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crftyscrapper

crftyscrapper
Date Joined: November 1, 2008
Last Online: January 4, 2009

Country: United States
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About Me

Creativity is in my blood. It's part of who I am, and I can hardly remember a time where I wasn't making or dreaming about something. At seven, I was already sewing (thanks Mom!) Everything around me turned into inspiration, mostly making miniature creations. I HAD to create; it seemed an extension of who I was. By fourteen, I discovered homemade quilting. I saw the beauty and craftsmanship in them and wanted one for myself. Soon after, I tried making my own, gathering scraps of fabric from everywhere and learning ever so painfully all the wrong ways to make one. Before I knew it, I was hooked.

Quilting isn't my only creative outlook, however. In high school, I took every create-with-your-hands class offered. Jewelry, photography, art – if they taught it, I was in it. I continued this passion after graduation, earning a degree in Graphic Design/Illustration. For about seven years, I poured my creativity into my art related career. By the time I would get home, I'd be drained. I had no energy to spend on my own work.

I decided to change gears, earning a degree in nursing. In nursing, everything is done by the book. Very little is left to personal choice or creative decision-making. The patient needs the specific medication at this specific time. This other treatment is carried out in this particular manner. This allowed me the freedom to be inspired by my world again. The undeniable urge to create for myself returned, to my utmost relief!

Not long after, I discovered ATC/ACEOs on eBay. What a wonderful medium; perfect for me. ATC/ACEOs combine my love for quilting with my history of miniatures. While I enjoy doing larger format projects, depending on the piece, they can take years to complete as I pick them up and put them down as the mood strikes me. With the ACEO format, I finish them before the mood to put one down strikes. I do so love a finished piece!

Favorite Music

Celtic (any-traditional or rock), movie instrumental soundtracks, 80's synth pop, and various others

Favorite Books

Historical based fiction of any type, fantasy, sci-fi, romance

Favorite Crafts

art, sewing, crochet, scrapbooking, needlefelting, quilting .......... I could go on but it would take all night ;)

Themes Collecting

pumpkins - NOT jack-o-lanterns, Scottish themed (guys in kilts too! ;)), medieval/dark ages/renaissance, Celtic knotwork - NOT zoomorphs, acorns, sea turtles, leaves - any season, fall/autumn, meaningful quotes, tree/trees, trees, trees (did I say trees ;)), fairies/elves, Irish themed, Tolkien(The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings), hand drawn/hand painted, monochrome, castles, fairy tales (not cutsie), fantasy, coneflowers, dragonflies (not cutsie), Pern Series Related (books by Anne McCaffrey), Outlander Series Related (books by Diana Gabaldon)

Please no nudes, political, bloody or religious - "generally" prefer no collage

Wish List

clear embossing powder, a heat gun, chalk ink pads(all colors), staz-on ink pad(black), tissue paper prints &/or solids, white gel pen, micron pens (always need more - in various sizes)

Ratings

Swan rated for ATC~ FAVORITE SCRIPTURE~ on Apr 12, 2009
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Comment: Unfortunately, I never got anything. I messaged you on Februaty 12, but never got a reply. (I will change the rating if I receive from you, even if it's extremely late.)
rdhill2005 rated for ***Penguin*** ATC on Feb 23, 2009
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Jingles rated for ATC~ FAVORITE SCRIPTURE~ on Jan 14, 2009
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hollyfly1 rated for ***Dragonfly*** ATC Swap - USA on Dec 26, 2008
5
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Comment: I love the card, Thank you so much! And for the extras too.:)
MsAzadi rated for Autumn ATC on Dec 5, 2008
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Comment: Very fall feeling Cindy. Like the line edge on the bottom.
sabashii rated for Snowflake ATCs on Dec 4, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the atc, very cute! Happy holidays! ♥
qbee rated for Color Themed ATC's on Nov 28, 2008
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Comment: Cindy, Thank you for the nice cards. And thanks for the extra sleeves. Debbie
Wildchild rated for Snowflake ATCs on Nov 26, 2008
5
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Comment: Thank you
katgal40 rated for Snowflake ATCs on Nov 22, 2008
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Comment: Great card, love all the techniques you used. Thnaks so much for taking the time to make this work of art...Luz
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Comment: Thanks so much!!!
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Comment: Thanks!
Jingles rated for Autumn ATC on Nov 6, 2008
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Comments

anrtist on Mar 5, 2015:


A REALLY PRETTY ATC by @crftyscrapper
If you come back I was wondering about this pic, I found this on Google ;-) Is this you? Hope you are OK ;-)

coolbaker5 on Dec 25, 2008:

Merry

Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Noale on Nov 5, 2008:

Oh gosh! I love your work!! Hope to "meet" you on my swaps :-)) Noa

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