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skinny52

skinny52
Date Joined: February 26, 2015
Last Online: December 20, 2024

Country: United States
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About Me

  • I love the beach...and anything that brings to mind!
  • I am retired (2-14-2014) after 40 years of working...the last 34 years with the same company.
  • I love ephemera!!! I like postage stamps...new and used... and postcards. I also like old greeting cards and wrapping paper.
  • I love miniatures and recently bought a secondhand dollhouse to play with in retirement.
  • I sew; mostly quilts and smaller crafts. I'm the one in the family that everyone brings their mending to!
  • My favorite meal is anything with cheese! I like chocolate, but not white. Sea salted caramel anything is my current favorite!! I am grain free 😁

CHRISTMAS...about the only holiday I decorate for and I lean towards Christmas trees...any size and style πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„ I put them in every room of my house πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„

Postcards

VINTAGE!!! Even if a swap says new postcards only...if you have a vintage card (especially linen!!) that meets all other qualifications I will be happy to receive it with no complaints!!!

My favorite postcards are anything coastal...sea creatures...boats...lighthouses...beaches...seafood recipes...you get the idea!

I also love vintage linen postcards with any theme

Japanese woodblock art...Asian architecture

Books, book themes, libraries, and literary characters

I like views of rooftops

Dolls, dollhouses, and miniatures

Foggy scenes

Clocks and compasses

You can send me good quality ad cards if they fit the theme of a swap

Books

I love to read!

I get completely obsessed when I find a new mystery series. I must read them in order! I'm currently reading Jonathan Kellerman, Timothy Hallinan and Robert Crais. I also love fantasy...Twilight, Harry Potter, Repairman Jack , Game of Thrones...just to name a few! A few more...Elly Griffiths, John Sandford, and Fred Vargas

I love to alter books for journals and I have no qualms about ripping out pictures and print pages to use in other paper-craft projects!

Ephemera

I love ephemera!

I enjoy going to thrift stores and yard sales...I cannot pass up old cards and wrapping paper and vintage advertising! I use them in junk journals and albums and atcs...LOVE those old crinkle edge photos from the 60's

Fabric-Ribbons

I love vintage fabric! Doilies, embroidery, needlepoint, handkerchiefs...all good!

I prefer embroidered patterned ribbons, especially vintage!

Another reason to go thrifting! I make pillows and altered clothing and I use old and fancy fabrics and buttons in my albums and journals too!

Really like

Wish list:

  • Vintage paper or cards
  • Blank or used postcards from anywhere
  • Washi tape
  • Library cards
  • Beach glass...tell me where you found it!
  • Cancelled stamps
  • Lighthouse anything
  • Foreign language ephemera
  • Nautical labels, paper, ephemera
  • Vintage handkerchiefs
  • Old buttons
  • Bark cloth
  • Embroidered ribbon
  • Doilies
  • Vintage linen kitchen towels
  • Old photos
  • Nautical anything
  • glimmer mist
  • used postage stamps
  • decorative book end paper
  • stickles
  • mod-podge
  • colored sharpies
  • sparkling H2o's
  • roll-on adhesive
  • 18mm rotary blades
  • ink pads
  • glue sticks
  • gutterman brand thread

Really don't like

Dislikes:

THINGS! I'd so much rather have items that I can craft with...paper or fabric...books or cards...labels or funky paper. Not just something that sits on a shelf

  • NOTHING SCENTED, I'm sensitive πŸ™„
  • NO stickers
  • NO address labels
  • nothing racy
  • nothing religious
  • NO friendship sheets.
  • NO DIE CUTS

NOT A FLAKER

Yikes!!! I just got my first ONE rating and I'm devastated. (June 2015) I was not contacted first so that I could attempt to make things right!!!! It was an international swap and my assumption is that it was never delivered. (This was successfully resolved by resending) I'm ALWAYS WILLING TO RESEND!!!!! Please, please, please message me if you think that you should have received a swap from me and I will resend. Thanks!!!!

