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janiepin

janiepin
Date Joined: June 11, 2012
Last Online: January 29, 2025
Birthday: April 25
Country: United States
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About Me

Hi folks! I'm a maker, paper engineer of pop-ups, scrapbooker, die cutting card maker, calligrapher, bicyclist, ceramicist/potter, succulent gardener. Check out my tiktok channel to see clips of pop-ups and other paper arts: www.tiktok.com @janiepin

I'm back on Swap-bot after several years. I just retired and now have time for energetic frolicking across the creative spectrum. While I was away I did a lot of Postcrossing (4000+ sent & received). So nice to be back here!

I love special stamps! I've been strongly influenced by Hundertwasser's beliefs about stamps https://hundertwasser.com/en/texts/zur_briefmarke This is in large part my reason for sending mail: to help stamps fulfill their mission :-)

Here are some of my favorite themes:

  • Bicycling or bicycles. If you don't have a card, draw a bike!
  • Mushrooms
  • Pop-up structures (like pop-up pages in books)
  • Letterpress printed cards
  • Sauna, sweatlodge, banya, spa, Kur
  • Krampus, Perchten or Certa; Mecki, Struwwelpeter
  • 3D (lenticular) or shaped cards
  • politics
  • jellyfish, sea dragons, sea horses
  • Hundertwasser, Afremov, Frida Kahlo
  • Jetoy, Studio Ghibli, Miyazaki
  • Cemeteries, funerary practices, ossuaries
  • Succulents, red poppies
  • ethnic and racial diversity, underrepresented groups, e.g., LGBTQIA; ally/accomplice work
  • regional or traditional costumes and handiwork
  • any arts and crafts; your artwork; crochet & patterns
  • fountain pens, inks
  • rainbows, prisms
  • recipe cards (not meat though please)
  • packaging cut into postcards
  • people at work
  • postal themes
  • power lines, telephone or utility poles with crazy wiring
  • travel
  • ocean life, beaches, coastllines
  • handmade cards welcome: I make nice, effortful cards and hope for the same.

Favorite color: magenta or the pink to purple spectrum; holographic

Aesthetic leanings:

  • Bohemian rather than conventional
  • Modern and adventurous rather than vintage or traditional
  • Edgy rather than cutesy
  • Upbeat and bright rather than goth or dark or taupe
  • Ethnic/World culture rather than Americana
  • Relaxed rather than... plaid?

Themes/Items best to save for others:

  • religion
  • animals other than endangered ones
  • body products, lotions etc (due to allergies)

Tell me about hot political or cultural topics in your country. I appreciate hearing all points of view. Any book recommendations? Or tell me about a myth, superstition or local belief common in your area - what’s a way to ensure good luck? How might you avoid having some kind of a bad outcome?

I am dabbling in watercolors and mosaics. I have a terrific partner, 2 grown kids, and now a beloved grandchild. I'm a huge fan of audiobooks downloaded from public libraries. I lived in Austria for many years but am glad to have settled back near my family. Ich spreche auch Deutsch - und du? I ride an e-bike to as much as possible. I was once selected Bike Commuter of the Year :-) https://bikeeastbay.org/bcoy_2013 . I just retired - yay! Any tips?

Want to see the giant puppets I made for the San Francisco Pride Parade? Here's a short clip: https://youtu.be/h24RE6o-mrE I'm operating the silver one. Because of the covid pandemic, I organized a Shoebox Float Pride mini-parade on zoom. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VhOQ8qle8I These little puppets then won 1st prize for this science jokes birthday clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rpz7b4Ce8hs Check out my paper engineering photo pop-ups on Tiktok@janiepin :-)

Please Note

I always send my swaps. If you don't receive it, let me know before giving a low rating. I'll speed another to you immediately. I appreciate it.

