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ThrivingWell

ThrivingWell
Date Joined: February 20, 2021
Last Online: November 20, 2023
Birthday: May 25
Country: United States
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Welcome ~ Welcome …

Have other obligations, right now, so I’m taking a break from SB; maybe you’ll see me around, next year. May you all have wonderful holidays & Thrive Well !

My Profile is ever-evolving, just as our Souls should BE!

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~ ALL ARE WELCOME HERE!!! ~

~ ~ ~ I LOVE EVERYONE! ~ ~ ~

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~ Attention: ~ Found out that our small town post office & even our larger neighboring ones, send all mail to the regional PO first, before sorting or post marking! -- which can take several days to do so! I click sent, when I’ve placed the swap in my mailbox (unless it’s a bulky package or boxed, that won’t fit, or requires extras, then I go to the PO), after that it’s up to the postal service! I’m not responsible for when they decide to process it.

If 3-5 weeks, go by & you haven't received your swap from me (in the US), please let me know; I'm more than happy to resend it. Some people report receiving their swaps quickly & others are quiet delayed. I don’t know what’s up with that; I choose to release any worry about it now, otherwise, I can get too stressed out with concern about if you’ve received what I had sent you or made for you! I put a lot of time & effort into my swaps!

If it's international, please allow over 4 + wks to arrive.😇's


On taping envelopes & packages: ~ Since too many have arrived to me & also reported to have arrived to others opened in the past that weren’t taped, I tape them with packaging tape now. I leave a little gap at the top, for those who prefer using envelope openers / cutters, yet tape the seams; if you struggle with this, I suggest using scissors to thinly cut off the side edge, like I do with mine.

Packages will always be securely taped on all the seems. I suggest using a box cutter or scissors.


Some swaps I can send shortly after partners are assigned, whilst some (depending on the swap, or when I realized it existed, or the designated time allowance, or what’s come up in my life) I might send on the last day, yet I do Not consider that to be late!!! Late is past the deadline date! If that should occur, I would contact my partner(s) to inform them.

This is meant to be fun! If you’re the time-obsessed-type, then I suggest that you work on relaxing, distressing, get grounded in nature, take deep belly breath’s & look inward at what’s truly important in life. All we can ever do, really, is work on ourselves! Help me hold a vision that our postal system works well, with integrity, haste & safety for all involved, because that’s all I can do once it’s left my letterbox ! . . . just driving daily can be dangerous, for them! So we should all be Grateful !

Please note, if I should ever miscalculate any postage, please let me know and I shall reimburse you, as soon as possible! Thank you!

Unless there’s unforeseen circumstances, please rate me straight away, around the same day that you receive my swap, when you can. ~ It's greatly appreciated!!! Thank you. ~ I can get anxiety, not knowing if you've received my swap! Feedback / comments, is important & helps us all grow, as well.

If I haven’t rated or acknowledged your mail, then I haven’t received it yet. ~ Feel free to message me.


Now...

About me? Hmmm. Just another intuitive Spiritual Energy BE-ing having a physical experience here in this wondrous world of ours! My name is, Zaadia. I’m an empathic HSP & social introvert; I pick up on resonate energy frequencies everywhere, throughout my life. Everything IS resonance. ~ (Yes, it’s been scientifically proven.) Instead of saying those of us who experience this, are “just too sensitive,” rather why not simply say that some of us are just not as numbed out, as others. (This system is designed to create a lot of factors to numb us, in our world! …& it’s our choice to take responsibility for what we can, to help our body / system Thrive Well!) So, I cherish my quiet me-time, to recoup! Plus, I personally enjoy slow living & feel that’s what we’re all designed for, to explore our creativity & ultimately get to know OurSelves! …and celebrate others with Love!

I’m married to my best friend & have one wonderful grown son, who flew from our nest years ago.

We currently have some TX land in the country (& plans of expanding), that backs up to a small lake below two sides of our land, with an abundance of dragonflies & beautiful sunset views. (We’re high up on a large wooded hill, so it’s safe, with a microclimate & passive cooling breezes coming across the lake. So nice & something we’re very grateful for in the summer.) It’s perfect for our small-cat sanctuary. We’ve taken in a couple of feral families to give them a place to stay & still be Free. They’re considered Barn cats. (We s&n those we can catch, working with a local shelter & our lovely neighbors.)

It’s quite the experience in observing their behaviors with a whole family dynamic, unlike other humans who are quick to separate children from their parents! I don’t view BEings as property & am not fond of the word, “Owner,” I don’t believe in slavery of any form! So we consider ourselves to be their Guardians & / or God-Parents; I even write it on any Vet forms! We consider them our Family! Just like I consider our whole world, as Family.

Oh & Yes, male cats take an active role in parenting, given the chance! More on all that some other time; I’m working on a blog or book.) Cats parenting styles are pretty similar to humans, in many situations.

Cat toys, are always welcome! Especially, made from natural materials, that won’t harm our eco system or watershed. T.Y.😸


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You are special to me! Your time, effort, presence and consideration when putting together a swap with me in mind, IS special to me! If it gets to me, arrives in our mailbox, tattered or whole, then I consider that to be special... so I will give Hearts!

I do Not give extras in hopes of receiving a Heart. I give extras based on merely wanting to share what I can with you, when I can & if I feel you might like it. ~ mostly I just enjoy astonishing others & bringing some joy into their lives!

Please note: I’m the type who prefers quality over quantity; although I do have a lot to give & share from my own stash & may generously do so if I feel it may interest you. I enjoy giving surprise RAK's, especially for birthdays, or just because!

Regarding home deco & fashion: I prefer practicality & function first (especially multipurpose things), before aesthetics in general in life, yet I also have exquisite taste & appreciate beautiful artwork / designs & the thought + care that goes into them. If something has both, that’s an added bonus!

Please realize, with my health care background, I often practice hand washing with genuine sanitizing EO's & castille soap; so I stay away from the standard immune reducing toxic chemical cleaner brands, wherever possible

I've also not licked a stamp or envelope, since the '80's or '90's, when I questioned the chemical component of the glue! I use the moist cloth & / or tape method, instead.

