Comment: Hei Emilia, miten ihana kortti, sekä rustaamasi sanat — kiitos! Hyvää Uutta Vuotta sinulle!

Comment: Thank you so much for the letter. You have such lovely handwriting. I'll check out the books you mentioned.

Comment: Beautiful postcard illustration. And I like your fancy font with frolicking animals. A lovely PC to receive. You picked a nice place to visit - the Butterfly Conservatory. I've been there 3 times. There's always something interesting to see. The last time I went they added small colourful exotic birds to the conservatory. Quite a nice ecosystem happening there. I checked out Natalina's Kitchen's website. She's very social media savvy, she even has a youtube channel, so I watched her eggplant video. Nice to learn something new about where I live. And lastly, I've tried axe throwing (not at the Riot but in Toronto). Got one pretty close to the bull's eye, a couple bounced off the board. It was a fun and unusual experience. Thanks, ES!

Comment: Hi Emilia! Thank you for the wonderful fox postcard, it's lovely! The flying squirrel postcard is so cute as well. I'm glad you had rain - we've just had a heatwave here so I'm hoping it cools down after this, haha! The tulips sound beautiful. I haven't read Memory of Water before but the local library has a copy so I'm going to gie it a try! Thanks for the recommendation :) Best wishes from Alan

Comment: Hello Emilia of Finland. Thank you for this gorgeous postcard of the Karelian Bear dog. Wow. Thank you for the information. Have always felt all dogs are "acceptable" if given the environment to thrive. Sounds more like a dog better suited in big open spaces. <3 The swan stamp is also beautiful. Thank you.

Comment: Thanks so much! I have added them all to the list! <3 Al

Comment: Thank you! I have read, " Born a Crime" and enjoyed it as much as you. I adore, "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" and watch it regularly. Please visit other countries, before here....We are such spoiled brats, compared to the rest of the world.

Comment: Kiitos ihanasta Julia Vuoren kortista!

Comment: It's so wonderful to meet you here on swap-bot. I received your cool postcard today. Thank you so much, I really like it. (You asked what I volunteer for... it's a NGO that does cultural exchange programs - mostly for students. I help planning short term exchanges and chaperone once a year.) I hope you are having a wonderful day. Take care and stay safe!

Comment: Thank you sooo much for your great postcard, Emilia. I like the snowy view a lot :-) Your message makes me want to go to Tampere and visit the yarn shop right away ;-) And I will definitely read the book you recommended. It sounds very much like something for me :-)

Comment: The cat postcard cracked me up, thanks! :D

Comment: Kiitos söpöstä kettukortista ja ihanasta pikku mursupiirroksesta :D Muumimerkkikin oli ihana! Hyvää kesänalkua ja onnea yksipyöräisellä ajamisen treenaamiseen!

Comment: Thank you for the amazing ATC. You’re very talented. Love the way you labeled the back. The envelope art is stunning too. The dried flowers are so sweet. The green ink you use is very pretty. Such a lovely letter, it made my day!

Comment: Emilia, thank you so much for the amazing card. You have such beautiful handwriting.

Comment: Got it today, thank you! Tack för kortet, såå roligt att du skrev det på svenska :D

Comment: Yay! This beautiful horse ATC reminds me of a favorite book from my childhood, The Black Stallion! Thank you so much! I love it! The envelope decoration is great as well & I look forward to trying the calming cinnamon tea! 😁

Comment: Thank you so much for your thoughtful Bible verse and letter. It’s a verse that I will keep on my prayer list! We all need God’s protection at the moment.

Comment: Thank you for the great ATC!

Comment: Such a fun mail art envelope and I love that you painted me bubblegum girls grandma - "spiked haired granny". She is one cool granny! Thank you so much!!. :)

Comment: Thank you for the lovely ATC - even the envelope is pretty - Happy Swapping!

Comment: Dear Emilia, a big THANK YOU for your amazing bling-y postcard that is a delight to read!!! And the envelope is to drool for as well <3 I didn't know we were allowed to send in envelope or I would've too: naked PCs are always way too small to chat properly ;-)

Comment: Thank you for the swap. I had fun reading about the books you’ve read and your fave authors. I might check some of them out. TYVM again!

