My granddaughter who is , gave her Mom and Dad each a Christmas present. When they opened their presents,, they each received an empty box. They asked her why the box was empty and she said "it isn't empty, it is filled with love." I think that is the best present anyone could received. Hope you had a Blessed Christmas and wishing you a New Year filled with love, laughter, joy, peace and health and God's blessings.
Hi Natase, I was very touched when my adult daughter who has never lifted a needle in her life, actually made a cross stitch picture with ‘everything is possible with God’ - very appropriate as we have just sold our house after living here for 51 years! 😊
Kids are just the best when they have the best mama, and best teacher, so that's 💓 you Natasa, not only a great journal maker, but a great mum too. I was so pleased to see this come up on my phone today, just what I needed. Thankyou ❤❤❤
No gifts under the tree this year. We bought a house in May, so between the house and new furnishings, we decided that was our Christmas gift. We were able to attend 2 Christmas parties and a cookie exchange party in our new neighborhood - and meet some of our neighbors which made it a perfect Christmas for us. Love your channel.
I told my oldest daughter I wanted something that her daughter made for Christmas. My granddaughter is 2. I was just thinking of a piece of paper with Christmas colors that my granddaughter scribbled. That alone would have made my day. Instead, I got this beautiful tile with my favorite color swirled on it. I'm not sure how they made it, but it's absolutely beautiful and I was very touched.
A Crafter after my own heart. I have been up-grading boxes, tins, packaging, etc for ages. I give a local charity the results for them to sell for their funds❤
It’s so sweet that you care how our day went. I don’t celebrate Christmas, but I got to go to my dad‘s for dinner and the football game. This was very special to me because I don’t get to see him very often. It turned out to be a great day!
I love this so much! You really inspire me (though I'm still wrapped up in a cozy blanket, drinking not cocoa and not actually crafting! I call it "research." my favorite gift from your daughter was the broken brooch! I love to make "bouquets" with broken jewelry. So many things you can do with that. She knows how creative you are! So special...💓
I have found an interesting closure for my journals - men's western/bolo ties. They are usually thin strips of leather in a closure that tightens by pulling the leather. Some of the closures are polished stone or jewelry like, they work so well. Now I look at all thrift shops to find these.
What beautiful projects! ❤ It were calm and relaxed Christmas Days. In Germany, we start with the Holy Eve, where gifts are given, but my son and I had them already unpacked in the middle of the night to the 23rd, which is my son's birthday. We always celebrate it at midnight and he was eager to give me my present. So we changed our tradition and just had fun. got a book from him and read plus finished it the 24th. The other Christmas days were reading, walks, naps, some good cooking, enjoying food, lots of time with my bible and mostly on my own; what is okay, since I enjoy being alone and make it always nice for myself. So, the days were as relaxed and cosy as I love and have it aince many years. No stress at all.
What a sweet gift from your daughter. Both of your kids are showing signs of true golden hearts. My daughter has always done something for me, even though she didn’t have a father present to help. She still goes out of her way, and it makes me feel so good. And I imagine you feel the same way. 🤗 Anyway, gorgeous journal in a box. I hope you and your family have a wonderful and prosperous new year! Hugs 🤗❤️🥂🍾🎉
I am new to junk journals but I just have to tell you how much I love your videos. You are amazing!!! You make me laugh as I learn and I am so happy I found you on RUclips. I made my first junk journal for my 15 yr old granddaughter for Christmas and she loved it. You are so inspirational. Anyway, just wanted to tell you how much fun I have watching you craft! Have a wonderful day!
I love your randomness btw...i saw this video and I thought, "this is a woman after my own heart". I was just having the thought..."I wonder if 'treasure books has done anything with packaging and Christmas boxes." Don't go changing...I love who you are and what you give us.
Oh my dear Natasha! Another fabulous video! I do so enjoy listening to your running commentary during your videos! I always get a smile when you share your life with us! Thank you for sharing!
Christmas was an extremely sad day for me & family: my husband passed * however I came here to watch your videos to allow myself a moment of calm * love listening and watching you^ ** sending out love to you and your family!
I'm so sorry for your loss, I send you and your family, love and prayers. I lost my ex/best friend just before Christmas 2023, and of course, he will be remembered every day, but especially every Christmas. Take care xxxx❤
My husband got me a coat, a vest, and a compression jacket, since I have lost some weight and none of old ones fit! I also got a bottle of wine and new wine cup in distress ink blues and greens with a coaster, a pillow with this year’s motto on it, a check and an Amazon gift card. We were lucky enough to have my grand nephews (33 months and 21 months) here with their parents and my mama who’s 97, with my sister and her husband, and my husband and daughter. It was lovely watching the children enjoy the gifts! My sister, brother in law and myself cooked, and we enjoyed a feast after the tree.
This year we just bought for grandkids……the adults really didn’t need any thing……it was a beautiful day and I loved watching the kids opening their gifts with so much excitement ❤️
Hi Natasa. Great use of the empty box. I thought the fabric on the journal was beautiful and I loved the different coloured pages. I remembered buying a whole bunch of scrapbooking paper from Kaisercraft (online) the same time you did (years ago now). 100 sheets for $9.99 and when you said it was your last piece...wow...I need to do some more craft as I still have heaps of papers.
