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Response: I was getting worried about the transit time - thanks for your patience and the very kind comment. I had a lot of fun making it, but I realized I needed to get better brushes for watercolors so I picked up some at HL while they were on sale last week. So if we swap again, hopefully I'll have improved!
Response: Thanks, Grace! Sorry it took the USPS so long to deliver. :P
Response: It’s dumb. Haha. Fortunately, the cold doesn’t usually last long, just a few days at most.
Response: Yay! I’m excited to receive mine. I love me some sparkles!
Response: I’m very glad you like it. I have a whole box of those wooden leaves and never used even one of them until this swap!
Response: You’re welcome. It was nice sending to someone new to me. :)
Response: OH, I'm so glad! I was out of practice so had a little trepidation about that ATC. Thanks for the nice comment. :)
Response: I’m always nervous about the USPS, especially when i don’t have duplicate raw materials to remake a swap, so I’m super glad it arrived! Thanks for the kind words.
Response: I'm so glad you like it. It's fun to add loved ATCs to our collections!
Response: I’m happy you like it. Thanks for the kind words.
Response: Google “Texas Homecoming Mums.” They’re absolutely over-the-top ridiculous. Thanks for the rating.
Response: WOW that took a long time to arrive! Thanks for rating. :)
Response: Oh, I'm glad! It definitely went in a different direction than I expected. haha
Response: Not a TH stamp, just one I probably picked up at Michael's or HL.
Response: I always keep my messy inked scrap papers for sleeves and envelopes. ;)
Response: Thanks for the rating, and for joining the swap!
Response: I bought clear plastic sleeves at Walmart, where they keep the trading cards (usually near a register).
Response: I had a mail art envelope labeled "undeliverable" last week, so I was getting worried about the one I sent to you. I'm glad it got there and you liked it. :) Yes, the NC situation is scary! I have family in your town and I'm emailing them tonight, to make sure they're set for the onslaught of rain.
Response: Oh, YAY! I'm sending that other envelope to you - again. It has your name on it, so you might as well have it. :)
Response: I'm glad you like it. They are a lot of fun to make, and they're a good way to practice piecing, quilting, and binding techniques.
Response: Thanks, Jan. :)
Response: It's going great so far. Hope I can stick it out for 5-7 more weeks.
Response: So far, so good - down 6 pounds!
Response: haha! I love the detail in her swaps, but they are labor intensive!
Thanks for the nice rating.
Response: I hear you on wishing for spring! This unending rain is about to drive me nuts!
Response: Those are great cat names. I have a cat named Missy who probably ought to be named Fats, she's such a pudge.
Response: As always, you are too kind. :)
Response: I wish it had gotten to you before Christmas! But I'm glad it finally arrived, and that you like it. :)
Response: If I can get a carton, I'll send you another postcard. (I don't drink beer, so I have to rely on whatever my adult kids are buying.)
Response: Rats. I probably should have sent something from one of the southern states. Next time!
Response: Thanks for the kind words, and for joining the swap. :)
Response: Yay, it arrived! Sending fancy mail overseas is always nail-biting for me. :) Glad you liked it.
Response: You're right, of course. One of my favorite mediums is colored pencil and mineral spirits. :)
Response: I'm not really a pen pal writer, but I like the idea of flip books for journaling. They are pretty fun to make. Maybe I'm really into the making more than using, LOL. Thanks for joining the swap!
Response: Thanks! I laughed - my daughter got to Belfast and back long before my letter arrived to you. LOL. I should have had her deliver it! ;)
Response: I'm so glad! I had to stop making pockets or the darn thing wouldn't close. lol. Thanks for the kind rating, and for joining the swap. :)
Response: We distress fans think alike, I guess. :) I'm glad you love your snow - just keep it up there, far north of me. LOL.
Response: I'm really glad you like it. I was worried that it was lost. Thanks for hosting this series.
Response: You are so sweet, but I can't take the credit - the group works really well together!
Response: :) I'm glad you liked it.
Response: Wow, that PC got there fast! I hope you read the book. It's one of my favorites this year. :)
Response: I totally agree; that WOULD be awesome!
