misskrystalx

5-11-2010 I think I've got all my messages answered and swaps done, I will work on my group tags, etc. tomorrow. I want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all you wonderful people on here! I really am amazed at how great you guys are.......

5-9-2010 I want to apologize to anyone that I owe a package to. I am getting them out tomorrow and Tuesday. I am really, really, really sorry to have dissapointed anyone. I was in the hospital for 3 weeks, came home for 2 weeks and went back in the hospital for another week, due to a staph infection. After all that, I wound up having to drop out of school. I've been very worn down physically and emotionally. I've completely dropped out of life, I've been severely depressed, I also have a bad reaction to the steroids they have me on, so that doesn't help any.

But NO MORE! I am MAKING myself get back to normal. I love this place, and I hope that I will be welcomed back here. I really need this right now.

I am VERY, VERY, VERY sorry to anyone that I've let down or dissapointed. I truly never meant to, and I will do everything I can to make it right. I am sending my swap that I owe tomorrow, and I will be sending my tags, etc after that. I am also responding to all messages, it will just take me a little while to get them all!

Hey, guys, I am in the hospital! UGGhhh...its awful!!! But, at least they have wi-fi!! I have pneunomnia! I've been sick, but I didn't think it was this bad! Just a cough and chest pain. I have asthma, so thats kind of normal. I went to my regular doc today to get more asthma meds, and he put me in the hospital! My ex-rays show pneumonia. I should only be in here a few days he said.

I should't have any swaps that are going to be late, but if there's something I've overlooked like a tag or something, please let me know. I will have internet access, as I have my laptop with me.

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I am a married mother of two teen boys, and a full-time student. I am a HUGE animal lover! I have 3 Chihuahua's, 2 Boxers, and a 3legged Himalayan cat, who was ran over by a train and lost his leg.He's fine, as frisky as ever!

I always rate, and usually within a day or two. If you are expecting a rating from me and its not there, feel free to message me, I may have overlooked it.

I do recycle and repurpose lots of things and especially packaging. We only have a limited amount of our world! You may get a recylced envie from me, but I always make sure they are secure.

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I post some of my swap items on my Flickr account, so if you are expecting something from me and want to be surprised, don't look! I usually don't post the pictures until the swap is mailed, but sometimes I do, and I don't want to spoil anyone's surprise!

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LIKES:

Any vintage ephrema-Actually vintage anything,lol! Retro, Antique,Old! I love old buttons,coins, stamps, containers,sewing patterns ,jewelery, ads,labels, tags, newspapers, letters,old playing cards/games/bingo, etc, ANYTHING, If its old, I like it!!!!

pretty paper-scrapbooking papers, stationery, handmade, actually any and all paper!

I LOVE scrapbooking. I am an avid photographer and like to journal, and scrapbooking combines those two things, and turns them into a permanent memory! I like anything to do with it, actually, embellishments, papers, albums-big or small- magazines, cd's, anything!

I am really getting into photography big time! I finally moved up to a DSLR and invested in some quality lenses. Seeing my world through the camera's eye is giving me a whole new perspective. A picture is worth a thousand words!

fairies,butterflies, flowers,birds and animals

rosaries/prayer cards/Catholic items

Minatures, I love tiny things!

Vampires, Voodoo, Pagan

Steampunk, fantasy, mythology, tarot cards

Skulls, Harley-Davidson, Crowns/princesses

Holidays,especially Christmas

I like embroidery, cross stitch, quilting, and other needle arts. I love old sewing machines/notions/patterns/fabrics/buttons/ribbon/fibers/lace/ric-rac/trims

Anything to do with Kentucky, coal mining, and hillbilly's. (Yes, I said Hillbilly's,lol)

I love glittery, shiny, blingy things! Such as glitter, Stickles(glitter glue), gems, etc.

I love art, any types of art whether its a professional painting or a corncob doll, there is beauty in anything that is made from someone's heart and hands.

I love receiving mail! Especially with real stamps, since I am also a philatelist! There's probably not much that I wouldn't like getting in the mail!! I like the little weird odds and ends that people have in attics and junk drawers.Send me your crap! I promise I will love it, lol!

I also love learning about other countries, and cultures. I love traveling and trying new things. I like receiving things from countries other than the US, things that have the "feel" of your country, things that represent your country, things that are used in everday life in your country, stuff like that.

