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racheljohnson

racheljohnson
Birthday: February 10
Last login: October 7, 2008
Country: USA
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About Me

NOTICE: If you send me a personal message regarding administrative issues or site questions it can take up to a week, or two, for me to respond. I usually answer all of my messages over the weekends. Thanks for understanding.

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I am one of the creators and administrators of Swap-bot. I came up with the idea of Swap-bot after participating in some really cool mix CD swaps. I think swaps are a great way to meet fun, creative, new people. I have been swapping for over three years and I am still having lots of fun with it. I seem to participate in a lot of matchbox swaps. I just like creating the boxes and filling them with all sorts of little trinkets.

I live in Eugene, Oregon, with my husband, Travis, in a cute 1926 cottage. We really like it in Eugene. I am quite laid back, and I like to think I am open-minded, so Eugene is a great place for me! I graduated from the University of Oregon in June 2007 with a masters degree in Arts Management. My thesis covered the topic of internet marketing for indie crafters. Currently, I work full-time as a graphic designer at a greeting card company.

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General Favorite Goodies

My favorite color is light blue/green - like turquoise or teal. My favorite foods are sweet espresso drinks. (I guess they would technically be considered my favorite drinks, but I sometimes eat them as food for lunch. I know, I know, totally healthy!) My favorite holiday would probably have to be Valentine's Day. I really like Junior Mints and Good 'n Plenty candies. My favorite Harry Potter character is Neville. My favorite cold weather sport is ice skating.

I love wacky and cute things, gel pens, glitter, rubber stamps, stationery, scrapbooking embellishments, sharpie markers, the space-time continuum, ribbon, gum and/or candy, stickers, patterned paper, the internet, handmade plushies, Martha Stewart, puppies, short pants, 1" buttons, flowers, fashion magazines, anything miniature, kleenex, bottled water, friendly people, and honest politicians.

Favorite Crafts

I do mostly paper crafts, but I love making anything! I also paint and do some crochet. I design stuff on the computer, too. Matchboxes are my new thing.

I want to sew more... my mom gave me her old sewing machine, which I love. I have made lots of curtains and mended pants, but that is about it.

Favorite Television

30Rock, Lost, Deadwood, Survivor... ST:TNG is my all-time favorite. (I have a huge crush on Captain Jean Luc Picard.) My husband loves How I Met Your Mother, so we watch that every week.

Favorite Movies

I like futuristic movies and also anything fun...

Children of Men was superb. I am also really attached to the Terminator series. I wouldn't mind being Linda Hamilton when I grow up. Anything post-apocalyptic is fascinating to me.

Love Actually, Zoolander, and Lilo & Stitch are also faves.

Han Solo and Indiana Jones are my ideal leading men. (I used to have a major crush on Harrison Ford in high school.)

Favorite Books

Some books I have been digging recently:

Mr. Wilson's Cabinet of Wonder - for museum buffs like me this is a real kick in the pants. It helps you to think about all sorts of things like the nature of reality and authority and truth.

Middlesex - Everyone is different and gender is not black and white. I am glad this book is now one of Oprah's book club choices because I think it will help broaden many peoples' definition of gender and sexuality.

Favorite Music

Tom Petty is my all-time favorite, but I listen to anything that is good! Recently, I am really digging Vampire Weekend, Black Kids, Weezer, Angels & Airwaves, Gym Class Heroes, Arcade Fire, Wyclef Jean, and The Weepies. I also like Ben Lee and Bright Eyes.

One of my very favorite songs is the Ignition Remix by R.Kelly. My guilty pleasure is Bruce Hornsby.

Dislikes

I am hesitant to list my dislikes because I love to get random things from people all over the world. I do not want to limit anyone's creativity by giving them limits on what they can or can't send me. If you like it, I will probably like it, too. That being said, I don't really like ranch dressing or closed-minded people.

Favorite Swapper

Swaps I've Hosted

February Love Matchbox Swap Christmas Fun Time Matchbox Swap spring time matchbox swap

