luleemik

I love altered art of any kind especially books, tins, puzzle pieces, spoons, tins and did I mention tins? Newest passion is putz houses and miniatures. My fav theme is vintage and my crafts will usually reflect that element. Would luv to learn more ideas/swaps for art/craft projects using re-cycled items or repurposing old or thrift store finds. A perfect day for me includes trips to the used book store & thrift store for treasures for altered art. I can't sew a stitch, crochet or knit despite my mother's best efforts to teach me. Update: I can now sew a straight line with a sewing machine!!

Married (50 yrs +....child bride...lol...you do the math) with two grown children. recently retired and luvin' it! New 1st time Nana in 2024! Would love ideas for BLW (baby led weaning) and sensory toys.

Not enough hours in the day for all of the art/craft projects that I want to try! I always have several projects going on at once. Pretentious artists and swappers make me TIRED & CRANKY or maybe it's just Arizona heat.

ABOUT MY SWAPS: Please play nice! I WILL NOT flake, so if you don't receive a swap from me, please let me know before you rate, so I can re-send! And yes, I know everyone says that, but I really will.

I am somewhat selective, so that I can send a quality swap to my partner. If it's a new craft for me, I will complete the project before I sign up for the swap to make sure I'm satisfied with the results. I really appreciate a note from senders about themselves or the swap they are sending to me. I WILL read your profile and make every attempt to send you a swap that you'll enjoy.

If you join a swap that I'm hosting, my promise to you is that you won't be flaked on. I'll angel the swap for you, once you have made an attempt to contact your partner and work it out.

I don't do "mean girl" high school bs, if you've got a beef with me, let me know privately. We'll work it out like adults. I'm here to have fun and enjoy the creative side of swapping, not engage in public forum drama.

FOOD: Unfortunately (lol), I like everything! Because of the extreme heat where I live, most would not arrive in good condition except from November-April. My three major food groups are Coca-Cola, Chocolate & Coffee!

LIKES: Flora & Fauna: violets, hyacinths, lilacs, pansies,cacti, hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, ladybugs, gnomes & faeries.

Colors: pink, lavendar, sage green & Tiffany blue. I'm pretty much a girly-girl and yes, I do love glitter! Love "clean" scents, vanilla & lavender.

I luv Frida K, milagros, anything Mary Engelbreit, Rosie the Riveter, Alphonse Mucha, Fernando Botero, and funny pictures of nuns. Tiny things like buttons, gems & ephemera to fit inside my bottlecap art are an instant hit with me.

DISLIKES: atc's, anime, comic books, fantasy art, Star Wars, Star Trek, witchcraft, horror genre, anything satanic, wiccan, Harry Potter or Twilight stuff, Kawaii (sorry...Hello Kitty is cute, but I guess I just don't get the rest of it.)

FAVE SHOWS TO BINGE WATCH: Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte, The Great British Baking Show, All Creatures Great & Small, Grey's Anatomy, Doc, Call the Midwife.