cobaltgypsy

this page updated January 5 2012

1/15/2011 I'll be taking a break from the 'bot for a while. Real life at home is not doing so well, so I need to focus my energies on that. blessings, Gypsy

January 5, 2012 So much is going on in my life right now that I can't do much but give the Reader's Digest version: My daughter was suspended from school for getting caught participating in an illegal act, my father was released from jail, my son lost a job and found a job, I got hired full time and one of my cats died. I'm super busy. Please forgive me.

My Boorthday Bash 2011

My September 2011 Story

go to my flickr album Freebies for Crafting

600th swap RAK

8/4/2011 UK FRIENDS CAN YOU HELP ME? I am looking for work as a Geriatric or Mental Health Social Worker in the UK. If you have any leads on employment, please pm me!

I'm from Carbondale, Illinois USA

Feel free to trade my ATCs to others, giving me credit for the creativity of course. If anyone ever gets art from me that they no longer want, and no one else wants it either, then PLEASE JUST SEND IT BACK TO ME and I'll find a home for it! :) Whatever you do, don't destroy it!

QUICK LIST OF THINGS I NEED FOR PROJECTS FOR 2011-2012

• Tarot fabric (I can't find it in the States anywhere, but I've seen it on UK sites)
• Halloween fabric (any size, shape or colour)
• Tea-themed fabrics (teacups, spoons, teapots, tea boxes, etc.)
• Cotton crochet yarn (like the Sugar n' Cream brand)
• 1960's or 1970's inspired cotton FQs (or if you've real fabric from those eras you wanna trade, pm me!!)

Tags and Angels

You Tagged Me

I Tagged You

Angels

for no one right now

@ClassyChica for Flaker @HazelHoney and the Summer Fun Swap

no one right now

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FLAKERS for 2011

@esclava for Freaky Foursquare Fabric due August 1, 2011-- marked sent August 2, 2011 claims resent August 14th, 2011 August 30th, I rated her a 1.

@HazelHoney for Summer Fun Swap due July 23, 2011-- marked sent July 23, 2011 ~ I pm'd her 8/14/11, no reply

@CozetteAsahi for Roy G. Biv Owls-VIOLET send by date March 1, 2011

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DO YOU HAVE THIS FABRIC?

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I got to be on the Swap-bot blog on Feb. 25th, 2010! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

if I am fancy free and I love to wander, it's just the gypsy in my soul...

Just because I disagree with you, doesn't mean that I don't like you.

It only means that I disagree with you. My personal opinions are just that, MY personal opinions. And you know what they say about opinions...

• Opinions are like a$$holes, everyone has one

...I'm a gypsy... are you coming with me?

Gypsy's Travels Along the World Wide Web

Unicorn barfing rainbows printable paper craft

ATCs! I store my ATCs in binders with 9 pocket pages, so please keep this in mind when making cards for me. I like to keep all my cards stored safely, but if they are really embellished, or have things hanging off the sides, then I am unable to store them properly. Thanks for your consideration. APCs, candlemaking, crocheting, counted cross-stitch, drawing, embroidery, needlepoint, origami (a little), painting, sewing, soap making, miniatures and dollhouses.

screenprinting thread

JUST A NOTE ABOUT SMOKING ISSUES: My daughter is very allergic to smoke, so if you are a smoker, please drop me a pm before you send so that I can be sure to air the item well before bringing it into the house. Thanks for your co-operation! :)

Cozy mysteries (think Agatha Christie, P.D. James and Elizabeth George), gothic mysteries (think LeFanu), true crime (think Anne Rule), craft books of all sorts, Alice in Wonderland, pagan books, books set in India (like Slumdog Millionaire and The Death of Vishnu) , Feminist ethnographies . .

Anything but Gwar or twangy country. I was an original punker in the 80's who jumped from disco to headbanging to New Wave to oldies to hippie to folk.

