A Dark Forest Journal | by Betty Calkins
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- Betty Calkins created this dark beauty featuring some of my favorite fairytale illustrators- these are not your Disney-esque type of stories. But the illustrations are just beautiful. And, this book has much more than just pretty pictures to look at...
Betty’s style is truly unique, with much whimsy and creativity that’s truly inspiring. She DOES NOT have a RUclips channel. You may find her crafting videos and flip-throughs on her daughter’s (Kelly Snow) Facebook group: Junk Journal Junkies ETC. Please note, you must become a member of their growing group. Once a member, just venture over to the “members' section” tab and click on Betty Calkins’s profile et voilà, you’ll find her videos. Here’s the link: / members
I didn’t do any speaking in this video. Mostly nature noises along with the crinkled sounds of Betty’s earthy/grungy papers. I just love touching these pages. I can’t wait for you all to see this fabulous piece of art!! 😍
Thank you so very much, Betty, for this book!!
This video (and all other videos that I publish on RUclips) is intended for ADULTS only.
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Intro music
Track: Gymnopedie No 1
Artist: Erik Satie
• Gymnopedie No 1 - Sati...
It’s like an exploration through a magical world with glimpses of all kinds of creatures
Allison... you said it perfectly. I couldn’t agree with you more!!!! 😍😍🌸🥰🥰
UNBELIEVABLE SOOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
never seen such a special journal.
Namibia
Beautiful journal!!💙💙
This is the most beautiful, whimsy creation I've ever seen, absolutely beautiful!
Just beautiful 😍 piece of your soul, perfection on every page
I entirely agree. Betty captured everything I loved into this gorgeous book that she created. I’m so happy that you loved her work. Thank you for your beautiful comment!! 😍😍
I've watched every video I can find on Betty's books more than once! They are true works of art. You are truly blessed to own one of her books! Thanks for sharing! (p.s. It also seems that we have the same taste in illustrators. I own all of Brian Froud's books, and I adore Arthur Rackham and John Bauer!) xx
Lauretta, I couldn’t agree with you more!!! Her work makes me drool at times, lol!!! 😂😂😂 I’m so excited that you know these illustrators too!! Not many people do aside from the infamous Rackham. I keep meaning to make a journal showcasing these illustrations for myself, but with my workload at the hospital and crafting projects, I just can’t bring myself to do it, lol. One day!!! 😍😍. Gonna binge on your channel now!!
Super!!!!!!!!
This speaks to my soul
You took the words right out of my mouth!!!!! 🤩
wow stunning!!
It is absolutely stunning!!!! 😂 I love all forest/woodland themes and she made a wondrous book!!! I just subscribed to your channel and looking forward to your woodland themed journal!!! I love the earthy grungy style of your ephemera pieces!!! Absolutely gorgeous pieces that you've created so far!!!!
@@craftylore8417 Oh wow..I don't even kow what to say..I am such a massive fan of yours..you don't even know lol ..That means so much to me..Thank you! I will be filming it tomorrow! It has a 5 inch spine !! I did my version of your tassel on it :) xx
Absolutely stunning!! Where can I buy this?
Totally awesome. I’m aware of only one other who can create this level of work in making journals ( only in my opinion )
I don’t know if am able to name her so I won’t but her initials are JN
Anyway the journal is so beautiful 🦉🍄🟫
Just allow me to clarify that the group I am in is called "Junk journal junkies ETC".) You have to use the ETC or you get a different group.
Thank you Betty!! I did put the link in the description box, so that if one clicks on it, it will take them to the group page, but in order to see your work, they have to be members of the group. I hope you’re doing well!!! I haven’t been on in a while because of work but can’t wait to be crafting to your and Kelly’s videos again!!
@@craftylore8417 Thank you Madeline. I appreciate your video and support so very much! I haven't been doing much crafting myself. good to hear from you!
