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yvonne401

yvonne401
Date Joined: December 6, 2014
Last Online: March 31, 2025
Birthday: April 1, 1960
Country: United States
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About Me

3/20/25 (updated)

Decemer 6, 2024 was 10 years since I've been on swap-bot. Wow the time has flown!

Since there was some confusion, let me clarify: Starting in 2025, on a permanent basis, I will be cutting back on swaps, cards and birthday gifts due to the fact that I'm not getting any younger. I hope everyone understands.

(7/11/23), updated 1/4/25 Thought it was time to update my profile and tell you a little about me:

I am disabled. I used to be a word processor/secretary. I loved my job.

I have a 29 year old son named Billy who lives with me.

My husband Harvey, who had been living in a nursing home passed away on June 10, 2023. I am now officially a widow. A title no one wants to have.

On Friday, May 24, 2024 our sweet cat Missy passed away. We've had her since she was a kitten, a little sweet baby. She was dying and in pain so Billy took her to the vet to be put to sleep. It was a hard decision but the right one. She is an older cat (would have been 14 in July). Sadly it was her time.

I have 2 cats:

Dagwood (a Tabby, age 15, 2/8/24)

Miracle (an American-Shorthair, age 11, 7/2/24)

I have 1 dog:

Snowball (medium size white Chihuahua, age 16, 1/2/25)

I have made alot of close friends here on swap-bot and I love them dearly. When you are hurting and need someone to reach out swap-bot is the place to be. People here are so kind and compassionate.

I no longer do crafting (except what is listed below on my profile); so please do not send me craft supplies except for stickers and washi which I can use to send cards. You can also send me supplies for anything still listed on my profile. Thank you!

I no longer do swaps on a monthly basis on all of the following groups. I hope everyone understands.

I am founder or co-founder for the following groups. If you are interested in joining, please send a request.

Time for Tea

The creation of this group is to join with a community with Like minded friends who love Tea and want to chat and create together.

Sharing teas and stories about tea to ATCs, pocket letters, Flipbooks, bookmarks Notecards etc

Artistic Profile Deco Group

This group is for Keeping Profiles Artistic with Profile Decorations!

Hell's Grannies

This group is for those of you who are fiber obsessed to share their love of all things fiber related. For those whose yarn stash is never large enough, come knit and crochet with us.

Pennsylvania Swappers

This group is for those of you who live in PA, DE, MD, NJ, NY, OH and WV. We have a variety of swaps in this group.

This is a private group for Christian Women to swap, talk, and share what we learn from the bible. This group is for sharing recipes, bible verses, anything your Christian heart desires.

Butterfly lovers

This group is for those of you who love the beauty and grace of butterflies. We have all sorts of swaps in this group including electronic ones.

Cold Hands Warm Hearts

This group is for finding new friendships with common interests. We have a variety of swaps in this group.

Christian Swappers Group

This group is for those that enjoy Christian-themed swaps and are not ashamed to say that Jesus is Lord! We have all sorts of Christian-related threads in this group as well.

Swaps in the U.S.A

For book lovers,pen pals, and crafty ladies. Not accepting new members until after the holidays

Favorite Music

I enjoy:

  • Christian
  • gospel
  • soft rock
  • adult contemporary
  • country

My favorite artists are:

  • Cher
  • Christina Aguilera
  • Selena
  • Madonna
  • Lady Gaga

My favorite song is Shallow.

I used to play the piano, guitar and violin.

Favorite Books and Poetry

I enjoy:

  • true life
  • medical mysteries
  • romance

My favorite authors include:

  • Robin Cook
  • Danielle Steel
  • Sidney Sheldon
  • Jodi Picoult

My favorite poets include: (updated 7/11/23)

*Maya Angelou. My favorite poem of hers is "Phenomenal Woman".

*Roald Dahl. My favorite poem of his is "Candy Man".

*Shel Silverstein. My favorite poem of his is "Cloony the Clown".

Favorite Movies

Some of my favorite movies are: (updated 7/11/23)

  • Waitress
  • No Reservations
  • Clara's Heart
  • The Wizard of Oz
  • Titanic
  • Dirty Dancing
  • Coyote Ugly
  • Julia & Julie
  • Mahalia
  • Selena
  • 50 First Dates
  • Simply Irresistible
  • Burlesque
  • Under the Tuscan Sun
  • Pretty Woman
  • The Holiday
  • Showgirls
  • Last Holiday
  • The Greatest Showman
  • Pretty in Pink
  • Pretty Woman
  • The War Room
  • God's Not Dead
  • God's Not Dead2
  • God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness
  • Miracles From Heaven
  • The Fault In My Stars
  • Annie (both versions)
  • Yours, Mine and Ours (both versions)
  • Maid in Manhattan
  • Shall We Dance?
  • Steel Magnolias (both versions)
  • Mamma Mia!
  • Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
  • A Star Is Born (2018)
  • Some Kind of Wonderful
  • M3GAN
  • All the Honey movies
  • V.C. Andrews movies
  • Holiday Christmas movies
  • Holiday Hanukkah movies
  • Dog and cat movies
  • Home Alone movies

***Too many more to list.

My favorite movie (since I was a child) is The Wizard of Oz and it still is.

