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frogerella

frogerella
Date Joined: January 24, 2009
Last Online: April 15, 2019
Birthday: April 25
Country: United States

About Me

I am an idea generating creative sprite! Creativity is my soul. Being outside of the box is my happy place. I thrive on being different. My favorite quote is by Albert Einstein "Imagination is more important than knowledge".

People have described me as a problem solver, a silent leader, patient, honest, a good listener, detail oriented, always willing to help others, open minded, unique and creative. They've also described me as argumentative, stubborn, and late for everything. I'm sure there are other things they've called me but aren't appropriate for here :) But in general I get along with most people.

My pet peeves are bad drivers. I wish that drivers had to go through Tanya's driving school to get a license. I'll leave it at that cause I could rant for at least 3 pages on how I feel about bad drivers.

I love making people happy. I love to give to others. I love helping others.

I just love experiencing life -without seafood though. I don't like seafood.

Favorite Music

I am an ecclectic music lover minus country. Country is only for line dancing (which I do like). My absolute favorite music is made by musicians -the kind who write the music and play the instruments and don't need all the technology to make it sound beautiful. Like Regina Spektor, Ben Harper, John Legend, Need to Breathe. My all time favorite is my friend Joe -he even wrote a song for me! The only thing I absolutely don't like is heavy metal -it's just not my thing.

Favorite Books

Mmmm, books are like chocolate to me -all the glory without the calories. I love books. I generally have no less than 5 books started at any given time. I just love books. At one time I had 4 bookshelves double deep. But I love books. I like anything that is interesting and makes you think. I read every category except manga and westerns. I especially love series. I'm always sad when you fall in love with the characters or the plot and it ends cause it's just one book. But I hate waiting for the next book in the series. Yin and Yang I guess.

https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/7826995-tanya

I hate books with stupid women. I don't write many reviews, but you'll see a recurring theme in my 1 star books. They usually involve a dumb female character.

Favorite Movies

I like movies. What I watch depends on my mood. I don't like slap stick comedy for the most part. I dislike kung-fu movies where the voices come through 3 seconds after the mouth moves. My husband loves them of course. And I love scary movies -but there are very few good ones.

Favorite Television

Grey's Anatomy is one of my favorite TV shows. I also indulge in Dance Moms, World of Dance, Bring It, and the many Netflix series. I did not enjoy Strange Things -yeah apparently I'm the only one. I am not a fan of Office Space. I don't like Seinfeld and I hate South Park.

Favorite Crafts

I do them all and I love them all -except knitting. I mean I like knitting, just challenged by it. Sewing has my heart.

My Family

I have 2 daughters, ages 6 and 12. Both daughers participate on a competitive dance team. We spend lots of time on the road traveling to classes, rehearsals, and competitions. We also own a dancewear store so life revolves around dance...a lot.

When we're not on the road (and even sometimes on the road) we are a homeschooling family. Both girls love music -all types (except heavy metal and rap, puzzles, books, LOL dolls, Calico Critters, and all things creative. The 6yo is just staring to read.

My husband is an Electrical Engineer and from the Bahamas. He loves Reggae music, Instagram, homemade food, fantasy football (yuck!), boardgames and boy movies like Braveheart and Kung Fu. He's a computer & electronics geek, but work keeps him busy so he doesn't get to play too much :(

The List

Things I am trying to improve or learn

  • new sewing techniques or shortcuts
  • machine embroidery
  • hand lettering

In case my profile still stumps you on what to swap/make/get for me here's a few other do's and don'ts

Do's

*not allergic to anything

  • anything you think my daughters might like, especially stickers or age appropriate books
  • reading related, especially book recommendations
  • bookmarks (no library/author freebies please)
  • frogs (I collect them)
  • favorite color is green (someday I'd like a lime green and orange slugbug)
  • tiny things (girls like creating for fairies)
  • dotees
  • brain games -sudoku, puzzles, etc.
  • art pens
  • washi tape
  • Positive/motivational/inspirational stuff
  • love handmade stuff
  • I like handmade jewelry (our ears are pierced)
  • garden gnomes
  • thoughtfulness
  • things from your country (outside of the US)

Do Not's

  • anime/manga
  • floral smells (except jasmine or gardenia)
  • lace
  • grape smell or flavor
  • peanuts
  • shrimp & seafood
  • onions
  • extra supplies for scrapbooking or sewing unless it's unique or part of a swap I signed up for.

In general I'm pretty easy to please. I'm a big fan of the thoughts behind it. Even if it's not my thing, but your heart is behind it, I'll find something that I like about it simply because you cared.

