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Vickyen

Vickyen
Date Joined: May 14, 2010
Last Online: May 8, 2025
Birthday: January 30
Country: United States

About Me

04/12/25 - Hi everyone! I have rated everything that I received while I was out of town! What fun to come home to such great Happy Mail! Hope everyone had a great Happy Mail week! ;)


04/06/25 - Hi all! I will be out of town from Monday, 04/07/25, thru Friday, 04/11/25. I will not have access to my computer or Happy Mail. I will rate everything when I return. Thank you for your patience and understanding! ;)


03/28/25 - Hi all! Had a quick trip to NE to see our youngest son and the Sandhill Cranes - what an adventure! Then Thursday went with friends to a scrapbooking/crafting event - I am a tired but happy gal! LOL! Everything I have received has been rated - if you sent in Feb. and it is not rated yet, there is still hope as I got a couple of pieces today from early Feb., so... if only the mail could tell us its adventures!! Thank you again for your patience, it is appreciated! ;)


03/23/25 - Hi all! I am going to be out of town from Monday, 03/24 through Thursday, 03/27 and will not have access to my computer or Happy Mail! I will catch up on ratings as soon as possible after I am back. Thank you for your understanding and patience! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)


02/13/25 - Hi all! I will be out of town from Friday, 02/14/25 through Sunday, 02/16/25 and then Monday is a federal holiday, so no mail. Our mail will hopefully be delivered on 02/18/25. I will not have access to my computer while away and to the mail until it is delivered. I will catch up on ratings that week. Thank you for your patience! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)


01/21/25 - Hi all! I had a wonderful time at my crafting event - got lots of swaps completed and mailed, yipppeee! Thank you for your patience in me getting stuff rated. Everything I have received has been rated, if there isn't a rating at this time it is not here. All the best and hugs! ;)


01/16/25 - I will be at a crafting event all weekend and will not have access to my mail or computer, then Monday 01/20 is a federal holiday and no mail will be running. I will catch up on everything hopefully between January 21/22 - thank you for your patience and understanding! ;)



We adopted a puppy (Ms. Greta) on March 9, 2021, and I forgot how much work they are! LOL! She is a sweetheart but I am way older than when we have had puppies in the past and my Mom eyes in the back of my head seem to be gone, so I have to watch her like a hawk or she is into stuff! LOL! This too shall pass and I am enjoying her puppy silliness & all the love she has to share! Thanks for your understanding if I get behind on rating or commenting on your ratings! Hugs and Happy Swapping 😉


I am married and have two sons, an awesome DIL and two Grands (a girl and boy), who call me Yaya! I love the thought of scrap-booking and making cards, but have been lacking the energy as of late! Also love reading (murder, mystery, and mayhem!) and meeting new friends through fb or other group sites! Hope I can participate in some of the swaps on this site and make some new friends!

When my oldest son left for college in August 2009, I felt such a void in my life and joined SB in 2010.

I enjoy meeting new people, exchanging cards and pcs with them, as well as going to local scrap booking events and meeting new folks!

So far I have been lucky that any swaps I have signed up for, I have been able to fulfill my obligation. I would hope that would continue.

I am not into drama and will try to send stuff that I think my swap partner will enjoy - however if I miss the mark, well stuff happens! I am very easy going with what folks send me and just look forward to seeing how others respond to the different swaps!

Loves/Likes - My family, Being happy, Hearing kiddos laugh, Being with gal pals, Card making, Meeting new people, Love, love, love to read! The library is one of my favorite places!! The beach, Halloween, Christmas, Birthdays! Soccer, Taking pictures, Being able to help others, Being able to laugh at myself , A clean house (this is a dream of mine but I am a bit of a clutter bug, so...), Traveling, Vacations, Flowers, Learning new things,

Dislikes- Drama when it is not necessary, People that just need to get over themselves, Vacations that do not work out, Kids being disrespectful to their elders and each other, Car problems, Health issues, Feeling like someone has taken advantage of you or someone you care about, Housework! lol

Ratings - I am very good about trying to rate quickly, so if you sent me something and do not see a rating timely, please let me know! Either I did not get the item or it got mixed in with other stuff!! That does happen sometimes!

Swaps

I love all postcards - have a soft spot for vintage postcards but really have not met a postcard I didn't like! LOL!