Comment: Thank you for the beautiful postcard - I LOVE it :) Happy Christmas!

Comment: I hope you enjoyed your book. :) I've found switching to an audio for a book I want to read but can't get into helps, too. Sorry that the book wasn't as humours as you'd hoped, but hope it was an interesting book none the less. :)

Comment: Thank you so much for the wonderful postcard, stamp AND Story. You really made me smile. Have a great Sunday!

Comment: I do indeed keep getting you as a partner, pretty awesome though ^_^ Also thank you so much for your email, I really enjoyed reading it! Everything was incredible to read through ^_^ I hope you have a wonderful week!

Comment: Wow, thank you so much for this card!💙 It was so interesting to read about the art! I loved it!:))))💛

Comment: Thank you for this fun card, I'll definitely check the illustrator out on IG. Stay safe!

Comment: Thank you, I love the post card and stsmp.I am glad you enjoyed you summer vacation :)

Comment: I wish I could give you 5 hearts... You made Dylan sooo happy he loves his bookmark and I love my fox atc its amazing. If you pen pal I would love to write you back just message me xxx Thank you for my butterflies too xxx

Comment: Thank you for the beautiful postcard! I like that drawing style, too. It sounds like you've been having a lovely staycation. 😉 Enjoy your weekend! ❤️

Comment: Thanks for doing this swap! My kids want to reply back and will do so soon! Everything was so exciting for them!

Comment: Thank you for sharing your list...... I did love the Ice Twins but I read the book, not sure I would have liked the audio...... Enjoy your summer.

Comment: Sooo many days later, it finally arrived - and it's just lovely! Thank you!

Comment: I finally got your letter today - Simon will be so excited to see what he got! And I really love the letter you sent me - beautiful handwriting on my favorite paper!

Comment: Kiitos hienosta kortista (ja postimerkki on kans aivan upea!)

Comment: It’s so nice to hear from you again! Thank you for sharing your 3 fondest memories with me c: love the tea and stickers you sent too. I laughed when I saw the toilet paper one LOL 😂 hope you and your family are staying safe during these times

Comment: Beautiful!

Comment: Love when pics tell a story ~ thank you!

Comment: Thank you so much for your Email and Photos. I enjoyed reading it. Take care :)

Comment: Thank you for sharing your May reads with me, Emilia! I appreciate your insights, and have added "Agathe" to my TBR list. <3

Comment: Thank you for the lovely postcard! I love the art on it and that you wrote something about the artist. I also love your handwriting! Hope you are having a nice weekend with your family! :)

Comment: Hi Emilia! Sorry for the late rating! Thanks a bunch for the email! I loved reading through it! Have a great weekend :)

Comment: You identified some thought-provoking found text in there - nice! I like it. (And if you didn't find it yet, my "source those quotes" are all from Welcome to Nightvale)

Comment: Thank you for sharing your answers. I enjoyed reading them🌻

 

Comment: I loved this so much Emilia! Thank you <3

Comment: Thank you so much for the swap! The book sounds really cool and I love listening to audiobooks, so I'll definitely give it a try. And by the way: your letter writing paper is gorgeous! :)

Comment: Thank you for your answers and the pictures. I've added a couple of the books you mentioned to my to read list.

Comment: thanks for sharing. you sound like a romantic person :) I always wanted to read Jane Austen's, but still haven't..

Comment: Woohoo! a Severus Snape fan^_^, me too. The Egyptian sounds interesting, so I placed this on my to read list. It was a fun swap to read, thanks for sharing. :)

 

Comment: We received your package today! Thank you so much!! Isaac loved everything, especially the 'Find the Panda'! Isaac says to tell Iida thank you so much! :)

Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful kitty and birdie card. It's gorgeous. So lovely to hear from you in Finland. Your writing is so perfect and neat. I have another pen pal and photography friend in Finland who said she had snow. We had snow last weekend. UGH! Hurry up spring! Love Cathy/Writercat

Comment: That was really cute with the whole missing cookie theme- thank you :)

Comment: Wow, Emilia. Thank you so much for going out of your way to recommend the artist Ellen Thesslef. I have not heard of her but I will be looking her up , thanks to you. Also the book Desire for Chocolate sounds good and so does See you in the Cosmos. And you are right who cares if the books are for young readers . I often read young, children books. Love them. Will look up both of these at the libraries when they open. Happy reading.

