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amyclara

amyclara
Date Joined: August 23, 2011
Last Online: August 4, 2014
Birthday: July 16, 1974
Country: United States
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About Me

I have been creating mixed media for around three years now, and it is my creative outlet. I enjoy many different types of art and crafting: ATC's, inchies, and the inchie's big sister the twinchies, matchbox shrines, altered tins, making soldered jewelry, stamped metal jewelry, and needle felting (to name a few). I love participating in swaps because it keeps me busy, and I enjoy the challenge of trying something new! I am a firm believer in not joining a swap if I am not 100% sure I can follow through and complete the swap. I am a perfectionist, and I respect other artist/the host, therefore have not, and would not be late for a swap deadline!

I am 37 years old, and live in the Dallas, TX area. There are three others in my home, only one of whom walks on two legs, and they all arrived this past April. My husband and I got married, and then adopted two dachshunds (our "son" and "daughter") immediately after our honeymoon.

As for what inspires me, I love antique flea markets and browsing Etsy for vintage items. Some out there may say "vintage" means "junk," but not me. Classic vintage exceeds the modern in many ways. I love interior design, and probably spend way too much on eclectic items for my home. It adds interest right?!

Well, this is a little about me. I look forward to interacting with everyone in the swaps! :-)

My collections:

I have always loved to collect things. Some of my favorite collections include: vintage globes, vintage eclectic items, anything miniature, religious icons (from prayer cards to vintage prayer books, and statues), and souvenir pressed pennies, and Re-ment miniatures (mostly food and other miniatures) and celluloid Cracker Jack charms.That's all I can think of right now, but I am sure I will be adding to the list!!

Likes & Dislikes

Likes:

  • my favorite colors are: fall & earthy tones, green & brown
  • anything shabby chic or vintage
  • old dictionary & map pages
  • vintage ephemera
  • vintage children pictures (like from 1950's or so)
  • old black & white photos
  • altered art/ papercraft (not really card or scrapbooking)
  • coffee
  • recipes
  • anything miniature
  • anything owl, or bird
  • dogs (especially dachshund)
  • postcards
  • love matchbox shrines
  • paper (especially Cosmo Cricket, October Afternoon, anything vintage)
  • silver jewelry (love bracelets & charms)
  • celluloid Cracker Jack charms
  • souvenir pressed pennies
  • love softies, and dotee dolls (unfortunately, I don't sew well)
  • kawaii miniatures, and Re ment...(especially foods)

Dislikes:

  • anything Disney
  • gold jewelry
  • anything Victorian style
  • cat themed items (sorry cat lovers)

