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Date Joined: March 31, 2010
Last Online: July 13, 2011
Birthday: May 3
Country: Canada
A little glimpse into my life:

About Me

Away from swapbot for the summer months, be back in the fall!

I always find it slightly overwhelming to write these "about me" segments. I am a stay-at-home mom of two kiddos--J (almost 4) and baby C (10 months). I am a Christian, and always striving to grow closer to God. In the last two years I have lost 40+ pounds and am thrilled to be feeling healthier and happier. Some things I enjoy? Discovering new music, creating things with my own two hands, cloth diapering, all things coffee, laughing with friends, travel and culture, dancing in the living room with my kids, learning how to live green, camping and nature, and last but far from least....giving and receiving real letters and gifts from the heart. (which is why swap-bot sounds amazing to me!)

Favorite Music

Sarah Harmer, Cat Stevens, Coldplay, Norah Jones, Beck, U2, Tegan and Sara, Counting Crows, Ani DiFranco, Dave Matthews, Beastie Boys, Eva Cassidy, and on and on.....

Favorite Books

I feel like reading just doesn't happen for me right now (with the exception of reading stories to my children...). However, I am doing my best to try to read the bible each morning...so there it is.

Favorite Television

Gilmore Girls, Stargate SG1, Smallville, Heroes, The Office, Road to Avonlea, Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

Favorite Crafts

I feel like there are so many untapped areas that I have yet to explore in the world of crafts. I also feel like there is an entirely new vocabulary to learn when it comes to some of the specific crafts listed on this website...I want to try them out! Some basic things I do really enjoy so far:

-Scrapbooking, papercrafs and cardmaking (I feel slightly insulted that there are so many scrapbooking bashers on here. I love to create unique individual pages from my own mind vs. the kind you can just slap on and go...) -Learning to knit (very newbie, but eager!) -Beading -collage type thingies & mixed media art -paper crafts in general

I'd really like to learn how to properly sew and play around with that whole realm of crafting. I'd also like to learn more about stamping and embossing.

I am looking forward to exploring all the forms of crafting happening on here...so much to discover!

WISHLIST

*Somerset magazines (your old ones) *Funky Baby Girl Scrapbooking Items *Green Preschooler Boy Scrapbooking Items *Labels with my swapbot username *Wool for knitting *Knitting supplies & accessories *baby girl socks (12months and up) *a tie for my almost 4 year old *baby bows and soft headbands *Coffee themed items and medium roast coffee/beans *Apple themed items *Vintage themed items *Stationery *Christian inspirations *Mix CD's! *Knitting Project Bag *Cloth Diapering Items *Mama Cloth *Healthy Living/Eating inspirations *Medium Roast Coffee (fair trade preferred) *Fair trade chocolates

