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Lola Rose
04-04-2008, 05:01 AM
I'd really like to do this, but I'm not sure what I'd be good at.
I can handpaint picture frames...especially if you have a friend that just had a baby. Or if there's a special occasion you're celebrating.
Also I can paint letters nicely...like those train letters that spell out children's names or the letters that you can hang over a door with a name on it.
I also can make magnets that say, going to the library, at class, sleeping, homework...etc. those are really good communication boards for dorm rooms.
I'm mean with a puffy paint too.
Used to paint glass ornaments, and if you don't mind if they're messy I could handle it.
I can only really handle one or two at a time.
OH OH OH I can make pets rocks too....those are priceless :)

I'd love to trade! I'd like a baby picture frame, a gender nutural frame would be super :D

PM me if you'd like to trade.

Lola Rose
04-04-2008, 05:02 AM
I'm a mad knitter. I can make you anything, but sweaters and stuff are time-consuming (plus use a lot of yarn, which can get expensive) so if you want a big project, we'd have to arrange a trade of equal value.

I can also make cute little projects like earwarmer/headbands, felted flower decorations, socks, scarves (bulky and warm OR silky and accessorizable), cell-phone carriers, purses.

Also, depending on the project, it might take me a while. Like, if you want a sweater for Christmas, tell me now.

I would love to trade with you! If there is any big prezzie you want that I can make, I'd be happy to do that :D or we could do something smaller

If you'd like to trade, pm me.

ajbaer
04-04-2008, 05:13 AM
I'd ♥ too! My Handmade items can be found in my siggy...it takes you directly to my online shop!
Could you do a Libra tote bag? If there's anything that look like might interest you from my post, I'd love trade.

ajbaer
04-04-2008, 05:15 AM
I'm a mad knitter. I can make you anything, but sweaters and stuff are time-consuming (plus use a lot of yarn, which can get expensive) so if you want a big project, we'd have to arrange a trade of equal value.

I can also make cute little projects like earwarmer/headbands, felted flower decorations, socks, scarves (bulky and warm OR silky and accessorizable), cell-phone carriers, purses.

Also, depending on the project, it might take me a while. Like, if you want a sweater for Christmas, tell me now.
Can you make gloves. OR large dog coats. For the coats we'd need to think of something larger for me to make. My puppies get cold in the winter and nothing fits them.
But I'd really like knitted gloves.
Let me know!

ajbaer
04-04-2008, 05:16 AM
Also, Mia..
I saw those hair combs and I'm in love. Anything we could trade??
I'm in love for real


If anyone does comb extensions in pink I'd love a trade as well.

Lola Rose
04-04-2008, 05:19 AM
I really apologize, b/c I should have sent these out a week ago, but things have been pretty hectic for me this week. Rob is going to the post office for me today, so all 3 of my packages will be shipped off. :D

StevieStar7
04-04-2008, 07:09 AM
Semi off topic so sue me...

Any of you craftsy folks on etsy? I like addin new pals there.

I am! My shop link is in my siggy;D

StevieStar7
04-04-2008, 07:17 AM
Could you do a Libra tote bag? If there's anything that look like might interest you from my post, I'd love trade.
I'd love to make you a Libra tote bag!

Lysondra
04-04-2008, 07:45 AM
I have an etsy, but can't link it.

Brendita
04-04-2008, 08:05 PM
OMG Brendita's gift came in my mail today, it's so pretty and silky!!! I love it!


I'll post some pics ASAP!


Thanks Brendita, you're amazing! <3

Does it fit? I'm glad you like it!

ajbaer
04-04-2008, 08:11 PM
I'd love to make you a Libra tote bag!
Let me know what we can swap. I'd love a tote with Libra. I even have the constellation Libra tattooed on my back!

Brendita
04-06-2008, 12:42 AM
Lola Rose and Lysondra, did you get your packages, yet?

Lysondra
04-06-2008, 12:43 AM
Nope, but Aus. also doesn't get mail on Saturdays or Sundays.

Lysondra
04-06-2008, 01:14 AM
I have cherry_sin right now and Earth People.

If Gummi and MiaM don't mind, I'd like them too.

Oh, and the whole reason I started this, I have Murdock! <3

I THINK I sent cherry's and Murdocks... but I wanna send better cards so I'm sending more again tomorrow. :) Cherry can you resend your address?

I've also got cards for Gummi and Mia and Earth set aside but I lost the addresses as well. :/

Gummi
04-06-2008, 09:50 AM
No prob Lys. :3 I finished yours, just need to get it in the mail now!

Lola Rose
04-06-2008, 10:28 AM
Brendita- OMG!!!! I adore my apron, it is so beautiful, professionally well made, and fits perfect!!!!

I seriously need to make a dinner tonight nice enough to wear it :D

Did you know my favorite color is purple? :blush:

I am so impressed! I'll have to send you a pm- but I would love for you to make one as a gift for a friends b-day, I showed it to her, and she loved it. You said you'd be interested in selling them I remember. It's in august, so I'll pm you closer to then.