Turning trash into treasure is how most of my projects come to fruition, so watching you create something lovely from trash in your free and open way was very satisfying indeed. Your children sound delightful; they obviously have their mother's heart. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ~ Lisa
We got a few gifts from our grown up children this year, was wonderful but the best thing was just spending time with them and having fun, priceless. Thanks for these ideas, it has given me a few ideas for the boxes I got this year ❤ xxx
Hi Natasha! I had a wonderful Christmas! My sweet husband got me two large bottles of perfume. Some Charlie and Elizabeth Arden’s Red Door. Both of which I love. They last on me and smell good on me as well. We spent half the day with our youngest son, his wife and our sweet grandson. He is two. We had breakfast and opened presents. It was so much fun. We loved it! It was a fantastic day. Your daughter gave you the sweetest little present. Those are worth more than its weight in gold. I enjoyed the video. I’m crafting today and playing with some of my new things. I got some beautiful ephemera too. Thanks so much Natasha! ❤️💜💚
Beautifully done. We celebrate the Birth of Christ, I have 6 grandchildren and my two children and their spouses, lots of fun played games eat to much and enjoyed each other. My family is very special to my husband and me. great Christmas Thanks for your great video. Happy New Year and all the best for 2025 from British Columbia Canada
Hello Natasa! I don't celebrate Xmas but I had an unusual visitor. I found a turtle in my backyard! Couldn't believe my eyes! "Hang on a minute, that rock is looking at me!" Found him just before everything closed for the holidays so I was a turtle fosterer and spent those days digging up worms and slugs. I named him Stuart. My cat was fascinated! It was an unusual experience! 😂
I love that not only do you do an incredible Schwarzenegger impression, but you also enjoy watching his movies 😂❤. Everything you created today is beautiful as is your personality
Hi Natasha, I’m on a ferry travelling from the North Island back to the South Island in New Zealand after spending a week with my son and partner, we did a gardening project so very glad to help them with that. Thanks for the year of incredible projects from you. Have a happy new year, hope to see more of you then. ❤
I was sick with bronchitis and my adult son with a sinus infection! BUT...our gratitude attitude was firmly in place, so we had a pleasant day 😊. We're on the road to recovery and will be running around in the chaos soon enough. I always enjoy your videos.
No gifts under the tree this year. No kids (small ones) and family is far away. So, I spent the day watching a movie and resting. Which is fine with me. I love this video, and definitely inspirational for sure. Thank you so much.
Hi Natasa, we don't celebrate Christmas but on Christmas Day we decided we would help a friend who has no family, the only family he has is his mum who has advanced dementia and he cares for her. We arranged for her to be looked after for a few hours and we took him out into the local park where he enjoyed our company and that of the local Squirrels. We went back to his home where he served us trifle and fresh strawberries and a fresh pot of tea. We all agreed the company was what made us happy! 😊
I did order your book the other day and was so happy to receive it yesterday. A friend is coming over to make journals wirh me. I have been collecting ephemera for ages. Time to get down to business. Thank you for sharing your creativity!
So enjoyed having my morning coffee with you today! You are a lovely inspiration. Prayers that 2025 is filled with all wonderful things for you and your family. ❤
My husband and I spent a quiet Christmas together, but I do remember past Christmases when my kids were little and their excitement Christmas brought. We would make candies and cookies and trimming the tree. Happy memories. 😍
Kind of a sad Christmas. Made so many handmade gifts for family and work clients and no one really appreciated them. It just didn't feel like Christmas this year. I hope you had a nice one!
I know just how you feel. I sent my daughter , who lives away a handmade Christmas gift and her Birthday present. I don't think it was appreciated either. I got no thanks for it. It's so disheartening. My husband even commented to me how much work I had put into it.
Oh dear. Now you know who won't get another self-made gift any more. Keep in mind, that there are many souls out there, who would really be very happy for getting a unique piece from you.
Dear Natasha: I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am to you for being there for all of us. I was very ill a few weeks ago - I'm on the mend. I cannot tell you how wonderful it was to watch your videos and get inspired. I cleared off a shelf in my basement so I could display my projects all inspired by you. I also sorted out all of my stash and found amazing things I forgot I had - how's that for hoarding? I made happy mail for a few people. I have all sorts of ideas for projects. I came upon a huge file of pictures of food - the pictures are being collaged into a huge glue book of just photos of food. This has been so good for keeping my stress down. So big thank you - you are loved by so many people!
You are such a Bright Shining Star 🌟 I love your sense of humor and your amazing creativity!! Beautiful fabulous projects, as always. Thank you so much for sharing. ✨️💕✨️
Song: #YouAreMyShiningStar By #TheManhattans is one of my favs I sing it to my sweet hubby. He sings back "Loving you is all I want to do" By #MinnieRiperton
Thank you! Yes, I was very inspired by this video! I too keep boxes and all sorts of "junk" from packaging that I want to use in crafting, I love videos where these items are used to create something wonderful from items that most people would throw away.❤
Thank you for asking, it is very thoughtful of you. I got a vest from my mom, my sister got me sleepers and a jewelry box, and a beautiful scented candle made of soy. I also got serenated because my birthday was the 26th and went to a piano bar at night. I am blessed. Wish the best for you in the coming new year. You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your wonderful videos with us. Greetings from Guatemala 👋🏻🇬🇹
You are awfully feisty this morning...I love it!! They are both beautiful projects! I would be thrilled to receive either one of them as a gift. Sounds like you found the perfect balance for your Christmas, and the gifts from your children were lovely! May the coming year bring you much joy and happiness. ❤
I had a wonderful day at my youngest daughter house. Had a great meal. Lots of scraping items and a die cutter. My children did that when they were little. Love your videos.
