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RachelB

RachelB
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Last Online: November 19, 2009
Birthday: April 26
Country: Israel
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Thanks to all the incredibly wonderful people who sent Stopain for my dad!

Please note, please only send me the swap, dont include any extras unless they are on my wishlist, I am thinking about the environment and also the amount of storage in my house! I will rate according to the effort and thought put into the swap so hearts are still being dished out! I will also not include extras when I post out swaps (unless I have something in mind I know you really would love to receive) and would really appreciate if you could rate my swaps in the same way

I am 47, married and live in Israel, I have a 23 year old daughter and a 21 year old son and Hannah who is six! Love animals and my aquariums and paint, stitch, knit quite often all on the same day! I have two dogs (NOT allowed on the sofa or near crafty stuff!) two aquariums and three rats

Anything connected with Judaism is always very well received, I love it and if you want something from Israel (whether Christian or Judaica) just shout, I will be delighted to oblige if I can!

I am embarrassed to admit I work on computers and love my job!

I always aim for a heart and a WOW! not because I am bothered about hearts but I love the thought of making someone somewhere in the World happy even if its just for a minute ...

Some stitching

Favorite Music

Everything, right now its Rihanna and Amy Winehouse but always like Bryan Adams, James Blunt everything including Phantom of the Opera! I love the idea of mixed CDs but have no idea how to go about making one! Ho hum .... my hubby bought me an MP4 for my birthday and I totally love it!

Favorite Movies

Thats easy - Love Actually, all the Harry Potters and Lord of the Rings and ... Phantom of the Opera. I love films and we have a plasma so we really get the benefit of them!

Favorite Television

There are a couple of things, mainly CSI New York, House MD and some reality. Love Most Haunted but only got really old episodes and anyway, when you have a six year old you dont get daytime TV, you watch hers!

Favorite Crafts

OK - oil painting, knitting, hardanger, cross-stitch, painting murals and have tried just about everything else ...

Oil painting

Likes

I love blues and purples. Anything to do with being a (gulp) grandmother, anything crafty is always loved. Hannah adores pink, fairies, Dora, Disney so anything for her she will love and when she is happy ...

Dislikes

  • No plastic beads, I dont use them and I dont like the feel of them, weird huh?
  • No single buttons, I use them for biscournus and baby jumpers but dont see the use in single ones
  • Not keen on pink green or orange but everything in moderation is fine!
  • No ATC supplies except those see-thru slips and of course, pages for the folder to put them in! Those I would love!
  • Funny but I am with those against the clowns, spooky things, and I cant stand liquorice!
  • We are kosher, so please bear that in mind when sending food, especially pork scratchings! :-D

Wishlist

  • Anything with rats on, love my ratties!
  • Webkinz! Hannah has hers and I have mine ... need I say more??? They are now in Israel but still, anything for them is great!
  • Jewish material, yes I know I of all people should be able to get it but I can't, they dont sell it in ISRAEL!!!
  • Anything to do with Hannukah my fave festival!

Whats happening???

Swapwise! This is to jog my memory but if you think I missed something off please shout!

Waiting for:

Nothing at the mo!

