Comment: Great stamp. Thank you.

Comment: Melissa! Oh, my God. I recieved the package and...well, I can't believe how much you sent and how fantastic everything was... I've already used the Bento and it's made it so much easier to take healthy lunches to college. Everything in that box made me smile. Thank you so, so much... I'd give you a million hearts if I could.

Comment: great card

Comment: Thank you for the darling card--what a cutie!

Comment: Thanks so much!

Comment: Thank you for the card. It was really nice. Have a great day!

 

Comment: Thanks for this cute little guy! Love the creativity behind his components and creation.

Comment: Awesome!! Thank you!

Comment: Thanks so much for the great atc and the letter....I think you are receiving one of my gargoyles also...too funny! I really liked the unusual materials you used for the card.Have a Hapy Valentine's Day.

Comment: Thank you for the lovely card. I love the use of the "brick" for the background. Aloha.

Comment: Thankyou! The t-shirt is very cool! :)

Comment: Thank you so much for the gorgeous atc and the wonderful letterset - I love it ;- ]

Comment: Thank you so much! Got your package today (my that was quick!) I was so excited :) I love everything :) It's all so cute.. :) I can't wait to use it. I think I might have to try some of it this weekend... I might start with the egg shapers or the rice molds.... Hmmm.. Thank you so much :)

Comment: What a lovely doll! Your weaving and craftiness are beautiful ;)

Comment: OOOOOOOOOOOH!!! My husband finally had to tell me to quit screaming after I opened my package as he was worried the neighbors would call the police! I told him to let them call as I would have more people to show my awesome package too!!! The journal is beyond words - the cover is just unbelievable and the binding is totally professional. The size is perfect, there is plenty of room to add/alter, and it is just totally great!!! Now, if the journal was not enough, you included the most wonderful surprises. I will be wearing my necklace and bracelet tomorrow to show it off and know I will be the envy of all my co-workers. Not only are they in my favorite color, they fit perfectly and are so unique. As soon as I finish rating, I will be enjoying one of my chocolate bars as enjoy my post cards and design ATC's for all the blanks and sleeves you sent. I can't believe all you fit in that box, especially the kindness, generosity, thoughtfulness, and effort. I know rating comments aren't supposed to be this long and detailed but if everyone saw my package, they would see this thank you as inadequate. You have totally made my day and I can't thank you enough:) Hugs, Sally

Comment: Melissa, thank you so much for the journal and the little container. Both are just beautiful. You fit my profile to a tea!!! Recycled and a peace sign. thanks again. I just love it. Love and peace Mary

Comment: Fascinating description about your process DreamHope. I really appreciated the technique tips. Well done cards, well packaged. A big heart.

Comment: Package arrived today, thank you so much! The journal was a beautiful surprise, I love it :) (can't wait to use the shrink paper sheets, either) <3

Comment: Oh my gosh you do not know how wonderful this package is! A small two tiered bento box with cute little birdies on it, a bento lunch bag, four accessory packs, and the most wonderful handmade notebook. I thank you again and again and again.

Comment: What an amazing package! I love the labyrinth! It is soothing and calming and yet so unique! I do plan on doing more research on them! The notebook was beautiful! The dottee doll was very different and the color choices were amazing! I loved it! I can't wait to try the chocolates and the rice molds were so cute! Thanks so much for everything!

Comment: Hey! Got your package - forgot to rate! Thanks so much, I love it all! You made great choices! {hugs}

Comment: I loved the green bento and the cute acc. and the resuable bag thanks!

Comment: Thanks for the great water fairy! She's lovely. I love how you used the netting around her body, it's so mermaid like. Thanks for the mrelliepooh pin too! I'll be buying lots of fun things from there now. You've got me hooked!:) Happy Swapping!

Comment: i love it all....i didn't know you made stamps, we might have to swap again:)

Comment: Oh wow! What a wonderful day. However, you torment me too!!! How can I deal with a virtual cinnamon bun - I want the real thing, dammit! And the sushi. The card you sent me is gorgeous. Taking the Japanese theme further, I could not help but see the Museum of Anthropology architecture as representing a series of Japanese Shinto torii gates. Mazes - yes, I have walked the turf maze at Saffron Walden: http://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/tourism/default11.htm I hope sometime to walk the maze in Chartres Cathedral. I LOVE the music of Toot-a-Lute. They should also investigate klezmer, Macedonian, Breton folk - I think they could integrate these styles happily. And going by your other CD, you might like to sound out a marvellous, but comparatively unknown, British singer called Abbie Lathe. She is not just a wondrous singer, but a truly inspired singing teacher. I've had the pleasure of attending a number of her workshops: http://www.abbielathe.co.uk/

Comment: Melissa, thank you SO much for the bento box you sent me! It's gorgeous! And what a nice surprise to see that cute Monokuro Boo mini mirror and the Japanese candy! Yummy! Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you! :)

Comment: Thank you so much for another excellent swap! I've taste tested both maple candies, and they are great! When we have a day below 100F, I've vowed to break out the maple tea. And, as soon as the cookies are opened, they're sure to be gone. Thanks for all of the goodies!

