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MuggleMom

MuggleMom
Date Joined: October 15, 2019
Last Online: April 16, 2024
Birthday: February 15
Country: United States

About Me

If you can, please use the Ruth Bader Ginsberg sHERO stamp on your envie to me! UPSIDE DOWN also - that way her face doesn't get marked.

I really want to receive as many canx stamps of her!


Do you love purple💜, check out my new group

Purple Craze group

  • “The universe buries strange jewels deep within us all, and then stands back to see if we can find them.”

  • “Be the weirdo who dares to enjoy.”

Elizabeth Gilbert, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

PHOTOs- I take photos of all my swaps & envie's before I send them out - so I will email a copy of the photos if something goes awry or gaga with the US post to verify that I'm not a flaker or flaking. Please let me know if there's a problem and I'll gladly send it again. Thank a Postie for all their hard work for us crafty swappers.

I will contact you if my swap doesn't get there within a reasonable time because I like to know if the time & effort I spent making a treasure made it to you. Unless overseas, then I generally wait 30days or more. But please, do me the CURTSEY of acknowledging my efforts timely.
Owl Post

Aloha! I give ❤️❤️ BECAUSE in a world full of people judging, criticizing, thumbs up/down, like/disliking everything, if someone took the time out of their day to buy a stamp, send a card/note/letter, walk to the mailbox, etc... just to brighten my day, then I am grateful because nobody is forced to do anything they don't want to do.

So thanks in advance for giving of YOUR TIME, spending YOUR money to mail me your special creations. You didn't have to share so that speaks volumes of your character - in my humble opinion...if your dislike list is long, this too says much of your character. I'm here to learn and experience other people, not just "stuff" & "things".

I put a lot of thought & 💕 into sending out your happy mail because I want to bring a smile to your door.

Places I've lived: internationally,

England🏰, Turkey🧿, Germany🥨, South Korea🎇, Italy🍇, mainland Greece🍋

USA: Hawaii🍍, Montana🦌, Nebraska,🌽 Utah⛷️, Texas🤠, New Mexico🌶️ & Maryland🦀.

Favorite Vacations: Crete🏺, Samos🏖️, Kos,🐐 Italy🍷, Scotland🍺, Ireland☘️, Netherlands🌷, France🥖 , Japan🎎, Belgium🧇, Wales🎠, Guam🌊, Mexico🌞, US Bahamas🌴, Wizarding World🧙‍♂️ (Florida)

Favs

❤️: HISTORY!! Which means lots of ephemera. I love to save old books from going into the bins to collect old pictures/pages. Adore ticket stubs and ledgers.

☕ A big cup of TEA favorite(s) are: Tetley, PG tips, Barry's, Taylors (black tea), green tea, ginseng, oolong, peppermint, ginger, and white tea. Boba Tea is a must also!!

SYMBOLS:

🦋 butterflies, ☯️ yin yang, dandelions, and kanji⛩️.

COLORS:

rose gold, purple, dusty pinks and blues.

SWEET🍬and SAVOURY🍣

I'm pretty laid back so send me what you like/make - show me who you are. I drop f-bombs and Mahalos 🤙 - I am complicated.🤷🏼

Favorite Books

Genres: Historical fiction, literary fiction, sci-fi, YA, humor, space operas. Avid reader - 90% audiobooks but the occasional ebook and 'old school' paper.

Fav Narrators: Jim Dale, Jayne Entwistle, Jennifer Ikeda, Bahni Turpin, Juliet Stevenson, David Tennet, Simon Vance, Emily Woo Zeller, Cassandra Campbell, Scott Brick, Will Wheaton, Luke Daniels, Davina Porter, Allan Corduner

Favorite Television

Period dramas, sci-fi, and rude comedy - Downton Abby, Scrubs, Doctor Who, East Enders, Absolutely Fabulous, Firefly, The Office (UK & US), Parks & Recs, Raising Hope, Skins (UK version), The Great British Bake Off, My Name is Earl, Mr. Bean, Blackadder, The Young Ones, Riverdale, Game of Thrones, Call the Midwife, Broadchurch, Father Brown, Derry Girls, Inbetweeners, The Tudors, Friends, Supernatural, Mr. Robot, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Expanse (❤️Amos) Korean dramas

Favorite Crafts

Mix Media is my jam (I can NOT draw) and interactive anything.

I love working with vellum or tracing paper esp. Deco books & ATCs

❤️Tim Holtz style and Graphic 45.

My crafting style is usually vintage-themed in all forms and manners. I love the late 1500s through Tudor, Georgian, Regency, Victorian eras up to the 1960s most of all. The 80/90's rock also.

I ❤️Kawaii because it's cheery!!

Postcards

love city or your country postcards but will gladly receive any - especially handmade or vintage. Love quirky cards of randomness.

- Don't give me a weather report???

