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I'm a 39 year old working wife and mother of two great kiddos. We moved from southern California to middle Tennessee 8 years ago. Never thought I would ever move from CA yet here I am.

I don't really think of myself as crafty, although I keep trying to be.

I have been scrapbooking and card making for 15 years. I mainly stick to scrapping for my kids and family so all of my supplies focus around that.

I made my very first chipboard album for Jaemac - here on Swap-Bot. It was exciting and a fun experience. Since then I have made several more albums. I've also made a few banners, cards, home decor and other things. I love to create fun little projects like this for people - message me if you're interested!

I used to sew but haven't done it in years. My MIL gave me one of her old sewing machine. Over the past few years I have done a little here and there. I've been making lots of baby stuff for friends and family members.

I'm in the process of learning how to knit. So far so good. I mostly knit kitchen wash cloths.

I like tea pots/cups and antique dishes. I started hosting a tea party once year for my birthday. My favorite tea is Lemon Ginger herbal tea. I enjoy most herbal and some green tea. I don't care for black tea. I have been collecting tea cups, tea pot and dishes ever since. I'm always on the look out for more.

Likes:

Stationery has been my current love for the past few years. I do a lot of penpalling and I love finding new stationery.

Scrapbooking likes mists, stars, washi tape, bling, letters, thickers, journaling cards/tags, glue dots, wood veneer shapes, and paper. I'm really into to bright primary colors right now. Red, blue, green, orange, yellow, etc... Thanks!

I like making my own cards so blank cards (any size). Not picky at all on the color. Actually colored ones would be cool.

Stationary: I love lined stationary the best but I'm open to anything.

Note cards with an envelope.

Dislikes:
Flat stickers, I have a ton and don't really need any more at this time. Flowers, buttons and ribbon. I have a few jars full (of each) and although I like them I don't really need anymore at the moment. Not too crazy about Disney stuff.

I like dark chocolate way more than milk chocolate. I like it even more with something else mixed in like nut, caramel, coconut, etc... I enjoy flavored hot tea (lemon ginger herbal tea is my fav, I dislike black tea), hot chocolate, coffee, popcorn (regular or flavored) and sour candy.

Dislikes: Gum, hard candy, mints, hot/spicy foods and vanilla candles. I don't wear any type of facial cosmetics or perfumes. If you are a smoker please make sure the swap doesn't smell like smoke. It triggers migraines. Thanks!!

In an effort to recycle and be conscientious of the environment I'm starting to reuse my envies. Because of that some of my packages are not the most beautiful on the outside. If you prefer new packaging, please let me know. Obviously, I will never reuse a package that is in pieces or smells of smoke, but I do try to make good use of used packaging that comes my way.

I'm a good about doing whatever I sign-up to do. So, if for some reason you don't receive my swap PLEASE let me know ASAP.