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CarolinaWriter

CarolinaWriter
Date Joined: May 23, 2010
Last Online: February 1, 2014
Birthday: May 14
Country: United States
My Everything But The Kitchen Sink Blog

About Me

When it rains, it pours!

I just wanted to let everyone know that I am alive and somewhat kicking. I got a bad case of strep throat and some other creepy-crud which has kept me out of it for the last few weeks. I am behind on sending some of my swaps and going through my mail to get caught up on ratings. I will be in contact with each partner/swap coordinator and will complete all swaps.

I want to publicly apologize for this. I was actually doing quite well when things went haywire. With my daughter starting Kindergarten, working full-time and a hubby working on a PhD, getting sick knocked down the whole house of cards.

Let me just take this time to remind new folks that it is soooo easy to want to sign up for every terrific swap on here…watch your scheduling so you don’t have swaps due all at the same time, plan that something will happen that will interfere with your time, and know your limits.

Thanks! Connie

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I am a happily married 44 year young mom of a 24 year old stepson and a five year old princess. I work full-time for a state education commission and enjoy what I do. I am active in my church and like meeting new people and making friends.

Good News - I just found out that my stepson and his wife are expecting twins in March!

Things I like to do

I enjoy scrapbooking, cardmaking, most papercrafting, photography, sewing and other needlework, writing, collecting and using fountain pens, calligraphy (just beginning to learn), and other creative outlets. I am discovering more on this site - like I need mmore crafting things to do! I also like to play adventure games that are not violent or gory. I am a writer and hope to be published someday - I like to write mystery, romance, devotionals, Christian fiction. I love penpals - snail mail or email. I also love cooking!

Movies/TV/Books/Music

I enjoy action/adventure (no extreme gore or violence), mysteries, romance, and sci-fi. Some chic flicks are OK, but I do not like Nicholas Sparks-type anything. I love happy endings! As for music, I like most anything except rap, honky-tonk country, and acid rock. I enjoy instrumentals as I listen to them when writing. Some of my favorites include Jim Brickman, Enya, and classicial piano. My iPod also has Billy Joel, Garth Brooks, Rascal Flatts, Grease Soundtrack, Styx Paradise Theatre - just to name a few.

Swap items I'd like

I am not picky. I do not mind used items as long as they are in good condition. A guide would be to ask yourself if it is something you would like to receive. Some examples would usable fabric scraps and other sewing items, scrapbooking and other papercraft items, handmade items to used as is, or things that you would let me use in my creations, stationery, handmade cards and postcards for me to send to others, Stamps (non-collector stamps, ones I can use for crafts), any old jewelry (costume/broken items) for me to use in jewelrymaking, craft books, cookbooks, recipes, kitchen gadgets, blank and lined journals, and anything else you think I might like.

Things I Collect

Craft Books, Cook Books, Recipes, Devotionals and Bible Studies, Heart-shaped boxes, Vintage and Modern Fountain Pens/Inks, Vintage sewing supplies, Vintage office supplies, Old postcards.

Food

I love food - OK and it loves me way too much :) I enjoy chocolate, Skittles, pretzels...I am sure there is more, but I can't think of anything I especially like at the moment. I don't like banana or coconut anything.

Things I'd rather not receive

In swaps and such it does not seem right to say what you don't want or like...but I don't like to waste. I figure if I do get something I cannot use, that I would pass it along to someone else who would (RAK and all that).

Things that I prefer not to receive:

Anything with the skulls and bones motif, coffee (that's only because my hubby is a coffee snob and grinds the beans himself), chai tea - any other tea is OK, coconut or banana (food or scented), Kawaii - themed items, Hello Kitty, Anime, bloody/scary/evil items

My Princess

She loves crafting (she calls them "projects") as much as I do. In fact I received a nicely stuffed goody envelope, she promptly confiscated an ATC she liked and most of the other things that came with it. :)

Some of her favorites things:

Disney Princesses - especially Ariel (The Little Mermaid)

Kai-Lan

Olivia, Watercolors, Crayons, Markers, Strawberry Shortcake, Alvin and the Chipmunks (and the Chipettes), Pink, Hearts, Beads, Lace, Glitter Glue, Kid-themed pens (she does like fountain pens also), Skittles, Hershey Kisses

Swap Info

I always send my swaps, so if you have not received anything from me, please let me know. Mail issues can be a pain, so I will gladly resend.

I rate when I receive. If you have not received a rating from me, then I might not have received your item.

Also - life happens! If you have a question or run behind, let me know.

