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towenby

towenby
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Last Online: June 6, 2008

Country: USA
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About Me

I live with my husband and three cats, and have one adult son.

I am usually working on several art projects at any given time (see Fav Crafts section below). Other interests are genealogy and reading (true crime, mysteries, thrillers).

I usually have three or four books going at one time--one for every mood. The bedside stack usually includes one from the above-mentioned categories, then others about self-help, decorating, cooking, art, biography, or history...the list goes on and on.

I collect vintage books and vintage ephemera of all kinds for use in my art. I love anything "Old West", especially vintage illustrations and old children's books; 40s and 50s retro look; vintage floral and scenic postcards; cabinet cards; and photos of old farmhouses...the more rundown the better. I do not like girly-type things.

I like shopping at junk stores, flea markets, and garage sales, searching for the perfect vintage finds for both my home and art.

Favorite Music

Mostly 50s and 60s rock and roll. Some jazz, blues, new age, country, easy listening. Favorites: Elton John, Neil Diamond.

Favorite Movies

I love so many old 50s/60s movies it's hard to remember them all. Some favorites are Roman Holiday, Picnic, Long Hot Summer, The Ghost and Mr. Chicken, the Doris Day/Rock Hudson movies, and 50's westerns. I've been told liking westerns is strange for a woman, but I used to watch westerns at "the show" and on B&W TV with my grandfather when I was little and haven't been able to get them out of my system.

Favorite Television

The only time I watch TV is during dinner, and then it's always old TV...Andy Griffith Show, I Love Lucy, Perry Mason, Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Odd Couple, Twilight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock, old westerns.

Favorite Crafts

Mixed media art...collage, altered books, scrapbooking, inchies, ATCs, and nature journaling with my husband. My scrapbooking includes a memory book I've been working on for several years for my son. My collage usually centers around something vintage...cabinet cards, books, ephemera, photos. I also like doing altered text and altered photos.

Ratings

BleakOptimism rated for What's an ATC then? on Dec 21, 2008
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outbackgirl rated for Magazine Collage ATC on May 18, 2008
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Comment: thanks for the beautiful ATC.
andysbabycakes rated for Magazine Collage ATC on May 15, 2008
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Comment: Awesome atc's!! My fave is the "out of Africa" Your a very creative artist! thanks so very much for creating these for me!
lorri rated for Vintage Photos ATC - Edited on Apr 12, 2008
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fromthepines rated for Vintage Ephemera #2 on Mar 20, 2008
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Comment: Great pack - thanks so much!
lolajane rated for Vintage Photos ATC - Edited on Mar 20, 2008
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Comment: Hi, your atc's were great. loved them
jukejan rated for Vintage Ephemera #2 on Mar 10, 2008
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Comment: Love all the cool goodies. What a fun mix. thanx.
gurugurl rated for Vintage Photos ATC - Edited on Mar 8, 2008
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Comment: These are really cool. I like that you used patterns for the background.
rebowyer2000 rated for Altered Notecard Swap on Dec 5, 2007
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Comment: i really like the cards, very original, but vintage. are the quotes a poem?
Response: I'm glad you like the cards. Thank you for your nice comments. Yes, the quotes were all from a poem. Have a wonderful holiday! Terry
nickerjac rated for Altered Text ATCs on Nov 20, 2007
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Comment: Beautiful ATC's
yowell rated for Altered Text ATCs on Nov 20, 2007
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Comment: Hi Terry thank you for the lovely altered text ATC's I liked the car one the best as i still can't drive! :)
weyrmistress rated for Altered Text ATCs on Nov 16, 2007
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Comment: I just love the car one! Thank you so much!
shopandbid rated for Fall Leaf ATCs on Nov 11, 2007
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Comment: GREAT Cards loved the stamping on the envelope.
Xebby rated for Fall Leaf ATCs on Nov 8, 2007
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Comment: beautiful ATCs, thanks so much!
silverfishstudio rated for Vintage Game Pieces on Nov 1, 2007
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Comment: WONDERFUL! game pieces .. (the well dressed, perfectly coiffed and accessorized Mother is FABULOUS!) Thanks Terry!
FarStarr rated for Vintage Game Pieces on Nov 1, 2007
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Comment: Thank you for the great gamepieces!
iheartswap rated for vintage ephemera/paper goods on Oct 25, 2007
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Comment: THANKS FOR THE LOVELI assortment of vintage paper goods!
Lunaria rated for vintage ephemera/paper goods on Oct 18, 2007
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Comment: Just beautiful stuff, and generous too - thank you much!
Dieuwertje rated for Halloween ATCs on Oct 14, 2007
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Comment: Thank you for your great old looking pumpkin ATC's.
azureskyz rated for Paint Chip ATCs on Oct 10, 2007
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Comment: Beautiful autumn leaves. I love them.

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