Where does everyone like shop for witching goodness? Well, this is my first go at witching, but I’ve done so many other swaps. Etsy, craft stores, Magical Omaha, the Soap Box Co., and bookstores.

What is your favorite pumpkin goodness? Pie, bread, muffins, ice cream, candies. Ok, everything except beer.

What's your favorite part about Fall? Seriously, the fact that it will soon be Halloween. The end of heat waves and leaves changing color. And how can I forget about scarves, hats, and mittens!!!

Do you like office/school supplies? If so, what is your favorites? Even though I’m in college now, I still freak out a little bit at the beginning of each semester. The thought of ’school’ supply shopping makes me so excited. I love little notebooks, gel pens, crayons, sharpies…oh my…

What's your favorite Halloween candy? Candy corn and Mary Janes.

Will you be participating NaNoWriMo? If so, is there anything you'd like to have for that? Someday I will, but not this year.

Are you right or left-handed? Right

Any period of time that you love? Victorian and the 40s. I’m in with steam punk, too, if it counts.

What is your favorite crafting supply? I love making jewelry and chain mail, so chains of any size, jump rings (silver or colors), funky beads, vintage buttons, and charms. Silver, brass, and copper - all antiqued, resin, and plastic are my favorites. I also knit, crochet, and spin, so yarn or roving is always great. I go through black snap on safety eyes like crazy.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle? I’m all over that. Since all the good thrift stores near me have closed, I’m having some serious cravings.

Tattoos! Do you have em? Do you want em? Whatcha got or getting? I would love to get some, but in the end I’d be completely covered seeing that my interests change all the time. I’m definitely set on some kind of Alice in Wonderland tat. Either the Cheshire cat, Tea Party scene, or White Rabbit. And Gir…there has to be an Invader Zim one somewhere.

Halloween scents? what ones are people loving? craving? have tried, want to try? , etc... or any Halloween-ish or autumn scents from other sites your dying for?? I have decants of half of the Halloween/Sleepy Hollow scents, plus bottles of Graveyard Dirt and Sticky Pillowcase pending. Those two bottles were the only ones that really called to me. I’m all over the sweets and ’nature’ (dirt, moss, wood) scents of this season, but not so much the burning leaves or spiciness notes.

What is one item that you've wanted forever, could have afforded, but have never gotten and why (haven't you gotten it!)? The Old Hare Clock from Victorian Trading Co. I totally have the money, but there’s always something more practical to use it on.

Who here prefers stylus and ink to ballpoint? I‘ve never used a stylus/ink pot, but have thought about trying it. Then I think about how nosey my cats are and the huge mess I’d probably make. I love me some brightly colored gel pens with the ergonomic finger grip thingies, though.

Anyone invested time and effort into calligraphy or proper Victorian writing? In high school my art teacher had us learn calligraphy, using a marker not a stylus. I got really good, but stopped when I finished the assignment. Sometimes I wish I kept it up.

What about stationery? Need some? What styles do you like? I’m more into postcards/note cards. Funny, vintage, scenic, etc. Although cutsie Japanese character stationary is always fun!

How do people feel about receiving baked goods/kits to make said goods? Or other cooking items? Would you enjoy oil or vinegar flavored with herbs grown at home? Strange and exotic spices with recipes to try? Cookies made with carnation petals? Baked goodies and recipes are welcome. I don’t do much cooking, so oil, vinegar, and spices wouldn’t make much sense. Cookies made with carnation petals?!! Wooooah.

What are your pet's names, and what are they named for? Cali (Lali, Nugget) is my mom’s cat named that because she’s a calico. Rufus (The Boy) is a Russian Blue mix named that because I just liked the name. Gizmo (Gizzy) is a Shih Tzu/Maltese mix named that because her coloring resembles that of the character.

Who here is a complete, over the top, Alice In Wonderland fanatic? Completely in love with it. The movie is ok, but I like the old illustrations better. White rabbit, Cheshire cat, and the whole tea party are my favorite characters.

Are you a Trekkie? If so, which series do you prefer? Do you have a favorite character? Never watched it.

Do you have phobias? Clowns give me the heebie-jeebies. And the sound of Styrofoam rubbing together makes me nauseous. Speaking in public, too.

How do you like your mix CDs? Random? Stuff you know you'll like? Random. I love new music.

Would you rather get food or jewellery? Jewelry

Do you like children's toys, such as jacks, those little things you tilt around to get the ball in the right hold (wtf are those called?), the aforementioned caplet dinosaurs, cap guns, etc?: I luff stickers. And little plastic figures (dinosaurs!) or stuffed animals

English candy/tea/marmite or other stuff that you love and can't easily get outside of England? Kinder Eggs. Didn’t they ban the ones with toys in them over here?

Fanfic as a gift* - yay or nay? Your fandom? Slash preferences?*well, a virtual gift obviously. You know what I mean. My fandoms are Good Omens and a lot of musicians…it’s not my fault that most of the bands I listen to are easy to slash! >.<

Any beaders here? Need beading supplies? Yes and I answered that in the craft supply question.

