March 2010 Birthday Swap - LISTS ONLY!

[Avabrowneyes]

Hello! I'm Ava. I'll be 25 on the 24th. I spent last year's birthday far away from friends and family, but this year will be different! I plan to craft until I can craft no more, and I'll do the same for some of ya'll.

About me: I live in Tennessee. College grad. I spent a year in South Korea teaching. I like travel, music, landscapes, flowers (not the old lady kind!), swallows, owls, and my Corgi. I like bold colors and earth tones too. I'm into just about every craft there is except painting on an artsy scale.  I prefer functional items over knicknacks.

Random themes that might help: The Golden Girls, 1776 (1970s musical), history, reading, Firefly/Serenity, Bones, The Vampire Diaries (I can't help it!), frugal or green living

Thanks to anyone who claims me!

Crafts
-A tabletop ironing pad like this: http://www.wists.com/avari20/f17811438f5fe8e64a22b5fcc288c690?offset=20
-Rice warmer bags (for the feet or to sooth those aching muscles!) http://www.wists.com/avari20/b17f740eecc436a5376f251ec110536e?offset=20
-A resin button necklace Thanks lindyv321!
-A doily in either white or ecru for my TV stand: http://www.wists.com/avari20/4a326bd1c86746ddd0045b3a1e50250a?offset=20
-Owl Earrings
-Earrings in general (sterling silver, as I'm allergic to gold )
-Vegetable garden starter kit
-Bed Caddy
-Laptop Sleeve
-A Bird Mobile for my future niece or nephew. Thank you Nickimac!
-A Lotus flower inspired something (stencil, maybe?)
-A Needlebook
-Knitting/Crochet Hook bucket organizer! : http://www.wists.com/avari20/45911c34113ef3fefa898f00b73fd9a8?offset=20
-A crossbody strap messenger bag big enough for notebooks and a laptop: http://www.wists.com/avari20/018181b12a89dd3efdd2304353df1449?offset=20
-A wisty surprise!


Craft Supplies
Knitting Needle gauge
Stitch markers
Acrylic paint and brushes for decorating my handmade needles
Circular knitting needles
Magnetic dish for pins
An embroidery floss organizer

[prettyinpaisley]

Hi! I'll be 23 on March 21st.

About me: I graduated last August with my bachelors in Theatre Education. I want to teach art or drama eventually, and I currently work in an elementary school setting. I am also an active feminist.

I dabble in a TON of different crafts including: ATC's and inchies; Mod-podge, basic sewing, painting, embroidery, jewelry, polymer clay, and occasionally woodworking.

I'm really into woodland creatures (deer, owls/birds, squirrels) and I've been told I dress like a "grandmother" which I usually take as a compliment.

My favorite colors are oranges, mustard yellow, purples, teal, and gold. I'm NOT a fan of pastels, neons, reds or silver. I like vintage floral patterns A LOT.

I currently live with my boyfriend of three years. He also has a March birthday, and he is into all things sci-fi, legos, Batman, D&D, and things that show support for facial hair. (haha).

WISHLIST:

A Mr. Fox hat
http://www.fuzzhats.com/Mr-Fox-Hat_p_37.html

Stationary and matching envelopes Thanks alwaysinmyroom!
Preferably with birds, woodland creatures, or paisley.

A padded laptop cozy
I'll give you dimensions if you need them.

A full crafting apron with several pockets. Thank you tapestrymlp!

interesting/retro/vintage frames for 8X10 artwork
I have a TON of artwork laying around waiting to be framed.

Foxglove earrings
http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Accessories/Earrings+&+Rings/Foxglove+Earrings

Painted or decoupaged pocket/purse mirror
Anything goes.

owl stuffed animal/couch pillowThank you SO much alwaysinmyrooom!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28952245&ref=sr_gallery_2&&ga_search_query=Owl+pillow&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

An ATC binder
something decorative to hold all the ATC's I've been collecting in the ongoing swaps.

Hair plumage
Feathers (non-peacock) and flowers, attached to a hairclip
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29625104&ref=sr_gallery_22&&ga_search_query=hair+feather+accessory&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=4&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title

Original NES (nintendo) related coasters for my new coffee table:
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=339653.0
Preferably 8 bit question blocks, warp tubes, fire flowers, or zelda


SUPPLIES:
vintage floral print fabric Thank you tapestrymlp
Ink pads
Embroidery hoops
A latch hook
old children's books or magazines with interesting images to cut up.
Lace
All kinds of (actual) vintage buttons! Thanks alwaysinmyroom!
Ring backings
Watercolor pencils

Extras:
Cardboard bar coasters
Vegetarian jerky
Veggie pirate booty


Any questions feel free to PM me!
www.wists.com/prettyinpaisley

[nikimac]

I’m Nicole from Tacoma and I love Tacoma!!  I’m 27 as of yesterday (the 5th).  I’ve been married 4 ½ years and my husband is heading off to the Army at the end of July.  We have two sons – a 3-year-old and a 7-month-old.  I love the movies more than anything…except Jesus (I am a strong Christian).  My favorite color is robin’s egg blue and I love the retro ‘50s/’60s stuff (except the pukey old-school Tupperware colors).  My wist is www.wists.com/nikimac
Thanks!!