I also do Not adhere to societal programming, which attempts to instill, if one merely has an opinion, that they should be labeled an extremist & shunned! (With a few exceptions, like Human trafficking, of which I will not tolerate, etc.) Mature adults can share perspectives with each other from different views, actively listen with intent to get what the other is trying to convey & still value each other. So bring on your opinions, share your view points with me & even vent if you need to, for I’ll love you anyway! This is one of the reasons I have so many diverse friends in life, who often remind me that they feel safe & can share anything with me; I cherish them all!

I'm open to private swaps, feel free to contact me!

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Extra Special Wishlist! ~ It’s not required to shop from this list, in order to receive a Heart rating (see above); this is just stuff I currently am looking for or utilize often. For other random ideas of things I enjoy, or specific swap related things, see the ABC’s of things I enjoy & Stuff I’m Not a fan of, below. Thank you So Much! ❤🤗❤😇. . .

❤️ A Letter from you about the last time you chose to be in a dauntless space of Wonder & Awe! ~ Describe the moment & how you felt. (This is a great healthy exercise, if you’re up for it; something we can all benefit in remembering how easily this came to us as a child! — if this is difficult for you to remember, then perhaps this is an opportunity to practice starting . . . Now.)

❤️ Return Address Labels, large receiver labels & / or Swap Cards - any, plain / generic or decorative, especially with tea or garden designs is extra nice.

❤️ The Herbcrafter’s Tarot deck by Latisha Guthrie

❤️ Gesso, iron sulfate or gum arabic. — the latter two mentioned, especially, are because with all the mature oak trees on our property, I’d like to experiment with making Oak Gall Ink ✍️.

❤️ Magicals Pigment Powder ~ yes! Please! ☺️ ~ even if it’s samples from your stash.

❤️ Natural Gemstones / Minerals, Crystals beads or free form chips - to make jewelry, or add to my Zen room & hang from my origami crane mobile.

❤️ Paper Cranes - origami papers or unusual / specialty papers, with various designs, textures & your loving touch to make them… for my Zen room. Since I love celebrating fellow BEings around our wondrous world & want to remember who gave me which crane, if you could write (rather small) on the underside of a wing: your name(s) [preferred life name & SB username], your location [Country / City / State] & date . . . It fills me with warm fuzzy feelings of joyful delight & helps me focus on sending back loving Thriving Well affirmative prayers of protection for you !

❤️ Pressed Flowers & / or Leaves - carefully wrapped / packaged raw or made into stickers.

❤️ Wax Stamps / Seals / Wax beads - could always use more wax beads.

❤️ Antique brass metal picture buttons - esp. if it involves a cat, elephant, panda, dragon, owl, bunny, turtle, raven or crow, any bird, dragonfly or botanical anything.

❤️ Extra Large Metal Enamelware, high heat thick Earthenware or Porcelain Mugs (real hearty porcelain, not delicate & not ceramic, please) — for not only tea & hot cocoa, yet soups, too, because they can handle the oven or campfire ! ~ plain or decorative within my interests. T.Y.

❤️ Books! / Magazines / Almanacs ~ listed below…

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The following is a Work-in-Progress, as I feel like making time to do so. It’s in no particular order of importance, just jotting things down, as they come to me. Things listed in Bold type, are merely meant to highlight the things that may be relevant for swaps or for those who wish to scan for ideas. These are merely suggestions, not requests... unless it’s an abstract or ethereal thing, in which case, feel free to bring it on into existence ! ! !😁

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# ABC’s About Things I Enjoy:

  • [ A ] ~ Awe, Awareness, Address Labels!!! - always nice!, Antique, aspen trees, Animals (yet, NO animal skin prints, though, T.Y. Unless, the skin is still intact on a Live animal!), Art in general, ATC’s (regular & coins), Appreciation, Acknowledgment, Abstract, Aprons, Anything TEA Related - if it has tea pots, biscuits, cups, saucers, tea bags or tags, spices, plants or flowers on it, then I Love it!; architecture, archeology

❤️ Art Supplies ~ nice quality: Gesso, iron sulfate, gum arabic, PVA glue, Prismacolor colored pencils, colored pens (archival, gel, etc.), archival inks, pigment & embossing powders (plus, an embossing “buddy” powder pillow), heavy weight watercolor paper, thick cardstock, gilded or metallic accents in washi or decorative papers, ink pads (metallics, sepia, archival waterproof black, etc.), adhesive wallpaper, textured, handmade or unusual papers, small imaged pretty paper napkins, ATC, Inchie or Twinchie blanks (reg. Or coin), colorful ric-rack, trim, bias-tape, ribbons or lace, interesting & beautiful fabrics, doilies (plastic, papers & fabric lace), small embroidery kits, unique yarn / fibers, ephemera (in themes of my interests), new / unused (or very gently used) ink stamps, postal stamps (new or used), new (or gently used) paper cutting dies — esp. ones that build boxes, envelopes or make circles, squares, ovals, rectangles, tags & stamp / die kits of imaged shapes, PipStick & Mrs. Grossman’s Stickers & / or elegant nice quality designs / flora / fauna / botanical / tea themed, etc.

  • [ B ] ~ Beauty, Botany, Bosnian Pyramids, Baskets - hand woven of natural materials, bees, buttons - made from natural materials or flat antique scenic metal ones; Bookmaking,

❤️ Beverages - vegan hot cocoa, cider (apple & pumpkin spice) and tea (see below )

💕Books - (yeah, I sniff them! Lol), I enjoy most genres (except for sappy-feminine-demeaning-romance-type-so-called-novels or horror) *Love to curl up with a good mystery! …whilst sipping tea Most recently read, The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss; it was great!

Some books, magazines & almanacs, I’d currently love to have are:

❤️ The Antiquarian, Botanists or Bibliophilia Sticker Books ~ sticker Heaven!

❤️ Wildflowers of Britain month by month book by Margaret Erskine Wilson

❤️ Any Antique Herbalism, Phytopharmacopea, Flora & / or Fauna or Insects books

❤️ Antique illustrated Children’s books

❤️ General words of wisdom books about Love & Encouragement ~ Antique preferred or any era

❤️ Daphne's Diary, Bella Grace, Thrive or Flow magazines (or paper lovers book) - any past or new issues, or papers / project pages from them.

