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poco

poco
Date Joined: August 1, 2009
Last Online: March 20, 2014
Birthday: October 6
Country: United Kingdom
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About Me

I am a young illustrator/graphic designer.

My main loves are writing, textile illustration, plushies, buttons, fat quarters and anything created by like minded creatives (postcards/ATCs/Inchies)

I am Christian, so please don't send me anything inappropriate. That's not to say I don't love receiving things from other faiths and cultures, just that I wouldn't particularly appreciate satanic things O_o

Current Faves

Colour: Orange or burnt browns/golds

Book: The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith

Movie: Gravity

Music: Simon & Garfunkle

Song: Thirteen Thirty-five by Dillon

Holiday: Summer! 6 weeks of bliss!

Country: Turkey

Clothing Style: Make do and mend!

Fanfics: Harry Potter always!

Phone App: Pinterest

Most used rooms in my house: Kitchen and studio!

Current project: Art journaling and making sewing bag for my nan ;)

Swap Likes and Loves

Paper:

I love vintage papers, sheet music, old newspaper adverts or dressmaking patterns and I absolutely love 50's big eyed illustrations that you would have found on old valentines cards or postcards around that time. I love hand altered or handmade papers, for example stamped or tea stained.

Journaling/mixed media:

I mostly love creating a faded look when it comes to journaling. I often use tea to stain my papers and brown or black inks to taint any edges. I will use anything from buttons and buckles to old collectable cigarette cards to lace and doyles in my journaling. I do tend to veer away from using brightly coloured images or objects and if they are then I will more than likely alter them. I LOVE receiving handmade tags, ATCs or inches that I can use in my work and really appreciate the time and effort that other creators put into anything like this.

ATC's/Inchies

I love receiving these as I have mentioned above.. There is something special about being able to hold something and use something that someone has spent time making for you. I love seeing the wide range of skill other people have and I am drawn to mixed media work or skilled penmanship. I don't mean to be rude but I don't really like it when someone goes sticker happy on an ATC or Inchie, or just prints images out and sticks them on... Collage is an exception as I can see the art in that but I don't really agree with just slapping things on an ATC and calling it your own, sorry.

Fabrics/haberdashery:

I love most fabrics! I loves plains to busy floral. If there is fabric evolved, there's not much to go wrong! I tend to avoid children's fabric though as I find it hard to find a use for it... No little ones just yet!! I love ANY buttons or bits for sewing. Novelty buttons are great too! By this I mean large buttons, shaped buttons, animal or object buttons!

Things I love!

Vintage/retro (illustrations ie women in cocktail dresses, or sewing patterns or even in Victorian dress, I also LOVE tacky retro illustrations ie large eyed children or animals)

Steampunk style things. I love the whole Victorian brass era thing!

Buttons - I LOVE tacky or unusual buttons, big or small!

Beads

Fat Quarters

Felt

Ribbons

Fabric Embellishments

Textile Materials (eg Bondaweb)

Textile Magazines/Books

Handmade papers or embellishments

Mixed media ATCs/Inchies/Postcards

Pretty paper!

not so keen on

I would appreciate it if I didn't receive anything anti-Christian. I am not overly sensitive.. I love receiving things from other faiths, I love fantasy, sci-fi, things like that... the things I am referring to not receiving would be anti-Christ things; ATC's with Satan on, crosses upside down, that sort of thing :-p

Favorite Books

I love love LOVE Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell books, they are the perfect pair. Paul's amazing writing and Chris's spectacular illustrations!

Favorite Music

I listen to many different types of music. My favorite bands/artists at the moment are; Starfield, Tom&Olly, Dan Black, Robyn and Ellie Goulding.

Favorite Movies

There are so many movies I love, but to name a few; The Dark Crystal, The Dajing Limited, Willow, House Of Flying Daggers, Spirited Away and of course Amelie.

