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Birthday:
February 8
Last Online: December 1, 2008 Country: United States My Flickr Photos |
I love all sorts of different crafts...things I've dabbled in include matchboxes, ATCs, sewing, knitting, marble magnets, scrapbooking, card making, altering dominoes and whatnot. I enjoy little projects because my favorite part is seeing the final result, and I don't like to wait too long!
I try to post pictures on Flickr of the swaps I have sent out (after they have been received by my partners). I always try to rate my received swaps the day they arrive, unless I'm out of town!
I haven't included a lot of specific likes in my profile because I mainly enjoy participating in swaps with handcrafted items--and I just hate to limit what someone might create! As long as it doesn't include something I have specifically listed as a dislike, I will love it!
Things I'm on the hunt for:
pages from old books in languages besides English, especially French
really old, small maps
vintage children's book illustrations
stamps from places besides the USA
interesting brads and embellishments
fabric scraps 4" x 6" or larger
interesting card stock, even scraps
interesting paper, even scraps
handmade paper, even scraps
Swarovski rhinestones or crystals
fun tissue paper (can be scraps)
vintage buttons, especially ones with rhinestones
scraps of fun ribbon
microscope slide mailers
polymer clay
Things I love:
small handmade items from others
ATCs
matchboxes
bracelets (I can't wear earrings...so sad!)
things with a clean, vintage look
Things I don't care for:
tea (except black teas)
neon
country style
goth
astrology
nudity
occult
pagan items
Halloween
religious-themed items (some exceptions)
things smelling strongly of smoke
David Crowder*Band, Jars of Clay, Newsboys, Casting Crowns, Relient K; MercyMe, and Tree63 are what I listen to most.
General:
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen; Circle Trilogy by Ted Dekker; Last Sin Eater by Francine Rivers; books by Bodie and Brock Thoene
Children:
Chronicles of Narnia by CS Lewis; Go Dog Go; Winnie the Pooh; The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales; Goodnight Moon; Good Dog, Carl; The Very Hungry Caterpillar
All time:
The Bible
Recent:
Miss Potter; Stranger than Fiction
General:
Princess Bride; The Sandlot; Secondhand Lions; It's a Wonderful Life; Batman Begins; A Beautiful Mind; Emperor's New Groove
Psych (my absolute favorite!)
Monk
24 Hour Design
Over Your Head
Good Eats
Right now my favorite crafty things to do are sewing and altering small matchboxes! I've been making zipper pouches and snap wallets. Since joining Swap-bot I have now made some Dotees (which I no longer make), swapped some ATCs, become addicted to matchboxes and made a simple felted birdie and apple. I really would like to try bottle caps. I also would like to make a bottle cap pin cushion. Additionally, I would like to at least once use Diamond Glaze and not be disappointed in the results.
I love one on one trades--especially for things I'm not very good at making myself. I make a lot of zipper pouches, so if you make something you think I'd like or have some things from my wishlist you'd like to trade for a zipper pouch, by all means please contact me!
For the most part, I don't expect or want to receive things from my favorites. However, if you happen to be my partner in a profile based swap, here are some suggestions. For all other swaps, feel free to ignore this!
Some color combos I like: navy blue & silver; burgandy & matte gold; aqua & silver; aqua/robin's egg blue & brown.
I like cats. I also like things with birds, butterflies, flowers and such.
I have always loved miniature things.
I love whimsical art and vintage things. Old photographs are wonderful as well. I especially love things that have a story or history associated with them. I've recently fallen in love with vintage buttons, especially ones with rhinestones in them.
I love to read, but don't seem to make the time to do it as much as I'd like.
Comments
Happy Fall! Two new swaps have been added to the Altered Bottle Caps Group. Please stop by and check them out. We'd love to have you join in!
Altered Bottle Caps Group
Thank you a million times over for angeling the matchbox swap for me. You really live the name angel. Much love for it!
hey lisa, check out the swap I just started, fairy themed altered tin, see if it's something you might like to join xxx
I mailed your pooh atc out today! I hope you enjoy.by the way,how did you get your pictures here?that's a great idea!!
Yay...I got your name for the pooh atc,You're gonna love this,I'm so glad I got your name!
Happy to see you at VOTE ATC!
I'm thrilled that you joined my pooh atc swap! I know yours will be precious.:)
I have posted off your dottee doll this morning BEV
I'm Aimee and have your name for the matchbox with matching atc swap.I was reading over your profile (for ideas...)and thought that you might like to sign up for my Tote bag swap.It sounds like you might enjoy it,look it up!I'm a believer also,and love Jane Austen,sounds like a kindred spirit!?Have a great day!