Ratings

kafekafe rated for QUICK Sticker sheet swap #18 on Mar 3, 2012
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Comment: Thank you for the nice swap, I loved all stickers esp. Cavallini (they're difficult to get here). & thank you for the extras :) Have a nice day! :D
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Comment: wowzers -- I so wish that I could give you multiple hearts -- I loved it all -- thanks so much for your generosity
Lexidh rated for 6 x 6 Variety Paper Pack #1 on Feb 10, 2012
5
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Comment: Thank you for a super selection of papers =)
sweetred35 rated for Valentine Card and Inchies on Feb 8, 2012
5
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Comment: Thank you for my inchies, card and extras.
DixieDiane rated for Valentine Card and Inchies on Feb 6, 2012
5
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Comment: Loved everything you sent-VERY nice inchies and the card quite unique and the extras-Wonderful swap
redgirl12 rated for Antiqued Flowered 32 ct Matchbox on Jan 31, 2012
5
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Comment: Loved the matchbox it was so pretty. Thanks for the extra goodies.
Lishmo rated for February Love Matchbox Swap #4 on Jan 30, 2012
5
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Comment: Amy, thank you so much! What an awesome, thoughtful swap. The matchbox is gorgeous, you do great work. And I appreciate all the bonus bits very much. :)
PaulandLeezy rated for Miniature Food Swap on Jan 26, 2012
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Comment: WOW! THANK YOU SO MUCH! I ADORE miniatures and this was just such a wonderful swap! I love the little food erasers with the removable parts! I love those kind of things but seldom buy them so I am really glad to have received some! Especially the slurpie one, I love those! Also, I love the tiny coke you sent, I wanted to buy one for the miniature room I am making, and I didn't have to because I got one! Thank you so much, and so many extras! You went above and beyond and made my day!
ZoeMeow rated for Valentine Card and Sticker Swap on Jan 20, 2012
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Comment: Awesome swap! ♡ Thank you for the sweet card and for all of the adorable stickers and accessories! Happy Valentine's Day! :)
cnmn64 rated for Valentine Card and Sticker Swap on Jan 20, 2012
5
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Comment: thanks for some of the best Valentines stickers ever :) I LOVE the little heart box, thank you.
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely inchies!
Response: Your welcome, thank you for the rating with the heart!
LauraM540 rated for Inchies For All! on Jan 11, 2012
5
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Comment: Wow! Super cute Inchies! And I love the little envelopes you made for each one! Thanks for the fun goodies too, I love the butterfly papers! And I love the little tags that spell out my name, very cool swap!!
Response: I am so glad you liked everything!!
PaulandLeezy rated for "Grab bag miniature" #15 on Dec 31, 2011
5
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Comment: I ADORE everything you sent! They are WONDERFUL! Made my day :) Thanks again!
Response: It's always nice to hear you made someone's day! I glad you liked everything!
piglet59645 rated for "Grab bag miniature" #15 on Dec 21, 2011
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Comment: Wow, this is great. I loved it all. Darling plate utensils and silverware, pigs, strawberries and a mouse even. lol Thankyou!!! PS The cornflakes are cute too.
Response: I am so glad you liked everything, I just love miniatures! Thanks for the heart rating!
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Comment: Wow Amy! The box (shrine) is spectacular! Thank you so much for the bag of goodies and the Christmas box also! You are too kind!
Response: Thank you, and thanks for the heart rating!
Tommie rated for Christmas Matchbox & Card on Nov 29, 2011
5
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Comment: awwwww super super sweet! i love them all. the matchbox is simple but so thoughtful. the extras are what i was looking for. i ordered some xmas themed paper online but they goofed and it is not here yet, so i am happy to get these useful goodies. yippeeee! you made my day! thank you and you have a happy holiday season. xxx
Response: Good, I am glad you liked everything! I was hoping you would be able to use the extras.....hope you have a happy holiday season too!
sunnyblueskies rated for Matchbox & Inchies! on Nov 18, 2011
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Comment: All I can say is WOW!! The matchbox and inchies are AMAZING--I adore them!! The extras are wonderful as well! The little inchie pockets are so cute too. You are so clever and talented!!
Response: You are too sweet! Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so glad we decided to do this swap!
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Comment: Nice to see you again in my mailbox. Love 'em! Thanks for the great alpha inchies. Thanks also for the extras.
Response: Thanks for the great rating and the heart!
Jeepers rated for EDITED-Cute food themed matchbox on Nov 15, 2011
5
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Comment: I am so sorry, I thought I had already rated you! When I received the swap I thought of what I was going to say when I rated you and then I guess I just forgot. I loved the matchbox and all the things inside and out! The little strawberries were so neat! Thank you for the cute matchbox! And thank you for reminding me! <3
Response: Oh good, I am glad you liked everything! Yeah, I saw on your profile that you liked strawberries, and I had those... So I hoped you would of liked them!
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Comment: The inchies are wonderful! Thanks so much for them and the goodies!
Response: Your welcome, I am glad you liked them!!

Rating Overview

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5.0000 35 0 0
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Comments

Afemshoe2 on Mar 31, 2012:

I saw your matchboxes on Flickr...I'm so in love with you!

sunnyblueskies on Nov 19, 2011:

Your package is on its way!!

doublesided on Sep 6, 2011:

WeLComE tO tHe INchiE LovE GrOuP!! HOpe TO sEe You jOiNinG In tHE sWaPS sOoN! If you have any questions please ask!! Remember if you want to receive emails when new swaps are listed you need to select the box on the group section of your "edit profile" page. Doublesided xx

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