I far prefer listening to you talk through your videos because then I hear and see what you mean. It also gives me more time to absorb what you’re demonstrating. Please don’t change. I just love watching your videos. You’re like an old friend. 😅❤ (not old old, just long time 😂).
The reason I watch you is because you take the time to explain what you are doing and why. I enjoy listening to you it makes me feel like I'm visiting with a good friend. I also enjoy seeing Bumble and hearing about you cats.
I love hearing you talking through the video. I love hearing your thought process, your doubts, your decisions, etc. I haven't finished the video, but I'm loving the talk-through. 😊
Definitely prefer you talking through the process. I find voice-overs and music a bit boring because I don't know their process or see it in real time. Love your videos!!!!
I loved both part 1 and 2 of your journal set up videos. I’m in the process of setting mine up and it is quite the chore. I printed a lot of things on sticker paper and put them down in the journal because I don’t have the talent you do to free form everything. I wish I had your handwriting! Please keep your process of talking through the video no matter how long they are. Your audience loves it! ♥️♥️
I know you're a Happy Planner girl but I have been loving all of this bullet journal content! And I have always loved your style of videos just the way they are because it is like hanging out with a friend! It is so genuine! ❤️
I like the real time videos you do. I don't prefer the voice over or music. One thing I thought of that might be helpful when I glue stuff into my planner or journals I put the piece on the old backing of a paper pad so I can glue to the edge and not worry about getting glue on my table. It works great for me. I like how your video turned out. I can't wait to see more! One page I added to my reading journal is a page with squares with a number in each. I picked a different color for audio, kindle, or physical book. I color in each one based on the format. That might be an easy way to keep track of the totals for each format.
I hope you stay with talking during your videos. It helps keep my interest. I love the color combinations you used and your setup. I would love to get more updates, because I end up borrowing the books to read. I actually am an audio listener for books.
Love the set up! Please keep us updated at least quarterly, but monthly would totally work! lol Thank you for what you do. And definitely you talk through the videos...no music.
I started a reading journal this year because I enjoyed watching your reading journal videos last year so much. I have the same pages, but I’m adding a “series tracker” page too. Happy reading!
As a creator myself, I totally understand feeling stressed, putting things together and how it can be more relaxing to put it together without talking. However, I love watching videos talking through the process.
Hi Mary Ellen. Thanks for talking through this video. I love hearing your thought process. You journal pages are really cute. I am excited to follow you during your reading journal for 2025. Question: Do you have a video on how you print the book covers and put them in goggle docs?
I really enjoy watching AND listening to your videos. Please don't change anything :) I think I have watched almost all of your videos, and I haven't been a planner or crafter that long. You are my favorite RUclipsr (is that a word?) of all. I have gotten a lot of ideas from you, even started a reading journal last year after you made a video. You have saved me from many bad buys by showing a lot of stickers that appealed to me at first but would not have been working for me. I would definetely want to see you use more of PET tapes, that is "the thing" at the moment for me. And yes, more frequent updates on your reading journal, too!
I am so proud of you. I remember the days when only perfection would work for you. I love how you are counting over a few dots for the title. Centering is a pain! I love the borders, torn papers and those little phrases you are using. Well done!
Hello! I agree with most of the comments with the talk through videos.. the music ones that people put out seemed really impersonal imo. For getting things directly into the crease without it going over, I usually go over LOL. I don't glue The edge down and leave the last cm or two to be able to bend and I go back with an exacto and tweezers to slice it right in the bend that was made.
I just love your reading journal. I markdown whether I read a physical book (p) a kindle book (k) or an audiobook (*) or a novella(n) in my notes. I don’t have a formal journal yet but I’m working on it. I really want one. I did track all my books last year in the notes on my phone but it’s definitely not pretty or fun.
Just a suggestion on the top 10 page maybe put some of your 5 star washi between the books or draw sparkles. I prefer the real time videos. Love your reading journal.