Natasha, oh so beautiful!!! I am so glad that no one ever dulled your sparkle!!! Everything you create is just gorgeous! I had a wonderful Christmas. My family is huge, I am 1 of 14 children, of the 14, 11 are left. We get together ( bringing our own families) the week before Christmas. We were never into the commercialization that surrounds the holidays. We do bring one wrapped gift marked man or women's. We then play a game and we have a blast together!!! The rest of the time we enjoy each other's company! Happy New Year to you and everyone!!!
Ohh. Your Children’s gifts to you- truly treasures. It shows they have a thoughtful mom and they love her! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this creation! Your trash is the most treasury trash!!! Mine always has remnants of looking “trashy” still, but you are my inspo!! Specifics: thank you for slowing down and really showing the twine binding method on camera again. I have your book as a reference, of course, but today, i felt it click into place for me on the millionth time seeing it! Well, maybe not millionth- more like umpteenth. I figured out some things I Need to tweak. I was so Happy to see your video! Having my coffee and relaxing this morning🎉 I am so thankful for you and I do hope you had a wonderful holiday!🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Thank you so much for sharing snippets of your life along with your wonderful crafting tips. I got a handmade present this year from my youngest son. It was a hand-forged iron rose where the stem had been curled into a stand - he told me it would never die, and I wanted to cry, it was so sweet. Admittedly, he's in his thirties, but he'd been working on it in secret for months, and that made me feel so special. It now sits on my desk as I write and watch RUclips videos just like yours. Happy New Year :)
Although I did not have all my children with me this year i had 2 of them and we had a lovely Christmas Eve and Christmas Day together. My son is a chef and he made the most delicious Christmas Dinner for us. We watched Christmas movies and played games and enjoyed being together.
Natasha, we celebrated Christmas with our family. Most of us are recovering from a flu bug. The grandchildren are the best part. They are excited to be together and they all wore their new pajamas we gave to them for our Christmas gathering. Even the 14 year old! Happy little people make my heart love this time of year! Thanks for the fun ideas. It does seem that we're looking over your shoulder while you create. What fun! Thank you for the video!
Beautiful..really beautiful! I loved your daughter’s gift to you. When my kids were in elementary school the school always had a Christmas Shopping Store where the kids could go through and pick out what they wanted to give their parents. Those were the best gifts. ❤
Natasha, You always me laugh, and you inspire me. I spent Christmas with my husband and grown son. It was pleasant. I live in a little town called “FERNWOOD, Idaho”.. I don’t have a lot of folks around me, So you are perfect in my eyes and ears and brain. I hate for my imagination to stall on me, I bought your book. Are you working on another one. Cherry on top, I love your story. Glad to know that I’m not the only one that loves to collect stuff and things. I told my husband “it’s all Natasha’s fault”. Your daughter’s gift is priceless. ❤
My Grand daughter when younger gathered things up , some was jewelry from her stash and little sculpture of Tweedy bird as she knew I loved tweety bird , she was always doing things for me like this last year she made me a book and inside it had a pocket she said was a book for me as I make beautiful books for others so she wanted me to have one. I spent Christmas with one of my daughters and @ of my grandchildren it was a lovely Christmas . Love these dear so creative 💖💖
I loved the gifts from your children! So thoughtful and sweet! They surprise us and melt our heart. This video was such an inspiration Natasa. Beautiful, creative from your heart. Absolutely love your humor and a little sassiness! It truly is like crafting right along side you and just conversing and sharing with each other. Thank you for sharing your gifts (that includes your “voices” and joking around) with us! Happy Christmas and Blessed New Year 💜
When my creative MOJO needs a boost, I always look to your channel for inspiration ❤. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, ideas, and creativity with us all. You, Natasha, are a Treasure! Happy Holidays and a healthy and happy New Year.🎉
I just want to thank you for your beautiful spirit. Your creativity, energy and humor is refreshing and quite a gift. May your New Year be amazing and blessed. ❤❤❤
I always look forward to your videos, so many excellent ideas, I have a lot of box's different shapes and sizes, and can't wait to decorate them. Thank you for sharing a wonderful project, enjoy your day.
Great video! Loved hearing about your presents from your son and daughter! That certainly brought back memories of little gifts from my own kids over the years. Love you boxed book and the notebook! Both turned out gorgeous! ❤❤❤
Hi Natasa. For the first time ever I am living alone and my youngest daughter decided to make Christmas breakfast. The sausage balls were burned and the pecan apple biscuits were raw. But we made good memories. We also celebrate the birth of our Savior and I’m so thankful for my family. We are going to also be together for New Year’s Eve. About 16 to 20 of us altogether. Also my three month old great granddaughter. I am so blessed. I hope you have a wonderful New Year and please keep making your wonderful Treasure Book videos.
