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Seasidegirl

Seasidegirl
Date Joined: February 14, 2009
Last Online: September 5, 2024
Birthday: March 5, 1957
Country: United Kingdom
Crafty By The Seaside My Craft Blog
Pictures of my crafts on Flickr
Larta...my website for a friendly chat.
By the seaside My personal Blog

About Me

Hello there, nice to meet you and thank you for looking at my profile. I'm taking a swap break at the moment because I'm carer for my elderly parents now and don't get much spare time as I work full time as well.

Thank you to everyone who has swapped with me in the past and my groups. I'll be back!

I am a 54 year old woman from Weston-super-mare,

a typical English seaside

I have three grown up children, two boys and a girl but no grandchildren yet, I'm hoping! instead I have ....

Cutey Cat, Charlie.

More about me

I love gardening, walking, swimming outdoors and wildlife. I love to cook but people don't always like to eat the results.

I can't drive to save my life and I'm not keen on exercise, apart from my Nintendo Wii

I am a bit of an ageing hippy and a geek. I like science fiction, horror and I'm interested in alternative lifestyles and people who are individual and different.

A big Lost fan, I was outraged by the finale, still angry now. Damn you Lindelof! (Sorry if you liked it)

Also into comics, graffitti, Banksy, zombie films, Dr Who, Star Trek, Day of the Dead, Battle Star Galactica, Inception, Ugly Betty and Oscar Wilde. In other words, I'm a bit odd....

I like to use recycled materials in my crfts an would like to create some swaps which cost nothing for materials but are full of creativity and imagination.

I have always been an activist who wants to stand up for what I believe is right. The ooks that helped form my opinions were The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists an The Grapes of Wrath.

If you are looking at my profile to see what I'd like in a swap, I'll say straight away that I'm not doing this to bag lots of expensive loot. I love hand made and meeting new people so if you send me something you've made yourself, especially if it has a personal touch, I'll be thrilled.

I also have a silly sense of humour, so watch out!

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more about me..oh, the ego!

I work in an office now but when I was young, I went to art school and did some book illustration. I still think of myself as an artist and enjoy all things arty/crafty. I do craft fairs with my mum

(who can knit anything in the world.)

I like to try lots of different crafts. Just a few that I do........

  • card-making
  • scrap-booking
  • glass painting
  • stained glass
  • flower fairies
  • salt dough
  • string dolls
  • peg dolls
  • button fairies
  • pergamo
  • computer graphics
  • wire and bead work
  • altered art
  • captured fairies
  • knitting
  • sewing
  • candlemaking
  • soap and bath bombs
  • water colour painting
  • fimo

I like designing webpages and blogs and have just started my own craft blog. I am going to put on my Swap-bot swaps, tutorials and craft chat. It's only just started but have a look and see what you think.

Click here to visit Crafty by the Seaside

Things I like

  • animals, especially cats
  • chocolate, tea and more chocolate
  • books, book marks and all things bookish
  • flowers, fairies, butterflies and dragons
  • scented oils and aromatherapy
  • bright colours,red, purple,green and pink
  • pastel colours, lilac, turquoise, blue
  • ethnic and gothic jewellery and design
  • dangly ear-rings, thumb rings and bracelets.
  • anything hand-made, written or created by you!
  • photos and computer art
  • perfumes, body lotions and bath oils
  • nail polish, jewels and toe-rings
  • face packs, creams and scrubs
  • blogs, diaries and letters
  • quotations, jokes and puns
  • home-made soaps and candles
  • paintings, sculpture and altered art
  • button fairies, captured fairies,flower fairies
  • recipes and patterns
  • beads, shells, pebbles and charms.
  • magnets, wind-chimes and stained glass
  • pagan and wicca
  • string dolls, Amigurumi

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Things I don't like

Like I said, I'm not grabby or picky but I don't like..

  • bullies and con artists
  • spiders and creepy crawlies
  • clowns (mildly phobic--eek!)
  • chick lit (no Joanne Harris, Sophie Kinsella or Marion Keyes for me!)
  • neutral colours, browns, creams, greys etc
  • offal (Ok, you probably won't be sending me that anyway!)

Thank you again for looking at my profile and I hope I get to swap with you soon. xx

Favorite Books

My favourite authors are Stephen King and Phil Rickman, who writes horror stories about my part of the world.Recently, I've been getting into Jodie Picoult, lots of food for thought, it's like arguing with each of the characters. Although sometimes I think they are too formulaic.

