Hi Becky, thanks for that. To be honest, some of that card WAS solid core and actually didn't need the edges colored. Some edges weren't white at all and obviously didn't need coloring but I didn't get into that, I only showed the ones that did. It came in a pack where not all the colours were solid core and I probably should have gone into that aspect. That was the first video I made after coming back to work after the trauma of my mum's sudden death 8 months earlier and I was still all over the place mentally - getting through the process of making that video was really hard because I had moved my work space back into the room that had been my mums. I was pretty much on auto-pilot but trying to get back into full-time working after two years of her round the clock care. It's coming up to a year now and I'm just about back into being of sound mind 🤪. Looking back, my mind was still off in cloud cuckoo land and I probably should have taken the whole year off to let the dust settle. Thanks for pointing this core anomaly out - I will mention it in another video but I am sure people will see your comment - actually, I'll pin it to the top. Many thanks for watching and taking time to reach out - it is much appreciated. 🙏❤️
I do not believe in 'closure'. I believe we simply have to find our way to living without their physical presence. I also believe the depth of our grief and loss is directly linked to the depth of the love we shared. My parents passed at 62 and 69 - entirely too young. Adjusting to the 'new normal' is never easy. Mother remains my very best friend. I often feel 'it only hurts when I breathe'. Yesterday I was renewing my vehicle tag. A lady walked past me wearing my Mother's favorite perfume. I cried. Mother passed in 1999. That was all the family I had. Adulting can be challenging. Allow yourself all the time you need. Everyone has to cope in their own way, in their own time. Be kind to yourself and do not set time parameters. Your Mother knew she was loved. She wasn't alone. That is such a gift.
Ditto!! My grief almost killed me. Then I got cancer! We were always together unless she wanted to go shopping,I hate to shop. We called her the “Energizer Bunny “ and also the General.
Oh sweet lady, I am so very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful blessing to have spent her last years and moments with her making such beautiful memories. May she rest eternally in the arms of Jesus and may you always be blessed with daily memories of your precious Mother. God bless your tender heart.
Thank you Steph, yes, it’s a huge loss losing our mums - sorry you lost yours too, I can completely understand that even after 10 years you still miss her. Thanks for your support - it is much appreciated. 🙏❤️
Thank you Sophie - I really appreciate that. We literally just got back from a walk that we used to take mum on in her wheelchair. All the spring flowers are coming out and I could almost hear her voice saying how beautiful the colours are - she loved flowers and always commented on them as we walked. I was feeling sad thinking that Spring 2022 was her last one and we didn’t know - then we got back and I saw your lovely comment - it has reminded me how lucky I am to have those memories, even if they make me feel sad at the moment. So thank you for your timely words and thanks too for watching. 🙏❤️
God bless you all. I lost my dad Dec 18, 2001 and then I lost my mom Dec 15, 2015. I was devastated with both passing right before Christmas 14 years apart. To this day I can't listen to certain Christmas songs that I use to love to hear. The very songs that we use to play when I was a child. They both loved Christmas so much.
Hi Shelley, many thanks for reaching out and so sorry to hear of your two painful losses at christmas time. It must be really triggering to hear those songs as music is such a powerful memory trigger. Much love to you across the miles and a Happy New Year to you. Thanks for watching.🙏❤️💐
My heart goes out to you. My brother passed in 2016, my mom in 2018 & my dad in 2019. You never get over their passing. Their spirit/soul lives on & I will see them again when I pass. I talk to them everyday. I’m glad your back. Your paper beads are so beautiful. Looking forward to more of your videos when you’re ready. Your mom was blessed to have you in her final years 🥰🙏💕
Thank you Pamela, your thoughtful words are very much appreciated. I am really sorry for your losses too and I can relate to you talking to your loved ones every day. I often speak to my mum and dad as I go about my day. And my Grandma who has been gone for 40 years now - still miss her. Many thanks too for watching and reaching out. 🙏❤️
Bless your heart. Losing your mom is never easy at any age. I am so glad you were able to spend 2 1/2 years with her. I lost my mom in 2005 and she would have been 100 on Halloween 2022. I miss her every day. So thankful you are doing some videos. I know I am not the only one on here who loves them. Best Wishes - Cindy
Thank you Cindy, I really appreciate that. Sorry you lost your mum too, it doesn't matter how much time goes by, it still a huge loss to live with and so you will miss her every day. I'm working on ideas for my next video so hopefully I can get another one posted soon. I really appreciate all of you who take time to watch and reach out. Warmest wishes to you. 🙏💕
Thank you for sharing your pain and loss. My heart goes out to you. I moved in with my 96 yr old mom 5 yrs ago. We spend literally every minute together. We have no one else. I can’t help but think of life without her so I focus on the time I have with her. I am making beautiful memories. God bless and comfort you❤️.
Hi April, thank you for watching and for your message. It’s brilliant that you are looking after your mum at home and yes, enjoy every single day while you can. Take care of yourselves and enjoy what you have - life is so short. 🙏❤️
I am sad for your loss. I lost my mother when she was 93 and we were very close. I believe Mom is heaven and we will be together again. This is a tremendous comfort. I loved seeing the pictures of your sweet momma. I can see that you took good care of her the way you had her all bundled up and included her in your life. She was certainly blessed to have you and your husband. Especially at the end of her life which can be very hard and lonely for some. Being a mother myself,I believe she loved you and would want you to be happy.
Oh, sorry you’ve lost your mum too, it’s never easy, even when many year’s have passed. Thank you so much for your kind words. And thanks for taking time to watch - much appreciated. Warm wishes to you. 🙏❤️
Gorgeous paper beads and a lovely video. Gilly my heart goes out to you for your loss of your mother, i lost my lovely mum through cancer, i comforted my mum until my mum sadly passed away. I miss my mum so much. So glad we shared happy memories together. ❤🎉❤
Hi Shaz, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and your experience with losing your dear mum. So many of us out here going through the same experience at different times. So sorry for your loss but so pleased you were with her to give her comfort. Thanks for watching and for reaching out - much appreciated.🙏❤️
I love the gold tape! What a great idea! Your beads are beautiful! I love using fingernail appliques on paper beads! Love the gold ones! I am so sorry for your loss. I know what it is like to lose a parent. I lost my Dad in 2015. It was unexpected.
Many thanks for that - much appreciated. Glad you like them. Yes the nail stickers are great aren’t they! Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. 🙏❤️
aww Gilly, I'm so sorry for this horrible loss. What a sweetie you are to have cared for her these past years. Everyone grieves differently so you do what you need to walk through this. We're still here and will look forward to seeing more of you as you are able to come back.
Thank you Debbie, it’s lovely to see you here. I really appreciate your kind words of support, it means a lot. Thanks for watching and reaching out. 🙏❤️
Thank you Marian, I really appreciate your words. I think the crafting community is made up of many really lovely people - thanks for being one of them. 🙏❤️
The beads are lovely. I have some nail art stickers I've had for years so I'll have to give these a try. Condolences for the loss of your mum, in particular how it happened, I can't even imagine how that felt. I lost mine when I was just 29 and it was sudden too, just a few days after I'd gotten home after going up to see her for a few days. 'Active' grief is something that yes, we all go through at some time in our lives, but it looks different to us all and however long it lasts is however long it needs to. Take care and only record when you feel able to.
Thank you so much for your very thoughtful words of support - they a much appreciated. Thanks too for watching and reaching out, I hope you make some lovely beads and enjoy the process. 🙏❤️
When we love someone, a part of us wants them to live "forever." That part of our being cannot understand explanations, of advanced age, or medical problems, etc., we just feel the loss, and the pain. Please accept my condolences for your loss. I'm no stranger to loss, on a few levels, including the passing away of family members. And thank you for sharing that experience with others. I send you air hugs.
Thank you Stefanie for your wise words, they are very much appreciated. I am sorry you have had loss too - I suppose we just have to come to terms with the fact that this is the price we pay for the gift of having loving ones. We are lucky to have had all the people we miss aren’t we? Many thanks for watching and taking time to reach out. 🙏💕
Thank you for caring for your Mum at home. Loved the photos of Her. I always think it's our privilege to care for parents when they took care of us. There is no way I would put my Mum into care and miss time with her. Take time to let yourself grieve. The beads were so lovely, the metallic tape is a great idea. Looked like bead cores.
