Jan218

I live in a small town in Wisconsin and have lived here most of my life. I have a chocolate lab mix named Sadie and also have had cats.

My two loves are art and travel. ✈ I enjoy going to art museums, looking at art online or wherever I can find it. I especially like it on my walls :) I'm not very artistically inclined so I have to just look at it!

I also love to read and recently got a Kindle. I like books so much I wasn't sure how I would like it but it is nice to always have something to read. I still have books around even if just to look at.

I seem to gravitate towards anything old whether it be pictures, linens, furniture, etc. Like to go to flea markets and antique shops.

I will NEVER flake so if you don't receive something from me, please contact me.

My current favorite author is James Patterson as I love mysteries. I also have read a lot of John Grisham and Fern Michaels. I enjoy just about anything that will hold my attention.

I am a reality show junkie and my favorites right now are Project Runway and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Also like Storage Wars and American Pickers since I like old and antique things.

I am fairly new to the crafting world (other than scrapbooking) but I like making things out of books and magazines. I made Christmas trees out of books for the holidays this year. I have been scrapbooking for several years and have given many as gifts. I have also made handmade cards. Just starting to make ATC's and like it but not sure how artistic they are. I am intrigued by Zentangles but haven't tried one yet. I just discovered pocket letters and love them! If you want to trade one, just send me a message!

I collect postcards and head vases. Things that I would enjoy getting:
* pocket letters * postcards (see below)
* paper/envelopes
* note cards
* homemade envies
* decorated envies
* magnets
* key rings
* cigar boxes
* things that show the area or culture where you live

Tea, make-up, jewelry, clothing, things for children as my son is grown (29 yrs old), scrapbook paper (I can't seem to get near it but what some jumps in my cart) I have tons!

• Postcards (new and vintage) - renaissance art, other artists, flower fairies, dogs, cats, butterflies, I Love Lucy, and other assorted cards
  
  • Scrapbook paper
  • Stickers
  • Note cards
  • Recipe cards
  • Pens, erasers
  • Vintage book pages
  • Vintage magazine ads
  • magnets

Postcards I would love to receive:
* Non touristy - if sending blank cards
* Beaches, ocean views, night views, aerial views, touristy - if sending written on
* Humorous
* Fairies
* Animals
* Flowers - favorites are pansies and peonies but would enjoy getting any
* Vintage - especially if they show a place in Wisconsin
* State maps - Completed my collection. Thanks to all of you who sent to me!
Prefer postcards are sent naked unless swap calls for them to be sent in an envelope.