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mbleakle

mbleakle
Date Joined: January 15, 2010
Last Online: May 4, 2010
Birthday: June 23
Country: United States
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About Me

First off, I am a cat lady. I have two of my own kitties and I’ve fostered over 50 cats (all successfully adopted out :) ). I LOVE to shop mostly at thrift shops and flea markets. It's an addiction. I enjoy sewing, baking, embroidery and macramé. My favorite animal is either a cat or an owl. My living room and kitchen are 70's owl/ mushroom themed with an entire wall of macramé owls. II LOVE swaps as I’m a habitual shopper, be warned if you become my friend through swapping I’m likely to randomly mail you something I found in a yard sale that reminded me of you! :) I recently graduated college and am currently bored out of my mind trying to find a job!

Favorite Music

I like just about all music except rap. I especially like Indie and bands like cake, The Shins and the Strokes.

Favorite Books

My favorite book of all time is Martha Speaks which is about a dog who eats alphabet soup and then can speak. It's a silly kid's book but ADORABLE and the dog has the same name as me so that's a plus!

Favorite Movies

My favorite movie of all time is Attack of the Killer Tomatoes. It just seems to get even more ridiculous every time I see it. I love the part where the German official sinks the aquarium sub during a meeting. But it has to be the ORIGIONAL killer tomatoes from the 60's not the cartoon one. I also like Beverly hill Chihuahua. Simply ridiculous and so cute!

Favorite Crafts

I love to sew especially, also I like to do paper crafts and alter books. Mostly though I do paper crafts with scraps. I also LOVE to make dioramas out of found objects, it's somewhat of an obsession, I like to find little things everywhere like buttons, miniatures etc... a nice and FREE hobby :)

Things I collect:

nearly everything but specifically: buttons, macramé owls, cat pictures (especially kitschy 70'sones with huge eyes), vintage quilts and sheets, fabric, and anything cute and Japanese.

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Cutrrent surplus in my craft stash:

Fabric Buttons Embroidery thread Zippers Paper Vintage kids books Trim Plastic figurines (like cracker jack charms etc..)

Likes/ Dislikes (socks)

Likes: Fuzzy things!! the softer the better! Sweater type socks (for the cold weather) Cable knit things :) Cats/ other animals cool patterns (like paisley, flowers or weird plaid)

Dislikes: TOE SOCKS! Ugh cause my big toe is too big! White cotton Rainbow stripes (well small ones are fine!) really short socks (ankle is fine though :) )

likes/dislikes (tea)

Allergic to nuts...

Like: Mint (any kind) Fruity tea CAFFINATED!!!!

Favorite flavor: vanilla or rooibos

Dislikes: Orange Pekoke Green Tea

I LOVE loose tea and have bags and all allready :) I'd be VERY interested to try homemade tea! sounds great!

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Comment: So did you forget to click 'Sent'? (giggles) because otherwise I got a mysteriously magical, wondrously grungy, bountifully vintage, eclectically fantastic pink package from someone else with your name and address.... You completely rock! I can't wait to dig through in more detail - the flour sack, the ancient earrings, the delightful little perfume bottles, the library cards... wow, wow, wow.
fancygraphics rated for Tea For Me R2 on Apr 1, 2010
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Comment: Thank you so much for the lovely tea! You were right, the white tea was excellent iced, I loved it.
Silencio rated for Kawaii Matchbox Swap on Mar 12, 2010
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Comment: Thanks, but it was supposed to be a decorated kawaii matchbox.
yriako rated for Colorful and Cute Socks on Mar 10, 2010
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BassetMama10 rated for Thrift Store Find - USA on Mar 9, 2010
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Comment: Thank you so much for putting such thought in my Thrift store package. I love everything. My kids were here for the weekend from FLA and TN and they could not believe how awesome the things are that I get from swapbot. Thanks again!
Response: :) i'm so glad you liked it! I saw that kids book in my collection and you came to mind! it's a favorite of mine so take good care of it! :)
CatMom6 rated for i Love my Cat Caption Swap on Feb 27, 2010
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Comment: So cute....Thank you
papercaper rated for i Love my Cat Caption Swap on Feb 21, 2010
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Comment: Thank you for the cat captions, and I love the way you enclosed them in the papers. :)
bronzfrog rated for 5 Surprise Items on Feb 11, 2010
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Comment: LOVE the frog and cat items!
Peony rated for Big Fat Stuffed Envelope Swap on Feb 4, 2010
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Comment: Wow Martha! Your envelope blew me away- love everything! I wish I could give more hearts. The chi chi Sublime Stitching pattern has been on my mental wish list forever (I called my husband over to show him, all excited)and I love the ribbon and funny cookbook, and the old stamps!, and the old Plymouth eraser, and what fantastic workmanship on the little notebook by your sister. The whole thing- you are the best! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Response: haha! Yeah when I saw on your profile that you liked embroidery and chi's it was only natural! I'd been hoarding the patten for AGES! and thought it was time for someone to use it! :) The plymouth eraser is from the grandma's house it must be at LEAst 20 yrs old. the embroidery floss is from an estate sale an dat least 20 yrs old as well :) isn't it GORGEOUS? my sister had a book bonding buisness at the paper tyger in plymouth if you ever get a chance to go to the cape you should check her out! :) you'r more than welcome! I had a great time puttin it together!
badromance rated for Colorful and Cute Socks on Feb 1, 2010
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Comment: i received your package 5 minutes ago! :) thank you so much for them. all of my family love them <3 and thanks for the other little presents:) ur so lovely! <3
Response: yay! i'm so glad you liked them! I tried to match to your profile likes :)
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tralen33 rated for National Hot Tea Month Swap - USA on Jan 24, 2010
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Comment: thank you so much for the cute little package from my favourite state! The tea looks good too :) I love the tea note, it is adorable, thank you!
Response: Thanks! I'm glad you liked it!

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Comments

Moontear28 on Feb 26, 2010:

Martha- you truely are an angel! I was so surprised when I got a package in the mail today! I opened it and I was just wowed!! I couldn't believe how much thought you put into this package. The vintage buttons, the laces and ribbon LOVE it<3, a crochet hook ~ I didn't even have a size E!! Nice doily and stickers! My favorite was opening up the little zipper pouch with a cool car on it to find more buttons and trinkets! A mini vase ahh cute! Also, an elephant pin - so sweet! Red bead necklace- awesome!

I was reading some of the sandwich recipes from the cookbook to my mother who is visiting and we were laughing- French Fried Liver sandwich?? No thank you! LOL I love the book it's neat to see how things change.I really appreaciate everything it was just so thoughtful!

I wish I could rate you and give you a giant heart!

You were so kind- Thank you :)

Janell ~ Moontear28

wolfeagle on Feb 20, 2010:

Thank you so much for angeling an envelope in my Big Fat Stuffed Envelope Swap. You Rock!!

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