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Whippet

Whippet
Date Joined: March 28, 2012
Last Online: July 26, 2024
Birthday: June 24
Country: United States
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About Me

Welcome to our family, Dec. 21, 2022 - "Finn" little boy born to my brother's daughter. My Mom 1st time great grand mom. I'm 1st time great Aunt.

Andrew Smith (passed 7/2021) My brother's only son. We miss him dearly.

"Scout" the Dachshund (2004 - 2020) RIP sweet boy we loved you. "Sandy" the German Shepherd passed 8/17/23, she has passed over the Rainbow Bridge to join Scout.

My only brother Robert passed, Robert R. Smith (1950 - 2020.)

'2017 & 2018 I had emergency surgery for a kidney stone. I was diagnosed with Paget's Disease of the bone, being monitored by four different doctors.

Born in the year of the Dragon, I'm a professional artist, photographer, sculptor, crafts, art teacher.

Love/Like/Wish List: My fave Tea is Twinning's English Breakfast Tea. Though send me a Tea you think I might like & I will try it.

Postcard views of your city, town, village, parks, zoo, (multi-views OK,) angels, animals, cats, big cats, dogs (especially Borzoi, Dachshunds, Greyhounds, Italian Greyhounds, Salukis, Whippets,) horses, ponies, swans, reindeer, butterflies, dolphins, doves, dragonflies, orchids, peacocks, roses, seahorses, seashells, sunflowers, beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, rainbows, sunsets, aurora borealis, Unicorns, Classic & Vintage images of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Happy New Year, St. Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Spring, Summer, Autumn views, Art Nouveau, Gemstones, Metallics, Lace, faux pearls & faux jewels, rhinestones, sequins, glitter I will mix with acrylic medium or paints, snowflake confetti.

Wall Calendars (discounted after New Year's Day,) I use picture pages to create mail art envelopes.

PLEASE DO NOT SEND SWAP IN BLACK ENVELOPE! It means a "person has passed away" for me. Black PC or greeting card OK)
PLEASE SEND "G" - Rated Items, NO "R" or "X."

I draw, paint, sculpt, take photos, rubber stamping, print making, ATCs, jewelry making, love to decorate mail envelopes, also postcards. I create & swap friendship books, deco books, handmade postcards, altered postage stamps, & enjoy using used postage stamps (worldwide, all themes, g-rated please, sending postcards without envelope preferred.

Enjoy receiving your mail art, I enjoy hosting RAKs as my health problems keep me from hosting swaps.
Contact me for private swap.

I send large envelopes, packages, boxes with USPS delivery confirmation tracking # to help you track the package & for me know you received it. International envelope, package has a US Customs form attached. It may take week - more than a month for US mail to reach an International address. If you do not receive my swap please message me, I will resend. Please communicate with me.

My worse fear: (fantasy scenario) phone call from my post office - "Hello Ms. Smith, your artwork is here, folded in half & on fire. We're trying to get the fire out with a fire extinguisher, but you'll have to come to the post office to pick it up. There're be no claim to file as the package wasn't registered or insured. Thank you for using the US postal service and have a nice day."
Police arrive at my apt: "Mam, there's no sense in getting upset over a bad experience with the post office. Please step away from the easel, put your paint brush down & no one gets sketched, OK? "

About Me

I have Paget's disease of bone, fibromyalgia, asthma, seasonal allergies, food allergy MSG,) cat allergy (though sending postcards, envelopes from apt, house with cats is OK.) (Hug your cat for me, I'm sad I can't own a cat, I love cats.) My immune system is "broken." Worse seasons: Spring tree pollen, Summer - high heat, high humidity, mold, mildew, grass pollen, Late summer - ragweed, grasses, mold. Can't tolerate high heat, strong sunlight, I "over heat," stay indoors in A/C temp control to my comfort level, hepa air purifiers, air filter on A/C . Some times of the year I am apt - bound in A/C due to sensitivity to heat & humidity. Rest of the year I'm allergic to house dust mites & their residue, indoor mold. A "controlled" environment is way I live my life. Thankful for arts, crafts, photography, access to the internet, cable TV, mail, newspapers, magazines, books, CD's & DVD's - movies, anime episodes, YouTube I watch online.
Mail, sent & received, activities with Swap - Bot, pinterest, postcrossing, pen pals, helps keep me alive & active. I have facebook, Pinterest boards: "Mail Art," "Swap - Bot Swaps."