Ratings

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Comment: Thank you so much for the gorgeous matchbox, filled with the cutest little bits!! I also love the extras you sent and the colour combo you chose. I will use everything!
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Comment: Thanks for a great matchbox.
alleycat rated for summer to fall matchbox swap on Sep 9, 2008
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Comment: What a great package! A beautiful matchbox, with wonderful contents,all so lovingly wrapped....and the extras were above and beyond! I can't wait to spread a little glitter! Thank-you so much, you really made my day!
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Comment: Cheesy mapcards are fun! I have an extensive mapcard collection, but this one is new to me. Thank you very much!
LisseasLuxuries rated for **Glitter** and a matchbox on Jul 8, 2008
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Comment: What a fantastic swap package!!! Thank you so much for all of the extras and adding more "Glitter" to my life!!! LOL!!! "Heart" for you!!! Yes, the matchbox has stayed together!! Thank you for asking...take care!!
Response: You are so welcome! I am sorry that I waited until the last minute to send it out to you. I was also a little worried about the glitter cardstock as it didn't take too well to glue... did the matchbox stay together?
travisj rated for facebook flair on Jul 7, 2008
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Comment: what a pretty package of pink perfection!:) I love the way you wrapped it, and this is the first mb I've received that was "made from scratch", not using a pre-existing mb. Neat! Lovely bonus goodies, also. Thank you for making it a happy mail day for me!:D
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Comment: Thank you for the pretty package!
siayla rated for Flower Matchbox Swap on May 28, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the pretty flower matchbox and all the wonderful contents. It was wrapped so pretty too, a treat to unwrap :) Thank you for the extra flower stickers and ribbon too.
rebeccaljames rated for Spring Fling matchbox swap on May 20, 2008
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Comment: Thank you!
ktantonet rated for Pink matchbox on May 7, 2008
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Comment: thanks for a wounderfull matchbox
alifromourpatch rated for Spring Time Matchbox Swap on May 5, 2008
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Comment: Many thanks Rachel for the lovely matchbox & amazing goodies inside it.I loved how it was all packaged up. Also thanks for the flower stickers. Did you make the gorgeous little bag that you put the matchbox in?
Hag53 rated for Citrus Colored Matchbox Swap on Feb 23, 2008
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Comment: What a fantastic citrus swap with some beautiful extras that just made my day! It arrived awhile ago. Sorry I'm so late in rating... it came so early I lost track of it for a bit! Thank you so much for a delightful and useful swap!
dina54 rated for Pink/Lime Matchbox Swap on Feb 19, 2008
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Comment: SWEET! I love all the tiny goodies inside.
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Comment: I loved it Rachel! And the extra stickers and packaging of the matchbox are very much appreciated!
tvstar rated for Kawaii Matchbox Swap on Jan 31, 2008
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Comment: Thank you..soo cute and thanks for the blind box toy..I didn't have that one:)
Response: I am so glad you liked the matchbox. I was afraid you may not like the hello kitty, but now I am glad I sent it. Thanks for being an awesome kawaii swapper!
LuldaCasadaga55 rated for February Love Matchbox Swap on Jan 31, 2008
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Comment: Thank you so much...great matchbox! Love it...:)
VJP rated for Red, Pink, & Purple Valentines Matchbox on Jan 24, 2008
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Comment: You are a matchbox queen!! I just love the pink (reminds me of cotton candy) and the extra goodies you sent. I must say, it is so nice to get a package that is put together with real care and extra touches. Just lovely all around. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
petuniap624 rated for winter matchbox on Dec 18, 2007
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Comment: 100 hearts for you! My winter matchbox is so wonderful. Makes me want to grab my skis and parka and get out there in the cold-ness. Thank you so much!
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Comment: Thanks for everything! I loved them all! Merry Christmas!!~~

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Comments

ArtsyAthina on Sep 28, 2008:

thanks so much for the name change Rachel!!! I'm so happy with it!

kerrlouise22 on Sep 27, 2008:

thanks so much for letting me know, i look forward to receiving it xx

pgk on Sep 26, 2008:

Woohoooooooooooooooooooo, awesome job on the radio show Rachel!!!

ArtsyAthina on Sep 22, 2008:

Just have to say I love your blog!! I have been glued to the Political Headlines too...

Go Obama!!!!!

Here's a link for a free Obama sticker, if you dont already have one :)

Free Obama Sticker

pgk on Sep 2, 2008:

For letting me be part of such a fantastic site! You guys rock!

pgk on Sep 1, 2008:

Ummmmm, Rachel everyone has control of your admin. controls out front...including me! LOL!!!!

pointypartyhat on Aug 30, 2008:

Hey I was born on Feb 10th too!

lonetealeaf on Aug 17, 2008:

mmmmmmm edward cullen..

Did you hear the movie was bumped to november?

ArtsyAthina on Aug 13, 2008:

Hi Rachel, I just wanted to say thank you for joining my ♥Black and White 32ct. Mini Matchbox Swap. I feel honored to have one of the creators of this amazing site, in my swap :) -ArtsyAthina

pgk on Jul 5, 2008:

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