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melco

melco
 Date Joined: November 10, 2008
Last Online: May 18, 2010
Birthday: March 26, 1981
Country: United States

About Me

I'm a professional photographer and designer on the side. I live in Minneapolis with my lovely husband who deposits his socks -next- to the hamper, and our 3 year old son who is a total comedian. I admittedly love receiving gifts just as much as I like giving them, and supporting real artists and crafstwo/men in the process. I love earl grey tea, Settlers of Catan, fancy recipes, and my Holga. If I were a font I would be Helvetica Neue Condensed Bold 10 pt CAPS (see avatar). I have a kinesthetic memory, I see words in color, and I constantly strive for terseness and cogency.

Things I've made: Knit scarves, hats, Christmas stockings, and half of one knit mitten, skirts, blankets, quilts, earrings, necklaces, web sites, postcards, booklets, and one baby boy.

Things I would like to make: large metal sculptures, ceramic dishes, properly-bound books, music, and one baby girl.

Favorite Music

Pavement, Ween, and Joanna Newsom.

Favorite Authors

Jeffrey Eugenides, H.P. Lovecraft, and William S. Burroughs.

Favorite Directors

Todd Solondz, Krzysztof KieΓ…β€Ίlowski, and Kevin Smith.

Favorite Television

Tim & Eric, The Office (UK), and Top Chef.

On Swapping

I believe that the effort you put into your work shows in the details, details, details.

Aesthetically Speaking

On one hand: clean lines, matte finish, natural materials, industrial, muted, wood and metal, simple, well constructed.

On the other: black and white with splashes of bold color, high gloss (never glitter), scribble, eclectic, vintage, complicated, brilliant, collage.

I Treasure

cocoa, found objects, handmade jewelry, quilts, 100% wool felt, re-purposed items, 100 lb paper, french pastries, irony, and conversation as art.

For the Jewelery Swap

Here are some examples of Etsy sellers whose jewelery I am in love with, in case it helps:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6126299

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6162949

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5236204

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5118632

Ratings

lindasusanna rated for Handmade Jewelry (newbies welcome) on Jul 24, 2009
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Comment: I LOVED THOSE ! You are wery talented, I hope that we swap someday again. ANd you send extra too, a lot ! you are great swapper, thanks so much :) hugs ~lindasusanna
LavenderLizard rated for Paper Snowflake Swap on Dec 30, 2008
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Comment: Great package! Thanks so much!
daisychain rated for Holiday Ornament Swap presented by cake & pie and on Dec 28, 2008
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Comment: What a beautiful, special ornament. It is just so cute! Thank you so much! I hope you are having a wonderful festive season:)
BohemianPrincess rated for Oodles of Doodles #2 on Dec 26, 2008
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Comment: thank very cool doodles
sandyponey rated for Paper Snowflake Swap on Dec 26, 2008
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Comment: Hi Melissa,Snowflakes arrived safe and sound, and were and are awesome. Thank you too for the CD. Will listen to it soon. Happy Holidays. Hugs and Smiles, Sandy (sandyponey)
catalya rated for Christmas Recipe Postcard Swap on Dec 24, 2008
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Comment: Sorry I'm so late in posting a rating for you! Life has been crazy! Thank you so much for the recipe though it sounds delicious and the post card is so cute! Do you make your own post cards? I love it! Merry Christmas to you!
ozvaldorama rated for Holiday Ornament Swap presented by cake & pie and on Dec 20, 2008
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Comment: Gorgeous! Thank you. It's my favorite ornament.
nido rated for Holiday Ornament Swap presented by cake & pie and on Dec 18, 2008
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Comment: Your little bird is adorable! Thanks!
1Scrapper rated for Newbies Ten Christmas Surprises to Send on Dec 16, 2008
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Comment: Mel ~ many, many thanks for such a thoughtful package! I truly loved the idea placed with each item. I travel with work a lot and the coco will come in handy. What a great idea! Coco and a book. Yes, please e-mail me the recipie card printout - my girlfriends will love it too at the recipie swap! I enjoy the very same colors as you do too. It is rainy here and cold so quilt training 101 is around the corner for me. That along with some cooking and the Italian seasoning ~ kudos to all of the time you put into it. What a wonderful lady you are and these are the very reasons I don't understand why they don't let newbies into all of the swaps. I would love to stay in touch if you would like. Extra stars and hugs to you! Linda [email protected]
peihan17 rated for Holiday Ornament Swap presented by cake & pie and on Dec 15, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the little bird's nest ornament! I love how comfy the little guy looks!
DangAndBlast rated for Holiday Ornament Swap presented by cake & pie and on Dec 15, 2008
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Comment: So gorgeous! I'm sorry to say my grandmother (who's cardinal-crazy) claimed it as my Christmas present to her, though!
Peacewytch rated for Holiday Ornament Swap presented by cake & pie and on Dec 14, 2008
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Comment: Love my birdie in a snowball!! :O)
LynnA rated for EDWARD GOREY swap!!! on Dec 13, 2008
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Comment: Thank you so much- I loved this swap. Very cool.
B3ntButN0tbrok3n rated for Oddles of Doodles on Dec 1, 2008
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Comment: thank you(:
Mscraftyt rated for Christmas Recipe Postcard Swap on Nov 28, 2008
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Comment: Thanks so much for the recipe. My husband loves pancakes and can't wait for me to try this recipe out on him :)
tamipal6 rated for Christmas Recipe Postcard Swap on Nov 26, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the great recipe and the handmade postcard! I never would have thought to add OJ! :)
theactuallc rated for Christmas Recipe Postcard Swap on Nov 26, 2008
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Comment: The gingerbread pancakes sound yummy!
Kairbear rated for Christmas Recipe Postcard Swap on Nov 25, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the yummy recipe, Melissa! Welcome to swap-bot!

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Comments

kaypendragon on Dec 6, 2008:

I just love that you know what font you'd be. Thanks for making my day!
TaraM84 on Nov 17, 2008:

Welcome to the Christmas Recipe Postcard swap... and thanks for filling out your profile :)
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