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fishsteak

fishsteak
Date Joined: July 2, 2014
Last Online: June 7, 2023

Country: United States
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As of June 7
Taking a break from swapping for the summer. Mail delivery times are driving me crazy and the mail service in my area isn't the best. I'll follow through with swaps or ratings I'm waiting on but won't be actively swapping. I might do more Postcrossing/private package swaps instead, since I'll be traveling a lot this summer.

My Swapping Approach
I rate when I receive and avoid waiting until the last few days to send. Please message me if there are any problems on your or my end (postage due, late sends, damaged mail, possibly lost mail, etc.). I angel all swaps I host. I don't need extras!

Private Swaps
I’m usually open to private swaps for anything. It doesn't have to be a 1:1 trade. I do ATCs, inchies/twinchies, postcards, packages, and decorated envelopes/mail goodies.

About Me
I love food, reading, and traveling, including road trips. My guilty pleasures include tasting menus and kooky tourist traps like the Biggest Ball of Twine (still on my list!). If you don't know what to write in a swap, tell me something about your local area or recommend me something to see, eat, or do! :)

My Goodreads - books I want to read

Some of my digital art:
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General Likes

I can always use unused postage. I’m building a frankendeck so any playing cards are much appreciated, especially if they’re in a theme I like!

Cards I need:
Spades: 1, 7, 8, 9, K
Hearts: 1, 2, 4, 8, 10, Q, K
Clubs: 2, 4, 5, 7, 10, K
Diamonds: all except 3, 6, J, K

⋆ assorted things I like: architecture and good design, aerogrammes/postalettes, blackout poetry, cats, calligraphy, cherry blossoms, diecuts, the Golden Gate Bridge, fairytales, fountain pens, Flow magazine, geocaching, FriXion pens, handmade/unique papers, hand-carving, hot air balloons, illustrations, ink or gel pens, Japan, landscapes, lighthouses, mail art, mountains, mythology (any culture), national parks, outer space, pin-ups, Pokemon (favorites: food, cat, fluffy, Ditto as other Pokemon), postage stamps, sharks, shiba inu, themes (I'll like almost anything if it's a whole theme!), typewriters, trains, Japanese/Taiwanese washi, wax seals, watercolor, long staircases, vocaloids, zentangles, fashion/couture/streetwear

⋆ I like puns, sarcasm, satire, parody, and dirty humor.

Package Swap Likes

These are just things I know I like. I love trying new things and supporting small local businesses.

⋆ eat and drink: aerated chocolate, single origin chocolate, cookies and cream flavor, chips/crisps, crackers, sour candies, spicy foods, tea (loose leaf preferred), regional snacks, instant noodles; generally salty snacks more than sweet candies

⋆ makeup/skincare: I prefer mini/trial sizes. I like full sizes for sunscreen or Korean skincare brands like cosrx or banila. I use nail polish, colorful/unique eyeshadows, scar-removal products, makeup removers, and skincare products.

⋆ random useful things: double-sided tape, command hooks, books on my very long to-read list or related to my likes

Postcard Info

⋆ If I'm in a swap for naked postcards, I'd love a tourist postcard from your area with a long message! I prefer tourist PCs written and stamped from place of origin (postcards sent on vacation are my favorite).

⋆ Otherwise, I prefer 4" x 6" unwritten/blank postcards sent in an envelope. I like: gotochi, neat postmarks and stamps (on the outside of the envelope), illustrated cards, vintage travel poster, maxi cards
⋆ Specific postcard wishlists/favorites: one and two

Dislikes

⋆ religious sentiments (inspirational quotes welcome, just not faith-based quotes)
⋆ sticky notes/page flags
⋆ dystopian novels with romance in them
⋆ cigarette smoke or strong floral scents
⋆ teas with cacao husks or mint
⋆ lip gloss
⋆ kids cartoon stickers

Favorite Reading:

Chew (comic book series); Discworld series by Terry Pratchett; books about food, textiles/fashion, or urban planning; favorite manga subgenre: isekai food slice-of-life

Favorite Crafting:

I love art and would love to receive anything handmade by you. Watercolor and letterpress are near and dear to my heart.

Favorite Playing:

Rune Factory, Professor Layton, Touch Detective, Genshin Impact, Shining Nikki

Favorite Stationery Brands:

Sakura of Japan, mt Japan, Pilot, Cavallini & Co., Papaya, Rifle Paper Co., Paperchase, Chronicle Books, Q-Lia, Mind Wave, Paper Source, Peter Pauper Press, Punch Studio

Favorite Characters:

Nameko, Gudetama, Totoro, Catbus, Jiji, Paddington Bear, Calvin & Hobbes, Miffy, Garfield, Bugcat Capoo, Yotsuba, Llama from Shirokuma Cafe, Moomin, Bluey and Bandit

Favorite Artists and Musicians:

