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Vblarney

Vblarney
Date Joined: March 16, 2008
Last Online: November 21, 2009
Birthday: April 28, 1979
Country: USA
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Wishlist

  • November and December are my worse months for wish granting. It's a very depressing time of year for my family and I (lots of deaths and bad stuff seem to happen around this time of year. My great-aunt Anna just died on Friday Oct. 30, sis broke up with her boyfriend Nov.1, an aunt just lost her job of 20 years on Oct 30th too). Money is always really tight for me because I try really hard to brighten the days of my mom, sister, grandma and aunt. So, please forgive me if I don't grant my usual 20-35 wishes during these months.

  • If I've never sent one to you and you think it's personal (not likely), please send me a PM. The wishes I send are fairly random for the most part.

  • I mainly send wishes in this order: people who ask for things I've already bought/have, international wishes, people that I know will be grateful, good swappers/wish-granters, new members and wishes that I suddenly have the money for. :D
  • I always have postcards, stickers, notecards, collage materials (magazine/book cutouts, paper scraps, tags, etc) and technically old craft magazines (I say technically because although I have them, magazines are a bit pricey to mail).

About Me

I've suffered from major/chemical depression for almost 23 years and Social Anxiety Disorder for a decade. Yep, I'm nothing but parties and hijinks!

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Favorite Television

Bones, The First 48, History Detectives, CSI New York and Las Vegas, Torchwood (even though I've missed most of both seasons)and most shows on History, Discovery, BBC America and Tru. Oh, I also like Animal Cops, Eureka and Ghost Hunters!

Favorite Crafts

Beading, clay, paper crafts and typical "kid" crafts. I don't really know how to do anything, I just putter along. Knowledge takes time, patience and energy...all of which I lack. I really want to learn how to sew again. I stopped sewing in junior high and can't remember a thing!

Likes and Dislikes

Likes

  • Tree items for my mom. She likes fall and winter trees the best (notecards, rubber stamps, stickers, bookmarks, etc)

Books!

I like mysteries (cozy/humor/romantic suspense), humor, urban paranormal/sci-fi, manga, humorous romance, easy crafts/kids crafts books, mental floss books, stupid crook/peope/quote books and books about faries/elves/gnomes/dragons (childrens, "facts", etc)

What books am I looking for? Vintage childrens, craft/pattern and coloring books. Current interests are in my Amazon Wishlist (link at top). Used books are great if they're in good (readable) condition. Please don't send me a Bookcrossing book, because I'll feel really guilty for receiving it. (I donate all my books to the local library, so it's journey will end with me!)

Zines!

My favorite type of zines is similar to my favorite books, but I'll read just about anything once!

For those who browsed my Etsy Faves, Yes, I love paper dolls and paper playsets/toys!

Colors: Silver, greens, blues and creams

Animals: Cats, dogs, birds(esp. owls and chickadees), turtles, pandas, koalas, wolves, panthers, dragons and leopards.

  • Most toys, stationery and craft items from Japan.
  • I also like most Irish things and Native American (art) items.
  • Items from the UK (Especially things decorated with the Union (Jack) flag)

  • Momiji and Kokeshi dolls/items, Matryoshka items, re-ment and gashpon toys.

  • blind box toys/items and mini cars.

  • color ink pens

  • Coin purses, wallets, wristlets and tote bags(for my books and mags) Eco-bags are fine!

  • coloring books, keychains, little trinkets

  • toys/treats/clothes for my puppy, Bailey. She's 15 months old and weighs about 22 pounds. She's a size large. (she's got a fat belly)

  • gift cards! Petsmart, Borders, Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com, Half Price Books, Janet store, Michaels, iTunes, Target, Etsy, etc. If it has books, craft supplies, cute things, collectibles or dog stuff, I'll use it!

  • Anime/manga

FOOD

  • Kinder Eggs!

  • Dried apple rings, banana chips, trail mix/bars, granola, muslei

  • peach, apple, banana, orange, pear, kiwi, lemon, lime, watermelon and pineapple flavored candy or gum.

  • cream cheese, coconut, apple, banana or lemon cookies/baked goods. (Love holiday flavors! Ex: pumpkin, apple cider, gingerbread)

  • Hula Hoops crisps-plain

  • I miss Carr's Ginger Lemon Creams

  • I like most international cookies/biscuits. I'm esp. fond of wafer type cookies and flavored thin crisp cookies (I like Almond and Ginger, but willing to try new flavors!) I also like Oatmeal, Wheat or Shortbread Digestives

DISLIKES DISLIKES DISLIKES

  • Selfishness

  • All bugs and insects. I have arachnophobia and entomophobia. This includes ladybugs and butterflies, but I won't throw a fit about it since I know some of y'all can't help yourself. I used to love them, but the older I get, the wussier I get!

  • Anything dealing with rape, assault and acts of physical and mental violence/abuse. Too personal, too close to my heart, makes me cry and helps the depression.

  • Although I don't like glitter, I won't throw a fit if you use it (Some of y'all use Martha or Stickles and I know those are expensive!) Please don't send me glitter for my crafts. I seldom use it and when I do, I use glass glitter (which is basically just crushed and sanded glass)

Favorite Characters

  • Kuromi, Chococat and Pankunchi from Sanrio.
  • Snoopy (stickers, memos, pens, etc for my Mom and anything for me)

  • Garfield

  • MUTTS
  • Little Miss Lucky, Little Miss Sunshine, Mr. Noisy, Little Miss Shy, Mr. Forgetful and Little Miss Magic from Mr. Men and Little Miss.

  • Baby Beaker from Muppet Babies

  • Chilly Willy

  • Get Fuzzy

  • Any Paperchase item (esp. owls, skulls, food with faces and the silly characters such as robots, goofy pets and monsters)

  • Deadhead Bears (The Grateful Dead Bears)

  • Cute skeletons

  • Cute cows (there was a company in Canada that sold cute cow stuff, but I don't remember the name!)

