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Gracelovescoffee

Gracelovescoffee
 Date Joined: June 8, 2008
Last Online: October 12, 2020
Birthday: November 13, 1984
Country: Canada
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About Me

Greetings from Vancouver Island!

My name is Grace, I'm 26, currently obsessed with the colour yellow, I have a fondness for beards, and if I am what I eat then I am a very large cup of coffee.

I am a new Brownie leader this year and so I'm kind of crazy for badges/ patches/ and crests...

I live close to the ocean but that wasn't always the case. I'm actually from the Prairies but I'm learning to love the smell and sounds of the ocean.

I've been spending a lot of free time embroidering things and spinning wool or sewing little things out of felt. I am really in love with hand sewing so any small unique scraps of fabric or other notions would really make me smile :)

I love to go thrift shopping and see what vintage craft supplies I can find or pieces of art I can hang on my wall.

I have a kitty named Ava and she is a sweet heart who will never snub a good catnip mouse.

I am constantly making some sort of craft and I really treasure hand made or thrifted items. I always love to see other people's creativity at work.

For some reason I've also been fascinated by the Queen of England and all things surrounding her lately.

If you are my swap partner and you feel like you could use some more inspiration feel free to drop me a line...

A few favorite things

I love...

Cross stitch, KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON, Nancy Drew, warm colours, lace, owls, gnomes, pictures of houses, paper dolls, buttons, hand made things, the Queen of England, embroidery, felt, ukuleles, ribbons, coffee, Anne of Green Gables, doilies, wool for spinning, Olivia the Pig!

I have a great fondness for all things tiny.

Entertaining influences

T.V. love

Big Bang Theory, The Office, Friends, Gilmore Girls, Project Runway, BBC Merlin, Hell's Kitchen, UK Apprentice, (guilty pleasure Jersey Shore)

MOVIE love

UP, Amelie, You've Got Mail, Elizabeth Town, Star Wars, The Goonies, BBC Pride and Prejudice, Anne of Green Gables, Julie and Julia, Elf.

MUSIC love

Ra Ra Riot, Mother Mother, Adele, Metric, Muse, Simon and Garfunkle, The Beatles, Ingrid Michaelson, Andy Shauf, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Beirut.

Current loves

I love hand made things. they make me smile... I'm the kind of girl that really lives by it's the thought that counts.. so I would rather have a small package filled with something you spent time making or picking out just for me than a random bunch of brand new things that I might never use...

Some other things I love... I love to hug trees. I really love playing my ukulele and drinking a fresh cup of coffee or tea. I love getting letters with fun funky envelopes and doilies.