*Allergy Pollen Mask, COVID-19 Mask, I wear when I go outside - Proven best blocking pollen, dust, mold spores, fits best Gempler's N95 Particulate Respirator - comes in different sizes, has exhale valve to breathe out but pollen can't get in, feels cool to wear in heat, all day. Adjustable fit noseband, elastic strings hold mask on. Sold # of masks in one box. One box for one "normal" pollen season. Where to buy: www.gemplers.com

Favorite Movies

Jurassic Park movies & Jurassic World, Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited Away, Kiki's Delivery Service, The Thirteenth Floor, The Forgotten, Jackie Chan's Miracles, The Haunting, The Secret of Moonacre, Anime: The Fantastic Children, Innuyasha, Emma, The Dragon Hunters Anime movie, Ghost Hunt, The Ouran Host Club, Trinity Blood, Bamboo Blade, The Matrix, + 2 movies in the series, The Others,
Lord of the Rings - 3 movies, The Hobbit - 3 movies, Pirates of the Caribbean, Hell Boy, Dr. Strange, MirrorMask, The Last Quarter, Boys Before Flowers TV Korean Series, Tales of Hoffman,
Ghost In The Shell anime series, Avatar, Underworld- 3 movies, Beauty & the Beast - Disney, Finding Nemo - Disney, Frozen - Disney (I love Sven the Caribou,) Tangled, Epic, The Guardians - ("Jack Frost") .

Favorite Music

Classical music: Bach, Chopin, Debussy, Liszt, Mozart, Shubert ("Trout",) Vivaldi

Other Music: Kelly Brianne, Kate Bush, Depeche Mode, Enya, The Virve, Lady Gaga, Sting, Justin Timberlake, The Thompson Twins, Usher. Swedish House Mafia - "Antidote" & "Greyhound." Soundrack to Ghost In The Shell Anime, Howls Moving Castle, MirrorMask, "White Noise"-simulation of ocean waves crashing on the beach.

Favorite Television

Expedition Unknown, Dino Hunters, Ancient Aliens, The Artful Detective, Great British Ghosts, Time Team, Most Haunted (UK,) Numb3rs, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Policewomen of Broward County, FL, Ghost Adventures, Paranormal States, Say Yes To The Dress, Televised Dog Shows, Walking With Dinosaurs, Being Chased By Dinosaurs, The Universe, Nova.

Favorite Actors: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Vincent Price, Hugh Grant.

Favorite Actresses: Liz Hurley, Zoey Deschanel, Gemma Arterton (as "Io" in '2010 "Clash of the Titans," Emily Browning.

About Me

Favorite Books:
Art books, books about artists, Geometry of Life & Art, books about history of art, museums collections, famous artists, books about art, style, Fantasy genre - "Crown Duel" by Sherwood Smith, art illustrators, graphic artists, anime artists, manga artists, etc.
Flowers books, roses, orchids, Irises, water lilies, etc.
Fashion books, fashion magazines, love designing clothing, costumes for my bjd Dollfies.

Self-Help books: "The Survivor's Guide," Loss of A Loved One, Suicide Survivor's Grief, etc. (Lost my only female cousin to suicide in '2011, my nephew Andrew 7/2021.) Please feel free to talk to me about loss & feelings of grief.

Romance books: Regency, Victorian Historicals, Paranormal, Youth Fiction, Fantasy, Futuristic, Contemporary Christian Romance, Christian Inspired Historical Romance.

Favorite Authors: Virginia Kantra, Jane Austen, Mary Jo Putney, Mary Balogh, Barbara Metzger, Kathleen Woodiwiss, Laurie McBain, Johanna Lindsey (earlier novels,).

About Me

Art Books I Highly Recommend:

"Keys to Drawing" by Bert Dodson, ISBN - 13: 9780891343370 or ISBN - 10: 0891343377

"Perspective Made Easy" by Ernest R. Norling, ISBN - 13:9780486404738 (available thru www.doverpublications.com)

"DK Series: "The Artist's Handbook," Revised Edition, by Ray Smith, ISBN - 9780756626211

"Light And Shade" by Mary P. Merrifield, ISBN - 13: 9780486441436 (available thru doverpublications.com)

"DK Series: Smithsonian - Rock and Gem," ISBN - 9780756633424 Definitive guide to rocks, minerals, gems, & fossils - lots of photos are resource to inspire artwork, crafts with look of gemstones, fossils, rocks, etc.

"7000 Years of Jewelry" by Hugh Tait, ISBN - 13: 9781554073955 Illustrated history of jewelry with 400 color photos to inspire you - Egyptian necklaces, Celtic torques, Chinese jade, African amulets, Renaissance pendants, Art Nouveau, etc.

