Comment: Dear patient Jan, friend of mine...I was feeling ridiculously proud of myself for unearthing this BEAUTIFUL Inbox card, when I realized that instead of feeling proud of myself for plowing through my own dysfunctional mess, I should be ashamed and make every effort to keep this from happening again. I AM ashamed! I've let the days go by without doing anything constructive, and of course it carries over to my crafting area. It's ridiculous I am ridiculous! Okay, enough with the self-flagellation. I adore this gorgeous, sunny collage of goodness! I have never seen anything quite as creative as the wee safety pin used as the body of the butterfly (thorax?). I hope you don't mind if I steal your idea...it's too good not to! Thank you so much for putting so much effort into your little works of art...it shows, and it's appreciated! And thank you also for your patience and kindness. I did kind of let life take over (these two little bottle-baby kittens...so labor-intensive, but so, so worth every sleepless hour!), and I'm trying to get back on track. XXX!

Comment: Hi Jan! I love this batty specimen card you sent me - it is absolutely perfect for a Halloween specimen! Love all your stampings on the card and the labels and really love the bat! He makes the ideal subject. Thanks so much for playing along - I too think these are really fun to make so look for more in the future. And thank you for the vintage labels - I LOVE them!! Happy Fall!

Comment: Hey Jan! Love what you did with this theme and these elements. I had a hard time working them in together, but you make it look easy. The woman riding on a humming bird is brilliant. Don't know where you found her but she's a keeper. And love how the background works so well with the collage elements that you used. And thanks so much for the extra goodies! Love adding them to my stash!

Comment: After a loooong travel of three months your gorgeous ATC arrived this week. I'm really happy it didn't got lost. I love what you created! Thank you, also for the extras <3

Comment: Love your choice of illustration with the sheep. A pleasure to receive this card. Thank you for the extras!

Comment: Such a great APC! And thanks for the extras!

Comment: Jan, you are a magnificent artist and I am always thrilled to have you as a swap partner after all these years. SNARKY is no exception. I love the image of the Shirley McClain look alike sneering at the ceiling, fulling revealing her snarky attitude. Perfectly done with the complimenting background. Your work is always exceptionally done. Thank you Jan. And thank you also for the summer goodies. My best to you.

Comment: Jan: Consider this one of my all time favorite ATCs from anyone! I love this little Chihuahua so much, and he even has an "L" on his sweater for Laurie! The background is wonderful, love the purple dice and "Rules for Playing" which I assume came from an old game instruction sheet? This is just perfect in every way and I thank you so much for making this with me and our 4 little pups in mind. And thanks for always sending the best extras! And for signing up!!

Comment: Your tag is soooo beautiful! Thank you so much for a great swap and extras. Hope to swap soon again :-) Best wishes x

Comment: I LOVE it! The background worked out great! I can imagine how fun it was to print with your dahlias! Thanks so much for the extra stamps (way cool!!) and flowers!!

Comment: Hi Jan! This little house you made is so, so cute! The lovely paper doll lady is perfectly attired for this pretty floral background. The the ephemera you have added to the background and the pretty lace and pink trim at the bottom. And I easily recognize Connie's style with this as well - so you two were perfect partners for this and really played off of each other's talents. And I love the little ATC binder card - we should feature those in a swap. Always fun to work with a different size and shape. Lovely winged lady atop a masterful background - the ribbon and button just finish it off. Thanks so much for a wonderful swap, and thanks for the extra paper dolls - can never have enough!!

Comment: Thank you for this fantastic atc! I love it and the extras!

Comment: Jan, this is just lovely! When I opened your envelope, I was instantly taken back in time to my childhood, when we visited the Japanese Tea House in Golden Gate Park (San Francisco). There was a little shop attached to the tea house, and they sold the beautiful geisha dolls that the geisha on the index card is holding. I always wanted one...but either they were too expensive, or my parents thought I wouldn't be careful enough to justify the expense of one of those beauties. (I resented the assumption then, and I suppose I still do!) Thank you also for the beautiful extras...you are a gem of a swap partner!

Comment: Beautiful dragonfly ATC. I love the colors and the theme. You did a great job. And thank you for the cool and unique extras. I appreciate it. Have a wonderful day!

