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telizas

telizas
Birthday: July 16, 1976
Last Online: December 1, 2008
Country: USA
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About Me

My two year old just laid waste to my address book, so if I've sent to you before and still ask for your address, thats why.

I'm a joyful, crafting mom of two, married for 3 years. I work for an environmental non-profit in Minneapolis. Knitting, crafting and blogging fill in the spaces between parenting and working. I'm pierced and tattooed, I stretch my earlobes, etc. Also, I have an edge. I am quite opinionated, liberal and vocal. Don't ever worry about offending me - I love the subversive, strange and questionably tasteful. I do wear my heart on my sleeve, but I have a take me or leave me attitude. Most people take me. :D I am quite interested in the paranormal, fancy myself as an amatuer ghost hunter and paranormal buff. I am a Cancer, very moody, but very much a caretaker, which is why I am so empathetic, and sensitive to the souls of the living and the departed.

My two daughters are my everything. Sophia is a passionate reader and will read just about anything. She loves Indiana Jones, chocolate, ghosts and the paranormal, but is otherwise a girly-girl. She isn't into mass-marketed preteen schtuff (Hannah Montana, et al.) She is collecting snowglobes from all over the world. Rosa is my spunky two year old. She loves Yo Gabba Gabba and would watch it over and over again all day if I let her. She loves to dance and climb and generally cause trouble. I never have enough socks for her! There is no cuter baby than my Hobbit. (see my avatar!)

My husband is an audiophile, a musician and an ol trusty member of the Minneapolis Music scene. He is an enabler too, and is a great help with my crafts and swaps. He has driven me across town to the airport post office to try and win a round of competitive knitting.
my family

Most importantly, I am a GREAT swapper, if I do say so myself! I tend to spoil my partners, not to get hearts, but because I insist on sending things I would like to receive. I've never flaked here or elsewhere on any swap and I don't intend to start! If you have me for a swap and things get out of hand, just let me know. Life happens, and I'm more than happy to work with my partners to make sure we both have a good experience.

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Favorite Music

Live (the band), Bjork, Ani DiFranco, Pearl Jam, Jonathan Coulton, folk, 1990's era grunge, They Might Be Giants, Indigo Girls, Guster, Carbon Leaf, Mike Doughty, gosh, this is hard... um, Gavin DeGraw, Jack Johnson, Dresden Dolls - so much! I also love new local music as well.

Favorite Books

I read a lot of kids books! Big fan of women's erotica, Susie Bright, Kathy Acker et al. Henry Rollins. I will read anything labeled "controversial".

Favorite Movies

The Color Purple (my daughter is named after the character Sophia), Cohen bros films, anything by Tim Burton, Usual Suspects, Vanilla Sky, Memento, Heavenly Creatures; I could go on and on... I have a degree in film...

Favorite Television

Heroes, 4400, Friends, How Its Made, Mythbusters, Ghost Hunters, Animal Cops, People's Court, Judge Judy (even though she scares me!!)SVU, Law & Order

Favorite Crafts

Knitting (socks, hats, mittens, bags, small things), crocheting, beading, collage, graphic design, photography, DIY Crafts, I am learning cross stitch and embroidery right now, anything for these crafts gets bonus points!

Things I like to Receive

I have no color preferences, but I do like well planned color schemes, handknit items, yarn (sock and DK or worsted weight wool), knitting accessories, crocheted items, fabric (especially retro repro and Japanese), beads, local items, local food items, coffee, tea, lip balm, lotion, stationary, little toys, keychains, items made from recycled materials, mixed tapes/cds (especially music I don't normally listen to, like jazz, alt.country, etc), I love owls and sea creatures (mermaids, fish, squid, octopi, etc.) Photography, Domo Kun, Yo Gabba Gabba

What *I* Have to Offer

NOTE: I am taking some time off of one-on-one trades over the holidays - nearly my entire family has birthdays between Halloween and Christmas, and I'm teaching classes at the local craft store. If we can set something up after January 1st, let me know!

I can knit like the wind. Especially hats - see something you like but can't afford? I can probably knit it for you! See my Flickr photos for examples.

Other Items for Trade:

  • Amigurumi
  • Stickers
  • Scrapbooking items
  • Tea/coffee
  • Yarn
  • Knitted & themed dishcloths or potholders

Swaps Outside SwapBot

  • One Skein Secret Pal
  • Scavenger Hunt Swap
  • Ravelry Mitten Exchange
  • Sock Wars
  • Hat Attack
  • Yarn Smackdown

Forum Tags

Waiting For

  • Something... that will make you laugh from sunshineswaps
  • Who Likes... swap cards from neopostretro

To Send

  • Jeanland - Stocking stuffer WTA (need something for the pup!)

