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inventacharm

inventacharm
 Date Joined: February 21, 2008
Last Online: May 5, 2025
Birthday: October 5
Country: United States
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About Me

Updated April 2024

Please note that I mark sent when my swaps are out of my hands, so it might be postmarked a different date than when I marked it sent.

I will always make good on my swaps. Please let me know if you have any problems with my swaps before rating and I will do the same for you. :)

My user name comes from one of my favorite songs:

Hides himself / Invents a charm / That makes him invisible / Hides in the air -From Bjork's song Hidden Place

She/Her. I'm always obsessed with one thing or another. these things include:

  • Mail art
  • Collage
  • Zines
  • Audrey Hepburn
  • Fairy tales (Grimm)
  • Moomin
  • Miffy
  • Ballet
  • Moths
  • Postcards
  • Marie Antoinette
  • Cats
  • Swans
  • Joan of Arc
  • Hearts (anatomical and otherwise)
  • Vintage/vintage inspired crafts/children's books
  • Deer
  • Alice in Wonderland
  • Red Riding Hood imagery
  • Old movies
  • Anything vintage/vintage inspired
  • Stitching/embroidery
  • Handmade things that are made with love and care

Favorite Music

Weyes Blood, Bjork, Ethel Cain, Magdalena Bay, Beach House, Jeff Buckley, The Stills, Florence and the Machine, My Bloody Valentine, M83, Explosions in the Sky, Broken Social Scene, Radiohead, Cibo Matto, Lykke Li, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Bat for Lashes, Interpol, Arcade Fire, My Morning Jacket, also shoegazy bands/music, among others...

Favorite Books

I love anything historical. My favorite book of all time is "Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson. I also like stuff by Haruki Murakami, Tracy Chevalier, and the Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris. Currently trying to get back into reading again.

Favorite Movies

🌷🌸🩷💞

Total movie freak... my absolute favorites are Breakfast at Tiffany's, Marie Antoinette and The Royal Tennenbaums. I also love anything by Michel Gondry, Sofia Coppola, Hayao Miyazaki, Wong Kar Wai, Tim Burton and Wes Anderson. Other favorites include: Inception, Black Swan, Tron: Legacy, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo(David Fincher's version), Belle de Jour, Badlands, Breathless, Rosemary's Baby, Amelie, A Very Long Engagement, The Wizard of Oz, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, The Science of Sleep, 2046, KiKi's Delivery Service, Eyes Without a Face, House of Flying Daggers, Cat people/Curse of the Cat People(B&W version), Alice in Wonderland and many many more...

Favorite Television

The Borgias, Pushing Daisies, Dark (German Netlix show), Fleabag, The Bear, Babylon Berlin (German Netflix show)..will update later

Favorite Crafts

Scrapbooking, sewing, doll making, embroidery, collage, drawing & painting.

Postcards

I like anything with (but I'm not picky, anything you send me I'll apprciate!):

  • Alice in Wonderland
  • Pre Raphaelite images
  • Vintage movies
  • Vintage fashion
  • Audrey Hepburn
  • Vintage anything
  • Fairies
  • Artists (especially the impressionists and pre-Raphaelites)
  • The Little Prince
  • A24

Dislikes

  • Religious items
  • Anything with lack of effort
  • Anything with gore
  • Blurry printed out pictures (I don't mind getting printed out images/ephemera, just as long as the picture is sharp and clear)
  • Kawaii (except My melody and little twin stars, I quite like those!)
  • Anything with cigarette smell ....

