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aleksundra

aleksundra
Date Joined: January 15, 2015
Last Online: December 8, 2022
Birthday: November 19
Country: United Kingdom

About Me

Hi there and thanks for taking the time to look over my profile.

I've been away for a while from Swapbot due to some disappointing swappers who just didn't bother or gave me second hand/regifted items which made me a little disheartened with the whole process.

However, I'm back again and I'm being more selective with who and what I swap.

For those that don't know me, I'm a 40 ish year old Australian living in London with my hubby and three cats. I've been here over 15 years and still love it.

I travel for a living, but when I'm not on the road, I'm a real homebody.

As I'm based in the UK, anything I post may take a while, so if there is ever an issue please email me and I'll see what I can do, like post another item. Also, as I'll probably be posting things while I'm on the road, so I will rely on the honesty of the postal system from wherever it is that I'm sending it from.

I'm very proud of my rating, so I can assure you that I will work hard to create projects that meet the criteria and will spend time making sure an item is something of good quality and something that I would be happy to receive myself. However, if for some stranger reason you get something that isn't up to your standards, please do let me know and I will do everything I can to make it right.

Favorite Crafts

I'm a crochet addict and a card maker to boot. When I'm not working away from home you'll find me curled up somewhere with a crochet hook and a project on the go.

I would love to swap/meet crochet minded people and hopefully contribute to other projects. As I've run of out family and friends to crochet for, I now crochet purely for children in need (orphaned boys mainly).....so single bed crochet blankets are my fav thing right now.

I love bright bold colours as well as pretty girlie pastels, so many colours, so much wool, so little time! :))

When I'm not crocheting, I bake cookies, cakes and slices or hand make cards.

Favorite Television

I love a good TV series.....any excuse to sit and crochet again lol. My hubby likes to watch movies, so again I'll sit, watch and crochet......but if I have a preference I like drama, biographies or true stories. As for TV, I'm a huge fan of Crime Dramas, Scandal, Madam Secretary, Law and Order.

Good deeds

I believe in Pay It Forward!

I'm currently crocheting blankets for orphaned boys and clothes for premature babies. In the past I made blankets for cats who were given away from Battersea Cats and Dogs Home. My own cat came from there and he came with a knitted blanket. So now I like to give back.

When I work away from home, my job consists of being in shops a lot, so I look out for reduced priced children's clothes which again go to orphaned children.

Favorite Music

I love, love, love music. I play it often and pretty much listen to everything and anything.

Things I like plus not so much

As you've probably noticed, I like crafts but having said that I can imagine it would be easier to figure out what to send if someone lists their likes and dislikes, so I've taken the time to list a few things that might help.

Loves of my life.... Traveling, cats, baking, music, card making, gardening and of course crochet.

I love anything with butterflies. So stickers of flowers, butterflies, dragonflies, ladybugs etc are just the prettiest.

Have a collection of diaries and notebookes with matching colour pens lol.

Weird and wonderful refrigerator magnets.

I really like American stuff, especially the food. I especially like the prepacked cookie mixes, Light Peach Ice Tea and Light Sweet Tea sachets and Cheeze-It Cheddar. YUM!!

Unfortunately, I dont' eat chocolate in any form, as I'm alergic to it. However, I do like honeycomb, hard candy and spearmint sweet or caramel.

When I'm not enjoying yummy stuff from the US, I try to be good and eat organic food and drinks.

I can collect used stamps from around the world, as I'll give them to charity.

I will gladly and appreciatively accept any colour wool but I do have a preference for bright rainbow colours or pastels. However, I'm not fussy, wool is wool and I'm always thankful.

Don't like so much..... Sorry to say, but I do not like coffee, fennel, liquorice, chilli or almonds. Flavoured foods included. And, I can't eat chocolate!

Unfortunately, I don't scrapbook, sew, cross/long or short stitch or make bookmarks.

Not really into Kawaii, lume bands, writing paper, postcards, free post ads, religious items/pamphlets or juvenile looking things.....sorry!

I don't have children and I don't have any nieces and nephews. Just cats who love cat nip lol.

As I'm asthmatic, I have a sensitivity to cigarette smoke and would appreciate your understanding about items smelling of smoke.

