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chappykat

chappykat
Date Joined: June 10, 2007
Last Online: November 8, 2009
Birthday: February 23
Country: USA
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About Me

Hi~ My name is Kaye

and

I count myself fortunate to live in BEEEUUUTEEEFUL Southern California! Never a dull moment, that's for sure.

I HEART Swapping with like minded souls who are more about putting together a nice swap package for their partners and less about drama and lord of the flies type group fungus. Dig it!!!

For me crafting is like a calgon bath without water and tub * I quilt * sew * embroider

Like little CERAMIC Thimbles. Just starting to collect them. So far I have 10 single ceramic thimble and a loaded thimble showcase given to me by the wonderful JulieF.

Flavored coffees are my favorite. Sending me unflavored unsealed/closed with a twist tie coffee is not a happy face maker for me. Just an FYI. It was done and therefore needs a mention.

Flavored teas. Love em! Packaged loose teas are ok as are individually packaged tea bags. Please Do NOT send me unwrapped teabags. It is unsanitary and I won't use them. I drink a lot of teas.So I have a lot. Don't really care for plain green teas, cinnamon or lemon. My favorite tea of all time in Pomegranate/Blueberry I pretty much drink that at some point each day. I am a purist with my teas. No sugar. Just the tea. Not a latte fan. Just the tea!

I ABHOR BLACK LICORICE and FAKE SUGAR really dislike! Ok? By fake sugar I'm referring to the stuff created in a lab. Any and all sugar/substitute. Pink, Blue, Yellow whatever the color the package it is all Yakitori in my humble opinion.

I HAVE ONE INDOOR ONLY CAT Sir Bingo is his name O

Please note for future swaps. He~Sir Bingo is clean(probably cleaner than me at times) and he lives here No matter how hard I try it seems an errant cat hair will end up in the clear packaging tape as I prepare swap mailings.

Sir Bingo likes: * catnip toys** he has plenty** just fyi

* quiet balls to bat around the house

Sir Bingo has tons of toys. I have to say that because a swapper for some reason thought he was lacking in toys. ha ha! Nope The Bingo Man has every toy imaginable. He looks towards a new toy which he gives a thorough go over before adding to his captives..er I mean collection. So there's the gig on d'man.


Please Do not Send me -ATC's as EXTRAS

If I sign up for a particular ATC swap. That is one thing. I don't know what to do with these and have far too many Swapbot ATC's that have been sent to me as "EXTRAS" by other than the ATC creator.

Stuff that makes me smile

Willing to Trade for Milky Babies

other favorites include some of these...

Mary Englebreit

Thomas Kinkade

Madeline cookies

Microwave Popcorn- the wee mini bag or regular sized bag My current fave is Orville's Garlic Popcorn

Jiffy Pop Popcorn-as much fun to make as it is to eat!

Atomic chewy Fireballs-small box sized(not the gi-normus bags I've seen at the dollar store.

My Fave Haunts

Trader Joes

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (daily)

Boston Market

Sharkeys

Baja Fresh

Subway

Quiznos

Bob's Big Boy- home of hot fudge cake!

Jamba Juice

Robeks

Panera Bread (orange scones rock!)

Crabtree & Evelyn (love the Edamame Bamboo in shower moisturizer and lotion :-)

Aveda

Mac - both computer and cosmetics

Century Dragon- best lunch in Burbank!

Portos Bakery- awesome guava rolls

Marie Calenders

Shamshiri Persian Restaurant

Favorite Crafts

I am a fabriholic. I have an amazing stash of fabrics yet always on the lookout for that next fun loud strange kooky fat quarter! I like out of the ordinary cotton fat quarter novelty fabric that one might not find at JoAnn's and like stores.

I enjoy the tactile touch of textile crafting. Weird again, I know!

I belong to a quilt guild and one of these days now that I'm done with 4 years of executive board work I may get to that bag of UFO's :-) in my closet.

I make my own soaps and toiletries including deodorant. I enjoy using well made handcrafted soaps & toiletries made by others. I prefer Essential Oil soaps to fragrance soaps. Lavender my all time favorite and I'm super picky on this one.** Lavender 40/42 Essential oil** blend rocks the planet. I like Bulgarian as well. Lavender fragrance oil? Not so fond of. Most I've smelled have a chemical under tone that is not enjoyable on the skin. I also buy handmade handcrafted soap whenever possible. My etsy faves list is full of soaps. I love soap! The better to clean with m'dear!