I love making Dotees! There's just something about the whole idea of them that I like. They are always made for sharing or giving away! How cool is that?! And they always have at least a little bit of the makers personality in them, and that's what makes them so special to me.

Dislikes:

~Tea~ I don't drink it because I don't like it, LOL! I am a cappuccino drinker.

There's not really much that I dislike, I can usually find a way to use anything, or at least think that I will someday,lol!

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BOOKS

Ah...where do I start? I am an HUGE reader, usually reading 1-3 books a week. I love Anne Rice, Stephen King, John Steinback, Toni Morrison, and just about any and all others,lol. Except romances, I hate romances.

My favorite book of all time is The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinback. Anne Rice's The Vampire Chronicles are also big on my list.

T.V.

My favorite show right now is Reno 911, even though they just finished their last season. This is the funniest show I've ever seen! I would love to have the seasons on DVD's, or even just some burnt episodes!

I also really like reality tv, anything on VH1, Family Guy (Stewie rocks!), King of the Hill, A & E, the History channel,South Park, Animal Planet, The Office and thats about it. I really don't watch much tv, I prefer to read.

MOVIES

My favorite movies are usually horror, but I also like doomsday movies such as 2012. And vampires, I loooove vampires. Favs include: Avatar, Dirty Dancing, Forest Gump, The Wizard of Oz, Ghost, Paranormal Activity, Interview with the Vampire, The Lost Boys, The hills have Eyes, and all the old school horror films.

MUSIC

I love almost all types of music , from country to rap, from bluegrass to heavy metal.

My favorite musician in the world is John Mellencamp. I also like Madonna (80's stuff), Dolly Parton, Ozzy Osbourne, Nelly, 50cent,Tanya Tucker, Tammy Wynette, Michael Jackson, Ralph Stanley, Flatt & Scruggs and more.

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• ANYTHING from my likes

• old or new crafting/decorating/women's magazines~

• ANY of the lines from Basic Grey brand scrapbooking paper

• ANY pretty/cool/vintage/distressed/handmade scrapbooking papers or any other pretty papers, stationary,oragami, etc.

• postage stamps/stockbooks for postage stamps/ albums for postage stamps/Covers from all countries/ FDC's

• Coins/currency from other countries-old or new

• fabrics

• small metal embellishments and beads - any type, I love all beads! charms/old rusty keys/photo turns,etc

• Dotees- ESECIALLY Christmas ones

• acrylic stamps/rubber stamps--I love calendar/date/postage themed ones~

• old/retro magazine ads/newspapers, etc.

• Scrapbooking embellishments

• ATC supplies/ATC blanks

• Magazines, newspapers, ads, etc. from countries other than the U.S.

• Handmade or interesting Christmas ornaments

• Anything you handmake!

• Jewelry, especially big, dangly or sparkly earrings, handmade or store bought, even dollar store ones are ok!

• I would love to receive some "steampunk" type handmade jewelry or other steampunk supplies.

• I would also love some of the "plushie" type or knitted or crocheted foods, like cupcakes, pies, etc.

• I'm making my first dollhouse! Anything for it, such as minatures, tiny rug/fabric scraps, tiny pictures, wallpaper scraps,etc. would make my day!

• Anything "hippie" for my son. He loves the "counterculture" and has his room decorated llike this.

• I need some metallic papers, doesn't matter what color or kind. I am always running out of these!

• metallic thread, any colors. I can't buy it where I live.

• Embroidery supplies, such as patterns, floss, needles, etc.

This is a place for me to keep up with my tags, games,etc.

TO ME:

@rayfancy 1-13-09 Happy Mail Group- Jan. Tag, profile surprise- received

@JoyAnne 1-18-09 My Paper Heart Group- Pick Two Tag, Envie of postcards and random grabbie

@farrahs81 1-16-09, PF- Wishlists- Beads-received

Winner of YGM #5- My Paper Heart Group-received from sleepover2010

FROM ME:

@DarbyFlats 1-13-09 Happy Mail Group- Jan. Tag, envie of paper scraps, SENT 1-25

@slamophile 1-16-09, PF- Wishlist, handmade envies, SENT 1-25

@jolenegreen 1-20-09, My Paper Heart Group, Punchies Assortment, Pick 2 Tag, - SENT- 1-25

Hostess of YGM #6 - My Paper Heart Group-

Hostess of Lucky Post and Chat #2