Comment: The stickers you created for this are jaw-dropping cool. "Hi Love" may not make it to the streets--too much desire to keep it for myself. The extra you sent is likewise amazing; I'm thinking I'll use it indeed as a little black book. Thanks for swapping with me. You made my day.

Comment: a great set of stickers! Thank you! also love your return address label! :-)

Comment: Thanks a lot for the little book. It looks so amazing and your books is very nice too. Am now thinking about what to fill the book with. Was such a nice surprise in mail. Thanks!

Comment: Melissa, thank you for such a great swap. I will keep book and box altogether. And thank you for those extra metal goodies. Such a treat since can't buy that here.

Comment: Sorry for slight delay in rating but thank you for your serendipitous pages - can't wait to mix & match them with everything else for our group zine!

Comment: Wonderful, wonderful pages of photos - thanks so much!

Comment: Thank you! What a great photo book and the sunflowers are awesome!

Comment: Oh, my gosh. I love it! Just perfect. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Comment: Fun pages!

Comment: Thank you for the very nice package! I love the colors. So cool that you did the papers yourself. Also many thanks for the extras :) I hope you like the one I send you just as much! (keeping my fingers crossed :) )

Comment: TY for the pages, they look great, I also appreciate the extra pages and the postcard was really nice.

Comment: Very pretty! Thank you

Comment: Sorry for the late rating- thought I did this earlier. Thanks for the nice papers! :-)

Comment: Very cool space. Thanks for sharing.

Comment: Another fantastic swap - I absolutely adore your hand carved cancels! The tiny letter and number ones are pure genius. And your artistamps are amazing. (If you feel like sharing the details of how you made them, I'd love to hear.) It was so generous of you to include the multi-coloured ink pads, and the Moleskine too. Thank you so much!

Comment: Thank you so much for sharing your art and life with me. The fortunes are all so uplifting. "A lifetime friend shall soon be made." :-) Love the treasures in the pocket too. I'm so happy we started this adventure!

Comment: so jealous! love the filing systems!!-krys ^_^

Comment: I am so sorry I forgot to rate sooner. Your swap was just wonderful. I wish I could give two hearts.

Comment: What a great space!

 

Comment: lovely image! printed on such nice pc paper too-where/how did you do that? and the ee cummings ancedote was made it even more interesting! thanks much !Happy swapping!

Comment: I'm guessing I got the "experimental" mail today and it was perfectly in tact! YAY US POSTAL SERVICE!!!! Love it! Thanks :)

Comment: Hi Melissa! Thank you for your drawings, cool. And thank you for the beautiful packaging, the paper is just wonderful.

Comment: I'm terribly sorry t be rating you this late, but I was away for longer than planned... This drawing is absolutely beautiful <3 I adore it, and am definitely gonna have it framed!!! Thank you so much for this... It's truly a wonderful gift. :)))

Comment: I really really like the postcard you sent. It is quite a study and I love looking at it. Thank you also for the photography stamp for my album.So nice to meet you and see your art photography on swap-bot. Today I also received your mauve flower photo card. It inspires me to go outdoors and shoot some nature photos.

Comment: Thank you for the fantasic postcards! I really like them, and they have a home on my refrigerator with my daughters artwork! :)

Comment: So glad we started such a fun project! Absolutely love the journal, and all the great little surprises in the pocket :-) I'm in love with the "shoot from the hip" photo. Talk soon. xoxo

Comment: Oh i loved the pic! and the stickers thank you so much!!!

Comment: :D Thank U

Comment: thank you, love it!

Comment: thank you so much for the awesome large turtle notebook and the mini owl one tucked inside! they are so cool! now i have a collection of notebooks decorated by you and i love them all! :D

Comment: Thank you so much for these lovely papers; I especially like the green and blue-violet ones. This has been a great swap; I feel that I have learned something from each one. Thanks again!

Comment: Melissa, this is just BEAUTIFUL. I don't know what's inside yet because I'm scared of ruining the gorgeous artwork on the outside! I'll work up the courage once I get a new sharp Xacto blade in its holster tonight. :)

Comment: I absolutely LOVE the little booklet! I'll shoot the rest of the roll this weekend and hopefully by next week we will see how they turn out. Can't wait! I'll scan and email to you as soon as I can :-) Thanks for hosting this great swap!

Comment: Wonderful photo!! Love it!! The blue in the window almost makes it look like you are looking into the water!! thank you thank you!!!

