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Melogee

Melogee
Date Joined: February 11, 2010
Last Online: October 26, 2024
Birthday: April 4, 1982
Country: United States

Update (Sept. 2024)

While I have had a pretty great Swap-bot experience this time around, I am noticing that I am getting too much of a good thing here. You swap hosts come up with some really fun swaps that I just can't say no to! Unfortunately my private swaps have become very backlogged and I feel awful that the folks I have been swapping with for years are taking a backseat to Swap-bot swaps.

After I send out and clear my current set of swaps, I will be taking a break from Swap-bot for an indefinite amount of time. I might still be active on some forum tags at the moment and I will honor those if I am tagged while on a break, of course (PLEASE MESSAGE ME so I will know I've been tagged).

Also while on break, I am happy to do any of the following:

  • take any deco(s) you can't seem to move

  • swap out any decos for ones you might need (i.e. you send me stapled/taped decos and I can send you art decos in return, you don't have any decos Jessica or Debora haven't signed and you don't want to make any new ones, etc.)

  • take any last signers or homers for anyone on my ICR list in the Deco Books forum (you don't even have to ask on this one, just feel free to send it along and I'll return it to them in my next swap to them)

About Me

"Whatever you are, try to be a good one." - William Makepeace Thackeray

I was born and raised in the beautiful and mountainous western Maine. I am humbled by the majestic natural beauty of the land that is my home.

I spent a year working as a USPS clerk and would be happy to answer ANY USPS related questions you may have, or even if you want to nerd out. I LOVED that job, but the system is so dehumanizing.

I've grown to really dislike the rating system here. I strive for hearts 99.9% of the time and am disappointed when I don't get one for a swap where it's OBVIOUS I've gone above and beyond (e-mail swaps, I'm looking at YOU!). There are people here who live and die by those ratings and I just can't jump on board with that. Sadly, ratings have really made certain swaps and swap hosts a major downer for me and won't participate with those anymore. Ratings seem to be the topic that brings the ugly out of people. I am highly intelligent and hold a master's degree in education so please don't talk to me like I'm stupid or make up elaborate stories.

Favorite Music

a non-exhaustive list of bands/musicians whose music I love: Air, Beth Orton, G. Love and Special Sauce, Zero7, Groove Armada, Wax Tailor, Tori Amos, Boards of Canada, Fun-Lovin Criminals, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bob Dylan, Shawn Lee, Johnny Cash, Rancid, Jurassic 5, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Bill Withers, the Flaming Lips, Social Distortion, Cake, Lemon Jelly, William Orbit, Four Tet, the Postal Service, Beck, Massive Attack, Thievery Corporation, Wu-Tang, the Budos Band...

Swap Stuff

I am entirely in love with decos and slams. I have been swapping them both for two decades. I feel a pull from my soul to work on decos/collage on a regular basis. Just how I envy a lot of my dancer friends who move and dance daily, that pull they have for dance is what I feel for deco. I wish I had that same pull to dance like they do. Pre-COVID, I was an up-and-coming burlesque performer and had been a performance dancer since 2018.

Please don't throw any extra stuff into swaps to me unless you talk to me first. I'm really not looking to add to my stash. I realize most of us strive for those hearts, and hearts come from me for nice high quality artwork, not from some memo sheets tossed in.

Please, Please, PLEASE DO NOT ADD ANYTHING TO MY DECOS OTHER THAN YOUR ARTWORK ON YOUR PAGE!!! I craft my decos the way I want them and do not welcome Post It/sticky notes, tracking numbers, or plugs for your swap groups attached to my decos in any way (unless you want to add those elements to your entry). The purpose of my decos is to provide an opportunity for folks to contribute, practice, and appreciate artwork. If you have read this, I kindly ask that you please respect my wishes. I have been swapping decos for 20 years and thus have had a long time to develop my swapping practice and methods.

I prefer decos that are postcard sized. Bigger is okay, but I don't really care for ones smaller than that. I've never had an affinity for creating ATCs and came upon decos via slams and FB's. I am happy to take unloved decos: taped ones, ones stapled in the corner, maybe less-than-stellar artwork... I have a wide swap network and can get stuff passed along pretty easily.

I love to receive stickers but am not a fan of swapping them. I also like lyrix and have hosted a couple of swaps for them.

I take great pride in my artwork. Everything I make will be of good quality and I prefer the same in return. When you rate me for a swap that was handmade by me, I would love to hear what you think of my work and appreciate it if you took the time and care to do so.

