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Sonya

Sonya
Date Joined: January 12, 2022
Last Online: December 24, 2024
Birthday: April 14
Country: United States
My ATCs & Ink Box Cards
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About Me

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➡️➡️➡️➡️➡️ No extras please! I have too much stuff. ⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️⬅️

=============================================================== Taking the time to understand someone’s profile or preferences before creating art for them is a thoughtful and considerate gesture. I very much appreciate it!

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I've been creating art since I can remember and actually had a painting of mine hang in the deYoung Museum in San Francisco for 3 years when I was 5 years old, thanks to my kindergarten teacher.

I'm an avid traveler ✈️ and have been to all 7 continents (Antarctica was the last in Jan. 2023), and 41 of the 50 USA states...still working on the final 9 (Carolinas, Dakotas and some other midwestern states), then I can check that item off my Bucket List.🪣

I absolutely love when people push themselves and explore outside their comfort zones! I'm always up for a challenge and seek out new artistic endeavors, so I look for those types of swaps and I try to host swaps that may be different or challenging for some but very rewarding once completed.

If you live in the USA and are passionate about ATCs, come check out our very active group USA ATC SWAPS.

This is a photo of my craft room in our previous home in Oregon, cleaned up for house sale photo shoot. Now we're back in sunny California and I've set it up all over again (phew).... but I doubt it will ever look this tidy again!

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NO THANK YOU:

  • vintage people images on ATCs (I loathe the Tim Holtz vintage people!)
  • meat or seafood related images (I've been vegetarian for decades)
  • religious content
  • child-like subjects (i.e., dolls, kids playing, toys, etc.)
  • people-type ATCs (i.e., movie stars, vintage folks, kids, etc.)
  • holiday themes (unless specifically the swap requirement)
  • Disney (I like many movies, but don't collect)
  • patriotic or political themes
  • superheroes
  • cutesy things (i.e., teddy bears, dolls, gnomes, etc.)
  • stickers with white outline
  • foam stickers
  • paper dolls
  • horror
  • anime, Pokémon, Hello Kitty, etc.
  • small bits of paper "extras" - please, nothing smaller than ATC size
  • no food/drink items, please

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YES PLEASE:

  • abstracts
  • astrology
  • art deco era
  • audio books / books
  • autumn
  • bling
  • collage
  • celestial
  • colorful
  • colors: purple, turquoise, chartreuse, teal, red
  • corrugated papers
  • die cuts
  • dogs / puppies
  • fairies / faeries (not kids w/ butterfly wings!)
  • foreign language book pages (esp non-Latin/Roman alphabet)
  • fortune telling
  • geometrics
  • glittery things (please adhere/seal that glitter well!)
  • hand drawn / hand painted
  • interactive ATCs
  • metallics
  • mid-century modern
  • mixed-media
  • mushrooms (to admire but NOT eat!)
  • mystical
  • rain
  • sci-fi
  • sequin waste (aka punchinella)
  • SF 49ers
  • spring
  • tarot cards
  • travel
  • UFOs
  • Vicki Sawyer napkins
  • watercolor
  • whimsical (i.e., off beat, playful, quirky, etc.
  • witchy

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Favorite Crafts

I've been painting abstracts and geometric art for many years with acrylics on canvas or wood. I started painting with watercolors a couple of years ago and absolutely adore it! I am very fond of using metallic paints in either acrylic or watercolor. My most recent exploration is using alcohol inks! 🎨

Creating ATCs is a favorite of mine and I create HD/HP, 3D, mixed media, collage, embossed, fussy-cut, or interactive ATCs mostly and spend a lot of time and energy on my creations and appreciate the same in return. Most of my ATC swaps require a non-machinable stamp because of their 3D nature, so it may take longer to get to you as USPS needs to hand cancel. ➡️➡️➡️ I'm not a fan of people ATCs (think: Tim Holtz vintage people and kids w/ butterfly wings) unless super quirky, so please don't send such cards to me! You can visit my ATCs folder if you'd like to see some of my ATCs (may be spoilers). I'm also into creating ink box cards, tags, inchies, and twinchies. If you're an ATC swapper, please come check out our USATC group at USA ATC SWAPS. 🖍️

Paper-crafting is another favorite. I prefer modern & colorful, but you do you! I have a "Spellbinders" die cutting machine and now have a healthy collection of dies. Each year I create my own holiday cards and send a homemade ornament or painting with each of the dozens of cards I send out. ✂️

