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craftycrocheter

craftycrocheter
Birthday: December 6
Last login: September 30, 2008
Country: USA

About Me

JUST A NOTE TO ALL!! I WILL BE AWAY FROM OCT.1-15. ALL SWAPS HAVE BEEN SENT THAT ARE DUE. IF YOU DON'T RECEIVE YOUR SWAP PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I WILL HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO THE INTERNET SO I MAY NOT GET BACK TO YOU RIGHT AWAY, SO DON'T BE ALARMED.

Friday Sept. 26 will be my last day of work. For those of you who have not seen my profile before, my job is seasonal. I am happy in some respects, I will be able to spend more time on my crafts, visit my family, and do a little travelling, but sad that that the season has ended and no paycheck coming in.

I am married, my husband's name is Larry. We have one daughter, Her name is Jennifer, she is in her third year of college. We also have two cats, a gray tabby named Sassy, and a long haired black cat named Rascal. There names fit their personalities. We also have one very spoiled dog, named Pepper. My daughter got me into swapping, she tried several swaps and had fun doing them, and then got me involved and now I'm hooked. Unfortunately my daughter has been flaked on quite a bit recently and has stopped swapping for the time being. My husband travels with his job, and I find doing crafts and swapping them helps the time pass more quickly while he is away. I would have to say crochet is my favorite craft, but enjoy all types of crafts. I also like to cook and bake, but don't do it as much as I used to. I collect rooster figurines, matroshka dolls (russian nesting dolls), and teapots. My husband also started a squished penny collection for me, he tries to find a machine and bring them back from his trips.

I don't have any allergies. Please if you are a smoker, try to keep your swap items away from the smoke as much possible, I find that the scent of the smoke on things tends to bother me.

I also try to put time and effort into my swaps and I expect my fellow swappers to do the same. Thanks.

Favorite Music

Don't listen to much music these days, but I do like, comtemporary christian music, and some classic rock

Favorite Movies

I like the old classic movies like, Mary Poppins, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Chittey Chittey Bang Bang, Wizard of Oz, etc. What can I say they remind me of my childhood, also like the National Treasure movies.

Favorite Television

Any shows that have to do with crafting, CSI-Vegas, Numbers, Cooking shows, Home improvement shows, and murder/mystery type shows, my daughter and I also like Project Runway.

Favorite Crafts

I like all crafts and am willing to try someting new, but my favorite is crochet. I like to make doilies, dish cloths, granny squares for afghans and have recently been making amigurumi's. My husband teases and says if "I'm not knittin' I'm not happy." I don't know how to knit, I have tried but just can't seem to get the hang of it. I also like to do embroidery, mostly stamped cross stitch. I like making ATC's, although they never seem to come out as invisioned. I also take a porcelain and china painting class. I also do some sewing, and a little beading.

Favorite colors

I like most all colors, am not a big fan of black. I prefer earth tones, but to tend to go for bright colors on occassion. I guess whatever strikes me at the time. I love the colors in fall leaves, reds, oranges, greens, yellows, and browns. Fall is my favorite time of year. My kitchen is yellow with accents of green and burgandy, that is where all my rooster figurines are. The dining room and living room are a very light mint green the two rooms connect. They also have accents of rust, and darkers greens and brown. My teapots are displayed in the dining room and my russian dolls are in the living room. Our family room is an Americana theme, the room is light blue, with other shades of blues and reds. My husband loves flea markets and likes to collect old, odd items. We have alot of them on display, they look really neat, they give the room that feeling of a by gone era. Our bedroom is shades of peach and green, sort of victorian looking. My Mom is a quilter and I have a beautiful quilt on my bed that she made.

wish list

This is for various items that I would like

Yarn - preferably fine cotton for doilies, cottton for dish cloths, and acrylic yarn for granny squares and amigurumi's, not a yarn snob, all kinds are welcome as I will find a use for them.

Amigurumi's - especially if you knit them. I have a penguin,and piglet(knitted),large bunny, rooster, pig, mouse, a creature that looks kind of like a bear, an owl,a ladybug, a snail,a orange UFO guy, a pink cat (which I made but couldn't part with it)and fruit with faces(apple, pear,lemon and orange) (all crocheted) I would love to add to my growing collection.

Embroidery floss - I am currently working on an embroidery project and would love DMC floss in these numbers- 3839- (lt. blue) 352- (peach) 3855- (yellow) 3818- (bright green) 966- (lt. green) But any colors would be greatly appreciated

Cardstock, paper, stickers, brads, and embellishments, ATC blanks, for use in making ATC's.

I have a big sweet tooth and would love to try candy and sweets from other countries. I love chocolate, but don't care for cream or liquor filled. Not a big fan of black licorice flavor. I am trying to be good, so if you have any sugar free sweets I would love to try them.

Swap cards- if you make these I would love some

Sharpie Markers- any color

Squished Pennies- would love one from you area

Note cards, cute note papers are always welcome

Tea- I am a tea totaler, plain black tea is my favorite, I also like chai tea. Not a big fan of herbal or green teas, but do drink them on ocassion.

I really enjoy things that are handmade, but useful too. Since I am not a knitter, I would love some knitted items.

I am fairly easy to please, and will appreciate whatever is sent (as long as it is not junk) I love surprises, and love having something good in the mailbox (besides all the junk mail and bills) Thank you in advance!

things I prefer not to receive

This list is for things that I would rather not receive, with that being said if would like to send me something from the list, I will find a good home for it if I can't use it.

I have no allergies!

Please do not send me your junk, if you have no use for it, what makes you think I would.

Nothing with profanity, nudity or anything obscene.

