Comment: Wow!! I haven't had a chance to go through the whole book yet, but I'm blown away. Makes me embarrassed to think about what *I* sent out! Great job!

Comment: Your Bookmark is AWESOME and I love it so much! )O( thank you for the extras, you are very talented! LOVE ALL!!!

Comment: Thanks so much! Love the bookmark and all the other "goodies" you included. :)

Comment: OMG... WOW... I'm speachless. I just received your journal. What an AWESOME & AMAZING piece of art. I just can't believe it. Even my husband (who's usually not really curious about my swaps) wanted to peak in the box. I haven't have time to read it yet and I'm going to do it slow, because I want to enjoy every page of it. Thanks again for this great swap. Hugs. =D

Comment: Wow, you really went all out on this. I can't believe you were able to part with it. Thank you. Sorry for taking so long to rate, I haven't been home for a while.

Comment: Baby, just finished reading the journal. You are absolutely amazing and I am honored to have you as my friend.

Comment: Serenity has out done herself once again. Your creativity is beautiful!!

Comment: Super super amazing person. Thanks for everything!

Comment: Yay! It arrived.

Comment: BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL cards! I just love them and the special meaning behind them. I will cherish them. Thank you!

Comment: nice dedication & work entailed :) thank you for your thoughtful creation

Comment: Thank u for the ATC's & the lovely letter. I appreciate the time & effort that you put into making them. They are lovely & not too lumpy at all! Thanks!!

Comment: What a lovely assortment of fibers! I love every one! They are very different from what I have so they will be very useful to me. It is WONDERFUL to have such a nice variety! Great swap idea! I love the charms you sent thank you !!! Pat

Comment: What a GORGEOUS array of colours to come out of the envelope-I loved it!!! Thank you so much. :)

Comment: Cute! Thanks for the great prescription, I'll be sure to take it daily :O) UPDATE: I picked up the envelope today and was surprised to find your ATC and note inside...somehow they got stuck inside. I love your beautiful ATC, what a wonderful Palm Tree I wish I could make ATC as well as you can...thanks for the extra :O)

Comment: Thanks for the great 43 Ideas , I enjoyed reading them.

Comment: Seren, I love seeing your creativity. It blows me away every time to see your work. You put so much of your heart and soul and it truly shows. Love you! Julie

Comment: I am awed at the technique you used! Very Unique! I love weeping willows! My neighbor had one for years until a storm a few years back damaged it, and it had to be cut down. I am so glad to have received this one! Thank You so much. And also thank you for all the extra's you sent! The stamps and fabric were greatly appreciated! Teresa

Comment: Thanks! Added you!

Comment: thanks for all the comments/feedback :)

 

Comment: One of the nicest swaps I've ever received! Thank you!

Comment: WOW !! Your ATC was AWSOME !! I LOVE LOVE willow trees !! Great job. Thank you for all the great extras ! you did put a smile on my face !!! And your envie was sooo awsome ! I am going to Frame it !!!

 

Comment: Thank you- The papers were great, but I absolutely LOVED the envelope and the atc! :)

Comment: I saw the card before I read the letter and thought how lovely, and it reminds me of the other one done similarly! And both ended up being from you. I'm thinking of linking them together for display because they look so nice as a pair. Thank you so much! PS: The piece of fabric is perfect! I love that it has tiny pleats, I will certainly be able to do something wonderful with that, and the other thread and yarn are also appreciated. Thanks for everything! What a bounty!

Comment: WOW! I have to begin with the envelope! I loved it so much, I framed it and put it on my wall... Did you just happen to have a Peace Sign envelope?? Wow.. I was so impressed before I even opened it (ohso carefully).. I love the Bookmark (and no , it didn't break) and the crayon papers are awesome.. I will absolutely use them.. How lucky was I to get you for this swap.. Thank You So Much!! Many Hearts!! Kisses, jan

Comment: What gorgeous cards, thank you so much! I kept the flowered card, but I had to give the willow card to my daughter, she really liked it, and her name is WIllow, so I really had no choice 8) Beautiful work!