Thanks Yvonne, your words of support are very much appreciated. Yes, it was wonderful to have those years looking after my mum and I’m very thankful that we had the time and space to do it. It must be awful for people who have no choice because of still being in employment or still having children at home with no spare room. We have much to be grateful for that mum lived long enough for us not to have those issues get in the way of looking after her. Thanks so much for watching and reaching out.🙏❤️
Hi Gilly it's so good to have you back have missed you and so so sorry for your loss were always here if you need some one to talk to love you pray out for you and your family
That's so lovely of you Carol and very much appreciated. It's good to be back with you kind arty crafty people again. God bless you and thanks so much for watching and reaching out.🙏💕
It doesn't matter how old they are or if they were sick or not, it's always hard to lose a parent. Lovely of you and your family to make her last couple of years happy and fun. Thanks for the great video. The beads are beautiful. Mine always look boring. I'm going to check out this method. Lots of love. Take care.
That is so true - and I don’t think we can ever really prepare ourselves for the loss. I suppose that’s the price we pay for having people to love. Re your beads, they probably aren’t boring to other people but I do know what you mean when you say you find them boring. I feel like that about some of mine. But it’s not a bad thing that we feel like that because it makes us try harder. Thank you so much for your support and for your lovely comment. 🙏❤️
Thank you so much for this video. Have learned much from your awesome ideas! Sorry to hear you lost your Mom. It's always hard but give yourself time and remember all of the good times you had with her.
Thank you for your thoughtful words. I really appreciate them. And I pray that you have been healed too from your own experience. Thank you for reaching out. 🙏💕
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mum I lost my mum 2 years ago n still have not got over it My mum lived with me for 10 years. My mum was a very crafty lady n we made paper beads n other crafts together so i really miss that. Thank you for sharing
Hello there and many thanks for watching and reaching out. Two years is not very long - I hope you are doing ok in the grieving process. You must miss your mum so much and I’m sorry you have lost her. Thank you again for reaching out, it is very much appreciated. 🙏❤️
I just now found your channel and have enjoyed several of your bead tutorials. Thank you for sharing. I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. I know how that feels. Healings hugs to you and your family.
Thank you for your kind words Beverly. It’s coming up to the second anniversary now so the grief is a little less raw. We miss her very much but are thankful for the lovely memories. Thanks so much for watching the bead tutorials, glad you are enjoying them. 🙏💕
Bless your heart. I'm very sorry for your loss. It's so very hard to lose our parents. My family went through the same thing. My father passed in 2017 and then my mother in 2020. My mom was 93 and it all happened so fast just at the begging of the covid pandemic. She did not have covid. Our situation was very similar in that my mom became very sad and was never the same after my father passed. My parents had been married for 68 years. My older sister lived with her and took very good care of her. I am just getting back to feeling like my old self now. Thanks for the great tutorial. I'm just learning how to make paper beads. I do need to buy a paper bead tool. My aren't coming out great without one.
Hi Lucinda, yes, yours is a very similar situation so you know how it is. You must have lost your mum just as mine was moving in with us. It must have been so hard for our mothers to continue life without their husbands after so many years of marriage. My parents were 11 days short of their 70th anniversary and were completely devoted to each other. No matter how much us children cared for them, nothing could have stopped the emptiness they must have felt. Thank you so much for sharing your experience, it does help us all to support each other across the world when we know others have the same pain and are gradually getting some normality back. Sending you a big hug.🙏❤️
All Moms are a blessing. I lost my Mom at age77. But with time, God heals all wounds! Your talent is special and gives solitude to the mind. Be forever blessed 😊!
Hello Janice, yes they really are and we were lucky to have them - sorry you lost you mum at a relatively young age. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comments, they are much appreciated. Blessings to you.🙏💕
I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is hard but I can only imagine how much more difficult it must have been seeing it happen right in front of your eyes so suddenly. I hope you are doing well.❤️🙏
Many thanks for your thoughtful comment Danadana, it is very much appreciated. It's been just over a year now and it has been difficult but I feel more peaceful about it as time goes on. My mum had a good long life and I am thankful for that. Many thanks for watching and caring. Hope all is well with you. 🙏💕
These beads are gorgeous! And you can make them the way you want them to look! Thanks for this great video and information.So sorry about your mom. I lost mine in 2021. It is so hard and I still suffer from depression. I have tried to get into my beading to ease my stress. I still talk to her to this day and pray for her. Again so sorry and I do understand. Have a blessed day!🌞
Thank you Karen, glad you like it. Really sorry you lost your mum too - I totally understand the depression thing, I am struggling a bit a the moment as well. And like you, I find crafting does help ease the stress. Talking to loved ones who have passed and praying for them is a great comfort isn’t it. Hope you are ok - lots of love to you across the sea and thanks for reaching out. 🙏❤️
Moms are special. I'm so sorry about your mom. I know how much it hurts. I've lost my mom, my dad, years ago and now my son Joshua ,29 two years ago. Again my condolences. Glad your back. Love from Iowa..
Hi Diana, oh goodness I am so sorry to hear of you losses. It is bad enough losing parents but to lose a child must be unbearable. And it is still early days as it was only two years ago. My heart goes out to you. Thanks for watching and reaching out - much love to you from England.🙏❤️💐
Absolutely love this. I’m definitely going to try this ❤. I know it’s been a couple of years now, thanks for sharing the story of your mum. Sincere condolences. 💐
Thank you Sarah, much appreciated. I know how much you miss your mum too. As someone else said on here, it’s a terrible club to join. But life goes on and we remember the good times. Thanks again. 🙏❤️
This is the 1st time I've watched you on here & really enjoyed it. I'm really sorry to hear abt your mum it must have bn such a shock & so heartbreaking. sending love x
Thank you Catherine and welcome. I really appreciate your kind words - yes it was a huge shock despite her age but of course, it’s happening to people all the time. It was my mum’s turn to go that day and my turn to lose my mum. Thank you so much for watching and taking time to reach out. Much love to you. 🙏❤️
Thank you for your support - I’m very sorry to hear you’ve been through it too. There are very many of us unfortunately. Thanks too for watching and reaching out. I appreciate that. 🙏💕
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I’ve been through that myself and it’s very difficult. I’m glad you are doing better. I believe one day you will see her again. I love your videos. Thank you for sharing them with everyone. ❤❤
I have watched many videos on paper beads, but this tutorial is by far the best. Very creative. The beads look fabulous! I’m so very sorry for your loss. We never get over it. We learn to live with it. I still miss many loved ones every day.
So very sorry to hear about your mom. I lost my mom, who was also my best friend, a few years ago and can relate to your heartbreak. Like you, I was with my mom at the end, and I am SOO thankfulfor that. It gets easier, but I miss her everyday. God bless you and your family 💗
Hi Rhonda, I’m really sorry to hear of your loss too, but glad you had the privilege of being with your mum at the end. Hard as it is to witness, having been there at the end does seem to help cope with the grief doesn’t it? Thank you so much for your kind words of support, they a really appreciated and God bless you too.🙏❤️
It was so sweet of you to respond to my comment. It was an unexpected and pleasant surprise. I just wanted to also mention how much I love your videos. I love your work, and learn something new every time. I hope you and your family are doing well 💗
Brilliant idea. Love the colors too. So sorry for your loss. It is hard losing those you love, but in time memories replace the feelings of loss, and your mum will still feel close at hand.
Thank you Terrie-Marie, glad you liked it. And thanks so much for your kind words of support. You are so right, I can already feel the memories doing exactly that. Ive also been having some lovely dreams lately too, first just about my mum and then I saw my mum and dad together looking really happy. I like to think that’s a sign that all is well. Thank you for watching and reaching out, I appreciate your time. 🙏❤️
Hi Tess, thanks so much for your other message - much appreciated. Unfortunately my reply got bounced back as googlemail does that for some reason with my email address. Have you got another email address you can send from and I can try responding to that? Many thanks, Gilly. 🙏❤️
Thank you so much for your prayers, I appreciate your words very much🙏I am glad to be back amongst such lovely crafters like you. Thanks so much for your kind support. 🙏❤️
Hi Gilly, I am happy to see you back but very sorry for the loss of your Mom. I lost my Mom a year and a half ago and it does change your life in many ways. I will hold you in my thoughts and prayers.
