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gewalli

gewalli
Date Joined: January 17, 2011
Last Online: July 22, 2018
Birthday: July 11, 1977
Country: Sweden
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About Me

Please read:

As I live in Sweden, shipping can sometimes take a little longer.

Since I put my mail in a regular mailbox, the date on the package might not match the send date I clicked. It depends a little on the time and day I put it in the mailbox.

I never rate a 1 or 3 without contacting the sender first, I believe most things can be worked out! I hope you feel the same way!


I'm a crafty girl from Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. I live here with my 6 yo son Linus. My boyfriend and his 5 yo son lives with us part time. I used to do lots of swaps around when my son was born, but life got in the way and I had to stop for a while. So when I found swap-bot I was so excited!

In my free time I love doing things with my son! We're often alone together and we do all sorts of things. He loves to craft, and it warms my heart that he is getting quite good at it!

I also enjoy renovating our sail boat with my boyfriend. It's a 1946 mahogany/pine skerry cruiser.

And of course I craft a lot :)

I have a B.Sc in Geographical Information Technology and a B.A in English Literature. I work as an energy engineer, mainly with measuring and energy analysis in district heating.

Books, music, movies and TV

I prefer criminal novels, especially by P.D. James. I'm a real sucker for scifi, and I love the classic authors like Verne, Heinlein and Asimov. I also try to mix in some of the classics between the "mind numbing" fiction. I mostly read in swedish and english.

I listen to almost all sorts of music. My boyfriend is a true audiophile, so we listen to a lot of music at home. Everything from Johnny Cash and Lars Winnerbäck to Infected Mushroom and VNV Nation.

The movies that I like at the moment are Walk the Line, the Pirates trilogy, Kingdom of Heaven (I can watch this one over and over again!), and oh, I must not forget Smokey and the Bandit! I'm not really into romances, comedy or drama, and I don't do horror! I prefer death, destruction and action ;)

I don't watch a lot of TV, but when I do it is mostly Bones, CSI, House and Navy CIS, and I really like Little Britain and Big Bang Theory! In reality I watch more kids' tv than grown up stuff...

Favorite Crafts

I have tried most crafts I think... Knitting, crocheting, embroidery, bobbin lace, quilting, sewing, weaving, painting, card making, scrapbooking, jewelry, machine embroidery, and so on.

My favourite crafts at the moment are papercrafts and sewing.

I'd really like to try needle felting or creating with metal clay. Two crafts I have never tried :)

Wish list

  • Pens
  • Washi tape
  • Punches
  • Journaling materials
  • Ephemera
  • Notecards
  • Natural feathers
  • Sheet music, preferrably old
  • Ribbon and lace
  • Kids crafting supplies
  • Tim Holtz stuff
  • Wrist warmers (wrist circumference 16 cm / 6½ in
  • Sakura pens
  • ATC material
  • ATC sleeves
  • Anything crafty :D
  • Stamps (rubber, clears, etc...), used ones are great, recycling you know ;)
  • An Eiffel tower stamp!
  • Glue dots, the size smaller than mini
  • Bling, chrystals, half pearls, glitter
  • Vintage looking stuff (I prefer reproduced things to the real old things)
  • And I know my son would LOVE something small in the mail ;)

Likes

I like a lot of things...

  • Flowers: tulips, snow drops, geraniums, orchids, violets
  • Colours: I love autumn hues, like purple, rust and deep green. I also like pastels, like fairy dust. Heck, I love all colours!! I'm not really into neons though....
  • Scents: For candles, soaps and such, I like fresh and light scents, like citrus, cotton, fresh linen
  • Tea: I prefer black tea, but I like surprises :) Pure and flavoured are all welcome! But please no red tea/rooibos due to allergy.
  • Animals: Dragonflies, fish, deere, small birds, lady bugs
  • Nature: Mushrooms, fossils, leaves, think of a deep, old forest
  • Favourite season is autumn
  • Favourite holiday is christmas
  • I like a bit of nudity, preferrably vintage. I'm not easily offended by pictures or words! (please no religion though, see below) *I love gardening and nature, wheter it's my mom's green house or the forest. *I enjoy making home made gifts, especially from the kitchen! *I also like altering stuff, recycling and upcycling.

