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sostenson

sostenson
Date Joined: June 20, 2012
Last Online: December 6, 2016
Birthday: May 7, 1988
Country: United States

About Me

I am a 28 year old mom to a soon to be 2 year old little boy. Although I get to stay home with him, my crafting time has seriously decreased.

I went to Chatham University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I majored in history and art history with a minor in history of religion. In other words I LOVE history. Although I'm an American and I love my country, I had too many American history classes and prefer foreign history. I'm also a recent convert to Catholicism and love the religion, especially the saints. My patron saint is Catherine of Alexandria with is also the patron saint of students.

I'm also into traveling. I've only been to Paris but would love to travel Europe. I would love to go to all the United Kingdom countries/former areas, such as Ireland/Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and especially England. My specialty is 1500's England and King Henry VIII so England holds a certain appeal for me. Paris also has my heart.

I took French in high school and a semester of it in college but I can't speak it for the life of me. So if any fluent French speaking penpals would want to help me with learning to at least write it that would be awesome. Gaelic is another language I would love to learn.

I adore art. My favorite is The Last Judgement by Michelangelo. My favorite artist is Bernini. I think he's amazing. Renaissance art is some of my favorite.

Favorite Books

I'm a bookaholic. My favorites are Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (although I love ALL Austen) and Angels and Demons by Dan Brown. Also love love love The Thorn Birds. I also like the Twilight Series, mainly Edward and the love story. I am really into the Fifty Shades of Gray series right now too. Classics are also some of my favorites. Although I can't stand Wuthering Heights and most of the Bronte sister books. They're all so morbid.

Favorite Movies

My absolute favorite movie is V for Vendetta. Also love any Disney movie, especially Beauty and the Beast and Tangled. I also enjoy other animated movies like the Madagascars and Anastasia. I also love romantic comedies and period movies or historicals.

Favorite Television

I don't watch a lot of tv but I do watch NCIS, SVU, or Spongebob. I also watch Gossip Girl but I wait for the seasons to come out. I have also started watching Mysteries at the Museum.

Crafts/ATCs

Right now I've started making Pocket Letters. Although I haven't quite got it down to where I'm in love with my creations. Definitely trying though.

I love to scrapbook. I've made about four different ones. My mom is a member of this site and I love her ATCs so she got me in this. And with all my scrapbooking supplies I'm excited to start making some ATCs.

I really love making ATCs and try to make them as creative as possible. But I am not an artist. So if you receive one from me that you do not think fit the description or some other reason please let me know. If you send the original back to me I will gladly make another one for you. I would appreciate if you gave me some specifics of what you were looking for. I do not flake and I send on time so please let me know if you do not receive mine and I will fix it.

I will always give a 5 as long as I get it. If you're going to be late just email me. The heart is for the extra special ones.

I really like notpads. Especially pretty pictured ones like ones with foreign country pictures. Also pretty pages. I've started making my own envelopes so those come in handy.

Favorite Music

TAYLOR SWIFT!! Obviously I really like T. Swift. I really like most music. Though I am not a fan of Rap music. I enjoy everything from foreign music and musicals to country and top 40.

Wishlist

  • bling
  • stampers, other countries and pretty pictures
  • glitters
  • glues
  • markers that work on backgrounds
  • unused stamps
  • Anything relating to royalty
  • crafting tools
  • royalty ATCs
  • pretty envelopes
  • pretty notepads
  • vintage anything
  • jewelry
  • steampunk ATCs or other things
  • any and all Tim Holtz Distressed line
  • authentic foreign items, I love other cultures
  • Paris or United Kingdom anything
  • Puffy paint
  • anything Catholic
  • English biscuits, yum
  • vintage keys and locks (making a wind chime)
  • iphone 5 cases in my likes
  • anything Thorn Birds

  • House of Tudor stamps, would give anything for these.

Likes/Dislikes

  • King Henry VIII
  • Catholic saints
  • other religions
  • history
  • art
  • royalty
  • yellow
  • baking
  • Vera Bradley
  • penguins
  • getting mail
  • anything girly
  • foreign

I'll really like anything. Not terribly picky

I DO NOT like

  • morbid
  • violence
  • meanness
  • Kawii, the only one I like even a little are the penguins. If this is all you have to send, please PM me and we'll sort it out :)
  • anything scary, please no ghosts or anything like that.

Favorite Themes

This list can be used for profile based crafts, packages, whatever.

  • Tudor Era (All Time Favorite)
  • V for Vendetta
  • Elizabethan Era
  • Any religion
  • cutsie owls
  • Penguins
  • Catherine of Alexandria, would LOVE an ATC of her
  • Royalty, especially King Henry VIII and his third wife, Jane Seymour
  • France/French, any era
  • United Kingdom, especially medieval/renaissance UK
  • Steampunk
  • Avalonian/ King Arthur
  • Lock and keys

Planner Swaps

I am currently using The Happy Planner.

