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Ziavella

Ziavella
Date Joined: March 31, 2008
Last Online: June 29, 2018
Birthday: August 17
Country: United States

About Me

Hello, my name is Zia. I am originally from NYC; now living in Arizona. I've been a crafter since I was 9 years old. It started when my mother purchased a set of watercolor pencils and crayons, and the rest is history. I have many hobbies, but my favorite hobby is mixed media art I've also been beading since 1988, way before it became the crazy craze that it is today. My background is in Psychology, but I often wonder where I’d be if I had followed my heart and chosen Art and Design ...but still, I have a place for all that dreaming - and it's a quiet place where colors come to life and nothing else matters, but what you see inside your head - that little paint brush and a crispy white stretched canvas in front of you... I enjoy exploring and expanding my skills, sharing my passion with others. Networking is a wonderful thing. I’ve been absent from swapbot for awhile but I’m back and ready to connect with like minds.

Favorite Music

Alternative, electronica, some classical, indie, down tempo, salsa, some jazz and R&B. I enjoy most music except hard rap and heavy metal.

Favorite Books

Romance and fiction, psychology, photography, Contemporary Art, poetry, some cook books, etc.

Favorite Crafts

Beading, paper crafts, painting (since I was 8 y/o), decoupaging, papier mache, some sewing projects. I've dabble with glass fusing, and other glass material as well. I also enjoy collecting photography from the 1920's and 40's; especially Vintage photos of women. I love all kinds of paper; homemade, decorative, all kinds - I currently collect homemade paper for collage art. I also love bohemian fabric like the kind from India.

Favorite Television

Discovery, History, HGTV, DIY, Bravo, Food network, Smithsonian, national Geo, etc.

Hobbies

I love staring into the sutleties of nature, and it's ever changing phases. I enjoy photography. I love shopping and long walks. I also enjoy creating my own scents with essential oils and other secret ingredients. I enjoy road trips - would rather drive any day over flying. I enjoy Antiquing, I also enjoy collecting quotes, I also love to cook, and spend time with the people I love because life is too short and family and friends are what it’s all about right?

Things I like...

Butterflies Bohemian fabrics and embellishments Vintage collage paper Hand painted paper Cool vintage or Retro food labels, Cool vintage or Retro statinary & journals, I love the sunsets Books with vintage photography, antique-victorian furniture, frames & stuff... Stickers; hearts - stars. I'm obsessed with paint markers. I enjoy Craft Magazines-beading or paper crafts, Glass Vintage Beads - all sizes, Old maps, sheets of music notes, scented votive candles, hand made items, Antique Jewelry, Cool Frames, Lace Doilies Small Canvas, Small stencils Essential Oils - especially Patchuli, and frankensence (sp?), exotic indian fabrics and fibers,

My qualities

I am very generous, loyal and patient. I am incredibly intuitive, All who know me know that I am dependable, caring, and a true friend forever.

favorite color

Green, Purple, Aqua, blue pink and red. I wear black alot. :)

Ratings

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Comment: What a fantastic card! I love it!. I need to start a photo gallery for all these wonderful handmade and store bought cards and ATC's I have gotten. Thank you, wow, there are some great artists on this site.
snarkandstring rated for Paper Bomb on Jun 13, 2018
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Comment: Should I frame this envelope? Would that be weird? It's SO GORGEOUS! Thank you so much for taking the time to decorate the envelope and all the AMAZING things you sent! If I could give more than one heart and a 10 rating, you'd get it. THANK YOU!
Response: So glad you liked it. Thank you for rating me. ❤️
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Paulsmuffy rated for Homemade Bookmark Swap #4 !! on Jul 28, 2010
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Comment: Thanks for the bookmarks, they are lovely. love the fibers and covering in beeswax is neat. Love them!
joannie rated for Top 20 Favorite Websites & Blogs on Jul 17, 2010
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Sunflower19 rated for Top 20 Favorite Websites & Blogs on Jul 15, 2010
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Response: thank you.
violettedream rated for 5x7 Painting (JUNE) on Jul 8, 2010
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Comment: OMG THANK YOU!!! This painting was wonderful and so thoughtful of you. I can not wait to put it up in my room. Thank you for the extras!
Response: thank you :-)
quadgirl rated for Christmas Around the World ATC on Dec 31, 2008
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Comment: Thank you. They were beautiful. Sorry for the late rating. I forgot with all my holiday prep!
shebadger rated for ~*~Bead Swap~*~ on Dec 29, 2008
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Comment: Thank you.
HotCakes rated for Vintage Xmas Collage Postcard Swap on Dec 29, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the cool postcard!
nolagirl rated for christmas card swap 2008 on Dec 24, 2008
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Comment: I'm amazed by the amount of glitter on this card. It's awesome!
sheilah rated for Christmas Cookie Recipe Exchange on Dec 23, 2008
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Comment: These look great TY so much
Seckmea rated for Christmas Cookie Recipe Exchange on Dec 22, 2008
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Comment: Thanks, the card was lovely and the cookies sound yummy!
user7636 rated for christmas card swap 2008 on Dec 17, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely christmas card!
dishevelled rated for christmas card swap 2008 on Dec 17, 2008
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Comment: very pretty card. it matches my color theme this year. thanks very much and happy holidays. =)
Genene rated for christmas card swap 2008 on Dec 17, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the nice card! Merry Christmas.
dj4art rated for christmas card swap 2008 on Dec 16, 2008
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Comment: thankyou for the card, Happy Holidays
jessmarie rated for christmas card swap 2008 on Dec 16, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the glittery card. :)

Rating Overview

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Comments

MommyKnows on Jul 14, 2010:

How about checking out the new EASY almost handmade bookmark swap? International and US versions available.

babygrins on Jan 30, 2009:

This is my fist time on SwapBot and would love to get involved in a bead swap. Please let me know of the next one. They sound exciting. Do you ever send photos in afterward to see the different ideas that folks have made?

solarts on Dec 2, 2008:

I added a good luck star for you. Happy Holidays!

solarts on Nov 14, 2008:

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LadyAstaroth on Nov 1, 2008:

Hi Patrizia,

I have received a second Obama postcard from you. What a lovely surprise! Thank you so much!!! I'm totally thrilled! :D Can't wait for 4th November! I'll be working at the newsroom that night and all of us are really excited because our TV station is absolutely pro-Barack. :o)

All the best, Sabrina

cherissemi on Jun 2, 2008:

These are all on their merry way tomorrow :) Sorry about the delay, hope to meet up again with you soon!

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