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JessRoussos

JessRoussos
Date Joined: September 9, 2014
Last Online: August 4, 2022
Birthday: June 8
Country: United States
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Etsy likes
#bdasMosaic

About Me

I have been crafting for as long as I can remember. My favorites are: sewing, knitting/crochet, cross-stitch, polymer clay, jewelry making (bead weaving), and recently paper crafting.

You can see my work on instagram under the usernames: BlackDragonAlchemy (linked above) and BlackDragonAlchemySwap I will not guarantee that there are not spoilers.


For pictorial ideas about what I like I have linked an Etsy wish list and my IG profile; the #bdasmosaic tag on IG also has a number of ideas.

https://www.etsy.com/people/BlackDragonAlchemy/favorites/random-etsy-likes?ref=clsharebutton


Please make sure to include the full name as written on the swap page for swaps you send me. If I cannot figure out what swap a package is for I cannot rate you.

Favorite Colors

My favorite colors are black, blue, green, purple, and magenta. I prefer jewel tones and earth tones over pastels.

Style

I tend to follow the KISS (keep it simple stupid) philosophy with my crafts.

More, guidelines, than actual rules: I uaually prefer realistic over cartoony (unless it is related to something on my likes list, in which case cartoony can work). I prefer darker/mythical themes over traditional cute and cuddly. I prefer images of nature, animals, and architecture over images of people, and I particularly don't care for images of children or babies.

I do really like to see other peoples styles as well. I would rather something you feel is well made and in your style, over one you don't like trying to match mine.

Likes

Themes

  • Mythical Creatures
    • Dragons
    • Mermaids
  • Marine/Water
    • Compass Rose
    • Sea stars/starfish
    • Invertebrates
    • Cartilaginous fish (sharks, skates, & rays)
    • Sea horses
    • Sailing/ Nautical
    • Tall ships
    • Maps
    • Pirates
  • Irish
    • Celtic knots
    • Dance
    • Music (Sheet & flute)
    • Clovers
  • Reptiles
    • Snakes
    • Bearded Dragons
  • Science
    • Microbes
    • Beakers
    • Apothecary bottles
  • Religion
    • Gothic (stain glass, cathedrals, pipe organs, latin)
    • Pagan (goddess, nature, greenman)
  • Fire & Fire spinning
  • Burlesque/Pin up
  • Slytherin (& the first five Harry Potter books)
  • Discworld
  • Corsets
  • Roses

Styles

  • Steampunk
  • Gothic
  • Renfair
  • Elizabethan/ Victorian/ Venetian
  • Fantasy

Holidays

  • Halloween & Samhain
    • Skulls
    • Skeletons
    • Vampires
    • Bats
  • Solstice & Christma-Hanuk-Kwanzaa-Yule-Stice-Nalia
    • Snowflakes
    • Nativities
  • Saint Patrick's Day

Items

  • Stamps
    • Cling
    • Mermaids
    • Dragons
    • Backgrounds
    • Snowflakes
    • Skeleton
  • ATCs
  • Techniques
  • Recipes
  • Rhinestones of any kind
  • Calligraphy pens
  • Interesting teas (My favorite is Jasmine Green)

Jewelry

  • Handmade jewelry
    • Shawl pins
    • Hair accessories
    • Post earrings (dangly is ok)
    • Anklets
    • Rings (Size 5)
    • Necklaces

Pokemon Cards

I am only missing a few of the original 151 pokemon cards, I am interested in private swaps for them. I do not care which edition or which language they are in.

9 Blastoise, 31 Nidoqueen, 34 Nidoking, 36 Clefable, 65 Alakazam, 127 Pinsir, 144 Articuno, 151 Mew

Also appreciated are any version/language of Ninetails.

Dislike

We all wish it wasn't necessary, that our partners would magically know just the right thing to send us and we would love everything we receive. But since that is not the case these are the things that I would prefer not to receive.

  • Loose glitter,this includes loose confetti in cards
    (Glitter that stays where it is put is good)

Themes

  • Coffee & anything to do with it
  • Child or baby images (classical characters are ok)
  • Birds
  • Cats (except black panthers)
  • Medical needles
  • Clowns

Items

  • Post cards- I do not send or collect them
  • Fancy paper clips- I have no use for them

I am allergic to

  • Honeydew & cantaloupe, & I am generally picky. Please do not send food.
  • Wool, which makes yarn crafting fun

Unless the swap is profile based all likes/dislikes are merely suggestions. If I don't like something I will try to pass it on to someone who does. Or alternatively I may modify it to something I do like. Please feel free to do the same.

Swaps

Sending

I send all of my swaps, if I have to send late I will contact you before the mail deadline. Unless I am unable to due to health reasons. Please let me know if it does not arrive, it was lost by the postal service. I will not hunt you down to find out why you haven't rated.

On that same note, if you are going to be sending late, let me know before the deadline. I understand life happens, but if the postmark is noticeably late and you haven't contacted me I will rate a 3.

If I am sending multiple swaps to you, I will send them together. If you would like to do the same, just make sure it is clear which swaps are included so I can easily rate.

I mark sent when It leaves my hand, after that it is in the post offices hands.

Extras

I will send extras if I have something I think you'll like &/or I feel like it. However, by definition, I do not feel that sending extras is required.

Similarly, I do enjoy receiving extras, but do not feel obligated to include one.

