JessRoussos

I have been crafting for as long as I can remember. My favorites are: sewing, knitting/crochet, cross-stitch, polymer clay, jewelry making (bead weaving), and recently paper crafting.

You can see my work on instagram under the usernames: BlackDragonAlchemy (linked above) and BlackDragonAlchemySwap I will not guarantee that there are not spoilers.

For pictorial ideas about what I like I have linked an Etsy wish list and my IG profile; the #bdasmosaic tag on IG also has a number of ideas.

https://www.etsy.com/people/BlackDragonAlchemy/favorites/random-etsy-likes?ref=clsharebutton

Please make sure to include the full name as written on the swap page for swaps you send me. If I cannot figure out what swap a package is for I cannot rate you.

My favorite colors are black, blue, green, purple, and magenta. I prefer jewel tones and earth tones over pastels.

I tend to follow the KISS (keep it simple stupid) philosophy with my crafts.

More, guidelines, than actual rules: I uaually prefer realistic over cartoony (unless it is related to something on my likes list, in which case cartoony can work). I prefer darker/mythical themes over traditional cute and cuddly. I prefer images of nature, animals, and architecture over images of people, and I particularly don't care for images of children or babies.

I do really like to see other peoples styles as well. I would rather something you feel is well made and in your style, over one you don't like trying to match mine.

Themes

• Mythical Creatures
  • Dragons
  • Mermaids
• Marine/Water
  • Compass Rose
  • Sea stars/starfish
  • Invertebrates
  • Cartilaginous fish (sharks, skates, & rays)
  • Sea horses
  • Sailing/ Nautical
  • Tall ships
  • Maps
  • Pirates
• Irish
  • Celtic knots
  • Dance
  • Music (Sheet & flute)
  • Clovers
• Reptiles
  • Snakes
  • Bearded Dragons
• Science
  • Microbes
  • Beakers
  • Apothecary bottles
• Religion
  • Gothic (stain glass, cathedrals, pipe organs, latin)
  • Pagan (goddess, nature, greenman)
• Fire & Fire spinning
• Burlesque/Pin up
• Slytherin (& the first five Harry Potter books)
• Discworld
• Corsets
• Roses

Styles

• Steampunk
• Gothic
• Renfair
• Elizabethan/ Victorian/ Venetian
• Fantasy

Holidays

• Halloween & Samhain
  • Skulls
  • Skeletons
  • Vampires
  • Bats
• Solstice & Christma-Hanuk-Kwanzaa-Yule-Stice-Nalia
  • Snowflakes
  • Nativities
• Saint Patrick's Day

Items

• Stamps
  • Cling
  • Mermaids
  • Dragons
  • Backgrounds
  • Snowflakes
  • Skeleton
• ATCs
• Techniques
• Recipes
• Rhinestones of any kind
• Calligraphy pens
• Interesting teas (My favorite is Jasmine Green)

Jewelry

• Handmade jewelry
  • Shawl pins
  • Hair accessories
  • Post earrings (dangly is ok)
  • Anklets
  • Rings (Size 5)
  • Necklaces

Pokemon Cards

I am only missing a few of the original 151 pokemon cards, I am interested in private swaps for them. I do not care which edition or which language they are in.

9 Blastoise, 31 Nidoqueen, 34 Nidoking, 36 Clefable, 65 Alakazam, 127 Pinsir, 144 Articuno, 151 Mew

Also appreciated are any version/language of Ninetails.

We all wish it wasn't necessary, that our partners would magically know just the right thing to send us and we would love everything we receive. But since that is not the case these are the things that I would prefer not to receive.

• Loose glitter,this includes loose confetti in cards
  (Glitter that stays where it is put is good)

Themes

• Coffee & anything to do with it
• Child or baby images (classical characters are ok)
• Birds
• Cats (except black panthers)
• Medical needles
• Clowns

Items

• Post cards- I do not send or collect them
• Fancy paper clips- I have no use for them

I am allergic to

• Honeydew & cantaloupe, & I am generally picky. Please do not send food.
• Wool, which makes yarn crafting fun

Unless the swap is profile based all likes/dislikes are merely suggestions. If I don't like something I will try to pass it on to someone who does. Or alternatively I may modify it to something I do like. Please feel free to do the same.

Sending

I send all of my swaps, if I have to send late I will contact you before the mail deadline. Unless I am unable to due to health reasons. Please let me know if it does not arrive, it was lost by the postal service. I will not hunt you down to find out why you haven't rated.

On that same note, if you are going to be sending late, let me know before the deadline. I understand life happens, but if the postmark is noticeably late and you haven't contacted me I will rate a 3.

If I am sending multiple swaps to you, I will send them together. If you would like to do the same, just make sure it is clear which swaps are included so I can easily rate.

I mark sent when It leaves my hand, after that it is in the post offices hands.

Extras

I will send extras if I have something I think you'll like &/or I feel like it. However, by definition, I do not feel that sending extras is required.

Similarly, I do enjoy receiving extras, but do not feel obligated to include one.

Rating

I rate when I receive, if I haven't rated you it is because I haven't received anything.

Thank you to everyone who rates me, I read and appreciate all comments and hearts : )

If you like what I sent I am glad : )

Mail Art

Mail art is not something I can seem to get into, I have tried. I would rather put my creative effort into the swap itself. If you enjoy it, feel free; if not, no pressure to create a pretty envelope.