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kindbydesign

kindbydesign
Date Joined: March 22, 2008
Last Online: December 30, 2009
Birthday: September 7, 1976
Country: United States

About Me

I'm taking an extended break from swap-bot. This past year has been really tough, and I just need to get my life back together!

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My Etsy Favorites

I'm married, and live in the suburbs of Washington, DC. I have a very cute, bratty little Bichon Frise. I love animals, especially dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, cows, deer, goats...okay, I pretty much love all animals.

I'm a graphic designer, and I love taking photographs.

I'm vegan, so I don't eat, buy, or use anything made from animal products. This includes chicken, fish, honey, gelatin, milk, wool, silk, leather, and feathers. I'm not preachy, though, I just live my life the best way I know how and let others live theirs.

I love to travel. I've taken several trips to Europe and across the U.S. I can be very shy, and I have an incredible sweet tooth.

I love to cook, bake (bread, especially!), and garden. I run, hike, and also practice yoga several times a week.

I just joined, so at the moment my profile is a constant work in progress.

My kitchen is overflowing with gadgets and pans, and I use them all.

I love my Mac and iPod. :-)

Favorite Crafts

I am a very novice sewer. I love paper crafts, cross-stitch, beading (love vintage lucite and glass!), jewelry making, playing with polymer and precious metal clay, and embroidery. I'm learning to knit and crochet, because I need yet another craft or hobby!

Favorite Movies

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Amelie, Monsoon Wedding, The Big Lebowski, Napoleon Dynamite, The Usual Suspects, American Beauty, Chocolat, Y Tu Mama Tambien, Baraka, The Princess Bride.

Favorite Television

Grey's Anatomy, You Are What You Eat, Ugly Betty, Meerkat Manor, House, Six Feet Under, The Wire, The Sopranos, Sex and the City, The Universe, Anything on the History Channel, Discovery, Animal Planet, HGTV, and similar channels.

Favorite Books

I read cookbooks like they're novels, and I have way too many books on my "to read" list, but I've recently enjoyed The Kite Runner, The Time Traveler's Wife, A Natural History of the Senses, Never Let Me Go, and all of the Harry Potter Books.

Favorite Music

I like an odd mix of music. I don't like everything, but I like musicians across all genres. Led Zeppelin, The Doors, The Beatles Cream, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Rufus Wainwright, Nickel Creek, Ani Difranco, Tribe Called Quest, Jurassic 5, Feist, Death Cab for Cutie, Travis, Joni Mitchell, The Dixie Chicks.

Likes

I love dark chocolate (no milk ingredients, please!),real coffee, and tea. I love anything cherry or sour green apple flavored, hard candy, and mints (except Altoids).

Favorite flowers are gerbera daisies, peonies, and any wildflower--pretty much anything except red roses.

I love fairies (the less "cutesy" type), anything with an elemental theme such as water, fire, air, or earth. I also love dragonflies, ladybugs, and butterflies.

I love Hello Kitty, Kawaii, and Paddington Bear stuff.

All things craft related --card stock, paint pens, stickers, beads, buttons, DMC embroidery floss (anything's fine really, but I use DMC for cross-stitch), how-to's on crafty things, fun hole punches, pretty paper, blank cards, stamps, ink pads, embossing powder, and so on.

I like the smell of fresh flowers in my garden, but I prefer fruity or food scented things like candles (prefer soy, but just no beeswax), and bath stuff.

I also love 20's-60's era vintage, anything pre-psychedelic or disco era.

I love old photographs, ribbons, lace, interesting photos of people, old advertisements. I love anything that gives me a little insight into the person who is sending it. I also like handmade papers, or just paper with an interesting pattern.

I'm a designer, so I love any color in the right context, but I wear and surround myself with a lot of reds and pinks. In fact, my office has cream walls and burgundy shelves.

I also use a lot of purples, deep blues and greens, and pale yellows. Always prefer silver colored things over gold colored things. I have pierced ears, but I am severely allergic to nickel, even in necklaces, so any jewelry has to be nickel-free.

Favorite color combos: Pink & Brown "Tiffany Blue" & Brown Pink & Green

I love things with interesting typefaces or patterns. Polka dots and stripes are always fun.

I am learning to knit and crochet, so needles, and acrylic, cotton, bamboo, or soy yarn would be great.

Anything handmade!

Dislikes

I don't like the taste or smell of black licorice or root beer.

I'm allergic to nickel, cats, and feathers.

I really don't like are clowns and spiders. Even "cute" spiders or hobo clowns. I'm not a huge fan of red roses, either.

I'd rather not receive things that have a religious theme, anything resembling a Thomas Kinkade painting, and obviously nothing with animal products (don't get too worried, though, I can always give things away).

Seriously, no spiders or clowns. They really freak me out.

