silexelis

I'm a crafty girl from southern California looking to swap with fellow crafters. I'm trying to find a balance between work and fun!

I always send on time and expect fellow swappers to do the same. If, for any reason, you do NOT receive your item please message me first. I can always send out something else.

I'm a huge fan of chibi things. Stuff with fat rabbits being my fav.

Colors I like are bright green, orange/blue combinations, black and red seem to go together quite a bit. Shades of blue/purple are neat too. I really enjoy collecting cute cards and stationery (that I use 'n not just horde as I love a good hand written letter).

I like sunsets over sunrises, things with 'sun' in or on them (it is my name), palindromes, metropolis, fleur de lis, hand-drawn art, & international stickers.

I also like Japanese block art (Hokusai!), Murakami (saw his exhibit and really enjoyed it) and of course Miyazaki (Graveyard of the Fireflies being my FAVOURITE).

I'm also keen on photography (found swap-bot via flickr) and like to take pictures of: food, cupcakes, greenery & scenery, cartoon rabbits, wabbits or even bunnies.

I should also note that I like anthropomorphism. That basically means that I like it when everyday objects (like a cup) has a face and feet and arms. So imagine all those fun Disney cartoons (like Beauty and the Beast) which are full of anthropomorphic characters. Therefore, a cartoon version of every day objects always make me laugh.

I've been making homemade cards for as long as I can remember. I make party decorations for the events I plan (and am dabbling in some freelance party planning). I'm tempted to try my hand at sewing and knitting but I'm not very patient ^^ I also like origami but am a bit impatient.

I'm new to the world of DIY jewelry making and it's difficult for my not so nimble fingers but I do enjoy working on beginner/novice projects.

I'd call myself a newbie foodie as I'm not a pro by any means.

I like to cook and bake but by experimenting with spices and different fusion of recipes.

I do enjoy eating, cooking, baking and lately have been toying with decorating. I like red velvet cupcakes, chocolate cake with fruit fillings, animal shaped cookies and dark dark chocolate dipped stawberries.

Flavor wise: pineapple reigns supreme. peach! lychee! grape, strawberry. NO melon or watermelon please.

I love international snacks too. The more local the flavor - the cooler for me.

I support mom 'n pop book stores. I like shopping at local comic book shops. Support your local economy ^^

Graphic novels are so neat. (I know not everyone thinks they are 'novels' but I enjoy them just the same) I like DC (for Batman & Teen Titans ^^) and Marvel (for all the characters really - some top favs being X-Men, Deadpool, Spidey of course). I like classic Wonder Woman and DC - circa Golden & Silver Age. I like Neil Gaiman's Sandman (that took a while to read but was well worth it - especially when Cain & Abel were 'chibi' ^^), and I like Madman. Started Fables and really enjoy it.

I like the 'indie' comics too; the ones that haven't made it big but have great stories. Have a title I should check out? Send me a copy and I'll do the same.

Oh and check out The Adventures of Cavalier & Clay (a 600 page novel - a real one with only words lol) by Michael Chabon. It's a great story, a fast read & even has its own spin-off comic.

I love to travel! Domestic, International, what have you. I like learning about new cultures, and of course trying new foods! My passport isn't too filled but I plan to visit each continent at some point. . .

I don't have favorite (current) TV shows since I don't watch cable but i do like to watch shows on DVD (no commercials, no waiting-for-next-week). Sometimes I'll spend an entire weekend watching a complete season (anyone else do this? :P)

Seinfeld, I Love Lucy, Dr. Who, Cartoons!!, Saved by the Bell (it's a vice, I know) and whatever you can recommend!

I like things that are practical/useful. I already have too many nicknacks so I prefer receiving things I can use: pens, pencils, stickers, cards, and of course something YOU made ^^

I like pinbacks/pins with whimsical designs, funny slogans and campy fun.

I envy crochet/knit/amigurumi talented persons so I'd love anything that fits in those categories.

Edibles (save during the summer months when they melt; read: chocolate) are always a hit since I love sampling what you like/have available in your neck of the woods.

I'm not very picky so send away. I think most of the joy comes in knowing that someone was thoughtful enough to send something they enjoy