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baydreamer

baydreamer
 Date Joined: July 18, 2008
Last Online: February 24, 2010
Birthday: May 29
Country: United States

About Me

I'm a retired librarian and was recently introduced to ATCs and the fun of sharing art by my sister. I live with my husband of 45 years and a Chesapeake Bay retriever named Reed. We are proud parents of 2 grown children. Time spent with our son, daughter, their spouses and our lovely granddaughter is the best! Some of my other loves are the Bay, books, US history, genealogy, old buttons, postcards, and of course, ATCs. Also love anything and everything to do with food and cooking. I especially love regional recipes and cookbooks and a wide range of kitchen collectibles.

Favorite Music

Love 50's music, Broadway musicals, Eagles, Abba, Statler Bros. and most classical music.

Favorite Books

Books have been an important part of my life for as long as I can remember. I usually have a stack from the library and often have a novel and a non-fiction or two going at once. Just finished Olive Kitteridge by Strout and Eden's Outcasts, a biography about Louisa May Alcott and her father, Bronson. Also enjoy the fiction of Elizabeth Berg, Elinor Lipman, Mary Lawson, Alan Lightman and Brad Kessler.

Favorite Movies

Love a lot of the AMC movies. Not into many of the action packed, in your face types. Little Women, GWTW, Braveheart, To Kill A Mockingbird, East of Eden, Picnic, are a few. Also like most of Katherine Hepburn's, Patricia Neal's, Susan Sarandon's and Meryl Streep's.

Favorite Television

Favorite TV viewing includes old, and not so old, movies, a lot of History Channel, Jeopardy, As Time Goes By, Antiques Roadshow,ER and Hopkins. Also like The View and Brothers and Sisters. Two and a Half Men makes me laugh.

Favorite Crafts

I have just discovered the joy of creating and sharing ATCs. I have always loved pretty stationery, old postcards, and fabrics and fabric crafts. I have a passion for vintage and antique buttons and enjoy the challenge of turning them in to beautiful jewelry.

More Favorites

Cabinet Cards

Challenging crosswords

Fabric - cotton, small prints, small patterns

Kitchen collectibles and recipes

Nature - seasons, shells, holly, shorebirds

Nautical theme

Old Buttons

Post cards - old, new and rppcs

Quotes

Scotland

Ratings

thecolorofinfinity rated for 2009 Reading Log #1 on Jun 22, 2009
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Comment: thank you :)
storylaura rated for 2009 Reading Log #1 on Apr 4, 2009
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Comment: Great list, thanks!
Starogardzka rated for A Unique Kitchen Towel on Mar 11, 2009
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Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful towel. What lovely fabric! And the recipes are extremely tempting. I love everything! :-)
Response: You are welcome--glad that you liked everything!
Miles rated for Rubber Stamped ATC'c on Mar 5, 2009
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Comment: thank you for your great atc
Response: Glad you liked it--you are welcome.
battybeader rated for Beside the Sea ATC on Mar 1, 2009
5
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camkin rated for Rubber Stamped ATC'c on Feb 28, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you for the wonderful ATC and the extras.
Response: You are welcome--glad you liked everything!
senhs rated for Beside the Sea ATC on Feb 27, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you, I love it! Thanks for the extras too!
Response: So glad you liked everything!
circularlogic rated for 30 stickers swap! #2 (newbie friendly) on Feb 18, 2009
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Comment: gwen, thank you so much for the stickers. i can tell that you read my profile and put thought into the ones you sent. i love them all. i was happy to get some st. patty's day stickers. i'll be using them shortly!!! :o) take care. always, jess.
Response: Thanks for the nice comment and rating--so glad you liked the stickers.
adrianes rated for Quotecard Postcard #20 ## Edited ## on Feb 13, 2009
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Comment: Great postcard i love it
Response: Glad you liked it. Thanks for the nice comment and rating!
raven rated for #1 Swp-Btrs From the Kitchen ATC swap - Int'l on Feb 10, 2009
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Comment: What a great atc and a great ideal..We don't have a Starbucks here in the mountains but I do love their coffee whenever I get the chance.. You sent some great extras also...And I love the card with the purple flowers you sent it all in..I am going to recycle this into an atc...I Thank you with a heart
Response: Thanks for the comment and rating. Always fun to swap with you!
mouseybrat rated for #1 Swp-Btrs From the Kitchen ATC swap - Int'l on Feb 9, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks for the nice atc and extra goodies
Response: You are welcome, so glad you liked everything!
vronica rated for Quotecard Postcard #20 ## Edited ## on Feb 5, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks
Response: You are most welcome!
kim91262 rated for Quotecard Postcard #20 ## Edited ## on Feb 2, 2009
5
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Comment: i liked the way you included your quote on the card...nice to have a picture of the person being quoted!
Response: Glad you liked it!
WhimsyGirl rated for Ice Skating on Feb 2, 2009
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Comment: Outstanding swapper! Lovely ATC, but makes me chilly!
Response: Thanks! Glad you liked the ATC. I had fun making it for you!
ellie1200 rated for REVISED: Complicated Collaborative Themed ATC on Jan 27, 2009
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Comment: Clever use of the criteria! And I really appreciated your explanations of why you chose what you did.
Response: Thanks for the compliments. I had fun with this one!
jjurgens rated for Ice Skating on Jan 23, 2009
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Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful ATC and extras! I love everything! I enjoy our swaps and look forward to many more! Many hearts to you! :-)
Response: It was fun--glad you liked everything! Hope we'll swap again before long.
raven rated for First ATC of 2009 on Jan 9, 2009
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Comment: This is truly the first atc I have received form Swap-Bot for 2009 and what a great way to start of the Swapping New Year...You are very talented and I love the Post Card...Great extras, I can't wait to use them...I Thank you with a heart
Response: So glad you liked everything. Thought the New Year theme was a great idea!
choke rated for REVISED: Complicated Collaborative Themed ATC on Jan 8, 2009
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Comment: The ATC is gorgeous! I love it :D Thank you so much!! The beautiful ribbons will surely get used fast!
Response: So glad you like everything! This was a fun swap.
BookSlinger rated for Christmas ATC and a Bit of Tea on Dec 23, 2008
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Comment: Thank you so much for the awesome envelope! Beautiful ATC, I love it !!!. The tea looks yummy, and all the goodies will be fun to play with. Hope to swap with you again. Deb
Response: You are welcome, Deb. Yes, hope our paths cross again soon!
KANDIES4YOU rated for Christmas Kitchen Towel Swap on Dec 5, 2008
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Comment: Gwen, Thank you for the lovely note & absolutely adorable towels! They are perfect! I don't know how you did it but you matched my colors perfectly! Thanks again! Happy Holidays to you & your family!
Response: You are welcome. I had fun picking out the towels for you--so glad they match your kitchen!

Rating Overview

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Comments

dulcimer on Apr 12, 2009:

If you wish to stay in the group Rubber Stamp Island please pm me to let me know.
raven on Dec 5, 2008:

new year It's never to early to start wishing you have a Happy New Year ..form Raven and the Monthly ATC Swappers group
raven on Aug 14, 2008:

welcome

Thank you for joining the Monthly ATC Swappers Group...We have lots of swaps, fun and games for everyone...Hope that you enjoy all our events...
Marilyn on Jul 23, 2008:

Hi,

I'm doubling up this message to make sure you get it. I'm so glad you like the buttons. Boy, they got there fast!!! Thanks for letting me know. Regards, Marilyn
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