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JPGirl

JPGirl
Date Joined: September 27, 2008
Last Online: January 15, 2011
Birthday: October 4, 1984
Country: South Africa
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About Me

I'm a practising artist from sunny South Africa who is currently residing in Johannesburg and studying to be a teacher.

I love reading, watercolour painting, and ballett... Pina Coladas and long walks on the beach! ;) I love art and crafts that are fun!

I live with my very patient all endearing fiance Johno (I'm getting married March) who can't understand why I make cool stuff only to give it away! We live in a tiny cottage in someones yard with three fuzzy mice... Hunca, Munca and Moo - and our cat Woof (yes, ironic - and yes, he does want to eat the mice!). My smallest, Moo, looks kinda like a cow, white with brown spots! They are all really cute!

My favourite colour is tricky coz I like them all (I suppose its the artist in me :)

Favorite Books

My all time favourite book is The Secret Garden, I love ANYTHING to do with the Flower Fairies (the origional Cecily M Barker ones). I'm a Fantasy buff- I enjoy Terry Pratchet for his quirky humour. I'm also an avid History reader- Phillipa Gregory is a top contender for my favourite!

Favorite Television

The series "House" ... Hugh Laurie can be my sugar daddy anyday (the fiance has appropriately expressed his disgust at that)! I am guilty of enjoying home design programmes (although my "nest" inevitably looks like a bomb has hit it) . I love the National Geographic Channel & Pimp My Ride (I have a thing for old cars).

Favorite Movies

The Secret Garden (The Warner Bro.s version- 1994-ish), Pride& Predjudice (the looooong BBC mini-series), Girl with the Pearl Earing, Taken & I also have a soft spot for the Pixar animated stuff!

Favorite Crafts

I love watercolours, ever since I was a little girl, and I've completed a botanical illustration course. ATC's hold a special appeal to me! I looove anything sewing related (my mother taught me how to sew and embroider when I was 6). I also have an addiction to art on or with or anything to do with paper.

(I have a feeling that I may end up being addicted to all crafts!)

Other Stuff I Like

Art stuff (brushes, sponges, paint, glitter etc),

those teeny matchbox creations,

flying birds,

anything miniature,

retro stuff,

dark chocolate,

pasta,

my fiance,

anything victorian or art noveau,

historical items & antiques,

Classical civilization stuff (Ancient Greeks, Persians,Romans etc),

paper cutting,

interesting lace,

flowers,

floral prints, (usually botanically accurate or historical print/fabric etc),

Japanese prints,

different cultures,

All things Flower Fairy (Cecily M Barker),

cooking (recipies welcome!),

jewelry,

All things Mini(as in the car),

monkeys,

mice,

plants (I don't know- I just have a thing for plants , plant lore and anything interesting about a plant[- but please don't send me a plant, i suspect it may not survive the trip to South Africa!)

funky T-shirts (my favourite at the mo. is a green one with "don't annoy the crazy person" on it!)

Please note re. logistics etc

badge what I pledged .

If I have not rated you, I have not received your package. It does take 2 -3 weeks for post to arrive in South Africa. I will rate a 1 only if I do not receive the package and I cannot make contact with that respective swap partner. Please note however, I believe it is the sender's responsibility to follow up on packages and ratings, please do not expect me to follow up.

I do follow up on my packages, but bear in mind it takes a little longer for packages to arrive from South Africa. I will always re-send if you have not recieved my package after 6 weeks. I post all my sent items on flickr (eventually)!

Ratings

chrisabella rated for Elements ATC #2: Water on Jan 4, 2011
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Comment: Thank you so much!!!
Response: ... did it only just get there?
Ereshkigal rated for Hand-Drawn Sky ATC on Dec 16, 2010
5
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Comment: Beautiful painting/drawing, thank you!
Susu rated for Hand-Drawn Sky ATC on Dec 14, 2010
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Comment: Lovely ATC!
mskadie rated for Friendship Bracelets on Nov 30, 2010
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Comment: Oh my goodness, thankkkkk you so much!!!! The bracelets are BEAUTIFUL and I am super impressed :D and thank you for sending an extra one!!! And the beads are awesome, can't wait to turn them into a bracelet. Thank you SO MUCH and I wish I could give you more hearts!! <3 <3 <3
Response: :) heehee - glad you liked them :)
Bloodykissesgirl rated for Art History ATC #1 on Nov 23, 2010
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Comment: Thank you Tracy so much for the card and the tea! Your card is very lovely and the tea is a kind gift, thank you!
NannaPhoebe rated for "T" ATC Swap on Nov 22, 2010
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely card and the idea about the new way to print the dragon, something to try.
Charon rated for Farmville Neighbours on Nov 18, 2010
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Emika rated for Farmville Neighbours on Nov 16, 2010
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Comment: Thanks for being my neighbor!
scarlett1110 rated for Farmville Neighbours on Nov 15, 2010
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karinus rated for Farmville Neighbours on Nov 15, 2010
5
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Comment: Thanks for adding me as a neighbour
bookwyrmm rated for Farmville Neighbours on Nov 14, 2010
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Comment: Howdy, neighbor!
Dragonstarr rated for Watercolor 4x4 Fat Book Pages on Mar 25, 2010
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful watercolor! I love it! Thank you for the beads and postcard too :)
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Comment: I love her feet!!! Thanks for the beads and postcard, too!
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Comment: Love the answers, thanks!
motes rated for Wire heart pins - Valentines Swap on Feb 5, 2010
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Comment: I love the pin, and thank you so much for the cool South Africa extras: this is the first swap I've rec'd from South Africa, actually! Happy Valentine's Day & happy swapping!
5
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Comment: Thank you very much :)
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Comment: You're so interesting!!! I love the pictures! It seems like you have a very exciting life! One of the girls I live with went to South Africa! So I can say "Yebo!" because she says it all the time, lol. And your mice are adorable! I have mice too! It was fun to read your answers! And thank you for the recipe, it looks yummy!
AgentWoods rated for Wire heart pins - Valentines Swap on Jan 30, 2010
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Comment: Your wire heart pin was fabulous-- thank you! The additional beads will be fun to play with :D
JavaJunkie rated for Cupcake ATC - Glitter on Jan 27, 2010
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Comment: Thank you for the adorable ATC, I love it!! Also, the amethyst bead chips were gorgeous (and the pendant too). Thanks!!
Response: YEY :)

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Comments

thehappyhoneybee on Mar 2, 2011:

Just wanted to let you know there is a Secret Garden Seed Packet swap in our Hundred Acre Wood group...

missmonroeville on Jun 23, 2009:

I've got a couple of my things already as well for the represent your country swap. But still on the lookout out for other cool things. I'm looking forward to it also :)

wytch6 on Jun 17, 2009:

Hello, so glad you are connected...Your life will go back to normal.

Simone on Feb 13, 2009:

you

from List of 100 Group

stacirose on Dec 30, 2008:

HAVE A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR!

NEW YEAR

©2008 Staci Rose. All rights reserved.

Tonkks on Dec 2, 2008:

Thank you for signing up for my owl pendant swap! :)

Simone on Sep 28, 2008:

Hi

I am also an ex-Durbs girl.

WELCOME

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