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renees

renees
Date Joined: March 22, 2009
Last Online: February 6, 2012
Birthday: January 25, 1983
Country: United States
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About Me

I'm officially a married woman! I got engaged July 9, 2010 after 7 years of being together and got married Sept. 10, 2011! We had an amazing honeymoon to London and Ireland! Being married is awesome!

ATTENTION KNITTERS

I've recently come across an AWESOME website
The Mother Bear Project they have a pattern that you can knit (or crochet) to make a bear. They send these bears as comfort to children infected or affected by HIV/AIDS in emerging nations. It's really awesome and so very simple! If you're interested in getting the pattern or checking it out, please PM me!

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Well okay, onto the important ME stuff haha -

As for the regular type stuff, I live in Palm Desert California with my boyfriend Brendan and I and 2 dogs. I have a doxie mix named B-Bop B-Bop and a miniature dachshund puppy named Rocksteady Rocksy(we call her Rocksy). Brendan and I are getting married Sept. 10, 2011. We've been together 7 year and own our home together. He's wonderful! Some things I love -

  • Doctor Who - I'll do trades of pretty much anything for anything Dr Who!!! Especially David Tennant as the Doctor. Postcards, toys, pictures, i'll take anything!
  • Postcards -stamped and NAKED! No homemade
  • Movies - anything but scary ones!
  • Traveling - visiting family, finding random places to see and visit. Honeymoon is planned for Ireland. SOOOO excited!
  • knitting - sewing - crafting in general!
  • makeup - love to play with colors, love Shiseido and MAC
  • my family and dogs - they mean the world to me
  • READING - I love to read! I live to Read! I need to Read!!

Some randomness: I love love love Nightmare Before Christmas! I HATE haunted houses. I love anything with a dachshund on it! I love Zoo's and volunteer at our local one. Gadgets and pockets make me happy. I love my iPhone. Food, rain and sunshine are awesomness. This is a picture of me helping hold to to get her nails cut goat

I like to keep all the books I've read and hope to one day have a library. I keep track of my books on Goodreads (I try anyway!)
:-) I LOVE getting mail and being friends with our mail carrier. I love going to doggie events and hanging out with my dogs. I love to create and would love to someday make a living of it somehow! I've started collecting dachshund fabric. Anytime I see something new or different with doxies on it, I HAVE to have it!
I love to drink tea (Tazo Passion is one of my FAVES, also love mints and chamomile) I miss real trees.
I love the 40's and 50's, the style, the look, everything. I love tattoos and plan on getting more.
I have a business making dog accessories. I made dog collars, harnesses and leashes. I also make embroidered towels with specific dog breeds on them. I love doing events and meeting people that love my products. It's so fun! I'm currently looking for a job and also going to school. I really enjoy school and am having fun even though it's hard to juggle everything. My mom is the one that got me interested in this site (and in postcrossing). She's a mail carrier so I figure all the mail I send out and receive is like job security for her haha She's the best mom in the world.

Favorite Music

If I narrowed it down to ton few it would be:Misfits, Flogging Molly and 100 Monkeys. But not to be forgotten: Beatles, Styx, Rush, Tool, Starship, Allison Krauss, Edgar Winter & Queen! I love old rock and Roll mostly! Also love my dad, he's a drummer, I always love to watch him play especially with the Sugar Daddy Swing Kings!

Favorite Books

reading

  • The Sookie Stackhouse Series, love the show too! - Charlaine Harris
  • the Mercy Thompson Series, similar to the sookie books, but less vamps/more wolves/coyotes - Patricia Briggs
  • the Night Huntress series by Jeanienne Frost (MY FAVORITE) BEST CHARACTERS EVER!!!!!!! I'm in love with Bones haha
  • Jean Auels books
  • the black dagger brotherhood series by JR Ward
  • Harry Potter series
  • Everything by Marion Zimmer Bradley, especially the Avalon series Forest House was the first one I read and fell in love,
  • Fiona McIntosh, her trilogies are soo great
  • Merry Gentry books by Laurell K Hamilton - But I HATE the Anita Blake ones. Crap!
  • The Elder Race series by Thea Harrison - New Fave! LOVE
  • Some other authors I like are Sunny, Vicki Petterson, Kelley Armstrong, Carrie Vaughn, etc. I love finding new series to read! I've read all the Twilights, liked them, mostly because I love Jackson Rathbone as Jasper in the movies :-)

