Comment: Wow it said to wait to Christmas before opening but I just couldn’t. I’m so happy loving the wrapping paper before I opened it. That will definitely go in a journal. The paper and ribbon are beautiful loving the shiny ones and I love puffy stuckers. Super excited about the gingerbread man crystal art. I love gingerbread men and I’ve been wanting to try crystal art for ages. Thank you so do much you’ve made my weekend start with a big smile 🎅🎄❤️❤️
Comment: Thanks so much for ALL the envelopes! They are so fun, as is the one you mailed them in. Thanks for joining my swap and I appreciate what you sent me! : )
Comment: Thank you for the fun themed Halloween Goodies! I love them all and will put them to good use!! Best wishes for fangtastic Halloween.....and thank you again! x Gabi
Comment: Thank you for the nice envelope, love especially the HP-stamps :)! I just don’t understand why they cancel the stamps with a pen, that’s annoying but not your fault, of course… Thanks also for the great stickers and the awesome bookmark!
Comment: All the items you made are so pretty, thank you! I especially like the doily cluster that has vertical strips of paper — will try making some myself :)
Comment: Thanks a lot for your envie and the things inside that perfectly match the colour of this swap.
I have great ideas already how to use your paper cut outs. ❤️💚💙🤎
Comment: LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the flipbook and all the tags and goodies in the pockets!! What a great idea to send it flat, I need to remember that trick. Thanks so much for sharing.
Comment: Thanks so much for the tri-fold envelope/pocket flipbook! Very neat construction, and I enjoyed all the little goodies and tuck-ins that you sent as well :)
Comment: I don’t know where to start. There is sooo… “much rooms”!! I love the black and white stickers on the small envelope and also the handrawn mushrooms on the other envelope. The bits and bobs is great too.Thank you! ❤️
Comment: Thank you for a wonderful parcel. The lollies I will make with the grandchildren, cross-stitch I love to do and everything will be used. Thank you too for the flip book and the time you put into it. A really great swap.💐❤️❤️ Forgot to say, Squashiest are my absolute favourite, a big smile when I saw a packet of them.😁
Comment: Lauren, I am so incredibly sorry for this late rate! I came across your envelope for Paper Galore and see that I never rated you. I truly appreciate what you have picked out to send me. What a great selection of vintage style goodies that I know I will get some wonderful use for.
Comment: Dear Lauren, thank your very, very much for this beautiful letter! It's simply awesome and you decorated so cute... I love it! ^-^ Also thanky for the goodies and have a wonderful summer! Yours, Maxi
Comment: Thank you for the fun packet of goodies and the blue pocket! I’ll use it in my travel journal. Your swap should be arriving anytime now too. I look forward to the next edition of this swap! Happy swapping!! xx
Comment: Thanks for a very good variety of carefully trimmed Fussy Cuts plus extras! From jumbo to itty bitty - what fun these will be to use! Pretty envelope, too.
Comment: Thank you so much for all the pretty stickers, Lauren! As I was looking through them I kept imagining all the ways I can use them. Now I'm itching to go play. :)
Comment: The bigfoot saying had me falling out my chair!!LOLOL!!! Love the birds and butterflies. Pretty black envelope full of goodies. Beach themed letter paper is beautiful. I will use the book stickers for my journal.Thank you!!
Comment: Thanks for this gorgeous and generous swap! I love the way you decorated the envie, not only with birdie stamps, but with 10 kinds of birdie washie tapes! Thanks for the fun enclosures too. They will be fun to use in future swaps! Stay safe and healthy! Hugs from Alaska, Sherry
Comment: What an absolutely awesome envelope with your floral paper and 10 different washis! And all the abso awesome extras…I can’t stop looking at them! Thank you so, so much…this was really a special swap!
Comment: Hello :) Thank you for hosting this fun swap and for the stunning package :) It was such a delight to open and i loved everything :D Happy Swapping!