"Dressed for the Photographer" by Joan Severa, ISBN: 9780873381521. Search for this book in your local library as book is Xpensive!, B/W photos, (best quality reproductions for good photocopies,) photos of 18th C. - 20th C. children, ladies, great resource for images to use for ATC's, art collage, handmade cards, etc. Warning: this is a hardbound book, large, lots of pages, heavy weight.

*Ask me about Arts, Crafts, Jewelry Books & I will suggest a few for you.

Ratings

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Comment: With a name like Whippet, I was not even slightly surprised to see that you were team dog 😹 I’ve given my kitties some extra love and play time from you! Thankfully you’re just allergic to cats and not dogs too!! A life without being able to have furry friends wouldn’t be complete in my books. ANNNND I ABSOLUTELY ADORE….that you were able to match the theme with dog stamps!!! I get unreasonably excited about things like that 😹
Response: Fun swap my postage stamp friend, thank you for the rating. I'm glad you had fun with the dog postage, wait until you see the US Cat postage I sent to you! Happy mail!
bluerose3 rated for CPG 2024 Xmas Card in July - US on Jul 11, 2024
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Comment: Thank you. Love the cute card, it made me smile. The cheer you included will be great when Christmas on swap bot begins.
Response: Christmas In July Card is fun swap, I'm glad you like the cute cards I sent to you. Yes, I felt good cheer also. Thank you for the rating! Keep cool this July!
TeaNi rated for CPG Just a Note + Tuck In #48 - Global on May 23, 2024
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Comment: Guess what showed up! I had a feeling it would find it's way! I absolutely adore the card you sent and the note you wrote. I'm now a grandma (GiGi) and loving every minute.Thank you for sharing a bit of your life with me- and for the fun tuck-ins! :)
Response: Wow, my original CPG swap to you was in USPS transit for about 3 wks! & Your state Georgia is neighbor state to me in FL! Please keep & be happy with resend as I wanted you to get my swap. Happy May!
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Comment: Thank you so much. I love this lovely pc!
Response: Thank you for the rating, good to met up with you in this swap. Happy Mother's Day, Happy May!
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Comment: Love all the kitty stamps! My one cat Kiki would love to be laying outside like the cat on this PC.
Response: Deidre, glad you like the Cat postcard I sent you with kitty postage stamps, Hope your Kiki enjoys the spring. Thank you for the rating. Happy Spring!
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Comment: Always a treat to get a swap from you! Thank you much for the nice pcs and stickies - you know how much I love Hello Kitty AND the beach!! We are hoping to visit Pensacola for the first time this fall!!
Response: Thank you for the rating Grace, you are welcome, I'm glad you liked all I sent to you for your July swap. Oh, how we love the beach, will love it more in Autumn or winter.
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Comment: Thanks for this wonderful PC of sunflowers! Perfect in my favorite colors! Thanks for the sunflower legend too! Stay safe and healthy! Hugs from Alaska, Sherry
Response: Hello Sherry, way up in Alaska! You are welcome, I was glad to send you some sunshine from way down south in Florida. Hope your summer is happy. Thank you for the rating!
DeboraCreates rated for CPG Deco Exchange USA on May 18, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for the Island deco for OG that you made, in the fun envelope, and your nice note!
Response: Happy May Debora! Sent you something different mail art, I wanted to send some thrill to you thru the mail. The tourist magazines, brochures can feature some inspiring images to use. Thank you for the rating!
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Comment: Your wonderful flock of flamingos arrived today. Thank you for the postcard and your nice note.
Response: You are welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed the flock of flamingos in your mail box. Thank you for your rating. Happy March!
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Comment: Thanks so much for the lovely ATC backgrounds which arrived this morning. I've already started using one of them for my next ATC!
Response: Blessed be my envelope with my swap arrived to you in UK! My happiness you liked the ATC background papers I sent to you. Fun swap to receive new & interesting ATC backgrounds. Thank you for the rating. Happy March!
Mistyinltown rated for CPG 2023 St Pats Card - US on Mar 6, 2023
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Comment: Thank you! My Mom is doing well, I always love receiving happy mail from you! Our mini dachshunds all bring great joy to us as well!💕 Have a Happy St Patrick's Day!
Response: Thank you for your rating my dear friend! Blessings for your Mom. This will be a Happy St. Patrick's Day. Happy March!
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Comment: Thank You
Response: Hope you liked the yellow flowers notecard I sent to you for the swap. It was delightful to tell you about my love of South Carolina. Beautiful flowers in the spring. We are thinking spring thoughts as we go into March.
teejlc rated for CPG Feb ‘23 Move a US Deco - US on Feb 22, 2023
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Comment: Thanks so much to you and your mom for sending Debora's Simple Joys deco! This swap worked out great - what a delight to get two fun envelopes to open!!
Response: My Mom & I had fun putting the swap together, my Mom's idea about the double envelope. Wonderful you enjoyed the swap & I know you will enjoy decorating a page in the Deco Book. Wow, its almost March.
jeka396 rated for CPG Jan ‘23 Move a US Deco - US on Jan 24, 2023
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Comment: Thanks so much for sharing Shelley’s deco book with me. I enjoyed your page with the collaged flowers, and was so happy to see the pretty handmade envelope in the mail. I loved your chatty note as well!
Response: Thank you for the rating. Sunshine happiness of Sunflowers cheers one up during winter months, you'll enjoy decorating a page in the Deco Book. Happy New Year!
nicolebrooke23 rated for CPG 2023 Resolutions PC - US on Jan 11, 2023
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Comment: wishing you and your mom a happy and healthy new year!!
Response: Thank you Nicole for your New Year's wish for my Mom & me. & thank you for the rating, glad you liked the PC & 2023 resolutions I sent to you. Happy January 2023!
TryshaH81 rated for No Glitter Christmas Card on Nov 29, 2022
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Comment: OMG I like the card but those postcards melted me!! I love & adore them!! Thank you for swapping with me 🥰
Response: Thank you Trysha, I'm glad you like the non-glitter Christmas card, & the postcards I sent along with the swap. Fun holiday swap. Happy December!
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Comment: Hi Kathy! Thank you so much for the beautiful card and your lovely note!! Sounds like your Thanksgiving Day and weekend will be very cozy and full of amazing food & family fun - I hope you all enjoy it! I’m glad to hear you didn’t suffer any damage from the hurricane. Thank you so much for the postcards!! All new to me and going into my collection! I was thrilled to see the cloud stamp on the envelope too!! Thank you so much for a really nice swap - it put a smile on my face!!! xoxo
Response: You are welcome, fun swap, I'm glad you liked the greeting card & extras. I enjoy these seasonal swaps. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Comment: This is an awesome Deco book. Hawaii theme is great! Cant wait to add to it! The envelop was really a neat idea. Thanks!
Response: Oh, you honor me as I wanted the deco book to look "Hawaiian" & help set the theme. Its fun & flowery. You have seen the enjoyment I have making mail art. Thank you for the rating.
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Comment: Thanks for the Mickey Mouse Christmas card and stickers. No snow here at Christmas either. I also enjoy riding around looking at Christmas lights.
Response: Glad you liked the special Mickey Mouse Christmas card I sent to you for the swap. Only Disney card without glitter I could find, happy your liked the happy card. Thank you for the rating. The Christmas card swaps are cool way thru this long hot summer.
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Comment: I love lotus flowers! Thank you. 🪷
Response: Happiness your received the lotus flower PC I sent to you for the swap. A pleasure meeting you in a PC swap. Thank you for the rating.

