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lovecupcakes

lovecupcakes
 Date Joined: September 9, 2008
Last Online: November 21, 2009

Country: USA

About Me

I love to give and receive handmade things, embroidery/redwork, quilting (machine applique, piecing and quilting, grandmother's flower garden), tote bags, rubber stamping/cardmaking, wool and wool felt, crafts, as well as baking cupcakes and yummy desserts. I love to see what everyone else is making, get lots of great ideas for new things to try.

My favorite holiday is Halloween, but I also like to make crafts for Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter, 4th of July, etc.

Favorite Television

All kinds of stuff, Dexter, Lost, Project Runway, Top Chef, American Idol, anything where they have crafty challenges.

Favorite Crafts

Embroidery/redwork, felt food and critters, rubber stamping/cardmaking, quilting/sewing, baking... Love trying new things or anything that's a challenge.

Favorite colors/fabrics

Brights (eg Strawberry Lemonade, Butterfly Fling, but any bright spots and dots and prints), batiks, Moda Swell or other 1930s reproduction fabrics, soft cottage pastels, holidays, sock monkeys, lean more towards whimsical than serious. Designers include Michael Miller, Me and My Sister, Bunny Hill, Artisan Batiks by Lunn Studios(Robert Kaufman), Funky Monkey, Dick and Jane. Love charm squares and jelly rolls (though they take forever to use up!) and FQs are always fun.

Not a fan of Civil War, Thimbleberries, dark fabrics

Style

Whimsical, silly, beachy, fun. Sock monkeys rule! Not stuffy, serious or anal-retentive about anything.

Wish list

Re-Ment. Amigurumi, felt cute/ugly creatures/food, polymer clay charms or creatures, ATCs, inchies, or whatever craft you enjoy making, hand made or store bought kits and/or instructions to make new crafts. If you send a craft, I'd love it if you share how to make it.

No thanks

Please no food items, especially sweets or melty things.

No strong scents or incense. No lotion.

