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12 Days of Christmas Swap 2016

galahad

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Do you have a wood-burning fireplace or fire pit, and if so would you like handmade firestarters or scenting bundles to throw on it? (think bundles of apple wood chips and cinnamon bark, or little wax/herb/paper bundles with a wick)
No I don't.

If you said you liked candles/melts/incense/etc., what are your favorite scents for such things?
I'm up for anything! Similar to my perfume note likes
Do you like to cook and would you be interested in cookbooks? If so, what kind?
Gluten free. Anything cool
Do you like games (board/card), and if so what kind and for how many players?
Not really

Would you be interested in:

- Dried honeycrisp apples No. Don't think customs would approve :-)

- Applesauce (with red hots for sweetness and cinnamon) No. As above

- Rose petal liqueur Sound intriguing

- Blackberry, Strawberry Rhubarb, or Peach Jam No thanks

- garlic dill pickles I would but again customs and probably a pain to ship internationally

- raw honey from bees on our property No, thanks

- Baked or homemade goods (rum balls, spritz cookies, peanut butter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, fudge, cranberry bliss bars, chocolate topped toffee, zucchini bread, pumpkin bread, princess buttercups, chex mixes, trail mixes, etc.)
Feel free to request a certain type of favorite thing you like. I have a food handlers license and I will make sure everything is very sterile, I am ultra virgo about cleanliness. I will avoid allergens like the plague if you are allergic to certain things. I can do gluten free baked things and/or we could do sugar free if that is a must.
No thanks - as per customs comment above

- handsewn project bags or makeup bags? We do different sizes, some with zippers, some with draw strings. I can get all kinds of fandom type fabric like Walking Dead, Doctor Who, Nightmare Before Christmas, Hello Kitty, Harry Potter, My Little Pony, Star Wars, Mario Brothers, etc. I have some glittery bats, skulls, etc. too.
No thanks


- yarn, roving, batts, fiber? I have a LOT of really nice "farty" or "snobby" yarn in semi-solids, self striping, and gradients. Or I can make batts with our drum carder. I have roving and wool too if you spin. Or I have some handspun yarn in different colors/weights as well.
No thanks
- any cross stitch items like a small wall hanging or bookmark? I'm learning cross stitch and might be able to get a project done. I'm hip with inappropriate phrases... Sure!

- if you said you'd want a knitted item, are there any particular favorite patterns you'd like -
pinterest?
ravelry bundle? No knitted things. I wear short and t-shirts most of the year in tropical Queensland

 

Bath and Body works? Always keen for anything. Am always in need of good body butters

I'm going to San Diego next week. Are there any souvenirs from there you'd like? How about any little souvenirs in general that you appreciate receiving?
Sure. If you like

What's your shoesize? Would you like to receive socks? 8 mans and always need socks

Stuff from The Netherlands, England, Germany, etc.:
Absolutely

Office supplies:
Sure. I love stationary

Spicy, cheesy, or sour snacks:
Yep

Would you like cooking ingredients, mixes, spices, oils, gadgets, etc.:
Yes I would :)

Soaps or bath gel?
Soap absolutely. I make my own but am about to run out

Candles, wax melts, incense?
Absolutely

Jewelry preferences:
Silver/silver-toned, or copper/bronze (I don't have any allergies or sensitivities).

Sweeteners:
No thanks.

Handmade items & homemade food:
Yes but nothing likely to get customs freaked out

Licorice?
Love liquorice

Do you have a Trader Joe's near you? If not, would you want some of their famous delicious treats? (Cookie butter - original or pumpkin spice!, sweet plantain chips, chocolate covered potato chips, etc)
Trader Joes doesn't exist here. If you want to, then sure

Do you have any interest in Shakespearean swag (insult mugs, play themed lip balms, oodles of other possibilities) or general performing arts related goodies?
Yes
What is your favorite Christmas story - be it book, movie, cartoon - and if there are various versions, which is your favorite? I don't have one!

Do you have a preference for numbered packages or random selection? Numbered!

Do you have any external wishlists, Goodreads, or anything else that you might not have listed in your survey? No I don't but I am always interested in learning about new authors.


For books that are part of a series, do you have a strong preference for whether you receive them in order, assuming that any overarching plot is reasonably easy to pick up on and the main story is self contained?
In order


what kind of collector are you? And do you have a log or a list somewhere away from the forum of the things you love, hate or already own?
Other than perfume, not anymore. Am keeping my possessions light in case I move city/country again

Christmas decor?
I haven't decorated for Xmas in years as I live alone but I love Christmas decorations

When it comes to makeup, what is your coloring? Fair, dark? Sensitive skin? Eye color? Hair color? Style....funky, natural? Any additional makeup info?
NA

Is there any craft or hobby that you are interested in trying?
I am in a craft free zone at the moment. Was making jewellery a while ago

I love crocheting, it's my favorite hobby. Can I make you a scarf/cowl/sweater/lap blanket to keep you wintery-warm!?

I would if I live in a cold place but most of the year here is sticky and warm/hot

How do you feel about knit socks? (Plain stockinette, lacework, cables, etc). Are there any other hand knit items you'd especially like? (Mittens, fingerless gloves, hats, etc).

Socks are OK for the few days of the year that get coldish or when I visit my family in New Zealand

How do you feel about amigurumi (i.e. little crochet toys), either characters from a fandom, wee animals, or as decorations?

I am OK with them


What kind of snacks do you like? Does dried fruit or crunchy dried vegetables sound appealing? Do you like (raw) honey? Jerky? Jam? What sort of local products do you like to receive as gifts? If you're familiar with products in the Pacific Northwest, is there anything specific you'd like to try?

Nothing that wouldn't get through customs. Prefer savoury snacks but also love chocolate


If there's one place you could go in the world, where and why?
Wouldn't mind visiting Europe. Always love going to the US.

What sort of dollar store items do you always get a kick out of?
Don't really frequent them

Do you like to receive plants or gardening stuff? Do you grow plants? What's your favourite flower, if you have one?
I am a keen gardener and orchid grower but no plant/organic material, please.
Favourite flowers to look at touch: Orchids, Tall bearded irises, daffodils

Favourite flowers to sniff: Freesia, daphne

If you had a custom perfume/beauty/bath product made for you, what would it be and what would the scent description look like? (everything from prose to the specific selection of notes)
A custom blend would probably be patchouli, vanilla, frangipani, rum

I love drawing! Either fanart chibis on the tablet or portrait work in graphite pencil... but it's been a while..so I'd love to use this as an excuse to draw something for you! If you could commission an art piece, would you choose traditional or digital artwork- and what would it be of?

Digital. Not entirely sure but I am sure it would be great!



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