*Let me know if this video is helpful and whether you are doing some journaling for the New Year too! What things help you head into it with JOY in your heart? Also, don't forget to tag me with any pages you do on my Instagram, I would love to see yours too! @the.unexpected.gypsy (link above in description) ***
You have been a godsend the past few months. I lost my husband early in October. He fell and hours later slipped away. He was 88. I have been feeling empty and your videos have given me comfort and encouragement for a future alone. Thank you for your self care inspiration and a friend to share a cup of tea. Much love.
Kari, I'm so sorry you lost him... someone else wrote to me who also lost her husband, she writes letters to him in her journal and sometimes she says, he brings her some magic...xxx I am totally keeping you company... as best I can anyway, online... much love back xxxxxxxx
Your message touched me. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Yes Wendy is truly inspirational and a great lady to spend your time with. Sending you lots of peace, joy and love with hope for a bright future for you 💕
I also wanted to express my condolences. I cannot comprehend how shocking and traumatic such a sudden loss must have been. What a gift that Wendy’s vlogs have been a part of helping you to weather this time of grief. Sending you much love and light during this holiday season. With love, Tara Kate
Oh Wendy, I don't comment often but today I have to. This really brought me joy ! Seeing you playing, adding, thinking and hearing the joy in your voice, really touched my heart. I am finally doing a "free style" journal as I call it. I have been hand binding and creating journals for about 9 years now, but they've always had a theme. Most have been for gifts and some for sale. I started booking binding, coptic stitch etc, after the death of my husband. I live with "physical challenges " but found this to be something I can do. This year has been challenging as a new health issue has come. About a month ago I was looking at scraps around my desk and just put a "freestyle" junk journal together. It is already bringing me such joy. No theme, just whatever brings me joy that day. It's been so freeing. Now you've given me some great ideas for preparing for 2022 !! Thank you dear one for just being you !! Much love from Kansas USA
You are the honey to the bees! I work as housekeeper in a busy beautiful old bnb mansion; I rose very early (4am) and sat with my cuppa out in the gardens to watch and listen to your latest vlog. You have such a natural gift of empathy and understanding that is translated through your words & gorgeous art. Practicing being in the ‘now’, pockets of serenity …create a haven for peace in our well-being journey ✌️ Now watching a second time! Thankyou 🌻
I was really sad and lonely for the last 2 days-and snowed in-and I binge watched about 15 of your videos while I knitted a sweater ( a jumper as you say) for my grandson. I feel like I have spent time with a friend! Thank you for keeping me company and bringing artsy joy into my world this week!
Thank you for making your videos, I've only recently found you and am very glad I have. No pennies for materials so I've tea dyed paper, beetroot dyed paper, painting on paper with glass paints, the shine is amazing, just making my own journalling treasure from what I can find here. Over the weekend I am hoping to make a journal from folded A4 papers and an old diary cover which I love, thank you again.
Thanks again for inspirational art and words Wendy. It's like having a wise sister bringing out a really good conversation. Talking of sisters, where o where did your sister buy your lovely little ink roller please? I've spent days looking online for one.
I love these journal pages Wendy! They're so happy and joyful. Lots of inspiration to start my 2022 journal too. I love to do "crafty" pages as well as "arty" pages, it's all good and always lifts my spirits no matter what I've created. And if all else fails, break out the black gesso! LOL! 😉
Just starting mine, you're guiding me. Watching how to make pockets and layers, super helpful! P.s. love your hair up like this! Very fun and playful! Warmest hugs dear heart ♥️ the world will sort itself out, eventually. Until then we will keep creating! Xooo!
I do love your channel on RUclips. It makes me feel peace and connection in these times we are in. I too have been trying to think more positively about my life and using gratitude for my life and blessings. I have been trying that this week and I can tell it has dramatically changed my outlook on life. My motto is “Keep it small” and have overall goals I am working toward and just cut them in pieces for every day. I get so discouraged if I put too much on my plate. Again I must thank you for all you do and for sharing with us. That picture you are working on today really speaks to me. I would love to have a copy if you feel like sharing. It is very special!
I love this so much Wendy, thanks for the inspiration. I don't watch the news either, havent for years and it certainly improved my mental health. Keep shining and creating beautiful content. Love from Australia xx
I cannot tell you how excited I get every Saturday morning knowing your video is waiting for me while I have my lazy Saturday morning cuppa. Watching these helps set my weekend up for positive creative fun❤️ you really are a bright light in the world and I thank you for that. Can't wait to jump into my journaling this weekend after I finish all my "adulting" then playing in my journal will be a reward for doing all my chores!!! Thank you thank you thank you 😊😍👏❤️😘💖Tanya 🇦🇺
Tanya, your comment about “After I finish all my adulting” is so sweet & perceptive. Thanks. It’s given me much to consider. Think I’ll start a new journal tomorrow as I spent all weekend 100% adulting!
This was an amazing video and these two pages are stunning. Love the glitter ✨ everyone needs some sparkles ✨ your process is so full of instructions that will help many of us get better at our journaling. Thank you Wendy for all the effort you put forth and for being so down to earth and honest in your feelings and expectations for now and your future dreams. You are a blessing in my life and fill my heart with gratitude and joy when spending this time with you. Merry Christmas 🎄 to you and James. Sending virtual soft hugs and love from my home in Northern California to yours. 🎄🎁🤗😘🙏❤️🥰🥂
Found a beautiful journal my niece gave me in 2004. Very earthy and perfect. So you have encouraged me to make it an art journal because it has sat empty for too long. So fun and something to look forward to each day. Thank you❤️
Dear Wendy, your journal is already like a mystical garden with hidden doors, places to hide and to dream. Opportunities to find and to loose things and ideas. A garden that you can take with you and that will bloom any time of year. Thank you so much for taking us with you. Have a very peaceful Christmas with your loved ones❤️🤶🌲
I love the “wildest dreams” cards! I’m definitely putting my wildest dreams for 2022 in my new journal. I never thought of that and I love it. Thank you!❤️
I am always so inspired by your lovely videos. I really need to get back to my journal. You are so sweet and thoughtful in everything you do. You give me comfort in times of sorrow. Have a wonderful weekend. ❤
Hello, I am a new subscriber here but I have to share that you have such an incredibly calming and heart warming energy! I love listening to you speak 🧚🏽♂️
I love to journal and I love what your doing! I think I always have 3 journals going at one time and I love that. One for all my daily activities, one for my upcoming videos that I want to do and for my feeling! It really do help me a lot! Thanks for shining your light so bright for all of us.
