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PenguinParade

PenguinParade
Date Joined: September 23, 2010
Last Online: November 10, 2024
Birthday: September 9
Country: United States
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About Me

My Lady girl.

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I have always enjoyed swapping books, crafts, etc with people. I am finishing my last 2 classes for an English degree before I tackle grad school. I have a pup, who is older than the picture above.

loves/obsessions/collectings

  • Standard size Traveler's Notebook accessories/inserts/stickers/etc
  • Llamas/Alpacas/Flamingos/Cactus are my spring obsession!
  • Hello Kitty
  • Penguins
  • Cupcakes
  • Receiving mail
  • Messenger bags
  • Decorative/whimsical socks
  • Stickers
  • Yarn
  • Hot air balloons
  • Young Adult Books
  • The words "giggle" and "quack"
  • Fabric
  • Blank journals
  • Postcards
  • Fall & Winter
  • Felt
  • Polka dots
  • Note books (of all sizes)
  • seahorses
  • woodland forest creatures/mushrooms
  • tote bags
  • lip balm
  • rain, rain clouds, umbrellas
  • Tinker Bell
  • Hogwarts House: Slytherin

TEAS

I have a crazy obsession with loose teas from The Spice and Tea Exchange. Coconut Oolong, Orange Dulce, Orange Smoothie. mmmmmm

I also really like the Lipton Triangle tea bags. Let's see, what else-I love trying Tazo, Numi, and Yogi teas. Pretty much, I will try anything at least once! Honey stirrers are love :)

Favorite Crafts

  • Just got into watercoloring, brush pens, mixed media art journals, etc
  • Yarn crafts: Crocheting
  • Cross stitch
  • Paper crafts: cardmaking, scrapbooking, ATCs, Inchies, Twinchies, paper garlands, etc
  • Fabric: I also like to sew, I am a novice, but enjoy making pillows, plushies, etc.
  • I am also a novice at Quilling-but I want to learn more and do more!
  • Wreaths, with felt, paper, flowers

Favorite Books

I am an avid Young Adult book reader. I especially like Paranormal fiction/Dark Fantasy. Some of my favorites include: Richelle Mead, Melissa Marr, Sarah J Maas, Alyxandra Harvey. And there are some newer YA authors that I am in love with!

But I will read just about anything. Children's Books: Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie series. Kevin Henkes, Amy Hest, OLIVIA!!!!!

Years ago, I discovered and fell in love with the original Grimm's Fairy Tales-not the cutesy, nice ones we see from Disney, etc. I like the fact that they were originally dark and not so much on the 'happily ever after.' (I don't particularly like happy endings in books.) In the same vein, I am a fan of modern re-tellings of fairy tales. Right now, I am on a Baba Yaga kick. I am especially fond of Sleeping Beauty and Beauty and the Beast.

Favorite Music

My music tastes vary so much. It all just depends on my mood. Currently Slipknot is on repeat. I am addicted to live performances on YouTube. Acoustic Michale Graves & Corey Taylor = Love

Favorite Movies

Dawn of the Dead, Princess Bride, Empire Records, Resident Evil series, Juno, Nightmare Before Christmas, Devil Wears Prada, Pitch Perfect, Harry Potter, Deadpool, Suicide Squad

Favorite Television

I don't really watch CURRENT tv, but for some faves: Buffy, Alias, HIMYM, Brooklyn 99, Crime tv stuff, Hells Kitchen...ummmmm?

What I Don't Really Like

Vanilla scented anything! Just...no. Bubble bath stuff. I'm not a big fan of beads either, but I'll not turn em away.

I'm not a fan of St. Patrick's Day. I don't mind green stuff, or shamrocks on their own, but if it is a St. Patty's thing, please hold on to it and send it to someone who would like it more. Thanks :)

Earrings. I do not have pierced ears.

Wishlist

  • Japanese/European fabrics
  • Washi/Deco Tape
  • I'm looking for hot air balloon items-fabric pieces, stamped images, stickers, something you've created, etc
  • USED gift cards. I'm wanting to start projects using them. I don't want any with balances, just the cards :)
  • Magnet backers- can be advert magnets, or fresh/clear magnets
  • Needle minders
  • Aida cloth/embroidery needles/cross stitch goodies
  • Accessories/inserts/stickers/baubles for Happy Planner/Standard size Travel Planner
  • Llamas/Alpacas/Flamingos/Cactus

Favorite Color(s)

  • Pink & Black
  • Shades of purple-lavender especially
  • Polka dots! (Not really a color per se, but they are still fun!)
  • Shades of dark red

