tamipal6

I'm a mom (elementary-college age), wife, Catholic, and I work with middle/high schoolers at my church. I gave up coffee for Lent one year and decided not to go back to it! So, I'm back into drinking herb and decaf tea (and feeling much better, I should add). I love to read books and magazines, to make things, and to spend time with my family and friends.

My "Little Art" site above is something I created when I first started making ATCs. I haven't updated it in awhile. I've tried, but I can't remember my password and when I ask for it to be sent to me by email it never arrives for some reason. But it is still nice and gives some idea of my way of thinking and creating art.

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: earrings, Christian/Catholic items like holy cards, things with Bible verses on them, etc. 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, rubber stamps, stamp pads, art pens and markers, 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, and I especially love to receive good, tasteful jokes and cartoons. :)

I like all different colors, angels, butterflies, flowers, hearts, ice cream, strawberries, colorful, whimsical fish and mushrooms, teapots and tea cups. I don't really eat cupcakes very much (too sweet for me) but I think colorful cupcakes are so cute as designs. I like cute and colorful things, but I also love vintage designs. I guess it's hard to say what I like because I like so many things. Okay, I love 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.

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

"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.

Don't watch much TV, but some shows. My very favorite show is "Dancing with the Stars!" I also love "So You Think You Can Dance?"

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.