sunnyblueskies

If you have me as a partner, I can't wait to see your style. To me, that is the thing that is most fun about swapping handmade things...to see what everyone else comes up with and be inspired!

So please don't worry about me having a lot of specific likes that you need to worry about. I'm pretty much a "G" rated swapper and also a Christian, so anything that doesn't purposely disrespect those two things about me will be very happily welcomed!!

My Flickr account has pictures of just about every swap I have sent out--so if you are interested in seeing the kind of things I enjoy making, please take a peak! I don't post pictures until my partner has received the swap--so if I'm sending to you, you can look without fear of spoilers!

Thanks for reading and happy swapping!

Miniature things, tiny cute things--the smaller the better!
Glass beads
Charms
Vintage buttons, especially those with rhinestones
Fun ribbon
Rick rack, especially cotton
Fun paper scraps, especially Japanese papers
Fabulous, interesting, or unusual brads
Bird items
Vintage children's books, especially ones with illustrations I can use on tiny projects
Vintage maps
Vintage lace and trims, fairly narrow
Japanese cute fabric, especially linen/cotton blends
Letterpress items
Hand-drawn water color art
Matchboxes decorated from the heart inside & out

I really enjoy small, private swaps. I love making zipper pouches, altering matchboxes and have dabbled with with felt and various bookbinding techniques. I would love to receive a small a matchbox with a specific theme--decorated inside and out, or a matchbox made to look like a box from Tiffany's or one with a (non-goth) steampunk theme. I'm also open to suggestions! So if you see something in my photostream that you'd like me to make for you in exchange, please don't hesitate to PM me!

It always seems to take a lot of time, energy, supplies, and perseverance to start a new craft. With that said, here are some things I would love to learn how to do:

Coptic stitch binding
Assorted bookbinding techniques
Zines
Crochet, so I can make an adorable amigurumi
Jewelry making

I tend to check a lot of books out from the library before I start anything new, so if you have favorite books for any crafts, not just the ones listed above, I'd love to hear your recommendations!

I want to publicly acknowledge the wonderful swappers who have angeled some swaps for me. All these have been absolutely beautiful and have touched my heart!

@Alphenstamp angeled me for the Dotee Dolls for Beginners swap. I made my very first Dotee for this swap, but sadly my partner who was to send to me disappeared from Swap-bot. I received this beautiful Dotee from @Alphenstamp !

@lovecupcakes surprised me by angeling the Easter Themed Mini Matchbox w/ a bunny inside swap when she sent to me for a different swap. What a wonderful surprise, and I adore the matchbox she made and the "just put in water to see him grow" bunny is just darling!