Thank you! Wishing you joy! Janie

Ratings

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Comment: Wow! What a gift, Janie! What a beautiful handmade POP-UP New Year's card! I love it! Great job! What a pleasure to receive in my mail today. Swappers like you make Swap-bot a fun place to swap! Keep creating beautiful swaps! I've featured your card on my IG on this day if anyone is interested in seeing this beautiful card! (See my Profile for IG link)
Response: What an honor! Thanks and my pleasure!
rebeldaisy rated for Greeting Card with Stickers #6 on Jan 28, 2025
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Comment: Wow what a super cool card! I love it. Your handwriting is so fantastic too. I loved getting to learn a little bit about you. Thanks for the stickers!
LibraryMaker rated for super quick favorite PC USA #4 on Jan 27, 2025
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Comment: Thank you so so much for the awesome bike postcard! I hope you're having lovely rides and lots of fun!
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Comment: Thank you for the postcard from Santa Cruz! I used to study at UC Santa Cruz. I'm interested in doing something in family law :)
kiyasu rated for Tell me Japan + Gifts! 🎁🌸 on Jan 27, 2025
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Comment: Enjoy!!
carol rated for Bird or Butterfly PC Swap #7 on Jan 25, 2025
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Comment: What a gorgeous card! Thanks so much! It came through intact, too! My brother is a pilot and also sails boats--he says Pelicans are the best flyers in the birdworld! Thanks so much!
Response: Hi Carol - I'm glad it arrived safely. Thanks for letting me know. <3
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Comment: Thank you for sharing your answers. I had fun reading them. Travelling does count as a hobby. I love it too and if I had more off days (and money) I would travel all the time. Dein Deutsch ist wirklich gut. Nächtes mal traue dich ruhig die Fragen auf Deutsch zu beantworten :-)
Karinasilva rated for Bad joke postcard swap #27 on Jan 18, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the stunning butterfly PC! I love the thought and care you put in it :D Have a good day! Happy swapping!
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Comment: Quick response and interesting answers -- many thanks.
jay9 rated for You Choose the Theme Postcard Swap #29 on Jan 16, 2025
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Comment: It's a great postcard janiepin. None of my projects with metal thread has ever turned out as I'd have hoped. I think I might need to read more and maybe a class before I try it again. Thank You very much 🪡🧵
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Comment: Janie! Thank you so much for the wonderful postcard! I absolutely love it! And it means the world to me! I enjoyed reading all about the artist! And you! I also love the vintage border collie stamp! So sweet of you! Thank you & best wishes to you too! ❤
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Comment: Thank you for the fun PC sandwich, stickers, stamps to use, and the neat stamped image you carved. The Monaco cat makes me giggle.
Response: Awesome! I was thrilled to find a "cat with glasses" themed card for you :-) Oops! You wrote "cats IN glasses"! Oh well!
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Comment: OMG I’m in love with this card!! We do have a lot in common! One of my daughter’s first words was “Bama” for Obama. When my Mom was alive she loved Obama. So she knew who he was.
Response: Wonderful! All the best!
fndone rated for National Nothing Day - January 16 on Jan 11, 2025
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Comment: Thanks for nothing!!
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Comment: Janie, I just got what you sent me and I am so happy, I am speechless. I love EVERYTHING! The super cleaver "envelope", your handmade postcard, the little extras... Thank you so much!!! I have never used postcrossing.com, after reading your note, I certainly will sign up. I wish you the very best for 2025! XOXO
Response: Why thank you so much for sharing your feedback :-) It brings me joy to learn of your reactions. <3
user385 rated for ephemerenvelope three on Jul 17, 2012
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Comment: Thank you for all the fun papers and pictures and labels Janie. I loved every bit and can't wait to start playing with all my new papers. xx,kristin
moonswings rated for ephemerenvelope three on Jul 16, 2012
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Comment: Thank you! :-)
AnneliesV rated for Bicycle postcard Swap on Jun 26, 2012
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Comment: Thank you for the cards and the bike-information

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Comments

DreamingAries on Jan 24, 2025:

Happy National Compliment Day, Janie! 🌟 Your profile is such a burst of creativity and joy—it’s clear how much passion you put into everything, from pop-ups to puppets to gardening. I love how you find magic in the little things, like stamps and handmade cards! Und ich spreche auch ein bischen Deutsch... Probably because I am Dutch and we neigbor Germany, where they of course, like in Austria also speak German..

Have a wonderful day!

Crafty greetings,

Sam

laurieburkett17 on Jan 11, 2015:

Hi!

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