❤️ Antique Herbalist Almanac - (any) the magazines or the 50th year Anthology book. It's like our modern day Farmers Almanac, yet for Herbalists in the early 1900's.

  • [ C ] ~ Consideration, Connections, Contemplative lifestyles, Crystals, Clarity / Communication, Cryptids ~ I’ve seen some *, CottageCore!!! - Yes, please!, Castles, Caves, Cabins, Collages, Crochet - dishcloths, washcloths, mugrugs, potholders, doilies, lace, blanket squares, arm & leg warmers, scarves, hats, etc.; *Coasters - handmade with your loving care is great, Canning Jars, Cats, Conservation, Cluttercore - I’m embracing mine! 😇, Calendula wax, Ceramics - esp. porcelain & stoneware, Calligraphy, Cherry Blossoms, Candles - only if it's from a natural wax with 100% pure therapeutic grade Essential Oils (no petrol based wax or artificial fragrance, please! It's toxic!), Camping, conservatories, Cob structures, Cotton, Color Crazy - locker hooking, Children's books - esp. Vintage & Beatrice Potter's work, Covered Bridges, Colored Pencils, Cameras, Crystals & rhinestones - any shape , size, or color, esp. the flat-back type for nail art or "hot fix" (I require A LOT for an art installation, so any spare that you have that you'd like to donate, will contribute to the project & is greatly appreciated. TY), Charms - esp. floral or botanical, etc., Chains - for charms or jewelry, Cardstock - Thick cardstock! Does it even exist anymore!?!?!

❤️ Colors!!!. - love the Rainbow! And tanzanite, amethyst, sage, mint, lime or kelly greens, turquoise, aqua, lavender, aubergine, robin’s egg or arctic blue, warm orange, gold, copper, cool reds, warm dusty rose pinks, black & white, warm yellow & retro colors

  • [ D ] ~ Double-sided tape!!! - I go through so much of it!, Doilies - esp. natural fabrics, "Diamond" Painting - it's like a meditative puzzle to me, Dragonflies, Dandelions - their So Nutritious & heal the soil, too! They only show up where there's a need to heal, then as the bring nutrients to the surface, the eventually move on!!! Nature is wonderfully designed! Don't you think?

  • [ E ] ~ The Earth, Energy, Electrons (esp. beneficial ones), Embroidery / Kits, * Eclectic*, Embellishments, Earthing - vital for our cells to properly Thrive, Envelopes! - esp. tiny, mini, textured & decorative; Embossed - art, papers, dry embossing folder sleeves and the powder types.

💕 Ephemera: — in themes I like...

❤️ Vintage ~ love vintage! Even my vehicle is considered vintage. 😄 … and it’s great ! ! !

❤️ Antique ~ especially picture buttons, books, maps or pages.

❤️ Graphic 45 Papers, stickers or stamps - Nautical, Fashion, Birds, Botanical, Woodland, Tea, Fruit & Flora, Travel, etc.

❤️ Positive Message type Music Sheets & Book pages

❤️ Map papers ~ any, yet I really love our globe.

❤️ Paper, chipboard or magazine cut-outs related to my interests. - for collages, journaling or ATC’s

❤️ Tea, Botanical or Garden themed Anything - Stickers, washi, postcards, art, whatever — for my treasure journals; especially if you have the time to create a flipbook (animated art story / message type or happy mail pocket goodie type), a full pocket letter or ATC (regular or coin types, with your handmade artwork, infused with love!) or an *Embroidery Kit or something you’ve made!

  • [ F ] ~ Friendly Frequencies *, *Forgiving behaviors, Fall, Flowers, Fruits, Farm - modern (not old western styles); Food Forests, Flora & Fauna themes, Fireflies, Fountain Pens

❤️ Foodie: Vegan Snacks / Candy / Spices from your country or area - my husband and I, love trying new foods, as long as they only come from plants & are manufacturer sealed!* So Vegan only everything & nothing artificial, please! Organic wherever possible. T.Y. (Anything with soy, must be certified organic, though.) ~ I love to try various foods from around our world! Italian & Mexican are yummy classics, yet my very Favorite food types so far are... Indian, Pakistani and pretty much all Middle Eastern food, Mediterranean, Jamaican, Japanese & Native American foods. Snacks: Pipcorn Chips, PowerWraps by Gopals (& anything by this brand), veggie chips / straws, popcorn - organic corn only, Figbars, Seeds & nuts - raw is best ~ Fav’s are Pili nuts & hemp seeds, Fruits: - organic whenever possible, Dates - the fruit & activities. Dates are another super food: they're also God's / Source / Nature's caramel-like candy, esp. Hawali dates. There's so many varieties!, bananas - the real deal, nothing artificial, ^Plums**, Apricots, Cherries, Bluberries, Strawberries, Jackfruit & just about every other fruit, too!; Coconut Water / Powder - young, green & organic only; Candy: chocolate - just no nuts added, please; I’m Not allergic to nuts, I just prefer them plain & raw! 😊 [ HU: Get Back to Human (esp. the caramel!) & Taza (esp. the vanilla, spicy & coffee ones) & Cocomels (either the caramels or chocolate covered versions) are awesome! Yet if it’s vegan & fresh, I’ll love it!] ~ I even like dark 🍫 because then I’m in control of my own sweetener choice, if I choose, which most often don’t add any {A woman who lived past 117 said she ate one piece of dark chocolate every day & believes that’s what attributed to her long life! — it’s loaded with anti-oxidants!}, Gin-Gins - double strength hard ginger candy or chews (love them!) Sometimes, I even add the lozenges to my tea!, Spices: - organic wherever possible & No artificial *flavors or additives, please, plain spices are best.. T.Y. ~ Star Anise - the one with a star shaped husk (yes, I’m one of the weird ones who even likes licorice, for I know the secrets of it’s nutrients, though Star Anise actually smells much stronger than it tastes.), Oregano, Turmeric, Chilis, Cayenne, Saffron - original or Mexican, Thyme, Sumac, Masala & Curry blends that don’t have fillers, etc. TEA!!! — see below.

