Comment: Sorry for the delay in rating, I was able to gain access to my office building where my P.O. Box is located. Anyway....LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the tags you did a great job! Thank you.
Comment: Thank you so much for the lovely Easter ATC, which did make it here in these challenging times. I appreciate that it is hand-drawn, and I love the little chick carrying the egg. We are safe, and I hope you and your family are well, too. Take care and stay safe!
Comment: Again Disappointed in your actions and choice to become a flaker. could have easily sent things out and taken a break. will re rate if anything comes
Comment: This is the first time that I'm ever disappointed in anyone on this website. The fact that we were friends on Swap-bot and you flake on all of my swaps... especially to me and my loved one? I can't believe you Lora. I defended you and Parakeetmails during the whole drama, and was able to get you BOTH to remove the 1 ratings, yet this is how you repay me allowing you back into my swaps? Betrayal of trust. Thank you tons for giving me a laundry list of swaps I now have to angel because of you. Because unlike you I don't commit mail fraud and cheat people out of their swaps. For someone who praises God and the way of the holy book... SHAME ON YOU FOR THIS.
Comment: This WAS the Winnie the Pooh ATC swap. I have not received it. It was marked sent on May 10th. Itβs been 20 days. Will update once I receive.
Comment: May 30: marked as sent on May 8, but nothing recβd yet. Msg. sent, but this swapper has not replied to the inquiries made by her other partners and has been suspended by adm.
Comment: I hate to do it, but I have not yet received this swap, despite it being marked as sent on April 28th. I sent a PM on May 12th, which has been read, but not responded to. If I ever receive anything, I will re-rate to a 3.
Comment: ATC is nice Unicorn. I received it today. 58 days since marked sent. Red stamp says March 31. This is common with all swaps done with this partner. Her swaps perpetually take 2 months to get to me. Even after I moved and changed addresses. I am leaving 3, almost left a 5 out of fear of retaliation. But I do not recommend swapping with this person. USPS email reply says it should not take longer than 10 days with corona virus delays, even in rural areas, to get mail in the contiguous 48 states. I have got mail from my family in a village in Alaska, that only has Mail pick up 2 X a week, withIn 10 days time, for my birthday this month.(Please note: I have screenshots of all previous feedback left for me if needed)
Comment: UPDATE: I did finally receive the package with the ATCs in it. The envelope is postmarked April 23rd, NINE days after it was supposed to be sent, so I feel like I do need to rate a 3.
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It bums me out to have to rate a 1. Especially on a swap for kids. I know the mail is a little slower these days, so I've waited until May 27 to rate. It was due to be sent by April 14.
I've messaged twice. The first time she said it had been sent. The second time she left the message on read with no response. :(
Comment: Thank you so much for the pink Easter Yoshi ATC! Heβs stunning! You have put so much time and thought into creating a beautiful and very unique ATC. I absolutely love it! I will cherish him! Hugs to you
Comment: A great, uplifting piece and one I enjoyed reading! Thankyou. Your mail arrived in my letterbox not half an hour ago, after nearly two months of travelling! I thought I would rate straight away, in case you thought I had forgotten or something. All the best, Tracy.
Comment: Lora, your card finally came. Wow, it took a long time! I love the little put that you made for me, thank you so very much. Your sweet note was also received. I appreciate everything! β₯
Comment: Your ATC finally arrived today! It looks like it got lost somehow as the actual postmark is May 12th after you ensured that they stamped it on April 7th. Thank you for the adorable chubby, sparkly parrot! He is super cute and will look great in my collection of ATC. Thank you!
Comment: Thank you so much for the well done ATC! Yes, you did an awesome job on hand done! I too HD/HP ATC"s! I use acrylic!! I love your background and glitter really added to it! Thanks!
Comment: 4/29/20 HAD A NICE SURPRISE IN THE MAIL BOX TODAYI I just recd your wonderful ATC and letter
explaining what you did. WoW! Great job. I just love it.
Comment: Oh, Lora, I love your swaps!!! I love your sparkly birds - my favorites! I wish I could draw as well as you do! But obviously that's not one of my talents!! So I am always glad to see how creative others are! Thank you so much! And thank you for your kind letter! You are one of my favorite swap partners, too! Maybe the fairies at Swapbot know this and that's why we get to be partners often!! Take care and stay safe!!
Comment: I finally received this today. It was well worth the wait. It was absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!! Belle is my fave!!! TYSVM!!!!! β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
Comment: Thank you for the lovely Unicorn ATC. I appreciate the coloring you used for me. I am curious about the name - the only thing I could come up with was a Greek god of the sea... Aloha
Comment: I love the Mina Ashido ATC! She looks so cute in your style, and I really love the metallic and glitter on her! I really love the note you sent, too! You could really tell that you put a lot of love into the whole swap! It was so nice to get an ATC from you! Thank you so much!
