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monsbrick

monsbrick
 Date Joined: October 15, 2017
Last Online: October 18, 2026

Country: United States

Paper & Postcards & Projects

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Paper: I love paper!! Any kind of paper, stationery, loose pieces of paper, letter sets, postcards, notecards, ephemera.

Arts & crafts Iā€™m into are journals, pages from old books including illustrated flowers and plants, washi tape, wrapping paper, home made paper, yarn, tissue, packaging, found objects, and more.

Thank you for all the extras and gifts from you all!!!

Likes

Eclectic, Vintage or retro but then I also like modern styles. I am all over the board.

Experimenting and trying all kinds of art and crafts

Doodles and abstracts

Stickers

Found objects

Recipes: any recipes

Junk journals and scrapbooks, all kinds of ephemera

I like all colors.

About Me

Our life is art. Our life is our expression. And we shouldnā€™t hold onto it too tightly. Like a clutch.

Fly freely. Learn to fly. To swim. To dance. To sing. Just start.

Used to be such a critic. But now that I actually make things, and sadly didnā€™t really start until I was about 35 years old and not really crafting until I turned 50 years old well now I embrace everything. My first husband taught me that art is perspective and my preferences are not the same as other people but Iā€™m ok with being different and figuring out what my perspective is.

On my music choices I love to try new genres or new music and do not shy away from experimenting. And often I go back to old favorites. And thatā€™s ok too.

My Mom taught me to explore even in my own hometown. She would get so excited about being a tourist even at home!

My husband Carl cherishes me and reminds me to love myself as Iā€™ve often hated myself and not been kind to myself and thatā€™s probably why I was so harsh to other people in my past too. Itā€™s all learning.

Dementia comes early in our family and I fully expect to forget everything Iā€™ve learned. And even that I try to forgive and let go. Hopefully it will be gracious and not too hard. We are preparing so that the transition will not be difficult on each other or on our children.

Trying to downsize or release some of the things I cling to but itā€™s hard. Little by little, if I can practice one book at a time or one craft supply at a time then it will add up over the next years!

Much love to you and to your own art, writing, and your world.