Ratings

Holda rated for Friendship Afghan R5 w/telizas on Nov 30, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the wonderful squares and extras.
mindy rated for Unusual Postcard #3 ~ UPDATED on Nov 22, 2008
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Comment: cool postcard!
DragonAngel rated for Unusual Postcard #3 ~ UPDATED on Nov 22, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for his cute card!! My son wants to make the robot, but I don't want to cut it up!! Lyn x
JayNizzy rated for Amigurumi Food Swap! on Nov 21, 2008
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Comment: I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to rate you earlier. I LOVE my little sandwich. It was a hit at my house. There's a dumb inside joke about how my favorite food is sandwiches and one of my sisters even calls me 'sandwich'. lol When your sandwich showed up everyone was cracking up. :-D Thanks for the xtra yarn. It's a great color!
lizanne rated for Unusual Postcard #3 ~ UPDATED on Nov 20, 2008
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Comment: Ha ha! I love Ellen Degeneres. Althought I have to agree with you on the WTF comment. Certainly fits the bill for an unusual post card :)
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Comment: Thank you for the great postcard!
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Comment: Thank you bunches for the light and the mug-- sounds like a really cool company you work for :)
leahsimone rated for Autumn Amigurumi on Nov 12, 2008
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Comment: Thank you so much for the adorable pumpkin! I really love its little face.
Ruthy rated for Private Swap between Ruthy & telizas on Nov 5, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for a very beautiful baby hat. I'll send you a picture as soon as she can wear it :-)
craftycrocheter rated for Friendship Afghan R4 on Oct 27, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely squares.
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Comment: Thanks, Tia, for a great parcel for Stefanos! He loved it all. The notecards will come in useful to write his Chrismas Thank You letters! Thank Sofia for her letter and her blue rock - that was so sweet of her to send it to Stefanos!
QueenBee49444 rated for Friendship Afghan R4 on Oct 22, 2008
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Comment: Thanks!
LisaM746 rated for Emergency Knitting/Crochet Kit Swap on Oct 22, 2008
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Comment: What an AWESOME package you sent me. So much cool stuff. I really appreciate everything you sent. I can't wait to get started on the socks.
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Comment: Thank you so much for the camera! I'm so excited to use it. The minute it came in the mail I ran to the drug store to get film for it. The Bling Tattoos are hilariously awesome!
Response: I'd love to see your pictures! I think those tats are so funny! :D
ashbirdlady rated for Amigurumi- Happy Poo on Oct 8, 2008
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Comment: Mr. smitty the shitty is great! I love him. Thanks for the candy too. Have not had pop rocks in forever! Thank you!
ladyfeathers rated for Friendship Afghan Catch Up 2 on Oct 1, 2008
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Comment: These are great!!! And two of my favorite colors. Love the designs in them. The skelton pop is to cute!!!
jennweber1b rated for Yarn Ball Scavenger Hunt on Sep 16, 2008
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Comment: Hi Tia, I absolutely loved your yarn ball. GREAT job! So many fun things inside. Thanks again!
stitchesaroundtheworld rated for Friendship Afghan R2 on Sep 12, 2008
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Comment: I absolutely loved that owl square! I think I may now have a new obsession. Thank you so much for a great swap!
kgeslab rated for Friendship Afghan R2 on Sep 9, 2008
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Comment: These are the best squares I've received so far. Thanks for the interesting patterns and the beautiful yarn! It will be good to have the extra when I go to put it all together!

Rating Overview

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Comments

girlonaglide on Dec 1, 2008:

Thanks so much for the generous and kind angeled package! The tea lights will come in handy and the kitty fabric is fantastic!! :)

dBowie on Nov 26, 2008:

Turkey

Wishing you a safe & Happy Thanksgiving!!

NorthernBorder on Nov 23, 2008:

Thanks for the 1980s cd mix for a tag swap.

honeyspur on Nov 20, 2008:

Thank you for the cute sketchbook! It was better than I'd hoped for! ^_^

OrigamiGrace on Nov 17, 2008:

Thank you for the hair care products from my Nov Cheap Postage Wishlist! Yay, more girly goodies for my gym shower bag! Thank you!

neopostretro on Nov 13, 2008:

Thank you for the address labels for my Cheap Postage Wishlist. They are fantastic and I'm going to use them right away! Thanks!

ClassyLady1986 on Nov 13, 2008:

Thanks so much for granting me a wish! I love the cute little cupcake shapes! Thanks for thinking of me!

bubblygreek on Nov 13, 2008:

Thank you so much for making both my husband and I happy by granting us wishes! I love the smell of the tart, and I know the pb cups won't last long!!

btw - did Sophia receive her rather short letter from Stefanos yet!!??

purpleauntnub on Nov 12, 2008:

Thank you sooooo much for the "Happy Bunny" patch ~ I love it!

TeaNi on Nov 10, 2008:

Thanks SO much for the Minnesota map postcard you sent me for wishlist! It's a great addition to my collection! Guess what, I actually received another Minnesota map pc last week, and the one you sent s completely diferent! I love map postcards (it's probably a little weird) and you've made me very happywith the one you sent!:D

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