ladyb

My daugter is currently trying to collect mapcards from all 50 states. There is a list of the states we are needing towards the bottom of my profile. Any help with this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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I am a proud mother of two very active and sometimes crazy kids. My daughter was born in 2000 and my son was born in 2004. I live in very very hot and sunny California but hoping to move to the midwest soon. My children and I collect postcards. We are members of postcrossing. It is a way for us to travel around the world without leaving our home. We look up the states and countries on the map and discover new cultures and customs and learn about the world around us. We like postcards with historic buildings, landscapes, city views and other things related to where it is coming from.

I am very interested in the whole swapping thing especially if it is crafty. I am a big animal lover and have worked with animals since I was 19 years old. I love to shop and enjoy every opportunity I get to go shopping. I love to shop for others more than for myself. I also love meeting new people and making new friends. I love learning about different countries, cultures and people in general. I think the funnest thing about swapping is the friends you make.

♥ My family is THE most important thing in my life. ♥

I really don't know what kind of person I am. I'm sensitive but strong. I like attention but also enjoy being alone. I can be a little crazy and wild sometimes. I think friends are just as important as family. I do believe in karma and believe that what goes around comes around. I am an ultimate animal lover and I don't mean just cute dogs and cats. I love all animals and support causes that help educate people about animal cruelty. With that said I do eat meat ~ not alot but I do still eat it. I know that may sound hypocritical and I probably could be a vegetarian but I'm not. I do enjoy receiving vegetarian recipes as long as they don't contain things like tofu, yuck!!!

For Mothers Day I was given 2 tickets to American Idols Live concert which was FANTASTIC!!!! I actually enjoyed watching and listening to 9 of the 10 performances so yeah it was worth every moment. We went early and met some of the idols. We also stayed after and got to meet the others. Got autographs and hugs which was pretty cool. They were all very sweet. I can't wait to attend a concert of just Adam Lambert. He just lights up the stage. He is so amazing. Kris Allen is pretty great too!

I enjoy scrapbooking, gardening, anything crafty, sewing, photography, reading, movies, baking, games, traveling, checking out yard sales, thrift stores and shopping in general, the beach, the country, rainy nights, and other things that I just can't think of at the moment. :) I love foreign language and text. I am sometimes fascinated by it. I love anything written in another language. Whenever possible please include translation in English.

We've recently gotten into geocaching. The kids love going on a great treasure hunt. Its a fun family adventure. We are still novices to the whole thing so if anyone has advice or tips feel free to share them. We would greatly appreciate any help and advice.

I like sharpies. I don't collect them but I do use them. I also like funky pens, old unusual stamps, cutesy band-aids, beautiful photographs (nature, sunsets and wild animals ~ any photos really). These are things I do not collect but like.

I love any and all crafts although I am not good at all crafts. I am always open to learning new things. I am a beginner at crocheting and would love how-to books to help me along. I am an avid scrapbooker. I started back in '97 when I made a memory book for my mother as a Mother's Day present. I was hooked ever since. I enjoy doing little craft projects with my kids. I also like ceramics, painting and photography. OK photography isn't so much crafty but it does fall under the category of art and well I love arts and crafts! :)

To give an idea of the things I am really into at the moment: dotee dolls ~ matchboxes ~ handmade photo postcards ~ mixed cds ~ jewelry ~ whimsy jars

These I am interested in learning and/or receiving: button fairies ~ chunky books ~ matchbox shrines ~ any type of shrine ~ biscornu ~ tip-ins ~ stuffies ~ damnit dolls ~ ugly dolls ~ sock monkeys ~ origami ~ handmade envelopes ~ Matryoshka dolls

I would also love to get into polymer clay, just don't know where to start with it.

This can change from time to time and I may add more as I discover new things. :) I would love any DIY kit. I would love to discover a new craft. Help me! I am very interested in trying any crafts that involve sewing. Since getting my sewing machine I have become a little obsessed with it. :o)

I love all different kinds of music. I like music from the 80's to current. I especially love listening to 80's music - love songs, big hair bands, Def Leppard etc... It's what I grew up on. A few of my favorites include: Elton John, Phil Collins, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Chris Daugherty, David Cook, Adam Lambert, Katy Perry, Lady GaGa, Green Day, Five For Fighting, Owl City

I would love mixed cds of any of the following songs: (I will add as they come to me and will delete when I receive) If you are able to send me any of the following songs you would make my day! ;o)

~update coming soon~ (there isn't much I have listed but if you were to send any kind of music for my daughter that would be great. She has really gotten into music or any kind of music you think I might enjoy. I like most music so surprise me!)

