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darcilena

darcilena
Date Joined: August 7, 2010
Last Online: October 2, 2024
Birthday: April 19
Country: Canada
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About Me

HELLO to all my SB friends! I am Darcilena Deanne but many know me by Arty Darss on Flickr!! I have been here 13 years come August! Wow, how time flew by! I really enjoy meeting new people and swapping things all over the world! Sadly since Covid sending very few swaps overseas now.

I'm very eager to swap with those Swappers that put "time" and "effort" in their work. Effort and care in ones "ART" is really key. I like to create Art that inspires others to "Think Outside the Box!" If you feel I have not sent a "Fab Swap" then please e-mail me and I will make it right. I always try to earn a Heart and do my absolute BEST work, sometimes life just gets in the way or I am under the weather bc of fatigue and ptsd from my previous jobs and it just isn't the "Best Art week" so just let me know b/c I have no problems re-sending.

I especially "LOVE" setting up and doing Private swaps and have many swappy pals on Swap bot now and ADORE them all!. Lately, I find myself going back to my old loves and one would surely be Collage Art and Distressing! My constant loves are Paris/Vintage, Shabby Chic, Steampunk and Somerset Style! Tim Holtz surely sparked a "New Desire" in me the last few years to create outside the Box! (and I love that)

I started doing hand~made cards years ago and have taught tons of various paper art classes over the last 10 years to adults,children and teens. 20 years ago took up time with Scrapbooking and some ATC's. However, I have given up on the scrapbooking (since Dec/10) since finding SBot. There are just not enough hours in a day to do ALL the paper crafts I love! LOL!

I now spend "Hours" creating & trading my ATC's, Altered ART, Journal pages and Tags! I just learned about & love making Ink Box cards! (3x3's)
I work hard to give you my A+ work ~ Always.

I'm hoping my newest group then "You tube" inspired swaps will help me learn how to use a gelli pad and make cool resin jewelry. And a few fairy gardens & mushrooms.

About Me

I am a mom of 2 almost at 20 now. Both graduated during Covid so it was a hard time.

I have been on leave from my job as A crisis worker (for a few years now). I would def be doing much more Art if fatigue, Ptsd & back injuries etc didn't take up most of my hours. I look forward to any & all trades in the future. Covid has also stopped me from lots of US trades BC mail has been so hit & miss the last few years. Stay safe out there & healthy my Arty peeps.💕

Likes/Dislikes ~colors etc.

I guess I should say what I like where "SWAPPING" is concerned.

I like to SWAP: * Vintage themed Atc's, altered Art * Tim Holtz inspired art * Collage art * Somerset inspired art * Marie inspired Art * Hand~made Post cards * Shabby Chic * journal pages

Anyhoo... LOVE hand made paper, dry embossed, stamped and Glossy accents! Love Art techniques with foil! I love these themes: Nature, Cherry blossoms, Spring, Vintage, Asian, Paris. Butterflies & Dragonflies! My new love fairies! 💕 Collecting Lavinia stamps now!!

I guess I'm a "Bling Girl" all the way but done in "good" taste. Not Stickles globbed all over or Mondo rhinestones! LOL! I love the old Vintage PC's, Clocks & anything whimsical. Also love mushrooms and vines. I love Vintage portraits like Ophelia etc. and I guess I love Rosetti, too!!

I love papers such as cork, flocked, stitched, embossed etc. animal textures. I love Flourished & botanical designs too!

COLORS: I love Jewel colors, basically RICH colors like garnet, amethyst, copper. I love neutral/earthy colors, white and burnt orange. I love so, so many colors just not primary ones. And esp colors of the Ocean, teal, deep blue and def purples & blues mixed. Love underwater creatures and anything beach inspired, shells etc esp more since we lived on Van Island for 9 years.

Things "I DO NOT LIKE": "CLOWNS/Gnomes" of any kind! religious themed (tho I like uplifting scriptures), Don't Do DARK themes or dark fairies! Anything eerie or creepy, like insects, scorpions. No kidsy cartoon characters, NO KWAI or Reward stickers. Don't care for bright colors like (Kelly Green), pastels or NEONS! Don't like Primary colors so much. Exceptions would be red on Asian art work. Hope that helps a little in your choices. I look so forward to Swapping with you ALL!

Take Care & Craft ON! If you have any questions at all please send me a message!! I love mail!

Wish List

  • Dresden Trims! An Instant Heart! I love these trims esp the tiny ones! White, metallic and Royal colors are FAB!! Wahoo!
  • broken jewelery
  • Love:Paris, Italy, Rome, France, Greece and Costa Rica. Photos of:
    Asian ladies, trees and Apple blossoms, Chinese lanterns dragonflies & whimsical butterflies

    • whimsical fairies like "Nene". & "Stephen Mackay"
  • "Stamped" paper flowers with words

  • Vintage buttons (small and tiny)
  • NARROW vintage lace,sheer fabric to make die cut flowers (organza squares)
  • any "nearly flat" vintage miniature(Fleur des lis)
  • embossed BIRD cages, TEA CUPS, windows, gates, Vintage doors ~ Oh my!
  • International used STAMPS (Esp. with tropical pics on them)
  • botanical or beautiful napkins
  • MINI HANGERS!!