Ratings

Lucine rated for What R U doing this summer" on Aug 5, 2019
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Comment: I received your second card. Thank you for sharing and resending:)
Response: Yay I am so happy the 2nd one finally got to you! Hopefully the 1st send is having a nice little vacation touring where ever lost mail goes : P
sharmison33 rated for QUICK Washi Sample swap #4 INTL on Jul 3, 2019
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Comment: Thank you so much! Sorry about the late rating!!!
Response: No worries at all! I'm just glad it wasn't lost in the mail! :D
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Comment: Thanks for the lovely card, have fun relaxing. You deserve it! Greetings Shana
Response: Thanks!
Autist rated for TNT: Paper on Jun 25, 2019
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Comment: Great Papers! Will use them in the right way!
Response: Yay, so happy to hear that!
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Comment: Hey neighbor! Yes, we stay indoors in the A/C a lot these days! Luckily, it hasn't gotten over 90 too many days. We started a small container garden and I "tend" it in the am and sometimes the evening. But in the evening, the mosquitos are out!
Response: I keep telling the spiders outside they need to take care of the mosquitos, but they aren't listening to me lol The container gardening is so awesome! I hope you get lots of tasty foods :)
24Donna rated for CPG Summer Accordion Book - US Only on Jun 24, 2019
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful little accordion so very cute! Thanks also for the extras and my name on the front!
Response: You're welcome, I am glad you liked it :) And I was so happy your name fit on the cover! lol
CaseyErin rated for Book Recommendations Swap πŸ“‘ on Jun 24, 2019
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Comment: Awesome bookmark! I love it!! I keep a note on my phone of books to read. I’ll add some of these to the list. Thanks again!
Response: Yay glad you liked the bookmark!!
draco rated for Bucket List Swap on Jun 22, 2019
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Comment: thank you. hope you accomplish as many as you can
Response: Thank you, and yes will be fun to see how many we all accomplish!
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Comment: Relaxation is definitely on my list too. Congrats on Graduating!
Response: Thanks! And enjoy your relaxation!
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Comment: Thanks! Nice samples!
Response: You are very welcome!
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Comment: Congrats on graduating! Good luck on all the reading! I'm trying to read every night at the very least!
Response: Thank you, and I hope you get to do your reading too :)
BookWorn rated for Bucket List Swap on Jun 19, 2019
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Zefaniya rated for CPG QUICKIE: 25 punchies - US Only on Jun 18, 2019
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Comment: Thank you for the resend, it is appreciated!
Response: Well that sucks, I didn't use my itty bitty ones to make sure I met the penny sized requirements. But I will send you others in the next couple days; I don't want you to feel like I ignored the requirements!
PineappleTarts rated for List Swap. 100 Places on Jun 18, 2019
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Comment: Thank You
Response: You are welcome!
PrincessLinkk rated for HA: House Color Swap on Jun 15, 2019
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Comment: Thank you for the swap, the die cut will definitely have a good home with me :]
Response: Yay so happy you like the diecut :)
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Comment: Thank you for your notecard of your Summer plans. Thank you for the lace trim samples. Thank you for joining my swap!
Response: You are very welcome! I hope you can find some good use from the trim!
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Comment: Thanks for the Washi samples! πŸ€—
Response: You are very welcome! Thank you for the heart.
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Comment: Thank you for the great black & white washi and loved the card. Have a lovely weekend!
Response: You are very welcome, thank you for the heart!
Piroshilove rated for Washi Sample Scavenger Hunt on Jun 6, 2019
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Jsereg001 rated for Butterfly Flip Book on Jun 5, 2019
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Comment: Thanks for the beautiful flip book! I love it!!!
Response: Yay so glad you love it!! Thank you for the heart <3

Rating Overview

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Comments

Lucine on Jul 20, 2019:

I've send you 2 messages. Would be nice if you read them and reply. Thnk you!

MSturgill87 on May 14, 2019:

Thank you for the lovely birthday card for Evelyn (via Card Craze)! <3

neva on May 3, 2019:

Thank you so much for the antique book pages. They're perfect! Folded is fine, I'm making smaller black-out poems so they'll be mailable.

ScottishLass34 on May 3, 2019:

Thank you so much for the Menagerie Tag llama item! I’m in love with this cute llama keychain/clip!!! It’s already clipped onto my purse πŸ˜ƒπŸ¦™πŸ™ Such an awesome thing to send, thank you so much! You totally made my week!

MSturgill87 on Apr 18, 2019:

Thank you for joining Card Craze! Please be on the lookout for an upcoming PM with directions on how to complete your membership to the group.

CurlyTea on Sep 10, 2018:


Happy Birthday!

pne on Apr 9, 2017:

Aaaaah, I get it now! Thanks for the explanation. Phew! I was worried for a moment there. I've updated my rating response now :)

Schwallie on Dec 2, 2014:

Please join my Swap this year! :) http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/189635

anrtist on Nov 24, 2014:


Blessings, cc

BigHillGoddess on Jan 13, 2014:

Congratulations, Auntie Penguin!

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