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Date Joined: June 10, 2021
Last Online: March 10, 2023 Birthday: October 22 Country: Canada |
** FYI - Recently changed my last name, and no longer go by Freire**
Hello there!
I first started swapping during my “pandemic pregnancy” and very quickly became addicted. Took a little time to focus on my transition back to work and raising my daughter, but I’m glad to be back!
I like to spend time outdoors with my family, reading mystery novels, and watching movies. In my free time, I LOVE to craft. I've always been a creative type however paper crafting, journalling, and creating paper embellishments are some of my all-time favourites. Mail art has become a new outlet for my creativity - I find so much peace in having a warm cup of tea while making beautiful stuff!
I'm still working through my swap preferences, but I LOVE anything that was handmade with love and care. I appreciate the time and effort that is put into making beautiful art. I'm happy to receive pretty mail and won't rate down if your style doesn't match mine. That said, I do try my best to go beyond the swap expectations and always try to include a little special something for my partners!
HANDMADE JOURNALS & FLIPBOOKS - My new favourite way to send happy mail to my penpals and friends! I enjoy finding interesting ways to package little treats and goodies!
PAPER - I'm a paper snob. I will find use for and repurpose literally ANY type of paper. Right now, I'm on the hunt for old, vintage sheets to add to my collection.
HANDMADE EMBELLISHMENTS - I love making and collecting little trinkets that I can incorporate into my art. Handmade paperclips, paper clusters and embellished tags are some I have been enjoying lately.
STAMPS - Stamp collecting runs in the family. I especially like to collect used stamps from all over the world and often incorporate them into my pieces.
TEA - There is nothing better than a warm cup of tea and a quiet block of time for crafting. I'm notorious for blindly choosing a tea from the drawer - I love surprises!
THEMES - Butterflies, Bees, Florals, Celestial, Vintage
KIDDIE/PLANNER/KAWAII STICKERS/GOODIES - I’m not especially interested in Japanese-style stationery. As a teacher, I have a tonne of kiddie/planner stickers - please no more.
GLUTEN - I'm celiac, and therefore cannot consume anything with gluten, including wheat, barley, malt. Most teas are gluten-free so not to worry there.
I am an eclectic - my pieces do not follow any specific style. I love modern prints, botanical and large florals, but also appreciate minimal, and natural simplicity - it all depends on how I'm feeling while crafting. As I try new projects, I pass them along. So, I hope you like surprises!
I'm a reliable penpal and always mark the swap as sent on the day I’ve mailed it in the post. Happy Swapping!
Comments
Thank you so so much for the CPG December Wishlist little purple journal! I absolutely love it! Its so weird im just now getting it today but thank you nonetheless <3
Wow! Talk about some happy mail I just received! Thanks you so much for the amazing wish of all those lovely papers. They are amazing and I can’t wait to junk journal with them! And I got such a fantastic swap also from you with those amazing butterfly watercolor collage strips! It made my whole week thanks for such a great mail surprise! 🦋💜
Thank you tons for the kind card and Super Mom sticker you sent me a few months back. It landed exactly when I needed it as the past few months have been tough. I was unable to find you on swapbot to thank you, until I stumbled upon your name on AATW and realized you sent it for AATW! It wasn't documented on the card so I had no clue, I just thought it was sent from an angel or something as it just was perfectly timed. So, thank you so much for using the mail to spread happiness. :)
I apologize for this late thank you for the Dec, CPG wishlist. Thank you so much. I hope you had a great Christmas and are having a Happy New Year!
Thank you so much for the encouraging card via AATW. I love the Super Mom sticker and the die cut card is beautiful! I appreciate the encouragement from a fellow single mama. I have been pretty bad about neglecting my self care since I had my kiddo as parenting is incredibly time consuming! My new years resolution should likely be something about improving my self care routine. Thank you for your encouragement, it was needed and much appreciated. :)
Thank you for the pretty master board & the yummy teas that you sent for CPG Pick 2 Tag game. I am looking forward to using the master board for all my little crafts like ATV's and tags! I really ought to make up some master boards myself as I find collaging quite enjoyable :)
Thank you for the CPG Happy Mail Tag. I love it all!
ABTW Nov wishes- Thank you the cute mailbox Christmas card and extra’s. Wishing you A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
… for my LSRU July wishes! 😊