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AshleyA

AshleyA
Date Joined: October 28, 2021
Last Online: December 29, 2024
Birthday: April 30
Country: United States
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Hello!

My name is Ashley, I currently live in California with my husband, our dog Sascha, cat Diesel, kitten Phoebe and chickens!

I served 4 years in the US Navy as an Aerographers Mate doing weather and oceanography stationed in Okinawa, Japan. I then got my degree in Interior Design but now work as a Lab Planner designing and planning research laboratories for scientists.

The design aesthetic I love is Scandinavian, Industrial, Boho and Hygge.

Favorites: Color : Teal Animal : Tiger Dinosaur: Brontosaurus Candy: Gummy Bears & Dark Chocolate with sea salt or Caramel Car: 1970 Chevelle

TV Shows: Friends, Grey's Anatomy, The Chosen, The Voice, The Great British Baking Show

Movies: Top Gun and Top Gun:Maverick, The Shack, War Room, Bridesmaids, Paul-Apostle of Christ, The Notebook, Interstellar, The Pianist, Labrynth, Ever After, Cinderella (Brandy & Whitney Houston version) Dirty Dancing, Bring it On, The Lion King, Aristocats, Wall-E, Up, Gone With the Wind, Double Indemnity, Casablanca, and lots of other classics on TCM.

Books: This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti, Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers, The Housemaid series by Freida McFadden, None of this is true by Lisa Jewell, 1984 by George Orwell, Suffering is Never for Nothing by Elisabeth Elliot. I love psychological thrillers, apocalyptic, dystopian, suspense and christian books.

I have always loved crafting and making things especially since being in school and creating all my art projects. I love craft journaling, and making things for other people. I usually bust out in song at least once a day. Some other hobbies are reading, singing worship, drawing, coloring, dancing around my house, cooking, watching movies, gardening, house plants, hiking, surfing, enjoying the sunshine, coffee dates, thrifting, working on cars with my husband, riding motorcycles and hanging out with my chickens. I think I have a new hobby of collecting postcards now too!

I absolutely love piano and have a dream of playing it one day! I sing in my worship band at church, mainly harmonies and I love it! πŸ₯°

I'm weirdly overly sensitive so I love different smells (and some not so much haha) and I love textural objects. I tend to rub on things in stores as I walk past them be it blankets, plants, clothes etc.

I became a born-again Christian Jan 2021, which is my faith, belief and relationship with Jesus. Its the best gift I have ever received, and I love him so much! He completes me!

I love learning about different cultures and countries. I lived in Okinawa, Japan for a few years when I was in the Navy. I learned a little Japanese, enjoyed some incredible food and overall loved the people and living there!

I always love to open the mail box to see a package or letter and look forward to brightening someone else's day with snail mail as well! I love decorated envelopes and Postcards stamped!

Please message me if there is anything wrong with any package or letter. If it goes missing I am happy to send another and if for some reason I was short on postage I will refund you.

TEAS/COFFEE/HOT CHOCOLATE/TREATS

I love everything tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. Chai lattes are the best! I enjoy all tea flavors except licorice. Please send me your favorites and maybe it will become my new favorite as well.

I also love snacks or candies from other countries. My husbands family is from Austria so we can't go a winter without our tin of Lebkuchen-Schmidt.

I love to receive and family recipes you'd like to share for anything, cooking, Baking, treats, etc.

The only flavor I am not a fan of is licorice.

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY

I love so many things and really just getting mail in general so even if its just a handwritten letter that will make me smile too!

I have added a link to my pinterest moodboard at the top of my profile for additional inspiration.

β—‹ House Plants β—‹ All the Florals β—‹ Cacti β—‹ Botanicals β—‹ Nature β—‹ Tigers β—‹ Butterflies β—‹ Bees β—‹ Cats β—‹ Dogs β—‹ Cute Animals β—‹ Dinosaurs β—‹ Chickens β—‹ Llamas β—‹ Sloths β—‹ Polaroids β—‹ Handmade Paper β—‹ Journal and stationery items β—‹ Twine β—‹ Vintage book pages in different languages β—‹ Postcards and drawings of doors β—‹ Sanrio (Hello Kitty & Mofusand are my favorite) β—‹ Precious Moments β—‹ Themed Mail β—‹ Strawberries β—‹ Peaches β—‹ Avocados β—‹ Illustrations β—‹ Watercolor β—‹ Tea and Coffee β—‹ Anything homemade β—‹ Vintage β—‹ Flipbooks β—‹ Pantone Stickers β—‹ ATC β—‹ Stickers β—‹ Pressed flowers β—‹ Wax seals β—‹ Washi Tape (Grid washi is my favorite) β—‹ PET Tape β—‹ Vellum β—‹ Die Cuts β—‹ Vellum envelopes β—‹ Doilies β—‹ Pretty Paper β—‹ Rifle Paper Co. β—‹ Labels β—‹ Postcards β—‹ Stationary β—‹ Stamps β—‹ Stickers β—‹ Shakers β—‹ Socks (size 10)πŸ™ˆ β—‹ Feel free to use whatever you have and what inspires you.

I will love anything you make me and spent time putting your heart into! β™₯

PLEASE DON'T SEND

There are only a few things I prefer not to receive.