@@craftylore8417 hello! I am just now seeing this and want to thank you for all your wonderful support and help. sorry for any difficulties. I hope you were not imposed upon too very much. Thanks for your help in straightening out this matter. I appreciate your in-put. I am sure everything is fine now and this was all just a mix up. I'm doing fine but slowing down. I hope all is well with you. Thank you. :0)
Some talking would have been nice,
I was so glad there was no talking! I thought it made the flip through more realistic to what a forest is truly like. Some times, a lot of talk is just noise. thanks for commenting and watching.
Thank you Madeline for doing such a beautiful job of show casing the journal. Was fun for me to watch it. I am so glad you like it. thank you!
You did all the hard work!!! It's I who should be thanking you!!!! I love my journal to pieces!!!
@@craftylore8417 I'm glad you like it and again, thank you so much!
Beautiful work! I clicked the link to find you on FB but it isn't working unfortunately, is there a link to a FB group or page where you share your work?
@@SugaredElephant I am not sure if you wanted crafty lore FB page or if it was I, the artist of this journal, that you are wanting to follow. I am a member of "junk journal Junkies ETC." group on FB . thank you for your compliment and a big thank you to "crafty Lore" again for her wonderful presentation of my work. I hope you are doing well and sending you hugs
It is just the most stunning journal Betty, the attention to detail and the amazing images, ephemera and trimmings are just amazing, a wonderful piece of work lovey xoxo 🥰🤩
What a stunning book. By god i felt like i was in a forest myself! Also appreciate you not speaking.. made it that much more immersive!
This journal is a masterpiece
I couldn’t agree with you more!!! 😍🥰
This is one of the best artistic journals I have seen in a very long time. Betty created a book of art. Fine attention was given to all the details. This book is not something that was slam full of ugly papers. Each page is put well together, and attention was given to lovely harmony throughout the book. This book took a very long time to create. I would love to see more of her work. Bravo Betty well done!!!!
Thank you Elize for your kind words. I don't do you tube, just Facebook in my daughters group called Junk Journal Junkies ETC.. All my work is posted there as well as tutorials. thanks and hope to see you in group maybe! :0)
Fabulous journal; the best I've seen. And I love the nature sounds, with no speaking. It was like I was peeking into a special world! Thank you so much for sharing this.
Thank you Janet!!! I felt that Betty’s book deserve to be showcased with out all the talking and decided to instead use sounds from nature instead. Thank you for your lovely comment!! 🌸💕🥰
Beautiful video. Thank you for the introduction to Betty's journals.
Thank you for watching!!! Her work is just otherworldly!!!
Oh my goodness! This is the most perfectly grungy, whimsical forest journal I have ever seen! So much detail!! Amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful journal!!🥰
Thank you so much Dawn!!
I am so intrigued by this magical little world you created on your journal pages!
I thoroughly enjoyed that. Loved the silence. Loved the art. Loved your creative process. Cant thank you enough for showing it. I too use real pieces of the forest in my books.
Thank you!!! I enjoyed showcasing Betty’s work!! And I actually prefer not talking in my videos, but for this particular video, I wanted only nature sounds in the background and the rustling of paper to emphasize or compliment this beautiful book. 😍😍
This book is outstanding! 🍃 💙🍃
April!!!! 😍😍I know!!!! Betty's work is just out of this world!!!! Truly otherworldly!! Now, I gotta go watch your book box video that I missed because of work!!!!
I have seen many a dark forest journal. This by far is the most spectacular so far. What Artistry....Sensational....Bravissimo!
Gracie!!!! I just subscribed to your channel!!! I cannot wait to craft along to your videos!! I truly agree with you. Betty Calkin's work is definitely sensational and her version of the dark forest is just magical.
@@craftylore8417 I appreciate that you took time to look at my work. Thank you so much.
LOVE,Love,LOVE❤️😍This!!!!!
I love it more, 😂😂😍😍😍😍😂. Thank you Harriet!!!!
So exquisite! So many of my favorite illustrators, and crafted so beautifully into tags and pages. Great walk-through video, too - I like the ASMR quality!
This is just fabulous! I have only just found Betty's work. It's amazing. Where do you get all these wonderful images and ideas? ♥
Wow!!! This is stunning!!! 🤩🤩❣️ this is definitely one of my fav journals I’ve seen!
this is one of the most wonderful junk journals I've ever seen . are the book pages original or digital prints?