Wishlist

  • Anything fairy tale themed (especially Little Red Riding hood stuff)
  • anything Alice in Wonderland (especially the John Tenniel illustrations)
  • Handmade zines
  • Postcards
  • Pierrot/French clowns
  • Clear stickers
  • Artwork
  • Anything you think i might like
  • Address labels with my address (I've received a few in some swaps and I loved them!)
  • Swap cards/swap inserts (love!)
  • Pretty decorated envelopes in swaps
  • Washi samples
  • Vintage/Old book or music pages
  • Anything botanical/flower themed
  • Fruity teas
  • I'm a Libra so anything with the Libra zodiac sign

Favorite Mail Themes

  • Vintage Botanical
  • Victorian/Edwardian
  • Gothic
  • Old Fairy Tales
  • Dark Academia
  • Cottagecore
  • William Morris/Arts & Crafts Style
  • Medieval/Lady knights/Joan of Arc
  • Marie Antoinette/Rococo
  • Art Nouveau
  • 1950s aesthetic/Old Hollywood

Ratings

bluehairedmary rated for Washi Tape Swap April 2025 (USA)ONLY on May 4, 2025
5
rating
Comment: You sent such a fun envelope, card, and washi samples! Thanks so much! I now need to go onto Etsy and score some washi too!
Response: You're very welcome, glad you liked it!💘🌸😊
turkucpodjadek rated for 🧙‍♀️ "Witchy Vibes in an Envelope" Swap on May 2, 2025
5
rating
Comment: I'm so in love! The package is so beautiful! Thank you so much, it really made my day 💛
Response: I loved putting it together for you! Thank you for the heart, Iga!💜🌜✨
laurarc rated for Moth ATC on May 1, 2025
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the beautiful ATC and all the lovely goodies!
Response: You're very welcome, thank you for the heart!💗
Rosa1 rated for 💌 Paper Secrets Society: Puzzle Purse Edition on Apr 30, 2025
5
rating
Comment: Thank you ~ it's beautiful! (took me a few tries to get the folds too!)
Response: You're very welcome, thank you for the heart!💖
scrappermama rated for AAHMPC: Collage Masterboard PC- April on Apr 30, 2025
5
rating
Comment: Ooh very pretty! TYVM! I love these swaps. It's interesting to see the final result!! Happy Spring friend!
Response: Glad you liked it, thank you for the heart!💖
Karen07 rated for A Year of Cards #4 - April 2025 - USA on Apr 30, 2025
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for a very lovely swap! I agree that Devil in the White City is a pretty fantastic read! As they say. "So many books, so little time". Keep reading!
Response: Exactly!😄💖
Rosa1 rated for Adult Merit Badge Program: for adultier adults on Apr 29, 2025
5
rating
Comment: I love these! and yes; I ate my leftovers for dinner :) Thank you so much!
Response: You're very welcome, these were so fun to make.😄
Ryder rated for Friendly Support Postcard #8 on Apr 29, 2025
5
rating
Comment: I too have the same fear. I would be lost without my penpals x
Response: 💖💖💖
postcardsrockmyworld rated for WIYM: Cover The Envelope 💌 #26 USA on Apr 29, 2025
5
rating
Comment: Hello, again. Thank you so much for the swap! ♥ I LOVE EVERYTHING!!! ♥ The envelope, the treats inside, how you protected everything with the wrap. You made my day! XO
Response: I'm so glad to hear it! These type of swaps are my favorite, I love putting them together. 😊💖
postcardsrockmyworld rated for WIYM: A Musical Artist You Recommend-USA only on Apr 29, 2025
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the cute postcard! I will be sure to check out your recommendation. I've never heard of them. I love how you decorated the postcard. ♥
Response: You're very welcome, glad you liked it.😊
LaughingLoon rated for WIYM: Notecard with a quote 💌 #25 USA on Apr 28, 2025
5
rating
Comment: Great quote and many thanks for the beautiful extras, being used in a swap today!
Response: Glad to hear it! Thank you for the heart!💖
Soapboxgirl rated for Dotee Dolls Comeback on Apr 28, 2025
5
rating
Comment: Thank you sooo much for the lovely CAT Dotee Doll! OMG its the custest thing I've ever seen! I'm displaying in my office because its just too cute. You deserve so much more than just a 5 and 1 <3<3
Response: Yay you finally got it! I had so much fun making it! I'm so glad you like it.💗💗💗💗
Seely7 rated for The Addams Family or The Munsters - USA on Apr 27, 2025
5
rating
Comment: Thank you so much for the notecard and adorable stickers! I love the pocket you made inside; it's so neat. I also like Morticia the best; she is awesome.
Response: So glad you liked it! I got the pocket idea from another swapbot user. Thanks for the heart!💜
debbiespoms rated for I miss Halloween Card Swap #3 on Apr 27, 2025
5
rating
Comment: Hi once again Dalia! TYVM for your cute bat Halloween card, along with 3 little sheets of Halloween stickers! I too am excited for this year's Halloween. However, I'm going to be down big time though. Because since my hubby passed away Jan. 1st (2025), he won't be here to help me put up decorations. It will be twice as hard for me at Christmas too. Ha, I thought I was the only one who reused decorations! I try to use them for at least 3 to 4 years, if I can get away with it, lol ! Hey, Take care and have a wonderful day!
Response: Well, I hope these swaps help a little bit with your spirits during Halloween. 💜🌜💗
debbiespoms rated for Space postcard swap #9 on Apr 27, 2025
5
rating
Comment: TYVM Dalia, for the beautiful "Crab Nebula" PC! I love that big burst! So pretty! Would I go to space if I was a chance to? You bet I would and in a heart beat! I've been a star gazer since I was a kid and always dreamed of going into space. I'm too old now to do, ugh! Sorry to hear, it would scare you to go into space. How come?
Response: I think It'd be too claustrophobic to take the trip. I don't like being enclosed in small spaces. I'd cheer you on though!😄🌜
ladyaduial rated for Stuff the Mailbox #52 on Apr 27, 2025
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for participating!
Response: I LOVE these swaps you host. I'm looking forward the next STM! 💗😊
Doreas13 rated for Note Card with Stickers! - USA on Apr 26, 2025
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for all of the awesome stickers. I love them all. I hope to see you soon on the next swap.
Response: Glad you liked them! See you on the next swap!💗🌷
young46356 rated for Ugly PC Swap #93 on Apr 26, 2025
5
rating
Comment: Thank you, I agree I don't care for this type of art either. Rich
Response: Right? Thanks for the heart💗😊
marclively rated for Share your ephemera on Apr 26, 2025
5
rating
Comment: Thanks! Marc
Response: You're welcome, thanks for the heart!💗
looktothisday15089 rated for A Year of Cards #4 - April 2025 - USA on Apr 26, 2025
5
rating
Comment: thank you. Yes, we are very fortunate to live in the times we do.
Response: Thank you for the heart 💗

