ladyb

Been a member of swap-bot since July 2007 ~ Joined July 16th to be exact!

I ALWAYS SEND OUT MY PACKAGES ON TIME IF NOT EARLY. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE YOUR PKG PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP BEFORE RATING.!!!

Also - I try to make sure I rate as soon as I receive the pkg but if you sent and I have not rated please contact me to make sure it was not lost or to make sure I did not forget. I want to give you the rating you deserve so don't hesitate to remind me!!

I am a very understanding person. If you are going to be late on a swap please contact me ASAP and let me know - explain the situation to me. Also I would appreciate keeping me updated. I would hate to mark down for a late swap with no communication. If my messages go unanswered I will have to assume the worst!

Communication is key!!!!!

Please do not decorate the outside packaging nor put any reference to swap-bot or the swap on the outside of the pkg. I understand some people want to make it pretty and thats nice but I would much rather have it arrive safely to my door and prevent having the sender send twice so please don't do anything to draw attention to the pkg. Feel free to decorate inside such as pretty wrapping etc.

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. That's him there in the photo being silly. I think he just looks so darn cute. :D I live in very very hot and sunny California. I enjoy gardening, scrapbooking, baking, crafts, travel, yard sales and thrift stores. I have started collecting postcards with my children. 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. As of March 2008 we have received 356 postcards and have sent out more than that since we have been flaked on for a few postcard swaps. WOW! That is alot of postcards!!! :o) We hope to continue adding to this collection.

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 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. ♥

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 & Hannah Montana. Her room is decorated in a mix of girly things with no specific theme. Update: She has been decorating her room with a fairy theme. so anything fairy that she can decorate her room with would be great. She likes Tinkerbell but any fairy will do. She so wants a fairy dotee or fairy doll.

My son is just like his dad. He is little but can play baseball, soccer and is now learning golf. He likes dinosaurs, books, birds, dogs, cars and the movie Cars (go figure) and likes 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.

They both love to sing and dance. They are both fans of the Peanuts Gang and especially Snoopy. They have been watching the videos over and over and their favorite is a tie between "Its The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown" and "Snoopy Come Home." Its so cool how they are liking characters that I myself grew up watching and loving. My children love receiving mail. My daughter enjoys receiving stickers especially Hello Kitty and other kawaii characters - she is becoming a kawaii addict but my son is not into stickers at all.

For those wanting to send my kids some happy mail here is some ideas:

Daughter is into books (the chapter books or pre-teen books), drawing and science. She enjoys reading about science and loves using microscopes so anything pertaining to science would be great. She has been loving the dotee dolls that I have been sending and receiving. I made her one but I know she would love to receive one of her very own in the mail. Added: She is so wanting to fill one section of her bedroom wall with cute little dotees. If anyone sends her a dotee made especially for her you would make her day and mine as well. I would be forever grateful. She absolutely loves kawaii. Since receiving her adorable kawaii bento from a wonderful fellow swapper here she has become a kawaii addict. She loves hello kitty, chococat, cinnamoroll and the little foods with faces especially cupcakes and fruits. There are a couple of other characters but I have no clue what their names are and we only get basic characters here so anything kawaii characters would make her happy. She also likes little coin purses and bags, kawaii pens and pencils. She is 100% girly girl. Anything fairy that she can decorate her room with would be great. She likes Tinkerbell but any fairy will do. She so wants a fairy dotee or fairy doll.

Son is 100% boy and into anything related to sports and also dinosaurs and cars. He loves playing with his hotwheels and matchbox cars. He also loves coloring books and drawing. He loves books too so anything geared for toddlers would be great. He also loves legos and anything to do with building or creating. He does not like stickers. He just takes and sticks them on the wall and leaves them for me to peel off.

They both love stuffed animals. I know they would love to receive little plushies or stuffies and anything related to summertime fun.They also love music and anything Disney related. 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.

I have been with the same great guy for 17 years. We met right after high school at 19 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 those little boy toys although he wouldn't admit it. He is a big SF 49ers and SF Giants fan. And yes in case you noticed I purposely listed him with the kids. He is a big kid at heart. :D

OTHER MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY:

Shadow is a black spitz mix. He is 12 years old but young at heart. He loves any and all treats. He also likes chew bones and ropes.

Cookie is our newest member of the household. We recently adopted her. She is a 2 year old 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.

Sugar is a sweet little 1 yr old hamster who is very friendly. She loves yogurt and ravioli treats as well as peanuts and banana chips. She loves to explore outside of her cage and contrary to what most say about hamsters she loves to be held and petted.

I really don't know what kind of person I am. I'm sensitive but strong. I like attention but enjoy being alone. I can be a little crazy and wild sometimes...if the mood hits me. I can also be a b++ch if provoked. My b-i-l is afraid of me....its true. :D 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. However there are some I will not eat such as duck, deer, horse or rabbit. OK, maybe this makes me sound a little crazy but thats just me. I do enjoy receiving vegetarian recipes as long as they don't contain things like tofu, yuck!!!

I enjoy scrapbooking, gardening, anything crafty, sewing now that I have a sewing machine, photography, reading, movies, baking, games, 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.

