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Rockabilly Swap!!!

July 7, 2007 Marissa Rhoades 3 Comments

I really lucked out! My partner for the Craftster Rockabilly Swap was a fashion design teacher, so of course I got clothes! Not only did I get a rockin’ new outfit, but I also got a new apron, ring and wrist pin cushions, a makeup bag with matching coin purse, some glitzy barrettes, makeup brushes, magnets, pedi clippers, headband, and pinup girl compact and tin.

here are some pics of the small-ish stuff:

here I am in the apron and headband (rawr!)

here are the clothes off me:
top

inside of pencil skirt

waist cincher

here are the clothes on me

I couldn’t resist doing up the rockabilly makeup. I would’ve sported bigger hair if I had the right kind of pomade.

Here’s what I sent to my partner:

Reverend Horton Heat fabric patches

ipod cozy

stitch markers

rosary

coasters

pin, phone charm and key chain

sketchbook

inside of sketchbook

personalized stationary set:
box-

bottom of box

inside box

note cards

notepaper

knitted drawstring bag

the black and red bandanna fabric was also included in the package

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My panda & video game swap package

May 14, 2007 Marissa Rhoades

I received the cutest, yummiest items this week!
Here’s what I got from the anime/manga swap:
this ADORABLE Maromi pillow from one of my favorite animes, Paranoia Agent

the first issue of Love Hina, Lil’ Slugger’s hat (also from Paranoia Agent), and Hello Kitty and Mimmy bracelets.
She also sent me some Pocky, but we ate it all before I took pictues.

Here is what I got from the Panda swap:
I nearly screamed when I saw the super cute Gothic Lolita headband with panda ears!
(sorry about the blurry picture)

She also made a handpainted t-shirt she saw on my Wists. (see my scrolling wist items to your left.)

A gameboy sp case for my daughter:

a plushie for my son, and some Pucca post-its.

I Love it all!!! Thanks to my swap partners!

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Craftster Video Game Swap Round 3

May 14, 2007 Marissa Rhoades

I sent off my package for the Craftster Video Game Swap 3. I had trouble parting with these. I crocheted a Little Prince from Katamari Damacy (also my favorite game), knitted some knucks (fingerless gloves) with playstaytion control buttons embroidered on the knuckles, and made her some pistol earrings (Resident Evil is her favorite game).

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Craftster Anime/Manga Swap

May 7, 2007 Marissa Rhoades 1 Comment

Here is what I sent my partner for the Craftster Anime/Manga Swap. I made a cat hat based on the character Kamineko from the manga Azumanga Daioh , a “pride” rainbow cosmetics bag filled with ganguro girl makeup, hello kitty guitar pick earrings, and notecards. I also included some pocky and sugar stars, and anime printed hairties.

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School Supplies Swap

May 4, 2007 Marissa Rhoades

I love school supplies. I remember buying pens, pencils, notebooks, and pencil boxes at Sanrio. Having cute supplies made me excited about school. It made me want to do work! I loved showing off my newest Hello Kitty lunch bag or Lisa Frank folder. Remember Yikes! erasers? Those where the shit! Oh, and you where lame if you didn’t have a trapper keeper…I didn’t have one. Since I loved looking at cute anime characters on the corner of my page as I took notes in class, I decided to host a swap. This is my first time organizing a swap! I’m nervous and excited at the same time. If you would like to join, enter here.

Marissa R, MUA