Comment: Thank you so much for your thoughtful and insightful email, Emilia. I like Matt Haig, and enjoyed "Notes on a Nervous Planet," but wasn't aware of "How to Stop Time." Sounds like an interesting premise/plot to explore ideas about living and loving fully. "Desire for Chocolate" sounds like an intriguing read, as well. I always like when a book makes me feel alllll the emotions. <3 Take care!

Comment: Thanks for sending so quickly and thanks for reading my blog and writing about it.

Comment: Thank you! We've just had our stay at home order extended to the end of May, with a few exceptions. I work at a grocery store, so I have to work, anyway. I'm constantly surprised by how many people are not taking this virus seriously.

Comment: Thank you for the lovely PC. I wondered if you decided to go to work when your daughter got the sniffles! I love going into the forest.

Comment: This package was so beautiful starting from the mushroom stamp and decorations. I love the snail paper and your handwriting is so lovely! I can't wait to try the teas they smell lovely and I love moomin so it was exciting to see moomin character tea!

Comment: SO CUTE!!!!! I love this pig, thank you!!!

Comment: Thank for the beautiful card and glad you were able to enjoy your weekend ! Sounds great and relaxing.

Comment: Hey! Thank you for your e-mail and the book. It sounds really interesting, I'll check it out. I sent your letter last week so hopefully it'll reach you soon. Happy Swapping.

Comment: I loved reading all your answers. Thank you :-)

Comment: Thank you for sharing your day. I really enjoyed reading your answers, especially what you create right now! ;) By the way Ella Fitzgerald is a perfect choice to tune out...and now have a sunny Sunday. Stay well & positive!

Comment: Oh. My. Goodness. !!!! This was an amazing flipbook. Thank you so very much, Emilia. Loved all the twists and nooks you created. So very cute. I hope you are staying safe during this virus. Stay safe. Stay healthy. Wash your hands. Be blessed.

Comment: Emilia, Thank you sooo much for the wonderful postcard you sent to me! The kitten reminded me of one we had when I was growing up that I hadn't thought of in a long time - nice happy memory! His name was Kasselmann and he was a black and white like the one on the postcard. I'm still working on my craft corner, but making progress. Meanwhile, I'm still crafting on the dining room table. I want to complement you on your beautiful penmanship! My writing is not as nice, so I noticed this immediately on your card. I also noticed and love the coffee stamp, and the "clouds with sun" drawing! So fun! Thank you for such a great swap! I hope we get to swap again soon! Stay safe, happy Spring, and keep swapping! Hearts and more hearts to you!!

Comment: Thank you so much. Hope things are still good with you!

Comment: Thanks for all the compliments you have given me. Love your comment en that you have taken the time to read my profile.

Comment: Thank you for your email and for joining my swap. My son tricked me into the world's oldest joke this year and told me that I stained my clothes with toothpaste. What's funny, in the evening he wanted to make fun of my sister, but when he told her that she had a toothpaste stain on her pajamas, it turned out that it was true :) Happy swapping! Stay safe and healthy!

Comment: Hello & thank you for sharing your memories. I too have bitten a hole in my Dad’s toast. I like like your Finnish saying. I enjoy reading about other cultures. Stay safe

Comment: Thanks for making my day a little brighter (:

Comment: Catida was my swap partner for the summer book reading list swap, and she sent me a lovely email with many book recommendations. She put a lot of effort into the email and the list. It made me feel very special! Thank you so much!

Comment: Thank you I loved both letters and loved the paper you wrote on. Will write back soon!

Comment: Your favorite thing to do sounds like my cup of tea as well. And I think going down a cliff with a rope is very daring indeed. ôヮô And you’re so kind! Thank you for saying that about my name! I’m flattered. ☆d(o⌒∇⌒o)b

Comment: Love it, simply gorgeous!

Comment: I really love your green haired bubble gum girl! Not too cutesy at all. Your drawing & coloring are both so good, I can't believe you rarely draw people. It's going into my favorites binder! Great first black out poetry page too. :)

Comment: Such an awesome photo! Thank you for sending it. I love it. I also love the stamp!