Rating

I rate when I receive, if I haven't rated you it is because I haven't received anything.

Thank you to everyone who rates me, I read and appreciate all comments and hearts : )


If you like what I sent I am glad : )

Mail Art

Mail art is not something I can seem to get into, I have tried. I would rather put my creative effort into the swap itself. If you enjoy it, feel free; if not, no pressure to create a pretty envelope.

Ratings

Eulegirl rated for MLU: Mermaid Jewelry #2 USA on Jun 20, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for the gorgeous handmade necklace. I'm going to wear it to magic on Friday!
arimails rated for Handmade with Love- Jewelry #5 on Jun 1, 2022
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Comment: Hi Jessica! Thank you so much for the beautiful earrings! I absolutely love these gold wire ones, I've never seen anything like it. They are definitely a statement piece :D and the other ones are my favorite color blue. Thank you for joining and making this such a fun and special swap ❀️❀️❀️
Response: The wire ones are a method called spool knitting, my mom really enjoys it, and it looks so cool. I am glad you like them : )
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Comment: Hi Jess! Thank you so much for the stocking stuffer. I’m tucking it away for the Big Day!! β€οΈπŸ§œπŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸŽ„
5
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Comment: Thank you so much for the stocking stuffer. It is going into my tote bag for Christmas. Aloha!
chimerix rated for MLU: Mermaid Jewelry USA on Apr 22, 2022
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Comment: WOW!!! Thank you for the amazing dragon eye! I absolutely adore it and the craftsmanship is so amazing. Aloha!
Response: Yay, I’m glad he has a good home : )
artzyadeline rated for Handmade with Love- Jewelry #3 on Mar 27, 2022
5
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Comment: the necklace beautiful! thank you so so much:)
Response: Yay!!! I'm glad it has a home that will appreciate it.
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Comment: Thank you, Jess, for the prezzy!! I love the gift wrap and I love seeing my little pile of stocking stuffers grow!! Thank you for joining the swap!!πŸ’šπŸ§œβ€β™€οΈπŸ§œβ€β™€οΈπŸ§œβ€β™€οΈπŸ’š
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Comment: Thank you so much for the clip-on earrings. I MIGHT be getting my ears pierced soon, so I can easily convert these if I do. The tote bag is cute, too! Thanks for the inside pouch! That's always handy to have on a tote!
Response: Glad you liked everything : )
5
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Comment: Thank you for adding to my little gift stash! I'm saving it for Christmas. Mele Kalikimaka
Response: Glad it arrived
tigermousecat rated for Dragon ATC #5 - Blue on Sep 1, 2015
5
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Comment: Thank you!
MissThundercat rated for Trade your ATC's #5 on Aug 24, 2015
5
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Comment: Thanks for the fun ATC's! Your envelope waiting for me here when I returned from my summer vacation. I esp. liked the altered playing card ATC :)
5
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Comment: sorry so late I thought I had rated. thanks for all the goodies I especially like background created for mermaid picture.
5
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Comment: I like to think many mermaids would be silver, like the colour of many of our local salt water fish! Thanks!
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Comment: Jessica thanks for the atc's. I was hoping for a portrait of one of the main characters. The quote was well picked though 😊
Response: I promise you do not want a portrait I would draw, and I prefer the symbols in the books to the characters themselves. The characters stay the same, but the intent behind each stroy is shone through the symbols.
123Poggy123 rated for Acrylic paint on craft paper on Aug 3, 2015
5
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Comment: I love the colors you used. They go so well together & you used the perfect image. Great ATC.
MookyLee rated for GHOSTS ATC on Aug 2, 2015
5
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Comment: thank you for the awesome ghost ATC !
5
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Comment: Awesome! Thank you!
Turtlelady rated for Trade your ATC's #5 on Jul 25, 2015
5
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Comment: TY for all the extra cards!!!
JeanetteC rated for TPD~Mystery item substitute swap on Jul 22, 2015
5
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Comment: Thank you for the mermaid Jess.
ImnotDorothy rated for Destash Scrap Swap #2 on Jul 20, 2015
5
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Comment: How'do you know I like UB40? I think that was my favorite little bit. Thanks for all of it.

Rating Overview

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5.0000 390 31 34
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Comments

Heirloom on Sep 16, 2015:


Another new swap posted for Fabric Fanatics!

Heirloom on Jul 20, 2015:

bstitched on Jul 16, 2015:

Thank you for the sweet profile post!

zoev1975 on Jul 2, 2015:

Thank you so much for the birthday wish - I have never seen drawing on acetate (?) before - its fabulous!

Bluelily on Jun 10, 2015:

Hello, Thank you so much for the sewing machine pin cushion in the WTA in the Mermaid Lovers Unite group. Susan

JypsyJenifer on Jun 9, 2015:

You have mail coming!!!

JessRoussos on Jun 9, 2015:

Lizard

ktmcg82 on Jun 8, 2015:

Thank you for the lovely unstuffed pincushion, it's perfect! And I love the fabric you used, I love it!

cherrihurt on May 20, 2015:

What an awesome surprise!! Thank you so much for the RAK!! Been having a rough time do it really made my day :-)

cmdunderground on May 14, 2015:

Thank you so much for the USAPC Wishlist happ Mail for my daughter and I! You are so super sweet! hugs

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