Comment: Love your Ink Box Card. OMG the S&H green stamps, blast from the past! All your elements came together so well, I love your style! I'm feeling the mint color despite your printer's attempt at sabotage, it's perfect. And thank you for the minty stash of extras. They're wonderful, and I will put them all to good use.

Comment: Thank you, Jan! I LOVE LOVE the bird ATC you made!! :)

Comment: Magnifique Jan! Your index card is wonderful. You hit all the elements out of the park, I mean a French Poodle, perfect! There is no such thing as too much French! :) Thanks for the pink dresden hearts and the stash of images you included, love it all, thank you.

Comment: Hi Jan! Your flower clusters are just awesome! We should do these more often as they are really fun and great little additions to larger projects. Love all the elements that you used and how you layered them all so well - layered by still able to see all the bits and pieces that make the whole. And I have a bunch of those vintage cigarette cards that I never think of using, so you have inspired me to dig them out! Thanks for a fun swap.

Comment: Jan: This ATC is just amazing! How you ever managed to include so many techniques on one little card I have no idea, but you did it and did it perfectly! Wonderful background, love the twine and the little gold beads, really love the bird and his wing - it's just fantastic! Thanks so much for this really special swap!

Comment: Jan: I cannot believe you have never done a master board before. This is amazing! So much interesting to see here with all your elements and layers. You did an awesome job with this and I hope that you enjoyed it. I love making them so hope you will as well. Part 2 of this swap will post soon - I will take this master board you made and make something with it and send it on to whoever will be my partner. Thank you!!

Comment: Jan, this inkbox card is a wonder. A marvel. The sewing is just the perfect accent, and your blues are absolutely what I would call arctic...for real! Thank you for always sending your very best, which is always stunning, and for the sweet blue extras as well. You're a dream of a swap partner!

Comment: Oh Jan, this coin is just adorable! And as an animal lover, I'm happy that a rabbit's foot is "missing" from it! And I just love the shamrock inchie...the whole thing is so stinkin' cute!

Comment: Oh Jan, you never cease to amaze me. I just love the very English Index Card Collage. London in the background, the little gal ready for a dip and the flower. Just perfect as always and the button background is brilliant. Thank you for always doing your best Jan, I love to swap with you and thank you for the slew of extras, I can always put them to good use. Stay well.

Comment: Always a joyful day when I receive artwork from Jan Larson! Jan you never fail to please with your gorgeous artwork, the images express love, the background provide a beautiful setting. My birthdate is provided on the Love me Forever piece, how special. Thank you Jan for always doing your best work. And as always thank you for the extras. Stay well and stay creative.

Comment: Oh, Jan! Seriously one of the most inventive cards I've ever received...a gorgeous, quirky masterpiece of Crimson Creativity! Thank you for this homage to the color crimson...and also for the lovely crimson extras!

Comment: What a fun index card! Thanks for the extras.

Comment: Hi Jan and thanks so much for this wonderful vintage Santa ATC. I'm glad we are still doing this one as well - so many great vintage Santa images out there. This is just awesome - Love the Santa you chose and you backed in so many cute little extras as well - reindeer, stocking, labels, and a candy cane made from twine - amazing! Love it all. And thank you so much for the collection of red and green tickets - They will work with so many future projects. Happy Holidays my Crafty Friend!

Comment: Oh Jan! This index card collage is fabulous! You have found the right elements and blended them together perfectly. Love how you layered everything and created your background out of two of the elements. Just brilliant! And thanks for the birthday greetings and for all the extra goodies - love them all!!

Comment: Hi Jan! Oh how I love this one. Such a fun theme and was sorry more didn't sign up. But this little creature feature is great - I wonder if "The Bat" is really a movie??? Love that it's a woman too! And where did you find the vampire teeth charm - the perfect touch! Thanks so much for this and for the whole envelope of goodies I got from you today. And love the trims you sent - especially those gold owls! l Happy haunting!

Comment: Lovely card! Hope you are well on the mend! Too cute, you and your brother with the little car!

Comment: Hi Jan! Thank you so much for the great state fair atc…I love it! So very cute!

Comment: Oh Jan, you are incredibly creative and an awesome artist. This Raven black ink box is extraordinary. The layers, the background, typewriter, EAP and the pen nib, really create this card and take it over the top. I envy your creativity, and I'm so happy whenever we swap together. Thank you also for the beautifully created Retirement card. It is just adorable and I have it on my studio desk to remind me of you and to live life to it's fullest. Thank you so much for being an amazing swap partner.

