JKartstuff

Update 12/27/22 -- Hey Swap friends! I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for being patient with me on rating swaps. I have been offline a lot, sometimes unable to get on for a couple of weeks. I have had several life changes in just the past few months, including taking long-term placement of another newborn, being diagnosed with a chronic illness, and moving my mother closer so as to take care of her. Because these things, and more, require so much of my attention, I will be swapping a lot less type 3 swaps for a while.

Hello! My name is Jennifer and I am a 34yr old wife, homeschooling stay-at-home mom, foster mom, Christ follower, and artist. I live in the beautiful state of Michigan, only about a 10 minute drive from Lake Michigan. We have 1 dog, 2 cats, and 2 fish tanks full of small freshwater fish.

My favorite thing to swap is Artist Trading Cards! I started creating and collecting them in the spring of 2020. Before that I had been working on learning to paint for a little over a year. I often use acrylic and/or watercolor paints in my art pieces, but I am learning more and more about mix media and collage. I enjoy using stamped images, scrapbook papers, colored pencils, lace, corrugated cardboard, thread and stitching, and more! I believe an artist puts a little piece of themselves into everything they create. I am also interested in bookmark, ephemera, mini pocket letter, or other arts and crafts type swaps.

Other hobbies of mine include reading (especially historical fiction and fantasy), riding my bicycle, riding ATV's, journaling, and baking. Some of these hobbies we enjoy together as a family, along with playing all kinds of board and card games, doing puzzles, and playing video games. I also recently opened an ArtPal Shop to sell my work, including journal/purse dangles, bracelets, and more.

I will only mark my swaps sent after I drop them in the mailbox. If after a couple weeks (leaving time for mail delays) you don't receive it let me know. I am happy to re-send when needed. Also, if something is delivered with postage due, send me a message and I will send you what is owed! And I am so sorry in advance if that does happen, but I will do my best to make sure it doesn't.

• Encouraging quotes or phrases

• Bible verses

• Anything nature (animals, landscapes, leaves, feathers, flowers, ocean, you name it)

• Galaxy/space themed

• Interesting textures

• Using something in a new and unexpected way

• Song lyrics and music paper

• Art that is interactive

• Shiny or sparkly things

• Puns, sarcasm, and snarky phrases

• Supernatural (the tv show), Pokemon, Marvel, The Mortal Instruments, and Lord of the Rings fan art

• Decorated mailing envelopes (I keep those too!)

• Metallics

• Lace and other textiles

• Any positive mental health themes

• Political art or references of any kind

• Zombies, body parts, or gory things

• Anything with strong smells. Smoke, perfume, chemical, doesn't matter, I don't like it!

• Disney, Game of Thrones, or Harry Potter fan art

• ATC's that are too bulky to fit in my binder

• Loose glitter that gets all over everything

• Drug references and "in-your-face" sexuality

• Basketball or golf themed

• Spiders 😱

Likes:

• Favorite colors are grass green, royal purple, turquoise, cobalt blue, lavender, and pumpkin orange

• Favorite animals are turtles, hedgehogs, and wolves.

• Music is life and I love to sing. My favorite bands include Skillet, Sanctus Real, and Linkin Park (RIP Chester 💔)

• I have a huge sweet tooth, and I love treats that include dark chocolate, peanut butter, caramel, peppermint, raspberry, lemon, nougat, etc.

• Willow Tree angels and figurines

• I collect magnets, especially travel ones from different countries, states, and places of interest

• Santoro Gorjuss stamps are my fave right now

• I love Cacti/succulent and Pineapple themed items (pens, notebooks, magnets, stickers, etc)

• Christmas is my favorite holiday

• Garfield and Strange Planet comics

• Swimming and Kyaking

Dislikes:

• Coconut, walnuts, and raisins.

• Nick-nacks other than Willow Tree

• Snow and being cold

• Not getting enough sleep

I don't really need for anything, but if you have to send me something as part of a swap, I like:

• Rubber and clear stamps

• Books and bookmarks

• Recipes

• Washi tape

• Paper! Scrapbook, mulberry, handmade, stationary, velum, or other special papers. Patterned or colored cardstock. Wrapping paper. Gelli printed paper, homemade collage papers, and crafting tissue paper.

• Playing Cards

• Postcards (unwritten and in an envelope so I can use them)

• Personalized address labels

• Fabric, lace, and ribbon samples

• Glass or metal beads and charms.

• Journals and notebooks

• Unique pens

• Embellishments (including homemade)

• Fussy cuts and die cuts

• Used or unused postage stamps

• Trading card sleeves

• Sweets

• Unique magnets

• Fun sticky notes

• Journal cards or tags

• Altered/hidden or shaped paper clips

• Envelopes of all kinds

• Children's book illustrations

• Found words and phrases

• Watercolor pencils

• Certain types of stickers: Velum, Washi, Fashion Girls, Foil/metallic, water bottle size, and in any of the themes I mentioned I like above.

Please DON'T send:

• Maps or book pages (I have a ton already)

• Facial peel masks or other beauty supplies (I have very sensitive skin and likely won't be able to use it)

• Anything with a strong smell

• Tea, Hot Cocoa, or Coffee