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crystalite

crystalite
Date Joined: October 22, 2013
Last Online: July 17, 2024
Birthday: June 21
Country: United States
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Hi! I'm Chrissy!

Since October/November 2023, mail has been VERY slow. I'm not sure what is going on. The last three swaps I've sent have taken forever to reach their destination. PLEASE if you haven't received a swap from me, please message me. I have no problem with resending if you haven't received something from me. Thanks!

THANKS FOR READING!

Updated 9/1/2023 Currently living in IL, in the process of moving here permanently. Canโ€™t buy a house until my kids are able to buy our house, so weโ€™re adventurously living in a RV for the momentโ€ฆI kinda like it! Iโ€™m not working now, so I have extra time on my hands.

Updated10/24/2019 Moved to Missouri in April...slowly getting back into Swapping!

2018 has been a hard year so far! My son, Silas (19), has called it the "Year of Loss."

Lately, with my work schedule, I've been having a difficult time getting to the post office, so I've been dropping my swaps in the blue drop-off boxes. If anything comes to you with postage due, please just let me know, and I'll definitely make it up to you.

SENDING AND RATING:

Swapping is a fun, creative outlet for me. Swap-bot gives me a place to learn new techniques and try new ways to express myself. I've never had a lot of technical "artistic" skill, but I try very hard on every swap to make something that is good quality.

I promise that I will always fulfill my swaps and rate fairly. If you haven't received something from me, or you feel my swap doesn't meet requirements, please contact me before rating, and I will gladly re-send. I will also do the same for you.

If I have somehow missed rating you, and you feel that a reasonable time has passed, PLEASE contact me. I don't want you to worry about your rating, and I won't be offended by your reminder.

Check out my Instagram to find out more about me, but, spoiler alert....I may have pictures of my current swaps located there!

Favorite Books

DarthVader

Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Cookbooks, Mary Jane's Farm Magazine, Urban Farming Magazine, Grit Magazine and Cook's Illustrated. Books on Prepping and/or Survival are among my top picks too.

I love reading good series. Some of my favorites: OUTLANDER, A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones), Ender's Game, Inheritance Cycle, and Hunger Games.

I read all the time. ALL THE TIME. I also like putting my thoughts down on paper, nothing terribly formal, mostly just simple journaling and possibly some bad poetry I'm too scared to share.

Favorite Crafts

Collecting wild herbs and making herbal remedies.

Scrapbooking.

Cardmaking.

Altered books.

Rubber Stamping

ATC's.

Favorite Music

Rich Mullins, U2, Passion Worship Band, Chris Tomlin, Lindsey Stirling, Johnny Cash, Twenty-one Pilots, Tom Petty, Lord Huron, Amber Run, Fleurie, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Mazzy Star, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Milky Chance, Reuben and the Dark, and The Beastie Boys (I know, I know...it's a guilty pleasure left over from my years of teen-age angst.)

About Me

Homeschooled all my kids from birth. The oldest went to public school for 1/2 kindergarten plus first grade, otherwise they have all been educated at home. This is something I'm very passionate about!

All four have graduated now, but I'm helping a little with my grandchildren.

Most recently, I worked as a Preschool Teacher for four years. At this time, I'm not working, but spend a lot of time volunteering at my church.

Formerly, I worked as a Biofeedback Therapist and weight loss coach at a family-owned alternative health center. As a Biofeedback Therapist, I ran bio-energetic scans on people and educate clients on natural health options they can use to get their body into balance. Currently working towards certification in Traditional Naturopathy while I help my husband at the church.

I love pretty things...shabby chic and floral themes are my favorites. I also love anything vintage and anything antique-looking. And butterflies! I love butterflies!

I AM A QUOTE-COLLECTING FANATIC.

I do consider myself a Christ-follower; please don't think that I am here to judge anyone. I have quite a few planks in my own eye that I need to work on before I start digging at anybody else's "splinters." I really do believe that "love is the whole, and more than all." (e.e. cummings--one of my favorite poets!)

I'm completely fascinated by MBTI theories. I am an INFJ who is always trying to overcome the aloof first impression I seem to make on people. I think I have a pretty good sense of humor, but again that darn INFJ madness keeps it pretty well hidden until I know who you are.

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SWAPPING FAVORITES

Firefly / Serenity / Browncoats

Alice in Wonderland

Fairies

Butterflies

Steampunk

Vintage

Outlander

Sherlock Holmes

Game of Thrones

I love collecting stickers, various ephemera, pretty papers, ribbons and anything else for use in scrapbooks, magpie journals, junk journals, and ATC's.

