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user2148

user2148
Original Member
Last Online: December 22, 2024
Birthday: April 30
Country: United States
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About Me

Hello! My name is Nickalli Braaten. I'm an artist/crafter in Tucson, AZ. I'm an original beta member, so my user name is generic. I'm married to my best friend (30 years!), we did 22+ years in the Air Force, he works with the Air Force still, as a civilian now. Our son is going into his Junior year at GCU in Phoenix, so we'll be here a few more years trying to deal with the heat!

original member

My loves are art journals, junk journals, planners & bullet journals, hand carved rubber stamps, mail art, bookmaking, ATCs, silk ribbon embroidery, polyclay, beads, jewelry, altered art and books, most anything to do with mixed media.

Banana Tea🍌🍌🍌🍌 I’m searching for banana tea! PickWick’s One, Two Tea Banana is the one I was sent in a swap ages ago and I can’t find it here! If you have access and send me a bag or two, I will forever be in your debt and will send you a profile based envie of love! 💗

Favorite Music

I'll listen to most everything except for Rap.

In the right context, I like some Country and some opera.

My current playlist includes Enya, Meatloaf, Neil Diamond, Robbie Williams, Metallica, Imagine Dragons, American Authors, Adele, Melissa Etheridge, Godsmack, Five Finger Death Punch, Tom Petty...

Favorite Movies

Amelie is a favorite- I can watch it over and over, Pulp Fiction as well. Anything with John Cusack also makes me happy. Love the MCU! I love old movies (Cary Grant, Dorris Day) and most chick-flick type sappy ones. Not a fan of the new horror flicks.

Favorite Television

I'm a reality show junky - I love Survivor, Amazing Race, Big Brother, any cooking competitions.

Steelers Football is practically a religion in this house.

I miss Friends, Seinfeld and Big Bang Theory.

Favorite Crafts

Mail Art!!! Creating journal embellishments. Carving my own rubber stamps. Working with my gelli plate. ATCs. ICADs. InkBox Cards. Watercolor classes online. Handmade books. Journals and altered books. Making something funky to wear (jewelry, not clothes!) Working in my planner and occasionally bullet journaling.

Favorite things

Please see my note at the end!

Bumble Bees, dragonflies & butterflies* cacti & succulents * irises & pansies * Anything from Iceland* Orcas & Puffins* feathers & dreamcatchers* Asian art & images * thimbles. * Hand made art! Collages, postcards, ATCs, etc. * I like my postcards homemade & naked! :0) * Handmade junk journals * Ephemera * Bling * Anything BoHo* Anything with cool letters/writing on it * Interesting pattern papers * Art supplies! * Buttons * Beads, glass not plastic * Old book pages, especially foreign * Illustrations of any sort * Cool images for papercrafts *

things to swap ~ handmade paper crafts, Mail Art, ephemera, handmade Note Cards, handmade Envelopes, washi tape, napkins, stamped images, stuff to stick in my journal, ATCs, journal or planner stuff, recipes ~ Anything Really

Swappers who really care and it shows they weren't just trying to hit the minimum requirement needed! You are loved!

Colors ~ jewel tones. Love purple and blue. Pink and orange is starting to grow on me a bit more.

things I do not like:

I'm pretty easy going and impossible to offend, so if you've gotten something you just don't know what to do with it - send it to me. I like the funky, unusual, offensive type stuff.

Receiving something that had no thought put into it, when you can tell the person just wanted to check off another swap and did the minimum needed.

No communication! If you are going to be late - just let me know! I'm pretty easy going :0) Also, if you didn't receive something from me - contact me and let me know before rating! I've never flaked and never will!

I Pledge to Rate

My new Persona!!

I’m involved in a role playing type group related to the Georgian era (Britain early 1700-early 1800s) my husband and I are Leandrea & Bryan Wallis proprietors of the Rose & Crown Pub.

If you have any extra regency/victorian style items (lace, vintage, buttons, ephemera, botanical, embroidery calligraphy, stamps, images, etc.) you’d be willing to share for my journal and future swaps I would be most appreciative!! ❤️❤️❤️

JJJ-Let’s Make A Junk Journal

I prefer a more vintage style. Color is great, just nothing neon.