Comment: I LOVE the papers! What a super job - the reds just made me smile! I can only hope mine measure up. Thank you soooo much!

Comment: So much neat stuff and love it all. ty so very much.

Comment: My mail carrier loves to deliver my mail. She even makes special trips to bring it to the house, just to hear the story. LOL Thanks for giving us such a chuckle with this one.

Comment: What great stickers! I especially like the street portrait. Thank you for a great swap!

Comment: i loved all my goodies-many thx

Comment: Thanks so much for the lovely photos. I love your address label, it's amazing.

Comment: Oh my gosh, what an UNBELIEVABLE package! I am having a really rough month and your package was so much of a pick-me-up. The colors are perfect, and I absolutely LOVE everything you made. It is all just gorgeous. I really can't thank you enough... wish we could give multiple hearts! =)

Comment: Wow Melissa, You went way above and beyond with this. I really appreciate all the effort you went to with my parcel. I can't believe you drew a seahorse on a moleskin for me, I am really impressed, it was the most generous and thoughtful and special parcel I have ever received and I can't thank you enough. I'm really inspired now to try out all my goodies. I love the fish on the envelope and your artwork, you make it seem so relaxed and easy to paint, I wish I could be so be like that. I've only started drawing again this year after many years absence, and you have really inspired me. Thank you very much. Helen

Comment: I am in love with your package, thanks a million!!

Comment: Thank you so very much for the postcard. I LOVE it. The panda is so cute and you did such a good job zentangling it! Thanks!!

Comment: Thank you! I've always liked the clear, stylized visual language of signs. Also, cool stamps :)

Comment: LOVED the bottle... sorry it took forever to rate... Thank you so much for everything you jammed in there...

Comment: What a lovely green & purple package! I loved everything! Esp. the quote magnet, haven´t seen them ever :)

Comment: Quel suprise! Magnifique! I will PM you more MANY THANKS rsd

Comment: Shine! is phenomenal--one to collect and one to stick. Your other submissions were perfectly you: Polaroid Love and your (signature?) face. I'd be interested in hearing more about your tagging days; what a tease with the vague reference! Thanks for a fantastic swap!

Comment: Both of the turquoise pc's arrived, and I love *both* of them. the super-chunky one is so much fun to *play* with: I feel like a little kid, repeatedly lifting the various parts to see what's underneath, again & again. =grin=

Comment: Very beautiful, as usual! I love the star cutouts! Thank you :-D

Comment: Your photos are just lovely! I think the bird is my favorite of all, though. I appreciate you choosing me such beautiful images - it made my day to open the package.

Comment: What a beautiful postcard! Thank you very much! I love the colors on it - it looks amazing! Tami Wow! Got the second postcard today and it is so beautiful with the koi! I love it! Thank you so much!

Comment: TinTin postcards= AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! I would give you twenty billion hearts if I could. Sadly nobody filled in the pc :-( but I will answer. I like seeing all the patrons and their book choices each day (I work at a library) Thanks so much!

Comment: Fabulous card(s)! Thanks!

Comment: Oh, what a neat package. I love it all, especially your stickers. I can tell you read my profile. Thank you.

Comment: Wow. The whole package was photo fun! I love the split pics you took with the Diana. I'm going to have to take a closer look into getting one of those cameras. :) And I liked your presentation too. Lovely envelope. My daughter got the mail and yelled "Mom, looks like a good mail day!" Can't thank you enough for hosting this swap. Made my day. :)

Comment: Wow, That was a really lovely package! You thought of everything, tea, a stamp pad, and the carved stamps are wonderful!!! You did an awesome job and such lovely packaging. Thanks, I wish we could meet you seem like such a creative person.

Comment: Thanks for the two polaroids you sent with different perspectives!

Comment: thank you so much for the photos! i also love the letter you sent explaining the significance of the polaroids. thanks once again! <3

Comment: Melissa, Thank you so much for the wonderful ATCs and all the fabulous extras! I love all of it! You made my day! :)

Comment: If I could give 10 hearts, I would! This was one of the best swaps I've gotten. Totally went above and beyond what was required and I just loved every single thing. Thank you so much for the wonderful surprise and the thoughtfulness in which you did it. :)

Comment: So I'm over here freaking out, jumping up and down. . . I can't believe all the stuff you included in my "envie" which is more like a bulk package! My son and I are like "better than any birthday ever!!" The sunprint kit is something I've always wanted and the solar science will be a great activity for my husband and son to do together tonight. Everything else was just as fabulous! The geode rock is going to get cracked open tonight by a little boy at the group home I work at. He was cracking rocks open all last night hoping for crystals. Maybe this one he will get lucky with. Either way, I know it will put a big smile on his face when he sees it. Thanks so much!!! If I could give you 50 hearts I would.

