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RockyBeach

RockyBeach
 Date Joined: April 19, 2015
Last Online: October 20, 2024

Country: Germany
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About Me

Address info: when writing the number 7 in my address by hand, please add a horizontal line in the middle. Without the line sometimes the posties here can mistake it as a 1.

-SPOILER- I post pictures of recent swaps on Instagram. Usually shortly before or after I send it off. Flickr won't be updated. -SPOILER-

I've always liked to receive letters. And I also like the idea of random act of kindness. Swap-bot seems to be the connection of both things. :) These days I enjoy creating mail art like postcards.

Favorite Crafts

I try to do a lot of things. After a while I always have to try something new. Things I've done: Pocket Letters, Zentangling...

Latest interests are handmade postcards (never getting old), decorated envelopes and InkBox cards (7,6 x 7,6 cm).

  • Working with paper (collages)
  • Watercolour (my latest craft)
  • Acrylic painting with youtube tutorials
  • Some sewing (mostly on paper these days)
  • Crocheting / Knitting (abandoned)

Favorite Music

Alternative, Indie, Garage, a bit Folk, 50s Rock'n'Roll/Rockabilly...

To name a few (often changing): Temples, Kasabian, Katzenjammer, Florence + the Machine, Hot Boogie Chillun, Public Service Broadcasting, Wanda, Arctic Monkeys, Depeche Mode, Måneskin...

And I would be glad if you could recommend me something.

Favorite Television

I'm not a movie fan, instead I love TV Series even more!

Pushing Daisies, Sherlock, White Collar, Grimm, Rizzoli & Isles, Death in Paradise, Father Brown, Doctor Who, Burn Notice, Chuck, Warehouse 13, Perception, Agatha Raisin...

Lately I'm starting in classic series: The Avengers (Peel & Steed!), The Persuaders!...

Random Likes

Aurora borealis - mail art - radio plays - polka dots - flowers - birds - Azulejos - beech woods - DIY-kits - useful stuff - maritim - logic puzzles - kraft paper - plants - botanical - lavender - take a walk - lighthouses - blueberries - magpies - crafting kits - reading - sea - dark chocolate - natural things - vintage - vintage cars - old movies - and over all: TEA

Colours: purple, turquoise, teal, dark blue, blue, red

Some ideas for sending: ~I don't collect anything but I like surprises!~

big postage stamps with heads (for creating postage people) - collage material - black & white pictures (collage material) - fabric - handmade things - "consumable" things for crafting e.g. paper, vintage paper, washi, ephemera... everything that I could use for creating mail art (as I don't have enough space for dust traps :)) (or just ask)

I don't like

planner stickers - dogs - Disney - Emojis - something with vanilla or sweet fragrance - Manga - off-season Christmas (I'm starting slowly to care about one month before, at the earliest) also not overly excited about Halloween

Tea

Teas I love: green (plain or + herbs...) - white - herbal - with lemon and ginger - fresh tastes in general ... (no matter if it comes in bags or if it's loose- as long as it's sealed)

I'd like to try again: Four O'clock - Green tea with rose

Teas I don't like: all fruity or sweet teas (apple, hibiscus, rose hip, berries...) - vanilla - black tea - cinnamon - instand tea - honey - something with vanilla or sweet fragrance

