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tifffoster
Date Joined: March 21, 2010
Last Online: October 13, 2022
Birthday: July 16, 1974
Country: United States
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About Me

I am a medical assistant living in Oklahoma. I am married to a wonderful man, my highschool sweetheart, and have two grown children. We are enjoying our newly empty nest...although it's oddly quiet around here. I have three sweet, spoiled dogs, a Rat Terrier, Zoey, a pug/chiuaua mix named Dynamite and a tiny Chiuaua named Peanut. Our Family loves to travel and we spent most of the family vacations while the kids were little visiting all the states finally finishing the 50th state a couple years ago! Hawaii was our grand finale of our goal, and man, did we have a blast! I can't wait to see what travel adventures lay ahead for us. So far, Alaska has been my favorite. I believe that travel is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your children and yourself. We also camp in our rv, go geocaching, go boating with friends, fish, kayak and hike and I do a little backpacking. I am also a runner - I have run 3 marathons. I really love being outside.

Favorite Crafts

I love doing crafts of all kinds. I do wearable art, sewing, paper crafts. I like indie art, recycled crafts, fabric crafts, vintage and new funky ideas. Pretty much if it's crafty...I love it! Swap-bot has opened a whole new world of ATC's, zentangles, match-boxes, inchies,mini-zines and fabric post-cards. Haven't made many yet, but I'm ready to learn! I also love to collect and share vintage patterns, fabrics, trims and buttons. The only craft I don't really do is yarn crafts (knitting and crochet) I love making gifts for people. I also make velvet backed headbands for myself and other running buddies, so if you send me velvet or printed ribbon please send at least 15" so I can use it for a headband.

Me + Mail = Happy

Since I was a child I have loved writing letters and decorating the envelopes. We traveled a lot when I was a kid and I always had a former classmate or friend I was writing to. I felt a sense of rebelion when I would scribble a picture or cartoon across an envelope or cover it with stickers. "I can't believe I'm getting away with this!" I would think as I sent it away with my mom to be mailed. (She was a postal worker for almost 30 years) I take great delight in mailing and receiving unusual, oddly shaped, naked mail and decorated packages. I always imagine how many people will see it along its way and what the receiver will think when they open the mail box!

a little more about me....

My favorite color is red, because it is the best color known to man teehe, everyone looks great in it! - but I love all the colors of the rainbow, yellow and I have had somewhat of a difficult realtionship, but after quilting and doing some painting I realized that it is the sunshine of colors.

I collect thimbles, unusual and vintage pincushions and sewing kits, ladybugs, and vintage or home-made Christmas ornaments, I especially love home-made AND vintage - my favorite ornament is a little angel from the 50's that someone made with a doll's head and some lace and beads and a little sequin for her halo - it is wonderful. Every year I tell myself, NO MORE ORNAMENTS, and every year I buy like a gazillion more. I have finally resorted to just buying more trees!

I LOVE thrifting and yard-saling and would much rather have something original, old or hand made than something new, shiny, and mass-produced.

wish list

ribbon (any width at least 15" please)

velvet ribbon (any width at least 15")

deco tape

anything for My Happy Planner

lady bug anything

clovers

rainbows, and rainbow colored stuff

miniatures

things made out of walnut or pecan shells

sewing stuff and patterns (not clothing)

toys for my desk

office supplies......my grandma use to send me a box full of paper and pens and stickers and message pads....i would play office and I still LOVE 'em!

bird anything

par avion or air mail anything ESPECIALLY vintage mailing labels and stamps

anything for packaging stuff, tissue, twine, tape, even your creative ideas

your favorite quotes

your favorite blogs

your favorite recipes (especially desserts and appetizers)

tramp art

anything coca-cola

sewing notions, vintage or not

make-up or beauty stuff

nail polish and nail stuff, I love to do my nails funky, as I am dressed in scrubs every day...blah

travel stuff

anything running! Energy gels, gummies, drink mix and bars, water bottles, accessories etc.

International and weird candy, treats and snacks Kinderball candy (we cant get them in the US)

I LOVE making mailers and envelopes out of recycled packaging and unusual stuff. I would love to hear your ideas, see examples, or get copies of your envelope patterns.

I am interested in private swaps - please PM if you want to!

The Nitty Gritty

I always try to rate as soon as I get swaps. If you notice I haven't rated you please PM me for a reminder. ALso, If I have sent you something, please, please, please rate me so I know that you have gotten it. . So much time and effort goes into sending swaps and it only takes a second to do a quick rating.