About Me

Sadly I can't "ALWAYS" send out my swaps on time, as my fatigue has a mind if its own but I try my best these days. Also since Covid some mail to the US is taking up to 5 weeks or more to arrive. Getting better lately. US mail takes roughly 2.5 weeks from here.

I ALWAYS "Rate" my swaps (IF I know who sent them...some have no return addie or details) so if I somehow didn't rate you please PM me and I'll do it asap! (If your item has arrived!)

Oh and if not 100% satisfied , I will gladly re-send your swap. I don't mind being critiqued, it only makes me a more creative Artist! I can't wait to send you a Rockin swap!!! Until then... Take Care of YOU and Yours! 💖

About Me

Thanx for your Time and reading my profile! Happy Crafting...

Always Arty ~ Darcilena Deanne (swap-bot) aka: Arty Darss (Flickr) 🦋

Ratings

georgiafae rated for You Are Mermazing on Aug 30, 2024
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Comment: Very nice-loved the envelope and the journal page! These are my favorite colors!
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Comment: Darcelina: this is really a lovely journal page. I love how you layered it and made it dimensional instead of flat. Such soft pretty papers and colors and the touches of gold are perfect. And the butterflies - love them so much! Really, really pretty, so many thanks!!
Response: Thank you so much. Not doing much Art at as it's mostly packed up. So happy to hear you liked it. Hope to swap in the fall. Take good care 💖
chimerix rated for BL ~ April Butterfly on Apr 19, 2024
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Comment: Thank you so much for the really beautiful 4x4. I love the colors you used and the trims are just fantastic. Aloha
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Comment: Darci...oh my! So much beauty in (and including) this swap envelope! Loved reading your long, newsy letter, and I want you to know that I have a use for every sweet extra you included. Thank you so much!
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Comment: Thanks for this wonderful tag! I can see why your daughter wanted it as a bookmark! Thanks too for the little hearts and beautifully decorated envie! Stay safe and healthy! Hugs from Alaska, Sherry
Nika rated for MAEI: Febuary Hearts! on Mar 6, 2024
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Comment: Thank you, Darcilena! I will send you a E-mail soon. Happy swapping!
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Comment: Thank you for the pretty floral inkbox cards. A nice job decorating the envelope, too.
fanfive11 rated for Ink Box Card Color Series: Crimson on Feb 24, 2024
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Comment: Thank you Darcilena for the perfectly crimson ink box card! And thank you for the beautiful tag you made too! I have placed in my Valentine journal, I love it! I'm so happy you joined in on this swap, and I look forward to more exchanges with you, stay crafty!
amparolewis95 rated for YTPC: Side Pockets on Jan 31, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely pockets. I love the sweet extras! -Gracias!
24Donna rated for BL ~ New Year Butterfly 🦋 on Jan 30, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful New Year Butterfly! -43° I think Indy’s weather in the 30° is really nice ! Blessings
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Comment: Thank u for the gorgeous journal page. I love that u used gold too!! Truly appreciate it.😊
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Comment: Thanks for this beautiful "caged bird" PC! I love the colors and the lace and that the reverse is just as beautiful as the front. Thanks too for the gorgeous handmade envie! Please remember to sign your work. I keep these as treasures, and usually reuse the envies. Stay safe and healthy! Hugs from Alaska, Sherry
wolfeagle rated for AMA: Sender's Choice Mail Art - 11 on Dec 23, 2023
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Comment: Thank you so much. Happy Holidays.
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Comment: Thank you so much!! What a wonderful envie of goodies!
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Comment: Thank you so much
Response: You are most Welcome!! ❤️❣️❤️
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Comment: Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. Take care always.
wolfeagle rated for AMA: Corset Shaped ATC on Nov 17, 2023
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Comment: Thank you so much.
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Comment: Love, love, love what you sent.

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 447 66 78
Completed Fives Threes Ones
449 463 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
4 45 400 0
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Comments

wolfeagle on Jan 30, 2023:

Thank you so much for the wonderful tag for the AMA: Intl Mystery Supply swap.

Hope you are doing well and recovering nicely after your surgery.

mymerakidesk on Aug 19, 2022:

Welcome to Wax Seals & Dried Flowers Enthusiasts! See you in the swaps.

yvonne401 on Jun 25, 2022:

Welcome to Cold Hands Warm Hearts! It's great to have you here!

Blessings,

Yvonne

MNJoviGirl on May 31, 2022:

Please check you messages and sign up for the private swap unless you have changed your mind.

Thanks!

yvonne401 on Oct 11, 2021:

Welcome to Butterfly lovers! It's great to have you here!

Blessings,

Yvonne

Raven93 on Apr 16, 2021:

Just received the lovely birthday card you sent. Thank you!!

Rainydancer on Dec 16, 2020:

Welcome to Sunshine swaps!

susiescottsdale on Sep 26, 2017:

Hello there my arty friend! I got the gorgeous Paris pc u sent, i ❤ it! It is proudly displayed with my fav art from swap pals 😉 Life has been crazy here too... hoping to get something sent your way soon!

🌞😺❤😆❤

susiescottsdale on Jun 6, 2017:

Darss, Have a FAbTabUlous Day, my Arty Friend! xox Susie

raven on May 3, 2016:

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