susanaudrey

My name is Susan, and I live in the northwest corner of Georgia in the USA. I've been happily married to my sweetheart for almost 20 years and although we don't have kids, we do have one precious, spoiled, beautiful ginger girl cat named Boo (see my profile pic - that's her cute little face!). I love Jesus and I'm so thankful to Him for all that He is and all that He has done and will do.

I am an accountant by day, and an artist by night! This year, I started designing cross stitch patterns as a "side hustle" and I sell them on Etsy (see link above, if you're interested!).

And, of course, I love all crafting and creating. In addition to cross stitching, I enjoy painting with acrylics and watercolors, making glue books, crocheting, and baking. I love to read, try new recipes, take indulgent naps, watch YouTube, admire the sky, and spend time with my family.

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I'm trying to create a "Frankendeck" (a complete playing card set made up of all different brands/colors/themes). If you have any random cards that you don't want, I'll happily take 'em!

I have started putting all of my favorite stickers, stamps, and pieces of washi tape into one book (Volume 1!). It's so fun to flip through and see my collections.

I'm really getting into glue books right now. I have so much fun watching the YouTube videos by Karla at kagedfish and Nicole at Relax. Cut. Glue.

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• bunnies / rabbits
• washi tape
• stickers
• ATCs
• used postage stamps
• books / bookmarks
• lanterns
• refrigerator magnets
• wooden stamps
• needle minders
• postcards
• Precious Moments figurines
• embroidery thread
• nail polish
• cookbooks
• Vera Bradley stuff
• sock yarn

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Colors: buttery yellow, cherry red, deep teal, soft peachy-blush
Movies: Ever After, The Saint, The Patriot, Titanic
TV Shows: Poldark, Frasier, Jeopardy!
Characters: Sherlock Holmes, Snow White, Linus van Pelt, Lowly Worm
Musicians: Vivaldi, Casting Crowns, John Williams, Tracey Chattaway
Actors/Actresses: Colin Firth, Rachel McAdams, Kate Winslet, Jimmy Stewart
Artists: Claude Monet, Linda Jacobus, Janet Hill, Richard Scarry
Flowers: dahlias, daffodils, dogwoods, peonies
Birds: chickadees, bluebirds, titmouses
Foods: Japanese, ice cream, fresh veggies, fruity candy, bread & butter
Drinks: peach tea, creamy coffee, rum punch, ice cold water, lemonade
Sounds: an old clock ticking, rain, my cat purring, wind chimes
Smells: autumn leaves, a new book, coffee shops, cherries
Numbers: 3, 8, 11, 22
Cities: Williamsburg, VA; Washington, DC; Venice, Italy
Subjects: American history, weather, earthquakes (I know, that's weird!)

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I am happy to get anything because I think of all swaps I receive as little gifts! However, I don't care much for neon colors, glitter, clowns, unicorns, childish stuff in general, and I really dislike maple-scented things. Anything else is welcome!

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