Hi Lydia, thank you, that’s very kind. I’m glad to be back in the crafting community - you are all such lovely people. 💕 Really sorry to hear you’ve lost your mum too - I know how you feel. Thanks so much for watching and reaching out - it means a lot. 🙏❤️
I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like the time you spent together was really special ❤️ I pray for your healing through this unimaginably difficult time. Thanks so much for your tutorial! You are so talented! This is amazing and I can’t wait to try this out. Brilliant techniques you share!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. I really appreciate your words. We had the first anniversary last month so it's not as raw as it was back then. Still miss my mum terribly though - as most of us do when it happens. And thanks so much for watching and taking time to reach out. 🙏💕
Hi Gilly. I was watching a paper bead video by jennibelli from 9 yrs ago. She had this nifty little trick. After rolling some of her beads, she dips the ends in paint. So dip one end, let it dry, then dip the other, then glaze. This is instead of colouring the sides of the paper strip before rolling. It colours the white edge, but also makes them look like they have a metal core, depending on the paint you use. I don't know if you have also done this ? Sorry I haven't memorised your entire blog 😄
Hi Alli, thanks for that tip. Yes I have done that before but can’t remember if I have blogged on it (because I haven’t memorised my whole blog either😂). I know lots of people do have success with that, particularly with gold metallic paint. But it’s not something I really do now because my dips aren’t that clean and neat, they were quite splotchey. Also, it only works with tube beads. Most of my beads are completely tapered or slightly tapered so even if I dip the ends I’d still need to have coloured the edge that winds in a spiral as the strip tapers into the middle of the bead. Leaving that edge white isn’t too bad if the paper is very thin, but I often use heavier weight paper which gives a more pronounced edge. Tedious as it is, I am a bit of a fanatic about colouring my bead strip edges, as you may have noticed! 😍 However, many people will love that tip and will love the look of it if they are neater with it than me. I had trouble getting my paint puddle to exactly the right depth to get a more subtle look. I do suffer from over thinking things though!!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing that Alli - hope you and Yummy are well . xxx
Hola cariño. He pasado por lo mismo que tú . Sabemos que tarde o temprano nos tenemos que marchar pero cuando es de repente, cuando no lo esperas ni siquiera lo imaginas , es muy duro . Hace dos años que mi queridísima madre también se fue y aún no lo he superado del todo ya que, fue como tú lo cuentas , por eso te entiendo perfectamente. Piensa que está junto a nuestros seres queridos que también un día marcharon . Te entiendo mucho . Un abrazo y un beso muy grande. Cuidate mucho , eres una gran persona y artista 😗😗😗😗
Hola y gracias por tus amables palabras. Lamento tu pérdida también. 🙏 Gracias por contactarme y también por ver mis videos. Te deseo mucha paz y felicidad.🙏❤️
Te entiendo Gilly. Tengo a mi madre de 92años . La disfruto cada día. Pero sabemos que algún día, estaremos solos. Fuerza amiga. A recordarla con alegría. Abrazo gigante desde Bariloche, Argentina.
Gracias Nora, aprecio mucho tus palabras. Bendiciones para ti y tu mamá, no es fácil cuidar a nuestros padres pero al final es un consuelo. No olvides cuidarte a ti también. Dios te bendiga y gracias. ¡🙏❤️Espero que mi español esté bien con el traductor de Google!
Thank you Katie, time is a great healer. It’s been just over a year now and although I miss my mum a lot, it isn’t so raw now. Thanks so much for watching and reaching out. 🙏💕
You are very welcome and thank you for your kind words. It will be two years in August so the pain is not raw anymore. I just miss her now. But lucky to have had her for so long. Thanks for watching and reaching out. 🙏❤️
Thank you for your message. I am so sorry you lost your husband and dad in such a short space of time - I cannot imagine how awful that must be to go through. Maybe we learn to live with these heartaches but I don’t think we ever get over them no matter how much time passes. Much love to you and thank you for reaching out. 🙏❤️
Can I share with you, that I think your mother decided to go, with you there. She brought you into this world and you got to be with her when she left this world. That’s what I believe is an honor. I was lucky enough to be holding both my parents hand when they passed, four years apart. Just as she held your hand to cross the street, you were with her to let her pass comfortably.
Thank you so much for that Dee, I am sure you are right. I think my mum had been wanting to go for a long time, probably since my dad died (four years apart just like yours). And on that day, she finally let go as if she’d suddenly found the exit door she’d been looking for. It was so sudden, as if she just flicked a switch. Good for her but hard to come to terms with for us. I really appreciate your comforting words, so thank you for taking the time. And I’m sorry you lost your parents too. 🙏❤️
I am sending you all of my positive healing energy. I’m new to your channel and I really enjoy your videos. I loved how you made these beads, I will be doing these for sure. Thank you for all that you do.
Hello my name is Sharon. I am from Australia N I think it is so crewl when you have lost someone special in your life . But I have went through the same thing n yes it’s hard. But all you can do is take it very slowly n you will be able to do what craft things you do. It won’t hurt forever but she will be in your heart n always with you each day particularly when you have moment to remember please take care. N looking forward to some more post when your ready
Thank you Sharon- I’m sorry to hear you have been through it too. It will be two years in August so the really raw pain has settled down now. It’s just that dull ache of missing her now and having lots of little things remind me of her. Thank you for your kind words. 🙏💕
Thank you so much - I do appreciate your kind words. I’m sorry for your loss too - no matter how much time goes by, it’s still a huge loss that hurts. God bless you too and thank you for your support. 🙏❤️
Buenos días. Muchas gracias por compartir el vídeo de las cuentas, son Preciosas. Lo más difícil, si intentará hacerlas, es cortar las tiras sin tener una máquina de corte. 😢Siento tu pérdida 🙏 es difícil perder a un ser querido. Es una de las experiencias más difíciles a la que nos tenemos que enfrentar en la vida y para ello no estamos preparados. Un saludo.
You are most welcome Beatriz, yes, cutting the strips by hand can be a bit time consuming. But it’s worth doing it to make lots of lovely beads!🤗Thank you so much for your kind, thoughtful words of comfort. I appreciate that very much. We just passed the first year anniversary 💕🙏. Thank you for being here and reaching out.❤️
You are welcome - Glad you like them - yes it must be very tempting to pick the stickers off nails - I would probably be the same! Thanks so much for watching.🙏❤️
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my father when I was 12 and my mother brought us up. She died in 1994 when she was only 59. I miss her all the time even though so many years have passed. You just learn to get on with your life and hold onto as many memories as you can. Lots of love and hugs
Thank you for you words of support, much appreciated. We are into the second year now and the pain is less but will always be there. When I hear stories like yours, I know I was very lucky to have my mum for so long. Sending love and hugs back to you. Take care of yourself and thanks you for reaching out. 🙏❤️
Hi, I just ran across your video and I just want to send my condolences and I'm so sorry for your loss. I love making jewelry so I look forward to checking out your website and getting some printables. I'm going to subscribe and I look forward to watching more of your videos.
