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heathka81

heathka81
Date Joined: August 25, 2021
Last Online: March 13, 2025
Birthday: September 13
Country: United States
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About Me

Hello, am a married mama to two pretty fun kiddos. Try doing all kinds of activities with both kids, but if you have an activity or craft idea for a 10 and 2 year old, I'm open to suggestions...and I'm pretty thrifty with supplies, as sometimes I have more fun making salt clay or homemade paper-mache paste than the creating things with them.

I have a Instax Polaroid camera, and it's so much fun...but don't mind pulling out the big camera for fun either. And a regular Polaroid camera... The nostalgia from high school is hard to resist!

We live on 5 1/3 acres woodland paradise, and have tried gardening the past couple years. I've enjoyed the weeding and such, and have extended my raised beds a bit this year. We'll see what I come up with.

I tend towards spending free time crocheting, pen paling, junk journaling, and trying to learn different recipes...anything from scratch has become an interest, and have started enjoying cooking. I just hate clean up!!!

Dislikes/Allergies

Dislikes... most girly things, as I just don’t use things like makeup, glittery jewelry, Disney anything, etc. If I receive anything I’m not fond of, I will pass it along to another swapper or to a pen pal who would use it (if the 10 year old doesn't get it first). No politics or religious anything, please. I tend toward pagan beliefs and do not force it onto others.

Allergies... I am allergic to most bath items, so please refrain from sending those items, unless it’s all naturally made from sustainable resources. I do make my own face wash and body scrubs from time to time, and would love to share those “recipes” if you’d be interested in sharing them.

Thanks in advance!

Favorite Television

We don't have any streaming service, and only have access to the Farmer Five channels, via an antenna...but we do like movies, and I have been known to have a Gilmore Girls or Outlander marathon. Downton Abbey is also a favorite.

Collections

Funko POP figurines- my favorites I have are Doby, Coralline and the Other Mother, Annabelle, Jack Sparrow, Darrell from the Walking Dead

Journals and stationary

Crystals (especially amethyst, tiger's eye, and sapphires)

Decanters (especially foreign antique ones)

Old, antique cameras and photos

Skeleton Keys

Pens

Jack Skelington anything (I was gifted a traveling Yahtzee game of his head, and I love it!)

Decorative boxes (especially with maps on them)

Creepy Japanese/Chinese/Oriental dolls

I’d love to start up a bumper sticker collection again... I miss the ones I had on my Escape!

Favorite Movies

Philadelphia Story

The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (the movie is waaaaaaaay better than the book...first and only time I’ve ever said this!)

Jungle Cruise

Rio Bravo

Coraline

Nightmare Before Christmas

Sleepy Hallow

*61

Last of the Dogmen

Absolute Anything Favorites...

I love dragonflies, gnomes, fox, red tailed hawks, raccoons, skunks, and anything ancestral related. I decorate a lot with found acorns, walnuts, pine cones, and other items found in our woodland paradise. And, yes, I'll clean bones found and use them in art projects, especially for wind-chimes or a random crochet piece...I'm one of those weirdos who live on the hedge and can be easily misunderstood, and that's okay. I've recently crocheted a pair of hands that I'll be attaching to a tree...we're tree huggers, to a point. It's mostly to make people smile at the randomness.

Frankendeck Haves

Diamonds: Ace through King

Clubs: Ace through 6, 10, Jack

Spades: Ace through King

Hearts: Ace through 7, 9, Jack, Queen

Lots of odds and ends, and several decks to pull from for trading/swapping. I don't have a particular want or need for a specific backing, and am not picky either. As long as it falls within any/all swaps and their parameters, I'm happy. I just think it's so cool to see all the different types of decks out there! I do have a few jokers I can send along, and if I see you're looking for one or two, I'll pass them along.

Pagan tendencies...

I respect most religions...I just don't respect the person who forces their beliefs onto me. I'm always working on home protection and keeping the kids safe. Always walking barefoot whenever feasible living in Indiana and our ever changing crazy weather systems we get sometimes. I have an art space that also is occupied by my pagan books...I tend toward Celtic and Germanic beliefs and practices with being German/Irish decent, but constantly trying to learn and read from both and meshing the two together... Probably why Samhain is my favorite holiday and the original Grimm Brothers fairytales are my favorites... iykyk Pan is a favorite of mine in working with...which at times is hard since I have a hard time with lots of noise/music...so it's been an interesting journey with him. Otherwise I don't work with any deities.

Favorite Crafts

ATCs

Altered Playing cards

Junk Journals

Crocheted things (table runners, dresser scarves, F-bombs, etc.)

3D Collage type things

Zines - newest obsession, and getting my folds right... 🥰

Keeping a Low Profile

I may seem to hide from time to time from swapping, but only because I get overwhelmed and overstimulated. So, I will occasionally take short breaks from swaps after sending out what's owed (and before the deadlines). But I will definitely continue to participate at least once a month with group swaps, and the random journal swap if it's a fun one.

