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Trinket

Trinket
Date Joined: September 19, 2008
Last Online: December 1, 2023
Birthday: February 26
Country: United Kingdom
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...Me...

Hi hi. My name is Trinket here on Swap-bot. Though to everyone who knows me better, I am Steff. Im a 35 year old self employed illustrator from a small place called Norwich in England. What that means is that for most of my time, i live in a small craft lair building plushies and drawing interesting pictures. I am never far from my Mac even if I am not always about on Swap-bot. I'd like to sit in the chat room more often though. I am an avid World of warcraft player (horde all the way!) When I aren't busying myself with plushies, drawing or warcraft, I am often Roleplaying with my partner. I love my Live Action Roleplay, which is effectively a bit like Lord of the Rings in the woods with fake weapons, where we make up adventures of our own and are all in fantasy costume.

Here on swap-bot I get stuck in to a number of different group swaps. Though these days I do shy from public swaps, occasionally they do tickle my fancy. I'm very much into crafting ATCs and most of the swaps I join now tend to be ATC themed ones.

Im a big mixture of interests from my roleplaying to simple things ATCs and Inchies.

My Favorite Colour: Teal and Purple

Some themes I like in swaps: Happy Mail, Foxes, Forests, Autumn leafs, Pokemon, Kawaii, Cats, Japan, Stars, Dreams, The sky at night, Strawberries, Succulents, Plants, leaves.


Recently I have been interested in wool spinning and dyeing and that takes up a good deal of my none work time. I find the idea of pocket letters facinating but my main focus for mail art will always be small journals, ATC's, Inchies, hidden pockets and other surprises.
Things I personally would love to keep.

...Wishes...

Its hard to say wishes, without it sounding like a bit of a I want this and this and this kind of thing, so I apologize but these are the sorts of things I like to swap and like to see in my mail if your scouting here on my profile for ideas and we are partners. Id like to think of this wish list as more of a guide really than things I insist. You'd be surprised how much isnt listed here that would still bring a smile to my face.

Of course I am always happy for private swaps for specific things that I have mentioned here too, So please please give me a prod if you would like a private swap.


Not too many of my likes have changed over the years, I am a massive fan of Roleplaying and fantasy story telling. Celtic myths and fantasy dark forests are often themes in art objects I covet the most.

I am a huge Japan nerd. Having recently begun collecting Gacha eggs and the prizes within, Re-ment minis and Plush. They seem to occupy my whole house right now. Along with a dragons horde of Sanrio and other cute Japan Japan stationary items.

I am a massive Pokemon collector also - I tend to adopt abandoned Pokemon merch. from thrift stores and have gathered together quite a stash of cards and mini figures.

  • My favorite Pokemon are: Vaporeon, Bulbasaur, Pikachu, Pumpkaboo, Pidgey.

Stickers and Washi tapes and Kawaii paper Emphemera.

  • I am a fan of food releated Kawaii goodies.

  • I love Cats, PomPurin, Rilakkuma, Yeasty Ken, Card Captor Sakura among many others.

  • Letter Sets will always have a home with me as I use them often to send out penpal letters and swaps here.

  • I prefer Large memo's to small ones. But I have a growing collection of both.

I also like Foxes and Cats. These are proberbly my favorite animals and having fox/cat themed things will always make me happy. things like stationary, softies, stickers etc.

I have become quite the subscription box addict. Currently collecting: Scrawlrbox (art sub), Stickii Club (sticker sub) and Fairyloot (bookish YA fiction books).

When it comes to reading, I prefer fantasy. Joe Abercrombie, Lord of the Rings. YA adult fantasy fiction or Sci-fi.

I adore art supplies. Watercolour paints are my main addiction - I have been learning to make my own handmade colours and adore to buy new ones made by other peoples.

I make and collect ATC's. I reckon 90% of the swaps I host and sign up for are ATC swaps.
I have been making them since I was 14 and first started swapping on a site called Nervousness.org which as far as I can tell no longer exists.
I also make and collect mini zines (those are the ones you make out of a single sheet of A4 and fold to make into a small booklet.


Things I am always looking for and will always find a home with me.

  • ATCs
  • Inchies, Chunky Pages, Mini zines,
  • Zines
  • Starbucks Gift Cards (no money on them).
  • Pokemon anything, I am a huge fan.
  • Old trading cards (Pokemon etc)
  • Ink, I collect ink and watercolour paints.
  • Fantasy/Celtic/Dark forest themed things.
  • Gachaphon Eggs and their contents
  • Stickers, Washi Tape and Kawaii things.
  • Kawaii Letter sets are always welcome.
  • Photo ATC's with a small description about the photo on the back, because knowing the story is super cool.

...Dislikes...

I hate to mention things disliked. I certainly wouldn't call them hates.

  • Im not a massive drinker of hot drinks, infact I prefer not to drink them. So tea etc. are probably better saved for someone who would super appreciate them instead.

  • Make-up Face masks, face soothers and smoothers. DO NOT SEND ME THESE.

  • I like Swapping Kawaii things but would prefer not to recieve: Gudetama, Diddle, Winnie the Pooh & Snoopy stuff.

