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dabsfree56

dabsfree56
Date Joined: June 23, 2021
Last Online: October 6, 2024

Country: United States

About Me

Hello!

I have always loved paper and multi-media artistry. About 1993 I began a 2nd job working for a stamp company (which is no longer in existence) as an image artist and a product designer. Next, I worked for two different retail sellers of stamp and stamping products as a buyer and product designer. I have had some work published in a few crafting magazines by invitation, but I don't generally submit work.

All through those years I have been making homemade cards, altered books, and swapping ATCs. Most of the groups for the swaps were local, so we met and swapped and talked about techniques and materials. That's my favorite way to exchange ATCs, but I don't have access to those kinds of swaps any longer and am looking forward to exchanging art with people on this site. When I am not making ATC's to swap, I spend most of my time making cards with Bible scripture and words of encouragement to other Christians and people I know who are ill, home-bound, or in need of knowing that someone is thinking of them. It is the most rewarding thing I do at this stage of my life.

Now that I've gotten started in Swap-bot, I will tell you a little about my likes, etc. I love vintage, historical, elegant floral, humorous, and animals of all kinds--pets or wild ones. (Especially fond of dogs, cats, horses, birds of prey like hawks and owls, and bison.) I have Native American geneology, so I like native/old west style, too.

Please no porn or things that would be inappropriate to a Christian. Favorite style to create is vintage--I have a HUGE collection of great old photos that I like to use for my cards. Love blues, greens, periwinkle, but please use what colors please you in your creativity. If you have any problem with something I send you or you do not get my mailing, please contact me before rating me.

Sending extras is not necessary. Please, no stickers, and I have waaaay too much other stuff as it is. I give hearts based on the cards themselves, not on extras. I always rate and always send when I've signed up. So if it gets lost in the mail and you don't receive my art, please msg. me and I will make it good. Looking forward to swapping here!

