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Oh wow! Thank you so much for that encouraging feedback, which I needed to hear. I just love making art. It works for me. Art is so healing. Thank you for stopping by and subscribing, and I pray that God brings 100% healing, restoration, and much love to you as well! Be blessed!

That might work great, but of course, there would be more risk of tearing it. You're supposed to use the Konnyaku starch slightly damp- so it makes it easier to crumple. I think this is the one where I didn't stir it for 30 minutes nor let it sit for 3 hours before using it. If you do that, you can fold and crumple it damp without it sticking. There's another momigami video where I show you that (the correct way). Thanks for your feedback and taking the time to comment. Be blessed!

Thank you so much for that encouragement. If you dont mind me asking, and if it's safe to talk about, what emotions do you feel? Be blessed.

Thank you. I really appreciate you saying that. Check out my momigami playlist because I have some of the momigami videos there already. Next video is on prayer flags, then a mixed media on top of momigami paper with alcohol inks, then the making of a journal cover ( I use my sumi ink drawings, plus some of my momigami papers ( I'm pretty sure), then some decorative work in my trauma journal (I'm behind on putting the footage together.) What would you like to see with momigami?

You're welcome! My pleasure!

Yes, it was so much fun. I think you will really enjoy it, too. Thanks for stopping by!

Why thank you! That is funny, isn't it? Even if they stayed a hot mess, there might be interesting lines, which I could add as a collage element in a mixed media piece since I made them to rip and collage into other artworks.

It is messy, but so much fun! Let me know how you like it, and share what you create, if you don't mind. Thanks for stopping by. :)

Thank you! 😊

Thank you. 😀 I did have a lot of fun!

I learned from another youtube. I'll send the link to my blog post of momigami observations and link to Louise Jenetta, whom I learned this from: wp.me/pcRhQ1-Uk

It's fun and lovely. I think you would enjoy it.

Thank you. It was fun!

Thank you so much for saying that. That means a lot because I have often felt I struggled with composition. :)

@@creativepassages Yes that happens a lot, but from my perspective you did a great job ! The hardest part is when to stop adding...

Yes, so true. I struggle with that as well. Ha.

Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply. I really appreciate it. May Hod strengthen and heal you as well and provide perfect peace, which surpasses all understanding in the name of Jesus. Amen

Thank you so much! :)

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Thank you. I think I like the first one better, too. I love to sing to God, but I love the sound of the bird, too.

Thank you! 😊

Thank you so much, Byron. I appreciate you saying that. :) Have a blessed day!

Aw...I am so sorry that your father is dying, but I am honored that this video touched you in such a powerful way. God has asked me to be mostly transparent and to share my healing process to inspire others to heal, and if it does that, I am very pleased. I hope to put out more good videos. It requires me to be raw and vulnerable at times. My next video will reflect a healing encounter with God through art; giving him my pain in exchange for his rest. I hope to have it finished within a week. In the meantime, I am grouping all the videos that could apply to a grief or trauma journal in its own playlist- things you would need to know to make your own. Right now, it's called Grief Journal Playlist. I might change the name to Grief and Trauma Journal Playlist.

Thank you so much! Hmmm, I never watched it. What about it reminds you of it?

@@creativepassages It's mostly the theatrical poster art that inspired me. The movie is definitely a must watch.

Aw, I looked it up. I get it now. That's fascinating! I was doing a deep dive on the word "alchemy" today, and that fit, too, but I only used the stamp because I liked it. Even the gold splatters kind of played into that theme, but I didn't relate it all together at the time that I made it.

I looked up the poster. It is cool! Of course, I love that pink!

Thank you so much, friend. Be blessed!

Thank you so much 😀

That's actually a great compliment! I always thought I was mediocre (having gone from terrible), always struggling to pronounce things correctly, come up with the right words etc...Sometimes I have to do the voice-overs many times. Well, my computer was freezing up, too. I am probably getting better after public speaking more often after becoming a minister, but thank you! That made my day!

Thank you. Yes, it's cool to even keep the palette papers as collage elements. I never thought to keep it as a painting. Hmmm...

My grief journal is posted first in my Grief Journal Playlist. It is huge, and I even left out a few losses just because I couldn't hold anything else. I included a chapter for trauma (but it is just sort of a general overview) and a section for my Dad who abused me, but again, just a few pages. I did a grief journal workshop at my church where we spent 5 months making one (only once a month). Some people came at the end. I just wanted them and others who are grieving to know how to make one, so I started my RUclips mainly for that and to supplement the workshops for the people who watch online in order to show them. So I had to make another one to do that. But I have a lot, a lot of trauma, complex and very severe, disturbing trauma. Despite 11 years of therapy and 28 years of healing, I have not recovered all my memories (maybe only 85%), nor have I adequately processed all of it. I'm going to make it with the same layout and concept of my grief journal, but with chapters related to my trauma. I actually have too much to make a chapter for each one, but I'll try to put it in categories. I also want to include one that shows my recovery through different art I made throughout the years, which I believe captures different parts of my journey. I guess that might have to be a separate journal. I want to share a lot of my process here at RUclips to inspire others, but it will be tricky because obviously, I don't want to trigger others, but the whole subject in itself could be triggering...Maybe I'll include some pages and not others. I made one page so far (which is posted in the playlist) and presented how to organize it with chapters and chapter tabs, and now this, and a few general notes about it. The whole Grief Journal Playlist is going to be made with me making my trauma journal. Trauma creates grief, so it fits. Maybe this playlist could give you a few ideas? I work full time, plus am a minister, take care of a family, and keep a blog so it's coming together slowly. Thanks for stopping by. ✋️

