Goodbye for now, but not Forever

I'm going to be taking a break from Swaps and Happymail. Once I finish my Challenge Giveaway I'm going to be focusing on myself.
It's all becoming too much for me, and I just can't do it right now.
Thankyou for all your support and kindness, and I hope to see you all again real soon xx

[@stacd1429]

Sounds like a really good time to be putting yourself first!! take all the time you need, enjoy your crafting with no pressure. Take care

[@CozyCraftyVibes]

Sending you lots of positive energy. 💕 Anytime you feel you need to take a break, you should. Take of yourself and get back to enjoying crafting for you. Wishing you the best 🫶🏽

[@tstelly4932]

I can relate 100%. I have anxiety and depression as well. Crafting is my outlet and I cant put any deadlines or pressure on myself surrounding it. I even go through periods where i question if crafting even has value. It's hard to explain. When I'm feeling like this I make more practical things like cards to give away. It's no pressure and useful. Getting a bit of morning sun and walking daily has been my biggest help esp during difficult times when i feel like I'm sliding backwards. You are not alone in your struggle.

[@shelleytoale8514]

Glad to hear you're taking care of you and crafting for you will be very healing I'm sure. Many prayers and hugs 💕💕

[@craftingconcruz]

🥺🙏🏽💛

[@sweetcraftygirl]

Hey lovely definitely take all the time you need, you’re happiness and health comes first I have always love and enjoy your content. You have put out. I’m so happy to know that you will continue to craft for yourself keep doing what you love sending you crafty hugs friend 🫶🏻

[@Scrappinology]

Good for you Alisha! Many times we put ourselves behind on the back burner when we need to put us front and center. I will pray that you rest and get back to you. God willing we will be here when you come back around. I stopped all DT and other stuff too....just to craft for me. It is so liberating. See ya soon! hugs gina

[@thepinkape0914]

Take care of yourself and enjoy crafting in a way that brings you joy. Sometimes it’s ok to take a break and find another outlet, hugs ❤.

[@stacey8923]

Oh dear sweet lady. You take good care of yourself. 💐

[@auntiecaffeinecrafts9666]

Awe, so sorry you are not feeling well. Life gets in the way of crafting sometimes, and that's ok. If it stops being fun and is only stressful, then what is the point? Hope you feel better soon! God bless.

[@tinas_craft_creations]

I definitely understand, As I also have anxiety and depression. A couple of years ago I made the decision to stop doing swaps on a regular basis because it was just getting to be completely overwhelming for me. I don't participate in too many challenges because I just feel that it can be a bit overwhelming. 95% of the crafting that I do now is for me and for fun. I end up sending what I make off to various crafty friends in RAKS And I like knowing that with that type of crafting, I can just do it as I enjoy it and there's no pressure or anything like that. I hope that some time away from swaps will give you A sense of relief and allow you to craft and do the things that you enjoy without any pressure. I have found it incredibly fulfilling mentally for myself to do that. We are not going anywhere and will be looking forward to any project shares that you do or anything like that because we all enjoy watching your videos and have enjoyed getting to know you and are here to support you. Sending lots of love your way ❤️❤️

[@Solaeandcraft]

I woke up in the middle of the night and saw your video. I am so proud of you for putting yourself first and completely understand everything. I will certainly miss your videos but I am happy that we live in same country for me to just share☺️💕

[@odettagonzalez4355]

May the Lord Bless you always! You’re such an exquisite crafter! TFS your hauls,and your crafting all these years❤ Malama Pono! Take Care! Sending you saltwater love from Hawaii❤❤❤❤

[@Itsadeal]

Take your time amd take care of yourself😊😊 keeping you in my prayers❤❤we will all b here when you get back❤

[@HERherYES]

My condolences to you. I understand about the grief really taking us in reverse from progress we made. I recently had two major people pass. I hope you are able to find peace while taking time for yourself. I only recently found your channel and I love your content. I wish you everything good. Sending you love from Colorado, USA ❤

[@missbellejane]

Sending lots of love to you, Alisha. Take care of yourself x

[@andreamarshall9677]

So sorry and hoping you get back to your “center” soon. Take time for you, and know that life always runs in cycles, and you’ll be getting back to your crafting when the time is right. Blessings!

[@minnescrapper]

Thinking of you sweet friend❤ May you enjoy the slowness and beauty of a much needed break. I am here for you as a fellow sufferer of severe anxiety and depression. It can be so so hard. Love you girl!

[@GinaLovestocraft]

Sending prayers I totally understand I haven’t been posting regularly Taking time for yourself is a total must We will be here for you❤❤❤

[@cheranders-crafts7461]

Sending hugs 💗I am always afraid to enter swaps because will I get it done... So I am crafting making things I know could be used for swaps in the future and when I see one and already have the things then I will enter lol I hope you also know to take your vitamin D That helped my depressions years ago when I discovered it. Like 2,000 to 3,000 a day. Crafty healing hugs

[@barbaraspieler1222]

❣️🦋💐🦋❣️ much love to you my dear friend!! Take all the time you need!! You need to take care of you FIRST!! Cause if you don't you won't be able to do other things not even talking just crafting.. so don't feel like you need to apologize or explain anything.. your well loved in here!! Take as much time as you need ❣️🦋💐🦋❣️

[@Craftii.Sabbii]

Take care of yourself! I definitely know the feeling that sometimes it’s just not easy to manage everything including your passions❤️ It all can just feel very overwhelming. We will be here when you are ready to return!! You’re in my thoughts & prayers friend☺️💗

[@paperbuttons19]

I don't comment too much, but love watching your channel. Please just take care and time for yourself. No worries for us here, we will be here once you're back. Life sometimes gets hectic. It's OK to slow down and heal yourself ❤

[@koraly.artdesigns8453]

Hi girl! I hope you feel much better. ❤ I love your channel and I am going to miss you.

