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Pandd

Pandd
Date Joined: January 27, 2014
Last Online: April 2, 2022
Birthday: June 21
Country: United States
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About Me

I finally hit a thousand fives!

My name is Pat Covington. I am a RETIRED university art professor and administrator ( note the word retired)!

I live in Florida 9 - 10 months of the year because I like to be warm and hate socks. I have to live by water and all that goes with it. I have a home on a salt water basin and love watching the manatees play. We have been having dolphins lately playing and fishing in the basin. Such fun to watch.

I still have a home in southern Illinois (Carbondale/Murphysboro). It is on a lake and quite hot there in the summer. Much hotter than Florida! I go up there in June to remodel anything that I feel needs it and to meet up with our third golden girl. There are three of us. Jamie ( known in swap-bot land as jamnj), dusty, a lawyer who will never retire, and myself. We go everywhere together except dusty stays in illinois in the winter to practice law. She retired as the university's lawyer and now has her own firm. She will be in trial until the day she dies. She is also a big foodie and makes ice cream with liquor in it. We are heading down to Cuba In November for a foodie cruise. I tore my Achillesโ€™s tendon so I will not be walking much. Guess I will be looking out from the balcony! I did watch from the balcony but I was able to get into Havana. Loved it and the people. Would go back in a minute. Spent the entire day in a classic convertible. What fun!

We have two dogs. We lost our cocker suddenly last September. That was a very sad week. I found a Bichon frieze puppy in October. His name is Teddy and a sweetheart. He went up to Illinois to help that broken heart. Dusty, the lawyer, took the cocker everywhere and she was so sad and depressed after her death. Teddy has helped fill that sadness for her. He is such a sweet boy, just what she needed and of course he goes everywhere she goes. Our other dog is a yorkie- poo that thinks she is a Great Dane. The yorkie-poo, Guinny, named because she squeaks when picked up, lives in florida most of the year.

Back to art! I love good design. I am a paper maker but have not done much since I retired from the university. I have been flipping houses and building houses so I have been getting my creative juices working in a different way. I am always remodeling so everyone calls me Sarah Winchester. Interesting character in her own right. She was always remodeling her house to keep ahead of the spirits. There is a recent movie about her.

I love the unusual and the mixing of unlikes is always of interest to me. Natural things are always part of who I am. I also love whimsical applied to normal items. The unexpected is always appreciated. Steam punk is also a favorite. I have degrees in anthropology and art history, so my art takes a slant towards Native American images. Not the typical images, mostly symbolic.

I have been having fun with the ATC's since it is so different than what I use to do. I find myself being whimsical on the ATC when I never would have gone there with my huge paper sculptural pieces. It is good for me. I am also having fun with steam punk and skinnies.

I went to school in Albuquerque and grad school in southern Illinois where I was a professor and an administrator for 33 years. I retired at 56 and have been having a blast ever since. I would recommend retirement to anyone! ( I was a very young professor).

I have had cancer twice, the first time was at 50, the next time I was 63. The second time was from the medicine I took for the first one! They now know that I should never have been given that medicine, but that is how they learn. I am fine except for lymphadema which I control fairly well. Neither cancer was past stage one so I feel very lucky and appreciate every day. I had both knees replaced at the same time almost ten years ago and I am doing fine. Would encourage anyone to do it. My knees were attacked by a drug I took for an infection from breast cancer surgery so they had to be replaced. Don't you just love those drugs! Some are great, others not so much. I had my left shoulder replaced in December 2014. Had the right shoulder replaced in September 2015. Glad all of that is over. Well, it was not over, had to have the left shoulder replaced again, this time with a reverse replacement this April 2016. Going thru security at the airports is interesting to say the least.

I have a great sense of humor and most people laugh at my quick wit (roommate's words). I am a happy person and enjoy doing whatever. I find enjoyment in most things except shopping. I get what I need and I am out of there. My roomie, Jamie, could shop for days . I can wait in the car and keep myself busy! The other roomie, Dusty, goes to the grocery store everyday! Now that is just wrong. We have another roomie, Lynn. She is my brother's ex girl friend. They were together for over twenty years. It is getting crowded here.

