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arikara

arikara
Date Joined: February 11, 2013
Last Online: June 19, 2023
Birthday: May 21
Country: New Zealand

About Me

Hi, i'm Anne-Marie!

Wow, where to start! I'm in my early 30's, live with my partner John and our fur-baby (cat) Chaos. Mainly here to swap crafts and supplies, with the odd foodie type swap :)

I love sending and receiving mail from overseas! I wish more swaps were international. :)

My favourite colours are yellow and purple. I love love brightly coloured things.

I am a huge animal lover and advocate against animal cruelty.

I love - stamps, ink, washi tape, meerkats, cute and funky earrings, stationary, embellishment stickers and scrapbooking supplies... if its cute and crafty i'll probably love it!

Food wise - I prefer milk chocolate to dark chocolate (but either is fine!), I love fruity flavours, my favourites being raspberry, strawberry and pineapple. I enjoy trying coffee and hot chocolates from different countries - I love trying new flavours! Something that is unique to your country is always welcomed!

I don't eat wheat or grains, I dislike liquorice, mushroom and banana flavoured anything!

I was sent some Maltesers Hot Chocolate once from the UK which was amazingly delicious! We don't have that here so if anyone wants to do a private swap for a box let me know :)

I'm collecting magnets at the moment to make my fridge look happy and well-traveled, so if anyone wants to swap touristy magnets, message me! :)

I prefer not to receive any religious items, everyone has their own beliefs and I respect all religions.

I live all the way in New Zealand - so when I send a swap it might take a few weeks to arrive! I mark sent when I have put it in the postbox, or if its a package, sent it at the post shop! They only pick up from the postbox Monday to Friday, and we are also in a different timezone (ahead by a day!), so the send date may be different to the date on the envelope - I try and get my swaps away well before the deadline, but if you have any issues with the send date let me know!

I don't like marking down for a swap if you have sent it, if you are sending a bit later then the deadline just let me know - life happens! :)

Please let me know if you don't receive your items from me! Sometimes things go for a wander... its not generally an issue as our post seems to be quite good, but it has happened a couple of times now... and one package arrived 8 months after I sent it! I'd rather re-send then leave anyone unhappy!

Favorite Books

Game of Thrones series, Harry Potter, any good fantasy book :)

Favorite Television

Game of Thrones, Big Bang Theory, Greys Anatomy, Private Practice, Vampire Diaries, True Blood, Drop Dead Diva, The Mentalist

Favorite Crafts

I make little polymer clay goodies! I also love paper craft, scrapbooking, painting... I generally try and dabble in most things.