Comment: Thank you for your letter - I loved reading every bit of it! Let me know if you are looking for penpals - I would love to write back - we seem to have a few things in common - including adjusting to living in a small town!

Comment: You touched my heart with this swap. I never expected to get a handdrawn moleskin in an ATC swap. Thank you so so much for sending me all this kindnes and compliments on my mandala's. And the scribblertoo looks amazing! I never heard of it before, but it looks like it can be addictive :D

Comment: Wow thank you so much - you should get 1 billion hearts for this. All of the buttons are lovely, it is so cool of you to personalize them for me. I'd love to know the story behind the extra too :) Thanks so so much!

Comment: GREAT package! I ab-so-lutely LOVE it! Thanks so so so much! I LOVE the WItchy labels! THANKS THANKS!

 

Comment: Melissa - thankyou so much - I received it this morning and it has brightened up my day! I love the way you made the letters, envelope and also how you wrote the answers. The recipe sounds delish - I love the card you wrote it on - is that wrinkle-free distress inks/technique?? oh - and the photo was v cute - will have to check out the availablility of this type of film in Aust. Your life sounds fascinating - good luck with your pursuits as an art therapist - a wonderful vocation! xx Belinda

Comment: Wow just wow. This package blew me away. Even the envelope is a work of art, I had to makke myself open it for fear I would destroy it. I love everything you sent, you really went up and beyond expectations so thank you. the instax postcards are perfect for the swap you're hosting and the moleskin is beyond awesome!

Comment: Thank you so much for the Paris view card! I can't wait to visit there one day. It's the number one place in the world I want to see :)

Comment: Thanks for the great parcel! I love the photo and the fish print. Thanks for all of the other extras it was a wonderful package!!

Comment: OMG!! You outdid yourself with the awesome selection you sent! And your photos and postcard made it even better! Something else interesting: we used Art-O-Mats hundreds of miles apart but bought pieces from the same artist!--small world!

 

Comment: Great mini-zine! Lovely photos and I very much liked how you told the story. I hope you submit it to Art-O-Mat for consideration as a real Art-O-Mat piece. Thank you :)

Comment: Wow! What a completely awesome package. You obviously read my profile because I love every single thing. I have a pot just crying for those seeds out in the garden...the owl postcard will be staying with me, thanks...the Moleskine journals are something I've been secretly longing for and the zine is totally kick-butt. Thank you!!

Comment: Wow! The dreamy polaroid and the extra two breathtaking instax blew me away! I love them all and will treasure them greatly. The instant love story zine is beautiful and melted my heart. Thanks sooo much. :)

Comment: Enjoyed reading your answers and I look forward to the postcard! The recipe looks delicious as well, we aren't vegans here but we enjoy all types of food.

Comment: Always heart for a full color zine

 

Comment: OMG I love love loved this 'zine of yours! I'm sure it wasn't this actually, but the tactile feel of the photos and the construction and the little plastic wrapper really makes it feel like something special just for me! I can only hope to make a 'zine as beautiful in construction and content as this one someday!

Comment: Thank you so much fo rmy package. I can't wait to have time to sit down and read the magazine (I'll need to stop signing up for so many swaps!), it looks amazing. Thanks also for the extras - its my first zine - so cute and lovely to get an insight into you!! Thanks a million.

Comment: Yea! I got it and there was no postage due-different package. I hear it is beautiful, I like the little poem/saying you included. I can't wait to see it. You see I am away from home right now and won't return until Apr 23rd! Thank you so much.

Comment: I always love the postcards you send!! They are pretty and interesting and sometimes a little weird. PERFECT for me!

Comment: Thank you kindly for the great iPod sleeve! I love the design, and my iPod is already resting comfortable in it's new case! :P Also, the card you sent was super cute, I love the Red Hood collection, very neat. The magnet will be going on my fridge pronto! Thanks for the great swap! :)

Comment: I LOVE the 'zine you sent! It's perfect for Art-O-Mat! You're an amazing artist! (and a great mom--Kate is adorable).

Comment: Wonderful...You put such thought into this swap....Thank you for reading my profile!!!!

