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moonswings

moonswings
Date Joined: March 4, 2008
Last Online: May 23, 2023

Country: United States
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ABOUT ME:

Woo-HOO!!! 500 swaps over 15 years! I guess I'm playing the long game. :-)

I'm a self-employed genealogical researcher and educator who works full-time doing research for clients or preparing genealogy presentations for seminars and conferences.

My husband & I have been married for 25+ years, and have always lived in Michigan, which is lovely in the spring, summer and fall. Winter is another matter entirely (unless you love the cold and snow).

We don't have any children but have an adorable 10-year-old, 20-pound, black & white beagle/Jack Russel mix named James. We live on a remote, rural piece of property out in the country, and James loves being a country dog.

I've developed a magnificent passion for handmade and specialty papers. During our recent move, I discovered I have enough to last me for about 5 more lifetimes. :-)

FAVE MUSIC:

I studied music in undergrad with a 4-year music scholarship focused on composing music in a classical style for piano, choirs & orchestras. Take a wild guess how marketable that was. That's why I'm a genealogist. :-)

I also enjoy listening to the local NPR station and classical music station, but am basically contemporary-music illiterate. I have no idea who's popular these days in pop, rock, country, folk, and rap music.

FAVE BOOKS:

I love reading contemporary fiction, historical fiction, and cozy mysteries. My favorite authors are Carlos Ruiz Zafon and Pamela Schoenewaldt. Both are so incredibly different from one another, but I love them immensely and re-read their works every couple of years.

FAVE CRAFTS:

Papercrafts are, by far, my favorite. For many years, I taught various paper arts classes at our local Rec & Ed. I love making collaged envies, greeting cards, ATCs, art journals, handmade books, and altered books.

FAVE STAMPS:

I collect used vintage stamps from any country that were printed with a single color, regardless of subject matter. I use them in artwork.

OTHER FAVES:

COLORS: My favorite color is glitter! Especially if it's pink/fuchsia. I also love deep, vibrant jewel-toned shades of amethyst, sapphire, ruby, and emerald.

IMAGES: Birds, butterflies, flowers, trees, maps, sheet music, farm animals, dogs

DRINKS: coffee (unflavored) w/cream, sparkling white wines, bourbon, and pre-Prohibition cocktails

VACATION SPOTS: Italy, France, Spain, the British Isles, and the American southwest.

HOLIDAY: Christmas. I love the holiday cheer, the reds & golds, the candles & lights, the Christmas tree & greens on the fireplace mantles, the carols... I love it all!

DISLIKES

I dislike things that might be considered scary, dark, or macabre. I'm also not a fan of cutesy or cartoon-y things. Please don't send the following:

  • bugs
  • robots
  • skulls
  • skeletons
  • vampires
  • zombies
  • witches
  • doll faces
  • clown faces
  • Hello Kitty
  • Anime or Kawaii or similar
  • anything religious
  • anything sci-fi or post-apocalyptic
  • anything with smoking odors

Ratings

Pinklady123 rated for 1 Day Quick Swap #1 on May 20, 2023
5
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Comment: thank u for the extra special swap
Begokschaf rated for Die Cut Swap - US only on May 2, 2023
5
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Comment: Thank you so much
MawBella rated for Pink Find and Send on May 1, 2023
5
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Comment: Thank you so much for all the pretty pink goodness you sent me.
Bellalesa rated for Pink Find and Send on Apr 29, 2023
5
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Comment: Thank you so much for pink swap...you were so generous...made ny day
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Comment: Your envelope was amazing! So many little details! Thanks for all of the fun goodies inside!
squince rated for 3 Things In An Envelope #17 on Apr 21, 2023
5
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Comment: Thanks!
BuddyBriar rated for 3 Things In An Envelope #17 on Apr 20, 2023
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Comment: Rec'd 2023 04 20---OMG!! A WONDERFUL swap with all my faves. Architecture, fish, elephants, paper, ephemera, AND WASHI...oh, cool idea, chop up old playing cards for that (thanks). A beautiful green with dots envelope! I LOVE IT!!! TEN HEARTS FOR YOU.
paperlover rated for Fairy ATC on Apr 18, 2023
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Comment: Thank you for the fairy ATC I love it and the skulls are fabulous!!
thequilterslink rated for 3 Things In An Envelope #17 on Apr 18, 2023
5
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Comment: Thanks for the goodies!
Fawnofglory rated for Quick Swap HappyMail #9 - USA on Apr 17, 2023
5
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Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful package & lovely goodies!!
MisplacedfromPA rated for 4 x 4 April on Apr 14, 2023
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Comment: Firstly, your collage on the envelope is stunning. I have kept it for inspiration. Thank you for all the goodies you enclosed. So much to use and create with. Thank you so very very much.
patricia8288 rated for 4 x 4 April on Apr 10, 2023
5
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Comment: Thank you
Bellalesa rated for 4 x 4 April on Apr 8, 2023
5
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Comment: thank you for your generocity....the site won't mar5....ill keep trying. 5555555
squince rated for 4 x 4 April on Apr 8, 2023
5
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Comment: Wow!~ Thanks for the amazing swap! Loved everything!
JBFR rated for ATC int #26 - Winter on Nov 29, 2022
5
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Comment: Thank you very much for this great handmade atc! I love ! and thank you for the atc you added!
asunset4me rated for ATC int #26 - Winter on Nov 17, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful ATC's. The winter one is sweet but I am totally in love with the bird card. Your cards are the first for my collection.
robyn rated for FREE THEME ATC #33 USA ONLY on Aug 30, 2022
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Comment: I want to give a dozen hearts for the amazing package I received. Thank you so much, I loved all the cards!!
5
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Comment: Thank you!
tishttr1 rated for NEWBIE FRIENDLY ATC Swap #20 USA on Aug 23, 2022
5
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Comment: WOW! – Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! 😊 Really Nice ATC's!
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Comment: Oh my gosh!!! I am overwhelmed how beautiful this is! I love it! I love butterflies so this makes me so happy. Thanks for all the extra postage too! I love looking at old stamps.

Rating Overview

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Completed Fives Threes Ones
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