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askurtz

askurtz
 Date Joined: April 22, 2010
Last Online: January 21, 2019
Birthday: September 18
Country: United States

About Me

Hello there! My name is Ashley, and I love creating things for swaps on Swap-bot. I also enjoy binge watching my favorite shows, going to concerts, hanging out with close friends, and exploring with my husband. My birthday is on September 18th, and I live in Illinois. I am 15 minutes away from Saint Louis, Missouri, so we often travel over there for food, shopping, site-seeing, etc!

I recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in May with a Bachelor's degree in English, and an Illinois teaching certification. I'm a certified 6th-12th English teacher with an endorsement in teaching English as a second language (ESL). I am currently working as an ESL teacher in Belleville. I am many things, but I am the most proud of my accomplishments as a student. I am very much a teacher, and I enjoy any and all teachery things!

I met my husband in high school (around 2007), and we've been together ever since. We were recently married on June 20th, 2015! It was a lovely day, and we spent a week in San Diego, California for our honeymoon. What an adventure!

We recently welcomed our first nephew into the world! His name is Elias. He is my sister-in-law's son. He was born November 4th, 2015. He is super precious, and we love him tremendously!

I am on most social networking sites, so feel free to add me. PM me for usernames. I just recently figured out how to make my profile prettier, so I am still working on adding pictures, gifs, and other fun things! :D

Favorite Authors

I love to read! It would take me forever to list all of my favorite books, so I am going to name a few of my favorite authors instead. I enjoy reading books by Arthur Nersesian, Chuck Palahniuk, Ray Bradbury, Jonathan Safran Foer, Toni Morrison, David Sedaris, Michael Chabon, Ernest Hemingway, Kurt Vonnegut, Jenny Lawson, and more.

Favorite Television

My favorite television shows are The Walking Dead, The Office, Bob's Burgers, Orange is the New Black, Regular Show, Breaking Bad, Fear the Walking Dead, Parks and Recreation, and more. I also love to watch The Food Network, especially the Barefoot Contessa. She's my home girl.

Crafting

I love making paper crafts. My best friend Sarah introduced me to ATCs, and I've become an addict. Crafting brings me closer to my mom, who can make anything under the sun!

I put 100% into everything I make. I will never send anything that is under the standards, and please know that everything I make is my best effort! If there is a problem with what you received, please either contact me or send it back before you rate me. Chances are if it is damaged or not up to "par", something happened after sending it off. I will fix any problems! This has been an issue in the past, and ruined Swap-bot for me a little. However, I am back and do not want to miss out on the fun anymore!

Favorites

My interests include (but are not limited to):

  • Anything Sanrio
  • The Walking Dead
  • CATS
  • Colors
  • Patters (damask and animal prints, particularly)
  • Coffee
  • Travel
  • Art (classic or modern)
  • Concerts
  • Movies
  • Animals

(Of course, I like tons of things but my mind is currently drawing a blank! If I think of more, I will add more!)

Dislikes

I'm not very picky, and I don't dislike that much...but here are a few things I do not like. I prefer not to receive anything related to:

  • Racism
  • Homophobia
  • Anything overly religious (scripture, note-pads with scripture, etc.)
  • "Stars and Bars" (Anything with the confederate flag on it)
  • Camo/hunting

