Here is a great place to register your interest - I love receiving happy mail and I know, not think, that this is why I LOVE ordering online. I just love receiving packages and unwrapping them. It's exciting am I right?!?!
What you need to do is this: Introduce yourself - first name with Instagram handle. Say what country you are from. State whether you are happy to trade happy mail internationally.
Strike up a conversation with one another. Happy mail is magical but it does not appear just like that. I recommend you connect on here and then connect on Instagram where you can more privately exchange address details.
When you receive your happy mail, it would make me so happy if you tag me @stakiwicolours so I can do a little, big, happy dance of celebration!
Any questions, pop them below. I will endeavor to get back to you.
Also, remember, Happy Mail is reciprocal - it goes both ways.
Hi , I’m Jean @jeaniusnz. I live in Auckland, NZ. I love this idea! Im happy to send within NZ and International. I had a penpal growing up and I loved it! Cant wait ☺️
Hi, I'm Louise/ Lou @bohemianraspberry76 on Insta. I live in Wiltshire in England - happy to swap internationally or in the UK ! I mostly paint animals, birds and random intuitive landscapes and I also make tiny sketchbooks!
Hi Lou , you already know how much I looooove your paintings. I’d love to do a happy mail swap with you 🥰
@Jean Avenell Hi Jean, that would be awesome! Let's totally make it happen! Drop me a DM on Insta when you have a spare minute and we can figure out a swap! 😁😍 Lou
Hi, I'm Aoife, @artist.amuck on Instagram. I live in Wicklow, Ireland - happy to swap internationally. I tend to paint mostly galaxies. And I love to send and receive stuff in the mail so I can't wait for this 😊
Hi Aoife , I’m Jean . I love Ireland. I would happy to swap Internationally if you’re up to it? 🥰
@Jean Avenell Hey Jean, nice to meet you. I would love to do a mail swap with you 😊😊
Hi Tarryn here @awashe_art on insta. I live in Bahrain and would love an international mail swap. I love being inspired by other creative minds. ❤️😊
Hi Tarryn,
Glad to meet a new set of friends here with similar interest.
Hi Friends, I am Manisha from India. I had many penpals while in school. I just love the idea that I have friends all around the world.. I am a watercolor artist and a new paint maker, open to mail swap with you all can't wait to know you all more. Cheers to this new adventure!
Hi Manisha. I’m from India too. What is your Instagram handle?
@LetteredbySwarna Hi Swarna, my handle is @mrb.watercolor
Hey everyone!
I’m Swarna from India. I love this idea of happy mail. You can find me on Instagram @letteredbyswarna. I do modern calligraphy and want to learn watercolor painting. Looking forward to make some great friendships with you all 💗
Hi Swarna:) I’m going to follow you if thats ok:) I’m also learning modern calligraphy it’s just so beautiful and relaxing Lov it! Maybe we can Swap international if you like. :)
@kittykatsfc13 aww, of course you can follow me and do let me know your handle so I can follow back. And for the mail swap, I‘d surely love to but I need to figure out how to send international mail..I never did one and have no idea about it 😁
Hey Swarna.. Fellow Indian here 😊 since you have doubts about international posting, I'm here to help.. Registered Indian post is the easiest and cheapest way of sending an international courier.. If you have a post office near your home, you can visit it once and ask the staff there what all will be required for you to post internationally. Usually they require your aadhar card copy, a declaration stating that your package does not contain any hazardous material, and obviously, the package.. Make sure your package is sturdy and packed well, and the address /return address label is clear and easy to read.. The post can be tracked partially, and takes approx 2-5 weeks to reach, depending on where you want to send it, but in my personal experience, it's always safe and reaches without any hassles. Hope this helps 😊
Hello! I’m Violet from Texas, USA. My IG is @foxymoxiecreates and am happy to exchange internationally. A friend suggested participating in an exchange so I’d love to meet someone new and exchange with them!
Hi I would love to swap I’m living at Sacramento Ca let me know:) my Instagram @mizgataavalos
Hi Violet,
I am Manisha from India, would luv to swap with you, let me know if you are interested (IG: mrb_watercolors)
My Instagram is @mizgataavalos
let me know if you can do internationa;)
Hi! I’m shilpa from Bombay India. I’m @letterswithshilpa on insta. I’m happy to mail international or local. Usually you can find me painting landscapes or galaxies or northern lights, and it’s one of the things I love doing. So excited!
Hi Shilpa,
Manisha from Assam, Would love to know if you are interested to do a swap.
IG: mrb_watercolors
Hello, I'm Christina (@bonfireart on Instagram) and I'm a watercolor artist based in Argentina - which makes sending and receiving happy mail challenging but maybe there's someone elso from Argentina here too... I also have the possibility of sending and receiving mail in Germany through my mother but it takes time until I actually get the mail myself... Please let me know if you are interested in an art / art or art / paint swap in spite of the difficulties mentioned. 💖
Hi, I'm khannah of @khannah.art and @khannahshoneyhues. I'm from the UK, and am happy to do art/paint swaps both domestically and internationally :)
Hi Khannah, nice to meet you.
I'm Aoife from ireland. I'd love to do a swap with you if you're interested 😊
@Aoife Murray Hi Aoife! Nice to meet you too; feel free to DM me on Instagram ^^ super excited!
Hi Khannah,
Manisha from India, if you are interested to swap you we can get in touch. :)
Hey! I'm Fathima from Kerala, India and you cam find me on Instagram on @artsy.m.e.s.s. I've always wanted a pen oal and it would be a childhood dream come true to finally get one! I'm up for international or local mails and I forgot to mention that I shuttle back and forth between UAE and India!
Hi! I'm Theresa from the United States. I just made a dedicated IG for my watercolor making. You can find me over there at @colortrystcreative (please follow me if you want?) I would be fine with International trades, as well as in the US! I am still learning and growing as a watercolor maker. Not every color is a complete success, but they are still useable, and it would be lovely to get some feedback on them from someone else. Sometimes I have a half pan of extra paint to share, sometimes only sample tins or dot cards. Let's trade!! <3
Hi Theresa,
I make metallic paints too from India. U can visit my IG Page mrb_watercolors.
Happy to swap if u like :)
Hi there I am from the U.S. and love getting happy mail. I am open to exchanging internationally. You can find on IG at my personal account @shannon.binegarfoster or my biz account @fosterscreations I look forward to getting making new friends.