Comment: Thank you so much for an amazing parcel. I have just put together some blank junk journals for myself and two granddaughters. We are going to be spoilt for choice when we start to work on the pages. So many themes to choose from.❤️😃❤️😃❤️😃 Thank you from all three of us.
Comment: This is such a fun envelope, thank you! I love all the animal goodies you enclosed too - much appreciated and can't wait to use them! Thank you for joining my swap! : )
Comment: I love how you have decorated the envelope with the doily stickers and thank you for all the goodies you added - I really like the postcards. Love from New Zealand, Carola
Comment: Thank you for the lovely washi envelope, Lauren. The patterns and colors work so well together. Thanks too for the extras, especially the botanical illustrations. Perfect for my collages,
Comment: Wow this package really seems to have made the trip around the world as it finally has landed at my door! I am loving all the cute bits and pieces you have included for me....I can tell you have read my profile and I really appreciate that. The little jam stickers are too cute and of course the Winnie the Pooh postcard is my favourite but everything you included goes very well with my style so I am looking forward to using them in my journal and such!
Comment: Eeek! I love it! Thank you for the lovely orange goodies and your signature decorated envie. Hope mine arrives soon! Loved working on this swap. Happy swapping!
Comment: Oh wow. Thought it was Christmas and my birthday rolled into one. An amazing parcel of happiness. I couldn’t be more happy you made my week and I’m going to playing all weekend. Thank you so much for all the time and care you put into my box. I love it all I’d give more hearts if I could ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Comment: Thank you very much, the envelope is sooo beautiful! I also love everything you sent. It was so lovely to receive this wonderful happy winter mail. 😊
Comment: Thank you Lauren for an awesome pre Christmas surprise envelope. I was going to wait to open it but was too excited. My first stuffed envelope ever. Wow it’s was so fun. You wrapped every bit and I loved them all. I love the shiny pink the senders choice and vintage I loved the postcards too and the paper. Let’s be honest 8 loved it all. Hope we will swap again you’re awesome ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Comment: I love this sweet envelope you made for me! Thanks so much for using 2 of my choices and for the cool doggie extras. These little antique cards are really cool too.
Comment: Thank you so much for the many great sheets (and vinyl)! I just saw that "wear the old coat buy the new book" vinyl on Pipsticks the other day and thought it was so right. :)
Comment: Thank you for the awesome swap, I’m going to include it in a journal I’m currently working on. It will work beautifully. Thanks as well for the wonderful tuck ins.😊❤️
Comment: Tysm for this wonderful pocket you made me ! I also really enjoyed the mushroom enveloppe ! I absolutely love the blue and gold foil acorn washi you sent me !
Comment: Thank you so much for the wonderful Autumn themed magpie items - I loved each and every one! Can’t wait to use them for upcoming projects! 🍂🍁❤️
Comment: Lovely swap, thank you so much for sending me such a delightful envie of things can't wait to get back home and add them to my mail art scrap book. Ossum stuff.
Comment: Thank you so much for the lovely things you sent me!! I love them all and am really excited to use those cool postage stamps in some collage art!! It is always so wonderful to get mail from you Lauren!!
Comment: Hi Lauren first I want to thank you that you joined one of my first hosted swaps.. and than I want to thank you for alll stamped images you send to me I am the Lucky one to have you as my partner 💙💙 Happy Swapping
Comment: Lauren, I just discovered your swap mixed in with some papers and I feel terrible that it has been mislaid all this time. I don't always collect my mail myself and this apparently was put in a wrong place and put aside. I want you to know how much I love all the wonderful things you included for me, and how much I appreciate the time you took to put together such a fantastic assortment of so many interesting and unique ephemera!!! I can't believe that this envelope of treasures has been here waiting for me to open and I didn't even know it! Again, I apologize for such a delay in rating you and I thank you again for a wonderful swap!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Comment: Thank you for the lovely stickers! Receiving these gems sure made my day. Happy mail is the best! Take care and may your mailbox always be full with happy mail...
