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CariahCreates

CariahCreates
Date Joined: September 15, 2009
Last Online: November 21, 2009

Country: United States
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About Me

I'm in my early 30s and currently live in North Carolina although I was born and raised in Iowa. I work in the government sector as a Community Development Planner (my undergrad degree is in Geography and my masters is in Public Administration). However, I first started out wanting to be a film director! I'm still very much a creative person who loves movies, music, and books. I have many hobbies but not a lot that I stick with for very long. I am an amateur photographer although not one who can sell (although I did win $100 in a contest once). I make beaded jewelry when I find inspiring beads or feel like making something. I'm currently learning needle felting and would like to learn how to knit (crochet was not for me). I'm an anglophile who loves everything British and would love to do some swaps with people in the U.K.

My Swapping Preferences:

Likes:Knitted and crocheted items (especially fashion accessories like scarves, capelets, fingerless gloves, etc.); Cutesy stuff (like Japanese goodies, Kawaii-just not manga or anime stuff, little toys and figures-no $1 ceramic figurines though); Bags (purses, coin purses, tote bags, etc.); Things made out of recycled materials (especially things made out of old soda cans); handmade and/or unique jewelry, items from other countries/cultures; aromatherapy (scented lotions and soaps, herbal goodies, candles, aroma oils); Some paper crafts like origami, handmade journals, and Japanese stabb binding; Miniatures in dollhouse scale (especially food); Vintage and antique stuff; Decorative old buttons and old bottlecaps to make jewelry out of; seeds for plants and flowers; bath and body items (I like most fruity and flowery scents but dislike musky smells); Ugly doll (love those little figurines)

I LOVE Fanta sodas, especially the Cherry one which I can only get at the movie theater here. Always willing to trade for the more rare Fanta flavors and other like types of fruit flavored soda if shipping those items is not a problem

I don't know much Kawaii stuff and don't recognize many of the brands mentioned here but I do like Sanrio stuff including Hello Kitty. I would probably like many of the others too but I don't need any stickers or stationary. A few notecards would be ok but I don't need a lot of them. Also don't really need any erasers. I do like the food with faces, especially the plushies.

My favorite colors tend to be cool tones: purples, blues, and greens. I tend to wear a lot of black, grays, and browns so I try to spruce up my wardrobe and add color through accessories.

I collect Zuni animal fetishes but these are pretty expensive so I don't expect anyone to buy these for me. I can usually use the small animal beads made out of stone (Zuni or not) which can be found for decent prices occassionally.

My favorite animals are dogs, rabbits, and turtles.

Dislikes: I'm not really into paper crafts other than those mentioned above and don't do scrapbooking; While I like food from other countries, I'm on a diet so not a lot of candy (small packages fine); Don't have much use for quilting stuff or fabric; Don't collect postage stamps, postcards, or key chains; Don't drink much hot stuff so no coffee, some hot teas are ok, mostly like fruity kinds and either white or black tea, no green tea, Please no religious items (unless if buddhism/eastern thoughts) or Disney

Unless I'm in a swap that particularly calls for them, I don't really want ATCs, PCs, FBs, or inchies. If this is all you have to trade, please don't be offended if I send this on to someone who collects it.

No Known Allergies but I really can't tolerate the smell of cigarette smoke. If you are a smoker, please try to keep your swap items away from it or air it out before sending.

What I have on hand to trade: Handmade jewelry (pics posted on my blog); some leftover craft supplies

I can get North Carolina souvenir items including most of the major school teams here, tarheel stuff, some state food goodies, etc. Just ask if you particularly want something.

What I would accept in trade: I could definitely use some knitting needles in various sizes (except for 4 and 8); plain card stock (in various colors but no patterns please); needle felting supplies; anything in my likes section above; possibly others, just ask

I'm a letterboxer so any supplies for that is always appreciated. This includes sturdy locking plastic containers, dark brown and camoflauge duct tape, small unlined notebooks, small colored markers, SpeedyCarve, inkpads

Ultimate Wishlist: Red Dwarf Mr. Flibble stuffed plush or puppet (can't find one here), Plastic collectible Gamera toy; cute amigurumi (I can't crochet but love these!), Asian inspired items (my bedroom is decorated this way); Wallace and Gromit/Shaun the Sheep toys and goodies

Rement!!!! I want to start collecting the little food sets. I particularly love the Fun Foods, Sushi, Airlines Foods, and Tea Time sets. Any rement sets will earn you a heart for sure!

