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mariek

mariek
Date Joined: January 1, 2008
Last Online: September 27, 2012
Birthday: March 28
Country: United States

About Me

I love making things! Tiny things especially! Hand bound books, greeting cards, zines, matchbox shrines and fills, fridge magnets, etc. I collect paper of all kinds and especially love to make & swap scrappy paper packs. (My relaxation!) My style is funky and eclectic and quality production is important to me. When I get an extra minute I sell altered art scrap packs on ebay and also donate funky paper packs to my local artists recycling center (scrapaction.org ...it's the best!) i am a diversity trainer by day and i am trying to incorporate the arts more in my trainings. i love my work!

PAPER LIKES I love all kinds of quality paper, from new to vintage. I love Ephemera of all sorts! and I think I actually prefer old quality over new. I am African-American and any old photos or prints of Brown people (of all ethnicities) would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

In terms of colors I like, earth-tones are a favorite, as are jewel-tones, pastels are least preferred. 60's and 70's prints are nostalgic for me...those were the prints I grew up with & I must admit I have a soft spot in my heart for them! :-)

PAPER DISLIKES Cutsie or country-style prints. (Even though I do like Kawaii. Probably because I love tiny things so much!)

I love rubber stamps--mounted & unmounted alike.

NATURAL stuff a plus, although I do like vintage (1960's and previous) plastic.

I totally love "raw art" or "art brut"...stuff made by self-taught artists. When I grow up (or retire) this is what I want to be. :-) I really love stuff made from recycled materials.

I appreciate things that people make, especially when their heart shows up!

THANKS for swapping with me! xoxo!!

Ratings

Saulute rated for Goodie Box (USA Only) on Apr 14, 2009
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Comment: I hope, you are all right, since you haven't logged in since February.
keahirada rated for Let's Share Our Crafts! on Apr 5, 2009
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Comment: Will change if i recieve something
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Comment: I never got anything from you
XxMySweetShadowxX rated for Dollar Store Swap! on Mar 27, 2009
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Comment: The swap was due over a month ago, and I never received anything...rather disappointing.
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Comment: I'll change this if I get something!
cakes61804 rated for Paper Craft Goodie Envies! on Mar 17, 2009
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Comment: I see you havent logged in since February...I will change this rating if I ever receive anything.
vampiremyself rated for Try Something New-Craft Kit on Mar 11, 2009
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Comment: sorry for that, but you didn´t answer my mails..and the coordinator has to angel me.......i hope you´ll be fine but i have to put a 1.
Shiranue rated for Random Surprises!! FUN!! on Feb 20, 2009
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Comment: If I only I could give more than one heart! I have never met you but.. I LOVE YOU. You did so much to try to impress me and you did, you really did! Thank you so so much!
eadaoin rated for Creative Inspiration Ephemera Swap. on Feb 12, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the great package - I'm bursting with ideas for all the great projects I can make now :) And I nearly forgot to say thank you for the earrings - green stones are my favourite, and they have sparkly stuff in them too {{{{Hugs}}}}
luv2scrap rated for Inspiring Scrap Papers #3 on Feb 11, 2009
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Comment: Wow! Thank you so much, I love everything, what a great package sent. I am truly inspired :) So many items sent from my profile & beautiful papers too. Thank you, Thank you Thank you!!!! Nat :)
macka rated for Scrap Swap #2 on Feb 11, 2009
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Comment: WOW what a great scrap pack. I love everything. This was one of the most fantastic scrap packs I have ever received. Such a great variety of things. I can't wait to start using them. You are a very generous swapper and deserve more than just one heart. Thank you sooo much, Mary
AynE rated for One pair of socks swap (international) on Feb 10, 2009
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Comment: I love the package from Chinese takeout box to the beautifully wrapped presents with chocolates tucked around them to the socks. Very classy and practical, my favourite combination. Thank you so much.
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Comment: I just LOVE it all. I will wear all the earrings, they are so me. I love the way you packaged them. All the extras are great, I can't wait to use them. Love it all. Hugs & 1000 Hearts. Mona
sima rated for Tiny Handmade Profile Gift - US only on Feb 8, 2009
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Comment: Wow, what a great tiny package! Thanks so much for the thoughtful swap :)
ekdkdk1 rated for Scrap Swap #2 on Feb 7, 2009
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Comment: What a great scrap collection! And I loved all the extras, even your awesome home made envelope you sent it in! Thanks so much!
vronica rated for Inspiring Scrap Papers #3 on Feb 6, 2009
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Comment: Lovely selection of goodies!
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Comment: thank you
communikate rated for Restock/Reswap #2 on Feb 5, 2009
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Comment: OMG, this package was the MOST fun to open EVER. It took me half an hour to unwrap everything, and I got to say all these positive things to myself while doing it, and gasp at the quality and thoughfulness of it all. The Easter Seals are priceless. Awesome, awesome swap, thank you!
jlinen rated for Inspiring Scrap Papers #3 on Feb 4, 2009
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Comment: this was the most amazing package i've ever received on swap-bot yet! thank you so much for all the little scrappies! it was so beautiful and so much fun just to look at. i wish i could give you like, ten more hearts. thank you again.
valentine69 rated for Tiny Valentine Whimsey Jar Swap on Feb 3, 2009
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Comment: The whimsy jar is awesome!! Loved the flower and the way you decorated it. All the stuff inside was wonderful ....and the altered kit you sent along ---love it love it love it!!!! I have so many favorites I cant list them all. The fortune telling fish is awesome and the glass heart --- the ear rings...loved it all Thank you so much. Happy Valentine's Day<3

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Comments

Saulute on Mar 11, 2009:

Are you okey, Mariek? I wanted to leave negative rating for the swap, but then I saw, that you weren't loged in for three weeks. I hope you are fine!

luv2scrap on Feb 11, 2009:

Hi Mariek, Just wanted to thank you again for all the goodies and time that you spent putting together the package of Inspiring Scrap Papers for me. Many thanks, nat :)

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