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lizzymus

lizzymus
Date Joined: February 24, 2011
Last Online: April 17, 2017
Birthday: July 7
Country: United States
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About Me

I am new to the swapping business. I have swapped my work with a teacher that I work with. She has taught me so much. I participated in a post card swap this past year and I loved it, so I thought I would give this a go. The best part of the post card swap was getting something from different people in the mail. It was exciting!!

I kind of started painting a few years ago when I painted my old wooden chairs in my classroom. Then it turned to rocks when I made every teacher in my building a fish(out of rocks) and painted them. We were following the FISH philosophy at that time and I thought it would be cool. Then my teacher friend showed me ATC cards and I was hooked. Most of the time I make something and stick it in a box. The picture on my profile is my mandala I drew with my classes. I don't know how to get my other pictures on here. I taught music for 23 years, and now I am teaching a subject called AVID, a class that helps students focus on preparing for college. So far it is very rewarding to see the students excitement about their possibilities in life.

Things I like....

I love vintage pictures, collage, old magazines, scrapbook paper, gel pens, scrapbooking ribbons, rhinestones, acrylic paint, water color crayons and all school supplies. I loved mixed media projects. I dream of putting together an altered book and making a journal. I prefer homemade cards to store bought. I don't like pastel colors or cartoon characters. I really do not like cards with just stickers on them.

My family....

I have been married for 17 years to my college sweetheart. We have two beautiful sons. Jared is 14 and Jack is 8. They are both so smart. I watch them in amazement that I had a part in creating them. They are the joys of my life. We also have 3 dogs, a lab named Angus, a great pyrenes named Fiona, a golden retriever named Maizy and a cat named Cinco de Meow. One because she was born on May fifth, and second because she was our fifth animal. Our house is a zoo sometimes but I couldn't be happier!!

Favorite Television

I love reality shows....sick I know, but for some reason I'm drawn to them. I also LOVE True Blood, The Glades, Big Bang, Modern Family, Cougartown, The Middle, Chicago Code, Defenders. I loved Boston Legal, but they took it off the air. I also LOVE Glee even though they are taking the show to some levels that I don't think should be on at 7 at night.

I wish I could

Stay at home and make stuff all day. Open my own artsy store. Be a movie star or a rock star, I love to sing. Live in Sweden or Norway. Travel the world. Make sure that my kids grow up and be happy. Keep my mom alive forever. Meet Justin Timberlake, Jack Black, Will Ferrell, Kristin Wiig, and Justin Timberlake, oh I already said him, well I really would like to meet him:) Get back my wedding ring that some idiot stole from me. and lots more.......

Things I want you to know

I will rate as soon as I get your package. I put a lot of thought and work into my swaps. I like to send extras that someone might be able to use, and also because it makes me happy:)

If you are sending something e

scrapbook paper, quotes, anything Tim Holz, clear stamps, scrabble tiles and any magazine pictures of: jewelry with animals, unique shaped jewelry, vases, flowers, birds, interesting fish, decorated word