Nature themes: botanicals 🌿, bees 🐝, butterflies 🦋 and dragonflies, birds 🦉, flowers 🌸 , mushrooms 🍄 People are good too and definitely have a place in any journal.

Things I Love

I love to gelli print and seeing what others do.

Eco printing and handmade paper are beautiful!

Vintage papers from journals, ledgers and old books make my heart race! Anything handwritten; letters, recipes, old postcards, envelopes.

Vintage looking washi and washi stickers, antique photos. Labels!! Lace! Old looking ephemera (tickets, tags). Sari silk! Metal embellishments.

Thank you for reading through all of this! Just know I’m easy and like most everything- so no worries! Looking forward to creating and swapping with you!

Ratings

Dan rated for Puzzle Swap on Dec 22, 2024
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Comment: Thank you so much for such a beautiful puzzle! It's so creative!
lostinavalon rated for Recipe Swap on Dec 14, 2024
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Comment: Oh this recipe sounds so nice and everything is just beautiful! I enjoyed reading about Issy. Thank you for such a fun and festive swap!
Star7Lily rated for Let’s create Stationery on Dec 11, 2024
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Comment: Dear Nickalli, I love the papers, so inventive, now can't wait to use them! Thank you for the botanical lovelies. Many hearts to you.
Trevismom rated for Winter Festival Scavenger Hunt on Dec 10, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the awesome list for the scavenger hunt. I was so close! I hope that you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! Best wishes from Trevi and I! 🥰🌲☃️❄️🌲🥰
Reisegern rated for Challenge Image Swap on Nov 26, 2024
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Comment: Wow, that sloth is amazing! https://postimg.cc/K1Z3cmbh Thank you so much for carving such a beautiful stamp for me! I also like these challenges for inspiration. I tried to carve a sloth a while ago but didn't succeed. So I appreciate your artwork even more.
Response: So happy you liked them! I had so much fun making these guys!!🥰
MuggleMom rated for Pvt - Let’s create Stationery on Nov 26, 2024
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Comment: GORGEOUS paper that you made and I'm over the moon with the thought of using it for projects. Makes me want to make more and copy your techniques, especially the page that was burnt and has gesso covering it. *chef kiss* I love that you used napkins and Modge Podge too - did you iron the pages after they dried because they are flat in such a great way. Thanks so much for inspiring me with your creativity!! xxMuggleMom
Response: Yay! So glad you liked them all! I didn’t iron anything, but they are usually under big books for a few days after they dry. 😁🫶🏻
iLoveMail rated for Private HCS Challenge! on Nov 21, 2024
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Comment: OMG Nickalli 💜💜💜 WOW, two hand-carved stamps?! And they’re perfect!!! Thank you so much for all the goodies & for swapping with me again. All the hearts for you!!
Response: So glad you liked them both! I never can decide and loved all your ideas! 💖
Star7Lily rated for The Postcard Herbal, Round 9 Mint on Nov 18, 2024
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Comment: Wow such a beautiful watercolour postcard, I love it Nickalli. The good old mint sauce and lamb can't beat it. Many hearts dear heart. Glad you are no longer in pain.
Star7Lily rated for Georgette Ephemera #1☕ on Nov 18, 2024
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Comment: Bravo! After just reading from you, I am amazed you could craft in that state. The folder is lovely that paper feels gorgeously old. Tea bag art is so pretty thank you and many hearts xx Innes sends you her best regards.
Saba rated for Inktober-inspired stamp carvings on Nov 8, 2024
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Comment: I love your very literal stamps! I’m terrible at making series. I think the sun is my favorite.
bearnbabs rated for BAND SAMPLER stitch along on Nov 6, 2024
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Comment: Oops I thought I had rated you. Youe stitches are coming along nicely. I THOUGHT i had sent you a reply. when you sent me the lovely note and photo of your work. Sending extra hearts your way, Have a wonderful day. Barbara/Phebe
Reisegern rated for Inktober-inspired stamp carvings on Nov 4, 2024
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Comment: Hi! Wow, I love all the carvings you made for the inktober prompts! Also the ATC and the matching envelope are wonderful. Usually I'm very literal when it comes to prompts, too. When I created this swap I kind of had ideas about what to carve, but then I nearly struggled to come up with anything at all.
edgetorn rated for HCSI: Stamp & Pass Postcard #23 on Nov 4, 2024
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Comment: Love, love, love your envelope, cactus/sun stamps, ATC and envelopes! Thank you so much for brightening up my day!
AnnaM rated for Secret Whispers #5 on Nov 2, 2024
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Comment: Nickalli, you did a stunning job with your pages. I love the lace you added to the lady's dress, it looks very natural. Anna ♥
dvmac rated for Join Inktober and make some Mail Art on Oct 28, 2024
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Comment: Nickalli, so sweet! Thank you, I love it. I'm glad added the color, don't be afraid to do it, it turned out great. Love the envelope too. Thanks a bunch!
Inesrv rated for CM: This & That on Oct 23, 2024
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Comment: Thank you so much Nickalli for this beautiful swap! Love the items you choose for me! I wish I could live in Iceland someday or in Alaska :) Hope you're having a great fall season! Happy swaps!
iLoveMail rated for Profile-Specific HCS on Oct 21, 2024
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Comment: You are SO talented! Thank you for the note, I loved reading about you & your life so far 🤗 I have so much to tell you when I send your stamp. I got giddy when I read you carved something to do with Iceland. It’s such a surreal place 😍🇮🇸 I can’t wait to go back. Thank you for joining my swap and for being such an amazing partner!
Trevismom rated for Halloween Double-FlipOut Pocket on Oct 14, 2024
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Comment: My dearest Leandra, The pocket book is so charming and spooky! 🎃 I can't thank you enough for the wonderful Cameo broach. How perfect it will be on my favorite autumn shawl! The tags and bits are going to be lovely in my journal. Thank you for the kindest of packages! Your friend, Violet 💐
9O96O rated for HCSI: Stamp & Pass Postcard #22 on Oct 7, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for Hamiza's homer! I've finished the last section and will drop the postcard in the mail tomorrow. I love the inside of your envelope--the knitted pattern. And nice handcarved stamps on the envelope.
chaienthusiast rated for Carved Image Postcard Swap on Sep 30, 2024
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Comment: Beautiful PC, thank you!