There is perfection in the imperfection …wabi sabi, Japanese aesthetics, the view or thought of finding beauty in every aspect of imperfection in nature, that includes ourselves!! I love your work, and can see the beauty!!
Thank you for these creative journaling vids… I’ve always done written journals but tried a small autumn creative journal page and loved it! So I’m going to make a journal for 2022. Your inspiration is wonderful 😊 x
Thank you for this video! I didn’t art journal in 2 years. The last 2 years have been hard. Working at a Covid unit drained me. The sufferig and death, the world stopped turning. Not just for me, but for everyone. The way you look at life, the joy you spread, the realisme of every day…… Made me get out my art stuff end just start again. With hope that 2022 will be a year of joy and hope. Wishing you a lovely Christmas end an artfull 2022 Love from Belgium, Kathleen
Thank you for the reminders that nothing has to be permanent with art journals, I was bought as a gift the same Peter pauper press book as yourself, but I was really nervous to use it because I wanted to paint and write in it, but not ruin it because it’s so lovely, So now I think I’m going to just jump in and enjoy it for 2022,
Once again I had such a fun time playing and creating with my junk journal stuff and I love how you made a pocket out of the card! You are right, it is peaceful to just sit and play! ❤️
Oh Wendy, I do love your channel and your creativity. You have inspired me to start my own journal, actually more than one. I'm an artist myself going through perimenopause, just like you, and for me, you are the bright light. So thank you for being here 💜
You have inspired and changed my life by showing the way to letting your light shine bright! Bless you and I will keep you and your wildest wishes in my thoughts and prayers! May all your dreams come true in 2022!
Thank you so much Wendy! Been watching your journal journey for the past month and you take Art Journaling to a whole new realm. Just feel so relaxed watching you create so carefree, yet beautiful and thoughtful of your future goals. I plan on starting my first ever Arts & Spiritual Journal over Christmas. Hope your dreams appear in 2022. ❤ from Canada 🇨🇦
Winter is often a difficult season for me because I am prone to depression during the dark, short days. As the past couple of weeks have unfolded, I’ve found it harder to feel optimistic and have struggled to do my annual review, something I usually enjoy quite a lot. When you asked what helps me head into the New Year with joy in my heart, I had to think a while. Making art is my full-time job so sometimes I lose sight of how much pleasure and joy that creativity gives me. As I move into 2022, I want to make sure I am taking time to be playful artistically and allow myself the delight that drawing and painting give me. Thank you so much, Wendy, for sharing your light and your beautiful spirit with us all so generously! With love from Oregon! - Tara Kate
Thank you for your honesty. I have too struggled for awhile now, but pray fully working through it. Never did put into 2021 any intentions … but 2022 going to start a new artsy journal thanks to positive and cheerful Wendy 🙏😘
Thank you for giving me a kick start to get me going again after writing Christmas cards, buying presents and everything that goes with Christmas . I have tended to not do any projects for a while in November/December when the panic season is on, anyway I am ready to start again. Thanks again Wendy for your inspiration. Love Eve xxx
I'm always telling my friends about your channel, and I tell them that you are the most 🧚♂️ fairy-like human I've ever seen, and my biggest inspiration. Thank you so much. This 📖 journal you've made has given me so many ideas. The word I've chosen for 2022 is ☀️"Light", and I think that's partly from your influence, too.💕
So sweet of you to think of those of us who spend Christmas alone. I really enjoy your commentary and todays was especially inspiring . But it is always, appropriately, unexpected. I hope you yourself derive as much benefit from sharing as we do from crafting along. All good things to you and James for 2022.
Thank you for sharing your amazing gift with us Wendy. I get so many great ideas for my junk journal watching you. I actually crafted with you today, working on my 12 days of Christmas pen pal letters that need to go out before Christmas, and it was lovely to listen to you and drink my coffee with you as I crafted. I am about to watch the whole thing again to get another letter made. I am so grateful for you this year. You have really inspired me and also kept me company as I have created!
Lov lov your vlogs.. What tea do you drink? I struggle to drink anything.. Yours allways so inviting.. Raining here in South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
I need to try journalling in this way. I have a journal of sorts, purely functional, comprising of lists and deadlines. I don't have a sketchbook either. I've never been one for preliminary drawings, but sometimes an idea comes and I'll draw it in my journal. Or I'll write a little rant or an expression of despair. I've a bit (alot!) Of a block in creating, in that everything I create artistically, is immediate, intuitive and 'done'. And then they sell. I'm not prolific or consistent in my artwork, so every creation can't be replicated from sketched ideas. Which says alot: there's no flow, I'm too deliberate. Thanks, Wendy. You're marvellous. A great teacher. I will definitely start art journalling. I think I could get alot out of it,creatively and spiritually. As you say, it's healing. I recognise that. I'm just afraid of missing putting it on canvas. Which is irrational.
BEST VIDEO EVER!!! YES YES!!! Loved this! Love the encouragement to journal. It does make me feel so much better when I get all those thoughts out on paper. THANK YOU!! More please!!!
I didnt want to reflect on jan 2021 goals either because of the disappointment I felt, but I found that once I started making 2022 resolutions, I needed to look over the old ones so I could decide what didnt work and why. And it actually helped me hone and lessen the number of goals Im going to have for this year lol. So it all worked out anyway. Good luck, everyone!
Thank you Wendy! It was a delight to watch you work in your Journal this morning. I have been stuck for a while with my creativity. I think a little journaling is just what I need to break free!😁💗 Question... what is the name of that little gadget that rolls the orange flowers onto your papers? Though I may not comment each week I always look forward to my Friday mornings with my Cuppa tea or coffee with you! 😍You truly warm my soul and remind me that "goodness" and bright and loving spirits are out there in the world. I am a bright and shiny Spirit myself however with everything going on in the world everybody around me seems so heavy and unhappy and it is hard for me to witness day after day. It is so refreshing and soul nurturing that I can find beautiful Spirits as yourself here on this virtual reality streaming into my home! What magic that is!💫Blessings to you dear one and much Aloha 🌺 sent to you across the many miles for sharing your 🌟bright light with all of us today!💫🌈💙💕🙏
Love watching your videoes 🙂 My journaling is all over the place. I journal every day, but sometimes I love art journaling more and sometimes writing. Right now in December I use a journal I made from an old book to document my life. Love from Norway.
