
rick1949 rated for ATC Recycle Scraps 2-USA on Nov 12, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the wonderful array of goodies-what a treasure-I will have a wonderful timr\e using these Really super and gave me ideas immediatly
mgarrt rated for Paper Scrap Swap on Nov 9, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the fabulous selection of papers and die cuts. I am going to love using my new paper.
fondantkiss rated for *More* Junk Atc on Nov 3, 2009
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Comment: I love collage and your atc was beautiful! Thanks also for the extras! Deb
luvscrappin rated for 6x9 Envie of Craft Supplies on Oct 26, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for all of the goodies. I really appreciate it!
SundayCoffee rated for Destash $5 Flat Rate Box/Envelope on Oct 23, 2009
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Comment: Fabulous package! So much stuff! Love the titletopia! I can really use that! Ohh and the package of all the little buttons and brads and stuff! I can use all the "guy stuff" too! Thanks!
bean rated for Friendship Collage Swap on Oct 16, 2009
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Comment: thank you for the pretty collage, I love all of the different embellishments you used! <3
grandmaroro rated for Committed to Recycle #1 on Oct 9, 2009
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Comment: What a swap! Thank you so much for such lovely embellishments. I have a large journal that I was making for a swap - swap was cancelled - now I am having so much fun making it for myself - that is where my lovelies are going.Thanks again.
soxxbreathless rated for Committed to Recycle #2 on Oct 8, 2009
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Comment: This package totally made my day... so many goodies, I'm very inspired!
ElvisCraftstello rated for Committed to Recycle #1 on Oct 8, 2009
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Comment: Heart and double heart! This was a fabulous package; your embellishments are much more polished than the ones I sent! Terrific use of materials, bravo! And I love the photo on the card, to boot. It reminds me of all the wrought iron in my home, New Orleans. Thanks a ton, Carol!
chknlegs rated for Photographing your City/town on Sep 17, 2009
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Comment: Luv it a lot! I actually was in Chicago last weekend but I didn't see all those things! I had a horrible camera so getting your pictures was a great thing :) I REALLY LOVE YOUR CITY. Thanks for the great swap. You did an amazing job :)
winniethepooh rated for City Scrapbook Challenge Part 2 EDITED on Sep 6, 2009
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Comment: Thankyou Carol for the lovely creative page. I love the Chicargo page and the way you made the pocket with the tags ,thankyou jennifer.
Marata rated for City Scrapbook Challenge Part 1 EDITED on Aug 27, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the Chicago page. beautiful
Marata rated for City Scrapbook Challenge Part 2 EDITED on Aug 27, 2009
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Comment: Thank you again for the wonderful Chicago page.
scrapkween rated for City Scrapbook Challenge Part 1 EDITED on Aug 25, 2009
5
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Comment: Loved it. Thanks :)
AncientPlanter rated for Scrap Paper Envelope Fill #1 on Aug 4, 2009
5
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Comment: Wonderful stuff! Thank you very much.
mreolmanie rated for Your Neighborhood Photo Journal Swap--USA only on Jul 1, 2009
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Comment: wow, you created a real work of art. even the envelope was awesome. your photos are beautiful. you have a really good eye. i've never visited chicago but now i feel like i HAVE to. so much beauty. thank you so much. i love love love it.
Response: Melanie: I'm glad you liked it -- I forgot to tell you that the Burnham quote on the front was from the urban planner of Chicago. Quite fitting, I thought! Happy Swapping! Carol

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LoveButtons on Oct 5, 2009:

Welcome to Photo Fanatics! I am working on adding some new swaps, they will be up in the next day or so. Happy to have you join!
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