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Response: Glad you received everything! And yes I keep you and your family in my prayers and thoughts even now!
Response: Glad it arrived safely! Thank you for the kind words.
Response: Mail to Australia has not been smooth these past few years!
Response: Thank you Denise! This was a joy to make for you.
Response: You are welcome!
Response: You are very welcome! Happy you like it all!
Response: Oh good. So many people are anti glitter that I get nervous even pulling them out!
Response: Terrific you are the greatest pen pal!
Response: Yes that type writer ñpaper is neat. Now if only I could get my old manual typewriter working I’d be extra happy!
Response: Super find isn’t it? Very glad you like it too!
Response: Hi yes school we live and hate it don’t we?!
Response: 💜 to you too! And 🙏
Response: Alright! Happy to spread the joy. My desk is overflowing with crafts now and I need to share.
Response: Sweet! Thanks for the heart!💜
Response: Yes trying to wrap more mail though our local post office charges more if I use clear or plastic envelopes. I think they label it non-machineable.
Response: Awww glad you like it!
Response: Yes I was surprised that we liked his films. We searched for more and Carl is now inspired to read more westerns.
Response: Yes the trick or one if the tricks is having the yupo or plastic coated paper. I’ve taken to saving packaging and junk mail to experiment and doodle with alcohol inks & sprays. Some people paint with the ink too.
Response: Yes it would be nice to be a little more settled. In this house we are in both a dangerous flood zone and close to an earthquake fault.
Response: Hi Vick, that reminds me I need to mail out some jams today!
Response: Hi Jessica yes sometimes mail gets lost. Our local post office has delivered mail late though I wonder what goes on there. And when ever our regular mail delivery person is on vacation I get nervous as the delivery gets erratic and sometimes they skip a day.
Response: Thank you for bravely hosting swaps!
Response: Yes my to be read list and shelf keeps growing!
Response: Hi! Thanks for jamming with me. I love your creations.
Response: Glad you’ve been coordinating and hosting swaps!
Response: Hi Allegrae I appreciate the positive words!
Response: You are welcome! Thank you for being patient!
Response: That’s good news! I’m glad this time it didn’t take weeks or months to reach you!
Response: You are welcome! I’m very happy that you were able to use the extras.
Response: Thank you for leading many groups and swaps! What a role model you are! Praise God!!
Response: Thank you! I was super worried because I’ve sent musty books and my smell tester (husband) was not home for a while he went out of town— to test smell that piece!
Response: Yay! Thank you!
Response: Oh good I didn’t have many decorative napkins and I realized that the few I have are on the bright side not neutrals or calming colors! Glad they were ok for you.
Response: Nice. I am always a worry wart about my creations and wish for more peace and less criticism of myself!
Response: Really! Yay! Yes let’s do a note card swap or postcard. Easy peasy and a simple way to stay in fellowship.
Response: Thank you Maxi!
Response: You are welcome! Very happy that you enjoyed this swap!
Response: I owe you a card or letter!
Response: You are welcome!
Response: Wonderful! Recently discovered or rather delved I to dolls too. And they can be very different!!
Response: Awww I’m so happy. Yay!
Response: Super! I really need to use these alcohol inks more. I’m glad you liked this swap.
Response: Hi Jan, yes this was a bit of a challenge and thank you for letting me know it worked.
Response: Hi Cindi, yes it has been too long.
Response: Hi Ali, why thank you I have great trouble silencing my own inner art critics!!! Thank you helping to keep them at bay.
Response: You are welcome Coleen. Have a nice day!
Response: Yes I think these are the first Christian themed ATC Jams I've made! They were fun to make.
Response: Yes may you get to explore the California coast one day. It is very diverse and can be rocky and smooth and rugged.
Response: Awesome! I look forward to it.
Response: You are very welcome. It has been a joy!
Response: Glad you received it. Don't know why it was returned! But glad it finally reached you.
Response: Super! Yes I'm glad this package found its way to you.
Response: Challenging. I realize how few animal items I keep around. though I do love animals.
Response: Yay! i'm very happy you liked it all.
Response: These letters are quite fun.
Response: Stacey, I don't know where I got the stickers. If we are paired again I'll send you another batch from my stash.
Response: it was harder to make than I expected. But I'm overjoyed that you like it!
Response: You are welcome.
Response: You're too sweet.
Response: yes i'm a wild one
Response: Is it? Ok! fantastic because I feel like a total beginner still
Response: Glad it arrived in Australia
Response: Hi Aimee, wonderful I’m glad you like my blue spread
Response: Thank you for rating me.
Response: Your letter just arrived too. Thx I’ll try to write back soon. Sometimes it takes me a month or two to answer a letter.
Response: Any time! This was super fun to put together.
Response: Thank you for rating me.
Response: Glad you liked my craft!
Response: Thanks for asking about the Apple Watch. For now I’m not going to invest in one. I did download a free fitness app and that I’ve been using and it helps me set daily and weekly goals. And I do use a blood pressure cuff so for now I’m using those tools. I do worry that I’ll spend a lot of money on the watch and get tired of it after a month or two and waste that money!
Response: You are welcome Emily!
Response: Perfect thanks! I’ve had mixed results with sealants. I’ll switch to Derwent INktense pencils. When you wet that watercolor pencil it’s less likely to reactivate.
Response: You are welcome!
Response: Hi Cindi, yes always nice to be in touch with you.
Response: Sweet! I'm very glad you like it.
Response: That's great! I love handmade postcard art.
Response: Will keep praying for baby Oakley and your family.
Response: Yes it really was!
Response: Congrats on catching up!
Response: Maxi yes holidays almost complete. Back to normal now.
Response: Yes I love maps.
Response: Happy New Year!
Response: Fantastic thank you! Glad you received it.
Response: Happy Swapping Vicky!!
Response: What lovely colorful hearts!!
Response: Yay I’m usually holding back on my inner pinks.
Response: Phew!! That’s good! I think too hard at times.
Response: Love it all. Even the sad parts or cold parts.
Response: Yes sometimes ephemera and extras are a hit. I try!
Response: Happy New Year and Happy January!
Response: Merry Christmas Karen
Response: Thank you for reading it.
Response: Glad you enjoyed it.
Response: Super! Very glad you liked your extras.
Response: Yes trying to be constantly grateful. Keeps my head lifted up!
Response: Bravo! Glad you liked it.
Response: I’m glad you will use these tags.
Response: This was a fun swap!
Response: Glad it made it safely to you!
Response: I’m glad you liked it!
Response: You are welcome!
Response: You are welcome!
Response: You are welcome!
Response: You are welcome!
Response: You are welcome!
Response: How beautiful!!
Response: Yes we are rewatching GOT again too! We’ve finished the new House of Dragons season.
Response: You are welcome! Thank you for organizing this swap series.
Response: This one was extra fun to make as I’m loving fall this year!!!!
Response: Yay!! Excellent news Gabi!
Response: Sorry about that!
Response: You are welcome!
Response: Hi Lily you’re welcome!
Response: Glad you liked it!!
Response: Hi Indira thank you for starting our group!
Response: Glad you received them! I forgot to do the writing prompt on the first card! That’s why I sent two to you!
Response: Oh no that’s one class I don’t miss. We also had typing class did you have that too?
Response: Happy Halloween and glad you loved it!!❤️💕💗
Response: Thank you! Thank you!!
Response: Oh yes there’s a little resale shop in my town where she only sells craft and fabric. It’s called Recraft. I think it’s a great online business too if the quality of the resold items can be good.
Response: Thank you for your prayers!!!
Response: Phew! I worry about my style not being good for swaps.
Response: Thank you for your kind words. My first masterboard! Glad you like the postcards.
Response: Awesome! Hope you feel better soon!
Response: Wonderful! I don’t really plan I just use the colors by instinct.
Response: Thank you for the kinds words. I randomly had buttermilk. The you tube video I saw suggested soy milk but I don’t use soy milk and I figured buttermilk was good enough!
Response: Thank you! Yes I think we also used beet juice. My husband bought it but we didn’t drink it as it was strong but perfect for dye!
Response: Hi Maxi, it’s my turn to write I think! Enjoying very much our correspondence.
