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KisforCrafty

KisforCrafty
Date Joined: September 3, 2007
Last Online: February 29, 2008
Birthday: July 6, 1982
Country: United States
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About Me

To my recent swap partners - I've had a very emotionally draining month in January. I apologize to those whose packages I have not yet sent out. I hate to be one of the ones who puts up this horrible message. I will send them out as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding - Kelly

I've never done a swap before, but I've always wanted to. Recently, I've been feeling kind of down and I know that making other people happy makes me feel better! That's why I decided to join!

I'm 25 years old. I live with my amazing boyfriend of three years. He's a PhD. student at Cornell working on math (yuck!) We don't have any children yet, but are planning on it in the futre.

I live in central New York state, where I work as a French teacher to junior high students. I love my job and wouldn't trade it for anything in the world!! I am working on my Master's degree in Second Language Education and am almost done! Hooray!

I have been to France three times. My first was in high school for a week, my second was in college for 9 months, and my last was as a chaperone this past April. It was different every time for me because I was at very different points in my life. I love just about anything associated with France or Quebec. My boyfriend is actually from Montreal (though his family is Anglo) and we have been there a few times together. I love sharing French children's books with my students because they can actually read some of them!

I am very interested in learning new languages. I am currently trying to teach myself Swedish via cds in my car. It's been fun! I would also like to learn German and a little more Italian. I took an intro Italian course in undergrad and really liked it. I hope to teach my future children multiple languages so it would be neat to have childrens books from other countries.

Favorite Flavors: Strawberry, vanilla, watermelon, CHOCOLATE (the real thing, not the hard candy version)

Favorite Season: fall

Favorite Holiday: Halloween!

Favorite Flowers: Lilac, Daffodils, daisies and roses.

Favorite Candy: Twizzlers, anything with peanut butter Junior Mints, York Peppermint Patties, Lindor truffles, any Kinder... and AERO bars. It is nearly impossible to find Aero bars here. I love the minty ones - do they still make those?!

Favorite Drinks: Diet Pepsi, flavored coffees, chai

Dislikes:

Black licorice and anise - YUCK! I'm not really a fan of anime at all. Religious stuff...

I love:

French/France The Eiffel Tower :) Swarovski Crystal bicone beads... Penguins

Favorite Music

I really like Billy Joel and the Barenaked Ladies. I also like Mika, French pop music... I pretty much like most music except hip-hop / NEW R&B. (Unless it is Quebecois hip hop then it's just hilarious)

Favorite Books

I like Teacher Man by Frank McCourt and romantic comedy novels like Bridget Jones. I also enjoy historical fiction novels.

Favorite Movies

LOVE ACTUALLY is by far my favorite movie. I really like girly movies like that. I enjoy French cinema, as well.

Favorite Television

I like dramas like House and CSI. We don't have cable anymore, so I don't get to watch these as much as I used to. I also really like Sex and the City.

Favorite Crafts

I enjoy beading and paper crafting. I am always open to new crafting ideas and suggestions if you know of something fun! I love working with glass beads - particularly Swarovski crystals and glass pearls. They're just so pretty! I've tried knitting a little bit, but I haven't been able to get the hang of it. I am horrible at crocheting, my mom is amazing at it, why can't I do it!? I would like to sew a little bit more. We have a Singer from the 1940s with the pedal at the thigh. It doesn't backstich, but it still looks really sleek. I love it.

My favorite colors!

I love the color pink in any shade but especially neon! I also like black, silver, green, yellow, blue and purple. (and all neon colors)

What I wanna try...

I would LOVE to try soap-making someday. I think it would be really fun and an interesting hobby. All I have to do now is convince the boy... ;) I love getting handmade soaps - they always smell so lovely! I'm planning on giving my friends and family members gift baskets with handmade bath products in them for Christmas. I know they'll love them!

Some other last minute informa

If we're doing a jewelry swap or something similar - I very much prefer silver to gold for findings and things. Gold doesn't really look good on me. I also have very, very tiny wrists and fingers - I wear a size 5 ring and a 6 inch bracelet. (I sort of like to let them dangle a little bit, so something slightly larger would be ok, too) I don't like to wear long necklaces - 18 inches is quite long for me. I prefer them to sit on my collar bones or just below.