Response: Tim's products are so forgiving, anyone can create beautiful art with them. I'm sure you can do it! Thanks for the kind words. :)
Response: Thanks! They're fun. I'm glad you joined the swap. :)
Response: I think it will be a fun series. I'm glad Paige suggested it.
Response: I hope they work for you. :) Have fun on SB!
Response: Yes, a cruise! :)
Response: Thank you, Denise. :)
Response: Oh, I'm glad you like it! I was kind of sad the heart didn't turn out as red as I wanted it to.
Response: Oh my goodness, I don't know how to respond! You are so sweet in expressing your gratitude for a VERY simple swap. :)
Response: Your profile mentions that you own 3 cats, so I kind of figured you were more into cats than dogs. :) I'm glad you like the rolo. My muse waited until the last minute to kick in!
Response: So glad you like him. I love his little face. :)
Response: You really are too kind. :)
Response: Thanks! It was dry embossed first, then wet embossed with clear embossing powder over the raised areas, which is SUPPOSED to act as a resist for the watercolors. Didn't work as well as I expected. LOL. But I'm glad you like it. :) And yes on the new things! Gosh, I've learned a ton here.
Response: I was so glad to send to you. :)
Response: I was glad, too! LOL. I really didn't want to have to remake it. :)
Response: You are so welcome, Bonnie! It's always fun to make something to send to an appreciative fellow swapper. :)
Response: I'm so sorry! Thought that glue was holding it securely. I can send you a photo of it (pre-shipping) if you want to see how I assembled it.
Response: The pleasure was all mine, to make it for you. Thanks for the kind words.
Response: You're so welcome. I find these coloring swaps soothing, and I enjoy making something that will bring happiness to the recipient.
Response: Thank you for the kind words! It was a joy to make it for you.
Response: I'm so happy they got to you safely. :) Thank you for joining the swap!
Response: Oh, donetta, that's high praise coming from someone with your talent!
Response: I did a lot of trial runs, with different stamps. It's not an easy technique to do, because of the wood or acrylic block behind the stamp.
Response: Gotta keep the kitties happy! :)
Response: I'm thrilled that you like it. :)
Response: Oh good! I was worried that it was too plain. :) (As I type this, my cat is trying to lay on the keyboard - argh!)
Response: You're one of the bests hosts around. :)
Response: Gah! Snow in April?! I'd die.
Response: That was white embossing powder. Easy peasy. :)
Response: I'm going to send you a new one. Apparently it happened to all 3 of the ATCs I sent out. :(
Response: Rats. I will send a replacement.
Response: Like anything else: practice, practice, practice! Join lots of swaps, and don't be afraid to try new things. Take advantage of other people's expertise - I read a lot of tutorials!
Response: Not at all, but you are very kind to say so. :)
Response: I'm sure you did fine. :) and everyone has to start somewhere!
Response: I just use a Sizzix Big Shot, and follow the directions on the extended multipurpose platform.
Response: Yeah, I think I expected something like you'd get from texture paste. But the great thing about these swaps is how much I learn about various art mediums! Thanks for the nice comment and rating.
Response: I learned about that here on SB! Mineral spirits make the colored pencil look like watercolors. :)
Response: Oh, I'm glad you finally received it! Thank you for joining the swap, and for rating promptly. :)
Response: LOL, during my 3 a.m. periods of insomnia, I find myself thinking about what I'm going to do on upcoming cards. I'm really nervous about X. :)
Response: They say you learn by your mistakes.... I should be a crafting EXPERT by now! LOL. Thanks for the nice comment. :)
Response: Oh, I was so nervous about sending to you! I'm glad you like the rolo. :)
Response: Probably all of us paper crafters have house stamps or die cuts. LOL.
Response: I was using Ranger brand, too! So it must have been user error. LOL.
Response: Well, if some postal worker opened it because he thought it was a gift card, I bet he was disappointed to get a rolodex card with a chair on it. LOL!!
Response: Thanks. I love Mad Libs. :)
Response: Oh, I'm glad it finally arrived. I was beginning to worry that that house had taken residence on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean. ;)
Response: One of the very BEST things about SB is learning new art techniques. :) Thanks for the rating, and for joining the swap!
