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MaryCheng

Date Joined: December 5, 2017
Last Online: October 18, 2019
Birthday: November 6
Country: Australia
My Etsy Store

About Me

I first discovered Pocket Letters in 2016 on Janette Lane's website www.pocketletter.com. I loved the idea of penpals via craft and have become active on her website since. Also into sustainability, so love recycling. Have made PLs using Travel Brochures, Postcards, Cereal Box, etc. In 2017 made 5 Christmas themed PLs using previous years Christmas cards, cutting out the cutest pics from the cards and incorporating them into the PL. Worked a treat! Love experimenting with Mixed Media, using the Gel Press, watercolours, stamping. Making lots of cards for birthdays and special occasions.

We have a gorgeous Rhodesian Ridgeback, she is 10yrs old. She is our baby. A gentle soul. Always hungry for food. Sleeps alot, but when its time for a walk, she wakes up instantly and is all excited.

Likes: Everything. Easy to please. Dislikes: None

Favourite colour: Orange

Favorite Music

Any Australian music: Cold Chisel, Deborah Conway, Joe Camilleri, Australian Crawl, Richard Clapton, Vika and Linda Bull, Divinyls, Bachelor Girl ... lots from the 70s, 80s etc.

Favorite Books

Action and Thriller. Current favorite is an Australian author: Matthew Reilly. He has a series of books with his main characters. Recommend you read the first books of each series before getting into the rest. Michael Robotham. Dan Brown books are amongst my favorites. Winnie the Pooh for the characters wisdom.

Favorite Crafts

Paper craft, making cards and Pocket Letters! Mixed Media, Pastels, Watercolour, Distress Inks, Gell Printing.

Wish List on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/people/marycheng2?ref=hdr&tab=items

Wish List in my account in Etsy Australia

Favorite Movies

Love sci-fi movies like Star Trek, Star Wars, Blade Runner, X-Men, Snowpiercer, Stargate, X-Files, Dark Angel TV series, Back to the Future.

TV series: Blacklist, Blindspot, Person of Interest, Berlin Station and many more

Mary's Gallery

Australasian Swappers: AS: Handmade Bookmark

Australasian Swappers: AS: Handmade Bookmark. October 2019

Amazing Mail ART: Intl Collaged Face PC

Amazing Mail ART: Intl Collaged Face PC. September 2019

Amazing Mail ART: Intl Up Above the World so High

Amazing Mail ART: Intl Up above the World so High PC. September 2019

Crafty Recyclers: House Postcard

Crafty Recyclers: House Postcard. June 2019

Amazing Mail ART: Used Postage Stamp Mail Art

Amazing Mail ART: Used Postage Stamp Mail Art. June 2019

Amazing Mail ART: HD/HP Pass and Paste #51

Amazing Mail ART: Pass and Paste #51. Mine is the top left and received back May 2019.

AS: Decorated Envies #2

AS: Decorated Envies #2 Swap - Feb 2019

AS: Decorated Envies #2

AS: Decorated Envies #2 Swap - Feb 2019

AS: Decorated Envies #2

AS: Decorated Envies #2 Swap - Feb 2019

AS: ATC A-Z #20,21,22 (T,U,V)

AS: ATC A-Z #20,21,22 (T,U,V) Swap - Jan - Feb 2019

AS: ATC A-Z #20,21,22 (T,U,V)

AS: ATC A-Z #20,21,22 (T,U,V) Swap - Jan - Feb 2019

Crafty Recyclers: Cup(s) Postcard

Crafty Recyclers: Cup(s) Postcard Swap - Jan 2019

AS: ATC A-Z #16,18,19,20 (P,Q,R,S)

AS: ATC A-Z #16,18,19,20 (P,Q,R,S) Swap - Nov, Dec 2018

Amazing Mail ART: Pass and Paste #54

Amazing Mail ART: Pass and Paste #54.
My contribution is the top righthand corner

AS: Shaker Card Swap

AS: Shaker Card Swap - Sep 2018

AS: Shaker Card Swap

AS: Shaker Card Swap - Sep 2018

AS: Shaker Card Swap

AS: Shaker Card Swap - Sep 2018

AS: Mini Pocket Letter Swap

AS: Mini Pocket Letter Swap - Aug 2018

AS: Mini Pocket Letter Swap

AS: Mini Pocket Letter Swap - Aug 2018. Inside a pocket.

Abstract Mail Art - Postcard

Abstract Mail Art - Postcard - Aug 2018 AS: ATC A-Z #11-13 (K,L,M)

AS: ATC A-Z #11-13 (K) Keys - Aug/Sep 2018

AS: ATC A-Z #11-13 (K,L,M)

AS: ATC A-Z #11-13 (M) Mushroom - Aug/Sep 2018

AS: ATC A-Z #11-13 (K,L,M)

AS: ATC A-Z #11-13 (L) Leaf - Aug/Sep 2018

AS: ATC A-Z #5 (F)

AS: ATC A-Z #5 (F) Feathers - May/June 2018

Junker Jane Paper Doll Junker Jane Paper Doll in the envelop

Junker Jane Paper Doll - Mar/Apr 2018

Doodle me a Flower PC Intl

9 Random Inchies - March 2018

9 Random Inchies This is a collage of the card I put the inchies in. Inchies made from a Home Accessories Brochure which I embellished.

Card Making Challenge #46 - January 2018

Card Making Challenge #46

Postcards for Beginners - January 2018

Postcards, getting started for Beginners - January 2018. Picture of St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia

Aussie Magpie Journal

Aussie Magpie Journal with Flip Book extra

Aussie Magpie Journal with Envelop

Aussie Magpie Journal - January 2018

Snail Mail Flip Books for Beginners

Snail Mail Flip Books for Beginners - January 2018

Card Making Challenge #45

Ratings

Didi rated for AS: Handmade Bookmark on Oct 17, 2019

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Comment: I really love the book marks and they are too big to lose I hope or leave in a book which i have been know to do. only find them when i return them to the library.