  • [ G ] ~ Gardens, Growth, Gesso Glass - colored, stained , marbles, flat glass gems, genuine sea-glass & glass making, just about any glass art!; Gemstones - natural, raw, geodes, polished, beads, chips, free-form or nuggets, antique Glass door, drawer or cabinet knobs

  • [ H ] ~ History - esp. ancient, Hydropower, Handmade with Loving Care, Homeostasis, Herbalism, Hot Air Balloons, Hemp - string, rope, fabric and seeds,

💕Humanity - I love all of Humanity, regardless of nationality or blood type! BEing Human is my Race! (as far as I know! Lol) I’ve written Human as my race on every legal document, or otherwise, since I was old enough to write & in charge of doing so! It’s something that my Spirit is very adamant about, even though it’s been the subject of conflict among those who live within old paradigm notions of compartmentalized disconnections; I hold my ground, until someone can prove to me that being Human is not my race! [So far, no one can!] This is one of my souls purposes here & something I’ve written about & documented. There’s no reason to be queried about race in our world! Blood types for medical reasons, yes; however, race is human! Period. When they ask for any other category about this, they’re really wanting a breed! A pedigree! ~ because those who think they are in charge, view us that way! { Now, I can sense your wondering if my food type preferences have anything to do with my genetic background & I’d love to see you marvel on your epiphany if / when you meet me! It is then, that one realizes just how engrained judging others, is programmed into us! }

  • [ I ] ~ Illustrations, Inks (any type), Inchies - show off your creativity micro-style!, Indian - both the culture and the food (vegan only, No Animal type ghee), Islands, Incense - Only 100% pure ! (No "fragrance types, which contain artificial chemical toxins) Sandalwood is my favorite, for it soothes my soul! ...and keeps the jerks away! I also love 100% Pure Dragon's Blood, Amber, Frankincense & Myrrh, etc.

  • [ J ] ~ Jewelry / Making ~ Just screw-on / clip-on earrings, only, please; my ears are no longer pierced. Funny thing is, I’m not that into wearing jewelry, as I am into making it to decorate others, my home & things around me. Lol. Just love all that bling! — beads: wooden, glass, crystals, even flat back genuine crystals (not into plastic, tho!), Journals - esp. dot grid or travel insert style, Japanese - culture & food (vegan only),

💕Jainism - Although, I was born & later baptized into a Methodist family, according to several belief-quizzes (in college & throughout the years), my values closely resonate with Jainism (yet not necessarily to their extreme-monk levels; rather, it’s just about being in presence & doing ones best, day to day*. Catching our thoughts and shifting them, into that with which we wish to see & experience in our world! It’s also BEing present & responsible with ones thoughts & actions, while respecting all life as Sentient.). I wonder if those quizzes had Paganism on their list? 🤔 ~ So if one is curious, I believe in Source / God / the Universe / Mother Nature / the Sun 🌞, Jesus / Christ-Consciousness, Buddha & other great wise heroes, too; yet I’m not into organized religion, nor *anyone pushing theirs onto others! ~ Basically, I consider myself a Spiritual person, whose so-called-religion is . . . Love ! ! !

  • [ K ] ~ Kindness, Knowledge, Knitting - dishcloths, washcloths, mugrugs, potholders, doilies, lace, blanket(s) / squares, arm & leg warmers, scarves, hats, etc., Kauai - the island & Kawaii stationary supplies, Kosher

  • [ L ] ~ Love, Listening, learning, Linen, Long Letters, Lighthouses, Lakes, Lotus - the whole plant (one of my favorites), Lace, Lanterns, Ladybugs, Loveliness

  • [ M ] ~ Magnetic sheets, Moons, Minerals - esp. love any rose quartz, amethyst, lapis lazuli, hematite, Shungite, Aventurine, copper, Mushrooms, Mountains, Mid-century Modern / retro decor, Mechanical Pencils - esp. Metal types, Mug-Rugs, Glass Marbles or flat back glass gems - any type / size, Glow-in-the-dark is especially wanted.

Movies - I used to go to the theater, sometimes, but these days I just watch movies & shows online, if & when I do. *I don’t own a working DVD player & my computer went into a coma, so I can’t play DVD’s or CD’s! 😔 My software engineer hubby says “they should all be in flash drives by now, anyway, [or something similar]. 😝” I don’t watch regular TV; it’s not for me!!! I much prefer watching educational, skill building, or craft videos on YouTube or documentaries, etc.

Music - esp. the 2Cellos, Celtic Women, easy listening, healing resonance, instrumental, uplifting & most types from my grand & great grandmother’s era! Big band? ~ (Although, I don’t care for heavy metal or screamo types, I love the range of Jonathan Young’s voice!!!) Music from the 20’s to the 90’s. 😃 Just not country [unless, John Denver is considered country] & no screamo or most rap. ~ I prefer heathy vibes!

  • [ N ] ~ Nature, Nemophilist, Nonjudgemental behaviors, natural fabrics materials & natural 100% pure essential oils (No artificial fragrances!), Needleworking, Notepads - long fridge type, Nutrtion, Napkins - elegant designed paper (for decopauging) or cotton / bamboo fabric types, Notebooks - love the pastel shades of the Public-Supply brand, Notecard sets, New (or gently used, ie: clean, dust & mold-free), Nautical, Native American - culture & food (vegan), National Parks, Natural Gemstones / Minerals, Crystals beads or free form chips; Nail art supplies - low odor nail polish, non-yellowing clear coat, powders, stickers or hot-fix gems; these are all for art projects, since I’m particular about what goes in or on my body! 😄

  • [ O ] ~ Open-mindedness, Outerspace, The Ocean, Origami - esp. cranes, I’m going to hang any I receive in my special lighthouse Zen-out room that has views of our lake (if you want to send any with or with out natural beaded tassels, I’ll as them to my collection. Please add your name and a positive affirmation on the inside of your folded space.)

