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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.
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