annaelizc

Hi I'm a 28yr old SAHM, soon to be full time nursing student at University!

I am a very crafty person and when I'm not running round after/ playing with my 2 boys (age 1 and 3) I can usually be found making something.

I have recently created a blog to show off my crafty things, the address is above (my website) if you'd like to see what i'm up to come and have a look (Comments are ALWAYS welcome!!)

Patchwork/English Paper Piecing - I am currently making a hexagon quilt (ANY 10cm x 10cm size scraps of fabric anyone could spare would be fabulous!) Its going to take forever but I am finding it very enjoyable.

Knitting - My nan showed me how to knit when I was about 6, in the past year I have re-discovered it and am enjoying teaching my self new stiches and steping out of my 'rectangle' comfort zone! I am currently working on a set of Farmyard animals for my toddlers 3rd birthday!

Sewing - I have always loved sewing, now I have children I find myself sewing more and more at the moment I am making a quilted farmhouse/farmyard to go with the knitted animals for my toddlers birthday!

Cooking/Baking - I love food and I love cooking! I collect recipes and love to try new meals every week.

Photography - I am currently taking part in a 365/photo a day challenge which I am loving (see my flickr)

Scrapbooking - pre-children I loved scrapbooking, I still do, but find I don't have a much time as I used to.

I love mix CD swaps! I have an extrmely varied taste in music and like most things.

My big fave - 80s music! Visage, Spandau Ballet, Go West, Ultravox, Duran duran, Lionel Richie, Motown, Jackson 5, MJ, Jermaine Jackson, Diana Ross, Luther Vandross, The Human League, A Flock of Seagulls, Wham, Boy George, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the dark, Soft Cell, David Bowie etc

Also: Backstreet Boys, Blue, All Saints, Rhiana, James Blunt, Take That, Oasis, Blur, REM, U2, Guns and Roses, Bon Jovi, Natasha Bedingfield, Savage Garden, Moby, George Michael, Ne-Yo, Madonna, Massive Attack, Nickelback.

10cm x 10cm fabric squares for my Patchwork/ Glass Beads/ Buttons!/ Yarn (esp leftovers for my farm animal project)/ Any knitting Accessories/ Any Sewing Accessories/ Mix Cds (esp eighties stuff!!- but I love most music)/ Recipes/ Anything Cupcake related!/ Baking items/ Small Sterling Silver charms (less than 2g as I have thin wrists and a childs bracelet!!)/ Sparkly things/ Star things/ Fairies/ Pens/ Stickers (for my 3yr olds reward charts!!)/ Address Stickers (with my address on LOL!)/ Christmassy things!/ Nail polish (I love sparkly ones best)/

My (almost) 3yr old like typical boy type things and especially loves Cars, Animals & Football. He is obsessed with Toy Story esp Buzz Lightyear! He can not have sweets etc due to a medical condition.

My (almost) 1yr old isn't really into that much yet but loves bright coloured things, softies, In the Night Garden, Fimbles and Roly Mo!

What I Pledge

If I haven't rated you please PM me as I either haven't received your swap of have missed you by mistake.

Crochet - I NEED to learn Crochet! Have tried several times and failed. But am determined as I would love to be able to crochet baby blankets for my friends.

Jewelery Making - I'd love to have ago at making charm bracelets

ATCs - I keep seeing some fab ones on Flickr and Swapbot and really need to give them a go!

Any supplies/ideas/advice for any of these would be gratefully received!