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bean88

bean88
Date Joined: December 1, 2009
Last Online: May 24, 2020
Birthday: August 8
Country: United States
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About Me

Hi! So a bit about me....I live in Danville, Illinois and I have been married to my hubby for 24 years and I have 3 great children. My son is 23, my middle daughter is 19, and my youngest daughter is 13. Our youngest is adopted. That has been an interesting journey.... I love dogs. We have an American mastiff and a Jack Russell Terrier. We have a beautiful black long haired cat named Babs.. I am a RN, BSN and I work for Passages Hospice. I am soldier in the Salvation Army. It is my church first and foremost, and it is a also a fantastic outlet to serve others. I go on mission trips almost every year and will most likely be going to Africa(Kenya) which is a first for me! I do have to say that I respect all religious beliefs and I don't plan to force my beliefs on someone else. And what do I do when ALL of that doesn't occupy my time?? I make art. I do mixed media art and paper arts. Atc's, twinchies, inchies, chunky books, matchboxes, etc. I have a blog for my art and I own a somewhat embarrassing amount of supplies. lol My art table is a great 1930's old door with a piece of glass on it. Love it. I swap on Splitcoaststampers and belong to several Yahoo groups, as well as atcsforall.

Favorite Music

Music....let's see.....I really like a wide variety. I think my favorite is the 60's and 70's and contemporary Christian music. Some gospel. I have a few oddball favs too...Neil Diamond, Prince, Dan Fogelberg, Toby Keith and White Stripes.

Favorite Books

I think that Stephen King is one of the best all time story tellers. I loved The Secret Life of Bees and Mermaid Chair. I love the glossy pages of coffee table books, especially art books. I am a true magazine junkie! My favorite is Somerset Studio and Cloth, Paper, Scissors. I have a growing collection of Nancy Drew books. (the ones with the yellow spines) Don't gasp, but usually if I am buying a book it is to cut up for art projects. Old books, children's books, dictionaries, foreign text, bibles...you name it.

Favorite Movies

National Lampoons Vacation, Pulp Fiction, Fried Green Tomatoes, Oh Brother Where Art Thou?, The Grinch-the original, Liar, Liar, The Green Mile, Stand By Me, suspense movies, but not horror.

Favorite Television

I have been told I am a food snob and I totally agree..I guess that is why I like to watch the Food network, especially Alton Brown's Good Eats, and rarely miss an episode of Top Chef. I like the decorating shows on HGTV and l love Project Runway. I watch a lot of Discovery channel and History Channel. (what a geek, huh? ;) Can't get enough of Mike Rowe on Dirty Jobs! I also have never missed an episode of Dexter..Currently just watched all the episodes of Weeds.

What I like

Here are some things I like:images and things from the 40's and 50's, old buttons, keys, old playing cards, game pieces, vintage costume jewelry, postcards, bottle caps, ornate old silverware, 50's pin up images, vintage Barbie, teapots, Anne Taintor, vintage advertisements, matchbooks. I like old lunch boxes and decorative chopsticks. I like art that is made well and is creative. I like attention to details.I like art that has natural components.I like steam punk art. I like shine and glitter.I like zettiology. I like meerkats. I like comic book style art. I like paper beads and I am a sucker for containers-tins, bottles, boxes, baskets-- you name it--if you put stuff in it, I probably like it. I like ethnic things, things that are representative of other cultures. I like recycled/green art if done well. I love postage stamps. I like Starbucks anything. I like tea and coffee. I am diabetic, so I have to take it easy with hot chocolate but I do like it. I like different types of dark chocolate.I like vintage linens and aprons. I like Birkenstock shoes and unusual purses.I like shabby chic. I like beachy things. Wow, that's random, but what comes to mind!

What I don't like

I don't like cutesy art. You wouldn't catch me in a holiday sweater with snow men quilted on.:) I don't like stickers unless they are used really well. I'm not into puppies or kittens or bella stamps or cartoonish stuff.No Disney or house mouse. I'm not a big fan of primary colors. I don't like sports. I don't like to exercise either! lol I don't like the horror or dark stuff. I don't like rose scented things. I hate black licorice. I don't like animae.

