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Lyndylou5

Lyndylou5
Date Joined: January 22, 2021
Last Online: December 3, 2023

Country: United States

About Me

Hello hello!

I live in a small coastal city in Washington state, USA. It’s a beautiful place and I love, love, love living here! Lots of snow-capped mountains with ginormous trees, spectacular waterfalls, and endless hiking trails. Salt water, lakes, rivers, it's all here. Being a person who loves to be outdoors, this is the perfect place for me! Evening waterfront strolls and chronically gorgeous sunsets are icing on the cake.

I love postcards! ALL postcards will be appreciated and enjoyed. The message is the part I enjoy most. The longer the better!

If you make homemade postcards, I would LOVE to have one! These make my heart sing!

I'm a paper addict. I love to see it, touch it, smell it; you get the idea. All things paper thrill me! I recently discovered the world of gel press plates, and it's downright addicting! Right now I'm hooked on ATCs, inchies, and twinchies. I'm also into altered playing cards and handmade postcards. There are so many fun ways to decorate them! Mine sometimes include interesting and colorful postage stamps that were on mail I've received.

I enjoy swapping individual playing cards. In most swap groups the purpose is to build Franken-decks, where each of the 52 cards is from a different deck. But my purpose is to use them in collages, and to make altered playing cards for swapping. I especially like shaped and mini playing cards, ones that have a picture on the # side, and unusual jokers. I'm amazed at how many different kinds of playing cards are out there!

One of my favorite things to do is dragon boating. My team participated in two festivals this summer; it was my first time racing, and I loved it! We practice year round 3x a week rain or shine, dark or daylight. Dark starry nights are especially magical!

I enjoy reading, a lot! It's a great way to go someplace without leaving the house. I mostly read historical fiction. I also like non-fiction war stories, memoirs, and all things maritime. Occasionally a good psychological thriller finds its way into my library bag.

My 2023 challenge is to learn how to play a wind instrument, but I haven't decided which one yet (update - this challenge has been postponed to 2024). I play the ukulele. Jugband songs from the 1920-1930s, and bluegrass tunes are my favorites to play. I also play piano. Classical music (especially sonatinas & waltzes), and broadway show tunes are my favorites. I can have the most stressful day ever, and if I sit down at the piano and play a classical piece for even just five minutes, all the negative energy vanishes instantly. I can literally feel it flowing out of my body. I close my eyes and I smile big.

I've loved writing letters ever since I was a kid, and I've always had lots of penpals. For anybody who's old enough to remember the personal ads in the back of magazines, that's where I found my first pen pals! In the last couple of years I've acquired pen pals in various assisted living facilities, and it's a real hoot getting to know them through letters. They are rich with life experiences, and have a lot to share.

Now that fall is here one of my favorite ways to spend an evening is to cozy up in a window seat, read a book, and sip hot cocoa. This is also the time of year when I do lots of jigsaw puzzles. The harder the better!

Please don’t feel you must include extras with your swap to earn a heart. My ratings and hearts are given based on the swap itself. The creativity you put into your art is enough to make me happy! I have such a stockpile of craft and art supplies that I really don't need anything else.

Notable:

I strongly dislike glitter, unless it's sealed.

I'd rather not receive anything related to Christmas.

If you made it this far, thanks for reading my profile!