  • Cute hamsters

  • Snowmen (not the Frosty that airs on TV though!)

  • Elves, fae, gnomes, wee folk, dryads, etc. Prefer cute or beautiful over the horror type, but that doesn't mean they can't be wicked!

Ratings

MelissaD05 rated for 12 Holiday Cards For Me! on Nov 21, 2009
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Comment: Fun stickers and great card! Thanks!!!
Zefaniya rated for Nov Senders Choice PC Swap - Global on Nov 20, 2009
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Comment: Haha too funy!
Lynnie rated for X~Mas Cards 2009 International on Nov 20, 2009
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Comment: Vanessa, Thanks for the cute Christmas card and all the stickers you sent a long with it! Lynnie
GrooveyKat rated for 12 Holiday Cards For Me! on Nov 19, 2009
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tangledthreads rated for 12 Holiday Cards For Me! on Nov 18, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the very cute "vintage" card, love, love the sweet image!! xo Great extras, too! Thanks! xo
LongVacation rated for 12 Holiday Cards For Me! on Nov 18, 2009
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Comment: Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Brighteyes1028 rated for 12 Holiday Cards For Me! on Nov 18, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for the stickers.
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Comment: Wowee, I think I hit the JACKPOT! I just adore all of the Christmasy goodness you sent to me. Those dog cards are adorable, as is everything. I just love overachievers :o)
Mialins rated for 12 Holiday Cards For Me! on Nov 18, 2009
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Comment: Thank you sooo much for the card!!! extra loved the stickers!!
Zanara rated for X~Mas Cards 2009 International on Nov 17, 2009
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Comment: Merry Christmas!
Ssusiesthimbles rated for 12 Holiday Cards For Me! on Nov 17, 2009
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Comment: V, Thank you for the lovely card and all the great little Christmas surprises in it!
kaikamahine rated for X~Mas Cards 2009 International on Nov 17, 2009
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Comment: Thank you Vanessa, I loved your card. I hope Christmas likes you this year. Thank you for the amazingly cute stickers, I love them all! Have a Merry Christmas!!! Mele Kalikimaka!
dstny2001 rated for 12 Holiday Cards For Me! on Nov 16, 2009
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Comment: Thank you so much for the card and stickers. I am new to Swap Bot but I have to say I enjoy checking my mail now that I know it won't all be bills. :)
ChezLara rated for 12 Holiday Cards For Me! on Nov 16, 2009
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Comment: ohmigoodness what a gorgeous card!! thanks soooo much for making my first swap so wonderful! big XOXOXO's for the darling extras~i am going to have so much fun with them!! yaaay!
phoerauf rated for X~Mas Cards 2009 International on Nov 16, 2009
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Comment: Cute card & adorable extras. Thank you!
dstny2001 rated for X~Mas Cards 2009 International on Nov 15, 2009
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Comment: I love funny cards. Thank you so much. Also thank you for the gift tags. I definitely will use them this year.
jrsenior rated for Operation: Mailbox Full! on Nov 14, 2009
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Comment: thanks. Everything is so cute
MrsAnnaSue rated for 12 Holiday Cards For Me! on Nov 14, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the wonderful vintage card and the vintage extras, I really love it! Anna
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Comment: Thank you for the chocolate, chap stick and pretty pretty bracelet all wrapped so nice! They all made me smile!
Response: I'm glad you liked everything!
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Comment: Thank you so much for all the goodies. I have not unwrapped the book yet, I will wait until Christmas, or try my hardest anyway. The Disney books really touched me as they are perfect and Mr Penguin has been kidnapped by my son for his pens. You are so kind xx

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Comments

DreamHope on Nov 18, 2009:

Thank you for granting my November wish for a red postcard. I love the one you sent; it's a great addition to my collection!

Gayle on Nov 17, 2009:

Thank you very much for the great Christmas stickers! Love them all, and so does my little one.

::hugs::

OrigamiGrace on Nov 13, 2009:

Mmmmf, yum! Thank you for the awesomely thoughtful and oh-so-delicious:) November wish!!

Courtney on Nov 12, 2009:

Thank you very much for the profile surprise of scented gel pens and snowflake stickers!

Mrrranda on Nov 12, 2009:

Thank you for last month's Wishlist gift! My apologies for thanking you this late. I will spare the details... of the sad fate of the acorns... and only say that... life is hard for little things.

Especially, apparently, when they are mailed.

However! They did make for spontaneous art - I'd left your envelope of nuts and seeds in a hoodie I wore to a screening of "Antichrist" a couple days ago. The film has a scene in which acorns bombard a cabin like hail... so... I set them on the arm of an aisle seat (left some others on the floor), and was delighted to peek back and see another patron fingering them with great interest.

I love it when little things come together like that, don't you?

whinendine on Nov 12, 2009:

Thank you for granting my November wish for the Wishlist group. I love the colors.

I know what you mean about this time of year. We could be twins from another mother. HA HA.

I am so sorry about your losses.. If you need to talk, just pm me.

Again, thanks for my wish.

zerofantasies on Nov 12, 2009:

Thank you so much for granting my Nov. wish! No winners but my husband definitely appreciated them. It was a rough week for him.

Thanks again!

starmumplus on Nov 11, 2009:

thank you so much for the stamps from my wish list love them sooooooo much

ostera15 on Nov 10, 2009:

I just now realized that I forgot to send you a thank you comment! Sorry it's late, but thanks a bunch for the fabric from my wishlist!

poeticpaper on Nov 10, 2009:

Thank you for the sparkly stickers from my Nov. Wishlist!

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