from @stitchandstones a cool zentangle-ish take on my “circles & spheres” theme:
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Yikes! She does not photograph as well as I want her to. Our phones have gotten so good they must enhance all pen and marker strokes. 
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FYI- I just got an alert email from USPS that the wildfires in California are causing mail delays, especially for those of us on the West Coast of the US. Stay safe, everyone!
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Uh oh, I almost started an ATC in an Ink Box Card… Overlapping Swaps!
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That card is a really cool take on the theme!
Love your use of colour and pattern on this card! @stitchandstones
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Huh, yeah, that did not look quite so whee TEXTURE!! on the phone screen. (or in person…)
June is nearly upon us! (eep!!) Who’s up for another round?
- Bring me all the ATCs of summer!
- Sure, I’m in for a claim or two.
- Ya’ll have fun now…
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Once again, I will be away from my computer for the July/August transition, so we’ll need someone else to organize if people want to keep swapping for those two months; otherwise we can pick back up in September.
I received from @Whystler and I am in love!
Isn’t he just the best? But wait! This was also a super fun surprise… he comes with a background story that you can read if you open the card.
The story was so wonderful and I am happy to give Gil a loving home. Very cool to think that the others are with their new homes as well.
And if there is ever anything interesting on the envelope, I always like to include those. Just look at this regal guy.
Whystler, do you design your own stamps? Either way, I love seeing him when I opened the mailbox this morning. The whole thing was such a nice treat on this gray morning. Thank you for making my first swap back into this community such a positive one.
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Omg what a beautiful review - so kind you!!!
Yes blush I make my own stamps. I design them in inkscape (it’s like photoshop, but free), and then usually laser engrave them out. I love the instant gratification seeing my ideas stamped out!
Thank you!!
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And I also got a treat today from @Manders !!!
Gorgeous Siren/Harpy Lady! I love the bird ladies so much! Collecting them, and I dont have a lot, so this one from Manders makes me soooo happy! Look at how sparkly she is!! And the glitter is so perfectly well sealed!
ALso got some pretty cool stickers with this. Check out that weiner dawg 
Thanks again @Manders!
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I’m so glad you like her! She was definitely outside my comfort zone, but I really wanted to tackle a harpy lol
I followed a drawing video for a falcon for her body, which helped a lot. 
I love Gil, I love the story even more. It would make a lovely picture book.
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you nailed it!!
also , forgot to mention .. your nails are fabulous!
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