Comment: Jan, these are awesome cards! So bright, fun and uplifting! I love them! Thank you!

Comment: Beautiful index card! Thanks so much!

Comment: The birdy tag is gorgeous! I love pelicans. I agree I like doing anything with birds, too. Thank you for the extra goodies.

Comment: Wonderful index card art! Thanks so much for the tickets too!

Comment: awesome binder TCs! I love the button paper on the one. the color schemes are great. thanks for the stamps!

Comment: Dear Jan, thank you so much for the gorgeous Ink Box card and extras. I love your style! The extras are perfect too. I love authentic vintage ephemera to use in my creations. 100 hearts for you! <3

Comment: Beautiful (and funny) page! (As always with you, Jan!) This zine is turning out great. I think Aloquin will love it when she gets it back. 💛

Comment: Hey Jan, I received your index card yesterday, and I love it! Yes this list of elements was challenging to work through for me too. But this card you created is wonderful and fun to look at. The one I created was a bit odd looking but my partner seemed to find it amusing, so, I guess it works! Thanks a bunch for the stash of goodies, those tickets are so cute and I adore the playing cards too. I have a journal just waiting for the addition of some Marie Antoinette cards, thank you.

Comment: Love this ATC! Thanks so much!

Comment: Gorgeous arty page with so many nice little details! Love your Stamp Girl and how the zine is looking so far. Thanks so much for your patience with this, Jan, and the quick turnaround…I hope you still think this is a fun project LOL xo

Comment: Hello there! I think you are correct and this is the first swap I have received from you. And what a wonderful piece it is. I love the colors and the images you chose. It all came together very well and you even included the bonus. And thank you for the vintage labels. I appreciate that. Have a lovely weekend.

Comment: Thank you Jan, your Tea Rose Ink Box is so perfectly done. I love all the layers from the 3 section background to the foreground of flowers and the irresistible monkey excited to bowl in the afternoon, your selection of tea rose color is exceptional and the composition delightful. Thank you also for the extra bits and the precuts. I too LOVE the ink box size. You never disappoint Jan and I always look forward to you as a swap partner. All the best.

Comment: Hi Jan! What a great envelope with such lovely things…first, of course, is your awesome index card which I really love! Lots of great details and interesting things to look at. I so appreciate the extra little goodies that you sent. Always so nice to receive swaps from you! 💕

Comment: Jan, this inkbox card is pure delight! I love the birdy theme, and the dimensional branch is lovely. You have such a wonderful way of placing the elements perfectly, for maximum beauty! Thank you also for the sweet extras, which I always, always, always find a use for!

Comment: Thank you for the gorgeous postcard! I love it!

Comment: Jan, you know green is my favorite color and there is no mistake this is outrageously beautiful. I love the background mix, the "shrooms" and the lovely butterfly. I would have never thought to use the circle in the background. Great work and thank you so much for the extras. Stay well.

Comment: Jan, your fantastic index card is here! I love the French book page and the clever way you incorporated all the elements (including the sneaky date)...and I can't help but wonder if the black cat is responsible for the flat tires. He definitely looks like he is gloating. XD Thanks for another witty piece of your wonderful art!

Comment: Oh Jan your collage talent is extraordinary. This Index is so beautifully spring and holds all the elements so neatly with attention to detail. I love the Lily of the Valley, the bunny and the butterfly. The background is lovely. Thank you also for the goodies. It is always a pleasure to receive a swap with your name. My best to you, stay well.

Comment: Hi Jan! Thank you for the darling birdy coin…so sweet! I love the “nesting material” that this little bird is “gathering” for its nest! Precious! Thank you also for the cute little note card and the cigar labels which I do love and appreciate! A very nice swap as always from you! 💕

Comment: Greetings Jan, thank you so much for the perfectly periwinkle ink box card you created. When I saw that you had posted this card on our Pinterest board, I thought it was just adorable, not knowing that it was coming my way! It is so sweet and whimsical and the color is perfect. Thank you also for the, generous extras. Always fun to add those to my collage work. Thank you so much for signing up for the swap. Stay crafty!

