panda2778

11/16/09
Due to the upcoming holidays, I may not be joining too many new swaps.

"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." --Green Day

My name is Jessica. I'm 31- My birthstone is amethyst and I'm an Aquarius, born in the year of the horse. I've been with my common-law husband for over 4 years now. We have two children. We live in a small town in Oklahoma. I enjoy crafting, reading, and surfing the internet. I am a stay-at-home-mom and spend most of my time with my family.

I love renaissance faires and medieval festivals. It's so much fun dressing in costume and acting the part. I enjoy ren-music, celtic music, mood music, and bawdy songs of all kinds. We are starting to get involved in the SCA and need patterns and ideas for armor, tunics, weapons, and other costume peices.

I collect unicorns. I have a ton of stuffed unicorn toys, knick-knacks, figurines, and pictures. I always have room for more!

I have a passion for pirates! I love all things piratey.

Pirates of the Caribbean (POTC), Princess Bride, The Breakfast Club, Empire Records, Rocky Horror, The Last Unicorn, Willy Wonka (both versions), The Lost Boys, Labyrith, Nightmare Before Christmas, Corpse Bride, Wall-E, Cars, Toy Story, Monsters Inc, Sweeney Todd, and many others- Check My IMDB for a "full" list.

Click here to visit my reading log and see what I'm currently reading. I always have a book (or two) going and can never find a bookmark when I need it. :(

I read a lot of sci-fi and fantasy books, especially genres that include vampires, pirates, fairy tales, robots, and hard science fiction. I also enjoy pre-historical fiction, short stories, true crime, and erotica.

Some of my favorites are:
* The Silver Metal Lover by Tanith Lee * The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle * The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood * Beauty series by Anne Rice * Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood series by Charlaine Harris * Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher
* The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel * She Who Remembers by Linda Lay Shuler

I have read, but am not a fan of Harry Potter, The Dark Tower series, Twilight series, or Edward Gorey. I am also NOT interested in Harlequin or other "romance" novels.

My Amazon Wishlist

I like making ATCs and homemade postcards. I am always up to trading to expand my collection. I am not too fond of "touristy" postcards. I'd rather have snarky quips, artsy prints, or unique handmade cards.

I didn't like dotees at first, but as I've made a few, I seem to have developed a fetish for them. I have developed quite a collection of dark/goth themed dotees, stuffies, and ornaments. My favorites tend to feature skulls.

I like "modern" art. I enjoy bright colors and surreal or gothic images. A few of my favorite artists are Warhol, Pollack, Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dali, and Tim Burton.

I don't mind tasteful nudity or adult-themed art. I you want to make it X-rated, that's fine with me. In fact, the more mature themed you can make something, the better. All I ask is that you mark your swap in some way so that I don't inadvertantly open it in front of the kids.

I enjoy journaling and keeping scrapbooks. I am always looking for blank books to alter and fill. I also enjoy altering journals to send to others to fill.

My favorite colors are blue and purple. I also like bright rainbow-colored things.

My favorite Themes include Pirates, Unicorns, Pandas, Penguins, Celestial, Rainbows, Skulls, Skeletons, Gothic/Dark Art, Vampires (non-Twilight, please!), Halloween

I enjoy hot teas, coffee, cappuccino, and cocoa. Especially spiced chai, cinnamon, vanilla, and hazelnut flavors. I tend to like a little coffee with my milk and sugar.

I don't wear "regular" makeup-- I do use costume makeup and bright, bold face paints occasionally. I love wild colored nail polish. I also like lip balms, scented soaps, and body lotions.

I wear a lot of big, chunky jewelry. I like candy (kandi) bracelets, junky charm bracelets, and jangly necklaces. Bright colors or rainbow patterns a plus! I have large hands and wrists... bracelets need to be at least 7 1/2 inches long and rings size 10 or larger.

I like chocolate, especially with peanut butter. M&M's, Reese's, and Butterfinger are faves. I don't care for coconut or hard nuts.

Next 10 songs on random shuffle:
* Please Forgive Me- Bryan Adams
* Losing My Religion- REM
* Is This Love- Whitesnake
* Fields of Gold- Sting
* Better Now- Collective Soul
* White Wedding- Billy Idol
* Wanna Be Startin' Something- Michael Jackson
* What's Love Got To Do With It- Tina Turner
* Truly Madly Deeply- Savage Garden
* Days Go By- Dirty Vegas

We have no known allergies.
I don't want to seem picky, but I would prefer not to recieve these items for personal reasons.