Response: Glad you love the bookmarks. I enjoyed making them. I have one with a guitar stamp on it.

nightswimmer rated for Intl: Up Above The World So High-Sept on Oct 6, 2019

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Comment: Thanks for the cool collaged postcard!

Response: Thank you for the rating. Loved making it.

crimsonfuligin rated for Collaged Face PC on Sep 29, 2019

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Comment: Thanks for the wonderful collaged pc, I was so surprised to receive it so quickly, then realised that it was local!! It’s always nice to get a close swap. Thank you 😊

Response: Thank you. So glad you liked the postcard.

blkwlf rated for CPG Mini Zine Dog Theme - Global on Sep 4, 2019

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Comment: Love it :)

Response: Thank you!

sakura15 rated for AS: Envelope flip book #3 on Jul 5, 2019

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Comment: Always a pleasure to swap with you Mary :) I am jealous of your holiday!

Response: Thank you Rebecca. I'm loving flip books! So many different ways to create one.

AmyMarie rated for Hexagon / HoneyComb MailArt on Jul 2, 2019

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Comment: Wow, what unique MailArt! How did you cut such precise hexagons? A very cool idea for a hexagon folder/ATC holder. I like the colors (purples & blues) and the Kimberley Coast sounds quite fascinating.

Response: Thank you AmyMarie. I used https://incompetech.com/graphpaper/hexagonal/ to create the hexagon shape. Use 5cm size hexagon shape to get the shape. Hope that helps.

GinaVisione rated for House Postcard on Jun 29, 2019

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Comment: Great House PC! Yay for Solar living! My hope is for the same in a future tiny home. Thank you :D

Response: Thank you for the rating and heart. Renewable Energy is the way to go! Glad you liked the PC.

iLoveMail rated for Used Postage Stamp Mail Art on Jun 13, 2019

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Comment: Wow, Mary! I don’t know what to say...thank you so much for the beautiful ATC box!! I feel like the luckiest swap partner ever ♥️ You are extremely talented!

Response: Thank you Alfie. Happy you like it and it arrived safely to you. One day I hope to travel the Silo Trail.

sakura15 rated for AS: ATC A-Z #20-#22 (T-U-V) on Apr 1, 2019

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Comment: Sorry for the late rating!

sakura15 rated for AS: Decorated Envies #5 on Apr 1, 2019

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Comment: Sorry for the late rating!

sakura15 rated for AS: Envelope flip book #2 on Mar 19, 2019

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Comment: Your swaps are always well worth the wait Mary! You always go the extra mile and bring a huge smile to my face. Thank you so much!

sakura15 rated for AS: Tea and Letter Swap on Mar 19, 2019

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Comment: What a beautiful envelope! Did you make it at a Stampin' Up class? Reading your letter I am so thankful that you are safe from the fires!

AmookIslandCreations rated for Cup(s) PostCard on Feb 8, 2019

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Comment: Thanks for this beautiful PC! I actually received 2, as the backing had totally separated from the front. I am amazed it reached me. I suggest you use double stick tape or Adtech Crafter's tape to put two shiny surfaces together. I love the scones recipe and the antique spoon as well as all the pretty cups! What is your favorite jam to put on them? Your PC brightened my day! Hugs from Alaska, Sherry

Response: Hi Sherry, so lucky that you got the PC whole! So sorry. Must have been the medium I used. Yes, the shiny part must be a problem. I will know for next time. Love strawberry jam on scones! Thank you for rating.

sakura15 rated for AS: ATC A-Z #18-19-20 (Q-R-S) on Jan 24, 2019

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Comment: My favourite was the Raspberry ATC :) It's so nicely done! Very nice ATCs as per usual Mary! Thank you and it sounded like you had a really lovely time you had with your friends :)

Response: Thank you again. I so enjoy ATCs. It blends in well with Pocket Letters. I try and create ATCs with different mediums and styles.

sakura15 rated for AS: ATC A-Z #16 (P) on Jan 24, 2019

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Comment: I love the pretty teal background of this ATC. What a great way of interpreting the 'P'.

Response: Thank you Rebecca. I love the word Possibilities. Its a fabulous word. Very positive.

sakura15 rated for AS: ATC A-Z #15 (O) on Dec 7, 2018

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Comment: I love the creativity including the other orange pieces. Great job! Thanks :)

Response: Thank you Rebecca.

neca84 rated for AS: Etsy $5 wish list #8 Stocking filler edition! on Dec 7, 2018

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Comment: thank you

Response: Enjoy

sakura15 rated for AS: Etsy $5 wish list #8 Stocking filler edition! on Dec 3, 2018

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Comment: I've been wanting these washi styles for so so long now. I am so thankful you picked them! Thanks so much!

Response: My pleasure Rebecca. So glad I picked the ones you really were after.

ktk8 rated for Pass and Paste #54 on Nov 12, 2018

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Comment: FUN SwaP..... will finish the card and send home.....and LOVE the added postcards... thank you ever so much.... many hearts to YOU.....

Response: Thank you for rating. Yes it has been a fun swap and I'm glad it will return home. Fantastic!

sakura15 rated for AS: Shaker Card Swap on Oct 18, 2018

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Comment: You never cease to amaze me. Your cards have turned out splendidly! They are beautiful. My favourite is the panda one and I don't think I will want to ever use it haha. I have it hanging in my room for inspiration. maybe I will hold a holiday card shaker swap or something once the website lets me post things again!

Response: Thank you Rebecca! The Holiday card shaker swap sounds like a great idea. I love the way you made your shaker cards.

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