Response: Linda you are very welcome. Continuing to keep you and your husband in my prayers!
Response: Hi Pam! You are welcome.
Response: Awesome! That is a Martha Stewart brand acrylic paint with the glitter mixed in. Glad it has survived shipping thus far.
Response: Thank you for rating me.
Response: You are welcome. I love
Butterflies.
Response: Yes I love all the different types of cards and creations I’m glad you enjoy variety too.
Response: Yes it’s better when we can be safely tucked away or sheltered from the rain!
Response: Hi LadyJo what a relief! Wasn’t sure how this swap was supposed to go.
Response: Thank you Donna!!!
Response: You are welcome! Lots to share!!
Response: Yes I’ve got a ton of extras to share!
Response: I’m definitely a struggling artist. Thank you for not being a hard judge.
Response: It can be a Grace and we can share our hope at times too!
Response: That’s a good idea— getting organized! I should do that too.
Response: Super glad that you liked everything.
Response: Phew! Glad you like it. This felt risky to make and different it was fun.
Response: These journals blow my mind!!
Response: Yes I’m thoroughly enjoying these now.
Response: You are welcome!
Response: Very happy that you liked this package.
Response: Terrific! Thank you Maxi!
Response: Yes it cute! Fun to see all the styles.
Response: Hi Michelle you are welcome!!
Response: Did you like it? Yay! I’m always nervous but as mentioned I was inspired by my trip to Philadelphia!
Response: Wow! Glad you received it. That is crazy!!
Response: Glad you like it! This was my first one. What a fantastic project both to make and receive wasn’t it? I’ll be making more fore fun!
Response: Good luck! I mix both old and new!! And I’ve been Adding slowly to my ephemera words and images…
Response: Hey Al, happy you like it!! Cheers
Response: I think it’s hit or miss. Some people I was already writing with. Do you want to be pen pals with me?
Response: Glad you like it! Big hugs!!
Response: Super! I’m always nervous about whether my collaborative art will be well received.
Response: Exciting! I love camping and hiking! May you get to some parks!
Response: I don’t know why the hawks here ignore the squirrels maybe there are bigger animals they chase at the air friend nearby… we have lots of small birds that are the size of finches and hummingbirds and robins and some grey doves.
Response: You are welcome! Cheers!
Response: Glad you like this swap!
Response: Your swaps are always so generous to me too! Thank you!!!
Response: You are welcome!
Response: Phew! Worried about it getting safely to Alaska.
Response: Sure take your time. I don’t worry about how long it takes to get letters back. It’s just nice to get mail right?
Response: Awwww it’s not mine but I am happy you like the verse and i was inspired to create around it!
Response: Did you? Thank you so much!!!
Response: Ohhh good I’ve been holding that for the perfect swap extra!
Response: Isn’t it? One of my most favorite stamps ever.
Response: I am not surprised as I had Australian and mail to New Zealand returned repeatedly until just recently it was making me crazy! But I’m happy that it did finally reach you phew!!!!!! Hi Jess!
Response: The second is on the way and working on your third in the series now! Very happy you like what you have received so far.
Response: Worried that this card would not survive the post office. Very stoked it made it to you.
Response: Thanks for facilitating and receiving the gifts!
Response: Oh I have more if you like it! I adore it but rarely incorporate it into my crafts. Message me here and I’ll send you an extra set!
Response: Yes but I could not visualize so I started a visual botanical notebook but yes he makes cold bogs and moats romantic and fairy tale like. As if you could sense the water spirits swimming or hovering nearby!
Response: Very very glad it arrived safely with you!!!
Response: Oh I don’t know your friends! I’ve lived here only 12 years but grew up nearby in San Francisco. If you ever come out here contact me and let’s have coffee or a meet up!
Response: Super glad this arrived safely with you!
Response: Oh I love her and saw her in person in the 1980s. She has a beautiful reading style you can find her readings on YouTube.
Response: Thank you for rating.
Response: You are too sweet here are hearts back for receiving my mail love.❤️💗💕❤️💗💕
Response: Great Carol! Sometimes I get stuck on what to do! Have fun.
Response: Yes see you in the next swap! Cheers.
Response: Tracy good luck with your mail issues. I was very worried that you hadn’t received my swap and thankfully mailed from my local post office window.
Response: Good luck! We grow much locally with my little garden. And I wish ad hope your seeds grow successfully too!
Response: And you spoil me. Love all the loot you sent back.
Response: Thank you old friend! Hope we swap again soon!
Response: Awww glad you like it. I use wrapping paper to write often! Or random odd paper sources!
Response: Hi Tonia, sure I sent you a detailed direct message with more info.
Response: I’m learning to love alcohol inks but taking time to learn techniques on the medium
Response: Yay I panic even when sending extras. Never know what is going to match someone’s tastes. Glad you like them.
Response: Hi Indira! Yes and ⭐️❤️💕💗🌟to you too!
Response: Yes! Must recycle more postcards I’m developing quite a supply of them.
Response: Glad you liked it! I’ve been collecting fabric lately!
Response: Carrii thanks again for leading this series. I’ve had a blast sharing and passing the postcards along.
Response: Vicky, your swaps always satisfy me. Maybe don’t be so hard on yourself!! Big hugs
Response: Yes the wedding was beautiful though it rained on us but it was all beautiful and we moved inside this lovely resort.
Response: Hi Lily, thank you! I still owe you a letter I think!
Response: Thank you for liking them. My style seems different from yours so I was worried you wouldn’t like them.
Response: You are welcome.
Response: That’s a good idea.
Response: Thank you for being so generous l!
Response: Glad you like it!
Response: Hi Maxi, glad this letter arrived quickly!
Response: Sweet Cassie! Looking forward to it!
Response: Hi Diane, glad you like it! I actually haven’t been to that temple though I love Hawaii! I got it at a Catholic church rummage sale some years ago with an eclectic set of postcards! Isn’t that funny?
Response: You are welcome!!
Response: Cool I wish I had more postcards of my island of Alameda. I’ll have to work on that!
Response: Glad it made it to you!!
Response: Ha ha yes nowadays you can see people all over here I. Silicon Valley with tablets and laptops and restaurants but back then it was super odd!
Response: Glad that it got you quickly this time!!! Yay!!!
Response: Yes it was fun to share. Glad it reached you.
Response: Hi Ashley, you are welcome!
Response: Yes that is my newest stamp and I adore it.
Response: Glad you received it!
Response: You are very welcome!!
Response: I’m glad you like it! Im paranoid about using old paper as some people find it stinky!
Response: You are welcome Sue! Yes that collection of postcards is gorgeous.
Response: Thank you for rating me! And for the heart!
Response: Thanks because sometimes trying new things has landed me in trouble. And I don't always feel like my creations are successful. You are very kind.
Response: Glad you liked my postcard and the extras too!
Response: Super happy that you liked my postcard.
Response: Hi Shana, thank you!!!
Response: Every now and then I get envelope inspiration!
Response: Thank you Angie
Response: You are welcome. I love InCoWriMo.
Response: It seems here though it has felt like that before so I’m waiting patiently.
Response: Yes I’ve been buying new postcard sets though I do often recycle and rework from my received postcard collection.
Response: Thank you for rating me! And for the heart!
Response: Hello, yes feel free to write back of course I welcome any letters back from you.
Response: oh sorry the bead fell off! that was a risky card I tried.
Response: Sweet I was worried about it though I’ve read zines locally at all our small bookshops even at City Lights where they once had an alcove devoted solely to zines. All the zines I got in this swap blew my mind though they were all intricate and beyond my expectations.
Response: Hey Evan thanks for leading this swap. Excellent idea!
Response: Thank you! A little fear facing every week!
Response: Hi Sherry, you are welcome. This was a great joy to make!
Response: Glad you like it!!!! and the washi tapes too.
Response: Very happy you liked everything and it’s hard to know what others will like?!
Response: You are welcome. Glad you liked the extras and my Christmas card plus!
Response: Hello Stella, glad that the fabric survived. Cheers!
Response: Thank you! Yes, I've been really loving Miro. Using that style to inspire.
Response: Hi Peaches, thank you, glad you like the card and vintage style papers.
