shinianen

FYI: Don't check my FLICKR photos if you haven't received your package from me yet, it may ruin your surprise.

HEARTS: I'm starting to drown in "extras" that I can't use... I'd much rather receive something very well made and tailored to my profile, rather than a pile of extras. Please put this into consideration when making my swap packages, thanks!

I'm a 27 year old with a fun loving spirit and a great sense of humor. I drive way too fast everywhere I go in my little silver Jetta. I enjoy anything with slapstick humor. Remember when you were in 3rd grade and people at lunch would offer you "see-food"? Yeah, I still laugh at that kind of stuff.

I also have a very serious and professional side. I enjoy yoga and running, spending time with my husband and my dog - a beagle, and making floral arrangements.

I think my personality is best summed up by a quote I found on whinendine's profile: I like to do things for people that they don't expect. I get a lot of joy out of that.

Anything with an asian flair, tattoo art or something hand made is right up my alley.

I live in Minnesota. It's cold here. Once it hits late October/November anything that can freeze will. We don't thaw out until April or later. So, avoid sending liquids.

I reuse packaging whenever possible. I recommend you try to do so, too! Mother earth would love you for it. :-)

--MUSIC--

Have you ever seen office space? Do you know who Michael Bolton is? Did you love the scene where they smash the printer? That should hint to the person I am and the music I like.

NO country (sorry to any fans).

OH - I want to get a copy of Kimya Dawson's Alphabutt cd... if for nothing else but to give it to my little nephew after I listen to it once. If you have one you want to swap, PM me.

--BOOKS--

I like to read light hearted books with a good sense of humor - my recent favorite was "One Red Paperclip".

--MOVIES & TV--

Strange Brew, Office Space, Project Runway (FIERCE), Family Guy, Run's House, Pimp My Ride, Scrubs, or anything they air on Comedy Central.

And... well, pretty much anything silly that will make me laugh.

--CRAFTS--

I like to paint, make collages and stuffies of all kinds, doodle, and recently got into subversive cross stitching.

--WEBSITES--

• www.nataliedee.com
• www.toothpastefordinner.com
• www.etsy.com
• www.facebook.com

I'd love anything as follows:

• mini stuffies, felties or ami PLEASE!!!!! :-) (around 3" tall, +/-)

• a biscornu made by you

• a knitting needle or crochet hook organizer made out of asian print fabrics

• little somethings that look imported: in particular I like Mexican Day of the Dead stuff or alebrijes or sugar skulls, Eastern European paintings of religious figures, handmade voodoo dolls, and Asian inspired items (meaning - stuff with Chinese/Japanese text, bright floral prints, red colors, quirky cartoon characters - but not anime)

• anything tattoo-y or Betsey Johnson is cool

• stuff with peace signs, Buddha or lotus on it

• a munny decorated by you

• I have a smallish collection of vintage salt and pepper shakers from the 1940's - 1960's, mostly cartoon characters and cute animals... anything that would fit into my collection would be nice

• handmade art: paintings, collage, knit, sewn, glued, taped, woven, carved... you name it - if you made it, I'll like it (except ATC's, I do not collect these, sorry)

• anything that lights up, sparkles, glows, blinks, twinkles

• PURPLE stuff, or if not purple then use extra bright colors like primaries and neons

• I love anything silly and have a very "sophomoric" sense of humor (poo jokes appreciated, lol!)

• fun and funky little hair clips, necklaces, french hook/stud earrings, ribbons

• anything that is interesting, weird, wacky, offbeat and unique, or anything that makes you curious on how it works will speak to me

• fabric pieces (FQs or larger) that match any of the above likes and are tasteful ... please, nothing polyester / 70s-ish

• If you send me this, I'd love you forever:

Gama-Go Coin Purse

Stuffie Pattern Book

Stuffie Pattern Book #2

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I'm NOT a big fan of:

• fru-fru cutesy girly stuff with lots of pink glitter, ribbon, lace, maribou... basically, like Sanrio/Hello Kitty

• anything that is shabby chic, holly hobby, or prim is not for me... I'm a modern chic girl

• most crafting or scrapbooking supplies won't be helpful to me (with the exception of fun/wacky buttons and fabric or similar neat things that I can use when creating stuffies/dotees for my trading)

• anything personal that I prefer to buy for myself: soaps, lip gloss or other makeup type items, perfumes or oils

• please no food, candies or other edible/drinkable snacks (including tea)

• my dog is a toy destroying machine and has weight problems, please don't send toys or treats for him

• nothing extremely goth or anything violent, scary, mean, worn or dirty

My goal is to earn a heart for every item I sent, although I don't expect that I get a heart and won't bully you for one. I will try to custom tailor your swap to your profile as much as I can. I put a lot of effort into what I do and really hope you enjoy what I send.

I am a very timely person and usually send out my swap early. I won't mark the package sent unless I really sent it. If you don't receive it within a week or two (more for international), please let me know right away.

Please let me know if there is ever postage due on one of my swaps.

I promise to rate everyone that sends to me, and I hope that you can do the same.

Please don't flake on me, I'd be bummed. :-(

I don't understand how you could join this place and not say thank you for what you get... or even worse, not send the swap you signed up for.

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I really wish these people would have rated me. It's frustrating to send something nice to someone and not get any thanks:

Smiley Faces Swap - sent on 9/9/08 to Motox, who is now fully suspended. :-(

080808 Postcard Swap - sent on 8/8/08 to junkdrawercreations, ahpetite, sylvialu.

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Sadly, I have been officially flaked on and cheated. Boo.

@endiahna sent me junk on this handmade cute robot swap

@yvonne1968 flaked on this postcard swap Angeled by @justmeth81 Thanks!