Ratings

swamplover rated for Cat ATC #4 on Sep 10, 2015
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Comment: Beautiful ATC! Thank you so much for the LOTR extras!
abshanghai rated for Speedy Bird ATC! on Aug 15, 2015
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Littlegremlin rated for Michael Jackson Postcard Swap on Aug 4, 2015
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Comment: Many thanks for the postcard! Believe it or not it was the same one as i sent out, haha, i wanted to keep it so i'm glad i got my own ;) xo
sal410cat rated for Harry Potter Craft Swap on Jul 28, 2015
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Comment: Got the swap today! Thank you so much for the ATC!! I love it. I almost cried lol. The potion bottles are the cutest! Half the Felix Felicis leaked, but the Gillyweed was ok. Nothing was ruined through, so it wasn't that big of a deal. <3 <3
Response: Aww i'm sorry about that! I thought I had sealed them well :( Glad you liked them x
mickeykul rated for New zeland - Israel :) on Jul 24, 2015
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Comment: Ohhhh...!!!! so much fun in one box! I dont know what to try first... (The marshmellow fish is good!) Thank you so much :)
Lexidh rated for QUICK Rubber stamp swap #148 on Jul 12, 2015
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Comment: This one arrived safe and sound =) Thank you!
qbee rated for AMA Sender's Choice -June on Jul 5, 2015
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Comment: thank you. Debbie
helo rated for Fairy Door Monthly series ATC on Jul 3, 2015
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Comment: Cute fairy door. I have done something similar with a toadstool for next months swap.
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Comment: Wow, she's gorgeous! So fierce! And that hair! <3 Thank you so much! And those coasters (?) are so much fun ^_^
Response: Aww thanks, glad you liked her... and yeah, coasters lol - I like to use them mainly because they keep the envelope from bending, and they're cute as well :)
boey rated for QUICK ATC swap #183 on Jun 25, 2015
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Comment: very appreciate that you willing resent this... cute owl sticker & special Hobbit stamp :)
Response: Yay so glad it reached you this time around :)
narcolepsy rated for 200,000th Swap on Jun 23, 2015
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Comment: Hi there, greeting from Malaysia. Thanks for sharing your favourite swap story and I love the stamp on your sending card. Hobbit :) Thanks a lot :)
dardarbinx rated for 200,000th Swap on Jun 23, 2015
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Comment: LOVE the post card thanks so much
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Comment: Oh my goodness!!! Thank you for spoiling me so much, not only was your ATC was lovely, but you sent me so many other amazing things!!!
1happyday rated for arikara and 1happyday on Jun 15, 2015
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Comment: Thank you for the giant bags of candy! It will probably take me a year to eat it all. I haven't tried the fudge yet, but I did hide it from my boyfriend so he doesn't get into it. :)
1fundip rated for International Candy Swap! on Jun 10, 2015
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Comment: It arrived and Where do I start?? The fudge...o the fudge. My daughter gave me a nibble then disappeared with the rest and a large glass of milk with husband in hot pursuit. The Eskimos are delightful but we all feel vaguely guilty biting off their heads. We have encountered the pop-rock white chocolate and we LOVE it. We decided to resist opening the others (until tomorrow....maybe) but I can't wait to try the spicy chocolate. All in all, one of the best swaps we've ever had. Thank You!!! Update: the spicy chocolate didn't make it until tomorrow. O that chocolate was GOOD, but my daughter was glad she had that glass of milk.
Response: haha I love this!! I'm so glad you liked the package :) i've been trying to replicate that fudge at home with no success as yet.. I will keep trying because its amazing!
SamiE rated for QUICK ATC swap #188 on Jun 5, 2015
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Comment: Thanks for the really nice ATC. Thanks too for the old postcard. It's starting to get hot here, summer coming on. I love to make the quilt tops. My hands aren't up to hand quilting. Try it, you may like it.
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Comment: Woohoo, thank you for Thor! He's awesome! I love the glitter details. And thanks for the goodies, love them too :D (A Loki swap would be great, there is no such thing as too many Loki ATC's!)
Turtlelady rated for Steampunk ATC on Jun 4, 2015
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Comment: So nice to meet you. I love my card. TY. Hope to swap again :)
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Comment: I got my package the other day!!! So excited to eat the chocolate! Thanks so much!
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Comment: Thank you for the nice Iron Man ATC, I love it! My daughters took the stickers AND the hot chocolate. :D

Rating Overview

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Comments

pandagigante on Jul 23, 2015:

Hi Anne-Marie, I'm currently hosting a Meet My Country Swap and would like to show you the thread, I'm looking for international swappers who would like to take part :) Here is the link: http://www.swap-bot.com/swap/show/204542 - you are welcome to join!

Poftoffel on May 20, 2015:

I don't know what the Swap-Bot computer is up to, but I am also your partner for the Iron Man AND the Hulk International ATC too :D Iron Man is already on his way and Hulk will follow tomorrow. I'm glad you liked Captain America, it seems swap-bot wants you to have a whole Poftoffel collection :D

Aumonae on Jan 1, 2014:

PhoenixSwap on Jun 3, 2013:

Hello, I will put the Rainbow envie/surprise in the mailbox tomorrow! :)

anrtist on Jun 1, 2013:

Hi! I just sent you an invite to LLL (Location) GROUP ;-) So you can keep up with world happenings & SWAPBOTTERS in Your Area! ENJOY & Blessings, cc

sugaraddict on May 26, 2013:

Hi Hi!! I'm hosting a Foodie Pen Pal Swap which I thought might interest you :) Do swing by and check it out yea.. We would love to have you swap with us! :) Thanks!!

VanityGirl on Apr 12, 2013:

Thank You For Joining My Elvis Presley ATC SWAP

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