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allieo

allieo
Date Joined: February 8, 2018
Last Online: June 20, 2024

Country: Canada

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Quote for 2021 "Nothing is a mistake. There's no win and no fail. There is only make." Sister Corita Kent

About Me

Quote for 2020 "Be calm, be kind, be safe." -- Dr. Bonnie Henry

Quote for 2019 "Be generous with your love & time. Life is usually chaotic and rarely fair."

Quote for 2018: "Make Something Everyday!"

I am a maker with a vulnerability to boredom. I have to try to make and do different things all the time. Rearrange the furniture, try a new type of cuisine, learn a new skill - I just need to mix it up.

I am an advocate for making, creating and doing in any form. This makes me sound prolific and energetic but I am not as productive as I would like :)

I am very happy to have found this site! When I joined up it was all about getting enough ratings to swap ATCs and other art forms. Through swapbot, I have been introduced to minizines which are amazing. I have been happily distracted by washi tape and postage stamp swaps. Also, homemade envelope swaps are an unexpected favourite, as well as, all the journal tidbits. I am happy to have discovered those with a love of poetry. There is so much creativity out there!

Tidbits

I live on the west coast of Canada, with an orange marmalade cat and my darling husband.

I work in a small, public library. Despite what people think, working in a library is about helping people and not so much about reading.

In the Garden and the Kitchen

The property I share sports two cherry trees, three apple trees, a plum tree and a pear tree. Fruit bushes include raspberry, gooseberry and red currant. Strawberries and blueberries also have their place. We have three grape vines, two of which have just started producing fruit. A lot of fruit! I really like putting food by (salsa is my favourite preserve to make) and plan to expand my efforts from juicing, drying and canning to freezer preservation and pressure canning.

As far as meals, I like experimenting with flavours and do not stick to a recipe for long.

I have no discernible sweet tooth.

Creative Favourites

Creative things I have tried and continue to enjoy ~ painting (acrylic) ~ sewing ~ canning and preserving food ~ papercrafting ~ decoupaging ~ photography ~ drawing ~ collaging

Creative things I hope to try again or do for the first time ~ dancing ~ dying fabric ~ edible flower gardening ~ making neon signs/art ~ jewellery making ~ ink drawing ~ cement crafting ~ art journaling ~ learning the accordion ~ painting (watercolour) ~ pysanky

Creative things Bucket List ~ glass blowing ~ painting with resin

Creative things I've tried but likely will not do again ~ adult colouring books ~ bow making ~ stained glass

Themes for Swaps

It's hard to imagine not being pleased with swaps. I am pretty flexible as long as it meets the criteria laid out by the coordinator.That being said, if you have the option and you would like to make something yourself, go for it! I love seeing what other people do/create/make.

Here are some themes which may help if you are looking for extra inspiration!

~ sushi ~ black and white ~ stationary ~ fine tipped pens ~ journal ~ fondue ~ postage stamps ~ sewing notions ~ botanical ~ nuts ~ photography ~ Brothers Grimm fairy tales or other folk tales ~

Again if what you are sending meets the criteria of the swap, I will be happy.

Unless I randomly join a food swap, please do not send me any food items, even tea.

Some Favorite Media

Movies

I tend to the fantastical: "The Fall" directed by Tarsem Singh (2006) and "Pan's Labyrinth" directed by Guillermo del Toro (2006) are two of my favorites.

Books

I read "What is Left the Daughter" by Howard Norman annually. "The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordan" by Stephen King is becoming a re-read.

TV

I tend to like the darker series. Walking Dead ~ Ozark ~ Killing Eve

Music

Changes daily.

Guilty Things

Whether the guilt is justified or not.

~ lining my baking and roasting trays with parchment paper so I don't have to scrub ~ needing silence and solitude ~ watching too much YouTube ~ not doing yoga or really anything physical in the winter