Simone!! Sorry for the late response!!! Only the Harry Clarke illustrations are original book pages. The rest, I believe Betty printed out the rest!! 😍😍
@@craftylore8417 thank you ;)
Stunning! Filled with the things I love. I am inspired.
I totally agree!!! Betty captured everything I love with this creation!!! Her work is stunning!!! I’m so lucky to own one of her books!!! ❤️❤️❤️😍
just beautiful...a lot of work too. Great job and keep making THOSE JOURNALS!
Just stunning. I kept watching the video over and over. Is there any way you can tell me what the material mesh is called that wraps around the secret message scroll, at 5:06 on the video. I have been looking everywhere but have no idea what to type in on search spaces. Cheers
Hi Diane!!! Betty’s journal is beautiful!!! Yes, she used a type of “moss mesh ribbon” that’s about 2 1/2 inch that you can find at Hobby Lobby or any craft store. I think it was gifted to her but you can order it online too. Just type in moss mesh ribbon and that should help you with your search. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰
I love how many favorite illustrators you have! Are they printed copies or deconstructed books? I'm curious because I would love to look at getting some of the artists work you highlighted
Thank you for providing the names of the illustrators featured in this journal! I looked all of them up. Realized after looking into some of Brian Froud's books that I have Faeries! (My library is larger than my memory.) Beautiful journal. One can only aspire as a novice journal-maker.
To ride on a moose, with that hair! 💞💞💞 sublime xxx
Andrea Morrison you’ve got me down to boot, Andrea!! lol. I wish I could be wild and free but then I’ll have to come to your place to craft along with ya!!! I’ll be too homesick to not craft or journal something!!! lol. I recorded Betty’s video the same morning when I received your package!! I cried like a baby. After this exam for my oncology credential, I’ll be putting up your video of me crying, lol. I love your gift so much. I hope you like what’s coming to you!!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Aw, wouldnt that be a hoot Ms M, i didnt want this video to ever end! I will watch it over and over 😘😘😘
Wow ….no words except I’ve bet at it for just over a year and am so happy to you have the kindness you shar.
thank you
OMG I may never sleep again....my insomnia will be kicked into overdrive with all the ideas this beauty has inspired! Just a truly amazing creation. Thank you for sharing ❣️
I know!!! One of the things that I love about Betty’s work is that she lets her imagination do the creating!!! And she has some of the most prettiest, magical grunge work that I just adore!!! 🥰🥰. I hope you’re doing well!! Sorry I’ve been gone a while. Hospital work has definitely taken it’s toll on my creative wise!! But I’m slowly getting back into my groove again 🤣🤣😂🥰😍
Mystical and impressive, love everything about it. The back of the tags are so original. :-)
Rose!!! Yes!!! Those tags are incredibly beautiful!! Huge inspiration from Betty’s work. She’s phenomenal!!
Wow, this journal is crazy beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing. I needed a little magical escapism!
Missed this one BETTY. Beautiful love fairies and lore
This journal is gorgeous. Wonderful work and I love the tags
Thanks so much for sharing your Video this is the best Wood Journal I ever see . So amazing 🌳🌲🌴🌵❤
Stunning work! And from someone who loves Kay Nielsen and all the great illustrators as much as I do❤️
I love this and getting great ideas for the dark "Forest" journal I am putting together. I am using a lot of writing in mine instead of just ephemera. More like an actual book.
I had to come back & watch this for the 3rd time!! 😅🤩❣️
I feel like I’m being transported into the tales of the pages when I watch….. and all the little surprises everywhere waiting to be discovered!
I mean really….. The creativity here is astounding!
Inspiring! Just beautiful! I'm making a new journal for a friend and I'm going to try not to be afraid of color! Congratulations on your talent!
