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ljctree

Date Joined: September 27, 2008
Last Online: February 6, 2010
Birthday: March 14, 1956
Country: USA
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About Me

I'm a green-kneed ol' granny woman, who loves to craft, dig in the dirt and swap, of course... hehe.... I love living here in the Blue Ridge mountains and find many natural supplies lying around begging me to pick 'em up! I am a tree hugging pagan who is a solitary practitioner and enjoy meeting folks with similiar values/leanings. psssttt...... planting zone SEVEN!!!!!!!

In my evil day job (which really isn't evil except that takes away some of my crafting time!) I work with a state agency that helps people with disabilities find jobs and was a Job Coach for 25 years prior to that.

I love soapmaking, herbcrafting, sewing, scrapbooking/papercrafting, and have really enjoyed being involved with my spot on Etsy!

I am the proud mom of two adult kids - my daughter (34)who is now in the UK and serving in the AF and darling son-in law who is also there. My son (32) works with Nasa/DOE and has a wonderful wife and an adorable grandson...

I love recycling "trash" into treasures and have got my family and coworkers trained very well...hehehe...

Most folks who know me well will tell you I am a goofball and enjoy having fun.

I love swaps and participate in them actively on Etsy and also on some of the Yahoo groups regularly.

Likes: Earthy, Herbal, Fruity fragrances, most EO's...Dislike: Most designer dupes, heavy florals, artificial fruit fragrances.

love the earthy colors - browns and greens and oranges...also the water ones! blues and greens .... red is a fav too! Not so crazy about neon or cutesy prints.

I am also into jewelry making and like creating all types of accessories. I do have pierced ears, and prefer simpler designs in jewelry.

Music? I love bluegrass, alternative, motown, blues, world.... not much into metal or rap.

I love dark chocolate, dark roast coffee and all sorts of tea.

Swapping, for me is a very stimulating and empowering process. I have learned alot about crafting as a result of me stretching my limits and trying new things. On the magick side of things, this process helps me to create with INTENT , and IMHO is what magick is all about!

I am looking forward to getting to know y'all!

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oreon rated for Samhain Swap on Oct 12, 2009

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Comment: Amazing package!!!! As always!!!!! I love swapping with you b/c you take the time to really learn about a person. Especially if you've swapped repeatedly like you & I have. :-) Thanks so much!

JacquiMcR rated for Something Random Just For Me! on Sep 14, 2009

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Comment: Thanks so much for the fabulous parcel. It arrived on Saturday but I was out so collected it this morning. You obviously read my profile and deserve lots of stars. Have a lovely day - jacqui x

Response: glad you enjoyed it ! LJ

amuhleisen rated for Kitchen Gadget, Recipe cards and a hand towel! on Sep 1, 2009

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Comment: HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!! The package you put together for me kicks butt! You put me to shame! That was awesome! Thank you sooooooooo much! I would give you a million hearts if I could!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Response: hehe... awww shucks... you know how it is with these swaps...!!! "OOO that would be nice...and that...and that..." i am glad you liked it!!

threesweetpeas rated for Lammas - ritual in a box swap on Aug 4, 2009

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Comment: i honestly dont know what to say, i will begin with THANK YOU! i dont think i have EVER gotten such a gift in my life that was so perfectly me, let alone a swap of this magnitude!!! i could feel the loving energy just pouring out! i will share some of the items, simply to pay it forward and share the wealth! everything is AMAZING, what herbs are popping out of the prim carrott?they smell lovely!!! really i am without words, thank you and blessed be!!!!!!!!

Kugusch rated for CHANGES -> Party in the Lava Pit! on Jul 29, 2009

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Comment: OMG, I'm sooooo sorry I didn't rate yet, I was sure I had. An absolutely INCREDIBLE package, love, love, LOVE everything! The soap looks good enough to eat. The chocolate/pomegranite lip balm...never though such a thing existed! The folder is incredible. Love all the little images. I hope you know how much I loved everything from our message exchanges. To all the other users that check this profile: Count yourself fortunate if you get lj as your partner...I've been lucky to have her twice and she's spoiled me twice. A rating of 5 and a heart just isn't enough, you should have a 20 and five hearts!!!!! Thank you, thank you, THANK you! (I STILL have everything sitting in my living room because I can't bear taking the package apart and putting everything away LOL)

Response: you are a delight to have a swap pard, girlie!!! hope we get a chance to swap again! i am so happy you liked my goodie box... this was one of the bestest swap theme's everrrrrr!!!

crazyred rated for What's in your Green Witch Arsenal? on Jul 23, 2009

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Comment: OMG!! Thank you for the most amazing package - EVER!! I was like a kid at Christmas, oohing and aahing over it all. You have totally spoiled me and I adore everything! It was just absolutely fantastic. Thank you ever so much. Best wishes, Carrie