Favorite Music

His Name is Alive, Coldplay, Modest Mouse, Black Eyed Peas, Sufijan Stevens, Tori Amos, Franz Ferdinand, Ruthie Foster

Classic Jazz-Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Nina Simone, Louis Armstrong

I listen to a lot of different music and like a lot of different genres. The only ones I don't care for are classic rock, 80's, and country.

Favorite Books

Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Emma, Kage Baker's The Company series, Jasper Fforde's Thursday Next series, Life of Pi, Middlesex, Watership Down

I read a lot so it's hard to narrow down to favorites.

I do like a lot of classics, particularly those of the Regency and Victorian periods so items reflective of those periods are always nice.

Favorite Movies

Breaking the Waves, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Silence of Sleep, Life is Beautiful, Harold and Maude, Fellini's Nights of Cabiria, Pride and Prejudice (A&E Colin Firth version), Sense and Sensibility (Emma Thompson version)

I love old B movies, particularly when shown on Mystery Science Theater. I love the Gamera series and would love to have some Gamera stuff!

Favorite Television

Grey's Anatomy, Lost, Top Chef, Project Runway, The Office

Britcoms! (incl. Vicar of Dibley, The IT Crowd, The Mighty Boosh, Mr. Bean, Father Ted, Are you being served?, Coupling, Little Britain, Red Dwarf)

Comedy/Sketch shows: Kids in the Hall, Flight of the Conchords, Mystery Science Theater 3000

Favorite Crafts

To do: Jewelry/Beading, Needle Felting, Stamp Carving

To swap for (usually things I can't do): Knitting, Crocheting, Metalworking, Leatherworking, Soapmaking

Tags

Waiting on Not crappy tag from dorsetdumpling, Crafty Pick 2 from yesh

To send One on One Traders Tag to girlyswirls

Sent $5 Profile Surprise to MiaParanoia, Edible I wish to hoppyloo, I wish to BrennenB, Swap Tag to Libbybear, Pick 2 and Swap Tag to Libbybear, I've got what you want to Bexs, Crafting Queens Not Crappy Tag to catherine, $5 Profile Surprise to inconciencazul, I collect to debrbrts, Swap Tag-US Only to honeya9705, Crafty Tag to revolutionoise, Swap Tag US Only to BrennenB, Crafy Pick 2 to mmilesesq

Received $5 Profile Surprise from LovRasp, I wish from OnyxLight, Swap Tag from CozetteAsahi, Pick Two and Swap Tag from pianoheart, Global Swap Tag-Newbie Friendly from kthanxbye, Swap Tag US Only from choci and pianoheart, I've got what you want tag from druideye, I collect tag from Neeky8, Swap Tag-US Only from Lavender72004, Crafty Tag from FredAteMeSpleen

Flakers

I take my swaps and tags seriously and expect everyone else to do the same. If you're going to be late sending something out, send me a PM to let me know, otherwise I will rate you accordingly. I don't appreciate flakers!

Wall of Shame: This is who I've been flaked on by

@cclibrarian for Newbie Friendly Dollar Swap. This was kindly angeled by the swap coordinator, hollycm6. Thank you!

@cocoatan for Edible I wish tag

Extras

I love giving gifts! If you get a package that has an extra in there for you, it's simply because I had something in my stash I thought you might like. Please don't feel obligated to give me a heart for anything I include as an RAK.

