Comment: thank you for the cute cards. that crayon was a good idea,

Comment: Sorry bout late rating, I do awful with non-mailbox rates! No excuse! Thank you SO MUCH for your beautiful Japan zine, and for being so generous to send me the rest of the series. I've got them all sent to the printer and can't wait to see them the way they're meant to be seen. So lovely!

Comment: I so look forward to your monthly 'Life in Japan' zines. It's a country that is so unique. For instance, the existence of an Emperor, and counting years by their reign. So fascinating. I also look forward to your back cover self portrait, you always look so dapper. :)

Comment: I'm so glad you join these Pocket Zine eSwaps, I love getting your monthly life story in Japan. It's so interesting. There's always an interesting thing about the Japanese lifestyle, culture and holidays. And your illustrations are delightful. Thank you mediatinker.

Comment: Spring has certainly brought you new life. Thank you for a delightful zine.

Comment: I learned something new from your zine - thanks! Hope the kittens are doing well. And happy birthday! :^)

Comment: I've been just loving your series about life in Japan! I've given copies to two of my pen pals, too, and they've really enjoyed them! I hope you keep up the series for the whole year! 💕 Every month so far has been a treat. :)

Comment: Wow! This is such a neat zine! Thank you!

Comment: Thank you so much for your lovely zine! I loved all of the drawings and little snippets of japanese culture. Thank you!!! -Ellie x

Comment: Beautiful zine! It's so fun to learn about your experiences in Japan every month! :) Thanks!

Comment: Boy oh boy, I sure do like Pocket eZine swaps. I like your hand-drawn illustrations and the stories of events in Japan. Beautiful. Thank you.

Comment: Kristen, I loved your zine about March! The drawing is great and the way you laid out your pages was different than most zines I have seen; I really liked the two-page spreads! Is it truly warm enough in March to take of your shoes at your picnic? And was this a random picnic, or actually your picnic? It was a beautiful scenario! Thanks so much for a great addition to my zine collection! Extra stars and hearts to you, and the wish that your taxes were quick and painless! Ours are due in April, so I have that to look forward to still. Best wishes and happy swapping!

Comment: Great zine

Comment: Your art work is wonderful and I agree about taxes. Thank you. I'm really loving the variety of these swaps.

Comment: I love your mini-zine!!! The drawings are great, especially the self-portrait! I'm so glad that you are one of my partners on this swap; I would hate to have missed seeing this creation! Thanks so much!!

Comment: Beautiful zine! Thank you so much!! 💕

Comment: Delightful little zine. Charming pencil crayon illustrations. Your self-portrait on the back is a nice touch. Thank you so much for sharing.

Comment: Thank you. i loved reading about life in Japan

Comment: What a beautiful card, thank you so much! I am Japanese but didn't know about this tradition, so thank you for this unique swap. I learned something new!

Comment: Thank you for your adorable nengajo!

 

Comment: Received 090207, thank you for the lovely nengajo! The design reminds me of meat...hahaa but have a lovely new year!

Comment: Thank you! Happy New Year!

Comment: Thank you for the wonderful New Year card! Anna

Comment: Thanks very much for the lovely postcard and Kinga Shinnen! :)

Comment: thank you for the wonderful postcard! and it got here on New Year's Eve! :) HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Comment: Love the "cut of beef" Year of the Ox postcard! Thanks a bunch.

Comment: THanks and Merry Christmas to you too

Comment: Loved the Japanese "Good Luck Day" postcard - thank you!

Comment: Lovely 08.08.08 good luck day card =) Thanks so much Kristen!

Comment: Thanks for the postcard!! =D

Comment: Wow, thank you so much for sending such an interesting journal, you gave me a lot of ideas to use in my own journals from now on. Also the recipes and dining ideas look very interesting, I'll have to try them all little by litlle and I'll gotta go search for french bread like the one you ate, I loved the way it looked! Oh, and thanks a lot for my present, it was really kind from you. :3

Comment: I loved my package! The necklaces are great, and so are the envelopes. Many thanks!

Comment: Thank you Kristen! I had thought Tokyo was all bustle and frenetic pace... never realized that there are quiet, tranquil spots in such the big city too. :)

Comment: Just LOVE your idea! And the orange.. awesome!! Thank you so much! (P.S. It was a lil hard to figure out, as binary does start with the first 0 and uses all 8 digits but eventually I figured it out!) Great job on tailoring the message to me as well!! Many hearts to you!

 

Comment: Thank you for the extras, the recipes look great! now to find the ingredients....

Comment: I love your AMAZING box .... WOW! So many handmade and thoughtful items - you really read my profile. I am truly overwhelmed. It looks like you received something wonderful, too, and I'm so glad. TERRIFIC SWAP!

Comment: Thank you, these look really useful and interesting recipes

Comment: I can't wait to try the beet soup and the pickles. Thanks!

Comment: Thank you for the great recipes! I love beets. And I can't wait to try to find all those ingredients for Kenchin at our local Asian grocery store.

