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Gnoe

Gnoe
Date Joined: December 30, 2012
Last Online: October 29, 2024
Birthday: February 26
Country: Netherlands
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About Me

Short cat update on Sept 10th 2024

My nickname "GNOE" is Dutch for gnu or wildebeest.

I'm an animal loving museum information specialist, currently not employed but full-time adoring her rescue cat Kuki and current elderly foster Jannie. 😻😻 We started 2024 with a quartet of multicoloured cats but are now down to just the duo (not totally unexpected I should add). In May we had to say goodbye to our family foster Mopje and on August 21st my sassy three-legged Sumiko-darling hopped over the rainbow bridge. Both have left gaping cat-shaped holes in my heart.

I'm a Crazy Donkey Lady and proud of it.


I'm vegan, which means I employ a compassionate & eco-friendly lifestyle using no animal products whatsoever. No meat, fish, dairy, eggs, honey, gelatine (gelli plate), bee's wax etcetera, nor wool, leather, silk, wool-felt or products for either crafts or personal care tested on animals or containing animal ingredients. I find this makes me feel at peace with the world. :)


Interests and themes

  • mail art and art journalling / (trashy) junk journals
  • dabbling in textile arts (visible mending, fiber mail = fabric mail art, crochet and embroidery)
  • Asia (Japan and Indonesia); Japanese and Scandinavian design
  • donkeys
  • peacocks, kingfishers and other brightly multicoloured birds for their iridescent plumage
  • gnus
  • bling (I probably was a magpie in a previous life ;-)
  • small and fragrant flowers like snowdrops, freesia, sweet pea, purple crocus, lavender and cherry blossom (sakura)
  • museums
  • reusing, recycling, repairing, repurposing and upcycling / zero waste society

Colours:

  • lime green
  • ultraviolet
  • peacock palette
  • clashing combo's of yellow, orange, pink, purple and red
  • metallic colours; gold and jewel tones

I'm into cinema, books (literary fiction, J-Lit, mystery/thriller with clever female protagonist), and hiking. I used to make bentos, postcross and geocache but hardly do so these days.

Postcards or other mail (art) about anything of the above will make my day.

For tea swaps my tea of choice is green or rooibos. Preferred fruit is citrus.


JJJ: Let's Make a Junk Journal swap series

My junk journals contain genuinly reused, upcycled and found items (no trash). My style is eclectic - vintage and antique as well as modern. I have a nostalgic fondness of 1950's-1960's-1970's graphic design but also appreciate art deco & jugendstil.

I like items that are unique. Strong colour combinations and images. Pieces of fancy papers and your own painted papers. If you're eco dyeing (paper, fabric, threads) I'd love a sample! Scraps of pretty fabrics, patches and haberdashery are very welcome. Bling and tactile things catch my eye (and breath) too.

I love cats, but only the living kind -- not planning on making a cattish journal. I mostly journal my everyday life.

For inspiration I fancy the styles of the following instagrammers: @amitybloom @roxycreationsbyrachel @cutpastesteph @mo_saddiction @ patricia.nordeen, @johannaclough and yes, @megjournals too of course.

I am not a fan of Maggie Holmes,Tim Holz, grungy or steampunk and I have no use for die cuts or scrapbook papers. Please no quotes.

About swaps

Sending

My goal when sending out swaps is to put a smile on your face. I personally think swapping should be fun and make us happy; there's too much drama in the world already.

I mark my items sent after I've dropped them in the mailbox. Where I live mail is only collected on weekdays at 5pm. Naturally I mail in time for pick-up when sending out on the last day of the swap. Swap-Bot rules speak for themselves.

I reuse -clean- packaging and such as much as possible.


Receiving

If possible, I prefer to receive postcards in an envelope so I can reuse the stamps for journalling or mail art :) Love special stamps!

I have a kind of no thanks ~ I'd rather not receive list at the bottom of this page. It's there to aid you, not restrict! Of course I'll appreciate anything you send :-) I will never rate down for getting something from those lists (the thought alone is absurd to me!) If possible I will just pass along what I cannot use -- but it seems such a waste of postage and effort on your side that can be avoided.

