McWissenville

My name is Teresa. I am mom to a three year-old, a student, wife, and all around creative living in West Virginia, USA. I'm not a day over 30 something, but the fun I have makes me still feel like a kid at heart.

I enjoy making music, all sorts of crafts, and creating oil paintings. Crochet is one of my very favorite things to do.

I would most enjoy postcard or handmade swaps, but I am open to meeting new penpals, too. I love snail mail!

Oh, music. Where to begin? I grew up playing music and until my son was born 3 years ago, still made music. My husband and I off in our van playing where ever they would let us. I just love music!

Stuff I listen to:

PJ Harvey Etta James Spiritualized Mercury Rev Mazzy Star Otis Redding Killing Joke Hole Beethoven Nirvana the husband's 60's record collection (sometimes by force) Pink Rolling Stones The Pixies

....this could go on forever.

Oh, dear again! Maybe I'm just a spaz, maybe I'm type A, but I just cannot stop making things. I am pretty sure there isn't a craft, sans stained glass making, I haven't tried. Do not be confused, that doesn't mean that I'm good at them. I have just tried enough to know my strengths and loves.

Those would be:

Collage Oil Paint Crochet (Hat making is my favorite!) Letter Writing Reuse/Recycle Projects Drawing Sketch...Impromptu works...

The very most important thing to me is that someone puts thought or creativity into their swap. Other than that, some of the things I love would be:

Mod Patterns (I love patterns) Artsy cards Paint, paint, paint A good heartfelt letter Handwriting Collage Buttons Art Supplies Drugstore goodies Coffee ANYTHING

Every swap thrills my soul, but things that I cannot receive are, mostly because my son also delights in the parcels, things of a violent or gory nature. I appreciate artistry and self-expression with all of my heart, but little eyes are peering. :)

Also, I distrust my post office here in my town of 640 people.They are very slow and international posts confuse them. If ever, forbid, you don't receive one of my swaps, please let me know. I would happy to send another!