kpcreations

Hello, Canadian crafter here! Here are a few things about me:

My favourite season is fall with all of the spooky fun and costumes to enjoy. There's nothing better than sitting with a cozy cinnamon treat and crocheting.

I grew up close to the ocean and go back as often as I can. Anytime I get a chance to spend time by the water, I'll take it!

I've been a part of the Nerdfighter online community for over a decade. This group follows John and Hank Green, otherwise known as the Vlog Brothers on youtube. Their enthusiasm and charitable endeavours are so inspiring! DFTBA

I love animals! I have two cats, a brown tabby and an orange/white cat. And two dogs, a mini pinscher and a dachshund/pitbull mix (that's our best guess lol, she's a rescue).

Some of my top books to recommend:

The Book Thief - Markus Zusak ★ Historical Fiction, YA ★ Love the creative narrator choice (Death)

Crying in H Mart - Michelle Zauner ★ Non-fiction, memoir ★ Multicultural identity ★ Mother-daughter relationship

The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human‑Centered - John Green ★ Non-fiction, essays ★ Playful, self-reflective essays ★ Deep dives

All of these reads contain some heavy themes, so proceed with caution as necessary.

My favourite crafts include:

☁ Crochet - blankets, amigurumi, lots of gifts for family and friends

☁ Card making

☁ ATCs (artist trading cards)

☁ Cross stitch

☁ Drawing - doodles, sketches

☁ Baking

I enjoy watching movies at my local independent theatre. It's so interesting to watch movies made by international or smaller production companies to see stories from a different perspective. My favourites are usually dramas, thrillers, romance, or sci-fi.

Thrift shopping is a hobby of mine. It's super fun to search for treasures at my local shops. I like how it helps me avoid shopping for fast-fashion, be less wasteful, and save some money as well.

I listen to a lot of audio books. The apps Libby and CloudLibrary are awesome since you can access them for free with a library card. I listen to a solid 50/50 split of fiction and non-fiction titles.

Here are some themes, colour palettes, motifs etc. that I enjoy!

♥ Mushrooms, raccoons, cottage core, botanical, frogs, possums, green

♥ Maximalism and collage

♥ Pastels

♥ Rainbow, LBGTQ+

♥ Memes

♥ A24 Movies

♥ Handmade art, cards, and drawings

♥ Pusheen, kawaii

♥ This American Life, RadioLab, 99% Invisible podcasts

♥ Strawberries

♥ Sunset colours: pink, orange, yellow

Some things I prefer to avoid:

● Religious themes and imagery

● Sports

● Neon colours

● Loose glitter or confetti

● Puffy stickers

If you'd like to add a little something extra to swaps, here are my favourites to receive:

★ Stickers

★ Washi tape samples

★ Bookmarks

★ Handmade art or ATCs

★ Blank postcards