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krissi

krissi
Date Joined: September 14, 2007
Last Online: September 30, 2016
Birthday: June 23, 1966
Country: United States
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About Me

I was raised by a pack of wild attorneys and a large console color television in California's San Francisco Bay Area of the 1970's.

COLORS!

My favorite color is "vibrant." I love anything Latin or Indian/Moroccan looking and love deep shades of red, blue, purple, lime, terracotta, turquoise and magenta/pink. Put them ALL on the same project and I'm as happy as a clam!

I'm excited to see what you send!

Stuff I Love

Weird & wonderful stuff, beading supplies, Latin "flavored" goodies: little "milagros," ANYTHING Dia de los Muertos or Loteria, fabrics (silks, saris, hand-dyes, batiks, oilcloth and unusual skully or mexicana prints!), glitter, pop-art, retro kitty cats, naughty '50s housewife stuff, etc.

I've started collecting amusing and unusual playing cards (naughty, glow-in-the-dark, personalities, weird) for use in my ATCs.

I love weird ephemera (y'know, anything that's NOT your "normal" stuff).

Photographs of weird roadside stuff or signs that crack me up.

The "F" bomb. I drop it all the time.

Nature. I mean REAL nature, in all of its natural messiness.

People who use punctuation & grammar properly (and who are at least passingly familiar with the spell-check feature on their computer).

My creepies list

I put this together for the "Dark Hearted" group & figured I might as well add it to the ol' profile too:

  • Graveyards -- old ones
  • Dragons -- I have a huge collection (western only, not asian/eastern)
  • 1980's industrial / goth / darkwave and the like
  • Stephen King
  • Tarot cards - any and all designs
  • great suspense films (Hitchcock, etc.)
  • Edward Gorey
  • Tim Burton
  • scary (read: "unedited") fairy tales
  • Dia de los Muertos, skulls & skeletons
  • funny or REALLY bad zombie (or monster) movies
  • Bob Wilkins & Creature Features / Mr. Lobo & Cinema Insomnia (this is an Oakland/Sacramento reference)
  • Bats, crows, ravens, owls (not the cutesy kind) and wolves
  • true crime stories
  • X Files & conspiracy theories
  • haunted houses
  • wicca, modern witchcraft & paganism (is that creepy?)
  • anything that's traditionally taboo with a humorous twist (the "wronger" the better)

My cuties list

OK, let's offset that long-ass list of creepy stuff with some of my favorite cute things:

  • pink of all shades
  • kitty cats (especially retro 50's)
  • Dia de los Muertos (I think it belongs on both lists)
  • Disco and 70's schmaltz pop
  • glitter!
  • kitsch and over-the-top tacky
  • baby animals
  • J.K. Rowling & Harry Potter
  • lolcats site
  • cupcakes!
  • stuff made by Kepi Ghoulie (tees/art) or Suzi Boneshaker
  • loteria cards
  • fun handmade jewelry
  • general silliness
  • NOT NOT NOT anything kawaii or Japanese-cutesy.

Favorite Books

I was a literature major in college and LOVE to read! I'm a bookworm.

I enjoy writers from the American South, England and Ireland. I love writers from Mexico and China who incorporate the surreal and magical into their stories. Right now I'm working on reading everything I can get my paws on by Alice Hoffman - I'll be sad the day I hit that goal!

My somewhat guilty pleasures include Stephen King (don't you scoff - he's a master of the language), J.K. Rowling and Alice Hoffman. (As much as I enjoyed her first book, I think Anne Rice is a terrible writer -- blech.)

Favorite Music

I'm a self-described "retired punk" (the post-punk/dark-wave version of an aging hippie!). My pal Kepi says I need a tee shirt that says "RETIRED PUNK" (but with the "RE" lined out) since I don't mosh anymore, but still rock out at home. My music collection is vast (I was a dj in college) and varied:

Sisters of Mercy, The Damned, The Cure, The Mission (UK), The Ramones, DEVO, The Groovie Ghoulies, X, yhe 'outlaws' of Honky Tonk: Hank, Waylon, Merle and Willie, The Dollyrots, Bauhaus, Foo Fighters (I ♥ Dave Grohl, sigh), The Talking Heads, Iggy Pop, Alice in Chains, Harry Belafonte, Patsy Cline, Tool, A Perfect Circle...

