Swap-bot Time: December 25, 2024 9:01 pm
www.swap-bot.com

huskerflower

huskerflower
Date Joined: January 31, 2011
Last Online: March 30, 2012
Birthday: September 1, 1987
Country: United States

My favorite art supplies

My art interests have grown and changed quite a bit in the last year. I started art journaling and have moved on to some larger scale works. I don't have a favorite media to work with, I love it all!

My favorite art supplies: Pens, pencils, markers, watercolors, paints, ephemera (old ticket stubs, book pages, old cards, old photos, etc.), embroidery supplies, old make-up (eyeshadow works great, like a chalk pastel!), needle felting wool and tools, pastels, scrapbooking implements...I like to play around and use things that you wouldn't normally think of as art supplies.

I like finding strange things at the thrift store, or taking something old and ugly and spruce it up so it's new and cool.

About Me

I'm 24, and I live in Lincoln, NE, land of the Cornhuskers. I have 2 cats. They pretty much rule my life. Widget is a siamese colored munchkin, and Rico, my funny little black cat.

I was a music student for a few years, but decided that it wasn't for me. Now I just work and make crafts. It's a rewarding life.

What I'm into: Color!, bizarre piggy banks (i have a great monkey bank), funny sweaters, needle felted anything, neat little knitted and crocheted items, cool posters, strange advertisements, odds and ends, doodads, thingamabobs, stickers, neat paintings/wall art, and much more.

I have few definite 'likes' and 'dislikes', I will respect anything that is handmade for me. And if it doesn't suit me, I am sure it can find a loving home with one of my many crafty friends.

I love world religions, and adore images and items from asian religions, and mexican catholic images. I don't really care for christianity or any christian related items.

Favorite Books

Favorite authors: Chuck Palahniuk, John Irving, Christopher Hitchens, Sarah Vowell, Harlan Ellison.

What to get me for a swap...

Get me something you would be excited to get!

I always love to get new (new to me, anyways) art supplies! I can use almost anything in my art journaling/general art making!

I'm a mid-twentysomething hippy artist cat lady who loves all things strange and colorful. Use your best judgement.

Did I mention I love unique piggy/non-piggy banks? What kinds of piggy banks do I love?: Ceramic, metal, plastic, wood, new, old, funny, ugly, awesome, colorful, pretty, handmade, grade school art project....All shapes and sizes of piggy bank are welcome here!

My husband is a police officer, so related images and items are always appreciated.

I like vintage/antique/retro/funky things: Salt and pepper shakers, dish towels, jewelry, piggy banks, jewelry, old political campaign buttons, old advertisements, old toys, shadow boxes, etc.

I like things that are ironic and/or unintentionally funny.

Any sort of bizarre/strange wall decorations are always welcome.

I will copycat my older sister and also add that I enjoy children's art and sculpture/grade school art projects that end up at thrift stores.

I'm pretty sarcastic, and my sense of humor can be quite dry, if you can't find me something I like, find me something I would like to make fun of!

Ratings

whytewillow rated for ATC Flower Series #7: Daffodils on May 9, 2012
1
rating
Comment: I did try to contact you, and you didn't respond. I am sorry, but...
whytewillow rated for ATC Flower Series #6: Irises on May 3, 2012
1
rating
Comment: I am sorry, but I did try to contact you...
RiittaR rated for ATC Flower Series #5 - Poppies on Mar 21, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Very nice abstract poppies, thank you!
Jan rated for ATC Flower Series #5 - Poppies on Mar 19, 2012
5
rating
Comment: I love your "Minimal Poppies" - thank you. Jan x
darcilena rated for ATC Flower Series #4 - Sunflowers on Mar 9, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Thanx for the atc! It just arrived yesterday but it was a crazy day! Happy Swapping! ;)
NITTI rated for Three Word ATC on Mar 7, 2012
5
rating
 
5
rating
Comment: Daisy I got your card nice it looks like you hand painted just love it
Response: It was my first hand painted ATC! Thanks so much for the compliment. The background was also my first time using my homemade alcohol ink spray (kool-aid and rubbing alcohol in a little spray bottle. Works just like store bought but is WAYYYY cheaper)
RiittaR rated for ATC Flower Series #3: Violets on Mar 1, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Love the colour combination in your card. Thank you!
Response: You are very welcome! I am fairly new to making ATCs, so I have been having fun playing around and trying new things.
ivoryblossom rated for Michael Jackson ATC on Feb 28, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Lovely, just lovely!! Those beads / glitters are amazing! (What ARE they!???) Thank you so much! This one is going framed along with my collection of MJ records and memorabilia!! :)
Response: I am so glad you liked it! I used a combination of microbeads and glitter to make the glove. I had never experimented with the microbeads before, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. They turned out being the PERFECT material for making the famous MJ glove. I'm super honored you are going to display it with your collection!
Grannystamper rated for ATC Flower Series #3: Violets on Feb 26, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for the beautiful ATC!! I love it! Nancy (grannystamper)
rsj244 rated for ATC: Color Me...PURPLE on Feb 25, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Thank you so much for the ATCs. I loved them both!!!
Suzanne69 rated for ATC: Color Me...RED on Feb 9, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Thank you so much. The card you sent your ATC in is adorable, and it was so nice of you to think to put in a few stamps. Have a great day.
Response: I'm glad you liked it! I just wish I had more variety as far as stamps go. Ha.
shortmommy23 rated for USA ATC #27 Nebraska on Feb 7, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Thank you so much for the ATC, sorry about the slight delay in rating, things have been crazy around here. I loved it and you did an amazing job on it. Thank you again so much!
Response: I know how that goes! Glad you liked it!
wolfeagle rated for ATC Flower Series #2: Lilies on Feb 5, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Love water lilies. Thank you!
diana62167 rated for ATC Flower Series #2: Lilies on Feb 2, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Thank you the Lily was gorgeous. Go huskers =] Diana
LadyIdris3 rated for ATC Flower Series #1: Daisies on Feb 1, 2012
5
rating
 
smilesalot7 rated for ATC Flower Series #1: Daisies on Jan 26, 2012
5
rating
 
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for great menu selection, sorry forgot to rate til now! ;)
scrapwithstyle rated for Send virtually anything on Apr 4, 2011
5
rating
Comment: what a fun package!! thank you SO much!! (: janelle
Response: I'm glad you enjoyed it! I may have kept a fairy wand for myself... :-)
SapphireFlame rated for 2011 Postcard swap #3 - March on Mar 24, 2011
5
rating
Comment: Whoa, looks terrifying thanks Daisy

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
4.6800 15 0 0
Completed Fives Threes Ones
18 23 0 2
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
0 6 12 0
View all

Currently Hosting

  • the user is not hosting any current swaps

Groups

    the user is not currently in any groups

Comments

ivoryblossom on Feb 29, 2012:

Hey - how could I have missed that Amish stamp you've used on the envelope........ THAT was cool!! :) another thing for me to save, hehe.. (we've always been fascinated by them and sometimes swear we'll move in with them one day)

Best wishes from Holland!

craftcandy on Apr 16, 2011:

Please rate me for International Send a Takeaway Menu Swap. Thanks =)

ladydy5 on Feb 6, 2011:

Hi: Welcome to my swap Thriftstore Find 13. Hoping you will enjoy it and continue on with others in the future.

blessedtwox on Feb 2, 2011:

My iguana's name is widget! What a funny little coincidence!

Login to leave a comment now!