Need to remember

Stacirose
Hannukiah

Ratings

runswithscizzors rated for Diana Gabaldon Swap on Nov 20, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely drawing of Jamie :-) Now I don't feel so bad not using the Fraser tartan, but let's pretend like we just don't notice, okay? Thank you :-)
tesscalhoun rated for MIniature Art (ATC) on Oct 20, 2009
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Comment: I received your Miniature Art ATC's in todays mail. They are wonderful. Thank you. The detail on the stoned of the little house is fantastic. Thank you.
Rejoicing rated for Private ATC swap on Oct 7, 2009
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Comment: SUCH a beautiful ATC!!! I just LOVE it!!! Thank you so much!!!
tesscalhoun rated for Private water color swap with RachelB on Oct 3, 2009
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Comment: I love the watercolor painting you sent. It arrived today. its fantastic. I love how you do the shadows. I never get shadows right. Thanks Im going to scan it and try and put it up on the group page. hugs. Tess
Response: Thank you for your lovely comments and the heart! I am thrilled you liked it
snowqueen1426 rated for Private between Snowqueen and RachelB on Oct 2, 2009
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Comment: Your card is absolutely LOVELY... So much detail in such a small space.. It has been a pleasure swapping with you. Many thanks..((HUGS))
hydro75 rated for Mod Podged Pot on Sep 29, 2009
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Comment: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my bowl!!! Soooo clever, artistic and well-constructed! I love how the owl has a different "buddy" (or two) for each season, and how his expression changes in each scene! :) Love that I can display the bowl year-round just by rotating it one turn every season! :) Love that I now have something handmade for me, from Israel! You really went above and beyond, Rachel, THANK YOU!!!
Response: I am so glad you liked it, the theme just gradually grew and it was fun to paint! Thanks for the heart :-)
loriglen rated for Favorite Place on Sep 16, 2009
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Comment: What I received from you was not an ATC...it was a stunning, breathtaking little painted masterpiece worthy of a museum. I was speechless when I opened the envelope. I am truly honored to have it among my collection and humbled by your painting abilities. Thank you for parting with it. It will inspire my imagination for years to come.
Response: I dont think you like having it as much as I loved painting it though - it was great fun and I am glad it went to someone who really appreciated it - thank you for the kind words and the heart
madamegooseberry rated for Private: RachelB and madamegooseberry - autumn ATC on Sep 4, 2009
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Comment: <3 <3 <3 <3 <--- These are extra hearts! Your art is GORGEOUS! I feel so blessed to have received these! I just don't know what to say! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Response: So you didnt like them then? :-D They were worth the time, I loved painting them for someone who will appreicate them and thanks for the hearts!
AynE rated for Happy New Year - Rosh Hashana Cards! on Sep 3, 2009
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Comment: L' Shana Tova to you. The pomegranites are incredible! My absolutely favorite fruit, gemstone garnets are actually named from pomegranites) and motif for New Year...when I lived in New Mexico I had a bush right outside my kitchen door. I miss that so much...if I can get pomegranites in Alaska they are $5.00 a piece and not very fresh.....thank you
Response: Yay it got to you in time! I had fun makiing them but the tops snapped off very easily so I had to make loads more than I needed! Shanah Tova ve metukah :-)
stacirose rated for Artsy Crafty Profile Surprise! on Sep 1, 2009
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Comment: I ALWAYS look forward to packages from you! L'Shana Tova! Todah Rabah! ;)
Response: I had fun shopping for it and arent those beads divine??? Thanks for the heart :-)
clevergirl rated for Holocaust Museum Butterfly Project on Aug 24, 2009
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Comment: Thank you so much for the butterfly - I love it and loved the picture of your daughter holding the butterflies. Your enclosed letter really touched me. Thank you again.
Response: Wow that was fast and I am glad you liked it - it was fun and sad to make :-( Thanks for the 100th Heart! Yay!
kacka rated for Postcards - Show Us Your Country R2 on Jul 31, 2009
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Comment: thank you for great card, it is very interesting. Sorry for the late rating
Response: Glad you got it! I have to say - with all its problems, I love my country! Thanks for the heart!
Ethaina rated for Diana Gabaldon ATC Swap on Jul 21, 2009
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Comment: Thanks so much for the beautiful ATC!
Response: I had fun making it - it took some research to find what I wanted to draw though for the actual house! Treat it gently though its really fragile ;-) Thanks for the heart
madamegooseberry rated for Aquarium ATC Swap on Jul 17, 2009
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Comment: How refreshing to receive true art! Your watercolor and pen aquarium ATC is beautiful! Thank you for putting your heart into my ATC. Hearts to you!!!
Response: Ah wonderful - it got to you! Thank you for your heart and I am thrilled you liked it!
Doodlebabe rated for Private Seahorse ATC swap on Jul 9, 2009
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Comment: Okay, so when I saw that post in the forum of this ATC I didn't realize I was GETTING IT! It's soooo beautiful! It's a lot better in person heheheh! I absolutely love it, thank you so so so much! :-D
Response: Its not that one, yours is gold and navy, the other one was the practice one as I wasnt sure how it would work out! Glad you liked it - they were great fun to make!
bubbleburd21 rated for The BIG Survey -- No Judgements on Jun 5, 2009
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Kristin82 rated for The BIG Survey -- No Judgements on May 31, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for your answers! =)
Gusti rated for The BIG Survey -- No Judgements on May 30, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for your ansers! ♪
Clar83 rated for The BIG Survey -- No Judgements on May 29, 2009
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Comment: Merci Rachel ! A fantastic read your email gave me ! All the way from Israel ? Very nice : ) Clarity
friendshipforever rated for The BIG Survey -- No Judgements on May 29, 2009
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Comments

TheJuiceBox on Nov 16, 2009:

Hmmmm, Nightwatch isn't ringing an immediate bell, so I shall look it up. Thank you! I've been reading the Kelley Armstrong books, as she did a signing in the store where I worked last year. I quite enjoy them, and recommend them if you've not looked into them yet. Thanks! :)
Hag53 on Nov 5, 2009:

The angeled journal arrived today! I sent you a pm about it, but wanted to come here to say how absolutely blessed I feel to have received this from you. I am treasuring every word. Thank you so much.
spin on Oct 27, 2009:

Just checking in how you are! Haven't been here in a while... sending you hugs!
Skye2006 on Oct 24, 2009:

Mabuhay!

Inviting you to GREAT VIEW Postcard swap adn show me every country swap.

http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/47868
stacirose on Oct 21, 2009:

I love you. Not kidding! You are one of the most wonderful people I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with.

You sent such a fabulous package! I just can't get over it!!! I am so glad we swapped! I'm trying to pick one thing that is the most special but EVERYTHING is excellent and wonderful!

I have some goodies for our next swap for Hanukah if you're still up for it, and the Judaica shop near me is having a SALE today! A SALE! The competition is so low they DO NOT need to do this! :)

Again, thank you thank you thank you! (I can't wait to see the Iris!!!)

Todah Rabah!!!

Sura Riva

(can you believe my Hebrew name is Yiddish?) lol!
stacirose on Oct 19, 2009:

Hi hot stuff! Just a reminder!

Sign up for this swap ends on Thursday! Please join me and the Jewish Swappers for a repeat of this fun swap! :D

Hanukah Harry

Thanks very much!!
wytch6 on Oct 2, 2009:

Thank you for my gorgeous RAK ATC. I absolutely love it. You are so talented. The cat is perfect (it has come to the right household). Tha hand painted background is amazing. I am so proud and honored to have one of your works of art.
mwquilt on Sep 15, 2009:

Hope you will soon be on the mend. Hugs.
DosLittleMonkeys on Sep 15, 2009:
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