Playing Cards

Vintage, well played with by many hands are my favorite. My next favorite are the type with designs on both sides. I use them for crafting, not playing!

Postage Stamps

I'm very intrigued by postage stamps...I always look at the stamps on my mail no matter where it comes from! I especially like the postal art of Asian countries...also I really (really!) like any and all beach-nautical-marine animal-seabirds-shells, anything along that theme line...Thanks

Ratings

reinerose rated for Christmas Postcards #14 (USA ONLY) on Dec 21, 2024
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marinda rated for CHRISTMAS Postcard on Dec 17, 2024
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Comment: I love this beautiful postcard! Thank you so much. The stamps are awesome!
Response: I'm so glad to hear that you liked everything! Thanks for the heart rating and Merry Christmas πŸŽ… πŸŽ„
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Comment: Hey Ms. Martha, thanks for the lovely Christmas postcard! Wishing you merry Christmas and a happy new year πŸ©·πŸŽ„
Response: You're welcome! Thanks for the heart rating and Merry Christmas to you πŸŽ„πŸŽπŸŽ„
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Comment: Creative cover, thanks!!
Response: You're welcome 😊
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Comment: I opened a few days now and the selection is stunning! Thank you for the wonderful Christmas extras. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Response: You're very welcome, I'm happy that you're enjoying it so far! Thanks for the heart rating and Merry ChristmasπŸŽ„ πŸŽ… πŸŽ„
ScrapHappyGabi rated for Christmas PC_Dec. on Dec 16, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the Charles Dickens Christmas quote PC! he is my favorite author!! :) Were you able to get your decorations out and up like you wanted to?? Hoping you are having a great December! xx Gabi
Response: That's a lovely coincidence! Yes, decorations are finished! Thanks for the heart rating and Merry ChristmasπŸŽ„ πŸŽ… πŸŽ„
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Comment: Was nice to see you in my mailbox again. Wishing you a wonderful, peaceful holiday
Response: Thanks so very much! Thanks for the heart rating and Merry Christmas to you too πŸŽ… πŸŽ„πŸŽ
lilmissthrifty rated for A Christmas Post Card on Dec 13, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for the Alice card! Merry Xmas!!!
Response: You're welcome! They're fun aren't they? Thanks for the heart rating and Merry Christmas πŸŽ… πŸŽ„ 🎁
susieq11 rated for WINTER Postcard on Dec 12, 2024
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Comment: I LOVE the squirrel postcard and fun stamps - thank you so much! I love to watch all the woodland animals - so sweet that you feed them! : ) Thank you for joining my swap stay warm!
Response: Awwww, your comment makes me happy. Thanks very much for the heart rating❣❣❣
chimerix rated for MAEI: Christmas on Dec 12, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the neat PC and Christmas stickers - so fun! Mele Kalikimaka!
Response: You're welcome! Thanks for the heart rating and Merry to you too πŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
milkiss rated for PH: Christmas PC (Blank or Naked) #7 on Dec 10, 2024
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Comment: Another postcard from you dear Mar! Thank you for the lovely one :) I enjoyed the stamps you put on the card. Thank you so much!!
Response: I'm so happy that you liked what I sent! And that you noticed the stamps! Thanks for the heart rating and Merry ChristmasπŸŽ„πŸŽ„πŸŽ„
milkiss rated for Christmas PC_Nov. on Dec 10, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely postcard with amazing stamps! Happy Chriatmas!
Response: You're welcome! Thanks for the heart rating! Merry Christmas πŸŽ…
pernie123 rated for TF November '24 Stocking Stuffer on Dec 10, 2024
5
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Comment: Thanks for the gift. I shall save it for Christmas.
Response: Thanks very much for the heart rating and Merry Christmas πŸŽ… πŸŽ„ 🎁
pernie123 rated for PH: Opposites Scavenger Hunt #7 on Dec 10, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for the pretty pelicans card and nice opposites.
Response: Thanks for the heart rating 😁
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Comment: Hi Mar, thank you for the fabulous postcard. I also loved the Santa stamps you used! A drive thru light scene sounds like so much fun- I love whenever people do a lot of decorating this time of year! Every Christmas Eve, we order Chinese food and then on Christmas day we will be spending the day down at my inlaws house.
Response: You're welcome, I'm happy that you liked it! Have a wonderful holiday with your family. Merry Christmas πŸŽ… πŸŽ„ 🎁
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Comment: Many thanks!! Marc
Response: You're welcome and thank you for the heart rating!
kromo rated for Christmas Postcard Swap - Intl. on Dec 8, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the fun postcard! Merry Christmas πŸŽ„
Response: You're welcome and thanks for the heart rating! Merry Christmas πŸŽ… πŸŽ„ 🎁
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Comment: I hate the jungle all the way. I love the effort and all the pretty stickers you used to make it festive. Thank you
Response: Bummer...too modern for you? I appreciate your input and I thank you for the heart rating. Merry Christmas πŸŽ…
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Comment: Since we are already in Advent, I opened your present that arrived today and I am so happy I did. I can always use Christmas cards to mail out. What a great find you sent me. Thank you so much. Merry Christmas from my home to yours--Michelle
Response: That makes me happy! Thanks for the heart rating and Merry Christmas πŸŽ… πŸŽ„
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Comment: Many thanks for the wonderful Christmas tiger postcard!! PS- since July 14th the postcard stamp rate became .56 cents. I had to pay a whopping .03 cents to the mail carrier to get your card :p
Response: Oh no!!! And I just sent out a bunch more this week!!! I'm sure sorry about that 😒 But at least you liked the tiger card 😁 Thanks for still giving me a heart rating and Merry Christmas πŸŽ… πŸŽ„ 🎁