Partial List of Most Wanted Songs:

Once In Awhile by Billy Dean

You're Beautiful by James Blunt

Riddle by Five For Fighting /// 100 Years by Five For Fighting

Any music by Miley Cyrus, The Jonas Brothers, Taylor Swift for my daughter. Also any music from HSM

Chick Habit by April March /// Down In Mexico by The Coasters

Do You Sleep by Lisa Loeb /// Stay by Lisa Loeb

Closer To Free by Bodeans /// Can't Cry Hard Enough by The Williams Brothers

I am a big movie buff!!!! I love those campy 80's movies and silly movies in general. I like most types of movies except for action films - the shoot em up kind of films. I also don't like the strong tearjerkers. I watch a movie to be entertained not to be depressed. The feel good movies are ok even if they do make me cry sometimes. I like spoof movies (like Mel Brooks) and the cartoon movies. It's that inner child thing. I also like musicals - not all musicals but most. I love to sing along (not that I am a good singer I just like to sing). I looooove Johnny Depp and any movie he is in. I may not like the movie in general but watch it because of him. I have been a big fan of his since 21 jump street. Other actors I enjoy watching are Ewan McGregor, Goran Visnjic, Heath Ledger, Antonio Banderas, Orlando Bloom, Jude Law, - ok can you see where I am going with this :D Yes I have a thing for accents.

I also enjoy watching tv although I don't get much time for it. I so love my DVR. When I do get the chance I enjoy watching American Idol, Ellen Degeneres, How I Met Your Mother, Bones, Vampire Diaries, and Family Guy.

I like sharpies, funky pens, old unusual stamps, cutesy band-aids, beautiful photographs (nature, sunsets and wild animals ~ any photos really)

I guess I also like anything kawaii since I like anything cutesy. So, therefore I would love kawaii things. For my craft habit I collect deco tape, rubber stamps, funky buttons, cute fabric scraps, FQ's, antique looking items, and nice embellishments. These are always a welcomed addition! I also like printed images small enough for ATC's. I especially like vintage images, butterflies, flowers and unique designs. I also enjoy ephemera but don't usually like receiving it. Unique items are fine but just random pieces of paper with not much purpose are basically useless to me. Book pages especially vintage looking are perfectly fine and anything with foreign text. I also like pamphlets/brochures from festivals, parks, zoos, museums, tourist attractions etc. I find them very interesting.

• My favorite colors are: pink -- red -- crystal blue -- emerald green -- purple -- peach In that order!!!!!!!!!!!! I like most pastel colors though but the above are my favorites. There really is no color I dislike.

• My favorite flavor is chocolate and strawberry

• My favorite accessory is my hair scrunchies

• My favorite type of jewelry is necklaces and bracelets

• My favorite season is a tie between Autumn and Winter. I don't like hot weather although I do like going to the beach. Well I like Spring too. OK so I don't really have a favorite favorite - I like all seasons!! :D

• My favorite holiday is Christmas and Halloween - I dress up with my kids on Halloween and we always go way out with decorating on both holidays!

• My favorite food is Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and Chicken Parmesan

• My favorite ethnic food is Chinese & Italian

• My favorite dessert is strawberry shortcake and dutch apple pie

• My favorite snack is corn nuts, popcorn and salt & vinegar potato chips

• My favorite drink is Pepsi. I grew up on that drink.

• My favorite animal is the elephant (Asian and African) but Penguins and owls tie for a close second

• My favorite author is Stephen King

• My favorite book is "The Green Mile"

• My favorite candy is Chocolate although sweet tarts come in a close second -- and thanks to a very nice swap partner I have a new favorite - Tim Tams from Australia mmmmmm yummy! I also like Hello Panda.

