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JPGirl

JPGirl
Date Joined: September 27, 2008
Last Online: September 22, 2015
Birthday: October 4, 1984
Country: South Africa
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About Me

I'm a practising artist and teacher from sunny South Africa who is currently residing in Cape Town.

I love reading, watercolour painting, and ballett... Pina Coladas and long walks on the beach! ;) I love art and crafts that are fun!

I live with my very patient all endearing husband --Johno who can't understand why I make cool stuff only to give it away! We live in a gorgeous art deco apartment with our cat, Woof (yes, ironic).

My favourite colour is tricky coz I like them all (I suppose its the artist in me :)

Favorite Books

My all time favourite book is The Secret Garden, I love ANYTHING to do with the Flower Fairies (the origional Cecily M Barker ones). I'm a Fantasy buff- I enjoy Terry Pratchet for his quirky humour. I'm also an avid History reader- Phillipa Gregory is a top contender for my favourite!

Favorite Television

The series "House" ... Hugh Laurie can be my sugar daddy anyday (the husband has appropriately expressed his disgust at that)! I am guilty of enjoying home design programmes (although my "nest" inevitably looks like a bomb has hit it) . I love the National Geographic Channel & Pimp My Ride (I have a thing for old cars).

Favorite Movies

The Secret Garden (The Warner Bro.s version- 1994-ish), Pride& Predjudice (the looooong BBC mini-series), Girl with the Pearl Earing, Taken, Bridesmaids, Unfinished Business & I also have a soft spot for the Pixar animated stuff!

Favorite Crafts

I love watercolours, ever since I was a little girl, and I've completed a botanical illustration course. ATC's hold a special appeal to me! I looove anything sewing related (my mother taught me how to sew and embroider when I was 6). I also have an addiction to art on or with or anything to do with paper.

(I have a feeling that I may end up being addicted to all crafts!)

Other Stuff I Like

Art stuff (brushes, sponges, paint, glitter etc),

those teeny matchbox creations,

flying birds,

anything miniature,

retro stuff,

dark chocolate,

pasta,

my husband,

anything victorian, art noveau or art deco,

historical items & antiques,

Classical civilization stuff (Ancient Greeks, Persians,Romans etc),

paper cutting,

interesting lace,

flowers,

floral prints, (usually botanically accurate or historical print/fabric etc),

Japanese prints,

different cultures,

All things Flower Fairy (Cecily M Barker),

cooking (recipies welcome!),

jewelry,

All things Mini(as in the car),

monkeys,

mice,

flamingos (I have 2 plastic ones, Ernie and Steve, in my garden)

plants (I don't know- I just have a thing for plants , plant lore and anything interesting about a plant- but please don't send me a plant, i suspect it may not survive the trip to South Africa!)

funky T-shirts (my favourite at the mo. is a green one with "don't annoy the crazy person" on it!)

Please note re. logistics etc

badge what I pledged .

If I have not rated you, I have not received your package. It does take 2 -3 weeks for post to arrive in South Africa. I will rate a 1 only if I do not receive the package and I cannot make contact with that respective swap partner. Please note however, I believe it is the sender's responsibility to follow up on packages and ratings, please do not expect me to follow up.

I do follow up on my packages, but bear in mind it takes a little longer for packages to arrive from South Africa. I will always re-send if you have not recieved my package after 6 weeks. I post all my sent items on flickr (eventually)!

Ratings

midge rated for Nautical ATCs on Sep 22, 2015
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PortFireFlirt rated for Nautical ATCs on Sep 8, 2015
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Hoosfoos rated for Animal ATC on Aug 6, 2015
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Comment: Wow, thank you so very much for the beautiful ATCs! I love them and they are some of the nicest I have ever received. ♡
Response: Yey! :)
chrisabella rated for Elements ATC #2: Water on Jan 4, 2011
5
rating
Comment: Thank you so much!!!
Response: ... did it only just get there?
Ereshkigal rated for Hand-Drawn Sky ATC on Dec 16, 2010
5
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Comment: Beautiful painting/drawing, thank you!
Susu rated for Hand-Drawn Sky ATC on Dec 14, 2010
5
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Comment: Lovely ATC!
mskadie rated for Friendship Bracelets on Nov 30, 2010
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Comment: Oh my goodness, thankkkkk you so much!!!! The bracelets are BEAUTIFUL and I am super impressed :D and thank you for sending an extra one!!! And the beads are awesome, can't wait to turn them into a bracelet. Thank you SO MUCH and I wish I could give you more hearts!! <3 <3 <3
Response: :) heehee - glad you liked them :)
Bloodykissesgirl rated for Art History ATC #1 on Nov 23, 2010
5
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Comment: Thank you Tracy so much for the card and the tea! Your card is very lovely and the tea is a kind gift, thank you!
NannaPhoebe rated for "T" ATC Swap on Nov 22, 2010
5
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely card and the idea about the new way to print the dragon, something to try.
Charon rated for Farmville Neighbours on Nov 18, 2010
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Emika rated for Farmville Neighbours on Nov 16, 2010
5
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Comment: Thanks for being my neighbor!
scarlett1110 rated for Farmville Neighbours on Nov 15, 2010
5
rating
 
karinus rated for Farmville Neighbours on Nov 15, 2010
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for adding me as a neighbour
bookwyrmm rated for Farmville Neighbours on Nov 14, 2010
5
rating
Comment: Howdy, neighbor!
Dragonstarr rated for Watercolor 4x4 Fat Book Pages on Mar 25, 2010
5
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful watercolor! I love it! Thank you for the beads and postcard too :)
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Comment: I love her feet!!! Thanks for the beads and postcard, too!
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Comment: Love the answers, thanks!
motes rated for Wire heart pins - Valentines Swap on Feb 5, 2010
5
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Comment: I love the pin, and thank you so much for the cool South Africa extras: this is the first swap I've rec'd from South Africa, actually! Happy Valentine's Day & happy swapping!
5
rating
Comment: Thank you very much :)

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Comments

thehappyhoneybee on Mar 2, 2011:

Just wanted to let you know there is a Secret Garden Seed Packet swap in our Hundred Acre Wood group...

missmonroeville on Jun 23, 2009:

I've got a couple of my things already as well for the represent your country swap. But still on the lookout out for other cool things. I'm looking forward to it also :)

wytch6 on Jun 17, 2009:

Hello, so glad you are connected...Your life will go back to normal.

Simone on Feb 13, 2009:

you

from List of 100 Group

stacirose on Dec 30, 2008:

HAVE A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR!

NEW YEAR

©2008 Staci Rose. All rights reserved.

Tonkks on Dec 2, 2008:

Thank you for signing up for my owl pendant swap! :)

Simone on Sep 28, 2008:

Hi

I am also an ex-Durbs girl.

WELCOME

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