Ratings

Hyshu rated for Bookmark Swap 1 on Apr 7, 2019
5
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Comment: Wowza,just WoW!!! As I opened your envelope contents, I thought it was Christmas!! You are too generous!!! I loved everything!! Autumn loves her book and bookmark. What is your daughter's name? We will have to send her a thank you. I LOVED my handmade bookmarks!! WoW you are creative!! I love all the papers and stickers I can use to make cards with! I love the airmail envelope memo sheets. I wish I could give more than 1 Heart. I would give you 5 stars too! Thank you for everything!!
CosmicDragon rated for DFE - Dotee for Christmas on Dec 14, 2017
5
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Comment: Best. Dotte I've had in a long time! Thank you for the dragon ornament!
JudalineZ rated for DFE - Fishing for Dotee Theme on Jul 19, 2017
5
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Comment: i love the cat dotee and your daughter is so sweet to do the drawings. Thanks for Halloween papers.
Maggie249 rated for Gnome Dotte on Jun 23, 2017
5
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Comment: this gnome is wonderful i ove the hair on his beard and he has his own mushroom so happy for your grandmother sounds like she very much had a great reunion for her bday and what a landmrk bday for her many thanks to you and of course a heart also
Maggie249 rated for Junker Jane Doll on Jun 7, 2017
5
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Comment: This is the best Junker Jane love the kittie and the whole doll and yes i am just getting ready to make more clay faces so this is a wow also I know what you are saying about construcing the JJ dolls but you do grade a number 1 i lov e here in she goes to glas case with my other precious dolls heart for you also many many thanks for your creation
shinyserra rated for Give your penny the squeeze #1 on May 11, 2017
5
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Comment: Thanks for the cool pennies and matching postcards! It did take me awhile to track down the swap though. Remember to add the swap name on your note :) Thanks again.
Karen07 rated for Swap-Bot Book Club March 2017 on May 10, 2017
5
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Comment: Thank you! I enjoyed your comments. I hope that you find a lot of good stuff to read this summer.
jm3712 rated for Easter Pocket Letter on May 2, 2017
5
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Comment: Sorry for not rating sooner, but I loved the Easter pocket letter you send, thanks again!
5
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Comment: I am so happy to get sock monkey dotee. In three years of swapping dotees, I was waiting for that. You are awesome lady! Thanks
kiwi2140nz rated for Pressed coins of the World #2 on Apr 29, 2017
5
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Comment: Thanks for the Sea World penny and postcard. I did not have any from there.
sec7974 rated for Pressed coins of the World #2 on Apr 23, 2017
5
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Comment: Thanks for the coin and the note. Have fun on your travels!
JudalineZ rated for DFE - D is for * Dotee on Apr 16, 2017
5
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Comment: I love the dollar dotee.thank you
AnnaM rated for Pocket letter - PARIS on Apr 7, 2017
5
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Comment: Tanya, I absolutely loved the Paris Pocket letter you made for me! Merci รขโ„ขยฅ
5
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Comment: Wow! I was so surprised with how far above and beyond you went for this swap...I truly love my bookmarks, and they will get used to bits! :) Thank you so SO much!!!
knittinganet rated for March Dotee doll on Apr 3, 2017
5
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Comment: The dotee you made is so beautiful, thank you. I love gerbera flowers too, so it was an especially nice dotee for me.
craftymimi rated for March Matchbox on Mar 28, 2017
5
rating
Comment: OMG! I feel so lucky to have received your swap! That matchbox is too cute! And the stuff inside & the pens were awesome! My daughter and I are totally Gilmore Girlso fans too! How did you do that house?! Thanks again! XOXO Dawn
Villemo rated for Hand Crafted, Profile Based Bookmark on Mar 27, 2017
5
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Comment: Thank you so much for lovely bookmark, it was really good to be only a second project :) Also a huge thank you for the pattern - in english works just fine. Have a safe and lovely trip to Riviera Maya. Best regards from a norwegian to another ;) Therese/Villemo
DowneastArtisan rated for March Whimsey Jar on Mar 24, 2017
5
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Comment: Absolutely Loved everything you sent! Feel in love with the Ganesh Mug and even though UPS was a bigger and broke the jar and the handle off the mug...am gluing it to hold my pens..its so beautiful. You went well beyond the swap requirements and as always...I am so touched to get such blessings of gifts from thoughtful people such as yourself!
5
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Comment: great selection don't have any of those washi's i'm a huge mickey fan that washi is so cute
Karmi53 rated for Mason Jar ATC on Mar 22, 2017
5
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Comment: Wow thank you for such a lovely atc love the way you made it and the flowers are so pretty l wish l could give you more then one heart. And thank you for the lovely bear stamp l been feeling so depressed since my dad just passed away and that bear put a nice smile on my face. Thank you for everything take care

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 117 4 4
Completed Fives Threes Ones
113 122 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
1 10 30 72
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Comments

makestuff on Apr 25, 2017:

Happy Birthday!!!!!

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rainbowdaze on Nov 27, 2009:

Hey there! Hope you're feeling better! Just checking in w/u on the Captured Fairy jar. Don't feel rushed, just was checking in for an update. Thanks sweetie!

heathertsosie on Jul 9, 2009:

Come check out my new group swap in the 12 months of Dotees group.

12 months of Mini Dotees - Colored theme

We'd love to have you.

Heather

Ameered on May 12, 2009:

Do you think you are going to host another swap for the missing letters? I like many other are still missing some more... : ] It would be awesome

Evka on May 9, 2009:

The mermaid is on her way:-) E.

browniemommie2005 on May 9, 2009:

Was wondering if you were going to host another round of Missing Letters Dotee ... ... I am still missing at least 1.

mickeymoosies on Apr 30, 2009:

I will rate you here because we can't fiqure out how to do it any other way and I want you to get credit for your beautiful swap. I love, love the electrical outlet E doll. What an idea! Thank you so much for swapping with me. Many Hearts. :) pat

vanessalouise on Apr 25, 2009:

I was reading your profile for a swap and noticed tat it is your birthday today so I would just like to say

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Hope is was a good one =)

Nessa x x

Evka on Apr 23, 2009:

Hi, Tanya! What a fun - I am going to send you my Mermaid Dotee! I hope you will like it at least as much as the drunken Irish man:-) Take care, E.

niecedenise on Apr 17, 2009:

What a host! i was flaked on by both my partners in the Easter Towel Swap. She angeled me and what a great package of Easter towels. I wish I could give you the 5 plus heart rating.

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