I enjoy movies when there is a good one. I travel and have been lucky enough to have seen a lot of the world. Sure does make me appreciate home.

I like card games, dominoes and trivia, word chums and yes that stupid candy crush!

Favorite Crafts

ATC s, Jewelry, metals Paper making, paper clay Making objects from found materials, Actually there aren't too many crafts that I do not like. I am not a knitter, is that a word?

My environment

Love whites with color accents. The house in florida has reds and warm woods with lots of white. I actually love all colors. I find the mixing of two unusual colors interesting and fun. Pastels are my least favorite.

Likes and dislikes

LIKES:

I love steam punk items,

Embossments,

Papers of all kinds,

Beads, metal embellishments,

Weird old photos,

Magazine photos,

Native American imagery,

Anything that can be used in ATCs,

Old ATCs

DISLIKES:

I am not into girly , whimsical is fine, Nothing too religious, No food, teas or coffee

Swapping

I pledge to send my swaps before the deadline. If you do not receive a swap from me, it is lost. I always mail my swaps, so if you do not receive one, please pm me so I can get another one out.

I pledge to rate as soon as I receive your wonderful swap. I love to see what others think of the swap that I sent, so I figure others want to know also. I make my swaps for others, so I believe feedback is the most important aspect of swap-bot.

I do not require extras to give you a heart. I believe that when swappers put their heart into their creation they deserve the same from me.

I will read your profile and will do my best to make the swap about you when I can.

