elaynne

NOTE: If you're expecting something from me, but haven't received it yet, please message me before rating. I am honest and if I say I sent something, then I sent it. If, however, it has become lost in the post (and these things DO happen occasionally), I'd like the opportunity to re-send.

When I swap within the USA, I use delivery confirmation whenever possible. If it is a package (level 3) swap, I will definitely use delivery notification. If you wish, I'm happy to share that information with you so that you can track it too.

I can't relate to people who say they're bored because I'm never bored.

Favorite colors: aubergine or varying shades of purple, periwinkle and other colors along the same line. I also like pink and turquoise.

I'm not into the "country look." I also don't like "shabby chic." I'm very far from it but my goal is to be a minimalist in my decor. My friends laugh at me every time I say that! Harumph!

I am an active member of a local community trade group where I swap hand-made items (foodstuffs, crochet, sewing, natural skin-care items) with others. I love it because I love the feeling of community AND I love urban farmer eggs (my most favorite thing to swap for)!

Animals I like: hedgies, owls, squirrels, ceramic deer and small various ceramic birds/owls. I also like tiny ceramic animals as long as it's not a reptile or monkey!

I like postcards and getting mail. My favorite kind of postcard are your local scenic views and points of interest.

I love letterpress note cards and stationary, letter sets, hand-made envelopes, fine point pens, unusual stickers, pretty or unusual paper (washi), Kokeshi dolls, Japanese silk and other Japanese fabric, Animal Crossing, charms (for jewelry making or for other embellishments), old brooches, antique sewing tools and pincushions, buttons, beads, junky metal jewelry (so I can take it apart and make something else with it), crochet pattern pamphlets, squished pennies, hair clips, cute socks (but not the kind with toes), bento boxes, cool chopsticks, hand-knit or crocheted items, small & whimsical items and a host of other things :)

I like mix-tapes and music of all kind EXCEPT for angry/hate-filled metal or most Rap - especially the raunchy, profane-filled stuff.

I like hand-carved stamps and lino as well as the things created using them. I don't really care for the "usual" rubber stamps though (like Stampin' Up) because I don't scrapbook or make cards.

I've collected house-shaped tins for a long while and am always on the lookout for them.

I also collect kokeshi dolls and I have a small collection of momiji dolls. I also collect small wooden Japanese figurines whenever I can find them.

I have a small collection of stoneware crocks.

I like vintage cookbooks and recipes because I like using WHOLE foods in my cooking and vintage recipes never call for canned mushroom soup. :) I'm not a vegetarian but lean that way. If you happen to have a favorite recipe that you'd like to share, I'd love to try it.

I like mid-century modern clocks, kitchen ceramics & home accessories.

I like themed Lego mini-figures.

I LOVE hand-knit socks.

I have a sweet little Blythe doll who loves new clothes or handmade accessories. ;)

I like to listen to audio books. It keeps my hands free to do other things while I'm enjoying a story. I like most books but don't usually get into romance novels at all.

I can't wear base metal because it irritates my skin but I'm ok with precious metals and surgical/stainless steel.

I'm allergic to a lot of very strong fragrances and things like incense cause some mild asthma-like symptoms. So, I can't really wear most perfumes. Soaps scented with essential oils seem to be ok.

I don't care for fruit-flavored teas or anything with fake rose scent,

I save Boxtops for Education for our school. If you have any to spare, we'd sure appreciate it!

NOTE (20070628): I've just dropped all the swaps I was signed up for because getting flaked on sucks. Not sure I'll participate anymore.

UPDATE (20080721) It's been over a year so I think I'll give it another try ..

UPDATE (20120101) Ok, I'm giving Swapbot another go. It's a fresh new year full of new starts.

Hmm. I like a lot of music. It depends on my mood. Old country and gospel reminds me of my dad, waltzes remind me of my mom. I enjoy lots of "popular" stuff but I don't really like rap. I've never really found any opera I like either. But then again, I've not heard every opera. I never enjoy elevator muzak or the stuff they make you listen to when they put you on hold on the phone.

I like listening to British radio stations online, and I love listening to Delilah too :)

My playlists are quite varied.

Sci fi, action, romantic comedies and some indie films. I have streaming Netflix and could always use recommendations.

I love any program that has Hugh Grant or Sandra Bullock in it.

My all-time favorite TV show was Farscape. It was a crying shame when the syfy channel canceled it!

Mostly syfy but I also enjoy Glee and a few HGTV programs. I am not anti-TV but I honestly do my best to not watch too much of it.

• Sewing
• Crochet
• Surface Embroidery & other fine handwork
• Jewelry making
• Hot glass
• Beadwork
• Knitting (I don't knit well but trying to improve)
• (a limited amount of) ATCs

If it's not listed above, I'm probably not "into" doing it (though that doesn't mean I wouldn't like getting something someone else made).