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Oursenpeluche

Oursenpeluche
Date Joined: May 20, 2009
Last Online: March 20, 2011
Birthday: September 21
Country: Canada
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About Me

I am a thirty something French Canadian living in Quebec-city with my woodworking boyfriend and three turtles. I love the country, where I was born, with its large open spaces and fresh air. I prefer a more traditional way of living to today's fast-paced, high-tech world. I have learned to make things myself instead of buying it, whenever I can, and I like to try all kinds of crafts.

Interesting notes

  • I sew small dolls and plushes, and like to make house items like coasters and placemats in patchwork, so I can assure you that any fabric scrap, thread, floss, ribbon, trim, lace, yarn or button would find a welcoming home in my studio.
  • I do not care much for dogs, but my 10-year-old godson is crazy about them and has finally convinced my sister to get him a golden retriever, so anything you would send related to dogs would happily be passed along to him and join his evergrowing collection.
  • I love handmade items and would love to display yours in my own little space (as soon as I have repainted and put some shelves up!)

Favorite Books

Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Bell Jar, The Other Boleyn Girl, Geisha, Frozen Music, anything by Milan Kundera, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Jane Austin, David Suzuki, Tracy Chevalier

Favorite Movies

Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Les Poupées Russes, Love Actually, The Gods must be crazy, Tomb Raider, Matchstick Men, Bridget Jones.

Stuff I like and use

  • Buttons (vintage and handmade)
  • Ribbons and fibers
  • Lace and trims
  • Thread, embroidery floss
  • Colorful fabrics
  • Paper crafts supplies
  • Beads (glass, polymer, ceramic, wood)
  • Charms
  • Crafts magazines
  • Blue ballpoint pens
  • Pins and pincushions

I would rather not receive

  • Anything violent or dark, skulls and the likes
  • Valentines or Halloween stuff
  • Any kind of make-up (I don't wear any)
  • Earrings (I'm allergic, can only wear gold)
  • Tea, coffee (I don't drink any)
  • Anything religious, except on Christmas items

What inspires me

  • Impressionists (Renoir, Caillebotte, Monet, Sisley)
  • Paintings by Jack Vetriano
  • Ancient Egypt Art
  • Victorian Architecture and Fashion
  • Country Cottage Style
  • Photography (period architecture, country landscapes, old black&white pictures)
  • Classic fairy tales and fantastic worlds

My tastes go towards

  • Bright colors, especially orange and teal, greens and reds
  • Turtles, owls, penguins, polar bears, seals, birds
  • Sunflowers, irises, daisies, nasturtiums, fruits
  • Plaids
  • Characters like Alice in Wonderland, Pippi Longstocking, Anne of Green Gables, Twitty the bird

My favorite activities

  • Sewing
  • Scrapbooking,
  • Cross-stitch and embroidery
  • Collaging
  • Beading
  • Gardening
  • Birdwatching
  • Photography
  • Hiking
  • Visiting the museum, the zoo or a public garden
  • Reading and writing (books, letters, blogs)
  • Baking

Stuff I would love to discover

  • Classical music
  • New Craft Blogs (I like all the inspiration I can find on them, please share the best ones you know)
  • Amigurumi and other japanese crafts
  • Handmade cards or other handmade small items (I love to have a glimpse of other people's creativity)
  • Newspaper or magazine clippings from your part of the world (about an exhibition, a show or a local music artist or movie)
  • ATC's and inchies (I know what they are, but have never put my hand on a real one)

Ratings

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Comment: I love this little owl! Thanks for the ribbons too! :)
gypsymouse rated for Handmade Christmas Ornament Swap on Nov 21, 2009
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Comment: I actually squealed with delight when I saw this little gingerbread man! He is so cute! Thank you also for the Hello Kitty tags!
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rubyragdoll rated for Altered Paper Art Doll on Sep 21, 2009
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Comment: thank you for the beautiful paper doll - I love the can can she is hanging in my craft room now for all to see. Gloria
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Comment: gracias!
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Comment: awesome thank you. Debbie
moodymel rated for Anything Goes ATC #1 on Aug 21, 2009
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Comment: These are very nice - you are off to an awesome start with ATC's - keep going!
IlonaH rated for Bouquet of Flowers Matchbox on Aug 14, 2009
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Comment: Awesome matchbox, thanks so much! Thanks too for the extras :)
luckyloungers rated for Teeny Tiny Stuffie swap on Aug 4, 2009
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Comment: Thank you so much for the awsome tiny stuffies! I have a black cat with green eyes!
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cllfdl rated for Cookie Recipe Swap on Jul 23, 2009
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Comment: yummy! Thank you for thinking of Tristan it makes his day a little brighter to receive things in the mail.
lacqui rated for Cookie Recipe Swap on Jul 20, 2009
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Comment: Thanks so much for the cookie recipes! Your penmanship is amazingly beautiful :) The Penguin bookmark is sooo cute, thanks so much!
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Comment: WOW!!! Thank you so much for the wonderful matchbox, stuffed with goodies, and a stamp too boot!!! You are so very generous!!! (((Hugs))))
heidistitches rated for Cross stitch patterns swap on Jul 13, 2009
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Comment: Thanks for everything, I really like it! Also, thanks for including some floss. That was a nice little extra.
homeandheart rated for Red matchbox! Newbies welcome! on Jul 8, 2009
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Comment: Thank you SO much for the red matchbox! The paper was darling. I love love love my x-stitch name! Plus all the other wonderful goodies inside. PLUS all the perfect extras you sent! You definately deserve a heart!! I adore it all! Thanks again!
Response: I am glad you like it! This was my first matchbox and I wasn't so sure if I was doing it right. Thanks for the nice comment!
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Comment: love them thanks!!!
RunWildHorses rated for Random Cotton Fabric Scraps! on Jun 3, 2009
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Comment: Just lovely, i will make use of these. Thanks
Rivermaid rated for Dotee Doll Kit! on Jun 2, 2009
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Comment: Gorgeous colors and a wonderful selection of embellishments- I absolutely love it. Thank you so much!

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funkhoup on Jul 9, 2009:

Glad you joined the Cookie Recipe Swap. Get your recipes ready. :)

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