Ratings

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Comment: Hi l just got your lovely page well done I love how you made the different layers and the beautiful picture you used. Boy mail is slow a month to get here but it was worth the wait. Everything is great here and l hope you are well too. Take care
Response: So glad you finally received the page. Maybe it flew itself? I just got my neutral page a couple of days ago.also. Thank you for the wonderful comments. Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
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Comment: Thank you so, so much! It's a work of art!! All the hearts!
Response: So glad you liked it. It was a fun one to do. Thank you for the wonderful comments. Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
Pikkis rated for VJP: Vintage Photo, Buttons, and Lace on Nov 27, 2020
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely journal page :)! The page size isnยดt quite the right one, but itยดs totally okay if I can only punch the holes to add this into my 4 x 4-ring journal. Have a great advent-time and stay well!
Response: Sorry for the wrong size. Do not know where my head was but obviously not on sizing things. Let me know about resend. Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
Camiliann rated for AACG: La Belle Epoque ATC on Nov 27, 2020
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Comment: thanks for the Atc
Response: You are most welcome. Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
ChinaCat rated for Altered CD on Nov 23, 2020
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Comment: I love the altered CD you sent - thank you so much! I like the muted colors you chose. My dad lived in Albuquerque and we went to the balloon festival one year. I'll never forget it! Thank you for the nice note you included and Happy Thanksgiving!! xo
Response: You are most welcome. Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
elflady rated for Journal Page #6 with a Quote on Nov 10, 2020
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Comment: I received your great journal page yesterday and i love it. Strange it was sent back to you. Also loved the pocket it was enclosed in. Stay safe. elflady
Response: I am glad you got it. I think it was our post office that made the error. I got it back too fast for it to have made it to you. Glad you liked it. I always enjoy swapping with you. Thank you for the heart. Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
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Comment: Love the texture you used! Thanks for all!
Response: You are most welcome. I used Tim holtz transparent texture paste with one of his stencils. Came out interesting. Thank you for the nice comments. Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
donetta rated for USAPC: 3 Elements ATC #32 on Oct 20, 2020
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Comment: Please forgive the late rating...the beauty and creativity of this ATC deserves better! Pat, you are the best of swap partners. I love receiving envelopes from you, because I know that something beautiful and creative lies within. Through thick and thin, broken bones and torn tendons...letโ€™s promise to continue being swap partners for years to come!
Response: Sounds good to me. As long as you can get up those stairs backwards, I guess we are good. Thank you for the wonderful comments. They warm my soul. Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
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Comment: What an absolutely gorgeous Halloween composition! Oh, that BAT! WOW--he is the focal point of the piece. Love all the little pieces 'hiding' in the piece, especially the little jack-o-lantern peeking out from behind the witch sisters! Lovely piece--than you so much!
Response: So glad you are happy with the journal page. I liked doing it for you. Thank you for the wonderful comments. Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
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Comment: Love this witchy card- love the charms &that key is special
Response: Thank you for the wonderful comments. That is very nice of you. I did enjoy making that one. Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
PaperPassion rated for Journal Page #5 on Sep 22, 2020
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Comment: Love the page Pat can't wait to add to my journal
Response: That makes me happy. Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
Camiliann rated for AACG: Halloween ATC with an Owl on Sep 14, 2020
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Comment: Thanks for the owl ATC have a wonderful time in Florida.
Response: Glad you liked your owl. Florida is my residence. I just head to carbondale for summer and keep house up . Stay safe. Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
tigermousecat rated for AACG: 3 Elements ATC #3 on Sep 11, 2020
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Comment: Lovely! The charm is so pretty. I am well and being safe. Hope all goes well with the move!
Response: Glad you liked your fairy.. I am safe back in florida. Has rained for three days straight so far. Sally I guess. Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
BeeMGee rated for VJP: Summer Romance Journal Page on Sep 2, 2020
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Comment: Oh gorgeous papers. Thanks for the stunning journal page. Glad to hear you are keeping safe. All good here.
Response: So glad you liked it. Thank you for the wonderful comments. Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
ChristineMartinez rated for VS: Top Hats on Aug 4, 2020
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Comment: What a beautiful card. Thank you! I love it.
Response: Oh good. Sending it to the sponsor is always a bit scarey. Thank u for hosting Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
ginny19590 rated for VS: Vintage Hot Air Balloon on Aug 3, 2020
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Comment: Thank you for the nice ATC!!!
Response: So glad you inked it. I love hot air balloons. Thank you for the comments. Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
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Comment: Thanks for the bird collaged background! I love the fact that you added some butterflies. I canโ€™t wait to use it in a journal. Stay safe!
Response: So happy you liked it Thank you for the lovely comments. Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
elflady rated for Zetti Journal Page #3 on Jul 30, 2020
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Comment: Love, love this zetti page. Thank you so much for this creative page. i will love to include it in the completed book. elflady
Response: So glad you liked the Zetti. It was a fun one to do. Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
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Comment: Pat, this cover is absolutely beautiful. I can't WAIT to add some pages to it (swaps in process) and create a lovely little "Summer Romance" journal! Thank you for always being the best of swap partners!
Response: Glad you liked it. I made it a bit more simple than normal but felt the cover need not be so busy. Glad it is working for you. I am so happy when you like what I send you because I so appreciate you and want the best for you. Thank you for the great comments. Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•
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Comment: So beautiful! Thank you. This is a very inspiring Zetti!
Response: So glad you liked it. That makes me smile. Pat๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 1159 4 4
Completed Fives Threes Ones
1211 1225 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
1 15 1195 0
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Comments

georgiafae on Jun 13, 2020:

Thanks for finishing the Jam Starter set that I had started the Steampunk theme. It turned out super!

janski48 on Aug 21, 2019:

It was a pleasure helping out donetta. Sheโ€™s such a sweet friend, and Iโ€™m glad you like the page! We really do need to do a meet up sometime. Mandymo is here too and she could join us. Sheโ€™s a high school teacher over in Murphysboro and weโ€™re neighbors in Marion. Take care my friend! Watch out for the hurricane season!

CurlyTea on Jun 21, 2019:


Happy Birthday!

bjmonroe on Sep 26, 2018:

1000 5s. Wow Congrats

AZmom875 on Sep 11, 2018:

What a super Fall ATC Jam you set. Thanks for working on it.

CurlyTea on Jun 22, 2018:


Happy Birthday!

supersquirrel on Oct 6, 2017:

Thanks again for the finished jam :)

supersquirrel on Sep 28, 2017:

Thank you for the finished camera ATC jam. I'm not experienced enough to know what to expect back - I haven't been disappointed yet !! Thanks again =)

hibiscus on Aug 15, 2017:

Loved the jam finish with the tiny postcard and the little soldier.... as always, an amazing finish !! an

Mimi7 on Apr 29, 2017:

thanks for the gypsy finished ATC jam. Donna

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