Deco books are super fun and I love seeing creations from all over the world! Please visit My Deco Books website if you are interested in seeing some of these books. It took exactly 365 days for my first "homer" deco to be returned to me...it can take years from creation to coming home (if it ever does). I dislike bulky, heavy decos w/ big baubles. Please keep decos flat as possible when decorating/making as it keeps postage costs down. I seldom keep other's decos more than a month - I move decos pretty quickly and almost never "pass" on a theme. NO EXTRA DECOS, PLEASE. 📚

I've just started making/trading collaborative art postcards (i.e. pass and paste). I do NOT collect any store-bought postcards. 🎴

Homemade Christmas ornaments are a must-do each year. Please visit My Christmas Ornaments if you'd like to see a small sample of my 2023 creations. 2024 photos now up!🎄

Past artistic endeavors were quilting, mosaics, soap making, jewelry making, beading, sewing, woodworking, silversmithing, leather tooling, stained glass, ceramics, and many more!

Smoke-free and pet-hair-free household (although I adore dogs). 🐕 🐾🐕‍🦺

Art was always my favorite subject in school. 😍

More Importantly...

I will NEVER flake on a swap unless something serious happens to me. Please message me or send an email if you haven't received something from me in a timely manner.

I rate every swap. I give ❤️❤️❤️ for items that show maybe you read my profile or put a lot of thought, creative energy, and/or time into its creation, but not for extras. Although I appreciate the gesture, I really don't want any extras, so please don't include. I already have too much stuff!

