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pumpkinvine

pumpkinvine
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Last Online: October 8, 2024
Birthday: December 16
Country: United States
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About Me

elementary school teacher, quilter, gardener, crafter, genealogist

Favorite Movies

Spinal Tap, Best in Show, A Mighty Wind

Favorite Television

Big Bang Theory Kindred Spirits

Favorite Crafts

quilting paper crafts ATC’s rubber stamping jewelry makingyv

Things I Like

Halloween~ Christmas~ pretty paper~ retro~ vintage~ cupcakes~ aprons~ Betty Crocker~ rubber stamps~ mystery books~ vanilla~ fabric~ earrings~ magazines~

Re: Halloween….I do not like horror, super scary, gory Halloween. I love cute Halloween (think Mary Engelbreit). Up until Covid, my neighbor and I created a huge display between our houses for Halloween. We are finally going to do it again this year. Some of our past themes have been Dead and Breakfast, The Haunted Bakery, Ghoul Scout Camp, a haunted Tiki Bar and Witches’ Tea Party.

Books and Reading

I belong to a local book club. We just recently put up a Little Free Library. I love reading to kids and I really love the idea of kids visiting our Little Free Library and finding a new book. I like to decorate it for holidays and put seasonal books inside. I also like to find other Little Free Libraries when I travel. Our town has about 10, but it’s always interesting to see what you find in other towns/states.

Favorite Authors:

Sue Grafton, Kristin Hannah, Jodi Picoult

Favorite Children’s Authors:

Laura Ingalls Wilder, Coco Simon (Cupcake Diaries), Laura Schaefer (Teashop Girls), Kate Klise, Jeanette Winter, Mary Azarian, Beverly Cleary, Patricia McLachlan

Favorite Books:

To Kill a Mockingbird, The Help, 11/22/63, Little House Series

ATC’s

I really enjoy creating ATC’s. The size is manageable and they are easy to finish relatively quickly. I am getting quite a large collection thanks to the swaps I’ve been participating in.

Quilting

My biggest quilt project is my Dear Jane quilt. It consists of 225 different block patterns and is inspired by a Civil War era quilt made by Jane Stickle. I am trying to use all Civil War reproduction fabrics in mine, so I am always on the lookout for those particular fabrics. I also have a huge stash of other fabrics and patterns that I hope to get to someday. I belong to a quilting guild, which is a huge dose of inspiration for me.

Baking

I have really gotten into baking over the last couple of years. My cousin and I do a monthly baking challenge that we call the Bi-Coastal Baking Challenge because I am on the west coast and she is on the east coast. We try to do it once a month, but sometimes life gets in the way.

Vintage Cookbooks

I have a large collection of vintage cookbooks and I’m always on the hunt for more. I have an Instagram called @vintagecooking1965 where I try recipes from my cookbook collection. I am especially fascinated by mid century recipes. There’s just something about the abundance of jello mold recipes that I find really interesting.

Ratings

Jafferty rated for Boo!!! Halloween Postcard Swap on Oct 8, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for the supercute Halloween postcard! I love it!
Aew324 rated for MissBrenda's Halloween Card Swap #4 on Oct 4, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the cute card and the very generous amount of tuckins. I love them all. I am excited to use them with my Halloween crafting and art. Happy Halloween!
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Comment: Thank you for the Mary Engelbreit postcard and stickers
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely card! The stickers were greatly appreciated too!
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Comment: Thank you, I really like the cat/pumpkin stickers they remind me of some of the vintage images!
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Comment: Love the card and goodies! Thank you and Happy Halloween! Like your swap-bot name.
sera rated for GREETING CARD - HALLOWEEN on Jan 3, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the Halloween card and the sticker :) so sorry for the late rating
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Comment: Great recipes!!! They all sound amazing!! I do the Peanut Butter Blossoms every year!! I might have to add the other two to my list!!! Thank you so much!!
mrscharlesallen rated for Thanksgiving ATC on Nov 14, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for the ATC. Happy Hollidays.
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Comment: Thank you. I’ll make the tassies soon, and the ones with fresh cranberries sound interesting too! Update - the tassies were great! Thanks again.
sleepykitty rated for Halloween Card Exchange US ONLY on Oct 29, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for the cool card! Did you make it yourself? 💌
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Comment: Thank you!!! :)
sarahgrab1 rated for Halloween Card Exchange US ONLY on Oct 27, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for the cute Mummy card! Have a happy and safe Halloween!
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Comment: Thank you for the nice Halloween card. It's on my pinboard now :) Wishing you a fun Halloween too!
inventacharm rated for Halloween Card Exchange US ONLY on Oct 22, 2023
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Comment: cute card, thank you!
Rosa1 rated for Dia de los Muertos ATC on Oct 15, 2023
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Comment: thank you - not mushed much at all!
PeliKat rated for Spooky Cemetery ATC on Oct 13, 2023
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Comment: Amy, what a wonderful surprise to receive that candy corn envelope with the Halloween card and Spooky Cemetery ATC inside! Handmade inside and outside!! And so nicely done!! Your ATC is fantastic. Is the image hand-drawn in ink? It's so detailed and I love the different elements: the tree branches, the fence and the headstones. The background with the stitching is a nice touch and the raised text finishes the scene perfectly. Thanks so much for creating such a great swap. This made my day!
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Comment: Wishing you a spooky & fun Halloween!
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Comment: Hola Amy. What a cute card! Thanks for the sticker sheet - adorbs! Happy Halloween 🖤🧡

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Comments

Snaileditcrafts on Jan 19, 2020:

So excited for the, "Paper Valentine Purse" swap! Thanks for joining! :) p

Paige1900 on Aug 27, 2013:

Your username is adorable!

nsgrammy2012 on Mar 8, 2013:

Welcome to All Things Halloween!

ToveS on Sep 1, 2010:

Hi! I am in your Handmade Halloween Bookmark swap, I wanted to let you know that I am also hosting a halloween related swap; Halloween Bookmark Challenge With a Twist, in case you're interested :) Have a look, and you are more than welcome to join!

biasbabe on Apr 23, 2009:

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To the Nuts for Sewing Group

craftymomme08 on Apr 20, 2009:

Please join in on our fun fabric swap

April Showers, Bring May Flowers

CandyGirl on Feb 15, 2009:

You are invited to my Spring Color Apron Swap, I hope you will join us! http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/30957

Thanks, Cynthia

maltagirl on Feb 14, 2009:

there's a new swap up for wild waldorf. come check it out!

maltagirl on Nov 19, 2008:

couple of new swaps up on wild waldorf. check them out and come play!

juliewong96 on Nov 17, 2008:

Hi,

I have just started a swap Worldwide Map Postcards + Map Magnet- Newbies ! swap

http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/25368

Do join and have fun if you can . Thank you and have a nice day

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