I like mostly fantasy books, vampire books, werewolves, crafting books, things about old ireland, celts and such. I seem to like books with female leads, mostly paranormal, vampires, werewolves, some good romance tossed in (but not just regular romance books booooring) or set in the past. I'm also a big X-men fan! I'm always open to new things/authors! If it has vampires, wizards/witches, werewolves or something of the sort theres a good chance I'll like it! Also I really like trade paperbacks for some reason. The ones that are bigger then a regular paperback but still paperback and smaller than a hardcover. They just fit my hands better I guess :-) But I'll take anything!! You can check my amazon wishlist for books I'm interested in and my goodreads for books I already have. I update both regularly!

Favorite TV and Movies

I love watching TV, I'm a big HGTV fan! Also love these shows:

  • LOST - oh how I miss theee lost
  • Doctor Who - In love with David Tennants Dr. LOVE LOVE LOVE this show DoctorWho
  • Chuck
  • Heroes
  • Dexter
  • Fringe
  • 30 Rocks
  • True Blood
  • The Office

I have a serious movie problem. We got all the time and have Hundreds of them at home! Off the top of my head, these are some faves:

  • Boondock Saints
  • Office Space
  • Newsies
  • BioDome
  • Nightmare Before Christmas - :LOVE Nightmare stuff, have a psuedo collection going!
  • Outsiders
  • The Notebook
  • Portrait of Dorian Gray
  • all the Harry Potters
  • Yellow Submarine
  • Grandma's Boy
  • I love you man
  • the whole X-Men franchise
  • Usual Suspects

Favorite Crafts

I'm pretty new to crafting! Really I just love making things! I like to scrap a little (mostly just make a book every year for my niece), I knit a lot, I'm just learning how to do anything beyond a scarf or square shape so any hints would be helpful. I'm learning to sew and I totally LOVE LOVE LOVE it. I have a Brother SE-350 sewing/embroidery machine and a Brother PE770 embroidery machine. I love them both, they're awesome.I started a business making pet items so we make collars and accesories and stuff, which is fun!! I'm branching out, soaps, magnets, clothes etc! I especially love fabric with dachshund or dog related to I can make bags for the Dachshund Rescue and I love reto-y looking fabrics, pretty and cute things :-)

  • Also, I'm not really into ATCs, Dotees, Slams, FBs, Deco? Actually I don't even know what half of those things are but I see them on the site a lot so I just wanted to put that out there haha
  • Also, I have a TON of scrapbooking stuff, so if anyone wants to trade for other stuff let me know! I need to get it off my hands!!

Things I can Make or Have for Trades:

  • tote bags
  • knitted scarves
  • handmade dog collars
  • postcards (new and vintage)
  • scrapbooking/papercraft embellishments
  • crayon and paper holder for kids
  • checkbook holders with card slots
  • book covers
  • i have an extra set of plastic size 15 (10mm) knitting needles
  • 2.25 magnets or buttons with really anything on them.
  • yarn

  • i'm still learning to make other things, will add them here as I get better haha

Postcards

I love postcards! Any kind is good, but I love cards with dachshunds, beaches, castles, beautiful scenery, animals of all kinds! Also, due to a REALLY bad homemade card, please don't send these to me. If you're just going to glue two pieces of paper together I would rather get nothing at all. I No ad cards or cards in envelopes! I like my cards naked! Thanks!!

