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Poeprincess

Poeprincess
Date Joined: November 12, 2016
Last Online: October 6, 2024
Birthday: June 29
Country: United States

About Me

Retired. Widowed (June 15, 2021). Two daughters both married. Two granddaughters. I love cats. I am spiritual, but not religious. I embrace tenets from many beliefs and recognize the existence of a higher power. I dislike "good ole' boy" politics & do not identify with any specific party. I am a tree-hugging animal lover & love nature.

I enjoy playing Mexican Train dominoes with friends a couple of afternoons a week & Bingo one night a week at a venue in town.

Crafts: Sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidery/crewel, dried florals, papercrafting; Arts: drawing, painting, calligraphy, writing prose/poetry, journaling, cooking, playing piano, reading.

Likes: Traveling, cruising, salt air, the ocean, crisp morning air, rain on my face, fall colors, laughter of children, smiles, soft snowfall, the wind, fantasy, meditation, metaphysics, silence, hugs

Favorite Music

Genre: Folk, Blues, Alternative, World Music, Reggae, World Music, New Age: Pink Floyd, Grateful Dead, Taj Mahal, Keb Mo', Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Fleetwood Mac, Moody Blues, David Bowie, Dr. John, Annie Lenox, Carly Simon, Paul Simon, Ed Sheeran, Gary Jules, Jason Mraz, Josh Groban, Andrea Bochelli, Bonnie Raitt, Wilco, Mumford & Sons, Five for Fighting, Bare Naked Ladies, CCR, Steve Winwood, Dead Can Dance, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Emmy Lou Harris, Nancy Griffith, Patty Griffin, and oh, so many others!

Favorite Books

Books: American Dirt, Cutting for Stone, White Dog Falling from the Sky, Game of Thrones series, Harry Potter series, Dune series, Water for Elephants, The Silent Patient, Where the Crawdads Sing; Authors: Jeffrey Archer, Sharon Kay Pennman, Ken Follett, John Grisham; Poetry: Gail Mazur, Rod McKuen, Maxine Kumin, Edgar Alan Poe (poetry/prose), Carl Sandburg, Robert Frost

Favorite Movies

Not a movie goer-- just watch whatever's playing on HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax, Netflix, etc.; Love foreign films (with subtitles, not dubbed); Like suspense, sci-fi, drama and deep movies that leave you thinking.

Favorite Television

Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, Chopped, Master Chef, Master Chef Junior, American Horror Story, Dexter, Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown, Hightown (of course, it takes place in P-town!), Survivor, Chicago Med, Vikings, VICE, Frontline, NCIS (all), Blue Bloods, Ice Road Truckers, The Deadliest Catch, The Amazing Race, Dr. Pimple Popper, My Aching Feet, & all the veterinary sites (Dr. Pol, Dr. T., etc.)

Favorite Crafts

Knitting, Crocheting, Embroidery, Crewel, Any papercrafts (but especially Inchies, Twinchies, ATCs & Moo cards), Journaling, Sewing, watercolor painting, calligraphy, shell pictures, drawing

Likes/Dislikes

Likes: Coffee (not decaf) Caffeinated tea of all kinds, All colors, Handmade papers, Used postage stamps from anywhere, Die cuts;

Dislikes: Herbal teas, Instant coffee, Religious stuff, Disney (I’ve outgrown it)

Wish list

I have been doing papercrafts all my life & have a whole room of supplies & tools. I can honestly say I don't need another thing. I just replace supplies.

Favorite Artists

Favorite Artists: Jaime & Andrew Wyeth, Winslow Homer, Alphonse Mucha, Erte, Norman Rockwell, Peter Maxwell, Maxfield Parrish; Art Deco, Art Nuvo

About Me

PLEASE NOTE: I try to get my swaps done as soon as I sign up because I sign up for so many. Therefore, they do not reflect partner preferences as partners are not assigned until weeks later. I don't sign up for profile swaps for this reason.

Please don’t feel you must include extras in our swaps. Your awesome creative art is enough to make me happy and is the base for my rating.

I take my membership in the groups I belong to or have created very seriously. The founders/coordinators/officers of these groups work very hard to think of swaps, vet participants, and troubleshoot any problems. I do my best to support them by signing up for swaps and being available to host when needed.

I create upstairs & receive mail downstairs. I rate on the day I receive swaps (or the next day at the latest) & after rating, place the swap on the dining room table to go up & be entered in my swap journal. If you’re missing a rating, I’m missing your swap. Please pm me so I know you will resend.