A wonderful video to show how to use boxes. And boy,- do I have boxes. I use many of them for gift boxes for other things too. I enjoy just decorating them for special treasure boxes to be used all the time, especially for journals. Beautiful creations. Carol from California
YES IT IS WAS INSPIRERING!!!!! YOU COME UP W/IDEAS SO QUICKLY!!!! IT TAKES ME DAYS SOME TIMES,TO COMPLETE A CARD. I MUST SAY THOUGH, THAT I DON'T HAVE A WORK AREA TO SEE ALL MY SUPPLIES, SO I HAVE TO GO DIG IN THE TUBS WHERE THERE STORED IN. PLUS, I HAVE TO HAVE EVERY THING IN MEANING W/THE IDEA OF THE CARD. Do take care. Fl., USA
Lovely, thoughtful gifts from your kids. My brother used to wrap up things people owned for their birthdays! Was very sweet and he has a giving heart to this day (and now also money to buy things). We're very practical with gifts, so I asked for a non-stick frying pan amongst other things. Can't wait to make pancakes that don't stick! 😂 We spent a wonderful Christmas Day with some relatives. Loved this video - more reasons to hoard, and great new ways to transform old stock. Hope you and your family have a brilliant New Year. ❤
I don't celebrate Xmas and spent a beautifully peaceful day working on the crochet blanket, which is a wedding gift, for my grandson and his wife. My boys are parents themselves now. But I have happy memories of the sweet gifts they gave me when they were little. Your projects are always inspiring and awesome!😊
Lovely projects, Natasa!!! Again, such creativity! Yes, I have some containers I can use. My best example of repurposing was when I used a Crystal Light (drink mix) container to hold a mini journal 😊 Your daughter's gifts were just darling ❤ Thanks again
The best Christmas present I got was when my stepdaughter walked in the door and my daughter was right behind her. My daughter lives across the country from me and I had NO idea she was coming! They had it planned for a month. I was SO surprised and happy that I started sobbing! 😭 THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER! 💖🥰
My granddaughters drew and painted pictures of Snoopy and a dachshund one year for Christmas. They know I love both. I treasure those! I always get items related to Snoopy and dachshunds. This year was no different. Love you videos!! Happy New Year!
My Christmas miracle. I have that same kind of PERFECT BOX that I waited until today to open and then here's your adorable RUclips! Perfect. Coincidence???
My granddaughter who is , gave her Mom and Dad each a Christmas present. When they opened their presents,, they each received an empty box. They asked her why the box was empty and she said "it isn't empty, it is filled with love." I think that is the best present anyone could received. Hope you had a Blessed Christmas and wishing you a New Year filled with love, laughter, joy, peace and health and God's blessings.
OMG Thats hilarious.
Absolutely precious. The most perfect gift.
I love your rambling 😂 it feels like we are hanging out crafting together
I love the rambling, too!
I agree with that sentiment that Christmas is not about the gifts (and consumerism)!
Sidebar: your kids’ gifts to you were so sweet and funny 😊
Hi Natase, I was very touched when my adult daughter who has never lifted a needle in her life, actually made a cross stitch picture with ‘everything is possible with God’ - very appropriate as we have just sold our house after living here for 51 years! 😊
Kids are just the best when they have the best mama, and best teacher, so that's 💓 you Natasa, not only a great journal maker, but a great mum too.
I was so pleased to see this come up on my phone today, just what I needed. Thankyou ❤❤❤
No gifts under the tree this year. We bought a house in May, so between the house and new furnishings, we decided that was our Christmas gift. We were able to attend 2 Christmas parties and a cookie exchange party in our new neighborhood - and meet some of our neighbors which made it a perfect Christmas for us. Love your channel.
Congratulations on the new house ❤❤
I told my oldest daughter I wanted something that her daughter made for Christmas. My granddaughter is 2. I was just thinking of a piece of paper with Christmas colors that my granddaughter scribbled. That alone would have made my day. Instead, I got this beautiful tile with my favorite color swirled on it. I'm not sure how they made it, but it's absolutely beautiful and I was very touched.
A Crafter after my own heart. I have been up-grading boxes, tins, packaging, etc for ages. I give a local charity the results for them to sell for their funds❤
It’s so sweet that you care how our day went. I don’t celebrate Christmas, but I got to go to my dad‘s for dinner and the football game. This was very special to me because I don’t get to see him very often. It turned out to be a great day!
I love when my kids save stuff for me (like paper materials) and they tell me “mom, for your journal” ❤
Natasa, your daughter followed your video about throwing random stuff in a box to make a gift...love it!
I love this so much! You really inspire me (though I'm still wrapped up in a cozy blanket, drinking not cocoa and not actually crafting! I call it "research."
my favorite gift from your daughter was the broken brooch! I love to make "bouquets" with broken jewelry. So many things you can do with that. She knows how creative you are! So special...💓
@@nancydarst2372 Oh, I like that! Research! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼☺️
I have found an interesting closure for my journals - men's western/bolo ties. They are usually thin strips of leather in a closure that tightens by pulling the leather. Some of the closures are polished stone or jewelry like, they work so well. Now I look at all thrift shops to find these.