Do you like making up your SW packages around a theme, or prefer to mix it all up? The only swaps I’ve ever done are based on themes, but this time it depends on their answers. If there’s enough to center around a theme, sure.

Band-aids: do you like the fun and funky ones? I am constantly getting hurt and use all different types of funky band-aids. Right now I have a Dora the Explorer one on.

What's the scariest thing that's ever happened to you? I had a panic attack when I was by myself at a store.

What is everyone's favorite Halloween song?! Halloween by the Misfits (and the cover by AFI). Monster Mash is fun too.

How many of mah fellow witchies play video games? Platform? Do you like used games? My favorite platform of all time was the original Nintendo. Duck Hunter and Dr. Mario are my favorites. But I do like computer games - Zuma, Collapse, The Sims.

What kind of music (genres, please) do you like? Rock, classics, old country, alternative, indie-ish, electro, dance, punk, some hardcore. I really don’t know how to define a lot of what I listen to.

Have any of you ever received a book from a Witchy and loved it so much you ended up buying a copy for a later Witchee? I don’t think I’ve even received a book in a swap, but I do like gifting my favorites.

What kinds of eye shadows do we all like? Sparkley - not frosted or glitter chunks - bright colored/neutrals. Urban Decay or Archetype. (Unfortunately Archetype’s TAT and CS are both crappy)

Do you like lip balm? If so, do you like tinted, glossy, sparkly, pearly or just plain lip balm? Lip balm is an essential. Nude, berry, or sheer red tint, or just plain are both good. I don’t use major brands - Blistex, Chapstick, etc. because they either don’t work well enough or burn. I’m now addicted to mylipstuff.com thanks to the SW thread. Oh, and I only like it in tubes.

What are some of the SW gifts/finds from past rounds (or you can just name a gift in general that you found for someone if this is your first round!) that you are the most proud of in terms of your sleuthing skills? A friend of mine likes stuff that ’really shouldn’t exist’, and I found her a clutch in the shape of a hot dog - with all the fixings (and sequins!).

And, secondly, what is something you've been searching for but just can't find? I’ve been looking for a 'I <Godzilla> Tokyo' shirt.

Do you knit/crochet? Do you need any supplies? I do both. Notions are always needed - stitch markers (split and regular), tape measures, bobbins, row counters, small scissors. I’ve just learned knitting socks on two circulars.

Who here has an etsy shop? Not anymore.

What are your two favorite etsy shops? Knit Front and Back, and Pinky Noodles

Are you active on any other boards/forums? If so please specify where and your username there. Craftster - taped_on_wings, and Ravelry - theonlyevidence

What would you tell yourself 6 months in the past about 2008 so far? You can sleep when you’re dead.

If you had one minute of fame, what would you do/say in the spotlight? “meep”

Robots versus zombies: who wins? Can’t they just be friends and take over the world together?

What would zombie say? Blargle argle *twitch*

Where are a few of your favorite places? Small, old, dusty bookshops with big, comfy chairs, the country at night when you can hear coyotes howling, Lake Geneva, on a boat in the middle of a giant lake.

What is one (only one) object that you collect, that totally goes against your personality or beliefs? Hmmm…it’s not really a collection, but I’m interested in taxidermy. I kind of want a jack-alope, but think it would freak me out.

Are you a soap addict? Anything you like to avoid in soaps (goat's milk, lye, dyes, etc...) or any particular scents you like or brands you want to try? I can’t use bar soaps or gels, but I am a body wash addict. Woobie and GudonyaToo

What's your favorite book? Good Omens by Neil Gaiman

What size socks do you wear? How about hat size? Socks - 9/medium. Hat - I have a seriously large head. Like 22” or something.

Do you read comics? Which ones do you love and which can't you stand? Yes. Lenore, Johnny the Homicidal Maniac, Squee, Bear, and of course Sandman. Webcomics: Mutts, Nice Hair, and The Zombie Hunters I’m not too fond of Marvel superheroes.

Symbols that are meaningful to me? The moon in all its phases, spiderwebs

By nature are you a morning lark or a night owl? night owl

What's your favorite type of music to hear live, rather than recorded? Dancey-electro because you look funny dancing in your car.

What is your favorite autumnal-seasonal drink? Apple cider! Generally without alcohol.

Crossword puzzles? Other pencil puzzles? I am a sudoku queen

Favorite artist? Duane Michals, David LaChapelle, Martin Parr, Claes Oldenburg

Favorite poet? It’s not exactly a poem, but ‘I Am For An Art’ by Claes Oldenburg.

Halloween. Do you like it kooky or creepy? Either, but I lean more towards kooky. As in those sorta creepy but cute vintage decorations.

Reserved or Raunchy? Depends on who I’m around

Earth, Wind, Fire or Water? Water

Tea or Coffee in the morning? Nope

Fruity snacks or chocolate? Both

Would you accept art? Yes, please

Antiques or Brand New? Either/or

What keywords do you use when searching for items for yourself on Etsy? silver, brass, chains, amigurumi patterns, jump rings, steam punk, taxidermy, kawaii, lip balm, self striping sock yarn, deer, birds.

