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olenaspicer

olenaspicer
Date Joined: October 10, 2020
Last Online: November 30, 2021
Birthday: August 9
Country: United States
My Website

About Me

Hello. I am Olena Spicer. I have been doing some form of paper crafting for 17 years or so. It started with stamping, grew into swapping altered tags and ATCs and exchanging mailart. Currenty, I am mostly into art journaling, ATCs, zines and mailart in general (including postcards). I have done some junk journals as well. I like a lot of different styles (except probably overly cute). I do a lot of mixed media, I like using stamping and vintage ephemera (whether real or reproductions, for example Tim Holtz). I like "art-y" stuff. I have many examples of my art on instagram (linked above). I look forward to participating in swaps.

My 2021 word of the year is 'within'. The symbol I am using for within is a snail with its spiral shell, or a spiral in general.

Favorite Crafts

ATCs; Art Journals; Junk Journals; Postcards; Altered tags; Mixed Media; Pocket Letters; Mail Art; Zines

Themes

These are some themes I like: Sun/Moon; Celestial and Astrology; Space and Universe; Fortune telling/Witchy/Magic (when it comes to art, rather than practicing); Frida Khalo; Mermaids; Travel; Paris; Coffee; Seasonal; Halloween; Nature; Birds; Botanical; Blackout poetry; Vintage (using real vintage ephemera or reproductions); Stitching (on paper as a way to embellish); Interactive (folds, flaps, etc); Unusual shapes (for example ATCs in the shape of a house, arched top, etc)

Likes/Dislikes

I like many different styles, even when they differ from my own, but I appreciate quality work, effort, and neatness :) I am always up for personal swaps, especially ATCs, zines, and pocket letters.

My most favorite mail to receive, all in one decorated envelope, would be: a postcard (commercial or handmade) with your note on the back, an ATC, and a zine.

But again, I would be happy with anything you send :)

Instagram

olenaspicer

Favorite Artists

Frida Kahlo/ Gustav Klimt/ Dali/ Monet/ Alphonse Mucha

Favorite Movies

My favorite director of all times is Pedro Almodovar (Spain); I like foreign movies in general; Eric Rohmer is another favorite director (France). I do like Woody Allen... I like mysteries, movies such as "DaVinci Code", "Angels and Demons" and "Inferno". Some other favorites are "The Ninth Gate", "The Tourist", "The Grand Budapest Hotel", "The Mummy", "Dark Shadows"... this is just a super-tiny and not all-representative sampling. I like comedies and romantic comedies, sci-fi... I like many series as well, again, just way too many to list... "Twin Peaks", "Stranger Things", "Big Bang Theory", "Friends", "X-Files"... Studio Ghibli movies...