Comment: Have just received the most yummy package of goodies. Really looking forward to trying the maple candy. Thankyou so much :)

Comment: wow! One of my best swaps yet! I absolutely loved your cards - I certainly get what you mean about your "treasured stash" and appreciate that you shared it with me!! the goodies were beyond great - thank you so much for a wonderful swap! cher

Comment: These are great ATCs! The ideas are so clever and the cards themselves are fantastic. The dark chocolate was such a nice surprise. Thank you for a fabulous swap!

Comment: Yopu are a doll! What a super package! (Thanks so much for sending me a little suprise too!) Cole is so excited to use his Bento :) You really picked out some great things! Thanks ever so much! Tonnes of hearts to you. Hugs, Amanda

Comment: Excellent work Melissa.I love the book and the chocolate too:) Thanks ever so much,,,Caresalot

Comment: Wow, I came back to find your package AND rating waiting. ^^ I love the journal and the cute strawberry stuffie! And the cupcake holders will definitely be put to good use! Thank you!

Comment: This was an awesome swap. I can't wait to work on my ATC's with te fun stuff you sent....and the cooffee crisps...yummy. and the bracelets were so sweet. thanx so much. i'd love to swap with you anytime! KTB

Comment: I got your package today! I LOVE the hat, and that's such a cool story about your/its travels! The chocolate looks great too, and it came on a day when I really needed some chocolate!

Comment: As usual, the package you sent me was wonderful. I really wonder how the green tea ice-cream will turn out ! I thought I would give one of the bento boxes, but they are both so cute I think I'll have to keep them both :o) Many hearts to you.

Comment: thank you so much!!! when i realized what the package was i tore it open and downed 2 of the crunchie bars- i LLOOOVVVEEE them they are so yummy!!!

Comment: I got the little bento, it's so cute :) Thank you so much, also for the cute Vancouver postcard and for the Altoids, it was a big surprise to receive your package so soon! ^_^

Comment: Her woven ribbon front is gorgeous! Thank you, too, for the red and white dishcloth - I love those things. Hugs, Terry

Comment: THANK YOU soooo much for the delightful bento swap that you sent. All of the extras were unexpected and wonderful. My little girl unwrapped each piece and was so excited with this special mail for her--we'll be doing a bento picnic very soon!

Comment: Such a gorgeous notebook! I love the vintage-ey travel theme!

Comment: Write a book--your handmade stamp is wonderful! Your creativity flows thru your art, your wonderful letter (Of which I can relate) and if I could give you a hundred hearts I would -- now start on your book.

Comment: Love it! And thankyou for the teas, notepads and those cool beads too.

Comment: Wow, lovely ATCs- thank you for the extra one and the tea and "recipe" in the note as well- delightful swap!:)

Comment: These ATCs are wonderful. I love how you made use of your rubber stamps. I find it challenging to manage my craft supplies, also. I can get organized. I can't stay organized. I love that you included a note detailing how you made the ATCs. Thanks.

Comment: thanks for the dandelion atc's. i like both of them especially the hand carved one.

Comment: Melissa, she is very cute and I love her. Thank you for swapping with me and sorry for me taking so long to rate........eda

Comment: Wow! It's times like this that I wish SB had a system where you could give out more than one heart! I got your beautiful package today and wow! I have never seen a package so organized and neat! I love everything and cannot wait to share the bento items with my neices :) Moreover, I LOVE my dotee - I'm naming her Mabel. She'll be coming to work with me. I love the journal you made me! You have made me so happy - thanks for being a great swap partner to me :)

Comment: Thank You!!

Comment: Wow is all I can say! Thank you for a true artisan piece of work - I love my envelope book, so beautifully put together! And I thoroughly enjoyed opening each and every envelope! Thanks very very much!

Comment: Oh my! I love all the goodies you picked. I'm really speechless. Thank you so much for this awesome swap package. Everything is perfect and the extra is super cute!