Oh mein Gott, ich bin so beeindruckt und verliebt in Dein Journal. Sowas habe ich noch nie gesehen. Woher bekommt man diese schönen Papiere? Du hast das ganz zauberhaft gemacht. Vielen Dank für diese tolle Show und für Deine Ideen. Liebe Grüße aus Dresden/Germany
Ohhh Betty , you stole my haert its so beautifull amezing ! I will also live in the woods its a place to be happy !
The silens the smell love from Nederland
Beautiful journal- thanks so much for sharing
I'm blown away! What a fantastic gem. Is this talented Betty Calkins a friend of yours? I'm Swedish so I immediately recognized John Bauer's illustrations. I also love the one of 'TUVSTARR' sitting with her long hair by the water. It's from 1913. Husband & I have a cottage in the same province (Småland) that Bauer was from, out in the forest near a lake. Really love your creations too, Madeline! I discovered your fabulous channel about a week ago, from Martyna who has Teal & Tattered. By the way, we sort of have a 'real Tuvstarr' in the north of Sweden. Her name is JONNA JINTON, and she's a vlogger, and creates all sorts of things. When she was 20 yrs she moved from the big city Gothenburg, up to a village with 11 people(!) in the very north. She wanted to be near nature to be her true self. She lives right by a forest. Her vlogs are breathtaking. All the best to you, Madeline! Kind regards from Ditte in the south of Sweden
Gurk Meja Ditte!!! You gave me goosebumps when I read your comment!!! Not many people in the states know of John Bauer or some of the other illustrators featured in this book. Most of the junk journaling community only know of Arthur Rackham. I love Tuvstarr and her moose Hop. No wonder Bauer was inspired to create such beautiful images. It must be beautiful where you live at!!! I happened on Betty by per luck crafting while one of Kelly Snow’s videos was on. She was showing a flip through of her mom’s (aka Betty Calkins) woodland themed journal that had random but multiple hidden pockets with money inside!!! Betty is the reason I created a Facebook because she only features her videos of her journals on Kelly’s junk journal junkies FB page. You should join the group and see Betty’s work there. It’s phenomenal. Thank you for making my day today!! On my way to work but wishing I could be home crafting instead 😪🤣
@@craftylore8417 Thank you very much for your lovely answer! We don't live in Småland, we only have a cottage there. We live in a small community in the very south of Sweden by the sea. When I go for a walk by the water I can see the bridge from Malmö to Copenhagen (Denmark) in the distance! Is the group you mentioned actually called Kelly's JJ junkies? I think you would probably really like Jonna Jinton's vlogs if you love the forest! I'll turn 60 this year, but haven't worked since 2016 due to Ehlers'Danlos syndrome. THANK goodness for crafting, can make me forget both pain and fatigue. Hope you're having a fine day - even though you have to work. Let's hope it passes by quickly! :) /Ditte
Gurk Meja My dearest Ditte!!! I’ve only cared for two patients who came for dislocations secondary to EDS and so I know from them that it can be very painful and tiring and that there’s different types of EDS. I’m so very happy that you’re taking care of yourself and that you’ve found something you love doing. No matter the hobby or art, so long as you love doing it, it can be very therapeutic. What type of crafting do you do? Do you have a Instagram or another site where you share your work? I would love to see it if you don’t mind sharing. But I also understand if you prefer your art to be for your eyes only. I don’t share everything I do because it can be very personal. Yes, if you go to FB and type in the search box: Junk Journal Junkies facebook.com/groups/253921581754963/?ref=share I hope my link I just copied and pasted works. Then click on the MEMBERS tab, and you should see Betty’s name as she’s one of the 2 “ADMINISTRATORS and MODERATORS.” You’ll have to join the group though to access her videos. She only uploads on her daughters site. And yes, I know of Jonna Jinton!!! You’re right, she’s the perfect Tuvstarr!!! I adore her videos and her photography is just beautiful!! I hope you have a relaxing rest of the week crafting away by the sea!! You must get so much inspiration on your walks by the ocean. Beautiful indeed!!!
