Wish Swap

--- Wishlist for Maria H. from Elmhurst ---

handmade items: a medium sized PURSE (i'd love a purse), knitted scarf, adjustable headbands/scarves, grocery tote, dangly beaded earrings, quilt squares you made, cast resin pendant

things to buy: DIY kit for microscope slide pendant, antique camera or photo related stuff, fabric (enough to make a purse)

likes: earth tones (esp. brown & green), animals (esp. turtles)

dislikes: pink, metallics, fur, studs, glitter, sequins

Wishlist

Stitch markers, knitted or crochet slippers(size 9 feet) Black tote bag, Something with the initials JA on it.

Items to buy: Bamboo knitting needles, Cotton yarn,

Likes: Dark colors, Simple items

Dislikes: Flashy items with glitter or to much color.

Wishlist for Kelly H. from Chicago area-

Handmade items: aprons, anything monogrammed (KAH) headbands

Things to buy: ribbon, headband, stationary

Likes: bright colors, pink, green, polka dots, glitter, preppy accents

Dislikes: cats, anything boring :)

LoriB from South Carolina (originally from Queens, NY)

Things to make: Anything made out of felt, handmade journal, handmade bracelet, pillow (pink/grn or brn/lt blue)

Things to buy: thrift store finds that can be refurbished :) old buttons and trim vintage chidren's books anything pink for my daughter's room (she's 5)

likes: brown and blue color combination pink and green color combination anything vintage and aged looking letter and numbers

dislikes: items with animals (I do love the real ones) glittery things furry things

things I'm good at: collages, altered art, scrapbooking, knitting scarves :)

Stephanie B from Urbandale, Iowa

Handmade: wallet, felted purse, knitted shrug (size medium), stuff for my cat, duffle/overnight bag, knitted leg warmers, a surprise over look my profile or my site for more info www.srdesigns.blogspot.com

To buy: yarn (wool or cotton), fabric (at least 1.5 yards incase I want to make a skirt), sewing maching needles, quilting pins, tailors chalk

I like: earth tones, penguins, cats, bright colors

I don't like: flashy things (I'm very down to earth)

Caroline S. from California

Wishlist

To make: Small art pieces (anything to hang on the wall), jewelry, stuffies, wind chime, anything that comes from the heart.

Items to buy: Cool thrift store finds(broche,teacup), Craft supplies (ribbon, puffy paint, charms, beads)...Stuff that has a story behind it!=)

Likes: Stuff from Morrocco, India & Latin America, Mission/Craftsman stuff, colors...

Check my blog for more info.

Wish list for Marty B. from Chicago

Handmade: purse or bag (bigger the better), softie(s), an unusual pincushion, or a surprise.

To Buy: vintage planter(s), kitsch thrift, beads.

Likes: Animals (esp. foxes, deer, birds) sparkly things, and the color black.

Dislikes: yellow and orange.

FYI: I cannot wear metal jewelry (skin condition) and my ears are not pierced.

See my blog @ http://www.scratchcraft.wordpress.com

Wish List for Yada-Yada (naomi) from OkLaHoMa

Handmade: journal... suprise... ATC's

To BUY: Funky colored paper... funky pens... any unique materials to make art with... poetry book

Likes: music especially blues and jazz... anything BLUE... the number 23... Westhighland Terrier Dogs...ART =o)

**I will love anything that gets sent to me... even if I can't wear or use or whatever it is "it" I can always attach it to my memory journal about all the NEETO PEETO things i've gotten from this site (^_^)

Wish list for Indigogo (Sandy) from Toronto Handmade... purse or bag from nifty fabric, mix CDs, or surprise. Store-bought...journals, books for drawing, wooden photo frame, nifty pens, great paper, amazing (natural fibre) yarn for knitting socks or scarves, bamboo knitting needles. Like...purple, argyle, lavender scent. Dislike...hard candy. No, really. LOVE: Japanese craft book!!! FYI...I can only wear sterling silver earrings- so probabaly better not to buy earrings!

Wishlist for Erin O. in Little Rock

Things to make: stenciled or silkscreened shirt (size L) / bandana; necklace / pendant; toys for the bad kitties; little bags with zippers (to organize my gaping purse); funky-yet-professional accessories of all sorts; suprises!