Comment: Thanks of the great package, I just love the dishrag and note book.

Comment: The journal is goregeous.. I love it! thanks so much. :)

Comment: i love my package! thank you so much for the handmade pot holder and the wonderful journal! thanks for all of the goodies, i can really tell you looked through every part of my profile..you even got me GESSO!!! i hope we can trade again sometime! let me know when you get my package!

Comment: oh thanks! the fabrics are great, and the bento accessories are gonna make my lunch box and me very happy. cheers.

Comment: Awesome t-shirt that she knew I would like because she's a smart cookie!

Comment: Great Card,, loved your personal stamp..Great detail of how you made your card...Great all around job...I thank you with a heart

Comment: I can't imagine carving your own stamp! I like the brick wall. thank you

Comment: Extraordinary Hottie, thanks!

Comment: I absolutely loved the bento box, you went way beyond what was required and I really enjoyed everything!!

Comment: I love everything a lot!!! I wish I could give more hearts!!! Thanks so much!!

Comment: Melissa thanks for the great swap. I enjoyed your choices and the art work you chose.

Comment: Beautifully crafted cards, and wonderful sentiments! Thanks =)

Comment: Wow! Such a wonderful little dolly! I love her so much! You did a great job and the beadwork is amazing! Can you teach me how to do that? Can you make a tutorial? :) Thank you for a wonderful swap! Hugs!

Comment: What a sweet little book. Loved the prayer. Lisa

Comment: I loved your cards. They were beautiful!

Comment: That little Bento box is "cuteness on a stick"!Thank you for sending it and no I did not have the ME book:) Thanks bunches. Your swap is on the way soon.

Comment: I super dooper loved this and the little book with my fav blubird.Thankyou so much worth waiting.

Comment: I cannot tell you how HAPPY this package made me. Everything was wonderful and you went above and beyond! I was having a bad week after finding out 4 people are flaking on me..you just made up for that. You are such a generous person and I truly appreciate your kindness! (((HUGS)))

Comment: thanks, also, for the little "essay" about your hood. i just arrived home last night from a 3-week trip to china and can relate to being tall and white!

Comment: DreamHope sent me a cute, colorful doll. She knows that I teach, and kept that in mind when embellishing the doll. I love it! Thanks! NeNe

 

Comment: I loved the Topless Wish Faeries! Got hit with a fit of giggling as soon as I saw it. Thanks for making my Saturday morning. Mary

Comment: Cool Postcard and what you say is so true. Thank you

Comment: Thanks for the great package - I love the dishcloth, and the CD is brilliant!

Comment: My doll arrived today - she is lovely. Thank you. Hope we get to swap with each other some time.

Comment: Wow, my doll is so sweet! Thank you for making her especially for me with the flowers! Great swap!

Comment: Loved your letter. Thought the walking part very interesting!

Comment: :)

 

Comment: Your birdy layout is so cute! I look forward to getting to know you :)

 

Comment: LJ friends!

Comment: Thanks for the nice flag and the wish!

Comment: Thanks DreamHope! The recycled purse is beautiful! I specially liked the inside, very well done!

Comment: i have to ask where did the labrynth heart come from, was it a stamp? i love it! i also did one labrynth flag! what a coincidence!

Comment: Love the Jacob's ladder, and thank you for including the instructions and the teabags. That was a nice surprise. Hopefully we'll run into each other one day. Do you ever go to the ATC meetings at the Grind on Main Street? M

Comment: Wow! Nice card- thanks for the story too...

Comment: nice card!

Comment: stunning package with lots of thought thankyou loved the hand made stamp on front of the journal thankyou so much Val

Comment: Thanks Melissa, I love my labyrinth flag!

Comment: I really loved your homemade postcard.

Comment: Great card, very imaginative!

Comment: Thank you for the beautiful postcard. I loved the painting, great colors indeed...

Comment: everything was great. Loved the beads. Thank you

Comment: thanks! Oooo, I wish I could live near a chinatown, but we don't really have any here (do have the arab old city and it's neat). I'm planning on spending a year in china somewhen, and I adore their food.

Comment: Very nice card - and thanks for the background. I will have to look up more of this artists work!

Comment: What an awesome coobook! I loved how earthy and organic the whole feel of it was and that it was made with recycled paper. It was beautiful! And I'm already set on testing out a few of these recipes, and all the extra's you added are great! Thank you so much for putting so much time and thought into this project. I'd give you a hundred hearts if I could!