Comment: What a wonderful letter and I really liked the watercolor pencils. My father went through a similar situation last year and now he is much better so I pray that everything will be okay for you and your family. Thank you so much and I loved the honest answers.

Comment: Wow! Thank you for the personal note as well. I'm so glad cottage cheese is one of your favourite foods, hehe.

Comment: I Loved getting to know you- a little glimpse of your life and you through this swap. There were so many things that touched my heart:) I loved also that you did all of your answers in color-very nice ones too:) The little notes you left in between the answers cracked me up--made me smile. I love your answer on question #48 about looks and it coming from the inside--a light inside- awesome answer and so True. I wanted to share a really fun website I have been going to about goals and things that you can mark down that you've done in life or want to-it kind of goes with question #26 and it is called diddit.com-check it out if you get the chance:) I would also love to do a bookmark swap with you if you're still wanting to.

Comment: One of my favorites by cummings. Love is more thicker than forget More thinner than recall More seldom than a wave is wet More frequent than to fail It is most mad and moonly And less it shall unbe Than all the sea which only Is deeper than the sea Love is more thicker than forget More thinner than recall More seldom than a wave is wet More frequent than to fail It is most mad and moonly And less it shall unbe Than all the sea which only Is deeper than the sea Love is less always than to win Less never than alive Less bigger than the least begin Less littler than forgive It is most sane and sunly And more it cannot die Than all the sky which only Is higher than the sky Thanks for the personal note. Best wishes. Teena

Comment: Thank you so much for your awesome email!!

Comment: Nice personal touch to your email. Thank you so much for your SO interesting and FUNNY answers. Hope you have a wonderful day too!! And Happy Birthday!!!

Comment: Thanks!! I miss the lakes and streams too...

Comment: thank you. great email swap.

 

Comment: thank you

Comment: A million hearts !!! What an amazing package I received. I just loved everything from the bookmarks, to the ATCs (wonderful), the ribbons and the special thought for the pop can tabs. I'm so happy we had this private swap, thank you for that.

Comment: Hi! Thanks so much for the envie of tree stuff. The photos are nice and I really enjoy the ATC. It's differently & nicely textured, which is rare. Thanks for everything & take care!

Comment: Hey Serenity, thank you very much for letting me know about your life and your photography, I just loved your pictures and your comments! xxxx Sarah

Comment: I love it! Great job! I sent you a message about it.

Comment: Thank you --- beautiful job!

Comment: Serenity, Thank you for an awesome tree swap. I LOVE your willow ATC. I understand missing TREES, not the scrubby stuff in TX. I lived in San Antonio for 3 years. We lived just south of the hill country, which is about as beautiful as you can get in TX. So, your photos bring back memories for me. However, the tree in the field reminds me of PA (believe it or not). Across the road from my grandmother's home was a farmer's field and in the middle of that field was a HUGE oak tree. I loved that field and that tree. My favorite tree is the Aspen. I love whole groves of them and they sound so beautiful when the wind blows. Thanks for the beautifully drawn envelope and postcard too. I love all of it and I have it all on display so I can look at it.

Comment: Thank you, they are beautiful! I just recently started with zentangles myself, they are addicting. I hope all is well with you & yours.

Comment: Thank you for the beautiful journal, and bookmark, wish I could give you more hearts! Tracy

Comment: WOW!!!!!!!!!! Your ATCs are unreal. I am going to keep them out where everyone can see them. They are exquisite!!!!. Thanks so much.

Comment: Serenity! What a gorgeous package you sent me! I love how you Zentangled the envelope as well;) Both of your ATCs you sent are fantastic!!! I really enjoyed reading about your world, most swappers don't include that info anymore! Thanks for sharing your life with me;)

Comment: Very nice! Thank you!

Comment: TY for the 2 bee-utiful pressed flowers, grass Nature made ATCs. Especially nice that you used Nature items for the ATC theme and handwritten note about your memories & passion for Nature. You should sign your work using a label or white cardstock on back to give yourself well deserved credit for the ATCs you made. I'll definitely make a label and write your name on this with swap name to remember these by. TY for placing 1 ATC in plastic sleeve and I've placed the other in plastic sleeve to protect it as well.