Things to buy: vintage (or new!) building toys (lincoln logs, tinker toys, krazy ikes, etc.); vintage home repair /furniture building / woodcraft magazines /books; anything strangely related to architecture / building; strange jewelry that still has a place in an office (no earrings, please)

Things I like: spooky / morbid / mutant things; organizing; geometry; robots; exhuberant colors; Finland; spies; glitter; Art-O-Mat

Thinks I dislike: non-ironic pink; floral patterns; glitter lip gloss; country themed things (thin dusty blue and pink cows with gingham bows); mustard

I feel like I've just written a personal ad! How exciting! I hope someone likes me! ;) I'm really looking forward to this swap!

wishlist for stephanie s. of texas:

handmade items: stuffed creatures, anything felt, fun jewelry, paper goods, or some kind of artwork for my big white walls

to buy: crafty supplies of any type, wool roving, or unique vintage or thrift store items

likes: bright colors(esp. blues and greens), owls, robots, polka dots, argyle, really dorky things, music of all kinds, tomatoes, and zombies

dislikes: hair accessories, sequins, yellow, orange, and floral patterns

Wishlist for Katrina W., Berkeley, CA

To make: Long simple scarf, hair accessories (for Long Curly hair), wallet, yarn/knitting bag, pencil holder

To Buy: Funky desk supplies, Bud vase, wooden crochet hook, hair accessories, horse grooming supplies, wool yarn, vintage fiber tools (needles, pins, cushions, etc...)

likes: Dark or Jewel tone colors, black, silver, victorian to 1930s vintage, Art nouveau

dislikes: orange, horse art, novelty yarns, country/western anything, make-up

Wish list: to make: i love handmade goodies, anything people put time and love into. knitted didies, handmade jewlery, things crafted from old pieces. to buy: all things vintage or old. i love thrifting. sewing and/or knitting paraphernalia. including how toos and patterns. likes: green, yellow, owles, trees. dislikes: neons, fur prints, things without flaws.

amanda a. chicago

to make: a tote-bag maybe with a fun silkscreen, art pieces, photography, odd dolls or stuffed animals, any number of hand crafted thingies

to buy: anything vintage (mid-century modern), anything for my brand-new baby red eared slider turtle, anything photography related.

likes: dark colors black grey chocolate brown. mid-century modern, orange, pink, crazy bright pattern things for accessories, numbers, broken or poorly translated english in print

dislikes: sequins, country decor, the color rose or anything 80's neon, hair accessories ( i have very short hair), furry things, things with animals in a non-kitschy way, novelty yarns

Jill C. Toledo

anything handcrafted, box of stickers(different kinds)anything with bears on it, stationary, candles(Midnight Summer Dream)

Wishlist for Karla K. from Metter, GA

Handmade items: Knitted or crocheted purse/tote or anything you might like to make that's knitted or crocheted; Quilted coaster(s) or sachets; Beaded items such as hair accessories (I have long hair), stitch markers, or bracelets; Handmade note cards or anything "paper".

Item(s) to buy: Yarn; beads (anything from seed beads to pony beads to ceramic or glass beads); charms; paper anything (stickers, postcards, notecards, greeting cards, stationary, scrapbooking supplies); any of the fiction books by Monica Ferris or Maggie Sefton or any writer that incorporates yarn arts in her stories; any crochet or knitting books; "peony" scented items such as candles or bath toiletries

Likes: Pearls, lace, sheer and billowy fabrics, butterflies, ladybugs, rainbows, waterfalls, dragonflies and green frogs! Favorite colors are jewel tones such as emerald green and royal blue and softer tones like ivory and pale pink. But also like hot pink/fushcia, lime green, and turquoise!

Dislikes: Goth

Wish List for Tonya Froemel, Hayward, WI

Things to Make: ANYTHING. I like any handmade stuff!

Things to buy: Anything pink, sparkly, girly, fun....

I love anything pink, sparkly, girly, etc. I love to crochet. I have three daughters. I am a graphic designer.

Wishlist for Melanie B. currently living in NYC

Handmade items: artwork, jewelry, anything sewn or handknit, headbands

Things to buy: ribbon, stationary, journal, books, charms

Likes: pink, polka dots, handmade anything, anything girly or preppy

Dislikes: goth, country western, animal prints, tribal stuff

Heather H. from Lantana, FL -

Handmade - handbag, any jewlery, scarf [to use as a belt], handpainted trinket holders, drawings/paintings,photos

Things to buy: candles, incense, kitty items, frog items, lizard items , trinket holders, [anything on my likes/dislikes list]

Leah U. from South Hadley, MA. -

Supplies - old game pieces, vintage buttons, vintage typewriter keys, old bingo cards, silver charms, bric a brac for crazy quilting.