Thank you, that’s very kind of you. It will be two years this summer so the pain isn’t so raw now - we just miss her, like everyone who has lost a loved one does. Thanks again for you thoughtful comment and thanks for watching. Enjoy using the printables, there are more on the way! 🙏💕
Capisco il tuo dolore perché l' ho provato anch'io. Tre anni fa ho perso mio marito, aveva 56 anni. Dopo quattro mesi se n'è andato anche mio pader. Lasciano vuoti incolmabili, hai la sensazione come se qualcuno avesse amputato una parte del tuo corpo. Sono legami troppo forti. Ti abbraccio forte e mi raccomando,se hai bisogno, fatti aiutare da professionisti validi...a volte da soli non si capisce cosa si deve fare...loro tii dànno i mezzi per rimettere in ordine i tuoi smarrimenti senza sottovalutare il dolore che ti porti dentro. Un grande abbraccio...buona fortuna.🙏🌹
Sending prayers for you and your family. Your mom sounded lovely, I'm glad you were able to spend time with her in the end.♥️ This is wonderful video, thank you for sharing! (new subscriber) ♥️
Many thanks for your kind words - it's been 17 months now so we have had a bit of time to come to terms with the loss now. Time does make it easier to live with but of course we never stop missing our loved ones. Many thanks for subscribing, watching and reaching out - much appreciated.🙏❤️
Thank you - that’s very kind of you. It’s been almost two years now - the pain has settled into just missing her all the time. Time does heal but we never stop missing them do we? Thanks again. 🙏❤️
Thank you Artie and I am so sorry for your loss too - someone said it’s a painful club we are all in and that is very true. Thanks for watching and reaching out, it is very much appreciated. 🙏💕
Plein d'amour pour vous et votre mari😢. L'hommage que vous rendez à votre maman à la fin de votre vidéo est très beau, j'ai été très émue ❤. Merci pour vos vidéos, ça nous apporte beaucoup, j'espère qu'à vous aussi ça vous fait du bien.
Je vous remercie pour votre aimable commentaire. J'étais très incertain de partager des photos de ma mère et de parler de ce qui s'était passé. Mais je serais heureux de l'avoir fait parce que tant de gens m'ont contacté pour me raconter leurs histoires sur la perte d'êtres chers. C'est bien de se parler et de partager des expériences. Merci de nous avoir contactés. Beaucoup d'amour à toi aussi. 🙏💕
Everyday is different when it comes to death. HOLD on. Your beads are different from anything I have ever seen on utube. Thank you for sharing, I will try it
Hello there dear Gilly, I have often wondered what had happened that you seemed to not be there anymore. I am so sorry for your loss and I send you bundles of hugs. Really LOVELY to have you back, we all love you very much. Joan (Lincoln).
Thank you Joan - I really appreciate your kind words and support. It’s lovely to be back amongst the crafting community on here. Thanks so much too for watching. I hope all is well with you.🙏❤️
I'm so sorry about your mom's passing. My mom passed in 2017 and today it is still fresh in my heart and mind. Could you please tell me the measurements of the strips? How wide on the base and how long? I am trying to use my Cricut and have to adjust the size. Thank you!
Hello Maggie, many thanks for your kind words, and I am sorry to hear you lost your mum too. It may be back in 2017 but that’s no time at all compared to how long you probably had her for. Losing parents is so sad. Re the beads size, I will have to get back to you after dinner - I’ll go and find a strip and measure to make sure. If i tell you without looking Im bound to get it wrong! Thanks so much for watching and reaching out. Will come back to you shortly. 🙏❤️
Hi again Maggie, the width at the base end is about 3/4 inch and it tapers to a smidgeon under 3/16ths inch at the top end. The length is 10 inches. Have fun making your beads! 💕
Oh Gilly. I wondered if that was the reason we hadn't heard from you, but I wasn't going to message you and ask. You don't have to get back to work, you don't have to do anything. Only do what you want to do. I avoid even thinking about a life without my Mum, she's 83. My thoughts and prayers shall be with you xx
Hi Alli, thank you so much. It’s lovely to hear from you and I really appreciate your wise words. Yes, I too used to shy away from thinking about when my parents would no longer be here, so I know what you mean. Hopefully your mum has got plenty of years ahead of her.🙏 Thanks so much for watching and reaching out. How is Yummy these days? Very well I hope. Love to you across the miles. 🙏❤️
You must be using paper that is white core since you said you paint the edges. If you purchase paper that is solid core, you can eliminate this step!
Hi Becky, thanks for that. To be honest, some of that card WAS solid core and actually didn't need the edges colored. Some edges weren't white at all and obviously didn't need coloring but I didn't get into that, I only showed the ones that did. It came in a pack where not all the colours were solid core and I probably should have gone into that aspect. That was the first video I made after coming back to work after the trauma of my mum's sudden death 8 months earlier and I was still all over the place mentally - getting through the process of making that video was really hard because I had moved my work space back into the room that had been my mums. I was pretty much on auto-pilot but trying to get back into full-time working after two years of her round the clock care. It's coming up to a year now and I'm just about back into being of sound mind 🤪. Looking back, my mind was still off in cloud cuckoo land and I probably should have taken the whole year off to let the dust settle. Thanks for pointing this core anomaly out - I will mention it in another video but I am sure people will see your comment - actually, I'll pin it to the top. Many thanks for watching and taking time to reach out - it is much appreciated. 🙏❤️
I do not believe in 'closure'. I believe we simply have to find our way to living without their physical presence. I also believe the depth of our grief and loss is directly linked to the depth of the love we shared. My parents passed at 62 and 69 - entirely too young. Adjusting to the 'new normal' is never easy. Mother remains my very best friend. I often feel 'it only hurts when I breathe'. Yesterday I was renewing my vehicle tag. A lady walked past me wearing my Mother's favorite perfume. I cried. Mother passed in 1999. That was all the family I had. Adulting can be challenging. Allow yourself all the time you need. Everyone has to cope in their own way, in their own time. Be kind to yourself and do not set time parameters. Your Mother knew she was loved. She wasn't alone. That is such a gift.
I agree. It's an Americanism. You never have 'closure' it's a ridiculous saying.
Ditto!! My grief almost killed me. Then I got cancer! We were always together unless she wanted to go shopping,I hate to shop. We called her the “Energizer Bunny “ and also the General.
I'm sorry for your loss. Wishing you the best and hope you are able to get yourself back to your craft. :)
Thank you Lilian, your prayers are very much appreciated. Thank you also for taking time to watch and comment.🙏❤️
Oh sweet lady, I am so very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful blessing to have spent her last years and moments with her making such beautiful memories. May she rest eternally in the arms of Jesus and may you always be blessed with daily memories of your precious Mother. God bless your tender heart.
Thank you Rosalind for your support and your kind words, they are very much appreciated. And thanks also for watching and reaching out.🙏❤️
I am very sorry for your loss. And felt so glad when I noticed your new video and realized that you are back.
Thank you, that means a lot to me. I really appreciate your support. Thanks too for watching and reaching out. 🙏❤️
So sorry about your mother😢. You never get over the loss. It's been 10 years for me and I miss her everyday! Glad to see you back.😊
Thank you Steph, yes, it’s a huge loss losing our mums - sorry you lost yours too, I can completely understand that even after 10 years you still miss her. Thanks for your support - it is much appreciated. 🙏❤️
@@RainbowLane You truly NEVER get over the loss.
So sorry for your loss Gilly. I’m glad you got to make so many lovely memories with your mum, cherish them always. Sophie x
Thank you Sophie - I really appreciate that. We literally just got back from a walk that we used to take mum on in her wheelchair. All the spring flowers are coming out and I could almost hear her voice saying how beautiful the colours are - she loved flowers and always commented on them as we walked. I was feeling sad thinking that Spring 2022 was her last one and we didn’t know - then we got back and I saw your lovely comment - it has reminded me how lucky I am to have those memories, even if they make me feel sad at the moment. So thank you for your timely words and thanks too for watching. 🙏❤️
So sorry for your loss. Grief takes its toll differently for anyone. Thank you for your beautiful videos. ❤❤❤
Many thanks for your comment and for watching. Much appreciated. 🙏💕
God bless you all. I lost my dad Dec 18, 2001 and then I lost my mom Dec 15, 2015. I was devastated with both passing right before Christmas 14 years apart. To this day I can't listen to certain Christmas songs that I use to love to hear. The very songs that we use to play when I was a child. They both loved Christmas so much.