Response: Hi Christy, no worries I enjoy big breaths between my letters too!
Response: You are welcome! Love Klimt~
Response: Hi Joan, I’m very happy you like the extras. Sometimes it is hard to figure out what to give in swaps. Glad this time it worked!
Response: Hi Shirley,
Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Response: Awesome!! Glad you liked the photo. Can’t wait to hear back from you!
Response: Hi Vicki, thank you for the compliments I’m already looking forward to this next Christmas it’s never too soon! 🎄
Response: Thank you for liking it!
Response: Thank you, this has been fun.
Response: You may write back or comments..however you prefer to respond!
Response: Hi Colleen, yes we all have our own tastes. Certainly, I understand.
Response: Thank you! Yes I'm enjoying poetry lately. A little every day like an apple a day.
Response: Yes I love Neil Gaiman... I'm reading or listening to his latest!
Response: Hi Alicia, thank you this was a fun swap. I hope they open mail between our countries again. Soon.
Response: Sorry I thought I had already thanked you and yes I'd love your recipe for the bacon cheese ring!
Response: Hi Vicki, wonderful! Me too!!
Response: Hi Carrie! Perfect! Good to hear thanks.
Response: Glad you like it! Yes I saw that lady sticker then went and ordered a bunch of them!
Response: You’re fine! Thx!
Response: Hi Marles yay!!
Response: Hi Diane, happy it arrived safely.
Response: It can be. Other times it’s total chaos here!!
Response: Cool Melissa looking forward to it!
Response: Yes it was easy this year. Took it easy!!
Response: Awesome! I think we wait for the next round and add to it?! Mail to the next person.
Response: Hi elfkady yes was worried about the whole thing and super happy you love it. Envelopes as art canvas!
Response: Thank you this was a super swap idea!
Response: Yes I’m loving Sue Grafton’s books. I’m trying not to read them all like a total addict, in one sitting! May wait to listen to them after I read the print version first. I usually prefer audiobooks but I’ve dug into this one with the print and ebooks versions so I’m enjoying that modality. Tomorrow I’m visiting Santa Barbara which is referred to as Santa Teresa in the series! Can’t wait to try to see some of these spots in person.
Response: Hi Nancy, yes I didn’t used to like orange but lately I use that color all the time.,
Response: Big hugs Barbara!
Response: Hi Carol, yes that set is funny. How fun would it be to make more humor in some DIY creation?!
Response: Happy World Postcard day!
Response: Yes gargoyles are my favorite but I’m loving the simple monsters too!!
Response: Ah yes surrounding myself with less horror is a good idea. More love, more humor instead!
Response: My first experience and I’m addicted already!!!!!!!!
Response: Good! Glad you liked it!
Response: You are too sweet thank you!!
Response: My new secret is searching the internet for recipes though there are times you need the good old print version of the cookbook! Also do America’s Test Kitchen subscription since I love their shows.
Response: Yes loving fabric lately. Looking for ways to use it more. Especially instead of plastic!!
Response: Really? Ok thank you!!!
Response: Ha ha I got confused about who I was making tags for. Since you like pugs I made a pug tag for you!!
Response: Cool. My first tag with buttons. Glad you liked the swap!!!
Response: Been saving stamps!!!! What amazing emoji icons!!!
Response: Wow wow yay yay!!!
Response: Love rainbows!!! Rainbows everywhere I’m from San Francisco 🌈
Response: I know right? Really to get rid of more junk or maybe swap my junk more!! I love junk journals!
Response: Super! Writing you back too!!
Response: Cool yes that stamp is a distressed stamp! I love the tower so I have 3 different Eiffel Tower stamps!!
Response: Glad it arrived safely!!!
Response: Owe you a letter! It feels like a holiday crunch for me already!!!
Response: Journals are a labor of love! I’m obsessed with learning new techniques including making them with binding or fabric or other styles.
Response: Sweet! Glad that you liked everything!!!!
Response: Yes will send you another postcard too! Let’s be pc pen pals!
Response: That heart emoji or image is so pretty!! Glad you liked the extras. It’s always nerve wracking for me to pick gifts to send!
Response: Thank you for the rating.
Response: Hugs to you too! Thank you for the kind words!
Response: Thank you very much!
Response: Yay! I’ve been nervous about these journal page swaps and not really sure what I’m doing!!
Response: Ok thank you for the feedback!!
Response: Howdy hi! Glad they arrived!
Response: Thx really need to use sprays more often they rock.
Response: Yes I need to read more Winterson too.
Response: Wonderful!!!! Glad you liked it!!
Response: Yes hope you get a chance to relax.
Response: Ahhhh yes Trader Joe’s has it here but of course you can use non champagne vinegar or other vinegar!
Response: Thank you for the heart.
Response: We didn’t go due to wildfires but we will get up there when these fires die down.
Response: This was a stretch for me and I felt uncertain about it but had fun! I’m super glad you liked it!!
Response: Cool! Thank you!!! Yes I need to read more del Toro and Hogan collaborations. They have a few.
Response: Thank you for the heart!
Response: Groovy! Glad you like it!
Response: Hi Angela, thank you for letting me know. Very sorry about the mold. Messaged you separately to try to make this swap right.
Response: It was super fun to create.
Response: Hi Maxi, Glad it arrived this time! You should have another letter next week too. Your stationery and decorations are also amazing!!
Response: Thx! The secret is I have a container of dried flower ephemera I bought already dried! Glad you like it. I make ATCs very often but still feel like a beginner student!!
Response: Ah yes I’m learning it can be substituted for people who don’t like it.
Response: Shana I’m remiss in answering your April letters! But I have them all here to write you back! Thanks for your patience!
Response: You are too sweet. Glad all the treasures were a good fit. I get fearful sometimes since one person's treasure is another person's trash! I worry that the gifts I send won't be a fit for you so I'm glad this time it worked! YAY!
Response: Ha ha great. I used to be so stuck on these junque or prescribed jams. I'm used to the kind where we pick our own and let the other person pick their own. Getting used to a new way of jamming!
Response: You know, Bees are new to me. I used to be very afraid of bees. But I'm learning about bee symbolism. And recently watched an author discussion on her bee book. She talked about how to make your own backyard bee home and though we don't have any bees making a home in our backyard it was fun to put together a little place that one day they might make home! They do visit as do butterflies and dragonflies and every once in a while hornets or wasps too!
Response: Hi Vicky! Thanks for that audiobook recommendation. Going to add it to my wishlist: Good Dog.
Response: Sweet! I enjoy your user name. As my eyes are deteriorating then I listen to more and more audiobooks and read less and less traditional books or even ebooks.
Response: Ha ha! Glad you liked it. I mused over this swap for a while and I think it was my first swap in your group! The colors came to me first and then the images. Happy it was a good fit for you!!
Response: Awesome! Glad you liked everything. I am not confident with tags but thank you for letting me practice by making one for you!
Response: Hi Veronica super! Happy summer!
Response: Take your time Maddi. And we love snail mail don't we?!!
Response: Yes, thank you for enjoying it. I can go on a bit and my poor family let me drone endlessly. Your words are very kind!!
Response: COOL! Never sure the other person will want or need the things I've sent. And I am very happy they were a good match for you.
Response: Thank you for rating me!
Response: You are welcome! And I have a huge stash and NEED to share the goodies.
Response: As mentioned, your art and images I've followed on Flicker for years now. I think in 2018 I started seeing your ATC and other art at Flicker and I thought, wow if I could make art and craft like Donetta I'd be very happy!!!
Response: I think I responded to you in a message as I rarely go through these comments! I do have a Cropadial which I believe is made by Recollections. But before I bought that thing, I did used to use a good old hole punch or stole my husband's needle nose pliers to make holes. I learn a TON about this stuff from Nik the Booksmith at Youtube though I don't have all the tools and skills. I enjoy watching her make books and repurpose old books or upcycle them.
Response: Working on the next one. These challenges make me dig deeper.
Response: Always a joy to swap with you Jannie.
Response: Well, I ripped through it and don't worry I've been rebuilding with new books like there's no tomorrow.
Response: Just sent you an answer finally in the mail!
