Kathyy

This profile was updated on January 22, 2012.

I love crafting and try to do so with every free moment. I am located in the Chicago area, Illinois, Midwest, USA.

I think my favorite colors are purple and brown, but not together. However in general I tend to like colors that reflect nature. I do not like neon colors.

I like nature, nature colors, nature related things like trees and rivers, and camping in nature.

I am married without children and without pets.

I collect things with hearts on them and heart shaped things.

I have pierced earrings, like earrings that dangle, and prefer handmade. I do wear necklaces, but only occasionally wear bracelets.

My first language is English. Hablo espanol un poquito pero no bueno, necesito practicar mas.

I am open to doing one-to-one swaps with swappers in good standings (4.50 or higher). If interested let's set up a private swap so we can rate each other.

YES, I do spell my first name with two y's. It's one of the things that makes me unique and it looks cool with all the other double letters in my name. Two y's in my first name, two n's in my middle name, two t's and two sets of two e's in my last name.

I am a Christian who is married to an Atheist and doesn't fit the stereotypical view of Christians. I do believe there are other ways of connecting with God and I respect others' beliefs even if that belief is that there is no God.

I DO NOT wear makeup, DO NOT LIKE to receive swap items that have GLITTER on them, and generally avoid negativity.

Paper crafts including but not limited to greeting or note cards, bookmarks, ATCs, ACEOs, tags, and scrapbooking.

Other crafts I enjoy include: jewelry making, candle making, soap making, paper making, book making, crocheting, and painting.

I am horrible at knitting so I don't do it any more although I have tried in the past. I am okay at crocheting but don't do much of it either.

Occasionally I dabble with sewing.

Buffy and Fables are two comic book series that I enjoyed but not longer read

The Color Purple and the Chicken Soup for the Soul series are two of my all time favorites.

I have finished the Harry Potter series and the Twilight series and really enjoyed them.

I like movies that challenge the mind, play on the senses, or tug at the heart. If it's to silly or slap stick I probably won't like it.

While I manly listen to country on the radio; my CD collection also includes R&B, Blues, Jazz, Gospel, Classical, and Instrumental. I do not like acid rock or punk rock or anything like that.

Below are some items I need or want. So If you are trying to figure out what to get me for a swap maybe something here will fit your theme, budget, or interest.

• any refills for Xyron 150, 250, or 510
• unmounted stamps especially images of women or nature and inspirational ones such as http://stampsmith.net/africanamerican.htm,
• copic sketch markers or copic blender pen. I already have rose pink R81 and hydrangea blue BV13.

Below are some of my online wishlist. Mainly I use them to keep track of things I might buy myself when I have a few extra dollars. But they are also a good way for family and friends to see some things I am interested in having.

• Amazon.com
• Scrapbook.com
• Etsy.com
• For those who shop at Addicted To Rubber Stamps - log into your account, then search account # 6-176-8827156914 to see my list