  • [ P ] ~ The Planets, Pyramids, Potholders, Photography, Photo-Mosiacs, Pointillism, Puzzles - both the physical dimensional & metal types, Pocket Letters, Philanthropic Spirits, People who Read Profiles!, Package-free eco-conscious stores, Plants!!! - love them, love nature!, Paperclips - shaped & jumbo (gold or copper, is nice), Poppies (one of my Favorites, esp. purple), Pressed flowers / leaves - art, stickers or as is, Pandas, Palm trees, Page Flags - esp. Magnetic clasping types, Pottery - especially porcelain & earthenware, Pens - any full, nice quality & working..,

Pens, Markers or Ink: — always brings a smile!

❤️ Micron Pens - any; they’re always useful. (Especially, Sepia, r n.) Or something comparable, archival & permanent.

❤️ Uni-Posca Paint pens - any, although fine or extra fine point, is extra nice.

❤️ Any alcohol-ink Markers & / or Refills ~ I currently have Copic Sketch markers & have a Copic Designer certification.

Postcards - Really prefer pc’s mailed in an envelope, to protect the image and your message, if the swap gives such an option or it’s a RAK. T.y. I also prefer scenic views of your area, since I love Nature so much! — or bridges, interesting buildings / structures, lighthouses, etc. As long as the written side isn’t slick so that ink doesn’t smear & actually can be written upon, then I am fine with Zazzle; I don’t really understand why some are not. This includes professional quality photography, as well. Love Linen types, Tea Anything! Botanical, Nature, Where’s Waldo, Animals & other Art. I'm collecting National & State Parks, plus, state & country pc's ~ general areas, cities, maps & state birds. Also collecting lighthouses, waterfalls, botanical, floral & fauna, mushrooms, crystals / minerals, whimsical, mystical, unique buildings/ architecture & vegan recipes. - (Please, No Ads, hotels, unless it's of a historical building & no raunchy, or crude pc's, please!),

  • [ Q ] ~ Quirky stuff, Quilts - any size: micro, mini to macro (even mug-rugs) & I’m especially looking for hexagons with a 7-sided elongated star in the middle for a quilt project for my son (he loves seven-sided stars). They can be any size or color(s), Quilling - the curled paper art

  • [ R ] ~ The Rain, Rainbows - Full Spectrum type, Reading - especially, reading what others want to share with me! (Love well filled out postcards, too!), recipes (vegan / plant-based only), RAK’s, Return Address (& regular) Labels, ribbons, regenerative bio-mimicry food forest Gardens, Rabbits, RV'n, Rewilding nature

  • [ S ] ~ The Sun, the Sea, Succulents, Stones - esp. River rocks, Sustenance, Small-Cat Sanctuary facilitation, Sailboats, Seashells, solar power, spring, summer, Stationary sets - esp. cherry blossoms, Poppies, lotus’, tea, kitty, panda, trees, mushrooms, cottage, garden themes; Sewing, Stickers - nice quality (Non-kiddie, emoji, or planner, or teacher related), Surprises, Stamps - mail, new only (I have plenty of used already, T.Y.) or wax seal or cling style art or sentiment stamps, Swarovski or Czech crystals - beads or flat backed hot fix or nail art type, any sizes, Seven-sided Stars - the elongated type, Sakura, small eco-friendly communities, Shaped paper clips, Swap Cards

❤️ ** Stickers - PipStick & Mrs. Grossman’s** & / or elegant nice quality designs / flora / fauna / botanical / book / tea themed, etc.

💕Seeds - organic / non-gmo only (preferably heritage & something edible / non-toxic multi-uses.)

💕Snacks: ~ Vegan ingredients only, Pipcorn chips (like Fritos, yet better!), Kick It Up salsa mix - makes the best rehydrated salsa added to organic tomatoes, Powerwraps by Gopals (any flavor), Sprouted raw seeds, Chocolate 🍫 (w/o nuts), any non-dairy strength & / or caramels, hot cocoa, Fruit - esp. fresh, dried or fruit-leathers: cherries 🍒, dates (natures caramels!), goji berries, blueberries 🫐, strawberries, apricots, plums, peaches 🍑, mangoes 🥭, young green coconut 🌴 🥥 (powder, milk, or the dehydrated water), Asian pears, bananas 🍌 (except not artificially flavored candy types 🤮), the very versatile jackfruit, extra strength gin-gins, sesame seed bars (Yes! Brand is nice) or natural sesame candies, Jerusalem artichoke / Sunchoke (it’s neither from Jerusalem, nor an artichoke; it’s a prebiotic superfood root, related to the sunflower, that feeds our micro biome & helps restore proper nutritional digestion and our health!

  • [ T ] ~ Trees (Yes, I proudly hug & talk with them!), Tea or Hand towels - nice quality (no synthetic fabrics, please.), Totes (see bags above), Toys - for our kitties, small parrot & rooster; Tea Pots / Cups & Saucers - especially, unusual, whimsical, fun or elegant designs, Travel, tiny houses, unusual & alternative living, Towels - any size (even hand towels or bath sheets), for our cat sanctuary, especially for during their respite care or certain times when bathing may be necessary. TY!

💕TEA!!! It’s SO nutritious!!! - organic whenever possible ~ love most types, mostly Greens (my kidneys let me know they’re not fond of black tea, even though my taste buds disagree; so please no black tea for me. TY — I get my non-jittery caffeine boost with Yerba); I like Loose or Bagged, yet only Manufacturer Sealed! I like the Teekanne brand & many others. ~ Love Jasmine (yes! Please!), blueberries, lavender, beets, blood orange, ginger, Moringa, Yerba mate, Green chai (or just the spices that make chai & I then make my own version), peppermint, Lemon Balm, Matcha, Oolong, Fruity, Floral & Herbal / Tisane or blends (Just please, Only *Manufacturer Sealed [rare exception, being a private swap that I feel comfortable with my partner & it’s agreed upon before hand] organic when possible & NO rooibus, honeybush, cassia-type-cinnamon [it’s too harsh for the liver!], black, Lipton [always felt sick after drinking Lipton teas] or artificial flavors!* T.Y.)

