☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Jambalaya Journal Series! ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆☆ ☆ ☆ ##UPDATED DESCRIPTION FOR 2025 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This swap is for long-time journal enthusiasts AND newbies who like to journal. All skill levels are welcomed. Have a well filled out profile and at least ten (10) completed swaps and ratings. No unexplained 3s or 1s within the past 6 months.

🦋 Jambalaya is a miscellaneous assortment or collection of things. In this case: paint, stamp, draw, write, quote, glue, sew, experiment, ...
🦋 a journal spread is two pages of a journal when the book is lying flat and open. In this case, a single sheet of 8.5x11" paper folded in half, and opened to create two pages 8.5x5.5".
🦋 sender’s choice means there is no prompt or challenge or theme. Create something you would like and enjoy and utilize. It also means that you are open to receiving something different and unusual.

INSTRUCTIONS

1 🌼 Paper! one 8.5"x11" printer paper, sketch paper, whatever paper you have that's 8.5"x11". Fold in half with the long size horizontal and now you're ready to decorate and write on the inside! You only need to decorate the insides of the "book".
2 🌼 Decorate! paint, stamp, glue in textures, pictures, use washi tape, stickers, draw doodles, etc. Be creative, experiment, have fun! Show your work!
3 🌼 Write! journal about your day, answer a couple journal prompts you can easily find online, or write about what's on your mind, stream of consciousness. Document in writing!
4 🌼 Mail! send to your partner on time! Include the swap name and your swap-bot username.
5 🌼 Rate! promptly and fairly. Remember this is sender's choice. Your partner's design or what they wrote about may not be quite your cup of tea, please still give them a fair rating.
6 🌼 Communicate! with your partner and coordinator if something is amiss.

THE JAMBALAYA JOURNAL SERIES USA ONLY @JournalingGinger came up with “Jambalaya Journal Spread” and I can’t imagine coming up with a different swap title and description that would recreate this precise swap which is just exactly right. You can see her original description here. @JournalingGinger has generously allowed me to continue this series while she steps back for a bit.

🐸 Message me with blips in ratings, recent and extended absence from swap-bot, or any questions. 🐸

🐸 I will angel if necessary. Please reach out to me with any issues. Happy swapping! 🐸