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ChinaCat

ChinaCat
Date Joined: August 1, 2009
Last Online: October 30, 2024
Birthday: October 16
Country: United States
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About Me

ABOUT ME:

I'm retired with two grown children and two grandsons. I also have a 9 year old granddaughter. She LUVS kawaii (Sanrio in particular) and anime. I'll pass anything of that nature on to her. I live in Arizona where it's very hot in the summer. I like fall best of all, especially when it finally starts to cool off.

I'm actually very easy to please - if you make it for me, I'm going to appreciate the effort. I'm thankful when people put time, thought and heart into what they make and send. Hand made items are wonderful, but finding vintage items at a thrift store or yard sale also takes time and energy, so I really appreciate what is required to complete a well done swap.

I won't flake and I will rate. If I should happen to forget to rate a swap, please let me know. I always try to send something my partner will like and I read all profiles, regardless if the swap says "sender's choice". Profiles are fun to read and they help me create a good swap package.

If you don't receive a swap or tag from me, please let me know right away. I have no problem re-sending or doing whatever it takes to fix a problem. I host swaps sometimes and if necessary I will angel any swap I host.

Favorite colors

I like ocean colors - different shades of blues and greens mixed together and sometimes a bit of purple is thrown in. I love that.

I like Halloween colors together - black and orange. I like fall colors, especially when they're natural.

I like all colors really. It's how they are combined and mixed and put together that is pleasing to my eyes.

About Me

I DO THESE CRAFTS: * Apparently I've become addicted to making gift tags! I have three shoe boxes full of tags I have made. I'd love to share with you - just ask and you shall receive!

*Same thing with orange peel mushrooms. I LOVE making them and I would LOVE to share with you.

*altered objects - matchboxes, rusty old tins, altoid tins, boxes, dolls, lotsa stuff!

*mixed media - configurations, shadow boxes, dioramas

*cardmaking, tags

  • I like to alter dolls, especially for Halloween. I'll turn them into zombies, witches pumpkin heads, scary stuff. Sometimes they are cute too. And speaking of my Halloween dolls...I don't sew and I'm forever in need of witch hats. If you ever want to do a private swap and you will make me a witch hat for a doll, yay!!! I like to decorate them myself so I just need the basic hat, any size because I alter all sorts of dolls. Honestly, it's my favorite crafting activity.

** I LOVE to make ornaments for different holidays or occasions. Lately I've become obsessed with making mushrooms from orange peels. My orange tree is the source of this obsession but almost all of the oranges are gone now, not to return until next year. =(

I DO NOT sew, nor do I embroider, crochet, knit...but I admire the talents of those who do! Nothing better than receiving something hand crafted that I could never even begin to know how to do myself.

THINGS I LOVE

A...antiques, art, archeology, animals, Arizona

B...bats, books (vintage), book covers to use as a canvas for projects, Buddha, butterflies, blues music, baskets, batik

C...chihuahuas, Celtic history, crafting, clouds, circus (vintage) including vintage clowns, cactus (especially saguaros), classic rock music, crystals

D...dolls (old ones especially) that I can alter into Halloween decorations, art dolls, handmade dolls, doll parts, I LOVE DOLLS, desert, dinos, dioramas

E...earrings (especially bigger and boho style), elves, ephemera, elephants

F...Frida Kahlo, flowers (deep red roses, black roses, geraniums, sunflowers, azaleas), fairies, Flannery O'Connor

G...ghosts, goblins, ghouls, ghastly gnashers, goddesses, gothic stuff, geraniums

H...handmade everything, HALLOWEEN!!!, history, hippos, harpy, hats for my altered witch dolls!!!...any size or color or material. =)

I...Ireland, indigenous cultures

J...jack-o-lanterns, jewelry, junque, Johanna Parker designs...so CUTE!!!

K...Krampus, kitsch,, kitchen towels, keys (vintage), Ken Kesey

L...lovely vintage lady images (fortune tellers, witches, Victorian, flappers, ethnic, fairies, mermaids, etc.), loteria images, labradorite crystals

M...mermaids, Mexican arts and crafts, moon, miniatures for crafting, mountains, milagros, mammoth & mastodons, mushrooms

N...Nosferatu, Neanderthals, Native American art and history, new discoveries - I like to experience newness

O...ocean, orange (the color), old lace, October, old stuff

P...prims, pumpkins, plants, photos (vintage), prehistoric everything, photography - I love Cindy Sherman, Francesca Woodman, Vivian Maier, Diane Arbus, and I absolutely adore Claude Cahun

Q...questioning everything

R...robins, ravens, roses, Rolling Stones (I saw them in concert in 1972), fun & funky ribbon, random things - sometimes I don't even know I like something until I'm introduced to it

S...sandy beaches, stars, sunsets, sea, Stonehenge, succulents, saguaro cactus, Scotland, spooky vibes

T...toads, toadstools, thrift stores, tie dye, tomorrows

U...unusual anythings

V...vintage...vintage...vintage, Valentines, Viking history

W...witches, windmills, waterfalls, witchy craft supplies, cool washi tape, Wales

X...x-tra special surprises

Y...yummy sweets, yellow moons

Z...zzzzz...(naps)

Dislikes

rodents, especially rats. I have a bit of a phobia, I guess. Realistic rats and mice freak me out.

scrapbook supplies - I do some scrapbooking once in awhile but I already have a lot of supplies on hand, and I usually need something specific when I do scrapbooking projects. And please, no scrapbook paper scraps. My cup runneth over with paper scraps already.