  • [ U ] ~ Undiscriminating behaviors, UpCycling - in creative, clean, useful ways; Our Universe & U… 😇

  • [ V ] ~ Verdigris - love this color, Things with the letter, V on them, Veganism, Veggies, Videography, Vintage

  • [ W ] ~ Wonder, Wisdom, Writing, Whimsical, Washi tape rolls - or long samples of nice quality designs, winter, wind power, Waterfalls, Wax Stamps & Seals - actual and stickers, Watercolors!!!!!!!, whole foods, Wash/dish cloths - handcrafted is cherished

  • [ X ] ~ Xenagogy - of self-sufficiency (yes, I just looked up things that start with an, x [hehe] & it works out perfectly for this!), xenial, xenodochy, xenobiology (the study of how life began definition, Not manipulation of current systems!), xylographer, and I think I’m touched with xenomania!!!!!

  • [ Y ] ~ Your Courageous Creative Artwork!!!, Yarn - especially Cotton or Bamboo, yet acrylic is fine, too; I love Knitting things to share with others (mostly hats & scarves, which have been underutilized here in Texas, until this past winter! Lol! I am still branching out, as I'm not yet well versed in many stitches; I’m self-taught & only experienced with knitting & purl stitches, so far)

  • [ Z ] ~ Zentangles / Zendoodles, zeal, Zenfulness, **ZIA

For things I don't enjoy, see the “ Not a fan of / don’t have a use for: ” section, below this...

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Lovely Swappers Elevating Happy Mail!!!!!!!

~ My section to highlight & honor those lovely Spirits, whose amazing thoughtful kindness deserves acknowledgement! Discovered these Lovely Peeps during regular swaps! I may not be able to write back straight away, so I’ve set up this Wall of Fame; I’m So Grateful for you!!! ❤ 🤗❤

~ Megan1230 ~

~ Kizzlet's ~

~ Autist ~

~ EchoLima ~

~ IDASHi ~

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~~~ The Amazing A3's!!!!!!!!! ~~~

Astonishing Angels of Awesomeness

~ My work-in-progress section, to highlight those Amazing Spirits, who've gone out of their way to either Thank me with surprise Happy Mail, or Random Acts of Kindness, or "Angeled" a swap (see below for swaps I’ve yet to receive, if you like). I am So Grateful for You!!! ❤ 🤗 ❤

~ Cajiky ~

~ EchoLima ~

~ MissCorina ~

~ Kittyhahahotbot ~

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Even though, I feel that I must add the following, please know that I have way more Likes, than things I dislike, in life. So if you put your heart into a swap, I’ll know & Love it!!! If something on the list below, should make it’s way to me, I’ll pass it on, unless it’s repulsive or harmful! . . . In which case, I shall neutralize it and banish it from this plane of existence! 😝

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Not a fan of / don’t have a use for:

- The 3 D's - see below.

- Smokers! ~ Learn to Love yourself! (If you are truly ready & are coachable, contact me & I’ll offer beneficial, loving, no bs advice... for free!)

- Any animal products, obtained from the murderous slaughter of animals or thievery of their nourishment! (This includes recipes, using animal flesh or their other body parts, etc. Also, any animal skin prints or things depicting such, unless it's still representative of residing on a living animal.)

- Loose Glitter! - it’s terrible for our environment & hurts animals! (Only sealed, adhered, glued or contained eco-friendly loose glitter, please!

- Gum

- Sports or other forms of Divisive Competition activities / behaviors - this shallow practice is detrimental to ones spirit & lowers vibrations, which perpetuates disconnection & feeds parasitic entities!

- Alcohol - as a beverage or anything promoting it! Original alcohol was equal to what we know of today as kombucha; as time went on, it was made stronger by fermenting longer & today it’s very detrimental to body, mind & spirit.

- Horror - *Like alcohol, it invites soul-sucking disembodied entities, that feed off peoples negative emotions / frequencies & stress hormones! I can see, feel & observe this, when people subject themselves to such dense, nearly-stagnant vibrational activities! It, therefore, holds spirits back from discovering their full divinity of gifts! Why do that to yourself, or others? It's so sad to witness!!!!!!!!!

- Rooibus, honeybush, cassia-type-cinnamon or Lipton teas

- Ad cards, raunchy, crude, hateful, ugly attitude Postcards (or superficial, not much effort, generalized messages, examples: just saying "Hi, Hello, Greetings or happy swapping" & nothing else ... saddens me!!!Please make an effort! ~ I do! If you’re stumped, tell me three random fun-facts about yourself or where you live.)

- Cheap-quality stickers / washi or paper (especially, no kid / teacher / reward or planner types)

- Licensed characters, cartoons or anime - except for Beatrix Potter, (Although, I do have an appreciation for these things, yet don't have any use for such presently in my life; like tattoos, I can appreciate the art, yet have no use for it on a personal basis. Make sense?)

- Commercialized holidays (ie: traditional types, pretty much all of them, these days! Although, I may participate in swaps that are related or give such items away. I do especially enjoy general seasonal things related to fall, winter, spring & summer)

- Polyester or synthetic fabrics, yuk!!!!

- Artificial Flavors or Chemical Fragrances (They’re loaded with Toxins, hormone disrupters and lower the immune system!)

- Dust, mold or smoke smells!

- Nonsensical Fear-based lifestyles & deliberate ignorance. (Choosing to feel Love, make efforts at Understanding with Connection & Self education are the Keys!!!)

- Flakers!!!!!!! - unless there's some dire situation, it's unnecessary and mean to do to someone! Communicate with me, if something has come up! I am a flexible & forgiving person, which can usually work something out.

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(Disheartened Deflated Disappointments)...

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Swap(s) I've yet to receive from: 😢 If & when, I should ever actually receive them, or if they're ever Angeled (hint. hint.lol)... Then I shall remove them from this list.

  • Tea for Thee # 89 ~ I sent concerned messages to both my partner & the coordinator. No response from my partner, who has also not been back on SB. (Sigh) Coordinator responded later, with suggestions of what I already previously did & had already appropriately rated the partner. I informed that I already had. No further response.

