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MamaWulf

MamaWulf
Date Joined: March 8, 2011
Last Online: September 17, 2014
Birthday: September 15
Country: United States
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About Me

Hey Y'all! I'm Melissa Gayle - A whimsical and feisty creative living in the heart of Texas. I'm an art school graduate who plunged head first into the corporate industry only to find that the handmade community was truly my passion.

I reside in the wonderfully weird city of Austin, Texas. I am a severe Craftaholic who loves to turn discarded items into impressive treasures. I also enjoy spending my free time searching for oddities and other curious finds at various local vintage shops, thrift store digs, flea markets, and estate sales. I have been a collector of Taxidermy & Bones since I was a child, an obsession we can all thank my Grandfather for. I would spend countless summer nights watching him prepare animals for dinner and tanning their hides so he could add each incredible creature to his taxidermy collection. When my Grandfather passed I was left with his entire collection, ranging from the 1950's to the present, deer antler racks, elk antler racks, mule deer mounts, white tail deer mounts, pheasants, you name it- my house probably has it!

Wunderkammer Culture is a collection for those who love the dark side of things but also are intrigued by the elegance of femininity. My collection provides customers with cruelty free bone jewelry, hand carved faux arrowhead accessories, naturally shed antler hooks and displays, and handmade retro inspired wire head wraps made from repurposed and limited fabrics. Everything is designed and handcrafted by myself in a smoke-free but kitty cat friendly studio.

If you want to learn more about me & my work, check out:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/WunderkammerCulture/about?ref=shopinfoaboutleftnav

Favorite Music

Autolux, Aesop Rock, Atmosphere, Murs, Deer in the Headlights, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Interpol, Damien Rice, Kimya Dawson, Iron & Wine, Joy Division, The Smiths, Sonic Youth, The Strokes, Animal Collective, Kasabian, New Order, Portugal, the Man, The Black Keys, Dr. Dog, Neutral Milk Hotel, Sigur Ros, Boards of Canada, Danse Society, Neko Case, Bastille, Pomplamoose, Waxahatchee, M.Ward, Bree Sharp, Anya Marina, The Pixies, Sufjan Stevens, Rose Cousins, The Mountain Goats, Katie Herzig, JayMay, Alela Diane, Sleater-Kinney, Hole, Jenny Owen Youngs, Maxence Cyrin, Great Lake Swimmers, Stephen Malkmus, Sebadoh, Elliot Smith, The Shins, Pink Martini, The Decemberists, Bauhaus, Pavement, Deer Hunter, AA Bondy, Crystal Castles, Damien Jurado, Josh Ritter, Andrew Bird, Anathallo, Minus Story, Josh Pyke, Rogue Wave, The Dodos, Four Tet, The Rakes, Laura Gibson, Beriut, Calexico...etc.etc.etc.

Favorite Books

Slaughter House Five, Atlas Shrugged, Anthem, Fear and Trembling, Das Energi, The Antichrist, The Study of Man, Daybreak, Man and His Symbols, Simple Times, Things I Have Learned, A Clockwork Orange, Hollywood, Factotum, War All The Time, Bluebeard, Virginia Woolfe, Girl Interrupted, The Virgin Suicides, Go Ask Alice, Live For a Living, The Bell jar, Junky, Eating Animals.

ALWAYS INTERESTED IN: psychology, philosophy, metaphysics, retro anatomy books (Hell, even new ones!) , and classic fiction.

Favorite Movies

Gummo, Back to the Future, Beetle Juice, The Human Centipede, Goodfellas, E.T, Holy Mountain, Hocus Pocus, Fear And Loathing in Las Vegas, The Lorax, 1969, Easy Rider, The Coneheads, Weird Science, Fandango, Teen Witch

Favorite Television

Rocko's Modern Life, Roseanne, Boy Meets World, How I Met Your Mother, Modern Family, CSI, Law & Order, Doug, Dinosaurs, Planet Earth, River Monsters, Fatal Attractions, American Pickers, Pawn Stars.

WHAT I LOVE

I collect: •owls •foxes •bats •skeletons (cheesy halloween items are definitely suitable!) •vintage & modern catholic prayer cards •vintage • modern religious trinkets/memorabilia •sideshow & circus related photographs/publications •antique&vintage photographs( humorous, oddity, and inspiring.) •sideshow-tattooed ladies •National Geographic Magazines (1990-down) •National Geographic Clippings, or any other interesting items you can find in magazines •Books!

Supplies I like to collect: •lace • decorative ribbons •doilies •vintage fabrics •old buttons •broken and mismatched custom jewelry •found objects •charms •vintage jewelry/trinkets •beads •skulls & skeleton charms etc. •anything floral •sewing trim •scrap fabrics •bows •patterned paper

