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jaz1yn

jaz1yn
Birthday: December 11, 1984
Last login: August 19, 2008
Country: USA
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About Me

Hi :)

I am 23 years old and live with my husband and son who was born in December of 2007. I've been creating arts/crafts since I was very young, but lean more to the art side of things now. One of the things I love most about Swap-bot is it gives me the motivation and specific opportunities to get creative :D Another thing I like is connecting with people and making people happy. That's why I love the Wishlist group!

wishlist

(Thanks to monstermansmum05 for this pretty image and the code!)

Favorite Crafts

At the moment I'm kind of into making ATCs (still pretty new at it). I also like drawing, collage, painting, and beading, but I rarely have the time/inspiration to create. I'd like to start scrapbooking and stamping, but lack some supplies. I like taking pictures (of my son mostly). These don't count since I don't do them, but I really wish I knew how to sew, knit, crochet, etc... that'd be so useful I think.

Interests

I'm horrible at talking about myself so here's a list of things I'm interested in. The main ones are:

  • art (creating and viewing/experiencing)
  • food/cooking/baking... I'm in the beginner-intermediate range
  • Asian American and race-related issues
  • collecting things (stamps, postcards, arts/crafts stuff, much more)
  • and swapping of course! :)

But also: singing, gardening, board games and puzzles, taking/organizing pictures, reading, writing (journal and blog), music, dancing, beading, culture, traveling, thrifty shopping (clearances..moving/garage/yard/estate sales..flea markets..thrift stores), traveling and learning in general.

Music, Books, Movies, TV

Music: Lately I've been listening to various stations I've created on Pandora (www.pandora.com), a neat internet radio site. I also listen to a local radio station, WDUQ, that plays NPR and jazz and WYEP, independent/not really mainstream music. My favorite artists are The Beatles and Vienna Teng.

Books: I love The Harry Potter series. Also good: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, Neil Gaiman's Stardust, Good Omens (by Gaiman and Terry Pratchett). I don't have much time to read nowadays :/

Movies: I'm not a big movie person, but my favorites are American History X, Saving Face, When Harry Met Sally and Crash. The Harry Potter movies and Stardust were pretty good too.

Television: I think my favorite is The Office, but I don't watch religiously. So You Think You Can Dance is good :D Heroes was a favorite when it was still on. We don't have cable otherwise I would probably also watch the Discovery/Learning Channel, The Food Network, and other 'educational'-type channels/shows.

Please Don't Send...

Thanks for reading this far! These are some things that I either dislike or feel would be "wasted" if they were sent to me since I may not appreciate them as much as someone else:

  • makeup (don't wear much/have enough)
  • perfume, incense, tarts (I get headaches from these things.)
  • candles (won't get used)
  • bath products (I always take showers)
  • licorice, coffee, cinnamon, blueberry flavored things
  • anything mushroom or clown-related
  • things with artificial sweeteners
  • things that relate to the genre of "horror"
  • cat, dog, or other domestic animal items... not really my thing
  • religious items (except Buddhist (includes Lunar New Year) and commercial/cute Christmas... i.e. yes to a Rudolph ornament and no to the Virgin Mary)
  • matchboxes (I think they're pretty and would probably like the contents of any given matchbox, but as containers/things they are of no use to me.)
  • dotee dolls and button fairies (Sort of the same situation as the matchboxes... they would probably end up in a box of other knick knacks. I won't be mad or anything if I do get one, but it would probably be better to send it to someone who collects/wants them.)

If You Need Ideas :)

Thank you in advance if you send me anything from this section!

A few themes I like are: fruit, candy/sweets, most types of art, flowers/floral patterns, Asian images/designs (not words), mythology, stars (realistic pictures of ones in the sky), "green"/environmentally friendly things

Some favorites:

  • art: colorful, Andy Warhol, stained glass, M.C. Escher, impressionism, art nouveau floral/abstract, contemporary, art in public places (especially murals)
  • fruit: clementine
  • flavors: orange, cherry, raspberry, lychee, lemon, lime, passion fruit, grapefruit, pomegranate, mint/peppermint (Please don't send any of those white/red-striped peppermints... I have too many now!)
  • colors (I love multi-color combos): red, light/medium pink, lt/med yellow, lt/spring/med/dark green, lt/med/dark blue, white/off white. I feel those are my favorites, but I'm really not that picky! :)
  • animal: phoenix

I can't say no to: scrapbook/patterned/textured/interesting paper, images/ephemera, magazines or old calendars with pretty images, art or craft supplies, clear/rubber stamps (no people please), ink pads (have: spring green), cook books, cooking magazines, pre-stretched canvases, pretty beads (especially vintage and Czech glass), jewelry findings, vintage housewares, serving dishes, picture frames (no words on the frames please), pretty/cute blank notecards with envelopes, vintage pins/brooches, pretty tin containers (especially floral and abstract/geometric patterns), anything handmade that you think I would like, Paperback Swap credits, unused U.S. commemorative postage stamps, gift cards

I collect: ATCs, postage stamps, postcards (love whole country and U.S. state map cards), bicycle images/things (for a collage/mixed media work for my husband), vintage pins/brooches, keys (for an art project), coins, fortune cookie fortunes

I would have my socks knocked off if you sent me: Diamond Glaze, Japanese Chiyogami paper, a 3" or 4" dough press, Chimes ginger chews (original and peppermint)

My husband likes bicycles (has both a road bike and a mountain bike), This American Life, NPR and news, playing his acoustic guitar, jazz, independent/not mainstream music, politics (liberal/Libertarian), seafood, steak, grilling, watching sports, playing ultimate frisbee, cycling, running, investing, chess, word games like Scrabulous/Scrabble, computer games, and being competitive. My son isn't very picky since he's only 8 months old :D

Keeping Track!