• My all time favorite tv shows are from the past. 21 Jump Street & Moonlighting are two of my favorites

• My favorite movie out of all of my favorites I guess I would have to say Dirty Dancing

• My favorite cartoon character is Daffy Duck (Mine, Mine, Mine Its All Mine :D)

• My favorite actor is Johnny Depp

• My favorite thing to swap is postcards and dotee dolls but I enjoy swapping anything because I love giving gifts. I think that is why Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. :)

I am probably one of the easiest people to send to. I'm really not that picky and would like anything that someone gave me as long as they gave from the heart. I like anything handmade. I really like handmade bookmarks, cards, stuffies and magnets. My MIL taught me how to crochet but I haven't done it in awhile. I have always liked crocheted items. I also like scented candles (nothing too strong and overpowering though) and wax tarts. I can always use fat quarters ~ buttons ~ glass beads (especially beads - no plastic ones though and no seed beads) ~ ribbon (lots of ribbon) and any other type of crafty and fabric item. Oh and I love handmade pin cushions.

While I am not allergic to cigarette smoke I am a non-smoker. I have received a few packages lately that have smelled of cigarette smoke. If you are a smoker I would appreciate any extra care taken to try and minimize the smell as much as possible. Also I love animals and have some of my own but I don't care to have the smell on items especially fabric. (I have had this happen also-smelling like a dirty litter box) I would really appreciate if some care is taken when packaging. I have never nor would I ever mark someone down for it smelling like smoke so if you have me as a partner and you are a smoker do not worry-I will not penalize you for it. Although can I mention~its bad for your health. ;o)

Misc Tidbits

I am always up for one-on-one trades. If interested contact me & we will talk. :-)

I can always use swap cards ~ address labels ~ scrapbooking supplies

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If anyone is interested in a one-on-one trade pm me and let me know. I don't do private high price shopping type swaps unless I have swapped with the person before and know them well. I will however be happy to do smaller type swaps and those that involve handmade. Handmade items I can offer: matchboxes, matchbox drawers, ATC's, stretchy type beaded bracelets, paper-made bookmarks, altered tins and boxes, postcards, notecards, dotee dolls and mixed cd's. There may be a couple of other items that I could do.

Other than handmade I can send small profile based packages or send craft supplies.

I am looking to receive craft supplies (something different than what I have), images that I can cut up and use, unique glass beads, vintage looking fabric, stickers especially kawaii and foods with faces, anything listed in my wish list. If interested pm me and we can talk! :o)

Also if you are interested in trying your hand at one of the above listed crafts I am able to do I would be more than happy to set up a swap for you to give it a try. We have all been there.

To anyone wishing to send my family any happy mail:

My daughter and I share the same birthday so she and I have a special bond. She is just like me and loves almost the same things I do. She loves Hello Kitty, Tinkerbell, faeries, books, puppies, kittens, butterflies, ladybugs, the color pink and anything girly. She is very artistic. Most of the time you can catch her with a book and a pencil or marker in her hand. She is a huge fan of High School Musical, The Jonas Brothers, Hannah Montana and Taylor Swift. She also loves Adam Lambert and American Idol. Her room is very girly and decorated in pastel colors.

Things she would love to receive:

• books, books, books ~ any type of books geared for young readers/pre-teen books. She also enjoys books about geography, animals, nature, science, astronomy etc.

• Tinkerbell and fairies in general. She loves things with wings

• She so wants a fairy dotee or fairy doll. Actually she would love any dotee made just for her

• Girly items ~ rings, bracelets, coin purses etc.

• stationery items ~ pencils especially mechanical pencils, pens, notebooks, journals etc.

• Kawaii ~ she is a big kawaii fan. She loves most characters but her favorites are Hello Kitty, Chococat, My Melody, Cinnamaroll, cupcakes and fruits with faces and the little tofu guy.

• she loves music and has her own cd player so any cd's would be great ~ she loves Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, HSM, and The Jonas Brothers.

• anything featuring Hannah Montana & HSM. Handmade is fine.

• There are a few items listed in my etsy and amazon wishlists that she would love to receive. It can even be something inspired by those items-maybe help give an idea. Previously loved items are perfectly fine as long as they are in good clean condition.

My son is just like his dad. He loves to play baseball, soccer and golf. He likes dinosaurs, books, birds, dogs, cars, Blues Clues, Thomas The Tank Engine and Garfield The Cat (both cartoons & movies). He is a huge fan of all things Disney and Underdog. His room is decorated in Thomas The Tank and Cars theme. I know that its somewhat of a strange combination but its his room and he likes it that way.