I would love to receive some cute address labels and could exchange pcs for them! If you can help me out, please send me a pm!

Ratings

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Comment: This was such a fun letter — I loved all the washi decorations, but honestly, your answers were the BEST part! I literally laughed out loud at the very first question… “Bitchy from Zero to Sixty” — OMG, I felt that in my soul!! Also, your story about your husband and the surprise party made me laugh because YES, I totally get that kind of clueless reaction. Thank you for the laughs and the great energy — you made my day!
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Comment: Thank you so much for your wonderful letter — it painted such a peaceful and elegant picture of your garden life, and I truly enjoyed reading every bit of it! I tried growing veggies last year in planters, but there’s only so much you can do in such a tiny space… I did manage to sprout an avocado pit once though — that was a fun little success! My garden space is really small (like, cat-forehead small!), but I still dream of growing more someday. Oh, and just like you said — plants in Japan can be expensive, but what’s really pricey is the land!
Henny77 rated for Weekly Postcard Swap 6 on May 8, 2025
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Comment: Hi Vicky, thank you very much for the nice card and the cozy chat on it. No, we didn't make travelplans for the summer yet, but for sure we will go somewhere. Mostly in summer we go to Austria or Germany, Not too far away and still a complete different surrounding with mountains! Enjoy your trip to/in Colorado; have fun!
Seely7 rated for POSTCARD SWAP - YOUR STATE on May 8, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the postcard!
Ikat78 rated for CPG Themed Postcard: Wheels - US on May 8, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the bike pc. I think I sent a bike one as well, lol. We have had some rain too. It’s been nice. I hope that azalea blooms!
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Comment: Hi Vicky, always lovely to hear from you and Greta Mae! I don't want to jinx it, but the rain seems to be clearing for a little while here!
Sonya rated for CC: Reading Challenge #3 on May 7, 2025
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Comment: Thanks for your review of "Part of your world", Vicky. I am not into romances at all but am happy this one resonated with you. Cheers!
noone7212 rated for Easy Postcard #12 on May 6, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the card! I've never done a river cruise for the same reason - cost! I may just bite the bullet and live with the debt one day though.... They look beautiful!
Response: Hi! If you ever bite the bullet and go on the river cruise, please let me know if it is worth it! Thank you for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
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Comment: Thank you for the PCs and sharing about your likes and addiction uh I mean collection. I too seem to have more and more even when I send and send. 💌
Response: Hi! Well you had me giggling about our addiction uh collection! Still laughing! Thank you for the fun comment, rating, and heart! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
marclively rated for PH: Scavenger Hunt for PCs #297 on May 4, 2025
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Comment: great cards!
Response: Hi Marc! Thank you for the nice comment, rating, and heart! All the Best and Happy Swapping! ;)
Catt007 rated for TGIF Weekend Notecard #439 on May 3, 2025
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Comment: Hi Vicky, thank you for the card. It sounds like you had a lovely weekend. Happy Swapping 😀
Response: Hi! Thank you for the sweet comment and rating! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
young46356 rated for NAKED OPEN BRIDGE SWAP #1 on May 2, 2025
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Comment: Thanks! Everything great here. Rich
Response: Hi Rich! It is raining again - sigh! My flowers are loving it! LOL! Thank you for the nice comment, rating, and heart! All the Best and Happy Swapping! ;)
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Comment: You are right, all flowers make me happy too.
Response: Hi! Thank you for the nice comment, rating, and heart! All the Best and Happy Swapping! ;)
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Comment: Thanks for this "horse of a different color" colored PC. I've never used alcohol inks, but you got a pretty result with yours. How long do they take to dry? Hugs from Alaska, Sherry
Response: Hi Sherry! I can't believe how fast that got to you - yippee! Thank you for the nice comment and rating! Alcohol inks dry fairly fast, part of it depends on the paper you use - I get use inexpensive paper and still like the results! All the Best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
BusyB rated for CPG Just a Note + Tuck In #73 - US on Apr 29, 2025
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Comment: Hi again! :) Thank you for the adorable bear notecard you wrote in and the neat postcards from your favorite postcard seller. I'm so sorry to hear of your gentleman passing. Lovely story and memories to carry with you always. Some people just leave their print on our ❤️ Hugs!
Response: Hi Bonnie! Always fun to swap with you! Thank you for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! I was so sad about the vendor passing but you are so right, he did leave his print on my heart! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
susieq40 rated for RSC - Spring is in the air! on Apr 29, 2025
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Comment: Vicky, so sorry I had rated you...found the envelope on my couch with card out, so I, thought I'd better see if I rated. so sorry Im late. its been a hectic Spring.....Hope youu are doing well...
Response: Hi! Thank you for your sweet comment, rating, and heart! I know your cards are so creative and beautiful so I was a tad worried about being your partner! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
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Comment: Thank you so much for the lovely letter on your awesome stationary! I think that same storm hit us in Chicago too. It came absolutely out of nowhere and started a 3in downpour when I was commuting to work in the morning! I did have an umbrella but it was no use, lol! Sending sunny wishes to you, your family, and Greta Mae:)
Response: Hi! Thank you for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! Are you still have crazy rainy weather? I am so over it - sigh! Yep, sometimes an umbrella just can't do the trick! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
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Comment: I got your post card today. It must have been lost in the mail system some where. I especially like the Siamese cat you used and the little boat. Excellent job.
Response: Hi! Yes the mail has been a tad crazy - I received a HMPC from Feb today - sigh! Thank you for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
Tricia22 rated for CPG PC Scavenger Hunt #2 - US on Apr 28, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the great picks
Response: Hi! Thank you for the sweet comment, rating, and heart! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
susieq11 rated for LIGHTHOUSE Postcard on Apr 28, 2025
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Comment: This is such a pretty postcard - I love the sunset and Chicago skyline - so awesome! Thank you for joining my swap!! XOXO
Response: Hi! Thank you for the sweet comment, rating, heart, and for hosting such fun swaps! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 6513 328 344
Completed Fives Threes Ones
6168 7779 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
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Comments