Response: Thank you! I'm so glad they arrived. I think I worry about Canadian post more than any other country's mail service. LOL.
Response: I've been going through my mom's things - she was a stamp collector for 50+ years. :)
Response: Those paints are awesome. I live by the belief that great supplies can make a mediocre artist look better then she really is. LOL.
Response: Haha, I love Mad Libs. :)
Response: If you end up liking the Tazo tea, you should try their orange spice tea - it's my very favorite. Thanks for the rating!
Response: That fabric came from Ikea!
Response: Thank you for the kind words. I think it will be a fun series!
Response: I was really uncertain about that industrial one. So much so, that I went a totally different direction with the next two. :) Thanks for joining both swaps.
Response: Ha! When those high energy days hit, I have to take advantage of them. :) Thanks for the rating.
Response: It might be a sign that I'm getting weary of all those string blocks, wanting to get them done and sent!! LOL. Thanks for the rating and nice comment. :)
Response: I was so iffy on those postcards - I'm VERY glad you like them! Thanks again for joining the swap. :)
Response: Oh, you are very generous with your praise. :) Thanks for joining the swap.
Response: The tutorial is here: http://katrinastutorials.blogspot.com/2009/09/fabric-ornament-number-one.html . Thanks for joining and for being an excellent member of SR in 2013!
Response: Would you believe it starts with a 9" circle? It was one of the cooler tutorials I found online - and so easy! Thanks for the rating and for joining the swap. :)
Response: You're brave to rate already when you don't know what I sent you. :D Thanks for joining the swap! Hope your holiday is the happiest.
Response: Ah, today was a tough day. It was a blessing to read your comment. Thank you. :)
Response: If we swap again, I'll look through my husband's big jar of coins. I just didn't have time with this swap. Glad you like the bag. Have fun treasure hunting!
Response: Making envelopes is easy and fun. It's one of the things I do when I don't feel inspired to make art. You can just use a commercially made envelope as a template and trace around it. Thanks for joining the swap!
Response: YES! You understand! :)
Response: Isn't it funny? I wish my husband liked that beer more - just so I could get the boxes. :)
Response: Yay, not lost after all! :) I'm glad you like it. Thanks for hosting!
Response: I rounded the corners with a squeeze punch. :)
Response: Thank you for the nice PM. I'm really glad you like the ATC, and glad you joined the swap. :)
Response: Thank you for the kind words. I had fun making that black one - had to go find some toy cars in my son's closet to make the wheel prints. LOL.
Response: The wonder of ink, cosmetic sponges, and a little glimmer mist! ;) Thanks for the nice comment.
Response: I think that might be one of my favorite tutorials/swaps. Thanks for the rating; I'm glad you're happy!
Response: :) It was fun sorting through my selvege bag. But, boy howdy, I have TOO MUCH FABRIC! Lol.
Response: haha, we do seem to send to each other a lot. :) Thanks for the rating, and I like having you in my swaps.
Response: I have visiting the VN Memorial on my bucket list. The Alamo actually has a sign up, explaining that the site is a memorial and you are to honor the dead by being respectfully quiet.
Response: Thanks for the kind words! I do plan to run it again, probably in September. :)
Response: I just unglued a couple of commercially made envelopes and use those as templates. I'm glad you liked everything. I was happy to move some of my "inventory." LOL.
Response: If I did it again, I would do all the outlining in light colored thread. But it was a fun project, and so simple! Thanks for the rating, and for joining the swap. :)
Response: I was hoping you wouldn't think they were too plain. I'm glad you like them. They were a fun project. :) Thanks for the rating, and for joining the swap!
Response: Thanks, Beth! It was fun for me to try a new pattern. Thanks for joining the swap!
Response: Oh, I'm glad it's not lost in the postal system. I like this ATC series but I'm looking forward to Z and being done. LOL. Thanks for the rating!
Response: The Ugly Pug has an eye patch and a dangling tongue. LOL. You can probably Google "Rahr Ugly Pug" and find a photo. :) Thanks for the rating!
Response: Yay! I wasn't sure what colors you liked so I went with what I had that looked vintage. I'm happy that you're happy. :) Thanks for joining the swap!
Response: I"m glad it made you laugh. :) Thanks for joining the swap, and welcome to Swap-Bot!