Wishes:
•   ice mold that looks like Han Solo when he was frozen in carbonite
•   a simple gold ring with a nice white (real) pearl in the middle
•   polka dot, pocketed apron like on my wist
•   an organizer for between the two front seats in our van with different sections, pockets, etc.
•   stuffed animals of a dinosaur or Star Wars characters for my 3-year-old Kirby
•   candles or chapstick that smell like baked goods (sugar cookies, cake, cinnamon rolls, etc.)
•   a corkscrew that you’ve painted or otherwise crafted up
•   American flag beanie for my 3-year-old, Kirby - Thank you, Sherrie B!
•   anything to give my husband for when he leaves for the Army
•   any outfits (onesie, socks, bib) for my baby, Frankie
•   an apron for my son (see wists) - Thank you, Sajona!!
•   a beauty queen-type sash that says “Mrs. Tacoma”
•   metal pieces-of-eight or doubloons
•   anything cute or pretty colored robin’s egg blue (but no knick-knacks)
•   retro embroidered stuff
•   Tacoma necklace (see wists)
•   pretty bobby pins

Craft Supplies:
•   bottle caps
•   jewelry wire (any gauge) and beads - Thank you again, Sajona!
•   strong magnets or magnet sheets - Still more thanks, Sajona!!
•   blank note cards
•   paint brushes
•   cake decorations
•   sewing needles (hand and for a Bernina)

Extras:
•   fun cookie cutters or ice molds - Thanks again, Sherrie B!!
•   anything by the company Fred
•   colored gel pens
•   gummy frogs - Thanks and thanks and thanks, Sajona!!
•   root beer
•   aluminum water bottle
•   any party supplies

[fluttermuffin]

Hi.  My name is Jamie.... 43 years ago on March 15th, the world was introduced to another crafter.  I'm a wife of a retired soldier, mother of 6 (gave birth to 3 and inherited 3 when I married my husband), grandmother of 4 (plus one angel baby).  We have a cute little Sheltie pup named Missy and a handsome fat cat named Chewee. I'm a full time RN at our local rural hospital and love what I do.  I'm a big kid at heart... still love to watch cartoons, listen to old Disney songs, play with dolls (newest obsession is Pullip's).  I love thrift store shopping and yard sales.

I dabble in most crafts.:  scrapbooking, sewing, crochet, embroidery, cross stitch, photoshop... I've never learned to knit, but that is a goal this year...  

I love all things Disney (especially Little Mermaid), Lost, Glee, Smurfs, Harry Potter, Twilight, Little House on the Prairie, all Musicals like Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Sound of Music, Wizard of Oz, Mama Mia... etc....

I live in Horton, KS... small town in the Northeast corner of the state.

I love all colors (except grey) but I'd have to say red, yellow, orange & green are my favorite.

Thanks in advance to anyone who picks me!!

Crafts:
*   I would really really love a Poppet of my very own.
*   a pair of fingerless gloves
*   knitted socks
*   a full apron with lots of pockets (I'd wear an XL)
*   needle organizer roll  Thanks Disco Queen Highness!!
*   a wallet
*   reusable snack bags, sandwich wrap, lunch bag
*   fabric rollers
*   fabric “paper” towels
*   fabric pads
*   felt food] Thanks again, Disco Queen Highness!
*   felted dryer balls
*   ANY wisty surprise  www.wists.com/fluttermuffin  (Another thanks to Disco Queen Highness!!)

Supplies:

*   fabric remnants
*   assorted thread
*   bobbins
*   magnetic dish for pins
*   barbie size clothes patterns (for my Pullips)

Extras:

anything from the area that the sender lives...I'd love to travel more, but love things from other places.

Thanks again to anyone who picks me!!

Happy Birthday fellow March birthday'ers... LOL

[tapestrymlp]

I'm Jenn and on March 14th I'll be turning 33. I married my high-school sweetheart and we have a precocious 5 year old daughter, a dog, a cat, four hedgehogs and two Russian tortoises. Basically it's like running a small zoo in our house and I do count the five-year-old as one of the wild animals We live in Texas, near Dallas and are expecting our second child in September.

