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KumquatGirl

KumquatGirl
 Date Joined: May 31, 2010
Last Online: February 11, 2022

Country: Canada
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About Me

I'm one of those paper freaks - I could spend hours in one of those specialty paper shops and not realize I had just wasted an entire afternoon.

I love washed out colour palettes, earth tones, I'm a sucker for oranges and browns. I love love love vintage ephemera, old paper and the smell of second hand bookshops.

Apart from paper I also love knitting (I'm terrible at it), and soup (I've been known to order the dinner special just because it comes with soup) and old biology textbooks.

Oh, and if scarfs didn't exist I would most certainly have a perpetual cold.

Favorite Music

Too many to list, but my most recent love affair is with Ingrid Michaelson.

Favorite Books

Anything by Christopher Moore is worth reading, but my favourite by far is Dirty Job, absolutely brilliant if you appreciate a dark sense of humour.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster for nostalgic reasons :)

Favorite Movies

The Alien Trilogy (yes, I said trilogy - there is no 4th alien movie I'm willing to admit exists). When I grow up I want to be Ripley, but slightly more open-minded ;)

Dangerous Beauty

Willow (no, seriously)

Amelie, because sometimes the smallest actions by a stranger can mean more than the big ones from the people we know.

Favorite Television

Big Bang Theory, best show ever if you want to get your geek on.

And my secret shame, So You Think You Can Dance - please don't tell anyone :)

Favorite Crafts

I love cooking. Cooking and baking. Cooking with a recipe is fun, but making up recipes... that's even better. And sometimes they even taste good too...

Apart from cooking I also love photography, graphic design, knitting (despite my lack of skills) and drawing.

One day I want to learn pottery and stained glass. And if ever I live in a place that has a plot of land larger than a bathtub I'd love to have a kick-butt garden.

