helbo

I'm a middle aged (58) dyslexic, hippie, feminist and still growing up. Married for many years with 2 daughters, who should be on their own. However, they still come and go. I am very liberal politically. I strongly support gay rights. I have a child who is gay and believe she should have the same legal rights I do.

ALLERGIES In case you don't read very far I have asthma. Smoke, perfumes and strong smells are out for me. I get migraines, from the smells.

Favorite Crafts My favorite type of art is shrines. Shrines just cover the whole gamut of art. Fun,serious,memories, fantasy and hopes. Most importantly I LOVE Glitter and happy, bright colors. Ok, enough about my love of shrines.

I like paper stuff; stamping, glitter, collage, inchies, and atcs. I do not stick a sticker on paper and call it art, on the other hand I often doubt what I make is good enough. It's a process for me, and I hope you will appreciate my efforts.

My favorite colors are purple and green. I live in the southwest with too many earth tones, I yearn for color. Give me outrageous stuff. I live close to Mexico and love the colors, food and margaritas (in moderate amounts).

I love Frieda, Georgia O Keefe, Betty Page, and other strong women. I Like strong men too, who aren't afraid to cry and be vulnerable. Guess I just like it when people let it hang out and are real about life.

I'm not real into music, sorry. I guess I have ADD and it just drives me nuts to have my ears occupied when I'm doing stuff.

On the other hand I'm a TV junkie. Right now I'm watching "Baby Borrowers".

I love to read, my favorites, Time Travelers Wife, Like Water for Elephants. I have read most of Barbara Kingsolvers' books, David Sedaris, Agusteen Burroughs, and some of Jennifer Weiner.

Stuff I'd Like to recieve---

Honestly I'm not picky as long as it doesn't smell. I would like to recieve something you'd LIKE to make. My phylosophy is swapbot is for making connections.

I'm not offended by nudity.

Anything home made by you or someone else

chocolate

Gumball charms or toys

Glitter

Black and white photos

Old photos of women

tiny items for shrines

beeswax

new stickles colors or perfect pearls paint

sporting stores have great stuff in the fly tying section \ angelina fiber and film

flower punches

rubber stamps invoke arts especially

More Later.

Any questions please ask. Helen