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Pikkis

Pikkis
Date Joined: July 9, 2009
Last Online: October 29, 2024
Birthday: November 19
Country: Finland
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About Me

I´m a woman at the age of fifty-four with two children; a daughter (26)and a son (23). I work as a comprehensive school teacher and especially love teaching English, maths and litterature. I use Hungarian Varga-Nemenyi-method in teaching maths.

I put a lot of effort on my creations and never send anything trashy, so I hope you will do the same :)! I don´t tolerate any kind of flaking! If you don´t receive anything from me, contact me before rating, please!

If sending me ATCs/APCs, please, try to keep them the right size as I like to store them into pocket sleeves! So NO parts over the edges, please (at least not very much)!

Favorite Books

I love reading and read many kinds of books. Fantasy is one of my favourites; Harry Potters, LOTR, Twilight-saga, True Blood, Vampire Diaries etc. Also books related to history like the ones from Diana Gabaldon fascinate me. Jane Austen, Joanne Harris, Kate Morton, Lucinda Riley and Cecilia Samartin are amongst my favourite authors too, just to name few. I´m not a fan of detective stories, but still like to read books by Agatha Christie, Alan Bradley and Jessica Fellowes, which have murders or other crimes, but no blood or violence and they have a sense of history and "good old times".

I try also to read books for young adults, mostly because of my work, but also as I want to.The Hunger Games-series by Suzanne Collins hooked me immediately. David Almond, Cornelia Funke, Eva Ibbotson, Neil Gaiman and Michael Ende are some of my favourites too, but there are so many good books and so little time to read them.

Favorite Movies

I like Tim Burton-movies. Fantasy-movies, romantic ones and historical films are my favourites too. And I’m Outlander-obsessed :D! Game of Thrones, The House of the Dragon, Lord of the Rings and Hobbit will get my full points too.

Favorite Crafts

Especially ATCs, tags, inkboxcards, zines and decorated envelopes are my favourites. I make also altered playing cards (APCs) and journal pages. Recently I´ve found rolos and love to alter them. My rolocard size is 4" x 2,5/8". I´ve made some decos too and one altered book. They look great, but are really a lot of work and at the moment I don´t seem to have the time for them. Button fairies are cool too.

Rubber stamping, collage and mixed media are my favourite techniques. I can´t draw at all, so don´t expect anything drawn from me! I ALSO DON´T LIKE TO RECEIVE DRAWN THINGS, I´M SORRY. I´m usually very easy to please and I´m not picky, but drawn things just are not for me!

I have two art journals based on stamping, collage and mixed media techniques. The theme of my first journal is "Quotes". The page size of this journal is around 5 x 7 inches. Feel free to decorate one side or both, but if decorating both, leave some empty space on the edge, please, so I can tape the page into my book. The other journal is sized 4 x 4 and the theme is "Vintage", so everything with vintage photos, lace, ephemera, doilies, patterned paper etc. is welcomed! This is a journal with loose pages that I bind together with rings, so no thick layers to the left side, please, so I can punch the holes for the rings. And feel free to decorate both sides of the page, if you wish!

Favourite Dogs

I love dogs and almost all animals. My favourite dog-breed is a German shepherd.

Favourite Places

I enjoy travelling. I hope someday I´ll be rich enough to do that properly (LOL)! My favourite city is London. Australia and New Zealand, the USA and Canada are the destinations of my dreams. But what comes to travelling, anything goes. I´ve visited Spain once and I fell in love with that country. Now I´m learning Spanish :)! Other countries I´ve visited are Bulgaria, Turkey, Sweden, Estonia, Belgium, Egypt, Hungary, Greece twice (Rhodes and Crete) and Great-Britain twice (London and Edinburgh). Fell totally in love with Scotland last summer!

Other Hobbies

Swapping ATCs and other paper crafts is my hobby no.1 right now. I’m a bookcrosser. Reading is so much fun! I also try to exercise every now and then by cycling, nordic walking and kettlebell. I like baking. Trying new recipes is so much fun!