I have really enjoyed watching your videos on journalling these past few weeks. Today’s was AWESOME!! I loved the phrase you used ‘Journalling for Joy’ and if you don’t mind I am going to use it as my mantra for next years journalling 💕💕 Thank you for being there throughout the year Wendy. You are a beacon of light beaming out every Friday. You are a joy to ‘know’ even on your low days. I wish you and James the happiest Christmas And a bright and shiny New Year. 💕💕💕
Dear Wendy I think you like a "sense of mystery or surprise". This is why I love little tins, and I used to collect pop up books, as it brings that childhood joy back to the now. I think this is why you love your pockets in your journal! "Touch" for you is obviously important, so perhaps a variety of cloth/fabric/papers? As for your little veggie garden, try container gardening or buy a cheap little green house. Seedlings in a small seed house, germinate easily, buy a cheap USB grow light, that you can move the two lights on a bendy hose type thing. I grow my own oyster mushrooms, so easy to do, with recycling used for the substrate grow material. It is really easy to start with some 50 cent seedlings that look a bit "how-you-are-going" as we say here, and these often take well. My trick is to use herbs or the green part of weeds to deter pests when seedlings need the extra help. In kindred spirit Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and an easing into the new year, slowly. time for yourself, time with family, time with friends, and time with James! Eliza Australia 5:55pm 18th December 2021 xx
This video was so inspiring, Wendy! I've seen people create junk journals but I never knew what one did with all the colorful assortment of pages. What you've created looks so fun and meaningful. Thanks for sharing! I love how hard you work to stay positive and that's a practice I'd really like to cultivate for myself-- I definitely grew up in a more negative-thinking family. You remind me to point myself in a better direction.
Wendy I happened upon this video yesterday I was washing dishes and listening and I told myself I need to watch it when I get a chance In don't really get a chance to do what I Love you make it so inspiring I am a whimsical person so I just love listening & watching you I have been thru so much in my life I am so grateful you came across my path! Thank you so much!💞💃🥰 Shine Bright!
What a charming morning of healing play you gifted me with! I’ve been a bit stuck doing “important stuff” and worrying over the mess of the world and so needed just the ease and joy of creating with you! Thank you!
You've reminded me how important self care is to my mental health. Also to journal for myself, not worry about perfection and to just have inner peace while creating. I so love how u create with self talk. Reminding self how blessed I am. It's OK to journal my dreams and hopes for the future and, giving thanks for what we have, to live in the present. I'm so thankful for you and how u share ur life, good and not so good, with us. Be blessed.
Really liked this idea, new subscriber. I'm a bit stuck with journalling at the min, I'm writing daily in a little book I prettified up with scrap papers and use a daily planner. Hi from Lancashire in the UK.
I've just finished my first handmade journal, Christmas theme, (haven't written in it yet), its taken me approx. 3 weeks to put it all together and I had extra pages left over, so I'm now doing another. I hate sewing, so tried using ribbons to hold it together but it didn't work, ended up having to sew after all lol. I'm defiantly getting lost in the process, of not having to think too much but I'm also looking forward to get back to my drawing.
Shine Bright! You’ll likely not see this message, Wendy, as this video is at least a year old by now. That’s alright. I’m just here to sprinkle some fairy dust on your bright and shining dreams, to keep you inspired and feeling peaceful, even on the rough days. Thank you for sharing your art, your journey, and your vulnerabilities. I greatly appreciate your authenticity and transparency. I’ve been binge-watching your channel since I found you about a week ago, and have to say that you’ve helped me to return to my love of making art, and nurturing that love as I nurture myself in the process. Thank you for that. I am an artist too, although I am a beginner and am teaching myself art skills. You have introduced me to Art Journaling - I’ve doodled a bit in my journals, but haven’t ever painted or collages any of the other things you do to yours, and I am inspired to try embellishing my writing with my art in the same book - so far, so good. Brightest Blessings to you and James. I wish you all good things. Cheers! ☕️ 🫖 ☕️
Thanks for all the wonderful words and your honesty. I love watching you and are very inspired. I watched you for 2 years now and it has helped me with the anxiety that has left us wondering where we are heading. I love your artwork. It makes me smile when at times I don’t feel like it. Thank you so much! I feel blessed to watch you and have a cup of tea. I feel like you are a friend stopping by to visit. 🤗
My daughter who was and is required to work throughout these times, has not understood how much people such as yourself have kept me sane! Not only inspiring creative work, but sparking joy in dark places! She wants to replace these sources with actual interactions, only just becoming possible!
I use mine to remind myself to be kind to myself and for strong moments and memories by doing a mixture of things sticker’s painting drawings writing it helps me focus take time for myself I also have ms so my memory isn’t always great so I save happy and sad moments and memories to look back on or tuck it away on a page to clear my mine it was yourself that gave me the confidence to do it so lots of love and blessings to you and James xxxx
I didn't even know what paper ephemera was until watching your video. I had a look around Etsy and was quite inspired. I have a nice assortment of things coming in the mail. I had a journal plan for 2021, but the year got away from me and changed my direction. I'm excited for 2022 and mapping out my new forever home and documenting young girl dreams that will be fulfilled in their own way.
Love watching you create and seeing your process. I only write in my journal, absolutely terrified of anything free form creative. I can follow instructions but have no idea or the courage to do anything from my own internal place. I have realised watching this I try to hard to get it right.
