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StephKaraCreates
Australia
Приєднався 27 вер 2010
Originally, this channel was mostly about my journal-making and crocheted creations, but lately, it morphed into stories about my CottageDreams Caravan and Car camping too. Before long I had a whole lot of stories on here about my adventures and low-cost travels. It's been quite a journey and I'm still loving the ride.
I'm still creating all the time so decided it would be better to have two channels - one for the Adventures (StephKaraCreates) and one for my Journals and Esty journey (Little Biz Cottage Dreams)
You can join me on one or both and sometimes they may still cross over.
It's a journey and I love you to join me - maybe I can inspire you to get out there and make your own wonderful adventures!
I'm still creating all the time so decided it would be better to have two channels - one for the Adventures (StephKaraCreates) and one for my Journals and Esty journey (Little Biz Cottage Dreams)
You can join me on one or both and sometimes they may still cross over.
It's a journey and I love you to join me - maybe I can inspire you to get out there and make your own wonderful adventures!
Rooftop Camping another sneaky getaway in WA @stephkaracreates
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ANOTHER ADVENTURE with hubby in our rooftop camper
Pumphrey’s Bridge WA
ua-cam.com/video/GrNEkkdiP2o/v-deo.htmlsi=B2zpg_sEj7-sDQPL
Music: Farewell
Musician: Ilya Truhanov
Site: icons8.com/music/
ANOTHER ADVENTURE with hubby in our rooftop camper
Pumphrey’s Bridge WA
ua-cam.com/video/GrNEkkdiP2o/v-deo.htmlsi=B2zpg_sEj7-sDQPL
Music: Farewell
Musician: Ilya Truhanov
Site: icons8.com/music/
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OFF GRID CAMPING ADVENTURES AND BEE STINGS
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We’re off again, overcoming and keeping our cool despite the obstacles! This trip was a cracker - ticks, windstorms and bee stings. we still had lots of fun. Don't let dramas spoil your fun. Keeping your cool - it’s all about attitude! Music: Call me Musician: LiQWYD
CAR CAMPING IN THE DEEP SOUTH
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When I'n not making journals you'll often find me on an adventure somewhere Come with us as we adventure into the Southwest of WA - off grid campers, friends and river crossings. Check out my Kofi Page ko-fi.com/stephkaracottagedreams Shop Journals cottagedreamsbysteph.etsy.com Music Credit Journey 01 Musician: Xuxiao
Christmas is Over
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What I made this year for a Christmas Market Music: Happy Santa Musician: Grand Project Site: pixabay.com/music/-happy-santa-127421/
GRABIE, TRAVEL JOURNAL and JUNK JOURNAL MAKES
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My GRABIE EXPERIENCE, my latest creation and my latest mistakes I've been away a lot over the last weeks so it's high time I got on here and let you know I'm still working and making. Join me as I share my latest random purchase, filled with so many good things! You can check it out here. www.grabie.cc/collections/stationery/products/past-pack-february-2023-grabie-scrapbooking-club-box I've sta...
CAR CAMPING WITH THE COTTAGE DREAMS CAMPER and the man.
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FLASHBACK to earlier this year when I flew north and drove home Music:Feeling Fine Musicians: Uncleboris Site: icons8/.com/music/ Created by InShot https:/inshotapp.page.link/YTShare
MY SMALL BUSINESS - HANDMADE - SWEET LITTLE THINGS
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Let’s chat about having a small handmade business - real life and real time Music: Redwood Trail Musician: music by audionautix.com License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode Music: Relaxing Ballad Musician: Alexander Nakarada Site: freepd.com/ License: creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/legalcode
Van Life and Car Camping. Join us Road Trip WA with the Cottage Dreams Camper
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The Cottage Dream Camper heads north with hubby and friends. #BeachCamp #bushcamp #bushwhacking #vanlife
THE NOT SO PERFECT BUSINESS BUILDER
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How to build a business when things aren’t perfect. It takes time to remove the obstacles! How I make do with the space and limitations I have to face each day. Shop Etsy CottageDreamsbySteph www.etsy.com/au/shop/CottageDreamsBySteph?ref=seller-platform-mcnav Facebook Write_Make_Create
Junk Journal Kits - Make your own kits for markets, Etsy or just for you.