Ratings

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Comment: Thank you for the happy mail! I can't wait to put the final touches on the postcard and then send it home. Yeah! Take care and keep on swapping...
ginny19590 rated for CPG - Mystery Supply #3 on Oct 10, 2024
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Comment: Thank you......=)
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Comment: Thanks
carolknn rated for Halloween deco (INTL) on Sep 29, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the swap, Melody! I loved the deco, it's one of my favorite styles and also it means a lot that it was something handmade. Loved the card too! Much love to you!
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Comment: Thanks for the PAP Animals! I am slowly ending the series I host. Only a few more months. Then I need to concentrate on personal swaps and getting what I have out & going. I am glad we are in io groups together as well!
TerryONB rated for DB 🖤: GET DECOS MOVING #5 on Sep 27, 2024
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Comment: Thank you, Melody, for the washi deco made by Stephanie Comstock for Jacqueline Perkins. I've never made something using just washi tape so this will indeed be an easy and fun one. Thank you for sending it to me.
mchesser12 rated for Coloring Collab 2024 #9 on Sep 25, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for sending this postcard my way. I love that you are sending it to a friend!!!
DeboraCreates rated for DB💙 Deco Frenzy 11-24 on Sep 22, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for all of the really nice decos in this swap. Your pages are fun - my favorite is "Everyone knows the bird is the word!" :-) Happy Swapping!
user950 rated for Book Pages Swap #6 ✨📜 on Sep 18, 2024
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Comment: I love everything you sent, especially the japanese tea ceremony book pages and bingo cards! and some used stamps to add to my collection! Your stationery was cute too!
paflip25 rated for Book Pages Swap #6 ✨📜 on Sep 17, 2024
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Comment: Thank you so much for the great book pages. I especially love the ones in Japanese and the kawaii envelopes, bag and used postage stamps!
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Comment: Melody - this swap arrived yesterday and the decos were "Just Right!" My favorite was your butterfly page. Thank you for the swap and your letter! Thanks also for playing in my swap.
jami3 rated for Portraits on Sep 15, 2024
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Comment: I love the unconventional, bright pink envie the mail was in! Your portraits are lovely, thanks for sharing, and thank you for the extras.
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Comment: Thanks for the ships deco! I am sure there will be a gloomy pirate ship on my page.
InDJones96 rated for Used Stamp Chain Card Round 53 on Sep 9, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for all the extra stamps! I'll pass along the PCs for the next round.
vlhafer54 rated for Some love for ad cards #4 on Sep 5, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the ad card - O hope your job search is going well - I'm so glad I'm past all that! Happy Swapping!
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Comment: Thanks for the sand deco!
KandaceB rated for 2 x Slams (INTL) on Aug 25, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the slams as well as the extras you sent. Love the stickers!
jessica rated for DB 🖤: ESTABLISHED SERIES SWAP on Aug 23, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for the Wear A Sweater, Zodiac Signs, Wizard of Oz, Shades of White, & the Yellow/Brown decos!
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Comment: Thanks for the Use Labels deco. It is an unusual theme!
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Comment: Thanks for the European PAP deco! I think I might choose Norway if I can find just the right pic for it.

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars Hosted
5.0000 121 17 18
Completed Fives Threes Ones
127 157 0 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
22 25 80 0
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Currently In

  • the user is not currently in any swaps :(

Currently Hosting

  • the user is not hosting any current swaps

Comments

ChrisAnne on Oct 29, 2024:

Thank you for the stickers from the CPG Who Likes tag. I love the variety and fun choices you made. Thank you!

DeboraCreates on Oct 20, 2024:

Thanks for the Halloween decos - I will get them moving/home.

Mimi7 on Sep 20, 2024:

Hi again Oh I remembered, you are taking a break right? You will be missed but I understand.

Mimi7 on Sep 20, 2024:

Hi Melody, Are you leaving swap bot? Hugs Donna

Sonya on Aug 30, 2024:

Thanks so much for sending Evelyn's deco to me for the DB❤️ tag, Melody. Open theme - no problemo! Cheers.

RiverTopanga on Jul 28, 2024:

thank you for being part of my cog coloring collab #53 ❤️😃

OrigamiGrace on Jul 19, 2024:

Thank you for an awesome CPG Pick 2 US - loved the selection of pcs and notecards! Much appreciated!

Aleesha on Jun 12, 2024:

Thank you for the Rhode Island postcard to help me out with collecting all 50 states! Much appreciated!

OrigamiGrace on Apr 7, 2024:

hb

OrigamiGrace on Apr 4, 2024:

Thank you so much for the nice selection of pcs from CPG Who Likes Tag US - love them! Fingers x-ed for your interview!!

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