Hi Mary Ellen I wanted to tell you that on Amazon there's a product by Gennel which is a 1.5 mm x 25 m clear double-sided very strong adhesive tape going for $7.55. It's great for getting things glued right into the middle binding. I use them for tippins for my planners. I add pictures and vellums and other things like using this tape. I think it would work perfect for what you need. I love your reading journal I wish I could be as talented as you are. You're inspiring me to at least try.❤❤❤❤ Your friend from Oregon
You said you didn’t want to include total pages count because you didn’t like adding them all up. If you use good reads, at the end of the year it gives some of the same stats including how my pages read 🙂
I’m not a fan of voice overs. StoryGraph is kind of hard to use for some reason for me. Started it this year. Love your reading journal so the more videos of it the better!
Definitely prefer the talk through videos. I hate voice overs unless they’re really necessary. You provide so much helpful information when you’re talking through your process. Music+ff is ok for repetitive tasks but please don’t do voice overs!
I do not like the voice over or music videos. Some of my favorite You tube creators that I have followed for a long time, now do that and I have stopped watching them because it seems too impersonal. It has become less soothing and more distracting. I love to hear about your life.I have followed you since you began and love to hear your creative process.
I far prefer listening to you talk through your videos because then I hear and see what you mean. It also gives me more time to absorb what you’re demonstrating. Please don’t change. I just love watching your videos. You’re like an old friend. 😅❤ (not old old, just long time 😂).
The reason I watch you is because you take the time to explain what you are doing and why. I enjoy listening to you it makes me feel like I'm visiting with a good friend. I also enjoy seeing Bumble and hearing about you cats.
I love hearing you talking through the video. I love hearing your thought process, your doubts, your decisions, etc. I haven't finished the video, but I'm loving the talk-through. 😊
Definitely prefer you talking through the process. I find voice-overs and music a bit boring because I don't know their process or see it in real time. Love your videos!!!!
Please keep talking through your videos! I love listening to your thoughts as you create.
I loved both part 1 and 2 of your journal set up videos. I’m in the process of setting mine up and it is quite the chore. I printed a lot of things on sticker paper and put them down in the journal because I don’t have the talent you do to free form everything. I wish I had your handwriting! Please keep your process of talking through the video no matter how long they are. Your audience loves it! ♥️♥️
I enjoy the talk through.. please don't change..
I know you're a Happy Planner girl but I have been loving all of this bullet journal content! And I have always loved your style of videos just the way they are because it is like hanging out with a friend! It is so genuine! ❤️
The book bingo boarder is super cute the way it is now! ❤❤❤ I personally love it!
Definitely like when you talk through the process. I’m not big on voice overs
I like the real time videos you do. I don't prefer the voice over or music. One thing I thought of that might be helpful when I glue stuff into my planner or journals I put the piece on the old backing of a paper pad so I can glue to the edge and not worry about getting glue on my table. It works great for me. I like how your video turned out. I can't wait to see more! One page I added to my reading journal is a page with squares with a number in each. I picked a different color for audio, kindle, or physical book. I color in each one based on the format. That might be an easy way to keep track of the totals for each format.
I hope you stay with talking during your videos. It helps keep my interest. I love the color combinations you used and your setup. I would love to get more updates, because I end up borrowing the books to read. I actually am an audio listener for books.
Absolutely prefer to hear you talking. Most of us feel like we are hanging out with you 😊
Love your Reading Journal. Can’t wait to see your creative journal. You inspire me!
I love listening to you talk through your videos!!😊
I like you talking during your video personally.
Love the set up! Please keep us updated at least quarterly, but monthly would totally work! lol Thank you for what you do. And definitely you talk through the videos...no music.
Love your reading journal setup. ❤
I started a reading journal this year because I enjoyed watching your reading journal videos last year so much. I have the same pages, but I’m adding a “series tracker” page too. Happy reading!
As a creator myself, I totally understand feeling stressed, putting things together and how it can be more relaxing to put it together without talking. However, I love watching videos talking through the process.
I just mean the voiceover is hard for me. I don’t like doing voiceovers because it feels unnatural
Hi Mary Ellen. Thanks for talking through this video. I love hearing your thought process. You journal pages are really cute. I am excited to follow you during your reading journal for 2025.
Question: Do you have a video on how you print the book covers and put them in goggle docs?