I have started collecting stickers more than usual. Don't ask me why. I am interested in any and all kawaii type stickers especially the foods with faces and obscure characters that I don't have easy access to. Also scrapbooking type, vellum, bubble, 3-D type etc. I have no interest in nor use for reward type stickers or square shaped with characters in the middle unless they are of course kawaii. :o)

I recently purchased my first sewing machine. I am hoping to join some fun swaps that involve sewing. I am so looking forward to having fun with my new sewing machine. I would enjoy receiving all things sewing related!!!

OK. I must admit I have a new obsession. Fabric. I seem to have an insatiable craving for fabric. I just can't seem to get enough. Slipping in some fabric pieces (anything large enough to make a dotee) would certainly make me happy. :o)

I really don't have a favorite artist because I love all different kinds of music. I especially love listening to 80's music - love songs, big hair bands, Def Leppard etc... It's what I grew up on. I guess if I had to pick favorites these artists come to mind: Elton John, Phil Collins, Billy Joel, Madonna, Chris Daugherty, Human League,

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~

Partial List of Most Wanted Songs:

The following Michael Jackson songs: Man In The Mirror ~ Bad

Have You Ever Been In Love by Celine Dion /// Toy Soldiers by Martika

Shake You Down by Gregory Abbott /// Anyway by Martina McBride

You've Got A Friend by James Taylor /// Fire And Rain by James Taylor

The following Pat Benatar songs: Heartbreaker ~ Love Is A Battlefield

You Raise Me Up by Josh Grobin ///

What Might Have Been by Little Texas /// All Night Long by Lionel Richie

New music by Clay Aiken & New music by David Cook

Picture by Kid Rock & Sheryl Crow /// Only God Knows Why by Kid Rock

The following songs by Sheryl Crow: Soak Up The Sun ~ If It Makes You Happy ~ Strong Enough ~ The First Cut Is The Deepest ~ Everyday Is A Winding Road

Superman by Five For Fighting /// Riddle by Five For Fighting

You Were Meant For Me by Jewel /// Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers

Any music by Miley Cyrus for my daughter

My favorite author is Stephen King. I just love the way he writes. My favorite book is "The Green Mile" I just love the way he wrote that. I couldn't wait for the next installment. I enjoy horror, suspense, supernatural, mystery type novels. I also like true crime stories. It doesn't matter who the author is as long as it is an interesting story. I don't really care for John Grisham books though.

I guess you can call me a history buff. I enjoy reading about American history. I am most intrigued by the civil war era, basically the mid to late 1800's. I am fascinated by that time period as far as the fashions and the detail in the architecture. I enjoyed the books by John Jakes and the mini series based on those books as well. I would love to be able to purchase the set but right now its just a little too pricey for me.

My daughter has become an avid reader and enjoys the chapter books for young readers. I would be happy to receive any of these types of books!!!

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 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 absolutely loved Pirates Of the Caribbean. I never thought a smelly pirate could be so sexy until I saw 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, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Jude Law, Sean Connery - ok can you see where I am going with this :D Yes I have a thing for accents. I also like Bruce Willis, Vin Diesel and Patrick Swayze. I know that they do action films but they have been in other things and well I like men who come off strong. That appeals to me.

Some of my favorite movies are:

~All Disney Animated Movies~The Breakfast Club~Castaway~Charlie & The Chocolate Factory~Chicago~Crybaby~Dirty Dancing~Edward Scissorhands~Ever After~Footloose~Forrest Gump~The Frighteners~Galaxy Quest~Goonies~Grease~Hard To Hold~Heart & Souls~Heathers~The Lost Boys~Moulin Rouge~Never Been Kissed~North & South~The Outsiders~Pirates Of The Caribbean~Pirate Movie~Ready To Rumble~Sabrina~Scary Movie~Shrek~Sixteen Candles~The Sixth Sense~Sleepless In Seattle~Small Soldiers~St. Elmos Fire~Stephen Kings IT~Three Muskateers~White Chicks~Wizard Of Oz~You've Got Mail~

OK I better quit. the list can go on and on! I like the 80's. That was such a great decade. :D

I am in desperate search of a cartoon movie: RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY AND THE PUMPKIN WHO COULDN'T SMILE. If you have this video and would like to set up a trade let me know. Have been searching for this video for years.

I am even willing to accept a copy as long as it is playable meaning the picture is descent quality.

Raggedy Ann & Andy And The Pumpkin Who Couldn't Smile

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 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) and lip gloss. These are things I do not collect but like.