Updated 11/14/23

Ratings

wincejl rated for YTPC: Stackable Pocket Part 2 USA on Dec 1, 2023
5
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Comment: Thank you! I love it! Looking forward to putting them all together when the series is done!
Jillemina rated for YTPC: Stackable Pocket Part 2 USA on Dec 1, 2023
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Comment: BEAUTIFUL! Thank you so much for the beautiful pocket you made for me! And I adore how you sent the embroidery floss. So creative, I've never seen nor thought of that! Thank you so much for brightening this snowy day!
stlouisphile rated for CPG HD/HP HMPC Nov 2023 - US on Nov 30, 2023
5
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Frodogaggins rated for TIMs: Moon Rinchies (1:3) on Nov 27, 2023
5
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Comment: thank you so much i love them all!
nomadmama rated for Color Theme ATC number 8 on Nov 27, 2023
5
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Comment: Thank you for the atc. The pumpkin chai ice cream sounds super yummy.
5
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Comment: Absolutely beautiful inbox card! Perfect addition to my collection! -Gracias!
amparolewis95 rated for AMA: Inkbox card - hand(s) on Nov 27, 2023
5
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely swap. I really love your art; inkbox cards and ATC are my obsessions also. I love the Gelli print handmade envelope and the postal stamps! -Gracias!
amparolewis95 rated for EPUSA: Grid Collage #5 on Nov 27, 2023
5
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful Grid Collage! It is fun making them. The black and white handmade envelope it's so sweet as well as the fun postal stamps! -Gracias!
Poeprincess rated for ATC+Inchie #2 on Nov 27, 2023
5
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Comment: So nice! Love the burgundy & tan combination and the way you arranged your elements. Just stunning! Your Norman Rockwell envelope was super. I grew up in his Saturday Evening Post era & loved his simple views of everyday life.
PaperPassion rated for Coloring ATC on Nov 25, 2023
5
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Comment: Really beautiful,I love your coloring.Thank you so much for the extra coin.
5
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Comment: Great choices of burgundy stamps with the white embellishment to show them off!
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Comment: Thanks for this beautiful stitched postcard! I love the beading and embroidery! It arrived in perfect condition! Stay safe and healthy! Hugs from Alaska, Sherry
wolfeagle rated for USATC: 2 ATC Coins on Nov 22, 2023
5
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Comment: I love everything about this swap. Your book-page envelope is great. Your Coins are awesome. Your line drawing is so fun...I see a swap in the future, and how lucky you are with the music paper find! Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving.
9O96O rated for AA.HM.PC: Weaving PC - November on Nov 20, 2023
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Comment: I love both of these postcards. Your wavy red weave is well done. I love the wavy strips. Your blue postcard is very arty, a delight to the eyes. I love how you added 2 strips to the back of the postcard. Your halloween dragon boat ride sounds perfect. What a nice memory. 🌕
Christine6035 rated for Playing Card Obsessed #59 on Nov 18, 2023
5
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Comment: Thank you for the great cards! Love the homemade envie!
minniepic rated for Playing Card Obsessed #57 on Nov 17, 2023
5
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Comment: Oh my goodness you spoiled me❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so very much for all the awesome playing cards, I loved every single one ❤️❤️❤️ Then you sent me postcards and homemade envies that I absolutely love❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much❤️
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Comment: I love your creation!!! It reminds me of a piece of abstract art done by a talented artist. Thankyou!!!
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Comment: Your card is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Thank you for the postcards too I love them
kssunlover1947 rated for PCS: Story of these cards #9 on Nov 11, 2023
5
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Comment: Thank you for all the cards. I like them all but my favorites are the 2 Elvis cards. And the extra coloring card that I can use. I also love the envelope made from a cross stitch pattern. The penguins would be so cute. Also Disney stamps.
5
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Comment: Thank you! I actually use playing cards to play cards with. Cute cards! Thank you for another round of goodies! Just wonderful!

Rating Overview

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5.0000 464 0 0
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Comments

Sonya on Oct 3, 2023:

Hi Lyndy - I received BOTH of your pretty ATCs for the Mystery Supply 10/23 swap. The nest is adorable! I'll photograph all of them once received and send an email to all participants. Thanks.

MuggleMom on Sep 25, 2023:

So happy to see you in the Purple Craze group!

xx

MuggleMom

ladydy5 on Sep 2, 2023:

I am so jealous of where you live and thank you for joining in the envelope swap. Your home discription reminds me of Tennessee this season starting soon And I’m in Florida instead. Ah well just another journey in life. 😉

BlueberryLady on Aug 31, 2023:

Welcome to Beginners Crafting Group ! Hope you will join in a Swap or even Host one... Have a Great Week. Jean

Rainydancer on Aug 12, 2023:

Welcome to Sunshine Swaps!

debbiespoms on Sep 7, 2022:

Hi Lyndy and welcome to Postcard Scavenger Hunt group ! Thanks so much for joining and having an interest in our group. I hope you will have fun.

Karen07 on May 2, 2022:

Hi Lyndy! Received your letter on waffle cone paper and I swear I could taste a coconut cream waffle cone! No calories either! Sorry that you wrote the letter by mistake but sure did enjoy it! Thanks for sending it along

darkandstormy on Mar 16, 2021:

Hi Lyndy I received your postcard for the first and last line #30 Thanks so much- I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the book postcard- just perfect!!!! :-) :-) :-) Cheers Charis (darkandstormy)

kittyhahahotbot on Jan 27, 2021:

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