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texdel

texdel
Date Joined: February 26, 2009
Last Online: June 11, 2019
Birthday: January 24
Country: United States
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About Me

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I am a SAHM to three kiddos ages 13, 14 and 15. I spend my days doing the mom things, taking care of the house, volunteering at my kids school, crafting whenever I get a free moment --which is never enough for me. When I did work I was in the Air Force and I got to live in many great places overseas and in the US. I retired in 2005, after 24.5 years to stay home with my kiddos--I became a mom when most of my friends were sending their babies off to college. My husband is also retired from the Air Force and is working on base as a civilian. In 2008 rescued an English Bulldog/Boxer mix, Gracie, that is the sweetest dog in the entire world. She passed away suddenly Oct 2016. We also rescued a mini schnauzer from the pound in early 2012 and named the little cutie Hazel.. We enjoy traveling, Texas Rangers baseball, football, WOW Sprint Car Racing and just being together.

Favorite Crafts

I absolutlely love to cross stitch and make cards. I also enjoy other paper crafts, basketweaving and a little (very little) scrapbooking. You can see some of the things I have made on my blogs. tea-n-stamps.blogspot.com tea-n-stitches.blogsopt.com

Favorite Music

Elton John, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, YoYo Ma, Bad Company, some country, some classical. Perfer not to listen to music on the radio. I keep my radio tuned to the local PBS station KERA.

Favorite Books

I love mystery books-- Stewart Woods and Tess Garretsen are my absolute favorite authors. Several years ago I started reading cozy murder mysteries, I just love them. I have read all of Elaine Viets' and Fran Rizer's books. Currently I am reading H. Y Hanna mystery series. A great place for free books is PaperBackSwap.com, that is where I find most of my murder mysteries and great books for my kids.

Likes/Dislikes

I love tea, hot or cold, and I am willing to try any flavor, although I have found out that I am not that fond of Chai or Earl Grey. I also enjoy a good cup of black coffee--not too strong or acidic, just mellow. Chocolate is my favorite and I will take it in any form. My favorite color would have to be blue--I am always drawn to blue things. I love fall colors orange, brown, greens, and some soft yellows. As for crafty stuff, I prefer handmade cards left blank inside the card unless it is specific to the swap for instance, Christmas, Birthday, etc. Some sayings/sentiments are very personnal and I prefer to add my own. Many of the cards I receive in swaps are donated to a No-Kill Animal Shelter. The Shelter sells the cards to raise money to care for the animals and spread awareness.

Swaps/Rating

I always send my swaps. If I am running late, which can happen I will e-mail you. I just ask that you do the same for me. I am a firm believer that life can get in the way and it does very often in my household.

As for rating I will rate you and ask that you do the same for me or anyone else that you swap with.

Ratings

HermaPol rated for Card Making Challenge #54 on Feb 15, 2019
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Comment: Never received a card..... i will rerate if i receive it!
Response: So sorry you have not received from me. I have sent to you twice, I am willing to try once more.
vlhafer54 rated for Card Making Challenge #57 on Jan 19, 2019
5
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Comment: Thank you - I love the rooster!
bb2 rated for SS- Look For Circles Day on Jan 12, 2019
5
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful card. I like the color and paper combinations. I'm sorry you had to resend.
rarjones rated for SS- Dreaming Of A WHITE Christmas on Jan 10, 2019
5
rating
Comment: I received your swap today. I know you said you sent out the first one Dec 21 and it just never arrived. I enjoy the card you sent however you did not follow the swap requirements of sending by the send date.
apryl rated for RSC - Christmas is Here! on Dec 30, 2018
5
rating
Comment: Another gorgeous card! Thanks so much and happy holidays!
PaperPassion rated for RSC: Rounded Squares on Dec 27, 2018
5
rating
Comment: Beautiful card thank you so much
JaneInSD rated for Card Making Challenge #56 on Dec 16, 2018
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the beautiful card!! I hope you have a great holiday season. :-)
Maggiesmother rated for RSC - Thank You Card on Nov 28, 2018
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the lovelythank you card. I love it. Happy swapping, Linda
Lucine rated for Card Sharks ~ sender's choice on Nov 2, 2018
5
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Comment: I'm doing well, texdel, thank you:) The card is very nice and I love the stamps you used;)) I hope you're doing well also.
spotteddogs rated for RSC - Sender's Choice on Oct 22, 2018
5
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Comment: What a pretty floral stamp and gorgeous coloring! Good timing, too, as I just used up my last birthday card 2 weeks ago. Sorry I may be late in rating, we took a "long weekend" and I am just now going through mail. Thanks for such a great card!
JocysMom rated for SS- Autumn Card on Oct 20, 2018
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the beautiful card! The leaves are fabulous!
AnitaHames rated for RSC- Leaves are falling on Oct 18, 2018
5
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Comment: What a beautiful card! I like how you attached the vellum, the leaves are adorable, and I like those gold dots! Thank you so much!
AnitaHames rated for RSC - Welcome Fall on Oct 9, 2018
5
rating
Comment: Beautiful card! I like that stamp set and leaf die.
AnitaHames rated for RSC - Happy Birthday on Sep 17, 2018
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for the pretty card! I haven't looked at the new catalog yet--I need to take a look. I really like the silver filament, though!
TamiHope rated for RSC: Stamped card on Sep 17, 2018
5
rating
Comment: Beautiful card, CJ. The colors are gorgeous, and I love that stamp! You always do such awesome work! Tami
catlingmex rated for TEA SWAP on Sep 5, 2018
5
rating
Comment: What a fabulous envelope to receive! I love the teas, but the card you made just blew me away. Thank you so much!
apryl rated for RSC: A stamped card on Aug 30, 2018
5
rating
 
123Poggy123 rated for RSC - Christmas in July on Aug 21, 2018
5
rating
Comment: I love this card & look forward to using it this Christmas. Thank you.
Jaymmers rated for TEA SWAP on Aug 20, 2018
5
rating
Comment: I am just floored! This card is absolutely gorgeous!!!! Thank you so much for the teas and for brightsning my day :)
Michelle0329 rated for TEA SWAP on Aug 20, 2018
5
rating
Comment: Thank you. Your handmade card is lovely!

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
4.9954 737 32 36
Completed Fives Threes Ones
691 860 0 1
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
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Comments

FiveAcres on Jul 16, 2017:

Please check your messages. I did not receive your RSC - Sketching Together #2 card and don't want to give you a "one" until I hear from you.

lou on Jan 16, 2017:

Happy birthday month from WIYM group!

TamiHope on Mar 28, 2013:

1Scrapper on Mar 15, 2013:

1Scrapper on Feb 14, 2013:

Happy Valentine’s Day!

leecytx on Dec 24, 2012:

Hope all is well with you! We need to have a Texas Swap-bot meetup!!

KraftsByKeri on Aug 14, 2012:

WoWzers CJ.....I just received your gigantic PAPER RAK from 100 Hearts Club, and I cannot stop smiling!! You had a wonderful stash of papers, stickers, embellies! Thank you so, so much for RAKing all of it to me!!! TY! TY! TY!

ProudKids on Nov 11, 2011:

Thank you so much for sending tea and a gift for the September WTA Game - #3!

1Scrapper on Sep 20, 2011:

Thank you for the adorable bag and matching card! What a fabulous job you did on this set! I truly enjoyed opening this package. Thanks again,

Maggiesmother on Sep 19, 2011:

Thanks for the lovely card and matching envelope. I love purple - it is my favorite color. These are great swaps. Happy swapping, Linda

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