Hi Shelley, many thanks for reaching out and so sorry to hear of your two painful losses at christmas time. It must be really triggering to hear those songs as music is such a powerful memory trigger. Much love to you across the miles and a Happy New Year to you. Thanks for watching.🙏❤️💐
My heart goes out to you. My brother passed in 2016, my mom in 2018 & my dad in 2019. You never get over their passing. Their spirit/soul lives on & I will see them again when I pass. I talk to them everyday. I’m glad your back. Your paper beads are so beautiful. Looking forward to more of your videos when you’re ready. Your mom was blessed to have you in her final years 🥰🙏💕
Thank you Pamela, your thoughtful words are very much appreciated. I am really sorry for your losses too and I can relate to you talking to your loved ones every day. I often speak to my mum and dad as I go about my day. And my Grandma who has been gone for 40 years now - still miss her. Many thanks too for watching and reaching out. 🙏❤️
Bless your heart. Losing your mom is never easy at any age. I am so glad you were able to spend 2 1/2 years with her. I lost my mom in 2005 and she would have been 100 on Halloween 2022. I miss her every day. So thankful you are doing some videos. I know I am not the only one on here who loves them. Best Wishes - Cindy
Thank you Cindy, I really appreciate that. Sorry you lost your mum too, it doesn't matter how much time goes by, it still a huge loss to live with and so you will miss her every day. I'm working on ideas for my next video so hopefully I can get another one posted soon. I really appreciate all of you who take time to watch and reach out. Warmest wishes to you. 🙏💕
Thank you for sharing your pain and loss. My heart goes out to you. I moved in with my 96 yr old mom 5 yrs ago. We spend literally every minute together. We have no one else. I can’t help but think of life without her so I focus on the time I have with her. I am making beautiful memories. God bless and comfort you❤️.
Hi April, thank you for watching and for your message. It’s brilliant that you are looking after your mum at home and yes, enjoy every single day while you can. Take care of yourselves and enjoy what you have - life is so short. 🙏❤️
@@RainbowLane ❤️
Gilly, these beads are simply GORGEOUS. I hope you are doing well. Thanks so much for the video. Take care of yourself.
Thank you Paula - I really appreciate that. And thanks so much for watching, hope all is well with you. 🙏💕
So sorry for your loss, sending you big supportive hugs. Please take as much time to grieve as you need lovely x
Thank you for your kind words and big hug. It’s very much appreciated. Thank you so much for watching - much appreciated. 🙏❤️
love this faux metal core, thank you
I am sad for your loss. I lost my mother when she was 93 and we were very close. I believe Mom is heaven and we will be together again. This is a tremendous comfort. I loved seeing the pictures of your sweet momma. I can see that you took good care of her the way you had her all bundled up and included her in your life. She was certainly blessed to have you and your husband. Especially at the end of her life which can be very hard and lonely for some. Being a mother myself,I believe she loved you and would want you to be happy.
Oh, sorry you’ve lost your mum too, it’s never easy, even when many year’s have passed. Thank you so much for your kind words. And thanks for taking time to watch - much appreciated. Warm wishes to you. 🙏❤️
Gorgeous paper beads and a lovely video.
Gilly my heart goes out to you for your loss of your mother, i lost my lovely mum through cancer, i comforted my mum until my mum sadly passed away. I miss my mum so much. So glad we shared happy memories together.
❤🎉❤
Hi Shaz, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and your experience with losing your dear mum. So many of us out here going through the same experience at different times. So sorry for your loss but so pleased you were with her to give her comfort. Thanks for watching and for reaching out - much appreciated.🙏❤️
I love the gold tape! What a great idea! Your beads are beautiful! I love using fingernail appliques on paper beads! Love the gold ones! I am so sorry for your loss. I know what it is like to lose a parent. I lost my Dad in 2015. It was unexpected.
Many thanks for that - much appreciated. Glad you like them. Yes the nail stickers are great aren’t they! Thanks for watching and taking time to comment. 🙏❤️
aww Gilly, I'm so sorry for this horrible loss. What a sweetie you are to have cared for her these past years. Everyone grieves differently so you do what you need to walk through this. We're still here and will look forward to seeing more of you as you are able to come back.
Thank you Debbie, it’s lovely to see you here. I really appreciate your kind words of support, it means a lot. Thanks for watching and reaching out. 🙏❤️
Gilly, my heart goes out to you! You are a special person. It is a horrible thing to have to go thru. Peace be with you and your family. 🙏
Thank you Marian, I really appreciate your words. I think the crafting community is made up of many really lovely people - thanks for being one of them. 🙏❤️
This tutorial is perfect...thank you for sharing ...I offer my condolences to you and family on these passing of your Mum...Love and Blessings ❤
Thank you Marilyn, your kind words thoughts are really appreciated. 🙏❤️
The beads are lovely. I have some nail art stickers I've had for years so I'll have to give these a try.
Condolences for the loss of your mum, in particular how it happened, I can't even imagine how that felt. I lost mine when I was just 29 and it was sudden too, just a few days after I'd gotten home after going up to see her for a few days. 'Active' grief is something that yes, we all go through at some time in our lives, but it looks different to us all and however long it lasts is however long it needs to. Take care and only record when you feel able to.
Thank you so much for your very thoughtful words of support - they a much appreciated. Thanks too for watching and reaching out, I hope you make some lovely beads and enjoy the process. 🙏❤️
@@RainbowLane 🤗
When we love someone, a part of us wants them to live "forever." That part of our being cannot understand explanations, of advanced age, or medical problems, etc., we just feel the loss, and the pain. Please accept my condolences for your loss. I'm no stranger to loss, on a few levels, including the passing away of family members. And thank you for sharing that experience with others. I send you air hugs.
Thank you Stefanie for your wise words, they are very much appreciated. I am sorry you have had loss too - I suppose we just have to come to terms with the fact that this is the price we pay for the gift of having loving ones. We are lucky to have had all the people we miss aren’t we? Many thanks for watching and taking time to reach out. 🙏💕
Thank you for caring for your Mum at home. Loved the photos of Her. I always think it's our privilege to care for parents when they took care of us. There is no way I would put my Mum into care and miss time with her. Take time to let yourself grieve.
The beads were so lovely, the metallic tape is a great idea. Looked like bead cores.
Thanks Yvonne, your words of support are very much appreciated. Yes, it was wonderful to have those years looking after my mum and I’m very thankful that we had the time and space to do it. It must be awful for people who have no choice because of still being in employment or still having children at home with no spare room. We have much to be grateful for that mum lived long enough for us not to have those issues get in the way of looking after her. Thanks so much for watching and reaching out.🙏❤️
Hi Gilly it's so good to have you back have missed you and so so sorry for your loss were always here if you need some one to talk to love you pray out for you and your family
That's so lovely of you Carol and very much appreciated. It's good to be back with you kind arty crafty people again. God bless you and thanks so much for watching and reaching out.🙏💕
It doesn't matter how old they are or if they were sick or not, it's always hard to lose a parent. Lovely of you and your family to make her last couple of years happy and fun. Thanks for the great video. The beads are beautiful. Mine always look boring. I'm going to check out this method. Lots of love. Take care.
That is so true - and I don’t think we can ever really prepare ourselves for the loss. I suppose that’s the price we pay for having people to love. Re your beads, they probably aren’t boring to other people but I do know what you mean when you say you find them boring. I feel like that about some of mine. But it’s not a bad thing that we feel like that because it makes us try harder. Thank you so much for your support and for your lovely comment. 🙏❤️
Thank you so much for this video. Have learned much from your awesome ideas! Sorry to hear you lost your Mom. It's always hard but give yourself time and remember all of the good times you had with her.
Thank you so much Bonnie, your words are very much appreciated. Glad you like the video and thank you for watching and reaching out. 🙏💕
Sorry about your mum., glad your thinking about making more videos !!! Would like to see some more on paper beads !!!! I realy love them.
Hi Sherene, thank you. I do have more in the pipeline so keep a watch out for more coming soon. Thank you for your support and interest. 🙏💕
And thank you for your kind words about my mum - much appreciated. 🙏❤️
Bless you, I'm sorry for your loss! I can relate and pray for your healing.