Comment: I loved the postcard and agree with all you wrote about human cruelty. Thank you.

Comment: Thank you for the art card! I’ve only been in Berlin once and for a short time. I hope you have fun!

Comment: Paljon kiitoksia hienosta kortista upealla postimerkillä! Just sellainen mitä oon toivonut :)

Comment: Thank you so much for the charming little book you created using berry juices to illustrate Elizabeth Lamb's poignant haiku. The effects are lovely, but sadly in my sub-tropical climate the "inks" are melting & the pages sticking together. I hate adding chemicals to your delightful natural art, but I'll try spraying it with fixative to preserve it. Otherwise it will soon be lost to the heat & insect pests that come with my climate :-(( And thanks for the tip about Kaj Stenvall's recent Trump pieces. I visited his website to view them. How I'd love to see DT wearing that orange suit!

Comment: OMG this is probably the best swap-bot mail I have ever received, you put so much thought and dedication to it! I can see how much you love where you are living c: And did I scream when I felt that paper that you wrote on! Thanks for telling me what it is c: I need to go buy some! It feels so light and buttery, did anything smear when you wrote on it and what is this amazing pen you used to write?! Its like calligraphy to me, you handwriting is superb!! I loved learning about where you live, Finland sounds amazing especially the forests and the community that you live in as well. I think it'll be awesome if your daughter and you can start horseback riding again in the future c: Also, thank you so much for the tea and little stamps too! <3 If I can give you more than 1 heart I definitely will!

Comment: I did enjoyed reading about you. You sound a very nice person. Best wishes.

Comment: loved the formatting of your answers. Will be writing back soon.

Comment: Thank you for the wonderful letter! You did really good with the fortune cookie phrases since you've only had one! And my sister and I loved your fact about the bird. Also, your cat sounds like mine with the biting into bags and bread. Thankfully we don't have to lock the cabinets, but we can't leave any edible things out otherwise they tear it open! And thank you for the cute stickers!

Comment: Thank you for your answers & note! My kids will especially enjoy your fun fact! LOL!!! :)

Comment: Thank you for your letter and answers. I loved reading both and think we'd get along great so will write back soon. Thank you for the Finnish phrases too. Don't worry, I don't ask 'how are you' to just get a 'I'm fine' answer :-). Happy Swapping.

Comment: Truly a great letter! I enjoyed reading sbout your family traditions and the full day you had. Thank you for the recipes. I am glad we were able to connect. I would of loved getting the purple paper! Yes, stationary is hard to find, no less purple.

Comment: Sorry for the delay in rating! Wonderful swap, thank you!

Comment: Thanks for the lovely pc, you know I love these old typewriters. For me reading in my bed is not the best option... I fall a sleap everytime I do. Happy new year!⭐️

Comment: Thank you for the lovely recipe & teas. The Christmas tea was delicious & I'm really looking forward to making the spoon cookies.

Comment: Lovely answers— thank you. I enjoyed reading about your life! Merry Christmas!

Comment: Thank you so much! MacKenna was so thrilled with her stickers & your very pretty print. Very creative!

Comment: Thank you so much for the packages! I cant wait to open them ♡

Comment: Wow! I absolutely love everything about this swap! The beautiful textures, layers, paint and careful collage work on the envelope ♡ I love the painted fox ATC ♡ (I was so pleased to see you credited your source image!) ♡ Your thoughtful letter was sweet (Your neat, even handwriting is fantastic in and of itself! - My students should take note! Ha!) ♡ I would love to do more swaps anytime. Thank you!!

Comment: Great postcard, thank you. Totally in the Nick Bantock style! To answer your question, denim jumpers (not a sweater, it's a long sleeveless denim dress, worn over a t-shirt) are often worn by fundamentalist women who dress following a self-imposed "modesty" dictum. Those ppl also are often heavily into homeschooling--I do not fit that image AT ALL!

Comment: Thank you for your beautiful letter! Your brush handwriting so neat! I still want to learn. Thank you for all the extra butterfly cutouts and stickers. <3 To make homemade pumpkin spice just mix together 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves. You can store it this way in a small spice jar. It tastes great added to coffee and baked goods. Enjoy!