Love this idea. Love and hugs.
What beautiful projects! ❤
It were calm and relaxed Christmas Days. In Germany, we start with the Holy Eve, where gifts are given, but my son and I had them already unpacked in the middle of the night to the 23rd, which is my son's birthday. We always celebrate it at midnight and he was eager to give me my present. So we changed our tradition and just had fun.
got a book from him and read plus finished it the 24th. The other Christmas days were reading, walks, naps, some good cooking, enjoying food, lots of time with my bible and mostly on my own; what is okay, since I enjoy being alone and make it always nice for myself. So, the days were as relaxed and cosy as I love and have it aince many years. No stress at all.
Oh how wonderful!!! Such a beautiful tradition :) Thank you for sharing
What a sweet gift from your daughter. Both of your kids are showing signs of true golden hearts. My daughter has always done something for me, even though she didn’t have a father present to help. She still goes out of her way, and it makes me feel so good. And I imagine you feel the same way. 🤗 Anyway, gorgeous journal in a box. I hope you and your family have a wonderful and prosperous new year! Hugs 🤗❤️🥂🍾🎉
I am new to junk journals but I just have to tell you how much I love your videos. You are amazing!!! You make me laugh as I learn and I am so happy I found you on RUclips. I made my first junk journal for my 15 yr old granddaughter for Christmas and she loved it. You are so inspirational. Anyway, just wanted to tell you how much fun I have watching you craft! Have a wonderful day!
Thank you so much :) I hope you have a wonderful day too
I love your randomness btw...i saw this video and I thought, "this is a woman after my own heart". I was just having the thought..."I wonder if 'treasure books has done anything with packaging and Christmas boxes." Don't go changing...I love who you are and what you give us.
Aww, thanks! I appreciate you! 😄
Oh my dear Natasha! Another fabulous video! I do so enjoy listening to your running commentary during your videos! I always get a smile when you share your life with us! Thank you for sharing!
Christmas was an extremely sad day for me & family: my husband passed * however I came here to watch your videos to allow myself a moment of calm * love listening and watching you^ ** sending out love to you and your family!
So sorry for your loss.
Such a sad thing to happen 😢…especially around holidays. I’m so sorry for you loss 🙏
I'm so sorry for your loss, I send you and your family, love and prayers. I lost my ex/best friend just before Christmas 2023, and of course, he will be remembered every day, but especially every Christmas. Take care xxxx❤
Hugs & Prayers ❤
Thinking of you and your family. Much love your way xx 💐🦋💫❤️
Luscious everything!! Fabrics, stories, papers, personality, humor, ideas, arnie,
Finished product, kid's gifts to you....thank you for being you!!
My husband got me a coat, a vest, and a compression jacket, since I have lost some weight and none of old ones fit! I also got a bottle of wine and new wine cup in distress ink blues and greens with a coaster, a pillow with this year’s motto on it, a check and an Amazon gift card. We were lucky enough to have my grand nephews (33 months and 21 months) here with their parents and my mama who’s 97, with my sister and her husband, and my husband and daughter. It was lovely watching the children enjoy the gifts! My sister, brother in law and myself cooked, and we enjoyed a feast after the tree.
This year we just bought for grandkids……the adults really didn’t need any thing……it was a beautiful day and I loved watching the kids opening their gifts with so much excitement ❤️
Hi Natasa. Great use of the empty box. I thought the fabric on the journal was beautiful and I loved the different coloured pages. I remembered buying a whole bunch of scrapbooking paper from Kaisercraft (online) the same time you did (years ago now). 100 sheets for $9.99 and when you said it was your last piece...wow...I need to do some more craft as I still have heaps of papers.
Turning trash into treasure is how most of my projects come to fruition, so watching you create something lovely from trash in your free and open way was very satisfying indeed. Your children sound delightful; they obviously have their mother's heart. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ~ Lisa
We got a few gifts from our grown up children this year, was wonderful but the best thing was just spending time with them and having fun, priceless. Thanks for these ideas, it has given me a few ideas for the boxes I got this year ❤ xxx
Hi Natasha! I had a wonderful Christmas! My sweet husband got me two large bottles of perfume. Some Charlie and Elizabeth Arden’s Red Door. Both of which I love. They last on me and smell good on me as well. We spent half the day with our youngest son, his wife and our sweet grandson. He is two. We had breakfast and opened presents. It was so much fun. We loved it! It was a fantastic day. Your daughter gave you the sweetest little present. Those are worth more than its weight in gold. I enjoyed the video. I’m crafting today and playing with some of my new things. I got some beautiful ephemera too. Thanks so much Natasha!
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That sounds absolutely wonderful!
Beautifully done. We celebrate the Birth of Christ, I have 6 grandchildren and my two children and their spouses, lots of fun played games eat to much and enjoyed each other. My family is very special to my husband and me. great Christmas Thanks for your great video. Happy New Year and all the best for 2025 from British Columbia Canada
How wonderful! I'm so glad you had a beautiful Christmas with your family :)
Hello Natasa! I don't celebrate Xmas but I had an unusual visitor. I found a turtle in my backyard! Couldn't believe my eyes! "Hang on a minute, that rock is looking at me!" Found him just before everything closed for the holidays so I was a turtle fosterer and spent those days digging up worms and slugs. I named him Stuart. My cat was fascinated! It was an unusual experience! 😂
How lovely ❤ a new friend for you!
