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luleemik

luleemik
Date Joined: May 4, 2010
Last Online: December 18, 2024
Birthday: September 15
Country: United States

Favorite Crafts

I love altered art of any kind especially books, tins, puzzle pieces, spoons, tins and did I mention tins? Newest passion is putz houses and miniatures. My fav theme is vintage and my crafts will usually reflect that element. Would luv to learn more ideas/swaps for art/craft projects using re-cycled items or repurposing old or thrift store finds. A perfect day for me includes trips to the used book store & thrift store for treasures for altered art. I can't sew a stitch, crochet or knit despite my mother's best efforts to teach me. Update: I can now sew a straight line with a sewing machine!!

About Me

Married (50 yrs +....child bride...lol...you do the math) with two grown children. recently retired and luvin' it! New 1st time Nana in 2024!

Not enough hours in the day for all of the art/craft projects that I want to try! I always have several projects going on at once. Pretentious artists and swappers make me TIRED & CRANKY or maybe it's just Arizona heat.

Likes & Dislikes

ABOUT MY SWAPS: Please play nice! I WILL NOT flake, so if you don't receive a swap from me, please let me know before you rate, so I can re-send! And yes, I know everyone says that, but I really will.

I am somewhat selective, so that I can send a quality swap to my partner. If it's a new craft for me, I will complete the project before I sign up for the swap to make sure I'm satisfied with the results. I really appreciate a note from senders about themselves or the swap they are sending to me. I WILL read your profile and make every attempt to send you a swap that you'll enjoy.

If you join a swap that I'm hosting, my promise to you is that you won't be flaked on. I'll angel the swap for you, once you have made an attempt to contact your partner and work it out.

drama I don't do "mean girl" high school bs, if you've got a beef with me, let me know privately. We'll work it out like adults. I'm here to have fun and enjoy the creative side of swapping, not engage in public forum drama.

FOOD: Unfortunately (lol), I like everything! Because of the extreme heat where I live, most would not arrive in good condition except from November-April. My three major food groups are Coca-Cola, Chocolate & Coffee!

LIKES: Flora & Fauna: violets, hyacinths, lilacs, pansies,cacti, hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, ladybugs, gnomes & faeries.

Colors: pink, lavendar, sage green & Tiffany blue. I'm pretty much a girly-girl and yes, I do love glitter! Love "clean" scents, vanilla & lavender.

I luv Frida K, milagros, anything Mary Engelbreit, Rosie the Riveter, Alphonse Mucha, Fernando Botero, and funny pictures of nuns. Tiny things like buttons, gems & ephemera to fit inside my bottlecap art are an instant hit with me

DISLIKES: atc's, anime, comic books, fantasy art, Star Wars, Star Trek, witchcraft, horror genre, anything satanic, wiccan, Harry Potter or Twilight stuff, Kawaii (sorry...Hello Kitty is cute, but I guess I just don't get the rest of it.)

