exousia

I AM RUNNING VERY BEHIND ON PACKAGES! Please note that I have EVERY intention on getting them out but I do want to make sure that they aren't just junky packages and want them to be very special. I appreciate your patience with me. I'm feeling rather lousy because I just had my tonsils out. I won't be joining any other swaps until these packages go out safely! Michelle (exousia)

I'm a 26 year old mother of 1 in Canada. I'm a stay at home mom who spends her time as a home maker, crafter and running my etsy shop. I love crafting of all sorts but specialize in a gigantic bead collection. I tend to hoard beads and bobbles of all sorts.

Due to extreme boredom while being a stay at home mom I've taken up a new hobby. Kite flying! I own two kites: A large rainbow kite. And a Chinese paper dragon kite. I hope to expand my kite collection in the future and want to learn how to fly a two handed kite.

I live in a 2 bedroom apartment with my boyfriend Jason and my son Evan. We have a nice little patio and I tend the flower bed outside our windows.

I recently aquired a vintage view master and a few view-master reels. If you have ANY view master reels kicking around that you don't want I'd be tickled to receive them.

My baby boy Evan who was born April 1st 2009 . He's now 15 months old and getting so big. I love having a toddler. He recently just started walking!

Jewelry making/Beading Watercolours Scrapbooking Gardening Sticker Collecting Drawing

I am a MAJOR bead hoarder. Here is how I store a lot of my beads:

Things I have made and decorated: beachy windchimes, Doll furniture, jewelry, shoes, clothing, bags. I'm getting excited about beginning to decorate match boxes, and making match box shrines.

A watercolour picture I painted:

Sugar Skulls done in crayon and black india ink

You can see all my images at http://www.flickr.com/formulaexo

TV shows that I do watch Canada's Next top model, America's Next Top Model, Cop shows, Cold case files, Documentaries, Mall cops, any police shows, Glee, Dog the Bounty Hunter, Billy the Exterminator, LockUp, Restaurant Makeover, Kitchen Nightmares

I enjoy photographing life in my spare time. I take pictures at my cabin at the lake of all the natural growth, wildflowers, gardens, creatures and my favorite of all MUSHROOMS.

Please don't be scared off based on my dislikes! A lot of these things have nothing to do with swapping, they just kinda give you an idea of me.

unflavoured teas, green tea, parcels that smell like cigarettes, perfumes, floral patterns, cellphones, fake people, people who don't send out their end of the swaps, impatient people, blythe, bratz, main stream you must conform to everything culture, marble magnets, high school musical, new disney, the colour brown/beige, winnie the pooh, st. patricks day, knitting, crochet, cross stitch, scrapbooking PAPERS (have tons of these), clowns, felting, devils, pentragrams, vintage upholstery like fabric patterns, snakes, spiderman, dr. phil, mary kate and ashley olsen, mean people, poetry, american themed things, people who do not at minimum say thank you in feedback, getting deadbeated :(

Please DO NOT send me anything that stinks of cigarette smoke, perfume, or PEANUTS. I have a peanut free home due to my husband having allergies. Thanks!

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I really appreciate people who pick their swaps CAREFULLY and go to lengths to send QUALITY over quantity. Please don't send a pile of dollar store garbage. I appreciate items that have taken time or effort to create. My house is full of junk already so I really enjoy getting special pieces handmade or not.

Flamingoes, hot pink, neon, 80's, goth, halloween, rainbows, kitsch, kawaii, hello kitty, fruits, harajuku, charms, beads, trinkets, doll house miniatures, crows/ravens, crabs, sparrows/swallows, tattoo flash (sailor jerryish stuff), clipper ships, pin up girls, nintendo, being a mom, earrings, candy, barbie, fashion, glam, gardening, animals, kittens, stickers, sorority life on facebook, scrapbooking, collaging, painting, collecting everything, kewpie, rosaries, harajuku lovers, gwen stefani, the blue man group, hearts and stars, unicorns, swans, west highland white terriers, cupcakes, lollipops, bright coloured lampwork beads, photography, dress up, make up, bubble gum machines, pirates, cyber punk, egl, futurism, synthpop, industrial, steampunk, pop culture, gnomes, dolls, ice cream, teacups, mary janes, mushrooms, paris, the eiffel tower, chandaliers, origami, plush toys, bows, fancy feathers, glitter, sparkles, fairies, ribbons, mermaids, princesses, skulls, lobsters, crabs, pumpkins, mario, video games, corsets, interesting stockings, bright fishnets, pearls, animal print, lisa frank, naked written on postcards, octopi, seahorses, starfish, harry potter, twilight, kokeshi dolls, crayons, rhinestones, etch a sketch, tie dye, tim burton, cuckoo clocks, mcdonalds, cheese burgers, fast food, cooking, alice in wonderland, knee high socks, sandals, vampires, books, collecting collecting collecting, anthropology, halloween themed anything, martha stewart, recipes, roller skates, sequins, seahorses, starfish, getting hearts on swap-bot, receiving a star for being a good coordinator,

stickers, postcards, matchbox/pocket shrines, quality handmade crafts, anything for my toddler who is 14 months old presently, magnets, beads, charms, letters, trinkets, recipes!, art, candy, scrapbooking supplies (not papers pls) (things that would be good for scrapbooking for a little boy), ribbons, fancy feathers, interesting stamps, coins or notes from other countries (not Canada or USA), stationary, bookmarks, craft supplies, photos, squashed collectible pennies, cute pens, ornaments, pins, anything kawaii, sticker flakes, friendship bracelets, barbie doll shoes, ATC's because I'm not very good at making them myself, ATC blanks so I can practice!, toddler toys, zines, drink mixes, little trinkets for my curio cabinets, handmade crayons, handmade tote bags, loose tea leaves (in some sort of sealed bag), bubblegum machine related anything, kewpie dolls, rings, pins, old large pretty coat buttons, sterling silver spoons, old nes nintendo controllers (working or not working), pretty shells, sea glass, jewelry making supplies, hand drawn magnets

I am also interested in doing private swaps. Please message me.

Shop my jewelry and crafts for sale here: http://www.exousia.etsy.com

I admit that sometimes it's easy to get behind on swaps because of daily life and things that pop up. If I'm late or there is a problem please do not hesitate to contact me. I really want to make sure my partners are happy! At the same time I'm usually leniant with my partners who are late too. If you're late sending me a package PLEASE email me. As long as my partners have a good and polite attitude which most people do - there aren't problems.

Swappers who have not fulfilled their end: I've been deadbeated so many times I can't even count.

Unfortunately coming soon...