Roy Tabora, Thomas Kinkade, James Coleman, Sarah Gibb

Vance Joy, Jeremy Loops, ABBA, Léon

Ratings

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Comment: Your replacement ones finally made it to me! Thank you so much for doing that! I love your tiny pieces of art!
warheart rated for CPG-Sticker slapped and flats -US on May 27, 2023
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Comment: Love the envelope and stickers! Thank you!
hellojett rated for IFM: Scrap Envelope-April 2023 on May 24, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for your scrap envelope, I am quite sure most of it survived through the mail and that surprises me everytime! Thanks also for the extra papers that I'll use in collage projects, and the stickers too! :)
craftymommaliz rated for Blackout Poetry USA only #1 on May 23, 2023
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Comment: Thank you again for the postcard and resending when I know it took time to make both. I really appreciate your craftiness.
mdrogge rated for Pokemon ATC Series #3 - Grass Type on May 17, 2023
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Comment: Your Petalil is so cute!!
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Comment: Thanks for hosting this, I love all the decorated envie swaps. Thanks for the goodies especially the vintage paper. I used to go to estate sales but haven't been to one in a few years. I need to start doing that again this summer. Happy swapping!
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Comment: Great inchies, beautifully made -- thank you so much! And I like the little display case you made for them. In future, you might want to add your name and date to the back of the inchie -- that way if the recipient chooses to remove them from their case, you still have the artist's info on the back, a bit like an ATC. But I really like them, thank you for making them for me. And yes, Isabella Bird is great! I'm fascinated that someone's done a manga version.
Response: I'm glad you like them. Thanks for letting me know. Somehow that totally slipped my mind!
RockyBeach rated for IFM: Handmade Postcard on May 9, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for your green card. Full spring vibes! :) The green paint marks looks a bit like streets, how suitable.
mchesser12 rated for OATC: Travel Favorite ATC on May 8, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for the Walt Disney Concert Hall ATC and the stickers.
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Comment: I love this ATC! So creative! Thank you :)
Ajijic rated for Collaged Envie - 🇺🇸 only on Apr 26, 2023
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Comment: Thank you, Fiona, for the wonderful package you sent to me.And I appreciate the lovely letter you sent along with it And yes, hope we'll be partners again.
sleepykitty rated for Note on a Postalette 8 on Apr 19, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for the friendly letter! I love your Postalette, too. I would love to meet alpacas someday! 🦙
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Comment: Thank you
debbiespoms rated for IFM: Profile-Based Postcard on Apr 14, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for the mountain Lion PC! So cool! Have a great day!
heliogal rated for MAIL ART - Rubber Stamps on Apr 14, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for the nicely decorated stamped envie I really love the trees!! I am excited to use all the crafty bits you sent me too!!!
Sonya rated for CPG HD/HP Illuminated Letter ATC - US on Apr 13, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for the ATC, Fiona.
spacefoxsupreme rated for CPG: MOON ATC (global) on Apr 13, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for the pretty ATC! We don't have many cherry trees here but something else that has pink blossoms that is in full bloom along the river in my village.
theshyone rated for AA.HM.PC: Washi Postcard - April on Apr 11, 2023
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Comment: What a fun PC you made me :D Thank you for taking the time and effort to make me such a pretty PC with "unusable" washi! It looked so good, had you not said that it was troublesome washi, I would have never guessed :D
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Comment: Loved the vintage stamps, thanks!!! Thanks so much for the resend, it arrived in great shape. Loved how you decorated it!

Rating Overview

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5.0000 409 90 92
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Comments

bluerose3 on Mar 22, 2023:

Thank you for the stickers and music list (CPG March wishlist)

manders2280 on Mar 18, 2023:

Thank you for the wonderful wonderful postcard. I think it will hit my friend's sweet spot.
— Meredith
Wonderful - yup wonderful - Wishes March

susieq11 on Mar 12, 2023:

Thanks for the wishes for WW March! The flower stickers are so pretty - I agree! Love the little animals ones too! I hope your cats are doing well now - were they upset you were away maybe? awww : ( Ohhh your trip sounds great! I would love to go to Taiwan. We are going back to Japan again in November. It was great to get back last fall! It is so fun planning between trips - makes me daydream of stationery a lot, ha ha ha! (although I buy so much it keeps me looking like a small store!) February was more Spring-y -- it snowed yesterday and today, boo! Hope you have a nice Sunday! xoxo

kiddomerriweather on Mar 11, 2023:

Thank you for the Valentine leftovers and stickers you sent for my March WW.

CariahCreates on Mar 11, 2023:

Thank you for the wishes from my WW march wishlist

CariahCreates on Mar 7, 2023:

Thank you for the wishes from my WW February wishlist.

Ikat78 on Feb 28, 2023:

Thank you for the hilarious, sticker covered envie that was inappropriate for wonderful wishes February. I love the story about the family Christmas party and I have to say your doodle is amazing. I absolutely love the cat in a cowboy hat flying over the water.

lindseyjae on Feb 21, 2023:

Hi! Thanks so much for the nice happy mail you sent! I love the way you decorated the envie! (WW February)

Poohtat on Feb 15, 2023:

Thank you for the get well card and the jellyfish goodies. I can't wait for the cast to come off!

susieq11 on Feb 14, 2023:

Thank you for the wishes for WW February! Love all the pink (esp. cherry blossoms!) and Snoopy card. It is fun finding out what people do for work. Your job sounds interesting - I like the learning aspect of it a lot. Somehow our February has been really nice...it's strange!! But I will take it! ha ha! Thanks again for thinking of me! xoxo Happy Valentine's Day!

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