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MareKate

MareKate
Date Joined: January 16, 2015
Last Online: August 6, 2015
Birthday: July 16
Country: United States

About Me

Hi Everyone!

I'm an art instructor at a public school and also teach at a local arts center.

I really haven't done much of my own art for a very long time. I enjoy scrapbooking, decorative painting, paper crafting and collage making.

I worked with a potter for over 20 years doing prep work and glazing. I also went to craft fairs and did merchandising.

I am looking forward to meeting people with similar interests from around the world.

Interests

I am a cat person! I have two wonderful babies who are ten years old, the Gold Dust Twins, Goldie and Dusty. I like all kinds of music, but I think my favorite is the music of the 70s that I listened to in High School and College. I'm an avid reader and worked in a book store for years. My favorite genres of books are mysteries, sci-fi, literature, and children's literature. I watch dramas on TV. Right now my favorites are the Good Wife and Scandal. I also enjoy watching Ellen and Jeopardy. I like all kinds of crafts and I love coming up with ideas for my kids to do at schools. I am totally addicted to pinterest.

About Me

Looking through the swaps, I see many things that interest me. I am excited to start doing ATCs, what a nice outlet for creativity. Also, the postcards intrigue me. I have swapped a card and bookmark, it was fun getting the items in the mail. Thanks, Helen for introducing me to swap-bot.

Likes

Now that I am reading profiles and doing more swaps, I appreciate partners that list their likes and dislikes. Here are some of my favorite things:

Cats, I have two and collect handmade stuffed cats.

My favorite color is pale blue.

I teach art and like art related stickers and embellishments like brushes, palettes, crayons, etc.

I like bright colorful things and rainbows.

I like vintage advertisement art. I bought women's magazines from the 40s and 50s and framed the lingerie ads for my powder room.

My favorite holidays are St. Patrick's Day and Halloween. I like the fun part of Halloween, I don't like the gory stuff like zombies.

I love all flowers, but my favorites are lilies of the valley, violets, carnations, daisies, and zinnias.

I also like cattails, pinecones, thistles and other seed pods that are used in dried arrangements.

I like butterflies, dragonflies, lady bugs, bees, and lightening bugs (fireflies).

I also enjoy fantasy. Harry Potter is a favorite of mine. I like dragons and things related to the HP series.

Ratings

blazespirit rated for Gay Pride/Marriage Equality ATC on Jul 27, 2015
5
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Comment: Mary, Thank you so much for the beautiful ATCs and the beautiful letter. I'm actually crying a little over both. Also, the butterflies are beautiful, thank you for those as well. I wish you happiness and thank you for joining in on my swap.
Response: Thank you! You made my day!
pattikalas rated for {Tree} ATC on Jul 19, 2015
5
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Comment: Thank you so much for the lovely tree and the extra goodies.
Response: You are welcome. Thanks for the nice rating and the heart.
urbexarchaeology rated for In A Jar... on Jul 18, 2015
5
rating
Comment: Thank you so much!
Response: Thanks for the rating.
orangekittens rated for Zentangle in Blue and White on Jul 18, 2015
5
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Comment: Mary, That was fast. I can't choose which one I like better. Thanks for the extras.
Response: Thanks for the nice rating. I'm really getting into zentangles. Love them. Have a wonderful weekend!
kristinjaye rated for Bookpage Cat/Dog on Jul 15, 2015
5
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Comment: Thanks for the cute ATC and thinking of Jaci and incuding a card for her. :)
Response: Thanks for the rating, I'm happy that you liked it. I hope that you and Jaci keep creating.
RetroChik rated for Zentangle in Red and White on Jul 8, 2015
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the pretty red and white zentangle flower. :)
Response: Thanks
Cr8tivemami rated for July Atc on Jul 5, 2015
5
rating
Comment: This is my first and it is adorable!!! Thank you for cute envelope. Happy 4th!!!
Response: Thanks for the heart. I love making ATCs, it's relaxing and fun. Welcome to swap-bot.
GummiBear rated for *** Under the Sea *** on Jul 2, 2015
5
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Comment: Cute thanks!
Response: You're welcome. Thanks for rating.
5
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Comment: Thanks for all the great stuff. Each background was almost an ATC in itself!
Response: I'm so excited that you liked it. Thanks for the rating.
ladeebug rated for Bookpage Dragonfly/Butterfly on Jun 29, 2015
5
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Comment: Got your card today. Thank you for the tap mage never used them. So will have fun learning something new. Love etc cards. Fun to make and fun to receive.
Response: Thank you for the rating. You made my day!
urocyonfox rated for Buggy ATC! on Jun 1, 2015
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the unique bug!
Response: Thank you! Sorry that it was so late. Thanks for the 5 rating.
lexfrog rated for Just a Doodle! ATC swap #2 on Jun 1, 2015
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for the ATC 's!
Response: Your are welcome. Thanks for the heart.
ReLigt rated for One Heart, One Word ATC-USA ONLY on May 13, 2015
5
rating
Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful ATCs (two! - Oh my, I feel spoiled!) and the extra goodies!
Response: I'm happy that you liked them. You made my day!
marcellacharlotte rated for JUNE ATC on May 12, 2015
5
rating
Comment: Thanks so much for the ATC and extras!!!
Response: You are welcome. I hope that you like it. Thanks for the heart.
Alias rated for Handmade Card Swap ~ April on May 2, 2015
5
rating
Comment: I received you card yesterday, thank you!
TerryF rated for Handmade Card Swap ~ April on Apr 24, 2015
5
rating
Comment: Flowers and buttons - how pretty! Thank you! (";)
Response: Thank you!
lena1489 rated for Geometric Postcard on Apr 20, 2015
5
rating
Comment: love it
Response: Thanks! I'm happy that you liked it. Have a wonderful day.
marcellacharlotte rated for Cat ATC #2 on Apr 18, 2015
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the cute cat ATC, I love the spot technique you used on the cat! :)
Response: Thank you. I drew the cat, cut it out and then splatter painted it. You made my day!!
5
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Comment: Thank you Mary! These two ATCs are so great!! I especially love the painted one.
Response: Thank you. I'm happy that you liked them.
sevofluran rated for Handmade Card Swap ~ March on Apr 3, 2015
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for the card. I also liked the butterflies very much :)
Response: Glad you liked it. Happy spring!

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Comments

helen4102010 on Jan 22, 2015:

Welocome to Swap-bot! Your soon to be addiction! Haha hope you have as much fun as I do!!

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