Dislikes

I would prefer not to get

  • Beads or jewlery making stuff (since I just got rid of my entire stash)
  • Makeup
  • Incense
  • Please no red tea/rooibos due to allergy
  • Heavily scented things
  • Please, no religious things, no bible verses, no crosses and such. This is a choice I have made in my life, and I hope you'll respect it, as I respect your choice of faith.

Flakers and angels

100 Random Questions 110212: was flaked by @laurakeet Chose not to be angeled.

Handmade needlebook 110218: was flaked by @spicebunny

Journal Newbie - INT Private 110331: was flaked by @mysticsweetness

Lets S.W.A.P! 110414: was flaked by @Honey0806

If you'd like to angel I'd be soooo happy :)

Ratings

tanyacox rated for QUICK flat destash swap #13 on Jan 15, 2014
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Jex rated for Dessert ATC #1 (cupcakes) on Sep 20, 2011
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Comment: Finally is here! Thank you =)
gdawson rated for F is for .... ATC on Jul 9, 2011
5
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Comment: Got it. Thank you, it is very pretty.
Saucyknits rated for Small Sewn Project Swap! on Jul 6, 2011
5
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Comment: Thank you so much! I love the pincushion and ribbon :)
5
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Comment: Lovely ATC, and I love the postcard, as well! Thank you so much.
5
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Comment: I really like the vintage map with the bright reds and the heart with the Mexican Flag colours. Thank you
bytekel rated for Fairy Series Catch-up: Green fairy on Jul 5, 2011
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Comment: She is beautiful, Thank you!!
Response: I'm happy you like it :) thanks for the heart!
5
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Comment: I finally got it! Thank you for all the sewing goodies. :) The fabric you used for the bag is cute. Thanks again. :)
Response: I'm glad it reached you! I have saved that fabric for about 10 years, waiting for that perfect fabric, and this was it :) happy you like it!
Pjevsen rated for Nautical ATC on Jul 1, 2011
5
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Comment: Hjertelig tak for den super elegante ATC. WOW - den er bare så fin - jeg elsker alle elementerne der er så smukt afstemt efter hinanden.
Response: Tack! Jag är glad att du gillar den :) Tack för hjärtat!
maryhassound rated for Affirmation cards #1 on Jun 30, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for sending a second time! These got here quickly. I wonder whatever happened to the first set! I like the set you made me a lot. How did you make the circles with the text? Did you use a sewing machine? Very nice affirmations.
Response: I'm glad you like them :) Sadly I've had several swaps go missing lately, don't know what the Swedish postal service is up to... I made a circle template in PhotoShop and added the text in the circles. Then I printed it and cut them with a circle punch. I inked the edges to create a contrast to the picture. Thanks for the heart! They were really fun to make!
BeckyG56 rated for I is for .... ATC on Jun 30, 2011
5
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Comment: I loved the icecream ATC! Very creative,great details,wonderful! : )
Response: Thanks! It was really fun to make :) My son liked it too. Thanks for the heart!
Gwillisinc rated for Steampunk ATC on Jun 30, 2011
5
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Comment: Wonderful cards, I got so lucky today of course I wonder what the first set looked like......but really these are beautiful & worth the wait. Thank you!
Response: Thank you! I was in a hurry to mail the last set and forgot to take photos of them :( Thanks for the heart!
damilola rated for Private swap: gewalli & damilola on Jun 25, 2011
5
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Comment: I love your ATC's, especially "C" for caterpillar ! Thanks for your great art work !
Response: I'm happy you like them! The caterpillar was fun to make :) Thanks for the heart!
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Comment: Thank you very much for the fabulous ATC! I love it.
Response: Thank you for the sweet rating and the heart!
5
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Comment: A lovely ATC, thank you for the swap :)
Response: Thanks for swapping with me! And thanks for the heart!
Karretjies rated for Fairy Series - Dragon Fairy on Jun 3, 2011
5
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Comment: Thanks for the very colourfull ATC. You used the colours very nicely. I loved the dragon !
Response: Thank you for your sweet rating and thanks for the heart!
maroyau rated for Dessert ATC #2 (doughnuts) on May 31, 2011
5
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Comment: Sorry it's taken me so long to rate, out computer is being such a pain. I love the ATC, thank you so much
Response: No worries! Glad you like it :) Thanks for the heart!
luckypenny rated for S.P.R.I.N.G swap on May 30, 2011
5
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Comment: it arrived today! thank you for the package, the emergency kit is very cute!
Response: I'm glad it arrived safely this time :)
Kelly627 rated for E is for .... on May 28, 2011
5
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Comment: Thanks for the great ATC! Very Elegant
Response: Thank you! And thanks for the heart!
deecraft rated for ATC Addicts-Vintage ATC's Swap on May 26, 2011
5
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Comment: Thanks for the sweet ATC. I love it, and it will fit in nicely with my vintage collection of ATC's. Very nice.
Response: I'm glad you like it! Thanks for the heart :)