I love listening to you Wendy. You are so inspirational. I have just started journalling thoughts and feelings, mainly about my childhood trauma of being bullied at school (I'm now 66yo), and how it lead me to an eating disorder. Writing is difficult for me, as I have severe arthritis in my hands, so I've been using my Word, and I found that I can get thoughts out much quicker, and I typed out about 3-4 pages the other night. I have alot of understanding regarding my issues with food, and the why's etc. However, I didn't realise how deep my hurt still was, because I cried as I was typing. I'm telling you this, because it is down to watching this and your previous youtubes, about journalling, and how it helps you, that I decided to start. So, for this, I thank you so very much. We often don't know how much of an impact we can have on other's lives, and you have made a huge impact on my getting deeper into my heart, and being vulnerable and authentic and real, and crying in a way that I have never really before. It's not hard out bawling. It is a slow dripping of tears rolling down my cheeks. I know this to be my healing. You are such a blessing Wendy.xx
Dear Ellie, you seem like such a deeply emotional person and that is your super power....always remember that bullies are insecure people who lack empathy...you are so much bigger brighter and beautiful....keep glowing...your life experiences are there to help you grow. May your creative process heal you and remember that you are your biggest friend and your inner strength will always guide....much love and hugs 🤗
I loved this so much BUT if anyone reads this please tell me - how do you move forwards if you’ve given up on wishes/ dreams in the sense that I’ve decided my particular ones are impossible? Do you go for tiny things instead, or focus on feelings? For instance I live in a big crowded town with no car & all my friends moved out to the countryside or abroad. I want to stay safe. My dreams have been to have a dog (not allowed any pets in my house) or to have access to one, or to any animal - but no shelters nearby that are accessible without a car. Same issue with the dream to be in the countryside more. So in my position would you wish for tiny things instead or feelings or? Id love any positive thoughts or suggestions thanks
Can you volunteer at a local animal shelter or offer to pet-sit or dog walk for neighbors? Keep your wildest dreams and make smaller steps accessible and possible so you feel the momentum. Stay in touch with friends who have moved-use technology for that and keep your community!!
I became a Widow in Christmas eve 1994..3 small daughters. I have always encouraged them to be a light to Someone..Love ya positive energy ..Thanking God for Sparing Us & Prayers for World Peace...Love ya techniques for Journaling...my daughters have pulled thru so many dark times with Journaling . I ENCOURAGED THEM ..that always helped me as well..Shine your light Bright!!! Love it!! Merry Christmas Eve..God bless our World..Journal On!!
🦄💕Love🧚♀ love🧚 love 🧚♂your 🧚♀videos so much! 🌞You have the sweetest personality! 🤗💕Having fun adding art to my journals now! Just an idea.... but what about if you buy one of those little Handheld Sewing machines! It fits in your hand run off battery I think!? Much easier then pulling out the big sewing machine every time😉👌💞🤗💕 🫖☕☕🌺🌻🌼🌷🌱🪴💐🌿🍃🌷
So, so inspiring & beautiful, thank you so much for filling our cups every week with so much wonderful & creative energy 🙏💖🥰🧚♀️! Have a wonderful Christmas time with your lovely family, much love, peace and heartfelt blessings to you 🌟🎅🏼🎄💖!
Hi Wendy, I totally agree with You about not doing end of year revue ///and easing through into the Next Year ..sounds PURRRRRfect ... love to You and James from New Zealand xx I absolutely LOVE Your hair in this vlog ...looks Fab=U-lous !! maybe hand sew with Gold thread and make it a design feature!
I shadow work for my form of journaling & I enjoy Crystal Gridding at the new moons & I do Vision boards towards the end of each year 🫠🏝️🎊🫶🏽 I am really enjoying your style of art journaling 🙏👍🌝 thanks so much for sharing
Thankyou Wendy for another inspiring creative journalling vlog. Wishing you , James and family a very safe, happy and blessed Xmas and prosperity,peace and inspiration in 2023.
I love watching your videos, they are inspiring and very relaxing. As a person who has been journaling for years first as a cheap form of therapy than as a way to hear/read my other voice. The one that had gotten lost in day-to-day living and all the crazy foolishness that is going on in the world. Thank you for being you and sharing your calm with the rest of us. BLESS YOU, AND YOU ARE A BLESSING.
This was a joy and very timely for me to watch. I’m-getting ready to start of my first journal. I have enough supplies ready to make 10! So after your wonderful video I’m ready to go! Thank you for sharing!💕🧚♀️
Darling, where are your beautiful roller stamps from please? I can’t tell you how much joy and hope you are bringing me and I only found you a few days ago. I am so thankful x
*Let me know if this video is helpful and whether you are doing some journaling for the New Year too! What things help you head into it with JOY in your heart? Also, don't forget to tag me with any pages you do on my Instagram, I would love to see yours too! @the.unexpected.gypsy (link above in description) ***
I'm 55 today - and your videos are always like presents! Happy Christmas, Wendy, and thanks for sharing yourself online.
@@butterscotchgrove6151 Happy birthday🎉
@@jennyfer_rebecca Thanks!
@@butterscotchgrove6151 Happy Birthday Beautie!! xxx I hope you have a most wonderful time!! xx
Your videos help me so much Wendy, and always make my day. Much love to you and James xoxo
You have been a godsend the past few months. I lost my husband early in October. He fell and hours later slipped away. He was 88. I have been feeling empty and your videos have given me comfort and encouragement for a future alone. Thank you for your self care inspiration and a friend to share a cup of tea. Much love.
Sorry for your loss Kari A. Now we've got our journals to help us through
Kari, I'm so sorry you lost him... someone else wrote to me who also lost her husband, she writes letters to him in her journal and sometimes she says, he brings her some magic...xxx I am totally keeping you company... as best I can anyway, online... much love back xxxxxxxx
Your message touched me. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Yes Wendy is truly inspirational and a great lady to spend your time with.
Sending you lots of peace, joy and love with hope for a bright future for you 💕
I also wanted to express my condolences. I cannot comprehend how shocking and traumatic such a sudden loss must have been. What a gift that Wendy’s vlogs have been a part of helping you to weather this time of grief. Sending you much love and light during this holiday season. With love, Tara Kate
I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️
Oh Wendy, I don't comment often but today I have to. This really brought me joy ! Seeing you playing, adding, thinking and hearing the joy in your voice, really touched my heart. I am finally doing a "free style" journal as I call it. I have been hand binding and creating journals for about 9 years now, but they've always had a theme. Most have been for gifts and some for sale. I started booking binding, coptic stitch etc, after the death of my husband. I live with "physical challenges " but found this to be something I can do. This year has been challenging as a new health issue has come. About a month ago I was looking at scraps around my desk and just put a "freestyle" junk journal together. It is already bringing me such joy. No theme, just whatever brings me joy that day. It's been so freeing. Now you've given me some great ideas for preparing for 2022 !! Thank you dear one for just being you !! Much love from Kansas USA
Hope you have a wonderful New Year as you work in your “free style” journal. They are my favorite journals!