Handmade - purse with skulls and crossbones or cherries on it, embroidered towels with tattoo designs (sailor jerry),dog toys for my little ones,day of the dead shrine.

things to buy - thirft store/garage sale finds - i love old containers, vintage craft books, stickers, ribbons/pom pom ribbon (walmart has it in pink,red,and black),fabric for quilting (i love novelty fabric-casino, doggies, retro etc.)

If this isn't a good enough list or is challenging, get in touch and I can help! For instance, I see folks who want knitted things, and i am nervous I will get one of those and i don't know how to knit or crochet! Yikes! I wouldn't want someone to get me and be intimidated!

dawn from sunny Singapore! :-)

handmade items: lovely red patterned clutch, little softie, apron, pen and pencil roll :D

things to buy: patterned fabrics (about half a metre),a rotary cutter, horse or nautical gold charms.

likes: vintage patterns, fabrics, enid blytons, kid's art.

dislikes: fur, glitter, spikes, loud neons.

I'm Sarah L. from Tucson, Arizona. Handmade: I love tote bags, knit or crocheted purses (no scarves, though, it rarely gets cold enough here!); painting for my wall; little shrine; handmade journal; collaged microscope slide pendant/wall-hangy thing...

things to buy: i collect boxes (neato old ones...music boxes...whatever - although they should have space in them for stuff); cool journal or address book

likes: black and white photography; browns, blacks, muted greens, deep purples, blues, and bright red; gerbera daisies (love that deep orange-red); lotus; owls; screen-printed stuff like lotta jansdotter's style

dislikes: "cute" stuff (girly), pinks, pastels, neons, sequins and glitter, country-western stuff or things with chili peppers

wow, that was difficult! feel free to contact me if this sounds contradictory or something! :)

EXAMPLE Wishlist for Suzy Q. from Phoenix -- handmade items: knitted scarf, journal, cigar box purse, charm bracelet, felted animal; item(s) to buy: anything Disney, scented candles; likes: dolphins, purple; dislikes: black, goth

Wishlist for Sass from Oklahoma

Handmade items: something velvet like an animal or a wrist cuff; a messenger bag or tote bag; a book of vegetarian recipes, or anything vintage-cowboy or western looking. A tool belt or gardening bucket would be cool.

To buy: I would like any of the Frances children's books by Russell Hoban, also a subscription to Bitch or Bust magazines. I've got an Amazon wishlist if you want more ideas, just send me a message.

Likes: 40s and 50s styles, sophisticated designs (I'm 29) Favorite colors: black, all greens, turquoise, brown Dislikes: knick-nacks, things without a purpose, anything from Wal-Mart (but Target and K-Mart are OK)

Jill S from Lawton, OK (or Manhattan, KS since I'll be moving soon)

Handmade items: Tote bag; a french memo board; white hand towels with embroidered sunflowers; a decorated tray; dangly earrings

To buy: Pretty tablecloth for small rectangular table or check out my Amazon.com wishlist. http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/ref=cmgftsub_wl/103-9244198-1554204?%5Fencoding=UTF8

Likes: Black and white photos, sophisticated looking stationery, blues, red, cotton yarns

Dislikes: Flashy items, fussy looking things, cutesy things

Check out my profile or my blog to get more ideas about what I like.

Marylyn M Derbyshire England I'd love some fingerless gloves/wristwarmers because it won't always be this hot! Stitch markers, handmade journal, bag, bracelet, brooch. To buy; yarn from natural fibres, vintage knitting equipment, tiny things to fit on my printer's tray, knitting books, fiction or how to. I like muted colours. Sheep, dogs, miniature things.

wish list for julie from birmingham, mi

handmade: necklace, bracelet, earrings, journal, stationary, cat toys, knit hat, small artwork to decorate my workspace

to buy: plastic charms, cotton yarn, fabric (1.5 yards so i can make a messenger bag), journal, seeds, thrift store finds to be used as small planters

likes: earth tones, jewel tones, pirates, zombies, progressive political/peace activist, large beads

dislikes: girly girl, flashy, country western, neons, walmart anything

of course this list could go on and on... please contact me for any clarification

I got my goodies from Stephanie, thanks!

I haven't received from my partner yet, and I see now that she's listed as "Not Sent"...feeling anxious.

Dana, hope my goodies have arrived! I haven't heard from you. I sent them Priority Mail.

I did receive from my partner! Sandra was late due to personal circumstances but I found her package so worth the wait when it did arrive. It was sort of "unexpected" (because it was late) so it was a double surprise! She sent me some yarn that I absolutely adore. THAT was a big surprise.

Thank you again, Sandra!

PS: Picture in the Gallery. Twice actually!