panda2778

Updated 09/04/08

I do not send "extras" with my swaps to earn hearts. I spend my time and effort creating a special piece of art that I want to speak for itself.

I do not guarantee that you will recieve a heart for sending an "extra", unless it is very profile-specific. Hearts are reserved for those who put special thought and time into swapping.

I usually wait until close to the send dates on my swaps, just in case I might get the same name twice-- saves on postage if I can send two or more swaps in the same envelope. But I will always send by the closest due date.

My swaps come from a smoke-free home, but we do have pets and kids. I will try my best to keep hairys and froot-loops out of your stuff.

For Trade:

I have several wiccan books, some Catholic rosaries, and a couple of blank Christian prayer journals available for trade. Will trade for any profile surprise or items for my kids/hubby. Message me for details.

I'm 30. Unofficially married (don't ask...). We have two children. We live in Oklahoma. I enjoy crafts, reading, and surfing the internet. I am a stay at home mom and spend most of my time with my family.

My birthstone is amethyst and I'm an Aquarius,born in the year of the horse... for anyone who cares.

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

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, WALL-E

ANYTHING with Johnny Depp or from Tim Burton!

Check My IMDB for a "full" list.

• The Silver Metal Lover by Tanith Lee
• The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle
• Stephen King, and other horror
• The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
• Beauty series by Anne Rice
• I read a lot of sci-fi and fantasy.
• Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris
• Poppy Z Brite, Violet Blue, Carol Queen, and other short-story erotic fiction- NOT Harlequin or other romance novels.

I like scrapbooks, but don't have time to do many. I usually end up putting my pics in virtual albums, like flickr instead.

I started making ATCs and postcards around the same time I joined Swap-bot. I like the fact that I can make several cards in just a few hours.

Most of my projects currently are small and easy. It's hard to keep all that crafty stuff organized with kids around.

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

I love comfy t-shirts with cool pop-icon images and jeans. However, I would rather NOT recieve clothing. Due to size issues, I would prefer to shop for myself. (Gift cards appreciated, though!)

I wear bandanas or headbands. I have let my hair grow longer and have to tie it back to keep it managable.

I collect big-chunky jewelry, especially vintage 80s, and bright colors. I love gothic, dark items, too.

I have large wrists and hands... bracelets should be at least 7 1/2 inches and rings size 9.

I have piercings in both ears, and tattoos.

I don't wear makeup, but love temporary tattoos and wild colored nail polish. I also like lip balms, scented soaps (especially handmade), and body lotions.

My favorite colors are blue and purple. I also like bright rainbow-colored things. (Please note: Rainbow, NOT gay pride.) Red and pink are my least favorite colors.

Some of my favorite characters are Jack Sparrow, Tinkerbell, Tim Burton's characters, Marilyn Monroe, Rainbow Brite, Care Bears, and Betty Boop. I also like most Disney and Pixar characters, but not the princesses... A new favorite- WALLE and EVE!

Scents: Cinnamon, spicy scents like almond and sandalwood, fruity scents like peach and strawberry, flowery scents like rose, jasmine, or lavender. I do not normally like vanilla or ocean-breeze type scents. Please no melon, mint, or musk either.

I enjoy hot teas, coffees, cappuccino, and cocoa. Especially spiced chai, cinnamon, and hazelnut flavors. Also syrups or flavored creamers. I tend to like a little coffee with my milk and sugar.

I like chocolate, especially with peanut butter (Reeses, Butterfinger, etc). Not big on chewing gum, unless it's spicy cinnamon.

Favorite snacks- popcorn, jelly beans, dried fruit, trail-mix or party-mix, nuts, snack cakes, pretzels, and chips. I don't like really HOT spicy stuff, like fire-buffalo or jalepeno. I would rather have something salty or savory, like ranch flavor or sour cream.

My favorite holidays are Halloween, Christmas, July 4th, and my birthday. I love decorating and dressing up for special days.

For Adult-themed swaps, please message me for ideas/wants.

• Anything "Pirate-y" or POTC-related
• Unicorn, panda or penguin themed items
• ATCs and artsy postcards for my collection
• Rainbow or bright-colored stamp pads (need not be archival or permanent).
• An alphabet stamp set or small rubber stamps (used OK).
• Sharpies or other fine-line permanent markers for drawing
• New or used books- see my Amazon wishlist
• A sock monkey
• Bandanas- funky, bright, or gothy prints
• FBs to pass on- especially neat, clean FBs and Mom FBs. (Sorry, no men, no cons, please!)-- Will also take slams, bags, decos, etc.!
• Zines (pre-read is ok!)
• A dunny, munny, or other blindbox- I have never seen one IRL.
• 4x6 postcard blanks, ATC supplies, stationery, colorful envelopes, stickers, and ephemera.
• Embellishments- brads, eyelets, beads, fibers, ribbon, etc.
• Paintbrushes- any variety except the cheap plastic ones that come with kid's paint sets.
• Plain sketchbooks to be used to make tagbooks and decos.
• Check my Etsy favorites for ideas (if you can make something similar, that would be GREAT!)
• Start a Christmas Jar and drop in the money that you would have spent on postage for me... send me an email instead.

For my family (if you choose to send to them-- TOTALLY OPTIONAL!):

My DH "Chuckwagon" is a self-proclaimed red neck. He collects rebel flags 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. Also likes horror movies, especially old ones.

My DD "Miss-O'Mally" is 9. Her favorite colors are green, pink, and purple. She LOVES Tinkerbell and the Disney Fairies. She's very artsy and likes any small craft projects, bead kits, coloring sets, etc. She wears a size 7-8 or adult-small shirt.

My DS "Bubba" is 18 mo. He likes super-soft stuffed toys, fleece blankets, rubber ducks, and board-books. Anything sent to him should be baby-safe, as it all goes in the mouth when no one's looking. Currently wearing 24mo-2T.

If you send to hubby or kids, please address to me with a note to them inside. Thanks!

These are items that I prefer not to receive.

• Taffy or chewy candies. Please no licorice as well.
• Coconut-flavored items or items containing coconut flakes.
• Peeps or marshmallow candies- my hubby and kids LOVE these, but not for me personally.
• I am not really into Kawaii... also there are no outlets locally to purchase these items.
• Glitter glue- regular glitter is fine
• Sports, cowboy/country-themed or rustic items, political themed items
• Simpsons, SpongeBob, Nick-Toons, Anime/Manga, Harry Potter, South Park (ATCs and Postcards with these are ok; but please no toys, DVDs, posters, books, etc.)
• Wiccan or Pagan items, i.e. alter cloths, spell ingredients, god/goddess shrines, etc.
• Non-Christian religious items, i.e. Buddha, Muslim, etc.

I hate to have to start this column, but it seems inevitable...

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