Current Late Swap Update: I have been working every day of summer vacation. I'd love to do more swaps, but I still haven't created a satisfactory ATC for my swap due in April. I won't be signing up for any swaps unless I can make the item the same day I sign up for the swap.

I like to create things. Yarn, fabric, and paper are my favorite media. I knit, crochet, tat, embroider, sew, collage, mosaic, spin and other things. I do whatever is enjoyable.

I can do needlepoint, but would prefer never to do cross stitch. I like making patterns.

Collage has always been fun for me, and I put a lot of effort into magazine collage. There is something really satisfying about creating a totally different image from adverts. Mixing other things into the collage always entertains me, and I'll mix anything that I think would be interesting.

I own a button maker. It makes one inch pinback buttons and magnets. It is really fun.

• random everyday items from France or Canada, with French on them
• Barbie suitcases and shoes (especially sandal heels)
• cd album of Arwut Lab (Secret Weapons)

I like my pet rats and animals. I don't like cutesy pictures of puppies and kittens.

Retro things from the 70s and before are awesome.

I don't have a record player, but I will get one soon. I have a small record collection, just waiting to be played.

My favorite art movement was Rococo. Ostentatious frivolity is the best kind.

I love bunnies and seahorses. That does not include major network cartoon characters. I DO NOT like things made of real seahorses that are dead.

• Prison Break
• Heroes
• The Muppet Show
• WKRP: In Cincinnati
• The Great Space Coaster
• Sesame Street
• Ren and Stimpy
• Antiques Roadshow
• Degrassi Jr. High
• Pete & Pete

non-fiction; teen novels; magical realism

I love Tragically Hip. I like rock and irreverent things.

97.7 Hits FM is my preferred radio station.