inoracam on Apr 15, 2025:

Thank you for working on my Art Collab postcard in round 146. It made its way home :)

mchesser12 on Feb 8, 2025:

Thanks for adding to my Art Collab postcard that started in round 143.

lou on Jan 30, 2025:

Happy birthday month!!

stingrays on Jan 24, 2025:

budsHAPPY NATIONAL COMPLIMENT DAY!!

bowdiv

Reading through your profile, I couldn't help but sense what a wonderfully warm personality and joy for life you have! You seem like such a lovely person, and I'm genuinely amazed at your 5.0 rating over almost 6k swaps! It's clear you have such a passion for this hobby, and it's so sweet that you take the time to respond to your ratings.

I hope you have a wonderful National Compliment Day and that you get the chance to spread some positivity even outside of Swap-bot today! :-)

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ErinMA on Jan 24, 2025:

Thank you for the kind words! I'm starting to think I won't meet a postcard I won't like either - they all have something good about them! Happy swapping!

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wolfeagle on Dec 24, 2024:

HH

Happy Holidays!

UKrebel85 on Apr 14, 2024:

Hello, apologies for waiting until last day of the swap. Have been so busy with exams and revision. Here are my answers for LLU: Happy Library Week. Take care, Shel (UKrebel85)

1) The opening hours used to be very minimal but they have now got self check out machines so the library can be open even when it is not manned. It has made such a difference.

2) The staff are lovely, if the book you are looking for is not there they can order it from another library in our council area (our council covers 2,667 sq. miles – we are quite rural!) and it can be there within 2 weeks.

3) The kids section is lovely, comfy and safe so my daughter can sit there and look at books while I go and find something for myself.

4) Our view, our town is right next to the water and the library relocated to a new building that houses the gym and a hall where concerts etc, are held (I’m actually getting married in that hall which is right next to the library, maybe get some photos in there!) The library has windows everywhere, it is really light and airy as well.

5) There is always a jigsaw on the go near one of the big windows that you can do a wee bit of when you are in!

jay9 on Sep 28, 2023:

Hi Vicky's, i got a finished Art Collab postcard in today's mail. Thank you for your contribution 🙂it's a lovely card and mailbox surprise.

OrigamiGrace on Sep 8, 2023:

firdya

from CPG!

CraftyMommaonaBUDGET on Jun 21, 2023:

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