Favorite Music

I like so many different types of music but it's completely random. My children say the contents of my Ipod are proof that I'm insane. At the moment I'm into Brandon Flowers, of The Killers, Dory Previn, Eva Cassidy, and I've got that phrase by Seether stuck in my head:

"Who can tell if your soul will fade at all?"

Favorite Movies

Dawn of the Dead, Aliens, Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, Inception

I took the pledge

This is what I pledged

  • I will rate for every swap I take part in.

I will rate as soon as I am able to get on line after swap is received.

I will rate fairly. I will only give a 1 rating if a swap hasn't been received and no contact has been made from the sender. I promise to pm member first to give them the chance to resolve the situation.

  • I will only give a 3 if I feel that the swap didn't meet the requirements and that the partner chooses not to correct the swap.

Ratings

wunderland rated for Quote Boat on Jun 8, 2010
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Comment: You sent me exactly what I wanted: how cool is that? Including the forum printout was a nice touch; they had some good suggestions :) I love the PCs - I have an appreciations for touristy cards and the ones you picked are great! He-Man paper? HE-MAN PAPER!? Awesome. I loved the little passengers and the mix of quotes; the Duckula stuff still has me smiling. Best folded paper boat EVER! Thank you.
Response: Hooray! Thank you very much. I'm glad you liked it and it managed to float all the way over to you, that was an an epic journey for a little paper boat, even with He-Man on board. xxx
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Comment: Hi Jane! I received your AMAZING fortune teller today, and I am so impressed with the thought and research you put into its creation!!! I can't believe you went to all of the trouble to include the characters' pictures and that you matched the fortunes to their escapades! I appreciate your thoughtfulness! And guess what? I have actually been to Weston-Super-Mare and have actually run along side the donkeys on the beach pictured on the postcard you sent, while my three year old son bounced up and down with delight! (He's 25 now!) We were on a teaching exchange for a year in Bristol. We loved it there, the people were so friendly. Anyway thanks for sending such a fabulous gift! I will use the pretty tissues on the next sad episode of All My Children, and think of you! (I watched Neighbors when we lived there, and my boys knew the theme song by heart!) Take care! Karen
Response: I'm glad you like it. I was getting very into All My Children, what an evil lot they are! It was fun. Thank you for rating and the heart.Fancy you having been to Weston! It's a small world. It was lovely swapping with you and having a peek at your life. Take care and enjoy the next episode xxxxxx
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Comment: Wow - thank you for reading my profile - this was so fun and creative - love it !!!!
Response: You are very welcome. I'm glad you like it and hope it brings you some good fortune! Thank you for the rating and the lovely heart xxxx
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Comment: Thank You.
Response: You're very welcome. Thank you for the heart and wishing you a very Happy New Year! xx
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Comment: Thanks so much for the card and the ortanmnet! I really loved them both :)
Response: I am glad you liked them. Thank you for the heart. Wishing you a very Happy Christmas xxx
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Comment: Thank you for the very glittery card and for the lovely ornament. Merry Christmas!
Response: You are very welcome. Thank you for rating and giving me a heart. Merry Christmas xxxx
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Response: Thank you for rating and the lovely heart. Merry Christmas xx
PuddleBugs rated for XMAS button fairy (ALL REGIONS) on Dec 9, 2009
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Comment: Gorgeous! gorgeous! GORGEOUS!! Thank you soo much for such a beautiful, quality button fairy!! So nice to receive quality swaps!! Melanie
Response: You are very welcome, I am so pleased you liked her, I love making button fairies. Thank you so much for the heart and i wish you and your family a very Happy Christmas xxx
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Comment: Love the purple beaded snowflake and the cute Ernie Christmas card! Thx as well for the gel pen in one of my favourite colours! Hugs, Terry
Response: I'm glad you liked them and they got to you OK. Thanks for the heart and thank you for hosting this swap for us newbies. Happy Christmas to you and your family xxx
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Comment: thank you
Response: You are very welcome, I'm glad it arrived safely. Thank you for the heart, have a great Christmas xxxxx
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Comment: Thankyou so much for the lovely ornament plus extras, hugs Kristina
