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middleearthtraveller

middleearthtraveller
Date Joined: July 22, 2020
Last Online: June 23, 2025
Birthday: January 23
Country: United States
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About Me

Hello, I live amidst the cornfields in East Central Illinois, USA.

Aquarius. Pluviophile/Ceraunophile.

I love travel, so tell me about where you're from!

Camping and going to live concerts are things I do.

I exchange loads of postcards, and trying my hand at stamp-collecting. I love swapping ATCs and APCs.

Notes:

--I weigh all outgoing mail; if I ever have postage due, let me know, and I will amend the issue!

--I click on "sent item" when I've put a stamp on the envelope and put it in the mailbox. If it's in the evening or on a Sunday, then the date stamped will be a day later.

--If you aren't able to send something on time to me, just send me a note--you don't have to tell me why, just say it will be late--life happens!

Favorite Music

I adore music, and would love to hear about your favorite songs/artists. My favorite music includes Grateful Dead, Dave Matthews Band, Wilco, Phish, Brandi Carlisle, Taylor Swift and a lot more!

I fall asleep to a playlist called "sad cello" and now, "midnight thunderstorms."

Favorite Television

Outlander. British television in general. Twin Peaks. Black Mirror. Breaking Bad. Better Call Saul. Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Bridgerton. Doctor Who. Survivor.

House of the Dragon and Rings of Power were fun--lots of folks who have "read the books" nitpicked a lot, but as a one of those book-readers, I thought the shows were great.

I recently watched The Pitt and The Diplomat--highly recommend!

Favorite Books

I read a lot; any recommendations?

LOVES: LOTR, Dune, ASOIAF, The Kingkiller Chronicle, Circe, The Chocolate War, Tana French novels, Three Dark Crowns, The Southern Reach Trilogy, Discovery of Witches, Normal People, Mexican Gothic

Pride and Prejudice forever.

Stuff I like

Any kind of ephemera--lately: book-themed or travel-themed, pop culture

Painted Papers, please!

Magazine fussy cuts

Used or old stamps--I'll take anything, but currently collecting flowers, cacti, cats, birds, Olympics, and Korea.

ATCs

Book pages

Playing cards

Folk Art--esp. Eastern European, Scandinavian

Zines

90's era music magazines

Music

Cats

ATC materials

Junk Journal materials

Rain

Postcards from where you live--written and stamped!

Witchy things

Tarot/Oracle cards

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Dislikes

Overall, items have been lovely. But there are a few things that I really don't have use for:

Tea

Kids TV/movie stickers--please no more paw patrol, minions, sesame street, etc.

Stained postcards

Gnomes

Anything that smells like smoke

Overtly religious items

Ratings

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Comment: Thank you for such a lovely and thoughtful swap! I can tell that you are a profile reader! :) Everything is awesome! I will definitely use all of these goodies in my crafts, journals and collections! Thank you for the Dr Who stickers too, I love them! It's not often you find 11th Doctor series stickers!! Thank you again for a LOVELY swap! xx Gabi
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Comment: Thank you. Thank You so much. U
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Comment: Thank you so so much, I loved it all! The Chicago postcards are incredible, all of the book things (those stickers!!!!) are awesome, and the stamps too! Thank you so much :)))
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Comment: You get a heart for the Miffy sticker alone. 😝I loved everything, thank you!💗💗💗
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Comment: This ATC is amazing! Thank you for the sweet note!!!!! LOVE!!!!
vlhafer54 rated for AAA : mixed media ATC 3 intl on Jun 17, 2025
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Comment: Great ATC - and thank you for all the other bits - Happy Swapping!
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Comment: Thank you so much for the great folders, ephemera items and great Las Vegas postcard!! 🩷🩷🩷
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Comment: Adorable!! I love your fishie atcs - thanks so much for swapping!
popcat rated for Floral Postcards on Jun 9, 2025
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful postcard Karla! I have not done much with flowers either, but I have enjoyed watching them bloom around my city!
matchamari rated for Floral Postcards on Jun 8, 2025
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Comment: How beautifully botanical this card was, including the stamp! Thank you - we are going to plant a honey berry bush and are eager to see if it survives the winter.... Wish us luck! Hope your perennials are putting on a show
Sonya rated for OATC: Masterboard ATCs on Jun 7, 2025
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Comment: Thanks for your lovely green masterboard, Karla. Also, the Korean & German text and Q playing cards are much appreciated. Happy Summer Swapping!
Poeprincess rated for OATC: Masterboard ATCs on Jun 7, 2025
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Comment: Love the way the elements came together on this Masterboard & the green colors. Thank you!
junemoon rated for Floral Postcards on Jun 7, 2025
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Comment: Your black flower was an interseting surprise. I didn't know they existed.
Lobo816 rated for USATC: Put a Piece of Map on it ATC on Jun 6, 2025
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Comment: I love the creativity of your ATC Karla!! Such a cute idea!! And all the texture in the background is great!! Thanks for the extra pieces of map!! I also use maps in a lot of my collages. I save them from everywhere I go!!!
dabsfree56 rated for OATC: Masterboard ATCs on Jun 6, 2025
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Comment: Beautiful masterboard in many shades of green!
SkaGirl rated for Ugly PC Swap #93 on May 4, 2025
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Comment: Thank you! :) This postcard is fantastic!
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Comment: Thank you for the fun motorcycle card! That is so cool that you get to do just RA! That is my favorite part of the job but mostly I help people with computer issues. :) Hope you're having a fantastic day!
KristenCat rated for PH: Postcards With Words #3 on Mar 7, 2025
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Comment: thanks for all the cards and for the extra ephemera too!
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Comment: I really like your ATC. Thank you.

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wolfeagle on Dec 31, 2024:

HNY

Happy New Year!

kitsune on Nov 30, 2024:

Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Christmas season! May your days be filled with love, laughter, and warmth as you celebrate with those who matter most. Here's to making beautiful memories and looking forward to a bright new year ahead!

  • from Tetiana (kitsune)

A giveaway of happy mail 2024

GingerMiffy on Apr 26, 2023:

Hi Karla! I've sent you two more messages to check if you've received my swap - would appreciate if you could let me know if not and I'll make it up to you.

AJ73 on Apr 7, 2023:

Hello. Thank you for your March RAK - 6 Vintage postcards! They are a nice variety and it has been fun examining each one. I particularly enjoyed reading about St.Anton am Arlburg in Austria. The famous monuments in Plymouth, Massachusetts have also been one of my favorites to read about. Oh, and the 44 pound cabbage is really beautiful. So much texture and lines and variations in colors. I've never quite looked at a cabbage in this way before!!! Interesting and Fun. Thanks again. Hugs!!!

Highlander18 on Apr 6, 2023:

❤️❤️❤️Thank you very much for the beautiful postcards!!! RAKS ONLY USA ~ March RAK #2 - 2 Edition Tausendschön postcards. Love the bridge!!!

lunatenchi on Mar 4, 2023:

thank you so much for the FEB RAK mail - i love them <3

sleepykitty on Mar 1, 2023:

Thanks for the February RAK of such great Dr. Who stickers! I love them and will have fun sharing.

Drea3nvy on Feb 27, 2023:

Thank you for the wonderful RAK! You rock!

simcoe54 on Feb 19, 2023:

Lovely Swappers-R-Us February Wishes - Thanks for the package of postage stamps. They are perfect for my collection.

grammypammy on Feb 13, 2023:

Hugs, Pam

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