I run a local Harry Potter meetup group and am obsessed with all things Harry Potter. Crafting is one of my favorite hobbies as is photography. I work a lot with polymer clay but also, lately, with making miniatures and some jewelry. I run an Etsy shop that frequently overwhelms me and which has been sadly neglected this year. One of my favorite things to craft is miniature potions bottles - I design the labels in Photoshop based on vintage labels and then have fun deciding how to fill each bottle.

My daughter has Cystic Fibrosis and Common Variable Immune Deficiency. She gets sick very easily. So while we don't have any allergy restrictions I absolutely cannot accept any crafts or items from the same household as another CF person or from a house where anyone has been sick in the last two weeks.

Wist: http://wists.com/tapestrymlp
Etsy Favorites: http://www.etsy.com/favorite_listings_public.php?user_id=7430595&ref=favorites

Craft Wants
Anything Dr. Seuss! That's the theme we've chosen for the new nursery and I desperately need Seuss stuff. Specifically, I'd love:
A Dr. Seuss inspired crib quilt
Dr. Seuss wall pictures/hangings (THANKS KJABALOO!)
Dr. Seuss character small plushies
Dr. Seuss inspired drapes/valance

Anything well crafted that's Harry Potter related is also a good bet I'd love a Hufflepuff knit scarf bag (THANK YOU AVABROWNEYES!), like on my wist, or a cool t-shirt like the ones pictured on my wist.

Craft Supplies
Fantasy film in any color
Dr. Seuss or Harry Potter fabric
Jaquard Lumiere Fabric paint (any color except white, gold & brown)

Extras
Kinder eggs or kinder chocolate
Cadbury chocolate, especially non-US becuase it's so yummy
strawberry chocolates
cute bookmarks

[kjbaloo]

Heloo.  I’m Kristin from Glendale, AZ.  I turned 35 on March 1st and my husband says I am old  .  What does he know!   My household is currently full with 2 dogs and the hubby.  One of the dogs, is a 5 month old Great Dane who is getting into everything! I am an avid reader and addicted to way to many tv shows.  My goal for this year was to always have some sort of crafty project going when ever I was in front of the TV….and of course exercise more! Yeah…um…doing good on the crafty thing
I get obsessed with different projects for a time and then move on to something else.  Crafts that I have done include:  painting, drawing, embroidery, felt applique, cross stitch, glass etching, glass painting, face painting, shrinky dinks,…I know there is more….
While my husband managed to sew living room drapes for our house, the sewing machine and I have an ongoing battle of wits. I might have lost the first couple of battles, but I will win the WAR!  I haven’t really done any jewelry and I am working on the polymer clay thing.
I really like: dragons, fairies, asian inspired art, froggies, butterflies, dragon flies.
Colors: Blue, Red, Purple, Black, Silver, Gold.  Prefer strong colors, will accept pastels in a pinch, not a huge fan of neon.  There isn’t a lot that I don’t like except not a huge fan of the 1970’s color pallet of burnt orange, pea green, harvest yellow….bleh.  Not a big floral fan either.
Other Loves: Glee, Grey’s Anatomy, True Blood, Bones, Supernatural, Twilight, love musicals (including High School Musical 1,2, 3), Nora Roberts, Laurell K Hamilton, most things Fantasy or Sci-fi (Firefly/Buffy-think Joss Whedon).
I went on a Wisty spree and added a bunch of general stuff for ideas.  No allergies!
Thank you to anyone who picks me!!!

Crafts:
*Pin Cushions. (tired of losing needles and pins)
*Needle Organizer
*color pencil organizer roll(and I have a lot!)
*any wisty surprise www.wists.com/kjbaloo
*Jewelry…love jewelry especially necklaces.  Need a few longer length ones
*Boxes or organizers…for pens/pencils/beads/sequins/embroidery floss
*A DVD/CD holder for movies
*Tote bags to carry craft stuff in
*Padded Laptop Cozy
*Any type picture frame using the themes above
* Dog toys of any kind
*anything that uses any of my loves or colors!

Supplies
*fabric remnants
*embroidery floss
*bobbins
*Shrinky Dink paper
*different beads of any kind
*felt applique kits of any kind
*Beginner projects for sewing (and I mean like for Dummies level)
*Buttons
*Modge Podge
*Liquid Stitch ( I go through so much of this stuff!)

Extras:
I love Dark chocolate anything
Blank DVR+R
Any cool pictures (magzine, photos, whatever) of dragons, lighthouses, roses, butterflies.  I have a project at home and I need pictures for inspiration.
Coffee, coffee creamers (sugar free)

Thanks again to anyone who picks me!