dorsetdumpling

I am married with 4 grown up sons and 1 grown up daughter and 8 grandchildren. I have my own home based business selling on ebay. I also sell crafts online and on my craft market stall giving profits to favourite charities. I was born in England and emigrated to Australia in 1981. In my time I have been a librarian, youth worker, administrator and charity shop manager. I was brought up in a Christian home and have a strong faith in God. It delights me to see all 5 of my children following the same path and being active in their churches. I have a kind and gentle husband who cares for me when depression hits and tries to keep me in line when I am whirling around in a frenzy on the good days! My beautiful dog, Ollie, is an English cocker spaniel - he's loving and protective and funny all at the same time.

I have been Cardmaking since I was young, selling for the past 10 years. I especially love collage work and am hoping to transform the 'office' into my studio. I share this room with my youngest son and his business so it will have to wait till he moves out of home. Ilearnt to knit when my eldest was born, teaching myself after my poor Mum gave up on me! I have knitted many baby clothes in my time and now concentrate on hats,, scarves and blankets all for those who need them more than me. I've also started knitting dishcloths - would never go back to using throwaways. All my 'girls' are getting them at Christmas! Unfortunately we don't have the lovely sugar n spice yarn in Australia so I get it from USA. I have done many cross stitches in my time - some to sell and many of my family have a sampler or picture I've done for them. Don't do quite so much these days. I love hand sewing but am yet to master a sewing machine - My friend is about to give me lessons and then there will be no stopping me :). I love all kinds of papercraft and gift wrapping and love putting gift parcels together. I don't scrapbook but am just getting into journalling.

Vintage; 1950's; Shabby Chic; Tea; England; Pretty crockery/china; Ribbon; Lace; Vintage sewing things; Pink; Green; Lavender; White; all pastel colours. Cake; Family; Fabric and Knitting Yarn; Roses; Sweet Peas; Violets; Pansies; Stationery; Christmas; Soap, Polka Dots, Snowmen (I collect them); Sweet vintage hankies. Gift Wrapping and Parcels! Craft magazines, Shabby chic magazines, Martha Stewart etc. (But please no scrapbooking magazines as I don't scrapbook - but love other papercraft). Stampington - ooh lovely. I am a 'people' person rather than an 'animal' person

Witches, wizards, halloween, skulls, skeletons, unicorns, fantasy etc (anything from the 'dark side'); Oriental design. I am not a 'cat' person nor am I keen on any animal other than dogs. I particularly dislike mice. Butterflies are not a favourite decor for me although I do use them in my craft work sometimes. I do not drive nor do I have any desire to do so and get aggravated when people continually ask me! I also get peeved when my name is spelt wrong - it is Jennie with an 'ie'!! Bad Language; Anime or Kawaii; feathers. Although I like Avon cosmetics, I am an Avon Lady 'ding ding' so please no Avon products. I am not interested in postcards.

Blues; Soul; Rock; World; Classical; Some Metal; but sorry, definitely not Country!

I enjoy many genres but especially classics and non fiction.

Please note that, as I live in Australia, quarantine rules have to be strictly adhered to - they are very strict and remove anything that does not comply. So please no:

• straw, seeds, pinecones, flowers (even dried), bulbs, corn husks, vine wreaths.
• Meat or meat products (even tinned), dairy or egg products including egg shells, fruit or veg seeds and skin.
• Novelties or toys filled with sand, soil, rocks
• Plants or seeds, nuts, grains, popping corn, lentils, coffee beans
• Tea containing fruit pieces, seeds or peel
• Dried herbs or leaves
• Wooden items with bark
• Souvenirs made of animal products like hide, feathers, teeth and bones

These are NOT MY rules - but I don't want any of your carefully selected swaps being rejected by the Customs department.

• Yankee Candles - a swapper partner just sent me a small jar Spiced Pumpkin Yankee candle and I am in love! Would adore other flavours in the small jars or melts.
• Anything to do with teacups/saucers or teapots e.g fabric, buttons, beads, charms, fabric, Christmas tree trims, paper etc.
• Orange - colour, flavour or scent
• USA mags - new or lightly used back issues - Tea Time, Craft N Things, Southern Lady (or similar from other areas), Martha Stewart
• Anything from Stampington
• Christmas Tree ornaments
• Soaps especially guest soaps
• Empty or full Devon Violets bottles
• Vintage hankies
• Snowmen anything
• Glassine envelopes
• German glass glitter
• Empty Altoid tins (we don't get them in Aussie)
• Stamp ink pads
• Vintage needlecards (cardboard needle books)
• Miniature wire coathangers
• Mary Engelbreit
• Stick on gems - all colours

• Tea for Three @mandamanda
• Personal Matchbox swap @swtbrandy
• Personal Profile Surprise swap @swtbrandy
• Ladybug Swap @cindalu
• Notecards and Stationery @kawaiilala
• Rainbow Colour @danamichelle
• For My Bestie @vols4lyfefan
• Profile Surprise #15 Non-USA @valeriechin87
• and another Profile Surprise #16 from @valeriechin87
• Mailbox Full @javi27
• Mailbox Full @unraysay
• Stuff and Envie @alkwing

• @Inga for Tea for Three
• @miskimmin for an amazing Ladybug package!
• @IlonaH for Rainbow Colour
• @Garrent for For My Bestie - made my daughter so happy and something for me too!