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Erin

Erin
 Original Member
Last Online: December 28, 2019

Country: United States

About Me

I'm a plant scientist (total geek and proud of it :), animal lover, reader, wife, business co-owner, former optimist, and adorer of randomness. And my favorite color is purple :)

Favorite Music

Anything and everything. But my heart will always belong to 80's music (high school years, you understand...new wave)

Favorite Movies

Blazing Saddles, Arsenic and Old Lace, Milo & Otis, all the Muppet movies, Harold & Maude, ....

Favorite Television

Most of the time I'm watching something on Discovery Channel, History Channel, Learning Channel, IFC, A&E, etc. But other than that I like Meerkat Manor, Scrubs, Project Runway, House (any Black Adder fans out there?), & Southpark, off the top of my head. I really miss shows like Homicide, Vicar of Dibley, Black Adder, ...

Favorite Crafts

When it comes to crafts I am a jack-of-all-trades, master of none :) I love to try stuff out, but I get bored easily.

In my crafty history I've done knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, decoupage, macrame, origami, beading, a very short stint into sewing, and I am sure more I have forgotten.....

Right now it's all about paper. I love paper. Especially papers with beautiful, intricate designs of any origin.

Randomness seems to dominate my paper crafts. I tend to seek out discarded books, magazines, and any interesting paper to recycle into an envelope, postcard, origami box, etc.

I find that once you have taken an image out of its original context, it takes on a whole new meaning. The new meaning is wholly dependent on the life experience of the new recipient. The fun part is that the possibilities of what thought, emotion, or reaction the image may evoke are literally endless. That is what amazes me.

Things that make me smile

eclectic, edgy, quirky, unusual, off-the-beaten-path, modern // humorous, any kind (except toilet humor- I have not been 12 years old for quite a while) // retro, kitch (1970's and earlier. Not the 80's- I was very much a teenager then, so it's all just embarrasing now :) // lip balms, lipgloss, Lip Smackers, etc. // Blank notecards & notepads, stickers, gel pens, used stamps // Going to the thrift store // books // Recycling & giving things a new life or purpose // absolutely anything you think is cool.