Ratings

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Comment: Love love love this postcard! It was so pretty and had a cute quote on it. Thanks for joining my swap! I'd love to swap again!
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Comment: Loved your board! Thank you for sharing! <3
Astridsdream rated for Altered Book Envelope Swap #3 on Mar 9, 2014
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Comment: Awesome altered book stuff!!! Thank you so much ... I love all of it. I will let you know when I have my page done!!
QuinGem rated for Newbie Email Survey #2 on Mar 8, 2014
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Comment: Thanks for sharing!
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Comment: Hello Luu, Thank you for your ATC you created for me for this swap. Your ATC reflects how much you enjoyed creating this ATC. I will look forward to adding this to the start of this series. Barb sleepingrover2010
lish rated for Altered photo with an app email swap on Mar 7, 2014
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Comment: loved your photo collages! thx :)
Brackee rated for Newbie Email Survey #2 on Mar 7, 2014
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Comment: Thank you for the inchies! And thank you for taking the time to read my profile and find that I like ATCs and fruit, so creating this cute strawberry ATC for me. :) I hope you are able to get your swap-bot score back up, and be able to join swaps! You are well on your way. :) Thank you!
Gabbysmail rated for Newbie Email Survey #2 on Mar 5, 2014
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Comment: Great answers.
AledaWhitney rated for Newbie Email Survey #2 on Mar 5, 2014
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kimt1989 rated for Newbie Email Survey #2 on Mar 5, 2014
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Comment: Thank you for the email, it was interesting to read about you. I like your answer about only being scarred of old age. (By the way I also sent from my ipad so if you'd like to know how to send pictures message me and I'll let you know).
yuko0722 rated for Newbie Email Survey #2 on Mar 5, 2014
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Comment: thanks!! i love it!!
donetta rated for VINTAGE ATC#1-CHATHERINE THE GREAT on Mar 3, 2014
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Comment: What a fabulous envelope to open and explore...the ATC is beautiful, with that ornate and spectacular background! Then there's the origami dress...so envious...I have failed at that (and iris folding) numerous times! And almost my favorite thing is the note card, with a quote on it that sounded oh, so familiar...I actually thought "Luu and I have something in common...she loves her craft room too"! You are such a sweetie, and a wonderful swap partner!
Response: Yay!!! I am SO glad it arrived safely and it's soooo great you like everything in it! :D Let me know if you use any of the bits, would LOVE to see what you make :) xx
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Comment: Awesome board!! Thanks for sharing!
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Comment: Love the second quote.
Peony rated for Altered photo with an app email swap on Mar 1, 2014
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Comment: Thanks Luu! I will check out instacollage for sure. Great images!
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Comment: Very well done! Clever and artistic!!
justducky619 rated for Instagram quickie! on Mar 1, 2014
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Comment: Thanks for the follow, likes, and fun comments! ^-^
xxsquigglesxx rated for Instagram quickie! on Mar 1, 2014
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Comment: Thanks for all the likes and comments!

Rating Overview

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Comments

CDonovan on Aug 8, 2009:

Hey! Im ur handmade postcard swap partner, u shud fill out ur profile with more likes and dislikes! im a graphic designer and photographer too :) and i made my first plushie last night! lol Im just guna go with my own thoughts on the handmade postcard and i hope you like it :) Claire x

littlewanda on May 24, 2008:

I wanted to let you know we have three new swaps in the British Birds group - I Wish For #3, I Wish For My Partner, and 7 Days Of Small Surprises.

Ellie

CelestialFreak on Mar 23, 2008:

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CelestialFreak on Mar 17, 2008:

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paulavelosa on Feb 19, 2008:

hello. didn´t you got my package for the "boon bag - hearts" swap? is taking too much time...

CelestialFreak on Feb 14, 2008:

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saranyamc on Feb 10, 2008:

Hi there, How are you since haven'e heard from you awhile. Hope you are fine. Hugs,Lin

CelestialFreak on Feb 3, 2008:

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