Thank you for your thoughtful words. I really appreciate them. And I pray that you have been healed too from your own experience. Thank you for reaching out. 🙏💕
So sorry to hear of the loss of your mum I lost my mum 2 years ago n still have not got over it My mum lived with me for 10 years. My mum was a very crafty lady n we made paper beads n other crafts together so i really miss that. Thank you for sharing
Hello there and many thanks for watching and reaching out. Two years is not very long - I hope you are doing ok in the grieving process. You must miss your mum so much and I’m sorry you have lost her. Thank you again for reaching out, it is very much appreciated. 🙏❤️
Your beads are fantastic...
...and the "faux-metal-core-idea" is brilliant !!!
So sorry for your loss...take your time to recover...
Thank you for your kind comment Monique, it is much appreciated. Thanks too for watching 🙏❤️
I just now found your channel and have enjoyed several of your bead tutorials. Thank you for sharing. I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. I know how that feels. Healings hugs to you and your family.
Thank you for your kind words Beverly. It’s coming up to the second anniversary now so the grief is a little less raw. We miss her very much but are thankful for the lovely memories. Thanks so much for watching the bead tutorials, glad you are enjoying them. 🙏💕
Bless your heart. I'm very sorry for your loss. It's so very hard to lose our parents. My family went through the same thing. My father passed in 2017 and then my mother in 2020. My mom was 93 and it all happened so fast just at the begging of the covid pandemic. She did not have covid. Our situation was very similar in that my mom became very sad and was never the same after my father passed. My parents had been married for 68 years. My older sister lived with her and took very good care of her. I am just getting back to feeling like my old self now.
Thanks for the great tutorial. I'm just learning how to make paper beads. I do need to buy a paper bead tool. My aren't coming out great without one.
Hi Lucinda, yes, yours is a very similar situation so you know how it is. You must have lost your mum just as mine was moving in with us. It must have been so hard for our mothers to continue life without their husbands after so many years of marriage. My parents were 11 days short of their 70th anniversary and were completely devoted to each other. No matter how much us children cared for them, nothing could have stopped the emptiness they must have felt. Thank you so much for sharing your experience, it does help us all to support each other across the world when we know others have the same pain and are gradually getting some normality back. Sending you a big hug.🙏❤️
All Moms are a blessing. I lost my Mom at age77. But with time, God heals all wounds! Your talent is special and gives solitude to the mind. Be forever blessed 😊!
Hello Janice, yes they really are and we were lucky to have them - sorry you lost you mum at a relatively young age. Thank you so much for watching and for your lovely comments, they are much appreciated. Blessings to you.🙏💕
Condolences to you on your loss, 💔take good care of yourself , thank you for your tutuorial and lovely beads
Thank you so much 🙏I really appreciate you taking time to watch and reach out.❤️
I'm so sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is hard but I can only imagine how much more difficult it must have been seeing it happen right in front of your eyes so suddenly. I hope you are doing well.❤️🙏
Many thanks for your thoughtful comment Danadana, it is very much appreciated. It's been just over a year now and it has been difficult but I feel more peaceful about it as time goes on. My mum had a good long life and I am thankful for that. Many thanks for watching and caring. Hope all is well with you. 🙏💕
Me encantan tus trabajos y explicación detallada 🎉 Deseo que nuestro Señor Jesucristo consuele tu noble corazón.❤ Te saludo desde Cali Colombia
Thank you Christina - I appreciate your comment. And thank you for watching. 🙏💕
These beads are gorgeous! And you can make them the way you want them to look! Thanks for this great video and information.So sorry about your mom. I lost mine in 2021. It is so hard and I still suffer from depression. I have tried to get into my beading to ease my stress. I still talk to her to this day and pray for her. Again so sorry and I do understand. Have a blessed day!🌞
Thank you Karen, glad you like it. Really sorry you lost your mum too - I totally understand the depression thing, I am struggling a bit a the moment as well. And like you, I find crafting does help ease the stress. Talking to loved ones who have passed and praying for them is a great comfort isn’t it. Hope you are ok - lots of love to you across the sea and thanks for reaching out. 🙏❤️
Moms are special. I'm so sorry about your mom. I know how much it hurts. I've lost my mom, my dad, years ago and now my son Joshua ,29 two years ago. Again my condolences. Glad your back. Love from Iowa..
Hi Diana, oh goodness I am so sorry to hear of you losses. It is bad enough losing parents but to lose a child must be unbearable. And it is still early days as it was only two years ago. My heart goes out to you. Thanks for watching and reaching out - much love to you from England.🙏❤️💐
Absolutely love this. I’m definitely going to try this ❤.
I know it’s been a couple of years now, thanks for sharing the story of your mum. Sincere condolences. 💐
Thank you Sarah, much appreciated. I know how much you miss your mum too. As someone else said on here, it’s a terrible club to join. But life goes on and we remember the good times. Thanks again. 🙏❤️
This is the 1st time I've watched you on here & really enjoyed it. I'm really sorry to hear abt your mum it must have bn such a shock & so heartbreaking. sending love x
Thank you Catherine and welcome. I really appreciate your kind words - yes it was a huge shock despite her age but of course, it’s happening to people all the time. It was my mum’s turn to go that day and my turn to lose my mum. Thank you so much for watching and taking time to reach out. Much love to you. 🙏❤️
So very sorry to hear of your loss with your mom. I been through that as well.. beautiful beads love them.
Thank you for your support - I’m very sorry to hear you’ve been through it too. There are very many of us unfortunately. Thanks too for watching and reaching out. I appreciate that. 🙏💕
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I’ve been through that myself and it’s very difficult. I’m glad you are doing better. I believe one day you will see her again. I love your videos. Thank you for sharing them with everyone. ❤❤
Thank you, I really appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching and sharing. 🙏💕
I have watched many videos on paper beads, but this tutorial is by far the best. Very creative. The beads look fabulous! I’m so very sorry for your loss. We never get over it. We learn to live with it. I still miss many loved ones every day.
Thank you Valerie - your kind words are very much appreciated. Thanks so so much for watching and reaching out. 🙏❤️
So very sorry to hear about your mom. I lost my mom, who was also my best friend, a few years ago and can relate to your heartbreak.
Like you, I was with my mom at the end, and I am SOO thankfulfor that.
It gets easier, but I miss her everyday.
God bless you and your family 💗
Hi Rhonda, I’m really sorry to hear of your loss too, but glad you had the privilege of being with your mum at the end. Hard as it is to witness, having been there at the end does seem to help cope with the grief doesn’t it? Thank you so much for your kind words of support, they a really appreciated and God bless you too.🙏❤️
It was so sweet of you to respond to my comment. It was an unexpected and pleasant surprise. I just wanted to also mention how much I love your videos. I love your work, and learn something new every time.
I hope you and your family are doing well 💗
Gilly, I'm glad you are back. You needed the time to mourn your mum. But you'll mourn her till you join her in heaven. ❤
So clever of you to add the gold. It really does look like you’ve added a metal piece! Thanks so much for the tip. 👏👏
You are most welcome! Many thanks for watching and leaving a comment.🙏💕
I’m so sorry about your mom. Blessings and Hugs 🤗
Thank you Susie - your support is very much appreciated. And thank you for watching. 🙏❤️
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way. 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you Micheline - I really appreciate your words. And thanks so much for watching. 🙏❤️
Brilliant idea. Love the colors too. So sorry for your loss. It is hard losing those you love, but in time memories replace the feelings of loss, and your mum will still feel close at hand.
Thank you Terrie-Marie, glad you liked it. And thanks so much for your kind words of support. You are so right, I can already feel the memories doing exactly that. Ive also been having some lovely dreams lately too, first just about my mum and then I saw my mum and dad together looking really happy. I like to think that’s a sign that all is well. Thank you for watching and reaching out, I appreciate your time. 🙏❤️
Hi Tess, thanks so much for your other message - much appreciated. Unfortunately my reply got bounced back as googlemail does that for some reason with my email address. Have you got another email address you can send from and I can try responding to that? Many thanks, Gilly. 🙏❤️
All my hopes and prayers for you on the loss of your Mom. Thank you for sharing with us and always a joy welcome back precious lady🙂💖!