I think you should name him Dwayne- the ROCK- Stuart Johnson😂
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On occasion I like the warped paper. That's when I'm doing big grunge. Water does warp for sure.
@@tracyj2886 Lol! That's brilliant! 🤣
I love that not only do you do an incredible Schwarzenegger impression, but you also enjoy watching his movies 😂❤.
Everything you created today is beautiful as is your personality
Hi Natasha, I’m on a ferry travelling from the North Island back to the South Island in New Zealand after spending a week with my son and partner, we did a gardening project so very glad to help them with that. Thanks for the year of incredible projects from you. Have a happy new year, hope to see more of you then. ❤
Omg!!! I love it. I threw so many nice boxes away. Never again. Thanks for your excellent video.
You received the most precious gifts from your children. 😊
I was sick with bronchitis and my adult son with a sinus infection! BUT...our gratitude attitude was firmly in place, so we had a pleasant day 😊. We're on the road to recovery and will be running around in the chaos soon enough.
I always enjoy your videos.
Absolutely love your ‘winging it’ vibe! Quite inspirational!
So glad you find it inspiring!
No gifts under the tree this year. No kids (small ones) and family is far away. So, I spent the day watching a movie and resting. Which is fine with me. I love this video, and definitely inspirational for sure. Thank you so much.
Hi Natasa, we don't celebrate Christmas but on Christmas Day we decided we would help a friend who has no family, the only family he has is his mum who has advanced dementia and he cares for her. We arranged for her to be looked after for a few hours and we took him out into the local park where he enjoyed our company and that of the local Squirrels. We went back to his home where he served us trifle and fresh strawberries and a fresh pot of tea. We all agreed the company was what made us happy! 😊
I did order your book the other day and was so happy to receive it yesterday. A friend is coming over to make journals wirh me. I have been collecting ephemera for ages. Time to get down to business. Thank you for sharing your creativity!
So enjoyed having my morning coffee with you today! You are a lovely inspiration. Prayers that 2025 is filled with all wonderful things for you and your family. ❤
My husband and I spent a quiet Christmas together, but I do remember past Christmases when my kids were little and their excitement Christmas brought. We would make candies and cookies and trimming the tree. Happy memories. 😍
Kind of a sad Christmas. Made so many handmade gifts for family and work clients and no one really appreciated them. It just didn't feel like Christmas this year. I hope you had a nice one!
So sad. I also learned that a few years back. Only a select few will truly appreciate, and usually its crafty souls
I'm so sorry your gifts weren't appreciated. I love it when I get a handmade gift! I don't do Xmas but I'm sorry you felt sad on your special day.
I know just how you feel. I sent my daughter , who lives away a handmade Christmas gift and her Birthday present. I don't think it was appreciated either. I got no thanks for it. It's so disheartening. My husband even commented to me how much work I had put into it.
Maybe when they get home and use the precious gifts you made they'll be appreciated.
Oh dear. Now you know who won't get another self-made gift any more. Keep in mind, that there are many souls out there, who would really be very happy for getting a unique piece from you.
I love to listen to you while I’m working on my journals. It’s like sitting with a friend.
Beautiful. I love your ideas.
I love watching you create and the little voices
Dear Natasha: I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am to you for being there for all of us. I was very ill a few weeks ago - I'm on the mend. I cannot tell you how wonderful it was to watch your videos and get inspired. I cleared off a shelf in my basement so I could display my projects all inspired by you. I also sorted out all of my stash and found amazing things I forgot I had - how's that for hoarding? I made happy mail for a few people. I have all sorts of ideas for projects. I came upon a huge file of pictures of food - the pictures are being collaged into a huge glue book of just photos of food. This has been so good for keeping my stress down. So big thank you - you are loved by so many people!
You are such a Bright Shining Star 🌟
I love your sense of humor and your amazing creativity!!
Beautiful fabulous projects, as always.
Thank you so much for sharing. ✨️💕✨️
Song:
#YouAreMyShiningStar
By #TheManhattans
is one of my favs
I sing it to my sweet hubby.
He sings back "Loving you is all I want to do"
By #MinnieRiperton
Thank you! Yes, I was very inspired by this video! I too keep boxes and all sorts of "junk" from packaging that I want to use in crafting, I love videos where these items are used to create something wonderful from items that most people would throw away.❤
Thank you for asking, it is very thoughtful of you. I got a vest from my mom, my sister got me sleepers and a jewelry box, and a beautiful scented candle made of soy. I also got serenated because my birthday was the 26th and went to a piano bar at night. I am blessed. Wish the best for you in the coming new year. You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your wonderful videos with us. Greetings from Guatemala 👋🏻🇬🇹
I love, love, love the idea of wrapping cords instead of sewing or stapling the signature into the cover.
Me too! So quick and easy!
