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SooticasDream

SooticasDream
 Birthday: September 23
Last Online: November 20, 2008
Country: UK
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About Me

I'm 26 & currently live in Nottingham, UK. I was born & bred in the west coast of Scotland (Glasgow area), but moved here to Nottingham 8 years ago.

Currently I'm at Uni studying Fine Art & hoping to have my own business eventually. Something along creative lines.

& I live with the most handsome ginger tom cat, called Ginge too! ^____^

Favorite Crafts

I have always been creative, & love trying out new things. Currently I'm doing a lot of crochet & ATCs, but I have done drawing, painting, clothes making, cross-stitch, clothes alteration, pottery, a bit of everything!!

Favorite Movies

I'm a HUGE Marilyn Monroe & Bettie Page fan & adore old Hollywood films. I'm also A big horror & Jim Henson fan! Oh & can't forget any Alice in Wonderland films/cartoons!

Favorite Music

I have a wide taste in music... The Doors, My Ruin, I Am Ghost, AFI, Janis Joplin, Rory Gallagher, 30 Seconds To Mars, Julie London, HIM, eggy Lee, Eva Cassidy, Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, Jewel, Cristina Augliria, Adam Ant, Medievil Babes, musicals etc etc

Favorite Television

QI, House, CSI Vegas, Red Dwarf, Monty Python, Family Guy, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Who's Line Is It Anyway, Supernatural & documentaries about unsolved crimes &/or mysteries.

Favorite Books

I read a lot... EARLY Anne Rice, Poppy Z Brite, Henry Rollins, JK Rowling (I'm 25 & read Harry Potter...get over it!) Starhawk, Stephen King, James Hebert, Shaun Hutson, Angela Carter but my all time favorite book is ALICE IN WONDERLAND!! Love, love, LOVE this book & anything Alice/Wonderland related!

Heros

My Mum, my Gran(RIP), Alice, Marilyn Monroe, Tarrie B, Bettie page, Vivian Leigh, Stephen Fry, Adam Ant, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin

Inspirations

I adore the: *art nouveu movement (Muscha, Klimt),

*Religious art (specially rosary beads & icons) - I'm not Christian but love their artwork!,

*cheesecake pin-ups,

*60's ads (think posters of women with swirls of hair etc),

*old vintage photography/art,

*fairy tales,

*Alice In Wonderland (BIG time!!),

*Gothic art (from Gothic architecture to modern Goth artwork)

*Vivian Westwood

*Gothic Lolita

....anything that's different & quirky....one offs. I'm not really into mass produced stuff.

Unwanted Items

There's nothing really that I wouldn't be happy to receive. If I don't like something or can't use it, I'm sure I know someone I could pass the item onto....therefore spreading the generosity! You wouldn't be pleasing just one person but two!! ^____^

Happy Happy Joy Joy Items

Even tho' I'm Goth, I LOVE bright colours. My favs are pink, purple, red & silver.

Anything Alice In Wonderland related

Anything Marilyn Monroe related

Anything Bettie Page related

ATC stuff (backgrounds, cards, embellishments etc)

Beads

Buttons

Gel pens

Wool (specially crochet cotton)

Little crocheted/knitted items

Crochet/knitting patterns (specially anything funky, odd, different, modern -eg Happy Hookers)

Amigurumi patterns/items

Anything you have spent time making/embellishing/altering.

Fantasy things (pictures, drawings, etc) specially unicorns & phoenix

Peacock butterflies (they remind me of my Gran RIP)

Passion flowers

Ginger cats (none would be cute as my Ginge tho!)

CDs

I have waist length hair so hair-bands, clips would be appreciated.

I'm wiccan so anything wiccan/pagan would be groovy

Lace anything (items, edging, embellishing anything etc)

Anything "one off", original, handmade even if it's not really my style I would adore!

Anything 40s/50s related

Anything "Gothic Lolita" related

Religious items (specially rosary beads, medals, Hindu items -specially involving Durga or another Goddess, etc)

I read Tarot, so anything related to them would be groovy!

*I haven't been flaked on very often & I've had some VERY kind people angel for me. I just wish I could give them hearts! But I have a few swaps that I have been let down on, so if you're feel extra generous....

*Fairy Dotee Doll http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/11472

*Tinkerbell ATCs http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/6269

*Edward Gorey ATCs http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/7160