Comment: Cleverly made flip book. I haven't seen one like this, so it's very inspiring and a good reminder to think outside of the box when making these! Thank you
Comment: Thank you for the swap (and for hosting!!)
I love it all and discovered a love for used stamps - I haven't been particularly excited about them before but I've been converted! I'm super excited to use them in my art :> Thank you for everything!
Comment: Hi Lauren...thank you for the wonderful collection of washi tape! I love each one and it's hard to pick a favorite. Of course I love Harry Potter and the kitty paws...and the rainbows and the flowers! I love them all and can't wait to use them! ♥️♥️🙂
Comment: Wow, that must be me the most catfully-decorated envelope ever! And the contents are adorable, as well. What an absolute wealth of cat postage stamps! Thank you for the swap and thank you for hosting this swap!
Comment: Thank you for the great looking folder, love the eagle on it and owl and all the bird goodies inside it's perfect. Going in my bird journal now. Take care
Comment: Another lovely collection from you that I can't wait to put to use. One little sticker caught my eye... it looks like Stonehenge and brought back memories of a far distant visit in my past. Thank you
Comment: Hi Lauren and thank you so much for the lovely deconstructed envelopes you sent to fulfill this swap. I'm especially fond of the one made with the dark green floral background. I LOVE flowers on a dark background. Loved looking through all the goodies you put inside each one, too!
Comment: Lauren, you made such a perfect set of matchbooks! And the inserts are amazing. I love all things Seastar and sea related as my sister and I call each other Seastars! Thank you!!!!!
Comment: Wow, it has already arrived! They must've worked an extra shift at your postal service, haha 😂 thank you for your lovely flipbook. I liked the colours of the paper you used. 😊 Also such beautiful goodies, thanks again so much 😊
Comment: OOOOOO!!!!!! You are amazing!!! Where to start... I love the way you did the envelope, so cute! And the postcards are so pretty!!! The stickers.... My favorite!!! Where did you get them? I can't decide if I like the black and white sketchy ones or the big pretty flowers more!! And the Washi, you spoil me!! I love them all!!! So summery and fun. And I love the London themed stamp Washi too, I want to visit someday!! Thank you so so much!!!
Comment: What a fun little packet of "papers" you sent me! I really enjoyed the sheer variety you shared with me and look forward to using them in future mail adventures! Thank you for brightening my day (´◡`)
Comment: Hi Lauren! your bee envelope made it through the mail beautifully! I loved all the fun bee things you sent me!! That letter press notecard was so gorgeous and the pretty decorated yellow envelope was sweet include! I really loved everything you sent another awesome swap from you!!!
Comment: Wow thank you so much for all the great items included - you’ve been incredibly generous! I adore everything, thanks again for the brilliant happy mail! :)
Comment: Hi Lauren! Thank you so much for all the awesome stickers -- the 2 sheets and the extras. The Africa ones are so pretty and much appreciated. My daughter will love them.
Comment: Hello Lauren,
Wow wow !i love it the die-cuts you sent me are so beautiful! i love seahorse, hedgehog , cat, feather and bird more specificly
Thank you very much !!!
Comment: TYSM for this wonderful flipbook with all the beautiful goodies and amazing stamps you used ! I loved that flower vellum you used in particular !
Comment: Thank you so much for the lovely happy mail! I love the harry potter card as well, we just rewatched the movies so that was nice! :) have a great day!
Comment: Thank you so much for the happy mail! I love everything in this. I'm especially in love with the floral dolly; it's just drop dead gorgeous!! Thanks for all the stickers and ephemara; they all pretty much match my aesthetics so I will definitely have fun using them :D
Comment: Hi Lauren and thanks so much for the two book page vellum pockets. This was a really fun project and I love working with vellum. And I love these that you made! Wonderful coordinating papers for each and some fun little goodies tucked into the inside of each. These are awesome!!
