The beans are our favorite!
My newest kitten has been mesmerized by the gauze bags you sent…I have caught him stealing them out of the box and sleeping on top of them, with the ribbons chewed on! Fortunately, I took pictures before I had to put them into a locked drawer (yes, they can open drawers!)…I’ll get more pictures up soon!
Awww little Spuds! He’s so adorable. I’m sorry your husband’s recovery has been so rough on both of you. But I’m grateful he has reasons to smile, you, and Spuds to help make it through. I’m so glad he liked the painting. I hope things are on the upswing for you both!
Thanks! Spuds has been his rock for 17 years now…yes, we are both doing much better and looking for better times!
Spuds is adorable! @Tapestry’s painting is just perfect 
I was cleaning out my computer files and came across a bunch of pictures that I thought I had posted! Ugh! I even got a reminder from a moderator and then got distracted, I guess…I am so sorry!
Let me start with what I got from @Tapestry. I hope I didn’t get things mixed up as I opened both packages at the same time when I had a chance. Please correct me if I got it wrong…everything from both of you really hit the spot. I am writing this in 2025 so hopefully, it is with more positivity and hope than I could have done back in 2024.
All the stuff!
I already highlighted the adorable kitten, which is framed and up on my cat crafting wall.
There were stickers, socks, Halloween sticky notes, yummy soothing teas, a gorgeous glittery butterfly piece, and the most awesome and inspiring ATCs!
Anyway, the highlight of the package were the three ATCs based on my love for English historical figures! They are just so imaginative!
Thanks so much, Jenn! I hope to partner with you again when I can actually make you something!
Ok, give me a few minutes to clean up more pictures to post!
Ok…I also received from @jeanneleigh (anyone notice that we have a lot of “J” members? 
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All the stuff:
The cutest and most useful mini Halloween themed notebooks! I am going to use them as mini art journals for ideas or special marks, etc. Love them!
Stickers! I use so many stickers but these are so happy and uplifting that I am keeping them for me!
Then there is a magnet in the tinest scrylic frame I have ever seen to remind me to not put off important things in my life as well as . The purple gem mandala is also a magnet. The green one is for my husband…he is struggling to get well and does not see how far he has come. I remind him and this card will remind him as well. Thanks…they mean a lot to me!
Finally, tea and the cutest card that matches my crafting room curtains! I have been drinking tea nightly to chill and reflect on how fortunate my life has been despite all that happened.
Thanks, @magpie, for this swap. I hope to clear my negativity soon and swap with everyone again!
Love the magnets @jeanneleigh and those notebooks are adorable!
I hope 2025 is a kinder, gentler year in all ways for you @AIMR!
Thank you, Jenn…all the positive support I have had really must have worked! My husband came back from his follow doctor appointment (which he was able to drive there by himself!) with good news! He is definitely on the mend and all of his tests looked good!
Hey–I also need to post the surprise package you sent me! ha ha I think the burning of the sage along with positive incantations worked! ha My husband thought he was supposed to smoke it…lol…no no no
I received a happy package from @AIMR as a thanks for angeling! I received what is pictured below, as well as a package of almond cookies, which I ate immediately. They were delicious! I also got some ADORABLE stickers!
First, this adorable blue cat artwork! I have a collection of items featuring blue cats, and this is going with them.
Next, an amazing mug rug! I love the quilting on the right!!
Finally, a magnet that I am featuring in a place of prominence on my fridge! My magnets are color-coded, and this goes with the rest perfectly.
Thank you Linda!!!
It’s always fun to craft for someone who collects something special! I enjoyed crafting for you and used a blue theme, including the blue cats!
I love almond anything. I have had their biscotti but not their cookies…I am glad you gave them a good review because now they are on my next shopping trip!
Thanks again for being an angel in this swap!
BTW…the view out your window is fantastic!
How lovely seeing the swap resurrected with adorable kitties, I love it!
It was only resurrected because of my slacking in getting out the angel packages! I am going to have to be very selective in joining swaps in the future if I have too many life events happening. I am grateful to this community for understanding and putting up with my slackishness! 
Gorgeous package!! I love the blue kitty artwork 
You had a LOT on your plate. That is not slacking. That’s prioritizing for survival. Hugs and super cute angel package!
Jenn, you made me get teary-eyed with your kind comment. Looking back, I am amazed and grateful that my husband made it through and that I was able to keep things together. It sure helped to have the support of this community. Thank you ever so much. You are dear to me.
Beautiful package AIMR! I am so proud of my crafty tribe.
I too received a beautiful thank you package from @AIMR after angelling!
Gorgeous art pieces, super sweet cards, stickers, yummy treats! It was a real delight to come home to. 
Aw, amazing! I am loving this!
