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Christine6035

Christine6035
 Date Joined: May 8, 2017
Last Online: March 21, 2026
Birthday: October 3
Country: United States

About Me

I'm a retired 3rd grade teacher and live with my husband and dog, Uma, in a suburb of Chicago.

I love garage sales, estate sales and thrift stores. Collect sugar and creamers, paper ephemera, and dollhouse miniatures.

I love to slow stitch and make junk journals. I upcycle as much as I can. Also into postcrossing and pen paling.

Favorite Books

Love to listen to books in the car and at home. Some that I really enjoyed are:

My Brillant Friend / Elena Ferrante.

The Woman in White / Wikie Collins

The Forgotten Garden / Kate Morton

The Girl on the Train / Paula Hawkins

The Blood of Flowers / Anita Amirrezvani

The Painted Veil / W. Somerset Maugham

Purple Hibiscus / Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Big Little Lies / Liane Moriarty

The Goldfinch / Donna Tartt

The Invention of Wings / Sue Monk Kidd

The Great Gatsby / F. Scott Fritzgerald

The Absolute True Diary of a Part-Time Indian / Sherman Alexie

White Tiger / Aarivind Adiga

Gone Girl / Gillian Flynn

State of Wonder / Ann Patchett

The Garden of Evening Mists / Tan Twan Eng

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan / Lisa See

Black Swan Green / David Mitchel

I also read non-fiction on art, creativity, and personal development.

Favorite Crafts

drawing

painting - acrylics & watercolor

mixed-media

encaustics

collage

creating mandalas

doodling / coloring

kniting

book arts

upcycle art - like junk journals.

I also have done quilting I have a ridgid-heddle loom.

Favorite Television

The Office

Seinfeld

Frasier

House of Cards

Breaking Bad

Veep

Mad Men

American Crime

Bloodline

The Killing

Succession

Documentaries

I Like:

Ephemera - most everything!

Texts other than English

Vintage - anything!

Tea & Coffee stained paper

Sheet music, book pages, illustrations

Labels, tags, bookmarks

Tissue paper, napkins, wrapping paper

Lace, ribbon, fibers

Stickers

Playing cards

Greeting cards, notecards, stationary, postcards

Washi tape

Found objects

Beads

Floral, paisley, geometric

Boxes

Wizard of Oz

Halloween

Office Supplies

Art Supplies - pencils, markers, paint, ink, stencils, stamps, pastels

Herbal tea

Essential oils

Crystals

Dislike:

Caffine, cigarrette/cigar smoke, fruity or food scented items

I prefer:

Currently, I'm into collecting:

playing cards - any (vintage are my favorite)

post cards - any including handmade, prefer naked and stamped (touristy and vintage are my favorite)

stickers - no puffy, reward or planner

vintage ephemera - real vintage items, no reproductions

Thank you for reading! Please contact me with any questions or concerns about any of my swaps:)

Ratings

minniepic rated for Joker only playing card swap! on Mar 16, 2026
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Comment: Thank you so very much for the awesome Jokers and the extra goodies ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Robinarie rated for Surprise Frankendeck Full Suit - US ONLY on Mar 16, 2026
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Comment: I love hearts and the business cards! Thank you!
NRGordon rated for Playing Card Swap: Round 8 on Mar 15, 2026
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely playing cards. /there are no duplicates of those already in my collection. My granddaughter enjoys going thrifting with me. /she likes books and scarves.
NRGordon rated for Joker only playing card swap! on Mar 14, 2026
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Comment: Thanks for the swap and the interesting bit of Joker history.
mspandatrain rated for 🌍 ✈️ Touristy Postcard w/Prompt #5 on Mar 13, 2026
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Comment: I also heard the St. Lawrence Market was spectacular. I adore those types of markets, they are full of wonderful local surprised. Hoping you have the opportunity to return soon! Thanks for the postcard.
Limoncello rated for PCS: Swap 8 Playing Cards on Mar 11, 2026
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Comment: Thank you for the fun selection of playing cards. I like the extra stickers too! (:
user6937 rated for Playing Card Swap: Round 6 on Mar 11, 2026
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Comment: Thanks - love all the different backings on the cards I'm getting. Mine are kinda boring but I'm a beginner - next time I'll have loads of different ones to send. Thanks for helping me build them up! ❤️
coolcamaro rated for 🌍 ✈️ Touristy Postcard w/Prompt #4 on Mar 8, 2026
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Comment: Thank you for the lighthouse card for my collection
DrearyDreamer rated for Joker Only Playing Card Swap # 2 on Mar 8, 2026
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Comment: Thank you for the jokers and goodies!!
adirondaker147 rated for Chunk-O-Cardboard - February 2026 on Mar 7, 2026
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Comment: Thank you for the chunk of cardboard! I'll check out that book you recommended!
OdiRaptor rated for Chunk-O-Cardboard - March 2026 on Mar 7, 2026
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Comment: Thank you for the Chunk pc! I enjoy Chunk swaps as well. It's very open to creativity.
shinyserra rated for 💌 Mini Penpal Postcard #3 on Mar 3, 2026
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Comment: Thank you! I will send you a card back :)
craftychristine rated for Chunk-O-Cardboard - January 2026 on Feb 28, 2026
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Comment: Thanks for the great chunk! I love the boarder you added. I hope this is a great year for you too!
TerryONB rated for [Previously Deleted] Zine Go Round #59 on Feb 28, 2026
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Comment: Thank you for Maggie Goebel's Christmas Market zine received today. I look forward to working in it. I hope you are having a good weekend.
user4532 rated for Joker Only Playing Card Swap # 2 INTL on Feb 27, 2026
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Comment: Oh thank u sooo much for all the lovely UK goodies!!!
JocysMom rated for ♢♤♡♧ Franken Deck Card Swap - Week 12 on Feb 25, 2026
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NRGordon rated for 🌍 Blank Tourist Postcards #2 on Feb 22, 2026
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Comment: Thanks for the postcards and your nice note. I wish we could find our way out of the deepfreeze. I moved here from Maine to get away from this. We visit Maine regularly, to see friends and our three pseudo-grandkids. We are planning a trip to Colorado in June.
Limoncello rated for Reverse Franken Deck Card Swap ♢♤♡♧ - Week 12 on Feb 21, 2026
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Comment: Thank you for the playing cards. I'm loving the franken deck I am making from this swap! I really appreciate the packet of ephemera too. Fun surprise. Thank you!
user950 rated for Playing Card Swap: Round 5 on Feb 18, 2026
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Comment: Thanks again for the great cards! Glad you scored at your trip to Goodwill!
mchesser12 rated for 🌍📮 Themed Tourist PC - Round 2 on Feb 18, 2026
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Comment: Thanks for the Door County, Wisconsin postcard. I've never been to Wisconsin.

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Comments

MNJoviGirl on Dec 22, 2025:

Hope all is well. It's been awhile since I heard from you. ~~Jodie
bblue on Aug 30, 2025:

Thank you for the beautiful envelopes and postcards you sent via the Random Flat Envie tag!
LauraM540 on Jun 30, 2025:

Thanks for the junk journal themed goodies for the themed envie swap!
SFreer on Oct 16, 2023:

Thank you Christine for sending the ephemera train home and adding some extra “padding”! Hope you managed to find some cool bits!

cookies37 on Oct 3, 2023:

Happy Birthday! I hope you are having a spectacular day. I wish you all the best. Take care, Judy.🎂🎈
jukejan on Jul 14, 2018:

Welcome to the OFAP group! Jump right into Morning Coffee or any other thread!
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