  • Stuff the Mailbox #: 28 ~ haven't received from @Moonchild07 (profile has a red flag, stating user is partially suspended), @ShayShay & @WinifredSanderson Sent messages to each one, offering they resend.

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Really didn’t want to go here, yet it seems that some people may require this insight! **. . .**

Re: veganism & certain partners:

There have been those who feel the twisted need to send me things, that depict what they think is anti-vegan, as a passive aggressive statement! (Those of you who’ve done this, well, you know who you are! I can sense your intent & have discharged your negativity with neutralizing prayers. I can smell the level of ones ego parasite, too, and it reeks! You are forgiven. Yet I feel that you should know this, for it’s just as much a message for you, too)...

It saddens my soul, knowing the energy space they are in and the parasitic ego that’s driving them! See based on my observations & experience in our world, those who blindly insist on feeding their parasites whilst feeling some sort of misguided high (thinking they are right), will eventually fall when they finally chose to BEcome Aware! They shall see the bigger picture. The higher one subjects themselves to, the harder they will fall and knowing the pain they shall experience saddens my soul. Whilst knowing this & the space they choose to be in now, I also feel sorry for them.

Some have thought of my perceived gifts as being witchy & become afraid, yet I don’t want anyone to fear me! I don’t want one to have any fear, at all. Fear clouds ones vision! ... & stagnates the soul!!! My message here, is about moment by moment, choosing to remain in a space of wonder, awe, love & connection with Our World!!!

Funny thing is, all those meat products that some anti-vegans think are so great to try to shove in our faces are easily made vegan! You think I don’t enjoy the taste of eggs, cheese, burgers, hot dogs and other meats? I do like the taste. That’s not the issue! Those products are only tasty because of the seasonings added, which can be used in plant-based recipes!

I have multiple reasons for choosing to be vegan and I AM Thriving Well, because of it! So instead of those who are being judgmental, trying to push their misguided beliefs or Speciesist religion onto me (I don’t push my beliefs onto others!!! Not all vegans are fanatics! I may freely educate, those willing to learn & share my perspectives, though!), Instead why don’t you simply ask me why?!?!??? . . . Part of my why, just may surprise you! Yet if more people knew about it, they’d mostly likely Thrive Well, too!

This concludes my debriefing! ~ Thank you for reading it! . . . And if you read my whole profile, kudos! ~ I Celebrate You!!!!! Wow! Thank you!!!!!!!!! ~ I realize the writer in me, who strives for communicative clarity, can get carried away! 😊