Ratings

smilesalot7 rated for Crceted Snowflakes on Mar 18, 2021
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Comment: Oh my gosh it could have come a better time. It's been a rough week. Thank you for everything you are so sweet. I love the snowflak you did good❤❤❤❤
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Comment: Hi Therese, I got your letter today. Thank you very much for the beautiful washi tape and drawstring bag, gorgeous! I am so jealous of all the traveling you've done. I'll be writing back soon. Take care!
elinor rated for Pass It On - UK ONLY on Jan 16, 2016
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely items :)
KeepItFluffy rated for Private Swap on Jan 6, 2016
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Comment: Thank you so much! Love the whole package! The wash cloths are fabulous, you really are a star swapper!
megatron rated for HANDMADE GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS ! on Dec 29, 2015
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Comment: oh my gosh, this swap was amazing. i'm so grateful - the basket is lovely, and i'm going to enjoy using all the bath products. thank you for putting in so much effort and love!
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Comment: Guess what arrived yesterday?!?!? I was so glad! Of course, it was awesome. Any swap with you is a dream. I think my daughter will steal the hot cocoa - she's a nut for Aero bars. I've been contentedly munching on my mellows all morning whilst eyeballing my candy. The chicken made my day..... I really admire your friend's work. I'd love to do that with my sculpture kids. And the yarn............ ohhhhh... the yarn. I gathered bits up so I could enjoy it at work, so forgive me if I forgot anything, it was all just wonderful. <3 <3 <3
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Comment: Thank you for the big package l am saving until Christmas l know l love it l love everything. And the box from Harrods very nice l went there in May my first time love the store l wish l had more time to check it all out and lots of money. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family. thank you
Nevermore rated for HANDMADE GIFT FOR CHRISTMAS ! on Nov 23, 2015
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Comment: Sam showed me a photo of the wrapped up gift! It looks amazing and I'm sure I'll rate a heart but I'll re-rate when I open with a more specific comment! UPDATE: OH MY GOODNESS! I can't believe how much you spoiled me! The basket is wonderful, and very useful, and I absolutely love lush and I can't believe you gave me so much. This was wonderful.
Zindelo rated for Small Granny Squares Swap - Private on Nov 15, 2015
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Comment: H-holy smokes! This may be a swap for small granny squares, but this is NOT a small granny square swap! You- just- good grief, I lack the superlatives to adequately express how blown away I am by all of this! The squares! The gifts! Even the packaging! A heart is for above and beyond, but this is above and beyond by an order of MAGNITUDE, holy wow. I'm going to send you things back, because you have spoilt me spectacularly and that deserves retribution. Things have been tough for me lately but this makes me feel like someone really loves me, so thank you so, so much.
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Comment: I received the package you sent today. After a week of rain and the likelihood of a hurricane this weekend on top of a sick child it was a burst of sunshine. I love the ornament. It's beautiful. Everything you included is so me. I was a history major in college and took every British history class I could and I drink hot tea daily. Thank you soooo much!
yvonne401 rated for Private Swap for Two 8 on Sep 25, 2015
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Comment: I loved the granny squares and all the extra goodies! Thanks so much!
Creativechaos1 rated for Dishcloth swap on Sep 23, 2015
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Comment: WOW - what an incredible package. Love all the amazing extras - fab tea (OMG really!) and I so ADORE the crochet apples - made my day (term!) with this amazing package. Thank you so much!
Artsynerdgirl rated for Project Bag Swap on Aug 20, 2015
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Comment: HOLY TAMOLE! You went so ridiculously above and beyond with your gorgeous package. The wrapping, the paper, the lovely card...... set such a lovely expectation for the inside. THEN, you exceeded my expectations with the cool, recycled bag (which i've been trying to do)! Then you added the great glasses holder and heart. I wish I could give you TWENTY HEARTS. :) Thank you so much.
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Comment: wow. beautiful. I love them so much! You really spoiled me with the package. We need to do it again so I can return the fab! I feel so slack compared to your generosity! Thank you!
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Comment: yet another wonderful package. Thank you so much. xx
craftycrocheter rated for Special Squares - July on Aug 12, 2015
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Comment: Thankyou. The square is very pretty, love the color combinations. Thanks for the chocolates, they are delicious. Reminds me of our time spent in the UK.
Ikran3 rated for Crochet or Knit 12" Square - Part 6 on Jul 27, 2015
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Comment: Haha thank you - I hadn't noticed I had you sending to me again until your package arrived this morning! Thanks so much for all the extras :) Especially the very cool cards! thanks also for a sweet square :)
spangleuk rated for 2 x rainbow 4" squares on Jul 15, 2015
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful squares and package
spangleuk rated for 2 Pink 4" Squares on Jul 11, 2015
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful squares
spangleuk rated for Special Squares - June on Jul 11, 2015
5
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Comment: Thank you for the truly amazing package and the beautiful squares

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 56 4 5
Completed Fives Threes Ones
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Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
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