Wishlist/Wants

*Happy Planner Stickers any them will work but especially ones related to my likes above

*weekly meal planning pages I have a HP punch so they would just need to be sized to the regular Happy Planners

*any washi tape (prefer whole rolls)

*Stabilo pens. LOVE these

*Stamps related to my above likes

Ratings

Maapz rated for Mini pocket letter GREEN on Feb 15, 2017
1
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Comment: I'm sorry I have to rate you with a one. I'm happy to change this rating as soon as I get anything. I've send you a message, but I didn't get a response.
JustMeCreating rated for Mini pocket letter YELLOW on Nov 29, 2016
5
rating
Comment: Thank you.
LiMorris rated for Mini pocket letter BLUE on Nov 15, 2016
5
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Comment: Sarah, thanks for the cute pocket letter. Have a wonderful Christmas!
tam2016 rated for Something Pretty & A Quote on Nov 11, 2016
5
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Comment: Thank you so much Sarah for the items. I especially loved the Blair Waldorf quotes!! I am a Gossip Girl fan too :)
5
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LauraF rated for Pink and sparkly pocket letter on Oct 22, 2016
5
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Comment: Thank you so much for your very nice PL and all the goodies you sent me. I love it all. Even the pink envelope :)) Happy swapping and thanks again. Laura
Juutskie rated for Mini pocket letter PINK on Oct 15, 2016
5
rating
Comment: One word: WoW!!!❤️❤️❤️
Jwlrybabe rated for Pocket letter supplies swap on Oct 7, 2016
5
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Comment: Thanks so much for the fun supplies!! I especially loved the zebra stripe tags! (rawr!)
CardsZania rated for Christmas Ornament ATC #3-BLUE on Feb 19, 2016
5
rating
Comment: 3+ years and finally getting a rating to you! I do feel bad and I am embarrassed about it also. I have been on an emotional roller coaster and I am hoping that it has finally came to an end. Life is not always fair. But we will survive! A while back, I promised myself to make right all the people and ATC's I have neglected to complete. It has been bugging me, as this has never been how I usually handle things. A few days late possibly, but always completed. I am so sorry about this and I do hope that this long awaited rating, will bring your paperwork to a 100% close at for anything I still owe you. If there is something else that you are missing from me, please let me know asap. Again ... Sorry!!!
Pouffia rated for Royalty Alphabet: A&B on Dec 17, 2013
5
rating
Comment: Thank you, I really like them!
dlchick rated for "CREATE" ATC (#1 in series of 4) on Dec 9, 2013
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the Create card! Pretty :)
5
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Comment: Sorry about this late rate, I did receive them a while ago and loved both of them. Thanks so much!!!!!!
Foxglove rated for Open Theme #12 - USA on Nov 19, 2013
5
rating
Comment: Thank you so much for the Christmas card! It's lovely!
Sakubik rated for Breast Cancer Awarenes ATC on Nov 16, 2013
5
rating
Comment: Wow two of them! Thank you! I have to admit,I haven't had a mammography yet (still young and here they cost money -.-) will do though some time soon
mymoomin rated for Books Of The Bible ATC's Exodus on Oct 31, 2013
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for the ATC!
5
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Comment: Hello Sarah, Thank you for the beautiful Pieta statue you put on your ATC for the letter P. It is a great choice for the letter P. This ATC will be a great addition to my Christian Alphabet. Barb sleepingrover2010
julebear rated for Private swap: sostenson & julebear on Oct 23, 2013
5
rating
Comment: thanks for the cute dog ATCs. No problem doing a private swap with you. Have a blessed day.
neekahbelle rated for Engish Royalty ATC on Oct 21, 2013
5
rating
Comment: thanks :)
AimeeTheGreat rated for ATC with a Quote on Oct 17, 2013
5
rating
Comment: You have no idea how much I needed that quote. <3 thank you.
Nightenbelle rated for Washi Tape on Sep 28, 2013
5
rating
Comment: Thanks.

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
4.9829 259 31 35
Completed Fives Threes Ones
407 464 2 1
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
1 41 365 0
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Comments

julebear on Aug 3, 2013:

Wanted to let you know that I received two finished JAMS from you yesterday. Thank you!

KristinCali on Jun 17, 2013:

You haven't been on in a while so I really hope all is well with you! I'm archiving the 5 of hearts & spades swap but if you get a chance I would love a rating :) Take care. xoxoxo

TC on Mar 30, 2013:

blueackerson on Mar 12, 2013:

Thanks for always doing such a great job on my Jam cards.

haightashbury2 on Feb 15, 2013:

Cool to see you're serving with Americorps - I've served with them too and loved it.

MonkeyDiaries on Feb 11, 2013:

HI Sarah! I am so sorry I forgot to send your stuff out on Friday. I was cleaning your envelope. I over saw it. I have your package ready to go here ..1st thing tomorrow! PROMISE..sending you extra...!!

jillybird on Jan 25, 2013:

Hey, Sarah! I got my ATCs for the Favorite Theme Tag today. Thank you so much! They're so cheerful and I love the little pearls! You made my day!

stlouisphile on Jan 25, 2013:

tardis >

Welcome to Doctor Who Fans - come by and introduce yourself on the Forums! Geronimo!!

kirkproductions on Jan 24, 2013:

Thanks for the comment! You are welcome and she is welcome. I am really glad she liked them because they were relatively simple ATCs. I really like the ATCs you sent me, as well. :)

maxette on Jan 24, 2013:

HI! I send a PM, but I did not get any answer...if you wish to do a private swap...avec plaisir!

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