Ratings

blackeyedsusan rated for Leaf ATC International Swap on Nov 24, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for resending the ATCs. I like the pretty autumn colors of the leaves.
Caitie rated for Vegan Snack Swap on Nov 6, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for such a generous selection of Vegan goodies! We don't get as much choice on vegan products in Canada, so even though we buy Lara bars, we'd not seen 2 of the flavours you sent before! Thanks for all your thoughtfulness:)
jcat rated for RENT (the sensation) ATC swap on Nov 4, 2008
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Comment: Thank you so much for my package FULL of Pink! I just love everything so much, and I am exceptionally glad to have a pink ribbon bear to add to my pink ribbon stuffies collection (last year DH bought me SpongeBob Pinkpants LOL) It is all wonderful. :)
rockstar20h rated for Halloween Matchbox on Oct 23, 2008
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Comment: thank you so much!! I loved eveything u sent to me!!
Chickpea rated for The Path to Vegland on Oct 21, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for sharing your story!
qnkrla rated for The Original Halloween Whimsey Jar on Oct 20, 2008
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Comment: Thank you so much for all of the goodies! I love everything!
angel11 rated for A to Z Whimsey Swap on Oct 20, 2008
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Comment: Totally awsome, perfect for me!
shopandbid rated for EASY EMBELLISHMENT SWAP on Oct 15, 2008
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Comment: What a fantastic package! Thanks bunches, you went above and beyond. Sending bunches of hearts your way.
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Comment: Thank youfor the awesome matchboxes and all the great contents!!! The colors will go perfectly in my bedroom! :D
Response: I'm so glad you liked them, my post office has been telling me different things about international mail every time I go lately, so I was a little worried!
aghebert rated for ~Beginners random whimsey jar~ on Oct 10, 2008
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Comment: Thanks so much for the jar. It was great!
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Comment: Thanks so much for the adorable shirt. It's very cute. How can anyone eat a cowburger after looking at those sweet widdle animals on my chest??? I loved the keychain and pin, too!
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Comment: Thank you for an awesome package. I love the way you decorated your list. It was something I really struggled with.
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Comment: Thanks!
chimerix rated for ~Beginners Flower ATC swap~ on Oct 2, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the really lovely card. You might want to be sure your name, info, and the name of the swap is on the back of the cards, so that later we all know who made the great works of art in our trading card books. Aloha
Response: D'oh! I can't believe I forgot that! You know how you keep telling yourself "Remember, remember..." and you forget anyway?! I'm glad you liked it, I always get nervous when I try something new!
greengirl rated for The EYES have it ATCs on Oct 2, 2008
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Comment: You are right, they are addictive! Thanks for sending them--they look lovely! Michelle
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Comment: THank you
ColorInFusion rated for The EYES have it ATCs on Oct 1, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the ATC's I really like them :)
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Comment: Thanks so much for the CD. Lump, Buddy Holly and Wonderwall always get stuck in my head. Love the cover art too :)
needlewings rated for Beware! This CD mix is STICKY! on Sep 29, 2008
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Comment: Thanks so much for your stickiness! lol

Rating Overview

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Comments

JenDiggityDirt on Apr 24, 2009:

Where've you been? Click here to join!

Jex on Jan 19, 2009:

Hello!

You are invited to my swap:

cutefood

Hope you join us, it will be fun!! =)

neopostretro on Nov 8, 2008:

Just a friendly reminder that the Etsy Addicts Winner Takes All #4 prize for @MrsRankin is due on December 1st. When you have sent your item, please let us know on the forum. Thanks!

biasbabe on Oct 8, 2008:

sewing

To the Nuts For Sewing Group

JenDiggityDirt on Oct 4, 2008:

You are a sweetheart. It made my morning to see I wasn't alone anymore in the "Path to Veg" swap. Thank you!

JenDiggityDirt on Oct 2, 2008:

Thanks for the visual that literally made me shudder. Ugh - and then again when I just remembered shuddering the first time. I'm waiting for your shirt to arrive, too. I'm so glad you signed up for the swap. Feel free to rescue me from loneliness in the "Path the Vegland" group swap, too (no pressure). Oh yeah, and this will seem out of the blue, but I have my reasons: you don't happen to frequent Craftster.Org, do you?

SolvaNabila on Sep 14, 2008:

Hi!

It seems I am your partner for the Whimsey Jar swap :D I cant wait to start finding things for you hehe. I am going through your profile now, to see what I can find for you. It is my first Whimsey jar swap :D

Ceinwyn on Sep 7, 2008:

quidditchmom on Sep 4, 2008:

Hi, I was just perusing profiles of people in my swaps, and this quote made my day: "anything resembling a Thomas Kinkade painting"

I hear you on that one.

JenDiggityDirt on Sep 3, 2008:

My favorite part of our recent visit to D.C. was STICKY FINGERS BAKERY! Mmm. I hope you've had a chance to visit.

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