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bean

bean
Birthday: May 6
Last login: September 2, 2008
Country: USA
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About Me

I am a 30-something woman living in Reno, NV with my husband, our 4 year old daughter Annabel Lee, and our 12yo black cat Atilla the Hun. I grew up in & around Detroit, MI and I have a trucker mouth. I love sewing & crafts, thrifting, animals, being outdoors, gardening, reading, writing, spending time with my family, entertaining, walking, meditating and doing volunteer work with homeless.

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A Few of my Favorite Things...

Crafts: crochet, sewing, embroidery, quilting, felting, beading, natural fibers, handmade items, children's art supplies, embroidery patterns, japanese embroidery books, old embroidery hoops

Music: ska, reggae, motown, swing, blues, big band, classic rock - anything with a good horn section, music that makes you get up and dance!

Books: buddhist philosophy (lama surya das, jack kornfield, dalai lama) comparative religion (joseph campbell rocks!) mythology, biographies (like isak dinesen & classic film stars especially!) poetry collections, art books (frida, diego, georgia o'keefe, flemish portraiture) cultural anthro (the history of everyday life!) historical fiction, classic sci-fi/fantasy (like asimov, heinlein, herbert, niven, leguin, card, etc...)

Vintage Goodness: 30s/40s/50s, fabric, patterns (sewing/crochet/embroidery), sewing notions & accessories, old issues of workbasket magazine, doilies, children's books, enamelware, milk glass, primary pyrex, pyrex in the 'friendship' pattern, vintage linens/pillowcases, buttons, cookie cutters and misc vintage kitchen items, frames, western tourist travel folios, swanky swigs.

Food: dark chocolate, gluten-free goodies, chai tea, good coffee beans

Spiritual: kwan-yin, buddha, dalai lama

Bath/Body: handmade soaps, lip gloss, anything made with shea butter, anything from the body shop

Scents: freesia, lilac, patchouli, strawberry, vanilla, lavender, neroli jasmine

Colors: earth tones, browns, greens, red, sky blue, purple, orange

Stationary: stickers, notepads, notecards, letter sets, postcards, labels

Jewelry: natural stones, giant rock pendants, vintage brooches, pierced and 2g earrings/plugs, and my daughter loves to play dress-up with old clip-ons!

Misc: strawberries, butterflies, sun-catchers, stained glass, astronomy, rock collecting, amber, trouser/knee high socks, tourist magnets, garden gnomes, roses, classic movies, silent films, miss piggy, coins from other countries

Dislikes / Allergies

I'm not so much into angels or anything biblical, but general inspiration is good :)

I have Celiac's Disease, so please do not send any food or candy unless it specifically states that it is gluten-free