My favorite actors include:

  • John Travolta
  • Adam Sandler

My favorite actresses include:

  • Julia Roberts
  • Cher
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • Molly Ringwald
  • Meryl Streep
  • Lady Gaga

I don't go to the movie theatre anymore. I enjoy movies at home through On Demand and regular cable. I can record 5 shows at a time on my Xfinity box. I also have Netflix, peacock, Prime Video, Disney+ and Hulu plus the free apps, so I'm not missing much.

Favorite Television

I miss Derek! Do you?

Here are some that I enjoy. I enjoy many others as well. (updated 7/11/23)

  • Lifetime Movie Channel
  • Hallmark Movie Channel
  • Lifetime Channel
  • Food Network Channel
  • Rachael Ray Show
  • Iron Chef America
  • Dancing With The Stars
  • American Idol
  • The Bachelorette
  • The Bachelor
  • Bachelor in Paradise
  • The Little Couple
  • America's Got Talent
  • Alex vs. America
  • Married At First Sight
  • Family Matters
  • 9-1-1
  • The Good Doctor
  • The Lucy Show
  • I Love Lucy
  • Hazel
  • Family Matters
  • All In The Family
  • The Connors
  • Rosanne
  • Survivor
  • Naked and Afraid
  • Project Runway
  • Grey's Anatomy
  • Beat Bobby Flay
  • MasterChef
  • Top Chef
  • ER
  • 7th Heaven and many others.

  • Many true life medical shows as well as drama type medical shows

My favorite TV show (since I was a child) is I Love Lucy and it still is. I also enjoy The Lucy Show.

I'm so excited that 7th Heaven came back on the air on May 12, 2015 (the day after Mother's Day)!

Favorite Crafts

I enjoy:

  • Crocheting
  • Embroidery (stamped only, no counted types)
  • Needlepoint
  • Plastic canvas needlepoint
  • Coloring designs
  • Diamond paintings
  • Paint-by-number

I have made different types of crocheted items including coffee cup cozies, coasters, pot holders, dog sweaters, scarves, bags, etc

I have been using plastic canvas to make bookmarks, both regular and cross.

Favorite Holidays

My favorite holidays are Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter.

I especially enjoy the summer holidays when we barbeque at home.

Likes/Wish Lists

Likes:

  • Favorite colors pink and purple
  • Angels (I collect them)
  • stickers
  • postcards (prefer blank in an envelope unless the swap says otherwise, can be either store-bought or homemade)
  • bookmarks (especially Precious Moments)
  • season is spring
  • cats
  • dogs
  • owls
  • Hello Kitty
  • Diddl
  • Peanuts (Snoopy)
  • Disney
  • Tinkerbell
  • Care Bears
  • flowers - especially tulips (they remind me of my dad)
  • butterflies
  • anything seasonal (and holidays)
  • Scooby Doo
  • fairies
  • Happy Faces
  • teddy bears
  • penguins
  • cute things

Wish List:

  • washi tape and any other kind of tape as well
  • stickers
  • notecards w/envelopes
  • colored pencils (regular, watercolor and metallic), colored markers (Sharpies) and colored pens
  • yarn
  • colored envelopes and envelopes, various sizes, especially 6 x 9
  • healthy snacks, such as granola bars
  • gum drops, candy and any chocolate especially Reese's peanut butter cups
  • Swap cards
  • List pads
  • Note pads
  • Post-its (especially large size)
  • Tea bags (I love fruit teas especially peach and strawberry tea, no green tea. Like white and black teas.)
  • I love happy mail!
  • Adult coloring books

Favorite Postcards:

I am not fussy with postcards. I prefer them not written on and mailed in an envelope, unless the swap says differently. Here are some of my preferences:

  • Animals
  • Art
  • Beaches and lighthouses
  • Butterflies
  • Cats and Dogs
  • Christian
  • Disney
  • Flowers
  • Pandas
  • Religious
  • Seasons
  • Travel (outside the USA)

Dislikes/Allergies

Dislikes:

  • Nothing gothic, satanic, occult, wiccan.
  • Nothing porn or offensive.
  • As stated above, do not send any craft supplies.

Allergies:

  • Lavender
  • Anything scented, especially perfume.
  • Any spicy foods.

IN REGARD TO SWAPS: If you have a problem with anything that I send you, please contact me before giving me a 3 or a 1. I will be happy to fix the problem and re-send, if necessary. After all, I would give you the same consideration.

If you do not receive a swap in time, please contact me before giving me a 3 or a 1. After all, I would give you the same consideration. I will always resend if necessary.

I want this to be a happy experience for both of us and as drama free as possible.

For electronic swaps: I prefer to receive via swap-bot messaging rather than email. However if you prefer to receive via email I will send that way for you.

