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Hello, I live in a small country town on the east coast of Australia where we overlook a lush valley. We live near lakes, mountains, rivers and ocean and enjoy a peaceful life surrounded by nature and animals. I especially like cats (all domestic varieties and leopards for the wilder ones), also camels and elephants.

I'm a packrat and collect lots of ephemera to add to my journals. I also use lots of items for collage art. I can always use small stencils, decorative paper serviettes/napkins (just top layer is OK), I collect zines and ATCs, quotes, playing cards with pictures on the back (not just patterns ) also joker cards and postcards. Used postcards are OK too. I love reading and log fires and outback camping

Not fond of vintage but appreciate old cobblestone laneways and and olde world shops and libraries. London is one of my favourite cities where any turn in a narrow lane can bring something wonderful to discover. My last visit there was 2023.

I have red curly hair so anything with a redhead on it is welcome.

Artistic and creative I love to see what other creative souls are making. Reproduction of art work, illustration, hand made, your original artwork, something unusual... I appreciate the effort put into making things.

We have converted a VW van to a camper and get away to explore new places every chance we get.

Feel free to include a birthday card for November or a Christmas card for December.

On Instagram I am @cactusislandarts

Open to most themes but please don't send tea or seeds, Australian border security will confiscate them.

Looking forward to brightening someones day with an envelope of surprises. Not looking for penpals.

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