Ratings

honeyspur rated for Thought provoking Journal on Nov 14, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for your fun package!! All the tea is wonderful. Your journal was jam packed with fun stuff too - great swapper here! :D
Martij rated for Altered Paper Doll Swap 2-Mythical Creatures on Oct 30, 2008
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Comment: Beautiful! She'll go right next to the extra I made when I made my doll. Do make more, I really love her "tatoos" kind of like henna art, but green. Thanks
SundayCoffee rated for HOMEMADE JEWELRY SWAP** on Oct 22, 2008
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Comment: Very, very nice! Looks like a lot of work!!
bmayc rated for EDITED!!!!! 100 THINGS ABOUT ME! on Oct 5, 2008
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Comment: Hi, I got your 100 things list this week my husband forgot to give it to me until today! So sorry I was late leaving a rating. Can't wait to read it! Thanks for the stickers also, Thanks Brenda - bmayc
kimberlees rated for "Who I Am" Collage. on Sep 28, 2008
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Comment: Thank you so much for the collage, it is great and the letter too :) Sorry it took me so long to rate you, I've been dealing with a chronic back problem that makes sitting at the computer difficult. But better late then never, right? :D Thanks again <3!
cerwinrhiannon rated for Alice Altered Journal on Sep 6, 2008
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Comment: Lovely! I wish I could draw as well as you. Thanks!
schlabs rated for Poetry Journal Swap - INT on Aug 21, 2008
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Comment: Wonderfull. I will read the poetry journal today evening when the kids are sleeping. ;O)
kylieNhavannahsMom rated for TATTOOS- intl on Aug 20, 2008
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Comment: The letter and story was lovely. I love your tattoo especially the meaning behind it!
chaitee rated for TATTOOS- intl on Aug 17, 2008
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Comment: Thanks! That's a beautiful story behind your tattoo :)
Jenny143 rated for 100 Things I believe in on Aug 5, 2008
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Comment: Thank you so much for sharing your list!
alleycat rated for A "CATS" Dotee on Jul 25, 2008
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Comment: Really cute, thank you so much.
deborah rated for Journal W/A Twist 2 on Apr 19, 2008
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Comment: Thank you! I enjoyed reading your journal and looking at all the extras you included
kmcaine rated for LET'S MAKE FAIRY DOTEES! on Apr 7, 2008
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Comment: Thank you so much for my Dotee Fairy. I love the hair in particular. I saw in your update to your profile that you are not doing well right now. I'm very sorry to hear that and am wishing strength in your direction.
Response: I'm really glad you like her. I was pretty pleased with the outcome. Thanks for thinking of me....hopefully I'll be back soon...
Rhayne7 rated for Dotee Doll Star Signs/Elemental on Apr 2, 2008
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Comment: Thank you Catriona! I just recieved my little 'crab' dotee this morning and she made my day. She smells like the wonderful apple tea that you sent too. Thanks for the hot cocoa as well. Hope to swap with you again. =)
Response: I'm glad you like her. She was fun to make & I was sad to send her off. I'm glad she'll be looked after. :)
ShabbyJules rated for Alice in Wonderland Matchbox on Mar 31, 2008
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Comment: What a very sweet idea i love this box and the lovely extras hope we meet again
Response: I'm so glad you like it. I was a bit concerned as it was pretty subtle & didn't scream out that it was Alice. Thanks for the heart :)
jade240 rated for Alice in Wonderland Atc Swap on Mar 24, 2008
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Comment: Amazing...
Response: Thanks. Glad you like them :)
jessmarie rated for Alice in Wonderland Atc Swap on Mar 20, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the beautifully painted cards. My favorite is "Rose Painting." ♥
Response: Thank you. I'm really glad you like them ^____^
lkane564 rated for Altered Journal on Mar 19, 2008
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Comment: I love it, thanks. The journal is much different that I thought it would be, which I love. Thanks for making my first altered journal swap a great experience!
Response: I'm glad you like it :)
ClareyFairy rated for Girls Night In - UK Only on Mar 18, 2008
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OldMadeNEW rated for Christian art ATC on Mar 17, 2008
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Comment: very nice ATC's Thank you; I always enjoy international swaps :)
Response: Thank you. I'm glad you like them :)

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Comments

cobaltgypsy on Oct 31, 2008:
aly on Oct 29, 2008:

Please come check out my Alice in Wonderland Lucky Parcel Swap

http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/24232
Guitartists on Oct 3, 2008:

Thanks for joining my

tarot

biasbabe on Sep 25, 2008:

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lemonysnicket on Jul 24, 2008:

hi catriona. i'm writing to apologise for my delay in the 'who i am' collage swap. i've been in california for a couple of weeks, and as far as i am aware there are no post offices / computers in america! i'm home now so i will post the collage right away and seeing as the internet is a-go-go again, i thought i'd better let you know asap. sorry again. love, jess x
Kinderposht on Jul 10, 2008:

Alt text here

Thanks for Being a member
dreamrains on Jul 10, 2008:

verymerryunbirthday

Come and Join the Very Merry Unbirthday swap for Alice in Wonderland's Elite!!
vee41dmb on Mar 18, 2008:

i found your profile! YAH! --- left you a myspace comment. BTW JIM HENSON IS AMAZING!! dark crystal :) I got my ATC's today and just LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!! really that was so very kind. Thank you Vee*
vee41dmb on Feb 29, 2008:

bias to an artist is ok :) all my mix cd's seem to have one Dave Matthews song on them.. so be it! thank you again V*
vee41dmb on Feb 29, 2008:

Also, the poems!! THANK YOU! I just want to say my friends name- is bryce.
:) thank you again Vee*

you're work touched my heart
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