So please don't worry about it, nor be offended?!


Wish list


These are not requests, just a few things that will make me happy. I love looking at other people's wish-lists to help me pick something nice, and I hope that's the same for you.

  • a letter -- I looooove reading letters!
  • vintage letter paper
  • postalettes
  • anything DONKEY! (though not a fan of caricature/Disney)
  • vintage/used library cards
  • embroidery thread; variegated and shiny make my heart leap and currently low on reds, purples 'n blues
  • sashiko threads
  • haberdashery in general
  • glass, wooden or metallic beads
  • pieces of fun fabric (dying for some scraps of non-silk sari, batik and kimono fabric!)
  • quality handmade postcard
  • clothes/decorative patch made by you, including Teesha Moore style puffy scrap patches
  • handmade pincushion or kit/easy instruction
  • handmade needle book with room for threader
  • sea glass
  • origami paper, esp. washi, foil, chiyogami and duo (double sided)
  • Cyrlillic and Hindi texts (preferabbly aged)
  • anything relating to my interests described earlier on this page
  • did I mention a letter? ;-)


Crazy Donkey Lady special request

USA Forever stamp

If you live in the United States and are sending me snailmail, please consider using this stamp from the Heritage Breeds USA Forever set (may 2021). It will definitely earn you a heart! Although I'm pretty generous with those already so it may not really make a difference LOL. But please know you'll brighten my day and spark my soul!

Used copies are very much appreciated too! :)



Things I don't use

To save you spending postage on items I don't enjoy/use and will only pass along -or trash in some cases- you may want to look at this list.

  • sports theme (although maybe hiking and aesthetic kinds of sports like water ballet, figure skating et cetera)
  • poetry
  • sticky notes / page flags -- I received so many they will last me a lifetime
  • girly, cutesy, children's/childish stuff (YA), kawaii, Diddle, Care Bears, Disney... you get the picture ;)
  • puffy, foam, children's, reward or crap quality stickers
  • alphabet stickers or rub-ons
  • boring plastic clothes buttons
  • touristy postcards (views) and souvenirs
  • hibiscus and red / forest fruit flavoured tea
  • jewelry and makeup; I hardly ever wear any
  • contemporary leaflets -- I have a NO JUNK MAIL sticker on my mailbox and recycle/upcycle the things that come into my house as much as possible; so please don't add to the pile LOL

For paper crafts like journalling, collaging and postcard making I mostly use repurposed, vintage/antique originals, handmade and/or quirky items - hardly ever do I pick commercialy printed journal cards, paper packs and such or punched die cuts. I also have enough old, "ordinary" book pages in different languages. Especially pretty pages or the ones relating to my likes are of course always appreciated.

Bought/downloaded snailmail items like letter sets, postcards and notecards, labels, quality stickers et cetera are also fine.


Like most people I have a small pet peeve. I really dislike "keep calm" & other motivational quotes. These seem to have the opposite effect on me LOL

There's only one quote I like:

CATS ARE COOL BUT DONKEYS RULE

Hey, I should get myself a T-shirt saying that! :-)

Please don't send

It probably goes without saying but please don't send me anything edible/drinkable nor care products or makeup unless you're 100% sure it's vegan. Thank you!