@@craftylore8417 Think I'm the only person in the world that doesn't have Instagram!! I used to have a blog, 'Fru Gurkmeja' (which is Swedish for Mrs Turmeric!), but I'm not active there any longer. Very unusual that anybody knows about EDS! I have an aunt who's seven yrs older than me, she's a nurse in Vermont. I do a bit of junk journaling (have only made 2!), but lately I've felt a bit overwhelmed with it all, so at the moment I do napkin decoupage or art journal spreads in my TN. Have a fantastic weekend! Hugs from Ditte in a too hot Sweden
Es un lindisimo trabajo que tus manos sean bendecidas siempre, para que sigas haciendo estos bellos trabajos
❤ Absolutely beautiful. Each page evokes fantasy in the forest of your own creation. I love it!! 🎉 BRAVO 🎉🎉🎉
Hi, I tried to find Betty in JJJ, but either I'm searching incorrectly or she isn't there. :( Beautiful journal!!
Hi Cindy!! Sorry for the late reply! In order to find Betty Calkins, you need to be a member of their Facebook group called, Junk Journals Junkies ETC ( facebook.com/groups/253921581754963/?ref=share ) I hope I put the link in correctly. Once a member, go to their homepage and look for their “About” tab that shows how many members (13,648 members). Click on the word members and once that loads, Betty Calkins should be the first name on that list. If you click on her, you should be able to see all her posts and videos of her gorgeous, grunge work!! I hope this helps!!!
Wow what a fantastic journal - so much inspiration🌿🌱🐲🍄🍃🧚🏾
All I can say is wow 😮, so gorgeous. It’s incredible as you keep flipping. The book comes more and more alive. Brilliant
The Dark Forest must truly be a magical place! ABSOLUTELY stunning book!
Betty’s book is completely stunning!!! I love this journal with all of me!! 😍😍
FABULOUS. How do you bind your journals?
You have such amazing talents. This is so magical and enchanting. I love it ❤
Wow, that is a truly impressive journal, beautiful!
It truly is!!!!!!! All of Betty’s creations are impressively magical and beautiful!! 😍😍
Absolutely spectacular this journal is the best I have ever seen it awakens the senses such a beautiful journal to have love it 😍
Wow, just amazing. I love the way you videod it too 💖💗💖😃
Thank u for sharing this beautiful work of art & the silence was beautiful as well!
I think i held my breath through this entire showing its so Amazing .
Love, love, love your creative art/craft journal. Beautiful! You have inspired me to get back and start journaling. TY
Love Love this journal, Is it offered for purchase?
An amazing video of an absolutely amazing journal!
Love it! I also really appreciate how you credit every artist
What an absolutely stunning journal :o So calm in colours and so inspiring.
What an exquisite, beautifully crafted journal. I love the art work choices and the secrets messages.
I've just joined up today. I'm mesmerized by this book and her talents. I'm kind of a child of the forest. My father was an avid woodsman, gathered mushrooms etc.,while educating my siblings and I about the lovely world around us out there in Mother Nature. Thank you for creating this lovely journal.
A M A Z I N G ❤ AND LOVE HOW YOU ‘SIMPLY’ SHOW AND COMMENT WITH TEXT. ONCE AGAIN A M A Z I N G ❤
8:51 love it. The bird then the twisted tree. Love trees LOVE NATURE. I started my journal 2 yrs ago this is confirmation that the time is right to continue. PEACE
Stunning, textural journal! Incredible! TFS the inspiration!
Thank you Gail!!!! Betty’s journal is indeed incredible!!!! She’s a huge inspiration to me besides Jibid Neary!!🥰🥰
Oh my goodness!! What an amazing, magical, intriguing piece of art. So inspiring. I just can't find the words to describe how wonderful it is. And the sound of that crunchy paper! Magnificent!!!
This journal is so exquisite 😍 thanks for sharing!
The most beautiful journal Ive seen yet!