How could I forget? I collect pigs, especially quirky piggy banks.

I am very interested in all aspects of natural and alternative health.

I love anything hand-made. I love seeing different techniques used by other crafters, especially paper crafters. There is just something very special about receiving something hand-made just for you. I'm not interested in perfection, but I really would like to see your personality in your work! :o)

Favorite Movies

Romeo & Juliet, The Gladiator, Braveheart, Serendipity, Grosse Pointe Blank, The Patriot, Pitch Perfect, Coming to America, Gangs of New York, Lawless, Transformers (all of them), Despicable Me 1 & 2, The Revenant, The Greatest Showman, The Grinch (all the Grinch movies),

LIKES

For Profile-Based Swaps I Am Always Happy to Receive:

ATC's

Used postage stamps (anything except US Flags)

Washi tape

Stickers (no children's stickers and no sticker flakes please)

Hand-punched tags of any size

Ribbon (especially sheer-colored)

Junk journal items

homemade envelopes (all sizes)

Black or brown ink-stamped images on white, tan or beige colored-paper

ABOUT EXTRAS: Sometimes I send "extras," and sometimes I don't. But I don't expect them, and I never rate up or down according to "extras." I rate based on the swap alone.

Other things I like to receive (I'm sure that I will keep adding to this list!):

Post cards (any kind of art print, black and white, your hometown, homemade, vintage with or without writing, Pennsylvania-especially Lycoming and Sullivan Counties)

Maps

Anything you personally create--your art

MY FAVORITE ATC THEMES: Butterflies, Vintage, Books/Authors, Faces, Quotes, Fairy Tales, Flowers, My Favorite TV Shows/Characters, Christmas, Hand-drawn, Hand-painted.

FOR TEA SWAPS I prefer fruit-flavored, mint, and herbal/medicinal teas. I'm not a huge fan of Earl Grey, or any regular black tea, but I do like Oolong tea.

Favorite Television

Fringe, Poldark, Firefly, Outlander, Downton Abbey, Game of Thrones, The White Princess, This is Us, The Handmaid's Tale, Alias Grace, The Sinner, Suits, The Yellow Jackets,

I'm always looking for some good NetFlix, Starz!, Amazon TV, or Hulu series...if you have any you particularly enjoy, PLEASE SHARE the titles and a brief description! THANKS!

Don't Underestimate the Force

I love Darth Vader.

DID I MENTION THAT I LOVE OUTLANDER?