What I Like To Collect:

• elephants, anything having to do with elephants

• penguins

• Beauty And The Beast (my favorite disney movie)

• Dumbo (because he's an elephant)

• Daffy Duck

• magnets (vintage and unusual kinds - the souvenir type especially ones with mine or my family's name on them)

• postcards from all over the world

• teddy bears

• stickers (a collection my daughter and I started together - the cuter the better)

• small decorative ring boxes (unusual ones)

• Christmas ornaments (pretty looking ones especially characters)

• sea shells (real pretty ones and especially from other countries)

• pretty stationery and envelopes

• new and interesting dessert recipes (they must be Mmmmmm yummy! )

• anything Hello Kitty (because of my daughter)

• cute, unique and interesting keychains/keyrings (especially handmade)

• pretty decorative picture frames

• really really cute stuffed animals

WOW!...I never knew I collected so many things!!! :)

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 (especially stretchy beaded 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 sport is basketball and my favorite team is the Sacramento Kings (even though they suck)

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

• My favorite book is "The Green Mile"

• My favorite author is Stephen King

• 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. Shows such as 21 Jump Street, Moonlighting & Charmed. I don't watch much tv anymore. When I do watch I enjoy watching ER, The Simpsons, Family Guy and American Idol!

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

• 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 but I enjoy swapping anything because I love giving gifts. I think that is why Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. :)

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.

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 ~ scrapbooking paper & scraps

PLEASE NOTE: I really love chocolate but right now it is summer and it can get well into the +100's and I'm afraid if chocolate is sent through the mail it will arrive here a gooey mess. So please do not send chocolate until the weather cools. :(( Any type of candy that does not melt is fine though. feel free to send the chocolate in winter :D

UPDATE: Well the weather has cooled quite a bit so if you feel the need to add some yummy chocolate goodness to a pkg feel free to do so. :o) My family and I will be grateful. This is a chocolate loving family. ;o) If you can't send chocolate then these other types will do: creme savers, fruity life savers, swedish fish, sweet tarts and those sorts of candy. Sour candies are fine as long as they are not too bitter or sour.

Between the months of June-September it can really heat up. Please be aware of this when sending anything that can melt. If you choose to brave the heat be sure to wrap it well. I have had some chocolate arrive well intact during hot weather when wrapped well.

THINGS THAT WOULD MAKE ME HAPPY:

These things would make me smile if I found them in my mailbox:

• anything handmade by you. I especially like things that are made especially for me. :o)

• pretty scenic postcards (stamped-not unused - nice handmade ones are ok)

• cute or unusual magnets (handmade ones too)

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

• really cute stickers (kawaii, scrapbooking, collectible type)

• cute stuffed animals (handmade are especially welcome)

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

• pretty stationery and cute pens and pencils

• nice smelling perfume

• cute decorated & filled matchboxes

• dotee doll made by you

• icicle doll

• button fairy

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

• kawaii sticker sacks (any type)

• nice, unique, interesting, pretty glass beads (NO seed beads please!)

• handmade pincushions ~ I love the character shaped ones but any pincushion would be great

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

• 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 :)

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

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

• a mix cd of some of the songs on my most wanted list

• elephant themed anything: stationery, pens, ATC's, matchboxes, postcards, photos, jewelery, anything!!!

• whimsy jars

• vintage items

• fabric, fabric, 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

• any type of craft that I am interested in but unfortunately can't do

wishlist group

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)

• something from my etsy favorites list

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

• thick warm fuzzy cute socks - I call them sleep 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

• fat quarters ~ I am addicted to fabric

• cute & fancy 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

• kawaii sticker sacks (especially foods with faces)

• Raggedy Ann video listed above

• 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

• handmade pincushion ~ I especially love the character shaped ones

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

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

• anything unusual and interesting

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.

A1 Top Swappers & Friends group

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The Elephant Sanctuary

Riddle's Elephant Sanctuary

SENDING TO:

kerrlouise22 --- matchbox filled with buttons (who likes tag-A1 Top Swappers group ~ tagged 8/20) (sent)

jellybeanjoe2 --- something from list {ATC~matchbox~DIY ATC kit} (crafty pib forum taggers group ~ tagged 8/26)

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RECEIVING FROM:

PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN THE PKG ARRIVES OR IF YOUR PACKAGE DOES NOT ARRIVE - I WOULD APPRECIATE IT!

AGAIN PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHEN YOUR PKG ARRIVES EITHER BY PM OR A COMMENT ON MY PROFILE. I FEEL IT IS RUDE WHEN SOMEONE DOES NOT ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIVING. I PUT ALOT OF CARE AND THOUGHT INTO THE PKGS I SEND OUT.

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RECEIVING:

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SO ITS EASIER FOR ME TO KEEP TRACK:

GROUP CONTESTS & GAMES

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~DOTEE DEVOTEES GROUP~

You've Got Dotees Group 2

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~DOTEES OF ALL KINDS GROUP~

WTA Dotee Game Group 1

niss

~YOU'VE GOT FAT QUARTERS 2~

fleasha --- August Winner! (sent)

XXXXMEXXXX --- September Winner! :D

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~A1 Top Swappers & Friends Group~

YGM GAME!

Kimbeewa

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~Waterfalls Group~

YGM: August

Gayle

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~Sticker Friends Group~

WTA Sticker Sheet -

harleygirl (re-sent)

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~Nuts For Sewing Group~

FQ WTA #9 (green themed):

NanaDeb (SENT)

~Forum Taggers Group~

Matchbox WTA #3:

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forum/formal swaps never received:

If you would like to angel any of these please pm me for my address...thank you!

private swap for mixed cd's --- partner was nextvangogh

profile surprise (RAK US tag ~ tagged on 4/14) partner was: emdgee