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 93 9 12
Completed Fives Threes Ones
97 103 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
3 26 68 0
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Comments

sunshinesuperman on Jul 5, 2011:

Thank you for the beautifully done Mystery Baggie for the group Theme In A Baggie. This is the kind of thing I get so excited about. I love absolutely everything in the baggie and how you put it together. It is amazing and made my day. It is so cute I don't want to disturb anything. Thank you again for such a wonderful swap. Hugs, Mona

dmarie on Jul 2, 2011:

Please come check out my new bag swap here

dmarie on Jul 1, 2011:

THANK YOU♥ for the I will teach you tag - great job on the tutorial - I cannot wait to get my hands all messy trying it out ;) ....thank you for the great fabric and thread ...that was really very sweet of you ♥♥♥

kayler00 on May 28, 2011:

Theme in a Ziplock > [Sticky] You Choose TAG - Handmade Notecard Baggie

recieved thanks so much!!

dmarie on May 5, 2011:

hi

Could you please contact me about the progress on a tag to@kayler00 April 15 for Theme in a Ziplock You Choose TAG - Handmade Notecard Grabbie

dobie256 on Apr 25, 2011:

Thank you for the gorgeous "Dragonfly Bouquet" ATC. I can't believe it arrived so quickly! It is one of my favorite cards ever -- perfect colors, perfect bug, perfect flowers! I am delighted to add this to my collection. Thanks for making my day.

Mar1l1ze on Apr 18, 2011:

Your 'Ferocious Fae' ATC for the ATC Addicts TAG game was posted off today :)

dobie256 on Apr 15, 2011:

Thank you for the gorgeous "2 become 1" stained glass Shogun ATCs for the PIF game. Beautiful design excellently painted. I am very happy to add them to my collection - I have nothing similar to them. <3<3<3

bubblepopk on Apr 5, 2011:

Thanks sooo much for the Angel on "dear diary swap" that was really nice of you!! Hope we swap again and keep in touch!

Elin on Feb 27, 2011:

Hej! Jag har invitat dig till Swedish Swappers. Du kan svara på inbjudan om du klickar på Dashboard och utåt till höger kommer det då upp en gul ruta. Där kan du välja att klicka på ja eller nej.

Och det finns faktiskt sleeves i Sverige, jag köper mina på prisfyndet i uppsala men jag tror att det finns på Sci-fi bokhandeln i gamla stan. De i uppsala tar 15 kr för ett paket om ca 100st.

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