Response: Yes still trying to improve my own cooking and try new recipes it’s a forever challenge for me.
Response: I'm very excited that we are moving into the next round!
Response: Thank you yes I love this dog!!
Response: Thank you! Good luck with your garden! It’s excellent therapy isn’t it?!
Response: Glad you liked it. I get afraid to share my art at times. Hope you like my tea too.
Response: You are very welcome!!
Response: Oh glad you found it cute! I’m an accidental cute. Mostly I feel awkward!!!
Response: Yes! The audiobook is lovely. Well if you like Lin-Manuel Miranda. I couldn’t put it down! Or on pause rather.
Response: This week my husband Carl was musing about moving or living for an extended vacation like a sabbatical in Czech? I still think of it as Czechoslovakia ha ha but neither of us speak Czech he’s just musing I hope.
Response: Oh yes we have a salad store that is absolutely amazing!! There are actually two locally. People will line up around the block for both places. They sell meat at both shops but the greens and other veggies are beautiful and I can’t seem to do as well at home. Though I try.
Response: Thank you for the praise. It’s definitely scary to share my personal private thoughts especially for a whole month!!!
Response: Hope you got that big box?
Response: Thank you for the rating and the heart!
Response: Hi Colleen, Did I ever thank you for the book cover postcard? I love it and use it as a bookmark.
Response: Happy it reached you and yes been boarding those vintage cards but glad to put them into your collection!
Response: Oh yes that would be grand!
Response: I’m happy you received it all and it worked!
Response: Glad it all made it to you.
Response: Red! Yes red is perfect for these days!!
Response: Wow! Glad you liked it!
Response: Thank you I’m so glad you liked my creations and the solstice card!
Response: Thank you Fiorella, yes that was a good year! Now I'm just taking it easy with books and enjoying them at my own leisurely pace.
Response: Hi Isis, no worries. These journal are great fun. As much fun to make as they are to receive!
Response: I hope you like it! I have an odd history with ghosts and wealth so it’s a double fit for me. It’s not what I wish for other people!! I hope you don’t need a Marley to visit you! And if he does, may he be gentle.
Response: Hi Colleen I have NOT seen it and I am going to add it to my watch list now!
Response: I don’t know which version is my favorite! And I want to see the movie about Charles Dickens writing the book. Today I went downtown San Francisco on a rare outing and I had forgotten how many hungry homeless people are out panhandling. Made me think of Scrooge...after his dreams.
Response: Wow! Ok thanks for writing that sentence. I felt somehow less but my eyes continue to plague me and I must see my eye doctor again soon. But for now at least they do still work a bit! And there are audiobooks. I really love to scan through the excerpts. It’s like an audio version of the old Reader’s Digest magazine in audio versions.
Response: Thank you Fiorella. Yes, have a nice go at Science Fiction.
Response: Yes the politics, and now even with the Pentagon and intelligence community upended-- it's all disturbing.
Response: Trying, I'm hard headed. My eyes are not doing well but thank you for your kind thoughts and words.
Response: Thank you for the recommendation!
Response: Yes, for sprays I do them outside. My trick is to spray them inside a box, I lay the paper or envelope in the bottom of the box to catch the spray. Yupo paper is just a plastic paper. Very slick.
Response: Yes, grateful for my family as well. Thank you for hosting the group!
Response: Awesome thank you!!!!
Response: Ha ha yes best of luck to you too. Glad you received the postage stamps.
Response: Oh I have a few playing cards they are actually a sort of bingo card. Bought the set a few years ago at our county fair.
Response: Thank you for rating me.
Response: Thank you for reading my emails.
Response: Thank you Anna!
Response: Thank you for the heart rating!
Response: Thank you for reading my email!
Response: Thank you I loved how this green and Avocado ATC Jam turned out!!! I keep it on my desk. I don't believe in my drawing abilities but this one gave me confidence!
Response: Glad you liked the card and goodies! Happy Cooking!!!
Response: For some reason I didn't see this until now 1.5 years later! The horror well it has angels and demons is the John Twelve Hawks series. I'm addicted. And before that I was enthralled by Scott Siegler's audiobooks like Pandemic.
Response: I've been having trouble reading every day but I supposed it's like fasting. When I get to read it feels like a big treat now.
Response: Yes it's always fun to swap with you! Love your ATC style it always inspires me.
Response: No worries thanks Jess!
Response: It’s called Tinsel. And their website kind of sucks. The store isn’t really fully loaded nor is their Etsy shop. Though you can probably source similar vintage ephemera online.
Response: Yes I must read more Poe. He stretches my vocabulary and I have to look up words at every turn!
Response: Hi Mandi, OTO is interesting! Libraries here are amazing as I live very near Berkeley and used to work next door to the SAn Francisco main library.
Response: Hi Autist! Yes I adore fairies!!
Response: Thank you for rating me.
Response: Thank you very much! Looking forward to it!
Response: Thank you! Yes we are very close to Berkeley and having free stuff out in the yard or on the corner is a thing here. There’s an acceptable amount of time before neighbors will tell you to clean up the yard though. Ha ha we are interfering mix! Thank you for reading my email.
Response: Hi Colleen, there were only a handful here when I moved to this town. They exploded in town and sometimes people take them down afraid of germs or for various reasons. I hope you get more to your city too.
Response: Yes thanks for highlighting this bookish day by hosting the swap.
Response: Had a great week! Appreciate your well wishes.
Response: You are very welcome.
Response: You rule your list!!!
Response: Yes, I often call my dog a kitty cat.
Response: Thank you for reading my email and rating me.
Response: Best of luck to you with your job. Glad you enjoyed my letter and swap! Take your time writing back.
Response: Wow Anna! High praise. This stamp made it easy. It’s a treasure I discovered at a small local craft shop.
Response: I think I’m glad to have company?! I guess it’s a good thing to have too many books to read.
Response: This goddess turned out beautiful you made her beautiful. I’ve been really attracted to old wall paintings like ancient and Indian cave paintings and the first or earliest fertility goddess... that’s what I was drawing on. Appreciate how you added to my vision!
Response: Yes, this is Tim Holtz’ distress oxide spray. You have to seal them or they rub off but I’ve been learning about ways to get the seal over the spray inks.
Response: Thank you! Yes we rarely go outside and usually just for walking.
Response: Yes I love sharing with you and our small, intimate group. It’s comforting to me.
Response: Yes and I realized my stepdaughter Sabrina is also studying Doyle this month for her university summer school class. Physics is her major but she is taking a literature mystery class for fun.
Response: Hi Colleen, yes you’re right! I won’t feel guilty. I’ll celebrate 🎉 my new treasures.
Response: You are welcome!
Response: Thanks I often do the same thing!
Response: Very happy that you liked it!
Response: Thank you I tend to the simple. I mean sometimes I love busy and overstuffed things but my first instincts are for the elegant and simple styles.
Response: Hi Christine, well I have a letter to write back to you and I'm about 2-3 months behind too. Plus I realized there are 1.5+ year old comments I still need to reply to!
Response: Yes I've listened to that audiobook several times. I enjoyed it very much.
Response: Yes your TBR group is an excellent intimate group. I love it.
Response: Glad it made its way to you.
Response: I loved making that card.
Response: Thank you for understanding!!
Response: Yes. We drink both seltzer and pellegrino
Response: Texture is fun!!
Response: Love these quickies.
Response: Finally writing you back! I misplaced your February letter to me and I’m answering it now.
Response: Yes she turned out special!!
Response: Yay! Yes I’m thankful too!
Response: Must check out Montagne. Have never read those essays!
Response: Hello thank you for rating me!
Response: Thank you for the heart ❤️
Response: Yes thank you I am! Glad you like me impressionist style ATC. In fact I just came in from watering my garden and checking the plants for the morning.
Response: Thank you! You two! Even though I have more time I feel less inclined to my list and want to procrastinate!
Response: I just chunk it down or else I feel like I can’t control nor tackle it. I am trying to focus. But it’s still a struggle!
Response: Oh you are too kind!!
Response: Hi! Yes thanks. We should do local swap bot swaps!!!
Response: You’re welcome Jaimie!
Response: Yes, this was a super fun swap! And hopefully my mail -- all of our mail systems will get back to normal soon.