Ratings

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Comment: Hey, Ms. Lu! My box arrived today but I haven't opened it yet. Are the items inside wrapped? I want to wait until after Thanksgiving to open them, but if they are wrapped I'll go ahead and open the box so I can shake them. =)
SilverD rated for SOHC: Autumn Crafty Item on Oct 14, 2024
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Comment: Thank you, very cute! Brought a smile to my face.
ChinaCat rated for SOHC: Goth Halloween on Sep 27, 2024
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Comment: I LOVE the "taxidermy" crow!!! Makes me wonder what you did with the body. ha ha! It would make a perfect harpy! I've made a couple of those. And the ornament is so cute too. Thank you for another great swap, Lu. xo
Response: Wow, that got there fast...just mailed the previous day! Thanks for hosting a fun swap and for the great rating and heart!
ChinaCat rated for Private Halloween Die-O-Rama on Sep 16, 2024
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Comment: I can't stop oohing and aahing over my diorama. David even joined in with some oohing and aahing as well. Suffice it to say, WE LOVE IT!!! Thank you so much, Lu. You always go above and beyond and you're also very talented...lucky me! =) So this is the official first Halloween decoration I have on display this spooky season. I'll be getting more out all week. My favorite time of year!! xo
Response: So glad you are enjoying it! It was so fun to create and honestly, a little hard for me to mail off, but I knew it would have a good home with you! Thanks for the great rating and heart!!
ChinaCat rated for SOHC: Halloween Destash Creation on Sep 16, 2024
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Comment: What a great LIGHT UP destash creation! Love it. Thank you, Lu!
Response: Finally found something I could put that tiny house in...lol! Thank you for the rating/heart and hosting a fun swap!
Sequoia183 rated for SOHC: Handmade Halloween Ornament on Aug 16, 2024
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Comment: Your ornament hit the charming mark! I love how you did not try to go spooky! I have spooky down, charming is much harder.
Response: So glad the swap arrived safely and that you liked it! Thank you for the great rating and heart!
Sequoia183 rated for Christmas in July Ornament on Jul 14, 2024
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Comment: These are so adorable, I make the tart tin ones and I had the other as a child!
Response: Thanks for the great rating and joining the swap!
ChinaCat rated for SOHC: Make a Mushroom! on Jun 6, 2024
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Comment: Hi, Lu! My box arrived and as always it was like Christmas. Thank you so much for all the fun goodies! First, the little mushroom hut diorama, and it lights up! Love, love, love the cute tin box. The mariachi charm is hanging on my purse. Muchas Gracias!! I'm looking forward to a Christmas in July swap ~ xo
Response: So happy to hear the swap arrived safely and you like the little mushroom house! Thank you for the great rating w/heart and for hosting a fun swap!
ChinaCat rated for Private Galetine Swap on Jan 31, 2024
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Comment: My box arrived today and I'm in LOVE with all the beautiful Alice things. You are sooo talented! The card cracked me up. =) Thank you so much, Lu. And HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!! xo
Response: Sooo glad you enjoyed the swap and hope we can continue our holiday swaps! Thank you for the great rating...my 1100th heart!
ChinaCat rated for Not So Crappy Holidays Swap on Nov 30, 2023
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Comment: My big box of fun arrived today!! I opened the Jack box but somebody had already removed the bottles! =( ha ha ~ So I'm going to open the polka dot box this weekend because you said I could. There's nothing like a great swap to put me in the holiday mood. Thank you, Lu and I'll be reporting back. xo
Response: I had quite the adventure at the post office with that darn box! Please open the big box and let me know what you think!
ChinaCat rated for Private Easter Putz Swap on Feb 16, 2023
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Comment: I LOVE my Putz gingerbread Easter house!!! Thank you so much for swapping with me and for hosting this great swap. And I LOVE the egg diorama too! Looking forward to our next one.
Response: So glad you enjoyed the swap!! Thanks for suggesting it!
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Comment: I LOVE the Day of the Dead seamstress!!! Thank you so much, Lu! And the card is beautiful and thank you for the notepad. I'm going to have fun with those bling stickers - so cool. It was so fun and exciting having you as my partner!!! xo
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Comment: I am truly enjoying this type of swap. Thank you for the items you sent winging my way! I hope we have an opportunity to meet at the mailbox again.
WoodlandBanshee rated for Halloween Tags - INT'L on Dec 10, 2019
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Comment: I feel so lucky to have received this swap! These tags are so incredible and inspiring. Thank you for sending an extra one as well. I will hold them dear over the next year before sharing them. Thank you!
luckycharms rated for Let It Snow 2019 on Dec 6, 2019
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Comment: Oh my Gosh!!!! I Love the tags you made! LOVE them!!!!.... The gift wrapping is awesome, I opened the box and a huge smile came to my face! Now that is what Christmas is all about, Smiles, Love and Laughter!!!... Thank you so very Much!!!.. I will Come back and Thank you again after Christmas too!!!.. P.S..I am afraid my tags are not at all as exceptional as yours, sorry :( Hopefully the gifts will make you smile! I hope you have a very Merry Christmas my dear friend! 12/28/19 Lu, I LOVE the Gnome Christmas box of goodies!!! The towels are amazing(my sister tried to steal them), the snow globe adorable, awesome gnome ornaments and super cute tissues!!! Thank you so much for brightening my Christmas and with your kind generosity! I hope you have a great 2020 and I'm looking forward to our annual swap next year!!!
Response: So glad you liked the tags! They were lots of fun to make for you:) Hopefully, the stocking stuffer will bring a smile to your face. Thank you for setting up our annual swap and for the great rating/heart. Holiday Hugs to you!!
kfaye rated for Ugly Halloween Sweater Ornament on Dec 3, 2019
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Comment: Too cute to be ugly! Thank you :D
FLWAVE rated for Halloween Treat Bag on Nov 27, 2019
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Comment: Cute treat bag! Thanks so much, and the mini bags will come in handy too.
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Comment: Thank you! I've been to Phoenix in the winter and loved it as well.
Response: Thank you for rating promptly:) Happy Thanksgiving!
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Comment: Thank you, waiting to open. Loved the purple paper
Christopherpines rated for Trash to Treasure #23 on Nov 5, 2019
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Comment: Who is the best swap partner ever?? Well you are of course!!! I love it! So pretty in pink! Thank you!!!
Response: awww---thanks for the sweet comments, rating & heart!

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 1108 618 650
Completed Fives Threes Ones
1090 1123 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
10 47 1033 0
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Comments

Frickenjazzed on Dec 16, 2019:

Thank you so much for sending an angel RAK for the Spooky Advent swap I was flaked on for! You're so awesome!

Frickenjazzed on Sep 22, 2019:

Thank you so much for such an awesome and thoughtful ornament! I love it and it made me smile. It's going to look great on my tree.

luckycharms on May 11, 2019:

happy Mothers day

wolfeagle on Mar 17, 2019:

st

ScrappyCEW on Dec 4, 2018:

I can't even....oh. Wow.....the nurse shadow box and chill pills.....I have actually been wanting to make one of these for quite some time. So I cannot tell you how much is means to me that you went out of your way and sent me something that means so much to me personally. YOU ARE AMAZING LU!!!!! I miss seeing you in swaps! Hope to see you active again soon! Tons of hearts to you! - Carrie

CurlyTea on Sep 17, 2018:


Happy Birthday!

ittybittykitty on Jun 26, 2018:

Welcome to Weirder Every Day!

luckycharms on Apr 1, 2018:

Happy Easter

luckycharms on Mar 16, 2018:

st patrick

luckycharms on Feb 14, 2018:

Valentine

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