Stevie Nicks is my all-time favourite anything. I also love the Ramones, XTC, Adele, the White Stripes, Uh Huh Her, Hoover's Oover, Billy Idol, Adam Ant, Sex Pistols, OMD, Cruxshadows, Billie Holliday, Dixie Chicks, Sara Bareilles, Led Zeppelin, the Doors, Janis Joplin, Lisa Loeb, Pink, Lady Gaga, the Donnas, the Mydols, Lez Zeppelin, U2, Judas Priest, Scorpions, Iron Maiden, Billy Squier, Quiet Riot, Ratt, Europe, Warrant, Motley Crue, Tesla, Little Sister, the Who, Jimi Hendrix, She-Daisy, Voodoo Glow Skulls, Squirrelnut Zippers, AC/DC, Aerosmith, REO Speedwagon, Pete Yorn, Patti Smith, Sonic Youth, Pete Seeger, Journey, the Distillers, Beastie Boys, the Monkees, ABBA, Tori Amos, Sarah MacLachlan, Eryka Badu, Steeleye Span, Santana, Tina Hinohisa, Colbie Callait, Corrinne Bailey Rae, Randy Travis, Stray Cats, Dio, Ozzy Ozbourne, Black Sabbath, Rainbow...

okay, you get the picture.

• all time favourite colour: Lemon Yellow

• 2nd fave: cobalt blue

• 3rd fave: classic rustic orange (think 70's)

• 4th fave: olive green (70's)

• 5th fave: turquoise

I HATE PURPLE AND PINK!

I was born in the '60's.

I loved roller-skating, Elvis and disco in the '70's.

I was Punk and New Wave in the '80's.

I had my kids and got divorced in the '90's.

Got married for the second time in 2000. :)

I have a warped sense of humour.

I am in my early 40's.

My little brother died in a car accident October 13, 1998. My mother died from cancer on July 23, 2009.

I have two kids.

My son Luther is 19 (b. March 25, 1992) and graduated high school May 2010. He now is a "real man" with a beard, mustache and a full-time job in construction, sharing a house with two friends.

My daughter Bailey is almost 17 (b. August 26, 1994) and a Senior in high school!!! She will graduate May/June 2012. (Yup, hers is the "Doomsday Class") She loves to sing and has posted several videos on Youtube of her belting out her favourites from the radio. :)

I am married to Paul. We celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary on April 30th, 2010. :)

I have 4 cats

Shiva Firespike (age 13 in 2011), female Karma Ravenwitch (age 13 in 2011), female Augen Beggarcat (age 13 September 2011--RIP December 25, 2011), female Bella Luna (age 9 in 2011), female Harvey Bunker (age 2 in 2011), male

One dog, a King Charles Cavalier Spaniel/Beagle mix, named Salley Browne, (female) age 10 in 2011

One red-eared slider turtle (male) named Tortoisse, we've kept in captivity for 17 years now (2011) and is as big as a dinner plate

And three fish

• Thing 1, a high-fin tetra kept 5 years so far (2011)

• Thing 2, a high-fin tetra kept 5 years so far (2011)

• Sakura, a cherry barb kept 5 years so far 3.21.2011 My little red cherry barb named Sakura died today. He was almost 6 years old.

  (I do my best to keep the critters off my swaps, but if you are severely allergic and are my partner, you may want to drop me a line before the swap deadline.)

I hold a Master's degree in Social Work. I hold a Bachelor's degree in both Social Work and English. I hold an undergraduate certificate in Women's Studies.

I am a tarot reader, and have been for 30 years.

I have an etsy shop where I sell my crafts and vintage goods.

I am a Feminist.

I have performed in drag shows since the 1980's under the name of Mitchell Silver (drag king extraordinaire!)

My family should have known all along...

Me at age 4.

I am an ordained Wiccan minister. I have been a Wiccan (pagan) for nearly 29 years.

I also believe that Jesus Christ was a real man who believed that it was his duty to protect humankind from evil.

I am not a Christian.

I am not a satanist.

I do follow teachings of the Buddha, as well as many Native American shamans.

I am a Wiccabuddhist EcoChristopagan with Shamanic tendencies.

I believe that we should all respect one another's differences, as well as respect one another.