Response: I scribbled with watercolor pencils, then brushed on some water to spread the color around. :) Thanks for the kind comment and the rating!
Response: That's what I like about this kind of block swap - you get so much variety! Thanks for the rating, and for joining the swap. :)
Response: When I saw that cherry themed fabric, I knew it was perfect for this project. :) Thanks for joining the swap, and for the rating.
Response: That arrived faster than I expected. I was worried about the bulky envelope, so I'm glad it all arrived in one piece and you like it. :) Thanks for the rating!
Response: LOL, he recently painted his bedroom red with black trim. I'm glad you like the pouch. Thanks for joining the swap!!
Response: Oh, good! No postal problems, I take it? I was worried about that. Thanks for the rating and for joining the swap. :)
Response: Thank you for the nice comment!
Response: I like making them too - anything to reduce the fabric horde!!! ;) Thanks for joining, and for the rating.
Response: That sounds like fun! One of these rounds, I'm going to do an urban walk, or people are going to get sick of looking at cactus. LOL.
Response: Thank you. I loved that little rest area. It was refreshing to the mind, body, and soul. :)
Response: Ha, if you had seen how hot and sweaty and dusty I was after that hike, you might have second thoughts! LOL. Thanks for the rating, and for hosting these swaps. They make me get out and GO!
Response: Thanks! And thank you for joining the swap. :)
Response: Thank you for the *generous* rating! I had a lot of fun working on it - but obviously, I really am NO artist. LOL.
Response: I'm glad you like them. :) I said the same thing when I got the ones from my swapper - too cute to use! I think we will repeat this swap; I need more of these, and they were so fun to make. Thanks for the 5, the heart, and for joining the swap.
Response: If I had known it was going to be that far, I might not have done it! LOL.
Response: In the summer, I will take some pictures of the flowers and email them to you. :)
Response: Yay! I was hoping you'd like them, even though they're not polka dotted. :) Thanks for the rating and nice comment.
Response: That cactus field was after I walked through a dried up riverbed full of burdocks! It had the potential to be a very prickly hike. LOL. And, yes, one of the things I love best about my state is the BIG SKY. Thanks for the kind rating. :)
Response: I personally think the H is much better than the G. :) I'm so glad you like it!
Response: My kids used to love dressing up the dogs. I have a picture of the lab wearing a bandana and a gun holster, and I swear she's squinting just like Clint Eastwood. :D
Response: Simplicity is my default setting. I sometimes struggle with paper crafting swaps that call for a lot of layers and collage, because I just like open spaces on which your eye can rest. :)
Response: I'm so glad I got to send to you. I know you "get" me. I might be up for another journal swap - in the FAR future. This one nearly killed me. LOL.
Response: Yay, I'm glad you like it! I looked at your work on Flickr and was hoping it would suit you. :) It was a stamp-of-the-month by Close To My Heart, where I get most of my stamps. They're the highest quality stamps I've found. http://everydayart.ctmh.com/
Response: I almost forgot to send the strips! I had to reopen the envelope and slip them in - d'oh! Thanks for the rating and I'm really glad you like them. I was nervous about sending to you because your art is SO good.
Response: I just use old business-sized envelopes for templates. Thanks for the rating!
Response: I'm glad you like the series. The last time it ran I got some great blocks so I thought it would be fun to do it again! Thanks for the rating.
Response: Thanks for the great rating! London is an incredible city and I really hope you can go there someday - with me. :)
Response: The sand was a paint chip. The water was various ink colors sponged on, and with liquid glass over top. The froth was gesso. I'm glad you like it!
Response: I'd love that 830, but holy cats, it costs more than my first car!
Response: HALLELUJAH!! :)
Response: Well, there are only so many design ideas when you're given the materials. Still, knowing that I had the same idea as you makes me feel like I'm doing something right!!
Response: I wouldn't mind at all. I don't have any anvil blocks, I give them all away! As an FYI: once you have the pieces cut out, you can make either the light or the dark the "anvil."
Response: Thank you for the kind rating.