Ratings

ezredax rated for Alphabet Recipe Postcard Swap: F on Oct 26, 2010
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Comment: Thank for all the great recipes. Demaris
Kokopelli rated for Theme A Day Journal #1 on Oct 16, 2010
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alexalgebra rated for Writing Outdoors - July on Oct 16, 2010
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AmyMarie rated for "My" Mail Art :) on Oct 14, 2010
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Comment: Marked sent 9/3 but not received anything as of 9/17. Sent email to her 9/17.
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Comment: I never received anything and got no answer to a message sent to her. will re-rate if I get the swap.
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Comment: I have yet to receive from you. I would be more then happy to re-rate should I receive. Very disappointing!
Marsha907 rated for New Techniques # 4..Paper Weave on Oct 10, 2010
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Comment: I did not receive an ATC & you did not respond to my pm.
Merimax rated for Weight Loss Penpal ( For support) on Sep 21, 2010
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JoyAnne rated for Theme A Day 2 on Sep 19, 2010
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Comment: Will change rating when journal is received.
BeverlyBling rated for Postive Affirmation card deck on Sep 9, 2010
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Comment: Hi Connie - your second parcel arrived today. Thank you so much....I love the cards and I can see that it took you quite awhile to make them. I now must get a special box to put them in so they display on my desk. But I'm a bit shocked at the extra postage. Thank you again!
artbymia rated for Altered Scrabble Tile on Sep 7, 2010
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Comment: Thank you so very much.... Loved the extra touch!!!
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Comment: thank you! :) sorry for the late rate!
AndreaJ rated for Writing Outdoors - July on Aug 27, 2010
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Comment: Looks like it was a productive outing!
blubrrymffin rated for I love my Library swap! on Aug 23, 2010
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Comment: Your pc made me laugh! I went to library school with a girl from NC who has your same last name, such a small world. Thank you :-)
HGoodbrad rated for Church ATC on Aug 23, 2010
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Comment: Thanks for sharing the picture of your church and for the bookmark
ncfriend rated for Eastern or Western BBQ? on Aug 22, 2010
5
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Comment: :) Thank you!
circularlogic rated for Eastern or Western BBQ? on Aug 22, 2010
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Comment: oh-- how lucky that you found the Woody's in Raleigh! that'll be a blast! :o) i love ribs myself! thanks for the links & if i'm ever close to wilson or smithfield, i'll grab a bite at White Swan! Same goes for Woody's! :o) take care, jess
Iloenchen rated for Alphabet Recipe Postcard Swap: E on Aug 21, 2010
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Comment: Thanks a lot for the recipe! Now I've finally found something to do with all those eggs I've left over from baking a cake. :D
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Comment: Thanks for the postcard! I can't find your address on the postcard, could you PM me so that I can write back to you? Cheers, Vicky
cobaltgypsy rated for Sewing Themed ATC Swap on Aug 20, 2010
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Comment: What a lovely ATC! I can't believe you got everything to stick--the pins are AWESOME! I love the quilt background that you used too. I reminds me of my great-grandmother, who was a prolific quilter. Thanks so much for the good memory. :) blessings, Gypsy
Response: I am so glad you liked it - that one was fun to make! Thanks so much for the rating.

Rating Overview

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Comments

leilx on Mar 23, 2011:

hi! awhile ago you participated in one or more alphabet recipe postcard swaps. I have been given permission to restart them. I am starting with "I" but I will also run, soon, a few catch-up swaps for missed letters. If you are interested, the swap is here: http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/87122. I hope you'll join!

siouxx05 on Nov 7, 2010:

Hope everything is ok and you, and from your blog, I can see it is. Pity you forgot about us here at Swap-Bot. Have a great day..

BeverlyBling on Oct 12, 2010:

Hi Connie, I sent you a special parcel. It wasn't a swap. It was a thank you because you said you made another set of Affirmation cards to replace those lost in the post. Did you receive it? You haven't replied to my PM. I was worried. Now I'm disappointed.

circularlogic on Aug 28, 2010:

come visit

Thanks for being an officer & hosting some swaps! Feel free to make swaps when you're feeling up to it!

Take care,
Jess

biasbabe on Aug 19, 2010:

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To the Nuts for Sewing Group

violettedream on Aug 14, 2010:

Hey thought you may be interested in my new Writing Buddy Pen Pal Swap Keep Smiling!

kthanxbye on Aug 11, 2010:

congrats

maryhassound on Aug 10, 2010:

congratulations! you're our 100th member of the Swappers Start Here group! :)

sweetypiedie on Aug 10, 2010:

welcomebird

Welcome to the Mailbox Nourishment Group!

Please come and join the fun!

There is a lot going on in the group forum at the moment. If you have any questions about anything please don't hesitate to ask.

MysticBayou on Aug 9, 2010:

Welcome to Support For Taggers!! Feel free to jump right In!!

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