Obsessions

Pictures of old & unique lamp posts, wrought iron gates, old school red gumball machines, Craftsmans Victorian/Edwardian/Georgian architecture, Asian aesthetic, and some Jazz Age/Art Deco styles.

I love to collect rice & paper lanterns.🏮

Flowers

Calla lilies, bird of paradise, hibiscus, bougainvilleas, thistles, cherry blossoms, plumerias, dandelions, make me smile all day.

PotterHead

I ❤️❤️ Ron Weasley - who doesn't.

My favorite characters are Harry (duh), Peeves the Poltergeist, Severus Snape (always), Fred & George, Arthur, Molly, Ginny, Charlie & Bill Weasley (no, not you Percy!!), Hermione, Dobby, Luna, Neville, Seamus, Prof Minerva McGonagall, & Prof. Lupin.

I AM RavenPUFF /HuffleCLAW.

Fandoms

Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Firefly, Battle Star Galactica, Star Trek, Princess Bride, The Expanse, KPoP!! & loads of period dramas on BBC, PBS, & Kdramas.

Things I don't like

Intolerance, racism, homophobia

Ratings

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Comment: Hi there Toni ! What a nice postcard ! Mine wasn't as cute ! I don't think there are many cherry blossoms in Paris, there must be some, but I go to the countryside around my parents in law's place ! There are many ! It smells so good. My mom also have cherry tree's fields around her house ! Have a nice day :)
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Comment: Thank you so much for all the cute items you sent!! The candy boxes are so cute!! ♥
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Comment: I also listed Libby & Hoopla as things I love about my local library system! I love the images you added! Thanks for sharing!
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Comment: Hi Toni! Love your camera pc! So fun to get something different! I have not read either book but Stalking Shakespeare sounds interesting, although I am not really a memoir kind of reader! I love that there are so many books and we all can have different tastes but love books! All the best! Hugs, Happy Reading, and Swapping! ;)
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Comment: This was my 1st scavenger hunt. Definitely fun. your PC is GORGEOUS. Thank you so much.
kendall rated for USATC: Tunnel ATC on Apr 8, 2024
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Comment: What wonderful happy mail. I love your tunnel book and don't think it looks flat at all. You really put some work in this. It's charming. And I love your envelope and the goodies. Thank you so very much. You've inspired me to try a book next time!
PrincessLeia rated for DB ♥: Letter Rate Decos #11 on Apr 7, 2024
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Comment: Hello Toni, Thanks for dara’s fashion deco! It has three pages left to go! Have a great year of the dragon! 🐲🐉🐲🐉🐲 Ooh I almost forgot - i love the envelope !! I am saving it for a junk journal!! ❤️❤️❤️
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Comment: Thank you for @Lobo816's card- I like both your rubber stamped & embossed and the decoupaged additions to her fun background.
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Comment: I love how happy this pc is!
Response: It was bright yellow and I hope it would make you want to put some shades on, lol. I had to restrain myself from over decorating it so I'm happy you like it. Next time, I'll probably over do the HMPC, lol!! Thank you for the💜.xxMuggleMom
Lisserz rated for AMA: Made by another HMPC #10 on Apr 4, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the postcards. The postcard of Nella Larsen is amazing. It does look professionally printed.
Response: Honestly, I can't believe it took so long but so happy you like Tracey's art. I hope we are partners again in a future swap and I'll know to give it a week to travel so little, lol!! Thank you for the💜.xxMuggleMom
TexyDeb rated for PH: Traveling Postcard Swap, Rnd 34 on Apr 4, 2024
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Comment: thnk you for the extra postcards, I have to go and buy a big envelope to pass on your postcard, I will find and buy one, on the 8th day Texas was created, ha hah hahha
Response: I wish I could send you some HEB goodies as I'm missing HEB myself. I watch HEB commercials on YouTube to entertain myself, lol!! xxMuggleMom
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Comment: Thanks for the fun pc! I appreciate the tiny reviews of what made them good (and not so good)!
Response: I'm just like you, give me a quick review that doesn't read like the book blurb, lol!! Thanks for joining the swap & Thank you for the💜.xxMuggleMom
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Comment: Hi Toni, thanks for the awesome bookstore postcard! Sounds like some good reads! I haven't read anything by Kristin Hannah but my sister didn't like her book the Nightingale. I forget why. Hope you keep finding more hits than duds!
Response: I hope you find some wonderful books as we head into summer and we can relax with some winners hopefully. Thanks for joining the swap and I hope we meet at the mailbox again soon! Thank you for the💜.xxMuggleMom
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Comment: Thanks for everything Toni! All the spring themed items are lovely. Can't wait to try the tea and face mask. 🌷🌷
Response: I love your envie too and so glad I found a fellow sakura lover!!🌸🌸🌸Thank you for the💜.xxMuggleMom
mejulia rated for What Are You Reading? - March 2024 on Mar 30, 2024
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Comment: Love the postcard. Thank you for the recommendation.
Response: I hope you have a lovely weekend and you find some great books to read!Thank you for the💜.xxMuggleMom
9O96O rated for PC: Pink Pass & Paste Postcard on Mar 27, 2024
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Comment: Lovely pink doilie starter P&P postcard. And thanks for the mini collage kit ephemera.
Response: Can't wait to see how PC turns out!🩷🩷xxMuggleMom
Sonya rated for DB ❤️: ART DecoS 3/24 (USA/CAN) on Mar 26, 2024
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Comment: I appreciate the 2 decos you sent, Toni. I'll enjoy creating my art in the Year of the dragon and Purple decos. Loved your pages. Hugs~
Response: I hope the fabulously gold & red Year of the Dragon deco would spark your inner sparkle, lol!! xxMuggleMom
Dan rated for HMPC-Funny sh!+✉️📮📬 #8 on Mar 25, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the sassy postcard!
Response: I love a sassy card no doubt!! Thanks for joining the swap! xxMuggleMom
Caithness rated for PTG: Mailbox Flood!! on Mar 20, 2024
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Comment: Goodness I thought I had rated this! Great vintage postcard and loved the stamps.
Response: No worries, I just figured it was taking a bit longer to get to you Thank you for the💜.xxMuggleMom
teejlc rated for DB💜: Bulk Deco Package 3/24 on Mar 18, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for all the amazing decos, Toni! I especially love Sonso's turtle deco. Her stitched edges are so pretty. I can't wait to add to all of these!
Response: So happy I could send you your homer and a varied collection of decos! Thank you for the💜.xxMuggleMom