I have never, nor will I ever flake on any swap I undertake. If I find, by some cruel twist of fate, that I cannot complete a swap by its deadline, I will notify you & the coordinator to obtain a mutually agreeable solution. I would appreciate it if you have any problems with or do not receive any of my swaps that you notify me so I may rectify the problem. I promise to do the same for you.

Thank you for allowing me to participate in this wonderful creative journey with you!

Ratings

donetta rated for ACTs: Call of the Wild: Wolf (1:1) on Oct 4, 2024
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Comment: I just love the gorgeous wolf ATC you made for me! Not only do I see a majestic creature of the wild, but that layered background is fantastic! I always sign the Facebook petitions to stop the hunting of wolves, although I never donate...only because I already donate to two cat rescues and one fruit bat rescue in Israel. I have no affiliation with Israel; it's all about the bats for me. I'm a sucker for the underdog, and people are so ridiculous about bats. I love that there'a a refuge for the orphaned puppies and injured adults. Also...thank you so much for the gorgeous little sparkly rhinestones! I use them all the time! I am currently fostering two bottle baby kittens (it's my first experience with fostering, and I am overwhelmed...it's like caring for a human preemie, almost!), I am lacerated from their little murder mittens, and getting up every 2-3 hours overnight is hard for this old lady. It's put me into a bit of a fibromyalgia flare, which won't stop me from fostering, but it makes it more difficult than it should be. Enjoy your seasonal kitty, and let's keep on swapping with everything we have!
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Comment: September went far too fast! Thank you for the squirrelly mail -Love that stamp! How perfect 🍂🍂🍂
Response: The time goes faster now that we’ve left summer behind. Glad you liked the squirrel! Thank you for the heart.
WoodlandBanshee rated for inkbox cards WINGS part 2 on Oct 3, 2024
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Comment: These are so awesome! I am excited about this series; I'll probably join them all. Thanks for these two great inkbox cards and all the extra bits. Take care! I like the rain too
Response: Thank you for the compliment & the heart! Such fun to be able to use Masterboard cuts for the background. We’ll probably be paired again, because I’m in for the series, too.
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely index card art! I love how it turned out!
Response: Thank you! I like to try things out of the ordinary once in awhile. Thank you for the heart, too.
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Comment: Thank you Dianne for the PC. I love pandas, very cute. Spring has been cold here but slowly getting warmer. Daylight savings starts this weekend, so this means there will be more light in the evenings.
Response: I chose him because he’s easy to draw & so cute. We are getting cooler as you are getting warmer. The trees will be turning color within the next few weeks. Thank you for the heart.
e2java rated for CC: PC Book Report #1 on Oct 1, 2024
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Comment: I checked this book out of the library earlier this year and read half of it before it was due back (after renewing it several times). I could not remember the name but now I am going back to get it again! Love your "Cabin Burns Down"artwork, too.
Response: I hope it grabs you this time! I love survival stories. Glad you liked the artwork, and thank you for the heart.
ChrisD rated for BL ~ October on Oct 1, 2024
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Comment: Dianne, thank you so much for the October swap! You did a beautiful job. the flocked paper and muted colors are perfect. I appreciate the extras and will put them to good use.
Response: So glad you liked it & the extras! You must be getting some color in your trees now that the weather’s getting cooler. Happy fall! Thank you for the heart.
YooperHill rated for TIMs: Summer Bug Twinchies (1:2) on Sep 30, 2024
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Comment: Thank you!!
Response: You are welcome. Hope you weren’t impacted by the hurricane. Thank you for the heart.
Karmi53 rated for VJP: Creative Collage Journal Page on Sep 29, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for this beautiful but simple page. Love the little lacy and the leaves and how you made the background great job, plus l always like those little side pockets you put in the back. Thanks for the extra stamps too. Happy Fall
Response: The background paper was so subtle that I didn’t want to cover it over too much. Glad you liked it. Thank you for the heart.
Jbee rated for blue vintage themed mailart PC on Sep 27, 2024
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Comment: Thank you very much for the blue postcard. Artmagazines are great for our mailart! I don't often use images out of magazines only for surreal mailart projects. Perhaps I should do it more often :-)
Response: I’m glad you liked it! I love the funky art magazines for collage. Stuff I’d never think of. Thank you for the heart.
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Comment: These are very sweet and detailed! always amazed at how much one can get on just an inch! Thanks for the extra goodies, too! Such wonderful Halloween themed things-great word stickers! Thanks for sharing! Happy Fall, my friend!
Response: Thank you for the compliment and the heart. I agree, you can get a lot on an inchie. Glad you liked the extras. Happy fall to you as well, my friend!
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Comment: Thank you so much for the really stunning fall postcard you made. I am going to display it in my office. Aloha
Response: I am honored to be displayed in your office! Thank you for the heart & have a lovely autumn! Aloha until next time.
user6937 rated for CO: Surreal Collage #11 on Sep 23, 2024
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Comment: Love the surreal aspect of this card, Di, thanks :) No idea what a "shoulder" season is; please explain!
Response: The “shoulder” season is the time line after the hectic, busy time of summer into the quieter time of autumn into winter. Rates for hotel/motel rooms fall, sensible prices resume for services and traffic on the roads drops. Some say, and I agree, it’s the best season of all. Beaches are uncrowded, weather is comfortable & we resume our regular quieter routines. Thank you for the compliment & the heart!
RockyBeach rated for AMA: Dada Poetry Collage HMPC #2 on Sep 20, 2024
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Comment: Oh yes, this swap was fun! And even with random picked words you can find some fun new meanings. "They are truest cool" - Thank you!
Response: Just loved this swap & hope we will have more! Thank you for the heart.
rkassman rated for JLG: Photo “Bomb” (1:1) on Sep 19, 2024
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Comment: I love your take on the prompt, thank you so much - and thank you for the extras as well!
Response: Glad you liked it & the extras. Always enjoyable to have you as a partner. Thank you for the heart.
WoodlandBanshee rated for ACTS: Crab Coin (1:1) on Sep 18, 2024
5
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Comment: Thanks for this crab coin and the extra bits. Take care
Response: You are welcome. Thank you for the heart.
boriquaz rated for SERIES - ALL WHITE ATC (USA) on Sep 18, 2024
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Comment: It definitely was a challenge, so glad you rose to it. You did a great job. Thanks for joining. happy Swapping!
Response: White is white—hard to get a contrast, but I enjoyed the challenge! Thank you for the heart.
Lobo816 rated for OATC: Autumn colors on Sep 17, 2024
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Comment: Love your Fall ATC Dianne. The colorful leaves and bird make me ache for Fall!! We’re still in full on heat in Texas!! I’m headed to Maine next week and can’t wait for the cool weather!! I love the variety of starfish you sent me as extras too. Thank you so much!!!
Response: I’m glad you liked it! My daughter was here & in Maine (a week each) the first 2 weeks in July. She loves TX, but the heat is brutal! Glad you liked the extras. Thank you for the heart & enjoy the scenery of the cool New England fall!
bbpolymath rated for OATCs: Owl(s) (1:1) on Sep 17, 2024
5
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Comment: Cool. And the extras were perfect. Thanks.
Response: Thank you for the heart. So glad he impressed you & that you can use the extras.
hazelwitch3 rated for CPE Pick 5 on Sep 17, 2024
5
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Comment: A lovely selection of items for collaging -- thank you!
Response: Happy they pleased you. I enjoyed picking them out for you.

