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vintagesuzeq

vintagesuzeq

Last Online: November 21, 2008
Country: USA
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Who AM i???

I am a girly girl with three boys, a superman and a hopeless collector of all things pretty and pink. By trade I am a Vintage China Mosaic Artist and owner of Mosaic Chick Design. I create beautiful mosaic furniture and whimsical wares for romantic, shabby homes out of my PA studio.~~

ART + LIFE = HAPPY GIRL!

I love making art...whether it is drawing with my children, creating a beautiful mosaic to sell, or teaching mosaics to children and adults through my art classes, ART is a part of my every day life. Taking the big step to leave the corporate world and start my own business was scary but in the end was the best decision of my life. It has allowed me to stay home and raise my three sweet boys and at the same time to continue to contribute to our families well being. It also gives me the luxury of pursuing other art forms where I can incorporate found objects into mix media form.

Right now I am into:

ATC's, embroidery, altered tins, altered crowns, and dotee dolls, altered shrines, matchbooks, altered bingo cards, mixed media art...it’s endless and I feel like I finding new things to try every day.

My mother introduced me to art at a very young age. From knitting to crocheting to drawing and painting, she made sure we were exposed to art early. We visited museums on our outings and toured artist studios she would find tucked away as we traveled the coast highway in No. Calif during our summer vacations. I think that is where my first love of being an artist started...in those studio’s watching a potter pull a bowl from a chunk of clay or the glass maker blowing a vase. They all fascinated me and I so wanted to be a clay artist that when I was ten my parents bought me my own wheel, which I still have today. I made my first hand sewn doll dress at the age of 6. I can remember sitting on the back porch slowly sewing the seams together. All my school project were made by hand, under her supervision. She taught me to draw free hand, which something I still use today. She was an incredible artist and seamstress and I am blessed that she passed down her artistic love to me.

What Makes Me Happy

My favorite color is pink...when I was growing up my room had pink walls with pink shag carpeting (ohh..that dates me doesn't it!). My first apartment had a pink couch!...Luckily for my husband my tastes in colored furniture has evolved and become rather sophisticated, although I think all rooms need a little pink and a little black.

But in the end, I am a PINK girl.

Here are some colors that excited me:

~soft pinks,

~soft blue greens

~robins egg blue/aqua or soft blues.

I like things that are pretty...vintage, shabby, chippy, girly are some of my favorite ebay search tags! Oh, and I am so NOT into grunge.

Here are some things that keep me happy:

~Coffee(warning! don't even talk to me until I've had my first morning cup)

~Vintage dress forms

~Vintage China (that's is obvious)

~Anything pink...well not everything...there are some things I've seen in pink that make me want to puke...especially neon pink!

~Old Photo's as in old Cabinet Cards with children or old photo's from 1940's prior.

~Vintage Rhinestone Jewelry (love it)

~Old sheet music (great for making wings and boarders and layering in collages)

~Vintage buttons (I have a jar of buttons from my childhood that belonged to my mother...just touching them takes me back to those wonderful days watching her sew while I sort them on her big canopy bed)(((smiles)))

~Handmade art~especially made by childrens hands. If you made it by hand, then I'll love it. (I love art that is NOT computer generated. Yeah photoshop is great but I would rather you paint me a "so so" picture then print me something "perfect" off a computer)

~Pretty Papers in soft colors

~Seed Beads (my newest obsession

~Speciality Pens from other countries...and I'm not talking about "bic's" here either.

Not A Big Fan of...

~Zoo Animals or Safari Animals

~Clowns

~Colors: Primary, especially red, orange, purple...hate mauve (Don't panic...if I've signed up for a swap that has these color in it, I'll be expecting to receive items in these colors)

~earth tones or browns-unless they are paired with pink or aqua.

~Smelly Candles especially Vanilla scented

~Popurri~gives me migraines!

~Political Themed Art

~Dollar Store items

~Food Items...unless this is a specific item to be sent in a swap that I signed up for, I would rather not receive anything food related.

~post-it's...I have more then I can use in my lifetime right now!

Rating or Missing Swap Items

I promise to rate you as soon as possible after receiving your swap.

If you haven't received my swap items please email me A.S.A.P., as I always purchase "delivery confirmation" from the post office for packages mailed in the USA...hey, have to CYA.

International packages are at the mercy of your postal system. But in the event that they are lost or damage I WILL create new one for you immediately.

~Those who do not rate fairly ~you are not rating the art but whether the item you received met the swap requirements (size/color/ect). I have received many things that are made poorly or with little effort but have given a "5" because it met of the swap requirements and that is what swap-bot rating rules state!