Ratings

elinor rated for AMA: Egg Shape ATC on Apr 25, 2021
5
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Comment: Thank you for the great ATC, I love the colours and the cute rabbit :)
Response: Thank you so much for the rating. I am so happy to hear you liked the ATC.
5
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Comment: I am the swappers from Prosser, I love the one with stamps. Charles Evan's Hughes is a distant relative, I have never seen a stamp for him before. He was a supreme ct justice
Response: Thank you so much for the rating :):) wow how cool about Hughes! I will have to see if I have any more stamps with him left.
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Comment: Hi Olena! Thank you for the absolutely gorgeous ATCs! I love them! Spring has started here in Colorado, in fact it’s raining as I type this. I hope you have a wonderful day!πŸ–€πŸ–€
Response: Thank you so much for the rating :):):) I am happy you liked the ATCs. The trees have finally started blooming here, so it really feels like spring now.
thequilterslink rated for AAA: SC Coin USA/CAN #313006 on Mar 31, 2021
5
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Comment: Thank you for the two beautiful coins, love them!
Response: Thank you so much for the rating and I am happy to hear you liked them :):)
5
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Comment: Love my "coins", thanks!!!!!
Response: Thank you for the rating. So glad you liked them :):)
samjowers rated for MLU: Mermaid Story ZINE INT'L on Mar 26, 2021
5
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Comment: Olena!!! These zines are terrific! πŸ’˜ loved the mermaid stories!! Thanks for adding some really great ones to my collection. I really love the space one and the you one as Well! Thank you for joining my swap!
Response: Thank you so much for the rating. I am really happy to know you liked the zines :):) I am looking forward to joining more of your swaps. Hope you have a lovely weekend.
5
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Comment: Thank you so much for the super cool zines! πŸ’•πŸ’™πŸ’–πŸ’œπŸ’•
Response: Thank you very much for the rating! I am happy you liked them :):)
tampatha rated for AAA: SC Coin USA/CAN on Mar 24, 2021
5
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Comment: I think your coins turned out perfectly for your first time. I love them...thanks so much!
Response: Thank you!! I am happy to hear you liked them :):)
Bohochick rated for F-Bomb ATC Swap #2 on Mar 23, 2021
5
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Comment: Thanks for the card and the lovely floral postcard!
Response: Thank you very much for the rating :)
wombatlady rated for EATC: Celestial Outer Space ATC on Mar 20, 2021
5
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Comment: Wow, absolutely gorgeous ATC - I love it! I have actually only seen two of the movies in your zine (Arrival and The Martian), so I might have to check out some of the others!
Response: Thank you so much for the rating :):) I am happy you liked the ATC!
5
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Comment: Thanks for the zines!
Response: Thank you for the rating :)
5
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Comment: Thank you for the wonderful ATC! I love the mixed media you used for it. The stitching and embossing are so cool. It all goes together so well!
Response: Thank you do much for the rating and your kind comments about the ATCs. I am so happy you liked it :):)
AmookIslandCreations rated for AMA: Triangle Shape ATC on Mar 17, 2021
5
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Comment: Thanks for these 2 great triangle ATC's! I love the envie and your note too! Thanks for adding my word for 2021! There is a Face book group called Just Add Art, that i think you would like to join, that i am in. Most of the people are from Washington State. Check it out! Stay safe and healthy! Hugs from Alaska, Sherry
Response: Thank you very much for the rating, Sherry. I am so glad you liked what I sent. And thank you for the group recommendation!
chimerix rated for AAA: Challenge #2 Stars on Mar 16, 2021
5
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely ATC! It is really wonderful; I appreciate your great work. Aloha
Response: Thank you for the rating and the heart! I am really glad you liked the ATC :):)
Vickyen rated for WIYM: Gelli Plate PC #6- USA only on Mar 13, 2021
5
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Comment: Hi Olena! Your pc is beautiful and I love everything you did to it! I am still learning and hope to get better in time - you give me hope with your art! Thank you for the lovely Happy Mail and for joining the swap! Wishing you all the best and please stay safe! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
Response: Thank you so much for your rating and for your kind words about my art, I am so happy you liked it :) Gelli plate art is so fun!
5
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Comment: Thank you so much for the awesome tiger ATC and I love the little zine you included! I'm most intrigued by the 120 wineries and Gravity Hill!
Response: Thank you very much for the rating and I hope you come visit Yakima!
MaryCheng rated for AMA: What's your Word 2021-Mar on Mar 11, 2021
5
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Comment: Love your style with the "Adapt" Postcard, gorgeous colours. The stitched ATC is just as amazing. I did subscribe to Ali Edwards a couple of years ago and love her Story kits. Thank you so much! I dont have Netflix but will hope that "Away" comes to one of the FreeTV channels in Australia.
Response: Thank you so much for the rating and your kind words :) I am so glad you liked what I sent. And happy to meet another Ali Edwards fan :):)
LizzyJo rated for AAA: Coin + Card #5 on Mar 5, 2021
5
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Comment: Thank you for the cool ATC and coin. I really like the colors and components you used. And your envie was awesome!
Response: Thank you very much for the rating. I am so happy you liked the ATCs :):)
Minivandreams rated for AAA: Uno, Dos, Tres! #2 on Mar 3, 2021
5
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Comment: These ATCs were awesome! Thank you so much!
Response: So glad you liked them! Thank you for the rating :):)
ktk8 rated for AAA: SC USA/CAN #311849 on Mar 1, 2021
5
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Comment: What a great swap.... I really really like this ATC.....thank you so much and the flowered postcard to go with it..... many hearts to you!
Response: Thank you for your kind comment and the rating :):) I am so happy to hear you liked the swap :)

Rating Overview

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Comments

RiverTopanga on Jun 24, 2021:

Welcome to the Artisan ATC group! We look forward to swapping with you.

thriftymermaid on Feb 5, 2021:

Welcome to the Mermaid Lover's Unite Group!! We look forward to swapping with you!! πŸ’œπŸ§œβ€β™€οΈ

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