Family

My husband is into building and making things, he's very good at it. He likes video games and tools and learning about computers and such. He's amazingly talented at what he does. My dogs are B-Bop and Rocksy. B-Bop is 4, he's a doxie mix, about 13 lbs and recently passed his canine good citizen test! Rocksy is two, miniature dachshund. She's about 8 pounds but thinks she's 50. She's super sassy! Both my dogs wear clothes when they're cold, love treats (natural things like chicken, none of the stuff you buy in the grocery store). Please no collars as I make those myself! :-) We're new first time home buyers, love working on the house and making it better. I try to cook but not always successful. I'm more of a baker. Trying to grow a garden, but we'll see how it goes. I hate laundry and mopping, but love to vacuum.

Swap Stuff & Flakers

I don't mind handmade items, but I don't want junk. Please don't just glue two pieces of paper together and call it postcard. I always send out on time and I rate as soon as possible. I love swapping and am open to private swaps, especially anything wiener dog/dachshund related, fabrics, BOOKS, or anything crafty really! Thanks! FLAKERS I really look forward to every swap I do and it REALLY bums me out when I get nothing in return. And I Apparently often get flaked on in Big swaps. So here's all the swaps I've been flaked on so far:

NON RATERS

Things I like/Wishlist

Of course anything you think I'd like I would love to receive! I'm also open to private swaps so if you're interested, PM me and we'll set it up!! My favorite swaps are usually tea swaps, book swaps or profile swaps. But I'm open to anything! I just really love swapping! Here are some things I really would love to have:

  • cool fabric - especially if it has dogs and dachshunds on it. Or cool retro prints
  • stamps and inkpads - anything, rubber or clear whatever that stuff is called :-)
  • cool patterns, for anything, sewing, embroidery, knitting. i love making bags or wallets things that I can give as gifts :-)
  • anything with a coconut or citrus (more grapfruity than lemony) smell
  • teas, especially herbals
  • books -see above! I'm trying to read as many books as possible in 2011! My goal for the year is 50! I also keep all my books, I want to have a library one day!
  • things for my dogs
  • anything dachshund related, I have short hairs, black and tan and chocolate and tan
  • recipes, I'm a crappy cook but i want to learn!
  • tote bags with cute things on them
  • bamboo knitting needles - I realized I like these much more and basically only have size 6 and 8 in them, I want all size and also circular needles.
  • any kind of holder, jars, pockets, drawers, I love organizing and having places for everything.
  • postcards
  • egyptian stuff - I hope to see the pyramids one day!
  • Irish/Celtic stuff - I want to go to Ireland So bad!
  • candy - if it has sugar in it, I probably like it!
  • anything related to the show Lost
  • anything Nightmare before christmas!
  • Anything Doctor Who, seriously Anything! Anyone in the UK want to swap for stuff here I'm up for it!

That's all I can think of for now! I'll add things as I think of them! I hope this helps you!

Dislikes/No Thanks

I feel weird putting things I don't like, but hopefully this will help people out when doing swaps with me. I'll continue to add as I can think of things

  • I LOVE Chocolate but please don't send it between basically Apr-Oct.. It gets WAY too hot here and always melts
  • black licorice
  • coffee
  • scary movies (like gory stuff, I don't mind good movies, just not Saw and junk like that)
  • Kawaii/Cutesy stuff - just not into it - unless it's dachshunds
  • yucky bugs
  • I don't really wear much jewelry, but no earrings at all please. They all bug my ears
  • free/ad postcards
  • incense or patchouli

Boy this dislike section is harder then it sounds. I'll keep adding as things pop into my head!