Ratings

Singske rated for CO: Surreal Collage #12 on Oct 16, 2024
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Comment: Hello Monique, thank you for your collaged postcard, those elderly people enjoying some Indian summer on a giant hand is surreal enough for me. Yup summer is turning in to autumn already. Enjoy your autumn walks🍄‍🟫🍄‍🟫🍄‍🟫 And thanks again for another great swap
Response: After seeing this giant full moon yesterday, the people also could sit in front of a full moon. Always many possibilities for interpretations...
uiltje rated for AMA: Inkbox card - barcode on Oct 10, 2024
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Comment: Lovely to see my inkboxcard in this swap looks completely different. Your barcodes are that small, you can put a lot of them on 1 card. Thanks you so much for the Berlin items. I visited the city 8 years ago for the last time and met the Berliner Mauerweg. I did not have enough time then and only my 2 feet and public transport. Our daughter has plans to move over to Berlin because of her job, so maybe we can visit her and bike a part of the route.
Response: My pleasure, thank you! So you've already a long list for several visits. :)
Highlander18 rated for Make An Envelope and Add a Surprise! #89 on Oct 9, 2024
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Comment: 💗Love the use of photos for an envie with stitching!! Thank you very much for the unique envie, paper napkins, and playing cards.
Response: You're welcome, thank you! I'm happy that it arrived savely. So the photos aren't too sleek to send them in the mail.
jami3 rated for AAHMPC: Themed Collage PC- October on Oct 7, 2024
5
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Comment: Thank you for the pretty PC. The leaves are gorgeous!
Response: My pleasure, thank you! Happy swapping!
CosmicCatPajamas rated for AMA: Interpret a Song Mail Art on Oct 3, 2024
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Comment: I absolutely love the postcard you made! Thank you!
Response: You're welcome, thank you! I was very glad how it turned out.
kendall rated for AAHMPC: Blackout Poetry PC- September on Sep 27, 2024
5
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Comment: This is a wonderful blackout poem. It truly is. I really liked the way you redacted the rest of the words. Very cool. Thank you.
Response: My pleasure, thank you! I'm glad that you like it as much as I do. :)
AmookIslandCreations rated for AMA: Inkbox card - no paper! on Sep 25, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for this beautiful piece, the extra envie and the beautiful collaged envelope. It has been a cool summer here. We rarely got above 50 degrees. I have tons of potatoes to dig up soon. I think people who are designing packaging are recognizing that crafters are reusing them and making them more user friendly to recycle into crafts. Yay! Hugs from Alaska, Sherry
Response: You're welcome, thank you! And it can be a kind of advertisement too, when people craft with packaging and such.
ultracinematik rated for CPG Monochromatic HMPC #18 - Global on Sep 23, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the brown hmpc. I'm enjoying my growing collection of your PCs very much! Keep em coming! But, we're running out of colors.
Response: My pleasure, thank you! We need to start to invent new colours. :)
stamparose rated for HMPC: See Through Postcard #3 on Sep 22, 2024
5
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Comment: Thank you love it
Response: You're welcome, thank you! I'm glad that you like it.
spacefoxsupreme rated for HMPC: Double Trouble PC on Sep 12, 2024
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Comment: Amazing Wacken stamp! And I like the creepy card you made, reminds me a bit of synchronised swimmers that wear too much make-up.
Response: Haha, yes synchronised swimmers, that's fitting. I've a second (different) Wacken stamp. I will try to remember to use it the next time.
MamaMangrove rated for HMPC: Sender's Choice PC - August on Sep 11, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for your postcards which arrived today. Like you, I tend to prefer a "less is more" approach, but you managed to combine a multiplicity of elements that worked together, within a color scheme.that tied them all together. I love the dude with the virtual reality goggles!
Response: The man with the googles is so hilarious, right? And the truth isn't too different from this old image. Thank you!
btbeth rated for IFM: Recycle Your Mail (ART)-Aug on Sep 7, 2024
5
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Comment: thank you so much for the incredible swap
Response: My pleasure, thank you! It was fun to make!
mary17 rated for ESO: Decorated Handmade Upcycled Envie on Sep 6, 2024
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Comment: Thank you so much for a lovely swap. The colours and style of upcycled envie are very chic. I was not familar with black out poetry, top marks for your poem 😊. Thank you also for the French themed tucks in❤️. Have a nice weekend
Response: You're welcome, thank you! I'm glad that you like it. Happy swapping!
romyisa78 rated for Make An Envelope and Add a Surprise! #88 on Sep 5, 2024
5
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Comment: Vielen lieben Dank
Response: Gern geschehen! :)
RiverTopanga rated for JLG: Surreal swap (1:1) on Aug 29, 2024
5
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Comment: Thank you for the Surreal piece, and for cutting it down to 4 6 to fit in my "box". have fun with the next one.
Response: My pleasure, thank you! And don't trust thoothbrushes with eyes. :)
theirmimi rated for WIYM:Sender’s Choice Decorated Envelope on Aug 24, 2024
5
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Comment: Thanks for the great package!
Response: You're welcome, thank you! Happy swapping!
m0xiegal rated for AMA: Inkbox card - grid on Aug 24, 2024
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Comment: Love the card Monique. The banister as the grid was a great idea. And love the spirograph! Very cute and creative, thank you! Makes me wish I still had an old spirograph!
Response: My pleasure, thank you! I'm glad that you like it - it was fun to make.
tcornell rated for CPG Monochromatic HMPC #17 - Global on Aug 22, 2024
5
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Comment: Really love how your PC turned out. I also tend to turn to a color as well, often pink, lately brown hues :) Thanks a bunch!
Response: You're welcome, thank you! You gave me an idea - I will try brown for the next monochromatic round.
TerryONB rated for AMA: Collage a Face PC on Aug 19, 2024
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Comment: Monique, thank you for the beautiful collaged face! I absolutely love it! I had to look twice to see that it wasn't the same hair. The hair and the eyes are seamless. Wow! I'm really impressed. And I love how she's holding the lower part of her face up with her hand. I really like this. Thank you very much!
Response: My pleasure, thank you! I'm glad that you also like the perfectly fitting pieces. I'm wondering if I could recreate it with different images some day,,,
Lolcw rated for MAEI: Sender’s Choice Decorated Envelope on Aug 17, 2024
5
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Comment: Thanks!
Response: You're welcome, thank you!

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 1299 158 160
Completed Fives Threes Ones
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Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
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Comments

wolfeagle on May 21, 2024:

Thank you so much for the fun people person postcard, and well wishes. ❤️

wolfeagle on Dec 25, 2023:

MC

OrigamiGrace on Dec 25, 2023:

xmas

Have a wonderful holiday!
Singske on Dec 21, 2023:

Ho ho ho…Monique, thank you for the beautiful Christmas postcard! Received it yesterday. It was a big surprise. Again I love the creativity of the card. It brings me a little closer to the Christmas spirit this year. Wishing you all the best for the coming year! Hugs✨⭐️✨
wolfeagle on Sep 6, 2023:

Monique, Thank you so much for this awesome ATC and collage goodies. I always love your artwork, and really appreciate your well wishes.
MuggleMom on Mar 12, 2023:

Thank you for angeling the swap and sending me a fun and unique postcard!! I love how you can find the perfect collage of body with head, lol! xx

MuggleMom

HMPC: See Through Postcard
wolfeagle on Dec 24, 2022:

hi
Petaltea on Jan 19, 2022:

I love your RAK postcard!!So cool. I love making masterboards. Thank you so much and take care!
wolfeagle on Dec 28, 2021:

HNY

Wishing you a fantastic 2022!
LahDeeDah on Dec 25, 2021:
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