Are there any of y'all who are allergic/sensitive to having natural fibers on your skin? I am. I am allergic to most animal fibers. Only soft wool and alpaca are reserved for accessories (hats, scarves, mittens)

What was your favorite ghost/scary/campfire story growing up? The girl with the red ribbon around her neck.

Bugs? Do you like 'em or not? Like em, esp. praying mantis, lightening bugs, and grasshoppers.

i haz no imp storage. do you? No. All of mine are thrown into a bead box.

If you have a garden/planter box, what do you grow? No.

What incense scents do you prefer? I don’t burn incense

Do you decorate for Halloween? What sort of decorations? Dress up for Halloween? I decorate mostly with fake webs, window clings, little ghosts in the trees, and anything else indoors that the cats can’t get into. I dress up every year.

Bats, cats, skeletons, monsters, vampires, witches or what other ghoulies do you prefer? Zombies, robots, bats, cats, werewolves, and angry mutated animals.

Do you like horror flicks? All kinds.

How do you scent yourself? Do you layer soaps, moisturizers, etc. or do you go straight to slathering your bod with BPAL? I’m a slatherer, but love all things scented.

Do you/how do you scent your world? Candles, incense, diffusers, potpourri? None of the above? Room sprays only

BPAL is such a scent-ual experience. What are your other tactile, aural, or olefactory pleasures? Olfactory - going outdoors when it’s just about to/has rained, freshly mowed lawns, dryer sheets. Tactile - walking barefoot outside, clean sheets, animal fur. I’m a very tactile person.

If you could bring back any TV show from cancellation what would it be? The Golden Girls, Animaniacs, X-Files, Stark Raving Mad, Buffy, Rugrats, Special Unit 2, Six Feet Under, and Invader Zim.

I wonder if my witchee would like a blanket type thing. Would you? Yes. I live in an old house and it gets quite cold.

What's your favorite "I know it's bad for me but I can't help myself" treat? Ben & Jerry’s ice cream. The one that mixes cookie dough and brownie chunks. Or Nutella.

Very important question: Are you planning on buying anything off your BPAL and/or other wishlists during the round? Probably not. The only money I have is going towards my witchee. And school…I kinda need to pay for that. Although, if a good LE or Lunacy is released, I may join a circle.

Do you wear a watch? If so, what kind/style? No more wrist watches for me. I’m usually wrist deep in clay, so I use clip-ons now.

How do you feel about having a donation made in your name to something?If you like that idea, what types of organizations/groups would you want the donation to go to? I love any organization that helps animals: ASPCA, Humane Society, PETA even though they can be a little annoying. NAMI and NAAFA, too.

What is your favorite art movement and/or style? Sureallism, abstracts, pinhole photography, experimental photography.

Do you have a case for your mp3 player/digital camera? If you would want one, what size is your digital device? I have cases for both, but the one for my camera case is a bit too clunky and the one for my mp3 player is all leather…ew. My camera is a Canon Powershot A630 and my mp3 player is a Creative Zen Micro.

For tea drinkers, do you bag it or prefer loose? No tea for me.

Does the weather change where you are, as in, does it get cold in the winter? Anyone need homegrown scarves, hats, mittens, etc? It gets downright cold here. Anything warm and cuddly (and even a bit strange) is very useable. I really get a lot of use out of fingerless gloves. One of my classes this semester is held in a room with never ending AC.

Who are your forum buddies? People you know well enough online or IRL to help your Witch pick out stuff for you? No one. I’ve been more of a lurker up until a few months ago.

My questionnaire is chock-a-block with ideas for Witching me on the cheap, and without sending "stuff for stuff's sake". And I just came up with another one--make me a Pandora, Finetune, or Last.fm station you think I might like! What manner of affordable Witchery might you covet? I never really listen to music on my comp. Handmade stuff, mixed cds, thrift store/antique goodness, leftover balls of yarn, hair clips/no-pull rubber bands, fun little toys to put in my car, I love the dollar sections at Michaels.

Does your cell phone have a place to attach charms? It does.

If you drink coffee (and make it yourself) do you use a French Press, regular filter basket coffee maker, Espresso Machine, Percolator? No coffee for me either.

What movie soundtracks (or scores) do you love? Rocky Horror Picture Show, Sweeney Todd, Nightmare Before Christmas. It's a bit strange, cause I'm really not a musical type of person.

Earrings? I have weird metal allergies in my lobes, but I wear studs and small hoops in my two cartilage piercing.

Song on repeat? Smashing Pumpkins - 33

Coffee/tea/drinks with 3 people: Hugh Laurie, Neil Gaiman, Eddie Izzard

What are some perfume companies besides bpal that you are curious about? Which have you already tried and know that you dislike? Curious about: Droplettes, Conjure Oils, Woobie. Arcana scents tend to work on me very well. I have enough Possets to know to be very picky about what I try. I’ve tried and can’t really see myself buying more Nocturne Alchemy - they use a lot of bad notes.