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CraftyKat

CraftyKat
Date Joined: January 7, 2009
Last Online: September 27, 2022
Birthday: June 8
Country: United States

About Me

I think this goes without saying for most of us, but I'll say it anyway. :-) If you don't receive something from me in a reasonable amount of time after I mark it sent (for domestic mail, i'd say it should be there in a week tops) then please PM me right away so I can send out a replacement! I love swapping, and I know how sad it is to get flaked on. I wouldn't want anyone to have to wait too long for something!

I am a New England gal, born and raised. I actually started swapping long ago (2009 maybe) but I stopped doing it as life got pretty busy. I was really evaluating what makes me happy and realized that I miss swapping and really wanted to fit it in to my life again. I live with my family, my husband, 3 kids under 6, my sweet dog Domino, 9 chickens and a pond full of fancy goldfish. I love adventure in all its forms. I love crafts, but have a short attention span. I crochet, knit, quilt, sew, and the list goes on. :-) I love outdoorsy things. I like to wear more natural colors, but I love bright and bold colors in art! I love asian influence in art, decor and cooking. I love a lot of other cultural things, and truly love learning about other places and people. I love photography but have not done anything seriously in years. I was doing a lot of hobbyist photography before I had my kids. I used to play sports like RUGBY (my favorite) and softball, but haven't played those in many years. I also like whitewater canoeing, rock climbing and snowboarding. I don't consider myself religious, but if I were forced to chose a religion, it would be Buddhism. I actually really enjoy learning about eastern cultures and religions and I like things with those sorts of themes. I love to read all things. I like to write poetry when I'm inspired. I like having reasons to be inspired. I am always interested in learning new things, new skills, etc. I like goofy or quirky things. I like polka dots and plaids and paisleys in certain things. I like tattoos and classic tattoo styles and punk things and emo things and vintage things. I like to be inspired by other peoples favorite styles, so if you are into something, please put a lot of your style into what you are making or sending. I do like goth, dark and mysterious, etc, as well as cute things (hello kitty and the like). I am an Alpha Gamma Delta, so if there are any others out there, say hello! Also, I love squirrels!! Alpacas too!! :-) I also really love nature, learning about plants, bugs, birds, etc. I really do love a very wide range of things, and like getting different things, so I'm trying to keep my profile vague enough that I don't end up getting all items that are very similar. I just really like creativity!!

Also, I have no pet allergies or issues with cigarette smoke.

Favorite Music

I like a lot of different music styles. I mostly listen to rock, pop, folk, jazz, jam, metal. Some bands for example, Billy Joel, Genesis, Phil Collins, Tool, Vast, Dreamtheater, In flames, DMB, John Mayer, Sia, KT Tunstall, Hanson, Bon Jovi, Pink. These don't even touch the surface of the various bands I like. I also play a few instruments myself: guitar, flute piccolo, french horn, although I'm rusty on all of them.

Favorite Books

I have a ton of books, and like reading things on many subjects. Here are some random favorites: The Universe in a Single Atom, Einsteins Dreams, Don't Lets Go To the Dogs Tonight, Water for Elephants, War Trash, Bonk, The Da Vinci Code, The Art of Happiness, Cutting for Stone, The Bell Jar.

Favorite Television

Lost, Dexter, Fringe, Dr. G Medical Examiner, Mystery Diagnosis, Law and Order, Dirty Jobs, Mythbusters, The Good Doctor, The Challenge, The Amazing Race, Married at First Sight, Forged in Fire.

Favorite Crafts

I know how to do almost every craft out there (ok, obviously not, but all the mainstream ones). However, some of my favorites are quilting, sewing, felt crafts, card making, knitting and crocheting. At home I have mostly been crocheting recently, and working on bullet journals. When I was swapping before I was doing a lot of paper crafts, and I hope to do more again!

Dislikes

It occurred to me that I should put some dislikes in here since the rest of the profile is filled with things I like. Honestly, there isn't much I dislike, I'm a lover not a hater. :-) I guess I don't love things that are very "country." Like country style crafts, but I don't hate them either. I love bright color, but I don't like using every color in the rainbow in crafts, except sometimes art. I usually pick maybe 2ish colors and shades to make things. I dislike super duper girly things, but that's not to say I dislike anything that looks feminine. To be honest thought, there is probably nothing you could send me that I would hate. I think I already mentioned this, but I just like getting unique things from random people with different lives, different tastes, etc from me. So, I encourage you to make/send whatever you think is cool, because I think its cool to get things you think are cool. If I wanted a bunch of my favorite colored, asian style, whatchammacallits, I would just make myself some. So, I hope to get a piece of your life.

Glitter. Not that I hate looking at glitter, but I find it bothersome that it gets everywhere, so if you are going to send something with glitter, please kindly encase it in an adequate amount of glue or shake it out before sending so that it is mostly contained on the item.

Wishlist

I haven't done any wishlist type swaps yet, but just in case I ever do, or if you like to send extras, here are some things I would find useful.

