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Antonina

Antonina
Date Joined: February 7, 2010
Last Online: March 9, 2022
Birthday: May 5
Country: Canada
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About Me

My name is Antonina. I'm Russian native who settled in Canada along with my family. I'm a craft teacher, who addict to all craft sorts since my childhood. I was born in Russia, grown up in Ukraine, then lived for 8 years in Israel, now we settled in Canada. I like all countries where I used to live, I absorbed the culture and traditions of each country I live at, and this knowledge just made my life richer and more interesting. I like animals, we always keep cats, now we have one sweet female cat Alisa.

Favorite Music

I like country, folk and rock-n-roll music

Favorite Books

I like historical novels, some psychological and philosophical books, fantasy and fairy-tales

I'm a big fun of fairy tales of all kinds. I like Russian fairy tales as I'm Russian native and it's still my background and part of my life since I was a child. But I also like Andersen and Grimm fairy tales - original and cartoon/movie versions by different countries. I'm a big fan of Czech and German fairy tales films and Polish cartoons. I'm also a big fan of Japanese Anime cartoons especially based on Andersen fairy tales. I was very impressed by Oriental fairy tales since I once found them, they're different and very special, so I like them too. My always favorite fairy tales book was and still is the Big book of fairy tales from around the wold.

Favorite fairy tales: Russian fairy tales Snow maiden (Снегурочка) , Beautiful Vasilisa (Василиса Прекрасная) , Princess Frog (Царевна лягушка) , Ivan Tsarevitch and the Grey Wolf (Иван Царевич и Серый волк)


Also there are my always favorite: Little Mermaid, Little red riding hood, Snow white, Steadfast Tin Soldier, Rapunzel, Cinderella

Favorite Movies

I like good sci-fi, French comedies, Russian films (I'm Russian native), some children fairy-tales and fantasy films.

Favorite Crafts

I'm a craft teacher, who turned into a teacher because of craft addiction since very young age. I like cross stitching, embroidery, crocheting, knitting, toys and dolls making, macrame (especially micro macrame), beadwork (mostly 3D objects including eggs beading), tatting, wood painting (mostly Russian and Ukrainian styles), felt work (my last addiction, rock painting and more. I crochet mini and micro animals for some years. I'm also a cross stitch designer for 7 years. Lot of people around the world embroider after my patterns. I addict to all mini and micro stuff as well. Recently I also began to make more cross stitched and then stuffed dolls, originally from my own patterns. I'm also a big fan of biscornu (have small collection especially after attending the Basket of biscornu year round project last year) and Amigurumi toys.

Favorite colors

I like all colors when the combination is nice and well-balanced.

Collections

I do collect dolls in traditional folklore outfits from different countries for more then 15 years. You can see some of my dolls here

http://picasaweb.google.com/sania5552/NationalCostumeDollsCollection

My collection of mini china dolls is very small as I found myself addicted to them recently.

I also like different mini objects, which I collect for using them for my photos I make from my mini critters.

I also have a small collection of Russian Matrioshka (or Babushka as sometimes people call them), I have some traditional wooden ones, as like a few embroidered and turned into real stuffy dolls.

Fridge magnet collection in my new collection. I began to collect fridge magnets after I found that some of them could be in shape of figurines who dressed into folklore outfits. So my collection is includes only such figurines in national folklore dresses from different countries. It's really a lovely collection!

Swap preferences

I like especially small toys, dolls and other hand made items, stuffies, decorative stuff. But will be love any size and kind hand made work. Just what do you like to get yourself. I'm also a big fan of fairy-tales and fairy-tales personages.

I don't like creepy dolls, monsters, - no scary items for me, please!

For fridge magnet swap - I'll be happy to get figurines in folklore dresses of your country OR any nice magnets - ceramic, rubber, metal (NOT FLAT PHOTO PRINTED magnets, please!!!) with country name written on the magnet.

Postcards swap - I like touristic sort view cards, especially snow views and beautiful nature and landscapes. Much welcome painted Easter Eggs cards, cats and kittens, folklore costume cards, Christmas and New Year photo collages, photos of world Royalty family members.

IF YOU DON'T GET MY swap item, please, do contact me first before rate me low. Usually, I contact first when I feel like it's takes too long. I always resend the items which lost by way. Just contact me! THANK YOU!