Comment: What a delight to have received this gorgeous swap from you, Lauren. The album AND vintage postcards were a winner!! I'm in the middle of creating a large ephemera folder so the album will be a part of it. Love the large tag & journal as well. Thank YOU. I felt special today. 😊❤️💛💚
Comment: Oh my goodness I really loved the bird decorated envelope so much!!!!! I think the universe is trying to get us together somehow how I am always your partner no matter what group LOL!!! I will be saving your mail art as it just so lovely and thank you so much for the goodies inside too!!! Another magnificent mail day from you thank you so much!!!!
Comment: Thank you so so much for this lovely pocket and folder! I love the color palette you went with and the tuck in-s, and those crystal ball mad lines are too cute!! I can’t wait to reply to your letter!! 🥰
Comment: Hi Lauren! Your wonderful scrapbusters arrived safely to me! Thank you for the lovely items you created and, actually, I LOVE the brads. I've never seen them in that shape before. Each piece is very special and beautifully made. Hope we get to swap together again very soon ...
Comment: Wow Lauren you have had me for a partner for like 5 swaps in a row!! Which I hope you don't mind because I sure don't; because you send me such amazing different (no 2 are the same) swaps!! This one is no different is just filled with so many lovely papers!! I just love the book pages and the floral and butterfly papers and all the fun tags and neat ephemera bits to craft with!! Thank you so much for giving me such a wonderful mail day!!!
Comment: Thank you for this lovely swap. I loved the idea how you made the pockets - might copy this for my future outgoings 😀
The vintage postcard stole my heart straight away! I'm intrigued as how old it it as both sides have different date stamps. Interesting!
Have a nice day. 😊
Comment: I enjoyed this folder you made with the clean lines. The belly band was such a nice touch especially incorporating the wax seal on it. Thank you for so many lovely goodies you included in the pockets!!!!
Comment: Hi Lauren! Wow, thank you sooo much for the amazing box of snacks!! :-) I had soo much fun tasting everything...the marmite flavored rice cakes were so yummy, despite me being nervous at first, lol. I've visited the UK and had never tried any of these snacks before so you picked some real good ones :-) Thank you again for all the tasty goodies and a fun experience, xo!
Comment: Beautiful pocket, Lauren!! Love the napkin you used - so pretty! Thank you! And thank you for the washi tape, the stickers, and the bookmark, too!!
Comment: Thank you So much for the lovely envelope filled with tons of amazing Junk Journaling goodness!!! everything you chose for me is just perfect and will go to great use!!! I love the pocket you made too, definitely adorable and so useful!! Hugs Gabi
Comment: Wow Lauren, you really made a truly wonderful swap for me!! Oh my goodness I just absolutely love everything you sent!! Opening your lovely envelope was like spring just spilling out!! Thank you so much for this wonderful mail!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment: What a simply stunning swap! Thank you for these beautiful clock themed embellishments - and the cut out paper is just perfect! Going straight into my SB JJ!! Thank you so much!
Comment: Thank you! This was lovely. I loved pocket. That was a fun way to package it and I enjoyed all the goodies, especially the Roald Dahl postcard.
Comment: I liked this swap a lot. Super fun to make - I learned a new way to use up a 12x12 sheet! I like what you've made here. Nice blue paper you;ve used and I will use all the enclosed items. Take care
Comment: Hi again Lauren! This little journal looks like I might have bought it at the bookstore--it's that well made! Beautiful choice of papers, lots of writing pages, and I'm in love with that little bow embellishment on the front--cute! Than you so much for creating something beautiful for me. It's going right into my purse for note-taking!
Comment: Hi Lauren! Thank you for the wonderful blue/lavender ephemera you sent in the gorgeous embellished blue envelope. Can't wait to use everything!
Comment: Your pockets are great. I love the hummingbird theme, and the Alice book pages you used. The many, many goodies you included are amazing. Excellent swap, thank you so much.
Comment: Dear Lauren, Thank you so much for this lovely swap. I loved the papers you used for the pockets, as well as the goodies you put inside neatly. Your swap made my day. I could see much love in it. ❤️🧡💛💚💙
Let me know if you'd like to do a private swap with me sometime. Xx 😊
Comment: Thank you Lauren for the lovely floral things! You picked a great theme for the envie! I truly love all the little bits and bobs of flowery goodness!!