I enjoy cooking during winter months. I feel I'm doing the two birds with one stone thing utility bill wise. I enjoy reading. I'm a fan of mystery cozies.

I'm a MULTI-TASKER whether I mean to be or not.

I enjoy reading long pen-pal letters. Written or typed. A good pen letter will get you through a long wait on line, anytime.

Swappin' & Stuff

RAK'd 'EM

Boatbird-pal letter&pf surprise sent 10/5

Anam-tins+surprise-sent 10/5

Nicole Introvert-RAK-sent 10/5

Poofsizzle Angel'd Tea swap sent 10/3

Hello Kitty Bento Box & goodies Angel'd for ladyb's daughter. Sent 10/07

Wishlist pkg sent to Ollieotson 12/07

Wishlist McD's GC $10.00 to E4510 2/08

Wishlist surprise sent to Anam 3/08

Wishlist surprise sent to Shakira 3/08

Wishlist surprise sent to TTFN41460 3/08


TAGS OWED TO ME as of Jan 30, 2009

Artsyinsomniac-duct tape wallet 09/15/08

Kerrlouise-chunky book page Aug 08



I enjoy sending out forum RAKs and swaps. I always check profiles to see if I can kick my swaps up a notch. I like to make my partners smile when they open a package from me.

Would possibly be up for private swaps just pm me.

Das All Folks!!!

Ratings

mishap rated for Newbie Penpal Swap on Nov 7, 2009
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Comment: thank you so much. I got my letter Friday. All of the goody's you sent me came spiiling out. You read my profile and it was thoughtful to send cosmetics! The bust gel cracks me up. ( I am a 44ddd) I am so jealous of all your travel and time for yourself like the dancing! I have always wanted to go to Africa. Have you read the First Ladies Detective Agency series? takes place in Botswana. My mom in law is a big quilter too in Montana, guilds and shows all the time. I have like 5 gorgeous quilts.
SundayCoffee rated for Fill 'er UP Flat Rate $4.95 on Nov 3, 2009
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Comment: OH MY!!! What a fabulous and thoughtful package! I love it all. I've been thinking of making a coffee jacket but haven't done it yet! And I love curious George, I call my fiance's son, my monkey! I love the coffee, corks, and everything!! The mascara is FABULOUS! I love the style of the scrapbooking things. There is literally nothing that I don't love!! THANK YOU!
Response: I'm glad you like your package. I studied your profile and as it sank it ideas began to present themselves. Enjoy and Happy Swapping!
RainbowSplatter rated for Send anything #7 (Usa Only) on Nov 3, 2009
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Comment: thank you so much for wading through my mile long profile and selecting the perfect items to make my day! i appreciate the brushes a ton and the treats were awesome as i can get NONE of them here. yum! my son was also VERY impressed with his key. he spotted it instantly and was asking, "what's that? is that a key?". when i told him it was for him - he took it and seriously played with it for an hour! thanks so much. you deserved that heart and then some. :)
Response: I'm so happy you like your package and especially happy your son liked the key blank. All you have to do when ready is take it to a key cutter and they will make it a duplicate of your house key. All his:-) it was fun to put your package together and I"m just thrilled it made you and your son smile. Happy Swapping! Kaye~
winterlillies rated for Send anything #7 (Usa Only) on Nov 1, 2009
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Comment: Thank you so much for the thoughtful package. I can't wait to make the coffee and the Hello Kitty Pez dispenser is so cool! The hot chocolate you sent is a fave of mine. =)
Response: When I saw that HK dispenser in the store I knew I HAD to get it for you! Also the Albuelita Mexican Hot Chocolate is my favorite and I'm usually not on the sharing end of my sachets:-) Lucky YOU! Enjoy and Happy Swapping!
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Comment: how original. Thanks :)
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Comment: Thank you very much, I got the ornament today! I think I´ll take it to my office:)
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Comment: Cute!
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Comment: Thank you for the portable blackboard. My daughter loves it. Very clever. I also enjoyed the Chinese ephemera. Very nice. :)
Response: I'm so glad you like what I made. Thank you for your comment. If you're ever in Burbank you must stop by that restaurant for a meal. They have great food and THE BEST brown rice EVER! Thanks for the heart too!
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Comment: Thanks for the card!
Penben rated for Show Me Where You Live Postcard Swap on Oct 13, 2009
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Comment: Thank You* Looks like a great place to live!!
suepier rated for Show Me Where You Live Postcard Swap on Oct 11, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful card of your home.
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Comment: That is a very neat building - very Jetson like! Thanks.
Response: It is indeed. Pricey menu but worth it for the ambiance. Thank you for the rating and heart!
YooperHill rated for Awesome Ad Postcards #3 on Sep 27, 2009
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Comment: thank you!
babyamy rated for Awesome Ad Postcards #3 on Sep 17, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for all the nice postcards, I love the Macbeth one (although I have no clue yet what it is about). :D
Response: I was clueless about that one too! but every time I came across interesting cards I snagged them for this swap. When it was time to send I narrowed down much as I could and you and my partners got what I couldn't resist sending. Thank you for the rating and heart! I really like these kinds of swaps as they allow us a tiny view of the World around us:-)
phoerauf rated for Awesome Ad Postcards #3 on Sep 15, 2009
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Comment: This package of cards ROCKED!
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Comment: Thanks for the pictures of your beautiful butterfly! That was a clever idea for the wings - very effective.
knellershappycampers rated for Awesome Ad Postcards #2 on Aug 17, 2009
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Comment: Very, very cool ad card. TY!
Response: Dylan Brody is a very cool humorist. The postcard made me laugh so I had to send them, of course! Thank you for the rating and heart :-)
suusepuuske rated for Awesome Ad Postcards #2 on Aug 15, 2009
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Comment: THANKS Kaye for the funny adcard of Dylan Brody. I like the card a lot (except for his hairy chest ;) Greetings, Suusepuuske
Response: The hairy chest, got me too! Thank goodness he wears respectable suits when he performs. Thank you for the rating and heart.
vampireD4 rated for Awesome Ad Postcards #2 on Aug 15, 2009
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Comment: thanks for the nice ad postcard. love it. :) Ju-Yin
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Comment: Thanks Kaye, I enjoyed them all!

