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RockyBeach

RockyBeach
 Date Joined: April 19, 2015
Last Online: May 24, 2019

Country: Germany
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About Me

-SPOILER- I've started to post some pictures of recent swaps on Flickr. Usually shortly before or after I send it off. -SPOILER-

My name is Monique and I'm from Germany.

I've always liked to receive letters. And I also like the idea of random act of kindness. Swap-bot seems to be the connection of both things. :) These days I enjoy creating mail art like postcards.

Favorite Crafts

I try to do a lot of things. After a while I always have to try something new. Latest interests are handmade postcards, Pocket Letters and Zentangling.

  • Crocheting
  • Knitting
  • Working with paper
  • A little bit of poor drawing
  • Some sewing

Favorite Music

Alternative, Indie, Garage, a bit Folk, 50s Rock'n'Roll/Rockabilly...

To name a few (often changing): Temples, Kasabian, Katzenjammer, Florence + the Machine, Hot Boogie Chillun, Public Service Broadcasting...

And I would be glad if you could recommend me something.

Favorite Television

I'm not a movie fan, instead I love TV Series even more!

Pushing Daisies, Sherlock, White Collar, Grimm, Rizzoli & Isles, Death in Paradise, Father Brown, Doctor Who, Burn Notice, Chuck, Warehouse 13, Perception...

Lately I'm starting in classic series: The Avengers (Peel & Steed!), The Persuaders!...

Random Likes

Aurora borealis - mail art - radio plays - polka dots - flowers - birds - Azulejos - beech woods - DIY-kits - useful stuff - maritim - logic puzzles - kraft paper - plants - botanical - lavender - take a walk - lighthouses - blueberries - magpies - crafting kits - reading - sea - dark chocolate - natural things - organic/natural bath articles (creme, shampoo, soap...) - vintage - vintage cars - old movies - and over all: TEA

Colours: purple, turquoise, teal, dark blue, blue, red

Some ideas for sending: ~I don't collect anything but I like surprises!~ fabric - buttons - patterns for small crochet/knitting projects - handmade things - "consumable" things for crafting e.g. paper, washi, ephemera... everything that I could use for creating mail art (as I don't have enough space for dust traps :)) (or just ask)

I don't like

jewellery - dogs - decorative cosmetics - Disney - Emojis - something with vanilla or sweet fragrance - Manga - off-season Christmas (I'm starting slowly to care about one month before, at the earliest) also not overly excited about Halloween

Tea

Teas I love: green (plain or + herbs...) - white - herbal - with lemon and ginger - fresh tastes in general ... (no matter if it comes in bags or if it's loose- as long as it's sealed)

I'd like to try again: Four O'clock - Green tea with rose

Teas I don't like: all fruity or sweet teas (apple, hibiscus, rose hip, berries...) - vanilla - black tea - cinnamon - instand tea - honey - something with vanilla or sweet fragrance