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In this video, I show you how to make a journal from this simple kit prepared for you. My new simple junk Journal kits are available to purchase or simple make your own using my idea. CottageDreamsbySteph.Etsy.com You’ll learn how make them, how to package and how to finish them so you can sell them at your next market event. Music: Farewell Musician: Ilya Truhanov Site: icons8.com/music/
Eco Paper Dying Junk Journal
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Just a little creative update at Cottage Dreams A morning walk, paper dying and what I made this week Thanks to Trudy Pollard for sharing great tips and inspiring me to have a go - check out Pollard Designs on FB
CAR CAMPING : CAMP and CREATE
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CAR CAMPING ALONE IN THE BUSH CREATING ON THE GO I’m car camping by a lovely lake, resting, recouping some energy and hoping to get my mojo back. I’m getting my mojo back! Let’s see if I can create while camping in the bush. Music: Dayspring Musician: Firefl!es Site: ua-cam.com/video/eoplw2Cc3xc/v-deo.html
FOREST CAMPING ADVENTURES AMONG THE TREES
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In this video, I flick back through a few great moments from the past year. My happy place among the trees MUSIC In the Forest · Van Morrison Too Long in Exile ℗ 1993 Exile Productions, Ltd. under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment
Rooftop Camping Adventures with CottageDreams
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Rooftop Camping Adventures with CottageDreams
Low cost holidays with the Cottage Caravan
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Low cost holidays with the Cottage Caravan
Creative Update Journal Making and Confessions at Cottage Dreams
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Creative Update Journal Making and Confessions at Cottage Dreams
VLOGMAS DAY 1: Roof Top Camping and an overnight getaway with the Cottage Dreamer C
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VLOGMAS DAY 1: Roof Top Camping and an overnight getaway with the Cottage Dreamer C
GIRLS GO CAMPING and a little van life at Warroora Station in the Northwest of WA
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GIRLS GO CAMPING and a little van life at Warroora Station in the Northwest of WA
VANLIFE ADVENTURES in the Northwest of Australia. These two girls go camping, 4WD Adventures
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VANLIFE ADVENTURES in the Northwest of Australia. These two girls go camping, 4WD Adventures
GIRLS CAMPING ALONE IN THE NORTH. CAR CAMPING, A TENT AND A SASSY DAUGHTER
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GIRLS CAMPING ALONE IN THE NORTH. CAR CAMPING, A TENT AND A SASSY DAUGHTER
ETSY HANDMADE: JUNK JOURNALS AND SHOP STUFF
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ETSY HANDMADE: JUNK JOURNALS AND SHOP STUFF
Studio Vlog Cottage Dreams 28 July 2022
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Studio Vlog Cottage Dreams 28 July 2022
Van Life Adventure - Caravan Life wth Cottage Dreams
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Van Life Adventure - Caravan Life wth Cottage Dreams
Camping Blues - Withdrawals - Creative Space - Cottage Dreams and the Winter Blues
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Camping Blues - Withdrawals - Creative Space - Cottage Dreams and the Winter Blues
traumatic times... sam & i are still recovering
Hi! I came over from Kim Blisses channel. You and I chatted there. What a fun trip. Thanks for sharing. I love seeing people's adventures, so I gave you a follow. I did a gaming collaboration with a friend from Australia. I wish I could go there and meet her in person. Maybe I can convince hubby some day.
Thanks for subbing! Been watching a few of your vids - fun stuff :)
Love how you have always been transparent and unpretentious. 💝💝💝
Thanks Julie, I'm afraid I just can't pretend to be cool :)
Loved this! 💚
Loved this video Steph! I was just writing on Kim's Monday video about needing a break and then I saw this and it's like we're all thinking alike 😊Really enjoy all the cute little animations you include in your videos - it almost feels like you're bringing your scrapbooking skills to the videos! I especially loved the little dancing froggy when you mentioned getting your mojo back - gave me a big smile! Thanks for sharing and glad you had such a relaxing and fun time. Take care 🤗
So glad you enjoyed it Karen. I think we’re all feeling a sense of pressure and uneasiness of late. I’m so glad I got away for a couple of days - it really did help tho it’s all sped up again so quickly so I’m about to take stock and make some changes. I just want to create and everything else is demanding my time, hence the mojo drain! 🤣 I haven’t even had time to finish Kim’s last 2 vids - I just love her! Anyhoo, Lovely chatting but I’ve got to run again 🤪🤣 off to wedding dress shopping for one of my girls! Ps thanks for the encouragement- so appreciated ✨
Your giggle is gorgeous! And I love the adventures - no-one else is feeding the internet the sweet cows we all know we need!