Ratings

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Comment: Cari!!!! I got your package yesterday and thank you very very much! I love everything you've assembled for me the ribbons, papers, the dolphin, the Hello Kitty notebook stickers and markers. They are perfect for my scrapbooking! You are one amazing, awesome and generous swapper. Thank you very much! And oh, it took awhile to get here because it got MISSENT To THAILAND! There's a stamp on the box.
Response: Thank goodness it got there! How in the world did it get to Thailand? I'm glad you liked it. You are such a great swapper here, you really deserve some great stuff in your mail!
willowsmarika rated for Hot Drinks Festival #5 on Nov 19, 2009
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Comment: I got your package today, it made my day, thanks so much for everything, i would give you more than one heart, if I could ^__^
JKupsh rated for I'M PMSing & I'M NOT PERFECT on Nov 19, 2009
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Comment: Thank you so much - I love everything!
girlpirate rated for LUCKY PARCEL: Think Spiritually on Nov 16, 2009
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Comment: What a wonderful parcel! It brought me much joy - thank you. :)
ndnchick rated for I can't get that here! on Nov 16, 2009
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Comment: Awesome package! I can't wait to try the coffee and the biscuits! I'm already eating the taffy. :) My hubby is going to love the hot sauce. Thank you so much.
Mego rated for ~ handmade bracelet swap ~ on Nov 16, 2009
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Comment: thanks so much for my loveli bracelet,and the bonus beads.i love them cheers m xxxx
karli rated for PROFILE BASED necklace swap on Nov 13, 2009
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Comment: This was really super-cute! You can bet I'll wear this everywhere! Love it! Karolina
123Poggy123 rated for Profile suprises USA/CANADA on Oct 31, 2009
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Comment: You did a good job figuring out my profile for this swap. I like what you sent & will be able to use all of it.
druideye rated for Faces of the Goddess on Oct 29, 2009
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Comment: Thank you so much for this great charm of Coventina - I've been interested in her for many years, and in fact have used her name for some of my writings. So this is just awesome to have her to put on my charm bracelet.
Response: I'm glad you liked her. I had a lot of fun researching her and finding out more about her uncovered shrine.
Cinnabear rated for October BOTMC - I Want Candy! on Oct 27, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the great book!!! And the candy - one of my favorites!!!
ladyfeathers rated for Pot Luck - Newbie friendly on Oct 27, 2009
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Comment: WOW, WOW, WOW, loved the stuff.
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Comment: Thank you for all the goodies:)
kprentice rated for Newbie Friendly Dollar Swap on Oct 14, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the family friendly swap. I can certainly will put the coupons to good use!Thanks!!
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Comment: Thank you so much for your swap. I do love vanilla and will always choose vanilla over chocolate, although I do love chocolate . . . I just love vanilla more. We shall see about the orange one . . . on a day when I am feeling adventurous!!! Thank you so much for the profile surprise. I will surely use it one day soon!!! (((((HUGS)))))
Response: I hope it gets cold enough there soon to need hot chocolate! Glad you enjoyed.
muushuu rated for Halloween Goodie Bag Swap! on Oct 9, 2009
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Comment: Hi Cari - Thank you so much for the awesome Halloween Goody Bag. It's SO cute! I can use everything in it. Funnily enough, I actually bought some of the exact same things for my partner (but I haven't sent yet). Great minds, eh? :D Happy Halloween!
Response: The Halloween stuff at Target is just too cute isn't it? Glad you enjoyed!
jerilynfoley rated for Newbie Friendly Dollar Swap on Oct 7, 2009
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Comment: What a wonderful and thoughtful gift. I will certainly use the felt and the little necklace kit. Thank you for putting out the effort.
Response: Glad you liked them-wanted to get you something creative to use in your lovely creations!
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Comment: You are amazing! I've never seen this type of green tea before so I'm eager to try it! Same for the dragon, so cute! Love the jewelry and Kuromi tattoos too! The colors and types of beads you used are awesome!
Response: Glad you liked your goodies, I tried to match your profile which wasn't too hard since you had such cool stuff on there.
DarbyFlats rated for Newbie Friendly Dollar Swap on Oct 7, 2009
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Comment: Oh.my.goodness. If you could have seen Lizzie's face when she got the "growing dog"... she's been bugging me for MONTHS for one of those... THEN she saw the recipe book... You get a heart, it's a hit!! Thanks for choosing from my profile. Appreciate it and happy swapping!
Response: Oh good-I'm glad you both liked it. I'm sure you'll be making some tasty treats soon.

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Comments

inconcienciazul on Nov 20, 2009:

Thank you so much for your package! I love it! Origami paper is one of my favorite things in the world!!! :D

catherine on Nov 17, 2009:

thanks Cari for the really cute tag you sent! I love the magnets and coupon book best, can't wait to use 'em! Catherine

revolutionoise on Nov 14, 2009:

Got my flower frame necklace for crafty tag swap, thank you i love it :]

druideye on Nov 13, 2009:

So glad you like your new little worry doll! Thanks for letting me know she got there safely.

pianoheart on Nov 2, 2009:

Thank you for the nice purple yarn :) I'm thinking about making an amigurumi bunch of grapes....

Bexs on Oct 31, 2009:

I got my package! You are truly a blessing. I love it all! I never had hard chocolate candy before, awesome! Thank you again and again!

hoppyloo on Oct 27, 2009:

Thank you SO much for the peanut butter M&Ms! You have no idea how excited we all were to find them! lol! And we havent tried that type of hot chocolate before - so we are relly looking forward to tasting it :) thank you for a fab packaged that cheered me up just when I needed it :)

BrennenB on Oct 26, 2009:

Thank you for the rubber stamps from the I wish for...Tag and all the paper extras! That was very thoughtful. They are all very cute and I can't wait to use them. : )

LovRasp on Oct 24, 2009:

Im glad you like your little $5 profile tag =) with the aussie souveriners

beadeful on Oct 14, 2009:

Wow, I love how you've incorporated your photography into your jewelry pieces. I stopped out at your blog to peek. Very very nice.

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