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squintgrad

squintgrad
Birthday: April 3, 1965
Last login: October 25, 2007
Country: USA
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About Me

10/17 UPDATE - I just mailed lots of swaps today and several more are done (just need to get envelopes and get back to the post office), so I should be caught up soon. Thank you all for your patience/understanding. P.S. I have had one interview. 10/4 NOTE to those that I owe swaps - I have been laid off from my job, but WILL send all promised swaps ASAP. I apologize for the lateness of many of them, but this was quite unforseen. Thank you for understanding. I will continue to do Swap-Bot, but on a much smaller and less frequent basis. Thank you all for understanding my situation and the good wishes that have been sent my way.

I'm 42 years old and happily co-habilitating with the love of my life. We have 4 kids (3 girls and a boy)(ages 13 - loves purple, basketball, field hockey, paper crafts, talking on the phone, plays clarinet in band, is in chorus and does school plays, likes girly stuff, and just made the Junior Dance Team (both Tap and Jazz), 13 (his)- loves horses, purple, pink, and paper crafts, 16 loves blue, practicing driving, reading, knitting, and her boyfriend (eek)- just got her first job at Big Lots (with 20% discount - woohoo), and 15 (the boy - his) loves/lives for video games, football, and lacrosse (but not a big fan of me -ugh). We also have a house full of pets (4 cats, 2 cockatiels, 2 hamsters, and a 1 1/2 yr old beagle). The beagle is more challenging then all the others combined - good thing for him that he's so darned cute!

I enjoy crafts - knitting, crocheting, ATCs and other Altered Arts

I'm not a girly girl - the only makeup I do is lipgloss/lipstick and sometimes nail polish, I have short hair, and prefer jeans and a top to dressing up. I do however, use body sprays and lotions. And, I love the handmade bracelets and pins. (Earrings are fine too, because all 3 girls have pierced ears).

I worked in social services as a case manager for young adults (ages 18-21) who are homeless - at least until the Federal government decided they would no longer fund it (UGH!) So, currently I'm job seeking.

My favorite colors are purple, earthtones (especially dark yellow- like antique or mustard), aqua/turquoise/teal, and being an Aries red surrounds me. I have a red car and probably 1/3 of my shirts are red. So any of those colors will most likely put a smile on my face :)

I collect porcelain bells (you know the touristy ones - though they can also be made of other materials), postcards, and election buttons.

I love to write (you know like by hand! - anyone still remember that? - lol). Therefore, I enjoy receiving interesting pens. I like to journal, but don't do so as regularly as I'd like (because I'm spending the time creating goodies for swaps - grin).

My decorating style is "Early American Lawnsale" meets "Packrat Eclectic" LOL! But, I do have a couple of themes. My livingroom is decorated with lighthouse stuff. My kitchen is decorated with cat stuff. My bedroom has a spring garden theme - a light sage green with lilac accessories and white bunnies. My bathroom is dark blues/purples. Of course, all of this is surrounded by craft stuff from all the projects I've started and the things I'd like to do some day (yeah like you don't have any unfinished projects - wink, wink).

If considering scents - I like lilac, citrus, spice/cinnamon, and would prefer not to have cherry, blueberry, or vanilla.

Favorite flavors include: strawberry & chocolate, coffee, caramel, cinnamon, and orange. Again, cherry, blueberry, and vanilla (except in teas)- not a fan.

I've also become a tea fan since joining swap-bot. OMG - I'm my Mother! lol

Love to get handmade stuff! It's great to see everyone's creativity!

I hada bulletin board in my office that I used strictly for art, cards, pics, etc. that I receive through swaps. It has ATCs, postcards, cards, and even a bookmark or two (and lots of room for more goodies - hint, HINT!) They include hand-painted items, inspirational or amusing quotes, and of course cats, and now some lemurs, too! These items will follow me to a new location.

I also have a special spot at home for all of the handmade magnets(and a couple purchased ones) that I've received from swaps.

I've once again started working on some afghans -so if you knit or crochet, I'd love to receive 8" squares to add to one.

Oh, and I would be really impressed if someone sent an item with a Lemur on it!! I absolutely love them. This would definitely warrant a heart, and a laugh if you picture me prancing around the house giggling with glee - no seriously!

I'm a member Whole Lotta Swappa

Favorite Music

rock and country, but I'm open to listening to just about anything. I also love music from the Andes.

I've only burned a couple of CDs myself, so it would always be nice to receive those that others have made.

Favorite Movies

not a movie fan - it may be on, but I'm too busy crafting to pay much attention :)

Favorite Television

Law and Order, CSI, Fox & MSNBC news shows, and yes I've been sucked into the American Idol fanpool by one of my daughters. I'm also a New England Patriots (football)- WOOHOO it's Football season!) and Boston Red Sox - another World Series Championship perhaps??(baseball) fan (even before my sweetie came into my life). He also watches NASCAR and is a big Dale Earnhardt Jr. fan (doesn't do it for me though - more crafting time for me :)

Favorite Crafts

depends on the day :) - right now I've got like a hundred different ideas in several mediums, so I've been trying out new things. Currently I do: ATCs,Altered puzzle pieces, Altered tins, Matchboxes (new), magnets in several mediums, crocheting, recycling wool sweaters, knitting dishcloths and other items, some clay embellishments, and seeing what else I can create.