Comment: Thank you so much. I love ink box cards...such a fun size to create and receive. ;)

Comment: Beautiful index card art! Thanks so much!

Comment: Oh Jan, this card is so adorable! I love all the persimmon-y elements and extras! In addition, the macaroon watercolor card is exquisite. Thank you so, so much!

Comment: Jan, Your card is amazing. I love the Bingo card, and all the 23s. Excellent swap. Thank you.

Comment: Oh Jan, what a treat to receive your ATC in the mails, and the bonus card. The two of them make the perfect set and a happy addition to my holiday ATC collection. Thank you for the beautifully done pieces. Swapping with you is always such a treat. Happy Holidays!

Comment: Jan, I love, love, love this little Kewpie doll image in their birthday suit! So fun and so clever! I know when I get a swap from you, the work is going to be stellar and you did not disappointed. The background you used is so unique and the 3 candles are the perfect touch. Thanks for joining in on the fun and thanks for the generous stash of ephemera, I can't wait to use them after the holiday season.

Comment: Oh Jan! This index card collage is just amazing! Your background with all it's interesting elements i so detailed and so well put together. Love the kangaroo and the pretty sunflower. You have incorporated all the required elements just perfectly - love everything about this one! And thank you for the red and green extras - what a wonderful little package of treasures! Thanks for joining in and for this awesome swap!!

Comment: Great index card art! Thanks so much!

Comment: Lovely choice of images! Thank you!

Comment: Jan, thank you so very much for the great index card…I love it! I love all the elements you used to create this card! Thank you also for the great extras which I will definitely put to good use. I love the pretty envelope that was sent to you and I so appreciate you passed it on to me! Very nice swap!

Comment: This is a wonderful addition to my Doll House Tag collection!! I love the Tim Holtz paper dolls and this is such a cute little girl one! I'm not too sure she is happy about being in school, tho!! Great use of ephemera - Tillamook County School District lunch ticket!! Not that far from where we live!! Thank you so much!! And great extras!! Poe!! Also the image on the back of the tag is beautiful!! Again, thank you!!

Comment: Jan, I don't know what I enjoyed more, your lovely ATC or your humorous note. I of course love your stamping and how everything came together perfectly! Your cat tale is very relatable. I have 3. Penny was in the kitchen batting around 1 of my calcium pills! You can't leave anything to chance with her. And she's named Penny because she's LUCKY we decided to keep her. (foster fail, they didn't come back to get her) Prozac has made all the difference. Pretty certain she's down to only 5 lives left :D

Comment: I also enjoy making these! Love your take on this. You do have some interesting ephemera! Thanks for sharing!

Comment: Oh Jan! The doll house tag is just amazing! And certainly worth waiting for, so no apologies for being late. I love that you used a ticket for the chimney - so clever. And love the roofline of the house, the two brothers and their puppy, and you even have a snail stamp??? It's just wonderful - thanks so much. And love the vintage extras you sent - these are right up my alley for sure! Always a treat to swap with you my Friend!

Comment: Oh wow! That’s what I said to myself Jan when I opened up your Fancy Pants ATC! I really like your guy. :) I love the coloring and the background, and all the layering elements, everything just looks perfect. And thank you, thank you for the lovely stash of ephemera. There are so many unique items, I am sure to use them in many of my upcoming projects, so thank you. I enjoy doing all the fun stuff that our little group does, but it is always good to go back to the ATC.

Comment: Thank you for a lovely card. Very nice presentation. Also, thank you for the extras.

Comment: Jan, these are beautiful!! I love the bunny one and mushrooms - I always love them! And of course - owls!! All of these are so cute and will look great in my journal!! Thank you!

Comment: Jan, I love this collage index card! It's packed with eye catching ephemera, especially the tapper kitty cat! Sometimes I find these swaps challenging too, and I enjoy them more for the degree of difficulty they present. I have to confess that the Ink Box swaps always throw me for a loop, and I don't know why, haha! Thanks for swaping!

Comment: Beautiful page! Live the background! Thanks for the extras too!

Comment: Jan this index card collage is just absolute perfection! You've added all the required elements and then managed to add so many other bits and pieces to make a wonderful little piece of art. Love the spring like colors you used and the entire composition is so harmonious. Thanks for always sending me something I know I will treasure!!