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Comments

papercraft70 on Oct 24, 2024:

Thank you for the contribution on my HCSI: Stamp & Pass PC. I love it! ❤️

theshyone on Sep 23, 2024:

Nickalli, What a lovely birthday greeting awaiting me in my mailbox! That was so super sweet ♡ Thank you also for such a precious sunflower flip book/pocket, I loved it soooooo much ♡♡♡ thank you for making me feel special. I adore our little group ♡ Angela

AnnaM on Jul 17, 2024:

Nickalli,

Thank you for the rosettes, it was a lovely surprise. Hope you are enjoying your vacation.

Anna♥

9O96O on May 7, 2024:

Another great Stamp & Pass postcard has made it home! Thanks so much for finishing it and mailing it to me Nickalli. I had a laugh about how your section relates to Earth Day.

wolfeagle on Dec 25, 2023:

MC

Reisegern on Nov 24, 2023:

Thanks for contributing to my Stamp&Pass Postcard! The scribble is a lovely, very versatile stamp! IMAGE-2023-11-24-19-26-07.jpg

Reisegern on Sep 20, 2023:

Thanks for contributing to my pass&paste postcard and for returning it home. It turned out really lovely. I like your dragonfly stamp :)

image of card

hazelwitch3 on Sep 16, 2023:

Thank you so much for the lovely tea and threads you all sent me as an extra for the fete "Teapoy" Game. It arrived this morning and brightened up a grey cloudy morning!

9O96O on Aug 8, 2023:

Thank you Nickalli for your 'Woof' contribution! The postcard turned out so well. :)

hazelwitch3 on Jul 17, 2023:

My beautiful Scavenger Hunt prize award -- thank you so much! I think it's fabulous!

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