You are awfully feisty this morning...I love it!! They are both beautiful projects! I would be thrilled to receive either one of them as a gift. Sounds like you found the perfect balance for your Christmas, and the gifts from your children were lovely! May the coming year bring you much joy and happiness. ❤
I had a wonderful day at my youngest daughter house. Had a great meal. Lots of scraping items and a die cutter. My children did that when they were little. Love your videos.
Natasha, oh so beautiful!!! I am so glad that no one ever dulled your sparkle!!! Everything you create is just gorgeous! I had a wonderful Christmas. My family is huge, I am 1 of 14 children, of the 14, 11 are left. We get together ( bringing our own families) the week before Christmas. We were never into the commercialization that surrounds the holidays. We do bring one wrapped gift marked man or women's. We then play a game and we have a blast together!!! The rest of the time we enjoy each other's company! Happy New Year to you and everyone!!!
Oh wow, that sounds absolutely wonderful!
My daughter got me the bicycle I have been asking for! I'm so excited!
Ohh. Your
Children’s gifts to you- truly treasures. It shows they have a thoughtful mom and they love her!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this creation! Your trash is the most treasury trash!!! Mine always has remnants of looking “trashy” still, but you are my inspo!!
Specifics: thank you for slowing down and really showing the twine binding method on camera again.
I have your book as a reference, of course, but today, i felt it click into place for me on the millionth time seeing it! Well, maybe not millionth- more like umpteenth.
I figured out some things I
Need to tweak.
I was so
Happy to see your video! Having my coffee and relaxing this morning🎉
I am so thankful for you and I do hope you had a wonderful holiday!🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Thank you so much for sharing snippets of your life along with your wonderful crafting tips. I got a handmade present this year from my youngest son. It was a hand-forged iron rose where the stem had been curled into a stand - he told me it would never die, and I wanted to cry, it was so sweet. Admittedly, he's in his thirties, but he'd been working on it in secret for months, and that made me feel so special. It now sits on my desk as I write and watch RUclips videos just like yours. Happy New Year :)
I ❤ your style of design,and the glue test was eye opening for me. Thank you.
My niece was here from Germany, and spent time with her. She brought me paper from Tokyo and fabric from her travel's it was a fantastic surprise 😊
I got a 1934 manual foldable travel typewriter. And a typewriter themed quilt. Love your story of the gum…so sweet.
Another great and inspiring video Natasa. You really have a knack for making beautiful things out of junk.
Although I did not have all my children with me this year i had 2 of them and we had a lovely Christmas Eve and Christmas Day together. My son is a chef and he made the most delicious Christmas Dinner for us. We watched Christmas movies and played games and enjoyed being together.
Thank you for sharing. I really enjoy your videos ❤
Natasha, we celebrated Christmas with our family. Most of us are recovering from a flu bug. The grandchildren are the best part. They are excited to be together and they all wore their new pajamas we gave to them for our Christmas gathering. Even the 14 year old! Happy little people make my heart love this time of year!
Thanks for the fun ideas. It does seem that we're looking over your shoulder while you create. What fun! Thank you for the video!
Beautiful..really beautiful! I loved your daughter’s gift to you. When my kids were in elementary school the school always had a Christmas Shopping Store where the kids could go through and pick out what they wanted to give their parents. Those were the best gifts. ❤
Inspired!! Women or crafters work is never done. I’m glad I love what you do with stuff😊
You're right, there is always something to make!
Natasha, You always me laugh, and you inspire me. I spent Christmas with my husband and grown son. It was pleasant. I live in a little town called “FERNWOOD, Idaho”.. I don’t have a lot of folks around me, So you are perfect in my eyes and ears and brain. I hate for my imagination to stall on me, I bought your book. Are you working on another one. Cherry on top, I love your story. Glad to know that I’m not the only one that loves to collect stuff and things. I told my husband “it’s all Natasha’s fault”. Your daughter’s gift is priceless. ❤
Love, love, love it!
My Grand daughter when younger gathered things up , some was jewelry from her stash and little sculpture of Tweedy bird as she knew I loved tweety bird , she was always doing things for me like this last year she made me a book and inside it had a pocket she said was a book for me as I make beautiful books for others so she wanted me to have one. I spent Christmas with one of my daughters and @ of my grandchildren it was a lovely Christmas . Love these dear so creative 💖💖
Love watching you create Natasha! Such fun and lovely ideas! Happy holidays and thank you for all you do!
Christmas this year was wonderful. It is the first in many years that we were close enough to spend it with family.
I loved the gifts from your children! So thoughtful and sweet! They surprise us and melt our heart.
This video was such an inspiration Natasa. Beautiful, creative from your heart. Absolutely love your humor and a little sassiness! It truly is like crafting right along side you and just conversing and sharing with each other.
Thank you for sharing your gifts (that includes your “voices” and joking around) with us!
Happy Christmas and Blessed New Year 💜
Aww, thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video.
When my creative MOJO needs a boost, I always look to your channel for inspiration ❤. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, ideas, and creativity with us all. You, Natasha, are a Treasure! Happy Holidays and a healthy and happy New Year.🎉
I love your tips like using the fabric on the book corners! Simple yet brilliant!❤
Christmas was lovely.Kids were happy so I was happy!
