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butterflystampede

butterflystampede
Date Joined: April 1, 2018
Last Online: January 18, 2024
Birthday: October 15
Country: United States

Favorite Crafts

I'm a dabbler. I enjoy trying new arts and crafts.

Painting - In the past I've played with oils and acrylics, but I'm working with watercolor right now. I still find it a little tricky because it's the nature of the paint and paper to work their own magic. I'm also using classes on Skillshare to learn colored pencil art

Mixed media art - Collage and mixed media art are great fun and fit my eclectic style. I'll put ATCs, journal making, and other paper art into this fun category as well. My themes usually revolve around animals and nature, as well as Vintage motifs.

Needle arts - I so love embroidery, but I'm not particularly good at it. Too impatient I guess. To do it right, you've got to take your time. I like unusual yarn, but I don't knit or crochet. I use it for other things. Lately I've been making fabric snippet rolls. I always have a sewing project going, usually something I donate. Currently it's heart-shaped armpit pillows for women undergoing chemo for breast cancer. Before that it was "fidget quilts" for folks with dementia and alzheimer's dz. I believe in doing good wherever I can. Kindness matters.

Outdoors - In the spring and autumn, I'm out in the garden, playing in the dirt. No big gardens any more, but I do plant a few herbs each spring. My garden focus now is flowering shrubs for the birds, bees, and butterflies. I also have a workbench in my garage, where I like to re-purpose things. Like making a leaning mirror out of an old closet door.

Sights and Sounds

Don't watch much TV anymore. Dropped cable and got a cheap antenna for the basic channels so I could get the local PBS channel. I'm partial to murder mysteries, BBC stuff, science fiction, and historical dramas (the kind with the great costumes and sets - lots of inspiration there!) Also enjoy some SciFi and vampires.

I'm an old hippie, so classic rock from the 60's and 70's is always a go-to. Also enjoy classical music, instrumentals, and meditation tracks. I'm all over the place with what I want to hear on any given day. Currently on a blues kick with Joe Bonamassa.
Some days, I just like to sit outdoors and listen to the music of nature doing its thing.

About Me

Retired. Practical Nurse. I served in the US Army for 20 years. Did some home health nursing after that, but got tremendously burned out by the whole health care system. I'm more of a believer in holistic health and integrative medicine. Eat good food, not crap; drink water; move your body; manage your stress. Meditate. Practice Gratitude.

Vegetarian for both ethical and health reasons. Love animals and nature.

Introvert to the max. Being in a crowd of people is my personal hell. It sucks the energy right out of me and I have to go home. Too much chaotic energy floating around out there.

Happiest when I'm being creative, whether it's in the kitchen, the garden, or my work spaces.

I am not religious, but I have been a spiritual seeker all my adult life. I believe in embracing all forms of spiritual wisdom.

What tickles my fancy

Cats, bats, lizards, songbirds, little frogs, little dogs, owls, peacocks, ducks.

Butterflies Dragonflies Bumblebees

Things that make me laugh out loud

Anything vintage. I survived the 60's...twice. So I'm kind of vintage myself.

Fabric dolls and toys. Marionettes and puppets

Red-orange sunrises, purple-pink sunsets, seriously dark and moody storm clouds

Nature in all her glory...so many lovely shades of green

Fabric, lace, unusual yarns, beads and charms.

Flowers of all kinds, especially highly scented ones like roses, gardenias, lilies-of-the-valley, and lilacs.

Chocolate and mandarin oranges

Windchimes

gratefulness.org

wordsmith.org

DonorsChoose.org

theschooloflife.com

Dislikes

Glitter... Yes, it's pretty, but it gets everywhere and makes a mess.

Scented things... (Unless it's a real flower) I have a sensitivity problem with artificially scented lotions, soaps, candles, perfumes, oils, and air fresheners.

Smoke from cigarettes, cigars, fireplaces, campfires

At my age, I'm well-past any interest in anything Disney or other "cutsie" things. Not my vibe.

