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mhoward

mhoward
 Date Joined: January 16, 2011
Last Online: July 6, 2011
Birthday: December 21
Country: United States

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About Me

Hello - I am married to my husband of 30 years and have 4 married adult children - and 10 grandchildren.

I've been semi-retired for about 12 years now - from the Health Care Industry. I had a heart attack 3 years ago. Big surprise. I was only 52 at the time (55 now) - and it happened while I was driving! Currently - I am enjoying my family and I am an Abstract Artist that loves to paint in my home studio. Its wonderful having this time to create.

Some of my leisure time interests include sewing, cooking, knitting, writing poetry.

I am a coffee addict. I bet I drink 4 cups a day... including right before bed!

I enjoy photography and taking pictures. I am especially drawn to urban decay. I love to find the beauty in the faded and worn. I am naughty at times and go into places I should not go (abandoned buildings, dark - deserted locations) - but I always have someone with me. I search to find something hidden or special there - and try to capture it in a photograph.

Mail art and trades are a lot of fun. It is great getting surprises in the mailbox. It really brightens up my day.

Artsy Projects I Love

  • ATC's
  • 4x4's
  • Homemade Postcards
  • Photography
  • Art Journals
  • Zines
  • Collage
  • Amulet's
  • Hand Sewn
  • Felting
  • Flat Dotee’s
  • Rubber Stamping (Hand-Carved or Unique)

Favorite Books

  • Books of Poetry (all types of poetry)
  • Zines and Chap Books
  • Art Books
  • Photography Books

Television/Radio Fav's

  • The X Factor
  • American Idol
  • The Real Housewives (All of them)
  • The Fashion Show
  • Next Great Work of Art
  • HOUSE M.D.
  • PBS and NPR (radio)

Music I Like

  • Ambient
  • New Age
  • New Age Jazz
  • House
  • International Music
  • Chant
  • Smooth Jazz
  • Tribal (Any Kind)
  • Coffee House
  • Café Del Mar
  • Trance
  • Compilations
  • Unique Mixes

Things I'd Love to Recieve

  • YOUR ARTWORK
  • ATC’s
  • 4x4’s
  • Zines
  • Chap Books
  • Original Photography
  • Handmade Postcards
  • Outlaw/Raw Artwork (Original Art YOU DO)
  • Artsy/Visual Handwritten Letters (Think Zetti/Art Journal)
  • Amulets
  • Felted Wool
  • Wool Roving
  • Day of the Dead (Spanish: Dia de los Muertos)
  • Flat Dotee’s
  • OTHER THINGS
  • Chap Sticks (All Kinds)
  • Purse Size Hand Lotions
  • Licorice (Good N Plenty/Allsorts) Not Red
  • Interesting Tea
  • Music YOU LIKE (It's fun to listen to new things)
  • Clear Nail Polish
  • Nail Polish (Any color FUN Medium to Dark Shades/No Frost)
  • Mints (Altoids/Tic Tac's - etc. Any Flavor)

Not So Crazy About

  • Cute Themes
  • Puppies/Kittens (Although I love them)
  • Disney
  • Anime
  • Scrapbooking
  • Stickers

Colors I'm Drawn To (For Now)

  • Eggplant
  • Deepest Purple
  • Deep Burgundy
  • Darkest Brick Red
  • Charcoal or Slate Gray
  • Dull/Muted Colors
  • Distressed Colors
  • Faded Colors
  • Rust
  • Darkest Forest Green

Themes I Like

  • Religious/Spiritual
  • Music
  • Icons
  • Abtract/Color
  • Outlaw/Raw
  • Zettiology
  • Collage
  • Dark/Rich/Bright/Bold/Dull/Muted
  • Gothic
  • Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de los Muertos)

Ratings

RegoParkie rated for Shabby's black and white postcard swap. on Feb 22, 2011
5
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Ikat78 rated for Shabby's black and white postcard swap. on Feb 22, 2011
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Comment: Your PC you sent is gorgeous. Thank you:)
Response: Thank you! I am glad you liked it.
JavaJunkie rated for Ultimate Year of Happy Mail #34 Sparkles on Feb 20, 2011
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Comment: Awesome assortment of sparkliness. Thanx so much! ♥
Response: It finally arrived! I am so happy. I was worried why it took so long. I am glad your pleased. Thank you!
Darida rated for Shabby's black and white postcard swap. on Feb 19, 2011
5
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Comment: Thank you
Response: Thank you! Hope you liked the card.
Jjean rated for EOTPF ATC Swap #1 - Senders Choice on Feb 17, 2011
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Comment: Let's see, how about 5 hearts.....for Garlfield...thank you so much & yes, I love the papers....
Response: LOL! Thank you. I am glad you liked Garfield. I enjoyed drawing him. :)
CRaven rated for Ultimate Year of Happy Mail #33 Flat Dotee on Feb 17, 2011
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luleemik rated for EOTPF ATC Swap #1 - Senders Choice on Feb 12, 2011
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Comment: I LOVE the atc and all of the extra floral images...thank you for a great swap. You have inspired me to try the dot method to create hyacinths on future projects:)
Response: Thank you for the heart. I am glad you enjoyed the extra florals.
cakebomb rated for Email - Our Favorite Songs #12 on Jan 28, 2011
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IndreG rated for Email - Our Favorite Songs #12 on Jan 27, 2011
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Comment: Great list! Thanks ;)
creepyweirdo rated for Email - Youtube gone wild #5 on Jan 27, 2011
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Comment: Nice collection of videos, thanks!
Mistyinltown rated for Ultimate Year of Happy Mail #13 Random Envie on Jan 27, 2011
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Comment: THANK you! I LOVE the leaf papers and well all of it! The ATC blanks are wonderful, nice thick paper and great patterns/colors. Also, you have beautiful handwriting!
Response: I am glad you liked the Random Envie! Thank you for the compliment on my handwriting. :)
mooki rated for SONG lyricsEASY emailJAN19!! on Jan 26, 2011
5
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Comment: thanks
Sillyna511 rated for Email - Youtube gone wild #5 on Jan 26, 2011
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PandaCookie rated for Email - Youtube gone wild #5 on Jan 26, 2011
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bubblepopk rated for Email - Our Favorite Songs #12 on Jan 25, 2011
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Comment: Interesting and diverse selection! Thanks for sharing ^_^
Onaki rated for Email - Youtube gone wild #5 on Jan 25, 2011
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willowsmarika rated for Email - Our Favorite Songs #12 on Jan 25, 2011
5
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Comment: thanks for sharing :)
Dancer rated for Email - Our Favorite Songs #12 on Jan 25, 2011
5
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tinableee rated for Email - Youtube gone wild #5 on Jan 25, 2011
5
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Comment: Thank you so much for the videos!
Response: Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed them.
Nilfisken rated for Email - Our Favorite Songs #12 on Jan 25, 2011
5
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Comment: Another Toto and REM fan! :o) Thanks for sharing your songs - I really enjoyed listening to them.
Response: I love them... and wish they would do something new. Especially Toto.

Rating Overview

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Comments

rubyhousesliprs on Feb 20, 2011:

Thanks so much for the lovely B&W postcard! :)
Jjean on Feb 17, 2011:

OH, you were so correct, I would not have guessed......Thank you so much for the GREAT drawing of good "ole" Garfield~~~~
KraftsByKeri on Feb 4, 2011:

Hi Maralena! Welcome to Swapbot and the EOTPF group. So excited to see you are doing the ATC swap with us!! Jump in and have some fun! Smiles~ Keri
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