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KarinB

KarinB
Date Joined: April 27, 2009
Last Online: February 18, 2019
Birthday: December 5
Country: Sweden
My Craft Blog
My Flickr Photos
My Wishlist
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About Me

--- I won't be signing up for any new swaps for a while. I am very busy at uni, and I have recently been burned by being flaked on and just not really happy with my swap-bot experience. I'm sure I'll be back to swapping sooner or later though! ---

I'm a 24 year old Swedish girl. I love to craft, read, travel and make new friends. I'm new to swap-bot, but I have been swapping over at www.craftster.org for quite a while. I love swapping!

I'm currently a college student, majoring in International Relations and passionate about international issues. I live with my boyfriend Keith in Göteborg, Sweden. I have previously lived in London, UK and Seattle, USA. I love seeing new places and trying new things!

Favorite Crafts

Sewing (by hand or machine), ATCs, embroidery, rubber stamp carving, baking, collage/altered art, making ornaments, cross stitch, anything involving buttons, felt, ribbon or lace... I also really want to learn crochet, mosaic, book binding and needle felting.

Favorites/Wishlist

• My favorite things to receive are fabrics, craft supplies, useful kitchen or stationary items, and of course quality handmade!

• Fabric: I prefer cotton fabrics, quilting weight or slightly heavier. As for prints I like polka dots, 1920s-1960s repro, stripes, Cath Kidston, nature/bird prints, Japanese fabrics (I love Superbuzzy!!) as well as most Moda fabric. I love using vintage/repurposed fabric in my projects, too!

• My favorite colors are aqua/turquoise, lime green, vintage pink, red, white, light or robins egg blues, and brown.

• I love retro and vintage! Fabric, buttons, papers and ephemera, old keys, old photos, any unique thrift store/estate sale finds... As long as they are clean and in good condition, of course!

• Lots of things that are common in the US are hard to find in Sweden, so if you live in the US and want to make me super happy you could send: powdered lemonade or limeade, Diamond Glaze, composition books, mod podge, a Staedtler 1v gouge for rubber stamp carving, or sewing/craft/art magazines like Crafts 'n Things, Cloth Paper Scissors, Somerset Studio, or back issues of CRAFT:. Used magazines are fine!

• I love nature, trees, birds and woodland animals. Anything to do with cute owls, deer, squirrels, hedgehogs, mushrooms and toadstools would be fantastic! I also love birds, bird cages and bird houses!

• I love japanese design, zakka and cute japanese fabrics and stationary.

• I would love to receive bento boxes or bento supplies - especially dividers, sauce bottles and side dish containers! Just don't send me chopsticks, I still haven't learned how to use them properly... >.<

• If you wound like to make me something, here are some ideas: A handmade soap/candle, bookmarks, a reusable lunch bag or sandwich bag, an amigurumi, or an altered book.

• I have an online wishlist at www.wists.com/karin_ - feel free to have a look to get an idea of other things I like! Or send me a message if you want more detailed info!

Dislikes

• I'm not a big fan of neons, 80s style, animal prints or very bright colors.

• I don't drink coffee, tea or any products with caffeine. I prefer hot chocolate! ;)

• I don't wear jewelery, so please don't send me rings, necklaces etc.

• Store bought postcards - I have a ton of these but I have no use for them. I do like handmade cards though.

• No religious themes please.

• I'm not into overly girly things, shocking pink or Disney.