Thanks for swapping with me! ✌️

Ratings

Poeprincess rated for USATC: ATC with Prompts 12/24 on Dec 20, 2024
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Comment: Bling! Thank you for the ATC w/prompts.
Response: You're welcome! TY4💜 and Happy Solstice!
dabsfree56 rated for USATC: "P" is for PARIS 🥖 on Dec 18, 2024
5
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Comment: If I could give you multiple hearts, I would!! What a wonderful ATC about Paris! I think for a while I'll keep it where I can look at it for inspiration. (BTW, is the turtle card your art?)
Response: I thank you for the sweet comment and heart, Deb. It's rare that I make an ATC with a person(s), but someone sent me those gals a long time ago and they just looked French! The turtle card was definitely not my art (I wish!) Happy Winter Solstice!
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Comment: Thanks for these two fun decos as well. I love your pages, as usual.
Response: Aww, that's so kind of you to say, Annie. Your pages are always so well laid out and interesting. I appreciate the rating and❣️
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Comment: Thanks Sonya - I love all the themes you chose for me, especially the Birds.
Response: YAY! I'm glad you liked the themes, Annie. You always seem open to a wide variety, so it makes it easy to send ones you'll enjoy, TY4💗 and happiest of holidays to you.
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Comment: Thanks for the pretty card! Should be fun to work on!
Response: Thanks so much for the rating and for hosting this swap, Allegrae. See you in the next round and happy holidays! ❤️💚
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Comment: Thanks for the two different themed decos Sonya. I love both pages that you did!! The tea one is really cool how you made the page translucent!! And children doing Art is always great!!❤️
Response: I really appreciate your kind words and rating, Lori. I think I did the tea page with a used tea bag. I love working with them and have my hubby save them foe me. Happy holidays to you! 💜⭐💚
Lobo816 rated for USATC: "O" is for OWL 🦉 on Dec 1, 2024
5
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Comment: Thanks for the great ATC Sonya!! He does look like a wise old owl!! Mine is more cartoony!! I love the stitching on the side!! Very unique!!
Response: You again? 🤣🤣🤣 I'm happy you like the ATC, Lori. I'\m happy you've joined the alphabet swaps! Cheers and hugs.
dabsfree56 rated for USATC: Partner Profile ATC 11/24 on Dec 1, 2024
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Comment: Love the owl so much!! And something you didn't know but included by having the owl sitting on one---is that I am a fan of quill and metal nib penmanship. Thank you for a beautiful card!
Response: Well that is so cool to hear, Deb! I also love the idea of the nibbed pens but haven't tried using them. I'm so pleased your profile ATC resonates with you. TY4💚
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Comment: Hello Sonya, thanks for sendings Betty’s weed deco! I love homers - they allow me to get my stash moving!❤️❤️❤️
Response: Me too! Happy holidays to you, Julie. Thanks for the 💘
Cindiva rated for USATC: ATC with Prompts 11/24 on Nov 25, 2024
5
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Comment: Beautiful atc as always. Love the layers and texture. I’m getting into wax seals as well.
Response: Thank you, Cindy. I think the wax seals work well on ATCs if they aren't too thick. There're great tutorials on YouTube for creating incredible seals! Happy Thanksgiving and TY4❤️
ChrisD rated for USATC: Texture, Texture, Texture on Nov 25, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the incredible piece of art. The kimono is delicate and stunning in every detail. The added texture is well...over the top!
Response: That's so kind of you to say, Chris. I'm very happy you like it. Thanks for joining my swap and the 💖
wincejl rated for CPG: WATERFALL ATC (USA) on Nov 23, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the gorgeous Waterfall ATC! I love how it turned out!!
Response: You're welcome, Jessica. Thanks for being brave and joining this more challenging ATC swap. You rock!!! TY4❤️
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Comment: You know I made the same theme for my new deco, lmao!! I will grace your deco with a page worth doing!! Is that Tom skydiving with the granny???!!!xxMuggleMom
Response: That's a crazy coincidence, Toni! I hope I get yours across my desk soon. I'm sure it's a hoot! And no, Tom wasn't the skydive instructor...he's piloting the plane! LMAO!!!! TY4❣️
Lobo816 rated for DB💜: Bulk Deco Package 11/2024 on Nov 19, 2024
5
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Comment: Sonya thank you for the lovely package of decos!! What a nice variety to work on. Your pages are beautiful as usual! I love your stamps page named “Talking Heads” actually I love them all!
Response: You're welcome, Lori. I'm glad you liked the themes I sent you. I appreciate your kind words. Always a joy swapping with you! TY4💚
Gwillisinc rated for EASU: Nature Inspired ATC on Nov 15, 2024
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Comment: This is certainly nature inspired, love the musrooms
Response: Thanks for the 💜, Sandra. I like making the 3D effect and layering. I'm so pleased you like it. Cheers!
YooperHill rated for OATC: Abstract or Geometric ATC on Nov 14, 2024
5
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Comment: Thank you Sonya! Love the fall colors.
Response: You're welcome, Yooper. Thanks for the rating and ❤️ Happy Thanksgiving!
debbee2014 rated for USATC: "M" is for MAP 🗺️ on Nov 14, 2024
5
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Comment: Wow so much texture. I love it. Awesome job. Thank you!
Response: You're very welcome, Debi. I hope you're enjoying creating and receiving this ATC alphabet series. TY4💚
dabsfree56 rated for USATC: "N" is for NEST 🪺 on Nov 13, 2024
5
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Comment: What a lovely card! Doing something with a nest image wasn't the easiest swap I ever did, but you had just the right thing.
Response: That's lovely to hear, Deb. I'm happy you pushed yourself to create a card with a theme out of the norm! TY4💜
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Comment: Thanks for the cute deco. I love the theme, it's original!
Response: It is indeed a fun one, Annie! I'm sure she'll enjoy the surprise of that one. Cheers and TY4❤️
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Comment: Thanks for the two Halloween-ish decos by Janet and for hosting this swap!
Response: You're welcome, Debora. I was hoping you still had some Halloween stuff left in your stash! Now all the fall and xmas ones are hitting my desk. Cheers and Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 998 260 262
Completed Fives Threes Ones
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Comments

wolfeagle on Dec 24, 2024:

HH

Merry Christmas!

BeadWingDesigns on Dec 13, 2024:

Thank you for sending home my full Cactus Deco. I love the painting you did sooooo much!

MuggleMom on Nov 23, 2024:

OrigamiGrace on Nov 23, 2024:

happy

Mimi7 on Nov 13, 2024:

Thanks so much for working in and sending My Autumn Cats deco home!! I love the page you did and I love the way the booklet turned out. Thanks again Donna

BeckyG56 on Nov 5, 2024:

Sonya, What a wonderful package of happy mail that I received yesterday! You are so generous in givng me so many wonderful crafting/paper/mixed media items. What a blessing you were to me. Thank you so much! I'm happy to have been your 1000th 5!!

MiRdLHWY43 on Oct 29, 2024:

Thanks so much for adding the pretty Art page to my A deco book!

DeboraCreates on Oct 17, 2024:

Thanks for sending my Free Theme by Shelly home to me! Yes it was a surprise - and everyone's pages are really cool!

bbpolymath on Oct 3, 2024:

Thanks for sending my round deco home. I love it.

spotteddogs on Oct 3, 2024:

A much overdue THANKS for the RAK from the Mystery Supply #3 swap! Your ATC is gorgeous!

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