Stationery Swap
The lovely Jocelyn from The Reading Residence regularly sets lovely stationery themed challenges for people (you don’t have to be a blogger) to join in. Her stationery swap is one of my favourites, you are given a person you don’t know, somewhere else in the country, and then for a small budget you each send each other a lovely parcel of stationery goodies just for the fun of it. You can read more about July’s challenge here. This is a regular feature, so do look out for more in the future, if you fancy giving it a whirl next time.
This month I did a stationery swap with Imogene from Little and Big Blog. It’s a nice way to meet and talk to new people and bloggers too, so do go and check out Imogene’s blog.
The Package I Sent
This is what I sent Imogene. The budget was £5 and in all honesty that budget is quite impossible to stick to, but it doesn’t matter as it’s all fun. I really hope Imogene liked what I choose.
I loved the little note-cards so much I bought one for myself too (oops!) and the little post-it set was fun. As well as some a lovely pen, some pencils and a notebook too.
The finished package. Wrapped in tissue paper and ready to go.
The Package I Received
I got a super cute and girly package back from Imogene (thank you so much Imogene!). It is honestly so exciting to receive these little package in the post as you never know what you are going to receive.
It started with a lovely note.
The whole package was full of really sweet miniature stationery pieces from little highlighter pens, to mini tape dispensers and colourful pens. As well as some really pretty pens and a notepad.
I really love the postcards – particularly the ‘Creativity never goes out of style’ one. I have just ordered a noticeboard/shelving area for my desk from Ikea and these will so be going on the noticeboard. 
What was in the orange bag? This really, really adorable paperclips! These will have to be used for something special and not just ordinary filing!
I think I was a very lucky girl with my package, what do you think?
This blog post is part of The Reading Residence‘s monthly Linky Papery Peep
This is really cool. I love reading about all the things you get involved in through your blog. ????
You could get involved next time too, it’s really good fun x
I’m so glad you loved your package! I adore mine, thank you so much, everything is gorgeous, I shall do a post on this very soon.
Thanks for linking it to me, that’s really sweet of you 🙂
Hope to speak to you soon 😀
XX
Thank you so much for it Imogene – this is such a fun challenge to do, to send and receive some lovely goodies. Glad you love yours too x
Ooh a stationary swap sounds like a fun thing if you’re really into crafts and paper use in general. A fun way to meet people too.
You should join in next time Jocelyn runs them reguarly 🙂
This is lovely!!! Such a great idea!! I love stationary and I find amazing the aspect of receiving a surprise parcel, I think I will join next time, thanks for sharing, 😉 xx
Oh yes do join it is a really fun thing to do 🙂
i do love the stationery swaps. Looks like you put together a gorgeous parcel. Loving the florals in the one you received! xx
The florals are lovely aren’t they? I’m a big fan of florals too 🙂
I missed it! meant to sign up but forgot. Do you think there will be another one?
Hi Hilary yes she runs them regularly I will let you know when the next one is on 🙂
Ahhh what a great idea! It’s like pen pals for grown-ups only better because you get presents!! Love the box you sent & received x
Yes it is like penpals for grown ups with an awesome surprise parcel thrown in 🙂 You should join in next time x
Those paper clips are super cute – and they definitely need something special, although looks like it was a lovely swap all round 🙂 #paperypeep
Yes it was a really fun thing to do thanks x
Gah! How cute are those clips? I love the duck one 🙂 and the creativity postcard is one of my faces too
I know super cute! My daughter has a bit of a thing for ducks too which makes it even more fun 🙂
I need those paper clips! Though then I wouldn’t want to actually use them! It all looks gorgeous, and thanks for helping to spread the word about the swaps, too x Thanks for sharing with #PaperyPeep
Ha ha I know, that’s the problem – what do I use them on?! Happy to spread the word, please keep up the swaps I love joining in with them 🙂
What lovely stationery to send and receive! The paperclips would definitely brighten any day.