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nolagirl

nolagirl
Date Joined: January 29, 2008
Last Online: November 21, 2009
Birthday: August 8
Country: USA
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Swap Stuff

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. :)

About Me

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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Favorite Crafts

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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Things I Like

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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Dislikes

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.

Ratings

Gothicrise rated for Mailbox full! on Nov 20, 2009
5
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Comment: thanks!
twicked rated for Sender's Choice Postcard Swap #3 on Nov 19, 2009
5
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Comment: I particularly enjoyed your pc. The romance of New Orleans intrigues me, and is captured so well with the rainy picture....and on further examination they are strolling on Pirates Alley....i love pirates, their history, culture....THANK YOU!
Rubyrosella rated for Send anything #7 (international) on Nov 19, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you very much for your lovely swap! :)
priscillabrunson rated for Whimsey bento swap on Nov 16, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you for everything!!!!! This is the best swap ever! It felt like Christmas in November!!! I wish I could give you a million hearts! : )
denise364 rated for Stuff An Envie! on Nov 16, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks Traci for all the goodness!! How have you been??
mlysao rated for Sender's Choice Postcard Swap #3 on Nov 15, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you for showing me rainy day in New Orleans, very nice card!
5
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Comment: Thanks a lot for the lovely postcard. I really love it!!! Best regards. Greetings from Germany
dogfishsmum09 rated for destash:6x9 on Nov 13, 2009
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Comment: Your lovely parcel arrived today, it was great to get home from work and have such a lovely parcel to open, I love all the things you sent me and really wish I could give you more hearts, thankyou so much, very best wishes and I'm sure our paths will cross again sometime with swap-bot, with regards Barbara
newrule rated for Sender's Choice Postcard Swap #3 on Nov 12, 2009
5
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Comment: Wow! It is one of my favorite cards now! Awesome angle! Thanks so much!
glaeken rated for Show me the..... MAIL!!!!!! on Nov 12, 2009
5
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Comment: Traci! I love the halloween stickers, and I can definitely use them all. Thanks for the wonderful swap!
racheljohnson rated for Hoarding? What Hoarding? on Nov 10, 2009
5
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Comment: Wow! You sent a ton of stuff! I love the little crab punch and the floral ribbon. Also, I can't believe you gave me your alphabet stamps! I love those! And the vellum paper is great, too. Thank you for a great swap!! xoxo
Caam rated for November Destash Papercrafting $5 Box on Nov 9, 2009
5
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Comment: Great box, thank you very much!!!!
5
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Comment: Great card, we know rainy days here in the Netherlands as well ;-)
DarbyFlats rated for Show me the..... MAIL!!!!!! on Nov 4, 2009
5
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Comment: I loved everything! Thank you. Very cute package.
Lisapotterylady rated for Send anything #7 (Usa Only) on Nov 4, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you so much! I just love getting this kind of package with lots of crafty goodies.
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Comment: Thank you for my package. The atc sleeves are So Usefule and the notecards are darling.
bansley rated for destash:6x9 on Nov 2, 2009
5
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Comment: Traci, This was the first swap I've received. You put so many goodies in the package! I am so thrilled. All of it will be so useful to me!! You've made my evening, thanks!!
Knitsicle rated for Send anything #7 (international) on Nov 2, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks for fun package! The notecards are great, and my daughter loved the stickers.
Jesshens1125 rated for Show me the..... MAIL!!!!!! on Nov 2, 2009
5
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Comment: I LOVE the notecards and writing paper!! Thank you so much for the package! :)
5
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Comment: Great stuff, thanks very much!!

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Comments

dBowie on Sep 17, 2009:

So glad to see you are back! You were missed!!!

marilavado on Jul 1, 2009:

Please join the latest Dead Swappers swap. This time it's Waterhouse ATCs!

J.Waterhouse ATC swap

Also, please let me know if you'd join a bookmark swap with Waterhouse as main theme, as I may be hosting that if there is enough interest. Thank you! =)

cobaltgypsy on Jun 29, 2009:

miss you.

cobaltgypsy on May 26, 2009:

PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZE JOIN THE coffin matchbox shrine swap

and take a gander at this funny little video

dBowie on Apr 15, 2009:

hugs

cobaltgypsy on Apr 14, 2009:

I totally understand. {{hugs}}

thinking of you.

blessings, Gypsy

brokenfaedoll on Apr 12, 2009:

easter

HAPPY EASTER!!! :)

StarryNights on Apr 12, 2009:

Happy Easter

cobaltgypsy on Apr 11, 2009:

{{hugs}} I read this by someone special in the Attic--once friends, ALWAYS friends. {{hugs}} I agree with it totally.

I will officially close the doors to the Attic on May 1st, nearly one year to the day of when the Attic opened as a private group space.

I'll see you all around though! And I hope that you'll all keep in touch with me too. :)

blessings, Gypsy

voodooninja on Apr 11, 2009:

happy easter

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