-scraps of neat paper

-anything that can be used in art or ATCs

-stickers (for sealing envelopes)

-recycled art components (like interesting advertisements)

-photography!! (I just love interesting photography, and enjoy receiving photos)

-something from your town (like a postcard or menu)

-an interesting article from a magazine/the internet/wherever, just because I love to read :-)

-tea (yum)

Ratings

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Comment: Thank you for the framed autumn print.
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Comment: Thank you for your picture in photo frame.
JBFR rated for Hamster ATC intl on Aug 29, 2022
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Comment: Hello, Thank you for this wonderful ATC you made for me!! I also thank your son for these amazing ATC's! She really made me laugh and enjoy! I loved that he made ATC's for me! Thank you also for the goodies! EVERYTHING makes me happy!
chimerix rated for Mermaid ATC on Jun 30, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for the super cute pinup girl mermaid ATC. She is really fun. And a special thanks for the dragon stamped prints! I can't believe you carved that! It is gorgeous. Aloha
wolfeagle rated for Dragon ATC (Folklore ATC #6) on May 31, 2022
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Comment: Awesome carved stamp ATC. Thank you.
CindyE rated for ATC int #21 - Spring on May 2, 2022
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Comment: Love, love the Goldfinch card! You are very talented. Max’s card is cute, my grand daughters like dinosaurs too. They will also like the stickers you included.
Carefreeruby rated for ATC int #21 - Spring on Apr 25, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful ATC! The stickers are adorable and your daughter is definitely an artist.
Venusfury rated for Travel photo book on Dec 14, 2010
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Comment: Hey there! Thanks for the awesome travel book, and congratulations on the engagement! :)
angel1985 rated for Photographing your City/town on Oct 2, 2009
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Comment: The photos you sent were SO beautiful, you have a great way of taking them! Thank you so much for sharing your corner of the world! I feel very lucky to have had you as a partner!
Basilika rated for TOTALLY WEIRD mail art on Aug 19, 2009
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Comment: Very funky postcard, I love it. Thank you!
bluecrayons rated for Alaska ATC on Aug 10, 2009
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Comment: loved your interpretation.
clebeans rated for Map Themed ATC on Aug 6, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the cool card. I love the old lady idea. Getting that way myself LOL
InjeraMuncher rated for TOTALLY WEIRD mail art on Aug 3, 2009
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Comment: Good mix of retro domestic bliss and letters and stickers. Thanks!
wackystuff rated for TOTALLY WEIRD mail art on Jul 31, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the Lioness on the phone =)
secretterrabite rated for TOTALLY WEIRD mail art on Jul 28, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for a really lovely postcard. I can see how much work you put into it with all the layers.
renees rated for Pamper Me Swap on Jul 16, 2009
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Comment: HOly cow! Thank you for the box! So much great stuff!! I can't wait to read the book and listen to the soundtrack too! Thank you So much!!!!!!!! Today is a stressful day and I'm glad to get some relaxing stuff!!!
Response: glad it made your day better! I always have fun with these swaps, and I was excited to know of a book that seems to fit your tastes. :-) I hope you enjoy it!
CreatedByWendy rated for Only Sharpie's Atc Swap on Jul 10, 2009
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Comment: very cool ATC's! Like the aliens.
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Comment: What a cool ATC! I love that it was all hand drawn. I love it. Thanks so much!
terralily rated for Map ATC Swap on Jul 6, 2009
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Comment: Thank you!
pygletwhispers rated for Map ATC Swap on Jun 21, 2009
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Comment: Thanks so much for the froggy Map ATC. Costa Rica must be fantastic! ~wishes...dani (pyglet) xox

Rating Overview

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5.0000 80 4 4
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Comments

TangleCrafts on Jul 16, 2009:

Saw this book cover yesterday, and it reminded me a bit of the prints you did for the poetry/relief print swap we did a while back. Just thought I would share the link: http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/displayProductDetails.do?sku=6485365

:-)

dishevelled on May 23, 2009:

hi, i wanted to let you know that i sent out the swap for 'snapping happy 4' today (sat, 23 may) ... at 11:30 am. and unfortunately our local p.o. closes at 9:30. arg. they're stamped and probably going to sit at the p.o. until after memorial day. i'm really sorry about this!

beckra on Mar 29, 2009:

You won the March Snap Happy WTA! Look for photos in your mailbox soon!

NaughtyElf on Mar 25, 2009:

Thanks for joining my Cute Skulls ATC swap! I hope we all have a lot of fun with this one!

cobaltgypsy on Feb 16, 2009:

Please join my Chai Tea For Three swap blessings, Gypsy

jillywiccan on Feb 10, 2009:

Hello, Please Join my Artsey/ Crafty...Holy Grail 'grab bag' swap!! This is MY first created swap and I plan to do others as well in the future~ Please stay connected and Wishing U a Grrreat Week, Jilly )O(

Shayzilla on Jan 23, 2009:

I see you've been rated for "Monsters Under the Bed!!" It looks like you sent a wonderful monster to your partner. I hope it was fun for you. Happy swapping in 2009 and thank you for making my first swap I've ever hosted a lot of fun! I hope you enjoy the monster that you receive from your partner! :-)

-Shay-

smilesandsunshine on Jan 19, 2009:

Your profile is very interesting. I look forward to mailing you an ATC.

Shayzilla on Jan 8, 2009:

Thanks for adding to your profile! It looks spectacular! Oh and I love Killswitch Engage too!!! Your lucky you have fingers that will let you play the guitar. My husband tried to teach me. I'm hopeless! :-)

I hope you love swap-bot and all the great people you will meet!

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