• black watermelon
  • yellow watermelon
  • jajangmyun
  • blood pudding
  • eggs benedict
  • dduk bok gi
  • fresh ramen
  • poutine
  • paella
  • eggs in a basket
  • square watermelon
mar 2 2011 ∞
sep 29 2011 +

2011

  • #001 FR/GR Octo baguette/pretzel 6/7 Mako
  • #002 Japan 6/7 edition : 1/10
  • #003 Ger 6/8
  • #004 Russia 6/9 edition : 1/10
  • #005 England 6/9 edition : 1/10
  • #006 Netherlands (nun) 6/10 Giv
  • #007 Italy 6/10
  • #008 Japan 6/10 Giv
  • #009 France 6/11 edition : 1/10
  • #010 Xavier baby card 6/24
  • #011 Xavier Canada 6/25
  • #012 Xavier Portugal 6/25
  • #013 Xavier Havana 6/25
  • #014 Russia 7/17 edition : 2/10 (Traded)
  • #015 France 7/17 edition : 2/10
  • #016 Italy 7/17 edition : 2/10
  • #017 Japan 7/17 edition : 2/10
  • #018 Turkey 7/18 edition : 1/10 (traded)
  • #019 Octo Cherokee 7/21 1/2
jul 17 2011 ∞
jul 15 2013 +
  • BookMooch
  • Thriftbooks
  • librarything.com
mar 2 2011 ∞
mar 11 2012 +

"I take photographs to define my experiences, to encapsulate these moments and share the earth's most extraordinary places with my friends and all of the aspiring vagabonds and wilderness trekkers that hope to travel one day." ~Michael Anderson

“Nobody tells this to people who are beginners, I wish someone told me. All of us who do creative work, we get into it because we have good taste. But there is this gap. For the first couple years you make stuff, it’s just not that good. It’s trying to be good, it has potential, but it’s not. But your taste, the thing that got you into the game, is still killer. And your taste is why your work disappoints you. A lot of people never get past this phase, they quit. Most people I know who do interesting, creative work went through years of this. We know our work doesn’t have this special thing that we want it to have. We all go through this....

apr 28 2011 ∞
nov 17 2011 +
  • penny farthing
  • sailboats in the water
  • spring showers
  • kite flying
  • silhouettes two lovers cut out ATC shape
  • clouds/rain/plants
  • house
  • tower
  • castle silhouette
  • swirly umbrella pattern (top)
  • train
  • umbrella surrounded by rain drops
  • round trees ATC (fuzzy edges)
  • Full color ATCs edge to edge
  • poppies (covered ATC)
  • girl bike hedge
  • girl in raincoat & rainboots
  • wind turbines, wind lines
  • color swirls
    • within a color family: blue, reds, etc
mar 2 2011 ∞
sep 18 2011 +
  • hanging laundry
    • in the sun/wind
    • over crowded alley/city/apt
    • through apt/flat window(s)
  • Sleepy/cute/funny Monsters
  • map style
  • silhouettes
  • watercolor skies/layered skies
  • landscapes/cityscapes
    • buildings/architecture
      • Fallingwater
      • libraries
      • floorplans
      • rooms
        • kitchen
        • bathroom
mar 11 2011 ∞
jun 3 2011 +
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Paints

  • Pebeo
  • Lyra Polycolors

Fixatives

Books

    • Claudia Nice (any recent books)
      • Painting with Watercolor, Pen & Ink
      • Down by the Sea with Brush and Pen: Draw and Paint Beautiful Coastal Scenes
      • Watercolor Made Simple with Claudia Nice
      • Painting Weathered Buildings in Pen, Ink & Watercolor
      • How to See, How to Draw: Keys to Realistic Drawing
mar 25 2011 ∞
mar 17 2013 +
  • teapot
  • castle tower
  • piano
  • owl
  • globe with stand
  • sailboat
  • hot air balloon
  • LOVE - Phila
  • stack of macarons
  • flat bottom ice cream cone with a swirly top
  • bread slice
  • bread loaf
  • citrus wedge
  • cameo
  • snowman
  • leaf
  • rabbit
  • piano with keys cut out
  • clothing
  • word
mar 2 2011 ∞
sep 18 2011 +
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  • Original art - tiny, small, or medium
    • Traditional
    • Wood/Artisan
  • Simple/Unique jewelry
    • Interesting lockets
    • Food or drink related
    • Necklaces on long chains
      • w. miniature/original art
      • unique/fun designs
    • Polymer clay
      • food shaped charms/accessories (w/o chain)
        • star shaped egg
        • croissant
      • realistic & glazed
  • ATCs - hand drawn/painted/embroidered
mar 10 2011 ∞
may 17 2011 +

To minimize getting declined:

    • Check their wishlists
      • do you have something they want?
      • does what you're offering match their taste?

You don't want to be flaked on, so:

    • Check their feedback & ratings
      • do they have a good track record?

Don't get stuck with something you don't want:

    • Ask questions
    • Agree on the swap terms before sending
      • If not, say you've changed your mind
mar 2 2011 ∞
mar 2 2011 +

French:

  • Cyrano de Bergerac
  • Attendant Godot (by an Irish playwright)

British:

  • Pride & Prejudice
  • the Hornblower saga
  • My Family & Other Animals

American:

  • Cheaper by the Dozen
  • Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
mar 2 2011 ∞
mar 3 2011 +