Comment: Thank you so much, she is beautiful, a real goddess of happiness - because she made me smile! :)

Comment: Great postcard! Thanks for some background on Emily Carr. I plan to research her history a little more and see her other works :)

Comment: Thanks for the beautiful postcard. I'm always excited to learn of a new artist that I actually like. The tree painting by Emily Carr is tops. Thanks for introducing me to her. You rock! :)

Comment: Great card, Thank you!

 

Comment: WOW!!! What an awesome parcel, Thanks so much I wish I could give you lots of hearts you really deserve it.

Comment: THANKS for the great postcard!

Comment: Thank you..I LOVE the Gloomy Bear keychain. A great surprise! Thanks again!!

Comment: You are an awesome swapper!!! I loved everything you sent. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Comment: Thanks for the great folk mix!

Comment: Thank you for sharing with me a part of your daylife! Thank you for all the recipes and long descriptions

Comment: Not only was the content fabulous (I'm making the ginger beer today; thanks for the recipe!) and the commentary lively, but the presentation of your book is fab. Now I want a spiral binding tool! When the weather is cooler, I'd like to suggest tomato soup with pb sandwiches as an alternative for your favorites.

Comment: Lotsa goodies! i will definately try my hand at wing making sometime or another! especially with halloween rolling aroud the corner. Thank you!

 

Comment: Thank you so much! Can't wait to start a journal with the all the gorgeous items you sent.

Comment: Hey :) Thanks so much for the paper, I love pattern paper comes in soooo handy for ATC's so these will really come in handy :)

Comment: Thanks for all the pretty papers. I love scrapbooking and these will be really nice. Clare

Comment: Thank you for the lovely paper. :)

Comment: Thanks for the card.

Comment: OMG!!!! I love all my items! The purse is gorgeous! Thank you a million times over for making it so personal and typing me out a letter. I can tell you put a lot of thought in it! A Million Hearts to You! YOU ROCK! XOXO, Annamaria

Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful handmade book! It was wonderful! I'm definitely going to look up the books you recommended, and I am excited about the 3 day novel website!

Comment: DreamHope - I was on vacation til yesterday so I couldn't rate you right away. But I _love_ the ATCs. Thanks! I really have an affinity for dandelions and have made some ATCs featuring them, too.

Comment: Great photo and I wish my craftroom was a tity as this. I love the way the postcard was produced, thank you :-D

Comment: Thanks! This was a fun swap.

Comment: Loved the concept ~ cant wait to give it a try. Thanks

Comment: It's so nice to see other people's messes! Makes me feel a little better. : ) Great swap idea!

Comment: Thank you for my jacobs ladder book I LOVE it and the two extra books you sent with it

Comment: You get a heart for using that embossing powder I sent you! I'm glad to see it worked out well. Beautiful ATCs! I think they're my favourite from you!

Comment: thank you so much for this special and so wonderful notebook - you are great!

Comment: A very unique card - well done - I like it very much. and thank you for the nice letter with it!!

Comment: Very Cool Postcard!!

 

Comment: I liked this card a lot. Nice hand-carved stamp! Thanks!

Comment: I rate my package that I received with a heart. A Vintage charm (bible) necklace. Thank you, Crystal

Comment: very nice! I was pretty confused when I got this pkg. I love how you sent a theme that I enjoy so much! It was very thoughtful.

Comment: nice card

Comment: Very nice ATC's! Thanks!

Comment: Thank you for the postcard!

Comment: thank you so much! The CD was a wonderful surpise...and a great idea!

 

Comment: Love it Thanks

Comment: Thank you for such a wonderful and thoughtful assortment!

Comment: Thank you for the ATCs, I loved the mixed cd you included. :) I was wondering where you got the plastic inserts for the ATCs?

Comment: Hehe, thank you for showing me a shelf I hadn't seen yet. ;D I want to borrow the book your dad has when he's done!

Comment: Thanks for the aluminum tape ATC. It is the second one I have received this week, and I am really anxious to try this technique. Your informative note is also much appreciated. Again, thanks for sharing your art with me.

Comment: Great photo. You have some interesting books. I dont think you're alone in being unable to part with the books for your degree.

Comment: Loved it, thanks, Janet

Comment: I loved your desciption on the card. Thanks!

Comment: Beautiful Book! Thanks so much!

 

Comment: Thank you for the lovely postcard - I love that gorgeous red colour on the walls!

Comment: Thanks for the cards! And thank you so much for sharing one of your supply sources...as soon as I'm done here I'm going to head to that site and see what they have!

