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mum2boys82

mum2boys82
Date Joined: September 16, 2010
Last Online: September 19, 2012
Birthday: April 24
Country: United Kingdom

Favorite Crafts

I really enjoy scrapbooking and card making, I have been doing both for a couple of years now and am trying to get going with ATC's.

If anyone would like to swap ATC's please let me know, I'd love a chance to swap some more!

I like lots of different styles and techniques and am also pleased to see something new and a bit different. I love all things done in blue tones and don't like many things that are themed around gold!

At the moment I use lots of stickers, stamps (rubber and unmounted), quilling (I am just learning), and am getting to grips with a paper cutting system involving different shapes. A friend is teaching me how to make more complicated cards involving cutting with a craft knife (for some reason I am really bad with a craft knife!) and making different sized and shaped cards, it's really nice to learn something new!

About Me

I'm 29 years old and live in the UK. I am a full time mum, and devote quite a bit of time to helping with the things my children do and generally doing things in the local community! Most recently I became a govoner at the school my children attend.

I have two little boys, my youngest will soon start full time school and I'm hoping to find a little extra time to be able to swap some crafty things on here!

Both of my boys now play ice hockey which is becoming a big passion in our family. I would love more scrapbooking or card making things themed around ice hockey but only have limited supplies in the UK.

I am married, my husband is the same age as me and works for the NHS, and I have one older sister and a 9 year old neice.

My husband has a huge collection of all things Taz (from looney toons) related and when ever I see something with Taz on I have to buy it for him!

I love trying new sweets and chocolates and any time a new one is introduced to the market I just have to try it! What a marketer's dream!

I don't drink tea of coffee but I do like all types of hot chocolate! If anyone would like to swap UK chocolates or sweets for things local to them let me know and we can sort out a private swap some time!

I LOVE socks, it's a bit of a weird thing, I hate buying my own socks but love getting them as gifts, if I am your partner in a sock swap I am a UK 5 European 38 foot size and I love any type of sock, especially cute and querky ones!

Favorite Music

I love music and am happy to listen to lots of different types of music. In general I would say I am a fan of R&B, motown, easy listening.

At the moment one of my favourite artists is Ray LaMontagne, I've seen him live twice and would love to see him again.

I also enjoy rock music such as System of a Down and Metallica.

There are few bands/artists that I really dislike, however Neil Diamond is one of those people I can't stand to listen to!

My Past

From the age of 13 to 18 I was an Air Cadet and did loads of amazing things. I enjoyed my time so much there that I went back as a civilian instructor for a couple of years before having my children.

My time with cadets saw me doing lots of flying in various types of air craft, week long camps on RAF bases, weekend camping trips in tents, skiing, shooting, learning to half play various instruments in the marching bands, and most importantly making friends!

Things I collect

I have a large collection of crafting things obviously!

I also collect pin badges which I put on an old waist-coat which is almost full on the front now!

I collect wedgewood jasper-ware because I love the blue colour of it! And I have a large collection of silver coloured jewellery.

I'm hoping to swap more ATC's as I now have a lovely collection since I've got the hang of swapping on here!

Wish List

Ok, so I feel like having a wish list is a little selfish at the moment as I am so new to the site, so I would class it as more of a chance to say what I would like...but I don't actually expect anyone to send anything to me. I'm just really interested in these things at the moment as I haven't ever seen these things before and since joining I have seen loads of different crafts that I would love to see up close and personal! (I hope that makes sense?)

  1. Dottee doll
  2. The cute little plushie things that people make themselves 3..Basically anything handmade by someone
  3. ATC's
  4. Information on friendship books and how to get started.
  5. Anything ice hockey related, it's really hard to get hold of embellishments and stickers here in the UK and I would be happy to set up a private swap if you can help out?

I am geneuinly interested in crafts that other people make/do!

Oh dear...aw thanks so much!

Just a quick place to put where people have flaked and angeled!

Don't want to dwell too much on my first ever flake...I hope this person is OK and comes back to swap-bot as they seemed to be doing well until a couple of weeks ago!

And thank you so much to paperfarm who angeled for me...I am so grateful for your kindness and what you sent me was awesome! Xx