Rating Overview

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5.0000 1457 2 2
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Comments

MisplacedfromPA on Dec 11, 2024:

I am tickled pink with the tea cup and saucer you gave me for the TF March '24 Stocking Stuffer. I put it on display already. Thank yo so very much.

MisplacedfromPA on Dec 3, 2024:

Today, I opened your present for TF Sept '24 Stocking Stuffer. Thank you so so much for these beautiful petite long candle tapers. It is perfect for my log cabin feel of a home here in the mountains. I have exactly the wrought iron wall candle holders I will use them in. Such a perfect present for Advent. Thank you again. Have a joyous Christmas---Michelle in Clarington, PA

kizzlets on Dec 27, 2021:

Mar--thank you for the bonus happy mail for the "Happy ALL Month Long" swap, you didn't have too, but I really appreciate the cool Japanese stationeries you recently sent me, they are amazing! :) ~kizzlets

Jjean on Dec 25, 2021:

Thank you - Thank you.....Wow, what a wonderful gift......... Merry Christmas..... will use all & so many, many colors!!!

MisplacedfromPA on Dec 20, 2021:

Now how did you know exactly what I wanted this year? Thank you Mar for my 3 Christmas CD's..One of which is Exactly what I have looked hard for and could never find any... A handbell Choir with Christmas songs. I grew up where our church had a handbell choir so is so very special with fond memories. This is for the TF March Stocking Stuffer. I open a present each day of Advent.. Thank you again~~Michelle Merry Christmas

Artistic on Dec 14, 2021:

So happy you're enjoying the envelope countdown! Did you DIY the box? :)

circularlogic on Dec 13, 2021:

I am over the moon with RAKs #3 and #4! I adore the darling vintage books about dogs and butterflies! And I will keep the seashell journal in my purse for writing down my 2022 musings! Thank you so much!

circularlogic on Dec 9, 2021:

Your RAKS arrived today! I opened #2 and am so thankful fir your thoughtfulness! Can’t wait to paint! May also use a couple to make Christmas presents with my nieces!

circularlogic on Dec 6, 2021:

Mar,
I am over the moon with RAK #1! What a wonderful surprise! I am so happy to have this advent calendar, and I don't mind playing catch up at all! :D :D

All the best,
Jessie

OrigamiGrace on Dec 2, 2021:

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