Thank you so much for your prayers, I appreciate your words very much🙏I am glad to be back amongst such lovely crafters like you. Thanks so much for your kind support. 🙏❤️
Prayers for your family
Hi Gilly, I am happy to see you back but very sorry for the loss of your Mom. I lost my Mom a year and a half ago and it does change your life in many ways.
I will hold you in my thoughts and prayers.
Hi Lydia, thank you, that’s very kind. I’m glad to be back in the crafting community - you are all such lovely people. 💕 Really sorry to hear you’ve lost your mum too - I know how you feel. Thanks so much for watching and reaching out - it means a lot. 🙏❤️
So sorry to hear about your mum. Your ideas for the beads are brilliant
Hi Margarita, thanks so much for that. It is much appreciated. And thank you too for watching.🙏❤️
I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like the time you spent together was really special ❤️ I pray for your healing through this unimaginably difficult time.
Thanks so much for your tutorial! You are so talented! This is amazing and I can’t wait to try this out. Brilliant techniques you share!
Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. I really appreciate your words. We had the first anniversary last month so it's not as raw as it was back then. Still miss my mum terribly though - as most of us do when it happens. And thanks so much for watching and taking time to reach out. 🙏💕
Sending warm hugs to you.
Thank you so much Marianne, that’s very kind. Hug warmly received ❤️And thank you for watching.🙏
Hi Gilly. I was watching a paper bead video by jennibelli from 9 yrs ago. She had this nifty little trick. After rolling some of her beads, she dips the ends in paint. So dip one end, let it dry, then dip the other, then glaze. This is instead of colouring the sides of the paper strip before rolling. It colours the white edge, but also makes them look like they have a metal core, depending on the paint you use. I don't know if you have also done this ? Sorry I haven't memorised your entire blog 😄
Hi Alli, thanks for that tip. Yes I have done that before but can’t remember if I have blogged on it (because I haven’t memorised my whole blog either😂). I know lots of people do have success with that, particularly with gold metallic paint. But it’s not something I really do now because my dips aren’t that clean and neat, they were quite splotchey. Also, it only works with tube beads. Most of my beads are completely tapered or slightly tapered so even if I dip the ends I’d still need to have coloured the edge that winds in a spiral as the strip tapers into the middle of the bead. Leaving that edge white isn’t too bad if the paper is very thin, but I often use heavier weight paper which gives a more pronounced edge. Tedious as it is, I am a bit of a fanatic about colouring my bead strip edges, as you may have noticed! 😍 However, many people will love that tip and will love the look of it if they are neater with it than me. I had trouble getting my paint puddle to exactly the right depth to get a more subtle look. I do suffer from over thinking things though!!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing that Alli - hope you and Yummy are well . xxx
Hola cariño.
He pasado por lo mismo que tú . Sabemos que tarde o temprano nos tenemos que marchar pero cuando es de repente, cuando no lo esperas ni siquiera lo imaginas , es muy duro .
Hace dos años que mi queridísima madre también se fue y aún no lo he superado del todo ya que, fue como tú lo cuentas , por eso te entiendo perfectamente.
Piensa que está junto a nuestros seres queridos que también un día marcharon .
Te entiendo mucho . Un abrazo y un beso muy grande.
Cuidate mucho , eres una gran persona y artista 😗😗😗😗
Hola y gracias por tus amables palabras. Lamento tu pérdida también. 🙏 Gracias por contactarme y también por ver mis videos. Te deseo mucha paz y felicidad.🙏❤️
Te entiendo Gilly. Tengo a mi madre de 92años . La disfruto cada día. Pero sabemos que algún día, estaremos solos. Fuerza amiga. A recordarla con alegría. Abrazo gigante desde Bariloche, Argentina.
Gracias Nora, aprecio mucho tus palabras. Bendiciones para ti y tu mamá, no es fácil cuidar a nuestros padres pero al final es un consuelo. No olvides cuidarte a ti también. Dios te bendiga y gracias. ¡🙏❤️Espero que mi español esté bien con el traductor de Google!
Thank you for sharing.
Sorry for your loss
Bless your heart stay strong ❤️
You’re welcome Beatrice. And thanks so much for your kind words, they are truly appreciated. Thanks too, for watching. 🙏❤️
Huge shock no matter how expected. God Bless.
Yes it is - and God bless you too. Many thanks for watching and reaching out. 🙏💕
Blessings to you and your family especially during this sad time. Thank you for your wonderful tips and great directions😊😊😊
Thank you Katie, time is a great healer. It’s been just over a year now and although I miss my mum a lot, it isn’t so raw now. Thanks so much for watching and reaching out. 🙏💕
Thank you for the bead tutorial and so sorry for your loss.
You are very welcome and thank you for your kind words. It will be two years in August so the pain is not raw anymore. I just miss her now. But lucky to have had her for so long. Thanks for watching and reaching out. 🙏❤️
Thank you and may the memories of your mum keep you at peace.
Many thanks for that - much appreciated. And thank you for watching.🙏💕
Deepest sympathy. May God strengthen you. I lost my husband and my dad in one year and that was so difficult. 7 years now and still miss them so much.
Thank you for your message. I am so sorry you lost your husband and dad in such a short space of time - I cannot imagine how awful that must be to go through. Maybe we learn to live with these heartaches but I don’t think we ever get over them no matter how much time passes. Much love to you and thank you for reaching out. 🙏❤️
Great tip about the metallic taping, I'm going to give it a go!
Glad you like it! Enjoy making the beads and thanks for watching. 🙏❤️
Love your beads! Thank you 🙏 Great tips and the stickers are cool 😎 So sorry for your loss, deepest sympathy, and condolences, sending prayers 🙏
Thank you for your kind words. Thanks for watching. 🙏💕
Love the hack. They turned out lovely. So sorry for your loss.
Thank you - I really appreciate your comment. And thanks so much for watching. 🙏💕
Can I share with you, that I think your mother decided to go, with you there. She brought you into this world and you got to be with her when she left this world. That’s what I believe is an honor. I was lucky enough to be holding both my parents hand when they passed, four years apart. Just as she held your hand to cross the street, you were with her to let her pass comfortably.
Thank you so much for that Dee, I am sure you are right. I think my mum had been wanting to go for a long time, probably since my dad died (four years apart just like yours). And on that day, she finally let go as if she’d suddenly found the exit door she’d been looking for. It was so sudden, as if she just flicked a switch. Good for her but hard to come to terms with for us. I really appreciate your comforting words, so thank you for taking the time. And I’m sorry you lost your parents too. 🙏❤️
I am sending you all of my positive healing energy. I’m new to your channel and I really enjoy your videos. I loved how you made these beads, I will be doing these for sure. Thank you for all that you do.
Thank you, that is very kind and much appreciated. Have fun making them. Thank you too for watching and reaching out. 🙏💕
Hello my name is Sharon. I am from Australia N I think it is so crewl when you have lost someone special in your life . But I have went through the same thing n yes it’s hard. But all you can do is take it very slowly n you will be able to do what craft things you do. It won’t hurt forever but she will be in your heart n always with you each day particularly when you have moment to remember please take care. N looking forward to some more post when your ready
Thank you Sharon- I’m sorry to hear you have been through it too. It will be two years in August so the really raw pain has settled down now. It’s just that dull ache of missing her now and having lots of little things remind me of her. Thank you for your kind words. 🙏💕
So sorry for your loss xxxx
Thank you Joyce, I really appreciate that and thank you also for watching. 🙏❤️
Just subscribed 😊Hope the time has healed bless you both 🙏🙏🙏
Many thanks for your kind words - very much appreciated. And thanks for subbing - I really appreciate that too. 🙏❤️
Oh Gilly. I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom. My Mom died August 16, 2015. I'm 58 now, and I still cry for her. I feel your pain. God Bless you 💜
Thank you so much - I do appreciate your kind words. I’m sorry for your loss too - no matter how much time goes by, it’s still a huge loss that hurts. God bless you too and thank you for your support. 🙏❤️
These r by far the up most beautiful paper beads ever seen dying !!!! Thank you for sharing Kim from Mi YEA!!!!!