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Ratings

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Comment: I’m so sorry this is late! For some reason I just now found your swap! I think one of my girls got the mail & never gave it to me. Thank you so much for everything! 😁
Kraftylady777 rated for Coloring Collab 2021 #11 on Feb 1, 2022
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Comment: I love your list!!! Parts and uses I hadn't thought of. Thank you so much! Have a very Merry Christmas! Hugs, Diane
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Comment: Lovely swap! Love the stamps you used on the envie and the very cute stickers and notecard. Thanks:-)
Eulegirl rated for Napkin Decoupage Swap #1 on Nov 20, 2021
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Comment: I apologize for the late rating--a few swaps slipped behind the couch. Thank you so much for the gorgeous napkins and the washi. Looking forward to a little holiday time off to do some crafting!
riviwriter rated for Stuff the Mailbox #29 on Nov 11, 2021
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Comment: Thank you! Way belated but I just found your swap note in my desk drawer <3 Hope you are well :)
CANNEKCUL rated for 🖖🏼 To Boldly GO - USA on Nov 9, 2021
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Comment: Thank you! Awesome quotes and love the large Halloween notecard too.
Begokschaf rated for CH: Buttons, Beads, and Charms on Nov 4, 2021
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Response: Thanks for remembering to rate! Hope everything is to your liking! Thanks for the rating & ❤️. ~ Z
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Comment: Zaadia, thank you for an AMAZING swap! I love how everything was wrapped in cloth / fabric / little towels, what a thoughtful touch! i adore absolutely everything you chose for me. the celestite, Texan honey, lovely essential oils, the mug, money candle, incense, the cutest stickers i cant wait to use in my grimoire, the list goes on and on! The tshirts made me giggle and are so me! Also how neat are those tea bags representing historical icons? I have never seen that before! Thank you thank you thank you for each and every gift <3 i could feel the care put into it all! I too feel like we are kindred spirits :-) I hope you enjoy everything I have sent you just as much, please do stay in touch! Wishing you a Happy Halloween with lots of love from NH
Response: You’re very welcome! So happy to know it arrived safely and you’re enjoying it all! I have a letter mentioning some of the items that aren’t labeled and their journey; it didn’t make it in the box. (As you know.) I love wrapping gifts in reusable cloth with ribbons, that peeps can use as extra gifts or upcycle! — Not knowing what to give you for your alter, when I saw the Black Fossils Orthoceras Ammonite Card Holder, I thought perhaps you could use it to hold recipes, artwork or photos for Samhain & throughout the years. Fossils are rather common in TX. The historical Tea Book company, I discovered on another swappers profile. They mentioned it in their ratings and I felt compelled to order several sets! Lol. Love the concept! I had so much fun shopping for you, kept finding more things I thought you might like, that I actually could have sent another stuffed large box! When you’re moving to Texas, let me know! 😄 ~ Z
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Response: Hope everything was to your liking. Thanks for the rating & ❤️. ~ Z
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Comment: Thank you so much! Very fun PC and thoughtful extras, thank you.
Response: You’re very welcome! Glad you like it. Thanks for the rating, comments & ❤️. ~ Z
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Comment: Its sooooooooooo pretty! That linen card is just so pretty Wowza! If you ask me looks like you picked all of these out for me or was it just a lucky draw. Oh I love that pad of paper too; Pretty kitty. Dont keep me in suspense girl tell me about all the bones you convered. Are they gonna name anything after you? giggles
Response: Lucky draw. Except for the linen pc. Funny thing is, I think I got more excited finding the section in the antique store with practically mint condition linen postcards, than my earlier thrill that day digging for fossils! That particular park, only has the small, mostly plant life kind. It was still fun and educating. I found lots of fossils, nothing to be named after that I know of, one of my favs was an interesting horned coral that looks like a mini cornucopia. Thanks for the rating, comments here & on my profile & the ❤️. ~ Z
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Comment: I opened the box and oh, my goodness! The colors, the textures! Counting down the days until next week when our 10 Days begin and I can dive in and start opening packages. Thanks in advance! 28OCT21 update: If I had to pick a single favorite item (I've opened six), I'd have to say -- I CAN'T! I love every single thing. And I'm delighted to have a collection of Autumn kitchen towels. A piece of last night's jack-o'-lantern fabric is going into my October journal. Thanks much! 31Oct21 Update: Happy Halloween, my friend. As I write this, the pumpkin is glowing (so cute!) and the fiber scarf is beautiful! I'm still in awe of Nights 7 and 8: the mixed media kit, oh my! Thanks for a terrific countdown to Halloween.
Response: You’re very welcome! — and thank you for the update! ~ It fills me with delight, knowing you’re enjoying your gifts, so far! I find it’s nice to wrap gifts in useful stuff like towels & fabric, with decorative ribbons. It’s like multi-gifts in one, that are more fun to upcycle, or use as is. I look forward to learning more about your experiences, as the nights of Halloween continue. — Thanks for the rating, the comments & ❤️. ~ Z. — Update to your update 😄: I’m so happy to know you enjoyed this swap and hope you cherish the gifts & my efforts. It was fun finding things, buying things and putting it all together for you! I definitely wondered what you thought of the Ephemera pockets kit I made you (I drove 1.5 hrs to a Staples store to get it all printed (some was from a download I bought on Etsy, since our printer ran out of ink), the Real leaves with your favorite colors I bought from a couple in Washington state on Etsy (thought they’re beautiful & had some leaves not commonly found in TX) & even though I definitely could have made the scarf for you, I saw this seller on Etsy who makes the fiber scarves. I adored it and love to support small businesses, especially the crafty kind! So I since I saw on your profile that you like scarves & this has your favorite colors that you listed on the swap, I felt it call to me, whispering, please get me for Felicia! Lol. 💕 ~ Z
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful beginning of a PC! Can't wait to add to this ♥
Response: You’re welcome. Thanks for the compliment. I thought it’d be extra fun to play with my dry embossing folder, since I liked the autumn washi on gold foil effect so much, I put it through the wringer! Haha. Love the texture & think it looks cool, so I added some elements & included it on the pc with trepidation that is still within the swap requirements. Glad to know it’s well received! Thanks for the rating, comments & ❤️. ~ Z
quaisoir rated for WIYM: Wishy-Washi #3 💌 on Oct 12, 2021
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Comment: Wow Zaadia!! I love everything u sent. Thanks for ur generosity! I love the washi tape samples, pretty stickers and those cute die cuts are just like autumn fallen leaves!! Thrive well! 😉
Response: You’re very welcome! So glad to know it arrived well & you enjoy it all! Funny thing is, the next day after mailing it, several of our trees leaves changed color & I thought, ‘Uh, I could have included some for you to see, if I had waited one more day!’ Sigh. Thanks for the rating, comments & ❤️. ~ Z
sleepingrover2010 rated for Coloring Collab 2021 #9 on Oct 5, 2021
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Comment: Hi Zaadia, Thank You for returning my postcard to me after you colored the last section of the postcard I sent out and the came back. A lot of similar colors were used in the 4 sections. I hope we meet-up again in the future! !Continued ENJOYMENT on Swap-bot! Barbara B., sleepingrover2010
Response: You’re welcome, Barbara. According to my records, though, I sent you someone else’s pc, with the last section for you to color & then mail it home. Anyway, I’m glad to know you got it & hope you like my extra little gifts for you. Thanks for the rating, the comments (although, confusing) & the ❤️. ~ Z
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Comment: Thank you for forwarding this PC to me and all the extras. I love the stickers and extra PCs and I will forward this card on in the next round.
Response: You’re very welcome. Glad it made it safely to your hands and you love my little gifts. Thanks for the rating, comments & ❤️. ~ Z
Carrii rated for CPG World Postcard Day - Global on Sep 30, 2021
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Comment: Beautiful card, I love it! I trust you are doing well also.
Response: Yay! ~ So glad to know it arrived well & you enjoy it. Thanks for the rating, comment & ❤️. ~ Z
Postalstamplife rated for FTLOC#1 Fall Pick 7 on Sep 29, 2021
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Comment: Dear Zaadia, Truly an amazing swap. Probably one of the prettiest swaps I have received in a while. LOVE the dried leaves and all the effort you put into making this a special swap as well as you kind letter. Thank You!!
Response: Yay! ~ So glad to know that you’re enjoying it all! Thankful that it made it, safely to your hands, too! Thanks for the rating, your kind words & the ❤️. ~ Z
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Comment: Thank You for the goodies
Response: You’re very welcome! Hope you enjoy them. Thanks for the rating, comment & ❤️. ~ Z

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Artistic on Oct 31, 2021:

Happy Halloween!! 10 Nights updated. Thank you so much for everything.

kittyhahahotbot on Oct 28, 2021:

The linen postcard gift!

Rainydancer on Oct 12, 2021:

Welcome to sunshine swaps!

groundhogstamper on Oct 7, 2021:

I'm so sorry for the mess. The problem is fixed now and I can say thank you so much for the wonderful package of goodies you sent for the CPG Random Envelope tag. This is one of the best tags I've received... really different stuff. I love it!!!

groundhogstamper on Oct 3, 2021:
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myancey on Oct 3, 2021:

Thanks for the wta for august for ph. Love what u sent

Zefaniya on Sep 20, 2021:

Thank you so much for the washi & the cool heart card! (Cpg Who likes? Us tag)

bblue on Aug 28, 2021:

Thanks for the LSRUS wishes! I will collage with all the stuff!

Poohtat on Aug 20, 2021:

Thank you for the LSRUS July PC with your word. I love what you wrote.

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