Cori, I’m so glad you turned on the camera. I always get inspiration from you. The hinged journal looks so cute and doable and I’m anxious to see your video on your “everyday lists” journal. It was fun to see your fantastic estate sale haul. Love estate sales! Will be excited to see how you use your treasures. I know 2024 was a tough year for you so I’m wishing you a wonderful, healthy, joyful and overall awesome 2025. Hugs!
What an amazing haul!!! I just have to say…”oh the joy in listening to the ramblings of an artist!” “It’s music to my ears!”😊😊 Enjoy your time with your grandchildren!!! It is just such a gift… “ a gift of unconditional love !!!❤️ ❤💕💕 Thank you for sharing! 💕💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️
Hello sweet Joy! Grandkids are the absolute best and a beautiful reward for the challenges and adventures of parenting. I hope you're doing wonderfully well and are enjoying a peaceful, relaxed yet very happy holiday season ❤️
Thank you for the kindness. I was wondering if folks would just think "who cares what you're doing with it?!", but I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed that think aloud ❤️
What a lovely treasure haul…..so much for so little!! Thanks for sharing your ideas, I just love them all. Looking forward to more. Happy New Year, I love the idea of “simplify”!!
They are fun to do! Granted, it took my kids a bit, but only because they wanted to figure it out for themselves. In fact, rather than "teaching" them how to fold it, next time I'll put them in groups of four with one set of instructions per group and see what they come up with on their own! Bet they create some fabulous alternatives 😊 And just an FYI, I got that on TPT from Brain Waves Instruction. It's part of their Doodle and Do lessons. I also really love their Writing Responses With Text Based Evidence unit. It has been quite beneficial for my kids.
So happy to see you Cori. What an unbelievable haul you got the bargain of the year. I love these little journals. TFS🌴💕 Many Blessings in the New Year.
I love the butterfly journal with the lace. The tear-off pieces in the back are such a neat idea. I'd love to incorporate that idea in a new journal. Thanks for your video!
Your planner looks fantastic can't wait for a video on that I always have bits and pieces to organise work, home, craft. I'm a big note taker. Thank you.
Honestly, the list-makers journal is super simple and a lot of fun. I'm planning to share my Life, Simplified journal early next week and I hope you join the adventure!
What a fabulous haul! Definitely a great time to go to these estate sales. I would have assumed everything would be gone. But we are junk journals, and most people will consider it junk. While we consider it a treasure! I adore this little no sew journal. I am definitely excited about making a few of these to use throughout next year. Thank you for an amazing year filled with inspiration! Wishing you a happy and fulfilling new year! Hugs ❤️🤗🥂🍾🎉
Bless you and thank you. It was quite satisfying to put together such a simple journal and I wish you happy times in the craft room as you create one also. Bless you and a very happy new year to you!
Great haul for the 1.48! That little green quilt cover is wonderful. I received my envelope. Love it! I will be interested to see how you make your new list journal. I have a store bought planner for this year. I prefer one I have made. I had made one last year and really liked it. Time forced me to buy one in the fall. My next project is going to be botanical made from packing paper. Wish me luck! 😂 OH and the cat doily is just wonderful! Cat journal is on my list. Purple too!
I'm so glad you mentioned that! I'll pop the cat panel of lace in the mail to you. I do like cats, but am sure I won't make a cat journal. It needs to live in your book! I'm gone over the weekend, but intend to do a process video early next week for my Life, Simplified journal. I hope you'll be able to play along. Definitely wishing you luck and happy times creating!
Cara from Cara Brandon Creations is hostessing it and I'm absolutely certain you'll get some helpful and fun ideas there. Hmmmm. Maybe she is doing a give away. I'll have to check on that!
Such a fantastic haul Cori and love all your simple "M"fold journals. I think I'll challange you to make one of your daffodil journals before the first daffodil, that's nearest you, blooms. 😉
OH! I love that idea!! Thank you, Gaye. I've got so many daffodil treasures saved that I think I'm just overwhelmed at the thought of sorting stuff to just make ONE. Hmmm, challenge accepted and I've a few "free" days next week so I'm going to move your challenge up to "before I return to school". Thank you for the push!
Wow you found a real bargain for all of those goodies under 2$ 😱 and we must be channeling the same ideas because after the challenges I e had in 2024 I also am hoping for simplicity for 2025 ❤ thanks for all of the inspiration
Thank you for letting me know! I'm definitely going to use that book for my Jibid Neary inspired journal. And, I absolutely LOVE Michigan. I really appreciate you letting me know about the background of that book ❤️
Love watching your videos,and it was so funny that you were talking about how you had to replace your flooring and I was just thinking if I could only talk to someone that went through that we are replacing the carpet in our living room and hall so I was trying to figure out how we were going to do that and not be able to take all our big furniture out of the living room and to make it as easy as possible we are in our late 70 closer to 80 and going to do everything except laying the hardwood I wish I could find the best way to do this any tips
Are you replacing it yourself or having it done? That knee whacker to stretch the carpet and attach it to the nail strips is brutal. I have a German Shepherd so no carpeting, but that is not a task I'd tackle on my own. Most installers will move your furniture for you, they just ask you to move the little things. Amazon has lots of inexpensive moving pads that go under the feet of your furniture, to make moving/sliding/etc much easier. I imagine Home Depot has them as well. But please, do not lift and place them yourselves. Hernias are no little thing! Bless you and best wishes for a successful project.