Comment: I am so sorry for the late rating, I am on vacation and didn't look at my spreadsheet for ratings. So sorry. Thank you for decorating my profile :)
Comment: She posted pictures of some really lovely spring flowers in my profile. Thank you! My profile now has a little garden thanks to you, and it looks really cute.
Comment: Your super cute twinchies finally arrived! They definitely took the scenic route, but they were certainly well worth the wait. Thank you so much. :)
Comment: Lora, I am SO SORRY for the late rating. I usually rate immediately but somehow your envie got lost on my desk and I just now found it. Again, I am really sorry! (Hugs)
Comment: Wow you are so talented l just love both of you butterfly and lace tags. The colors and the lace everything is just great. Thank you very much. Have a good day stay safe
Comment: Lora! That was so pretty the painting you did a great job. Those stars look like stencils or background paper actually. Just love my faith dex. That you sent. Thank you so so much. And I am just loving loving loving loving your notes. I want to be like you when I grow up
Comment: Just received the letter in the mail today holy cow that took forever for it to come in the mail this mail has been taking forever around the world and it;s so upsetting and love the letter and love how you taped it all up
Comment: Aloha! Thank you so much for the hand drawn/painted ATC. It is really lovely. And it is perfectly my "style" because you obviously spent time and thought into making it! I love it. It's nice to have one of your cards in my collection, finally. :)
Comment: Thank you for sharing a page of your 22 page list of names for God! Iβm also impressed by the Valentines day hand cancellation stamping on your note! So cool that you thought to get that before sealing the envelope!
Comment: Hi Lora, Thanks for a wonderful swap I love the C for cat ATC. And I love that you hand draw them, I would draw if I thought it would turn out as nice as yours!! This gray and white kitty looks alot like my girl kitty Rory who passed on Dec 23, 2017. So this is a special ATC for me and thanks also for the lovely hearts!!
Comment: Thanks for bringing a smile to my face with the owl pictures on my profile page. Hard to pick a favorite... leaning towards the blue one in the middle.
Comment: That tag is so lovely! I am crazy about your clever use of that pull tab! Very nice... and the little angel card I just a lovely... thanks for both!!
Comment: I'm happy to get art from you. Your princess Ember is a cutie. I love looking at it at an angle to help noticing all the metallic and glitter accents. ^___^
Comment: Thank you for the lovely pieces. I am looking forward to using them. I like the way you included the number 5 on the belly band. Yes, weβve been partners for quite a few swaps. π€
Comment: Hi! Thank you for the super adorable ETC! I loved it!!! π HOW cute!!!! I do love all things cute, but also all things creepy too and yes my insects I collect are all kinds not just butterflies! I actually do have like 3 species of ticks (you don't want to know how I obtained those ones but all the rest of the bugs are found dead already) and i do have some cicadas LOL ππ I think cicadas are really neat actually! One time one flew into Wal-Mart and everyone strayed screaming so I caught it and took it outside lol π. Thank you again for the awesome swap and I hope our paths cross again soon! π
Comment: So much yes ! My boys loved both cards and my daughter was like βI think I have a new best friendβ I look forward to seeing more from you !
Comment: Thank you for your letter. I don't know if it can be considered attractive and decorative, but I ejoyed reading it. It's nice that you added more than one thing to most letters. I had a problem with X and finally wrote when I had the last x-ray. Xenolith and Xylobium were a smart choice! I learned a lot about you and your family thanks to this swap.
Comment: Thank you for the ATC. I think you may have confused my profile with someone else's, because mine doesn't say anything about liking birds π no worries though. Happy Valentine's Day!
Comment: You send bunnies! Yes, I adore them, Miss Mariel and Ibus approve of your selections. They were Valentine week adoptions 3 years ago,Thank you <3. I hope you have a beautiful day and thanks for joining.
Comment: Thanks for the comment. Love the cute pics, too! Carnival Row is fantastic, can't wait until the next season! I'll have to look into the others!
Comment: Thank you for the resend. I received it this morning - that was very quick unlike the first send unfortunatley. Hope you have a happy valentines day.
Comment: Thanks so much for your answer to this round of questions, Lora. I always type my responses so that was just fine by me. The memory of your mom making sugar cookies just for you was really special--thanks for sharing.