Comment: WOW, all I can think of is 'how long did it take you' to create the outer envelope? I love them all, thank you. I so know all you are going through with family health issues and the moving (I have lived in Akron all my life and a cross counry move would devastate me). Please feel free to 'ramble' to me in e-mails anytime you want or need to chat. My e-mail is phylliszart@yahoo.com. Sorry I hadn't gotten back to your first e-mail, but working retail during the holidays takes it's toll. Thanks again! Phyllis

Comment: What a special touch - the hand-drawn star flake envelope! I especially loved the Tree ATC. It's so pretty & delicate. What did you use to cover the leaves? Contact paper? Some sort of wax? Thanks!

Comment: Hi Serenity, I love the cards you sent. They were beautiful, I love hand drawn cards and yours will be cherished. Cheers Samantha

Comment: It is beautiful!!!!

Comment: Beautiful cards, and congrats on the commission--you absolutely deserve it. These will go in my "REAL Artist" section. Thank you and much luck in your endeavors! (I ain't that fonda TX neither).

 

Comment: Such unique and beautiful ATC's! I love the fairy tree. Weeping willows are a favorite of mine as well. <3

Comment: Thank You! I enjoyed your responses.

Comment: Thank you for a wonderful mail :D

Comment: I loved your answers! That story about love was heartbreaking, it's good to have people like you in this world!

 

 

Comment: I absolutely LOVE these two ATCs you made. They are probably in my top ten favorite. Thank you so much!

Comment: I loved loved loved your list and it was so creatively done as well. It looks like we have quite a bit in common. I really enjoyed reading about you maybe once things settle down I can send you a copy of my 100 Things. :)

Comment: The ATCs are wonderful! The Weeping willow must have taken a while. It is perfect in detail. Thanks for the Sunflower ATC too. I am very happy to add them to my collection :)

Comment: The envelope you sent was cut open across the top. There was only one card inside. The "Fairy Tree". Sometimes the post office really messes up and items are lost. I rated for the use of the materials. Thanks.

Comment: Seren, I love both ATC's. I will carry the Phil 4:19 with me thanks

 

Comment: thank you its soooooooo butifull

Comment: it's soo cool to see how others approach zentangles! Before I received the one you did, I had only seen examples of how others approach them online. It seems we all have our own take on how we approach them - much like fingerprints. thank you for the really cool atc and also for the totally wicked zentangled envelope too! - i bet our postman was perplexed by that one (to see an unusual envelope) really nice job with this swap!

Comment: Thankyou so much for the lovely sunflower and extras, hugs Kristina

Comment: Thank you so much for your great letter! I'll be writing back very soon!

Comment: Your ATC is very unique. Thanks so much. Joyce

Comment: These are gorgeous, I absolutely adore the pressed flowers "weeping willow" one!! Thanks so much!

Comment: Thanks for the two great ATCs. The willow-ATC is such a special idea. I like them both really much.

Comment: Love the Bookmarks! Pressed flowers is beautiful and I just love, love the wire & ribbon one. Extra special because she enclosed some crossstitch patterns which was such a wonderful surprise! I love them all -- thank you! I'd give you a 10 if I could!!! Peggy

Comment: This is so amazing! From the envelope to the ATC to the incredible bookmark, it's all so faboo! Thanks so much!!

Comment: So cute!!! Thanks for the wonderfully fun postcard and letter. I do understand how you feel about the trees... I can't imagine not being in the midwest anymore and enjoying leaves falling and all the other fun things that come along with the trees! Thanks for the bookmark too! Such a lovely package!

 

 

Comment: I Love LOve LOve the ATCs!!! They are so pretty! Thank you for the letter too! I really enjoyed all of it!

Comment: Thank you for the beautiful ATCs - very different which I love. The envelope is cool!

Comment: I love the beautiful ATCs you sent me! The "Fairy Tree" ATC is unique. You do lovely work. Thanks for the extra wonderful cards.

Comment: God Bless you and your family. Please remain to be strong and faithful. I wish things will brighten up soon.

Comment: hugs to you,thank you for opening your heart and sharing your wish.

