GermanCatLady

Hi there! 👋 My name is Andrea, I'm 42 years old and I live in Germany. I'm not completely new to the happy mail community, but I still consider myself a bit of a beginner. ✉️

Before joining here, I’ve mainly been active on Postcrossing and in a few Discord swap groups, where I’ve taken part in Washi tape swaps, sticker exchanges, and even a Happy Mail swap. I really enjoy sending and receiving creative mail, decorating envelopes, and adding a personal touch to everything I send out.

I’m super excited to start swapping here on Swap-bot and to meet other creative people from all around the world. 💌 I can’t wait to see what wonderful swaps are waiting ahead!

Things I Love ✨

🐾 Cats – big cats, small cats, wild cats, all cats are perfect cats

🌿 Plants & Nature – jungle vibes, deep forests, moss, ferns and that peaceful green

🍵 Tea & Books – especially crime novels and thrillers that keep me up at night

📚 Comics & Graphic Stories – a mix of art, emotion, and imagination

✨ Inspiring Quotes – words that light a spark in the soul

🌊 The Ocean & its Mysteries – whales, manatees, krakens, octopus, jellyfish, sea turtles, and magical deep-sea anglerfish with their glowing lights

🧚 Fairytales & Whimsy – fairies, mushrooms, enchanted forests, and all things mystical, magical, and whimsical

✂️ My Crafting Style

I enjoy a wide range of creative activities, including paper crafts, postcards, jewelry making, flipbooks, and happy mail filled with small surprises. I love mixing different materials, textures, and ideas – always curious to discover new techniques.

💌 What I Enjoy Most

For me, crafting is a calm, mindful activity – almost like meditation.

One of my favorite parts of this hobby is putting swaps together. I truly enjoy every step of the process. It brings me a lot of joy to imagine the happiness on someone’s face when they open their mail.

🌱 Always Learning

I wouldn’t call myself a veteran crafter – there is always something new to explore! I love trying different styles and techniques, and I enjoy the creative journey just as much as the result.

🎨 New Creative Adventures

I’m currently excited to start making ATCs (Artist Trading Cards). The small format and the idea of trading miniature pieces of art with others really inspires me and fits perfectly with my love for creative sharing.

Colors I particularly love: I especially appreciate deep, natural tones such as dark forest green, emerald green, and dark petrol/teal/turquoise shades.

I find these colors especially beautiful when combined with gold, as they have a calming yet powerful and elegant effect. In general, I enjoy all colors and I’m happy with a wide range of color combinations — but green and teal tones are definitely among my personal favorites.

I truly enjoy a wide variety of swaps and love both sending and receiving thoughtfully curated mail. Some of my favorite swap types include:

📬 Postcards – new store-bought or handmade

💌 Greeting & note cards – themed, artistic, or uniquely designed

✂️ Crafting supplies – washi tape, stickers, die cuts, ephemera, ribbon, tags

📓 Journaling materials – papers, embellishments, tuck-ins, decorative elements

🎀 Mixed or themed packages – cats, ocean, fairytales, nature, seasons, etc.

🎨 Craft supply swaps – I love discovering new materials and creative inspiration

🍵 Tea swaps – especially cozy blends, unique flavors, or seasonal teas

I enjoy swaps that spark creativity, feel personal, and are put together with care and intention – whether flat mail or a bit more chunky, as long as it brings joy and inspiration.

I love a good series or movie! Some of the shows I’ve enjoyed are Wednesday, The Rookie, From, Locke & Key, Wayward Pines, Gen V, and The Boys. I like a mix of mystery, fantasy, and dark humor, with a touch of the supernatural.

When it comes to movies, I’m a big fan of Adam Sandler films — sometimes you just need a good laugh!