Ratings

agonysdecay rated for HANDMADE ENVELOPE SWAP with a TWIST #6 on Apr 17, 2012
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Comment: Holy WOW Erin!!! I got lucky to get you as a partner!!! Thanks so much for such a great package! You do very well with making envelopes, I can't really tell they are homemade!!! I too wouldn't be able to make envies out of the things I like either, its great to know you and I have things in common! I love each and every envelope and I like that you noted where each one came from:) Sweeney and the anatomy one are my faves;) Will be hard to send these off!! Also, thanks for the extras too! I love the wreath and I'd love to learn to make one. I've always thought origami was rad but seemed too difficult for my patience, lol. Thanks so much for everything!
Gabrielle rated for SEND A KID A BOOK! on Apr 16, 2012
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Comment: Thanks for the note -- much more interesting than a PC! And you and Ihave the same soapbox. As a former teacher and GS leader, I deplore the trach that masquerades as literature for tween and teen girls -- and I am even less fond of trends like the Bratz dolls, which simply foster the same mentality. Our 2 girls (now 42 and 44) were never allowed to have Barbies because of the blatant consumerism they promote -- they had Madame Alexander girl dolls with realistic pre-teen figures instead. (And they were also easier for Mom to sew for, too!) But it sounds like you made some good choices -- I love Hank the Cowdog! ANd thanks for the tea, the ornament and the origami tips. I don't have a troop anymore, but a friend leads my granddaughter's Brownie troop, and one of my former Senior Scouts has a Jr/Cadette troop, so I will pass the hints along. Happy swapping!
dulcimer rated for Unusual Postcard Swap #3 on Apr 13, 2009
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Chamsie rated for 2008 Reading Log #2 on Jul 19, 2008
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Comment: Sadly enough, no reading log....
michaela rated for 2008 Reading Log #2 on Jul 14, 2008
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Comment: i haven't gotten anything from you but that's okay by me. don't let get stressed over unsent mail, it will mess you up.
mag rated for 100 Things I’m Grateful For (List 1of 100) on Jun 22, 2008
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Comment: Sorry, but it's been 4.5 months since the deadline, and I have nothing from you. I'll be glad to adjust this if you decide to send... I was really looking forward to receiving this ):
Sasy rated for PEOPLE WATCHING 101 on Jun 15, 2008
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Comment: Never received. I will gladly change the rating once I receive something from you.
Maiziemom rated for PEOPLE WATCHING 101 on Jun 7, 2008
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rottifan4 rated for PEOPLE WATCHING 101 on Jun 6, 2008
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rockstar20h rated for Horror movie recommendations on May 11, 2008
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Comment: OMG!!! That was an awsome book...goodie hider that I have ever seen...thank you so much!! I would have rated last night but I wasn't home...I would give more hearts...but you are creative!!
stamperkittie rated for Tell Me About Penpal Swap.... #11 on Apr 24, 2008
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Comment: I loved this swap hope we can do another penpal swap like this
shopandbid rated for SURPRISE, SURPRISE, SURPRISE on Apr 11, 2008
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Comment: what a great swap thank you. I love the cook book can't wait to try the recipes. At first I saw the altered book and I thought Oh no! I don't read any more, then I opened it and what a great surprise. Thanks bunches
LaDolceVita rated for Coins from my Country on Mar 15, 2008
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Comment: oh my gosh! This is probably one of the best packages I've ever gotten. The book, the cards, the coins--everything was wonderful! you really outdid yourself! I wish I could give you multiple hearts! haha Thank you so much!!!
Katyushka rated for A letter in a handmade envelope on Mar 11, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the letter :) Sorry you were so swamped! Flipping loving the secret hollow book! This more than makes up for being late! I want to be your swap partner and have you send late again! :)
Banshee rated for Coins from my Country on Mar 9, 2008
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Comment: Girl! You impressed me with the secret hollow book and the other items. Ah! The coins were special too. Thanks a lot! =)
ellawitch rated for Quick stuff III on Mar 6, 2008
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Comment: what a super cool swap! thank you so much! everything was so thoughful.
Baglady rated for Handmade Envelopes on Jan 28, 2008
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Comment: Your swap sure did make me smile, Thanks so much, great swap!
PurpleSheep rated for Handmade Envelopes on Jan 27, 2008
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Comment: Wow, what a great variety! They're very neat, I love the different templates and motifs you used. Thank you for the extras also :-)
aprettyfailure rated for Raise your Rate on Jan 25, 2008
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Comment: fabulous package thank you!
purplewhimsy rated for cozy mystery book swap #1 on Jan 23, 2008
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Comment: Thank you Erin for the extra effort you went to to get this cozy mystery for me!

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
4.7639 55 0 0
Completed Fives Threes Ones
88 135 1 8
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
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Comments

mystique1333 on Apr 8, 2008:

Hi there, I just wanted to make sure that you got the swap package I sent you from the surprise surprise swap. I haven't heard back from you yet and haven't been rated. This means that I can't sign up for more swaps, so please please let me know that you got it. Thanks, M
CraftyCrab on Feb 21, 2008:

I hope everything is ok, you haven't been on in a while! I hope the goodies I sent for the Quick Swap III arrived safely :\

alybr on Feb 18, 2008:

Hi Erin, Just wondering if you received my letter in a handmade envelope. I haven't received a rating. Sure hope it got to you ok. Please let me know. thanks Alybr
Amberly on Jan 14, 2008:

Hi Erin, just wanted to see if you have received my package from the Tea party for two swap as I haven't received a rating or an answer from the pm I sent. Thanks!
OrigamiGrace on Jan 7, 2008:

Hi Erin Just wanted to make sure you rec'd your package from me for the Quick & Easy Handmade swap - hadn't rec'd a rating from ya and wanted to make sure you got your goodies:)! I can resend if nothing has arrived. Have a lovely weekend! Grace
ToujoursMoi on Nov 1, 2007:

Hi, thank you so much for your translation of "Mononatrumglutamat" I searched a big while for a right translation but couldn't find anything about it. I'll change it in my profile. Thanks and take care, TM
Zanara on Oct 16, 2007:

I received your package today... thank you very much!!! I am grateful to have my book back and I love the book you made me!!! Tha kids will love the lollipops and that is a really cool ornament! Thansk again, Mandy
Zanara on Sep 23, 2007:

Hi again, this is inregards to our last conversation in June. Thank you for your offer to send me my book. I was wondering if there was a problem? As I still haven't received it. Thanks, Mandy
Zanara on Jun 12, 2007:

Hi, I already tried contacting you, but I am looking for my book "Fantasy" from the altered book swap we were in (organized by Hagit). Did you send it on and if not can I have it back please and thank you. Mandy
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