mgarrt

Hey there. My family and I live just north of Atlanta, Ga. Although I am a southern girl, I am a full blooded Libertarian. I have been making cards for the past ~7years and have been sewing for 14 years. I love anything handmade- especially if it is green or has leaves on it:) I have 3 children and the youngest 2 are still in high school but doing well and should graduate in a few years...looking forward to having my house to myself again. I have 2 canine rescues; Maggie is 3 and Oscar is 19 months. They make me so happy just watching them romp and play.

I can't wait to swap with you all soon.

I tend to have a book with me at all times. My favorite book of all is "A Time to Kill," by Gresham. Currently, my favorite books are James Patterson, especially the Alex Cross ones. I have a good number of Jonathan Kellerman as well. I tend to read anything and everything that is around me: boxes, billboards, notices...

I watch a good number of movies, but my all time fav is Disney's version of "The Three Musketeers." I love the story, the costumes, the actors and most everything about the movie.

I really despise horror movies. I don't mind the gore and blood; I just don't like the storylines.

I love anything "beat em up and blow em up." My most recent favorite is Neeson in "taken." I think I have most of the Segall movies.

I enjoy the majority of the Disney "family" movies: i.e. "Eight below."

I don't watch television but when I did, I was always searching for CSI, SVU and CI- gotta' love Goran's character. Loved "Good Eats" and "Simply Quilts"

Despised: The Simpson's, Soap operas, and commercial interruptions.

I love making cards. I use a lot of neutrals and greens are my favorite. I do like most colors but prefer muted tones rather than bold and bright. Pink is NOT a fav of mine although it certainly has its place.

I love nature themes and leaves are my favorites. I love florals, as well, although I do tend to choose the less "girly" ones. Monochromatics are fabulous but I haven't mastered it as I would like.

Sewing: my first passion I probably have enough fabric to clothe a small thirld world country. I hate to cut into it so many of the pieces are still whole as when purchased. Quilthome.com ROCKS. I would love to learn to quilt but I don't have an abundance of patience and cannot seem to get with the exact measurements and slow speed of sewing to keep the edges exact. I guess I like instant gratification too much:)

I am getting pretty proficient at making ATC. I now can make them and be proud to send them to someone:) I just needed practice.

bottom line though: I can find beauty in most anything and can appreciate the work that goes into handmade items- even when they are not to my personal tastes.

Handmade cards and ATC, unique paper for them, and other handmade items.

Would love to receive handmade items that I cannot make for myself: I cannot knit or crochet and a scarf or potholders would be treasured...I will trade you cards for them:)

I have a good # of House Mouse stamps if anyone needs some images.

recipes via email: bread machine would be fabulous, crock pot, casseroles,

Pink- although I do like rose and other muted pinks.

licorice, allergic to fish and shellfish

frou-frou

cutsey- although, on occasion, I can be persuaded

stickers- I have a ton of them

Batiks- while I love them, I rarely, if ever, use them.

artificial sweeteners

anything heavily scented- lotions, perfumes, shower splashes and the like

Smoking- I have a cardio-pulmonary degree and see firsthand the damages precipitated by 1st and 2nd-hand smoking.

Despise liars and cheats!

Green

Coca-Cola Classic...red, white & you

Columbian coffee

Autumn hues- cranberry, pumpkin, olive, taupe, mustard, etc...

Herb or garden themed items or images

clock or travel images. music themed items

peace and quiet and a good book

magnets- the ones that actualy stick to the fridge or filing cabinet.- the shaped ones are really cool

movies- esp action

SU! ---Especially the cardstock. I have many of their stamp sets from the past several years.

books- esp murder mysteries: James Patterson, Tess Gerritsen, Jonathan Kellerman, Iris Johansen

soy candles- harvest, vanilla, apple, cranberry, citrus

sewing: I love it all. Amy Butler, Tula Pink, Joel Dewberry, Valori Wells, Basic Grey, Heather Baily

fabric- one can never have too much of it:)

natural fibers- don't care for acrylic, polyester, rayon

I cannot knit or crochet but would love to have an amigurumi ladybug or frog.

cooking/baking: breads, biscuits, pies, cakes, casseroles, but amazingly, I rarely make cookies

the smell of baking bread and pies

the smell of citrus

making cards: Tim Holtz, Amy Butler, Basic Grey, rubber and clear stamps, cool/unusual papers, handmade papers, small Primas, ribbons

good quality chocolate

pecans and almonds

sweets- mostly homemade- please remove fat and calories first- LOL

paper- all of it

letters and cards and ATC

fajitas- the best meal ever!!!

nature themes, trees. leaves. landscapes, flowers

Post-it holders

pens- I have a collection but never enough

AnySoldier.com

Fair Trade

FairTax & The Free State Project

2nd amendment rights & responsibilities

individuality and uniqueness

Canvas grocery bags- let us all work to save a tree or two

Recycling postal envelopes

Breast cancer awareness

Red Dress Campaign

Lung Cancer awareness

Autism awareness