β—‹ Loose glitter, teacher stickers, or emojis β—‹ Licorice flavored things β—‹ Halloween items β—‹ Occult items like Ouiji boards, horoscopes or tarot cards β—‹ KPop β—‹ Politics β—‹ Drugs, Alcohol, Nudity or highly sexualized related items

Ratings

KathiCooper rated for Christian Friends Swap #2 on Dec 22, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for your beautiful words and gifts! They meant so much to me!
Sissi rated for Hygge Postcard Swap on Dec 13, 2024
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Comment: Thank you very much for your beautiful Hygge card! Makes me feel cozy! Kind regards
Response: You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
user950 rated for TGIF Weekend Notecard #422 on Dec 11, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for telling me about your weekend. We did a friendsgiving, too! Love the envelope and extras, can't wait to look through it all!
Response: You're welcome! Decorating envelopes is my favorite! Hope you love all the goodies!
Catt007 rated for 2024 Recipe Swap #47 on Dec 9, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the recipe, they sound delicious, and thank you for the stickers, they are fab. πŸ˜€
Response: You're welcome! Enjoy! 😊
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Comment: Loved hearing about Mexico! What an amazing program and interesting weekend there.
Response: It was definitely a great experience, i look forward to Baja 2025. Glad you enjoyed hearing about it!
pernie123 rated for Just Randomness- Nov 2024 on Dec 2, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for all, esp. the card of manor house in Biloxi.
Response: You're very welcome!
Lexa1985 rated for TGIF Weekend Notecard #420 on Dec 1, 2024
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Comment: Dear Ashley - thank you so much for you beautyful TGIF - Card! πŸ’› Loved reading it. And how funny with the Insta-thing 🧑. If you want I answer you via snail? Best wishes from frosty Germany ❄️ - Alexandra
Response: You're welcome! Sure that would be great to hear from you via snailmail!
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Comment: This envelope! Is so cute!! πŸ’› The washi you picked is incredible! The stickers and papers are so cute! And this little Hello, ah πŸ₯ΊπŸ’œ You're so, so sweet. I don't have words for how much I love the envie you sent. Thank you so much for the absolutely amazing swap~ πŸ’œπŸ’œπŸ’œ
Response: I'm so happy to hear you loved everything I picked for you! Happy swapping Celery! 😊
Mistyinltown rated for Bird or Butterfly PC Swap #5 on Nov 24, 2024
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Comment: Thank you so much! Thank you for including my Mom! She does have a heart of gold! πŸ’•
Response: You're welcome! 🫢
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Comment: Thank you for the postcard and your song. Always fun to have special memories with a sibling. Happy swapping
Response: You're welcome! Absolutely! Always a good time and I figured you might like it since you're also a David Bowie fan! Thanks for the heart!
Eulegirl rated for TIL: Tea and a Card #5 on Nov 16, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the pretty card, holiday tea, and other goodies!
Response: You're very welcome! Enjoy!
catlingmex rated for Bad joke postcard swap #25 on Nov 13, 2024
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Comment: Ingenious! The way you have devised to hide the answer. Thank you.
Response: You're welcome! It was a last minute thought! So glad it stayed on long enough to get to you! 😊 Hope you like the bad joke haha
stingrays rated for PENPAL SEARCH on Nov 12, 2024
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Comment: Ashley, Thank you so much for the lovely letter, washi tape samples, and absolutely beautiful envelope! :") The image of the seahorse has such vibrant colors; I love it. It's so well arranged! (I'm so excited to use the washi samples!) This was such a joy to find in my mailbox. I've been a bit busy with school lately, so I might not be able to reply right away, but I plan to send you a letter back! Until then, I hope your swapping goes well, and thanks again! :-)
Response: You're welcome Nick! I saw that seahorse and it was so beautiful I thought you'd enjoy it after reading your profile. Those are the best mail days! I completely understand busy school days, I look forward to hearing from you!
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Response: Thank you for the 5 rating. Hope you enjoyed my bad joke. 🀭
DParker85 rated for Beautiful mail swap 2.0 on Nov 9, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the kind words! And what a beautiful packet to open ❀️
Response: You're welcome! It was my pleasure put something together for you!
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Comment: Thank you so much for the great postcards, the sweet goodies & the beautiful decorated envelope! Wish you all the best & happy swapping!
Response: You're welcome! So happy you liked it! Thank you for the heart!
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Comment: Thank you for the great PCs and the extras you sent were fabulous ...I appreciate the lovely swap
Response: So glad you enjoyed it! I had fun putting together this colorful swap with extra goodies for you!
Cindymt rated for Noteworthy News on Nov 7, 2024
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Comment: Thanks for sharing your noteworthy news with me!
Response: You're welcome! Thank you for the heart!
Tr3n1ty rated for Cup of Tea & a Good Book October 24 on Nov 5, 2024
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Comment: Thank you for the book rec, it sounds interesting! And the tea and extras :) :) :)
Response: You're welcome! Hope you enjoy! 😊
TishaAnn rated for Bible Study - Old Vs. New on Nov 5, 2024
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Comment: Hi Ashley. Your swap arrived today. I enjoyed your study answers. How wonderful that we are new creations in Christ Jesus and the enemy has no foothold anymore. Thank you for the Ark postcard. I really need to plan a day trip down there!
Response: Amen! We have freedom in Christ! You're welcome! I need to plan a trip there too. My husband was on a work trip and went on his day off so I asked him to pick me up some Postcards. πŸ₯°

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Comments

sleepykitty on Mar 3, 2022:

Wow! I got your amazing envelope for AATW February today, and it made me light up like a little kid with a new present! Thank you for making it so special to open and discover all the great treasures. Your generosity is so very much appreciated!

yvonne401 on Dec 8, 2021:

Welcome to Christian Swappers Group! It's great to have you here!

Blessings,

Yvonne

yvonne401 on Dec 8, 2021:

Welcome to Cold Hands Warm Hearts! It's great to have you here!

Blessings,

Yvonne

24Donna on Dec 3, 2021:

Welcome to swap-bot! And I love you as a sister in Christ Jesus! He definitely completes us! You put it so perfectly in your profile ❀️ God bless you

LindaW on Nov 3, 2021:

Welcome to Swap-bot!🌺

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