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scottgirl

scottgirl
Original Member
Last Online: August 2, 2008

Country: United States

About Me

Art teacher (retired but still teaching in various venues); live in Minnesota; married to Tom for 36 years...we're taking ballroom dance classes! have 2 grown children; owned by a furry black feline; love to make homemade soup and bread; working at living more mindfully.

Favorite Music

my ipod has very eclectic taste

Books and Movies

Lately..."Little Miss Sunshine"..the best-cast movie I've EVER seen! Loved "Miss Potter".
"Lord of the Rings" trilogy Oldies - "Wait Until Dark", "The Great Escape"...oh, and I'm a "Sound of Music" addict. Have to see once a year. Mostly, I'd rather read...and do so voraciously! Right now working my way through Ann Perry's "William Monk" series. Recommend Vince Flynn and Daniel Silva for thought-provoking excitement and Elizabeth Berg for some feel-good time. Also like historical novels and contemporary political reads - Thomas Sowell, Shelby Steele, Newt Gingrich and other smart people.

Favorite Television

I'm still mourning the end of "Frasier"..... Currently watching all episodes of BBC America's' "Monarch of the Glen". It's wonderful! And, I think NetFlix is the best idea in a long time.

Favorite Crafts

Well, this whole "craft" thing...hm-m-m-!?! I enjoy a lively debate about that line between something that's cute or pretty and nicely made and something that more accurately fits the definition of "art".

That urge to "make stuff" is precious and wonderful. How to honor it in a truly intellectual and creative way, pushing and stretching oneself, remembering that art is "ideas" more than it is nifty materials and techniques. When is creating an ATC or altered book a "craft" and when is it "art"??!?!

I discovered bookmaking about 15 years ago and teach others how to make and fill their own. My obsessive childhood love of paper dolls has found a new, contemporary outlet. I try to exercise the artful brain cells everyday...for instance, keeping a stack of postcard-sized stock on my desk and putting together a mixed media postcard each night before bed.
To parody that old 70's tune..."I'd like to teach the world to draw.." I relish a good flea market.
I love the color turquoise! I write bad but personally satisfying poetry. I paint old wooden chairs. Life is good and I'm grateful.

Ratings

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Comment: OH WOW!! Just when I was thinking that I need to stop doing these swaps, a package like yours arrives!!! Thank you so much for all the FABULOUS goodies! Steph loves her bonus dragon too!
Response: Glad you liked my selection! Yes, when I addressed the package, I thought, "I've sent something to Duxbury, MA before!"
adifferentstory rated for 3D Shrines on Jul 27, 2007
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Comment: Oh! wow. I've never seen such fantastic altered art. This will be one of my most treasured posessions. I just love it. I must say your work is exceptional and the item was so well packaged. Thank you Kathy
Response: Well, Lynne...I'm so glad you liked it. I'ts fun to send a bit of oneself out there into the world! I appreciate the kind words. If you'd enjoy doing so, you can see some of my other things at: www.flickr.com/photos/scottgirl/
LOLA rated for Trashy Family Recipes on Jul 16, 2007
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Comment: "Hot and Hearty" vintage art card/ CHEEZY Chili and Chips recipe and funky blue plumeria party napkins! The card alone was darling. The napkins were an extra nice surprise. Thanks for sharing, cute story too.
SummerLion rated for Trashy Family Recipes on Jul 10, 2007
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Comment: Yum... Cheesy chili. And a cool recipe card, plus napkins -- a necessity. Thanks!
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Comment: Nice work you can really draw, thanks for the pen
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Comment: Thanks, Janet
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Comment: What a great artist you are! Thanks for the extra goodie, too. I appreciate it.
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Comment: I liked your ATC alot, plus the envelope was really special.. and.... what a bonus, the green sharpie,.,, huggs! Star of Song, Henderson TN
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Comment: This is HOT! I'm loven your talent and I love how you handled the hand correction. Cool! Thanks for being easily the best "drawn" ATC I've gotten in a really long time.
Response: Well, gosh...thanks!
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Comment: Kathy made me a beautiful shrine. I just love it. She also sent me some extra goodies. This was my first experience with a swap on this site and it was great. Thanks Kathy!!!
SilverWing rated for My Tiny Box of Joy on May 19, 2007
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Comment: Thank you for the wonderful box! It was packed full of stuff, and it really wasn't even "tiny." ^^
GirlCanCreate rated for Spring Paper Doll Swap on Mar 28, 2007
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Comment: Kathy, this was amazing! Thanks for the brilliant gift! best, Lisa
Response: "Heart-felt" thanks for the nice rating. I'm so glad you liked our spring girl...she was a joy to make. Kathy
user1022 rated for Doodle ATCs on Mar 18, 2007
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user5782 rated for Doodle ATCs on Mar 12, 2007
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graydragon rated for ATC Mini Zines on Mar 12, 2007
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Nathalie rated for Doodle ATCs on Mar 8, 2007
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Comment: Loved your ATC doodle thx
gidgetsmom rated for Doodle ATCs on Mar 2, 2007
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brokeneyeball rated for Doodle ATCs on Mar 1, 2007
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Comment: i really liked the doodle page you created.
FarStarr rated for Doodle ATCs on Feb 27, 2007
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user5892 rated for Doodle ATCs on Feb 27, 2007
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Comment: I got a bit of fish! My (actual) artist DSO has declared this one his favorite, for the strong black and white lines. Ink artists *shakes head* :)

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Comments

wygirl on Mar 30, 2008:

Hi.. saw your comment on one of the swaps. To put your FlickR on ... under URLs copy and paste the URL to your site and choose FlickR in the drop down menu

FarStarr on Mar 20, 2008:

I knew I'd seen your name before..I have a wonderful piece of your doodle from ages ago.

Very ambitous of you to do a postcard every day. I did a few today, but that was just because I played hooky from work..;)

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