 

Comment: thanks for the beautiful atcs

Comment: Your ATCs are very well done. Thanks!

Comment: Thanks for the beautiful ATC's and letter. I may have to get that book, I loved the techniques you used.

Comment: Liked your gnomtarrot, thx

Comment: I can't believe both Cindy and yourself got me before I got either of you. ;) I love the ATCs! I better get you in a swap soon! Also, I LOVE the textures.

Comment: thanks so much for the handmade journal~no one has ever made me one before~its lovely. You are right about the dragonflies~sometimes i just want to change my nickname~but then i wouldn't have received such wonderful gifts. Thanks for adding the dragonflies ever so subtly.They are sweet5. Cheers Lin

 

Comment: Dear Melissa, I wanted to extend my appreciation for your creative and beautiful "mail art craze" postcard you sent me for this swap. I liked the different papers you used and the use of weaving as part of the mail art. It was unique and beautifully done. Have a great swapping month. Barb aka "sleepingtraveler"

Comment: Absolutely loved the package! It was full of wonderful things and is definitely worth a big ol' heart. More than one, even. Thank you!

Comment: Thank you for the fantastic "hand-crafted crafted-hand" :)

Comment: funny :) thank you!

Comment: Thanks for the neat handmade postcard!

 

Comment: thanks!

Comment: Thanks for the card

Comment: Thank you, Melissa, for the beautiful ATCs. I like the various methods you used, especially the paisley hand-carved stamp. Thank you, too, for the technique link - I'm going to check it out! beth

Comment: Great fold up hand mad card. How do you mannage to write all those novels in such a short time! :-)))

 

Comment: Wonderful Little Gnome! I shall be emailing you some photos of him in london soon :D

 

 

Comment: Sorry it took so long to rate you. I had misplaced your card and I just found it again!

Comment: WOW! How absolutely adorable and fun! Thank you for the great goodies! The faerie is the best!

Comment: So thoughtful and sweet. More like a gift from a friend than from a stranger.

 

Comment: I love the Dragonflies ATC's very pretty Thank You so much! :) HUGZ

Comment: Thank You!

 

Comment: I Loved your ATC!!! Thanks for teaching me a thing or two!!!

Comment: NICE!!!

Comment: Thanks for the neat teas and the clever ATC!

Comment: sorry for the late rating, Very nice!

 

Comment: Thanks for the cute patch!

Comment: Viva la Orange!!! Just the burst I needed!!! Thank you!!!

 

Comment: wonderful list!! cute bookmark!!

Comment: Wonderful!

 

 

Comment: totally fantastic- wow wow wow! thank you so much!

 

 

Comment: I loved the handmade postcard! You did a great job.

Comment: Thank you so much! This altered book full of inspiration is the best swap I have ever gotten! Thank you so much for putting so much time and effort into it. It's already started inspiring me out of the winter blues!

Comment: Very thoughtful! Thanx

 

Comment: Very cute and speedy delivery! Thanks. Chica's like you make Swap-bot Rawk!

Comment: My first ATC Zine and it is inspiring Thank you Melissa

Comment: thanks for the cute home-made card!

Comment: Thank you! Good blue beads and lovely stamps!

Comment: Lovely!

Comment: Thank you for the soft Papers. I will use them on some ATC or my scrapbooking. They were perfect. Thank you.

 

Comment: Thank you! Valentine stories! So nice!

Comment: Thanks for the funnies!

Comment: Beautiful handmade notepad! I'll definitely find some use for it. Thanks!

Comment: Cute stickers! Thanks!!

Comment: Dreamhope I really liked the stamps you used. Thankyou Mary Call

 

 

Comment: Excellent little book! Really thought out and a lot of work. Thank you!

 

Comment: really nice card, that reminded me of quite a few important things. Very fast delivery!

 

Comment: wonderful article and wonderful tea! enjoyed everything - thanks a lot!

Comment: thanks

Comment: Thank you for a gorgeous journal!

 

Comment: Loved it!!!! Thanks again!!!!

 

Comment: Far exceeded expectations. Beautifully done, very creative. Thank you! Sue heartsnyou

Comment: Thank you so much for the caps. They are absoloutely stunning. Very nice work. Thanx also for your interpretation of what they represent for you. I really enjoyed this swap. Thanx again.-PHH

Comment: lovely dolls. Thanks so much!

Comment: Thank you for the card!

Comment: Now if the card would only mop my floors too! :)

Comment: Very creative -- thank you.

 

Comment: Thank you I love the notebooks . They more than meet the requirements. They are beautiful.