dearlybeloved

My job sucks up a ton of my time. I still send out swaps in a timely manner, but my responses to comments will be delayed... I promise I will get to them as I usually do them in batches!

I send ALL of my packages with Delivery Confirmation (US) or with a Certificate of Mailing (international). Delivery Confirmation shows when the package was delivered, and a Certificate of Mailing is a certificate that indicates a parcel has been mailed and validated by the post office. ALL of my swaps are sent out with some sort of proof of mailing. I keep in good contact, and you will hear from me when your stuff is mailed!

I reuse packaging supplies. I would love it if you would do the same, too!

Hi, my name is judith. :)

I love crafting and making things. I adore handmade items and handmade bath products. ♥ I love pretty lingerie, garter belts, and stockings. And shoes!

I am vegan, and I love to cook, photograph, and write about what I made. Previously, I was vegetarian, but since I've changed my diet, I have never felt emotionally and physically better than I have now! Going vegan has really helped me respect other living beings, the environment, and ultimately, my body. While veganism is important to me, I know that it may not be a concern to someone else. In fact, I'm perfectly aware of it! I know that I am accountable solely for myself and respect others' beliefs accordingly.

Additionally, I believe that every single dollar spent is a vote that actually matters.

That being said, I buy fair-trade and organic wherever I can; I also tend to purchase things made domestically in the US or in countries where workers are paid fair wages. I like to recycle and reuse, too. :)

I put a lot of thought and care into my packages and crafts as well as what my partner likes. I send out things that I personally would like to receive, none of it being dollar store crap. No one likes to get junk or leftovers! I am not new to online trading, but I am considered relatively new to swap-bot.

Come visit me at hips like cinderella.net!

• Vonnegut: Mother Night, Breakfast of Champions
• Gaiman: Neverwhere, Coraline, The Graveyard Book (I couldn't just pick one!)
• Singer: Animal Liberation
• Moskowitz & Romero: Veganomicon
• Palahniuk: Invisible Monsters

I also enjoy reading vegan/veg cookbooks and magazines, crafting books and magazines, wedding magazines for the crafty stuff, Japanese craft books, dark fiction (Vonnegut, Gaiman, and authors in a similar vein), German Romanticism (uncanny). No Harry Potter, Twilight, Da Vinci Code, romance novels, etc.

• Portishead
• The Decemberists
• Regina Spektor
• Jason Mraz
• The Mars Volta
• Massive Attack

I have an incredibly soft spot for the aforementioned artists. :)

But I absolutely, positively adore Ella Fitzgerald.

Here are crafts that I enjoy:

• Sewing (both knick-knacks, cute stuff, and things like hats, skirts, and bags/accessories)
• Embroidery
• Matchboxes
• ATC's
• Miniatures (I try!)
• Jewelry
• Pretty much anything that isn't crochet or knitting since I've never learned how to do it, but I want to learn!

I also love calligraphy, but due to the time involved, I will not offer it as a public craft on swapbot.

I really love handmade! If it's made by you, and you put lots of heart into it, I will adore it!

I also love useful handmade things/accessories, so I can show it off instead of having it sit in my treasure chest. ;)

Here are some themes that I like!

• Realistic, nature themes
• Octopus
• Squid
• Deer
• Swallows and sparrows/birds
• Mudkip (Yes, the best, most awesome Pokemon ever! ♥ )
• Goldfish & koi
• Mushrooms
• Forest themes
• Vintage/scientific animal illustrations
• TEAL!! And jewel-toned colors
• Aranzo Aronzo
• Kawaii food such as Hannari Tofu and lucky poo/unchin
• Fair-trade & organic
• Handmade papers
• 1920s &1930s
• Sustainable fabrics such as cotton and bamboo
• Filigree
• Calligraphy & illuminated manuscripts
• Handmade plush monsters
• Distressed artwork
• Unusual scarves
• Legos!
• European lingerie
• Watercolor
• Black & white photography
• Retro tattoo art but no Ed Hardy brand
• Bath stuff as long as it's handmade and (mostly) natural (and vegan)
• Things that can be used/are useful. :D
• Scrapbooking notions but not brads
• DMC embroidery floss
• Handmade jewelry that isn't beads strung on a cord; no kid beads or anything of that sort.

That's just a guide, not a rule or anything! :)

• Cartoon-ish, clip-art looking stuff (To be quite frank, I really do NOT like this kind of stuff at all.)
• Diddl
• Dated looking things
• Quilty-looking fabrics; also, low quality fabrics
• Tacky fonts like Comic Sans and Papyrus
• Sanrio
• Disney
• Country
• Edibles (unless they're vegan)
• Candles
• Dotee dolls
• Anime
• Bath and Body Works and other overly perfumey type of body care
• Materials such as real silk, honey, wool, angora, fur, leather, etc. This includes dairy, so no goatsmilk soaps or anything of that sort, please.
• Western religious iconography such as crosses
• Walmart
• Inchies

Please don't send me trinkets or knick knacks that aren't handmade. I don't like mass-produced items that just sit and gather dust, nor do I have the space for them. Thank you! :D

Just a simple little wishlist here! I have a lot of crafty stuff in my possession, especially stuff that can be purchased from chain craft stores, but these are a few items I have a difficult time acquiring or would love to receive. :D

• Japanese linens - love love love it but can't get any here :(
• DMC embroidery floss
• Unusual, colorful buttons
• Japanese fabric trims
• Quirky or vintage embroidery patterns
• Small sequins (smaller than 8mm)

Again, this is just a wishlist, no demands or anything! :)

@Paralistocrat - For the mushroom stuffie swap. After apologizing and promising to send, a month went by with nothing. Sent me a half-assed sob story about why he couldn't follow through. Has been suspended from swapbot. The host was very sweet as to angel this for me.

@bubbleburd21 - For the vegan recipe swap. This one hits a bit close to home as I think it's super lame how someone who is interested in a cruelty-free lifestyle would steal from others. Told me she would resend but received nothing. Also swaplifted the host, has also been suspended from swapbot.

I love doing private swaps! If you're interested in doing a private swap, please contact me. If I have not swapped with you before, I would kindly ask that you send first.

Please check my website and my Flickr to see the types of swap I send out to people.

Also, I am pretty understanding if there is a delay when it comes to mailing out a swap. I keep in good contact with my swaps, and I really do expect the courtesy to be returned. To me, communication is the most important aspect in swapping, especially if there is a long delay. I honestly do not think that it's fair for me to chase down my swapper.

I just ask that you please be mindful of swapping because I am tired of dealing with the lies and constantly following up with my sender. Please keep in mind that I am more than okay with not receiving anything and leaving a 1 or 3 just to cut my losses, stop wasting my time, and not deal with a farcical swap.