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grandmaroro

grandmaroro
Original Member
Last Online: June 18, 2013
Birthday: July 6, 1943
Country: United States

About Me


I HAVE STARTED LISTING FLAKERS - AT THE BOTTOM OF MY PROFILE PAGE.


A great-grandmother of one, grandmother of four, mother of four, wife to one for 49 years on Feb. 16. Mama to two cats. Native Kentuckian now living in Texas.

We love antiquing and yard saleing.

Reds, Blues, and Greens and all colors in the rainbow. However, I am presently into greens. Also, really love whatever color my granddaughter's hair is when she comes to visit. First, it was hot pink , then, it was purple, next came teal .Next was fuscia and navy. This year, she was back to blond but will be green and blue striped for school. LOL Never a dull moment.

Favorite Music

Country. Oldies. And anything the Statlers sing: the newspaper, phone book, dictionary, doesn't matter. Have you heard them sing the New and Old Testaments? Best sermon I have ever heard.

I also love Tennessee Ernie Ford, Elvis, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Shinia Twain, Anne Murray, the Everly Brothers. and Keith Whitley. BTW - Keith is from my hometown. I could go on and on....

Things I Like / Collections

I love to collect: buttons (glass, plastics from the 40s and 50s, realistics, and rubber are some of my favorites,) any vintage sewing notions, thimbles (not glass), salt and pepper shakers (my oldest collection), Annalees, Furbys, and miniatures. My hubby is building my third dollhouse. Any additions for it would just be the best swap ever.

Tried and True Recipes / Family Recipes - cookbooks, Handmade anything - Unique thimbles - ATCs. and MORE buttons. Dotee dolls and art dolls are my latest fascinations.

I love collaged items and I love to upcycle. Altered anything makes my day. Any tidbits for this purpose are always a treat.

German scrap, lovely lady images, or any holiday images would all be appreceiated. Tidbits and tinies suitable for ATCs and smaller art would just put me over the moon.

Things I'm Not Fond Of

Cheap Stuff, I don't mean inexpensive, I mean poorly made, coming apart, tacky stuff that you wouldn't use for a quality project.

I love vintage, aged, items. Not dirty (please don't send it to me just to keep from throwing it away). Nothing smelly, I'm not allergic, but I just find it rude.

Favorite Crafts

I have just discovered 'zines and/or mini-zines., and while I am still a novice at making them, I would love to receive more if you care to share. I haven't seen an FB, but I am curious and would love to receive one of those.

Now - favorite crafts - I love collage - I have covered picture frames with old costume jewelry, I have a stash of wine corks, shotgun shells, rusted stuff for wiring or nailing to old barnwood that we pulled from a 100 yr-old- barn. I sew, crochet, love all the paper crafts that I have tried, taught weekly craft classes at Walmart for the better part of five years. Every new craft that came in, I learned if necessary and taught to my ladies.

I love to repurpose - why use something for what it was meant for - make a face out of a bone button, use men's ties for just about anything, make "people" from game pieces (is that an art doll?). Just look at stuff until you figure out something else to do with it.

YUMMIES

I'm just discovering the little packets of dry mixes to put in bottled water - they are wonderful. Jelly Belly jelly beans are awesome. Any yummies from other countries are a treat beyond words. Of course, if any items come my way that I really don't care for (ha ha), I will gladly share with the family.

I must note here that I am not a tea drinker. Please refrain from sending tea unless I have joined a tea specific swap.

Important

Please, NO candles. If they are left in the mailbox or on the porch - in this Texas heat - they melt.

Many thanks for your consideration.

FLAKERS

FLAKERS - I promised to list these people but I hate doing it so much that I just kept putting it off. It needs to be done. They need to be exposed. So the oldest I will list is from 2008.

@GROUP September 3M Journal Swap Partner: Pyxidragon To be angelled by RainyC - not yet rec'd 4-14-13

@Christmas Pringles Tube Swap (international) Swap partner: Ellen Cornford (Libbybear)

@Wreck this Journal Swap partner: Rebecca Zweber (pawprintsandfreckles)

@Decorate and Fill a Pringles Can * USA Swap partner: LINDA GATES (bumpkins)

There are a lot more. These are the latest from the larger swaps. There are a lot of ATC flakers, too. What a shame.