I believe that we should love one another, and help one another as we are able.

ALLERGIES

• ginger

• wool

• angora

• jute twine

• ecchanacia

JUST A NOTE ABOUT SMOKING ISSUES: My daughter is very allergic to smoke, so if you are a smoker, please drop me a pm before you send so that I can be sure to air the item well before bringing it into the house. Thanks for your co-operation! :)

I only like dark bitter chocolate. 75% cacao.

this is one of my favourite teapots I own

I drink tea (any flavour BUT peach, ginger or pomegranate) and coffee.

I can't chew gum due to TMJ.

I love all things cherry, cherry scented and cherry flavoured. Lavender too. :)

My favourite pizza is extra cheese with pineapple.

I'm as close to being a vegetarian as you can get without actually being one.

EXTRAS

PLEASE DON'T SEND ME STICKERS.

I don't always send them. I don't expect them. I don't rate you a heart just because you send them to me. PLEASE DON'T SEND ME STICKERS.

If you must (but I DON'T expect) send me extras, then please send something I can use, like glue sticks or cotton yarn. Thanks.

PLEASE DON'T SEND ME STICKERS.

I collect owls, cute vintage witches--see example on my profile-- (no scary green hags for me!), Buddha figures, angels, Goddess images, 60's and 70's artwork, black cats, teapots, teacups and feminist memorabilia.

I have recently begun collecting vintage or original art/handmade paper dolls. :)

PLEASE DON'T SEND ME STICKERS.

I'd really like some scraps of neon fabric to make yarn with.

KAWAII

Chococat, Tenorikkuma, Rilakkuma, Kerori, Keroppi, Kitsanyanko, Pucca, food with faces, skulls, Pucca, Holika, Little Twin Stars, Alice, Pandapple, Cinnamoroll, Little Witch, Badtz Maru NO HELLO KITTY OR CHARMMY KITTY OR DIDDL OR DISNEY

WISHLIST (of sorts)

• Donation to the American Cancer Society in honour of my mother, Melody Morefield

• Donation to Hospice of Southern Illinois in honour of my mother, Melody Morefield

• ink stamp pads

• clear acrylic blocks for stamps

• subscription to Somerset Life or Somerset Apprentice magazine

• rubber stamps (could use faces, clocks, astrology/pagan, skulls, halloween)

• cotton or bamboo yarn (any colours)

A More Organized Etsy Wishlist

• Under $5

• $5 to $10

• Fabric Under $5

• Fabric $5 to $10

• Fabric over $10

• Rubber Stamps

• Yarn

• Inspirations - or sold items I liked

click on pics below

FAVOURITE BLOGS this list changes constantly

• Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom

• How About Orange

• My Owl Barn

• A Rarer Borealis

• Curiosity Group Calendar Of the Month

• Curiosity Group

GROUPS I AM A FOUNDER IN

• A Room With A View
• ATC Elements & Techniques
• Buddha
• Gypsy's Gypsies
• Halloween Year Round
• Handmade Tarot Crafters
• Incredible India
• Owl Lovers are a Hoot!
• Pagan/Wiccan Swappers
• Prayers Lifted

I'd really like to have this shirt in a size M. (click it to see where it's from)

THIS is a handy paper size chart.

My hands and feet are always cold.

I like to talk.

I like to talk a lot! :)

I'm not shy, so ask me anything! (but I do reserve the right to tell you it's none of your beeswax!) =^_^=

Just because I disagree with you, doesn't mean that I don't like you.

It only means that I disagree with you. My personal opinions are just that, MY personal opinions. And you know what they say about opinions...

• Opinions are like a$$holes, everyone has one

I DON'T DO DRAMA!

May the Goddess tickle your toes with the Earth's energy May Ganesha remove the obstacles in your path May Kwan Yin touch your heart with compassion May Kali light the fire within to destroy the evils in your life May Jesus feed your mouth and your soul May God touch the top of your head and light your very way May the Buddha live within

namaste to all my Swap-bot friends.

Prayer Chain for fellow Swap-botters

My holiday gift to you

my favourite Yule Song