Things he would love to receive:

• Hotwheels ~ he loves cars but please no cheap plastic cars such as the dollar store type cars. They are not safe and break easily.

• Candy ~ he loves candy especially chocolate (no nuts please) he prefers sweet tasting candy over the sour or strong minty flavors.

• coloring books & crayons ~ he loves to color

• drawing paper & markers ~ he's a budding artist

• Teddy Bears ~ he shares my love of bears

• Puppies ~ plush and/or toys. He loves dogs

• There are a few items listed in my etsy and amazon wishlists that he would love to receive. It can even be something inspired by those items-maybe help give an idea. Previously loved items are perfectly fine as long as they are in good clean condition.

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If they receive something they can both enjoy or each receive something you would make MY day but sending to only 1 is fine too. They get so excited when there is something in the mailbox just for them.

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I have been with the same great guy for 19 years. We met right after high school and have been together ever since ~ he is my soul-mate. I was able to get him to sign up here at swap-bot as well although he hasn't done much swapping. For when it is necessary my wonderful hubby is into sports, cars and video games. He likes hats, nice looking ties, movies, music, cooking (YAH AND YUM) the color green and yellow, bbqs (anything that has to do with bbq) good quality pens (he goes through them alot with work) PS2 games and chocolate, anything chocolate. He doesn't really collect anything. He is a kid at heart though and enjoys playing with kids toys although he wouldn't admit it. He is a big SF 49ers and SF Giants fan. He also loves NASCAR. And yes in case you noticed I purposely listed him with the kids. He is a big kid at heart.

OTHER MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY:

Shadow is a black spitz mix. He is 14 years old. He is slowing down and losing his sight as well as his hearing but still gets around fine. He is my baby too. He loves any and all treats. He also likes chew bones and ropes.

Cookie is 3 years old. We adopted her when she was 2. She is a medium hair black and white cat. She was already named cookie although she looks more like a sundae. She looooooves whiskas treats and toys. She likes the dangly type toys and toy mice. She of course likes to bat the little balls around too.

We recently adopted another kitty. The kids named him cream so now we have cookie & cream. He has a little story: His mommy and siblings were killed by a dog and he was the only survivor. He was 5 weeks old and infested with fleas. I bottle fed him and cleaned him up and now he is a healthy and happy 1 yr old cat. He has one blue eye and one yellow eye ~ meaning he is blind in the blue colored eye. He is a character. He only drinks water straight from the faucet and loves to jump in the shower with you. He also likes to hide and pounce on your feet when you walk by or up the stairs. he also likes to bite toes. He is playful so he loves any and all toys especially things laced with catnip. He loves treats of all kinds.

THINGS I LOVE:

I ♥ going to Disneyland. I can't even count how many times I have been there. My son celebrated his first birthday there and my daughter was only 4 months old the first time she visited.

I ♥ elephants. I have since I was a child. I can't really explain why, I just do!

I ♥ to write. When I was younger I would write short stories.

I ♥ ALL things vintage.

I also ♥ butterflies, ladybugs, dolphins, flowers, perfume, strawberries, cupcakes, beaches, sunsets, rainbows, thunderstorms and the sound of laughter.

I so looooove Johnny Depp!

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♥ ♥ Mmmmmm Yummalicious!!! ♥ ♥

THINGS I DISLIKE:

I hate doing laundry and hate doing dishes even more

I loathe very hot days/nights (100+ temps)

I detest circuses or anything that has to do with the mistreatment of elephants or any other type of animal

I hate coffee....well I hate the taste, love the smell

don't really care for tea

coconut...yuck!

orange flavored items...double yuck!!

pineapple flavored items...triple yuck!!!

I don't like the sound of crying...its painful to hear

I don't like feet (I wonder if there is such a thing as a foot phobia - if so I have it, with the exception of baby feet) Of course this does not mean I do not like things related to MY feet such as cute socks, nail polish, flip flops etc.

I have also discovered that I DO NOT care for Pocky. It's not that I hate it I just don't care for it.

While I do not like coffee I do like any flavor of hot cocoa.

THINGS NOT TO SEND ME:

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE NO coconut, pineapple or orange flavored anything. No one in the house cares for it so it would be a complete waste.

