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PLEASE NOTE Please don’t send me rubbish or something you yourself wouldn’t like to receive. Lately I seem to have received a lot that should be destined for the bin/trash. I don’t want to sound ungrateful but scraps of papers and used items are definitely not for me. There is plenty on my profile to choose from and if you are struggling to find something I like you can always PM me Anyone sending swap to me without a note saying name and what swap sent .will not be rated.Surely out of politeness people would do this but nope so many just dont care shove the swap in envie bingo...Take pride in sedning swaps ......Manners doesnt take much to use them!

PLEASE TAKE NOTE...Update 28th January 2011:

The United States Department of Homeland Security is continuing to require increased security measures for items carried on passenger airlines. As a result, some mail entering the USfrom around the world, and including the UK, that would normally be sent via passenger aircraft must now travel by other means, including ships and cargo planes.

Most items, including personal letters and cards, magazines, CDs, DVDs and lightweight packets, will be delivered in the USwithin a few days of posting. However, there are delays of about two weeks for some heavier packets. These delays are currently affecting stamped items, franked items, and items posted under contract, with the exception of Destination Sort and/or M-Bag* items.

Royal Mail is very sorry for these unavoidable delays. We have implemented a number of contingency plans to ensure as much of our customers’ mail reaches the USas quickly as possible and are continuing to work to minimise disruption to our customers, whilst ensuring we comply fully with the USdirectives and regulations.

Please note i will take part in any swap that i sign up for! Therefore will not follow through.so please if you dont receive email me as it may be lost /delayed in post. Iam NOT a flaker... so please do not treat me like one.... !!!!!! IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE ANYTHING CONTACT ME BEFORE YOU RATE. Chances are I can track it down for you. If not I will resend....If overseas then please ask me for the customs number so I can TRY to track it down BEFORE you rate me!

hiya , im jude im 43 and married with 2 beautiful daughters live in the UK in East anglia area,after moving from London. i have been avid crafter for nearly 20yrs ,i started basically decorating altering pots then some one who i gave the pot too said you should do cards to go with it!Bingo then it all began,cardmaking,scrapbooking,,paper bag album making ,altered art the list goes on. The it went from a hobby to a buisness doing the craft fairs across the uk ,craft website with excellent ratings and returning customers /clients.Then in 2006 my world fell apart after being diagnosed with ME,Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and this year due to illness have had to close my online buisness which is very sad and miss terribly but i just hadnt got the energy as not having too many good days just got too much we were so busy with orders just couldnt cope with that and my ME.So it wasnt easy deceision i can tell you but one that had to be made. So now im left with boxes of brand new crafty stock to try and get rid of and someone told me about this site so maybe during swaps i can get rid of all these new crafty items and get some items back for my own enjoyment and hobby.As now it has gone back to a hobby.although i have 3blogs 1 is a challenge blog http://creativeinspirationschallenge.blogspot.com/ the second my blog for doing challenges and ramblings. My 3rd is a blog about my life after being diagnosed with ME/chronic fatigue as soo little people are aware of the effects it has on your life and the guilt you go through through no fault of your own so please take alook and maybe you will find out more about this illness thats becoming very popular more and more being diagnosed with it. so i look forward to meeting you ,sharing swapping and taking part in various crafty swaps even may get to host some too. have nice day thanks for taking time to read this hugs judex

i love anything to do with scrapbooking , and cardmaking, altered art, candle stickersi would love "Thanksgiving "Sentiment stamp(Cant get in uk) paper bag albums brads prima flowers papers 12x12 6x6 8x8 ribbons buttons, gems, stamped images black ink on white card only die cut Gems

Prima leaves basic grey papers Border punches scrapbooking albums 6x6 8x8 copics Self adhesive pearls stamps mememto inks , Stazon inks Shimmers spray 6x6,4x4 cards enevelopes Mixed charms plain beer mats sakura pens glaze. anything crafty to do with christmas basic grey,Su,DCVW card matt layering squares , circles,nestabilitie labels these are just somethings i love the list could go on ,&on &on,,,,lol cheers happy crafting judex

I enjoy or should i say im hooked on most crafts ,love scrapbooking,cardmaking,altered art . I adore the following;

July 2011....im after any good quality stickers scrapbooking with food on.Im in process of making receipe books for christmas.So glad of any papers stickers chipboard food items.