If you feel you need an anger journal, then go for it. You could do that in the same way. My grief journal helped me a whole lot. I noticed a lot of irritability and feelings of torment went away, and I felt much more peace as a result. It was kind of amazing. A lot of the participants are still using their grief journals, and it's helping them a lot.

@@creativepassages thanks . I'm so sorry you've been through this much so young. But I'm glad you still have family around. I miss my family lost through death, but the siblings who just decided to be greedy, i don't understand. I can't grieve my parents because there was no service, no grave, no one to talk to because they chose to shun me. And my one sister refuses to give me my half of my dad's ashes like he wanted, or the rest of my inheritance. Moved to another state to abandon me in my worst time of need. I've thought about maybe doing a Book of the Dead thing to list everyone who betrayed me (learning about betrayal Trauma) or maybe a cemetery with headstones and the names of all the "family" I spent decades caring about who abruptly decided to never talk to me again when I filed for divorce from my abusive, alcoholic adulterating husband. I'm sure he didn't tell them the REAL reason I left I lost everything except him. I'm not with him but unfinished court business I can't afford. I guess I need to include the incompetent lawyers and judges and Police who never helped me. I miss my children I'll look up your grief playlist. I wish I had more if my art supplies. My entire house was stolen. I have some construction papers and some watercolor and a few colored pencils. Really wish I had my paper trimmer. I used to do some scrapbooking but my supplies are not with me

Recoveringsoul755, I'm so sorry you've been through everything you've been through. I think the trauma and rejection make the grief much more complicated to work through. Yes, you could make a page for each hurt or grievance...allow your anger to be worked through. I like to counter balance the grief with encouraging quotes, scriptures, ideas, or comforting items, textures, or colors. Hopefully at some point you can forgive those people- not because they deserve it, but so that you're not bound by bitterness and resentment. Bitterness weighs us down and creates torment. I personally believe we can't properly forgive though, until we acknowledge how we've been hurt and properly grieve and work through our anger. It made a huge difference in my life. Sometimes, that anger is directed inward in self rejection, destructive behaviors, instability, self sabotage, etc, and sometimes it sets up a wall around our heart to keep others at a distance which keeps us from properly receiving love...ir sometimes we may direct the anger at other who had nothing to do with the original trauma or hurt, but just triggered us in a way, and the lashing out is out of proportion to what they did....all the reasons why working through this and forgiving is so important...maybe just allow yourself an opportunity to get out all your anger. A page for each person who harmed you to include an art piece and a letter...make the whole journal...then when you're ready go back and forgive each one and give yourself permission to let go...if you cant' then you just have more layers of grief and traumawork to do first. Start with what art materials you have. You can even make a journal out of junk supplies, junk mail, packages and cardboard, cereal boxes etc. Your drawing materials should be enough to get started. I recommend investing in a set of Portfolion oil pastels since they ate inexpensive and are so expressive.

Crayola Portfolio Series Oil Pastels, Water Soluble, 24 Count, Assorted Color (52-3624). a.co/d/9Es1Kyn You can also buy a composition notebook at the Dollar Tree or cheap papers there to get started.

Thank you so much!

My pleasure 😊 Thank you for watching.

Thank you. I tend to work like that and sometimes do overdo it. I was so afraid I overworked this one. Thanks for your response and feedback. I'm excited to hear you'll try it, too. Maybe you can tag me or let me know when you do?

Thank you so much, new friend. :)

Thank you. I love oil pastels. They can be tricky, but they're also so expressive and simple to use.

Thank you so much for your support and encouragement. It means so much to me. Be blessed.

Thank you so much! I appreciate your feedback! This was so fun to make!

You're welcome. Thank you for your feedback!

Thank you so much! It was so fun to make. I was afraid I over did it.

Thank you!!

Aw, thank you for your encouragement and blessings. I wish you the same- positive, bright, healing energy flowing out of you and towards you in Jesus name. Amen.

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that comment!!

Thank you!

Yes,God did bring all the little bits together. I love how you can include old art or photos of art in the ring bound journal. I miss our "Artie" get-togethers. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to sew my grief journal. I really appreciate it. 😀

Thank you. Yes, I love experimenting!

Thank you so much. Yes, a lot of time and attention went into it, and I enjoyed it so much. In the next videos to demonstrate the process I'll be working on a trauma journal. I only touched the surface with that.

Thank you so much 😀

😊 thank you