Comment: Damn it! I think you've gotten me addicted to these Art-O-Mats ... LOL! Will I see your zines in one soon? The peek at your art has me curious :)

Comment: Oh my gosh! Neon and glitter and hand-painted papers, OH MY! What a juicy, delicious box this is! Thank you so much! ♥♥♥

Comment: I was excited when your beautifully written envelope arrived with hand-painted butterfly - I saved it to open today. Thank you so much for a wonderful card and gifts. It made my day.

Comment: I f'n LOVE this zine!!!

Comment: Thank you so much! Great zine. I recently heard about The Impossible Project on an NPR segment. I'll have to check out the resources you provided. Awesome, awesome job!

Comment: Thank you for the two postcards, one Monet and one stylized fox by Charlie Harper. Rich

Comment: I've never heard of Charley Harper, but I love this postcard, it really rewards you for your close attention! I'm googling for his artwork right now--thank you so much for the introduction! ;) I dig the shoes, too, I'll bet there's no better city in the world to photograph than NYC!

Comment: OOOO! Got your postcard today! It is beautiful! I love the mini polaroids on the front and everything else about it! So great!

Comment: thank you so much for the most wonderful package! i love everything in it, and can't wait to start using the buttons & hair clip!

Comment: i loved your card! polariods of flowers, how perfect :)

Comment: Wow! What a package! I loved it all! Thanks and Happy Birthday to you too!

Comment: I wish I could give you a dozen hearts! The card was so cute. Thanks! Thanks so much for the wonderful bag. This was too much for this swap, but one of the best Birthday gifts ever!

Comment: Your PC is really GREAT!! Thanks for reading profile and sticking to neutral. Now you know you can do well when being challenged. (Hope that is ok to say?). On the front does is say Michigan 2010? I am always afraid to decorate the to side. I am going to need to give it a try. Thanks for the nice note. Enjoy yourself! :)

Comment: Thank you so much for a really wonderful package. I was so thrilled looking through all the fabulous goodies you sent me. I love the handmade papers and the unique tie-dye paper. Wow everything was so thoughtfully picked out for me! I appreciate everything you sent!!

Comment: Thanks SO much for the gorgeous polar bear card! Even the mix-up was sort of fun since I got to see that amazing shark card you made as well :)

Comment: Oh my goodness what an absolutely fabulous present. I know it's not my birthday yet, but I couldn't wait, it was all so gorgeous looking I just wanted to open it right away and so I did. I was just speechless, how fabulous you found the moveis for me, and then you brought more!!! I can't wait to read the calvin and hobbes book, and the cat notebook is very different and cute, you even found a card with a giraffe on it!! And the postcards, strange and wonderful and of course the pens will enjoy themselves when I add them to my collection lol. I would give 10 hearts if I could, and when others read these ratings, know this lovely lady is a fabulous swapper, knows just what to get her partner!!

Comment: Sweet napping polar bear! (Although you got me confused w/ someone else--I don't mention any kind of bear in my profile.)

Comment: Melissa, Oh my gosh what a great postcard! Thank you so much! Lynnie P.S. I love the card with the beautiful Butterfly on it too...Thank you so much for sending it!

Comment: Yay! The picture showed up today! This is totally awesome - Thank you :) I'm hoping mine makes it.

Comment: loved it all!

Comment: Thank you so much for all the wonderful works of art. All arrived on the same day! :) It is so wonderful when your partner goes beyond the minimum and makes your day special! I now have the green ceramic hand on my cell phone. I will be looking for just the right frames for the hands. Thanks again and have a great week.

Comment: With the arrival of your envelope, I am speechless. Absolutely speechless. The papers you sent are beautiful (so unique!); I love them. And you sent a complete book of stamps--how awesome is that? It's like my habit just found a sugar mama (ha ha)! The best part? Everything I have mentioned thus far was bonus--not even a part of the swap. Your photograph is headed with me to get framed tomorrow. I was hopeful I would get something that I genuinely appreciated aesthetically, and you did not disappoint. It's a wonderfully interesting photograph and I plan to display it proudly. Thank you so much for sending it.

Comment: Wow You sent so much! I can not believe you thought of me and dragonflys.

Comment: I really like the card! That is soo nice :) Update: the package arrived spot on my birthday:) It was a nice surprise.. thank you for making my day more special!

Comment: Thank you for the awesome fishy card! Are the stamps hand-carved? I grew up in Western Mass and I haven't seen many of us on swap-bot...waves "Hi". :)

Comment: Amazing! The owl was adorable and all the extras are incredible! Thank you so much for everything!!! :)