I guess I’m wondering what a lot of ‘journalists’ wonder. How much did it cost to put this together? Then how much was it sold for? The rude questions my mother said never to ask but my curiosity is more powerful atm 💖🤷♀️
Not rude at all and I prefer bluntness in all honesty. So, your question is a breath of much needed fresh air. As for this custom journal, Betty Calkins created it for me. So I wouldn’t know how much it cost her to put it together. She receives a lot of items from her daughter’s FB group, Junkjournaljunkies, and uses those pieces to craft with along with whatever she has lying around the house (as well as plants that she collects from her walks). Because I love her art and her grungy style and I wanted to support her craft as her time is tied to her huge client list, I was more than willing to pay around 200 dollars for this journal that she tailored for me. Of course, I put a little to the side each paycheck to pay Betty because my husband 🙄 would freak out for paying someone any certain amount of money for a “book”. As a crafter myself, when I first started almost 5 years ago, it was expensive to buy the supplies (modpodge, Beacon glue, glossy accents, texture medium, paints, charms, metal diecuts, Tim holtz inks, and whatnot) in the beginning as I didn’t normally keep any of that stuff. Now, it’s not “as expensive” because I’ve learned to thrift for items, make my own texture paste, salvage items that are normally considered trash, and I’ve become creative with things I already have as well as using gifted items from my crafty friends. When I make a particular theme, I spend my free time researching public domain images, I may seek out items from eBay / Amazon/ Etsy/ antique shops that would work with whatever particular theme I’m working on, and I’ve set aside several boxes/containers dedicated to certain themes so that I can slowly add items to it for future projects. But I will only allow myself to spend a certain amount per month dedicated to crafting. I haven’t made a profit when selling my books because the money goes directly back into the crafting budget. But then, I only do this part-time as most of my days are consumed by my RN work and family life. So I can’t truly speak for other crafters who may actually be making a profit doing their art full time. I see it this way, if there’s something out there that truly makes you happy, then the time and money is worth it because life is short enough as it is. And spending money that you’ve set aside to support someone you admire for a piece of their art that you love is definitely worth it to me for I love the book that Betty created for me. I hope this answered your questions.
@@craftylore8417 thankyou so much for replying. An RN that’s kind of ironic as my mum was an RN on a maternity ward for years. Kizmit. 💖 I think we are very similar except I get obsessed by so many things I need to dedicate my time to one thing. Lol I honestly don’t know how you can part with some of your work. There’s that sense of achievement and satisfaction when you eye the finished product & quietly give yourself a big ol compliment sandwich haha
Does your daughter’s fb group swap items? Imagine a ‘swap meet’ for these treasures?? 😍 I’m limited by my imagination somewhat. For eg. I have original black ‘jet’ beads I think they’re called. They’re like epaulettes that were taken from my G G Grandmother’s dress and given to her daughter but were never up-cycled and I have them in a tin. What to do what to do?
Thankyou so much for the info. I just stumbled upon you today so consider me part of your gang haha
Imo the cost is in the printer but beyond that, cheap. Once you get an echo tank, you're good to print for a year before you need ink again. Essentially..A good glue, maybe 8$ without coupon, pages themselves pretty cheap. You're just printing digitals and assembling them and stitching around the edges if that's what you want. Sewing machine most crafters have. Stains from plants to make dye for cheese cloth, etc is free, or Tim holtz spray. I bet it's 30$ tops. I saw a crafter I won't name sell similar for 400$. I've been watching carefully: 1 of 6 sold and that's it. Imo if there's nothing rare in it (for example: meditative scrapbooking has vintage Russian era ephemera in her forest journals..that's worth a pretty penny imo) then 1-200$ maybe? If there's other art in it, ex. Hand embroidery, handmade paper, some secondary craft etc. then more. This journal is lovely and I don't refer to Betty at all...I've seen others in similar style that are essentially print and assemble with collage construction on fabric cover ask for a huge price. To me that's too much. A fellow crafter sees that work and knows there's no way.
Also I should have seen the OPs response before replying😂 but I wanted to join an honest discussion about it. I keep thinking about this as I make books too.
Stunning journal... love all the interactive elements and the layering. Yvonne.
Kinda breathtaking. Those beautiful green and black organic-y snippets stole the show IMO. Intrigued by the secret messages too. Loving that.