Ratings

fairypretty7 rated for Favorite Paperback Book Swap on Aug 4, 2011
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Comment: hi, i got your book today, thank you for sharing it with Anisha and i we are looking forward to starting it soon. Thank you also for sharing a personal message between you and your aunt.
craftyfairy rated for Whimsical Woodland Themed Package on Jul 4, 2011
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Comment: this package was so lovely and thoughtful! a totaly pleasure digging through the "grass" for surprises!
Gofeen rated for Hand drawn stickers on Jun 19, 2011
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Comment: Thank you VERY much for the cute stickers. Your drawing is really cute.
Lori2378 rated for Cross Stitch Surprise #1 on Jun 1, 2011
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Comment: thank you for the cross stitch surprises and the tea bags! Love the cute card too!
hfr2006 rated for Canadian Post Card Swap - Canada Only on May 31, 2011
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moonswings rated for vintage postcards on May 21, 2011
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Comment: Lovely - thanks! :-)
trelviastreasures rated for Earth Day Recycled Paper Handmade Notebook/Journal on May 17, 2011
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Comment: thanks so much.....it was greart
Lizbee rated for small envie profile cram March 2011 on May 5, 2011
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Comment: I received it this morning! Thank you so much, I really like the things you put in it, and I thought it was so nice that you explained where you got things from, the fabric is really pretty, and it's really touching that you shared some of your grandma's buttons with me! :)
Fanfreak rated for Cuddlely animals PC-International on May 3, 2011
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Comment: Thanks so much for the card!
Saulute rated for Crocheted Garland swap on May 2, 2011
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Comment: Wow! Grace, that is an amazing package. I love heart garland - I have a canopy bed and I think I will hang it on it.I also love the extras - fabric pieces and especially your spun yarn. Now I am inspired to take out the spindle I got a while ago...And yes, we should do a private craft swap in the future. I just came from permaculture convergence, where I made my first reed basket, so now I am checking out books on weaving baskets... So many interesting crafts- how to choose...
rhinoluvr rated for Cuddlely animals PC-International on Apr 27, 2011
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Comment: Thank you So much for this sweet bear cubs PC. They look quite cuddly, but I bet their Mama is nearby. I also enjoyed the quote you wrote with your message. Take care :)
CameG rated for Sticker Name Challenge #2 on Apr 27, 2011
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Comment: Thank you! Just... my name is Cristina, not Christina XP
Response: oh dear! I have a Brownie named Christina! I must have done that without thinking! SO SORRY :) Glad you enjoyed it though :)
koalascout rated for Aranzi Aranzo Doll Swap on Apr 25, 2011
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Comment: TY-he's adorable
Bizabeth25 rated for Sticker Name Challenge #2 on Apr 23, 2011
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Comment: Love the stickers, and the Starbucks stickers are so cool... Thanks so much. Happy Swapping
susieq11 rated for Quick cat postcard swap on Apr 13, 2011
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Comment: LOVE IT! I loved scalloped-edge postcards, especially from Edmonton - thanks so much!! (p.s. I'd want a lynx for a pet even as an adult,hee hee!)
OreoWellington rated for Smooshed Penny Swap (Round 2) on Apr 12, 2011
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Comment: Dearest Grace, I thank you for your thoughtfulness. It was a gift that kept on giving. :) I've never received a letter so uniquely formatted before. :) Thanks to you, I now have a strawberry to add to my eraser collection (new pennies too)! The brown paper wrapping concealing your photo adventure story reminded me of the very swap we have met by. :) And I'm glad we have. Beautiful gifts, especially your friendship and kindness. I really did feel the love in the package. I'll be sure to write you back as soon as I can. :) I hope we continue to stay in touch in Swap-bot. Smiles, Carolina
effycrush rated for Smooshed Penny Swap (Round 2) on Apr 10, 2011
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Comment: How very cool! I loved them!
rexypants rated for Quick cat postcard swap on Apr 7, 2011
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Comment: Hey neighbour! Many thanks for the Henry lookalike....agh! Is there such a thing as too cute? That belly is screaming for a rub.
edgetorn rated for Miniature Quilt Swap #13 on Apr 4, 2011
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Comment: Oh, you made my day today! Just seeing the so cool flowery tape (where did you get that?!) made me smile! Yes, I'm a quilter, but I'm also an artist and I love and appreciate art that other people do...whether they are experienced or not. I LOVE the little quiltie that you made! You used all my fave colors and I love that the fab is from Africa! (did I mention that I love batiks!) The backing was equally cool with the lady holding a pot on her head! Thank you for sending some of the fab that you used in the quilt! All the extra bits were fantastic...and the elephants....THE ELEPHANTS...were the coolest thing ever! I love all the beautiful papers, fun stickers (Don't Steal This!) and even the cartoon and band aid! LOL. Thank you for your note on purple paper too....you really put together a special package for me. I'm going to hang your little quilt in my studio so I can admire it every day!
MagicNorth rated for Monthly Book Club - February on Mar 30, 2011
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Comment: Grace, thank you so much for a lovely book insides and envelope full of secret surprises. I would give you a whole bunch of hearts if I could.

Rating Overview

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Comments

OreoWellington on May 6, 2011:

I friend-requested you on Swap-bot! Add me! :P -Carolina
Kyla on Oct 28, 2008:

Hey Grace- I sent off Ava's Christmas present today- so be looking for it soon!!!
ShannonElizabeth on Oct 3, 2008:

I am so glad you got it! i am sure you realized I left out the pictures like a retard! I will send them in the next letter for sure!!!! Can't wait to get your letter! have a great weekend! Oh and I think this next letter I might send you some of my fav. coffee since we are both coffee lovers!

<3 Shannon
EarlandMooch on Sep 15, 2008:

Thanks for joining Lucky 7 - Quick & Easy Tea swap! It has turned out to be a wonderful group of swappers, so this swap should be awesome! Partners have been assigned. Have fun!
LaughingCrow on Sep 13, 2008:

Hi Grace,

I'm lucky enough to be your partner for the Sock Monkey swap as well as the Mini Stuffie swap so both will be coming out in the same package. I'll be mailing out tomorrow or Monday :-)

Lucy

tigergracie on Aug 1, 2008:

hey!

i sent the '50 things that make me happy' package in the mail today, sorry i was a bit late! i was unable to get to the post office in time so sent it through work

it should take about 1-2 weeks to arrive

hope you get it soon!
lavenderspretty on Jun 16, 2008:

cool website, very inspiring....I need to check out the time travelers wife!
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