Hello, I'm Jeni. Nice to meet you.

I'm back after being gone for years.

Enjoy this list of 10 words and phrases that describe me and know that it took forever for me to compile this:

• Generally happy
• Animal activist
• Feminist
• Crafty
• Avid Reader
• Worrier (not to be confused with Warrior)
• Compassionate
• Hippie-ish
• Introvert
• Considerate

My Family

It's just me, no kids, no pets.

Crafting

I love to craft. I am into all types.

Needlefelting I love living dangerously and a barbed needle, poked quickly and repeatedly into 'fluff'(wool) is crafting on the edge. Seriously, it is a lot of fun and I love any and all colors of wool roving.

Paper I am a shameless paper addict. I love all types of paper...fancy scrap book paper, book pages, ephemera.

Inchies You just cannot understand how much I absolutely love inchies. I will never have enough. Did you get inchies in a swap that weren't your style? I bet I know someone who would happily take them off your hands. It's me! I would.

Matchboxes This cute little craft is surprisingly addictive. Plus, it allows me to use stuff from my paper stash little by little.

Altered Art I like to glue stuff to stuff. Then paint it. Then glue some more.
I really like altered CDs and other things like that. I enjoy re-purposing things.

Embroidery This is my newest addiction. I really like it.

Other Crafts Sometimes I like to play with clay. I enjoy glass fusing. I love mixed media art works, too. I also like making jewelry, especially brooches.

Shiny?

Yes, please. I can't help it if I am a magpie.

Creative Style & Process

When I create something, it is usually at a slower pace than most. I often see handmade swaps that are profile based and look interesting, but know I will have trouble completing the item(s) on time. I work slowly, deliberately, and messily.

I won't bore you with my health issues, but I do have some that keep me from creating as often as I would like. So, on days when I feel up to creating, you can bet my house is a mess because I take full advantage of the times I feel well. Luckily, I have the best husband in the world and he usually helps me straighten up the damage caused by excessive crafting.

Here are some things I find entertaining.

Books

I love poetry books, especially haikus. If you write poetry, feel free to send some my way. I like all styles and subject matter, but I have to say that teenage angst doesn't look good on adults. So, please consider that before sending anything filled with adolescent rage my way.

I visit the library regularly to check out and inspect their craft book selection. I am lucky to live near an amazing library that has great books.

Movies

I love scary movies! The cheesier, the better. I watch SyFy movies quite regularly and am able to enjoy them. I also like droll comedies. For example, The Visioneers is a movie I liked a lot. If you have seen it, all I have to say to you is-
Happy Jeffers Morning!

I also enjoy MST3K.

Television

Too much television will rot your mind.
Here are a few of the ways I rot my mind:

• Archer
• Doctor Who
• Futurama
• Adventure Time
• My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
• Bob's Burgers
• House
• X-files
• Parks and Recreations
• Sherlock
• Absolutely Fabulous
• Haven

Here are a few of my favorite things.

• Anything cat themed
• Hockey (Red Wings)
• Rainbows
• Pictures of graves (location and date on the back)
• Anything handmade to showcase your talent
• Fabric
• Totes
• Rainy days
• Thunderstorms
• Black
• Gray
• Unicorns
• Nail Polish
• Matchboxes
• Altered Art
• Orange (color + the fruit)
• Teal
• Red
• Silver
• Green
• Recycling
• Arm warmers
• Pin back buttons
• Wrist cuffs
• Tie dye
• Ravens
• Atheism
• Alice in Wonderland
• Books
• Regretsy
• Poetry
• Bats (the animal)
• Halloween
• Handmade washcloths
• Quarter machine capsules
• Non-US coins

Random Notes

I just like seeing what you make and enjoy swapping.

I am not really picky and won't freak out if you send something that does not suit my style.

• Allergy Alert NO TREE NUTS PLEASE I have a severe allergy. I carry an Epi-pen. So, while I won't freak out, I could easily wind up in the hospital. For the record, peanuts are generally fine, though many times they are manufactured at the same facilities, so I am wary about eating them. This applies mainly to food swaps and in case I receive food without labeling in English.
• Sunburns
• Too much complaining (especially without offering solutions)
• Religion (any type)
• People who are mean for no reason

I love swapping.

Please do not feel obligated to send extras that are random and not related to the swap. If you can't resist, though, I understand and won't hold it against you.

Please communicate with me if you are running late. I am not heartless and am more likely to rate you at least a '5' if you have told me it is going to be late. Communication goes a long way.

I like reading stuff you write. So, if you are concerned that I don't like extras, maybe include a nice note talking about the swap or your inspiration? I enjoy things like that.