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missxpistol

missxpistol
Birthday: February 19, 1978
Last Online: December 1, 2008
Country: USA
My Etsy Store
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About Me

Crystal=self proclaimed thrift junkie.

a proud native floridian, not very many of us left

mother to an amazingly insane 4 year old girl

i am heavily tattooed and always adding more...

completely VESPA (i have 3) and hot rod crazy, i collect anything relating to either.

i am an elementary art teacher.

i adore anything sideshow or circus related.

i love animals, i have a dog, a tortoise, 2 bearded dragons, 2 fish and a tank full of fish.

i am a fred perry and ben sherman junkie.

if it has elvis on it i want it, even if it is fat vegas elvis.

i am a pirate. seriously.

i have mermaid and day of the dead issues... big time.

i love octopi and jellyfish.

nightmare before christmas is a big weakness for me.

my tattoos: 2 nautical stars with skulls in them on my back, a life sized appropriately placed flintlock pistol on my left hip, a Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash ''we got married in a fever'' piece, a hank sr ''i'll never get out of this world alive'' dead swallow, siamese twin pirate girls, a pair of octopi, an anchor, a compass, a betties page mermaid/seamonster, bats with swirly purple clouds, my daughter's name in day of the dead skulls, jellyfish, seahorses and starfish filler...

i love creepy stuff, not so much scary, but creepy... cute creepy, victorian creepy, mad scientist lab creepy...

i like tiny things and artsy dolls...

some sort of skeleton or skull is on almost every wall of my house...

i am head over heels for anything betsy johnson.

anchors are always a favorite...

i love tikis and tiki mugs (vintage especially!)

i collect old cameras and lighters...

halloween is my all time favorite holiday.ever. seriously.

PHOTOBOOTH JUNKIE...

i love anything brass knuckles or with brass knuckles on it...

i own Blythe dolls and Pullips (and Dals!)

i'm starting to get REALLY into the urban vinyl and blind box toys

i love cupcakes, making, wearing, and collecting them...

Favorite Music

i love old country Cash, All 3 Hanks (i have Johnny Cash and Hank Sr. tattoos),Patsy Cline, Waylon Jennings, Loretta Lynn, June Carter Cash, Willie Nelson...

rockabilly-- ELVIS, the Cramps, Jerry Lee Lewis, Amazing Royal Crowns, Revrend Horton Heat, Stray Cats, Lee Rocker, BR549,Dale Watson...

ska-- Pietasters, the Toasters, Laurel Aitken, Skatalites, Bosstones, Madness, the Specials, Spring Heeled Jack, Magadog, Skavoovie and the Epitones, the Skunks...

punk-- the Ramones, The Clash, Descendants, the Crumbs, Manic Hispanic...

oi-- the Business, Cocksparrer, angelic upstarts...

and tons of other stuff-- i absolutely ADORE stuff like Elvis Costello and Tom Waits... love love love, David Bowie, the Kinks, The Who (mod era)

Favorite Movies

cult films-- anything John Waters, b movie, cheesy horror- especially Herschell Gordon Lewis... offbeat, oddball movies.

Favorite Crafts

i paint, sew, draw, ummm lots of stuff, and am an elementary art teacher. i like to make random things like pirate teddy bears or siamese twins... i have been known to make large sideshow banners...

as far as things to recieve i'm open to anything made with love (or good natured malice)

Bug...

My daughter is my world, she turned 4 in may. Her name is Emma Riley. she is convinced she is a mermaid pirate princess. convinced.

would love...

any kind of amigurumi... i can't crochet and it saddens me greatly...

bento stuff... i'm sure bug and i will fight over it. :)

hand made mermaid dolls

anything day of the dead

jointed dolls

anything sideshow related

VINTAGE GAME BOARDS i'm attempting to fill a wall in my living room with them...

anything cupcakes...

blind box toys (the cute little ones that you have no idea which one is inside)

munnys, dunnys, joe ledbetter, circus punks, all the vinyl toy type stuff...

ANYONE WHO MAKES ME ONE OF THESE WOULD BE MY FLIPPIN HERO!!!! http://fpea.blogspot.com/2007/06/free-pattern-friday-george.html

Etsy fun!!

my etsy shop is a collaboration between me and my wonderfully amazing boyfriend... i'm the Dixie(o'falldrunks) part and he's the King(o'falldrunks) part... we're just getting it started so keep checking back. right now theres a bunch of sock critters listed... and for the record, the King is a sewing machine repairman, what kind of true love luck is that!?! heehee!!

f-f-f-FLAKED!!