Ratings

Bakingbelle rated for what a pretty face on Aug 11, 2014
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Comment: Thanks for the package, it was exciting opening it up and going through everything, the floral hair ties are really pretty! :)
winternite24 rated for Fill a Purse Swap on Jul 27, 2014
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Comment: Thank you for the cute little purse and the nice items inside. :)
HeatherannB rated for YOUR STATE Swap on Jul 24, 2014
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Comment: Thanks for a lovely box of goodies! I love everything. Hope you are doing well!
kristinjaye rated for Fill My Stocking - July on Jul 21, 2014
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Comment: I didnt wait to open my gift. I am glad I didnt. What a treat. Thank you!
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Comment: Thank you for the teas!
dyp rated for Everything skulls and skeletons! on Jul 9, 2014
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Comment: Oh my goodness. I woke up to see this huge box on yhe couch. I couldn't figure out what I ordered. I havent even opened it yet- I was so perplexed. Then I thought- "naw, it can't be from swap-bot." Omg it is..... I opened it... I am so overwhelmed. This is so much. I van not possibly accept it. Oh thank you so so so much. I... I just have no thoughts.... oh... wow...
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Comment: thanks so much :)
thenderson756 rated for Blind Surprise Swap (May) on Jun 9, 2014
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Comment: Thank you so much!!!! Getting this package totally made my day!! I feel like I just got back from the craft store! :)
TerryK rated for Blind Fun Swap - May (Us only) on May 18, 2014
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Comment: thanks so much
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Comment: Wow. If I could give you 500 hearts I totally would. This was AMAZING. I loved the way you packaged everything! I loved all of the jewerly (especially the cat earrings<3) I don't think I can say thank you enough! The only bad thing is that you didn't write down the swap name so it was a bit hard to find you, but none the less everything is amazing. Thank you!
sandricherry5 rated for shopping bag swap on May 14, 2014
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Comment: Love the bags. Thank you for everything. I am very happy. :)
susannah rated for Blind Surprise Swap (April) on May 9, 2014
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Comment: Thank you very much :)
pickle rated for Swapping What I SELL or CREATE on Jul 10, 2012
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Comment: hello. what an array of assorted gifts. thank you very much. how brave of you to become an self sustaining crafter and seller!
NMPM48 rated for Sweet Kitty Swap on Jul 5, 2012
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Comment: Thanks for the necklace and rings...love the lace too!
tattooedbeergal rated for Thriftstore Swap #27 - USA on Jul 2, 2012
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Comment: love the package with all of the goodies. especially the glasses. i rocked them today and got many compliments. thank you! xo
Lisapotterylady rated for Crafting Destash: on May 31, 2012
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Comment: This is a super-great package - thank you so much! I really love the decorative scissors. I have several of those but not the ones you sent so I look forward to playing with them.
Net3811 rated for Get your Needle Craft on AGAIN! on Apr 1, 2012
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Comment: Finally turned up! Love the necklace especially. It is really clever and unique.
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Comment: thank U I LOVE IT
happymango rated for Why is my mailbox so empty? on Dec 21, 2011
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Comment: I received my JOURNAL finally. I wish I could be giving it a better rating, but sadly I can't. I know we are all at different levels and I am not a pro, but I take my time and put a lot of work into all that I do. This swap looks as if it was thrown together in less then 30 minutes. There were not the minimum pages decorated. The glue that was used to adhere what was added dried up on the pages and you could see it. And stuck some of the pages together. I am very frustrated, but very happy with the great hostess!
Response: I apologize if the pages were stuck together, but I can assure you I spent a significant amount of time on your journal and I can also assure you that the pages WERE NOT stuck together when sent, I used wax paper and a book press. Did you not read the letter I wrote you? I created the journal so you could ACTUALLY USE the journal for whatever purpose you desired. Rather than wasting a perfectly good and new journal on something you may not like ( as I can see you did not like it so maybe it was a good choice that I never filled the insides to the top...) It was a creepy theme and perhaps during shipment the glue became reheated and softened to the pages, I understand your frustration but I think you said it best yourself. WE ARE ALL AT DIFFERENT LEVELS. For the most part, I AM NOT A PAPER ARTIST, I have my background in Fine Art, and am a Textile Illustrator, Product Designer and Graphic Designer, I signed up for this swap to try something NEW and FUN. it's funny, I WAS FLAKED ON in this swap, and then angled waaaaay after the fact. This whole Journal Swap was nothing but a waste of my time. Feel free to throw away the journal, but you'll be wasting a perfectly good Moleskine journal if you do... Try laying it open by a window near sunlight and allow the rays to evaporate any moisture that the glue could have left. It's always a shame when people cannot appreciate handmade arts. :(

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Comments

dalbright on Nov 15, 2012:

You’re invited! Come de-clutter your desk with us!?: “Desk De-clutter #7 USA”

GinaMarie on Nov 23, 2011:

AND I forgot to tell you how much I like the earings that I think you made :) and the little felt bunny is so cute! <3

parttimeliontamer on Nov 6, 2011:

there is a photo of me wearing the blingy ribcage on my flickr if you're interested.

parttimeliontamer on Nov 3, 2011:

I wore the blingy ribcage on Halloween!

ladydy5 on Jul 13, 2011:

Nice profile, you are doing so well now with all the fives and hearts. Welcome to Thriftstore 18.

RadicalRecrafter on May 18, 2011:

I am so excited to have you as my partner for the Thriftstore Find #16 ! I have the perfect items picked out for you! You poor baby! That swapper who rated you so poorly is AWFUL! She should have taken a happy pill! :D

ladydy5 on May 17, 2011:

Wow! for being a newbie that swapper from Switzerland was a little harsh on you wasn't she.

ladydy5 on Mar 9, 2011:

Nicely done profile. Swapers love to hear more about you. Thanks for joining in my Thriftstore Find 14.

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