I also love traditional Latin music, especially anything in the rumba flamenco (gypsy flamenco) style!

Favorite Television

The Venture Brothers, Mad Men, Doctor Who, LOST, almost anything on the Discovery or History channels, DIY Channel (if I could get it).

So NOT for me

Please DON'T SEND ME ANYTHING WITH ANY KIND OF SCENT. I'm chemically sensitive and become queasy, headachey & asthmatic around ALL perfumes, lotions, laundry detergents & fabric softeners unless they are marked "scent-free."

This fucks* with my life on a regular basis. You see, it's not that I "don't like" your flowers & scented stuff, I just can't breathe is all -- I like to breathe.

I warned ya about the F-bomb...

Stuff that just doesn't get me hot and bothered:

Anything scented (see above)

Disney (except Nightmare Before Xmas)

kawaii & cutesy Japanesey stuff (but I love bento boxes)

Country craft (style or colors)

Red, White & Blue and/or "patriotic" stuff (unless it's Rosie the Riveter or something kitschy)

Anything even close to looking like 'precious moments' stuff (ick).

Critters

I have a real love for animals! I live with a Jack Russell Terror, two cats, a snake and a CA desert tortoise. I love cougars, wolves, otters, tigers and badgers (I volunteered at a wildlife sanctuary for several years).

Ratings

mlparlee rated for . . . of Guadalupe! on Apr 7, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Thank you girlie!!
eonsmomma rated for Recycle Yo Jonk on Dec 17, 2008
1
rating
Comment: will change if anything ever shows
blackeyedsusan rated for fabric ATCs- Night & Day on Nov 29, 2008
1
rating
Comment: I will change rating if I ever receive anything. I've been waiting patiently since July when you asked for more time. I see,though, you've sent out other swaps that were due months after this one. I PM'd and left a comment on your profile, but you haven't logged on in several weeks.
SacredYoli rated for Dia de los Muertos-shrine intl. on Oct 29, 2008
5
rating
Comment: Fantastico!
SacredYoli rated for Dollar Tree Shadow Box Shrine on Oct 12, 2008
5
rating
Comment: Sparktacular! I absolutely love my Shrine! You rock and you know it.
Response: Thanks mujer! I know it if you say it's so! It was a blast to make - I love making stuff for you (I just pretend it's for me and add extra glitter!) Of course, THANKS FOR THE HEART!
manxkity rated for WW Notecard Swap #5 on Sep 27, 2008
5
rating
Comment: Love the card. Love the art on the card. I did basic quilting for years but for 20+ I did historical recreations of paintings and wood cuts for the re-enactment crowd. Love fabric. Thanks for sharing!
Response: Thank you so much for the heart!!!!!!
makestuff rated for WW Notecard Swap #5 on Sep 26, 2008
3
rating
Comment: Rated a 3 only because it was so late.
Response: Thanks for your patience.
mosaic rated for Hanging Halloween on Aug 6, 2008
5
rating
Comment: If extra time results in a creation like Mr. Muerto, we have to make a pledge. ...whenever we do a swap, you have to be late in sending the package. Thank you for the real work of folk art. The entire box was over the top wonderful!! I loved each and every spooktacular treasure.
Response: Well, gosh and golly, THANKS! I was pleased with the way he turned out, so I'm thrilled that you love him too! Thanks for the heart!
goddessamy rated for WW - Inspiring Women ATC on Aug 4, 2008
5
rating
Comment: Thankyou somuch Krissi I ADORE the ATC! Hugs
Response: Thanks for the heart, Amy, and congrats on the new crib lizard!
5
rating
Comment: I thought I rated you ages ago! Of course I love anything and everything you send me!!!!
Response: Better late than never (both in the case of my swaps and your ratings)! Love ya!
mrsD rated for MATCHBOX MAFIA - Dia De Los Muertos on Jul 28, 2008
5
rating
Comment: the shrine is gorgeous! the matchbox just as much and I LOVE the fillings! your pendant is fantastic and I can't wait to wear it. thank you esp for the Frida cards and all the extra goodies. a perfect swap, thank you so much!!
Response: Thank you SO much for the awesome rating and the heart! It means a lot to get such a great response from you!
raven rated for WW - Inspiring Women ATC on Jul 28, 2008
5
rating
Comment: A big great package full of goodies,,,Your atc's are so cool..I just love them...You have really added to my collection..I Thank you with a heart..
Response: YAY! Thanks for the heart!
raven rated for WW- Your Inner WW ATC on Jul 27, 2008
5
rating
Comment: Wow what package full of goodies,,,Your atc's are so cool..I just love them..Believe it or not I know something about Ms Josephine..She was the first American woman to receive French military honors at her funeral...That really says something about her...Anyway your work is really great and talented..Also so many nice extras..I Thank you with a heart for everything...
Response: Right on! I knew she was cool, but that part I didn't know! Thanks for the heart!
BastCrystal rated for Frida Kahlo matchbox-shrine on Jul 20, 2008
5
rating
Comment: Krissi! Greatshrine! and I love the extras. Thank you.
Response: Thanks so much for the heart - I've been wanting to experiment with the "3d effect" for a while, and you're the first project I tried it on!
5
rating
Comment: LOVE-LOVE-LOVE IT!!! You do the most awesome work!! Thank you!
Response: YAY! I had a ton of fun doing both this and the Naughty Novelty Matchbox swap for ya! Thanks for the hearts!
riah11479 rated for Naughty Novelty Matchbox on Jul 2, 2008
5
rating
Comment: All I can say is...FREAKIN' AWESOME!!!! I love the entire package. Thank you so much!!
Response: Thanks so much for the heart - I had a blast with the Good Bettie / Naughty Bettie photos!
5
rating
Comment: Wow! What an amazing package. I love the matchboxes and all of the goodies. It's all so wonderful!
Response: Right on! I had a ton of fun doing bats & caves for you - two things I go nuts over too! Thanks for the heart!
RudeNun rated for Wild Women Matchbox on Jun 15, 2008
5
rating
Comment: love, Love, LOVE my matchboxes!! Such amazing-ness in the MOST beautiful envie I've ever seen!!! I'll treasure each and every one of me trinkets! Mmmm rim jobs! :D Krissi, love, you are truly the bee's knees!! Thank you so much!
Response: THANKS!!! Sorry you've been having such a sucky time at work! I'm glad you enjoy all of the little goodies & I hope the stress of overwork goes away SOON!
HardCandy rated for Modesty is Overrated - An ATC Swap on Jun 11, 2008
5
rating
Comment: I love the ATC! Really really creativly clever, I'm jealous :-( I nearly went with that quote too! Thanks for re-sending and for the extras, they're so aweosome... And are currently adorning my desk at work :-D <333
Response: WOW! That little card made it to the UK pretty quickly! Glad you like the quote!
adoluxia rated for Modesty is Overrated - An ATC Swap on Jun 10, 2008
5
rating
Comment: it came this time! thanks for sending again, it's a cool card. thanks for the extras too.
Response: Thanks for being so cool about everything. I learned a valuable lesson on packaging!