Most beautiful dyi-ing beads
Thank you Randy! Much appreciated. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment.🙏💕
Buenos días. Muchas gracias por compartir el vídeo de las cuentas, son Preciosas. Lo más difícil, si intentará hacerlas, es cortar las tiras sin tener una máquina de corte.
😢Siento tu pérdida 🙏 es difícil perder a un ser querido. Es una de las experiencias más difíciles a la que nos tenemos que enfrentar en la vida y para ello no estamos preparados. Un saludo.
You are most welcome Beatriz, yes, cutting the strips by hand can be a bit time consuming. But it’s worth doing it to make lots of lovely beads!🤗Thank you so much for your kind, thoughtful words of comfort. I appreciate that very much. We just passed the first year anniversary 💕🙏. Thank you for being here and reaching out.❤️
I dont love your style most of all. So im following you. Love them. Easier than most, and prettiest of all.
Thank you - glad you like them and thank you so much for watching. 🙏💕
Great idea for paper beads! TY Am sorry for your loss
Hi Diane, you are welcome and thank you, I appreciate that. Thank you watching. 🙏💕
Thank you so much for the freebies and the brilliant ideas
My prayers and love to you and your loved ones. I am sorry for your loss 🙏🏽🤍
Thank you so much - I appreciate your kind words. And thank you also for watching 🙏💕
Just Beautiful! Excited to start making the paper beads❤
Thank you! Hope you have lots of fun making them. Thanks for watching.🙏💕
Oh awesome. I can't wear texture on my nails I pick it off. Thanks for this great idea!
You are welcome - Glad you like them - yes it must be very tempting to pick the stickers off nails - I would probably be the same! Thanks so much for watching.🙏❤️
Wonderful art projects. Lots of Love, Light and Laughter!
Thank you Elaine - much appreciated. Thank you for watching. 🙏💕
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I lost my father when I was 12 and my mother brought us up. She died in 1994 when she was only 59. I miss her all the time even though so many years have passed. You just learn to get on with your life and hold onto as many memories as you can. Lots of love and hugs
Thank you for you words of support, much appreciated. We are into the second year now and the pain is less but will always be there. When I hear stories like yours, I know I was very lucky to have my mum for so long. Sending love and hugs back to you. Take care of yourself and thanks you for reaching out. 🙏❤️
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Grieving is a long process. Take care of yourself and allow yourself to process it and heal.
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your caring words. Thanks too for watching.🙏❤️
So sorry about your loss. Hope you find some peace and can reconnect with your craft.
Thank you Bonni, your words are much appreciated. And thanks too for watching and reaching out.🙏❤️
Hi, I just ran across your video and I just want to send my condolences and I'm so sorry for your loss. I love making jewelry so I look forward to checking out your website and getting some printables. I'm going to subscribe and I look forward to watching more of your videos.
Thank you, that’s very kind of you. It will be two years this summer so the pain isn’t so raw now - we just miss her, like everyone who has lost a loved one does. Thanks again for you thoughtful comment and thanks for watching. Enjoy using the printables, there are more on the way! 🙏💕
Very beautiful georgeos paper beads I 💖 it
Thank you Linda - much appreciated. Thanks for watching 🙏💕
Beautiful ! Thank you
Thank you too!🙏💕
Capisco il tuo dolore perché l' ho provato anch'io. Tre anni fa ho perso mio marito, aveva 56 anni. Dopo quattro mesi se n'è andato anche mio pader. Lasciano vuoti incolmabili, hai la sensazione come se qualcuno avesse amputato una parte del tuo corpo. Sono legami troppo forti. Ti abbraccio forte e mi raccomando,se hai bisogno, fatti aiutare da professionisti validi...a volte da soli non si capisce cosa si deve fare...loro tii dànno i mezzi per rimettere in ordine i tuoi smarrimenti senza sottovalutare il dolore che ti porti dentro. Un grande abbraccio...buona fortuna.🙏🌹
Sending prayers for you and your family. Your mom sounded lovely, I'm glad you were able to spend time with her in the end.♥️
This is wonderful video, thank you for sharing! (new subscriber) ♥️
Many thanks for your kind words - it's been 17 months now so we have had a bit of time to come to terms with the loss now. Time does make it easier to live with but of course we never stop missing our loved ones. Many thanks for subscribing, watching and reaching out - much appreciated.🙏❤️
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom. Sending you hugs.
Thank you - that’s very kind of you. It’s been almost two years now - the pain has settled into just missing her all the time. Time does heal but we never stop missing them do we? Thanks again. 🙏❤️
@@RainbowLane No, you never stop missing them. Hugs
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I feel your pain, my sister and I were both with my mom when she took her last breath in 2017. So sorry for your loss. I miss my mom everyday.
Thank you Artie and I am so sorry for your loss too - someone said it’s a painful club we are all in and that is very true. Thanks for watching and reaching out, it is very much appreciated. 🙏💕
Plein d'amour pour vous et votre mari😢. L'hommage que vous rendez à votre maman à la fin de votre vidéo est très beau, j'ai été très émue ❤.
Merci pour vos vidéos, ça nous apporte beaucoup, j'espère qu'à vous aussi ça vous fait du bien.
Je vous remercie pour votre aimable commentaire. J'étais très incertain de partager des photos de ma mère et de parler de ce qui s'était passé. Mais je serais heureux de l'avoir fait parce que tant de gens m'ont contacté pour me raconter leurs histoires sur la perte d'êtres chers. C'est bien de se parler et de partager des expériences. Merci de nous avoir contactés. Beaucoup d'amour à toi aussi. 🙏💕
Everyday is different when it comes to death. HOLD on.
Your beads are different from anything I have ever seen on utube. Thank you for sharing, I will try it
Thank you Bev, your words of support are very much appreciated and I’m glad you like the beads. Thank you for watching and reaching out.🙏❤️
Your beads are just so beautiful ❤️
Thank you Bethany. That’s much appreciated. 🙏❤️
Hello there dear Gilly, I have often wondered what had happened that you seemed to not be there anymore. I am so sorry for your loss and I send you bundles of hugs. Really LOVELY to have you back, we all love you very much. Joan (Lincoln).
Thank you Joan - I really appreciate your kind words and support. It’s lovely to be back amongst the crafting community on here. Thanks so much too for watching. I hope all is well with you.🙏❤️
Bless you sweetheart, I am so sorry for your traumatic loss. Your beads are beautiful.
Thank you 🙏 I appreciate your kind comments . Thank you for watching. 💕🙏
I'm so sorry about your mom's passing. My mom passed in 2017 and today it is still fresh in my heart and mind.
Could you please tell me the measurements of the strips? How wide on the base and how long? I am trying to use my Cricut and have to adjust the size. Thank you!
Hello Maggie, many thanks for your kind words, and I am sorry to hear you lost your mum too. It may be back in 2017 but that’s no time at all compared to how long you probably had her for. Losing parents is so sad. Re the beads size, I will have to get back to you after dinner - I’ll go and find a strip and measure to make sure. If i tell you without looking Im bound to get it wrong! Thanks so much for watching and reaching out. Will come back to you shortly. 🙏❤️
@@RainbowLane - Thank you so much! =)
Hi again Maggie, the width at the base end is about 3/4 inch and it tapers to a smidgeon under 3/16ths inch at the top end. The length is 10 inches. Have fun making your beads! 💕
Oh Gilly. I wondered if that was the reason we hadn't heard from you, but I wasn't going to message you and ask. You don't have to get back to work, you don't have to do anything. Only do what you want to do. I avoid even thinking about a life without my Mum, she's 83. My thoughts and prayers shall be with you xx
Hi Alli, thank you so much. It’s lovely to hear from you and I really appreciate your wise words. Yes, I too used to shy away from thinking about when my parents would no longer be here, so I know what you mean. Hopefully your mum has got plenty of years ahead of her.🙏 Thanks so much for watching and reaching out. How is Yummy these days? Very well I hope. Love to you across the miles. 🙏❤️
Lovely. TFS🙏👋👍🌻
Hi Alice, you are very welcome. Many thanks for watching. 🙏❤️