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Marymint

Marymint
Date Joined: November 27, 2008
Last Online: August 25, 2013
Birthday: June 7
Country: United Kingdom
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About Me

Come and find me on Instagram; I spend an awful lot of time on there...too much probably.

Well. I'm a teacher living in Leeds who LOVES to do anything crafty and creative. I quilt. I quilt. I quilt; at the moment I am hand piecing a paper pieced hexagon quilt. The hexagons I am using need small pieces of fabric about 3 inches square - if you have any scraps of fabric I would LOVE to put them in my quilt!

I have two dogs Montague and Sparky and a lovely, lovely Chris who keeps me sane and loves me lots.

I love swapping. Swap-bot crept up on me and now it is certainly part of my life. I go through phases of being in 3 or 4 swaps and then nothing for a while. So, if you check in to my profile and I am not in any swaps I am still around...I'm probably just drowning under paperwork from work.

Hosting swaps has become very important to me and I try my best to ensure that everyone in my swaps has a positive swapping experience. If you are in one of my swaps and you are unsure of something please get in touch.

Favorite Music

Pulp, Johnny Cash, The Killers, anything really not that fussed to be honest...music is great but my real love is listening to the radio while I create crafty goodness.

Favorite Books

I love Irvine Welsh, but more recently my reading has turned to the web - I'm a sucker for a good blog. I love a good gossip magazine - all those bright colours really catch my magpie eyes.

Favorite Movies

Pan's Labrynth, Narnia, Japanese animation, a good rom com...

Favorite Television

Big Brother (oh dear), the food channel, most of Channel 4.

I LOVE...

...bright stripes, colourful spots, tote bags, mermaids, mugs, nail varnish, brooches and badges, pink, purple, yellow, orange, sky blue, turquoise, red (all colours!), good design, secret bright linings where you wouldn't expect to find them, satin, polka dots, gingham, flickr, hand stitching, delicious smells like coconut, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, lavender, delicious tastes like cinnamon, almond, chocolate...Christmas, Easter, all things PRETTY!

Things I like to watch... Dogs chasing their tails, dogs swimming (!), Japanese animation, funny animations, The Killers (Mr Brightside), practical jokes, cute things, Food programs, craft tutorials, stop motion animation...

If you're swapping a reusable shopping bag with me I would love one of those bags that is the same shape as a plastic carrier bag. I love bright colours and I would really like something unique to your area - something that I can't get in the UK.

At work I have to use a travel mug for my hot drinks - I like to choose pretty, bright ones instead of the utilitarian standard ones. I really don't like the metal ones, the plastic ones are ok (if they're pretty I love them) but I would love another ceramic one to add to my collection - tea tastes SO much better out of a ceramic cup!

Fabric styles that I love...

Sherbet Pips by Aneela Hoey for Moda Fabrics

Alexander Henry Fabrics

Henry Glass Fabrics

Robert Kaufman Fabric (in particular the cat in The Hat range)

I really don't like...

Things that smell of smoke, religious items, shabby chic, angels, goth...I think that's about it.

Tea. I love tea but I only like Yorkshire Tea - sad I know, but true. Please don't send me tea!

Sweeeeeeties

I LOVE...

Chocolate - with almonds, mint, turkish delight, nougat, cream fillings, with peanut butter (we can't get Reese's in the UK very easily), caramel, marshmallow, coconut.

Sweets - chewy sweets, jelly babies, jelly beans, Spanish peaches, marshmallows, chewy mints, pick 'n' mix, white mice, drumstick lollies, pink prawns.

In particular I really like anything cinnamon or peanut butter flavoured.

The only combo I don't like is fruit (raisins, apricots - dried fruit) with chocolate, it's just wrong.

Crafty things I love to use...

Deco tape, stickers, vintage fabric, Japanese fabric, patterned ribbons, small pieces of pretty fabric (at least 3 inch squares).

A bit of housekeeping...

Flaked on by... @Brittanybuffalo for this swap.

RAK @lostdawill sent me Kool Aid, when it gets cooler I promise to send her a Curly Whirly!

Ratings

I give hearts to people who put their heart into the work they send me.