Absolutely lovely!! Christmas was quiet with hubby. Grandchildren scattered across USA missed them.
Love your videos and your ramblings 😂❤
Really loved your journal in a box! It's fun to watch you create! Now I'm going to be looking for unusual boxes. Ha! TFS 🤗
I just want to thank you for your beautiful spirit. Your creativity, energy and humor is refreshing and quite a gift. May your New Year be amazing and blessed. ❤❤❤
I always look forward to your videos, so many excellent ideas, I have a lot of box's different shapes and sizes, and can't wait to decorate them. Thank you for sharing a wonderful project, enjoy your day.
Thank you Natasa, for all of your inspiration and excellent videos! Wishing you and yours' all the best for 2025!
I started keeping this boxes per your past videos. Now I will just get to work making something. He he. Have an awesome day!
Great video! Loved hearing about your presents from your son and daughter! That certainly brought back memories of little gifts from my own kids over the years. Love you boxed book and the notebook! Both turned out gorgeous! ❤❤❤
Wow, two beautiful pieces created before our eyes!😉❤❤ That was fun! Thank you!
Thanks for letting us look over your shoulder as you craft some random items. Great inspiration! ❤
Hi Natasa. For the first time ever I am living alone and my youngest daughter decided to make Christmas breakfast. The sausage balls were burned and the pecan apple biscuits were raw. But we made good memories. We also celebrate the birth of our Savior and I’m so thankful for my family. We are going to also be together for New Year’s Eve. About 16 to 20 of us altogether. Also my three month old great granddaughter. I am so blessed. I hope you have a wonderful New Year and please keep making your wonderful Treasure Book videos.
Very enjoyable video… love trash to treasure ideas, glue reviews, etc.. looking forward to what I can make after the chores are complete. Thank you ❤…
J'en pleure de jalousie comment pouvez-vous être aussi douée. Bonnes fêtes de fin d'année à vous.
A wonderful video to show how to use boxes. And boy,- do I have boxes. I use many of them for gift boxes for other things too. I enjoy just decorating them for special treasure boxes to be used all the time, especially for journals. Beautiful creations. Carol from California
YES IT IS WAS INSPIRERING!!!!! YOU COME UP W/IDEAS SO QUICKLY!!!! IT TAKES ME DAYS SOME TIMES,TO COMPLETE A CARD. I MUST SAY THOUGH, THAT I DON'T HAVE A WORK AREA TO SEE ALL MY SUPPLIES, SO I HAVE TO GO DIG IN THE TUBS WHERE THERE STORED IN. PLUS, I HAVE TO HAVE EVERY THING IN MEANING W/THE IDEA OF THE CARD. Do take care. Fl., USA
Ohhhhi just love watching you !! You just crack me up !! You make such beautiful things !! ❤❤❤
Lovely, thoughtful gifts from your kids. My brother used to wrap up things people owned for their birthdays! Was very sweet and he has a giving heart to this day (and now also money to buy things). We're very practical with gifts, so I asked for a non-stick frying pan amongst other things. Can't wait to make pancakes that don't stick! 😂 We spent a wonderful Christmas Day with some relatives.
Loved this video - more reasons to hoard, and great new ways to transform old stock. Hope you and your family have a brilliant New Year. ❤
Your amazing! I love watching you create. 💕
Thank you so much :)
I don't celebrate Xmas and spent a beautifully peaceful day working on the crochet blanket, which is a wedding gift, for my grandson and his wife. My boys are parents themselves now. But I have happy memories of the sweet gifts they gave me when they were little.
Your projects are always inspiring and awesome!😊
Because of you, I asked for a starter sewing machine and a cricut joy, and got BOTH!!! Now I just have to learn how to sew LOL
Just when I think it’s looking good you carry on and add more and make it look even more beautiful 😅xx
I got a copy of your book for Christmas!! Enjoyed family , decorated cookies, drove around in evening to see the pretty lights.
Beautiful Natasha, so lovely as usual, TFS! 😊
I couldn't wait to see what you make with your Christmas gift boxes and packaging ❤
Natasha, that is absolutely stunning!
Thank you so much :)
Lovely projects, Natasa!!! Again, such creativity! Yes, I have some containers I can use. My best example of repurposing was when I used a Crystal Light (drink mix) container to hold a mini journal 😊
Your daughter's gifts were just darling ❤ Thanks again
The best Christmas present I got was when my stepdaughter walked in the door and my daughter was right behind her. My daughter lives across the country from me and I had NO idea she was coming! They had it planned for a month. I was SO surprised and happy that I started sobbing! 😭 THE BEST CHRISTMAS EVER! 💖🥰
I had a nice quiet day with my husband and my pets. Chilling to music. Thank you for asking.
Stunning
Wonderful! Sounds like an amazing cozy Christmas
My granddaughters drew and painted pictures of Snoopy and a dachshund one year for Christmas. They know I love both. I treasure those! I always get items related to Snoopy and dachshunds. This year was no different. Love you videos!! Happy New Year!
I love Snoopy too ❤
My Christmas miracle. I have that same kind of PERFECT BOX that I waited until today to open and then here's your adorable RUclips! Perfect. Coincidence???
That is a fantastic coincidence! I'm glad you found some inspiration!