Response: I did make the star - and the bag! 'Cause I love ya. :)
Response: Thank you, dear. I was worried that they had gotten lost over the Atlantic. :)
Response: Those were a lot of fun to make; thanks again for hosting! I was afraid I wouldn't have enough little bits and bobs to put in the window, but I was pleasantly surprised to find how little it took to make a cute card. :)
Response: It's the upcycled envie swaps - they're making me look at materials with new eyes! Thanks for rating. :)
Response: Yay, glad you like everything! Thanks for rating.
Response: Thank you so much for rating!
Response: Well, any swapper than can recommend a good quilt shop deserves something special. :) Thanks for the rating and kind words.
Response: LOL, I did see your comment, but I didn't realize you were unaware it was yours! I thought, "Dang it, there's a surprise spoiled." :) Well, I'm very glad you like it. I chose those fabrics because you like colors and things related to the sea. Thanks so much for rating and for the nice comment.
Response: Thank you for rating. :)
Response: Well, that was serendipitous! Thanks for rating. :)
Response: Thanks for the rating and heart!! It was a pleasure to host this first month; everyone was so good about getting their swaps out on time.
Response: ;) Thank you so much for rating quickly, and for the heart.
Response: Glad you like it. Thank you for rating promptly, and for the heart!
Response: The author is Reynola Pakusich. Thanks for your patience in this swap!!
Response: Glad you like them! Thanks for rating and for the heart. :)
Response: You said you like yellow roses, so that WAS the perfect fabric for you! :) Thanks for the rating and heart. Stay warm!
Response: ;) From one doggie lover to another, I'm glad you like it.
Response: I'm glad you like them. I so appreciate your work in the NFS group and all the hosting you've done this year. Your swaps are always well managed. Have a wonderful Christmas!!
Response: Thanks for rating so promptly; have a great Christmas!
Response: Thanks so much for the rating and heart! Happy holidays. :)
Response: You're welcome. Thank you for initiating and hosting our swap!
Response: Thanks, Lisa, for rating so promptly. Have a blessed Christmas season!
Response: I'm so happy that you like it. I thought the pattern was very cute! Thanks for your kind words and the rating. :)
Response: Thank you, Karen!
Response: I just didn't feel right about the size being off on the first set. Glad the second set got there so quickly!
Response: You picked great fabrics, so it couldn't help but turn out nice. :)
Response: Thank you for your VERY generous rating and the heart!!
Response: Denise, it was a joy to make that quilt for you. I'm so glad you like it. Thanks for rating and for your sweet words. :)
Response: Ah, there's no pattern. :( I saw some on Flickr and copied them! Thanks for your nice words and the generous rating. :D
Response: Thanks for your kind words, and for the nice rating!
Response: Thanks for rating so promptly. CrochetJunkie's doing a great job hosting these swaps, isn't she?
Response: You are welcome. :) Thank you for rating promptly!
Response: Thanks for rating and for the heart!
Response: Thank you for rating and for the heart!!
Response: Thank you for your kind words! Yes, the swirl marks are just from the brush. I used Lumitex gel medium (gloss).
Response: Yay! Won't it be cool to find out where all of our bookmarks end up?
Thanks for rating!
Response: LOL, well, we Texans have a reputation of being overly proud of our state. :)
Thank you again for rating, and for the heart!
Response: You're welcome! Thank you for rating promptly, and for the heart!
Response: It was made from a linen dress! Thanks for rating promptly. :)
Response: Oh, thank you so much for rating and for the heart!
Response: Thank you for rating.
Response: Thank you for rating, and Merry Christmas (albeit 3 months early)!
Response: I'm glad you like it! Merry Christmas a little early, and thanks for the 5 & the heart.
Response: Thanks for the kinds words and the generous rating. :)
Response: Yay! That's why we quilt, don't we? Because of the beautiful fabrics! Thank you for the generous rating, my fellow fabric-holic. ;)
Response: Thanks for the 5 and the heart.
Response: Thanks for the generous rating. :)
Response: I'm so glad you like them! I really wanted to create something that you'd enjoy and it took forever for me to get inspired! :)
Response: You're welcome. :) Thank you for the kind words and the heart.