Ratings

TerryONB rated for ATC Bag #154 (USA) on Mar 11, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the ATC bag and nice note. I appreciate it.
Response: You're welcome. Happy swapping!!!
KarenLaneWV rated for Jambalaya Journal #12 on Mar 3, 2025
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Comment: Salt dough is amazing stuff! Thanks for the journal page...it's great!
Response: You're welcome. Thanks for the heart! Happy swapping and creating.
AnDark rated for I Love you more than… ATC on Mar 1, 2025
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Comment: Thanks for your ATC. I wonder how many people in the swap would go with coffee, since it’s loved by so many people.
Response: I wondered that, too. Lol Happy swapping.
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Comment: Hi Kim, What a joy to get 2 journal spreads in the mail from you on the same day!! I love this spread, I love tomatoes and purple lilac flowers and the white ones as well. Love the tag, might use it as a book mark as well. Thanks for an awesome swap!! :)
Response: You're very welcome. That'd be a fun way to use the tag. Happy swapping.
Mimi7 rated for S I Art Journal Spread # 6 on Feb 27, 2025
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Comment: Hi Kim, I love this journal spread with the flowers, I love the crochet and appreciate it. Did I tell you I taught my granddaughter to crochet. Thanks for a wonderful swap!! :)
Response: You're very welcome. I try not to use too many crocheted pieces, (makes things really chunky/bulky), but I can't help it!! That's so cool you taught you're granddaughter. 💕
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Comment: Thanks for sharing your love of the woods and being at SAHM. My parents have been married for 55 years.
Response: You're very welcome. Happy swapping
Juliana89 rated for Answer 10 Questions on Feb 22, 2025
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grammypammy rated for SI ~ Happy Mail Swap on Feb 22, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the great variety of Happy Mail! Love everything and the crock pot recipe sounds yummy! I love using my crock pot. Thanks for joining this swap!
Response: You're very welcome. This was fun to put together... and I've become very fond of my crockpot, too. Makes life a bit easier with a toddler! Happy swapping!!
VaGrammy66 rated for ATC Bag #153 (USA) on Feb 21, 2025
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Comment: Thank you!
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Comment: Thank you for the sweet strawberry card. I really enjoyed reading about the loves in your life!
Response: You're welcome, those strawberry cards were just too cute not to get and send. Happy swapping!!
CraftyMail rated for SI ~ Washi Samples Swap on Feb 19, 2025
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Comment: I love the washi samples you sent me! I appreciate that they are in themes and colors I list on my profile.. Thank You!
Response: You're very welcome!!! I got lucky to have some washi tapes in my stash that fit your likes... but I'm glad you like them. Happy swapping!
STUFFellaneous rated for TGIF Weekend Notecard #429 on Feb 18, 2025
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Comment: Thank you. I enjoyed hearing about your weekend and thanks for lovely washi tape samples!!!
Response: You're welcome!! Happy swapping
Cindymt rated for SI ~ Washi Samples Swap on Feb 15, 2025
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Comment: Thank you!
Response: You're very welcome
artgirl29 rated for junk journal scrap clusters on Feb 12, 2025
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Comment: Fabulous, thank you!
Response: You're very welcome. Happy swapping!
Mimi7 rated for Jambalaya Journal #11 on Feb 11, 2025
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Comment: Hi Kim, I enjoy these Jambalaya swaps and my journal swaps so much. I finally get to send to you, will send it this week. Mine is summer while yours was snow!! LOL I am not a winter fan!! I am a lot older than you , I used to love playing in it with our children also!! I love your page, loved the acrylic paints, is this your dog? Happy Creating and happy swapping!!
Response: The Jambalaya and journal swaps are very fun! That's not our doggo on this swapping, it was a magazine/coupon cutout. Our dog is a black male pittie, and is a big baby. Happy swapping!!!
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Comment: Thank you for BOTH wonderful ATCs, though I particularly love the cat holding a pencil <3
Response: You're very welcome. They were a lot of fun to make. I'm glad to hear they found a happy home with you. Happy swapping
Trevismom rated for S. II. Art Journal Spread # 5 on Feb 10, 2025
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Comment: What an awesome idea to use a take out menu! Your layouts are so creative! Love the tag and goodies ! Thank you and happy swapping! ❤️
Response: You're very welcome. The take out menu was fun to use...especially since we no longer live in Ft Wayne and don't need it anymore. I almost kept the tag for myself, but decided I better send it along! Happy creating and swapping!
DrearyDreamer rated for TGIF Weekend Notecard #426 on Feb 8, 2025
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Comment: Thank you so much!!
Response: You're welcome! Happy swapping!
Myself333 rated for ATC Bag #152 (USA) on Feb 4, 2025
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Comment: Thanks for the lovely ATCs Kim, and I love the homemade envie they're in! You made all of these, right? I saw one doesn't have info on the back, so I plan on adding your info if so. Hope you're staying warm and happy swapping!
Response: You're very welcome...I knew I forgot something on one of them!!! That'd be great if you added that info for me, thank you! We are staying warm, especially with our newest ice storm that came through last night...hope you're staying warm and well, too! Happy swapping.
Trevismom rated for S I _ Art Journal Spread # 2 on Jan 31, 2025
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Comment: I just love the layout that you did! The stained glass look and the beautiful crochet blocks 😍! I can't imagine crocheting that tiny! Thank you so much! 😊❤️😊
Response: You're very welcome... Those granny squares were leftover from satchets I had been working on, but didn't have enough for another bag... They were too fun not to do something unexpected with them. I actually prefer working with the cotton thread over regular yarn... And it comes in all colors. 😆. Happy swapping

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