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donetta

donetta
Date Joined: September 2, 2009
Last Online: February 9, 2012
Birthday: June 22
Country: United States
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About Me

Hello! I'm Donetta from Portland, Oregon. I was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area and lived there most of my life. I moved to Portland in 1992, and except for a 2-year hiatus in Dover, Delaware, have lived here ever since. Love it, love it, love it...I honestly feel like I should have been born here!

I have three adult children, five grandchildren, and live in a cute little house with my two Persian cats. I am happily retired from a very demanding position with one of the largest health care systems in the northwest, have a thriving little jewelry business, and enjoy spending time with friends and family.

My home is extremely important to me; it's my haven, my joy, and the place I feel most relaxed. I enjoy decorating for the different seasons and holidays, and my home is a reflection of my style and personality. I love muted colors with an aged look, rich wood tones, vintage linens, and roosters. I'm a thrift store fanatic, and have found some wonderful treasures for my home.

Favorite Crafts

I love to make jewelry...I started making beaded "badge necklaces" for work, and sell many of them at the hospital holiday bazaars. I sell necklaces, bracelets, and earrings at a local hair and nail salon, and beaded eyeglass chains at an optical shop.

My jewelry has a classic look; I love vintage-looking findings and beads, and use lots of crystals, pearls, and antiqued copper, silver, and gold wire and findings. I enjoy making wire wrapped jewelry, and am working to perfect the art of polymer clay beads...they can be amazingly beautiful!

I make cards as well, using my Cuttlebug and adding embellishments such as ribbon, sequins, pearls, and paper and silk flowers. I enjoy taking classes, since they give me great ideas and spur my creativity.

I spend part of each day "stitching"...I have a project rotation list that contains cross stitch, needlepoint, hardanger, crewel embroidery, and redwork, as well as knitting and crochet. My latest interest is crazy quilting; I am addicted!

I enjoy making and receiving ATCs...they are such a great way to practice new techniques on a small scale. I get inspiration from the beautiful cards I receive, and enjoy seeing my own style evolve and become more sophisticated with time.

My sewing and craft room is my favorite room; it's the closest thing to a treasure chest I'll ever find!

Things I like

As far as TV is concerned, I love to watch Dexter and Homeland (absolutely riveting); Army Wives, The Good Wife, and Sons of Anarchy (yes, I know) are shows that I always watch.

My favorite authors are Ken Follet, David Baldacci, and Tami Hoag. Many, many others as well...but you know; space prohibits. Also, I collect and read cookbooks like novels. I love to cook and entertain.

My favorite place in the world is my home,but Vancouver Island runs a close second. I have friends who live on Vancouver Island, and it is my favorite place to visit.

Favorite colors? Ivory, old rose, and "faded" blues and greens. I love buttons, and use them extensively in my crafts. Favorite flowers? Roses,hydrangeas, and dahlias, plus any other beauties I find locally to add to my garden.