Comment: Thank you so much! I can't wait till Dec to get to try the teas you sent! 12.1.2019 Update - You put little quotes in with the teas! I love it! Such a great idea! I collect quotes!

Comment: Kiitos tästäkin <3 ja kiitos myös hienosta postikortista!

Comment: Kiitos ihanasta paketista! Varmasti jotain hyvää teetä on, en ajatellutkaan että pitäisi olla eksoottista :). Sinulla on niin nätti käsiala, että nautiskelin tuon viestin lukemisestakin :D.

Comment: Thank you so much the verses were all so beautifully written and I had such a nice morning reading through them! Thank you!

Comment: Thank you! You did a better job than I did. It's not easy writing with your non dominant hand!

Comment: Hedwig was stunning! You did a beautiful job on the postcard! I think I’m going to frame it!!!! And I’m so excited to try the tea, thank YOU!!!!

Comment: Thank You Emilia for the beautiful peacock ATC! I absolutely LOVE it!!!!!!! I also enjoyed your witty remarks on the outside of your snail mail too! 🥰 ....clever!!!

Comment: You have beautiful writing! Thank you for the letter, it was lovely to read and I really appreciate the tea. I've had other flavors in that brand and I've liked all of them, but I've yet to try the one you sent. Thank you!

Comment: Thanks for your beautiful art postcard of the violin. It only arrived here today. I also love the dog postage stamps. It is nice to meet another music lover. Best wishes, Jenny.

Comment: Thank you so much for your concern and wonderful doodle! I really like your handwriting and colored pencil doodles. BTW, I'm keep good condition while I was reading it. Thanks again! Have a great week!

Comment: Sorry for the late rating. Thanks for your answers.

Comment: Thank you for the gorgeous teas, they are very beautiful. How disappointing that they stopped making the Paddington teas, I feel very lucky to have some. It was really nice to sit down and read your lovely letter too. Thank you ☺️

Comment: Thank you very much for the cute Beatrix Potter card :) i hope you achieve your goal weight soon!

Comment: I love this botanical envelope! You continued the style of the stamp so very perfect. It looks like printed. Also thanks for the teas! Thanks for the wonderful swap.

Comment: Thank you for the lovely teas and stickers! I'm in love with your handwriting. Kiva aina törmätä suomalaisiin. Kiitti vinkistä, lisäsin laatikon teemausta profiiliin! :)

Comment: Wonderful! Thank you!

Comment: Kiitos kortista! Koirat ja avaruus ni eihän siinä voi mennä vikaan :) Pitääpä katsastaa nuo kirjat mitkä kerroit lukeneesi. Itse sain äsken luettue Teemestarin Kirjan, suosittelen!

Comment: OH MY GOSH, IF I COULD GIVE YOU TONS AND TONS OF HEARTS AND A HIGHER RATING THEN I SO WOULD! Thank you so much for all the effort you put into this swap! I absolutely adore the letter and the envelope too! Thank you so much for sending this to me and thank you x a million for the book recommendations! I hope you have an extraordinary week ^_^

Comment: What a lovely Zetti artwork. Thank you so much. And thank you also for the great magazine pages.

Comment: Thanks for the cute little prince card and cute doggie stamp! It's fortunate that you have summer holiday. I hope you have fun with your daughter.

Comment: Thank you

Comment: Wonderful ATC very creative and I love the letter you sent! I found out I’m 3% Finnish through Ancestry.com. I always thought I was 100% Norwegian. Thank you again !

Comment: Great postcard! I absolutely love the stamp you used, and your handwriting is very nice. :) I like your description of the exhibits. They sound very interesting, so I will have to look up the artists. Thanx so much!

Comment: Such a beautiful card! I enjoyed your card! I will put it on my shelf to see it! Thank you !

Comment: Thank you for the nice postcard with a stamp! I enjoyed hearing about life in your country! Your printing is so small but beautiful. I enjoyed reading what you sent to me! Nice long days for you right now!

Comment: Thank you SO much for my joyful mail! I "do" LOVE the owl atc you made and of course, I can't wait to try the tea!!! And I don't usually save postage stamps, but since this came from Finland, I'm saving it!

Comment: Chillazu is adorable! Thank you so much!

Comment: Oh my goodness! I love 💗 the Scripture Art that you sent to me. It is beautiful. Thanks so much!