Comment: Beautiful cards Jan, I think this is your niche! Both cards are so charming and lovely. This was a fun swap and I hope to do more of these.

Comment: Oh Jan! I love, love, love this Ink Box Card. So perfectly and thoughtfully assembled. The Asian theme is soft and subtle like the imagery and coloring you incorporated. Really an awesome card, thank you! The bonus ephemera is most appreciated, thanks. :)

Comment: Gorgeous papers! Thank you!

Comment: Beautiful collage.I think it is perfect.And I love the extras,they are something I will definitely use.Thank you so much.

Comment: Oh Jan - what a wonderful surprise in my mailbox when these arrived. They are all just amazing and each so different and unique. I wish I could be in your craft room and watch you make these so I could copy you techniques. Wonderful colors and patterns - did you use inks or paints or both??? Love love love them!

Comment: Thank you for the lovely ATC. I love the layered papers. Aloha!

Comment: Beautiful and colorful index card! And thanks for the tickets!

Comment: Jan, your wonderful index card arrived in today's mail! I just don't know what to say about the USPS...it seems to get slower by the day. I really struggle with the index cards, so I'm absolutely in awe of yours! Everything is perfectly placed and looks so cohesive. Great job, my friend!

Comment: Hi Jan and thank you bunches for the wonderful Twins tag. Connie came up with this theme which I thought was brilliant, and I love your interpretation. Love the ice skating twin sisters and the fun snowman. Wonderful colors and ephemera to complete it it, including the ice cream cut out! Thanks for joining in on this one and for a special little piece of art!

Comment: Oh Jan, this vintage Santa wonderful. I love everything about this ATC - the Santa figure and Christmas tree with the touches of glitter, the 1948 calendar in the background, the little toy reindeer - it's just a perfect little composition. Thank you for always sending your best and making it such a treat to find a swap in the mailbox from you. And thank you for the awesome extra goodies - they will surely be used soon! Have a wonderful holiday!!

Comment: Oh Jan! This autumn postcard is just fabulous! Such beautiful collage work with color, composition, arrangement - it's just perfection! Love the die cut oak leaves scattered here and there and the variety of papers you used for the background. I love this!! And thank you for the extra goodies as well - anything vintage is always right up my alley!!

Comment: Very nice! Thanks so much...

Comment: Oh Jan, words cannot describe how amazed I am with your Stitched Ephermera Pack. Everything about it just wow's me. I'm so grateful for this piece and the piles and piles of Jan's goodies included. I feel so lucky whenever I receive your art. This artwork is going to be on display in my studio year round. My best to you Jan, always a delight. Stay well dear friend. Thank you so much.

Comment: Hey Jan, Your "Homecoming King and Queen' came out adorable! Your envelope arrived a few days ago. The yearbook ephemera you included is so cute and so appropriate for the swap. Thanks so much for your participation too :D

Comment: Jan! Thanks so much for the ATC coin. Picture perfect with the soft coloring and lovely image, I really enjoy your style. And thanks so much for the bonus ATC. I love, love it! It's presently on display as part of my summer themed arrangement on a certain little shelf. Where did you get those stamps? They're adorable!

Comment: I just love love love! Thank you Jan… I feel a real kinship with you and rest assured I treasure that the most! But your artwork is a close second 😉 Thank you!!

Comment: Hi Jan, Whenever I see an envelope from Jan, I know it’s going to be great, and I was not disappointed. Thank you for all your lovely stacked ticket embellishments. I love them all! I can’t wait to put them in my various junk journals, they are just too cute. I really love all the tiny vintage touches you placed on each one and the color coordinating looks so pretty and clever. Thank you Jan, I really enjoy your creative style.

Comment: Hey there Jan...the post office put your envelope in the wrong PO box. That box tenant has been out of the country and just returned! I loved the ATC and how you laid everything out. The little bee hive charm really finished everything off.

Comment: Very nice. Thank you

Comment: Thank you so much for the amazing owl ATC. I love that you placed the owl perched on a pencil. Really makes me smile! Your creativity is appreciated <3

Comment: Jan! Big love for this handsome steampunk gentleman with his vintage stamps, cigar band, and metal dimensional details--fantastic! What an awesome ATC. This packet absolutely made my day. Thanks for being the BEST swap partner! <3

Comment: Well, look what's here! A fabulous packet of happy mail that includes this beautiful swap! YAY! Jan, I love this ATC with the golden honeycomb in your clean, dimensional style! The little beehive is just perfect too. :) And thank you so much for the wonderful little RAK stamp--can't wait to use it! Hugs--P.