[@thepolkadotpinecone4037]

You have to take care of yourself first. Glad to hear you will be crafting for yourself because it is great therapy. Hope you start feeling better soon.

[@devmov08]

Self care is extremely important. The swaps are overwhelming to me. I have 1 I’m working on and it’s stressful. You take care of you. 😊

[@laurencunningham8281]

Please take very good care of yourself 💖I get overwhelmed when I take on swaps and think ,what did I do to myself? Even though I love the crafting of them, sometimes it helps me get back into crafting , went 6 months to a yr without making anything 💖

[@wendykidd]

I understand. I suffer from depression and anxiety as well as other medical issues. I want to participate in swaps and challenges, but just cannot withstand the stress. I hope that you are feeling better soon.

[@christinenewton8129]

I know what you are going through always here for you look after yourself hope you feel better soon xx I have mental health issues too xx

[@traceeleas4644]

Please take care , take all the time you need , im happy to hear that you are going to craft for yourself , its amazing to think some paper , glue and embellishments can and does create some lovely craft pieces of craft art . Craft art therapy will help . Sending friendship and crafty hugs my friend .💖

[@hollymoses8197]

Please take care of yourself, sending positive thoughts your way.

[@ScrapandCraftQueen]

So sorry to hear you’re not doing good. Praying for you to get better and may God put his healing hand on you. That’s good your crafting for yourself as it is good to keep your mind going on good things. Hope you feel better soon god bless and take your time you first. ❤😊

[@jessicadrummond7931]

It's definitely a lot and overwhelming.. When is your therapy it's great but when there's deadlines it definitely causes anxiety.. Love and prayers to you. Hope you feel better soon.💔♥️😘

[@annetteritchey5974]

Many Prayers coming to you, I Pray that you can find your strength and peace and to get to feeling better for your family and you. Knowing when to step back and recognize that you need to stop and just take a deep breath and find the things that make you happy and stronger is the biggest battle. I enjoy your content and look forward to the day when your able to return and see all the beautiful things you created, as I’m new to the crafting world and right now my crafting is mainly family oriented but hope to be able to craft like all the wonderful people I see doing it. Take care of you and your subbie crafty friends will be waiting for you 🥰🤗

[@ElleDanielle77]

Awww honey..Ive been watching you for years but have never commented. I also struggle with anxiety and depression and totally understand what you’re going through…when you’re in a good place, you feel like you can conquer the world but when you’re feeling down, everything gets so overwhelming….sending prayers and hugs to you…even though you’re not wanting to do swaps, do you have a PO Box or something where we can send you things? Love and hugs to you…your videos will be sorely misssed ❤

[@pennyflower]

take good care of yourself Alisha! we are going to miss you 🫶🏻🫶🏻The most important is that you feel good 💞💞🫶🏻

[@Your_Crafty_BFF]

I have always enjoyed your content but you have take care of yourself! Its wonderful that you realize when you need to take a step back - thatsya battle i fight a lot! Not knowing when to say no! Lol! I am entering your challenge! Mailing out today! It might take a minute to get there from the US but it is coming!!

[@rainbowcrafts9314]

Dear Alisha, totally understand you. I am dealing with depression too. Take your time. And I really hope you will come back soon. I wish you all the best und hope you get well soon. I will miss you. Lots of love from Germany, Nicole

[@lovelettergeneration81]

Thankyou Nicole, I hope that you are doing well 💗

[@lisad18]

You just look after yourself honey. We'll see you when you're in a better place mentally xxxxx

[@hellocraftygirl7176]

Get some rest - it's a good thing to take care of yourself!

[@tiramisu3577]

Stay well and stay safe! Wishing you the very best 💕

[@marshmellowtwist]

❤💗🧡💛💚💙💜

[@DebraZ]

Take care and enjoy yourself when you can. We'll be here for you. Sorry for your loss.🫶🏼

[@handmadebyabbigale6848]

Take care of yourself. Big hugs ❤️. X

[@kristinfjellvang4802]

Oh Sweetheart, take your time and take good care of you ❤️ and just wait, there is a garden happy mail coming soon from Norway ❤️

[@lovelettergeneration81]

Can't wait! 🩷

[@christinedufer7075]

Hey Alisha, so I didn't want to bug you but hearing you thought only 2 ppl joined your giveaway made me want to let u know here incase u didn't receive my email that I wanted to join and but needed your address . I'm sorry your going through it and I think crafting should be about ypu and ypur creativeness . It's OK to say I'm overwhelmed and I can not commit myself right now ! I need me time . It's completely natural. I would like to send u my package if I can , for the giveaway or even just because ive always wanted to send mail and i would love for u to have it and hopefully brighten your day . Sincerely christine

[@lovelettergeneration81]

Hello Christine, and thankyou. I never got an email I'm sorry, I'm hoping it's not sitting in my spam folder. I will definately go and check, but just incase my details are Alisha Malandrini 30 Norman Court, Lakes Entrance Vic 3909 Australia 😘