Ratings

Saristotle rated for Harry Potter Pocket Letter on Dec 8, 2015
5
rating
Comment: Best pocket letter I've ever received hands down. It was well made and every pocket related to Harry Potter. I could tell this took a long time.
Response: Thank you!! That feels so good to hear since I was feeling so low about it, haha. <3
valentina22 rated for Fall leaves ATC- USA only on Nov 17, 2015
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for the lovely set of fall leaves atc's. love all of the pretty colors, bling and texture!.
Response: Thank you for the awesome rating!! I'm glad you liked them. :)
Saristotle rated for Halloween Card on Oct 15, 2015
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the cool card! I know how hard you worked on it!
Response: Yep! My OCD was crazy on this card, haha. Thanks for the sweet rating. I'm glad you liked it!
jakeandnicksmom rated for Private swap between jakeandnicksmom and askurtz on Oct 13, 2015
5
rating
Comment: Ashley, your pocket letter is adorable! The Edgar Allen poe theme was genius, I never thought of that! It was a please to swap with you Òℒ‘Òℒ‘Òℒ‘Òℒ‘
Response: I'm so glad you like it!!! Thank you so much for the nice rating. I haven't received your pocket letter yet, but I can't wait to see it! <3
Saristotle rated for EYBS ATC on Sep 30, 2015
5
rating
Comment: Very cute ATC. I really like the quote. And your letter was very sweet. Love you too! I hope mine arrived to you alright today <3 Happy swapping!
Response: Thank you! Your ATC was awesome, and I'm glad I was able to do this swap with you!
Lady rated for My Favorite Artist ATC on Aug 25, 2012
5
rating
Comment: I don't know much about Magritte - past his iconic apple face man with hat. I did my card on Teesha Moore who created zettiology as I want to be able to create more in that style.
Response: You should definitely check out Magritte. His work is amazing! I will check out your artist as well! Thanks for the great rating! :)
Lydsquid rated for Express Yourself ATC on Aug 24, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Ashley I loved the atc,thank you!
Response: You are welcome! Thank you for the rating! Glad you enjoyed it! :)
sostenson rated for My Favorite Book ATC on Aug 20, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Very well done. Thank you
Response: Thank you!!! Happy swapping! <3
Maloo32 rated for Harry Potter ATC on Jun 28, 2012
5
rating
Comment: LOVE the ATC's!!! Great job they are wonderful!!! And my girls snatched up the extra's, my little Hello Kitty fan even cut off and took the bottom of the letter you sent :) Thank you!!
Response: You are welcome!!! Sorry for the late response, I have had no internet connect for about 2 weeks! Glad you enjoyed it! :)
JenniferKaos04 rated for My Heroine ATC on Jun 8, 2012
5
rating
Comment: I completely agree! I love Lady Gaga. I saw her in concert and she was awesome! I'd definitely go back if I could. My heroine is going to be Christina Aguilera. :)
Response: Thank you for the sweet rating!! I am glad you liked it! :) I wish I could see yours!!! If you have a flickr account, or another account where you post pictures of your ATCs, send me the link!! Happy swapping! :)
stormy1737 rated for Kiss ATC on Nov 20, 2010
3
rating
Comment: Per swap requirements: "...with at minimum swap name and username on the back.". Sent PM when ATC was received to inform of missing information as this shows lack of time and attention to swap and art. Will gladly re-rate if swap requirements are met. Will also gladly show PM showing her unwillingness to resend, but of course the offer is still there to re-rate if re-sent. Thanks and happy swapping :)
Response: I made a simple mistake by forgetting my name and title on the back of the ATC. I assure future swappers that I am a responsible person and do not flake. As far as her threat of showing a "PM" with me, I do not recall that message ever being sent. However, I will be glad to resend this ATC to her from 2010! :)
GrrrMeoww rated for Altered Doll: I was a victim of Jack the Ripper on Sep 17, 2010
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the fabulously creepy Mary Jane Kelly~ I love that the death certificate was pink! ;P
Response: Hahah thank you! The certificate was suppose to look "blood stained" but it did come out more pinkish haha! Thanks for the rating :)
Peacewytch rated for Seven Deadly Sins ATC Series: Sloth on Sep 10, 2010
5
rating
Comment: Always a pleasure being your partner! :OD
Response: Thank you so much! I really love swapping with you!!
sweethypocrisy rated for Where I want to live ATC swap! on Aug 29, 2010
5
rating
Comment: cute atc, thank you.
Response: Thank you! :) I really appreciate it!
Saristotle rated for Seven Deadly Sins ATC Series: Greed on Aug 19, 2010
5
rating
Comment: I like the ATC. It looks neat. We did really similar themes! Thanks for sending!
Response: Thanks Sarah! I :) We need to do a private swap soon!
shainyeo rated for Seven Deadly Sins ATC Series: Anger on Aug 8, 2010
5
rating
 
Response: Thank you! :)
holaperrita rated for Harry Potter Boggart ATC swap on Aug 2, 2010
5
rating
Comment: Thanks, very cute ATC! =)
Response: Thank you!
tigeralayna rated for ANY 5 ATCs on Aug 1, 2010
5
rating
Comment: WOW! That's all I have to say. thank you so much for the special thought. They are great!
Response: Thank you! :) I just wanted you to have something you liked :)
Pjevsen rated for Seven Deadly Sins ATC Series: Lust *EDIT on Aug 1, 2010
5
rating
Comment: Thank you so much - you are a truly awesome swapper - wish I could rate you more than a 5 :-) Thank you also for all the extra papers you enclosed for me.
Response: Awh! Thank you so much! :) I am glad you liked it!
ButtonAnnie rated for 4th of July on Jul 28, 2010
5
rating
Comment: Thanks so much for the atc and the xtra goodies.
Response: Glad you liked it :)

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
4.9524 31 0 0
Completed Fives Threes Ones
39 41 1 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
1 8 30 0
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Comments

ladydy5 on Oct 16, 2015:

I am stunned by the 3 you were given back in 2010. Ridiculous reason. Welcome to 9 LittlePockets group.
Saristotle on Sep 29, 2015:

Here is the Halloween card swap Same password as always.
Saristotle on Sep 28, 2015:

*I was going to send you a card anyway
Saristotle on Sep 28, 2015:

Do you want to do a Halloween card swap? Just sending each other cards. I was going to anyway but if we're both sending, we may as well make it a swap!
Saristotle on Sep 27, 2015:

HP Pocket Letter swap password is the same as last time.
Saristotle on Sep 22, 2015:

Did you want to do a Harry Potter atc swap with me? We kind of talked about it.
Saristotle on Sep 10, 2015:

swap is here, sorry!
Saristotle on Sep 10, 2015:

Here is our swap ! password: ashley
Saristotle on Jul 26, 2012:

I'm hosting My Favorite Book ATC if you're interested.
Saristotle on May 23, 2012:

I will probably have to show you how to insert pictures in person unless you know how already. I don't know how to put that in writing without accidentally inserting a picture.
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