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If you did not receive your swap item from me please contact me before leaving your rating.. I will correct the situation. I will never flake on anyone.. If you receive an item that does not meet the swap guidelines, please contact me and I will correct what ever is needed. TIA

Just to let you know......

Postage Due, If you send an envelop that is "under " an oz but is over 1/4" thick , or larger than 6 1/8 x 11 1/2" ....the postage will be more than 44 cents in the USA...It is POSTAGE DUE....My post office will check for this.. They have really gotten cranky here lately.. http://postcalc.usps.gov/

I try to find time everyday to do some crafting. I loose all track of time, eat less, and feel the stress of my day just melt away.

I love seeing different styles of artwork and appreciate the hard work and value of each created piece. Everyone has their own style and I find that very interesting. From the abstract two faced works of Picasso and Splatter paintings of Pollock....to the very detailed realistic work of Rembrandt.. there is true beauty in these creations..My work is thought through and carefully created and never just thrown together last minute. From what I create I am sharing a tiny piece of who I am...My art teacher use to say, "Be proud of what you create." Some days I may start over,,,more than once and perhaps spend way too much time on a project. But I feel better knowing I have given you the best I have to offer.
When I send out may packages I sometimes will send extras if I feel it is something you have indicated you could use. I have lots of stuff and very little crafting room, so I'm happy to share.

FAIRY NAME Thorn Jupiter dancer She is a mysterious and secretive fairy. She lives in brambles and blackberry bushes. She is only seen when the bees swarm and the crickets chirrup. She wears purple and green like berries and leaves. She has soft mauve butterfly wings.

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I will always love The Beatles and Elvis.. Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd.. But I also have a wide interest in music that includes Lady GaGa, Black Eyed Peas, Adam Lambert and The Canadian Tennors..
Music represents a form of relaxation for me when I play the slow 80's tunes and some classical music. I would have to say that Christmas music is my favorite such as Anaheim Steam Roller. "Carol of The Bells" is what I was named for. It was a song my mother loved.

I just finished The Time Traveler's Wife, The Lovely Bones, The Book of Lost Things, and The Good Earth..
I've read all the Harry Potter books. I enjoy fiction and non-fiction but love a good laugh.. So the book, "Don't Pee on My Leg and Tell Me It's Raining" by Judge Judy Sheindlin I found to be a smile maker..

I finished a series of books by Karen Harper and just started another series by Beverly Lewis. Both authors write fictional stories about Amish families. There are many times when I wish I could return to a simpler life.

Technology is not my friend...and as it changes I have trouble following it.

I love the old movies like Gone with the Wind, The sound of Music, Oklahoma, and The King and I. And newer movies like Alice In Wonderland, Avitar and UP..
More favorites are Pretty Woman, Cool Hand Luke, The Anchorman, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Terms of Enderment.

I never got into the Twight scene... and have no problem with others who love it.
I do love movies,, just not the realist blood juts and gore of some of them.

Actors:
Patrick Swayze, Julia Roberts, Jack Nicholson, Denzel Washinton, Johnny Depp. Russel Crowe, Tom Hanks.

I will always LOVE LOST....

48 hrs.HGTV, 19 and Counting, V , Parenthood, Dr. Oz.

Likes
- Quality work
* Repurposed altered art
- All colors but orange
- Love Pink and purple together
- Also Red and black together
- Miniature Pinchers
- Thimbles
- BEADS..pea sz or smaller
- Dark Chocolate not home made
- Puzzles and their pieces
- Tea, prefer bags not loose
- Fruity, herb, mild teas..
- Brads, cloth/paper flowers
- Books in series
- Magazines about cards
- Old pictures
- Love to garden
- Hearts, on cotton material, paper, etc
- Tiny bottles
- Charms, buttons, old keys
- Journals, Post Cards
- Lace, ribbon
- Butterfly and flower stickers
- CD remix music..

Dislikes
- Art work thrown together, messy, falling apart,
- Bitter super strong teas
- Loose tea
- Orange anything.......
- Home made food products
- Loose glitter/confetti
- Please, no Disney, Hello Kitty, or Kawaii
- Rude, Dishonest, obnoxious, people
- People that feel entitled and bend rules
- Tardiness
- Excuses
- Smoke / cigarette smells
- Attention Whores
- Drama Queens

I normally rate the packages I receive just as soon as I open them. So if you have not been rated I may not have received it yet. If it's been awhile and you are concerned, please feel free to contact me. Contact me BEFORE a deadline if you will be late sending.. (life happens)....

We all have different skill levels, but the quality of your work shines through when you put some effort into it. No one is grading your work, but please send what you feel is the best example of who you are. The quality of your work is something you have control of.

Received the swap item and followed the guidelines of the swap. 5
Received the swap item but the guidelines were not followed. 3
Did not receive the swap item. 1

I am generous with hearts on quality work and appreciate your hard work.

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