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shawnaraye

shawnaraye
Date Joined: June 2, 2014
Last Online: September 10, 2014
Birthday: February 5, 1972
Country: United States

About Me

hi - i'm a 43 year old mom of two boys. I'm married to my 7th grade first kiss! I recently started dabbling in the mixed media arts and am hooked! I spend every spare minute trying new things and spend all of my spare money on supplies.

I earn spare money by working in a men's prison as a counselor, so it's nice to have a creative and fun outlet as it can be stressful at work.

I'm looking for online friends to trade scrap supplies with......You know, I buy an entire pack of paper and use 3 pages....what do I do with the rest? I buy all these flowers, embellishments....I need to trade stuff!

My favorite art supply is Lindy's Stampgang.- If you haven't tried them, you really really should. Somehow I ran across one of their videos and that is how I got started in this mixed media adventure.

Favorite Crafts

Art journaling, altering anything, collages, mixed media. I love Dina Wakley, Dyan Reavely, Limor Weber, Christy Tomlinson, and Pam Carriker.....they are mentors from YouTube.

I love vintage ephemera, especially from other countries.

Swap Bot

I have had more fun on this site the past couple of weeks! I really enjoy the international swaps, sending and receiving from other countries. ....okay.....editing to add: other than a few cool ATC's....this place is a big fat letdown. I wasted soooo much money and time. Bye...end edit

If you are from outside the US and have me as a swap partner, I would love it if you could send me an ad from any magazine as I collect ephemera and having ephemera from your country would make me really happy! Anything with advertising would be cool.

Also, if you aren't happy with what I have sent please let me know so I can make it right.

As soon as I receive your item, I will go to the computer and give you thanks and a rating in return.

Also, I know I'm not the greatest artist, but I put time, energy, and money into my swaps please don't send me something you wouldnt want yourself.

Lastly, I use the ATC's and envelopes you send me to make an art journal page. I will forever remember that you took the time to send me your gift!

I know this will sound bitchy- but I don't understand why some people send sticker-slappish ATC's. The reason I do this is to show my ART to others. ARTIST Trading Cards is what they are called.

Gluing and taping in a five minute manner is not art. Please don't do this to me, I wouldn't do that to you. Even if you can't draw or paint, there are many techniques to use that allow you to create beautiful pieces.

Ratings

romyisa78 rated for Flower Themed ATC Swap on Sep 5, 2014
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Comment: Thank you for this beautiful atc
AtelierEem rated for *Newbie Friendly* journal page 3 on Sep 1, 2014
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Comment: Shawna, thanks for the beautiful journal page! You've put a lot of work in it. It doesn't fit in my journal though haha thanks again! Emilie
tatrchips rated for ATC of ABCs: #4 "D" on Aug 10, 2014
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Comment: Beautiful! thanks! Cindy
Tetched rated for ATC Decades: 1960s on Aug 4, 2014
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Comment: Really cool hand-made envie and card. Loved the ATC.
Tuutis rated for Things with wings ATC on Jul 28, 2014
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Comment: Really really wonderful ATC and what a great envelope as well! This is one of my most beautiful swaps ever!
RiittaR rated for Flower Themed ATC Swap on Jul 28, 2014
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Comment: Hi Shawna, many thanks for your ATC! Very handsome flower :-) I have a small box for paper clips that needs a decoration and I think your card would be perfect for that, hope it's ok for you :-) And about the quarters, thank you for them too. I have collected some coins from the countries I have visited and the ones you sent will be a nice addition to that lot. Maybe I'll be able to travel to US one day LOL.
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely decorated envie , and for the die cuts. I really love the spider die you have :) happy swapping x x x
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Comment: Wow, your postcard is awesome! Love the mixed media!!!
paperlover rated for Children's ATC Swap #2 on Jul 24, 2014
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Comment: What a great ATC. I sent a pix to my granddaughter. I may not see her this weekend, but I wanted to rate Noah. Thank you so much for the ATC & Hello Kitty stickers.
Response: I will tell him he earned a heart. Thank you for that!
Icygrl7 rated for Plant/Flower themed ATC on Jul 22, 2014
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Comment: ty
Icygrl7 rated for ATC - your age on Jul 22, 2014
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Comment: Ty.
emilturtle rated for Welcome Back Blind ATC Swap! on Jul 17, 2014
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Comment: Envie was awesome...I almost didnt want to open it! Love the Mona Lisa...she was so pretty :) Thanks!
Response: That's sweet of you!
Created46 rated for Mixed Media Supplies on Jul 16, 2014
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Comment: Thank you for the sprays. I am looking forward to using them.
Response: I am not at all happy with the flowers you sent and don't understand how you think this was a fair swap in the slightest. So far this swap bot is.a big waste of money and time for me, and this private swap turned me completely off.
shtrqueen rated for BIG FAT DESTASH swap on Jul 16, 2014
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Comment: Thanks so much for the crafting supplies. I love the baking themed items and can't wait to use the stickers.
Response: Oh I'm so glad you liked this. I was worried!
atcdesigner rated for Welcome Back Blind ATC Swap! on Jul 14, 2014
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Comment: I'll have to try this! It makes for an interesting effect. Thank you.
Response: Glad you liked Thank you for Tue rating.
Arae407 rated for Any Kind of ATC Swap on Jul 14, 2014
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OrganizedHere rated for ATC collage on Jul 11, 2014
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Comment: You are so artistic with the decorated card and envelope. And thanks for the blue gems.
Response: Thank you for the kind words and rating. Glad you liked.
KathleenHope rated for send me a... Bookmark! on Jul 8, 2014
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Comment: The bookmark is lovely, thanks so much. What a cool envie - the decorations are awesome! What a treat. Thanks!
Response: You're welcome!
msdragon rated for send me a... Bookmark! on Jul 7, 2014
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Comment: loved the extra that was tucked in
tatrchips rated for July 4th ATC on Jul 5, 2014
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Comment: Thanks for the ATC - interesting twist with the black and white trim and brown July label. Cindy
Response: That July label was supposed to turn out gold! Sorry if you didn't like it. I used gelatos mixed with glass bead gel to get the raised background.

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Scubaroo73 on Jul 15, 2014:

Welcome to swap bot. Thank you for joining my swap and if your ever wanting to do a private swap Just PM me. Nice profile also

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