Comment: Lots! I love, love, love the card you sent me and all the delicious goodies inside! Yum! I especially love the Valentine βticketsβ. Omg those are so cute! Where did you get them?? Thanks again! Such a lovely swap from you as always! β₯οΈ Jill
Comment: Eek just saw that I didn't rate you for this! Sorry for the delay! I think I forgot to look at my profile!
Hope you are enjoying 2020 so far!!
xx Gabi
Comment: I love your ATC! I don't think I've ever received MLP fanart in a swap and it makes me so happy! I'd forgotten all about Princess Ember until your ATC. Thank you so much!
Comment: love them. for some reason i didnt think they would have angels thank you
i guess they have it all in kawaii. told you i was learning bout it lol
Comment: Lora, thank you for the thoughtful Valentine's card. I really appreciate that you hand-painted and stitched an original card with a unique take on conversation hearts. Happy Valentine's Day!
Comment: Thank you for joining the swap. It's too bad more didn't join the fun. I'm looking forward to receiving the Deco you make me when it's filled. I hope you enjoy the one I make for you and it has many fun pages for you to enjoy.
Comment: Thank you for sharing your wonderfully created ATCβs and envelopes! I love each one! Especially the sewing you incorporated with the art! π
Comment: I loved the scriptures! I was reading it to my coworker. and she quoted it at the same time I read it....to share with a friend brought me such joy. The pug on the front is a cutie! Thank you so much!
Comment: Oolala!!! These are tres chic! I love the larger size and the backing you used (is it burlap?) These are truly special and will serve as a beautiful inspiration as I create mine. Thank you so much for creating something so special for me--for the time being, I'll be hoarding them!
Comment: Thank you so much for the thoughtful letter. So happy you read my profile and got me the beautiful book mark. I love it!! And the envelope is awesome in matching the seahorse! Again., thank you from the heart.
Comment: Thanks Lora, the resend arrived. I'd stick to sending them normally like that without tracking to avoid the postage due problem from the original.
Comment: . 1/21/20: Warning: This swapper was late due to being returned for postage from the PO. THEN, when resent again... STILL owing postage. This swapper WILL NOT send money owed through the post office (see below), and has ignored my requests for payment in STAMPS. $2.68 in Postage is a lot of money to owe the PO, and seriously cuts into my postage allowance.
1/17/20: Sent PM to partner: Told her I do NOT want an RAK envie. I have a House Full of stuff, literally. If you will not send the money, I will take STAMPS in the amount of $2.68 USD to make up for it.
1/16/20: Rcv'd PM from Partner: she says the envelope was weighed 2x. She will not send money through the mail (guess she's
Never heard of checks or postal money orders.).
1/16/20: PMd Partner: Your images came with a Postage Due.... $2.68. I think it was higher than you expected due to the size of the "package"... if you take your swaps to the post office, they will weigh it for you.
1/6/20: partner states sge resent as a 6x9 envie.
1/6/20: from Partner: my swap returned to her on 01-06-20. She will resend..
5 rating only given because original envie was mailed on time
Comment: Thanks Lora for your letter. I enjoyed reading it and I am pleased that you felt safe to vent out what you said to me about swapping. I do hope that 2020 is a much more positive year for you concerning swapping. Sometimes it is not always you but the person receiving the swap and what is going on in their lives .
But i do understand the frustrations especially for me whom has to always send overseas so it costs more. Praying that you will meet some wonderful people that will appreciate you and everything you send them. Dont give up. Blessings, Karen, P.S. Sorry for late rating have been overseas for family illness. Got back last night.
Comment: Thank you Lora for the lovely Happy Holidays card, love the puppies on it. Sorry for the late rating . I have been out of the country longer than planned due to a family illness.. Got back last night but wanted to rate you asap. Happy New Year to you. Blessings.
Comment: Thank you for this postcard and the way you deocrated it. I only want to not join swaps but not leave. I get stressed. I hope the Lord grants your prayers.
Comment: Thank you for the super cute kitty Christmas card and extras. I love the way you've decorated the envie There's even a little kitty on it! Cats are my kind of people as well ;) Happy 2020!
Comment: This was a really special swap - despite having not much in common, you really hit it out of the ballpark! I genuinely loved everything you picked out for me, and I can definitely see the care you put into the parcel. Thank you so much!
Comment: HeLLo..... wOw this postcard went from hither to thither and yon..... Received it today so cute!!! thanks..... Love the Santa!
Great swap thanks.....
Comment: HAPPY NEW YEAR!
HIS Mercies are new everyday!!
So wonderful to swap with you again!
Thank you for the thoughtfulness you put into the items you sent to me. I really like that paper & the mini envelope.