Yay..KANSAS! Born there and raised there!
P.S. I’m going to call my journal “Wildest Dreams”. I subscribed to you today!🍎
You are the honey to the bees!
I work as housekeeper in a busy beautiful old bnb mansion; I rose very early (4am) and sat with my cuppa out in the gardens to watch and listen to your latest vlog. You have such a natural gift of empathy and understanding that is translated through your words & gorgeous art. Practicing being in the ‘now’, pockets of serenity …create a haven for peace in our well-being journey ✌️
Now watching a second time!
Thankyou 🌻
I watch many repeatedly, find something new I missed. I do that .
I was really sad and lonely for the last 2 days-and snowed in-and I binge watched about 15 of your videos while I knitted a sweater ( a jumper as you say) for my grandson. I feel like I have spent time with a friend! Thank you for keeping me company and bringing artsy joy into my world this week!
Thank you for making your videos, I've only recently found you and am very glad I have. No pennies for materials so I've tea dyed paper, beetroot dyed paper, painting on paper with glass paints, the shine is amazing, just making my own journalling treasure from what I can find here. Over the weekend I am hoping to make a journal from folded A4 papers and an old diary cover which I love, thank you again.
That sounds like wonderful art to me 🥰
@@Fiderelske thank you so much for your kind words, really gave me a boost
Enjoy the process. I’ve found great joy and peace in watching Wendy. She truly is inspiring and honest. 🥰🙏✨
Thanks again for inspirational art and words Wendy. It's like having a wise sister bringing out a really good conversation. Talking of sisters, where o where did your sister buy your lovely little ink roller please? I've spent days looking online for one.
I love these journal pages Wendy! They're so happy and joyful. Lots of inspiration to start my 2022 journal too. I love to do "crafty" pages as well as "arty" pages, it's all good and always lifts my spirits no matter what I've created. And if all else fails, break out the black gesso! LOL! 😉
Just starting mine, you're guiding me. Watching how to make pockets and layers, super helpful! P.s. love your hair up like this! Very fun and playful! Warmest hugs dear heart ♥️ the world will sort itself out, eventually. Until then we will keep creating! Xooo!
New home with room for a lovely garden and home studio, you know how to put it out there❣️ Blessings to you and James. 🙌
I do love your channel on RUclips. It makes me feel peace and connection in these times we are in.
I too have been trying to think more positively about my life and using gratitude for my life and blessings. I have been trying that this week and I can tell it has dramatically changed my outlook on life.
My motto is “Keep it small” and have overall goals I am working toward and just cut them in pieces for every day. I get so discouraged if I put too much on my plate.
Again I must thank you for all you do and for sharing with us.
That picture you are working on today really speaks to me.
I would love to have a copy if you feel like sharing. It is very special!
I love this so much Wendy, thanks for the inspiration. I don't watch the news either, havent for years and it certainly improved my mental health. Keep shining and creating beautiful content. Love from Australia xx
I cannot tell you how excited I get every Saturday morning knowing your video is waiting for me while I have my lazy Saturday morning cuppa. Watching these helps set my weekend up for positive creative fun❤️ you really are a bright light in the world and I thank you for that. Can't wait to jump into my journaling this weekend after I finish all my "adulting" then playing in my journal will be a reward for doing all my chores!!! Thank you thank you thank you 😊😍👏❤️😘💖Tanya 🇦🇺
oh gosh, I am so glad to have you keeping me company Tanya. Enjoy your creative time when you get there. xxxxx ps thank you too, for watching xxx
Tanya, your comment about “After I finish all my adulting” is so sweet & perceptive. Thanks. It’s given me much to consider. Think I’ll start a new journal tomorrow as I spent all weekend 100% adulting!
This was an amazing video and these two pages are stunning. Love the glitter ✨ everyone needs some sparkles ✨ your process is so full of instructions that will help many of us get better at our journaling.
Thank you Wendy for all the effort you put forth and for being so down to earth and honest in your feelings and expectations for now and your future dreams.
You are a blessing in my life and fill my heart with gratitude and joy when spending this time with you.
Merry Christmas 🎄 to you and James. Sending virtual soft hugs and love from my home in Northern California to yours. 🎄🎁🤗😘🙏❤️🥰🥂
Loved this absolutely beautiful thanks for sharing Wendy this was very joyful and encouraging thanks for journaling for joy! Happy weekend my friend 😘
Tracy here, Thank goodness for your waffling skills, that allows us to listen while we play in journals or work on a project!
Found a beautiful journal my niece gave me in 2004. Very earthy and perfect. So you have encouraged me to make it an art journal because it has sat empty for too long. So fun and something to look forward to each day. Thank you❤️
Dear Wendy, your journal is already like a mystical garden with hidden doors, places to hide and to dream. Opportunities to find and to loose things and ideas. A garden that you can take with you and that will bloom any time of year. Thank you so much for taking us with you. Have a very peaceful Christmas with your loved ones❤️🤶🌲
I love the “wildest dreams” cards! I’m definitely putting my wildest dreams for 2022 in my new journal. I never thought of that and I love it. Thank you!❤️
I am always so inspired by your lovely videos. I really need to get back to my journal. You are so sweet and thoughtful in everything you do. You give me comfort in times of sorrow. Have a wonderful weekend. ❤
Hello,
I am a new subscriber here but I have to share that you have such an incredibly calming and heart warming energy! I love listening to you speak 🧚🏽♂️
I love to journal and I love what your doing! I think I always have 3 journals going at one time and I love that. One for all my daily activities, one for my upcoming videos that I want to do and for my feeling! It really do help me a lot! Thanks for shining your light so bright for all of us.
There is perfection in the imperfection …wabi sabi, Japanese aesthetics, the view or thought of finding beauty in every aspect of imperfection in nature, that includes ourselves!! I love your work, and can see the beauty!!
Your journals are beautiful. They’ve inspired me to start creating.
Thank you so much for your positive and realistic spirit, much needed. It is delightful to watch you play and create. Inspiring and life-affirming.
Thank you for these creative journaling vids… I’ve always done written journals but tried a small autumn creative journal page and loved it! So I’m going to make a journal for 2022. Your inspiration is wonderful 😊 x
I love your use of color Wendy! You've inspired me to get free of being too monochromatic! (Also, on a side note ... your hair looks Beautiful!)
