ChristineMartinez

I'm a 43 year old woman who is married with no children. I could be described as a chatty, creative and friendly person. I try to be the positive type who always is looking for a silver lining. I have been pen palling for over 30 years. I love to travel internationally, make ATCs, collect fonts, shop for pal supplies, binge watch Netflix, cheer for the Minnesota Vikings, and hang out with my 2 puppies. I'm open minded to all lifestyles and interests and love to learn about other cultures and ways of life.

Decorative napkins for decoupage

Note sheets (all sizes)

Good quality stickers (no kids stickers or reward stickers please)

Handmade envelopes

Address labels

Inspirational quotes

Fruity teas

Postcards (especially from your city or country)

ATCs you've made

Paper flowers

Vintage Ephemera

Small pictures or bits in 3's that could be used on ATC JAMS

anything French or English bulldog

anything mandala

Kawaii and Sentimental Circus stickers and paper

Glitter or confetti that pour out of an envelope when I open it

Washi samples

Disney or other kid things

Religious things

Things that smell of smoke

Bookmarks

Gory or sexual things

Negative letters

Form letters

Short letters

Right now I'm obsessed with mixed media ATCs. I have made so many and I'm excited to trade in some of the groups!

I'm open to private trades as well. Just message me.

• I have been to about 25 countries and 47 states
• I microwave my ice cream and plain M&Ms
• I like to do adventurous things as often as the opportunity strikes like sky dive, crazy hikes and swim with sharks
• I was the only girl in my family & extended family (both sides) until I was 12
• I call my dogs my "fur babies" even if it makes people cringe
• I've never had a speeding ticket
• I believe that if you focus on what you're grateful for, more good things come your way

I always rate within 48 hours of receiving something (unless on vacation that won't be happening for a while - thanks Covid). If I miss a rating, please contact me. Chances are I'm just letting the post office catch up - it seems to be very behind and I don't want to be impatient.

I will try to reach out if I haven't received something even if you said you mailed it. I will give you a chance to make it right but may rate a 1 or a 3 until it's been made right depending on the situation. I hate doing it though and feel sad if I have to. If something comes up, just reach out to me and we can work it out rather than flaking. :)

Here are some of the ATC themes I'm collecting:

• Travel

• French or English Bulldogs

• Anything in funky glasses

• Anything wearing a top hat

• Pinup girls

• Brightly colored

• Mandalas

• Gelli Print backgrounds

• Cute monsters

• Mermaid

• Mona Lisa

• Moroccan / Indian styles

• Geisha

• Houses (especially in rows like Amsterdam/ San Fran style)

• Coffee

• Textured or chunky

• Vintage

• Cleverly upcycled

• Painted or cleverly used book pages

Here are the ATCs themes and styles I'd prefer not to receive:

• Abstract art

• Backgrounds with just a quote attached

• Digital art where it is printed out and glued onto an ATC sized card

• ATCs that mimic homemade card techniques

• Landscape paintings

• Ones where it's mostly just a sticker or 2 on a background

• Licensed cartoons

• Over sized to where they don't fit in a sleeve

• Sexual content

• Religious content

• Washi tape as decoration