Themes I like/ collect

ATCs and mail art: - anything vintage/ time/ text/ quotes/ musical notes/ cemetary angels/ travelling/ oriental, esp. geishas/ birds, nests, eggs/ owls/ ladybirds, dragonflies and all other insects/ pin up-girls/ classic film-stars like Marilyn Monroe/ Frida Kahlo/ Tim Holtz/ vintage Christmas, Halloween and other holidays/ Marie Antoinette, Outlander

Altered Playing Cards (APCs): Classic Hollywood film stars (men and female)/ Lord of the Rings/Hobbit/ Alice in Wonderland (books and Tim Burton-movies)/ vintage women and girls/ children´s books and characters/ vintage garden/ vintage school/ Harry Potter PM ME FOR THE SUIT AND NUMBER, PLEASE!

Wishlist

  • anything Frida Kahlo paper items (postcards, magazine/collage images, stamps, stamped images, brochures etc.)
  • used postage stamps, the older the better (I use them in my crafting)
  • vintage bus tickets and other vintage ephemera
  • ATCs/ APCs /Altered Envies
  • playing cards, NOTE: only poker-sized 2,5"/ 3,5" (single cards are fine as I only use them for crafting)
  • magazines related to rubber stamping or mixed media, my faves are Stamper´s Sampler/Somerset Studios (preferably in English)
  • images, ads, stickers or any other paper ephemera related to books/reading and fantasy books
  • any paper-items related to Outlander (books or Tv-series)
  • any paper-items related to Scotland; flag, thistle, castles, Edinburgh etc.
  • Moomin-books in different languages (see the list below)
  • rubber or clear stamps, especially with vintage images, numbers or other themes mentioned above (nothing childish, please)
  • anything Tim Holtz (not very large objects as I mainly make ATCs)
  • Graphic45-papers and any other stuff from that brand
  • teacher-reward stickers in English (not puffy)
  • dresden scraps in any colour
  • chocolate from your country (if you happen to send from Belgium, I´m totally in love with Ambiente Schilfertruffels)
  • green or white tea in bags, no loose (flavoured are also welcomed)
  • vintage lace
  • wooden rulers
  • old keys

PLEASE! DON´T SEND any paper pieces, as I have plenty of them already (except Graphic45). THANKS!

Special wish

I collect Moomin-books in different languages. Here´s a list of the languages I already have. So if you have one not mentioned on the list, I´d be more than happy to do a private trade with you.

Languages I already have: - Karelian - English - Swedish - Estonian - Dutch - Russian - Japanese (big thanks to whiterose) - Lithuanian - French ( a huge thanks to Moineau) - Polish - German (huge thanks to sasasubine) - Hebrew (huge thanks to KSENiA) - Czech (million thanks to marankovazena) - Norwegian (huge thanks to Sassa) - Bulgarian (million thanks to indajani)