Ratings

Gwillisinc rated for USATC: "K" is for KEY 🗝️ on Oct 3, 2024
5
rating
Comment: Hi Deb, received your card today, no worries, I think a regular stamp would have been fine Love the lock & key. Extras were something I'll use in near future
Response: I'm glad you liked it. Thank you for the heart, also.
me2az50 rated for ACTs: Your choice on Sep 28, 2024
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the ATCs. Love the quote. The technique on the blue is something I need to try. I am glad we were able to swap again.
Response: I was hoping you'd like it!
bbpolymath rated for EASU: Altered Text ATC on Sep 24, 2024
5
rating
Comment: Love it. Thank you.
Response: I wanted to do something besides just black out the unwanted text, so I chose the zentangle designs. Glad that you like it!
Robin1969 rated for OATC: Autumn colors on Sep 18, 2024
5
rating
Comment: Thanks So Much! I love the ATC and the extras!
Response: I'm glad you liked the card and the goodies I sent. Happy swapping!
Lobo816 rated for USATC: HD/HP ATC - September on Sep 16, 2024
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the very pretty watercolor painted butterflies. They’re so colorful & cheerful. Also thanks for the specialty papers and fuzzy string. They will be fun to work with!! Glad you’re getting some Fall weather. Not in this part of TX yet. We’re South of Houston. Still hot & steamy!! Between Houston and the coast of Galveston.
Response: I'm glad you liked the card and the extras. Thank you for the good rating! Hope fall comes soon for your neck of the woods.
Ac2052 rated for OATCs: Owl(s) (1:1) on Sep 13, 2024
5
rating
Comment: Wowzers!! This ATC is absolutely stunning! I love it! The beautiful extras are not duplicates, and I appreciate them so much (the lace is my favorite)! Happy Swapping! ❤️
Response: I am delighted that you liked the card and the goodies!
user6937 rated for ACTS: Crab Coin (1:1) on Sep 11, 2024
5
rating
Comment: Although the stamp wasn't hand stamped on the envelope, the Coin survived and is wonderful. Thank you for a lovely depiction of a crab coin & I love the crabby girl and cats you stamped on the envelope! 😊
Response: Yeah, sometimes the post office just ignores that I bought the more expensive non-machinable stamp and they run it through anyway. Glad it survived for you to enjoy it.
Sonya rated for USATC: Partner Profile ATC 8/24 on Sep 5, 2024
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for the beautiful art deco ATC, Deb. The subtle colors are lovely. The extra papers will go to good use! Cheers.❤️
Response: I am glad you liked it. Since you don't like "people" themes, I really had to brainstorm to come up with something that fit the things you like. I have lots of art deco images and stamps, so I kind of fell into that theme.
5
rating
Comment: It's a great card! Thank you for your time making it. I appreciate the extras too. Take care!
Response: Glad you liked it--as I said, if I get you again I will attempt to incorporate the woods into the ATC. Be well!
lmacdavis93 rated for EASU: Dragonfly ATC on Aug 30, 2024
5
rating
Comment: Hi Deb and many thanks for the Dragonfly ATC. And I can see the iridescence of the wings, so you were successful! Love how colorful this is and that there is some dimension to it - the dragonfly really stands out against your pretty green and blue background. And thank you so much for the extra goodies! Happy Swapping!
Response: I'm very glad you liked it!
mchesser12 rated for USATC: "H" is for HAT on Aug 24, 2024
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for the wonderful ATC. I don't have many with fabric. And I have used stickers on ATCs and would never rate down for that. Thanks for the fabric swatches and the pearl adhesive strip.
Response: So glad you liked the card, and thanks for the heart!
LauraM540 rated for CPG: ALL WHITE ATC (USA) on Aug 24, 2024
5
rating
Comment: Hi Deb1 your card was amazing and very pretty! It will be going in my upcoming Bird Junk Journal! Thanks for the fun extras too! BTW yout quote on the envelope worked, the package was not lost in the mail! :)
Response: I'm glad the card appealed to you and I'm honored that you are going to use it in a journal. I was worried that the pearls would get crushed, but they must have hand-canceled it like I asked. Keep on swapping!
ChrisD rated for USATC: Music ATC on Aug 19, 2024
5
rating
Comment: I absolutely love the "music" themed ATC! You did a great job. The extras are perfect, and I will put them to good use.
Response: I'm very glad that the card pleased you. The delay may have been because I always ask and pay for hand-canceling on my envelopes.
mchesser12 rated for USATC: "Mosaic" ATC on Aug 10, 2024
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for the ATC... love the colors. And thanks for the tuck ins. Hope you are doing well.
Response: I am glad the card was satisfactory. I had intended to use more texture on it but then I got sick and couldn't follow through. Happy swapping!
wincejl rated for USATC: "G" is for GEAR on Aug 9, 2024
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the beautiful ATC! I love how it turned out!
Response: I'm glad you liked the card--it was a little outside of my usual thing.
wolfeagle rated for EASU: Postage Stamp ATC on Jul 29, 2024
5
rating
Comment: Thank you! And I totally get the exhaustion from dealing with hospitals, Dr's, and medical issues. I sure hope you are feeling better and stronger each day. Sending healing vibes and prayers. And, I love the thin line stamp on the envelope. ;)
Response: Thanks for the encouragement. This is going to be along recovery, but at least it doesn't hinder me from making ATCs.
Lobo816 rated for USATC: "E" is for EPHEMERA on Jul 28, 2024
5
rating
Comment: Deb thanks so much for the beautiful ATC!! Love all the textures!! So sorry you weren’t feeling well. Hope you are better now!! Thank you for the specialty papers also. I can’t wait to use them!!
Response: It was fun making this card because I have soooo much material to use. So glad that you enjoyed it and the extra goodies!
wolfeagle rated for EASU: Put a flower on it on Jul 9, 2024
5
rating
Comment: Thank you so much. I love the colors on your ATC and definitely will use the blanks and music paper.
Response: Glad you liked it!
JenZen5 rated for OATC: 2 ATC Coins (2:1) on Jul 3, 2024
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the beautiful coins you created for me. I appreciate that you explain your technique. I've never used crackle paste and paint, but now I want to. I especially like the wisdom quote. And thank you for the unique and lovely extras. The mini envelopes are adorable. Oh, and I love how you wrote 'please hand cancel' and 'fragile' all over the outside of the envelope and of course, it went through the machine. But thankfully it all made it through safely. Thanks again.
Response: I'm just getting around to responding because I've been ill for about 3 weeks. Glad you got it safe and sound, since the postal service ignored my request for hand cancel. Glad you liked them!
boriquaz rated for USATC: "D" is for DOOR on Jun 27, 2024
5
rating
Comment: You did a fabulous job on the ATC, I wish I had more time to do my art, or had an art room! Happy Swapping and thank you for the extras.
Response: I know what you mean about finding time to do art--if you lived close to me, I'd have you over to do some creating! Thanks for the 5 and the heart!

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