Tea preferences

Since I do a lot of tea swaps, I thought I would add some likes and dislikes on teas I LIKE: *loose tea(I have strainers and such, just make sure it is packaged well to make it in the mail) *earl grey *fruity teas *mint teas *oolong, black, white, red, green

I DO NOT LIKE: *jasmine tea *chai/cinnamon *chamomille *fennel *licorice

Ratings

Eeyorerocks80 rated for Artful Inchies #1 - Dimension on Mar 16, 2013
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Comment: Love the little inchies, They are so cute , I love the flowers
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Comment: I absolutely looove them, thanks! :D
LonesomeDove2 rated for GREEN Inchie on Mar 12, 2013
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Comment: Thank you :-) I love the green inchies you made, especially the one with the butterfly and peacock background
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Comment: Thank you so much Dena! I loved the package full of goodies, particularly the old photo and the multiple-choice correspondence card. I have never been to the US but will be making my first trip in August!
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Comment: WoW! love my package! The tin can is really cute, so is that frog paper and envie to match. Thanks
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Comment: Thanks for the lovely envelope.
iggygirl rated for Random Envie Swap on Mar 31, 2010
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Comment: Thank you for the big envie. I'm drinking some of the tea right now, I'll use the craft stuff to make envies and cards to pass on.
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Comment: thank you!
MichelleLovesBill rated for Random Envie Swap on Mar 25, 2010
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Comment: I received your swap envie today!! Thank you for all of the Awesome goodies that you sent to me!! =) Hugs ~ Michelle
Charlaine rated for Profile Tea Swap on Mar 24, 2010
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Comment: Thanks for the wonderful teas, I can't wait to try them.
Seacrow rated for Tea For Me R2 on Mar 22, 2010
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Comment: Dena, it was a thrill to open your envelope! Love the card and always loved Nancy Drew, too. Love the teas (tried your idea--yumm)--I had had neither tea before so really enjoyed the "experiment". What a sweet little photo extra--love it, too! Have a project in mind for it already. You made my week! Look forward to meeting up with you again!
Taffypull rated for Tea For Me R2 on Mar 22, 2010
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Comment: Thank you so much for the teas. I can't wait to try them out. I haven't much vanilla tea so it will be fun to try.
LeishaCamden rated for A Joke, Quote, & Cup of Tea on Mar 20, 2010
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Comment: Thanks for these great teas and the meerkat lol. V. funny, really made me smile! :-)
kazaguruma rated for International Tea For Me on Mar 20, 2010
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Comment: Thank you for the teas ^^ im kinda scared to try the chilly one haha but i will! the card is looovely! thank you so much ^^
iggygirl rated for A Joke, Quote, & Cup of Tea on Mar 17, 2010
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Comment: Thanks for the tea and I really like the meerkat pic it was cute! :)
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Comment: Thanks a bunch! I'm especially looking forward to trying the Vanilla Apricot tea, yum! :)
yriako rated for International Tea For Me on Mar 10, 2010
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violettedream rated for Tea-time! on Mar 9, 2010
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Comment: Thank you so much for the envie of tea. When I saw it in my box this morning I was so excited. Thank you!
Response: So glad it made it to you!
RadicalRecrafter rated for Tea For Me on Feb 17, 2010
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Comment: I so LOVE Republic of Tea!The quote from their book(which I have!) and the selection are great!Thank-you!
Response: Cool-you have their book? What is it about? Types of teas or brewing tips?
WestMichiganGuy rated for Tea For Me on Feb 16, 2010
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Comment: Thanks so very much for the great teas and the strainer too. I'm quite sure I will enjoy these teas.

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Comments

ChezLara on Dec 4, 2009:

hey dena~ <3 <3 <3 guess who got you for your zentangle ATC? guess i can save on postage, eh?

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