No Civil War, Thimbleberries, dark fabrics

Ratings

luluvision rated for Fake Food Christmas Ornament on Nov 13, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks for the super cute gingerbread man! He is adorable! And I can't wait to try the thread. Thank you!!
Response: Thanks for the quick rating and heart. I'm glad you liked your ornament and I hope you like the beading thread. I love that stuff.
auntielolo rated for Softie Lovers ♥ Gingerbread Man Softie on Nov 13, 2009
5
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Comment: Awesome!! You should have heard me squealing when I opened your package :) My boys thought I was nuts! Thanks so much for the cute softie and atc!!
Response: So glad you liked everything. Thanks for the quick rating and heart!
craftaddict02 rated for Polymer clay mini-notebook on Oct 29, 2009
5
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Comment: Love the notebook!!! Thank you very much. Also thank you for the stamped card/ATC!! It will definitely join my collection. =)
Response: It took me a few tries on that one. Still getting to know my pasta maker :-)
provadia rated for Teeny Tiny Foodie Stuffie on Oct 29, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks so much Amy! Love the strawberry food stuffie! So cute! Thanks for the extra strawberry goodies & the My Melody sticker book! ♥
Response: You're fun to send to because you like cute little things like I do!
katgal40 rated for Halloween Series ATC-Haunted House on Oct 26, 2009
5
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Comment: thanks for the cool cards you sent me...
lacey38655 rated for Halloween Series ATC-Skeleton/Skull on Oct 20, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you so much, I loved it.. Look forward to swapping with you again.
Response: Glad it finally got to you. Thanks for the quick rating! Happy Halloween!
tammyr rated for Owls on Oct 16, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you for the adorable owl. I love it!
Response: I loved the idea of a snow owl, and love that Doodle Stitching book!
wendas rated for Halloween Series ATC-Ghost on Oct 15, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you. x
Response: Glad it made it to the UK okay. Hope the googly eyes stayed on!
sleepingrover2010 rated for Halloween Series ATC-Witch on Oct 13, 2009
5
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Comment: Hello Amy, I said it all when I talked about your black cat ATC. Your witch did not disappoint either. Your use of felt is a real talent. I wish I had the patience you have with this material. You are very detailed-oriented and it is present in this piece just like it was in the black cat. In this one it comes down to the witches black eyes, nose and mouth, even the yellow trim on the witch's hat. Thank you again for the beautiful felt ATC. This will be another special ATC of the Halloween series I was fortunate to receive from you. Hope to meet up with you again soon. Barb sleepingrover2010
Response: She was fun to design. Glad you liked her!
sleepingrover2010 rated for Halloween Series ATC-Black Cat on Oct 13, 2009
5
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Comment: Hello Amy, WOW! What a great treat I found when I opened your envelope and was greeted with not one but two ATCs as part of Halloween series ATCs. I feel blessed that I got different partners for this 8 part series because my series will be a collection of varied interpretations of Halloween ideas. However, I also feel blessed that I received two of your pieces. The sewn black cat out under the yellow crescent moon is just GORGEOUS!!!! right down to the details of her little white whiskers, little beady eyes, little hump back and little black curly tail. I love that you chose to put it on a purple background (my favorite color) and that you put the two pieces of felt together with a bright orange whip stitch (am I describing the right stitch?). This is one of treasured ATCs I will have in this series. Thank you. Happy Swapping until we meet up again. Barb sleepingrover2010
Response: I really enjoy working with felt. Those were fun to make. Happy Halloween!
Dummanios rated for Halloween Series ATC-Graveyard on Oct 12, 2009
5
rating
Comment: I love my ATC! Thanks so much. The bat is very cute.
Response: Glad you liked it! Happy Halloween!
katehawk rated for Halloween Series ATC-Spider on Oct 9, 2009
5
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Comment: i had to give you a heart for doing this handmade and using so much creativity and thought when making this. excellent work. thank you VERY VERY much!!!
Response: I love making things with felt. Happy Halloween!
amymc rated for Halloween ATC on Oct 9, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for the very cute ATC and the card!
Response: Happy Halloween!
CozetteAsahi rated for Halloween Fun on Oct 5, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you for the Coasters! what a neat idea. They will look so neat on my table
Response: Glad you liked them. I was thinking after I made them they'd also look cute hung up on a little clothesline! Happy Halloween!
justingrid rated for Halloween Loot Bag Just Ingrid&lovecupcakes on Sep 28, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Wonderful, definitely above and beyond.
Response: I had fun making everything. Glad you liked it!
LINBUR0100 rated for 13 Crafty Days of Halloween (Handmade only) on Sep 22, 2009
5
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Comment: I am so sorry but there was no way I could wait nearly a month to tear into all that halloween goodness. I opened everything already and i love it all. Thank you so much for the wonderful thought you put into everything!
Response: LOL! And I thought I'd have to wait until Halloween to get a rating. I'm glad you liked everything!
justingrid rated for Quiltie with Hand Stitching on Sep 18, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanx for the little hanger also. Works great.
Response: Aren't those hangers cute? I thought it was the perfect size for the quiltie!
CozetteAsahi rated for Halloween Fake Food Stuffie on Sep 16, 2009
5
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Comment: Such a Cutie! Thank you for the "Candy corn" and the "Candies"! I love the cute erasers and stickers
Response: I'm glad you liked everything. Your profile said you like cute things, and I like cute things, too!
craftaddict02 rated for CF Inspired Critter Swap on Jul 7, 2009
5
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Comment: Both the seahorse and puffer fish are beautiful!!! The seahorse is going in my car so everyone can see. You are so talented girl!!!
Response: That was my first time making the seahorse. I just love her books and her style. So glad you liked everything and could join the swap!
kaypendragon rated for Summertime icy foods! on Jun 15, 2009
5
rating
Comment: Thanks so much! Everything is wonderful! The steampunk beastie is great!
Response: I'm glad he's found a new home! Thanks for hosting, that was a fun swap.

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Comments

mwquilt on Sep 19, 2009:

Thankyou so much for taking the trouble to look up the softie information I needed. I am so grateful.
freespirit66 on May 25, 2009:

Thank you so much for the huge packet of goodies - items from Peru that I can use with homeschooling my daughters, the cute Mary Engelbreit cross-stitch kits, the lion cross-stitch pattern (I'm going to make this for Olivia's Christmas gift), handmade necklaces for my daughters, and Japanese craft patterns.

The package really lifted my spirits since I'm dealing with my dad's diagnosis of significant memory loss (all signs are pointing to Alzheimer's Disease).

It has been a challenging and emotionally-draining month, and receiving such a wonderful package in the mail like this was much-needed and greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Carotte on Feb 28, 2009:

thank you sooo much for that awsome package! I think my dad is jealous of my stack of silly putty now :) .
Artistic on Nov 6, 2008:

Thank you SO much for the wonderful fabric postcard surprise that landed in my mailbox. That is truly Mail Art!

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