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tamipal6

tamipal6
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Last Online: May 16, 2013
Birthday: July 25
Country: United States
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About Me

Note: Due to my very busy workload right now, I'm taking a little break from swaps, but look forward to getting involved again as soon as possible.

I'm a mom (my kids are now in high school and beyond), wife, and I work with middle/high schoolers at my church (Catholic). I'm super busy and involved in many things, so I only take on a few swaps at a time depending on my schedule. I've loved the different challenges and new things I've learned and how it keeps my "creative juices" flowing.

I love to read books and magazines, to make things, and to spend time with my family and friends.

I'm concerned about the people and the stories behind the products I buy so I always look for the fair trade label when I buy tea, chocolate, sugar (if it's imported), and vanilla. I love it when I can find fair trade bananas, too. I've encouraged my church to use fair trade coffee and have taught about it and hosted a fair trade chocolate/coffee sale recently. I think it's great news that we can make a positive difference in the lives of others even by how we spend our money on products we'd buy anyway.

Check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOI-7MDVPe0

My favorite tea: http://www.choiceorganicteas.com/

My favorite chocolate bars: http://www.altereco-usa.com/main.php

I've also been reading about the reality of slavery in our world today and it breaks my heart more than I can describe. I can only imagine that if I were trapped in a situation like that how much I would appreciate being thought of by someone who was in a position to help me. What can I do to help? Well, being aware of it and helping others to know about it is a start. Contributions to those who are active in making a change is another, and also prayer and sacrifices offered up as prayer for those who are victims and those who are working to help them in any capacity. Check out this website for more information: http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/

This program is GREAT NEWS! Check it out! http://www.medsandfoodforkids.org/

I also love these "little travellers": http://www.littletravellers.net/

THINGS I LIKE TO RECEIVE: If you'd like to add in a little something that would THRILL me, include a business card of any kind with a quote or Bible verse on the back. To really make my day add a little illustration to the verse or quote (a tiny freehand drawing, something snipped from a magazine, a sticker, or maybe just a colorful border (also please add your name and where you are from, if you don't mind) as I'm starting a collection of these.

Other things I like to receive are...earrings (pierced studs or wires if they close as I tend to loose them if they are open), Christian/Catholic items like holy cards, things with Bible verses on them, zines (as long as the subject/images are positive and uplifting), patterned papers (even little scraps) and cardstock to use to make things, tags, craft items like brads or eyelets, ribbon and vintage images to use for ATCs and such, magazine pages with images/writing from other countries, rubber stamps, stamp pads, art pens and markers (especially pitt pens and very fine sharpies and sparpie paint pens), blank greeting cards or thank you notes, all kinds of postcards (especially unusual ones), inspirational quotes and sayings, Chip board, cut-outs, alphabets, good quality stickers, recipes, women's magazines, craft tutorials, punches, journals, art supplies, charms, adhesives, scrapbook supplies (of any kind), and I especially love to receive good, tasteful jokes and cartoons. :)

I like all different colors, angels, butterflies, flowers, hearts, vintage designs, teapots and tea cups. I like many things and am easy to please as long as it's respectful and tasteful. Hmmm...some other things I love are purses and bags and boxes--especially little ones. Those may be my weakness. :) I also love pretty patterned paper, altered matchboxes and little tiny dolls... and little tiny books, too.

Favorite Music

"feel good" music and inspirational music. Love music with a "dancable" beat, too.

Favorite Movies

"feel good" movies...Romantic comedies, silly comedies and most movies with dancing in them. Some that I love (off the top of my head) are Cinderella Man, Return to Me, You've Got Mail, and Unstrung Heroes.

Favorite Television

I never watched that much TV, but recently I have given it up all together. This summer I did a lot of traveling and had been away from TV for so long that when I started to watch some things again in the fall I was totally unimpressed with what was offered. I have such little free time, anyway. So now I am enjoying using that time doing other things (like more writing, reading, and making things). I still like movies and will watch an occasional show with my family (like Christmas shows), but that's the only exception.

Favorite Crafts

Knitting, crochet, ATCs, scrapbooking, cards, visual journaling...I do and love pretty much all crafts, I haven't had time for knitting or crochet lately but I love it and do it when I get a chance. Also, I love to make zines and read other people's zines (as long as they are in "good taste"). ♥