Comment: I so happy your swap finally made it to me!! Thank you for the all the lovely things you sent I especially loved the cat playing card :-) and the pretty washi!!
Comment: Thank you for the really interesting stuff! I absolutely love the interior of the cookie box. I've never seen anything like that before. I plan on trying your Dad's recipe as well!
Comment: Thank you for the lovely pocket fold-out envelope. The ginkgo paper is very pretty and I appreciate all the little tuck-ins in the pockets. It was a pleasure to receive.
Comment: If it were possible to give this more than a five and every heart on the planet I would! It's so beautiful and it was packaged so nicely! I loved the embellishments you chose and the color combinations and just... well everything! It's simply stunning. Even the extra thought you put into wrapping it up so it was a surprise was lovely! I'm legit so thrilled with this. Thank you so much for not only the great swap, but for signing up and putting so much extra into this! Extra thought, extra goodies, extra love, extra everything! I felt it girl and I can't tell you how much I appreciate it! <3
Comment: Hello dear Lauren! Your sweet flipbook just arrived and it's just adorable! Love the shiny papers you used and all the wonderful ephemera you included in the envelopes. I also loved the golden envelope! Very special swap--many thanks to you.
Comment: Thank you so much for the lovely flipbook, Lauren! I loved your choice of paper and all the goodies were wonderful! It brought so much happiness to my day - thank you!
Comment: Thank you SO much for the amazing Christmas card journal, it is amazing <3 It will be perfect to put all of my planning in this year, I usually lose loads of pages because I plan on scraps of paper, so this is ideal! I love it! <3
Response: Glad you like it, was worried I’d done the wrong thing. Good to know I didn’t!
Comment: Love all your Halloween items - especially the spider!!! The bat/cat card is really neat, too!! Great washi tape - and skeletons!! Thank you for a super great swap!!
Comment: Thank you Lauren for envie of junk journal supplies; playing cards, washi, stickers, Orange vellum, Halloween ephemera, address labels and autumn journal card. I’ll enjoy using everything. Hugs💐
Comment: Thank you for the beautiful collaged envelope and the lovely extra pockets! You did a great job, but I totally understand what you mean about not being comfortable with collage. It is a stretch for me too!
Comment: Thank you for the beautiful flip book! I love the paper you chose - it's so pretty! I also really like your patterned velum! So adorable! I really appreciate everything you included - I can't choose a favourite! This was such a wonderful swap to receive! If I could, I'd give you many hearts!
Comment: Hi Lauren, and thank you so much for the lovely book page pouch you created for me! Love the soft green with that gorgeous silver botanical sticker. Your work is impeccable on this piece. LOVE all the ephemera in the pockets--such fun to look through everything--and I'll really enjoy using every bit. Hope we're partnered again very soon!
Comment: Thanks for the great selection of Candy.
I really enjoyed the soap tasting gum (tastes better than it sounds) and the apple mentos.
My son loved the Nik-Naks mini bottles, I'd never seen them before. Thanks again.
Comment: Hi there, all the way from Florida!
I should be less surprised that so many in this group have every category of washi. I adore the gold cat washi. I have so few cat patterns. But really, I like them all. I found drawing border patterns was So Boring years ago, but washi has made it so much easier for me!
Thanks!
Comment: Wow, this double envelope is simply amazing! I love it ! It's just too beautiful what you put in it! A big ❤️ ❤️ for this wonderful envelope! I love the hummingbird paper chosen!
Comment: Hi Lauren! I rec'd your swap and I just love it all. Especially the post-its! They will be so nice to use as my usual ones are plain colors. The washi is so pretty! And I will adore using the stickers and wearing the precious bracelet. Happy Swapping- thx again.
Comment: This was such a fun swap to send & receive! Thank you so much for the lovely assortment of goodies! I really like everything you sent!