Ratings

cllfdl rated for Profile swap - **Edited** on Oct 27, 2009
5
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Comment: thank you everything was wonderful!
TheJuiceBox rated for USED POSTAGE STAMPS ATCs on Sep 29, 2009
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Comment: I love the ATC's that you created, thank you so much! :) They are fantastic. And thank you for the postcard too :)
Jingles rated for ATC Recycle Scraps on Sep 28, 2009
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Response: Thanks for rating and thanks for the heart! <3
ilovemycreeps rated for Ribbon Swap Challenge on Sep 8, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks! Very pretty ribbons and they looked so neat all displayed on the card. :) Thanks again!
Response: Thanks, I'm glad you like them! :)
beenebag rated for Mini-'zine swap #7 (August) on Aug 28, 2009
5
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Comment: Great zine! I'm going to have to try hand drawing one next time. And thanks for the postage stamps:) take care
Normsgal91 rated for Mini-'zine swap #7 (August) on Aug 25, 2009
5
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Comment: Wow! I loved your 'zine! And the stamps are a nice gift. Thank you much!
LuckySia rated for Mini-'zine swap #7 (August) on Aug 25, 2009
5
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Comment: I like your zine! Very inspiring. :D Thank you for the stamp stickers, too.
CDonovan rated for Leave me a comment, already! on Aug 25, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank u for the comments :)
TinyPanda rated for Mini-'zine swap #7 (August) on Aug 24, 2009
5
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Comment: Very cute, awesome zine!! AND - how did you get those stamps off of their envelopes!? so great! Thanks dude!
kitturah rated for Mini-'zine swap #7 (August) on Aug 24, 2009
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Comment: Nice! Also nice stamps made into stickers. I'll have to start using my Xyron again...
CraftsCrazy rated for Leave me a comment, already! on Aug 18, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks!
Lennongirl rated for Leave me a comment, already! on Aug 18, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks for the multiple comments! Much appreciated.
rsisland rated for Leave me a comment, already! on Aug 17, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks for stopping by :)
cllfdl rated for Button Scavenger Hunt on Aug 2, 2009
5
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Response: Thank you for rating and thanks for the heart! <3
debbiesp rated for FAS: Take your pick! on Jul 30, 2009
5
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Comment: The felt heart is in my favorite colors! I was surprised more by the little cute panda magnet! ^__^ Thank you so much!
Response: Glad you like them! :)
Meitalt rated for Forest Theme Swap on Jul 24, 2009
5
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Comment: Thanks! your package was really sweet and made me very happy!
Response: I'm glad you like it! Thanks for the heart! <3
5
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Comment: Thank you! The package came today and it's full of wonderful surprises! I can certainly use the craft supplies and Swedish Chocolate Balls? Oooo, I can't wait to try them!
Response: I'm so glad you like everything! Thank you for the heart! :)
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Comment: OMG, you sent soooo much more than was stated in the swap! Thank you soooo much Karin! I loved everything that you sent me, esp. the chocolate/mint gum, we cannot get that here!
Response: I didn't think it was that much! :) I'm so glad you like everything! Personally I think that gum is a little odd, it's so much like candy that I almost forget it's actually gum! :)
kater rated for Photo journal on Jul 15, 2009
5
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Comment: Thank you for the great photo journal! The map and the postcard were a real treat :)
Response: I'm glad you like it! I had so much fun making it! :)
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Comment: Nice to have a new friend on Flickr. I'm sure we will "meet" again.

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 39 1 1
Completed Fives Threes Ones
26 41 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
2 1 13 10
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Comments

youcantakethegirl on Sep 26, 2009:

Thanks for a great journal with a twist! I would have given you a 5 and a heart if I could. Kudos and tack! youcantakethegirl

biasbabe on Jun 24, 2009:

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To the Nuts For Sewing Group

homeandheart on Jun 22, 2009:

Hi Karen, I am sorry it took me so long to get back to you, I am still learning my way around swap-bot! I will have your goodies mailed by the end of the week! So fun! Take care, Jody

choke on Jun 17, 2009:

Welcome to the ATC Contests Group, I hope you have fun and thanks for joining!!

emsan on Jun 16, 2009:

Hej! Kul med svenska swappare :o)

Det står väldigt stilla i den gruppen, tyvärr. Har gjort ganska länge! //Em

synchronixe on May 17, 2009:

Hi Karen, Thanks so much! I'm really looking forward to receiving my very first swap package! :)

AnnMarie on May 7, 2009:

Thanks again for the swap, the little tennis racket ones I'm gonna make into a pair of earrings for my self ^_^

AnnMarie on May 4, 2009:

Yay! Can't wait to recieve them!

LadyBathory on May 1, 2009:

Hejsa :) Velkommen til Swapbot!

marilavado on Apr 27, 2009:

Welcome to European Swappers!

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