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kromo

kromo
Date Joined: September 22, 2012
Last Online: December 9, 2024
Birthday: November 6
Country: United States

About Me

Hello. I am Katie I am a maker/crafter. . 😊 My heart is in mixed media such as junk journals and collage and quilting. I can usually be found covered in glue, paint, or fabric threads.

I work at Amazon, one of the warehouses - yes I can take breaks and I can go to the bathroom when I want πŸ™„ I plan on returning to school for my masters at some point but really I wanted to try a simple job where I just punched in and out every day. It’s been nice plus I have time to hang out with my beautiful grandson, except the month of December πŸ˜‚

I absolutely love swapping happy mail with people around the world. Whether it is a holiday card, a destach package, or kawaii goodies it is exciting to see the mailbox full of positivity.

With all the weirdness of the USPS it seems every post office is different about pricing, what mine says goes yours might say it needed that extra 15 cents. If for any reason my swap shows up needing postage, please let me know and I will make it right. I prefer using stamps over printouts when possible and may add it up wrong or something... whatever just message me and know I am truly sorry !

Favorite Music

My all time favorite group is Mumford and Sons. I fell in love with their music years before they hit it big and continue to listen to their music almost daily.

Other favs include Ed Sheeran, Alabama Shakes, Imagine Dragons... mostly listen to folk music and other random artists no one knows about.

I also love EDM, my favorite DJ is Illenium also love Rezz, Zeds Dead, Peekaboo, Boogie T, and Subtronics. I have started going to more festivals now that I don’t have kiddos at home to take care of.

Favorite Movies

Top Ten in no particular order

  • Harry Potter
  • Twilight
  • Memoirs of a Geisha
  • Can't Buy Me Love
  • Dream a Little Dream
  • Shag
  • Lord of the Ring trilogy
  • Ready Player One - the book was better, but the movie is amazing as well
  • Martian - book better on this one too ❀️
  • Star Trek

There are many more as we are a movie family.

I can say that I DO NOT LIKE horror movies. I never have, and I probably never will. I do not generally watch, go to, or buy horror movies. Growing up I did not watch scary movies, and I would even less now that they appear more and more real everyday.

Favorite TV Shows

  • Don’t watch a lot of tv anymore although I did just finish watching all episodes of Star Trek in order of release, all of them!

At the beginning of all this craziness I added Boomerang to our streaming lineup and it did not disappoint. There is nothing like turning off the news and watching your favorite childhood cartoons. Check it out!!! Smurfs, Jetsons, Scooby (original and new), etc. I highly recommend for downtime or all the time lately 🀣

Crafting, Cooking, and More.

This is the good stuff...

I have an entire room in my house devoted to my crafting. I make everything from scrapbooks to scarves. I love working with paper and making things.

I love making custom scrapbooks, junk journals, drawing, and drawing zentangles.

I am a quilter. I love sewing! I have a tattoo sleeve that includes a Singer sewing machine, scissors, needle and thread, the classic tomato pincushion, multiple quilt blocks, and is backed in quilt hexies. I also make my own costumes and upcycle clothes, I do not hem pants πŸ˜‚

  • I love smash books and junk journals! I love making these and using them!!!

  • If anyone wants to do a private trade for art journals, or ephemera, let me know...

  • MAIL ART ROCKS!!! I love receiving and sending creative mail.

Cooking

I love to cook and bake! I have always been in love with being in the kitchen. I started cooking at a young age, and never stopped.

I also make candy, and bake.

Christmas time is my favorite time of the year, and I take time every year to make treats and crafts for everyone I know, literally. My girls and I have an annual tradition of baking cookies, and making candies to hand out.

and More

Favorite colors - green, pink, and aqua blue

Washi and decorative tape - where was this stuff years ago, it looks good everywhere.

Anything Tim Holtz style - Does not have to be name brand, it's the grungy style that is cool.

Postcards - I am open to just about any kind of postcards from artsy to touristy, and in between. If it is a postcards swap, I would prefer they are sent naked in the mail.

I learned how to play DND during 2020 and LOVE IT!! - So anything DND related, tips, hints, help, etc. all welcome!

Wish List

  • washi/deco tape
  • scrapbook stuff - can be odds and ends
  • stamped images on paper
  • newspapers/magazines from other countrys
  • coffee/candy/snacks from other countrys
  • maps/ticket stubs/or other ephemera for collage
  • handmade mini journals/smash book stuff
  • MAILART!
  • Christmas ornaments/decorations
  • ATC materials

  • I love Graphic 45, Tim Holtz, and 7 Gypsies and any vintage and vintage inspired items.

My Children

I have 2 beautiful and talented daughters who have grown and moved out on their own. I have 1 amazing grandson who I adore and spend as much time as I can with.

. My daughters kept me very busy when they were at home and now I am learning about myself again.