Comment: Thanks for the ATC and sorry I didn't rate you sooner. I guess I'm thinking too much about other things. Thanks and sorry again. ^v^ P.S. My sister said that that's what we are Japanic. I couldn't stop laughing when I saw it on that movie!! Thanks for my own flag. And, your ATCs really are beautiful!! Very good idea!! Thanks again! ^v^

Comment: Thank you!

Comment: wow. everything was awesome! The envelope, the ATC and the extra card! Thanks so much! the tree was fantastic! you do well with recycling things and are indeed very artistic! everyone expresses themselves differently and that is what makes the world so wonderful!

Comment: A million thanks! The envelope is fantastic (I almost didn't want to open it so it wouldn't get ripped!). The ATCs and doodles are wonderful, I really like the use of all your symbols. Thanks for the little note - I am a Michigander at heart and don't think I could leave. I could definitely tell that a lot of care was put in this swap - it really made my day.

Comment: AMAZING package!!!! I did my Blue's Clue dance and wiggled by tail the whole time I was opening it! :D You sure did go overboard- all the ribbons, old postage stamps, papers, even a feather! Plus, the cool cigar box! What a treasure! I think I'm going to keep the box as my mixed media goodies stash, adding more to it overtime. Thank you so very much! I hope to send you something soon as well as some pictures of what I've made!

Comment: thanks for the interesting answers

Comment: that's amazing

Comment: thx for sending!!

 

Comment: You wowwed me!...I love the envie, I love the atcs, I love the stickers and my hubby loves the stamps! Most of all, I love your chatty little letter...way cool!..You ROCK!...Thanks so much for such a super swap!

Comment: WOW!!! Thanks so much for the great Zentangles ~the extras are great too! I loved the aborginal symbols ATC. . . and your envelope was so fitting. Thanks again so much ~~ I'd give you more hearts if I could!!

 

Comment: Thanks for the great comments, I'm glad you enjoyed all the photos and hope you get a chance to visit some of those places yourself!

Comment: Thanks for all the wonderful comments! I really appreciate it! :D

Comment: Thanks for all the sweet words- I adore traveling and I love that other people can see new places through the pictures I take! -Kate

Comment: I really liked your photos on your flickr account.:) Keep up with the great job on your ATC's!

Comment: Great works. Fantstc ATCs. Thank you for the very nice ATCs.

Comment: Thank you so much for the amazing Atcs and the Extras!! Taht`s how swap makes fun! :-))

Comment: Your package was truly a joy to receive... I loved the recycled envelope (so pretty), I love the ATC's you made... and I agree, the patterns really don't need much more embellishing - you have very pretty mail (lol), and I really enjoyed the extras esp the extra ATC - pretty!! But most of all, I really loved the thoughtful letter you enclosed - it was just nice to hear a little about you and I hope to have you as a swap partner again.

Comment: The Atc's are very cool, I really like the dried flower ones very cool!! Thank you Thank you.

Comment: Thank you so very much for the AWESOME ATC's and the most wonderful goodies. I love the leaf!! The tags are so pretty. Thanks again!!!

Comment: I am so sorry to hear about your father and sister. Of course I will keep them in my prayers! Thank you so much for the lovely ATCs - you are very talented!

Comment: Wow am I spoiled! I love everything you sent but my favs are the big red button, the black and gold glass button, and the emerald green cathedral bead! Thanks so much for the extra beads and the keys too! Fabulous swap!

Comment: Wow, this was a super package to get! I love everything. The letter was great and so was the handmade packaging. The Hurricane bracelet is beautiful! I know all about hurricanes, we had to evacuate the island we lived on at least once a year. The beach glass was super awesome, I have a huge beach glass collection and it is all sorted by color in mason jars in my craft room, I will add these. The jewelry findings and beads will come in so handy, I love them all. You are super thoughtful. You are a Super Swapper! I wish I could give you more than one heart. Thank You So Much!

Comment: What a great ATC - thank you so much!

Comment: Thanks! Love the card.

 

Comment: The cards you made are great, Thank you!! I'd love to see the jewelry you make if you have a website for it or a place with pix of it. Namaste