Ratings

missstary rated for WIYM: JOKE POSTCARD SWAP on Oct 12, 2026
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Comment: Marie I loved this card and I think your friend who married herself is a bit of a genius! Maybe I should try that.. :D
Response: She is smart! Though I suspect there is a part of her heart that still does want to marry another person we will see. One of my bosses got married at 60 years old and she is in marital bliss.
jandmterry rated for FLL: Traveling Letter #2 on Oct 12, 2026
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Comment: I loved hearing about your garden both in the letter and your little note. ā¤ļø
Response: Thank you! Yes the weeds are going crazy. It itā€™s unseasonably hot here close to 100F so no weed pulling today. Maybe next week I will pull more but itā€™s a never ending challlenge. The soil is rich and fruitful I am thankful for that part.
LauraM540 rated for JAMS: Halloween on Oct 10, 2026
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Comment: Cute Starter set, thanks for making it!
Response: Thank you!!
MisplacedfromPA rated for World Postcard Day 2026 **USA** on Oct 9, 2026
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Comment: Cute rabbit postcard. Thank you. I hope you are having a full mailbox. Take care and enjoy your weekend.
Response: Yes itā€™s just right though of course sometimes it is out of control!
Maria66 rated for WORLD POSTCARD DAY 2026 *World Wide* on Oct 9, 2026
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Comment: Thanks Marie, I love the PC and the stamps!Like that old fashioned poster style of picture!
Response: Thank you Iā€™m very glad you like it!
Stampalia rated for What are you watching right now? Pc on Oct 4, 2026
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful illustrated postcard. I loved The Peripheral. I read the book first right before I watched the show. I had no idea there would be a Neuromancer show. I dont have appletv but it sounds like I need it. There's some cool shows on your list.
Response: Yes some books like Dune or The Peripheral are not at all as I imagined them to be!
MissChief rated for WIYM: World Postcard Day 2026 *USA* on Oct 2, 2026
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Comment: I love the verse card you sent! I need to find some! Thank you! You are a blessing!
Response: Yes and I love making verse postcards or cards too. Sometimes just start with a verse and then let the art spring up from the verse!
MissChief rated for WIYM: World Postcard Day 2026 *INTL* on Oct 2, 2026
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Comment: that Oahu wave was incredible! thanks for sending that! and wow, how we were paired twice in 2 large swaps is crazy! I visited Manhattan Beach and Monterey this week on my trip to California! So relaxing!
Zefaniya rated for What are you watching right now? Pc on Oct 1, 2026
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Comment: Thank you for sharing!!
Response: Thank YOU for this group!
Vickyen rated for WIYM: Send a Letter, or Note, or Postcard on Sep 29, 2026
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Comment: Hi Marie! Thank you for the vintage pcs - so near and dear to my heart! I get on needing to downsize but so far that has not happened, I have just added to the pc collection since we were traveling! LOL! All the best! Hugs and Happy Swapping! ;)
Response: You are welcome Vicky. I believe we will downsize when we are ready. Sometimes I start with one card or one item at a time! It all builds and sometimes snowballs!!
isabellasnow rated for YTPC FALL one sheet journal on Sep 26, 2026
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Comment: Hi Marie! Thanks so much for the lovely piece you created for me. It might not follow the tutorial exactly, but it was made just for me, so I love it ;+) Sometimes if the tutorials go too fast, I get confused, too, and just end up creating something very similar. Love all those bits of ephemera!
Response: Thank you for understanding as I very much appreciate it!
MisplacedfromPA rated for Adventures of the Traveling Notebook USA #18 on Sep 23, 2026
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Comment: What an interesting notebook. I will happily add to it and pass it along. Enjoy the onset of the Autumn Season.
Response: Yes these are amazing art and journal entries!
Catt007 rated for Adventures of the Traveling Letter Int'l #22 on Sep 19, 2026
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Comment: Thank you for the letters and I love the Jackie Morris PC's, thank you and the stamps on the envelope are awesome. She was at one of our local books shops recently launching a new book. Happy Swapping. šŸ˜ŗ
Response: Oh wow I would be interested to see her in person and yes Iā€™ve seen her new book but have not purchased it yet.
Karen07 rated for R&W: Relatives on Sep 14, 2026
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Comment: Great letter, Marie! I will reply.
Response: Thank you! Yes received your letter and will write you back.
questionauthority13 rated for Adventures of the Traveling Letter USA #22 on Sep 12, 2026
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Comment: Thanks
Response: You are welcome!
ccap rated for AAA : sender's choice 17 intl on Sep 12, 2026
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Comment: Thank you so much!
Response: You are welcome!
TTrotti rated for AAHMPC: Scavenger Hunt PC- Aug on Sep 12, 2026
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Comment: hey Marie! Thx so much for your pc! It made it to my new address - yea!! always a worry. I have been to a museum in Edinburgh that was dedicated to RLStevenson, it was so cool - I love his travel quote! I didn't know he lived in CA. I lived in SF for 5 years ions ago!! Great city!. Take care and thx so much, See ya again around the postbox! Tama P.S. Love the forever stamp too! When I was in USA this summer, I bought some just to have as they are top!
Response: Im so very happy you enjoyed everything! Need to get out to that RL Stevenson park dedicated to him itā€™s not too far from me here in California
rkassman rated for JAMS: Metallic on Sep 9, 2026
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Comment: Thank you for the fun starters and the leaf focal point homer <3
Response: Yes there are so many things that I want to do with leaves but they donā€™t always work out the way I think they willā€¦ like real leaves, rubbings of leaves, stencils, etcā€¦
LauraM540 rated for JAMS: My Home State on Sep 7, 2026
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Comment: Your California pepper starter set is so pretty! Can't wait to add some touches!
Response: Oh boy Iā€™m getting old as I cannot recall that starter at all!!
Piccolo rated for WIYM: PINK mail art envelope with note on Sep 5, 2026
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Comment: Thanks Marie! A beautiful pink envie and fun goodies!