Ratings

blueackerson rated for Mail ARt-Week 22 (Mail) on Jun 16, 2013
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Comment: Thank you so much
Response: You are welcome. Thanks for the rating.
HappyDayMail rated for Alphabetical Mail Art #1: A on Jun 13, 2013
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Comment: Beautiful alphabetical "A" envelope! All the goodies were "A" okay too!! Thanks for a fun swap.
Response: So glad you enjoyed all the "A"s. It was a lot of fun to do. Thanks for the great rating and the heart.
GrrrMeoww rated for Composition book journalling fun on Jun 11, 2013
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Comment: Thank you so much! I love all the little halloween ephemera you sent, and reading about your garden, and thrift and estate sale finds. I love estate sales- I just got a vintage cigarette tin (I don't smoke, but it looks cool lol) and a crystal decanter and cordial glass set for $11. Let me know if the coordinator flakes on you~ I may not be able to angel the journal, but I can definitely send *something* your way. :)
Response: You are very welcome. I enjoyed sharing the goodies and the tidbits of my life. I want to make a crystal totem for the garden. I'm also collecting green glass to make one. I love green. Thanks for the sweet offer to "angel". I'm holding out for the journal. Thank you, also, for the lovely rating and the heart.
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Comment: A-freaking-mazing! I love my dinosaur and I'm definitely putting him on my desk at work! The gals at my mailbox shop made me promise to send their compliments on the lovely tag you made too! Great mail...THANK YOU!
Response: Awesome. So glad to hear it. I am a dinosaur lover too, and when I read in your profile that you liked them, I just couldn't resist sending you one. I must apologize for the tag. I am so glad that you liked it, but I didn't make it. I bought a package of them at Hobby Lobby (or maybe Michael's). Thank you for the great rating and the heart. (((to you)))
ellie rated for MAIL ART CHALLENGE ~U.S. ONLY~ on Jun 4, 2013
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Comment: thanks so much for making this swap so special
Response: Thank you for the awesome rating and heart. (((to you)))
primrose rated for Smash This! on Jun 4, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for a very thoughtful assortment. I especially like the vellum pictures. And I love the card you sent with it and the little bag.
Response: What a thrill it is when I hear that I got it right. Thank you so much for the kind words and the great rating and the heart.
kelliramirez rated for Smash This! on Jun 3, 2013
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Comment: Thank you so much its all perfect! I love the sock monkey pocket I have the matching stickers :)
Response: Yea! So glad to hear that I got it right. Thank your for the kind words and the awesome rating and heart. (((to you)))
emilystrange123 rated for MAIL ART: Challenge! on May 26, 2013
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Comment: Good job fitting everything on the envelope :) Looks great!
Response: Thank you for the nice comment and the rating.
walkaboutgypsy rated for Mail Art Challenge! on May 15, 2013
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Comment: THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU amazing mail art !! i love it and the extras thanks again so much :)
Response: Such kind words - I do appreciate your thoughts. Thanks for the great rating and the heart.
JanHardt rated for Mail Art Challenge #4 on May 10, 2013
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Comment: Great envelope. I love these challenges. Thank you for all the goodies too.
Response: So glad you liked the envelope. I have so much fun putting them together. Thanks for the kind words and for the heart.
roogirl rated for Traveling Art Journal (Round 3) on May 7, 2013
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Comment: Love the cute card
Response: I'm always on the lookout for cute and/or funny cards to include with my swaps. So glad that you liked yours. Thanks for the rating and the heart.
wolfeagle rated for Scavenger Craft Swap #2 on Apr 27, 2013
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Comment: Thank you. This was a fun swap. :)
Response: You are very welcome. And, thank you for the rating and heart.
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Comment: Thanks for all the lovely smash goodies! I'll definitely put them to good use :D
Response: You are so welcome. So glad you like hem. Thank you for the rating and the heart.
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Comment: thanks:)
Response: You're welcome.
marliese rated for 45 Supplies on Apr 8, 2013
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Comment: Great selection, I love everything you sent!
Response: Wonderful. Thank you for the rating and the heart, #450. :-)
tristitia rated for Mail Art Challenge #3 on Apr 5, 2013
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Comment: Nice envelope :) thank you!
Response: You're welcome. thank you for the rating and the heart.
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Comment: thank you for a fun assortment of goodies
Response: You are so very welcome. I am always on the lookout for "odd" things to add to these swaps. Thanks for the rating and the heart.
tulineito rated for Small Paper Ephemera swap on Apr 4, 2013
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Comment: Thank you so much for all the great stuff! :)
Response: Please enjoy. I am always on the lookout for little bits. Thanks for the rating and the heart.
grammag rated for April Ephemera/Smash Challenge on Apr 1, 2013
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Comment: Thanks for the lovely envie of ephemera! It was so much fun to go through it all. I can think of dozens of used for it all!
Response: Such wonderful comments. I love it when I get it right for my partner. Have fun glue-ing. I love these swaps. Thanks for the rating and for the heart.
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Comment: Thanks for a great envelope of goodies!
Response: You are so very welcome. Thank you for the rating and the heart.

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Comments

wolfeagle on Jun 1, 2013:

hi

Congratulations! You have won the RAK in our Amazing Mail ART group. Just send me your address and I'll get your surprise out to you. Thanks so much.

takehimaway on May 26, 2013:

I do really want to trade with you; you seem like an awesome lady, but I am new, so that does some people off, so hello!

me2u on Feb 11, 2013:

I am so happy that you liked your package. I printed your profile "likes" and carried it with me everywhere I went. I was determined to make a package that you would love because you deserved it. My friends all laughed when they found out I wrote a 4 page letter to you because they said you would never be able to read my handwriting. Again, thank you so much for being such a wonderful person, I am very blessd that our paths crossed and hope to meet up in another swap. Lots of hugs to you

wolfeagle on Jan 18, 2013:

Thank you so much for the WTA in the Mail ARt group.

RainyC on Dec 17, 2012:

racheljohnson on Dec 6, 2012:

Thank you for the very cool, handmade, transparent holiday card! Snail mail makes the season bright. :)

Swap-bot is lucky to have members like you. Happy holidays and happy swapping!!

Goldilocks on Nov 17, 2012:

Hi, I was just reading over the Mega Christmas Card swap and saw a comment from you. It's been a while since we've connected although I think of you often. I hope all is well with you and your family and that you are still enjoying your little book. By the way, what color is your granddaughter's hair now. Sounds like my daughter who came to visit me today with bright red hair! Have a wonderful Christmas and a Happy Ne Year.

MarieAntoinette on Nov 11, 2012:

Thanks so much Joan for the fabulous journal you made for my angel swap. I really appreciate it. I can't believe its taken a couple of years for someone to offer to take on the project. I LOVED your cook book. Can't wait to get cooking. xoxo

Re67 on Nov 6, 2012:

Just stopping by to say hello:) and let you know I updated my profile. I didn't realize how empty it was. Have a great day!

grandmaroro on May 7, 2012:

From: aprilagain Subject: feedback Thank you for your lovely journal. I am so sorry I dropped off the face of the earth.Again I apologize for the huge delay :(

This is the feedback I received when I asked for a rating on the "Keri Smith Tribute Journal" that I sent her.

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