Oh thanks Shaz! More of a cackle than a giggle🤣 how cute are those cows!
I love the way you go slowly, gently in - and Pania takes the epic plunge!
Not sure if you watched the one where we were four wheel driving over a sand dune? The shoe is on the other foot then!
Great little Vlogg Steph🌹 Just a query… actually, might be better to ask on your page😝🤗😘🌹🌹🌹
Any where is fine - I'll check over on the Fb page just in case :)
So enjoyable Steph, thanks for sharing 🥰
Glad you enjoyed it - I have fun making these little vids
I loved this! Makes me want to make my videos a little more like this so thanks for the inspiration lol
Oh thanks Matt - I had to pop over and watch your vid... I love your humor! you're very entertaining...slow down the moving between frames a little but maybe that's only because I'm into the slower living thing! I really enjoyed your content !! ta for the comment :)
Looked so lovely Do any of your children look like you She looks like noel
Noel has the stronger gene! but if you look on FB there's a photo that was taken last week and you can see one of the girls is more like me :)
Hi Steph…just found you…I am in Perth too! (Manning). I look forward to seeing your creations 👍🏻…Kate
Oh hello! How lovely! We’ve probably walked past each other in the street! I grew up in Manning and live in Salters Point. Are you a maker/creator?
Love the vlog Steph. It’s so you. I am back in UK and it’s 7 ish am I open the iPad and there you are. . It’s that little hello from West Aus that I needed today. And do you do luggage tags? Can your tags be modified to put on luggage? Need some. ! 😉😍
Oh how lovely! I was thinking about you just the other day when I was in Angelo Street having coffee. In fact every time I go you pop into my mind! It's such a lovely little spot there. RE luggage tags - I think I could do that...what a great little idea! I'll get my creative cap on and see what I come up with! Thanks for asking - genius! Will let you know when I have some done. I can't wait to travel again! xx
Great van nice and cosy
yeh I love it - need top paint the outside but still deciding on colours!
Thank you Steph for another great video. I love the way you share your heart in these updates. And you have certainly been a big encouragement to both Jo and I
Thank you so much! Soon as this weather gets better we have to catch up again. Loved our last catch up!!
Oh postie ???
Not on the street - I do some relief in a local Post Office.
I love hearing about your adventures And hearing your voice again I remember having coffees with lots of talking to go with it You are such a treasure I love your house it looks very warm and inviting Soooooooo bless ya little sox off
Oh I hope we can get to do it again soon! I must be due for a trip over to Vico!
Enjoyed your little video which I expect takes some time commitment to get to air. Never tried it myself. I have just the same troubles with sleeping. Gets very tiring having nights that seem to spilt in two between 3and 6. I’m just grateful I no longer have to get up at a certain time for kids or work! God is good.
I'm looking forward to those days! Not that I have to get up for kids but it's a bit tough when you have work. Holidays soon - yay Oh and yes it takes a lot of time to actually get a video up but I do enjoy it :)
So very gorgeous 💖
Oh hello Alison! I enjoyed watching your little holiday trip with the grandkids xx
You could punch some holes in the thick journal and thread some pretty lace with a bow 😘😘
Great idea!! I'm going to make some more so will do that.
Very cool envelopes
Thanks - quite cute - now to write some snail mail!
Ahhh I just thought what can I use my little journal for My caravan journal of all the places I go and adventures I've done It's too Preetie to just use for anything
yeh - I have a little one I made for taking on my car camping - any little trip and I just write a few pages as mini memories. It's nice to look back on all my little adventures in one place!
I’m totally going to try this 💕💕 Thanks for sharing
Hey Steph Sandy Curtis here😁 love the glue book 📕 & the envelopes 💕. Sound was hit and miss - but I got the idea 💡 😁
oh thanks for the heads up - I'll have to check the sound out to see what happened there ?