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Comments

ktk8 on Jun 19, 2026:

Hi.... Have been out of town, but only return I found my Collaboration that you finished and sent home. Thank you so much for your addition of Garfield and Odie..... my dear older brother, Tom loved them and it kinda felt like a message from him from heaven. I am impressed also by your handmade paper.... I love ferns and leaves.... thanks for a great swap. Sorry about the blurry month.....but believe me I DO understand..... Thank you thank you and many HEARTS to YOU.....
ktk8 on Jun 19, 2026:

Hi.... Have been out of town, but only return I found my Collaboration that you finished and sent home. Thank you so much for your addition of Garfield and Odie..... my dear older brother, Tom loved them and it kinda felt like a message from him from heaven. I am impressed also by your handmade paper.... I love ferns and leaves.... thanks for a great swap. Sorry about the blurry month.....but believe me I DO understand..... Thank you thank you and many HEARTS to YOU.....
ktk8 on Jun 19, 2026:

Hi.... Have been out of town, but only return I found my Collaboration that you finished and sent home. Thank you so much for your addition of Garfield and Odie..... my dear older brother, Tom loved them and it kinda felt like a message from him from heaven. I am impressed also by your handmade paper.... I love ferns and leaves.... thanks for a great swap. Sorry about the blurry month.....but believe me I DO understand..... Thank you thank you and many HEARTS to YOU.....
ktk8 on Jun 19, 2026:

Hi.... Have been out of town, but only return I found my Collaboration that you finished and sent home. Thank you so much for your addition of Garfield and Odie..... my dear older brother, Tom loved them and it kinda felt like a message from him from heaven. I am impressed also by your handmade paper.... I love ferns and leaves.... thanks for a great swap. Sorry about the blurry month.....but believe me I DO understand..... Thank you thank you and many HEARTS to YOU.....
ktk8 on Jun 19, 2026:

Hi.... Have been out of town, but only return I found my Collaboration that you finished and sent home. Thank you so much for your addition of Garfield and Odie..... my dear older brother, Tom loved them and it kinda felt like a message from him from heaven. I am impressed also by your handmade paper.... I love ferns and leaves.... thanks for a great swap. Sorry about the blurry month.....but believe me I DO understand..... Thank you thank you and many HEARTS to YOU.....
ktk8 on Jun 19, 2026:

Hi.... Have been out of town, but only return I found my Collaboration that you finished and sent home. Thank you so much for your addition of Garfield and Odie..... my dear older brother, Tom loved them and it kinda felt like a message from him from heaven. I am impressed also by your handmade paper.... I love ferns and leaves.... thanks for a great swap. Sorry about the blurry month.....but believe me I DO understand..... Thank you thank you and many HEARTS to YOU.....
ktk8 on Jun 19, 2026:

Hi.... Have been out of town, but only return I found my Collaboration that you finished and sent home. Thank you so much for your addition of Garfield and Odie..... my dear older brother, Tom loved them and it kinda felt like a message from him from heaven. I am impressed also by your handmade paper.... I love ferns and leaves.... thanks for a great swap. Sorry about the blurry month.....but believe me I DO understand..... Thank you thank you and many HEARTS to YOU.....
Zefaniya on Dec 17, 2025:

I hope you have a lovely Christmas! -Happy Happy mail
Zefaniya on Jun 28, 2025:

I just wanted to stop by and say I am thinking of you friend!
9O96O on May 4, 2025:

Thanks for sending my homer P&P PC to me and for PrincessLeia's postcard and deco. I totally understand taking a break and appreciate that you're keeping the collaborative items circulating. Much appreciated.

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