Response: Cool I think I owe you one or two letters also!
Response: Yes thank you for reading and eating me🐶!!
Response: Cool. Superb! Glad you like it!!
Response: Rotfl I could not remember WHAT dog is she talking about and looked at all my past ATC pix. I take pictures to remember what I’ve done or tried to do. And then I suddenly remembered the birthday card!!! Ha ha ha thought you would get a kick out of it when reading your profile. Glad it cheered you up. I have a chihuahua and terrier mix. She wouldn’t wear all that pink bling but she is my princess and she knows it. She’s asleep on a ledge above my couch as I wrote this comment!
Response: Yes at least you can keep going!
Response: Thank you and for your bright cheerful emojis!!!
Response: Yes Muir Woods is beautiful!!
Response: Yes Jupiter is my planet!!
Response: Appreciate your praise! Thank you and be well!
Response: Awww your specific wish list was fun hunting through my stash and I’m glad you like my coin! These are new for me!
Response: Sweet! No worries about the lateness the world is crazy right now!
Response: Cool~ both recycled!!
Response: Hi Bucket! Thanks!
Response: Hi Zander my pleasure. Thank you for rating me!
Response: Hi Barb! No worries! Good luck with all the moving and changes. Write when you can!
Response: Thank you for rating me.
Response: I am always experimenting with new things. Some work better than others! It’s always an experiment.
Response: Thanks Jess! I miss all the libraries now. Even many of our local little free libraries are taken down right now. The virtual libraries are great though!
Response: Lovely! Take your time.
Response: Yes it is an odd position this author was in and I don’t know what I would do in his shoes. I suspect I would not go to the public though I have not had to face the same challenge. Moral ethical dilemma!
Response: Keeping busy. Trying not to be a news addict. It’s my latest addiction. But I am working on it and release to my higher power!!
Response: Very exciting I feel like I’m cutting through years of books that say literally on my shelves for years collecting dust! There are many new books or old books that I want to read!!
Response: Merci beaucoup!
Response: Spain creeps me out. But I don’t know it is beautiful in its own way there I just can always feel or imagine the Spanish Inquisition and torture not the 50 Shades kind.
Response: Take your time. Appreciate the effort, sorry you spilled your coffee-- next time you can send it anyway. It's like Wreck this Letter!
Response: Yes, I loved these swaps, answering the letters will take me a few months too!
Response: Need to use more cards. The next card I sent to you was a local artist's photograph and also the architect who designed the Palace of Fine Arts is a local-- was a famous local architect. I sat next to his widow one time. She was hilarious!
Response: Wikileaks and all of the Snowden stuff is interesting. My husband was paranoid to even pay for this on his credit card...like it was contraband. ha ha
Response: Too kind. Too kind!
Response: Glad you liked it. Can't wait to hear back from you.
Response: Thank you for the heart.
Response: ok cool! Wow. sweet
Response: Thank you! Appreciate the advice and will definitely stock up on better supplies for shipping.
Response: Awesome! these ATC swaps are super fun. Glad you liked the trade.
Response: You are too sweet. Just a beginner with watercolor but I am trying!
Response: Yes, but hey here are starting with awareness! Thanks for swapping with me.
Response: Yay! You are welcome.
Response: Really? Awesome, I was challenged on this as I have fabric but no idea how to use it. Glad you appreciated my creative work!
Response: Yes, can you believe I've never been there? Riding on the ferry outside the island is close enough for me!
Response: Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Your words mean a lot to me as I start to experiment and try new art forms! Much love to you too.
Response: Wonderful! Yes, we are lucky to get varied postage stamps here. Glad you liked these lines...I'm always on the lookout for my next book to read too.
Response: Love this graphic!!
Response: Oh good! I've had that one for years.
Response: Yes, I'm falling behind on my letter responses too but no rush. Take your time.
Response: Yes, aren't vintage photographs fun?
Response: Yes, glad you liked it.
Response: Oh you did? I'm still struggling but I am inspired.
Response: Hey! It's still a struggle for me to complete my TBR. I feel that I'll enter March and still have books from last year to complete... much as I try to finish last year's list!!!
Response: You are welcome. This was a new one and different.
Response: ha ha, I am just desperate to someday finish my 2019 list. But yes, do you know last year for the first 3 or 4 months I read almost nothing! so I am doing better this year compared to last January!
Response: Sweet. These are super duper fun. I adore the basic idea and have fun scheming new ways to create.
Response: Thanks, LOVE this group!
Response: Yes, well, no Gifts of the Wild was not too good but I read it quickly.
Response: February was only fun for all the InCoWriMo letters!!!!
Response: Great I look forward to it!
Response: Ohhh awesome and it’s that time of year again!!!
Response: Library book sales are fun and dangerous!!! But I love them!!
Response: Glad you liked it!!
Response: Wonderful! Hope you and your Dad are doing well.
Response: Yes, I love Spring!!
Response: Your postcard arrived today. What an amazing gift for prose you have.
Response: Yay! Glad you liked it!
Response: Trying, the first months before I joined this group I read almost nothing!
Response: Really? YAY!!!!!!!
Response: Don't have many lighthouses...glad I found one for you!
Response: Yes, these recycled postcards are fun. I have received pretty cards, that I'd love to do more of these recycled postcard swaps.
Response: You do? Thank you! I am always tempted by your book list and highlights. It takes willpower not to just add all your books onto my TBR list!
Response: Very excited for 2020 too!
Response: Thanks! It is fun to participate with you in this group.
Response: Oh no! I often worry about my mail. And during the winter wet months, they go through a lot to travel around the world, don't they?!
Response: I'm not that focused. Trying to keep myself focused. Also I need to decide faster when I decide to stop reading or give up on a book. I keep holding out for hope that it will turn around.
Response: Thank you. This was a challenge.
Response: Awww, yes, these ATC Cleanout swaps have been good for me too. Because when I look through my collection, it always inspires new ideas.
Response: Yes, we had a few deaths in my family December and January. But it is also a reminder to be grateful for the time we are alive.
Response: Yes, I can take multiple baths in a day, I'm a big water baby!
Response: You too!!! I still have to go checkout the Goodreads blog and ideas you mentioned.
Response: Thanks! it's great to go through my books with all of you.
Response: Thank you for the rating.
Response: Yes, these are truly my favorite.
Response: Very glad you liked it.
Response: Yippee, super glad you liked it!
Response: Thanks for the rating!
Response: Yes, I only am keeping a select few, the other books I keep in circulation. It does take willpower not to add more to my shelves from these little libraries.
Response: Yes, he LOVES his coat. In fact, I'll send you a private message to really thank you and your company.
Response: Really? I started with the audio version and then went out to buy the print versions.Good luck obtaining a new copy.
Response: Hello Vicky, no worries if you cannot use them. I just felt terrible not putting them to use when they were so different! I don't often participate in these cleanouts but I'm finding them to be super fun!
Response: Gotta love these cardboard swaps!
Response: Yes, I'm blessed to have these books of art and images to share.
Response: Beautiful! It is enjoyable to give.
Response: Take your time, Eileen. Looking forward to your letter!
Response: Yes, we do a big Irish celebration in my home as my husband is part Irish.
Response: Yay! Happy Spring. Yes my cilantro for this season, I've moved indoors as it is frosty at night here in Northern California but it is doing well.
Response: Sweet! Looking forward to your letter!
Response: Glad it arrived internationally!
Response: Thank you for rating me.
Response: This was super fun.
Response: Thank you for rating me.
Response: Glad you like it. Yes, I had to stop for a while I had little Eiffel Towers on everything everywhere. Glad to share my love. Happy New Year!
Response: Yes, this is a cool ATC series. I keep trying to improve my little ATC abilities. Trying and trying!
Response: Superb! Thanks for challenging us. Thought this was going to be impossible but it turned out to be super fun!! Plus I love what my partners sent to me too.
Response: May you have more Christmas Spirit! I'm constantly thinking about Scrooge and trying not to be like him...that keeps me motivated! ha ha
Response: Christmas and Seasons greetings to you too! Thanks for rating me.
Response: Yes, there are so many mysteries in life and what comes next! Thank you for appreciating my card and my memories too.