Ratings

TrishaLSmith rated for World Postcard Day 2024 on Oct 19, 2024
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Comment: Thank you!!! Happy swapping!
Response: Happy to hear my card arrived :)! Thanks a lot for the hearty rating!
donetta rated for RF: Vintage Rolo with Numbers on Oct 4, 2024
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Comment: Ahhh...Pirjo-Liisa, I LOVE the rolo you made! I say that your addiction to Tim Holtz is a very good thing indeed, since it leads to the creation of wonderful little works of art. Thank you also for the math pages...I can't wait to use them in a project, but 10 squared minus 1 squared plus 10 squared minus 2 squared, ETC. is too much math for me, particularly when it's divided by yet another number! I have a fear and loathing of math, since the days that my algebra teacher mocked me in class and my father gave up in frustration and used the word "stupid"! However...I love the precise look of it on a page. I am so happy to see you swapping in this group again!
Response: Thank you for your sweet words and the heart :)! And hah, I have the same feeling about math, when it goes too complicated. But the funny thing is that I love teaching it, when it’s simple enough, LOL!
iLoveMail rated for Decorated Envie ~ Pick-a-Theme! on Oct 3, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the GORGEOUS travel-themed envie!! And I love the vintage Egypt postcards ♥️ thanks so much for joining!
Response: Oh, wow, I’m amazed it arrived this fast… But happy to hear that you liked everything :)! Thanks for the kind words and the heart!
Foxears rated for 4 Teabag Swap #22 on Sep 25, 2024
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Comment: I really look forward to try these flavors of tea and this Finnish tea brand! Special thanks for the Moomin themed tea and the beautiful book page with machine pictures!
Response: You’re welcome :)! Thanks a lot for the heart!
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Comment: Love your take on this tag! Thank you!
Response: Thanks a lot for the kind words and the heart :)!
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Comment: Love, love love the ink box card you made! I love all the mediums you used and the heart brad was a nice touch! Thank you so much!
Response: Thanks for the lovely words and the heart :)! It was fun making this Alice for you and happy to hear that you liked it.
Nehalennia rated for Sisters/Brothers themed tag on Aug 21, 2024
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Comment: Dear Pirjo-Liisa, I was VERY happy to have you as my partner for both swaps. You never fail to amaze me with your artwork. This tag was no exception! Thank you so much <3
Response: Oh, so kind, thank you :)! Always so fun to make a swap for you, and try to give my best effort.
Nehalennia rated for Summer themed Inkbox card on Aug 21, 2024
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Comment: Such a gorgeous Inkbox card, dear Pirjo-Liisa. I love what you created <3 Thank you!
Response: Thanks a lot for your lovely words and the heart :)! Happy to make you happy!
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Comment: Such a wonderful doll house tag Pikkis! I am so happy to have received this beauty. I love everything about this tag, the background is lovely and layered, the flowers are so whimsical and you chose the perfect Tim Holtz paper doll. Thank you for your participation and I look forward to more swaps with you. :)
Response: Thank you so much for the lovely rating and the heart :)! I’m quite happy with the tag myself but as I’ve said many times, it’s easy to success with Tim Holtz-stuff. And this swap-idea is so much fun! So thank you for hosting these swaps, can’t wait for the next one.
RiverTopanga rated for ETHP: ATC using 3 T.H. products on Jun 27, 2024
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Comment: Hi! Really nice job on the TH ATC. So glad we were partnered again 😀. I adore the Citron green distress ink. Nice how you wove the feet of the groom through the 2. A Lot going on! I could look at it for days and still find new things! I love how you also used the cheesecloth for them to stand on. Excellent! Thank you for taking so much care with this atc for me. Happy swapping!
Response: Oh, wow, what kind words, thank you so much :)! So great to hear that you liked my creation that much, it was fun making it for you. Thanks a lot for the lovely rating and the heart :)!
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Comment: Thanks for these wonderful napkins and all the extras too! These are all new to me! Higs frmo Alaska, Sherry
Response: Well, so happy and relieved to hear that they finally arrived :)! Thanks a lot for your patience, the kind rating and the heart!
ChrisD rated for MFF: 3 Elements Bird Tag on Jun 17, 2024
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Comment: Gorgeous! This ATC is exceptional in every way. The colors, texture and design are perfection! Thank you so much.
Response: Thanks a lot for your lovely rating and the heart :)! Happy to hear that you liked my tag (not ATC)that much!
uiltje rated for AMA: Inkbox card - boat or ship on May 24, 2024
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Comment: Such a creative envelope. I am in love with the captain with his huge moustache. How did you know I collect my inkboxcards with a hole in the right corner, so I can put them in a metal ring? Also glad with the cat in the boat.
Response: I didn’t know ;), but I’m happy I made the right decision :D. So great to know that you liked everything. Thanks a lot for the heart!
dustbunny11 rated for Steampunk Gentleman on May 23, 2024
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Comment: Hello Pirjo-Liisa! I received your steampunk gentleman and I just LOVE him! I am always excited to get stamped art in my swaps, and the images you used are fantastic! I love all the added hardware gears and brads, too. So fun! Thanks again, and have a great summer!
Response: So happy to hear that you liked it that much :)! Thanks a lot for the lovely rating and the heart!
RiverTopanga rated for ETHP: ATC with TH die on May 15, 2024
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Comment: What a delightful ATC! The yellow is definitely spring-like ... I love the flower aspect too. Great job. Very creative! Thank you for taking the time to make such a wonderful atc! Many extra ❤️💙💚🧡💛
Response: Thanks a lot for your kind words and the heart(s) :)! I’m happy to make you happy and love working with TH-stuff.
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Comment: I would give more hearts if I could. What a wonderful Tag. I love the layers. I can tell some thought went into making this. Love it.
Response: Oh, thank you so much for your sweet words and the heart, which is totally enough. Rating like this is the best prize and making you happy :)! It’s so easy to work with TH-stuff and it gives always so much joy and pleasure as you can see ;)!
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Comment: Thank you for this amazing Tim Holtz tag. I especially loved the texture with the crackle paste and the sewing and the dangle! Thank you for the swap!
Response: You’re very welcome :)! It was fun making it and happy to hear that you liked it. Until the next time ;)!
Nehalennia rated for Tim Holtz supplies swap on May 1, 2024
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Comment: Wow, Pirjo-Liisa, you really amazed me with your fabulous and generous swap. I LOVE LOVE LOVE every single piece you sent me. In fact the most pieces are new to my collection. I only have few metal items, but those you sent are new to me. Also I don't have any of the ribbons and silk papers. You really made my day with your mail. Thank you sooooo much <3
Response: You’re very welcome :)! I’m happy to hear that I managed to choose something you didn’t have. Thanks a lot for the kind words and the heart!
FLWAVE rated for Faux ID-card on Apr 13, 2024
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Comment: This was a great idea for a swap. Your ID card is fabulous! I also wish there were more participation in the group. It seems like swap-bot is less active overall.
Response: Thanks for your kind words and the heart :)! And thanks for being active and joining my swaps.
kaijapapu rated for EU Profile-Based Happy Mail #3 on Apr 5, 2024
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Comment: No morjesta mikä paketti!!! Mä hetken mietin oonko tilannu jotain torista ku en voinu käsittää että swappi voi olla näin massiivinen! Mä en missään tapauksessa oo pettyny Suomi vaihtoihin, must tuntuu että parhaat tulee just kotimaasta 🥰 Kiitos tosi paljon näistä kaikista, mä oon ihan sanaton ❤️
Response: No kiva kuulla :)! Kiitos myös sydämestä!