Ratings

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Comment: I received your absolutely beautiful blue butterfly swap today. I loved it. Your class did such an awesome job. Thank you so very much for the pictures and the wonderful thoughtful note. ♥♥♥
Response: Thank you Paige, I'm glad it arrived safely.
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Comment: Hi Lizan! LOVE my package full of goodies. I KNEW I was going to love it when I saw those little pom poms dangling from the envie! SO cute--I never would have thought of that, but I might "borrow" the idea from you. I love what you sent, too. "Blingy" flowers, rhinestones and tape--glitter!! I feel about glitter like zombies feel about brains! Thanks so much for making it such a fun little envie to enjoy!
Response: Oh good, I'm so glad you liked it!
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Comment: I love the envelope design. I opened it with extra care. I will definitely bear in mind your suggestion about adding more info in profile. Thanks for the tip.
Response: I'm very happy you liked it. Happy swapping!!
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Comment: Oohh, I love this ATC - it's just my style! And it's so much spookier that it was from a real crime -eeks! Love the extras, too - I've never seen those black swirly brads, and I have a LOT of brads- lol! And of course the handmade envie - very awesome. Thanks so much for a fun swap!! Hugs ♥
Response: Good, I was afraid it might really creep you out. Glad you liked everything!!
Jan rated for Altered Text ATC Swap #3--Silver/Gray on Apr 13, 2012
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Comment: Thank you for the great ATC and all the extras! The washi tape is great. I've never seen it apart from on the Internet -I don't think it's available in New Zealand yet. :)
Response: Yay! So glad you liked it. That was a hard one for me....Have a great week!!
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Comment: Thank you lizan! The envelope was so lovely as we're all the contents inside! It was so nice to come home from work and find such a treasure on my desk. Your work is beautiful - thanks again!
Response: You are so welcome! Glad you liked everything. Have a great weekend!!
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Comment: Wow! Great ATC, great envie and great extra's! I love it all, thanks so much, you've really read my profile well! Thanks again!
Response: Thank you for rating so quickly and the heart!
JemStone rated for International Stuffed Envies on Mar 19, 2012
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Comment: Thank you for the package. So many cool things inside! It was like a mini Christmas. I can not wait to get to using all the goodies you sent me!
Response: So glad you liked it!!
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Comment: What a great package. There was so much inside and I love the things you send me. I want to buy me this accryll stamps, but never done it. And now I have some :D Thanks that great. And also the other things. It's to much to mention everything.^^ May you would like to do a private swap with me, for crafting supplies? Just write me a message :) I would happy to do that! The swap deserves deffently more than one heart!!!
Response: Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you got it so quickly!! Have a great week!!
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Comment: You picked out the perfect things for me!! This is one of the BEST swaps I ever got!! I would give you 2 hearts if I could!!
Response: Thank you, I'm glad you liked everything!!
Pwackets rated for Vintage Themed ATC - With A Flower! on Feb 12, 2012
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Comment: Oh My GOSH! I loved everything. The packaging, the ATC, and the extras. So many beautiful things in one swap! xoxoxoxoxo!
Response: I'm so happy you liked it. It was lots of fun to make and put together. Thank you for the rating and the heart. Have a great week!!
SherriB rated for Vintage Themed ATC - With A Bird on Feb 6, 2012
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Comment: No need to be intimidated--your card is lovely! Great use of mixed media! This will be a wonderful addition to my bird collection. :)
Response: Yay! I'm glad you liked it. Thank you for rating so quickly and the heart!!
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Comment: I was speechless, when I saw your envie at the post. What a great envie and ATC you made! I love your ATC made with the different materials, I love all the extra's!! It's way too much and you deserve many many hearts. Thank you soooo much.
Response: Oh wow!! Thank you so much. I'm glad you liked everything. Thanks for rating so quickly and the heart. Happy swapping!!
Happycrazylion rated for ATC Flower Series #1: Daisies on Jan 27, 2012
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Comment: Thank you!! Really like the dried daisy you used!
Response: Oh, I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you for the quick rating and the heart. Have a great weekend!!
hibiscus rated for ATC Flower Series #1: Daisies on Jan 26, 2012
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Comment: Absolutely wonderful...love the technique you used...a very special atc... Thank you very much
Response: Yay!! Thank you for rating so quickly and the heart! I'm glad you liked it.
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Comment: what a beautiful card thank u soo much!!! ohh and the extras i cant wait to use them..YAY!!!
Response: Thank for the rating and the heart! I'm so glad you liked the card. It was lots of fun to make!!
vanneparis rated for Celebration of Color ATC - Black on Nov 4, 2011
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Comment: I absolutely love it!!! Thank you so much!!! It was so thoughtful to send all the extra goodies as well!!! Thanks!!!
Response: I'm so glad you liked it. Black was a hard one for me, wasn't too sure. Thank you for the heart!!
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Comment: Beautiful ATC...very sophisticated and detailed. And the heaping pile of gorgeous "extras"...so amazing! Thank you so much, Lizan!
Response: I'm so glad you liked it. Thank you for rating so quickly and for the heart!!
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Comments

LahDeeDah on Jul 2, 2012:

Well . . . I'm so sorry to hear that you've been having a rough time. :-( Sounds like the perfect day to receive a surprise! Happy, happy birthday and THANK YOU for helping me get started on the Bot!!! (BTW - I'm glad the gift made you feel special because YOU ARE!)

jannieb on Apr 8, 2012:

Halogen on Feb 15, 2012:

Thanks so much for the ATC you sent for the Bug and Mo's art guild WTA. I love it, and I love the envelope! (Can't decide which way round I should face it to put it up on my wall of pretty mail.)

jillybird on Mar 28, 2011:

You did fix it! And now I have another way to stalk you - cool!!

jillybird on Mar 28, 2011:
kayler00 on Mar 23, 2011:

I'm your partner for Read my profile and write a comment - Congrats on being married so long! Kudos to you! I also love True Blood!! Lafayette & Tara are my favorite. Sookie just down right pisses me off!! I haven't seen Season 3, as I do not have cable so I am waiting for it to come out on DVD I am SO excited!!

flowerimpressions on Mar 19, 2011:

I'm one of your partners for the profile comment swap. Wow brand new here . Welcome ! You sound like an interesting person! I tried your Flickr but it did not work ? That is a neat mandala , I have a friend does those with pressed plant medium. I have instructions for adding pictures on my profile if You'd like to try it. Peace and Happy swapping.

Vickyen on Mar 15, 2011:

Hi! I am one of your partners for the Read my profile and write a comment swap! Your profile was fun to read! Welcome to Swap-bot, I hope you have a wonderful time creating and sharing! The class you teach sounds interesting and rewarding! We have one in college and one a junior in high school - he is so worried about what he wants to be. It is so tough these days and at that age, I had no clue as well!! lol - Enjoy and Happy Swapping! ;)

bobogrl on Mar 15, 2011:

Hi Lizzy, I'm here via the Comment my Profile swap :) It's great meeting another teacher! I've heard alot about ATC on this site but have never made one...you've really inspired me to give it a try. What do you do with the ones you get? Do you display them or collect them in a box? I hope we get to swap sometime..happy swapping, friend! ~Deb

wunderland on Mar 15, 2011:

swap: read my profile and write a comment

There's something about painting that just stirs up so much joy and creativity. Thanks to your profile, I can't wait for the ground here to completely thaw so I can go find some rocks to paint! I feel ignorant that I know nothing about the FISH philosophy, I hope you'll share more about that with me. Cheers

Take care,
Ami

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