Thank you for this video! I didn’t art journal in 2 years. The last 2 years have been hard. Working at a Covid unit drained me. The sufferig and death, the world stopped turning. Not just for me, but for everyone.
The way you look at life, the joy you spread, the realisme of every day…… Made me get out my art stuff end just start again.
With hope that 2022 will be a year of joy and hope. Wishing you a lovely Christmas end an artfull 2022
Love from Belgium, Kathleen
Thank you for the reminders that nothing has to be permanent with art journals, I was bought as a gift the same Peter pauper press book as yourself, but I was really nervous to use it because I wanted to paint and write in it, but not ruin it because it’s so lovely,
So now I think I’m going to just jump in and enjoy it for 2022,
Yes! Do it! 😀
Once again I had such a fun time playing and creating with my junk journal stuff and I love how you made a pocket out of the card! You are right, it is peaceful to just sit and play! ❤️
Wonderfully creative and lovely! I love your process of just flowing with the different bits and making it all work.
been loving these recent art journaling videos, thank you for all the positive and creative energy
Oh Wendy, I do love your channel and your creativity. You have inspired me to start my own journal, actually more than one. I'm an artist myself going through perimenopause, just like you, and for me, you are the bright light. So thank you for being here 💜
You have inspired and changed my life by showing the way to letting your light shine bright! Bless you and I will keep you and your wildest wishes in my thoughts and prayers! May all your dreams come true in 2022!
I journal to overcome challenges, anxiety and depression. My goal is to journal every day in 2022.
Thank you so much Wendy! Been watching your journal journey for the past month and you take Art Journaling to a whole new realm. Just feel so relaxed watching you create so carefree, yet beautiful and thoughtful of your future goals. I plan on starting my first ever Arts & Spiritual Journal over Christmas. Hope your dreams appear in 2022. ❤ from Canada 🇨🇦
So happy to catch this as it comes up! It’s very calming and I like the gypsy’s honesty that some days suck. Some years suck.
Winter is often a difficult season for me because I am prone to depression during the dark, short days. As the past couple of weeks have unfolded, I’ve found it harder to feel optimistic and have struggled to do my annual review, something I usually enjoy quite a lot. When you asked what helps me head into the New Year with joy in my heart, I had to think a while. Making art is my full-time job so sometimes I lose sight of how much pleasure and joy that creativity gives me. As I move into 2022, I want to make sure I am taking time to be playful artistically and allow myself the delight that drawing and painting give me. Thank you so much, Wendy, for sharing your light and your beautiful spirit with us all so generously! With love from Oregon! - Tara Kate
Thank you for your honesty. I have too struggled for awhile now, but pray fully working through it. Never did put into 2021 any intentions … but 2022 going to start a new artsy journal thanks to positive and cheerful Wendy 🙏😘
@@ehpeachylove Yes, prayer is everything!! Onward! Best wishes for your new artsy journal and Merry Christmas! 🎄
Thank you for giving me a kick start to get me going again after writing Christmas cards, buying presents and everything that goes with Christmas . I have tended to not do any projects for a while in November/December when the panic season is on, anyway I am ready to start again. Thanks again Wendy for your inspiration. Love Eve xxx
I'm always telling my friends about your channel, and I tell them that you are the most 🧚♂️ fairy-like human I've ever seen, and my biggest inspiration. Thank you so much. This 📖 journal you've made has given me so many ideas. The word I've chosen for 2022 is ☀️"Light", and I think that's partly from your influence, too.💕
So sweet of you to think of those of us who spend Christmas alone. I really enjoy your commentary and todays was especially inspiring . But it is always, appropriately, unexpected. I hope you yourself derive as much benefit from sharing as we do from crafting along. All good things to you and James for 2022.
Thank you for sharing your amazing gift with us Wendy. I get so many great ideas for my junk journal watching you. I actually crafted with you today, working on my 12 days of Christmas pen pal letters that need to go out before Christmas, and it was lovely to listen to you and drink my coffee with you as I crafted. I am about to watch the whole thing again to get another letter made. I am so grateful for you this year. You have really inspired me and also kept me company as I have created!
Thank you for your positivity! You are such a blessing for your viewers!
Lov lov your vlogs.. What tea do you drink? I struggle to drink anything.. Yours allways so inviting.. Raining here in South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
I need to try journalling in this way.
I have a journal of sorts, purely functional, comprising of lists and deadlines.
I don't have a sketchbook either. I've never been one for preliminary drawings, but sometimes an idea comes and I'll draw it in my journal. Or I'll write a little rant or an expression of despair.
I've a bit (alot!) Of a block in creating, in that everything I create artistically, is immediate, intuitive and 'done'. And then they sell. I'm not prolific or consistent in my artwork, so every creation can't be replicated from sketched ideas.
Which says alot: there's no flow, I'm too deliberate.
Thanks, Wendy. You're marvellous. A great teacher. I will definitely start art journalling.
I think I could get alot out of it,creatively and spiritually. As you say, it's healing. I recognise that. I'm just afraid of missing putting it on canvas. Which is irrational.
BEST VIDEO EVER!!! YES YES!!! Loved this! Love the encouragement to journal. It does make me feel so much better when I get all those thoughts out on paper. THANK YOU!! More please!!!
I didnt want to reflect on jan 2021 goals either because of the disappointment I felt, but I found that once I started making 2022 resolutions, I needed to look over the old ones so I could decide what didnt work and why. And it actually helped me hone and lessen the number of goals Im going to have for this year lol. So it all worked out anyway. Good luck, everyone!
Well done you for being brave, it truly is a process isn't it? Xxx
It's funny how we try to trick ourselves into doing the work lol
@@annikay9558 I know! A bit of glitter and I'm sold!! Haha!
Thank you Wendy! It was a delight to watch you work in your Journal this morning. I have been stuck for a while with my creativity. I think a little journaling is just what I need to break free!😁💗 Question... what is the name of that little gadget that rolls the orange flowers onto your papers? Though I may not comment each week I always look forward to my Friday mornings with my Cuppa tea or coffee with you! 😍You truly warm my soul and remind me that "goodness" and bright and loving spirits are out there in the world. I am a bright and shiny Spirit myself however with everything going on in the world everybody around me seems so heavy and unhappy and it is hard for me to witness day after day. It is so refreshing and soul nurturing that I can find beautiful Spirits as yourself here on this virtual reality streaming into my home! What magic that is!💫Blessings to you dear one and much Aloha 🌺 sent to you across the many miles for sharing your 🌟bright light with all of us today!💫🌈💙💕🙏
Love watching your videoes 🙂 My journaling is all over the place. I journal every day, but sometimes I love art journaling more and sometimes writing. Right now in December I use a journal I made from an old book to document my life. Love from Norway.