Ratings

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young46356 rated for WIYM: NAKED PURPLE POSTCARD #4 on Oct 16, 2024
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Comment: Thank you, that haze or fog is definitely purple, good job. Rich
Response: Thank you -- for hosting as well!
majewsju rated for WIYM: NAKED RED POSTCARD #3 on Oct 15, 2024
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Comment: I love your postcard!!!!!!!!Thank you so much for sending it to me!! I can't believe you have a greenhouse! You are my life goals!!!!!! Happy fall!!
Response: LOL thank you for the super enthusiastic rating!!! I'm glad I chose well 😘 Wishing you a fabulous fall as well!
susieq11 rated for ELEPHANT Postcard on Sep 28, 2024
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Comment: Oh my I loooove this big postcard! A nd elephant stamps and adorable sticker (complete with “grass”!!) It was nice reading your news. I hope you’ll find another place to volunteer at. Always sad when things change in a not so great way…. Thanks a lot for joining my swap!! Your mail made my day! xoxo
Response: *huge smile* Glad to have made your day! Thanks for the thoughtful comment.
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Comment: You are right, these postcards are great, thank you! Very nice variety of papers and book pages also. Take care
Response: You're welcome! Tried to meet your preferences :-)
Tuutis rated for Animal Mail #4 on Sep 21, 2024
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Comment: Lovely, lovely envelope, looks so autumnal too, like a piece of art to hang on my wall! And all goodies will come to good use, thank you so much for this swap! (I can't get the heart to stick, so here: <3 <3 <3)
Response: Thank you for the many hearts LOL! You're very welcome of course; I'm glad you like my work.
MelissaLB rated for TGIF Weekend Notecard #410 on Sep 17, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely letter and sharing your weekend. Take care of yourself and don't over-do it. Rest is important.
Response: Thanks for the lovely comment & rating -- and good advice! :-)
123Poggy123 rated for CPG: Using cloth/material card on Sep 13, 2024
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Comment: I love all the layers on this card & the bird made with material/cloth is adorable. I can see why it was hard to give it up. I love it too.
Response: I'm really happy to hear you appreciate it as much -- so glad I've sent it! I hope you'll find a good new home for the birdy to fly to next ;-)
edorable rated for Ugly PC Swap #85 on Sep 3, 2024
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Comment: I love the postcard and the context behind it! But I can see why it's in the Ugly PC swap 😂 Floating mannequin heads with hijabs is not something I imagine seeing on my postcard wall, but it's there 🤣
Response: Yup, super interesting story but wow what an ugly card! I'm glad you appreciate it for its merits! :-) Thanks for the heart <3
shirleyinCA rated for PS: Scavenger Hunt Postcards #11 on Aug 24, 2024
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Comment: Great swap, thank you! I appreciate you matching my profile interests! What fun to get a Button Box card and the gorgeous Hawaii Volcanoes Park i needed! Sweet extras - the map and Morton Salt girl and what a lovely envelope you made, plus beautiful postage.
Response: I'm so glad you're happy with it! Thank you for the lovely comment.
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Comment: Thank you for the wonderful backgrounds. Life gets indeed busy, it’s important to do what we like to do! Thanks for your lovely letter too. ❤️
Response: Life kept me from responding to comments too but I'm catching up now. I'm very glad to hear you like the backgrounds :-) Thanks for the heart and your sweet comment.
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Comment: I LOVE this file folder floating pocket!! The theme and colours are perfect for me! I love love love it!! My favourite little addition is your note! how precious and cute!! I hope you and Erik decide to go someplace fun!! HUGS! Gabi
Response: YAY! Sorry for the late reply -- trying to catch up. We got to go vegan glamping in the French Vosges for a short week. Delightful!
Myself333 rated for Ugly PC Swap #84 on Jul 25, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for the definitely odd postcard, I kind of like it just because of the weird pose and "outfit" she's wearing in the painting haha. I've never heard of the Dutch Indies, so going to look into that story! Happy swapping. P.S. I love the banana stamp!
Response: I'm glad you can appreciate its oddness LOL and the banana stamp was of course a must :-) Thanks for the heart! [Sorry for the late reply --life happened, catching up now]
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Comment: It took me a minute to find information on the internet since it's been on the Heritage site list for only 8 years. What a stunning building. I saw pictures of the inside and the windows are breathtaking. Thank you for introducing this to me. Joy
Response: The windows are gorgeous indeed; I've lighted a candle near one for a friend that had recently passed when I was there last time. But I'm mostly in awe with the building and the atmosphere it exudes. [So sorry for the late reply --life happened but I'm trying to catch up with responding to comments now.]
Tara21cd rated for JJJ: Goodies for Journaling! on Jul 3, 2024
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Comment: What an amazing package I received today. I will definitely use everything you have so graciously gifted me. Thank you. ♥️❤️♥️
Response: I'm so glad to hear my envie hit the bullseye! Enjoy using the contents and thank you for your enthousistic rating 💙
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Comment: I loved the postcards you picked! Your letter was nicely preserved with the cellophane. Thank you! Also thanks for the tea and stickers! I hope you had a grand tme with your high school friends! Happy swapping!
Response: We had fun indeed! The years fell away -- though we had to catch up too of course. Thank you for a lovely rating!
funstuff rated for PS: Scavenger Hunt Postcards #6 on Jun 27, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for all of the great postcards. Its such a wonderful and great variety of cards.
Response: So glad to hear I made a good selection. And thanks for the heart!
photovivie rated for Ugly PC Swap #82 on May 28, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the funny teeth postcard! I was at the dentist yesterday 😅
Juniebird rated for Ugly PC Swap #81 on May 22, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for sending the bright and colorful postcard from Oregon. I enjoyed your note on the back - the "weird" molar PC really does sound odd and would have fit the theme of the swap, but I much prefer the one you sent! Best wishes!
Response: Glad I chose well! You're very welcome and best wishes to you too.
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Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful tag for my journal! I love the fancy pocket and beautiful background pictures! So many lovely little embellishments too! I use different time periods so they are perfect! Happy Swapping! ❤️
Response: I'm, really glad to hear that! Enjoy :-)