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Comments

Invisible on Nov 6, 2009:

It was me. They asked me to stop using that name (I had used it for 12 years) a few years ago...and I did. :-)

PhoenixLM on Nov 5, 2009:

Yes I posted on the group when it came in but for whatever reason I could not get your profile to come up! Thank you I had never tried it before & it was a very interesting chocolate. My daughter loves it.

amymc on Nov 4, 2009:

Thanks for the postcard RAK! I love the picture of the restaurant at LAX. Very cool!

SkippyMom on Nov 3, 2009:

Hey Thanks so much for the October wishlist penpal letter - it was awesome! Especially thank you for noticing what I said in the forums and gracing me with the SPECTACULAR pic of you and MJ. I have said it a few times, but you are soooo pretty. [No wonder he wanted a pic with you!]

Check your mailbox in a few days 'kay? Take care and thanks again.

tshaver25 on Nov 2, 2009:

You are awesome!!! I thank you VERY much for the M&Ms! Were they on display at walgreens? that is were I had found them and have not seen them since?!

Snoopy on Oct 27, 2009:

Welcome to Thrift Store Junkies! We are happy to have you with us!

Snoopy :)

ellie1200 on Oct 27, 2009:

Starbucks! Awesome!! I'm so happy you sent me a gift card; thank you so much! I love love love the pumpkin spice lattes. I'm getting a grande!! :o)

panda2778 on Oct 27, 2009:

Thank you for the tea sent for my wishlist!

hippofairy on Oct 27, 2009:

Thank you so much for the birthday card and the letter opener for the Cheap Postage group October Wishlist! :) I love it! yay!

Pegster527 on Oct 27, 2009:

Hi and thanks so much for the Halloween socks that you sent for my October wish in the Cheap Postage group. I love them and wore them to the office today. Thanks again!

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