Journal treasure sounds very mystical❣️✨ Love it❤️
I have really enjoyed watching your videos on journalling these past few weeks.
Today’s was AWESOME!! I loved the phrase you used ‘Journalling for Joy’ and if you don’t mind
I am going to use it as my mantra for next years journalling 💕💕
Thank you for being there throughout the year Wendy.
You are a beacon of light beaming out every Friday.
You are a joy to ‘know’ even on your low days.
I wish you and James the happiest Christmas
And a bright and shiny New Year. 💕💕💕
Dear Wendy
I think you like a "sense of mystery or surprise".
This is why I love little tins, and I used to collect pop up books, as it brings that childhood joy back to the now. I think this is why you love your pockets in your journal!
"Touch" for you is obviously important, so perhaps a variety of cloth/fabric/papers?
As for your little veggie garden, try container gardening or buy a cheap little green house. Seedlings in a small seed house, germinate easily, buy a cheap USB grow light, that you can move the two lights on a bendy hose type thing.
I grow my own oyster mushrooms, so easy to do, with recycling used for the substrate grow material.
It is really easy to start with some 50 cent seedlings that look a bit "how-you-are-going" as we say here, and these often take well. My trick is to use herbs or the green part of weeds to deter pests when seedlings need the extra help.
In kindred spirit
Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and an easing into the new year, slowly.
time for yourself, time with family, time with friends, and time with James!
Eliza
Australia 5:55pm 18th December 2021 xx
This video was so inspiring, Wendy! I've seen people create junk journals but I never knew what one did with all the colorful assortment of pages. What you've created looks so fun and meaningful. Thanks for sharing! I love how hard you work to stay positive and that's a practice I'd really like to cultivate for myself-- I definitely grew up in a more negative-thinking family. You remind me to point myself in a better direction.
Wendy I happened upon this video yesterday I was washing dishes and listening and I told myself I need to watch it when I get a chance
In don't really get a chance to do what I Love you make it so inspiring I am a whimsical person so I just love listening & watching you
I have been thru so much in my life I am so grateful you came across my path! Thank you so much!💞💃🥰 Shine Bright!
A home with a garden and d a studio sounds like a great intention
What a charming morning of healing play you gifted me with! I’ve been a bit stuck doing “important stuff” and worrying over the mess of the world and so needed just the ease and joy of creating with you! Thank you!
You've reminded me how important self care is to my mental health. Also to journal for myself, not worry about perfection and to just have inner peace while creating. I so love how u create with self talk. Reminding self how blessed I am. It's OK to journal my dreams and hopes for the future and, giving thanks for what we have, to live in the present. I'm so thankful for you and how u share ur life, good and not so good, with us. Be blessed.
Really liked this idea, new subscriber. I'm a bit stuck with journalling at the min, I'm writing daily in a little book I prettified up with scrap papers and use a daily planner. Hi from Lancashire in the UK.
I've just finished my first handmade journal, Christmas theme, (haven't written in it yet), its taken me approx. 3 weeks to put it all together and I had extra pages left over, so I'm now doing another. I hate sewing, so tried using ribbons to hold it together but it didn't work, ended up having to sew after all lol. I'm defiantly getting lost in the process, of not having to think too much but I'm also looking forward to get back to my drawing.
Shine Bright! You’ll likely not see this message, Wendy, as this video is at least a year old by now. That’s alright. I’m just here to sprinkle some fairy dust on your bright and shining dreams, to keep you inspired and feeling peaceful, even on the rough days. Thank you for sharing your art, your journey, and your vulnerabilities. I greatly appreciate your authenticity and transparency. I’ve been binge-watching your channel since I found you about a week ago, and have to say that you’ve helped me to return to my love of making art, and nurturing that love as I nurture myself in the process. Thank you for that. I am an artist too, although I am a beginner and am teaching myself art skills. You have introduced me to Art Journaling - I’ve doodled a bit in my journals, but haven’t ever painted or collages any of the other things you do to yours, and I am inspired to try embellishing my writing with my art in the same book - so far, so good. Brightest Blessings to you and James. I wish you all good things. Cheers! ☕️ 🫖 ☕️
It’s delightful to watch you create. I really enjoy your positive energy and how free you are in journaling.💙💙💙
Thanks for all the wonderful words and your honesty. I love watching you and are very inspired. I watched you for 2 years now and it has helped me with the anxiety that has left us wondering where we are heading.
I love your artwork. It makes me smile when at times I don’t feel like it.
Thank you so much!
I feel blessed to watch you and have a cup of tea. I feel like you are a friend stopping by to visit. 🤗
Love your Pages Dear they are wonderful Thanks for sharing your light with us and Back at you Gratitude and Love to you
You are a joy Wendy. Enjoying this and chilling. Thanks for sharing. Sending lots of hugs❣
My daughter who was and is required to work throughout these times, has not understood how much people such as yourself have kept me sane! Not only inspiring creative work, but sparking joy in dark places! She wants to replace these sources with actual interactions, only just becoming possible!
You’ve certainly sold journaling to me. I truly believe any creative activity can help your mental health. You are a wonderful teacher. X
"I think I got carried away...I don't care!" 😆😏☝🏻👌🏻😍🥳✨
i needed this soooooooooo much today! thank you*thank you*thank you. i wish you the best
I use mine to remind myself to be kind to myself and for strong moments and memories by doing a mixture of things sticker’s painting drawings writing it helps me focus take time for myself I also have ms so my memory isn’t always great so I save happy and sad moments and memories to look back on or tuck it away on a page to clear my mine it was yourself that gave me the confidence to do it so lots of love and blessings to you and James xxxx
Thank you Wendy!! This was so lovely to watch it felt like a warm hug 🤗 I wish all your wildest dreams come true so much love and blessings xx
Love this video - it gave me lots of ideas - Thanks❤️
I didn't even know what paper ephemera was until watching your video. I had a look around Etsy and was quite inspired. I have a nice assortment of things coming in the mail. I had a journal plan for 2021, but the year got away from me and changed my direction. I'm excited for 2022 and mapping out my new forever home and documenting young girl dreams that will be fulfilled in their own way.