mum0ftree on an ATC swap, kindly and awesomely angeled by boriquaz

Ratings

Melodyjoy118 rated for 100,000! on Nov 12, 2011
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Comment: thank you for the postcard
Response: Thank you for rating! Xx
Swan rated for Top 10 Authors and their best books on Sep 17, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the variety of recommendations and the comments. I like to borrow books from the library as well, but I still have an overflowing bookshelf at home.
Response: Thank you muchly for the rate and heart! Xx
DebR rated for Handmade Paper Craft Swap on Aug 25, 2011
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Comment: Thank you so much for the lovely sunflower bookmark and ATC. I had forgotten about that 'plans for the new year' swap. I wonder what I put in my letter.
Response: Thank you so much for the rate and heart, I hope I brought a bit of sun to your day! lol
Cimera rated for Our Top 5 or 10 Lists #2 on Aug 23, 2011
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Comment: Interesting lists! Some things very similar to mine :)
Response: So glad it reached you ok, sorry it was so long, I like to space out my lists! Xx
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Comment: Your letter just got here, I'll write you back as soon as I can, thank you =)
Response: So glad it got to you! I look forward to your response! Xx
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Comment: Hi! I loved your letter and the bookmark! Enjoy your kiddos, they grow up so dang fast! Bummer that you did not enjoy "To Kill a Mockingbird" - I read that recently and thought it was wonderful! But maybe it was due to your age at the time that you did not enjoy it. I do think it is sad that things have not improved so very much when it comes to prejuidce. I hope that you are able to get your sons to enjoy reading - I have one that does and one that does not! I wish that they both did, as I love read! Hugs, Happy Reading and Swapping! ;)
Response: Thank you so much for the lovely comments, heart and rate! Happy reading! Xx
Nyu rated for Our Top Five or Ten Lists on Jul 25, 2011
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Comment: Thank you, very interesting to read! :)
Response: Thank you for taking the time to read and date! Xx
runnerbean84 rated for Favourite UK Places on Jul 18, 2011
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Comment: Hello. Apologies for being so slow to rate, I must have got distracted! Thankyou for a lovely and informative letter and also for the leaflets you took the trouble to include! x
Response: So glad it got to you ok, thank you for the rate and heart! Xx
LeonieP rated for Diptych ATC on Jul 12, 2011
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Comment: Love the ATC - you did a great job and it's exactly what it is supposed to be - a picture over two ATCs. Well done. Best wishes to you. Leonie
Response: Thank you for the rating, it was certainly a fun swap to do! Xx
Gofeen rated for Instant Book - Blanks on Apr 30, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the books. They are really well made and thank you too for the lovely extras.
Response: Really glad you liked them! Xx
bunnyluver77 rated for Dessert ATC #1 (cupcakes) on Apr 21, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for the cute ATC!!!
Response: So glad it got to you OK! Xx
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Comment: Thanks for the lovely socks, i really liked them.
Response: So glad they got to you OK, it was my first time of posting to Romania! Xx
Hönis rated for ATC's for Ami's on Mar 22, 2011
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Comment: Thank you so much for all the pretty ATC's and the extra supplies. Now I have some new inspiration for creating! :)
Response: So glad you liked them, I hope it gives you some ideas of what you can do, every ATC I receive gets me thinking about my next creation!
adrianaclara rated for Purple ATC on Mar 3, 2011
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Comment: Hi Rebecca, I got your ATC this afternoon! :) ♥ Thanks also for the extras, they are cute! I hope mine reaches you soon. Cheers! Adri ♥
Response: So glad it got to you ok, am looking forward to getting yours in the post! Xx
ilovetubby rated for Instant Book -Beginners swap on Mar 1, 2011
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Comment: Thanks for the instant book and the tips! :)
Response: So glad it got to you ok, I didn't realise how much an instant book would weight! Xx
cardml rated for twenty-something penpal swap on Mar 1, 2011
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Comment: Rebecca! I did receive your letter, but I kept putting off reading it until I "found" time to write back! Of course, you never actually "find" time, you *make* time! I made time last night and your letter was lovely. I really felt like I received an introduction to you and to your family. A return letter will be winging it's way across the Atlantic in the next few days. Best wishes from Pennsylvania, Michelle
Response: So glad it got to you OK, I always worry things will get lost travelling so far! Xx
Gofeen rated for Collaged Paper Heart Card on Feb 22, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely collaged heart card. I can see you put a lot of work into it. see my PM- ;>)
Response: So glad it got to you ok! Xx
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Comment: Good job. I too am still learning. I did like the "Bling" and the other extras too.
Response: Thank you so much for the heart, really glad you liked the 'bling'! Xx
groundhogstamper rated for January Senders Choice on Feb 7, 2011
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Comment: Thank you for the cute ATC.
Response: Thank you for the rate! Xx
Electra rated for Tiled ATC on Feb 5, 2011
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Comment: This is adorable Rebecca-thank you so much! I reallt enjoyed your letter too!
Response: Really happy you like it, never tried a tiled ATC before! Xx

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Comments

kittenred on Sep 11, 2011:

wonderpound halloween and christmas edition are up now! come join us!

Carolinev237 on Sep 2, 2011:

Many thanks for the all the lovely Disney Magical Moment cards, you sent Olivia. She loves them and is busy sorting them all out. It is very kind iof you x Caroline x

Carolinev237 on Aug 20, 2011:

Hi, yes I am still looking for some Disney cards. She hasn't got a lot yet, only 1 swap card :( If you want to do a private swap I can swap for ATC's/FB's, just let me know x

BeautifulMess on Jul 30, 2011:

Hi, I got the bookmark and ribbons today from the uk swap-bot tag. The bookmark is beautiful, thank you xxx

Carolinev237 on Jul 16, 2011:

Hi,

Many thanks for all the lovely things you sent for the UK meetup. We all loved it and I am really sorry you couldn't make it. I hope to meet you at the next one x

denimblu14 on Jul 16, 2011:

Hello, I was at the Swap bot meet up in Sheffield and I just wanted to say thankyou for the goodies you sent along for us all to share x

AndrewLips on Jul 16, 2011:

thanks so much for sending treats! i hope you can make it to the next one! xxxxxx

BeautifulMess on Jul 4, 2011:

Hey, thank you for responding. The best inexpencive way to be more active is to try and fill out the forum as best as you can. I mean it's hard if people don't reply but at least it's a start. I'll certainly chat with you ;)

BeautifulMess on Jul 4, 2011:

kittenred on Jun 30, 2011:

Thanks for the goodie bag items for UK swap bot meet '11. They arrived this morning. The blue paper is bigger than the bags I brought so I will need to find new bags! I will save you something from what else gets brought to the event.

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