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paperseed
Date Joined: January 14, 2008
Last Online: March 2, 2014
Birthday: January 31
Country: United States
My Website
My Etsy Store

About Me

I am a thirtysomething female who lives in Oregon with my husband, young daughter and son, and dog, Barkley. Currently I'm a stay-at-home mom, but used to work as a graphic designer. In my spare time I like to read, watch movies, take photographs, garden, enjoy nature, travel, bake, and make things.

Favorite Movies

Fun, adventurous movies, often with a dash of romance. Some examples: Fifth Element, Elizabeth, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Sweet Home Alabama, The Sound of Music, The Matrix, Ratatouille, Amelie, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Thomas Crown Affair, etc.

Favorite Crafts

I enjoy paper crafts, making jewelry and drawing/painting/collaging with my kids.

Likes & Dislikes

My favorite color is blue. I usually wear jewel tones as well as grey, silver and white.

For other things I like colors inspired by nature and retro and/or modern colors and combinations (but nothing too busy).

I tend toward things that are streamlined and simple. I also appreciate things with culture, unique style and details (like textures).

I find items from other countries fascinating!

I don't really care for crafts that are countryish, shabby chic, kitch, goth or anything that is cowboy, TV, Cartoon or Disney related.

I'm definitely one of those people who appreciates quality over quantity.

I'd be happy to receive...

Things I'd be happy to receive include:

art & craft materials (like eyelets, brads, embellishments, pretty ribbon or buttons, yarns, thread, fabric, pens, jewelry findings or pieces.)

craft books, magazines or any other interesting cultural things from other countries

Anything knit, sewn or otherwise handmade (a scarf, mittens, hat, socks, bag, etc.)

Office Supplies (deco tape!!! pens, markers, colorful staples, blank mailing labels, unusual post-it notes, unique paperclips...)

Pottery or ceramics

Things to do with nature or design.

A letter from you (about you or perhaps the swap item you send)

Things that are pretty, interesting or useful.

Magazines I read

I occasionally read Martha Stewart Living, Sunset, Real Simple, and Dwell.

Ratings

Heatherray72 rated for Blind Surprise Swap (January) on Feb 6, 2014
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Comment: I love everything in it...fantastic surprise! Thank you so very much! :)
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Comment: I got them now! Thanks so much, I like them all!
Response: Oh no! I hope it will arrive soon. I put together such a nice personalized package for you, too. Let's hope it is on its way!
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Comment: thank you very much for such a beautiful blanket. i dont know how to knit so i can only appriciate a lot this beautiful handmade.thank you
sheilah rated for 2009 Calendar Swap on Nov 25, 2008
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Comment: TY for the beautiful calendar Such nice work sheilah
SacredYoli rated for DIY Craft Kit on Nov 25, 2008
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Comment: Thank You!
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Comment: OMG your stuffie was the most adorable thing I've ever seen! When I gave it to my sister in law today she was ecstatic because there aren't many toys made specifically for newborns and knowing it was 100% baby-safe was an even bigger plus! The handmade cards were too cute & I just had to keep the bird one for myself..lol!We want to know if you will be opening a store soon because if not you should definitely consider it=)
Response: Wow, thanks! Your wonderful comment made my day. I am so glad you and your sister-in-law are happy with the package. I really enjoyed making everything. Thanks for participating in my swap!
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Comment: The clips were beautiful. I love them. Hearts for choosing my favorite color combo. Thanks!
Magpieandluna rated for Handmade Earrings Swap - USA on Apr 21, 2008
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Comment: Thanks so much for all the earings i really love them!
Molimo rated for Button Jewelry Swap on Apr 6, 2008
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Comment: Thank You for the lovely earrings & goodies! The tutorial is fantastic, too. The button colors are perfect.
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Comment: It's so gorgeous! Do you have such tiny matchboxes or did you make them?
cats rated for Bottlecap Pincushion on Mar 27, 2008
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Comment: I love it, thank you.
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Comment: Wow, Emily, your ATCs are wonderful! I love your style and the cool stitched borders! I'd say: Perfect start into your "career" as an ATC artist! Just an extra info about ATCs: On the back of each ATC, you should add your name, contact info, title of the ATC (and number). You might google the image search "ATC back" for inspiration ;)
Response: Oh! I didn't even think about signing. How silly of me! I'll definitely look that up in the future. Thanks so much for your nice comment and for thinking of using pressed flowers for this swap. Great idea!
mapps rated for Asia-swap-package on Mar 24, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the lovely package. It smelled so good too! Mapps
jennynotjennifer rated for Seed Swap on Mar 22, 2008
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heliogal rated for Seed Swap on Mar 17, 2008
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Comment: WOW! what a bunch of unique seeds. I have grown the hyacinth beans before and they are sooo beautiful. I've never even heard of the Malope plants thanks for showing me something new. Can't wait until I can get the seeds going. Also I absolutely loved the extrodinary stickers. Thank you so much.
Contadine rated for Bottlecap Pincushion on Mar 17, 2008
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Comment: So cute! Thanks! (BTW, Hopkins is just on the other side of Minneapolis from St. Paul. Pretty close to where you stayed!)
lilkye rated for Seed Swap on Mar 15, 2008
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Comment: Thanks a lot :^)
shulysa3 rated for Girlie swap all welcome on Mar 12, 2008
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Comment: Dear Emily. you sent me such a cute pacake. i love it all. thank you very much.
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Comment: Thanks so much for the variety of cards.
enakitty rated for Fertility Swap on Feb 28, 2008
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Comment: WOW! You did an AMAZING job! You really went above and beyond! Thank you for putting such a fantastic package together! :)
Response: Thanks! And thank YOU for hosting such a unique swap. I would never have thought of it, so I'm glad you did!

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Comments

maybrook23 on Dec 7, 2008:

Hi Emily, Just checking to see if you received my calendar swap. Ellen

maybrook23 on Dec 7, 2008:
maybrook23 on Nov 29, 2008:

I will be mailing your swap on Mon.12/1 ( calendar). Sorry , I was so busy and the time got away from me. Ellen

lavenderspretty on Mar 12, 2008:

I want to welcome you to the tote bag swap, if you have any questions feel free to ask.Good luck and have fun!

artsyfartsy on Feb 26, 2008:

You might get a laugh out of this... when I opened your package I thought "wow, this girl has a great sense of design, color and porportion - she's got to be a graphic designer - and if she's not, she should be!" Then I checked out your profile and website - great projects you've been involved with! Best of luck to you & your husband's businesses!

CuppieCake on Jan 30, 2008:

Thanks for joining my Pick 2 swap!

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