I’m so glad these videos exist 🤍
Can you tell me, please, where you bought the rose stencil that you used on the earth fairy page??
Love watching you create and seeing your process. I only write in my journal, absolutely terrified of anything free form creative. I can follow instructions but have no idea or the courage to do anything from my own internal place. I have realised watching this I try to hard to get it right.
I love listening to you Wendy. You are so inspirational. I have just started journalling thoughts and feelings, mainly about my childhood trauma of being bullied at school (I'm now 66yo), and how it lead me to an eating disorder. Writing is difficult for me, as I have severe arthritis in my hands, so I've been using my Word, and I found that I can get thoughts out much quicker, and I typed out about 3-4 pages the other night. I have alot of understanding regarding my issues with food, and the why's etc. However, I didn't realise how deep my hurt still was, because I cried as I was typing. I'm telling you this, because it is down to watching this and your previous youtubes, about journalling, and how it helps you, that I decided to start. So, for this, I thank you so very much. We often don't know how much of an impact we can have on other's lives, and you have made a huge impact on my getting deeper into my heart, and being vulnerable and authentic and real, and crying in a way that I have never really before. It's not hard out bawling. It is a slow dripping of tears rolling down my cheeks. I know this to be my healing. You are such a blessing Wendy.xx
Dear Ellie, you seem like such a deeply emotional person and that is your super power....always remember that bullies are insecure people who lack empathy...you are so much bigger brighter and beautiful....keep glowing...your life experiences are there to help you grow. May your creative process heal you and remember that you are your biggest friend and your inner strength will always guide....much love and hugs 🤗
So beautiful, thanks lovely lady, you really do inspire, wise words too, huge love to you both xxxx
Much love and bright blessings sent your way Wendy x
Thank you for sharing, you are always an inspiration.
What is the lovely song u play during this clip please?
I loved this so much BUT if anyone reads this please tell me - how do you move forwards if you’ve given up on wishes/ dreams in the sense that I’ve decided my particular ones are impossible? Do you go for tiny things instead, or focus on feelings? For instance I live in a big crowded town with no car & all my friends moved out to the countryside or abroad. I want to stay safe. My dreams have been to have a dog (not allowed any pets in my house) or to have access to one, or to any animal - but no shelters nearby that are accessible without a car. Same issue with the dream to be in the countryside more. So in my position would you wish for tiny things instead or feelings or? Id love any positive thoughts or suggestions thanks
Can you volunteer at a local animal shelter or offer to pet-sit or dog walk for neighbors? Keep your wildest dreams and make smaller steps accessible and possible so you feel the momentum. Stay in touch with friends who have moved-use technology for that and keep your community!!
Have a lovely week! Thank you for shining your light!
I made a journal for the new year, I can never find the right one. So like you I made my own!!
Hi Wendy. I journal for artistic espression, it gives me fuel and focus helping me clear my mind
Love watching you doing this kind of journaling. 🌿💚
I enjoy your creativity and story telling! 🙏🏻💖
Your hair is always so lovely 🌹
I became a Widow in Christmas eve 1994..3 small daughters. I have always encouraged them to be a light to Someone..Love ya positive energy ..Thanking God for Sparing Us & Prayers for World Peace...Love ya techniques for Journaling...my daughters have pulled thru so many dark times with Journaling . I ENCOURAGED THEM ..that always helped me as well..Shine your light Bright!!! Love it!! Merry Christmas Eve..God bless our World..Journal On!!
So happy to catch this as it comes up! It’s very calming and I like the gypsy’s honesty that some days suck. Some years suck.
Sweet, beautiful, and inspiring! Thank you 🙏🏻 and Happy Holidays to you and James. ☮️🎄🦌 🧚🏼♂️
🦄💕Love🧚♀ love🧚 love 🧚♂your 🧚♀videos so much! 🌞You have the sweetest personality! 🤗💕Having fun adding art to my journals now! Just an idea.... but what about if you buy one of those little Handheld Sewing machines! It fits in your hand run off battery I think!? Much easier then pulling out the big sewing machine every time😉👌💞🤗💕 🫖☕☕🌺🌻🌼🌷🌱🪴💐🌿🍃🌷
Really enjoyed watching this video! Happy Christmas Wendy! Thank you for being you!
Thank you for teaching me how to journal!
****I love your hairstyle! Looks great!!!🙂
❤️PLEASE SWEETIE!!!???? How do I take my art work and make prints like you do????❤️
So, so inspiring & beautiful, thank you so much for filling our cups every week with so much wonderful & creative energy 🙏💖🥰🧚♀️! Have a wonderful Christmas time with your lovely family, much love, peace and heartfelt blessings to you 🌟🎅🏼🎄💖!
Hi Wendy, I totally agree with You about not doing end of year revue ///and easing through into the Next Year ..sounds PURRRRRfect ... love to You and James from New Zealand xx I absolutely LOVE Your hair in this vlog ...looks Fab=U-lous !! maybe hand sew with Gold thread and make it a design feature!
I shadow work for my form of journaling & I enjoy Crystal Gridding at the new moons & I do Vision boards towards the end of each year 🫠🏝️🎊🫶🏽 I am really enjoying your style of art journaling 🙏👍🌝 thanks so much for sharing
Thankyou Wendy for another inspiring creative journalling vlog. Wishing you , James and family a very safe, happy and blessed Xmas and prosperity,peace and inspiration in 2023.
I love watching your videos, they are inspiring and very relaxing. As a person who has been journaling for years first as a cheap form of therapy than as a way to hear/read my other voice. The one that had gotten lost in day-to-day living and all the crazy foolishness that is going on in the world. Thank you for being you and sharing your calm with the rest of us. BLESS YOU, AND YOU ARE A BLESSING.
This was a joy and very timely for me to watch. I’m-getting ready to start of my first journal. I have enough supplies ready to make 10! So after your wonderful video I’m ready to go!
Thank you for sharing!💕🧚♀️
Darling, where are your beautiful roller stamps from please?
I can’t tell you how much joy and hope you are bringing me and I only found you a few days ago. I am so thankful x