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penelopesamuel

penelopesamuel
Date Joined: March 10, 2014
Last Online: April 16, 2022
Birthday: February 21, 1966
Country: United States
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About Me

I am 53 years young, mother of four adult children, an English/Language Arts teacher, and an artist.

I live in the soggy but beautiful Pacific Northwest and enjoy gardening, cooking, baking, running, crocheting, reading, writing poetry, and creating art. I have participated in some art and ATC swaps through Instagram and Facebook. I am also a member of Postcrossing (an international postcard swapping website).

In the summer, my husband and I love to travel by motorcycle and go glamping :)

Favorite Music

I like everything except country. Currently, I am listening to groups such as Young the Giant, Imagine Dragons, Aloe Blacc, Amos Lee, Weaver at the Loom, The Neighbourhood, and Josiah Leming. I also like disco and dance music, especially when I am running.

Favorite Books

I am a voracious reader. Being an English/Language Arts teacher, I mostly read Young Adult Literature (YAL). I am on Goodreads ( user name: Penney Samuel). I also read poetry, and have had the privilege of meeting Lucille Cliffton.

Favorite Movies

I enjoy movies, but I don't watch them often. I couldn't tell you the last movie I watched, much less my favorite movie :)

Favorite Television

We don't have cable, but we do have Netflix. My favorite TV show is Dr. Who, followed closely by Futurama. When we had cable, I liked Jeopardy and The Big Bang Theory.

Favorite Crafts

I love crafts of all kinds. I enjoy making cards, using my gelli plate, making ATCs, postcards, art cards, zentangle, doodling, drawing, art journaling, and anything else that has to do with paper, paint, pens, crayons, pencils, etc.

random stuff

I love writing poetry and fiction and have had my poetry published in two literary journals. During my undergraduate studies, I was the poetry editor of my university's literary and arts journal. Throughout my college career, I tutored writing, grammar, math, natural science, and spanish.

Wish List

Sometimes swaps are surprises based on a person's profile, so I thought I should provide a list of items I'd love to receive should I join that type of swap :) My favorite color is purple, so you can't go wrong when using that as a guideline!

I love songbirds and trees, so cards, stationary, postcards, sticky notes, etc with a bird or tree theme will be cherished.

I drink mostly tea. My preferred tea is Numi (breakfast blend and chocolate pur-reh). I love to try new teas, but I don't like having to buy an entire box of tea to try a new brand or flavor.

I love anything literature or book themed.

I love quotes on cards, magnets, bookmarks

I like vintage paper ephemera -- anything from a page out of a children's book to an advertisement from a magazine. Blank ledger pages, old library check out cards, old card catalog cards.

I love when friends share their favorite recipes - please know that I am a vegetarian, so meatless recipes are greatly appreciated.

I love rubber stamps -- new or used.

I love old postage stamps and stickers

Lavender is my favorite natural scent.

Art Supplies:

Molotow pens, Pan Pastels,
NeoColor II water-soluble crayons,
Golden Fluid paints, Micron Pens, Staedtler Pens,
Yupo paper,
Zentangle books/tiles, rubber stamps,
washi tape,

Last but not least, I am perfectly fine with used or regifted items as long as they are in excellent condition :)