Ratings

KristinCali rated for Free Art Mini Zine on Aug 4, 2013
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Comment: Thank you for the cute zine and the goodies! Question, where did you get the card that you wrote on? It's floral and says breath in and out... Just wondering because I have those words tattooed on me :D
Response: HAHA! How oddly awesome is that?!?! I guess that tatoo (and card) are really meant for you. The card came from a package set I got at a discount store called Tuesday Morning. I'm afraid I don't have the original package anymore to see what brand it was. Could you maybe make a color copy of it or scan it and then print some onto card stock?
AZBobbi rated for Happy Mail Day - Round 2 - US ONLY on Feb 22, 2013
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Comment: Thank you so much for the great package. I've had pneumonia this past week :( and this really made my day!
mockinglybird rated for Cute socks + surprise on Feb 12, 2013
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Comment: Thank you! I absolutely LOOOOOVE the socks! They're so rad. :) And 4 rolls of deco tape in Green? You spoiled me. Thanks so much for a very thoughtful and colorful (inside and out) package. I think it's funny you got paired with me since I'm originally from Oklahoma. :)
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Comment: Thank you so much! Love the package
Mello rated for NOV: Traveling Mail Art Kit 2012 on Dec 20, 2012
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Comment: You can send me late packages anytime you like, if they turn out as marvelous as this one! Do I even have to tell you how awesome that Tinbox is? And what is inside is just perfect! You have a sticker-maker? I didn't even know something like that exists! My son is fascinated with the chinese fortune money and the stamp your daughter carved is too cute. I love love loooove everything you sent. Thanx for a perfect Swap!
Response: So glad you liked everything! When things settle down after the holidays I'd love to do a private swap if you up for it :)
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Comment: Received parcel today and put gifts into my stocking to open on Christmas day. Thank you so much for the extra Pink Ribbon items - that was very thoughtful of you. Thanks for the PINK nail file set - perfect for in my purse. Love the PINK stapler and decorated matchbox with goodies - all will be used in my projects. It is so nice when partners take the time to read profiles and send something appropriate. Merry Christmas
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Comment: Thank you the wrapped gifts! I will open them on Christmas morning :). I also appreciate you letting me know about the delay.....If I don't hear from a partner I get worried! Happy Holidays!
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Comment: Thanks so much for the fantastic looking swap... cant wait to tear into my stuffers =) The tissue you used was so pretty too
lcjustme rated for GW X-Mas Exchange on Dec 6, 2012
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Comment: What a fun package of goodies. I knew when I saw the festive snowflake tape around the box that I was in for a treat. I love everything. You certainly ran with my love of snowmen and yeah, my own TH stamp set. Have a wonderful Christmas and thanks for everything!
sherryg221 rated for Hanging Car Freshener on Dec 6, 2012
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Comment: Thank you! What a good reminder! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Comment: This was the first swap I received. I LOVED it... it sure was stuffed! Thanks Tiffany!
Response: Yay! I'm so excited to be your first swap! Let me know if you want to do some private swaps to get your ratings up so you can get in on some good swaps soon :) It is so fun!!!!
luckypenny rated for Trick or Treat? on Nov 2, 2012
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Comment: I would have rated a three because the package didn't reach the purchase amount required but Tiffany offered to send more. I told her not to as Halloween is over.
Response: I did spend required amount. I am so sorry you were disappointed.
jj9jj rated for Favorite Candy Swap - October on Oct 26, 2012
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Comment: Thanks for the candy!
STUFFellaneous rated for Autumn Acorn Mail Art on Oct 5, 2012
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Comment: Awesome! Thanks! You cheered up a dreary day!
Tryph rated for Favorite Candy Swap - August on Sep 13, 2012
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Comment: Such sweet gummies - thank you!
Kamikaze rated for Favorite Candy Swap - August on Sep 4, 2012
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Comment: For $2 is seems to be about a fair amount of candy. Could be a bit more perhaps, but the variation is great! I knew the Twix and Reese's already, and I'm really looking forward to try the Wonka candy. That private swap you mentioned in the added note is a great idea as well, but we probably should save that for winter/ early spring, when it's not so hot. EDIT; in amount of candy it felt a bit low, but after rating I thought I remembered hearing Sunkist was expensive, so that's why there is less candy.
Response: Sorry if you felt like it wasn't enough. Actually, just the Sunkist candy alone was $3.99. It is my favorite and very hard to find, so I have to get it at a specialty grocery.
manders2280 rated for Edibles: Around the World! on Sep 1, 2012
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Comment: Thanks for the package of international treats. It seems that every city and town in the US now has a multicultural population.
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Comment: Hi Tiffany, I love my papermache "H." The paper, that you covered it with, is perfect! It didn't seem to suffer going through the mail, which is amazing! Hugs from Alaska, Sherry
JulieK rated for Hearts for everyone! on Aug 9, 2012
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Comment: Thanks for the awesome package! The heart full of orange buttons made me squeal with joy :)
tagorlily1 rated for Mail Art Challenge - PURPLE on Jul 27, 2012
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Comment: Thank you so much, Tiffany, for your lovely purple envelope and for the delightful contents! This swap was such a pleasure to give and receive - purple is my favorite colour.

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Comments

wolfeagle on Feb 14, 2013:

hv

clutterfree on Nov 19, 2012:

Tiffany..THANKS for my GW flavored hot chocolate packets...enjoying them on our COLD PA mornings :) Raspberry is one of my favorites!!! May you be warm and dry ...Happy Thanksgiving!!....Charlene

ladyaries7 on Oct 16, 2012:

thanks so much for the cute stationery from your stash for my september wish (Granting wishes group)..sorry for the late thanks--it was sent to my old address and was just forwarded this week :)

sweetpea22 on Oct 7, 2012:

Thank you so much for the journal for my Sept. Wishlist!

theirmimi on Oct 1, 2012:

Thanks for the great tote bag! I love the way you decorated the envelope too! Thanks for graning me a wish! You made my day!!! (Granting Wishes Group)

dobie256 on Oct 1, 2012:

Thank you for the Rockin' birthday card! How fun!

clutterfree on Oct 1, 2012:

Tiffany...Thank you for my Sept. GW birthday card and the POP Rocks!!!!! It was so thoughtful of you:)...Charlene

luleemik on Sep 30, 2012:

YOU rock! Thanks for the b'day wish!!

wolfeagle on Sep 24, 2012:

Thank you for the Komen scarf. It is perfect, and I'm mailing it to her this week.

clutterfree on Aug 28, 2012:

So glad you got your "naked" mail!! I really wasn't sure it would make it through the mail so I sent something that wasn't a big deal if it didn't survive...the postal worker tried to tell me I had to put it in an envelope and I said the whole purpose was to send it "naked" just for fun and he says..."OK, why not??? Let's see what happens!!" I will have to let him know it MADE IT!!!!...Charlene

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