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Date Joined: May 16, 2009
Last Online: May 18, 2013 Birthday: March 9 Country: United States My Website |
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.
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.
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!
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Comments
Hope it is SEW Special
Lalalalalalalalalalala! Lovin' me some good crap!
Thank you for the great tubes of beads. It was nice of you to swap with me. Hope you have a Merry Christmas.
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
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
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!
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
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!
Thank you SO much for the Mystery Baggie for the Theme in a Ziplock group tag game - love everything! XX