OutlanderJamie

Ratings

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Comment: I love love the journal you created. the way you put scripture makes me happy. Thank you!
Sonya rated for USAPC: Collage Paint Swatch Tag on May 8, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely tag, Chrissy. I like your use of postage stamps. Also, your extras were very generous and will be put to good use! Cheers. :)
Response: I'm so glad you liked the tag! Thank you for the heart-I hope you have a happy summer!
Jillemina rated for USAPC: Tag With Prompts #3 March on Apr 7, 2024
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Comment: WOW! what a beautiful and amazing swap! THANK YOU! I love all the goodies and the tag. Incredible. I adored your letter. I even read it twice! Your trip to Branson sounds fun and I love the idea of a 10 year old trip! We may have to adopt that idea. Thanks again for brightening my day.
Response: Thank you so much for the great rating and the heart. I'm so glad you liked the tag...I really enjoy making them! And I fully recommend the 10-year trip...we made such special memories!
NJack19 rated for USAPC: Index Card Art: Butterflies on Mar 22, 2024
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Comment: I loved it!! In my own experience, this was only the 2nd one I made. I also like the larger format of the card. Thank you so much.
Response: Im so glad you loved it! Thank you for the heart!
JuneRosebud rated for USAPC: Tag With Prompts #2 Feb on Mar 5, 2024
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Comment: Chrissy, Thank you for a really nice tag=) Happy, happy...
Response: Im so glad you liked it...thank you for the heart!
Magenta3 rated for MAE: Handmade Envies ~ Vintage on Feb 29, 2024
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Comment: Thank your the charming vintage envies and for the ATC. (P.S. hasn't postage become outrageous!!) but the flamingo padded mailer made me ๐Ÿ˜Š.
Response: Thank you for the heart--and yes, postage is outrageous!
stamparose rated for USAPC: 3 Elements ATC #88 on Feb 22, 2024
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Comment: Love it thank you! I canโ€™t believe the post office charged you 5.25 to mail it..
Response: Thank you for the heart! And the post office prices are CRAZY, aren't they?!?
stlouisphile rated for OATC: The KEY ingredient on Feb 16, 2024
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Comment: I love it!] And the Llama too!
Response: Thank you for the heart!
rkassman rated for USAPC: Tag With Prompts #1 Jan on Jan 31, 2024
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Comment: Thank you so much for the gorgeous tag, I love all the texture you included with the snow! And thanks for the extra bits, always appreciated <3
Response: Thank you for the heart!
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Comment: Sorry for the late rating - I took your journal to work to look at and forgot that I hadnโ€™t rated yet. So fun to look through - thank you!
Response: Thank you!
NJack19 rated for USATC: Free Theme ATC Swap November on Jan 12, 2024
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Comment: I finally received your ATC in todays mail. (Jan 12, 2024) It was a bit late but worth the wait :) I love the envelope and presentation of your mail. Thank you so much for resending. I don't know what is happening with the mail service! Sometimes I think I could hand deliver it faster LOL. Again, thanks for the resend.
Response: Oh my gosh, I'm so glad you finally got it! Thank you so much for your awesome patience!
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Comment: I love it all! Every single note card is adorable and I am obsessed with the cards you wrote your note on! Where did you get them? I will be sending a letter out to you soon!
Response: Oh good! I'm so glad you got this swap...I was worried about it! I'm so glad you liked everything too. I can't remember which kind of card I wrote my note on...was it a llama? I think I got them at WalMart.
sjbult rated for USAPC: mini matchbook notepads on Nov 14, 2023
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Comment: So so cute! They are adorable. Thank you so much
Response: Thank you...I'm glad you liked them! Thanks for the heart!
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Comment: Beautiful ATC's!! Esp the flower one. I appreciate the extras. I have often thought of your travel life! We have a small home and 3 BIG dogs!! Not RV material,lol. Thinking of you in our common issue, we are strong, we are enough! Remember that!
Response: Thank you! I'm so glad you liked the ATC's! I don't remember if I mentioned our dogs in my note to you, but one is a beautiful Great Dane. Of course, she isn't staying with us. She lives with my son until we buy another home. I hope you're having a great day, and take care!
Sonya rated for CPG Halloween 2023 ATC - US on Oct 11, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for the fun Halloween ATC, Chrissy. Your colors are different than the average orange and black! I like it.
Response: Thank you for the heart Sonya--I'm glad you liked it!
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Comment: What a great fun swap. Love the paper you used to make the envelope. Thank you.
Response: Thank you so much for the heart!
sillysusie rated for USATC: U Name It -Sept โ€˜23 on Sep 23, 2023
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Comment: What a great card! I can feel the energy. You are so awesome. Thank you
Response: Thank you for the heart! I'm so glad you liked it!
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Comment: Ha! Hah! I do the envelope upside down all the time! Even upside down your envelope is a lot of fun. All the different components. It is up on my wall. Oh, and... had to do the crossword right away๐Ÿ˜Š
Response: Iโ€™m glad you liked itโ€”it took forever to get to you, I was getting really worried about it because I had to drop it in a blue postal bin, and I donโ€™t like to do that. Thanks for the heartโ€”have a happy fall season!
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Comment: Thank you for the awesome swap!
Response: You're welcome! Thank you for the heart!
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Comment: Congratulations on your hubbies new job!
Response: Thank you so much!

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
4.9960 462 24 28
Completed Fives Threes Ones
422 494 1 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
8 100 314 0
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Comments

CurlyTea on Jun 21, 2019:


Happy Birthday!

smadronia on Jan 1, 2019:

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May your 2019 be better than 2018, and your best year yet!

Stephanie

ktk8 on Sep 18, 2018:

Thanks for working on my Collab 58 PC adding the fragile stamp and roses....it turned out so pretty! Many hearts to you......

MissPaula on Aug 31, 2018:

Thanks for the 'Boo' on my pumpkin PC. I appreciate seeing the supplies used listed on the card. Love it! = )

AZmom875 on Aug 6, 2018:

Gorgeous vintage lady for the act jams

bbsporty on Aug 6, 2018:

Thank you for the magpie journal RAK! I've never made one before and look forward to using all the goodies you sent to start one!

MissPaula on Jul 18, 2018:

Thank you for finishing the jams I sent. I love them! I will add and pass yours along. I like the paper wrapping you did, I always forget to do that, it makes them much sturdier!

ChrisAnne on Jul 10, 2018:

Welcome to The Christian Heart and Home listed as The Christian Homestead. Please jump right in to the swaps and forums. Let me know if I can help in any way!

CurlyTea on Jun 22, 2018:


Happy Birthday!

Tessssssa on May 29, 2018:

Thanks for adding to my hd/hp pass andnpaste postcard.

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