sjbult

After 8 years of living in Europe, we are back to living in the Midwest of the United States. I miss it tremendously! Alas, it’s good to be “home.”

I’m excited to swap again after a long break during the move. We lived in Italy for 3 years and Poland for 2 years and miss it dearly. I previously lived in Germany for 3 years. Did I mention that I miss it? I’m still interested in European and international swaps.

I ❤️ making Junk Journals, art journals, collecting ephemera. I prefer true, actual junk and tend to shy away from store bought/pretty/cute procured “junk” that is masked as old junk. I also enjoy painting on canvas and thick paper. Sewing, paper crafts and scrapbooking.
I like to DIY just about everything. I like making my own stickers. I use a Silhouette Cameo for many of my crafts. Instagram is my go-to for social media (profile name : sarah.swaps)

WEIRD art or ads

Greens, cool tones and jewel tones, grays

Retro, vintage, stickers and ephemera

Trees, flowers and birds -especially cardinals

Book pages in any foreign language

I like many colors but GREENS are my favorite

Most types of art (dislike cutesy, cartoony characters)

Elephants, octopuses

Fabrics, ribbons, lace, washi tape, patterned paper napkins

I appreciate a well placed swear word and sarcastic humor.

Retro prints and patterns

Matching funky colors together

Traveling in Europe

Listening to podcasts and music. Pink Floyd is my favorite band. I enjoy 70/80/90s Rock (Fleetwood Mac, U2, ABBA, Lynyrd Skynyrd)

—I’d love to hear your podcast recommendations—

I'm mid-40s, a wife and mom of 3 ( girl and boys). I am feeling settled in with our new house and I have a craft room again! I enjoy cooking and trying new recipes. I don't care for the vanilla scent. I’m Christian and don’t mind other religious items. I enjoy learning about and have an appreciation for other cultures and beliefs.

I really enjoy and appreciate handmade items. Even if it’s not my style, if I see that you put your twist and creativity into it, I will like it. No need to stress about meeting my profile likes. You do you, and share it with me. 😁

most documentaries, craft shows, Public Television, BBC/PBS Masterpiece, True crime. Enjoyed Schitt’$ Creek and Big Little Lies. Currently watching Grantchester on PBS

If you are the type to include extras or if we’re in a swap that is profile based… I’m easy to please with wallpaper samples (folded is ok), handmade/textured/printed/specialty papers, art clippings, original art, weird/odd ephemera, fussy cuts, paper clusters… basically all of the junk journal things