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KarenLaneWV

KarenLaneWV
Date Joined: December 22, 2012
Last Online: October 13, 2024
Birthday: May 19, 1938
Country: United States
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Favorite Crafts

I like to experiment with art forms, crafts, ATCs - I also make jewelry. I also make my own cards, love playing with paper, do some collages and journals - and I like to sew, weave and just play with fabric, yarn, etc.

I am willing to swap ATCs, jewelry, supplies, journals, cards, and fiber arts things - and am open to other things. I'd rather do USA and Canada, due to the cost of postage.

I like getting interesting beads and charms to use in my jewelry and other craft supplies.

About Me

I am an artist - I work in a lot of different media, mainly acrylic, pen and ink, block prints, and a technique I've never seen anyone else use with melted wax, ink and watercolor. I have some alcohol ink that I've played with a few times and I want to learn more about using it!

I also do a lot of volunteer work. I am the secretary and newsletter editor for the local historical society . I recently was elected president of Friends of the Gilmer Public Library as well. I have been making crafts for the historical society gift shop.

Once a month, I get together with a group of artist friends to try new things, show off our latest creations, and just enjoy each other's company. Our local library had 2 of us teaching crafts but Covid19 put and end to that. We also have a craft and fun day at the local historical society as we have plenty of room as well as we make things to sell in our gift shop.

I live 4 miles from a 2 lane road on a 112 acre farm in central West Virginia. I have a dog named Dude .and a flock of chickens...

My older granddaughter also lives here with her dairy goats and her dogs. She also has a full time job, goes to goat shows and gets involved in all sorts of things, too.

Her sister was living in the cabin here but she and her husband got a divorce; she still has most of her stuff in the cabin but has spent the winter with friends.

They have 3younger brothers... this year (2024) the older one will be 19 and the middle one is 8 and the youngest was just a year old.. The older one lived here until he decided to move in with his dad. I have 2 other grandsons, who have families of their own: one has a 6 year old daughter; the other has a 4 year old son. They live in Pennsylvania.

My husband died in 2015 and my oldest son died in 2018. My middle son lives in Utah and my youngest son lives nearby in West Virginia.

What I don't like!

Coffee, cats, zombies, yellow, skeletons, and stinky candles or scented soap!

Favorite Books

I read mysteries, adventure novels, books on making jewelry, artist biographies - and lots of magazines like Country Sampler, Country Living, Mother Earth News, Back Woods Home, Mary Jane's Farm, Better Homes and Gardens, and other ones I pick up here and there. I recently bit the bullet and subscribed to two Stampington Co magazines: Somerset Studio and Journaling. I like getting print magazines as I can cut them up for collage projects. I once collaged a kitchen wall with food pictures from magazines ( my husband thought I was nuts! ) and I did a bathroom with maps ( everyone liked that project).

favorite colors

red and blue

Ratings

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Comment: Cute fall image. Thanks
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Rhino44 rated for Junk Journal #9 on Sep 28, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for the junk journal! I love the tiny book you made.
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Comment: Thanks!
denisedecker58 rated for LSRUS: Tea and Sunshine-USA on Sep 10, 2024
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Comment: Thank you so much for the awesome swap! I loved all that you sent and can't wait to sit down with a cup of tea and a book!
hjbcats rated for Chunk-O-Cardboard - September 2024 on Sep 9, 2024
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Comment: Thanks :)
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Comment: Thanks for the card. Hope you are having a good day. Happy swapping.
MisplacedfromPA rated for LSRUS: Happy Mail-USA on Aug 30, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for all the goodies. I really like the Sunshine stickers.
Karebear rated for Just Randomness-August 2024 on Aug 17, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the happy mail especially the books & dog sticker!
btbeth rated for 1 Stamp - Send Anything #1 on Aug 17, 2024
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Comment: such a cute swap, thank you!
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Comment: Thank you.
toni rated for Vintage Collage Image Swap on Aug 15, 2024
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Comment: You didn't send any collage images but you did send a nice assortment of vintage collage papers and I thank you.
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Comment: Thank you. Hopefully one of your note books gets returned. I have the same luck. I have maybe 6 or more out traveling and never once got one back.
Trevismom rated for The Jambalaya Journal #5 on Aug 11, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the awesome layout! Happy Swapping! ❀️
MamaKek rated for BL ~ Butterfly Clusters ~ US on Aug 6, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for these pretty clusters. I hope you are feeling better!
vick302000 rated for Senders Choice X3 #3 USA on Aug 1, 2024
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Comment: Thank you.
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Comment: Hi Karen! Thank you SO much for all of the wonderful Christmas goodies, they are all so sweet! I especially love the festive beads/confetti bag that you shared, such a cool idea! Take care and hope you had a great Christmas in July! :)
Abbyla rated for Just Randomness on Jul 29, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the stunning ephemera. I can’t wait to add these to my next smash book/journal!
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Comment: Thank you.
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Comment: Thanks for these beautiful little works of art, the inserts and the extras! Hugs from Alaska, Sherry

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Comments

redyellownow on Aug 1, 2024:

Just want to say, I have your traveling Junk Journal and love what you did to set it up :-) It will go out in Junk Journal #7. Happy Day to you!

Sherri

lilymonmomma on May 1, 2024:

Mailed your envelope today for the Blind fun swap

MissChief on Jan 16, 2024:

Just wanted to say you have beautiful handwriting! And congratulations on your homeschooling career!

cmalaina on Oct 31, 2022:

dcp0112 on Oct 4, 2021:

Happy Halloween!!!πŸŽƒ

dcp0112 on May 17, 2021:

πŸ™‹Hi friend!

wolfeagle on Apr 14, 2021:

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Thank you for the beautiful pages for the USA Mystery Supply swap. Your stencil prints came out so well. And I look forward to using the ATC size paper.

OrigamiGrace on Oct 28, 2020:

halloween

Have a fun and safe Halloween!

anrtist on Apr 19, 2020:

Hi Karen! Just stopped by to say HI! Blessings, cc

dcp0112 on Nov 17, 2019:

WOW WOW WOW! I absolutely LOVE the Egyptian cards you made! That is exactly what I was hoping for and more!! I will be keeping these in my special folder!

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