• Anything that depicts a real spider, snake, bug, rat, lizard, or other creepy crawlies.
• I am not really into Kawaii. I am also not interested in Anime or Manga-themed merchandise for myself.
• Political items- just don't go there.
• Items representing your religious beliefs (Unless the item is for a specific swap that I have signed up for.)
• Although I like rainbow-colored things, I do not wish to recieve items that are specifically gay-pride.
• Twilight, Hanna Montanna, Jonas Bros., Brats, Barbie, Sponge Bob, and Barnie are all frowned upon.
• PEEPS I hate these cute sugary little demons! The peeps products, like t-shirts, bubbles, puzzles, and toys are fine, but I can't/won't eat the candy.

• Swapping Supplies- address labels, blank notecards, swap cards, envelopes (any size)
• Postcards artsy or handmade- jot down a quick note to me and send it naked!
• ATCs made by you or "second generation" ATCs from you collection that you think I might like.
• Gel Pens especially pens with rainbow or marble ink
• Rubber stamps (unmounted and/or used OK).
• Bandanas- any color or print Journals- Blank or filled, any size/style
• Temporary Tattoos Any design, style, or size, even leftovers from sheets that you won't use.
• Stickers
• Embelishments- Charms, beads, buttons, fibers, ribbon, etc.
• Zines- Pre-read is fine!
• Pinback Buttons- any size/style-- especially snarky quips, movie memorabelia, dark hearthed, skulls, etc...
• Nesting Dolls- Real wooden "matroyska" stlye, or non-traditional sets
• Face Paint makeup kits or even regular makeup in odd colors like briliant blues, yellows, greens, neons, glitter, etc.
• Kids Craft Kits Bead kits, ATC kits, or other small DIY kits for my daughter and I to do together.

Check my Etsy favorites for more ideas- If you'd like to make something similar rather than purchase it, that would be great!

My husband "Chuckwagon" is a self-proclaimed redneck. He collects rebel flag memorabelia and likes to shop at Bass Pro, Lowes, and Home Depot. He watches the SCI-Fi chanel and loves Battlestar Galactica, Dr. Who, and Stargate. He watches wrestling and enjoys anime. Also likes horror movies, especially old ones. He is fond of beef jerky, chocolate, microwave popcorn, and Dr. Pepper.

My daughter Alisha, aka Miss O'Mally is 10. Her favorite colors are green, pink, and purple. She LOVES Tinkerbell and the Disney Fairies. Her favorite movie is POTC, and she likes Jack Sparrow, too! She's very artsy and likes any small craft projects, bead kits, coloring sets, etc. She loves to read, especially Harry Potter, Lemony Snicket, and other fantasy/fairy tale type books... she's recently discovered Goosebumps and Animorphs. She likes to shop at Build A Bear and The Disney Store. Alisha also likes to dress up and wear hair barettes, scrunchies, and jewelry. She wears body glitter and lip gloss on special occasions.

Alisha's favorite toy is a stuffed purple TY brand Beanie Buddy "Bananas" the orangutan that she named Petey. She collects ATCs and her favorites are cards featuring purple monkeys.

My son Blaine aka Bubba is 2. He likes stuffed toys, rubber ducks, bath toys, and board-books. His current favorite character is Elmo. He also likes elephants, puppies, and monkeys. Anything sent to him should be baby-safe, as it all goes in the mouth when no one's looking.

I do not send "extras" with my swaps to "earn hearts".

I recycle to create my swaps. You may receive items that have been recycled or repurposed (but always cleaned). I also reuse envelopes, bubble mailers, and other packaging materials.

My home is non-smoking. However we do have pets and kids. I will do my best to insure that you do not get any extra hairys or froot-loops in your stuff.

Forum Tags I'm owed:

@jadedmama -Candles

Flaked Swaps:

@nandupuy -Halloween Themed Inchies

@Sharila -Bad Girl Journal

@julianapena and @mazzlestar -2009 Movie Log #1

@prettyprettyprincess -Inspire the Artist Within You

@AuntieM -Profile Surprise ATC

@jamswap -After Halloween sale swap

@yvonne1968 -Lonely Mailbox Swap