Oh and if you want to know how to do it this has a bit more detail how to make it - ua-cam.com/video/ZOc5-8jBI4c/v-deo.html
You have more creative juices than me🤣🤣🤣
Sometimes a little too much
Great idea. I will try this out. Thanks Steph'
Have fun! I'll try another one soon with some variations. I do love the fact that it's eco friendly!
Just delightful Steph🌹 So wonderful being a part of you enjoying everyday life in your little adventures 🌹 Feel like I’m in the loop for what’s happening in your life🤗 We’ve just been to Busso for a couple of days in our van, for a nice fambam catch up🌹 And yes, definitely would love to catch up with you both once all the family fly off to Italia, NZ and Canada in the next few weeks🥴😢🤗😝🙃❤️❤️❤️
❤️ it’s fun sharing these adventures
Do you ever feel unsafe being on your own at night Steff? Your braver than me!! 🙂🌹
I only go where I feel safe and if we’re off the beaten track I take the hubby 😂
oh I forgot to say - did you get your happy mail giveaway yet?
@@stephkaracreates it arrived today...🙂thank you SO much.😍
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You funny girl! Hope your ribs heal quickly 😁
Still sore but it still makes me giggle!
How fun, to be a winner! Not something that happens much at all. Thank you Steph. Always enjoy your fun excursions and your inspirations.
Can't believe you didn't show us your painting It's all part of the journey Missy
ok - yes I know - I promise I'll show you when I do another and we can compare! Maybe the video with the crazy unbrushed hair makes up for it! LOL
@@stephkaracreates I don't want to compare I just interested in what you painted in general
Glad you're having fun.
Always! hope you're having a lovely Easter xx
My brother lives in Bridgetown- loved seeing it through your eyes!
Oh it’s such a pretty town and has some great little shops too! I could have stayed longer!
Love the things you do
Thanks Julie - I must admit I do love all your little venture into creativity 🙌 keep it up and keep posting - I love seeing what u do.
So sorry about covid I love hopping into my van in my driveway I love hearing about your adventures
that's so funny!!
I just read your comment again - do you take your van away on trips or just sit in it in the driveway? :)
@@stephkaracreates away more so But during winter it's lovely and warm with my heater on
Awesome to see what you and Noel are up too. Bless you heaps💖💖💖
Thanks Julie! Hope you and yours are doing well xx
@@stephkaracreates going great Steph. 💖
I love seeing you in “real life” via these videos. Miss and love you ❤️
This is Jayne by the way!
Jayne!! if you were here we could go on an adventure! Don't forget to enter the cloth giveaway!!!
I think I've liked and subscribed, was there anything else? If you have any mustard cloths I would love to add to the one you already sent me. I would absolutely love to go on am adventure with you ☺️❤️
You are so gorgeous! Loved watching this little clip - love your heart and energy, even with Covid!! Enjoy your co-camping alongside your sweet daughter and family ♥️ I’m currently home for a ‘leave’ break - and soaking up every precious moment with our kids xx
oh thanks xx so lovely you can get time with your kids! So where to next? I am in awe of what you guys have done! BTW enter the giveaway - you could win the little cloths and I could send them to your next destination!
Sure hope you fully recover from Covid very quickly and that very soon you get to take your van trip in that nice sparkly van. Jennifer
That's the plan! :)
You funny, love the bloopers hahahaha
too much fun xx
Awsome Camping on your own is great for your soul I loved it
If we keep it simple, even just the shortest of times can be so restoring - I’ve got my box pack ready for a quick getaway anytime !
Enjoy your adventure down south Steph!
thanks Shaz - it's been a lovely adventure and I'll be popping my little trip up soon xx
@@stephkaracreates yay - look forward to hearing all about it.
Congrats Steph - I’m *almost* as excited as you!! Love the grow slow & say no motto - it’s inspired my mojo!
Oh Hello!! Thanks for the encouragement as always Mrs Jones!! I'd love to hear what you're up to!
@@stephkaracreates Bit of this, bit of that, bit of writing :-) Will your road trip stretch to Sydney??
I just realised I didn't reply to the Sydney idea.... After all that we didn't get to go - COVID and then hubby got snowed under with work - so maybe early next year we can head east - I'd love that!
@@stephkaracreates please drop in!!
well done Steph!