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nigatsubebe

About Me

2/10/25 - All swaps are mailed out. Started a new SB Community that anyone can join on Dreamwidth (which is like an improved Livejournal for us 'old people' circa 2002.) It will include the LJ info and also have open posts for wishlists and such.

11/1/24 - Still don't have time for that shutdown. You know that thing where So Much is happening, you just... shut off? That. But I put up the new Livejournal blog post with this month's swaps. There are few since I'm still working on two from last month.

10/6/24 - courting nervous breakdown. cleaning out deep flooding since last week, and another hurricane is coming. likely cat 3, direct hit. i've spent $1000 in the past week. which we don't have. what do i do.

EMAIL me, please!

Message me for my e-mail address for messages longer than trading links, or anything I need to respond back to with more than a line or two. Otherwise, I have to keep every point of your message completely in my head while composing a response, especially on the phone when I can't get to a computer. So it doesn't happen.

SB was never intended to be an email server. SB Messenger does not allow for photo attachments, messaging multiple people, or most importantly, message chains. I cannot see what you messaged me at the same time that I'm writing back. That alone will significantly delay response times.

I have to go back and open a separate window to look for every single exchange we've had on a topic and any other relevant history before assembling it into a timeline. That is incredibly taxing. I can accomplish other things that are also important, OR I can drop everything for this one stupid message response. Both need to be done, and only enough energy for one 'set' of things.

Also, I can only respond when I'm on an actual computer. I can't do it from my phone. I try to avoid typing on that tiny keyboard for anything at all if it's longer than a phone number. Even my text apps need to be accessible via PC. Relatives who use SMS only often do not get responses because... I can't... type... on... my... PHONE. Which I've repeatedly told people. And yet!

Likes/Dislikes

STUFF I LOVE GETTING:

  • I love trading out washi + stickers. I have lots of them! I like 'academia,' 'dark forest,' animals, all kinds of things that aren't the cute, kiddie, kawaii, or cartoony kind.
  • Naturalist or Pre-Raphaelite postcards or inspired things
  • Embroidery floss + other threads for hand embroidery.
  • Pieces of lace or tiny scraps of cotton for crazy quilting. No "kid" or licensed themes, please.
  • Larger-eye needles. Mine are getting dull or somehow I'm losing them. I have piles of standard sewing needles and plastic needles.

Everything else, I have So Much of right now and I feel like I need to use more of it before I let myself buy more Things.

Feel free to message me if you want to send any of this stuff instead of the swap items asked for. It isn't a problem!

Dislikes:

It isn't personal, I just won't use these items in my own work. So things I will pass on automatically: - Used stamps - Kiddie stuff, kids' stickers, kawaii aesthetic - Most items from Dollar Tree - Most planner stickers unless it's just numbers - Felt stickers - Recipes (too many dietary restrictions. :P It's just a puzzle...) - Shaker-type items. - Postcards or notecards. Way too many right now! Unless they are Xmas POSTcards, which I send to kids as Mrs. Claus.

Please no dog hair, cigarette smells, or strong perfumes. I tend to get migraines and don't have a washing machine, so it could take 2 weeks to hot wash something properly.

Favorite Crafts

  • Sewing basic items. I try to use natural fabrics only, including scraps larger than 2x2" for sewing. Right now my joints are getting worse and will for the forseeable future, so lifting the sewing machine and such in a small space isn't doable easily. But hand-sewing with fine needles for more than a few minutes also isn't... I fear I'm losing one of the very few things I can still do. Any advice?

  • Papercrafts like art journalling, scrapbooking, and some bullet journal/art journal hybrid work for daily use.

  • Embroidery or sashiko

Swap FAQs

I started a blog just to post FAQs about my swaps, USPS, tracking, etc.

Please check the link before asking about lost things, swap requirements, why I don't just go off ratings before banning someone, etc.

https://nb-sb-notes.livejournal.com/ CURRENT

Blogspot is no longer accepted as a safe site by Spectrum ISP so I've gone back to Livejournal. I've been using it off and on for maybe 25 years and it's still one of my favourite blogging sites.