I also have 3 beloved fur babies - 2 pit bull mixes, Charlie and Stella and a doxiepoo named Ruby. Both of my pit bulls came to me at 4 weeks old as rescues and are like my children along with their pseudo mom the 8 pound doxiepoo. Nothing cuter than seeing a 70 pound dog being scolded by an 8 pounder lol

Ratings

bpl76 rated for FTLOC#2-Christmas count down 4-US on Dec 9, 2024
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Comment: Thank you !!!
Jillemina rated for CPG -Christmas countdown 3 -US on Dec 9, 2024
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Comment: Thank you so much!
JazD rated for LSRUS: Thanksgiving Card Swap on Dec 8, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the pretty card. We stayed home for Thanksgiving. My husband did most of the cooking. It was nice. I hope you enjoyed your time with your daughters and grandson
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Comment: Hi ya Katie my friend! I received your resend today and Thanks so much! I didn't mind at all receiving another Halloween card. In fact I love it! I also thank you for the Halloween goodies and love those too! Too late to say Happy Halloween, ha! So, I'll say Happy Christmas to you~!
Wambatty rated for FTLOC#2-Christmas count down 4-US on Dec 6, 2024
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Comment: Got it, thank you.
marinda rated for CPG -Christmas countdown 4 -US on Dec 6, 2024
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Comment: Pretty envelope!
marinda rated for WIYM- -Christmas countdown 3-US on Dec 6, 2024
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Comment: Yay! It arrived!
rarjones rated for FTLOC#2-Christmas count down 5-US on Dec 6, 2024
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Comment: Love the decorated envie!! Thank you for the card and inserts too:) Merry Christmas!
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Comment: Thank you so much for the adorable cat card and the winter stickers! Loved both! I, too, am a "cat" person. We have five cats and feed alot of strays outside as well!
andee73 rated for MissBrenda's Christmas Card Swap #1 on Dec 5, 2024
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Comment: Thank you!
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Comment: Thank you. I LOVE the tree! It is going right in my special book.
bluerose3 rated for FTLOC#2-Christmas count down 4-US on Dec 5, 2024
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Comment: Thank you. Will be fun to open soon.
JBuchner rated for WIYM- -Christmas countdown 3-US on Dec 5, 2024
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Comment: Thank you! once again, a truly lovely envelope.
Amy528 rated for WIYM- -Christmas countdown 4-US on Dec 4, 2024
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Comment: What a fabulously decorated envelope! Thank you for the cute card and fun goodies inside!
artgirl29 rated for FTLOC#2-Christmas count down 4-US on Dec 4, 2024
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Comment: Wow, you are amazing! Another gorgeous envelope, thank you. Merry Christmas πŸŽ… πŸŽ„ ❀️
Sunflower107 rated for A Holiday Card in the US #1 on Dec 4, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely card and extras. I loved the envelope. Just received it today, 12/4
Sternenfee rated for MAIL ART - Winter on Dec 3, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely envelope and the things you put inside :-) Enjoy the rest of the year!
Wambatty rated for CPG -Christmas countdown 3 -US on Dec 1, 2024
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Comment: Loved the Disney card, and how beautiful you made the envie!
Mystyne rated for FTLOC#2-Christmas count down 3-US on Nov 30, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the Micky envelope. I can't wait to open it.
Ikat78 rated for IFM: Scrap Envelope-Nov 2024 on Nov 30, 2024
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Comment: Love what you created! I hope your small Thanksgiving was nice. Ours was small and nice. Thank you for the Yellowstone sunrise pc and the journal pocket with ephemera. No worries on writing. Write when you can. Happy Holidays!!

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Comments

iLoveMail on Nov 3, 2024:

PSA: Katie is the best swap partner one can have!

SuperNay on Jan 26, 2024:

Thank you for the AATW birthday card! It was so nice to receive. :)

BusyB on Dec 30, 2023:

Yay! So glad you got my Christmas mail! Happy New Year! Hope you and your family have a good year ahead. :)

debbiespoms on Dec 25, 2022:

Wishing you the most wonderful Christmas ever Katie!

LadyJo on Dec 6, 2022:

Thank you for the birthday card, the ABC stickers for my Elderly project, the fun notecards and remembering for my birthday month! I had a great month of Birthday mail and going to the mountains for the weekend with my family!

warheart on Nov 30, 2022:

Thanks for the lovely snowflake stuff and other goodies for the Nov WW! Love it all!

OrigamiGrace on Nov 24, 2022:

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lindseyjae on Nov 22, 2022:

Thanks so much for the stuffed envelope full of Christmas goodies! I appreciate you thinking of me this month. Take care and enjoy the rest of your November! (WW Nov.)

kiddomerriweather on Nov 22, 2022:

I wholeheartedly agree! I'm glad you liked the happy mail. =D

debbiespoms on Nov 12, 2022:

I missed your birthday again! But I hope your day was so vert special. Happy belated Birthday!🎈

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