Response: You are very welcome, I am glad you liked it Hope you have a great christmas and thank you for the heart xx That means at least one of my parcels sneaked through the postal strike, then. Phew, thank goodness! Fingers crossed for the rest.
ProudNanaUK rated for ATCs for all! on Oct 13, 2009
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely ATC. The little extra fairy is really cute and will be loved (Did you make her yourself?) She is beautiful.
Response: Thankyou, i am very pleased you like the ATC, it was my first and I was a bit nervous! I did make the flower fairy myself, I'm glad you like her.Making them is a bit of a craze with me. I made one and now i can't stop. Thank you for rating and the heart xxxx
driftwood rated for String Dolls - The Second Batch on Oct 10, 2009
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Comment: Totally awesome. Such a cute couple. I just think they are so cute and well made. and the packaging is so neat and nice. You should be so proud of yourself on this one. Thanks for the gel pens and a wonderful swap.
Response: You are very welcome. I'm glad you liked them and they made their way to you OK despite the postal strike. Thanks for being in the swap and the heart xxx
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Comment: I LOVE my scary fairy - she is both scary & beautiful at the same time. My favorite part is her wings - cool choice! Thanks also for the beads :)
Response: I am so pleaased you like her and she got there safely. Hope she's not too scary...don't turn your back on her! Thank you for rating and the heart. xxx
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Comment: Thanks so much Jane. Very cute and very thoughtful. I especially like my Johnny notepad.
Response: Phew, they arrived, I was panicking a lot! I am so pleased you liked them, i have a soft spot for our Johnny myself....... Thank you for being patient and the lovely heart. xxxxxx
Alphenquilts rated for Button Fairy Sender's Choice on Aug 4, 2009
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Comment: what a treat to come home after my holiday and found this beautiful BF waiting for me! And on top of that a Frida Kahlo PC, you've made my day :-)
Response: I am glad you liked her, I had such fun making that naughty little fairy. Hope you had a good trip. Thank you very much for rating and the heart.
bluecornflower rated for Summer Button Fairy Swap on Jul 28, 2009
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Comment: Your button fairy is just beautiful and wonderfully made - I love her leaf wings! The package smelt wonderful with the lily of the valley soap - thanks for a fantastic package.
Response: I am so pleased you liked her. I did enjoy making her, it may be my new craze! Thank you for the rating and the heart. xxxxx
bluecornflower rated for Beginners Dotee swap on Jul 28, 2009
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Comment: Love your dotee doll - the blue and white stripes are fantastic, just like deckchairs and the beads are lovely! She is beautifully made and looks very seasidey. The whole package was lovely - love your wrapping and the postcard and rock are fantastic! Thanks!!
Response: I'm glad she arrived safely and you liked her. i wastrying to send you a little taste of an English seaside town! Thank you very much for the heart.
karin rated for Decorated Matchbox Swap on Jul 1, 2009
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Comment: Jane, Thanks for you beautiful matchbox and matching gifts. You did your best to make things look good. I loved the glass elephant pendant.
Response: You are very welcome, I'm glad you liked them, they were fun to make. Thank you for rating and giving me a heart xx
bluecornflower rated for Tea Party Swap on Jun 22, 2009
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Comment: Wow! This was a fantastic parcel - I love absolutely everything esp the cupcake teatowel and the recipe book - I collect these! Plus the cards, the tissue holder are all great! Thanks for the best parcel I have received in a long time!
Response: You are very welcome, I'm glad you liked it. Enjoy the party xxx

Rating Overview

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Comments

sabbysteg on Jul 30, 2015:

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA!!!!!!

RyeRye on Apr 4, 2012:

RyeRye on Sep 6, 2011:

Thanks for being a member of the Crafting Queens~

BeautifulMess on Jul 4, 2011:

Please become more active on UK Swap-bot

BeautifulMess on Jan 25, 2011:

Spring is coming, get active on UK Swap-bot!

Beautifulmess

RyeRye on Dec 21, 2010:

CLICK HERE

Merry Christmas from the Crafting Queens group~

BeautifulMess on Dec 20, 2010:

HAPPY CHRISTMAS FROM UK SWAP-BOT!

Please come look at the new swaps and lets get the new year off to a great start!

Nate xx

Jex on Sep 25, 2010:

I´m hosting a swap for all the bloggers, just click in the image to join us. It will be fun! =)

I ♥ Your Blog!

mwquilt on Aug 29, 2010:

saw your first atc on flickr...it's great and I would expect any swapper to be thrilled to receive it.

merlinda on Jun 6, 2010:

hi, welcome, glad to hear you are better, i just stopped by to say Hello. have a great weekend

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