ErinMA

Quick note: I received a wonderful envelope of goodies marked as being from the "End of year destash swap #4," but I don't seem to have been a part of that swap. By the time I realized it, I had confused the envelopes, so I don't know who the sender was. If I haven't rated you for a swap, please let me know - this might be why! I apologize to whoever it was!

• I am a stay-at-home "dog mom" to two chihuahua mixes. I love animals and I've been vegan for years. I'm also a "chronic migraine warrior", which is a tough way of saying I spend most of my days resting my head on a pillow with the shades pulled down!)

• I love cute dragons, unicorns, and dinosaurs (especially the brontosaurus!).

• I love dollhouses (because you're never too old!) and stickers (because ditto!).

• My favorite animal of all time - turtles and turtoises. Love 'em!

• I used to be a big reader, but that has become difficult due to chronic vestibular migraines. (Grr!) I still love books and read when I can, however!

• Since starting on SwapBot, I've discovered that I love postage stamps. I collect the used ones from the envelopes I receive, and I've been lucky enough to be gifted some used international stamps by some very special swap partners. International and unique ones are my favorite, but I appreciate and save them all. Yep, I'm officially a stamp nerd! (Not sorry!)

• I enjoy crafting, especially paper crafts, but I have to add the caveat that "enjoy" does not mean "skilled at"! After receiving so many beautiful things from swappers, I feel the need to temper the expectations of any swap partners. I will give it my all...that is all I can promise! 😊

This will be sappy, but if you send it, I'm probably smiling to receive it (told ya, sappy!) But these things would be my special faves:

• Stickers! (no planner ones, please, but if they're cute animals, flowers, glittery, or really anything else, I'm in! I'm always looking for birthday stickers as well!) Flakes, half-sheets, alphabets, it's all good :) Also, feel free to cut a sheet if you need to fit it in an envelope - no worries!

• I am in love with all things vintage. The real thing is great but even vintage-look is neat! The Victorian era is my latest obsession...er, I mean interest. ;)

• I recently started collecting used postage stamps. I have no idea why, but I just like them and want to save them, for some reason! I get ridiculously excited to receive stamps (hint, hint, hehe!)

• Postcards! Okay, I'm officially on the postcard bandwagon now and my collection is small. I like animals (real or illustrated), all things nature, and anything cute. Illustrated are a particular favorite and I also like landscapes or streetscapes. But honestly, I'm not super picky.

• Die cut shapes, like hearts, circles, flowers, birds, leaves, etc - any size, shape and color welcome!

• I'm fascinated by things with foreign languages on them! (French is a fave, just don't ask me to speak it!)

• Your favorite craft or something you've taken the time to make. Truly, I'd be honored. (There I go being sappy again!)

** If you take the time to send it, I'm going to appreciate it.**

However, I'd rather not have these things:

• I love stickers, but I'd prefer not planner ones. (I'm not reliable enough to keep a planner, lol!)
• I'm proudly vegan for the animals, so please don't do anything with an "I love meat" or "Mmm, bacon" theme. The same goes for things like hunting or rodeos. Just, please, no. Thank you for understanding!
• Food items are also a general no because I'm super picky in that department!
• No profanity or nudity, please.

• Style: Girly (Pink, sparkles, unicorns...I'm like a preschooler, lol!)

• I love almost anything watercolor - whether it's homemade or just a watercolor-look (such as notecards or paper). I love to experiment with watercolor, but I'm not great at it!

• I also like the look of vintage, old-time-y things. That's the genealogist in me!

• And finally...Kawaii because Just. So. Cute!

Some favorite themes: (for those who skipped the rest and just want short and sweet!)

• Illustrated animals (turtles and tortoises are special favorites, but I truly love most animals... [sorry, snakes, worms and every insect ever!])

• Vintage (I love old things...photos, ephemera, anything from the past...it's the genealogist in me!)

• Anything postal-related (stamps, mailboxes, whimsical snails, oh my!)

• Botanical/Floral/Trees

• Watercolors (just love how it looks!)

• Medieval, especially castles

• Fantasy animals (unicorns and cute dragons...and dinosaurs, which aren't fantasy but you get the idea!)

Don’t feel like reading a long profile? No worries—I get it! Here’s a quick list of my favorites for easy reference. A little note: if you don’t have anything from this list, that’s totally fine. I’m genuinely grateful for almost any theme. I also enjoy keeping a variety of items on hand, so if something isn’t quite my style, I’ll happily save it to pass along to a future swap partner who will love it.

• All things postal, but especially used postage stamps and, more recently, postmarks.

• Animals (Particularly turtles or tortoises and chihuahuas!)

• Vintage theme - if it's old or just looks that way, I'm in!

• Dinosaurs (brontosaurus, yay!)

• Cute dragons and all unicorns

• All things nature (trees, flowers, mushrooms...)

• Patterned or weathered-look scrapbook paper or origami paper

• Die cut shapes (Flowers, birds, anything!)

• Book pages, in English or any other language.

• Homemade...anything. (All skill levels. If you took the time and effort to make it and then share it with me, I will be grateful!)

• Postcards

  • International
  • Cute
  • Illustrated
  • Nature scenes/trees, etc.
  • Landscapes/cityscapes
  • Watercolor
  • Vintage
  • Die-cut

• Colors: Pink, lilac and light blue