Ratings

Ceinwyn rated for French Kiss! (French Media Swap) on May 21, 2008
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Comment: Sorry, this is the first "1" that I rate. I will change it if I receive something.
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Comment: I will change the rating if I receive something.
Pattycakes rated for Matchboxes for Beginners - Intl on May 1, 2008
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zigg13pra rated for Matchboxes for Beginners - Intl on Apr 16, 2008
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Comment: Not recieved, no response to messages.
jeannine rated for Valentine's matchbox swap on Mar 24, 2008
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Comment: I will be happy to change if I receive anything.
ladybug267 rated for REAL FRIENDS Swap on Mar 24, 2008
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kgurliek rated for REAL FRIENDS Swap on Mar 24, 2008
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Comment: Will change rating once I receive something.
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Sasy rated for The Ugliest Thing You Can Find #2 on Feb 28, 2008
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Comment: This thing is definitely the ugliest thing the earth has ever seen! You won! :)
Response: I think it's especially ugly when the head falls off. :)
herwithacurl rated for 10 Beads You Don't Need on Feb 26, 2008
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Comment: Goregeous beads! thank you. :)
RxTeddyToGo rated for handmade gift for you on Feb 19, 2008
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Comment: I love the bracelet and I may have to go get my ear pierced! Thanks a bunch :)
Response: You're welcome! I'm so glad you liked it - the hearts are my favorite!
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Comment: Hi Kelly - thanks so much for the fun and cute earrings!
katyism rated for Handmade Earrings Swap Internatioal on Feb 17, 2008
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mmmontserrat rated for Crafty Penpal #1 on Feb 10, 2008
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craftycrocheter rated for Googly eyed Creature ATC on Feb 7, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the really cute ATC's.
Griffie rated for Crafty Penpal #1 on Feb 4, 2008
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Comment: Lovely letter, thankyou. I enjoyed reading about what you like to do!
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Comment: I picked this up from the post office before heading to a friends house. Those adorable pirate ducks almost didn't make it back to my house!! Thanks for all the cute fabrics!
Nanamint rated for Just the Matchbox on Feb 1, 2008
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Comment: Merci beaucoup pour la belle boîte d'allumettes ! If you ever want to practise your french, I'm there :o)
alyssa rated for My Favourite Band/Musician/Singer on Jan 31, 2008
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Comment: Sorry I didn't get to rating you sooner. Thanks for the CD!

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Comments

Amberly on Mar 16, 2008:

I hope the package I sent for the handmade art/craft swap was received ok as my tracking # says it was delivered on 3/13 and I have not received a rating and you have not logged in. I hope everything's ok...

paulavelosa on Feb 19, 2008:

hello. didn´t you got my package for the "hand made item" swap? is taking too much time...

vickie on Feb 17, 2008:

Hi, Just want to know if you got my matchbox? Matchboxes for Beginners - Intl I sent it out a while ago, please let me know. Thanks, Vickie

paulavelosa on Feb 14, 2008:

hello, didn´t you got my hand made gift? sent it some time ago... please check and rate me!

cera34 on Feb 1, 2008:

Actually you were right on time :)

Loved Spain, but camera was dead. I'm waiting on Laura to post a few pics so I can steal them, unfortunately none will be on baby is Monica. But wow is she adorable :)

babysingsing on Jan 31, 2008:

Hi there! Just a reminder to send out your ugly thing for the Ugliest Thing You Can Find #2 swap! Lemme know if you have any questions. xx + oo

enakitty on Jan 15, 2008:

Hi- Don't forget to mark your swaps as "sent" for the "Matchbox Swap"! Thanks! :)

Agnetha on Dec 29, 2007:

Hi!

Thanks too for the socks!! Sorry I haven't contacted you earlier, but I have just re-installed my whole computer so that has taken most of my time! Thanks a million times!!

Have a great new year!!

agonysdecay on Dec 29, 2007:

Aww, thanks so much for all your compliments! Its a pleasure having you as a partner dear! <3

cera34 on Dec 11, 2007:

Friend, I'm leaving for home in one week! Only for about 10 days though. That should be long enough :p

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