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kgeslab

kgeslab
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Last Online: June 19, 2013
Birthday: May 16
Country: United Arab Emirates
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About Me

I'm old enough to be a grandma, and in fact, I am. Little Noah is such a joy!. I am currently living in the Middle East, so Art supplies are hard to find! I improvise. I have 3 kids, a husband and I'm a 5th grade teacher of English, math and science. I love to read, do Zentangle, Art journal, smash book, etc.

Favorite Music

Classical and jazz are my two favorites. I especially love Brazilian Jazz and Bach, Telemann and Mozart !

Favorite Movies

The Color Purple, Babe the Pig, Glory, Steel Magnolias and other movies that are similar. I must admit I love a good Lifetime movie, as well. The Spiderman trilogy rocks! I've always loved Star Trek!!!

Favorite Television

Shows I watch: Master Chef Australia, The Practice, Downton Abby, Survivor, and American Idol. I also dabble in Grey's Anatomy.

Favorite Crafts

I love to knit and do cross stitch. I also have started smash booking with some art journaling. I love watercolors - they make the pages so nice. Just started with ATCs and have practiced Zentangle and Zendoodles. Fun and relaxing!

These are a Few of my Favorite

I love: black Teas , orange, chai. Reading, Baking bread and other goodies from scratch! Recipes are always fun, and I really like them on recipe cards. I love historical fiction - esp. about the kings and queens of England.
I would love hand-made cards! Wild birds are a love of mine.

Handmade Things I'd Love

malas or any types of prayer beads- all faiths. Cards Envelopes tags journal spots anything with your art - not just stickers, but real art. ATC's

I just started smash booking/

I started gluing a bunch of stuff (tea wrappers I loved, postcards I received, small paintings from my kids, etc. Then I realized I was smash booking - without a "real" smash book. What kinds of stuff do I like?

Odd/ rare tea wrappers and the strings with the tags

ATCs

strange zines

Colorful things

Flower/garden themed stuff

Religious items - any faith

Bird stuff

Stickers (alphabet or cute things)

Brads

cut outs from a die cut or cricket machine

I'd also like more info/ideas or pictures of YOUR smash book pages

Things I can send are usually in Arabic.

Faith vs Religion

I am a Christian, but I recently have been exploring (not practicing) other world religions. I love anything from any faith. To me Faith is different than religion. And faith is personal. So, while some of my art may express religion or my faith, I am open to accepting you for what you believe. Only through knowledge and understanding of each other can we live in peace and harmony. Two quotes from Buddha express my opinion perfectly: 1. To force oneself to believe and to accept a thing without understanding is political, and not spiritual or intellectual.
2. Let all listen and be willing to listen to the doctrines professed by others.

Ratings

ElanorC rated for AR - Teas! on Jun 18, 2013
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Comment: Thank you so much for the teas, the ATC and the stamps! :-) Can't wait to try these special teas! I LOVE all the stamps you sent to me too!! <33
ReneeK rated for Who Loves Happy Mail?? #2 on Jun 16, 2013
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Comment: Thank you so much! I love everything. Your letter was wonderful to read, especially about teaching girls. I really admire you. The picture stickers with Arabic writing are awesome. I have my 4 year old granddaughter this weekend and she loved looking at them. They will definitely be a keepsake.
RigelSan rated for Zentangel me an envie on Jun 11, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely mail art and for all the thoughtful contents you included - especially the story of your life, it was very nice to read! I also enjoy the classic, black/white zentangles especially, they are always so vivid and effective. Oh, and about the PDF - yes, please! <3 I'm always up to discovering new books! Thank you once again <3
IrinaBG rated for East-West postcard swap on Jun 9, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for the amazing postcard! I'm glad you swapped with me! :)
SmashinSusan rated for Let's Keep Smashing/Junking #10 on May 29, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely items you sent! I especially loved the elephant envelope! What fun! I will enjoy using all the items in my books and projects. Take care and happy swapping!
Elaine rated for 10 Movies YOU should WATCH on May 24, 2013
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Comment: Loved the extra movies you included!! Thanks
julztink rated for Smash a Theme on May 24, 2013
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Comment: WOW... You made me one happy girl! I loved the theme and all the goodies. I would love to get a bottle of that cologne for my partner!! Fifty hearts if it was possible! Thank you so much.
Darkestlina rated for 10 Movies YOU should WATCH on May 24, 2013
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Comment: Thank You For your list :)
lexfrog rated for Smash a Theme on May 23, 2013
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Comment: Thanks for the animal smash book goodies!
VetTechMommy rated for 10 Movies YOU should WATCH on May 23, 2013
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Comment: Thank-you for the movie suggestions! Some I have seen, others I have not so will will be looking forward to watching them!
oyasumiapple rated for 10 Movies YOU should WATCH on May 23, 2013
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Comment: I loved your list of movies since it's pretty mixed - I've watched a few of your movies already and loved them as much as you did!
judee0624 rated for Desert Postcard :3 on May 22, 2013
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Comment: That is an amazing card, thanks!
Windmuse rated for Sharpie and a Gel Pen ATC on May 12, 2013
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Comment: Wow, that turned out so colorful! I love your little elephant, he's adorable!
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Comment: Thanks so much for the lovely postcard! Im delighted to add it to my collection! ^_^
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Comment: ☺ Very nicely Zentangled PC. Thanks for making it for me. ☺
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Comment: thank you for your interesting letter of your area where you live, it sounds so different from our town.
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Comment: Excellent card! Thanks so much.
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Comment: Hello! Thank you for the card. It is my first card from your country. Have a great day! Jana
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Comment: Thank you for the great PC.
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Comment: Thank you for the gorgeous postcard! It's also my first one from the Middle East, so I'm very happy :) All the best!

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Comments

abbyaguas on Jun 8, 2013:

Hello there! I hope you are doing okay there in UAE. There are lots of Filipinos there. You might know one or two. HEheheh..

Thank you for being a part of ASIA Republic!

anrtist on Jun 1, 2013:

Hi! I just sent you an invite to LLL (Location) GROUP ;-) So you can keep up with world happenings & SWAPBOTTERS in Your Area! ENJOY & Blessings, cc

ElanorC on May 21, 2013:

Hello! I'm one of your partners of Zentangle me an envie! Just found out you love teas too as I was reading your profile. Maybe you'll be interested in this swap? :-)

-http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/148669

Take care, Elanor <3

Muna on Apr 26, 2013:

Hello frok the sunny neighboring country, saudi arabia :)

Swan on Apr 4, 2013:

Thank you for the handmade card for the March Wishlist! It's very special to me!

nsgrammy2012 on Mar 26, 2013:

Hi! You are very welcome it was a pleasure to share the cemetery pictures with you.

TeaNi on Mar 25, 2013:

thanks very much for granting a wish for me; I look forward to trying the assortment of teas! :)

choke on Mar 23, 2013:

Thank you so much for the amazing postcards for my collection. I'm very thankful for them and appreciate the view into your world :)

Arabella on Mar 1, 2013:

Mary, thank you so much for sending my ATC bag home!! And what a journey it had - USA to Belgium to UAE! I love the atcs you added - elephant poo paper soo cute! I'm putting a little "thank you" envie in the mail tomorrow for you!

momoeight on Jan 23, 2013:

Thank you so much for the postcard and the coins! My daughter is quite enthralled with "the shiny coin!" Do you mind me asking, are you originally from there, or are you there for work? Your English is impeccable and I am wondering if it is your first or second language and if all people from your country speak and write English so well. Thanks again for the wishes!!

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