Ratings

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Comment: Thank you! So sorry I'm late in rating ... this one slipped through the cracks ... your envie was much appreciated - great picks!!
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Comment: Thank you so much for the wonderful envelope of goodies you sent! I am so thankful to you for the needle felting supplies and the kids are thrilled with the Tim Hortons card we are going to walk up and get some doughnuts this afternoon! Thank you so much!
Response: Thanks for your patience and understanding. I'm so glad you and the kids were able to have a little treat! Hope you can make something nice with the felting fibres too! Take care.
CrazyCatChick rated for U-Name-It Themed Journal on Jul 1, 2010
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Comment: April- Thanks so much for putting together such a thoughtful and perfect journal. This will be great as a gift for my son's graduation in 2011. You did a super job, thanks for making my first journal swap awesome:) Rebecca
Response: Aw, I'm so glad you like it. I wanted to keep it simple enough that you could make it more what you need/want. I hope I didn't get the year wrong..and that you wanted it to be summer of this year!
Lieve rated for Baby Clothes Private Swap on Jun 30, 2010
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Comment: Thank you so much! :-) This envie smelled delicious when I opened it, I was looking for cinnamon chewing gum (because I thought that was what I smelled) and it took me a while to find out it was the tea ;-) Bastian LOVES the books as well! Thanks a lot and keep me informed about those triplets :-)
Response: I'm so glad it made it there finally! :-) I'm very happy that you liked it. Thanks again for this fun swap. I'll let ya know when the triplets arrive!
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Comment: Thanks so much for sharing your story and sending such a nifty, fun filled swap! I appreciate it!
Response: You're most welcome. :-)
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Comment: thanks for the encouragment!! the recipes look great!
Response: Welcome, hope you can make use of them. :-)
vidaest rated for Mini-'zine swap #15 (April) on May 30, 2010
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Comment: very cute! thanks.
Response: glad you liked it.
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Comment: April - awesome craft choices for Maya - thank you so much! She loves them, and they'll keep her busy for a good while - perfect!!
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Comment: What an adorable ATC! I have never heard that song before. Thanks so much for all of the extra goodies too! Well done! 
Response: Aw, I'm so glad you like it. :-) You are most welcome!
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Comment: Wow - what a great yarn ball! Thank you! You did a fabulous job of making a fun & full ball with the financial restriction - you must have as many extras at your house as I have at mine!! lol Looking forward to the next one!
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Comment: Love it! Thank you - love the original art, and that's a song I adore. (o:
Response: Glad you like it :-)
khigh rated for FUNKY Band-Aid Swap on May 17, 2010
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Comment: Thanks!
Response: Very welcome. :-)
Cyndimom rated for FUNKY Band-Aid Swap on May 17, 2010
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Comment: Thank you for the extras :)
Response: You're welcome! It wasn't much, but hope you liked. :-)
honeysucklescafe rated for Proverbs 31 Writing Swap on May 17, 2010
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Comment: April, Thank you so much for sharing with me your reflections. I enjoyed reading from another who loves God's word. Bless you!
Response: You're welcome. :-) I liked this swap!
terrimamma rated for FUNKY Band-Aid Swap on May 16, 2010
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footnotepress rated for Mini-'zine swap #15 (April) on May 14, 2010
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Comment: I really liked it - I showed it to everyone (including the Starbucks barista) the day I got it
Response: Aw, haha! I'm really glad you liked it. :-)
SherriB rated for your choice of themed envelope on May 10, 2010
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Comment: Hi April--nice to meet a fellow believer--and you DID put a smile on my face! Your envelope was awesome, plus all the cool stuff in it! Where did you find all the images? Thank you so much for sharing--they make me want to run right to my art room and play! :)
Response: I'm so glad you liked it. Some of the images came from a friend of mine, and others were copied/scanned and some found online. It was fun! :-)
motes rated for Mini-'zine swap #15 (April) on May 10, 2010
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Comment: This can't be your first zine! I loved it!
Response: You are too kind! :-)
CraftyAnnie rated for Altered Puzzle Pieces on May 8, 2010
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Comment: Thanks for the pretty purple with butterfiles puzzle pieces. Both things that I like!
Response: Aw, I'm glad they made it to you. Thanks!
Kathleen rated for Mini-'zine swap #15 (April) on May 7, 2010
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Comment: I love your zine, the combination of your handwriting/doodles and the photocopied images looks great. And I love my clothesline, too.
Response: Aw, I'm glad you liked it. :-) I plan to make more, and hopefully will get better at it as I go.

Rating Overview

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Comments

OnceInABlueMoon on Aug 3, 2010:

Just wanted to let you know that I'm pleased that you're at swap-bot ... you're a thoughtful and generous swapper, and make this a lovely place to be.

This message being sent to you primarily to tell you this, but also as a swap fulfillment for the "Appreciate your fellow swap-botter" swap that I'm hosting.

Lieve on May 19, 2010:

Sure, a private swap would be just fine! Would you like to host it? Oh and it doesn't matter what I get in return, I'm happy with a small surprise :-)

Lieve on May 19, 2010:

Hi :-) I don't have many of them tough, since we could prevent an early birth, I think I have like 4 pieces. And all different as wel, so none three the same... If it doesn't matter then I'd be glad to send them to you :-)

Skittnu on May 18, 2010:

I am so glad my ATC made it all the way to Canada! I was worried. Glad you liked it ... perhaps we shall swap again sometime. Take care.

CraftyAnnie on May 8, 2010:

Happy Birthday a little late!

DianaCowgirl on Apr 12, 2010:

Hi i am DianaCowgirl i have you in this swap, is there any special that you would like to have, please let me know i am going shopping for you on Thur. Thnak you Diana

Snason on Apr 2, 2010:

Welcome to swapbot! Thank you for joining the Email:Workout songs hope you enjoy!!

OnceInABlueMoon on Apr 1, 2010:

Hi swapalot! Welcome to swapbot!!

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