Response: you are ever so welcome, darlin'! it is irresistable when you get in a swap that reallyyyyyyyyy lets you share who you are!!! this was an easy one!! LJ

cypress rated for Midsummer Magick Swap! on Jun 16, 2009

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Comment: What an AMAZING package!!!! I've never been at the receiving end of such a generously appointed swap box...you went way beyond the requirements of the swap. I love the soap and herbs for the bath ritual. I love all the oak symbolism and the lovely prayer cards. Mostly I love the book you made on Midsummer lore...that knocked my socks off...all the layers of pretty paper materials put together to create such beautiful pages (I am not a scrap-booker, so this is foreign territory to me!) The earrings, the fairy trinket, the dream pillow (is that hops in there?), the box with the "c" stone and nature bits...I love it all! Thank you so much for putting such thought into this swap...it makes me feel cared for and that is a wonderful feeling.

Response: i am so pleased that you enjoyed it! it is always a wonderful opportunity to share my beliefs with other like minded folks... i look forward to swapping with you again! bb... laurel

PhoenixLM rated for litha-midsummer swap on Jun 11, 2009

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Comment: OMG your package arrived today! I should be so lucky as to get "stuck" with you as a partner more often! I love the neacklace & will actually wear it I opened the box & thought it WOW As I went through it I was like does this box end? I finally found the end so much stuff I can't wait to try it all out!!!

Response: i am sooooo tickled that you enjoyed it! i love being able to create with intent whenit comes to our celebrations... it really helps me to focus on my beliefs, and prepare for my celebration!...hope we can swap again! bb....laurel

Mello rated for De-Stress Me Please on May 14, 2009

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Comment: I must admit, I was a bit dissapointed......to find that this box had a bottom - Woah! What a package to receive! Really, I could have go on and on with this goodness in a box! And I can't believe you payed 50 bucks for shipping! And all this beautiful, artistic, high quality stuff, this parcel must have been so expensive! I feel really special to receive this parcel from you. You really made my day, if not the whole next month! If you ever feel like you want something from my end of the world, just drop a note, I will sure do my best to make you feel as special as I do right now!

Response: hehehe...if you could only see my craft cave! ...most of what i sent was crafted by me. it is irresistable when you get in a fun swap like this one was to STOP!! hehehe ...i am so glad, chickie, that you like it. i am sure we will swap again!

Zefaniya rated for Rub a dub dub soap swap!! on May 8, 2009

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Comment: You spoiled me!!! That soap is awesome, I don't even want to use it! Have you heard of the company Lush? It smells as lovely as their soaps! And how cute are those earrings?!?! This package was so delightful, thank you!!

Response: i am so glad that you liked everything. !! i try really hard to really read my swap pards profile...that helps an awfully lot if you don't really know a person's preferences! i hope we have a chance to swap again!

renees rated for Let's be bubbly! on May 6, 2009

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Comment: holy cow! THANK YOU!!! Everything is sooo awesome!!!! A Hundred hearts!

Response: you are ever so welcome!!! i am glad you were pleased...this is sooooo much fun, eh??? heheh

jillywiccan rated for Hearth Witch "Define your Path" Swap on May 4, 2009

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Comment: Thanks So much! I loved the swap you made me...it was really cool. It was made with love i can tell... the little scrapbook was the best part I thought!!! So creative! Thanks~ Blessings, Jill

Response: i am so glad that you enjoyed it.. i love making magickal gifts. it is a wonderful way to get centered and also to focus on our Craft...:)

funkhoup rated for Beautiful Bracelets on Apr 26, 2009

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Comment: Give a heart!! I give 10 hearts. I felt like it was my birthday. What a beautiful bracelet and earrings!!! The soap smells so good. AND I love the pin buttons(is there a special name) Thank you so much, LJ from one Virginian to another. :) Patty

Response: you are ever so welcome Patty! let's wap again!

Kugusch rated for !!!Official Ticket To Hell on Mar 24, 2009

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Comment: Oh my goodness, people weren't joking when they said you sent nice packages! I *L*O*V*E* my ticket! (and I thought I was so smart to work *a* match into my design LOL). I Love all the images you found esp. the one by the phone number! Very creative!!!! The earrings are awesome (where does one find stuff like that?), they'll look great with my red flame dress this halloween! That bag is adorable, and the matches are SO cute. Only thing that has me puzzled are the candles. Of course they are candles!? On your customs tag you wrote "soap, jewlery", so before I light them up....are they really made of SOAP???????????? Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for a wonderful and very special swap package! 10 Rating and 5 Hearts to you!!