ATCs ~ Please, don't send me an ATC!! I actually do like making ATCs and I used to make and swap tons of them, but I stopped collecting them years ago.

Kid's stickers... But if I receive them, I will pass them on to my granddaughter or to swap partners with kids.

I know that bookmarks are very popular, but I really don't need any. I do most of my reading online. I do enjoy making bookmarks though.

I don't do stamping so I really have no need for stamps or ink pads. I will gladly pass them on if I receive them.

Wants

weird, funky clay faces - especially painted ones

small Halloween or otherwise spooky things that I can use for Halloween shadowboxes - I like them kind of creepy! Did I mention witch hats for my altered dolls? Sorry, I'm a broken record

I can always use natural items like stones, crystals, leaves, bits of interesting wood, dried flowers, nut shells, etc...

old keys

old photos, especially of people...the older the photo, the better!

vintage needlework - small doilies, crochet, embroidery, etc.

THRIFT STORE FINDS - small items I can use for shadowbox and assembly pieces, especially items for Halloween,and retro or kitchy Christmas projects

cool vintage stuff

handmade items that you LOVE to make!

nautical, ocean, seashell, MERMAID items

Food

I like candy, especially chocolate, both dark and light. CHOCOLATE ALERT!!! But please don't send me chocolate unless it's during the winter months. It's too hot here in the desert and chocolate is really melty! =( I dislike gummy candy. I don't drink herbal teas, but do drink black tea. Spices from other places interest me. I started drinking coffee a few years ago. I like regular (unflavored). That way I can add flavored creamers.=)

I like to try unusual (regional) things.

I am a pescaterian and have been for 38 years. (I do eat fish, eggs and cheese.)