Pictures or artwork, that has to be hung on a wall, although I appreciate your time and effort put into these, I really don't have any more space to display and enjoy theses items.

Things that have heavy fragrances, I am not allergic to them but find that after a while they tend to give me a headache. I don't like things that try to mimic food scents, or anything vanilla scented.

Please no coffee items, I am a tea totaler, although things that have a mild coffee flavor are okay.

Ratings

mejulia rated for Grab Bag Swap on Oct 8, 2008
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Comment: Sure wish I could give a lot more than one heart! This was a fantastic package!!! Thank you!!!!
fattiephatster rated for Yarn Ball Scavenger Hunt on Oct 2, 2008
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Comment: Sorry for the late rating. I REALLY LOVED everything you sent. You really went above my expectations. Thanks so much!
jessica rated for Create A Christmas Afghan Swap R2 on Sep 25, 2008
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Comment: Very nice squares. Thanks for the extras!
debbiespoms rated for AMIGURUMI HAPPY TIMES on Sep 24, 2008
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Comment: Thank you sooooooo much Mary, for the two Love bugs! i love them and you did such a wonderful/beautiful job! I will cherish them always! They have place on my book shelf,where I can look at them all the time!
Foxtwins rated for Christmas Dishcloth Swap on Sep 23, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the lovely dishcloths! They're almost too pretty to use, the mitten is my favorite. My twins are fighting over it! It just so hard to wait your turn!
fsjbrit rated for One Envelope Scavenger Swap #2 on Sep 23, 2008
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Comment: Thanks you so much for your scavenger hunt swap. I absolutely love what you sent me. Looking forward to using the keychain too...mine just bit the dust, so i was in need of a new one, nice timing:) THanks a bunch:)
mammasan rated for Amigurumi Addiction I - USA/Canada on Sep 17, 2008
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Comment: Lovely job Mary. I'm giving you a heart because you read my profile and sent me something I absolutely adore! Thank you so much!
honeyspur rated for I Need My Morning Cup of Black Tea on Sep 16, 2008
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Comment: Wow - the hearts are wonderful!!!!! I'm so pleased and yes, the will be on my Christmas tree - thank you so much. All the tea is great - I am not a chai fan, but my fiance is and he says thanks. ;)
kgeslab rated for I Need My Morning Cup of Black Tea on Sep 16, 2008
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Comment: Thanks so much for the nice selection and the bookmark!
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Comment: Thank you so much for the squares. :) They are very pretty and very nice work.
dizzyfromthis rated for Handmade Cupcakes on Sep 15, 2008
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Comment: I love the cupcakes you made. I found a nice little shelf for them and I did put a small one on my cell phone. Great Idea. Thank you so much Joanne
Slytheringrrl rated for Friendship Afghan R3 on Sep 14, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for mailing early, and the grannies were beautiful and colorful.
mattsmom499 rated for Friendship Afghan R3 on Sep 12, 2008
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Comment: Thanks a bunch, your squares have been added to my ever growing sceappy afghan.
candy4271 rated for Create A Christmas Afghan Swap R1 on Sep 9, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the squares :-)
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Comment: I LOVE LOVE LOVE the bumblebee!! It's sooo cute. Thanks for all the work you put into it. p.s. Does she have a name?
Response: No name, I just called her queen bee. You can name her what you like. I glad that you like her.
glendas rated for Angel Ornament Swap on Aug 29, 2008
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Comment: thank you I love the Angels you made for me..
San rated for Amigurumi for beginners on Aug 28, 2008
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Comment: This was an awesome package. I love my little buddies. I have them right on my dresser. Thank you!!!
eadaoin rated for Angel Ornament Swap on Aug 26, 2008
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Comment: Gorgeous ornaments - I love them! Thanks
candy4271 rated for Friendship Afghan R2 on Aug 25, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the lovely squares! I like the patterns u used :-)
amandapage rated for Friendship Afghan R2 on Aug 21, 2008
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Comment: Love the colours, beautiful jewel tones, and love that they're crocheted. I can't crochet, so I'm loving that I have crochet squares in my afghan!

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Comments

daffodilgirl on Jun 20, 2008:

Glad you liked the handmade cards.. especially the one with the orange photograph !!!

girthta on Jun 15, 2008:

Hey! I'd love to see you here

♥ Girty ♥

Momwithahook on Jun 4, 2008:

thanks Thanks for signing up for the Smiley Food Amigurumi Swap

lalchee on May 9, 2008:

Thanks for joining my dishcloth swap!

JennyTheArtist on Apr 17, 2008:

photo

SpinKnitUp on Apr 3, 2008:

In my flower dishcloth swap, crocheters are welcome!

JL on Mar 26, 2008:

Hi, I want to invite you to my swaps:

Color luv Whimsy Jar - http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/13778

Red & Aqua Whimsy Jar - http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/13731

Hope to see you, Jeannette

magicjessnrach on Jan 9, 2008:

Thank–you for joining my Matryoshka Doll swap. I hope you have a lot of fun with it. I have set up a new group at flickr for us to display photos of our creations. If you can, please post pictures of your Matryoshka Doll there for everyone to enjoy. Thanks!

matryoshka dollflickr

girthta on Jan 1, 2008:

Hey! Thanks for joining my amigurumi swap! I think it's going to be a blast.

Also, my husband says I'm "knitting" when I'm crocheting- really irritates the bejeezus out of me!

craftycrocheter on Jan 1, 2008:

I had in my profile about a table cloth kit that my Mom had given me for Christmas a couple years ago. I FINISHED IT! I have it on my dining room table, and it looks great. My husband and daughter said that we have to christen it with a spaghetti dinner, very funny!

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