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cockatoo

cockatoo
Date Joined: July 9, 2007
Last Online: October 11, 2024

Country: Australia

About Me

I'm forty something years old, a wife to a wonderful husband and mum to gorgeous girls (17 and 13). I'd like to think I'm a creative soul although truth be told, it's years since I've picked up a paint brush or got lost in the making of something special.

I like to stay connected to the earth and living truthfully is important to me. I've been on somewhat of a spiritual journey for a number of years and I like where it is taking me. I've so many questions about 'life' and I'm enjoying the journey of discovery such questions invoke.

Amongst my loves are books, old tins and boxes, stationary, all things earthy, a challenge, strong composition, hand made soap, hand creams, cooking and the smell of apples cooking on the stove, rummaging, objects that have a history, candles, incense, personal stories, collecting, Japanese paper and all things old.

Things I'm not into - rap music, watching sport, going out to clubs and pubs, fluro colours, make up and cosmetics and I don't drink tea of coffee.

Favorite Music

I love music and from a lot of different styles ... but if I had to name one genre it would probably be folk or acoustic music, something that is gentle and sung with soul.

I don't like modern pop/rap music, country and western or opera. Those three don't appeal.

Favorite Books

  • The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame,
  • The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz,
  • The Duck and the Darklings by Glenda Millard
  • Atomic Habits by James Clear

Favorite Movies

If you had asked me this question 10 years ago I would say I like many of the Australian movies such as "The Castle" and "Crackerjack". I also love movies that take you to another place like Star Wars and Harry Potter. But these days I find picking good films a little tricky and a bit of pot luck. My love for movies is a bit random.

Favorite Crafts

My background is in art more than craft, but of the crafts I enjoy knitting but I'm not very good at it. I envy those that can sew and whip up a skirt or outfit without thinking... I'm thinking about knitting some socks.

I love to draw and I also like create things using found objects.

Collections

  • Vintage Scandinavian design
  • Old and small tins and boxes
  • Found objects I can use in my making and creating
  • Objects from nature - feathers, stones, nests, crystals...
  • Japanese paper,
  • Blank note books

What not to send to Australia

Please do NOT include the following items in swaps, they will only be taken by quarantine. * seeds * soil & sand * tea with fruit pieces * incense * dried/pressed flowers * raw nuts/seeds * animal products such as raw hide, feathers, teeth, bones. * shells for more information go to: http://www.daff.gov.au/aqis/mail/cant-mai

Ratings

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Comment: Your lovely gift finally arrived in Costa Rica!!! I checked postmarks to verify if it went for a ''short visit' to other provinces of the country but no, it came straight to my Pobox and it was marked 03/10/2017!! What a long journey but I am thrilled with the gift and super glad I gave the swap all the required time to be on my hands!!!! Your gift is beautiful, the pattern is GREAT and the buttoms are so lovely but the collection of postcards is just amazing. It is a very thoughtful selection, really close to my heart!!! Thank you very much for this fantastic swap!!! Hugs!
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Comment: Chicken flavored chips?? I gotta try me some of those... Building your own house, that's amazing. good luck!
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Comment: Thanks for sharing your survey with me. It was good to get to know you. :)
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Comment: I had a great time reading your survey!
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Comment: Love reading your answers:)
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Comment: I enjoyed your specific answers... especially about the self saucing dessert. : )
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Comment: Cool to hear how people spend their time half way around the world :)
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Comment: Thanks!!
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Comment: Thanks for the survey. Congrats on the pregnancy
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Comment: I enjoyed reading your survey! Congrats on your pregnancy! :)
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Comment: Thanks for the great survey answers. It was fun to read!
Noni82 rated for Ogling Owlies on Jan 12, 2009
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Comment: Woohoo! I love the felted owlie!! :D I freed him from his travel wrapping just a couple of minutes ago...and he's cutesy perfect :) Thanks for all the effort of actually making the felt Ñnd in my favourite colors...owlie is proudly sitting om my mantelpiece as I speak :) Thank you! Thank you!
puzzlepiece rated for 25 Days of Christmas - AUSTRALIA on Nov 13, 2008
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Comment: Everything looks wonderful, thanks so much. I will comment here again when i open everything!
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certifiedscrapaholic rated for crafts for kids on Aug 3, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the package and the communication about the delay, it is appreciated. My daugher enjoyed it.
telizas rated for Just Owls:) on Jul 27, 2008
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Comment: I love my lil Owl! Thank you for the goodies too. :)
artsyfartsy rated for handmade gift for you on Feb 15, 2008
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Comment: Thank you for the handmade necklace! Your craftsmanship is very good. :O)
mejulia rated for My favourite recipe! (Quick swap) on Feb 11, 2008
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Comment: The recipes look tasty!
jmlnanners rated for My favourite recipe! (Quick swap) on Feb 11, 2008
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Comment: Thanks for the recipes, can't wait to try them!
atcdesigner rated for Owl Themed ATCs *EDITED* on Feb 6, 2008
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Comment: Thank you. I like your art style.

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Comments

MissPickle on Jul 7, 2008:

Hi Bron! Just to let you know I sent your package for the Just Owls swap... sorry agin for being a little bit late but you should receive it shortly... and I hope you'll appreciate :)

comapills on Sep 13, 2007:

hello there,

i've sent u an email for "Take A Peek In My Home" swap a week ago. please do check your inbox. thanks

much love, marionette.

ozrob on Sep 6, 2007:

thank you for "something filled" for the Aus/NZ pay it back.

kyle on Aug 22, 2007:

Thank you for participating in the Spice Swap. :)

Kyle

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