Response: Awwww, thank you still struggling to make ART. Appreciate your praise!!
Response: Cool. Trying to make things that are lovely! Trying!!!
Response: We shall see. Trying to keep at it.
Response: Happy Holidays!
Response: Yes! Time is a mystery isn't it! Books can make time open up into new worlds though.
Response: Thanks for the heart rating!
Response: Thank you for rating me!
Response: Yes have a wonderful Christmas season too!
Response: Oh great! Japanese or any woodblock prints are my newfound (I've loved them before) and recently started loving them more...probably because I'm actually trying to make my own prints.
Response: Yes, we are lucky to get a wide variety of stamps at my local post offices.
Response: I discovered orange recently. I used to be afraid of it. Now I'm learning to love all the shades of orange.
Response: Sweet! I would love to go to Korea some day!!
Response: You are welcome.
Response: Thanks yes need to really get out more and experience nature too!
Response: You’re welcome!!
Response: You are welcome!!
Response: Sweet!!! Your postcard arrived today too!!
Response: Yes!! It’s like a painting cardboard!!
Response: It was super fun to make!!
Response: You’re welcome!!
Response: Glad you liked the postcards. I’m learning to hunt for new postcards.
Response: Thank you now I want to experiment even more with watercolors!
Response: Hi Luciie, oh no! Well that will teach me to wrap bettter for mailing! No worries this serpentine which turns to Jade (though I’m not sure scientifically when or how to tell which pieces are Jade or not) and we have tons of it! I’ll put another together for you and I’m so happy you like it!!
Response: Yay! Glad you enjoyed this swap and the little gifts.
Response: Yes! And I’m grateful to swap. It’s addictive isn’t it?
Response: Ohhh thank you! I always doubt my art. Thank you thank you!!
Response: Yes I’m after slow to write but I just have a different writing rhythm hope we do write with each other again!
Response: Thank you, much appreciated!
Response: Love that bee icon I never use those emojis I’ll try here... 🦋
Response: And thank you for hearts 💕
Response: Yes Happy jack o lanterns pumpkins 🎃
Response: I love these swaps! Often they are a fun challenge! 🌸
Response: Very glad it arrived this time!! Sorry you don’t get cakemix. It costs around $1.00 here and very easy and yummy! But glad you got the face mask Im addicted to those.
Response: Oh glad you liked it. I’ve got many quirky local postcards. We have many artists around here!
Response: These swaps are super fun!
Response: Awww Im grateful for every day I wake up now. To live another day!!
Response: Sweet! We have an eclectic tea stash in our 🏡 house!
Response: Gotta love these challenges they are a treat!
Response: Glad you found it fun! 🎈
Response: Yes, that was a funny moment and there were several funny moments like that in the book. Glad you thought it was funny I was worried you may be offended.
Response: Glad you liked it. I am so afraid to express my art at times. This chunk of cardboard takes all the fear out of me and opens the art door...
Response: Yes, this dog image came from a beautiful but fallen apart children's book that I found an antique store. The paper quality is lovely too.
Response: You are welcome!
Response: Hi Denise, you are welcome!
Response: Thank you, I appreciate the rating!
Response: You are welcome! Thank you for rating me.
Response: Im glad you received my postcard!! Yay!
Response: Your words are worth it. Thank you thank you thank you!!
Response: You are welcome!!
Response: Thank you the heart!
Response: Great! I’ve messaged you. Thanks!
Response: Yes! We have some cool fresh mochi shops around here!!
Response: You are welcome!
Response: Really? Thanks! I’ll message the secret to you!
Response: Thank you I am having fun with books and writing lately!
Response: You're welcome!
Response: LadyJo Thank You!
Response: Perfect! Not everyone likes these vintage cards but I'm a big fan of them like you are.
Response: Wow. That is beautiful. I need to start doing that. I find them so meditative, and calming.
Response: You know I had never tried before that recipe. But this recipe made me addicted to them. I add yogurt.
Response: Yes glad to share. Need to write you a pen pal latter soon too.
Response: Awwww sweet sweet encouragement. thank you!! The heart is what I'd like to learn soon. How to sew and embroider.
Response: Glad you like it. Still learning how to do this media.
Response: Wonderful! Very glad you like it.
Response: You’re welcome!
Response: Happy you like it!
Response: Hi Amethyst thank you! Looking forward to it!
Response: Isn’t this pretty i adore it.
Response: Thank you for liking it!
Response: You’re ok! Thank you!!
Response: It was fun to make too!
Response: Sure sorry about my poor penmanship I should start typing them.
Response: Hi Lady Abigail, thank you for the honest and direct feedback. I do appreciate the criticism. I did not rush and I apologize if the size was wrong for you. I made it bigger because that’s how I wanted it to be. But we all don’t like the same things. Thank you for not rating me down for your preferences.
Response: Love this group.
Response: You are very welcome.
Response: Sure! No rush, when you feel inspired.
Response: Yes lucky to live here near the water!
Response: Thank you for coordinating our swaps and group.
Response: It takes great effort to resist book buying!!!
Response: Yes it’s nice to go at a pace that you can control.
Response: No prob. Thx for rating me!
Response: Thanks for the heart!
Response: Yes, travel is one of my favorite things. Lately I've been just armchair traveling but that is still fun.
Response: Too kind! Hope you are inspired to experiment and create too!
Response: Hi Sagebrushs thank you for rating me.
Response: Good news to hear you like it!
Response: It’s ok. You’re welcome for all the gifts.
Response: Thx for reading!
Response: Thank you for rating me and for leaving a big heart!
Response: This swap was super fun!
Response: HI Kellie thanks for sharing!
Response: Thank you! you are very patient.
Response: Thank you Shelly, I'm learning how to do more and more with ATCs! I can't believe it has been another 2.5 years since then.
Response: Yay. This ATC was a challenge but it is super to stretch a little. I also have all these new tools and supplies that I need to utilize so this swap helped use them.
Response: Thank you! Loving the group! I've been trying not to add too many new books to my TBR list. But I am keeping a steady flow. Before I joined your group I had read around one single book this year. I'm doing much better now!!
Response: Oh very unusual and pretty graphics~
Response: Yay! I was worried that it would not survive the mail. Glad it did.
Response: Take your time, I often take long breaths between letters too.
Response: Yes I've been searching lately for vintage cards, envelopes, ephemera, everything!
Response: Yes, I'd love a new pen pal. I'll write again soon
Response: Your return letter just arrived and i'm super duper jealous of the thrift store typewriter. You scored!
Response: Thank you and I've just joined your swap!
Response: Awww thanks! I'm loving old stamps and old maps...trying to get creative with them.
Response: Wonderful~ I hope I'm not redundant!
Response: Philly really blew me away! I was not that excited but going around all these cool places really inspired me including the Betsy Ross house!
Response: Thx! Yes I am enjoying this group and it helps keep me on target.
Response: You are too kind.
Response: Yes I’m eclectic. Thank you for rating and reading my lists!
Response: Dutch hospitality has been a lifesaver for me.
Response: Who doesn’t love holidays?
Response: This group is helping me to stay on task with my reading list!!
Response: Yes can’t wait!
Response: Happy summer to you too!!
Response: Thank your for the prayers!
Response: Love can be yummy.
Response: Thank you I’ve started falling in love with postcards again!
Response: Glad you liked it. Lately I’ve been picking up tons of old books and recycling them. I also have coloring books that I’m making into envelopes!
Response: Yes it has been fun to start collecting old cards!
Response: Awwww needed encouragement so I appreciate your note!
Response: Yes it’s great to find treasures!
Response: Wonderful yay!!
Response: Yes I should do more as I have collected a few lovely international and American postage stamps!
Response: I hope you make ATCs then!!
Response: I love postcards too!
Response: Trying to do watercolor was fun! Must make more!!
Response: This was fun to try and to share!!
Response: Hi! It was different from his other works. It felt fantastic and it felt like a movie rather than a book. I read it very quickly and felt tipsy afterwards.
Response: OHHH yes Findhorn has been captivating me lately. I’ve found some rare out of print books about it.
Response: Postcards are great fun!!