~Those who do not give hearts when rating... come on...give a heart! IF YOUR PARTNER SENDS YOU EXTRA'S...GIVE A HEART!

Ratings

pixiebeth rated for So You Think You're A Newbie.... on Nov 17, 2008
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Comment: Love it all! Thank you so much for this special package. I love everything, you really have a great eye for design.
ClareyFairy rated for I Love Your Blog Swap ~ 2 on Nov 14, 2008
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Comment: lovely blog, and the background is awesome!
momos rated for Beginners Hand Made Fabric Heart on Nov 14, 2008
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Comment: WOW! i LOVED everything of the package you sent. The heart/stitching was amazing - i wish i could sew like that - and the design is great! thanks so much - the extras were awesome - it really brightened my birthday today :) -LOVE the plates and the stamps and ribbon, and i could go on! lol - been sick all week, but this really put a smile on my face- thank you thank you!!!
beinred rated for I Love Your Blog Swap ~ 2 on Nov 12, 2008
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plumstars rated for I Love Your Blog Swap ~ 2 on Nov 12, 2008
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ClassActRachael rated for Monsters! on Nov 3, 2008
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Comment: Cutest little girly punkrock monster ever! Thanks! Thank you for all the other fun stuff as well. One of the best swaps I have recieved.
owl rated for Halloween ATC Swap on Oct 23, 2008
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Comment: Great awesome ATC's Cute little girl in the witch ATC's. Well I'm not the only one-----I received Elisabeth's card! I've done the same switch with another ATC partner.
hairycarrot rated for Corset ATCs on Oct 5, 2008
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Comment: That was a really special package.
Kimbeewa rated for Corset ATCs on Oct 4, 2008
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Comment: You did an AMAZING job on these ATCs! Thank you so much! And I love the baggie of goodies you sent with! ♥
tere1998 rated for Dotee-Dia De Los Muertos on Oct 3, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful doll! This is one of the most beautiful ones I've received.
stitchesaroundtheworld rated for VAMPIRILLA Dotee on Oct 3, 2008
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Comment: All I can say is...WOW! I loved the dotee. I loved how you made her personal by putting a really cute skull charm on there. It looks and shows that you must have put a lot of time and effort into her! The extras were just wonderful and fit the theme of Vampirilla too! Thank you for making this such a great swap! Anyone who gets you as a partner is sure in for a treat!
myrcury rated for Paper Dress Swap on Sep 26, 2008
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Comment: i am so sorry it took me so long to rate, i really thought i already did this! i absolutely loved the dresses and the extras. wow, what a beautiful job, very neat and creative!
coracardoni rated for Parent's names ATC on Sep 22, 2008
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Comment: oh my gosh! so amazing! I would have given you a heart just for the ATCs alone. great work. I'll put them on my flickr site soon!
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Comment: I love my fairy, the turquoise and pink just look so good together, I love both colors. Great Job! Hope you'll join us for the Holiday Button Fairy swap.
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Comment: Oh my gosh...if I could give more hearts I would. What a beautiful button fairy! You put a lot of work into it...and it shows. Thank you. The extras are wonderful...such a fun assortment of goodies. Thank you for your thoughtfulness...I can tell you read my profile by the choice of colors and letters you put in the package. You really brightened my day!! Thank you!! Ann
macka rated for Septemeber Theme Matchbox on Aug 31, 2008
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Comment: What a lovely matchbox and extras too. I like the way it was decorated. You are very creative. I know I will be able to use everything. Thank you very much, Mary
lilmissthrifty rated for Fairy Jar Canada and USA ONLY on Aug 25, 2008
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Comment: I loved your beautiful fairy jar! the top is gorgeous! I love the "d" vintage hangie thing you made too! and all the extras are pretty and useful! THANK YOU! This was by far a favorite!
daffodilgirl rated for NewsPaper ATC swap on Aug 23, 2008
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Comment: Thankyou so much for the ATC I love it
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Comment: What a wonderful shadowbox!. I love all of the elements you used and the effort you made to find a 'real' Alice and additional elements. A treasure for my art room. thank you again for the wonderful extras. i love it all.
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Comment: Thanx for the awesome swap! Please check out my 3 new swaps! cc

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Comments

Jenae on Oct 31, 2008:

New swaps being hosted in the Altered Art Assemblage Group.Wont you join us?

kungnang on Oct 31, 2008:

Halloween

raven on Oct 4, 2008:

welcome

Thank you for joining the Monthly ATC Swappers Group...We have lots of swaps, fun and games for everyone...Check out the Bingo, WTA and lots more...Hope that you enjoy all our events...

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