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Comments

simcoe54 on Apr 14, 2024:

Thanks so much for all the package of kool-aid. Yummy!!!!!

Sonya on Apr 13, 2024:

OK, so I know nothing about including graphics in my comments as you can see below EVEN THO THE PREVIEW WAS GOOD!!! lol

Sonya on Apr 13, 2024:

No Really GIF from No GIFs

It was so thoughtful of you to send me a BD card!!! HUGS!

DeboraCreates on Apr 6, 2024:

Thank you for the RAK of vintage stationery - "chef's kiss" and book pages!

traceyj on Apr 6, 2024:

Hi Toni,

Happy National Library Week!

📚📙📘📕📖📓📚📙📘📗📕📖📓📚📙

One of the things I've always loved about my library was that as staffers we can create really fun programs around our favorite fandoms (provided it didn't interfere overmuch with our other work, haha) -- so an all-out Hogwarts party (replete with butterbeer, a sorting hat activity, and a quidditch-inspired game) was not out of the question:

Hogwarts party at the library

wands waiting to choose their owners

We even had an assortment of free wands waiting to choose their owners--my teen volunteers worked many hours with hot glue and paint to make those :)

ϟ 9¾ ⚯͛ ⚡🧙∞ ϟ 9¾ ⚯͛⚡🧙 ϟ ⚯͛

"Passive" programs like this Newt Scavenger hunt are easy and also fun; we just supplied a list of fantastic creatures to be found amidst the stacks, and library visitors that completed the gamesheet could claim a small prize at the information desk (which, incidentally, is where this lifesize Newt standee would hang out with the staff).

Newt Scavenger hunt

· 🐉 · 👹 · 🦎 · 🔥 ·🐉 · 👑 · 🔥 · 🌠·

One time I thought it'd be cool to have a pop up concert with a local string quartet and it was a treat to see so many folks turn up for it, the place was absolutely packed!

string quartet pop up concert

🎶🎵⋆.🎻⋆.🎻🎻࿔࿔🎵⋆.🎻⋆࿔🎶࿔🎵࿔

Another favorite thing is attending outreach events, like the local Pride Parade. Riding inside the bookmobile along the parade route was a real hoot; one of these days I may volunteer to wear the mascot costume, but not very likely as it does get extremely hot and sweaty inside--mad props to our mascot volunteers; they don't get enough credit!

bookmobile on parade

library mascot at pride parade

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜❤️🧡💛💚💙💜❤️🦦

Thanks for joining my LLU: Happy Library Week 🤓📚🎉 swap!

Gnoe on Apr 5, 2024:

WHOOOOOOOA! I really don't know what to say right now but THANK YOU!!! I'm flabbergasted. Such an amazing envelope stuffed with donkeys 😍 and you managed to stick the Forever USA stamp with mammoth jack on 🤎🤎🤎 You really are amazing!! So kind! I'm just in awe (or awww)!

simcoe54 on Mar 11, 2024:

Thanks so much for the kool-aid and postcard!!!! Glad I could help.

myancey on Feb 26, 2024:

Thank you so much for the birthday card. I really like this one! Take care

LavenderSprinkles on Feb 25, 2024:

Thank you for the birthday wishes!

jeka396 on Feb 18, 2024:

Thanks so much for sending home my full cottage deco- it turned out so cute! Loved your hand drawn page and the bumpy gold accents!

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