The 2015 Notebook & Pen Swap: Incoming photos!

Seeing as it’s now December, I thought it was a good time to show off what people got from October’s Notebook & Pen Swap!

50 people from all over the world participated, which was so cool. A participant received information on someone (their notebook and pen preferences, a little bit about themselves) and then went out to find a good set to send. The participant would then receive a package from someone else.

It was a lot of fun doing this again, and I definitely plan to run it again next year.

Check out some of the gorgeous pictures of people’s swaps! It warmed my heart to see how excited people were to get their packages, and how above and beyond people went to putting extra goodies in for their partners.

Thanks to everyone who participated, looking forward to next year 🙂

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A photo posted by Jane | moravcovajani@gmail.com (@janeonthemove) on Oct 19, 2015 at 10:10pm PDT

Goodies for @papertraildiary’s #notebookpenswap from my fave paper store in NYC @paperpresentation. All packed & ready to go to the post office today! 💌 #snailmail #letters #post #notebook #pen #stationery A photo posted by Christine Sirois (@christinesirois) on Oct 22, 2015 at 5:45am PDT

#notebookpenswap from the Philippines to…somewhere! 😉

A photo posted by The Wander Warrior (@thewanderwarrior) on Oct 22, 2015 at 8:13am PDT

And here is the parcel for my notebook and pen swap. #notebookpenswap #happymail #snailmail #snaimmaillove #snailmailideas #pink #Love #inspiration #outgoing #cute A photo posted by Ana (@ephemeris32) on Oct 25, 2015 at 2:24pm PDT

Got my #notebookpenswap package today from @theritzymailbox!!! Thank you so much! I absolutely love it! #sirremingtonsinclair loves his mouse toys!

A photo posted by @kels48 on Oct 26, 2015 at 2:31pm PDT

Wrapped up my package for the #notebookpenswap 📓✒️ organized by @papertraildiary. Hoping the recipient enjoys my picks! #sendmoremail #snailmail #365daysofletterwriting #writemoreletters A photo posted by Andrea Raymond (@dreyray) on Oct 26, 2015 at 8:07pm PDT

Received my #notebookpenswap from @justalillost today! 😃 The penguin book journal is adorable and I haven’t seen one of those multi-color pens in years! Thanks so much, Michele, and thanks to @papertraildiary for organizing the swap. 💛

A photo posted by Bex (@bexlogic) on Oct 28, 2015 at 6:19pm PDT

Came home from Vegas to this beautiful #notebookpenswap parcel! Can’t wait to put them to work. #notebook #pen #stationery #penpals #snailmail A photo posted by Christine Sirois (@christinesirois) on Oct 29, 2015 at 11:16am PDT

I love the journal and pen from the #notebookpenswap. Then pen!!! It has a crown on it. My swap partner must have sensed my inner princess! Lol! Thanks @bluesunshine93. Love it!

A photo posted by @fluttergirl71 on Oct 29, 2015 at 11:38am PDT

Today I received a wonderful parcel for the #notebookpenswap (hosted by @papertraildiary ✨) & my partner ended up being @janineve1 🙆🏻 Not only did she sent me the perfect notebook and pens (I’m so excited to use them!!) but she also added a few extra stationery bits and a huge chocolate bar 😍 Thank you so much Janine, I’m over the moon right now 💕 A photo posted by ƒ. (@wreckthisgirl) on Oct 30, 2015 at 7:52am PDT

Just received my parcel from the #notebookpenswap and ain’t I Lucky? I got not one but two of each, thank you so much Jinger @jingerkitkk I loved everything 😊 #snailmail #happymail #Notebook #pens

A photo posted by Ana (@ephemeris32) on Oct 30, 2015 at 9:19am PDT

Happy mail from USA! Thank you so much @kels48 👍🏻✏️📚 #notebookpenswap, #iloveit A photo posted by Míša Hemmerová (@michelleh8k) on Nov 2, 2015 at 8:15am PST

Huge thank you to @vicktob for this notebook and pen from #notebookpenswap 🙂 I love them! xx

A photo posted by Gabriela (@gabriela.xx_) on Nov 2, 2015 at 9:02am PST

We took part in @papertraildiary’s #notebookpenswap! And @31daysinjune just read our minds and chose everything that’s good! Thank you so much! 😻📓🖋 A photo posted by Toronto’s First Post Office (@tos1stpo) on Nov 2, 2015 at 12:04pm PST

Thank you SOOOOO much! @suite22antiques I love it all and am so happy you sent the vintage stationery and book….the old stuff charms me so much! The illustrations….ugh…..so awesome. Thank you, thank you! #notebookpenswap

A photo posted by Secondhand/Vintage Home Items (@31daysinjune) on Nov 3, 2015 at 6:42pm PST

Look what came in the mail yesterday! It was almost too pretty to unwrap but I did and I love all my gifts! Thank you Andrea @dreyray you did a great job. There’s nothing more inspiring than a blank page! ❤️😊❤️ #notebookpenswap A photo posted by Jennifer Pflueger (@feelingjennerous) on Nov 8, 2015 at 7:04am PST

Happy Mail Dance! 💌💃🏻 I just received my #notebookpenswap package from @hrtlesgirl and I’m in love! 😍🍦🍭 (how did you know my favourite colour is periwinkle?!) 💙 A great big thank you to @papertraildiary for hosting!

A photo posted by Queenie Best (@queenie.best) on Nov 8, 2015 at 1:23pm PST

Teehee my #notebookpenswap came in today!!! 🎉🎉🙌 thank you so much @halinav I love the black paper!!!! A photo posted by Janine van Emden (@janineve1) on Nov 13, 2015 at 4:40am PST

My first Instagram notebook and pen swap! I hope my new friend enjoys her gifts! #notebookpenswap 💘

A photo posted by junkojerkey (@junkojerkey) on Oct 23, 2015 at 6:57pm PDT

Wow, guys. My anonymous notebook & pen swap mate, Katie, sent me the most darling journal along with some colorful fine point pens & her favorite lip balm. She’s fantastic. Thank you to @papertraildiary for hosting this swap! #NotebookPenSwap

A photo posted by и є ѕ є ℓ ℓ є. ☕️ (@nestlecakes_) on Oct 30, 2015 at 9:32am PDT

“oh happy day” is what you say when your #notebookpenswap package arrives! i absolutely love my notebooks, pens, hot chocolate, + sticky notes. thanks so much @papertraildiary for hosting this lovely event and THANK YOU to my swap buddy.

A photo posted by Katie Gorveatte (@katieleanne_g) on Oct 30, 2015 at 1:51pm PDT

Lovely gifts from @gelicasnailmail for the #notebookpenswap! Thank you so much, I absolutely adored everything!

A photo posted by Shelby Strange (@shelbystrange) on Oct 26, 2015 at 12:39pm PDT

Hey look, I got my #notebookpenswap! Thanks so much @shelbystrange, it’s lovely ❤️ PS I am loving seeing everyone’s swap photos!

A photo posted by Jessica Lewis (@papertraildiary) on Nov 6, 2015 at 7:08am PST

A big thanks to @nestlecakes_ for this gorgeous notebook, scented pens, stickers and more! What fun @papertraildiary’s #notebookpenswap is! Love this @pen_and_paint card 💕 #sendmoremail #snailmailforever

A photo posted by Andrea Raymond (@dreyray) on Nov 7, 2015 at 7:37am PST