These are ones i'm still (rather hopelessly) waiting for, but certainly not holding my breath...sigh...

reusable shopping bags int'l---brdarnell1

cupcake cuteness---pushingmeg

Cupcakes Galore--- Smarranca (ANGELLED BY VALERIE520)

Kawaii Whimsy Jar III--- Blu3

Dotee Doll-Haunted---mum21andtwins

Stuff a flat rate box with goodies---Nessy0504

Sock Monkey Swap-INTL--- Lamborama (she says she's working on it)

Cute things plus Whimsey jar--- Beccabecca (angelled by Mouseybrat)

Ratings

valerie520 rated for Cupcake Christmas Ornament on Nov 27, 2008
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Comment: Thanks so much for all 3 ornaments---they are the sweetest things in all the land! I love 'em :)
Net3811 rated for cupcake biscornu newbies welcome on Nov 25, 2008
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Comment: Sorry to take so long to rate - my computer broke down! I love your biscornu, you really put a lot of work into it. Thanks very much!
procknows rated for Siamese twins dotee on Nov 24, 2008
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Comment: I love my siamese twins. Thank you SOO much!
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Comment: ADORABLE!!! Thank you. :)
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Comment: What a great pattern! I can't wait for you to see the results from it :) Having some troubles posting a pic but you won't be disappointed.
Dummanios rated for Monsters!...Return on Nov 21, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the great monsters! I was thrilled to see two. My daughter is already trying to steal them from me.
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Comment: Even tho the package was a bit late, it was a wonderful packagE!! Lew likes everything you sent! He said the sports cards were good ones and he loves the candy! Thank you so much for a great package!!!
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Comment: sorry about the late rate! I loved it, thanks!
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Comment: Thanks!! very cute!
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Comment: thank you so much. you really out did yourself. The cigar sewing box is way cool and I love the day of the dead skull!
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Comment: Crystal, you are the rockingest! I adore the little creatures you created for me. Thank you for making them so special and personal. And it was a very fun package to find in my mailbox too! Happy swapping! ~ Suz
Artgirl70 rated for Baby Sock Monkeys!! on Nov 9, 2008
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Comment: Ok, CUTEST monkey ever! I loved it like crazy - you did and excellent job! Even my husband thought it was great - thanks so much. :-)
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Comment: Thanks so much!!
kgeslab rated for Fabric Postcard Swap on Nov 7, 2008
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Comment: The animal cell postcard made my day! Thanks for such a great swap!!!
mariek rated for Dia de los Muertos 2008 VOTIVE Swap on Nov 6, 2008
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Comment: THANK YOU so much for the Dia de los Muertos Votive & extras...i LOVE it all! xoxo, Keisha
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Comment: wonderful! thank you so much!
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Comment: thank you soo much for the mutant bunny! too cute! its funny because my husband calls me bunny! i wish i could give you 100 hearts! thanks again!
chele724 rated for The 12 Days of Halloween Swap! on Nov 3, 2008
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Comment: So love my goodies!
peachynook rated for reuseable shopping bags *intl* on Nov 3, 2008
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Comment: Hello and greetings from Australia .. I recieved your lovely package today and I not only loved the bags but the extra's you put in for me .. Thankyou my friend .. Audrey ..
iamred rated for Altered Apothecary Jar *US Only* on Nov 1, 2008
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Comment: this jar is beautiful and would have been put to good use! and i am sad that it was destoryed in the mail....but i love the color of it, and the skulls and all the extra bottles...thank you soo much.

Rating Overview

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Comments

crayolaskiies on Dec 1, 2008:

glad it worked out. ;]

shinianen on Dec 1, 2008:

Hi! I have a new menagerie swap listed - I'd love for you to join again.

Thanks! Natalie

Avalance on Nov 28, 2008:

Today I have send my Handmade Kyttens Christmas! swap to you :) I hope you like it and that it will arrive you soon and safely. HUGS :)

JenDiggityDirt on Nov 21, 2008:

You are cordially invited to join the rest of us weirdos. And might you be interested in a (very) old school country mixed CD swap? Or let me make one for YOU anyway. I never find anyone who likes the good, old stuff that I can share with.

Pavla on Nov 19, 2008:

I love your blog and the Vespas! I am so envious three!

dianabanana on Nov 3, 2008:

Hello fellow pirate!

Thanks for joining the Stockings were Hung swap! It's going to be a wonderful time!

ARRRRRRRRR!

cats on Oct 30, 2008:

Thank you for satin ribbon and sequins fro 2 Mystery Notions***** WINNER TAKES ALL via fabric art divas

gogoringo on Oct 30, 2008:

O_O more treats?! no way!? you're too generous!! i'm gonna have to RAK you seriously, in the New Year :)

niecedenise on Oct 22, 2008:

thankyou for the package you sent for FAD wta. I was in dire need of sequins for a halloween costume! Anfd the buttons are so cute. Thanks again

SunShineMama on Oct 17, 2008:

YAAY!!!! SOOO EXCITED!! FUNNESS WEEKEND!

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