Comment: I love this jolly steampunk gentleman Jan. He looks like the life of the party for sure! Fabulous ATC as usual, I always enjoy your art and I’m glad you joined this swap. Looking forward to more exchanges. :)

Comment: Hi Jan, thanks so much for this spring time postcard! I love how you brought all the elements together, the little touches of stitching, the clever layering. Everything came together so perfectly. I too enjoy working on this size canvas and we will definitely be doing more postcard swaps. Thanks for the goodies you sent, and thanks for signing up for the swap

Comment: Oh Jan, this is so lovely...just amazing! I adore all the undersea elements, and the different materials used! Thank you for always sending your very best...and for the wonderful stash of extras as well!

Comment: Jan! Your wonderful ATC is here, and as impressive as it was to see it on IG, I was right that it's even more beautiful in person! I love your clean, witty style. Every one of your pieces that I have makes me smile. Another thing I appreciate about your work is the feeling of quality--a nice heavy card that feels good to hold in the hand while one is in the process of admiring your creativity. :) Thanks too for the nice little extras. I'm so happy you were my partner, and I'll look very much forward to our coin swap coming up! <3

Comment: Jan this altered bingo card is just gorgeous! I love everything about it - what a great group of ephemera Donetta sent you. It definitely has her vibe to it! And you have assembled it all to show off all the individual elements to perfection. I took a picture and sent it to Donetta so she could see what she inspired! Just beautiful work, Jan. And thank you for the extra goodies as well!!

Comment: Hi Jan, my favorite color is green and this painted lady thrills me. She is perfectly happy with her hat and the summer son. What a great celebration of green. You background is exceptional with the tiny red stone, I love the rinchie too. Great work. Thank you for the extras too. It is always great to swap with you. Stay well.

Comment: Oh Jan, what fun I'll have creating my bingo card to swap away. Lots of fun goodies to work with! Stamps, tickets, so very cool! Thanks for the extras too!

Comment: Hey Jan...I love the Painted Lady ATC that you made for me. So bright and cheerful! And as for the extra tuck-ins that you included...I'll be keeping those thank you...lol. I also liked the notecard that you put everything in...I just might have to repurpose the front of that card...lol.

Comment: Hi Jan and thank you for the beautiful painted lady ATC. Connie came up with this idea and I thought we got some amazing ATCs from it. I love the image that you used, the vintage paper in the background and the pretty little daffodil in the corner! Soft colors and so perfectly balanced - it's perfect! Thanks for the little envelope of extra goodies too. And glad you are getting back to normal - 5 days with no power must have been awful, then a burst pipe on top of all of that. We've had similar experiences in the past when we lived in the midwest and northeast and it's always such an ordeal to get through. Hoping for sunshine and warm weather for you from here on out! xo

Comment: 🤩 Thank you for the amazing ATC- I love your art! and the Alice extras were like icing on the cake lol 🤩 🤩 🤩 Thank youuuuuu

Comment: Hi Jan! Your postcard arrived here on Wednesday Feb. 24th. Oddly enough, my mail carrier delivered it to another neighbor. Thankfully I found it safe and in perfect condition in my mailbox this morning. Your collage is wonderful! I love it! Your placement of all the elements is perfection. Such a fun piece! And the backside is so cute too! Thank you for the stash of goodies, love using these tickets in my art work.

Comment: Hi Jan! Thank you so very much for the lovely winter garden page... I love it! So many great details to look at and I adore the sweet little bird! Thank you also for the great extras. Very nice swap!

Comment: When I opened your mail, Jan, I got a big smile on my face. I love this whimsical ATC! Your house shape and your gentleman image are adorable. So Nice! Thanks for the nice stash of extras too, can't wait to incorporate them in future projects. :)

Comment: What a cool design, Jan! My eyes are all over this piece, from the distinguished gentleman on the front (and all the layers) to the unique shiplap paper on the back. What a collector's piece! Thanks too for the neato goodies, can't wait to use them in a new creation.

