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 ~12years and have been sewing for 16-17 years. I love most anything handmade- especially if it is green or has leaves on it:) I have 3 children that have all moved out, the youngest 2 recently. I have been looking forward to having my house to myself again, but it is kinda' weird:) Both of the younger two frequently call and "invite" me to dinner or lunch so that I can pay:)

I have 2 canine rescues; Maggie is 61/2 and Oscar is nearly 5. They make me so happy just watching them romp and play.

I will always do my best to make sure that the swaps I send are something that I would like to receive. I read profiles and try to incorporate my partners likes into the swap if at all possible. I will rate you as soon as I receive a swap item from you and would appreciate it if you would do the same for me. Please contact me if you have any concerns and I will do my best to help to figure it out. 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" UPDATE: I now have satellite and LOVE "Big Bang" and "Justified."

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. It is kind of funny but, I have had to reevaluate the I-really-don't-like-pink thing. Some of the best swaps and tags I have done here at SB have included pink "stuff" that is simply fabulous. I guess I just have never seen pink done right before now:)

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 third 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 really long scarf or some potholders would be treasured...I will trade you cards for them:)

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

licorice, Brussels sprouts- EEEWWWWW! allergic to fish and shellfish

frou-frou

cutsey- although, on occasion, I can be persuaded- I am having to reevaluate this one, too.

stickers- I have a ton of them

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

artificial sweeteners- I use Raw Sugar

anything heavily scented- lotions, perfumes, shower splashes and the like- I get headaches really easily.

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

Intolerant of 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 actually 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/decade.

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

lemons, oranges, apples, strawberries, melons, peaches

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...and plastic lasts for ever...

Recycling postal envelopes

Breast cancer awareness

Red Dress Campaign

Lung Cancer awareness

Autism awareness

These swappers have not been the best...

Flaked by:

@hmschmom6 for: @6 Inch Fabric Charms R6 - Black due by 11-18-2009

@KitKat for @Free Themed ATC III due by 11/30/2009.

@potatocraft for @5 in. MODERN Noodle Fabric Strip Swap #4 : May 28, 2010. Deleted profile