Ratings

LilacSilence rated for WIYM: Journaling Prompts on Aug 31, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for the journaling prompt - it'll be interesting to use them!
Response: I hope they are fun for you. Enjoy!
CrystalZ rated for CS: Postcard Destash #5 on May 20, 2022
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Comment: I love all the postcards you sent me! The one log house and the pretty flower seed packet postcards are my favourite. My mom will get a hoot from the funny cowboy one...I may habe to let her snitch that one from me haha!
Response: I'm so glad you are enjoying them! I am always wary sending anything with sparkles but they are so pretty. Cheers!
Lward643 rated for CPG Mini zine : Washi tape - Global on Apr 25, 2022
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Comment: Your zines are wonderful! Thank you so much!
Response: You're welcome!
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Comment: Aww, thank you for finding peanuts stickers for my collection :) And the moons and the lemonwashi are fantastic, too :) Have a wonderful and special day!!! ✨
Response: So glad they arrived! cheers
YooperHill rated for CPG Winter 2021 ATC - Global on Jan 19, 2022
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Comment: I just live the winter night scene! I come from the land of the Northern Lights & can so relate to it! Thank you.
Response: I'm glad you can relate. It is one of my most favorite feelings.
Barbara rated for YTPC: Fabric Snippet Flowers on Jan 11, 2022
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Comment: They came today! I just love how they turned out, You gave me some new ephemera ides,Thank you Allison.
Response: I'm glad you are enjoying them. I like stepping away from the paper crafts too sometimes.
Didi rated for WIYM - Tiny Blind Autumn Swap :) on Jan 3, 2022
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Comment: Alison my apologies. The swap did take a long time to come. I received it about week two of December when I was in the midst of finishing my year at school.
Response: No worries! I was just hoping it had made it. Thank you for rating.
AZmom875 rated for AAA: Sender's Choice #322349 on Dec 31, 2021
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Comment: Thanks for contacting me for NOT rating you. i had archived the swap. I dont remember getting this from you. BUTT, I bet I did.
Response: Thank you for the rating and responding. Things are hectic these days!
lrm1980 rated for AMA: Zine - Go for a Walk #2 on Dec 23, 2021
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Comment: First of all, I love the vintage book page envelope and the nice note. I really enjoyed reading about your walk, and appreciate your grandma's advice. Your zine is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing it with me.
Response: I'm glad you enjoyed it. My grandma had lots of good advice. I wish she was here to offer more :) Thank you for rating!
AlisonKingWriter rated for 5 Hearts on Dec 13, 2021
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Comment: Thank you so much!! Wow- what a gorgeous little bundle of joy! <3 Al
Response: Thank you! I hope enjoy all the little bits.
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Comment: Thank you. Happy Holidays.
Response: You are welcome!
Ymbryne rated for WTL: Please take this washi! #3 on Dec 1, 2021
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Comment: Thank you very much :)
Response: I'm glad you like it. Thanks for the rating.
ddoherty6138 rated for CS: Any Type of Mail Art on Nov 28, 2021
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Comment: Allison Your zine is lovely. You have inspired me to try this medium. A thoughtful poem as well. The Resilience note card was a nice little bonus. Thank you for sharing. D
Response: I'm glad you enjoying it. Collage is my default setting :) Thank you for the rating.
derakisu rated for CA : Make an impression #1 on Nov 25, 2021
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Comment: It's always such a pleasure to receive art from you. I love this ATC so much ! The combination of the "water" circles and the fishes is just perfect. Simple and efficient. Thank you so much !
Response: Glad you enjoyed it. It's fun tot try to restrict myself. I usually am a more layers person. ~Allieo
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Comment: Amazing Zines! Thank you! 💜
Response: You are so welcome! Thank you for the rating :)
derakisu rated for CA : Rainbow #6 : Indigo on Nov 15, 2021
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Comment: It's always so nice to receive art from you ! I love this indigo ATC, the idea of a badge through the storm is an evocative one. The soft background and the delicate stamping really make the stack of paper pop ! I didn't think I'd stretch this series over such a long time, at least it got us entertained while the news were not always positive.
Response: I had thought I would do a theme as I signed up for the different colours but each time it was something different. I missed a few colours too but alas. Thank you for hosting
derakisu rated for CPG Mini zine : Magic - Global on Nov 10, 2021
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Comment: I did not know you made zines and it's such a happy discovery ! I love the ones you sent me. That Odin cross-stitch is adorable, and I can relate to the magic cats bring into our lives. The winter one is beautiful and magical. I love the zucchini flatbread recipe, I will have to try it. I love your collages as always, and it is fun to see them in zine form. A fantastic swap, thank you so much !
Response: Thank you for your encouraging words! I'm glad you are enjoying the selection. It seems like more people are trading zines again. Such fun! You are very welcome.
katie333 rated for WIYM: Sticker Sheets Swap #1 INTL on Oct 23, 2021
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Comment: Thank you for all the goodies and the lovely envelope too!
Response: You are so welcome!
dmwcheng rated for Stuff-It 10 on Oct 22, 2021
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Comment: I absolutely adore everything you put in my package! Thank you so much. I will put them all to good use. =) Cheerios.
Response: So glad you enjoyed the selections! Cheers
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Comment: Thank you so much for the fun book page pockets! I love that you sewed on them! (I want to get a sewing machine just for projects like that!!!) It's always fun to find another paper crafter in BC!
Response: I'm so glad you are enjoying them. I like making things of this nature but never know what to do with them after I am done. lol. I love paper crafting too!

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Comments

wolfeagle on Dec 30, 2020:

hny

AFK on Nov 19, 2020:

❤️❤️❤️Welcome to Passionate Poets ❤️❤️❤️

If you would like to host swaps please let me know and I'll make you an officer.

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