I give 5's to everyone who has fulfilled their swap responsibility.

I give 3's to people who don't fulfill their swap responsibility. Sending late, not reading through the swap description will result in a 3.

1's will always be given to those who don't send.

I believe in the rating system because it gives us the opportunity to keep our community safe from flakers and dubious swappers. Please always PM me if you're having trouble with a swap.

Flaked swaps...

Candy for every day of the week - Rydia

http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/37006

It would be really helpful if you could write this on your parcel;

Dear Postperson,

If this item is too big to fit through the letterbox please put the item either in the recycling bin or leave it on the back doorstep.

Thank-you!

Ratings

AspieGirl rated for Handmade Christmas Stocking Filler on Aug 30, 2013
5
rating
Comment: Thank you so much for the stocking filler and the awesome extras. :-)
5
rating
 
PeasAndPearls rated for iPad 2 sleeve on Nov 22, 2011
5
rating
Comment: Oh WOW this is such an amazing parcel full of all the things I love. Thank you so much I really appreciate it as does my doggie Pumpkin, it looks like he's got treats for a while now.
Response: Oh I am pleased that it got to you ok and I am even more pleased that you love what I sent to you. Thank you for the heart, xxx.
SFreer rated for Send Me a Tote & a Note #4 on Jul 18, 2011
5
rating
Comment: Hi Helene...no we don't have a M&S anywhere near me, so the tote was a nice surprise. I love it! thank you!
LauraAust rated for Fabric: Marymint & LauraAust on Jul 13, 2011
5
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful fabric! I love the colors - it's funny, a lot of it is something that I wouldn't have picked out for myself but I really like all of it and can't wait to use it! A lot of it is very different than what I can buy in quilt stores here. Thanks for the cute stickers too!
Response: Oh I am pleased that I chose some things that you like! Thanks for organising such a great swap - we need to let our collections build up a bit more then swap again! xxx
hkittygr rated for 2 New Ballpoint Pens #2 on Jun 26, 2011
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the nice pens Helene :-))
Response: No worries I am glad you like them! xxx
lizzmathwhiz rated for QUICK 5 Somethings #1 on Jun 6, 2011
5
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Comment: I love so much all of the things you sent. It was sweet of you to wrap them individually. I got them today right before a final and it was like a little end-of-the-quarter gift. :)
Response: Glad you liked them! x
Aria rated for Send me a Tote and a Note #3 on May 23, 2011
5
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Comment: Thanks for the tote and the explanation. You're right, I haven't heard of Gipton before. :)
Response: Thanks for the rating! x
5
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Comment: WOW!!! Marymint you really did fill my envelope with papercraftyness!!! I was over the moon with your choices!!! I am so looking forward to using everything you sent not one thing will be wasted you were verry very generous and thank you so very much again and again! You were worth Many Hearts :))))
Response: It got to you FAST! Thank you for the lovely rating, it's nice to hear that you have enjoyed your parcel - happy swapping! xxx
kirsti rated for Can you make me a Monty please? on Apr 21, 2011
5
rating
Comment: Thank u for the awesome swap and ur patience
Response: It's a pleasure, I am pleased that you enjoyed the swap - thank you for the heart! xxx
UrsaMinor rated for Your name makes me SMILE! on Dec 17, 2010
5
rating
Comment: Hi! The swap came today but I'm saving it for Christmas. I'll get back to you after I've opened it. Merry Christmas! -- Update on Christmas Eve: Wow! I love you Helene! You went over the top with this. I'm totally excited with all the buttons and beads, can't wait to use them for something where I can see them often. I have a new hat I made out of felt and I put some brooches on it so the red button heart brooch found its place instantly. And Marmite?! I sure didn't see that coming but I can't even tell how much I've wanted to try it for the longest time. The cleansing mask will definitely come in handy after the holidays :-) Wowww... Thank you thank you thank you!
Response: Ho HO HO! Merry Christmas! I am really pleased that you enjoyed your presents, have a lovely Christmas and New Year, xxx.
tj rated for Stuff a Christmas Sock on Dec 8, 2010
5
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Comment: thankyou ,,will put away for christmas. they are not xmas socks but no matter as they are so cute and fluffy.plus can wear them all year round :) xx merry christmas !
Response: Oh I am glad you liked it, I found it tricky to find some nice Christmas socks - they were all so garish and and tacky, hopefully you won't need them in the summer! Thanks for the rating and the heart, x.
5
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Comment: Thank you helene for the awesome package - I opened it a while before my birthday and christmas since I'm moving next month *laughs* I especially loved the pig spatula. it's cute!
Response: Brilliant! I am glad you liked what I sent, xxx.
BeadsbyGayle rated for 2nd Try - Cheepy Cheep! on Nov 7, 2010
5
rating
Comment: Thank you!
5
rating
Comment: Thank you :-)
agoodgirlie2 rated for BOOK THONG SWAP on Sep 30, 2010
5
rating
Comment: ty love it! and love the colors too.
Response: Thanks for the rating - so pleased that you love it! x
craftyshazzy rated for BOOK THONG SWAP on Sep 27, 2010
5
rating
Comment: My first ever book thong!!! This could be the start of many as I feel inspired by the beautiful beads you sent on mine, the only thing is, my daughter keeps trying to pinch it! I've promised to try to make her one like it!!! Love the colours!!!
Response: Hurrah! I am pleased you liked the colours - I love blues and aquas too. Thank you for the rating and the heart, x.
DanniJo85 rated for DanniJo85 and Marymint on Sep 26, 2010
5
rating
Comment: I love the fabric! Thanks!
Response: It's a pleasure - I hope you can make some lovely things with it! x
PATHACKER rated for Cupcakes and Obama! on Sep 25, 2010
5
rating
Comment: thanks so much i love the cupcake stuff and melodee latched onto the millions...
Response: I'm sorry I couldn't find the cola flavoured ones for her - they're yummy! I am glad youliked the cupcake stuff - hope you make something yummy! Thank you for the rating and the heart, xxx.
snailgirl rated for Marmite and Kool Aid on Sep 3, 2010
5
rating
Comment: okay that stuff is weird... Thank you so much for doing this swap with me... now I can stop wondering... ha ha...
Response: Ooooh, didn't you like it? I love it on hot buttery toast - spread sparingly! Thank you for the rating and the heart. x