Response: Thanks for the rating, the heart, the comment - and most importantly, for participating in such a meaningful swap. :)
Response: LOL! I'm really glad you like it. I only had just that little bit of that fabric - providentially, just enough for this particular project. It just seemed perfect for YOU. Thanks for your enthusiastic comment, the 5, and the heart. :)
Response: You're very welcome. I was thrilled to be able to use up some of my scraps, and it's even better when the recipient likes the results. :)
Response: Thank you so much for rating, and for that little red heart - I needed it today!! :)
Response: You're welcome. :) Thank you for taking the time to rate, and for the heart.
Response: Thanks for the 5 & the heart. On every house I've done, the roof has been different. I just sort of start adding stuff on and see what happens. LOL.
Response: Thanks for rating, and for the heart!
Response: You're welcome. That envelope was an experiment; I'm glad they arrived okay.
Response: Thank you for rating, and for the heart.
Response: You're welcome. :)
Response: You're very welcome. That house was a real creative challenge for me (not sure why?? - Maybe I have some kind of mental conflict with the postal service, LOL), so I'm glad you like it. :)
Response: Thank you for rating and for the heart. :)
Response: Thank you for rating, and for the heart!
Response: Yay! I'm sorry that the trees look like palm trees. I guess the gnomes are retired and living in Florida. ;-/
Response: I can't take full credit for that idea - I saw something similar on Craftster, and just modified it. Glad you like it, though!!
Response: You're welcome. :) Thank you for rating, and for the heart.
Response: Thanks for rating and the heart. :)
Response: Glad you liked them. Fun swap; thanks for hosting it!
Response: Thanks for your kind words, the rating, and the heart!
Response: I'm glad you like them. It was a fun swap - a chance to be creative without challenging my spring-fevered brain too much. :) Thank you for the rating and the heart.
Response: I'm happy you liked it. I received a gorgeous quiltie, myself! Wasn't this a good swap?!
Thanks for rating, and for the heart. :)
Response: You're welcome. Thanks for rating.
Response: You're welcome. :)
Response: Thanks for the heart, and for rating.
Response: You are very welcome. They were a treat to stitch. :)
Response: Yippee!! Thanks for your calming comment; I get stressed, worrying if my swaps arrive. LOL.
Response: Oh my, that is HIGH praise! Thank you. I'm very glad you like it. :)
Response: Yay, it got there! I was a little concerned about the re-velope getting through the mail. Yes, I did make it. :) Glad you like the bookmarks!
Response: Thank you for rating! :)
Response: Thanks for rating! :)
Response: You're welcome. I was thrilled to find a use for those bits of fabric, because they were too cute to throw away!
Response: I loved that fabric the moment I saw it. I used some of it for a Valentine quilt block swap, and now I wish I had bought more of it!!
Response: You're welcome! See you in the June swap!
Response: Thank you for the rating and the heart. :)
Response: I'm glad you like it. :)
Response: No, the entire farm was purchased by the state of NJ a few years ago, to be preserved as natural acreage. The house is rented, I believe, by the people who run the Heirloom Seeds site.
Response: Thank YOU for your kind words!
Response: Your enthusiastic comment made me smile. I don't normally enjoy doing applique, but I have to admit, that was a fun block to create. :)
Response: You're very welcome!
Response: Sorry 'bout the earlier confusion, but thanks for letting me know early enough that I could correct it.
Response: Glad you liked it. I think that rose fabric is so pretty.
Response: Wow, that arrived quickly! Glad you liked it.
Response: Oh, I'm glad you liked it!
Response: Oh YAY!! I was hoping you'd like them. :) You have NO idea how hard it is to find mouse-themed fabric! LOL!
Response: You're very welcome. Those colors make me happy - hope they do the same for you.
Response: Those are my favorites, too. :)
Response: Thank YOU for coordinating the swap! I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.
Response: Thanks, it was a lot of fun to do!
Response: WHEW! Thank you so much!
Response: Yeah, I really have to get my camera up and running again. :)
Response: I'm not fast, just paranoid about getting a 3 or a 1! LOL.
Response: You are very welcome. :)
Response: Thanks for the rating! I'd been worried that it hadn't arrived. :)
Response: Oh, I'm so glad you like it! Thanks for the rating!
Response: Boy, that arrived quickly! Stay warm! :)