Love it. Great job. Please, no voiceover......love hearing you talk and share. So relaxing.......
I really enjoy watching AND listening to your videos. Please don't change anything :) I think I have watched almost all of your videos, and I haven't been a planner or crafter that long. You are my favorite RUclipsr (is that a word?) of all. I have gotten a lot of ideas from you, even started a reading journal last year after you made a video. You have saved me from many bad buys by showing a lot of stickers that appealed to me at first but would not have been working for me.
I would definetely want to see you use more of PET tapes, that is "the thing" at the moment for me. And yes, more frequent updates on your reading journal, too!
Thanks, I'm so glad you're enjoying my channel!
I love your book journal!!! Goodreads keeps tracks of your total pages read.
I am so proud of you. I remember the days when only perfection would work for you. I love how you are counting over a few dots for the title. Centering is a pain! I love the borders, torn papers and those little phrases you are using. Well done!
Hello! I agree with most of the comments with the talk through videos.. the music ones that people put out seemed really impersonal imo.
For getting things directly into the crease without it going over, I usually go over LOL. I don't glue The edge down and leave the last cm or two to be able to bend and I go back with an exacto and tweezers to slice it right in the bend that was made.
Yes please on sharing your reading more than once a quarter.
I love a talk through video. That's what I prefer for sure!
While I understand why voiceover is used I much prefer live. It is more interesting and engaging for me.
When you talk through it kinda feels like I’m on FaceTime with a friend. I love it. 🫶🏼 I love hearing your thought process.
I just love your reading journal. I markdown whether I read a physical book (p) a kindle book (k) or an audiobook (*) or a novella(n) in my notes. I don’t have a formal journal yet but I’m working on it. I really want one. I did track all my books last year in the notes on my phone but it’s definitely not pretty or fun.
I’m so glad they’re other people whose brains make creative decisions for us and without our knowledge aka mishaps ❤
I love your reading journal. You made it look so fun and pretty.
I love reading journal updates!
Just a suggestion on the top 10 page maybe put some of your 5 star washi between the books or draw sparkles. I prefer the real time videos. Love your reading journal.
Definitely prefer the talk-through videos as well 😍
And yes pleeeeassseee for more frequent update videos 🤩🤩🤩
Love your videos… especially your creativity. ❤📚
Every time you said "around the outside" I was singing after each time you said it. ❤ love your reading journal.
🎵 🎤guess who’s back 🕺🏻🎶
Love your reading journal!
I love everything about this. I think it came out so beautifully. It gave me lots of ideas on what I can do with my own journal. Thank you!
You could put the total kindle and audio stats under the "Total Books Read" stat
Hi Mary Ellen I wanted to tell you that on Amazon there's a product by Gennel which is a 1.5 mm x 25 m clear double-sided very strong adhesive tape going for $7.55. It's great for getting things glued right into the middle binding. I use them for tippins for my planners. I add pictures and vellums and other things like using this tape. I think it would work perfect for what you need. I love your reading journal I wish I could be as talented as you are. You're inspiring me to at least try.❤❤❤❤ Your friend from Oregon
I use both Goodreads and StoryGraph. I also discovered fable this past year. So technically I use all 3 platforms.
This is so cool! 🙂
You said you didn’t want to include total pages count because you didn’t like adding them all up. If you use good reads, at the end of the year it gives some of the same stats including how my pages read 🙂
Are these all paper books or are you doing audio books too?
Keep doing talk throughs. Definitely not music ones. I immediately turn those off.
I’m not a fan of voice overs. StoryGraph is kind of hard to use for some reason for me. Started it this year. Love your reading journal so the more videos of it the better!
I agree on talk thru vs voiceover. I stop watching if I realize it is a voiceover.
Definitely prefer the talk through videos. I hate voice overs unless they’re really necessary. You provide so much helpful information when you’re talking through your process. Music+ff is ok for repetitive tasks but please don’t do voice overs!
I do not like the voice over or music videos. Some of my favorite You tube creators that I have followed for a long time, now do that and I have stopped watching them because it seems too impersonal. It has become less soothing and more distracting. I love to hear about your life.I have followed you since you began and love to hear your creative process.