I especially like the Altered crafts because it's another excuse to shop at Thrift Stores, Yard Sales, etc. Consequently, I have TONS of old book and magazine pages to use (and/or swap), puzzle pieces, wool from sweaters, and buttons.

And recently I discovered that all of those knit dishcloths that I am constantly working on, when combined, make beautiful afghans.

Ratings

kiki rated for Finger Print Character ATC on Jan 12, 2008
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Comment: Wish you could have finished your swaps before you bailed. Hope that all is well with you. I'm happy to change this rating if you decide to return and follow through on your obligations to your fellow swappers.
Aerochik rated for Red ATCs on Jan 11, 2008
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RoadRunner rated for POSTCARD EXPLOSION on Jan 1, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the postcard!
carniemichelle rated for 2008 Calendar - Altered! on Dec 29, 2007
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Comment: Will change if it arrives
Beelicious rated for Lapghan by December # 4 on Dec 21, 2007
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Bluebird rated for Finger Print Character ATC on Dec 17, 2007
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Comment: QUITE DISAPPOINTING CONSIDERING I WAS THE HOST OF THIS SWAP.
joannie rated for Things to Alter--USA only on Dec 5, 2007
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Comment: thank you!
shopandbid rated for Felt pins galore! on Dec 4, 2007
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Comment: Haven't heard from you, will change if something is received
sendmyfamilyapostcard rated for Wild Animal Postcard on Nov 29, 2007
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Comment: Thanks so much for the great postcard! (And I am so sorry for such a late rating...)
BabaKatya rated for EDITED! Candy Wrapper ATC's on Nov 25, 2007
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elizabeth13 rated for Fun Found Objects on Nov 24, 2007
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Comment: Love you Steph!!!
Suzanne rated for POSTCARD EXPLOSION on Nov 20, 2007
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Comment: Puffins! How cute! Thanks!
carebear rated for EDITED! Candy Wrapper ATC's on Nov 20, 2007
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Comment: thanks!
mercuriousmith rated for Handmade Happiness #2 on Nov 8, 2007
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Comment: My apologies for not rating sooner!
geneinthebattle rated for Photo Inchies on Nov 7, 2007
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Comment: Though items were sent late, but I read your profile and understand your situation. Take care dear. :)
RoxyArt4U2 rated for Red ATCs on Nov 6, 2007
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Comment: I never got a red atc or message it would be late. Sorry, if I get it I'll be happy to change the rating.
61455W41K32 rated for 100 Places on Nov 4, 2007
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Comment: Thanks.
Brittercat rated for A Shoulder To Cry On on Nov 2, 2007
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Comment: Thank you for the letter. I will send along a reply and surprise soon!
Cocoa rated for Used Postage Book Tip In on Nov 2, 2007
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Comment: Very nice. Thank you.
Response: on it's way! sorry for the delay - I hope that you have read my profile to understand why
Katie rated for Plenty o' Postcards on Oct 31, 2007
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Comment: Thanks so much for resending, Steph, I really appreciate it!

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Comments

lovehksc on Nov 19, 2007:

I am new to swap-bot, I have participated in 2 swaps so far and I think they went ok, I dont know where to go to find out if they have been rec'd. but anyhow .. I am looking for deco and fb swaps ... I came across this one but its from JUNE and I dont know how to find CURRENT, I am sorry to bother you, but I am just seeking a little help .. if u can help thank you so much ! Susan (lovehksc)

phatelara on Nov 2, 2007:

Thanks for the beads for RAK. =) I love the cat beads. Thanks again!

DreamHope on Oct 29, 2007:

I love the kitty dish cloth! Great colour and great pattern: thank you so much!

runningoutofroom on Oct 26, 2007:

Thank you so much Stephanie! This purple kitty is way too cute for cleaning dishes with.

Panj on Oct 23, 2007:

Thanks for my pkg!!! I LOVE my purple dishcloth!!! And my candies, pen, and all that you sent! Hugs!

mere on Oct 22, 2007:

Thank you so very much for the wonderful knitted washcloth. I just love it! Thank you! Mere

Rhiannon on Oct 20, 2007:

Here is wishing you luck in the job hunt.

iheartswap on Oct 13, 2007:

hello dear! just wanted to see if i could still get the item i tagged from you in the forum swap (knitted dishcloth) sorry to hear about you getting laid off your job. :(

waterpixie on Sep 27, 2007:
FairySweet on Sep 21, 2007:

Hi Stephanie! Thank you for the cute little inchies and the tip-in you sent. I love 'em!

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