FLWAVE

A graphic designer by trade, I am a serial crafter, and like to try just about anything. I haven't really gotten into the whole sewing/knitting/fiber arts area, I would like to try my hand at a stitched journal. I do like paper crafts, assemblage, collage, jewelry-making, etc. I am trying to spend more time with my photography, both digital and analog.

• ATCs

• Assemblage

• Collage

• Altered Books

• Jewelry-Making

• Photography

• Fused Glass/Enameling

• Vintage/Flea Market

• Steampunk

• Wings

• Clocks

• Old cameras

• Old Photos/Cabinet Card

• Travel (I'm fortunate my husband travels for work and I can tag along some times)

• Typography (anything with letters and numbers; particularly the ampersand)

• Old Typewriters

• Numbers (any and all)

• Rulers/Measuring Tapes

• Locks/Keys

• Letterpress

• Dresden Trims

• Vintage Jewelry (I will even use broken pieces in my projects)

• Mercury Glass

• Vintage Industrial Rusty Things

• Animals(two Australian Shepherds share our home with us)

• Songbirds (Goldfinch, Cardinal, Bluebird, Robin, Housefinch)

• Snowflakes

• Mermaids

• Beach/Shells/Sea Glass

• Halloween (my favorite holiday!)

• Damask patterns

• Tim Holtz

• Martha Stewart

• Seven Gypsies

• Basic Grey

• My sweet tooth runs deep...just not for coconut.

• I'm a coffee drinker, and love flavored coffees. I do occasionally drink spicy/fruity teas

Ocean Colors: Blue, Teal, Aqua

Fav Color Palettes:

• Black and White

• Red and Aqua

• Blue and Green

• Navy and Silver

• Grey and Aqua

• Brown and Teal

• Cloth, Paper, Scissors

• Somerset Studio

• Belle Armoire Jewelry

• Art Jewelry

• Martha Stewart Living

• Flea Market Style

• Country Living

Valentine's Day: Conversation Hearts, vintage Beistle Honeycomb cards, vintage valentine postcards, hearts, more pink than red, probably the only time I like things a bit more frou-frou

Easter: rabbits, chicks, eggs, vintage postcards, Cadbury mini eggs, jelly beans

Halloween: vintage Halloween collectibles, candy buckets, crows/ravens, witches, Poe, vampires, candy corn, mellowcreme pumpkins, anything chocolate, B&W decor, spooky chic. I like macabre, but not over-the-top gorey...Edward Gorey is good though ;-).

Thanksgiving: acorns, leaves, pumpkins, wheat sheaths

Christmas: vintage Shiny Brite ornaments, snowflakes, snow, snowmen and ladies, glittery villages. I don't do the traditional red and green decor, I mostly decorate with navy, silver, white (more wintery/snowy look), with pops of bright green.

I strive to go beyond the swap requirements, and only send items that I would be thrilled to receive myself. For me, it's quality over quantity. I'm really appreciative of other swappers that have obviously put thought, time, and effort into their swap packages.

I always send out my swaps. If you did not receive anything from me, please let me know. I want you to be happy swapping with me. ;-)