So beautiful, I love it! This is an awesome piece of art ❤
Betty, I hope you won't be upset with me, but I am wondering what the purpose is of a junk journal? Is it just someplace to collect thoughts through photographs or assembling something or other, I'm sorry I'm not understanding. In my journals, mostly watercolor, they are usually paintings of places I've been so I recreate them in watercolor then write a short note of what and where. But I don't see that type of organization here. What are you thinking and feeling when you put this beauty together? Help me break through this glass cage b/c I LOVE looking at these types of journals, they are just not making sense to me!! Sorry 😞
Hello Sherry. People use junk journals in many different ways. Some journals are designed to simply write in as well as store things or use as an activity book. Some are made for painting and drawing in and some people even buy them simply to display in their home as an art piece. Custom made journals are strategically designed to be what the client wants it to be. thanks for your question. :0)
Let me ask anyone do you ever have to patch mistakes?
It’s beautiful. I was able to enjoy it more without audio!!! No distractions , loved it
So creative, thankyou for sharing, take care
Wow such an inspirational piece of art! I love the theme and the old images of fairies and trees and such❤️
Thank you for showing this most beautiful journal - it is quite the loveliest journal - page by page - that I have seen. I think Betty Calkins is so unique in her creativity.🦋💕🌹✅
Did you order this or received it as an random act of kindness ?
Wow!!! Just Stunning!! So up my alley!!! Every tiny detail is just amazing...I think I said "Wow" every few seconds...my family is now concerned!! LOL!!! xo
A stunning, magical journal....soo much to see & touch....🍃💚🍃
I couldn’t agree with you more, Vivian!! Betty created a spectacular book!!! I love it dearly!!
Such a beautiful Journal. Absolutely Magical!
(I’m a big Harry Clarke fan and it’s lovely to see him in this Journal. His stained glass windows are spectacular.)
You’re absolutely spot on on both accounts!!! This journal that Betty created is indeed magical and I was extremely excited to see some of my favorite illustrators in this book. I’ve always loved Clarke’s monotone and halftone illustrations. Incredibly beautiful. I would love to see his stained glass work in person though. The way the sun must illuminate his glass art has to be a sight to behold!!! 😍😍
@@craftylore8417 they are indeed. They have a habit of turning up when you least expect them! There is one in St Peters Church in Phibsborough, Dublin that many people (including the congregation) were unaware of) and where I live now in Drogheda there is another in an Augustinian Church. However the best one,p for me is the one in the Hugh Lane gallery in Dublin - the Eve of St Agnes. It’s not that big, about three and a half feet by four feet but it is exquisite. The detail and the color are stunning. If you ever get to Dublin it would be worth while taking an hour or so to see it. 🙂👍🏻❤️
No words. 😳 sooo beautiful and well done!
One more eye candy journal on my list!👍
Beautiful journal! I want to live in a tree, too!
Everything really nice👍👏
Like a vintage book of spell, so mysterios, gorgeous😁
Wow beautiful work, sad that we can't see her work anywhere else, because I joined that group that she shows her work in a few years ago, and the admin/group owner was so rude and actually created a chat group just to vent about people....would never join that group again.
Also you were probably in the wrong group.
I’m so sorry that you had that experience. That must have been a different group because the group that I’m in belongs to Betty’s daughter Kelly Snow and she’s one of the sweetest people I know. Did you try the link in my description box for Betty’s daughter FB group?
It’s two am cannt sleep and then this comes up in my feed, wow worth staying up for never seen such detail. The clusters are amazing, such imagination
Awwww!! I couldn’t agree with you more!! Betty’s imagination is just incredible and she rarely uses any digitals. She uses vacuum bags, paper medicine cups and other junky items to craft such masterpieces. I truly love her work. It’s a shame that she only uploads her videos on Facebook. She deserves more recognition!!! 😍😍😍
Este livro é maravilhoso, saudações do Brasil 🇧🇷
Those stitches must have taken FOREVER. If you sold that girl I hope you got a decent amount because you sure you sure did earn it.
Wonderful journal 💖🍃
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! Thanks you for so much inspiration.