Your prayer/intention should be everyone's intention. But "let it begin with me"
Comment: Thank you for joining in and the wonderful images. You found me very elegant ones and I love the ballroom scene which I think is the classic Disney haunted mansion. Have a lovely evening and health and happiness to your and your family
Comment: Thank you for joining and the images. I <3 Rise of the Guardians and Gremlins, I've never seen the other but it looks like classic good vs evil so I may need to check if our library has it. I hope you had a joyous day.
Comment: Hi Lora, thanks for the wonderfully decorated envelope and the cat Christmas card and stickers and note. I get to send to you for the Cat ATC swap and already have it made, I hope you will like it.
Comment: Hey.
Thank you for your letter. I fully agree with you and have experienced similar experiences. I'm glad you shared and hope writing to me about it helped in some way.
Merry Christmas
Comment: I LOVE the pics you added! You are so thoughful, and amazing! The stockings are clever and I love the turtles. Your profile comment is my favorite I've ever received! Thank you!!
Comment: Fun swap-I like the things you picked out for the certain reasons-especially like the banner-will hang that in craft room for the season. Thanks for sharing!
Comment: love your plans for the holidays!...I'd like to join ya in my big comfy chair with some hot chocolate....sounds awesome!!....Merry Christmasπ
Comment: Thank you for a lovely and fun swap! I love love love the winged fairy on the dinosaur's shoulders !! Thank you :) Enjoy the holidays and have a fabulous 2020 :)
Comment: Thank you for your card and note. Curling up by the fireplace sounds cozy. I don't have a fireplace but I do have a cozy blanket in a cumfortable recliner to relax in front of the TV.
Comment: Thank you fo the thoughtful card, beautiful envelope and lovely note...I enjoyed it very much and looking foreword to adding it to my journalβ€οΈ! πMerry Christmas and keep arting!
Comment: I can't wait to open it. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Thanks for the card! I like wrapping up in a cozy blanket too. Thanks for the items you sent. The Christmas tree tag is lovely. Merry Christmas!
Comment: Hi Lora, thank you for the Christmas card! It's so cute, and I love the way you decorated the envelope with a big holly berry leaf. I hope you're enjoying the holidays, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! --RJ
Comment: Thank you for resending after I reached out to you! I love the letter than you sent and the matching envelope. Again, it was really difficult to open the letter because of so much tape on the envelope. I do appreciate you wanting it to get to me intact, but it was again difficult to open because of the amount of tape along the sides. Perhaps you could use less tape along the edges in the future?
Comment: Thanks for the assortment! Please be careful with scotch tape, as it rips the labels on the backs of the ATCs and makes them hard to separate. Washi tape or painter's tape are great alternatives. You can also place the ATCs in plastic sleeves to avoid damage.
Comment: Thanks for the swap! It's okay to vent. I understand the frustrations with swaps and have had similar experiences. A type 3 swap I was just in never arrived to me and my swap partner was the creator....I messaged her multiple times and never got a resend after several months. When I messaged her again she said I CANNOT AFFORD TO I WILL NOT RESEND SO JUST GIVE ME A ONE. I was like....then you probably shouldn't be hosting swaps if you can't even resend your own swap. Hmpf. So frustrating!
Comment: Lora, Thanks for the nice letter. Our military experience hasn't been all bad, but there are times I could scream! Oh well, I guess that's life, but it's annoying when something that could be very straight forward and simple is needlessly complicated, right? Your letter just arrived today, so probably not all that slow, over all.
Comment: Thank you so much for the lovely envelopes. I love the papers you have used. What a joy to use these for some holiday mail. I wish you a great thanksgiving today. π
Comment: You sent me exactly the kind of card I love! Santa clause with animals, it's perfect and I'll keep it near me during all Christmas time! Thank you!
Comment: Unfortunately what should have been a simple swap has turned into a ridiculous mess. First you fought my request for a resend even though you first offered to do it. As confirmed by the swap host, your envelope did not convey the FALL theme, especially with the return address label plus your interests, etc. covering up over half the envelope front. Now your resend requires signature which you failed to mention. "Successful delivery" is not waiting for me at the PO but I refuse to waste more time for this.
Comment: Thank you so much for the ATC's. You did an awesome job!! Esp the cafe. I love that one. I did a 16X20 painting of a cafe once for my boss. I love going to them too, with a book!! Thanks again and have a great holiday season!!
Comment: The mail art was very nice. Thank you. I was very disappointed to see an item from my dislikes list in the envie--a magnet. (This was a profile based swap.) Unfortunately some of the items were wrinkled and dirty, too (the children's free bookmarks and magnet).