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 134 30 39
Completed Fives Threes Ones
139 153 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
2 2 72 63
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Comments

LauraAust on Jun 7, 2011:

Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday (and lots of quiltie things) Dear MaryMint - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

pamelaz on Oct 10, 2010:

Awwwwwwwwww I love the cards - especially the Totoro ones - I love them!! Thanks so much. <3

ColorInFusion on Sep 7, 2010:

The girls have arrived!!!!

The were very excited to get out of the cramped quarters but really it is so expensive to fly anything other than coach these days and even coach is questionable LOL.

They were accompanied by one that was coming home. It is so funny because I noticed the beads first and then I said, wait, I made this one. How very funny.

Thank you so much, this was a great swap.

Vicki

merlainne on Jun 11, 2010:

The ornament you made: "home is where the heart is" hangs on the window by my desk, so I see it constantly. I just adore it. Thank you, the joy from your package lingers.

xlucky016 on Mar 18, 2010:

Just wanted to let you know that I sent out your package today. It took me a little longer because of what I sent (I couldn't find an envelope that I liked big enough lol) But I got it sent out and I hope you love everything I sent. I'm so excited for you to get it! Thank you so much for doing the private swap with me, it means a lot. And you were my first international swap too! Thanks again!

<3 Courtney!

chocololic on Jul 30, 2009:

Hi, I got your package today! the scarves are cute, and thanks so much for the extras- love the tissue paper and those bunnies! it's funny I actually have big stickers of those same bunny characters on my laptop!!

WarLordsWife on Mar 28, 2009:

Helene, Thank you SO much for angeling the Itty Bitty Dotee swap for me! She is absolutely adorable! Hugs to you! Mary

Michele1015 on Jan 11, 2009:

Thank you soooo much for being a sweet, generous angel for my No Spending Swap!!! I look forward to watching my grandchildren open the presents at Easter time!!

Hugs and smiles,

Michele (1015) :)

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