Ratings

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Comment: Thanks so much for the yummy recipes and the SWEET potholder. I love it. I have it in my craft room because I can't stand to think of actually using it in my kitchen. Thanks again!
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Comment: The little handmade lavender/linen sachet is gorgeous and I love the tie-in with your great, great, great.... grandmother. Thanks!
Response: I'm so glad you liked it, sorry I didn't put the sachet into a little baggie first, it must have made your mailbox smell good!
ClassActRachael rated for Brewery Box Postcard on Aug 24, 2008
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Comment: Thanks, you too! But you didn't say - how was the beer?! LOL The whole reason I joined this swap was for an excuse to get some good beer. Unfortunately something keeps happening to the boxes and I have to go out and get more for the swap, hahaha...
Response: I can't actually drink beer (I have Celiac's) so I couldn't say how it tastes, sorry! I chose the six pack for the artwork, and my husband enjoyed drinking it. I joined this swap more for the artwork/recycling aspect, heh :)
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Comment: Hi Bean, I absolutely love my package. The colors were perfect and the extra goodies? Very cool - I always like getting recipe cards and labels, nice idea to include them. Did you make the crocheted hot pad and the quilted ones? Nice job on all! Also, I like that the quilting you did was geometrical / straight lines rather than curves, even hubby approved and he's a tough guy to please when it comes to handmade stuff, trust me. :-) Thanks again - I appreciated everything!
Response: You're welcome! I did make everything I sent, and I'm so happy you're pleased with the hot pads & dishcloth/trivet! <3
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Comment: You rock! I loved the magnet and the hot pad!! My apologies for the late rating, no computer still :(
Response: I'm so glad you liked everything, the hot pad was a lot of fun to make, and I had to make myself another little sassy baguette :D
KnittingCateling rated for Altered Envies on Aug 14, 2008
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Comment: Love love love all the envies and of course the see-through vinyl mailer is the very bestest idea evar!! Long live the 80's!!!!!!
Response: I'm glad I'm not the only one happy that jelly bracelets are back! Hehe :D
KnittingCateling rated for Brewery Box Postcard on Aug 14, 2008
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Comment: 100% recycled is the best! Love the orca. :)
Response: hehe, I just sent this today so you'll get another! The one I gave you in the other swap was an extra :D
sacredsnatch rated for Altered Envies on Aug 13, 2008
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Comment: Holy Frijole, I scored big time. I am so in love with your envies and that vinyl envelope kicks so much ass. How can you stand your coolness? Yoli
Response: All the kids I work with think it's HILARIOUS that people call me "frijole" bwahaha! I'm glad you like the envies, and that everything made the trip through the mail!
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Comment: Fabulous array of fun papers! But be careful next time -- I'd hate to penalize you for using the wrong size envelope....
Response: Hehe, so glad you like the junk! Next time, I'll be sure to measure my envie size carefully. Thanks for giving me my 69th heart... *wink*wink*
kiki rated for Tina Wyatt Anna Tim & Steve Swap #10 on Aug 10, 2008
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Comment: oh my goodness!!! what fun in that envie! i was actually dreading receiving in this swap, just cuz i'm trying to get rid of everything...but there is so much great stuff in there, that i've just got to keep it all! thanks for the fabulosity!!! xxo
Response: I'm glad you're happy with all that junk, hehe!! Happy Swapping! <3
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Comment: What a cool package. I really enjoyed opening up all the little packages, it was a treat. And the stunning bracelet and earrings were over the top, I am wearing them right now! Thank you for all your time and effort, it is appreciated.
Response: You're welcome! I'm so happy you liked everything! <3
Pursefullofcurlers rated for Atomic Recipes - Desserts on Jul 31, 2008
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Comment: What a great package! Thank you, I'm dying to try the honey pumpkin pie. And the bonus martini recipes will definitely be put to good use! I wanted to give you a heart, but swap-bot didn't give me the option. <3
Response: You're welcome, that pie is heavenly! <3
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Comment: Thanks so much for the awesome swap package! I love the book and recipes and the apron is just darling! GREAT JOB!
Response: I'm so glad you like the apron, I hope you find it useful out on the trail!! <3
alyssa rated for Robot Love on Jul 30, 2008
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Comment: Love, love, love everything, and the packaging was clever! Very thoughtful choices, and I could just die over that bag. Thank you so much!
Response: I'm so happy you liked everything, especially the bag! Happy Swapping! <3
hippofairy rated for Breaking Furniture Mixed CD on Jul 29, 2008
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Comment: thank you for the great mix! thanks for sharing your tunes!
Response: You're welcome! <3
BadBirdDesign rated for Breaking Furniture Mixed CD on Jul 28, 2008
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Comment: Awesome cd! thank you!
Response: You're welcome! <3
PoMoGolightly rated for Summer Napkin Swap on Jul 23, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful napkins and adorable matching coasters--all of the fabrics are fantastic!!
Response: I'm so happy you like them! the coasters are so much fun, too - there's a free tutorial for them online if you're ever interested in making some more yourself: http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2006/11/crisscross_coas.html
Scarlett rated for Inspiring Artists Handmade INTL on Jul 23, 2008
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Comment: Thanks, Frnak Lloyd Wright is a great pick for this swap, and I loved that you translated his ideas to use a different form. I can tell you put alot of time and consideration into this swap
Response: You're welcome, and thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed this swap! <3
vanillabean rated for For Our Daughters... on Jul 16, 2008
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Comment: What a great package you sent Zoe - she was so excited when she opened it! She loves everything you sent - the purse is beautiful!
Response: We're so glad she's happy with her package, the pic you sent is too cute!! The purse was actually my second attempt, hehe - I'm trying to get better with machine applique ;)
LittleRed rated for Atomic Cookbook INTL on Jul 2, 2008
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Comment: Bean, Thanks so very much for the cookbooks. I'll be looking over them tonight when I put Ike to bed. (I can hardly wait!) And thanks for thevintage shelf paper, book mark, and of course the beautiful coasters, I'm intrigued by them! Great job as always...Thanks:)
Response: You're welcome, it's always fun to swap with you! <3

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Comments

KnittingCateling on Aug 26, 2008:

Thank you for making those pot holders for my mom! I know she is going to love them!

teardrop on Aug 25, 2008:

hi bean, i have made thehotpad,my bad, i forgot topost it,will today o? i am so sorry

ClassActRachael on Aug 24, 2008:

I love the name Annabel Lee and considered it for our daughter but the hubby was dead set on Rebel - which we eventually named her, LOL. There was no giving in on his part. :)

melodious on Jul 29, 2008:

Hey Queen Bean!!! I just received the books! Thank you so so so much.

I cannot wait to dive in to them!

I love the book mark, I have a bit of an affinity for Walt Whitman.

KnittingCateling on Jul 25, 2008:

I see that we like the same criss-cross coaster pattern! Way to go, girl!

Molimo on May 14, 2008:

Thanks for joining my Hand Stitched Bookmark swap! I'm looking forward to seeing what you make, on your flickr page.

lilmissthrifty on May 5, 2008:

Hey! I'm in the atomic housewives group...if you ever start a patio/outdoor swap let me know!!! I would loveeeeee to do it!!

Chanel on Apr 26, 2008:

How wonderful that you stayed with girl scouts so long. Did you earn your gold award?

kaypendragon on Apr 14, 2008:

Just wanted to let you know - I've added photos of blue playing with the toys you sent her to the Cat toy swap page!

Soozy on Apr 5, 2008:

Hi! I just wanted to let you know that there are two new Feltbots swaps, the first two in the Christmas Ornaments series that'll be running every month until Christmas. The first themes are birds and trees. Please take a look and join if you're interested.

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