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Comments

Alphenquilts on Sep 26, 2009:

Due to the fact that your rating is below the group rules, I will remove you from the Viva la Frida group. You are always welcome again if you have a rating of 4.9. Thanks.

dangerine on Mar 10, 2009:

What's up chica?! Where you be? Playin' with the dog I bet.

cupcakechica on Jan 2, 2009:

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stacirose on Dec 30, 2008:

HAVE A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR!

NEW YEAR

©2008 Staci Rose. All rights reserved.

AlteredRose on Dec 10, 2008:

Hey Gurl did you have me for the Fridaliscious???

raven on Dec 9, 2008:

new year It's never to early to start wishing you have a Happy New Year ..form Raven and the Monthly ATC Swappers group

Magpieandluna on Dec 5, 2008:

I love the look of your stamps they are great i cant wait till they are available!

blackeyedsusan on Nov 21, 2008:

Hi Krissi, please contact me about the Fabric ATC - Night & Day swap from July which I've still not received I haven't heard from you since you contacted me in early July and said you needed extra time.

SacredYoli on Oct 3, 2008:

Thank you for joining my RAK Swap. I hope you find this swap both fun and enlightening. Please join my flickr group to add your photos, so that all can enjoy. http://flickr.com/groups/902042@N21/ There are already photos posted.

Saludos, Yoli

stacirose on Oct 2, 2008:

Congrats on Skelekitty!!! (Also, I had no idea we were so close...I'm in SF.)

If you're ready, I think you might like this one!

Cool Cranium Skull Swap!

http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/22800

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