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Christine6035

Christine6035
Date Joined: May 8, 2017
Last Online: December 21, 2024
Birthday: October 3
Country: United States

About Me

I'm a retired 3rd grade teacher and live with my husband and dog, Uma, in a suburb of Chicago.

I love garage sales, estate sales and thrift stores. Collect sugar and creamers, paper ephemera, and dollhouse miniatures.

I like to travel and have been fortunate to see some wonderful places. We have a second home in Door County, WI.

Favorite Books

Love to listen to books in the car and at home. Some that I really enjoyed are:

My Brillant Friend / Elena Ferrante.

The Woman in White / Wikie Collins

The Forgotten Garden / Kate Morton

The Girl on the Train / Paula Hawkins

The Blood of Flowers / Anita Amirrezvani

The Painted Veil / W. Somerset Maugham

Purple Hibiscus / Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Big Little Lies / Liane Moriarty

The Goldfinch / Donna Tartt

The Invention of Wings / Sue Monk Kidd

The Great Gatsby / F. Scott Fritzgerald

The Absolute True Diary of a Part-Time Indian / Sherman Alexie

White Tiger / Aarivind Adiga

Gone Girl / Gillian Flynn

State of Wonder / Ann Patchett

The Garden of Evening Mists / Tan Twan Eng

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan / Lisa See

Black Swan Green / David Mitchel

I also read non-fiction on art, creativity, and personal development.

Favorite Crafts

drawing

painting - acrylics & watercolor

mixed-media

encaustics

collage

creating mandalas

doodling / coloring

kniting

book arts

upcycle art - like junk journals.

I also have done quilting I have a ridgid-heddle loom.

Favorite Television

The Office

Seinfeld

Frasier

House of Cards

Breaking Bad

Veep

Mad Men

American Crime

Bloodline

The Killing

Succession

Documentaries

I Like:

Ephemera - most everything!

Texts other than English

Vintage - anything!

Tea & Coffee stained paper

Sheet music, book pages, illustrations

Labels, tags, bookmarks

Tissue paper, napkins, wrapping paper

Lace, ribbon, fibers

Stickers

Playing cards

Greeting cards, notecards, stationary, postcards

Washi tape

Found objects

Beads

Floral, paisley, geometric

Boxes

Wizard of Oz

Halloween

Office Supplies

Art Supplies - pencils, markers, paint, ink, stencils, stamps, pastels

Herbal tea

Essential oils

Crystals

Dislike:

Caffine, cigarrette/cigar smoke, fruity or food scented items

I prefer:

Currently, I'm into collecting:

playing cards - any

post cards - any

stickers - no puffy, reward or planner

vintage ephemera - real vintage items, no reproductions

Thank you for reading! Please contact me with any questions or concerns about any of my swaps:)

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RedheadLady rated for A Christmas Post Card on Dec 23, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the beautifully decorated postcard. Merry Christmas!
samjowers rated for CHRISTMAS GREETING CARD SWAP on Dec 22, 2024
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Comment: I have not received mine. I know the Christmas mail is slow. No need to resend. It won't get here in time. I will rate you a 5 because I know you sent it. Merry Christmas! I'll let you know if it shows up
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Comment: What a cute card! I never think to look for smaller cards and I have received so many great ones. They are definitely on my "search for" list after the holidays. Maybe I will get lucky and find a box. Have a great Holiday Season! Hugs
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Comment: Cute card! Merry Christmas!
dreamrains rated for Decorated Postcard Swap - USA on Dec 19, 2024
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Comment: Thank you, Merry Christmas! :)
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Comment: Thank you for the cute card and stickers
marinda rated for A Christmas Post Card on Dec 17, 2024
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Comment: Thank you!
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Comment: Thank you so much for the card and stickers!
RNRISLOVE rated for Christmas Postcard Swap - Intl. on Dec 17, 2024
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Comment: Thank you.
nadithings rated for Playing Card Swap: Round 13 on Dec 16, 2024
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Comment: Thank you! Love the cards! Have a great holiday season! Xo nadi.
Sarahbird25 rated for Mega Christmas Card Swap on Dec 15, 2024
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Comment: Thanks so much! Merry Christmas! ๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿพโœจโค๏ธ
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely card and stickers. Mele Kalikimaka!
estromberg rated for Christmas Postcard Swap - Intl. on Dec 14, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the wonderful Xmas PC! Happy Holidays to you and yours!!
twileteyes rated for Christmas Postcard Swap - Intl. on Dec 13, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the cute wreaths card! Merry Christmas!
hjbcats rated for Mega Christmas Card Swap on Dec 13, 2024
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Comment: Thanks ๐Ÿ˜Š
inoracam rated for Christmas PC_Nov. on Dec 12, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for the fun postcard! Do you have a favorite cookie you get to enjoy during the holidays?
luv2kraft rated for Christmas Postcard Swap - Intl. on Dec 12, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for the sweet p.c. Have a wonderful Christmas.
Doreas13 rated for Mega Christmas Card Swap on Dec 12, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the awesome Christmas card and the goodies. Happy Holiday to you and to your family.

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Comments

SFreer on Oct 16, 2023:

Thank you Christine for sending the ephemera train home and adding some extra โ€œpaddingโ€! Hope you managed to find some cool bits!

cookies37 on Oct 3, 2023:

Happy Birthday! I hope you are having a spectacular day. I wish you all the best. Take care, Judy.๐ŸŽ‚๐ŸŽˆ

jukejan on Jul 14, 2018:

Welcome to the OFAP group! Jump right into Morning Coffee or any other thread!

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