Ratings

elflady rated for Intl:Up Above The World So High-May on May 21, 2019
5
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Comment: Thanks so much for this inspirational card. I will have to try this tecnique. I love the effect .elflady
Response: You're welcome! Have fun trying, I can guarantee that it will be fun! :)
MamaMangrove rated for HMPC: May Flowers on May 21, 2019
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Comment: Yay! Another great postcard from Monique! Your lacy May flowers arrived completely intact, which is amazing considering how the postal equipment loves to destroy texture. your gel medium transfer works well as a vintagy background.Thanks so much.
Response: Oh good news! Thank you for your kind rating. Sorting machines like to play lottery. Destroy, not destroy... Without a system. :)
tentmari rated for AMA: Sender's Choice-May on May 20, 2019
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Comment: I LOVE the postcard you created and sent to me!!! I love hot air balloons, too. If I ever have a chance i will definitely take a tide in one. Thank you so much for the beautiful postcard! 😊💕
Response: My pleasure, thank you! Oh and I think it would be wonderful to see some airships too. :)
nannydino rated for CPG: Collage Postcard- Global on May 20, 2019
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Comment: Hi Monique thank you so much for this fabulous PC! I really love it :) It's going into my favorites...oh gosh there is even texture <3 <3 and the charlie brown postage stamp is awesome. thank you have a lovely day peace love light
Response: Thank you very much! Sounds like it was a good mail day for you. I should work more often with leftover bits. :)
anicka22 rated for Make an Envelope and Add A Surprise! 21 on May 15, 2019
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Comment: Thank you for the pretty ntecards, you lovely letter about glue en the beautiful envie!
Response: You're welcome! I'm glad that the vintage ladies found the right way. :)
ktk8 rated for Alter A PostCard on May 13, 2019
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Comment: Awwww Monique....what a GREAT altered postcard.... I love it.... and I love that the mamma bird placed her nest in the Eiffel Tower......GREAT SWAP.... Many hearts!!! and a BIG HUG
Response: My pleasure, thank you! So the nest was in such a secure place, that it survived the long travel to you. Just feed the birds from time to time. :)
Kraftylady777 rated for PA: Postage Stamp Art on May 11, 2019
5
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Response: Thank you!
GinaVisione rated for HMPC: Sender's Choice Postcard- May on May 11, 2019
5
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Comment: HA! I saw this on IG and love it in person too! Thanks for another wonderful PC from You! And love that adorable Der Grüffelo stamp!! Danke Monique!
Response: Wonderful, thank you! Have fun with your new friend. :) Ah, I love that stamp myself too!
MamaMangrove rated for HMPC: Color Duo Green and Blue on May 11, 2019
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Comment: Lovely watercolor feathers, Monique. You've inspired me once again! Thank you for the card and the explanation. Great to see you in my mailbox again so soon.
Response: Thank you #2 for today. :) Let's see which colour will be featuring the next card....
jeka396 rated for Make an Envelope and Add A Surprise! 22 on May 9, 2019
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Comment: Thank you so much for a nice envie and fun stamped images!! I also have no clue when it comes to fashion, but find fashion magazines useful in crafting!!
Response: My pleasure, thank you! I'm glad that you can use the stamped images. Yes, I agree that fashion magazines are a great collage resource.
wolfeagle rated for Monochromatic Collage PC on May 8, 2019
5
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Comment: Thank you so much.
Response: You're welcome! I'm glad that my blue vibes arrived savely. :)
MamaMangrove rated for CC: Monochrome blue handmade postcard on May 8, 2019
5
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Comment: Ah, Monique! I love the postcard with your cyanotype as as focal point and the symmetry of the other patterns (& blueberries!) surrounding it. I still haven't done my own blueprints - been traveling too much - but soon! Thanks so much.
Response: My pleasure, thank you! I still was too lazy this weekend to start preparing some blueprint sheets. Again postponed. :)
Singske rated for OMAE: The Word Is . . . STRIPED on May 8, 2019
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Comment: Thanks for the replacement. So this is a more normal time for your pc to travel to my home. I love the technique you used. But how did you do that with the moon? It really looks great. Thanks again💌
Response: Oh success, thank you! :) I drew the moon onto plastic film. So that works like a photographic film.
stephiedee rated for 📬🎨 Arty Envelope on May 6, 2019
5
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Comment: Beautiful envelope, Monique! The transfer came out really nice. I don't usually have good luck with media transfers, so I depend on packing tape ones.
Response: Wonderful, thank you! Yes, gel image transfer depends on many things. Like the sturdiness of the paper. Envelope paper isn't the best base to take wetness.
dancingtiger rated for Triptych Swap on May 1, 2019
5
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Comment: love it...thank you so much..it has an atmosphere of Edwardian Provence...appreciate the letter and Paris napkin too..merci!
Response: Wow, that was a very speedy travel. Thanks for your kind rating. Oh Provence! Now I have the smell of lavender in my nose. :)
RooBaRoo rated for MCA sender's choice handmade Postcard on Apr 28, 2019
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Comment: Received re-send. Thank you for resending! It is so cool, as ever! It's fascinating how amazing it turns out when you DO'NT force it!
Response: I'm happy that it made it save to you this time! Thank you! Yes, forcing can be counterproductive. If it doesn't flow, put it aside and pick it up again later.
WoodlandBanshee rated for INTL: Up Above The World So High-April on Apr 26, 2019
5
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Comment: Thank you for time making this lovely piece of mail art!
Response: My pleasure, thank you! I'm already thinking of a motive for the next Above The World swap. :)
Katti rated for Door Postcard on Apr 26, 2019
5
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Comment: Danke für die sehr schöne Karte! ❤️ Du kannst mir gerne mal deine Adresse per E-Mail schicken, dann schreib ich dir auch mal ne Karte. 😊
Response: Dir auch danke! Es war interessant das Wimpelthema vom Foto aufzugreifen. PM mit Adresse folgt. :)
GinaVisione rated for MA: Seven Deadly Sins on Apr 19, 2019
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Comment: MINE - All Mine! :D. Great Greedy Gluttonous PC - thank you. ...I bet you could have taught the Collage Workshop! Happy Swappin’
Response: Yours? No, I thought it was MINE! :P I would've offered my help at most.
Banjobritches rated for Napkin Mail Art on Apr 17, 2019
5
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Comment: I loved your napkin postcard! First swap from Germany. Thanks so much!
Response: My pleasure, thank you! The leftover bit of this napkin is still waiting for me to use it up. Before spring ends. :)

Rating Overview

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Comments

Singske on May 20, 2019:

Hello Monique, you can’t spam my mailbox enough... 😂 It is always nice to receive a pc (OMAE handmade pc tag) from you and this one looks great again! I love the use of the green pastels, yup my favorite colour. Have some fun watching those youtube tutorials, they always bring some new ideas. ♥️
Singske on May 18, 2019:

Thank you so much for the OMAE RAK Attack! Ilove the vintage feel of your pc. It was also nice reading about the workshop. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Hell0Z0mbie on May 2, 2019:

Thanks for the HMPC from the OMAE RAK! It's really cool!
Angie on May 1, 2019:
stephiedee on Apr 29, 2019:

Thank you for the wonderful handmade postcard featuring the pretty clown for the OMAE tag!
CurlyTea on Apr 16, 2019:

Beautiful leaf postcard! Thank you so much.
wolfeagle on Apr 14, 2019:

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Thank you so much for the cool postcard for the AMA:Intl Mystery Supply Swap. I like the color experiment and using the feathers as wings was brilliant.

CurlyTea on Mar 4, 2019:


Happy Birthday!
bigmamabird on Feb 27, 2019:

Hahaha, some very special rituals, involving at least the purchase of many stamps, would need to be created with much thoughtful contemplation, in order to appease the postal deities! Sealing them with blood on sacrificial envelopes or something..?
Angie on Feb 18, 2019:

Happy Monday!
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