Response: You must come! Not only that but Glenn is in my community too extra blessed!! She started Pantheacon!
Response: This group and swap is a big aid to staying focused on my reading list!!
Response: Aren’t postcard swaps interesting and cool?!
Response: Must check that show out!
Response: Yes it’s fun to try to follow people’s profile preferences it’s not always on target but I try.
Response: Glad you like it. I’ve been trying to find new pretty ones!
Response: You are welcome.
Response: I know I need to get more defensive!
Response: You’re welcome.
Response: Thank you Jess! Great to hear from you!
Response: Oh I’m super critical of my own creations. I start to do little doodles and little embellishments and then spread out from there. Your comments do help me feel less critical though! Thank you!
Response: Hi Denise, yes I loved your letter! I didn’t see this comment write away. Many blessings for you.
Response: Wonderful! I owe you a few letters I think!!
Response: Glad you received the letter!
Response: Thanks yes I’m hanging in here.
Response: Thank you for leading so many swaps here and wrangling us folks!
Response: Thank you for your open and honest rating. I wish you all the best and appreciate the direct feedback. It’s a good learning experience for me.
Response: Thank you for kind words!!
Response: You are welcome!
Response: No worries and no rush thanks for the long comment and I am super glad you appreciated all the details of my craft world.
Response: You are welcome!
Response: (ha ha I didn't even realize I was sending a Sagittarius one-- I just had some celestial stickers) I am getting more into astrology and astronomy lately.
Response: Any time, my friend, any time!
Response: Not silly-- fabulous!!!
Response: I heart you back heart-heart-heart!
Response: Learned my lesson and will make things less destructible on my next go.
Response: It's joy every day.
Response: Superb. Happy planting!
Response: OK must catch up this month has been a rough one...the past 30 days.
Response: Frida is one of my heroines!
Response: Sheesh awesome!
Response: You are too kind.
Response: Thank you for rating me.
Response: Yes, always need to remember to be Grateful!
Response: Thank you Casey, it's good to remember her.
Response: Thank you for the rating.
Response: Glad you think it's cute. So many times they feel like kindergarten art.
Response: I'm glad. It's hard sometimes to feel positive so it means a lot to get positive feedback.
Response: Thanks this was a super fun swap and I need to do more of these since I've been getting so many stamps lately!
Response: Thank you for your well wishes.
Response: Hope you feel better soon. You are welcome!
Response: You are welcome!
Response: Thank you for rating.
Response: You're welcome!
Response: Thank you yes it was nice.
Response: Hi Vanne, I'll send you a separate note. I think I sealed my envelope before I had included a note! I did love making this swap and realized I had many more found objects to use!
Response: Yes great to catch up with you! Hugs!
Response: Thank you! You are very kind!
Response: Thank you I can't wait to write back when I get your letter!
Response: Awww thank you!
Response: Thank you for rating me!
Response: Glad you liked everything. I'm happy to share.
Response: My pleasure! Glad you liked them.
Response: Yes, I'm addicted to mint teas. Or tisanes.
Response: Yes, will write back soon. Thanks~
Response: Yes I'm hooked on this iridescent pearl. It's made by Golden and I'm looking at ordering a bigger size bottle next go around. I mix it with all kinds of colors!
Response: You're welcome Wendy
Response: Appreciate the kinds words.
Response: Awww glad you liked it all!!
Response: Yes, it's a fun ferry ride to get out of downtown and into the suburbs if you're wondering what it's like. I like going to the North Bay/Marin County at times too.
Response: Thank you for rating me.
Response: Hey I have tons of pagan books. Do you want more? Which pagan one do you like?
Response: Oh good I need to be more thankful of all the fun washi tapes I have. Thanks for reminding me.
Response: Oh Yay! Happy Winter, I hope you find warmth and joy~
Response: Glad you like everything. I think I'm paired up with you on another upcoming swap too.
Response: Yes I’m doing fun things. Do you use nutrition info or a log? My nutritionist had me use an app for a year and I use an paper big giant nutrition almanac it’s fun!!
Response: Thank you thank you!!
Response: Thanks for reading my list. It inspired me to build out my profile and to remember books that I love.
Response: You’re welcome!
Response: Yes I am building that list to make it bigger!
Response: Wow. Ok let me know how your experience is.
Response: Thank you for the heart.
Response: Hope you like it. If you remember send me a note after you’ve read it.
Response: What a cute icon!
Response: Yay!! We are paired up for another swap and I’ll be mailing it out soon.
Response: Awww that’s fabulous! Glad you received it.
Response: Thank you appreciate the rating!
Response: Ha ha this was such a fun swap!
Response: You’re welcome!
Response: Phew! Appreciate your note. Thx for rating!
Response: Fun wasn’t this?!!
Response: You are too kind!!
Response: Happy you liked the postcards and the swap too.
Response: Thank you for the kind words.
Response: Yay! I’m glad you got it. I’m always happy to write to you! 💜❤️💕
Response: Thanks for hosting so many swaps and swapping with me.
Response: Yay! I was nervous they are my first tag creations!!
Response: Thanks I’ll send you a private note! Super glad you like it!!
Response: Glad you liked it!
Response: Awww I'm happy. Thank you for rating me.
Response: Great!! Yes I loved participating in this swap. Thanks for giving me the chance to send it the second time.
Response: Thank you, yes it’s very freeing to write with inspiration rather than a deadline.
Response: Yay! You know it’s good to be a queen now & then!
Response: Thank you for the heart.
Response: Yes! This was a therapeutic swap! Glad to hear you relate to my gold aversion & then love.
Response: So sweet! And you’re welcome for extras!
Response: Great! That makes me happy!
Response: Glad you enjoyed it. You inspire me!!
Response: Thank you this was a big deep share for me.
Response: Thank you I must be grateful for all the swaps that have helped me diversify my supply of papers and resources. Glad you enjoyed this swap!!!
Response: Thank you for sending the message. I didn’t see this note but I received your message. That will teach me to check my profile more frequently! The replacement card is in the mailbox now!
Response: Yes I had more 3 of Hearts cards than I realized! Have fun using them!
Response: Yes The Moon Her Majesty is a favorite poem of mine too by Jack Kerouac!
Response: Awww yes those seeds hope they are fruitful or herbful rather!
Response: Yes crystals stones and similar items have recently “turned on” for me and I wish much positivity and energy to you too!
Response: Great! It’s one of my first pocket letters!
Response: Yes it was delightful to review Haiku in various formats! Glad you enjoyed it too.
Response: Ohhh that would be fabulous! Glad you liked it.
Response: Thx I always stress out about creating the art!
Response: Thank you for reading along!
Response: Awwww been experimenting. Thx
Response: You’re very very welcome! Happy Birthday today!!!
Response: Oh I hope you like them! I tried to think of something fun and useful.
Response: AWWWWW yay!!! Sorry you teared up though! Yes my daughter is very open to gender identifications and opening our mind and heart to everyone! She inspires me to think and be aware of my own language.
Response: Appreciate it. I’m only just learning how to make art.
Response: And for another heart!
Response: Thanks for the heart Becky.
Response: Thank you! Glad you like the glitter! Many people are anti glitter. Not me though!!
Response: I miss it. I had a multi million view of SF and the peaceful sounds of the water around my home. But my new home is not bad either!
Response: Thanks I’ve looked at all kinds of volcanos after watching all the Hawaii volcanic explosions.
Response: Glad you like it. I’ve only recently opened to tarot. I started to draw the ace of swords but ended up with the ace of cups! My husband Carl suggested I look up what the differences are so I could understand the switch. I just liked the imagery of the ace of swords but isn’t that amazing how the spirit works in art and expression? I love it. Thank you for hosting that swap I would have never discovered Luis Royo if not for your swap!
Response: You’re sweet thank you!
Response: Yes thank you I love the mermaid washi too! She’s a bit racey but I found it at Michael’s!
Response: This was a great swap idea, thank you for reading my story.
Response: Glad you like it. I’m super happy!
Response: Thank you for rating.
Response: Thank you for the 💜 ♥️
Response: Awww glad I could help bring happiness to you!!
Response: Wonderful! Hope they work for you.