Ratings

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Comment: Wow! what a beautiful signature and amazing package ~ thank you so much for all the extra goodies as well!! Ten hearts for you<3
goosey rated for SOHC: sCrap Bomb: US/Can on Oct 30, 2023
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Comment: thank you SO MUCH! this is such a terrific assortment of scraps and bits ..
Response: Glad you liked it! Thanks for the heart :)
fortannam rated for CPG Oct 2023 SC Postcard - US on Oct 27, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for the fun postcard! sorry for getting my rating in late!
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Comment: Hi Lynn, Thanks for the card. October babies are the BEST (LOL). I bet we will see lots of little Barbie's this year. Have a wonderful holiday!
coleenfranks rated for MJS: Magpie Clusters ~ US on Oct 6, 2023
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Comment: Lynn, I laughed at your card too. Thank you for such a generous swap. Your clusters are just my style, Love what you did and so appreciate all you sent. Wish I could give more hearts.You are the type of swapper that keeps me coming back. Blessings......
Response: Thanks so much Coleen. Glad you enjoyed what I sent. Thanks for the heart!
KarenLaneWV rated for BL: Butterfly Clusters ~ US on Oct 4, 2023
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Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful clusters and all the goodies!
Response: So glad you liked them! Thanks for the heart!
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Comment: Ummmm....if I could give 100 hearts I would. From start to finish, top to bottom, this journal is a piece of art! The way you did hidden messages under flaps, all the amazing inserts and extras, the embellishments and information about Oct, recipes, the papers you chose...and I love, love, love what you did with the 'ink' tassel flowing from the nib of the pen. Just wow. Oh and the napkins! Thank you just doesn't say enough but that's all I've got. :)
Response: So happy that you loved the journal! I truly enjoyed putting it together for you. And there must be some magic afoot, because I mailed it on the afternoon of the 18th. Cannot believe that you have it already!!
LauraM540 rated for BL ~ Envie of Butterfly Happy Mail on Sep 19, 2023
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Comment: Thank you so much for joining my swap, Lynn! I was happy to get you as a partner! Everything you sent was awesome! I love the Sari Silk! You're right the pattern does look like scales and it will be going right into my mermaid junk journal!
Response: So glad you liked the butterfly stuff I sent. And the sari silk... I thought you'd like that! And thanks for the heart :)
CajunLady rated for Pagan Pals Search Again on Sep 16, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for the letter and extras!
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Comment: WOW! First of all, your handwriting is beautiful! Second, the letter! I LOVED reading it. And wow! To witness the monarch migration, what an event. AMAZING! Thank you for all the goodies, you definitely brightened my day!
Response: So glad the card made it safely to you, and that you enjoyed it! Butterflies are the most amazing little creatures!
nanc6124 rated for USAPC: Use your Scraps - AUG on Aug 17, 2023
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Comment: It was so cute when I opened my envelope to find a wrapped package! You are right presentation adds something special to a swap. 😊I had no idea the little gift would contain so much and would never guess it was a use ur scraps swap! Wow! The tiny envelopes are so cute my heart couldn't hardly handle it! The book is so nicely made it looks store bought and it includes a place for me to add my complaints. Haha! I love it! πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ And the nice picture you made is so pretty and creepy! Just my style. πŸ‘» I will hang it with some other mail art pieces I have received! Thank you thank you thank you!
Response: Thanks! Those little envelopes are like potato chips... can't do just one or two. So happy that you enjoyed the scrap items I created. Scrap challenges are so much fun. Thanks for the heart!
Lobo816 rated for USAPC: 6x6 pocket journal on Aug 15, 2023
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Comment: WOW both pocket journals are beautiful!! Thank you so much for sending me both!!And the extra dragonflies!! That was sweet of you!! This was a great swap I love this pocket journal design & the ones you’ve sent me!! Thank you for spending the extra money to send them!!
Response: So glad you like them! All that folding and cutting and glueing was a bit of a challenge and I just about screamed when I realized I had started with the wrong size paper! But decorating them and filling the pockets was great fun. Thanks for the heart!
LauraM540 rated for Celestial Clusters on Aug 13, 2023
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Comment: Hi Lynn! Thank you so much for the special package! Your clusters are beautiful.. in fact the purple butterfly will be going right into my fairy Journal! And I have no problem with the larger size at all! All of them were gorgeous and packed so nicely with the fancy Sari silk.. which I am picturing will match nicely in my mermaid Journal! Thank you for the nice note and the fun extras as well!
Response: Doing the happy dance :) The clusters were fun to make and I'm thrilled that you like them. Thanks for the heart!
Conni59 rated for OATC: 6 Inchies on 1 ATC on Aug 10, 2023
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Comment: Absolutely fantastic in every way! So much goodness in one swap! I particularly enjoyed your note as well ❀️❀️❀️Thank you❀️❀️❀️
Response: Thanks so much Connie! There was so much in your profile to pick ideas from. I had great fun making and arranging those inchies.
luv2kraft rated for OATC: 3-Panel (Triptych) ATC #2 on Aug 7, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for your artistic triptych. I just love the door.
Response: So glad you like it! Thanks for the heart.
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Comment: So adorable. Thank you so much!
Response: So glad you like her! Thanks for hosting this swap. And thanks for the heart :)
Jjean rated for Mixed Media Craft Project ( TAG) on Jul 18, 2023
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Comment: Beautiful Tag and thank you for the great extras.... will use for sure...... have a blessed week.
Response: So glad that you like the Tag. And thank you for the heart!
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Comment: Wow I don't even know where to start! The whole package was beyond lovely. I love the netting you used as a belly band and the care you took in each tiny detail. Really exquisite...if I could, I'd give you 5 hearts!
Response: Thanks so much! I feel like I've done my crafty job when someone enjoys receiving a swap from me. Thanks for the heart too! And this has to be a postal service record, getting across the country in only 3 days. Happy Swapping!
mamarochat rated for MJS: Mini Magpie Journal Swap on Jun 23, 2023
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Comment: Thank you so much for a truly awesome journal and fun extras. You really went way beyond my expectations. I love everything! I wish I could give you multiple hearts. You deserve them.
Response: Thank you for your kind words and the heart! It's been a long time since I've made anything like this and it was great fun.
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Comment: Love them..thank you
Response: Glad you liked them... thanks for the heart :)

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Comments

BlueberryLady on Jun 15, 2024:

Just saying Hello! Hope you have a Beautiful Day ! Jean 6/15/2024

yvonne401 on Jul 16, 2023:

Welcome to Butterfly lovers! It's great to have you here! You have the perfect username for this group!

Blessings,

Yvonne

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