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 1155 0 1
Completed Fives Threes Ones
750 1266 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
3 523 196 28
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Comments

kiwivandal on Apr 22, 2025:

lets try again, thank you for being my guinea pig :)
kiwivandal on Apr 22, 2025:

Welcome to the Paper Secrets Society! I am hoping this works I'm trying something new...
HausOfImps on Apr 20, 2025:

OMG, I lost it at the purse. That was so cool, thank you! And all of the extras were awesome and so thoughtful as well. I'm into Teddy Roosevelt as a theme but def need to brainstorm on that one. I want to make you something worthy of the title!
kiwivandal on Apr 14, 2025:

So glad to see you in my new swap! I'll be posting a few more soon :)
wolfeagle on Dec 24, 2024:

HH

Happy Holidays!
Leekoba on Dec 13, 2023:

Thank you so much for the awesome Gudetama socks for the Christmas 2023 Stocking Stuffers #1!!

Gudetama
catslikedinner on Jun 29, 2008:

i'm finishing up tonight and mailing it out tomorrow afternoon :) I can't wait for you package
catslikedinner on Jun 15, 2008:

I started crafting away ;) This is going to be the best swap! I can't wait. Have a good week.
catslikedinner on Jun 8, 2008:

Hey there, i'm in the Wes Anderson lovers group with you. I really like your idea for a mini painting swap where we send each other a painting of our a character in the royal tennenbaums. Or something you would see in there house. Would you like to do a private swap with me? I don't think anyone from the group wants to. let me know...Have a good day:)
gogoringo on Apr 20, 2008:

Come and join our first Street/Lowbrow art Appreciation Society group swap! Its just a simple little postcard swap. click here

Hope we see you there!
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