Have a have a happy evening!!
xx Gabi
Comment: 🌸💕Lauren thank you💕🌸 I do really appreciate your generosity! The swap I received was AMAZING. I do really like all the different items you have included in the envie but the lama sticker 🥰 OMG 🦙 It made my day!!
🕊✌️☮️ WAR IS OVER IF YOU WANT IT☮️✌️🕊
Comment: Thank you for the wonderful box of goodies, Lauren! My little Charlee has claimed the rope toy as her own. They will absolutely enjoy the treats; they have never met a treat they didn't like. I also really love how portable the little bowl is, it will be perfect for when we're out on walks in summer. I'm really excite about the reptile colouring book, thank you! It will also be fun to try my hand at the painting. Thank you!
Comment: Lauren, thanks so much for the lovely pretty papers you chose for me! I especially love the purple hearts and the coral coloured paper with white wreaths :) Also, thanks for the extras! Happy swapping :) P.S. So sorry for the late rating!
Comment: Hi Lauren, thank you for the washi . I have the purple polka dot but everything else is new to me. I really love the cacti washi. Thank you and Happy November!
Comment: Thank you so much for the lovely envelope and the wonderful goodies that came inside. Loved it all. The tea sounds delicious, the washi tapes are so cute and the postcard OMG, loved it so much! Everything is so cute and thoughtful, thank you so much for this lovely happy mail!
Comment: Thank you for all the lovely things you sent along! I loved everything but especially the Vespa postcard which is awesome, the planner stickers and your personal recipe - I look forward to trying it. Thanks again!
Comment: Lauren! THANK YOU! I'm very new to flip books and enjoy making them but this as the first one I received and man, they're just as exciting to open as they are to send! The flip book you made me is BEAUTIFUL I really love it!
Comment: Wow, what a great parcel!!! I love everything and wrapping it all made it even more special. The mail stickers are too cute. The letter sets are perfect and I look forward to crafting with the other items. Thank you!!!
Response: You're very welcome! Glad you like everything.
Comment: Thanks for the happy mail! I think the painting through a doily effect is really nice and I might try it myself. I also enjoyed what you included. Stamps from the UK are really great--so colourful.
Comment: Hey there, Lauren!! Thanks for this awesome collection of 6+2 washi tapes samples :D Really like them! Anyway, I'm already sent my envie, and... I'm afraid one of the washi I've sent you is the same as one that you've sent me, hahaha! What a coincidence... Take care and thanks for swapping with me, xoxo. -Pat.
Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful handmade envelope full of sweet little things! I love everything and can't wait to use the stamps in my art work! I also love the postcard and sweet little labels! Very thoughtful swap! Thank you kindly :)
Comment: Hi there! Your package finally arrived in a plastic bag, the envelope was damaged somehow, fortunately the book you made me is still in good condition. Thank you so much for all of the time and effort you put into this, it's beautiful! I look forward to using it. : )
Comment: Thank you so much; love the envie...I just adore envies particularly the sunny yellow flower.....Mmmmm my favie colour and a little whale too? Love it all! xox
Comment: I just got your super cute package today and I was so excited to open it! I was even more excited that it was from the UK. I already tried the dollies and crisp snacks. Those dollies are AMAZING, they remind me somewhat of marshmallow....but BETTER! I wish we had them here. There was nothing in the package that I have had before, so I can't wait to enjoy everything. The cupcake tea sounds delicious too, ooooh! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU :)
Comment: so much love for this! the stamps on the envelope - fantastic. thanks so much, i love all the things you included for me and they'll be very useful :)
Comment: Thankyou Lauren for the lovely wrapped up present, I enjoyed opening it, thankyou for the nice stickers and the cute card . Have a happy new year with Christmas wishes, love Jennifer.
Comment: Received safely! Thankyou so much, tucking it away for xmas morning :) xx UPDATE: opened! Thankyou so much for the lovely stamps, I'm looking forward to using them on my next batch of snail mail!