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Comments

MuggleMom on Jul 26, 2024:

Thanks for the postcard!

xx

MuggleMom

yvonne401 on Jul 25, 2024:

Hi Kathy! Got your letter today. Very proud of you, very little tape.

Love and blessings,

Your friend, Yvonne

theshyone on Jul 22, 2024:

What a fun beachy postcard, it totally made my day receiving it in the mail today :D Thanks so much friend ♡♡♡ Hope you are surviving the summer heat as well as possible (which I know is a pretty low bar, but still, thinking of you, hoping you are weathering the weather okay).

yvonne401 on Jul 13, 2024:

Hi Kathy! I mailed you a letter today.

Love and blessings,

Your friend, Yvonne

yvonne401 on Jul 10, 2024:

Hi Kathy!

Thanks for the cute July 4th postcard! I loved it.

Love and blessings,

Your friend, Yvonne

yvonne401 on Jul 9, 2024:

You are most welcome, Kathy!

Love and blessings,

Your friend, Yvonne

yvonne401 on Jul 8, 2024:

Hi Kathy! I got your letter.

Love and blessings,

Your friend, Yvonne

yvonne401 on Jul 4, 2024:

You are so right Kathy! I just couldn't pass up that picture of the dog and the giant hot dog. Dogs can eat just about anything if you turn your head and don't pay attention.

Love and blessings,

Your friend, Yvonne

yvonne401 on Jul 4, 2024:

Hi Kathy!

Wishing you a fun and safe July 4th!

Love and blessings,

Your friend, Yvonne

groundhogstamper on Jul 1, 2024:

Another CPG June wish has arrived from you. Love it! Thank you so much.

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