I'll post pics after I take photos of it in action :D

Brendita
04-06-2008, 01:28 PM
Brendita- OMG!!!! I adore my apron, it is so beautiful, professionally well made, and fits perfect!!!!

I seriously need to make a dinner tonight nice enough to wear it :D

Did you know my favorite color is purple? :blush:

I am so impressed! I'll have to send you a pm- but I would love for you to make one as a gift for a friends b-day, I showed it to her, and she loved it. You said you'd be interested in selling them I remember. It's in august, so I'll pm you closer to then.

I'll post pics after I take photos of it in action :D

YAY! I am so glad it fits you! I was really nervous that it wouldn't fit your bust. I am excited to see some pics!
And yes, I do sell those. I finally got my website working, if you want to check out prices and other outfits and stuff.

Lola Rose
04-07-2008, 05:13 PM
awesome! I think she'll really like it :D

since they're custom pieces, could I send you fabric?

ajbaer
04-08-2008, 04:58 PM
I wanted to add I'm really good at writing custom children's books with different themes and such.
I'm not good at illustrations, so I can use stock photos are leave a space for your own photos/illustrations.

Lysondra
04-08-2008, 05:28 PM
Sending Gummi, Mia M and Murdock today.

Lysondra
04-09-2008, 12:25 AM
JESUS FUCK BRENNY!

What ARE you doing to my modesty?!

(and omg it smells like stripper, hahahahaha)

Scarlett.Oz
04-09-2008, 01:52 AM
Hi, my name is Scarlett and I'm an alcho........ Ahh damn, wrong forum.
But I do make fascinators and combs and alice bands with feathers n stuff.
I also can make jewellery with camera parts and other wacky stuff, and silversmith but all my shit is in Oz, so yeah, beads maybe?
I paint, and draw. I do some calligraphy and tattoo design. I can write things out real purty. I used to make/decorate lampshades too, no reason why I couldn't now.
Hmmmmm what else, I dunno, lotsa stuff really.

XXXS

TheTempest
04-09-2008, 01:57 AM
OK, this is an awesome idea.

I can make:
Patchwork pillows (I've only ever made them about 8x8 but I could easily go bigger)
Earrings
Knit scarves
Poems (made especially for you, any subject matter, free verse, sonnet or pretty much ANY style you can think of)
Bake (healthy and not-as-healthy items)
Pin up collages (this one takes longer)
Teddy bear (I haven't done one in years but I am pretty sure I can make a pattern easily enough)
Plastic boondoggle key chains
Beaded bracelets


I like:
Drawings
Paintings
Poems
Clothing
Pretty much anything you wanna offer up

Mia M
04-09-2008, 09:41 AM
YOWZA, Lysondra!!! Brendita's outfit+ you're pics= very distracted Mia!

A very special thank you to Lola Rose who's probably off on her honeymoan... er, I mean honeymoon! The bag is adorable and perfect for my errand runs... I especially love the little Earth that dots the 'i'!

The beads on the hair clip are beautiful!!! Did you make them? Black and pink are most favorite of colors... you're a mind reader!

ajbaer
04-09-2008, 09:45 AM
^^me too...the distraction part
ohh...I see KITTY!!!
snuggle snuggle

Lonelily
04-09-2008, 09:51 AM
I don't know WHY I haven't seen this thread before. It is a BRILLIANT idea. And, for those of you who haven't already figured it out, I'm not a newb, so if you want to trade, please just PM me for reassurances of my previous persona and references, if ya need them. :P

I can make:
Made to order Snarky T-Shirts
Silk-screen t-shirts in specific designs (will take longer--PM me about these)
Lots of Jewelry, including:
Necklaces
Bracelets
Earrings
Hairpins
GORGEOUS glass-blown jewelry (will definitely take a bit longer and I'll want a good trade for them, since they're so difficult--but I can post pics and they're wonderful!)
Picture Frames
ScrapBook/Photo Album minus your pictures! (will also take longer)
Tote Bags

I love love LOVE:
Jewelry
Clothing
Tote Bags/Purses
Picture Frames
Hair Accessories
Probably any number of things you'd like to offer up!

Brendita
04-09-2008, 01:14 PM
Lola Rose- yes, sending me your own fabric is fine! I just got your package and I LOVE the cards, barette and earings! I need to find my camera so I can take some pics!!!

Lysondra- You look so cute in that! Haha, I had it in my locker at work, because I wanted to show zxcire, so that might be why it smells like stripper. Don't worry, it never touched the actual club! :) I would love to put though pics up on my website. Is that ok?

VegasPrincess
04-09-2008, 02:23 PM
I am not sure if it's okay to send stuff like this through the mail or not, but I make home made bailees, home made tequila rose and home made margarita mix/ cosmo mix kits.