I don't like

  • No fragrance and smell things for me, please
  • I don't like scare/creepy items - figurines, dolls, pictures, cards....
  • No leather and natural fur things for me, please

Ratings

timmetje rated for "pink" Dotee Doll on Feb 19, 2015
5
rating
Comment: thank you for the cute little pink dotee ^_^
Response: I'm glad that you got it and like it!
5
rating
Comment: I crochet myself so I know how much work goes into crocheting with thread! I love it! Thank you so much! I told my Mom about it and she asked me to post it on facebook so you will probably see my post!
Response: I'm really happy that you got it and like it!!! I made it thinking about you, so it totally all yours!!! Enjoy!
denalichix rated for Cat Lovers Postcard Swap on Jan 10, 2015
5
rating
Comment: Love the kittens on the card .. they are so cute ! Thanks :)
Response: You're welcome! I'm happy it got so quick and you like it!
5
rating
Comment: Antonia, I HAVE received your beautiful ornament! im so sorry I messed up! thank youso much for all of your help hunny! your ornament was my fav!
Response: Thank you for good news! I'm glad you got it and you like it.
femkevd rated for I LOVE CHRISTMAS POSTCARDS- INTL on Jan 7, 2015
5
rating
Comment: Received your card today (the re-send). Even though your doesn't meet the swap requirements, you sent a greeting card instead of a postcard, I'm still rating you a 5. It's such a cute card! :) Hope you had nice holidays.
Response: Thank you!!!
gusmom2000 rated for I LOVE CHRISTMAS POSTCARDS- INTL on Dec 30, 2014
5
rating
Comment: Thank you!
Response: Cool! I decided that it was lost along with a couple others. Happy New Year!!!
Rosei rated for Fill my home with christmas cards on Dec 20, 2014
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the beautiful card Antonina <3
sammie41 rated for christmas card swap. on Dec 20, 2014
5
rating
 
pummica rated for Handmade Christmas tree ornament on Dec 14, 2014
5
rating
Comment: Thank you very much!
Response: You're welcome! I'm glad it arrived at last! I was worry about it a bit. Merry Christmas!
deskitty rated for Fill my home with christmas cards on Dec 11, 2014
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the lovely Christmas Card
DJillM rated for Handmade Christmas Ornament on Dec 10, 2014
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the ornament!
Response: You're welcome! I'm happy that it arrived safe and on time!
Fairyflames4 rated for Handmade Christmas Ornament on Dec 9, 2014
5
rating
Comment: So Beautiful, thank you!!
Response: You're welcome! I'm glad that you liked it! Merry Christmas!
abshanghai rated for I LOVE CHRISTMAS POSTCARDS- INTL on Dec 8, 2014
5
rating
Comment: Thank you so very much for the PC and card!!!
Response: You're welcome! Merry Christmas!
JingleKeys rated for Yay, Christmas! Card Swap 2. on Dec 8, 2014
5
rating
Comment: Thank you!
Response: You're welcome! Merry Christmas!
jennylee60 rated for Yay, Christmas! Card Swap 2. on Dec 8, 2014
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the card and the sticker
Response: You're welcome! Merry Christmas!
5
rating
Comment: Thank you!
Response: You're welcome! Merry Christmas!
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the lovely card. Happy holidays!!!
lovesreward rated for Yay, Christmas! Card Swap 2. on Dec 7, 2014
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the Christmas card Antonina ~ I hope your new year is wonderful as well!
Response: You're welcome! Thank you for nice words!!! Merry Christmas!
ShesJustKat rated for Yay, Christmas! Card Swap 2. on Dec 7, 2014
5
rating
 
dakotadee rated for Fill my home with christmas cards on Dec 7, 2014
5
rating
Comment: beautiful card. Merry Christmas
Response: I'm happy you liked it! Merry Christmas!

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 72 0 0
Completed Fives Threes Ones
51 87 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
4 13 34 0
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Comments

Schwallie on Dec 2, 2014:

Please join my Swap this year! :) http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/189635

RyeRye on Apr 4, 2012:

weeatcrayons on Oct 5, 2011:

Oh I'm so glad you like the teddy bear, he was a lot of fun to make!! :D

RyeRye on Sep 11, 2011:

Thanks for being a member of the Crafting Queens~

RyeRye on Sep 3, 2011:

LavenderLizard on Jul 8, 2011:

The biscornu and tiny amigurumi you made for me are both so amazing! I'm in awe, and will treasure both of them. Thank you so, so much for swapping!

lepapillonvert on Jun 24, 2011:

HappyMessage

Thinking of you and wishing you a glorious summer!

lepapillonvert on Jun 10, 2011:

In celebration of my 200 hearts...

I'm sending you hearts!

For all the hearts you've given,

The hearts someone forgot to give you,

And most of all,

For all the heart you put into your art!

Love & Light,

Le Papillon Vert

lepapillonvert on May 25, 2011:

This woman has talent plus! She is a professional artist of traditional and inovative crafts and incredibly creative. Anyone visiting her profile page must take the time to see her beautiful work listed on her site links. Your visits will be well worth it!

lepapillonvert on May 24, 2011:

I can't thank you enough for your beautiful stitching!

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