Victorianrose44

Favorite Crafts are anything having to do with paper and stamps.As a child I loved to rummage around in my father's desk. He had the most interesting things: "paid" stamps and pads (love the smell), paper clips of all sizes, pens, bits of paper etc... Today, I love to design personal notes, and cards to uplift and inspire friends, family, etc... I am still inspired by office supplies, pictures from magazines (for color shemes), nature and every day objects. I guess my style would be labeled: Shabby Chic with a little vintage. I lke to incorporate old lace, ribbons, and stamp images. But I like to use new techniques. I lke quick easy crochet and sewing projects. I am new to Cricut and have recently started using it for die-cuts. I am most happy and feel complete in my craft room.

I am a mom, student and caregiver. I have three children: age 20 (girl/woman), 11 (girl) and boy(10).

I am attending college and plan to graduate in May 2012 with a degree in Human Servies.

My desire is to serve older adults. As a caregiver to aging parents:, I understand the hardship, confusion and the difficult decisions that need to bemade when caring for parents, loved ones and friends.

Favorite music is Christian Pop, Rock and some gospel. Favorite artists right now are Casting Crowns: Courageous Kutless: Better is One Day Building 429: Awaken Us

Favorite Books: Anything Christian Faith based Mysteries, Action and Adventure. Authors: Karen Kingsbury, Debbie Maccomber, Robert Whitlow, James Patterson, Richard Paul Evans, William P. Young, Dee Henderson, Terri Blackstock, C.S. Lewis, Francine Rivers, and Nichols Sparks

Fiction or Non-Fiction as well as books realted to aging and illnesses that affect us as we age. I am reading about Alzheimer's and Arthritis.

Favortie Movies: Forrest Gump: "I always root for the underdog and his spirit to never give up" and Rising of the Phoenix (starring Nicholas Cage): Inspiring movie that underscores trust, faith in others, tenacity and the ability to overcome all obstacles.

• Almost anything old-fashioned, vintage or retro • ATG refill tapes 1/4 or 1/8 inch • Buttons • Cameos • Card making supplies • Christian mysteries, Books that have a"tea", scrapbooking, knitting or crochet theme • Crochet patterns for quick easy to finish projects • Crocheted flowers (Small to Medium) • Penguins • Die cuts: Oval-round-square Frames • Ephemera (vintage or Victorian, no Halloween or weird) • Fibers (unusal yarn textures) • Frilly handmade items • Copic Markers • Gloves Green, Olive, Pink, Lilac, and Blue • Lace • Lavender scent:especially soap and lotions • Love Quotes Most anything Christian • Office supplies • Old sepia photos • Paper and cardstock • Ribbons • Skeleton Keys Antique or newly made • Spring and Summer • Ticket Stubs • Tags • Teacups/Loose leaf tea • Stamps: Rubber (wood mounted only) or clear • Victorian clipart and fans • Unique small bottles or tins (old band-aid containers) • Unusual embellishments

Don't Like • Halloween • Gothic • Harry Potter • Witches or goblins • Anything "devilish" or satanic • Rude people •Pushy People • Orange • Rap music • Hip Hop • Opera • Too many dark colors • Suggestive photos • Gore