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lovestosew

lovestosew
Date Joined: May 16, 2009
Last Online: May 18, 2013
Birthday: March 9
Country: United States
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About Me

Crafts: I love to sew! I make purses, wallets ,diaperbags ,aprons,etc. I some times knit. And I very much enjoy mixed media. I like to use old photos, small locks, keys ,game pieces,buttons, for many of these projects.

I collect old buttons. Love ,love,love buttons and buckles!

Other things I collect are: vintage pins, like enameled flower pins. sewing trims- ric-rac, ribbon, cracker jack or bubble gum machine charms, vintage children's flash cards, or game cards,game pieces, old valentines cards, postcards, I love old black and white photo's and the quirkier the better! Also, beach themed photos. Mismatched jewelry bits, small tin cans. . Of course, I love fabric. I like vintage fabric and new fabric. I like polka dots, flowers, fun, funky fabric. I like old sheet fabric too. , I like handmade beaded bracelets , I like things that make me laugh out loud. Anything plain cute, or funky.
Favorite Colors: I am always attracted to sea blues and greens. ( I love the ocean) I wear alot of reds and oranges. I like red and Turquoise blue together. And of course, Pink.

About Me

Wishlist: I would love to recieve some cute Japenese fabric,. Nice markers for journaling, anything with the union jack (british) flag on it, anything with birds, I would love some vintage or copies of old paper labels of any kind. And I can always use more zippers. ( any size or color) . dangly earrings,re-made necklace, or bracelet of any kind made by you would be wonderful . Anything that 's a little "wonky", weird, or just makes me laugh! Thanks for reading my profile.

About Me

Books: I read alot. I like mysteries, thrillers, fiction. Laurie Notara cracks me up.

I don't watch much T.V. ( I do like The Big Bang Theory).
In general..... I'm married, a mom of two , My daughter is 25, and my son is 13. I love to go to estate sales, flea markets and any place else that I can find " Good Junk". I love to garden both flowers and veggies in the summer. I love to laugh and just enjoy life!