Ratings

djcamp04 rated for It's almost Fall, Y'all on Oct 5, 2012
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Comment: Very pretty ATC, Tami! I love it, thank you so much. It's great to add such beauty to my collection. ♥
vick302000 rated for Anything Goes! on Sep 14, 2012
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Comment: Thank you so much for the cute ATC.
Response: Thank you for the rating and I'm so glad you like it! ♥
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Comment: Thank you for the awesome Butterfly ATC ! You are an awesome swap partner :)
Response: Thank you for the awesome rating and the awesome comment! ♥
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Comment: Thank you for the ATc.
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Comment: I LOVE the ATC! I collect nutcrackers, so it was perfect for me. Thank you so much.
Response: Oh that is so cool that you collect nutcrackers! Glad you like it!!!
samsstuff rated for Recipe Inspired PC on Jun 30, 2012
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Comment: Thank you for the recipe & the hand decorated postcard!
Response: Thanks for the comment and the rating. I'm so glad that you liked it. It was fun to make. :)
lissame rated for Animal ATC on Jun 26, 2012
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Comment: I love the zentangle, something that I really want to try just can't find the time in the day.
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Comment: Thank you so much for the 3 zines! I am so happy to add them to my collection and I can't wait to try the yummy recipes! :)
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Comment: Fun fun fun! I just loved your zine.
TerryF rated for TPD: Beginner's Mini Zine *Ed.Mar. 3 on May 3, 2012
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Comment: Thx for the 3 fun mini zines Tami - recipes are ALWAYS appreciated! Hugs, Terry (";) (I think I should learn how to do them on the computer too - the zines, that is. lol)
esew123 rated for TPD: Beginner's Mini Zine *Ed.Mar. 3 on Apr 28, 2012
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Comment: Thank you so much for all the minizines! New recipes are always appreciated. How cool that you have a computer program...I'm sure you will be making lots more :-)
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Comment: Hi Tami! Got your zine today Tuesday April 17 and love it! Great zen work and your Lion is just gorgeous. My boys also love the lion. Thank You for being my swap partner. Have a great day. Cheers, FreddFudd {:-D p.s. Australia is amazing and I hope you make it down this way someday (maybe soon)! C Ya
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Comment: thanks for the zine! you have a very fun style :)
Response: Thanks! I appreciate your nice comment. :)
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Comment: Thank you so much for this great minizine! I love it, especially your doodling and your lion is amazing!!! You've got a gift for drawing!
Response: What a nice comment. Thanks so much!
Wingy rated for Fill it! A minizine project : Issue 2 on Apr 10, 2012
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Comment: OMG i love the cover on the zine that you made... and the lion is gorgeous..thanks for sharing your art with me.
Response: Thanks for the super nice feedback and rating. I'm so glad that you like it!
wolfeagle rated for Open ATC for March on Mar 29, 2012
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Comment: Thank you for the wonderful Elephant ATC.
Response: I'm so glad to hear that you like the elephant ATC. Thanks for the rating and nice comment. :)
ViridianMuse rated for Black & White ATC on Mar 24, 2012
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Comment: Thanks for the horse card! I love it. I love to draw horses as well....and they are hard to draw! I couldn't agree more. Thanks for the lovely note as well. I so enjoy getting a nice note in with the swap. It brings that much more personality and connection with the person who is creating art for me! Thanks so much!
Response: Thanks so much, and I enjoyed receiving your thoughtful comments as well! :)
JBolech rated for Draw 1 Easter ATC on Mar 20, 2012
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely Easter ATC!!!
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Comment: I LOVE IT...The zine One thing after another really hit home today. In fact, I told my neighbor "It's Always Something" which I think feels the same way. Love all the inclusions and can't wait to try the recipe for Pasta with Peanut Sauce. My husband is a "meat and potatoes" man but I think I will like it a lot. Thanks again, you really made my day.
Response: So great to hear! I love that you have a neighbor you can talk to, also. Thanks for the rating and the nice comment. :)
LauraM540 rated for Sticker Slapper ATC on Mar 2, 2012
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Comment: I love the 'Go Wild' flowery ATC Tami!! Thanks for the extra stickers too, and I am so jealous that you already have flowers blooming in Cali!! We have had a mild winter so hopefully I will see some flowers here soon too!!
Response: Thanks! I'm thrilled that you love the ATC. Yes, I have to say that I am so excited about the flowers! It really has been a mild winter, almost too mild, eh? You are going to be so ready for those Spring flowers, though, I'm sure! :)

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Comments

RyeRye on Apr 4, 2012:

TerryF on Dec 24, 2011:

I updated my rating comments for the Quote Advent Calendar swap you sent me... (";)

TerryF on Dec 10, 2011:

Thx for being a TPD member - Merry Christmas!

Hugs, Terry (“;)

TerryF on Dec 10, 2011:

Welcome to

The TPD Welcome!

(";)

RyeRye on Sep 5, 2011:

Thanks for being a member of the Crafting Queens~

RyeRye on Sep 3, 2011:

RyeRye on Dec 20, 2010:

MERRY CHRISTMAS~

The Crafting Queens group

andannabegins on Nov 30, 2010:

i'm glad you liked the ATCs...i was so scared to part with miss betty white! i was afraid it'd go to a home where someone was like "heh? this is dumb"...anyhow, thanks for rating!

DaydreamLane on Nov 26, 2010:

Hi! I sent your magazine recipe out today. Hope you enjoy it! @DaydreamLane

Scuslidge on Nov 15, 2010:

Thanks for the great recipe from a magazine tag! I'm looking forward to trying it out soon!

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