Comment: It is remarkable how well you write in English! I love your penmanship too. I enjoyed so much getting to know you and your family and I also learned a lot about the Finnish culture. Thank you for a great swap.

Comment: Thank you Emilia for taking the time to send me the swap. I really enjoyed your handlettered quote! Continue to practise and you will get better and better <3

Comment: What a Wonderful swap! Thank you for the ATC - You paint beautifully, the details, the "Spring Tune", the extras, the recommendation, & for writing :) It feels so good when someone communicates :) I'd definitely check out The Summer Book!

Comment: First off, the postcard is gorgeous and I absolutely love it! The stamp and your little note with it is incredible! Thank you so much! Your resolutions look like they're going well, you're doing amazingly! Congrats! Your library reading challenge sounds like fun! What's one of the books you've read for the challenge that you've loved so far? I'm sure the whole FB/computer thing will come with time, except I don't really have much advice because I'm a procrastinator. Anyway, thank you for the gorgeous postcard and for your resolutions report! I wish you a wonderful weekend!

Comment: What a beautiful PC. I think it came out amazing. I love it! Tell Sonja that Kilo and Loki say hello.

Comment: Thank you for the card with the interesting cat sculpture, and for your thoughtful comments on the book.

Comment: Well done this month and nice to read. I once had a dryer that suddenly needed replacement (years ago) during no spend challenge and even saved money in the end of that month.

Comment: Kiitos teestä! Nuo Paddington-teet onkin mun yksiä lemppareita. :D

Comment: I really enjoyed reading your recipe and description of the process and seeing the pictures. I agree with you -- the original recipe looked a bit too mono-flavour -- I'm sure the prawns and peas definitely improved it.

Comment: Why can't I give more hearts? Your envelope, the letter and most of all: your gift!! That lovely cat that brings me a personal letter......... so touching!!

Comment: This looks super tasty! I love garlic and my GF loves shrimp. I'll have to keep this in my recipe box for a quick meal after work during the week!

Comment: Thank you so much for the beautiful verse!Hugs, Diane

Comment: A wonderful hand painted card and a really neatly written note, I love the fish washi tape you sealed up the letter with. Thank you so much for this card, I have such a soft spot for hand painted ATC's this is a delight.

Comment: thanks emillia

Comment: Thank you for the verses. I loved them all.

Comment: Thank you so much for the Bible verses!

 

Comment: thank you--beautiful pink flower stamp

Comment: I really love how you paint him! It looks like the cat of a friend of mine...and when I walk with the mail I also see sometimes a cat like that to! We call him " heilige birmaan" Thank you for the tea and stamps. =) Here the snow just melted away and its -1. -19 isn't common for here...its a good thing...because it wil be disaster here...all the people wil freak out here..lol :P Thank you again and I wish you very much happiness =)

Comment: I just love your beautiful ATC! Thanks a lot - and also for the stamps you enclosed. Best wishes from Vienna, Christina

Comment: Thanks for a lovely card and amazing postage. I love the fact that the card is printed in Spanish. I’d forgotten that the Canary Islands are part of Spanish territory. I’d love to exchange ATC’s with you. DM me your address and I’ll send an envelope your direction. Happy swapping

Comment: Catida, I cannot tell you how incredible your letter was! It was SO beautiful and your writing is exquisite! Thank you so much, you have no idea how much your writing alone brightened my whole day, but the ATC and tea were icing on an already gorgeous cake. Many Thanks!

Comment: Once visited to a public sauna while living in Germany.

Comment: Thanks for your answers. I found them very interesting! Re: your book recommendation from library staff request.I see you like historical fiction. There is a British YA author who writes some wonderful historical fiction novels. My favourites are Fallen Grace and Velvet as they are set in Victorian London. At The Sign of the Sugared Plum and its sequel are also very good and they are set during the Plague.

Comment: WOW! Everything you sent is just SO beautiful! Your hand painted, marbled envie is gorgeous - as is your handwriting, the mermaid you drew in the tea cup and all of the amazing stamps! The teas look delicious and I can't wait to enjoy them! Thank you so much for this amazing swap! I wish I could give you many, many hearts!

Comment: Thank you Emilia. I love reading your answers. Happy new year!