Rating Overview

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Comments

rkassman on Feb 15, 2024:

Thank you so much for Anniversary Buddy Swap return - I absolutely adore your creation!!! The gold leaf additions especially highlight how even tiny additions can make such a huge impact. I love it <3

Sonya on Oct 3, 2023:

Thanks for sending the Mystery Supply 10/23 ATC card, Di. It's beautiful. Love those little letters you popped on there. I'll photograph all once received and email pix to everyone. Cheers!

Sonya on Jul 24, 2023:

Hi Di! I just love how you completed the oriental ATC! It's just lovely. The broken tassel works perfectly for some reason. LOL Thanks also for the nice extras - they will find a purpose! Cheers, Sonya

YooperHill on Jun 25, 2023:

Ha ha! You did a great job on the ABC return! The dog sticking his head out of the fence is perfect! Thank you Dianne!

hibiscus on Feb 5, 2023:

Your giraffe grey gardenia card is just amazing .. you do very nice work.. thank you

watercolorgirl on Jan 21, 2023:

Really like how sender's choice #23 came out. You put the stamp in the prefect place. Thanks a bunch.

YooperHill on Dec 19, 2022:

Thank you for the nice return for the ABC’s junque jams dec. 22!

Hope to do more exchanges with you next year Diane!

Rrush19 on Dec 19, 2022:

Hello Dianne, Got the latest ATC collaboration (#22) Love what you did! Thank you so much for the delicate extras. I'already envisioning something to do with the,!! Have a good time during the holidays!

MuggleMom on Dec 5, 2022:

ABC: Sender's Choice #21

I love the steaming clouds on my tea ATC you sent back and I'm totally stealing the idea for future crafts. Love the texture of it. Thank you.

xx

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Sonya on Nov 19, 2022:

Hi Di, I just mailed the return ATC for ABCs #22. I think they turned out great! Thanks for being my partner. Cheers! Sonya

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