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Comments

HippieChick on Oct 5, 2024:

And I love the adorable postage you used, thank you. :)

HippieChick on Oct 5, 2024:

MAW! Sept.

Thank you so much for the thoughtful envelope of goodies for my journals. I love everything and will use all of it!

We are having a lovely autumn with a fair amount of rain but some nice sunny days. This year has been a good year for the local mushrooms (great for my tummy, not great for my allergies). Soon we will have rain and wind storms so I am enjoying this calm time for now.

Highlander18 on Oct 2, 2024:

❤️❤️ Thank you for Sept MAW - love the colorful and variety of paper napkins and awesome playing cards!! Love the stamps, too!

anicka22 on Sep 20, 2024:

Thank you so much for the adorable tea and the awesome postcards ❤️❤️❤️

susieq11 on Sep 14, 2024:

Thank you for the adorable Moomin postcard and postage stamp - I love it! I have it set up at my desk! Thank you for thinking of me, I really appreciate it! : ) MAW September

LadyJo on Sep 12, 2024:

Thank you so much for the wishes for the group Make a Wish September! The postcard is perfect and the stickers and bookmark are cute! Thanks for the note and greetings to you from USA!

Stellaerrans on Sep 7, 2024:

Oh my goodness, you sent me the tea I love most in the world!! I am grateful and excited, thank you so much P-L! ❤️❤️❤️ And the clear stamps and ex libris are wonderful, what a beautiful happy mail... I appreciate the lovely letter and folder too 💫 Make a Wish September 2024

user6937 on Feb 9, 2023:

Pirjo-Liisa, your ATCs have arrived as part of our exchange on Instagram. I'm glad you liked the pc's I sent for your ABC-book project and I love the ATCs you've sent in return! Will comment there, too.

wolfeagle on Dec 31, 2021:

hny

Wishing you a fantastic 2022!

heidiblooms on Dec 25, 2021:

🎄❄️Merry Christmas!❄️🎄

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