I like jewlery, clothes, hair stuff and make up?

Anyone wanna get drunk while making me pretty?

Lonelily
04-09-2008, 02:25 PM
I've always wondered about sending alcohol etc. through the mail myself.

VegasPrincess
04-09-2008, 02:38 PM
^^

I know you can send like wine and stuff if its bottled but home made stuff??

Gummi
04-09-2008, 03:27 PM
Ok, finally got some pics of the outfit Brendita sent me!

Lysondra
04-09-2008, 04:48 PM
Lola Rose- yes, sending me your own fabric is fine! I just got your package and I LOVE the cards, barette and earings! I need to find my camera so I can take some pics!!!

Lysondra- You look so cute in that! Haha, I had it in my locker at work, because I wanted to show zxcire, so that might be why it smells like stripper. Don't worry, it never touched the actual club! :) I would love to put though pics up on my website. Is that ok?

I can take better ones for your site. At least ones where I'm wearing heels. But you can post 'em if ya want. :)

Lysondra
04-09-2008, 04:49 PM
Gummi, doesn't Brendita make the TINIEST skirts? I opened it and went...oh...um...wow! Hahaha.. but it looks good so who cares?

Rhiannon
04-09-2008, 05:10 PM
Neat idea you got going here. I make stuff like crocheted items (blankets and stuff), I sew. I make candy and do a ton of baking. Also do Tinctures and other unique items. I'd love to get it on the trading because I love making stuff and sending it to random people. How does it all work?

Lysondra
04-09-2008, 05:19 PM
I heard the word candy.

Do you like cards?! :D

Brendita
04-09-2008, 05:20 PM
Gummi, doesn't Brendita make the TINIEST skirts? I opened it and went...oh...um...wow! Hahaha.. but it looks good so who cares?

haha, they are definately stripper skirts! :) You can take better pics if you want, but the other ones will work just fine!

Sophia_Ashley
04-09-2008, 05:58 PM
Oh man I love this thread!!

Things I can make:

Cameos (I like making clip on earrings and pendants)
Food item pillows and blankets. (I've made everything from cupcake blankets to pillows)
engraving on polished bands. (I LOVE making these)
canvas screen prints of personal photos (I like to make them look like paintings)
Patchwork (Journals, teapots)
scarves
Handbags out of concert Tshirts
sockmonkeys!!

Gummi
04-09-2008, 07:15 PM
She does Lys! I'm going to rock it at my audition for sure haha. ;D


Actually, I LOVE that it fits my hips just right, not too tight OR too loose at all!

BrodieLux
04-09-2008, 07:23 PM
Hi, I'm BrodieLux and I can make bracelets and necklaces out of natural fibers from plants I pick myself, with stone pendants I find in riverbeds. I drill the hole for the pendant using primitive methods (stick between two hands).

I'd be interested in other natural products (not animal products), like oils and stuff. Or mead, or other alcohol, if anybody makes that!

Rhiannon
04-09-2008, 07:27 PM
I heard the word candy.

Do you like cards?! :D

Heh.. I LOVE cards, and I think yours are awesome!

Mia M
04-10-2008, 10:34 AM
Lysondra, hairdoohicky pics? I'm feeling left out:-[

Lysondra
04-10-2008, 03:48 PM
OH SHIT SORRY!

I've been wearing it but wanted to wait until my makeup was done... which is why I take faceless shots. I'll bring it with me to work and take a photo there.

TheTempest
04-10-2008, 04:00 PM
Ee. I have like 3 people I'm gonna trade with so I spent all day crafting.

Susan Wayward
04-12-2008, 12:28 AM
Hi. I'm Susan and I knit and sew and handsew sequins onto bras and underpants and make pasties. Here's my Flickr set of things I have photos of. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/susanalways/sets/72157604492364280/) I like hair doohickeys -- clips, barrettes, headbands -- little bags, cute cards, and funky earrings and necklaces and such. I am open to any and all trades.

Scarlett.Oz
04-12-2008, 01:37 AM
I love your stuff Susan. That bikini is Awesome!!! I make lots of hair doohickeys:-*

XXXXXS

TheTempest
04-12-2008, 08:40 AM
Susan - Ohmig-d your outfits are AMAZING!!! You're so talented!

LJ - Your ornaments are too cuteeee.

murdock
04-12-2008, 07:56 PM
I have a parcel of craft goodness here ready to go out to corgan tomorrow when the post office is open.
I also am waiting for my camera battery to charge so that I can take photos of the goodies I got from Lysondra.
:D

Lysondra
04-12-2008, 09:01 PM
Uh uh... I sent another one because that one sucked. :P

Gummi
04-13-2008, 08:23 AM
Lysondra, your package will be in the mail this week! I ran low on funds last weeks with all the crazy birthday parties going on. :p

Lysondra
04-13-2008, 08:24 AM
No problem. I sent yours!