I always send out my swaps on time. If I have to be late in sending, I will PM you before the deadline. If you have not received something from me please let me know!

I always try to rate swaps as soon as I receive them. If I have not rated your swap and you think I should have received it please send me a message. I can be forgetful sometimes, so feel free to yell at me (in a nice way) if I forgot to rate you. :)

I'm a mom of a 10 year old boy. I work part time as an accountant. One day I hope to pursue a career in photography.

I have become overly dependent on spell check. Please ignore any blatant misspellings in my profile or forum posts. :)

I'm not easily offended and I don't mind receiving odd and off-the-wall things. I love handmade things that aren't mainstream. I'm open to all religions, but I am not a part of any organized religion. I'm particularly attracted to goddess imagery.

I also love shopping at thrift stores. I have a great collection of small (and some large) vintage owls that I have collected over the years. If you happen to have one hiding in a closet I'll take him! :)

My favorite colors are dark orange, black and gray. I also like shades of green, moss and olive mostly. You know those ugly colors from the 70's? I love those colors. :) I'm not fond of pink or pastels, but I do like those colors mixed with dark brown. I LOVE polka dots and circle prints, especially black and white.

I'm from New Orleans, so if you want to do a private swap of something from here let me know.

Try to learn to breathe deeply, really to taste food when you eat, and when you sleep really to sleep. Try as much as possible to be wholly alive with all your might, and when you laugh, laugh like hell. And when you get angry, get good and angry. Try to be alive. You will be dead soon enough. ~ William Saroyan

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I love altered art! I like things that are fun, quirky, unusual and unexpected. I love recycled and junk art. Handmade things mean so much more to me than store bought stuff. I would love for you to sign your handmade items somewhere if possible! I also don't mind receiving ATCs that are extra lumpy or extend beyond the traditional dimensions.

Things I like to make:

• Altered Bottlecaps
• Shrines
• ATCs
• Whimsy Jars
• Art dolls
• Stuffies
• Polymer clay thingys
• Cards, tags and other paper projects

I want to start making Dotee dolls and altered domino necklaces.

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Other Things I Like:

• Bizarre jewelry
• Big rings made from wood or plastic
• Blind Box Toys
• Halloween, especially vintage Halloween. I'm not a huge fan of cute Halloween stuff, but crafty Halloween supplies would be welcomed at any time of the year.
• A stuffie, amigurumi, or something made by you. I love handmade things!
• Anything goddess related.
• Nightmare Before Christmas (anything; we collect pins)
• Cell phone charms (for my mom, she collects them)
• Fleur-de-lis stuff (I have more than a mild obsession!)
• Sushi and Japanese Culture
• Old School Nintendo Stuff (love the little one-up mushroom)
• Legos
• Mushroom stuff
• Unique things from other countries or stores like World Market
• Tote bags with cool graphic patterns or polka dots - handmade would be great!
• Skulls and skeletons (but not really pirate stuff). We have a collection of hand carved wooden skeletons from Mexico.
• Day of the Dead
• Wooden prayer beads
• Vintage postcards or other vintage ephemera
• Reusable shopping totes (Something from a local store would be cool)
• Crafty things I can use - vintage buttons, alcohol inks, bamboo tiles, PearlEx powders ot other pigments, glue sticks, textured paper, charms, embroidery floss and needles, essential oils

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I'm really not that picky or hard to please, but there are some things that I would rather not receive. I have limited storage space and I don't want you to waste money sending me something that I won't use. Some things that I don't really need:

• Anything with a heavy fragrance added (especially floral scents - they give me a headache! I do like verbena and citrus a lot)
• Hair accessories
• Girly stuff
• Disney (except Nightmare Before Christmas)
• Hello Kitty
• Nail polish
• Mint flavored candy
• Coffee (Iove herbal tea though)
• Little notebooks or journals
• Bath products (except handmade soaps)
• Stuffed animals (except handmade)

I don't like country style, Mary Engelbright or anything like that.

It probably wouldn't be a good idea to send me anything that can melt in the summer since I live in a very hot and humid climate.