Ratings

judee0624 rated for GSS Swap - Lakes of California on Dec 13, 2011
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Comment: Mono Lake is cool. You should visit there. Thanks for joining the swap.
Newberlin rated for $6-7 Etsy Favorites! on Dec 4, 2011
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Comment: Hello! I received your lovely present in the last day, thank you so much! :) I love the cards!
TheTellTaleTart rated for Curiously Odd postcards on Aug 30, 2011
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Comment: This card cracks me up. Thank you so much for a laugh!
SpikeyLisa rated for Curiously Odd postcards on Aug 28, 2011
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Comment: I love this PC, especially since I collect mannequin heads. They are really awesome...thanks!
Response: i knew it was just waiting for the right person who would appreciate it :-)
Jester777 rated for Etsy Quote Inspiration Swap on Aug 22, 2011
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Comment: Nice idea, but the print itself is rather cheap in quality and can't possibly be worth $5-7. Thanks.
Response: Wow I'm so sorry it was cheap quality. The print was actualy $9, it was the only one I thought was decent looking with that quote. I'm so bummed it was cheap. I'll leave feedback saying that.
GabiesMom rated for GSS Post Card with an "O" on May 12, 2011
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Comment: Thanks, got the 2nd one =)
hippofairy rated for $5-6 Etsy Faves on Apr 7, 2011
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Comment: OMGosh! i love the postcards! thank you so much! i love these so much!
DebR rated for $8-10 Etsy Faves on Apr 4, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely tin you sent from my Etsy faves.
Response: it looked really pretty, gla dyou liked it!
judee0624 rated for GSS Post Card with an "N" on Mar 25, 2011
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Comment: I used National too! lol
Clarian rated for GSS Postcard Swap with an L on Feb 27, 2011
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Comment: Great "L" PC. I remember Knott's Berry Farm from a long time ago - been ages since I've been there and all I remember are the shoot'em outs. That sure looks like a great log ride for the kids.
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Comment: Thanks for the lovely Disney items you sent, i love them all. I hope my swap to you arrives soon xx
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Comment: thank you for the awesome postcard :)
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Comment: thanks!
estromberg rated for GSS Postcard Swap with a "K" on Jan 31, 2011
5
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Comment: Knott's Berry Farm!! I haven't been there in ages :) Thanks!
leecytx rated for ETSY Sellers & BLOGGERS Unite! on Jan 31, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for the promo on your blog! :)
luv2cre8 rated for Mythology & Myths - Postcard Swap on Jan 27, 2011
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Comment: I love the three graces. Thank you :)
bluefeather rated for ETSY Sellers & BLOGGERS Unite! on Jan 26, 2011
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Comment: Thankyou for a brilliant write up on your blog
apurplerat rated for ETSY Sellers & BLOGGERS Unite! on Jan 22, 2011
5
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Comment: Thanks for visiting my shop!
Born2dance rated for 2011 Postcard swap #1 - January on Jan 21, 2011
5
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Comment: Love the postcard! Escher is one of those artists that I never get tired of because every piece is different.
LittleMessyMissy rated for 18+ Postcard Swap on Jan 20, 2011
5
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Comment: LOVE, love , love the post card!!! Thanks I needed a giggle. Where on earth did you find it?? xoxoxoxoxo

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Comments

biasbabe on Jan 25, 2012:

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Hope it is SEW Special.

donnasaurus1 on Dec 21, 2011:

Hi

I sent you some messages just checking that you received the dr who patterns ok? but havent had a reply yet?

Toupti on Nov 24, 2011:

I just want to say a big

for the crochet patterns from my Etsy fave for the WTA #16. =D

RyeRye on Sep 9, 2011:

Thanks for being a member of the Crafting Queens~

paperfarm on Jul 20, 2011:

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Thank you for Etsy Addicts WTA #12. I LOVE the Sherri's Scents and Soys Handmade Sweet Pea Soap and Pineapple Tangerine Lip Butter! This soap and lip butter smells wonderful and pretty to look at too. Big Hug

imafundork on Mar 19, 2011:

Hi Renee! Check your email...I just sent you your Etsy Faves $3-4 swap. :) I hope you like it! ~Kara

biasbabe on Jan 25, 2011:

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Hope it is Sew Special

kiwivandal on Jan 17, 2011:

Thanks for joining my Etsy/Blog Swap, my post is up partner! View the post HERE

Jeepers on Dec 24, 2010:

Thank you so much for the awesome Misfits dog collar!! It arrived on the perfect day, we had just gotten our dog groomed! I love it so much, thank you!! :D

Tynkerbelle on Dec 22, 2010:

Happy Holidays from The Sharp Shooters Group

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"May you have warmth in your igloo, oil in your lamp, and peace in your heart!" 
--Eskimo proverb

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