Comment: Ok Jan, all straightened out now, I should have looked at the backside right? Thank you so much for the adorable Holly Jolly Mid-Century Santa. I love the embossed background and glittery accents. The felt tree is over the top. Such a cheery little guy. You've certainly brought cheer into my home. Thanks for the extra vintage goodies too. Until we swap again, stay well.

Comment: Jan-you are so silly! How could you think you owe me anything! I love this piece! Your art always seems to flow so flawlessly and with the type of special touch to everything… Every element… You bring to the work. I always love receiving a Larson work of art! Believe me when I say your note resonated with me. I couldn’t agree more. Thank you so much and merry Christmas to you and yours

Comment: Thank you Jan, SO beautiful! And love the extras and nice card!

Comment: Jan, everything you touch turns to beauty...and this gorgeous postcard is no exception. Your elements are perfect, and your attention to detail (the stitching!) is just wonderful. I love swapping with you! Happy Thanksgiving, in whatever form you’re celebrating (ours will be virtual).

Comment: Love the bingo card, thanks so much,well worth the wait.Thank you also for the great extras.

Comment: Beautiful ATC!! And thanks for the extras!!

Comment: Oh Jan this one made me laugh out loud! Starting with your little card - is that a rubber stamp? If so, I love it! And your ATC is a winner - such a beautiful image and such a great snarky comment - they go perfectly together! We'll have to do another of these - people really seem to like this theme. And thanks for the vintage tickets - I love little bits and pieces like this to add to collages, etc. As always, a perfect swap partner!!

Comment: Oh Jan this fall glue book page is gorgeous! You started with an awesome background - love that you included some rubber stamping - I always forget to do that! And all the images you chose work so well together and create such a beautiful composition. It really is a lovely little work of art! And I'm so glad you are enjoying the Pumpkin Bingo Card - they are always fun to do! Thanks also for the extra pretty papers.

Comment: Wow, thank you Jan! First, I loved your envelope! It looked great with all the mail reference stamps like the Transylvania post mark stamp, and the first class bat mail, so cool! And let's not forget the jolly skull face gentleman on the back of the envelope. He's going into a junk journal I've been working on this week, in fact the whole envelope will be incorporated in the journal. Now to the best part, your postcard. I know you posted a photo of it but in person it comes alive with color and layering of the Halloween elements. I love the tiny staples, so perfect for this type of seasonal art. Love the library card and the numerals you used and the green witch hazel label, just everything looks so well thought out and executed. I really enjoy these postcard challenges too, and look forward to exchanging more in the future. Thanks again for the beautiful postcard and the awesome goodies! The washi is just what my journal needs, thanks :)

Comment: Jan I adore your "Summer In Paris" ATC. Beautifully layered with the softest pinks. I love the tiny details you included too. So sweet! And thanks for the extras too, can't wait to incorporate them in future projects.

Comment: Oh Jan, what a beautiful ATC! This darling lady, with no regrets (je ne regrette rien) looks like a good traveling partner! Love the fine details, dreamy pastels, it's like this little card tells a story. Thanks for the fun racing stamps, can't wait to use them!

Comment: Oh Jan...when you do up some Art, you REALLY do up some Art!! Everything you do is so balanced, so incredibly perfect...it's so pleasing to my eye that I actually leave it up awhile just to have something that brings me balance, peace and beauty. This is what I love the most about your work. Thank you so much for the extra that was not needed but SO appreciated! Another beautiful swap with you, my friend! Thank you!!

Comment: Oh Jan, this Paper Moon ATC is just awesome! I love the image that you used, the touches of glitter, your sentiment - it's just gorgeous! Is the top border a star border punch? I really like that - do you remember who makes it? And thank you for the ATC coin! I love it - you did not have to send me something extra for being late but I'm so happy to receive this - love the images - that moon with the clouds is great. Thank you for another - as always - great swap! Stay safe.

Comment: Oh Jan! Wow! I am STILL sneaking peaks at this beauty, and each time I find a little detail I hadn't noticed previously! I love, love, love the Spanish calendar...and that beautiful Eastern European postage stamp...I can't tell which of the countries it's from, but think maybe Czechoslovakia? Gorgeous...you are a beautiful person who creates beautiful artwork, and I am so fortunate to be on the receiving end!