Ratings

CraftyMommaonaBUDGET rated for SWAPS DECO SWAP 1 Cats on Mar 30, 2025
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Comment: thank you I dont have any pets due to allergies and asthma
CraftyMommaonaBUDGET rated for SWAPS DECO DOGS #2 on Mar 30, 2025
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Comment: too cute thank you
grammypammy rated for SWAPS DECO DOGS #2 on Mar 30, 2025
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Comment: I love dogs! Thank you for the great images!
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Comment: Thanks for sharing the music verses. I also love music! I love the newness of Spring. A good rain is needed to wash away this pollen!
Response: You are most welcome! Music is so rewarding!
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Comment: Thanks for sharing your answers to the Bible study and for the prayer card. I also love Spring, but without all the pollen.
Response: You are most welcome! God Bless!
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Comment: We have much of the same ideas on organization. You must host many more than myself. I as well, have a new yearly swap note book I create. I have kept you info for future references. Thank you for the recipe card. Have a great Spring Season. "Listen to the birds sing".
Response: Glad that I could help.
stingrays rated for APDG ~ Spring Deco Swap on Mar 28, 2025
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Comment: Hi, Yvonne! Thanks so much for the lovely spring photos! I love the Snoopy photo, the dancing tulips, and the Squirtle! :-)
Response: Glad you liked them. Happy Spring!
nancylee rated for APDG ~ Spring Deco Swap on Mar 24, 2025
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Comment: Thank you. I love all your selections and have a special place for Snoopy in my heart. Have a beautiful season.
Response: Your welcome! Glad you liked them. So do I.
mchesser12 rated for APDG ~ Spring Deco Swap on Mar 22, 2025
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Comment: Thanks for the variety of spring images you added to my profile page. They are very cute!
Response: Your very welcome! Glad you liked them! Happy Spring!
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Comment: Thank you for the wonderful verses! Thank you also for the beautiful papers, love all you sent! Sorry you had to resend mail is so sporadic! God bless you❤️
Response: Your welcome! Glad you liked it. Not a problem. God Bless!
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Comment: Tysm for all of the wonderful recipes and a great swap!
Response: Your welcome! Glad you liked them!
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Comment: Thanks for sharing answers to the Bible study. I enjoy these swaps as it allows me to learn (or relearn) things from the Bible. And thanks for the washi samples.
Response: Your welcome! I feel the same way. God Bless!
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Comment: Happy Swapping!
Response: Thanks! Happy Swapping!
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Comment: Thank you for the encouraging scriptures and for the cute stickers.
Response: Your welcome! God Bless!
kiyasu rated for CHWH: Going Into the New 2025 Year... on Jan 26, 2025
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Comment: Thanks for sharing and for joining my swap! I replied to you in more detail via e-mail. Hope you enjoyed the swap!
Response: Your welcome!
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Comment: Thanks for sharing your answers and the extra info.
Response: Your welcome! God Bless!
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Comment: Like you, I also learn a lot from these swaps ... I never knew that Daniel was in his 80's when he was thrown in the lion's den! Thanks so much for letting me hostess these swaps in your group, it's a blessing to me! 💕
Response: Your welcome. God Bless!
Rosa1 rated for RAF: Soup/Stew Recipe Swap on Jan 16, 2025
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Comment: thank you!
Response: Your welcome!
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Comment: Wonderful inspirational letter to me and all of us who know your story!
Response: I appreciate that! God Bless!

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Comments

grammypammy on Mar 30, 2025:

SWAPS DECO DOGS #2

This first one looks a lot like my Shih-Tzu Jasper!

Enjoy your day & please rate!

yvonne401 on Mar 30, 2025:

SWAPS DECO DOGS #2

I hope you like the images I chose for you. Even if you don't have a dog it is fun to look at the cute images. I have one dog, a Chihuahua named Snowball.

Blessings,

Yvonne

CraftyMommaonaBUDGET on Mar 30, 2025:

Hello

SWAPS DECO DOGS #2 Mail Deadline: Apr 3, 2025

yvonne401 on Mar 30, 2025:

SWAPS DECO SWAP 1 Cats

I hope you like the images I chose for you. Whether or not you have a cat, they are always cute to look at. I have two cats, Miracle a girl and Daggy a boy. I love them both with all my heart.

Blessings,

Yvonne

Whippet on Mar 29, 2025:

Hello Yvonne! Thank you for your letter I received in the mail. Please know I look forward to answer your letter soon. Its Spring Cleaning time in my apt. bldg. & I must do cleaning work by April 1st. - Kathy

stingrays on Mar 28, 2025:

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tulip APDG ~ Spring Deco Swap tulip

butterflyflowersbirdscenebutterflyflowers

tree

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Have a wonderful spring! I hope the weather is wonderfully warm and sunny and that the trees and flowers bud beautifully where you are.

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grammypammy on Mar 27, 2025:

SWAPS DECO SWAP 1 Cats

Enjoy your day & please rate!

nancylee on Mar 27, 2025:

APDG ~ Spring Deco Swap

CraftyMommaonaBUDGET on Mar 27, 2025:

Hello again,. SWAPS DECO SWAP 1 Cats Thanks for joining my swap :)

HelenG6 on Mar 21, 2025:

Thank you for the "Christian Swappers Group," OTA for JAN25.

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