^ = left me a rating/acknowledged item was received

RATED SWAPS:

  • July 23: July Senders' Choice ATCs
  • August 6: Collage Images #2 (Int'l), 42¢ stamp swap #7

FORUM TAG:

  • May 16 $5 profile surprise tag receiving from ThreadTheLove
  • July 4 tagged (sending to) artsyjana in the the ATC Pay it Back tag... receiving from weeatcrayons

WISHLIST group:

  • May 23: Lucky
  • August 12: NymphetMaggot

FLAKERS:

  • iheartswap for a private swap I sent November 13, 2007
  • Adrienne for paper surprise ball!!!^ private swap (I sent May 7 and send by date was June 15)

Swapping Info

Me: I reuse packaging materials, I always send early or on time, and I always rate (fairly)!

You: I would appreciate you enclosing in your swap a note listing your username and the swap name. Please rate! I only archive a swap after I've been rated from all my partners.

Ratings

aydeeyai rated for Collage Images #2 (Int'l) on Aug 17, 2008
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Galatians5Girls rated for Collage Images #2 (Int'l) on Aug 13, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the collage images & bonus stuff!
lois rated for Collage Images #2 (Int'l) on Aug 12, 2008
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Comment: WOW thanks so very much!!! I enjoyed looking at all the paper tidbits and images and will enjoy using them too. this was a wonderful swap for me!
SweeTart77 rated for 42¢ stamp swap #7 on Aug 9, 2008
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Comment: Thanks Patty. Great selection.
buttonrevenge rated for 42¢ stamp swap #7 on Aug 8, 2008
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Comment: Thanks so much for the lovely paper. Especially the boy stickers.
sagobrandt rated for Collage Images (International!) on Aug 6, 2008
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Comment: Thanks! I`m sure I can use them all.
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Comment: Thanks so much!
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Comment: Yay Jack-o-Lanterns!
LMM rated for July Senders' Choice ATC on Jul 27, 2008
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Comment: BLING! Thanks for the ATC. I am in San Diego County, inland though, not at the beach!
coolcamaro rated for July Senders' Choice ATC on Jul 25, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the ATC and extra stickers
writecathy rated for 42¢ stamp swap #3 on Jul 7, 2008
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Comment: Hi Patty, and thanks for the great assortment of scraps. I have heard of Vienna Teng and the extra stamps along with the Eames stamp on the envelope will all go in my collection. Thanks!
dolly rated for Collage Images (International!) on Jul 5, 2008
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coolcamaro rated for Collage Images (International!) on Jul 5, 2008
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Comment: WOW. What a great package. I love it. Thanks so much.
jenkosman rated for 42¢ stamp swap #3 on Jul 3, 2008
5
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Comment: Thank you! Cute stuff... I really like the glittery butterfly!
FebruaryOwl rated for 42¢ scrap paper stash swap #2 on Jul 2, 2008
5
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Comment: I liked the variety of the papers you sent, I will be able to use them in my altered art. I also loved the stamps, especially the purple ones, makes me want to start collecting them. Thank you very much.
RogueArtist rated for Let's Paint! - U.S. on Jul 1, 2008
5
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Comment: thank you! it's lovely
7bar7 rated for one on one swap on Jun 30, 2008
5
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Comment: This was a wonderful ATC... I LOVE IT... THANK YOU...
quadgirl rated for June Senders' Choice ATC on Jun 26, 2008
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moonstonegail rated for June Senders' Choice ATC on Jun 25, 2008
5
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Comment: Thanks for picking the color red for the back ground it is a great card.
artsnacker rated for 42¢ scrap paper stash swap #2 on Jun 25, 2008
5
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Comment: Thanks for the paper stash!

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Comments

st0lenpony on Aug 20, 2008:

Thanks soooo much for the wonderful fat envelope of collage supply goodness! it made my day! :)

Pooky on Aug 18, 2008:

Ack! I'm so sad that tshirt is sold out! Its so cute!

neopostretro on Aug 18, 2008:

You're welcome!

Pooky on Aug 18, 2008:

Oh! And I loved all the pretty postage stamps on the package!

Pooky on Aug 18, 2008:

Thank you so much for the package! So much lovely orange clothes! Hehe. I think the tanktop is my favorite, as I don't have many. I plan on wearing it to my friends' birthday party. Thank you!

AmyMarie on Aug 6, 2008:

Thanks for angeling the Collage Images swap. An envelope of fun images, postage stamps, and even a map. Thanks so much!

agonysdecay on Aug 4, 2008:

Patty!! Thanks so much for angeling the Collage Images swap!! What a GREAT assortment of goodies to work with!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE the book! Thanks so much for sending it to me!!! I love everything and thanks again for being such a kind angel ;) ♥

PostMuse on Jul 13, 2008:

There is a new contest on Notecards To Go group. Etsy notecards to one lucky winner!

FairySweet on Jul 11, 2008:

Thank you Patty for the wonderful letter and the super cute owl ATC for the Wishlist Group! What a fabulous surprise! I'm so glad to have "met" you! I hope you're managing to get some sleep and that your little cutie finds some relief soon. Working on a little something for you too. Hope to mail it next week...talk to you soon! :)

julief on Jul 5, 2008:

Boo! I was so disappointed - I opened the card (which totally made me laugh) and saw the cd you sent to me.. or at least part of it. Somehow on its way to me it broke into three pieces :( Thanks anyway though!

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