Ratings

VioletFaye rated for Holy crap that's small! on May 13, 2013
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Comment: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my "Small ' Box WOW too FABULOUS !
misscorbeau rated for Vintage Ephemera on May 13, 2013
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Comment: Radiant buttons? Heart seals? Eagle card? Vintage photo of hot babe? Love it ALL! OMG Thank you so much! I was excited when I saw your name! You ALWAYS send the coolest crap! xoxoxox
ShabbyJules rated for SC-Keys to the Castle on Apr 24, 2013
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Comment: As always a pleasure to receive from you love my swap the keys are so sweet with the flying heart,Very clever and the presentation was lovely too,Thanks for the extras specially love the tin valentine we don't get that sort of thing here,
Lady rated for Holy crap I'm sick of my paper stash! on Apr 22, 2013
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Comment: Thanks! Lovely.
bluerose3 rated for Springtime Lucky Parcel on Apr 3, 2013
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Uniflame rated for Spring is Almost Here!! on Mar 28, 2013
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Comment: Thank you so much! I loved your package!
KogeLiz rated for Creative mail art *USA* #2 on Mar 25, 2013
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Comment: Oh cool! Received your envelope this past weekend!! Love the mail-art and the cool stuff inside! All of it is stuff I would have picked up myself! perfect!!
Response: So glad you got it finally! And I rerally enjoyed putting you envelope together. Glad you liked it.
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Comment: Thank you!
mostenson rated for Creative mail art *USA* #2 on Mar 7, 2013
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Comment: Thank You. I love what you have sent onside and your Art on the outside is very creative . Happy Swapping!
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Comment: Yes I Love it
ParanormalBabydoll rated for WE LOVE PINK!!! on Feb 27, 2013
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Comment: Hi Gretchen, sorry it has taken me awhile to rate you but I was in Australia visiting my family. I cannot thank you enough for all the wonderful, beautiful pink items you sent me! You are a truly amazing swapper! I am so impressed with the pouch you made and you have included things that suit my taste exactly. You deserve 6 stars. :) I am 4 hours away from Wolfsburg, there are so many wonderful places in Germany to visit but I haven't been there yet.
ShabbyJules rated for private Lovely Tag swap on Feb 26, 2013
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Comment: wow as in wow totally blown away. Fabulous swap as always.loved the zillion parts of this tag one surprise after another and all of which i love.The vintage valentine is awesome and all the embellishments i really adore and will use if i can bear to.Totally to die for lot,
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Comment: Thanks for the Valentine and thank you for joining Lilly's swap. Lilly really luvs receiving the cards.
groundhogstamper rated for Tiny Ephemera! on Feb 9, 2013
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Comment: Thank you so much for all of the fun stuff you sent. I especially like the card with buttons on.
misscorbeau rated for Tiny Ephemera! on Feb 7, 2013
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Comment: OMG Gretchen! You spoiled me!!! The horsey stuff! The whale! The material and ribbons and metal crap! So much paper goodness!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox Thank you!!!
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Comment: Gretchen...a million thank yous and a billion hearts. I love everything you sent. So thoughtful. And I usually don't eat chocolate, but today was a day I NEEDED some bad!!! And your package arrived. It's almost time for a glass of wine and the chocolate. Thank you again!
WendySue rated for Envelope of Stuff on Jan 31, 2013
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Comment: I am thrilled!!! I love the buttons and fabric squares. Thank you so much! I will try the tea later...it sounds great!
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Comment: Thanks! Love the tarot cards especially.
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Comment: Wow! Your package was so wonderful to see in my mail today! Such great decorating on the envelope. And so many wonderful flowers on the inside! I LOVED everything! The pink Sharpie fine point - NEVER have seen a fine pt in pink! So that was definitely a treat! Washi tape, notecards, papers, stickers - thank you for reading my profile. Love the flower pin you made - I know the perfect brown jacket to wear that on. Did you make the pencil pouch, too? Wow - a great swap! Thank you so much!
Response: I'm so glad you liked it. I had fun decorating the envelope. No, I din't make that pouch, although I do make bigger ones if your ever interested.
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Comment: Oh so nice! Thank you so much for my flower (which I immediately pinned to my black coat) and for my wristlet. I have filled it with various items that were floating around in my purse that were quite difficult to find when I needed them. Thanks again. I love both.
Response: So glad to hear that you like them!

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Comments

biasbabe on Mar 9, 2013:

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Hope it is SEW Special

misscorbeau on Feb 7, 2013:

Lalalalalalalalalalala! Lovin' me some good crap!

flofirenzie on Dec 12, 2012:

Thank you for the great tubes of beads. It was nice of you to swap with me. Hope you have a Merry Christmas.

flofirenzie on Dec 12, 2012:
wickedred on Nov 17, 2012:

Thank you so much for the wonderful box of trinkets I'm just like you I love to dig thru bits and ill have your inspiration in the mail on Monday thank you for sending me something even when you did not have to your too kind

Christopherpines on Nov 11, 2012:

Gretchen!! Thank you so much for the great Mixed Media LP! I love it all!! Love all the pieces, and bits, love the ephemera! I already have a couple of projects in mind! I always LOVE to see a package with your name on it!! xo

lilspotteddog on Oct 13, 2012:

Hey there, Gretchen. Just popping in to say thank you for the ribbons and trim MLP for the Shabby Chateau group. I will put them to good use!

Christopherpines on Sep 17, 2012:

Hi Gretchen! Thank you so much for the vintage charms, so fun! I am all moved in (if you don't count the garage!) and my craft room is now the size of a 2 1/2 car garage, and I have a great guest room, so no worries. When you and Kate come to visit I have plenty of room for you!! xxxooo

stephiedee on Sep 2, 2012:

Hi Gretchen! I thought you might be interested in seeing what I made with some of the stuff you sent me in the Holy Crap Grab Bag. The fabric and the hot pink rose paper really inspired the whole piece: [link]. Thanks again for an awesome swap!

hoppyloo on May 29, 2012:

Thank you SO much for the Mystery Baggie for the Theme in a Ziplock group tag game - love everything! XX

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