Response: Sweet sweetness yes do copy that’s a high form of praise!
Response: Appreciate your kind words.
Response: Thanks again for the encouragement for us newbies.
Response: Thanks! That octopus was the biggest drawing challenge I’ve had so far! Glad the stones work for you.
Response: Thank you for your kind words.
Response: You are very welcome.
Response: Awww it felt like the green M&M for the band was it The Rolling Stones? Or one of those bands? Have you heard that story? To see who read their contract?
Response: Thanks! It’s ok. Glad you like everything.
Response: Glad to hear. My heart is warmed.
Response: Really? You’re sweet!!
Response: Ohh I hope the smoke lessens. It’s smoky here today too.
Response: Cute thank you image! Very creative!! Thank you for the 💜 heart!
Response: Awww thank you! Yayyy
Response: Thank you and big hugs (virtual)!!
Response: Thank you for the heart.
Response: Glad you found it interesting!
Response: Glad you liked it. I tried!
Response: Awww I have no words.
Response: Glad you liked it. These swaps challenge my creativity!
Response: Glad you liked it. Appreciate the rating.
Response: Thank you for rating.
Response: Ohhh yes it is odd to read old books. One of the books I’m reading now sounds antebellum but it’s from the 1940s wow I can’t believe the perspective they had. It’s alarming.
Response: You are welcome. It was a joy to write.
Response: Thank you for rating me.
Response: Thanks for organizing these swaps!
Response: Oh good, and glad you liked everything.
Response: Thank you for all the kind thoughts and words. I need them!
Response: Awwww thank you! Glad you like it and the extras.
Response: Appreciate your rating thank you!
Response: Thank you for the rating.
Response: Yay I love these poetry swaps they help me bring out my poetry collections.
Response: You are too kind really!
Response: You are welcom! Thank you for rating me.
Response: Oh wonderful I’m glad you like the paper.
Response: Your flower is cute! Thank you for liking my creation.
Response: You are welcome!
Response: Thank you for the heart!
Response: Thank you for rating.
Response: Take your time I like slow letters; it’s less pressure and savored. Sort of like slow cooking.
Response: You’re very welcome & thank you for rating me.
Response: Thank you for the rating.
Response: Let me know if you’d like me to redo this one. I’m sorry I’m bad at following directions!
Response: Gosh thank you! I’m just learning!i love your praise!!
Response: Thank you for rating.
Response: Thank you for rating me.
Response: Awww yes I agree.
Response: Yes that’s what I was inspired to draw from the poem!!
Response: Thank you for rating!
Response: Yay! I was so worried that one had insufficient postage!
Response: You’re too sweet! Thank you!
Response: Yes your videos are neat!
Response: Thank you for the rating!
Response: Sweet!i really need to use them too.
Response: Thanks for rating.
Response: Isn’t Pinterest inspiring?
Response: Thanks I’m just learning how. I appreciate your encouragement!!!
Response: Cool now if I could just get my planner going ha ha ha.
Response: Thank you for rating.
Response: Phew! These send anything’s are kind of daunting!
Response: Really? Well swell it was hard to figure out what to send! Good news though!
Response: Thank you I need positive feedback as I’m warily trying these artsy things!
Response: Ok had no clue what to send.
Response: Really? Super!!
Response: Awesome! Glad you like my work!
Response: Ok cool. I’m trying new things!
Response: Laurie! I always live your letters and I tried to create without stickers!
Response: You are welcome.
Response: Awesome! Hope you’re having fun making art.
Response: Awesome! I had fun putting it together though I normally agonize over shopping for gifts.
Response: You are welcome!
Response: No rush! Thanks for being interested in writing back.
Response: Thank you for rating me.
Response: Yes I’ve been lucky with good experiences there.
Response: Thank you Vicky for your kind words!
Response: That is high praise!
Response: Awww yes some woods are like wonderful Winnie the Pooh lands with honey and wild berries!
Response: Oh thank you I was nervous since it’s my first ATC ever.
Response: You’re sweet. It can be bad too but I probably left out the bad parts!
Response: Yes it is isn’t it?!
Response: Sweet thank you for rating me!
Response: Awesome! Hope you are recovering well. I’m trying not to overdo it.
Response: Thank you for the rating! And for liking my Pinterest board.
Response: Thank you too. I need to join another Forgiveness Swap. This one was cathartic!
Response: Thanks for rating me!
Response: You're sweet! I'm enjoying this swap series. It's helping to invigorate my Pinterest account.
Response: That's awfully sweet. Either way, don't stress about writing back or not. If it happens that's great!
Response: You are welcome!
Response: Yes, let me know how it goes when you have your adventure!
Response: Thanks for rating my Pinterest board!
Response: You are welcome!
Response: That’s wonderful I wasn’t sure you would like them!
Response: Take your time. I’m slow on regular correspondence I like to take deep breaths between letters.
Response: This was super Fun!
Response: Yes! Wasn’t this a fun swap?!
Response: Take your time. No rush.
Response: You’re welcome!
Response: My first Journal swap. Good that you enjoyed it.
Response: She has drained the art envelope I think she is writing a letter this weekend if she hasn’t already sent it to you. She was with her Mom last weekend.
Response: Thanks for starting the new Bible swaps! I’m going to try it out and dust off my Bible.
Response: Thank you for rating me!
Response: Hi Jaimie, I’m sorry I don’t remember where I got my stationery. I do frequent many small boutique shops or paper/ party supply shops here in the San Francisco and Berkeley areas. Papaya makes my favorite designs lately. She has her own website but you can find her stuff on sale or discounted here too.
Response: You are welcome!
Response: Hi Ramya! Do you celebrate Holi?!
Response: Thank you! Cost plus world market has some on their website but there are also upcycled vintage fabric ones around.
Response: Yay! I’ll have to try out Tombow pens!
Response: Glad you like them!
Response: Sure, take your time!
Response: Yes! I am a Firewalker!! Amazing.
Response: Thank you! I am cancer free!!!
Response: Yes! Oh I love the Temple Invisible. I’m better now no cancer!!
Response: You did? Phew! Some of those glitter envelopes lost the stamps and or labels but I’m happy yours survived!
Response: Get well soon! Yes I have healed nicely and no cancer!
Response: You’re fine. You’re feeling better and that’s the main thing.
Response: DId I say I keep up with them all? Because I do not but I use different journals for different activities. You’re right it is too much maybe. I should consolidate?
Response: THANKS for rating me.
Response: Ohh good. Have a super Day!
Response: Yes, hope you like them.
Response: Take your time.
Response: Awesome to know you like the goodies.
Response: Private swaps rock! Thanks for setting this up for us.
Response: Thank you for rating!
Response: HUGS! Thanks for all the notes. Hope our paths cross here again soon.💖
Response: Phew! I forgot tocheck if you drink tisanes or herbal teas. Glad you like them. Thanks!🌟
Response: Awesome! Take your time writing back.
Response: Thanks for the heart 💜
Response: AWwww Patricia you are too sweet.
Response: June, thank you again for the writing suggestions. You have inspired me. Thinking of future generations is a positive perspective for writing family stories.
Response: Get well soon! Sorry to hear you were in the hospital. I’m glad you’re out now.
Response: Oh sorry if some are duplicates! This theme is a great idea and it has taught me to keep a notebook for new ways and ideas to save money! Or grow more money!!
Response: Thank you for rating.
Response: Thank you thank you!!
Response: Hope you all feel better soon!
Response: Awww thank you!
Response: Yes me too! I’m catching upon answering letters.
Response: YAY! Awesome, can’t wait to hear back from you!
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Response: Glad you liked them 💙💜
Response: Sweet thanks💗
Response: Wonderful! I’m only human 💕💜💖
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Response: Thank you for the rating!
Response: Appreciate your kind words💖
Response: Hi Kim thanks for the 💞
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Response: Thank you yes we must exchange mezcal ratings or suggestions!
Response: Yay! Merry Christmas!
Response: Yay! Glad you liked the little gifts.
Response: You are welcome! Merry Christmas
Response: Thank you! Thank you for organizing these savings tips swaps. I need to join another one as I've learned stuff too.
Response: Thank you for the Heart!
Response: Thank you for the Heart!