goodie2shoes

I am a married mom of four kids, a dreaded (I certainly hope not!!) mother-in-law, sister, friend, new empty nester and very cool grandma of one amazing little granddaughter; I love to travel, and have been lucky enough to do a bit of it, picking up 'treasures' for my addictions as I go! I love to be with my family (you know: good, old dysFUNctional family fun...there's nothing quite like it!), alter anything, hang out at home, and craft. I'm trying to make good on LAST year's "resolution" to make art everyday. Thought joining Swapbot would be a great jump start. I marvel at how good I am looking on paper! In reality, I am just a regular (do I dare say normal?) gal having fun along the way on swap-bot :)

Sade, Norah Jones, Andrea Bocelli, Los Lonely Boys, TranSiberian Orchestra, Dido, The Four Seasons, Dave Matthews Band, Corrine Bailey Ray, Italian Opera, Oldies.

Anything by John Irving, Poisonwood Bible, Somerset Studio, Mitford Home Series by Jan Karon, art technique books.

Chocolat, Christmas Vacation, Airplane, Something's Gotta Give, Something About Mary, The Office, Grey's Anatomy, Ellen.

Altering anything, rubber stamping, simple sewing, making collages and assemblages, shrines, art dolls, frames, altered books, ATC's, greeting cards, wall hangings, ornaments and home decor items, collecting "junque" to make into art, taking found objects and working them in to an art piece.

Estate sales - cheap thrills every weekend!! vintage anything, typewriter keys and print, thrift stores, ARTsy rubber stamps, old metal tins, carnival supplies, old paper anything: old labels - perfume, crate, pharmacy, soda, champagne, anything, really!! - , charts, books, Dick and Jane style flashcards, old kids' books, charms, gift wrap, botanicals, vintage holiday goodies, seed packets, cigar bands, pictures, maps, stamps, lotto and other old game cards, parts and pieces, certificates- French and Italian print and postcards, winning at scrabble, interesting embellishments, old illustrated button cards, soft ribbon, handmade lace, old watch and jewelry parts, millinery supplies, old toys and miniatures, flea markets, reindeer, fabric, mail art, anything birds, ephemera, chenille chicks, old advertising, interesting yarn, old buttons and beads, German and Victorian scrap, found objects, good jokes, handmade things, eating lunch out, collecting any and all of the things listed, creating with my sisters -happypup, peachykeen and monkeybrains.

cartoons, scented stuff, scrapbooking, horoscopes, pre-made scrapbook supplies and embellishments, licensed characters (such as Disney, Hello Kitty, Dora...), vellum quotes and most stickers, neon colors, notes tucked in swaps "reminding" me to notice extras or to rate my partner, cutesy stuff, computer based anything (other than email and swapbot!), and... I don't like to cook!! PLEASE no edibles or scented stuff due to migraines....also, I will have to dispose of anything that smells like cigarette smoke...so, thank you ahead of time for considering that.

You can count on me to fulfill my swap commitments. I will rate quickly and will let you know if something is amiss on my end. Please let me know if you did not receive something prior to rating me; I will do whatever I can to make it right!! For me, swap-bot involves spreading a little 'joy', so why wouldn't I want to make it right, right??! :)

Though I am a novice at setting them up, I would love to do some private swaps! I am especially interested in ephemera, assemblage materials, victorian or German scrap, ribbon; I think I have some pretty cool stuff to trade :) I can offer you some great ephemera, assemblage materials, collage images,and lots more considering my 'stash'!!! - just ask me!!! would love other swaps, too... Best to pm me.... thanks!!