  • Damaged or torn items, the mail can crumple things but there is no excuse for something that is broken being posted as part of an Emphemera swap.

Quote:

totters away to go and make stuff

If you like my artwork support it here: https://www.patreon.com/trinkety?ty=h

Ratings

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Comment: Thank you very much for your wonderful envelope. I like everything. Merry Christmas!
tcornell rated for Color themed ATC round 7 on Nov 27, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for the amazing ATC!
Coffeeegal rated for 1 Special Christmas Card 2023 on Nov 22, 2023
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Comment: Merry Christmas took me minute to figure out what swap it was for lol. Thank you for the goodies I don't live far from Norfolk VA
LetterFairy rated for UK Happy Mail #11 on Nov 11, 2023
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Comment: Steph!!! Thank you so much for this amazing swap! It had such an amazing mixture of things, all carefully chosen which made it so much fun to go through! I LOVE EVERYTHING!!! That axolotl sticker...omg...it's the cutest! And the kinders are gone already! This was true happy mail and I wish I could give you hundreds of hearts. Thank you so much! This made my week :) xx
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Comment: The witch Pikachu ATC is so cute, and the Darkrai sleeve was a really nice touch! Thank you so much! :D
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Comment: The Kirby ATC is so precious! The star and cloud backgrounds fits him so perfectly, too! I love the stickers and extras that you included, too! Thank you so much!
Lyndylou5 rated for Color themed ATC round 7 on Nov 5, 2023
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Comment: This ATC is wonderful! Thank you so much! I'm impressed with all the shading, very nice. Thanks for all the stickers too and the cute little transparent envelope, it's adorable and I'll for sure find a use for it.
mdrogge rated for Pokemon ATC Series #18 - Steel Type on Nov 1, 2023
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Comment: I LOVE this Magnemite ATC! SO WELL DONE!!
RedheadLady rated for Alphabet ATC - V (round #2) on Nov 1, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for the vulture ATC. Very well done .
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Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful ATC and the extra goodies. I love it! You are such a wonderful artist. Impressive :)
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Comment: What a cute owl ATC! Thank you so much for the extras and for hosting too!
Nehalennia rated for AACG: Magical Mushrooms ATC on Oct 14, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for your beautiful ATC and the extras. I love your drawing!
LetterFairy rated for UK Happy Mail #10 on Oct 14, 2023
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Comment: Thank you so much for the most beautiful of happy mails! Your illustrations are absolutely stunning! I love everything you sent and had so much fun looking through it all. This truly was happy mail! You deserve hundreds of hearts 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 Hollie xx
OceanBones rated for HD/HP Pumpkin ATC Swap - Global on Oct 13, 2023
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Pyrhulla rated for ESO: ATC Sender's choice 08/23 on Sep 22, 2023
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Comment: What an amazing ATC! I absolutely love it :) It's everything I love, all together in a piece of art. Thank you sooo much! :)
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Comment: Thanks very much. He is adorable Also love the stickers and extra cards😊
GreenDuck rated for UK Happy Mail #9 on Sep 12, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for everything. I love the Christmas card! Its beautiful! :)
Sonya rated for AMA: Arch Shaped ATC on Sep 8, 2023
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Comment: What a gorgeous ATC, Steph! Just beautifully done stained glass angel-dog. Thanks so much for reading my profile. <3
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Comment: Your Umbreon is so cute! I also sent out an umbreon. It would be awesome if everyone did Umbreons xD
LittleRed rated for Pokemon ATC Series #13 - Bug Type on Aug 22, 2023
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Comment: Thanks so much for an adorable butterfree❤️ I love your art!

Rating Overview

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5.0000 739 75 89
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Comments

simcoe54 on Feb 19, 2023:

CPG: November Wishes -- Thanks so much for the package of wishes. The pokemon cards are perfect for me and my grand-daughter will love the stickers. The package must have been travelling for a bit as I just received it.

Tricia22 on Dec 8, 2022:

CPG Nov Wishlist- Thank you for the adorable Santa Christmas card and extra’s. Happy Holidays🎄🎅🏻

bluerose3 on Nov 10, 2022:

Thank you (cpg September wish) for the pumpkin atc. I love it :)

simcoe54 on Nov 2, 2022:

CPG: October Wishes -- Thanks so much for game coins, pokemon card and little papers. Very interesting items!!!!

bethe on Apr 6, 2022:

I was so excited to see a package from the UK in my mailbox. Thank you so much for the fun and exciting variety of teas! I can’t wait to try them all! CPG March wishes.

meeltje57 on Apr 1, 2022:

Thank you so much for the gorgeous "tea and veggies" ATC. It is a real treasure!

Tricia22 on Jan 20, 2022:

CPG Dec wishlist- Thank you for the card and tags. Happy New Year!!

LadyJo on Jan 18, 2022:

Thank you for the great CPG December wishes1 I enjoyed reading about your December and loved the card with the extras!

chimerix on Jan 17, 2022:

Thank you so much for the amazing dragon ATCs and the art piece you made me. I absolutely love everything! CPG wishlist Dec.

Aloha!

Swan on Jan 12, 2022:

Your November CPG wish made it here! Beautiful ATC and card, thanks!

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