VioletLove

Updated 12/9/22

Hello :) I am an esthetician by trade and own a small day spa. I love what I do but I long to have more time to draw, paint, sew, read and swap! I have 2 lovely daughters 10 and 14. We have 6 pet rats and they are the sweetest little creatures. My husband is a professional chef (no, he's never home to cook for us!) and we live in California's central valley.

I love swapping. Apparently, I am a lot more creative when I have a deadline. I have had a great time making things for my partners or even just decorating the packaging that I send my swaps in. I have been on Swap-bot for over 10 years now! Thank you to everyone that has ever sent anything to me. I feel so fortunate to have received some truly beautiful and thoughtful swaps :)

Likes/favorite themes:

I enjoy most color combinations but tend to lean toward soft muted or pastel colors

Pullip and Blythe dolls. I'd love to customize one someday

Disney/Disneyland

Anything chocolate (chocolate and caramel and chocolate and peanut butter are my favorite combos)

Coffee! especially flavored coffees like chocolate, hazelnut, vanilla and caramel

flowers especially violets, roses and hydrangeas

dollhouses

miniature anything, I love all scales

traveling

gingham, polka dots

Japanese import fabrics

handmade - If you love making it, I know I'll love to receive it :)

Kawaii (I will happily take your unwanted Sentimental Circus items!)

Sanrio characters especially Little Twin Stars, My Melody and Cinnamoroll

matryoshka dolls

Edward Gorey

David Bowie

rain, rain clouds, umbrellas, rainbows

Lego

Calico Critters

tea, teacups, teapots

Pusheen

French themed

woodland themed

fairy tale

amigurumi

hand drawn/painted/doodled

design and craft books and magazines

washi tape

deco tape

stickers!

wooden embroidery hoops (especially small or oval)

dmc floss

all sweets! cupcakes, candy, cookies, doughnuts

anything from, or inspired by, the store Anthropology

paper, stationery and stickers, nice pens

nature, forest, beach

butterflies, birds, flowers, mushrooms, apothecary jars

animals: all, especially bunnies, kitties, mice and woodland creatures

mythical creatures: dragons, fairies, mermaids, gnomes, etc.

cabinet of curiosities

creepy cute

magic, tarot, palm reading, crystal balls

Tim Holtz

Martha Stewart craft products

Day of the Dead

Mail Art

Halloween-all year long (favorite themes: vintage, witches, skeletons, ghosties)

Valentine's Day

Christmas (favorite themes: vintage, snowflakes, snowmen, gingerbread, hot cocoa)

clear or rubber stamps

I collect/Wishlist

ornaments for my Christmas tree in a winter forest theme (deer, birds, fox, bears, snowflakes, frosted pinecones etc.)

tiny ribbons, trims, buttons and fabric with small prints for making doll clothes

stickers, always stickers! (especially in one of my favorite themes above)

embroidery hoop art

oval embroidery hoops (any size)

any miniatures in any scales

papers with interesting textures

anything with cute mice or rat illustrations

any of your unwanted rubber or clear stamps

snail mail themed items

happy mail stickers, address labels, deliver to labels

anything with a cute frog, snail or mushroom theme

My daughters like:

squishmallows

unicorns

rainbows

Hello Kitty and friends especially Kuromi

mini brands

roblox

My Dislikes/Things I Would Not Like to Receive

religious items

black licorice

Looney Toons

Betty Boop

most sports

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My swaps come from a smoke free home. My wishlist, favorites and likes lists are just to give ideas of what types/styles of things I like. I am happy to receive used items as long as they are in good condition. I re-use packaging whenever possible.

I am always open to private swaps. The ones I have done so far have been absolutely awesome!

I love most of the ones I have tried and I always want to try more!

making miniatures is my current obsession. I enjoy working in just about every scale

hand sewing small projects and embroidery

A big love is Mail Art!

painting, doodling, drawing

I enjoy papercrafts. I love paper and tools like punches and stamps. I do not "scrapbook" but I am impressed with the beautiful results achieved by people who do.

polymer clay

needle felting - I am a complete beginner

I love historical fiction, fantasy and mystery. Recommendations are always welcome. I am currently reading The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson.

Sixteen Candles, The Princess Bride, The Last Unicorn, Corpse Bride, Young Frankenstein, Howl's Moving Castle, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Mean Girls, Labyrinth, Breakfast Club, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), Edward Scissorhands, Interview with a Vampire, Heavy Metal, The Lord of the Rings, Amelie, any movie based on Jane Austen or her novels, Ready Player 1, Hocus Pocus, most Pixar movies

Currently watching The Handmaid's Tale (it's so good!) Stranger Things, The Happy Place, Parks and Rec, Dexter, Shameless, Weeds, The Office, Game of Thrones, Penny Dreadful, Shitt's Creek, Gilmore Girls, American Horror Story