Ratings

Jsereg001 rated for SOHC: Nature Walk Treasures on Oct 31, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for all of the treasures!! This was a fun idea for a swap!!
5
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Comment: You hit this outta the park! Thank you!
Response: I'm glad you like it and thanks for the rating!
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Comment: Robin!!! Awwww. Thank you so much for my beautiful handmade gift. I love it. Displayed it immediately on my mantle. Thanks again!
Response: You are very welcome! I'm glad you like it. Happy Halloween!!!
nancylee rated for 13 Days of Halloween USA on Oct 21, 2024
5
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Comment: What a fabooulous thoughtful box! I enjoyed opening it yesterday while watching Wednesday (I <3 my library) Thank you for joining and being a great swapper
Response: You are very welcome and THANK YOU for the nice comment and the rating! Happy Halloween!!!
January rated for SOHC: Autumn Crafty Item on Oct 6, 2024
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Comment: Robin, you absolutely went above and beyond and created a fall keepsake. Thank you so much for the gorgeous and colorful pumpkin!!! It is currently part of a fall tablescape and I will enjoy now and in the future when I decorate for my favorite season. Well done!!!
Response: You are very welcome and thank you for the rating and for the nice comment!! HAPPY FALL!!! It's my favorite season as well. =)
Jsereg001 rated for SOHC: Halloween Destash Creation on Oct 2, 2024
5
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Comment: Thanks for the adorable little creation! I absolutely love it!!
Response: You are very welcome and thank you for the rating.
Sequoia183 rated for SOHC: Goth Halloween on Sep 28, 2024
5
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Comment: Thank you so much, I love the gothid frame you made!
Response: Thank you for the rating and I really enjoyed creating this gothic swap! Happy Haunting!
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Comment: What a fantastic box, thank you! I love the cute little box, all the goodies, and extra special thank you for the "overflow". Happy Halloween!
Response: You are very welcome! I really enjoyed putting this swap together for you. I just signed up for another Halloween swap and I see that you're in it as well. =) Halloween lovers unite! ha ha Happy Halloween!
luleemik rated for Private Halloween Die-O-Rama on Sep 17, 2024
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Comment: Wow! What's not to love...your beautiful mushrooms from your orange tree and the cutest little gnome with a pipe!! Thank you for creating a "die"-o-rama that is so me!
Response: Thank YOU!!! It's always a pleasure swapping with you. This project was especially fun! xo
Eulegirl rated for 31 days of Halloween treats on Sep 7, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the box of beautiful goodies. Hanging the card up now and waiting for October to start the opening!!
Response: Enjoy and thanks for the rating! xo
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Comment: Oh my goodness! What a wonderful spooky package. I absolutely adore the tag you made! It is going right into my Halloween junk journal. And the little mushroom is so cool! It is going to my office today! Thank you for a beautiful swap. Happy Haunting!
Response: Hi! I always enjoy swapping with you. Thank you for the rating and Happy Haunting back atcha!
theirmimi rated for WIYM: Just swap something #4 on Aug 24, 2024
5
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Comment: Thanks for the great package!
Response: You're very welcome! Thank you for the rating.
Myself333 rated for SOHC: Handmade Halloween Ornament on Jul 31, 2024
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Comment: Aaaah, I feel so lucky! 🥹 The mushroom ornament is so stinkin cute, I might need to take a crack at that too! Are those tiny little crystals on its top, or what are those? And honestly, your extra "altered doll" tabletop decor turned out to be possibly my favorite thing I've received through here, omg thank you so much! You're so talented 💜 I'd love to do a krampus swap together, I just have a week long vacation out of state mid August. We should absolutely discuss after that though 👹
Response: Thank you! Have a great vacation and we'll discuss Krampus when you return. =) About those crystal shards...bought them on Amazon for about $10, a snack size baggie. I found them on Etsy as well but more expensive.
Conni59 rated for MM&L: Themed Mail Art on Jul 22, 2024
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Comment: Fantastic Mail Art❤️love it so much. Thank you!!!
Response: Thank you for the rating and you are very welcome!
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Comment: What a great card using so much of the swap items! I also appreciate the digi prints you sent—very cool.
Response: It was a lot of fun, and my first time doing a swap like this. Thank you for the rating!
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Comment: Oh my goodness, Robin -- what an AMAZING package! I absolutely loved everything and it was such a fun experience unwrapping all the goodies :-) You brought me so much Halloween cheer...thank you so much for the fabulous happy mail (heart)!
Response: You are very welcome!!!
Lisapotterylady rated for Christmas in July Ornament on Jul 2, 2024
5
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Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful teal mushroom! I already hung it up in my craft room near one that my sister gave me. 'm sorry you have to stay in AZ for the summer. I do remember the heat there which is why I love living here now. You should come up here and visit me and your grandsons! Except that next week its supposed to get up to almost 90 here which is too hot for this area. Happy July 4th!
Response: Thank you for the rating and the nice comment! Stay cool! xo
georgiafae rated for SOHC: Make a Mushroom! on May 28, 2024
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Comment: Love the set of mushroom you made for me-Very thoughtful of you to even make me a Halloween. Thanks for your great creations ! Have a good summer! I'm headed to Mesa, AZ in the middle of June to visit my sister for 10 days. The dry heat feels good on my arthritis and she has a pool!
Response: You are very welcome! Enjoy your stay in Mesa! It will still be a "dry heat" in June. =)
Cindymt rated for WIYM: Just swap something #3 on May 26, 2024
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Comment: This made me smile! Especially the Winnie the Pooh wallet! I wish I could give you 20 hearts! Thank you!
Response: You are very welcome! And thank you for the nice comment and rating! I hope your summer is all that you hope it will be. xo
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Comment: Hello and thanks very much for the beautifully decorated envelope — and all your many, thoughtful and fun enclosures!
Response: You are most welcome and thank you for the rating! Happy spring!

Rating Overview

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Comments

Poohtat on Oct 29, 2024:

Thank you for the AATW Oct wish. Thank you for the lovely note. I hope to go to Santa Fe the next time I go to New Mexico. Have you ever been to Carlsbad Caverns? Everyone should get a chance to visit there. I loved it!

simcoe54 on Oct 26, 2024:

AATW: October Wishes -- Thanks so much for the lovely package of wishes. The postcards are perfect for my collection, my grand-daughters will love the stickers and we will all enjoy the kool-aid.

PrairieKittin on Sep 20, 2024:

Robin~ Thank you so much for the witch! I love her!! And that cute little mushroom! Oh my goodness! So cute!! Thank you for granting my September wish!
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DParker85 on Sep 17, 2024:

I had so much fun opening your September Wish fulfillment! Like a nesting doll of envelopes! I love the charms and stamps 🤍

catlingmex on Aug 10, 2024:

Fellow member in the Robin Club: Your envie arrived and blew me away! Not only a Barbie wardrobe, but a vintage one, at that! How very, very kind of you to share that with me. What a treasure! You certainly hit it out of the park with your first AAtW send! Wow, just wooooow. <3

luleemik on May 23, 2024:

Robin, what a fun surprise to receive one of your wonderful mushrooms! Thank you soooo much for thinking of me, and including some caps that I can use in future projects!! Hugs to you my friend!

kittyhahahotbot on Oct 16, 2023:

Glitter is where the home is. lol

thriftymermaid on Feb 8, 2023:

Thank you so, so much my sweet friend for the beautiful journal you sent me for the tag in the SOHC group. I LOVE it!! You're the best. xo

Byn0604 on Nov 24, 2022:

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kittyhahahotbot on Nov 9, 2022:

The message is ....LOL.....thanks for being such a fun sport!

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