My name is Tina Johnson - I created and operate Art Travel Fridge Magnet Loft - and MagnetLoft on the Web.  This began with my passion for travel and love for collecting fridge magnets wherever I go.  Mostly I go on cruises and have found fridge magnets to be a wonderful way to have a small, souvenir unique to the places I visit - also something I can see every day on the fridge to remind me of the great trips.

Just for fun, after a previous move I decided since I had several cookie tins full of wonderful destination magnets I had not unpacked, I thought I'd try to sell some on eBay - alas they are treasured souvenirs but I had so much fun writing up about the trips, taking photos and chatting with eBayers about the magnets that it has become an extremely fun hobby.  As my own collection scattered across the country and to various places around the world, i wanted to keep it up and have constantly searched to get a stream of magnets in stock to replenish my stock and keep offering them to others missing a souvenir or wanting the magnet they would just like to add to their collection. 

I have 3 main categories of magnets :

1. World and International Landmarks - these come from various locations around the globe either from the tourist destinations or from suppliers to those areas.

2. Clay Critters Animals, Birds, Lizards and Motifs

Clay Critter magnets are made in the USA also and are hard but slightly flexible resin compound, they features Swarovski crystals.  They supply souvenier magnets to many of the Caribbean Islands and beyond, we've intercepted some of their best for our store

3. Travel and Art Print Magnets.

Each magnet from this catetgory is chosen as one I'd be proud to have in my own collection.  The art poster magnets are often one-of-a-kind or even some that have never been printed as magnets previously, they are a very exclusive class of print magnet - many are available as posters, cards etc as well - feel free to inquire.

I plan to integrate more of my photograpny hobby of both travel and nature topics into the store, as well to continue with some original art pieces known as ACEOs.

If you haven't heard of ACEO and enjoy original art, do a search for it on Ebay - ACEO - Art Card Editions and Originals, its a very inexpensive way to collect some original art from artists around the world - they measure 3 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches .. like trading cards.

I produce these myself so please have a look if I have one up in the store :) I do Gregg Shorthand and make miniatures of ACEOs with various phrases.

Personal Notes:

I play guitar, piano and love going to baseball games.  I'm a travel enthusiast and my next trip is a cruise from Italy to the Greek Isles, Egypt and Turkey.  I've lived in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Seattle, Louisiana, and Texas.  I'm originally from the glorious city of Montreal.  My professional background is as a radio announcer, having spent about 15 years in the field as a country DJ, news reporter, entertainment reporter, and morning show host. 

I currently live in Calgary with my husband who is a chemical engineer and I go where he goes.  :)

For me this is a wonderful hobby more than a business, I'm enjoying it tremendously.

The Web address below is also a great place to link to my items, and will periodically feature magnets there that may not be in the eBay shop - please use that as a portal when you can :) It helps my cost when something is purchased. Thank you for checking my "About Me" Page

I try to keep track of magnets people are looking for so don't hesitate to shoot me a note if there is one you'd like me to consider adding to the store if it becomes available.

Cheers,

Tina.