Response: aww shucks... swapping keeps me from getting into BIG trouble...hehehe..that kinda energy let loose may be grounds for a mini- series! :) ...whoops maybe i didn't put a soap in there...hmmm... i did put candles tho! i am glad you liked it! i am looking forward to starting my trip to hell itinerary and such! thanks for the rating and i hope all of your swaps are wayy fun!

heartbreaker rated for scavenger hunt for 5 items international swap on Mar 12, 2009

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Comment: Thankyou! Your items were so nicely presented, and I loved it all. Is the homemade one soap? And I really love the bracelet, it matches a necklace I was given in a swap a couple of weeks ago. Thanks! :)

Response: I am so glad it FINALLY got there! I haven't had much experience with mailings outside the US...WOW! it takes a longggg time! I am glad you liked my goodies. yes! the soap is handmade! thanks so much for the kind words, and the generous rating!

cobaltgypsy rated for Pagan/Wiccan Swappers Filled Ostara Egg Swap on Mar 6, 2009

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Comment: OMG!!! You really outdid yourself!! If I could give you 1,000 hearts I would! I love everything! Do you make the glass beads yourself? I notice that you always send me something with a lovely bead on it. :) The dream pillow, the tea, the necklace/earrings---so much stuff! WOW! You are just wayyyyy too nice! I love everything! And I can't thank you enough! Thank you so very much! And I love the little scrapbook card you made with the history of Ostara---so nice! I'm putting it with my books on the subject! :) Blessed Ostara to you! {{hugs}} blessings, Gypsy

Response: nahhh, girlie! you know how it is when you begin..it's like "ooo this is good" and "oh yeah that'll work!" ad nauseum!! hehehe... you are a great swap mama, and i am GLAD you are pleased... alas, i am not a beadmaker :) you can't kick your way into my craft cave...how can one resist shopping a michaels and etsy???

LavenderLizard rated for Goddess Swap on Mar 6, 2009

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Comment: This is one of the BEST packages I have ever received! You did such a beautiful job with the wand, I can't wait to watch the movie (I've never even heard of it before), and the rest of the package is just beautiful as well. Thanks so much!!!

Response: i am so happy you like it, lizzie... as for the movie i fear it may be sort of a BOMB..hehe... i got it in a dirty santa swap at my office party.... hehehe XOX... LJ

Artistic rated for Lil' Bit of Irish Stash Swap on Mar 5, 2009

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Comment: You spoil me in wonderful ways! :)

Response: aww Artyyyy! you are such a peach...you SHOULD be spoiled!!

frogerella rated for Spring Garden! Seed Swap on Feb 26, 2009

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Comment: OMG -this was the absolute coolest package! If you're reading this -wish for her as your swap partner -the package was the BOMB!!! A million hearts to you!

Response: froggie babyyyyyyyy.....you were a wonderful swap-eeeeeee...hehehe LJ

heliogal rated for Handmade Sachet on Feb 21, 2009

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Comment: Wow, Wow, Wow what a wonderful package!!! I haven't been this spoiled in a long time.Thank you so much for all the sweet goodness. The sachets are so well-crafted and adorable and the soap smells sooo good and looks so wonderful. The tea smellls just delicious too. What a wonderful swapper you are!

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stacirose on Jul 28, 2009:

One more time - this year!!! Yeah!

After Halloween Sale Swap!

PhoenixLM on Jun 11, 2009:

Hugzzz thank you for a wonderful generousgoodie box for litha

Erdbeersternchen on May 22, 2009:

I am very sure that this will be your ONLY chance to become who you always dreamt of: Somebody who saves the world with her own powers, a SUPERHERO! Come and jooooiiin!

RogueArtist on May 12, 2009:

We miss you at Wild Women! stop in and say hello soon!

dangerine on May 6, 2009:

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Kugusch on Mar 28, 2009:

ok then, mystery solved...didn't want to take the candles into the tub with me and start washing intil you confirmed it LOL. I think I'd rather burn them then. I just joined the party in the lava pit also. Lucky girl that gets you on that one, I can't wait to get started!

Erdbeersternchen on Mar 25, 2009:

Come and be bubbly! <3

angelbowen on Mar 17, 2009:

Happy pattys day

Love 2 Swap Group

angelbowen on Mar 13, 2009:

Thank you for joining Love 2 Swap

cobaltgypsy on Mar 7, 2009:

Even if you didn't make the beads, you certainly have a great eye for good finds! And thanks for the compliment! I know what you mean about "finding" stuff---I often find myself saying "oooh, this would be good for this swap, this would be good for that partner..." LOL! blessings, Gypsy

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