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Hello friends!

I’m an introverted 22 year old passing away the time out here in the Midwest. Barista by day, crafter by afternoon, & in bed by 9. I work full time as a barista, and I love the coffee industry! If I’m not at work you’ll find me behind a book, playing a video game, or crafting for my penpals. You can see a little bit of what I craft on my Instagram, @sincerely roe

My favorite colors are purple and pink, but I also love neutrals! I love most themes, as my mood is constantly changing. My favorite themes are vintage, botanical, witchy, and celestial though!

I love all kinds of music, but especially indie or rock! My favorite artists and bands right now are Ingrid Michaelson, The Maine, and Young the Giant. My favorite song ever is “Dust in the Wind” by Kansas.

My favorite genres of books is YA & Fantasy. Like most people, I’ve read the Harry Potter series many times. I also love The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa & The Graceling series by Kristin Cashore. Other favorite include Divergent, Hunger Games, InkSpell, and Truthwitch.

To be honest, I’ve always been more of a reader, though these days I find myself binging YouTube videos in the background while I craft. My favorite YouTubers are Brittany McCowan, Jordan Clark, Kyra Pace, Vivian (ThePaperLetterBlog), and many other crafty gals. As far as actual TV goes, I do love Friends, The Office, and Young & Hungry. My favorite movies are Mulan, The Proposal, and The Spy Who Dumped Me.

I love art journaling, bullet journaling, watercolor painting, and I have recently tried taking up embroidery. When I’m crafting, I spend most of my time making things for my penpals or for swaps.

When I’m crafting, here are some things that I always love to have around and would be estatic if I received in a swap:

-Handmade Envelopes -Small Goodie Bags -Project Life Cards -Scraps -Washi Samples -Diecuts -Lace -Twine -Pretty Blank Labels for Addresses

I collect crystals, dried flowers, postcards, buttons, and stickers.

Like any modern day witchy girl, I love crystals. I love collecting and learning about the natural properties of each one.

I love love love dried flowers, and use them in all parts of my craft/crafting. I particularly love dried lavender or leaves, and I am allergic to roses.

I love postcards with animals or art the most, but I also enjoy pretty landscapes. My wall by my craft corner is filled with postcards!

I love love buttons of all shapes and colors!

As for stickers, I love all kinds of them! I especially love floral stickers, letter stickers, and stickers that look like watercolor!

I’m also obsessed with shaped or embellished paperclips! Escpecially gold or rose gold ones!

If there is ever a problem with a swap you receive from me, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I always send on time and most of the time take a picture for proof. I am willing to resend if a swap hasn’t found it’s way to you!

With all this said, something important to remember about me is that I want every swap to be fun. For me, I’m in it for the connection. It’s not about the extras or goodies. A handwritten note or something handmade will always mean the world to me.