Ratings

dorcii rated for Happiness Scavenger Hunt #3 on Jan 23, 2022
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Comment: Your PDF is simply adorable, thank you soo much for putting that much effort in the swap!!! :) Your boy looks very nice, I wish the bests for his application!! :)
Response: Thank you so much dorcii, both for the heart and the lovely comments, you made my week :D
Dragonwriter rated for Happiness Scavenger Hunt #3 on Jan 19, 2022
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Response: Thank you for the heart :)
cassie3001 rated for Happiness Scavenger Hunt #3 on Jan 18, 2022
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Comment: Thank you for sharing those lovely photos! I think your bread looks beautiful, by the way. You did a really nice job putting those photos together, they were so perfectly presented.
Response: I'm so glad you liked it, I had a lot of fun putting it together. Thanks so much for rating so quickly, and for the heart!
SavvyNatalie rated for Pretty Writing on Pretty Paper #3 on Sep 19, 2021
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Comment: Thank you so much for this letter, I so enjoyed reading it!!
Response: I'm so glad you enjoyed the letter, it was equally enjoyable writing it! Thanks for the heart! :)
Bookaunt rated for World Gratitude Day on Sept 21 - Write a Letter on Sep 18, 2021
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Comment: Thank you for sharing your letter, I enjoyed reading it
Response: I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you for the heart! :)
ffinch1994 rated for Decorated Envie & Note #8 on Sep 8, 2021
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Comment: Hello Michelle!! What a delightful letter to receive! And the envelope turned out beautifully :) I will be writing you back soon for sure! Talk to you later, all the best - Alan
Response: I'm so glad you liked it Alan, I was hoping to entice you to write back, seriously looking forward to it! (But no pressure of course!) :)
prussianparrot rated for Happiness Zine β™₯ on Apr 3, 2020
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Comment: Thank you dear
Response: Glad everything arrived safe and sound, thanks for the heart :)
PerArduaAdAlta rated for Happiness Zine β™₯ on Apr 3, 2020
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Comment: Lovely handwriting, lovely envelope, lovely stamp BEAUTUFUL hand drawn zine! This was my first one too!
Response: I'm so glad you liked everything, your comments absolutely made my day! Always great to try new things when you're quarantined, right?? :)
HappyMom rated for That Was Then...This Is Now on Nov 8, 2017
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Comment: Great job!
Response: Thank you!
sickmary rated for Photography ~ Postcard ~ WATER on Sep 25, 2010
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Comment: Got your postcard! Nice view! :)
Response: Glad you liked the postcard! :)
Kay rated for Whatever you choose to put in an envelope swap on Sep 9, 2010
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Comment: Thank you so much, posted a reply snail mail today. Loved the design work.
Response: Thanks for the heart Kay! Did part 2 arrive yet? If it hasn't please let me know when it has, way more goodies in envelope #2 :)
karajking rated for Simple pen pal swap - Newbie Friendly! on Sep 7, 2010
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Comment: Michelle-all I can say is WOW! Awesome letter, awesome stationery, awesome return labels. Thank you SO much! I will be writing you back soon! Take care.
Response: I'm so glad you loved everything, and especially the return labels - your list of likes is so fantastic I had a little bit of a hard time narrowing things down! Looking forward to your letter and thanks for the heart! :)
JChromosome rated for Make Cupcake Toppers for Your Partner! on Sep 3, 2010
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Comment: OMG!! LOVE THEM!!! ONE OF MY FAV SWAPS EVER!!!!
Response: Yayayay!! I knew exactly what I wanted to do for you as soon as I read your profile, I'm SO happy you love them! Hope they make your next cupcakes over the top and thanks for the heart! :D
ethereality88 rated for I will take a NEWBIE risk PENPAL Letter Swap on Aug 24, 2010
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Comment: I just got your letter! Your penmanship makes me horribly embarrassed about mine lol. Loved the letter and the postcard. Oh! And those little thank you cards!!! They're prettyful. :D
Response: Yeah, you can blame the little thank you cards for me omitting your handmade postcard - boooo! *lol*. Really glad you got everything else though, thanks for the heart! :D
clizt rated for I will take a NEWBIE risk PENPAL Letter Swap on Aug 21, 2010
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Response: I'm so glad the letter arrived so quick! Hope it was at least mildly entertaining, and thanks for the heart! :)
MindyUSA rated for 5 things you love about your boyfriend/husband on Aug 15, 2010
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Response: Thanks Mindy, both for the heart and taking the time to write back - I love mail!!! Hope you're having a great week too :)
Syn1226 rated for 5 things you love about your boyfriend/husband on Aug 15, 2010
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Comment: Beautiful! Thanks for sharing your loving thoughts.
Response: Thanks so much for the heart! :)
VioletRose rated for 5 things you love about your boyfriend/husband on Aug 15, 2010
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Comment: Thank you for sharing! You are a lucky girl!
Response: I feel the same way! *lol*. Thanks so much, both for taking the time to read my list and for the heart :D
LeosMom4Life rated for 5 things you love about your boyfriend/husband on Aug 15, 2010
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Comment: Thanks for sharing ! I could tell you answers came from your heart and you to look like you were ment to be . I love my little man as I am sure you do yours! Bet he is a cutie. Love, Melody and Leo
Response: Thanks Melody, we think he's pretty cute but we're biased *lol*. Thanks so much and especially for the heart :)
buttonbear rated for A Cup of Tea & A Friendly Note #2 on Aug 13, 2010
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Comment: Hello! I got my tea and it was so lovely! I haven't had time to read your letter yet, but I will reply by sending a letter back in the post. Thank you so much! The tea looked very unique and i cannot wait to drink them <3 xx
Response: I'm so glad it arrived safe and sound!! I wasn't sure which tea you'd like best so I added in all of the ones I thought were interesting - you have to let me know which you like best! Thanks so much for the swap and for the heart, you've made my weekend :)

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Comments

PostMuse on Sep 3, 2010:

Notecards To Go group has lots of fun new swaps. Perhaps we can tempt you?

ethereality88 on Aug 21, 2010:

Hey! Haha, I've had that happen before! You're sure you put everything in the envelope and then find that OOPS you missed something lol. It's no biggie! I'm sure we'll get partnered up again at some point. I plan on being around this site a lot. I'm addicted. I was warned that would happen and it has. I really appreciate you making the postcard for me and I can't wait until I get your letter. I'm incapable of leaving a letter unanswered, so be warned: You'll be getting a reply. No pressure to write back though! Anyway, I'm turning a comment into a letter, so I'm gonna go. lol

~Lealie
Kay on Aug 1, 2010:

Hi there,

Just read your profile, you are a very cool person. Just vetting you for the "I will take a risk Newbie PP swap". Be afraid, just kidding.

Doesn't paper smell devine?

I think I have met several Sheldons but never a Ripley, although we do have a ginger cat.

If you ever want to do a private swap of an envelope of goodies, (paper, recipes, photos and stuff) let me know and I can set it up. ( You get rating that way).

Best Wishes, Kay, a freak knitter from the southern hemisphere
PostMuse on Jul 5, 2010:

Welcome to Notecards to Go :-)
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