Comment: Short comment, Jan, but know that my love for you and what you do...well...I'd be writing for a LONG time if I have to put it all into words! LOVE IT! TY!

Comment: Oh oh oh!!!! I am the quintessential circus freak! Wait… That didn’t come out right… Well, maybe it did. Let’s not split hairs, OK? Suffice it to say it was fantastic!! Jan, par for the course, went over and above! I love the fact it’s a permanent piece of artwork. It will sit on my shelf in the special place I keep my artwork from all of you girls. I appreciate this so much, Jan! If I were to put you in an annex with a banner slung above, it would read “Artist Extraordinaire and Mystic Reader of Palms”. Because the first part you’ve already got… The second one you can always fake. Thank you so much! And read Spangle by Gary Jennings! ;-)

Comment: Love the road trip coin I just received from you! What is it about this theme that lends itself to a 50's - 60's look?? But your images are perfect, and I love the little touches of blue bling. I agree that road trips are out for this year. Or any other kind of travel for that matter. 2021 has to be better! Thanks for joining in!!

Comment: Jan, my apologies. I have been out of town at our summer place and my husband told me there was a "huge pile" of mail for me. Upon arriving home, I made myself a cup of tea and opened my happy mail Your ATC certainly made me smile. I love your work so much, the background, images and glitter is divine. she looks like a young Princess Diana right? Very unique and two sided. Your the best Jan. Thank you for this swap and the extras.

Comment: Hi Jan! Your wonderful ATC just came. I love how you packaged it in the little envelope...and the ATC is funny and glittery and sturdy (don't underrate this--feels like "quality") and great! Nice to be swapping with you again. :)

Comment: Dear Jan, Oh how I love this masquerade ATC that I received from you today. It is just beautifully done - the image, the mask, the fragile gold threads - I love it! And thank you for the chipboard frame as well - that will be fun to find something special for. Thanks for participating with the new group - it's so great to be swapping with you again!

Comment: Fantastic! She's so beautiful! Ty so much...it has been a long time since I've had a "Jan Larson" to display...well worth the wait! I love!

Comment: Thank you for the great coin.Can't wait to add to my collection.

Comment: Jan: Your carousel coin is so cute - wherever did you find a stamp with a carousel animal on it? It's perfect! Love all the elements you used - especially the vintage lady and "Let's ride"! Wonderful composition and colors. And thank you for the little package of stamps - I love using and collecting them and some of these are really amazing! So glad to be swapping with you again! xo

Comment: Hi Jan! What a sweet, pretty little ATC! Love the way you made a frame out of the lovely stitched fabric. So many cute little details from the pretty buttons and the stitched on pin. Very nice swap! Thank you so very much!

Comment: Dear Jan: Your ATC really put a smile on my face. I didn't realize when I first looked at this lovely lady that she was wearing a trash can lid on her head! Did you add that or was it part of the stamp you used? At any rate, it's brilliant and love your background tool. Thanks for the extra goodies and it's so great to be swapping with you again!!

Comment: Hi Jan! Merry Christmas! Thank you so very much for the lovely non traditional colors Santa ATC...I love it! I love the Santa, the background paper and the tea cup/tea bag is so cute. I appreciate the great extras as well! Very nice swap!

Comment: Oh, he's beautiful in his golden robe! Really beautiful background and focal Love the glittering snow and that tiny star topping the tree! Lovely work--your card will be treasured for years to come! Many thanks, also, for the sweet little extras you sent!

Comment: Thanks so much for the wonderful card.

Comment: Absolutely perfect Jan, most definitely my favorite from the whole bunch! Thank you! :OD

Comment: hi jan! thanks for another great swap & for playing in the pink xmas swap! happy holidays! :) mary ann

Comment: Thank you so much for the lovely pink ATC! Merry Christmas!

Comment: Lovely card. Thank you!

Comment: Very Nice! Happy Holidays! Thanks so much

Comment: LOVE your ATC! I'm really loving this swap! I hope you will have a very happy holiday season!

Comment: Thank you for the lovely ATC! The sentiment is perfect and that was a nice use of the snowflake button. The touch of black was perfect. And thanks for the M.E. card. She is a favorite of mine and I hadn't seen that design before.

Comment: Hi jan! Thank you for the fab atcs + extras!!! i <3 them :) You're a great swap sista! Happy halloween :) mary ann