Comment: Thank you so much for the gratitude card. You are so true in your words of His ways..And I thank you for the card since I did own a Bloodhound til he passed 2 years ago. He was so funny and sweet. Hope you receive many blessings!! Thank you again for the card.
Comment: Wow. I absolutely loved your letter. You really captured the angst and misery of your work, and I think, work in general. I know I've felt the same way. I admire your fortitude and resilient attitude. Good luck to you!
Comment: Thanks for the great Rowlet sketch! My sons especially loved it. My one son said, (and I quote) β Thatβs the most accurate drawing of Rowlet Iβve ever seen!β Theyβve stolen it for the bulletin board in their bedroom. And I LOVED the rose heart stickers - definitely saving those for Valentineβs Day mail art. β€οΈπβ€οΈ Thanks for the great swap!
Comment: I LOVE the beach postcard!! *sigh* wish I was there!! ANd I appreciate the Walt Whitman quote, very much needed in my life right now. Thank you!!!
Comment: Thank you for your letter! There was so many good points, I understand you completely. I have been thinking about the same things. So sorry about things that happened. I hope it helped at least a bit that you got to put everything on paper.
Have a nice day!
Comment: Dear Lora, I was very touched by your postcard in memory of your Abigail. She sounds like an amazing cat, having lived so long! What a survivor. It makes me think she loved you so much and wanted to be with you as long as she possibly could. You must miss her very much. I'll be keeping this card on my wall, to remember too. --RJ
Comment: Very cute card even though it sounds like a tough week. I've been there too. I also suffer from migraines and my battery also died that week. I had to get a new alternator put in on Halloween. I hope things are going better for you now.
Comment: Thank you for the lovely card. I do not read a lot of poetry, but I need one for my American Sign Language class, so this is Perfect! Thank you.
Comment: Thank you for sharing your books. I used to watch Joyce Meyer all the time, but I don't know if I can get the show anymore - we don't have cable. These books should be good!
Comment: The first verse is amazing because my dad died a few months ago, and I've been struggling with the past so much that it cripples emotionally. That verse is helping me align back to what is important. Thank you. The second verse also helps me.
You are a very deep person, and I love that you care about helping the less fortunate, and I how creative you are. Thank you for being the beautiful person you are! Your chickens are adorable!
Comment: Thank you for the thoughtful selection of images on my profile, you must have read about my love of plants! The gifs of sky cats are beautiful and whimsical. Happy Halloween!
Comment: Thank you for your delightful letter. I can't believe how busy you and your daughter are during this short season! I really need to be better about taking advantage of events and such. We've got some orchards all around, maybe I'll start there. The bit about the pumpkins for your chickens was interesting, too. I don't remember ever giving our chickens pumpkins, specifically, but I can totally see the flock getting all excited about them. Have a Happy Halloween! Oh, also, I really like the way you stenciled/colored the paper to make your own festive stationery. It made me smile the whole time I was reading your letter. Thanks!
Comment: Hi Lora,
Thank you for your reading list - I agree, proper books with paper pages and something you can physically turn are much better.
Happy Swapping
Mickie
Comment: Thank you for the nice letter. I recognized the pictures you used in your letters as I am six years older than you and grew up with a lot of the same thing.
Comment: I love your envelope and your letter. Yes, if we have followed God's plan of salvation, the day will come when we will never be homesick for this world!
Comment: Oh my! You are really good at the gif thing! I LOVE how you decorated my profile! You even put the chicken for me!! β₯οΈβ₯οΈβ₯οΈ - thank you, Jill
Comment: Thanks for sharing your story with me. I am in love with the Rainbow Brite and Strawberry Shortcake stickers as well as the Lisa Frank ones too!
Comment: Thanks for your letter Iβm sorry about your car and your birthday gift to yourself :( thatβs the worst. I want to visit Africa, too, I want to see all the animals. Also, who wants to go in a rocket ship! No thanks! Haha
Comment: Your letter was the prettiest and most fun that I've read in a long time. I didn't realize treadle sewing machines were that hard to come by, so glad you found one that you love. I learned to sew at age 7 on momma's old Singer treadle machine. They'er tough machines and they love making dolls.
Comment: Thank you for these wonderful images! They all bring to mind my childhood. The first three images are similar to paperdolls (The Gingham Girls) I played with as a young child and the bottom image reminds me of a neighbor from my childhood home. ππ
Comment: Thank you for the swap-bot "love"! Not only is my profile page cheery to look at now, but I also feel kinda warm-n-fuzzy inside knowing someone thought of me today! hugs-n-aloha back-atcha! ;-)