Ratings

orneryswife rated for TPS: Gelli envies (USA) on Oct 21, 2021
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Comment: Ooh, la, la!! What a great collection of envies!! I am always excited to have you as a partner. Thank you for sending so many and for the washi stickers. You have some great prints!! 😘
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Comment: Thank you for the GORGEOUS envelope and card! 😍😍 And thank you for all the goodies! I love them all! And yes, it’s me, Commanda13 from PoGo. 😂😂
bluemonkeymama rated for TPS: Mail Art - January 2021 on Mar 1, 2021
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Comment: Absolutely awesome swap, once again! :) I love the card - I can see why you held onto it, but so happy it came my way. Your envelopes are often the stand out in my world of happy mail, and this one didn't disappoint! And thank you so much for the postage stamps and address labels! Tons of hearts!
Aeon rated for TPS: Mail Art - October 2020 on Nov 2, 2020
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Comment: Thank you for the GORGEOUS envelope, card, catalog cards and bird stickers! I will add you in Pokémon Go. I’m Commanda13 on there, like my IG name.
wolfeagle rated for TPS: Mail Art - September 2020 on Oct 22, 2020
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Comment: Thanks. I didn't realize we could send just a print without doing anything to it. That would sure make these swaps easier. ;D
January rated for TPS: Mail Art - July 2020 on Aug 5, 2020
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Comment: Great print on the PC! Thank you and LOVE the literary stamps :) I will save them to show my students this year. (And, your handwriting is just beautiful, can I say.)
Response: Thank you for the great rating and your kind words :) I am so happy you like the postcard, and I am glad the stamps were a hit, too!
camelsamba rated for TPS: Mail Art - May 2020 on Jul 13, 2020
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Comment: Thanks for the fun creation!
January rated for TPS: Mail Art - April 2020 on May 18, 2020
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Comment: Thank you for the printed papers! They will definitely be used in my art journal. And the card and envelope were so pretty too.
wolfeagle rated for TPS: Mail Art - March 2019 on Apr 20, 2020
5
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Comment: Thank you.
dobie256 rated for TPS: Artist Trading Coins #1 on Apr 15, 2020
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Comment: Thank you for the gorgeous ATCoins. I love receiving from you! Your prints are delightful. My favorite is the purple daisy on the blue/green paper. Stunning! The sun on the deli paper is ephemeral and has so many layers and luscious gold highlights. Beautiful! And finally the vintage lady is appreciated because she is so delicately done. I rarely stamp on my backgrounds and you do such a great job. So thanks again for such beautiful coins for my collection. Stay safe and healthy and enjoy your gardening. :). <3<3<3
mahlermail rated for TPS: ATC #9 on Apr 14, 2020
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Comment: What a great name you have....thanks for the wonderful ATC and the cool envie too. Just love my gelli and creating on it! CHEERS
jjhere rated for TPS: Gelli print envelopes on Feb 15, 2020
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Comment: Lucky me! What a beautiful collection of envies! Love your card and gelli printed tissue that you wrapped the envies in. You just know I ever-so-gently opened that up to keep it. Quadruple hearts for you. Thank you, Penelope!!
marymary914 rated for TPS: Gelli-Print Notecards on Jan 28, 2020
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Comment: Beautiful cards! Can’t seem to pick my favorite because they are all great! Thanks so much!
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Comment: Thanks for checking my profile! It is fun to collage bits and bobs...
dlchick rated for CC: Sender's Choice July 2019 on Aug 19, 2019
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Comment: Sorry for the late rating! I love the handmade PC that you chose! Nice color scheme. ❤
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Comment: Cute PC. Thanks ❣️
EllenWilGraagPost rated for TPS: Mail Art - July 2019 on Aug 13, 2019
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Comment: I really LOVE your artwork and recognized your style as soon as I saw the envelope! Thank you so very much!!!
bluemonkeymama rated for TPS: Monoprint Bookmarks #3 on Jul 29, 2019
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Comment: Penelope, I absolutely LOVE the bookmarks you made for me! They are so cool! Thank you for also including the Gelli printed tea bags. I am excited to use those in something! Excellent swap! <3
wolfeagle rated for TPS: Mail Art - June 2019 on Jul 16, 2019
5
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Comment: As always, lovely artwork. Thank you so much.
thevmatt rated for CC: Sender's Choice June 2019 on Jul 11, 2019
5
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Comment: Thanks so much!!!

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 266 0 1
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238 284 0 0
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Comments

bluehairedmary on May 9, 2022:

Happy Monday from NYUP group!

OrigamiGrace on Apr 1, 2019:

From CPG!

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wolfeagle on Mar 17, 2019:

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CurlyTea on Feb 21, 2019:


Happy Birthday!

dobie256 on Jan 13, 2019:

Happy New Year to you too! I miss swapping here too but life is too busy right now. I hope 2019 is wonderful for you! Will try to keep in touch. 😊

dobie256 on Apr 13, 2018:

Thanks for the beautiful gelli print card surprise! Wax resist! DUH! Why haven't I tried this yet? (I LOVE all resist techniques). I'm glad to see you so actively swapping -- your artwork is always beautiful and inspirational. I am working on getting my gardens in shape so that I can spend the horrible hot Ohio summer in my cool basement art studio! :) Will be sure to play with some wax! Thanks for the lovely letter and cool bee postage stamp. May you have a glorious springtime! <3<3<3

CurlyTea on Feb 26, 2018:


Happy Belated Birthday!

bbsporty on Jun 5, 2017:

Handmade Postcard Club

bjmonroe on Nov 23, 2016:

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