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LondonWriting

LondonWriting
Date Joined: September 6, 2020
Last Online: June 20, 2023
Birthday: February 28
Country: United Kingdom
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About Me

Hello!

I'm Sabrina. I like to travel; a fantastic way to learn about different cultures and customs. When I'm not exploring, I like to hear from others about their country, life, customs, etc.

I got back into snail mail a few years ago, initially with Postcrossing. Due to the pandemic and mostly working from home, as well as rising postal rates, I expanded on sending postcards and simple letters to making envelope art, stamping and simple paper crafts. Most recently, I’ve started making and swapping ATCs.

Additionally, I started to make and use wax seals, which again I’m happy to send or receive. I love washi tapes and washi stickers.

I'm still experimenting and finding my style, but my inner goth and punk really enjoys things on the alternative spectrum. I favour dark and bold colours over pastels. I particularly dislike pink and baby blue.

Some of my favourite themes: - Gothic - Coffee or tea - Steampunk - Alice in Wonderland - SANTORO GORJUSS - Macabre - Nature - Vintage

Please no animals in captivity, non-vegan foods & recipes, religious, military or sexist.

I subscribe to the ‘the simple things’ magazine and receive magazines from some organisations I’m part of, including: The Ramblers, The Vegan Society, The Big Issue, Seasheperd Conservation Society. So food, compassionate and eco-friendly lifestyle, nature and the environment are the main themes.

I love coffee and a day is not off to a good start without my two cups in the morning. ☕️ Then I switch to tea, mostly flavoured black, fruit or Rooibos. Not a fan of green tea.

Favorite Crafts

Mostly paper crafts: stamping, stencils, die cuts, wax seals, collage, simple card making, ATC.

I don’t journal, so have no use for bullet planner stickers, planner papers and I don’t know what to do with notepad papers either.

Instead, I love receiving things I can use in making happy mails, postcard and envelope decorations.

Favorite Books

Patricia Cornwell novels

Shantaram by Roberts, Gregory David

Baudolino by Umberto Eco

Favorite Television

In no particular order:

  • The Crown

  • Sherlock

  • Enola Holmes

  • 13 Reasons Why

  • Grace And Frankie

  • Call My Agent

  • Virgin River

  • Bridgerton

  • Ginny & Georgia

  • Emily In Paris

  • American Housewife

  • Wednesday

  • F Is For Family

Favorite Podcasts

  • Freakonomics Radio

  • The Rich Roll Podcast

  • A Mile in My Shoes

  • Macabre London

  • Amazing Starts Here

  • Food For Thought

  • The Guardian's Today in Focus

  • Pop Culture with Chante

  • How To Fail

  • Rich Roll

  • Killers, Cults & Queens

  • Verbrechen Von Nebenan

  • Zeit Verbrechen

  • Deutschland 3000

Dislikes

Postcards

  • Disney

  • Hello Kitty

  • Pastel Colour Themed Cards

  • Touristy or Local Attraction Postcards, unless they relate to my hometown London, UK

Colours

As mentioned, I'm not a fan of pastels, so please keep for someone who will enjoy and use such coloured items.

Miscellaneous

I have little to no use for journal cards, sticky notes, used stamps.

Ratings

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Comment: Sabrina, this was a lovely package! Thank you so much! It was made beautifully and full of goodies!
Ceme rated for Nature postcard on May 6, 2023
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Comment: Thank you so much for your pretty postcard <3 I also loved your stamps as the grey kitty one looks so much like my cat.
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Comment: Sabrina, thank you so much for a great swap. I love all of it. This is the only international swap I do.
Response: So glad that it arrived the second time around and that you like what I put together. In the hurry to get it on the way, I forgot to include a note 😳
shinyserra rated for LSRUS: A Letter & a Flat-Int'l on Apr 16, 2023
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Comment: Thank you very much for the nice letter and goodies!!
Response: You’re very welcome. Thanks for the heart
Atelierdejacinte rated for Nature postcard on Apr 11, 2023
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Comment: I love your badger card, it has a wonderful style! Thank you so much 🌸 I do some postcrossing too and I have (too) many cards. Most of all I like to make postcards (and ATCs as well) from old materials.
Response: I’m so happy you liked the postcard . Happy Postcrossing and crafting 🌿
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Comment: Thank you for the fantastic deer postcard. We love to see them on the farm.
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Comment: Thank you for the lovely postcard! The cat stamp is really cute too 🐈
Tessssssa rated for ESO: Masterboard collage postcards on Mar 19, 2023
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Comment: thanks for the cute postcard!
DPClamavi rated for ESO: Masterboard collage postcards on Mar 17, 2023
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Comment: Ty for this lovely postcard :) did you use a pre existing postcard for it ?
Response: You’re very welcome. I started with a blank craft paper page and added different papers, stickers and ephemera before cutting to postcard size.
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Comment: Thank you for the beautiful swap!!! A very lovely thought out envelope!
Jafferty rated for 📦5 boxed set postcards #35 on Feb 16, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for the great postcards and the stamps! Much appreciated. Thank you!
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Comment: Ohhh what a lovely parcel!! I loved the handmade card, it was so festive and fun. And thank you for the wonderful goodies! I'm so happy you finally got to take that trip: I would love to go back to Australia one day ❤️
KatKit rated for CPG: Tea Time/Favorite Tea - Global on Feb 2, 2023
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Comment: Just enjoyed the lovely tea that you sent. What a fun envelope full of so many tea related goodies. I really enjoyed your letter. I also experienced tea at Fortnum and Mason this past November. I love a good afternoon tea and F&M did not disappoint. We had the same problem. Had to pack up the cakes for later. Thanks for the fun swap.
malleechick rated for 📦5 boxed set postcards #35 on Jan 30, 2023
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Comment: Thank you! Lovely cards.
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Comment: Thank you for this beautiful envelope. Have a nice day !!
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Comment: Thank you. Love the pretty card. Good luck with your new job
craftynut rated for UKPP: Postal Themed PC on Jan 12, 2023
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Comment: Love the postcard, thank you.
Ladyadybug rated for ✨ Easy Accordion Pocket on Jan 10, 2023
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Comment: Thanks for the beautiful pocket and the fun goodies you have included for me :)
rplongbeach rated for Leave a New Years comment on Jan 9, 2023
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Comment: Thank you!
honeya9705 rated for Leave a New Years comment on Jan 5, 2023
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Comment: Happy New Years! Thanks for the message
Response: Thanks for the rating and heart. All the best x

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Comments

kayebubbly on Dec 25, 2023:

OrigamiGrace on Feb 9, 2023:

firday

LadyGuenevere on Jan 2, 2023:

Bonne Année, Happy New Year! May 2023 bring you the best of health, happiness, and wonderful swapping!

My apologies for the late greeting! My New Year's Eve curse continued and I've been sick in bed since 8 PM on NYE. At least there was no snowstorm this year! laughs

  • xoxo, Alayna <3
Fabriqueen on Jan 1, 2023:

Leave A New Year Comment

Wishing you a New Year filled with joy and happiness, peace and prosperity! Hugs, Diane

becait on Dec 31, 2022:

rplongbeach on Dec 31, 2022:

Happy New Year!

ElisaMarcuz on Dec 31, 2022:

Hi Sabrina! I wish you an amazing 2023! Happy new year!!!!

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kayebubbly on Dec 17, 2021:

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