Ratings

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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful ATC and handmade card. I love the other card you sent too. Will find a use for somewhere.
Tommie rated for owl atc on Feb 8, 2012
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Comment: it is here!! yay! thank you for the nice owl atc. and the extras! tommie
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Comment: Very sweet nesting doll atc. Thank you!
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Comment: the atc is fab. i love the jewles and the extra presents look like lots of fun. my new mermaid is going up on my wall thank you
qbee rated for TECHNIQUES - pricking paper ATC on Feb 2, 2012
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Comment: Sorry about that i didn't see that you were my partner for both swaps.very nice work thank you.Debbie EXTRA HEARTSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS FOR YOU.
qbee rated for TECHNIQUE - weaving ATC on Feb 1, 2012
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Comment: Great job love your atc thank you. Debbie
honeybee rated for owl atc on Jan 31, 2012
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Comment: I love your ATC! Thank you.
AmphibianQueen rated for ATC Flower Series #1: Daisies on Jan 31, 2012
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Comment: I like the embellishments and extra papers, thank you!
kinzerclan rated for ATC Flower Series #1: Daisies on Jan 31, 2012
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Comment: my goodness how beautiful and thank you for the extras too.
lttleetoile rated for TECHNIQUE - weaving ATC on Jan 31, 2012
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Comment: I love this ATC! Gave me some ideas for my work! Thank you!
RBM3579 rated for TECHNIQUES - pricking paper ATC on Jan 30, 2012
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Comment: I really love how you used the pricking as an embellishment around your vintage photo. Very nice.
faerytalz rated for February Atc swap on Jan 30, 2012
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Comment: Thanks these rock!
ransom rated for February Atc swap on Jan 29, 2012
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Comment: Donetta, I just love your ATC creations!! Other are so very beautiful and am lucky to be able to add them to my collection. Thank you so much. I also thank you for the little note and tuck ins. I appreciate everything. :-) Oh, and how could I forget?? Your envelope is darling. **heart heart**
laure1961 rated for Marilyn Monroe ATC (2) on Jan 28, 2012
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Comment: hello, I enjoy very much the ATC you makes for me, and thanks for the googies, the golden wings are very very beautifull.You know, in France Marilyn is also a legend, and a lot of people loves her. Bye ; Laure.
zasa rated for TECHNIQUES - POP UP ATC on Jan 28, 2012
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Comment: i like the style of your card even i'm not sure if it's really meet the swap requirements...
Arabella rated for A is for....... ATC on Jan 28, 2012
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Comment: Hi fellow Oregonian!! Thank you so much for the beautiful ArtDeco lady!! And love the extras - rusty key - how sweet is that!!!
moonlightjade rated for February Atc swap on Jan 27, 2012
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Comment: Beautiful! And yes, I love edgy!! Thank you!
ashleymcg rated for Marilyn Monroe ATC (2) on Jan 25, 2012
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Comment: Love the ATC you sent!! Very cute, my favorite I have got so far!! :)
RBM3579 rated for TECHNIQUE - Combo ATC on Jan 25, 2012
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Comment: I love your tea and speckled "lace." I love the composition of the lady, really the whole card. In short, I LOVE IT! Thank you
selahgal rated for Fornasetti ATCs on Jan 25, 2012
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Comment: loved your atc's the pop up one was great also !!

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Comments

Manjigirl on Oct 2, 2011:

Your lovely vintage child card arrived in the mail and made my day. Thank you it is great. happy to swap with you any time! Feel free to contact me when the creative urge hits. Cheers.

RyeRye on Sep 11, 2011:

Thanks for being a member of the Crafting Queens~

lukeyduke on Aug 21, 2011:

Hi Donetta, I was the one involved with you in the swap "I sent it you make it " anyway, I gave you a rating of 5 with a heart personally on your message board. I cannot seem to get into your ratings and your coordinators rating. Another name keeps popping up! I sent a note to the Administrators to please fix this. Good luck to us both!

lukeyduke on Aug 21, 2011:
Gwillisinc on Aug 1, 2011:

Donetta, Not only do I love it when people do what they say they will do, I love it when I am on the receiving end. I can't tell you how happy I am to have this trim! Sandra

Gwillisinc on Jul 12, 2011:

Self-Supplied ATC Wow is all I can think of-Not only are your fast, you are have super woman talent! These are beautiful! Where did you get that gold trim? Love it and the 'wire' touch! Sandra GwillisInc

qbee on Jun 22, 2011:

Hello Donetta, HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I hope you have a great day with your family and friends and don't eat to much CAKE. Hugs Debbie

lepapillonvert on Apr 26, 2011:

Welcome to Crafting Queen's

Fabric ATC #12 Swap.

Happy Swapping!

lepapillonvert on Apr 17, 2011:

Thanks for taking part in 7 of the 11 Fabric ATC Swaps that I've had the pleasure to hostess. Looking forward to you joining another, because

You're a ...

Donetta you've been so supportive. I can't thank you enough. Cheers, Le Papillon Vert

lepapillonvert on Apr 17, 2011:

A little bird told me that you love to swap

Fabric ATCs!

Sure hope that you'll continue to be a regular on the Monthly Fabric ATC Swap that I hostess.

Fabric ATC #12 Now posted on Crafting Queens. Please join the Crafting Queens group to participate.

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