Adore West Highland Terries

Twilight or anything to do with Robert Pattinson {Daughter is mad on this}

Ms Punches {Martha Stewart}

Scor pal Tape 1/2inchsize

Steampunk Stuff

Anything Vintage ....tim holtz...lol

Idology items by t holtz

Any dies embossing folders to go with big shot

Graphic45 items papers ,embellishments

Small metal bird cages ..for configuration boxes

Self Adhesive Pearls

Brads....unusal designs not jusr round or square

Decorative pins to use on my cards or layouts

Borders punched out in Card/Good quality

Design Papers,Kaiser,SEI,K & CO , Memory Box Papers are of my some my favs

Ribbons 12 ins more

Bows

Vintage CollageSheets

Lace....adore any type lace vintage i adore

Silicone Glue

Round Large Foam Pads

Vintage items...... love Tim Holtz and his dies

Stamped images.....on white Good Quality card with black memento ink

Die cuts (Not cut from Paper)nesties ,sizzix layering,

Archival ink pads

Crafty individual stamps

Andy Skinner stamps

Tim Holtz Stamps

Hanglar stamps(hard to find in uk) Wendy Vecchi Art Parts

Fibers Assorted as i make alot of tags use them

Note books to alter

White church Candles

Distressed inks..Ranger pads or bottles

Glimmer mist.....tattered angels

Sticklers

Anything Tim Holtz ..products

Anything Vintage

Gesso

Kaiser crafts,Papers,Embellishments.or Rub-ons

Any boxes handmade

Any papercrafts handmade

Altered art Journals

Configuration Boxes

Stationary Sets,

Notlets

American Reeses Sweets

Nerds Sweets

Jolly Ranchor Sweets

Love home Baking Humming Bird Bakery cook books

Yankee candles ,christmas scents,clean cotton,Vanilla

Patterened cupcake papers

Prima metal Embellishments

Ice Breakers Water melon flavour

PLEASE NOTE I DON'T LIKE: to receive anything to do with following:So Please Take NOTE: DISLIKES>>>>>>>>> NO soaps/smellies as have to becarefull due to skin allergies.

Hate anything Lavendar

Crochet or Knitted Flowers

decoupage ......,pyramid or any other type

Stamped Images in coloured ink or on paper or coloured card

Stamped images of the following.small images or Images of..flowers,cats,dogs as i dont use small images

Dark chocolate

Any Coffee flavoured items

Licuoriche

Xmas tree decorations

Tea Bags or tea of any sort

Dark Chocolate

Handmade Soap(have allergies)

Embroidery....

Knitting..also wool or books on subject

Design Papers have far too much Bookmarks

Sequens

Confetti.....anysort just Hate them

Glitter...(wether it fine or normal)

Die cuts cut from paper as dont use.

very tiny flowers

School stickers /Teacher Stickers...no use

anything to do with cats or animals

Any Chocolate which has Alcohol/liquor in

Childrens Stickers or anything disney

Used Stamps from mail

I HATE FLAKERS...i always manage to post my swaps off in good time i expect other participants to do the same!If not arrived within 6 week of swap closing i will rate! If parcel has not arrived please email as i always send and get prooof of purchase that it has been sent. Please make sure your packaging is adequate for the item .As i am sick of receiving items sent in thin envelopes and half or all contents missing.So please send as you would wish to receive!I >>>>>>will add your name to flakers forumn>>>>>

i have a shop of various craft items for sale http://crafts-internationalcraftsshop.blogspot.com/ as i have now shut website due to poor health so selling off all new unwanted stock .please take alook paypal accepted and will ship internationaly

PLEASE NOTE I SEND OUT ALL MY SWAPS OUT ON TIME. Please if you dont receive your swap from me then email me and i will be happy ,But if you dont and just leave a rating without contacting me first i will be very annoyed. Please note all swaps will be sent from UK 1st Class wether uk post or airmail and therefore please allow adequate time for arriving.Please make sure your package is adequatly secure as i have received items lost through this.Is annoying for both partners

MAY 2011 THERE SEEMS TO BE MORE FLAKERS ON SWAP BOT RECENTLY .DUE TO THIS I AM NOW CONTROLLING ALL PERSONS WHO ENTER /SIGN UP FOPR MY SWAPS. AS PEOPLE WHO FLAKE JUST LOVE TO RECEIVE AND NOT SEND IS A SORT THEFT!

People who have Flaked on ME;

Bite Me (sickodoodle) Interntional big fat stuffed envie swap!

Crystal-Gayle Menzie @LovinIt MAY 2010... CHARM SWAP 2

@JKupsh May 2011...mixed embellishment Swap

@Leezardxqueen ..Flaked on DECO Tape i Hosted now banned

Flaked by @savedbygrace Something Handmade Aug2011

Jennifer Jacoby @Leezardxqueenflaked on me march 2011 deco tape(i was hosting)

@Mistypup ...flaked on Senders Choice Jan 2011

@Maise Ribbons.....Stocking Swap Profile based UK ONLY...2010/2011

Stefanija Delande @Stefanija Dec 2010 secret santa exchange

@Awrelie -Aurelija Jusaite

Haley Cole @inelegance @Jennie Gee

Pamela Law @Mrsswappiesept 2010 embellishment swap

Lori........ @ladybugartist ..flaked on a partner of swap i Hosted!

People who Flaked in Swaps i hosted and ive angelled for:

@islandgirl Flaked on 2010 ...Vintage /Shabby Chic Swap2011 Angelled: Collen Franks .Big fat international 2011 2009Christmas stuffed envie.FLAKED BY: Christine Luschas @teener1416