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Comments

anicka22 on Sep 26, 2024:

Ooooo, dankjewel voor de prachtige verjaardagspost, ben er zo ontzettend blij mee. Zo mooi bij elkaar, dankjewel. En dat nog ook eens op een echte rotdag. Maakte mijn dag weer zoveel beter ♥️💙💜

Stellaerrans on Aug 14, 2024:

Thank you for the lovely letters, they made me smile! Veel herkenning, haha 😉 I love the Japanese theme and the stamps with portraits of women... I collect these and cards too... ❤️

MuggleMom on Jul 22, 2024:

Thank you for the postcard!! It means a lot that you can use the donkey postcards I sent - and I love that you are sharing them with your friends at the sanctuary!! I'll keep sending any I find because I know you'll do good things with them!

xx

MuggleMom

susieq11 on Jun 4, 2024:

Thank you so so much for the lovely birthday mail/wishes for MAW May! What a beautiful envelope and stamps! I really enjoyed reading your letter (I understand about the cats!) and love the card, postcard and magnet!! Such wonderful mail!!! I’d like to reply to you and will as soon as I can! Thank you for making me smile today!! xoxo

HippieChick on May 6, 2024:

I am so glad you enjoyed my little envelope. :) I love our re-use store but have to limit the time I go there, so I only go every few months unless I 'need' something from there. I think it would be a wonderful idea to start one up. :)

susieq11 on May 1, 2024:

Thank you for the wishes for MAW April! Thank you for your note/altered postcard, postcards and airmail envelope! Fun to see it in my mailbox in a clear sleeve! I’ve been to São Paulo and it has a neat skyline - I don’t think the postcard is ugly at all! : ) I appreciate you thinking of me!!!! xoxo

LadyJo on Apr 27, 2024:

Thank you for the MAW April wishes you sent my way! So nice to have more postcards for my Elderly project. I have 7 people right now which is my average every week!

Stellaerrans on Apr 26, 2024:

What a beautiful surprise, your snailmail... With so much care for details and composition ... for what I like... You put much time and love in it... really a gift from the ❤️ MAW April 2024

HippieChick on Apr 3, 2024:

I am happy to have mad your day a tiny bit brighter! I am always looking to add more braille paper to my stash, so I am glad you enjoy it as well. :)

ultracinematik on Mar 18, 2024:

Thank you for the wonderful birthday surprise. What a perfect little pocket for the stamps! I appreciate your well-wishes. I have a similar idea of a birthday well spent.

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