NO Coffee. I do not drink the stuff, never have. I don't really care for tea either. BUT, if you are from anywhere other than the US I wouldn't mind some local tea, something that cannot be purchased here. If its something unique and interesting then it would be ok. I know a couple of people who drink tea and it would be a nice gift to give them something different.

No seed beads. Until I get into the whole bottlecap art thing they just sit and take up room so save the postage and don't send any.

Anything smelly...nice smell-good...stinky smell-bad!

plain boring type stickers-no reward, free type stickers-again they would just go to waste.

Please do not send glitter of any kind. If the item has glitter on it thats fine just no loose glitter in containers for me to use.

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THINGS THAT WOULD MAKE ME HAPPY:

MY WISH LIST:

This is for any swaps such as spoil your partner, wishlist, gift giving etc I may be in that requires to know what I like, use, want etc.... or for anyone who wants to make my day ;o)

• any type of brochures, newspaper, information etc about Missouri especially the south western part of missouri. We are thinking of moving there next year so any info would be greatly appreciated.

• something from my etsy favorites list

• weather permitting - candies and chocolate (especially Tim Tams)

• I love nice smelling candles (no vanilla or strong overpowering scents)

• any interesting or unique candle holders

• thick warm fuzzy cute socks - I call them sleep/slipper socks. They are the type you wear around the house not outdoors

• cutsie fun socks. The cuter the better ~ the funkier the better ~ the crazier the better

• cute hair scrunchies ~ I have long thick hair so they have to be large and strong enough to hold long hair

• love any type of pampering products. Gift sets that contain pamper yourself collections are great. Bath & Body Works is one of my favorite stores

• cute coin purses and zipper pouches. I have a small collection of them but can always use more

• fat quarters ~ I am addicted to fabric

• metallic thread (any color) or any Gutermann brand thread - it doesn't have to be new just as long as there is enough to make use of

• kawaii sticker sacks (especially foods with faces)

• anything Hello Kitty (no knock-offs though) especially stationery and other type items such as note pads, pens, erasers, folders etc....

• any type of pictures of Johnny Depp :)

• any type of pictures of Adam Lambert :)

• anything related to Johnny Depp & Adam Lambert (my 2 favorite people)

• anything elephant, penguin or owl themed: stationery, pens, ATC's, matchboxes, postcards, photos, jewelery, anything! Unique & unusual items especially.

• Raggedy Ann video listed above

• a mix cd of some of the songs on my most wanted list or songs you think I might enjoy

• any of the new popular crafts going on ~ I love trying new things and it helps me when I have one in front of me for inspiration. Introduce me to your craft. It will be greatly appreciated.

• A Matryoshka Doll

• A Dotee Doll

• A Damn-It Doll

• An Icicle Doll

• A Button Fairy

• cute decorated & filled matchboxes

• decorative tape ~ I like to use it when wrapping my packages

• handmade pincushion ~ I especially love the character shaped ones

• handmade apron ~ any type, any style - my kitchen is decorated in a butterfly theme

• blindbox toys (seen them on the internet ~ would love to have one - they seem so cool)

• cute stuffed animals (handmade are especially welcome)

• notebooks and journals ~ can never have too many of these

• a book you have read and looking to pass on to someone else & think I might enjoy

• crocheted anything ~ I especially like foods with faces ~ cupcakes are my favorite

• cute or unusual magnets (handmade ones too)

• cute keychains/keyrings (I also like unique looking ones)

• whimsy jars

• vintage items

• anything unusual and interesting

My daughter has really gotten into collecting postcards. She also loves geography and wants to get a postcard from all 50 states. If anyone can help with this we would be so grateful. The following list are states we still need. A map postcard would be perfect but any postcard that has the state name on the front will work. We would still love ones from states we already have so feel free to send one even if it states we already have it. They can be sent in an envie or stamped and sent through the mail. Either way is fine. PM me if you are interested in a postcard trade and help my daughter complete her collection. :o)

The only thing we request is that the postcard be no bigger than the regular 4X6 size since she will be keeping them in a special album.

Arizona
Arkansas
California (the treasure map state mapcard)
Colorado
Idaho
Illinois
Louisiana
Maine
Massachusetts
Mississippi
Montana
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
South Carolina
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Wisconsin
Wyoming

Once she has completed this she wants to start other countries so any international postcard trade is always welcome. ;o)

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