Ratings

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Comment: Thank you so much for the fun goodies.
dreamrains rated for USA- 1oz BLIND SWAP + Bonus! on Feb 18, 2025
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Comment: This was deeply disappointing, especially coming from the swap host. Not only arrived postage due, but filled with absolute trash. A cut-off bottom from a kawaii paper, a piece of st jude freebie memo paper, used stamps cut off an envelope, a magazine clipping, a random business card, a dirty mini envelope with smudges and paint markings, a ??checklist?? of some sort cut out of a book. I mean honestly this is insulting? I would be ashamed if I sent this to someone.
FloridaButterfly rated for Stuff the Mailbox #52 on Feb 17, 2025
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luv2kraft rated for Stuff the Mailbox #52 on Feb 16, 2025
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Comment: Thanks for the goodies.
Lobo816 rated for USA- 1oz BLIND SWAP + Bonus! on Feb 16, 2025
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Comment: Thanks Dani for the nice mixture of goodies in this blind swap!! I especially love that vintage photo of the house. I know I will be using a lot of these items!!
CraftyGirlie rated for Stuff the Mailbox #52 on Feb 15, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for a sweet package! I loved your artwork and also you have beautiful handwriting! Thanks again!
spicemom rated for Stuff the Mailbox #52 on Feb 14, 2025
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Comment: Hi Thank you for the goodies Spicemom
AprilStarr rated for Stuff the Mailbox #52 on Feb 13, 2025
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Comment: Thanks! Love the snow white(:
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Comment: Thank you for the awesome stickers. I love them all and will used them in my journal. Thanks for sharing. I hope to see you soon on the next swap.
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Comment: The stickers you sent are unusual and lovely! Thanks for sending and for hosting.
kittyfun rated for Stuff the Mailbox #52 on Feb 9, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for everything. I really liked all the goodies,
inventacharm rated for Stuff the Mailbox #52 on Feb 9, 2025
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Comment: Thank you so much Dani!
theirmimi rated for Stuff the Mailbox #52 on Feb 8, 2025
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Comment: Thank you! 😊
DParker85 rated for Stuff the Mailbox #52 on Feb 8, 2025
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Comment: Thanks! Like like a fun bunch of things to work with!
LaughingLoon rated for Stuff the Mailbox #52 on Feb 8, 2025
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Comment: Wow! Your envelope was like an ounce of inspiration- the vellum art was especially lovely.πŸ₯°
Poohtat rated for Stuff the Mailbox #52 on Feb 8, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the fun goodies. Happy swapping
zurdoswifey rated for Stuff the Holiday Mailbox on Feb 4, 2025
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Comment: Thanks for the envie of cool stuff
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Comment: Thank you for making sure to send. I loved it! xo
LavenderSprinkles rated for Stuff the Holiday Mailbox on Jan 27, 2025
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Comment: Thanks for the swap. Have a good year. Happy swapping.
Panj rated for Stuff the Holiday Mailbox on Jan 19, 2025
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Rating Overview

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Comments

ensigncelery on Feb 19, 2025:

I think I might actually cry? πŸ₯ΊπŸ’œ That bonus package you sent has so many beautiful things, and a ton of things that speak to me personally. I'm putting that kitty bookmark in a book I'm reading right now, and I have PLANS for those stickers. Thank you so, so, so much!

DrearyDreamer on Nov 22, 2024:

Hi! I received the bonus items from you! Thank you so so much! :)

notapanda on Nov 14, 2024:

I received the bonus special for USA- 1oz BLIND SWAP + Bonus Special Edition! thanks for sending! <3

LavenderSprinkles on Sep 23, 2024:

For the LSRUS wishlist I will be donating a box of food to my local food pantry!

LavenderSprinkles on Sep 21, 2024:

Hello. A card dated Aug 2 arrived today. It had pizza and nacho stickers inside. Thanks so much. Truly appreciate you thinking of me.

mulkey on Aug 19, 2024:

Really lovely envelope of goodies as a bonus for the 1 oz profile based swap. Thank you so much!

LavenderSprinkles on Aug 9, 2024:

My daughter says thanks so much for the note and stickers. Yes, she is an artist "in training". She loves to draw and paint.

dreamrains on Aug 8, 2024:

Thank you for the angel on the 2 items in a notecard swap! Lots of fun things in here and it was a surprise to get as well :) Always fun. Certainly more than two things LOL. Happy swapping!

ambhi2024 on May 31, 2024:

I'm so glad you got the stickers and you liked the theme!! Thank you for playing the game!

LadyJo on May 30, 2024:

Thank you for the Wishes Lovely Swappers R Us! It was nice to think of me!

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