Comment: Looks so good TY xx sheilah

Comment: Thank you for the websites. I look forward to making some hot tea and exploring them both. The picture of the beads on your website is inspiring. I think I am going to try the Kenchin soup first.

Comment: Thanks a lot for the fabulous recipes! I'll definitely try the pickles.

Comment: Thanks for the recipes--I want to try the Camping Soup, but I think I will do it at home! Your blog looks lovely--I will look at it more in depth soon!

 

Comment: Thanks for the great recipes : )

Comment: OMG! SO many recipes and a link to a couple of great sites...thank you!...and you are officially my new best friend with the recipe for beet and tomato soup -- two of my FAVORITE veggies!

Comment: Thanks for the recipes! I love Japanese food so yours were a great surprise!

Comment: thanks so much! i am glad you picked purple 'cause now i can show off my favorite color. glad to hear from a fellow geek. i will wear my necklace with pride. thanks again.

Comment: Thanks for the very cool postcard!

Comment: I like them both! I have not seen either style before so it was even more wonderful to receive your books. How did you fuse the plastic? Thank you. This is what I love about Swap-bot!

Comment: ooooh Thank you...You are so thoughtful to send me a Sea Glass pendant...My fav! Your craftmanship is flawless..I will wear it with pride..Thanks again...caresalot

Comment: Thanks for the Fabulous post card!!! Happy New Year!

Comment: A lovely, elegant card: thanks so much! Best wishes for 2008!

Comment: Nangajo to you too ; ) Thx

Comment: a beautiful card- thank you!

Comment: Nice! I liked the transparent plastic matrix.

Comment: Lovely card - thank you:)

Comment: Thanks for the New Year's card. Love the creative re-use! I bet Tokyo is a great place to scavenge lovely papers...

Comment: Thank you! I especially love all the great little Japanese crafts!

Comment: Thank you for an incredibly beautiful package. It's exciting enough getting something from Japan, but the beauty of the iridescent "textile" you made, and the beauty of the containers you crafted from it is breathtaking. The stitching is gorgeous. Plus a morsbag! What a GREAT package.

Comment: It MORE than met requirements! I got the most gorgeous silver bell with a jade clapper and all the detailed explanations of how it was made, I had never heard of silver clay before! Its a fascinating method and a stunning result which I shall treasure!

Comment: Very neat journal, and a lovely perspective! Also, the little traffic safety charm is adorable- I can't wait to find a place for it. It's just a matter of finding somewhere to put it that my cat won't decide it's his new favorite toy.

Comment: Oooh, that was a weird interpretation, very funny! I also loved the little doodles. Thank you :-)

Comment: Amazing food journal. I have been away so I haven't gone through it completely, but wanted to get my rating in quickly. Absolutely amazing.

Comment: me and my boyfriend were amazed to see this beautiful swap from you. Thank you for sharing with us a part of your daylife, I loved all the recipes, everything looks so healthy :) I hope to swap with you again

Comment: Wonderful envelopes...made with such care. Thanks a million!

Comment: Thanks for sending out so quickly....so...did she plan it or or not??? lol

Comment: Great postcard with a great question that I'd rather not answer in public (hehehe)

 

Comment: This was such a cool swap, thanks for all your extra help with the template so that I could participate...I loved the atc's you made and the pattern was a nice bonus

Comment: I loved reading all about Japan. Thank You Michelle

Comment: Thanks so much, I really loved your art work. The pouch is great,just what I need to help organize my purse.Thanks !

Comment: Thanks Kristen. It's a great package and I can't wait to try it. I showed it to my husband and he thought it was neat too. Maybe I'll bring him over to the dark side (crating)finally.

Comment: Fun postcard, great question. Very deep. Not sure if I have an answer yet...

 

Comment: Inspiring material ; ) Like your work.

Comment: Love the stamp!

 

Comment: Dear Kristen, WOW!!! What a beautiful way you chose to present your recipes. I absolutely love the small and incredibly gorgeous recipe book you have shared with me. As well, I like the variation in recipes and also that the recipes come from your native culture. I would love, if you are willing, to gather the directions for the book you made. I am someone who love to learn new ways to make books. If you are willing to share, you can send the directions to my e-mail (fourkbooks@comcast.net) or by "snail mail." Thank you again. Barb aka "sleepingtraveler"

Comment: Thank you so much for the tea and cookies. These are great! I've never had powdered tea, but find I enjoy it. The butter cookies were fun and the perfect size!

 

Comment: this was an amazing package. thanks for the unique take on my love of containers!

Comment: Thank you for the gorgeous bag and all of the wonderful goodies! I loved ALL of it! You did a fabulous job! :)

Comment: Thank you for the card and gorgeous necklace!

Comment: Very interesting article! Thank you for the Japanese tea!!

Comment: Wow! I can see by your presentation that you are very, very creative. My soft green leaves will be incorporated to something crafty, that\'s for sure. Thanks. E.

Comment: such a lovely letter. and a wonderfully translated loft/condo schematic as well.