Great haul. Did you find those in Boise or Washington. I am near Boise and need to keep an eye for needlework. Also love your organizing plan to video.
Those were from an estate sale here in WA. I find most estate sales to be hit-or-miss, especially with pricing. That is absolutely the best sale I've found. There is a second chance craft supplies shop in Boise where I've found some fun treasures. It's upstairs from a plant shop. Can't remember the name, but I found it easily when I was looking for thrift stores.
Love watching your videos thank you ❤
Cori, I’m so glad you turned on the camera. I always get inspiration from you. The hinged journal looks so cute and doable and I’m anxious to see your video on your “everyday lists” journal. It was fun to see your fantastic estate sale haul. Love estate sales! Will be excited to see how you use your treasures. I know 2024 was a tough year for you so I’m wishing you a wonderful, healthy, joyful and overall awesome 2025. Hugs!
What an amazing haul!!!
I just have to say…”oh the joy in listening to the ramblings of an artist!” “It’s music to my ears!”😊😊
Enjoy your time with your grandchildren!!! It is just such a gift… “ a gift of unconditional love !!!❤️ ❤💕💕
Thank you for sharing!
💕💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️
Hello sweet Joy! Grandkids are the absolute best and a beautiful reward for the challenges and adventures of parenting. I hope you're doing wonderfully well and are enjoying a peaceful, relaxed yet very happy holiday season ❤️
What a fabulous haul! And how beautiful to hear your thoughts about what plans you have with every piece you purchased. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for the kindness. I was wondering if folks would just think "who cares what you're doing with it?!", but I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed that think aloud ❤️
Glad you are getting some family time over the holiday! Thank you for sharing
Thank you. Maria and thank you for watching ❤️
That was an amazing haul for $1.48! I like the way you hinged your book; will definitely need to try that out. Thanks for all the inspiration.
So glad you got something from that rambling video! That hinge system is super easy when you're not wanting to sew anything. Happy creating to you!
Thank you for your video, enjoyed it. Thank you for also being the catalyst for a freebie created by Tracie ♥️🇳🇦
She is just absolutely amazing. Her digi creating skills rock my world ❤️ And thank you for the kindness 😊
What a lovely treasure haul…..so much for so little!! Thanks for sharing your ideas, I just love them all. Looking forward to more. Happy New Year, I love the idea of “simplify”!!
Simplify is clearly taking over in my head as I (attempt) to put this lace completely back together. Thank you a very happy new year to you as well!
Fabulous ideas! I teach middle school history and plan on teaching my students how to make these booklets.
They are fun to do! Granted, it took my kids a bit, but only because they wanted to figure it out for themselves. In fact, rather than "teaching" them how to fold it, next time I'll put them in groups of four with one set of instructions per group and see what they come up with on their own! Bet they create some fabulous alternatives 😊 And just an FYI, I got that on TPT from Brain Waves Instruction. It's part of their Doodle and Do lessons. I also really love their Writing Responses With Text Based Evidence unit. It has been quite beneficial for my kids.
Im from Sioux City love the jolly time bag and am so enamored with your estate haul!!! How fun!!!
So happy to see you Cori. What an unbelievable haul you got the bargain of the year. I love these little journals. TFS🌴💕 Many Blessings in the New Year.
Thank you, Annette and a very happy and blessed 2025 to you as well!
I love the butterfly journal with the lace. The tear-off pieces in the back are such a neat idea. I'd love to incorporate that idea in a new journal. Thanks for your video!
Thank you and Tracie Fox has created some absolutely gorgeous tear-away items. Please check out her Ko-Fi shop as she has them as freebies!
It is always interesting Squirreling keeps me watching :D
#TeamSquirrel. It's how I roll. Thank you!
@CoriDahmen 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I do the same, love the hashtag!! #TeamSquirrel
Love the artistry, you are concise and easy to follow. I think I would have loved tohave you as a teacher❤ Happy Holidays❤🎉
Wow! That haul would be a bargain at 5 times the $1.48! Can’t wait to see how you use some of it.
What a great idea. love that idea about a Journal.
Thank you. Now to stop squirreling long enough to make them...
I always enjoy your demo's and information 😊 tyfs
That's wonderful to hear. Thank you!
Your planner looks fantastic can't wait for a video on that I always have bits and pieces to organise work, home, craft. I'm a big note taker. Thank you.
Honestly, the list-makers journal is super simple and a lot of fun. I'm planning to share my Life, Simplified journal early next week and I hope you join the adventure!
What a fabulous haul! Definitely a great time to go to these estate sales. I would have assumed everything would be gone. But we are junk journals, and most people will consider it junk. While we consider it a treasure! I adore this little no sew journal. I am definitely excited about making a few of these to use throughout next year. Thank you for an amazing year filled with inspiration! Wishing you a happy and fulfilling new year! Hugs ❤️🤗🥂🍾🎉
Bless you and thank you. It was quite satisfying to put together such a simple journal and I wish you happy times in the craft room as you create one also. Bless you and a very happy new year to you!
Wow! What a fabulous find at the sale.
I was beyond shocked when he gave me that total. Win!
Really cool haul love your ideas❤❤❤
Thank you ❤
Soooo many goodies! Thanks for sharing! Ang😊
Thank you, Ang. Happy, blessed holiday season to you ❤️
Great haul for the 1.48! That little green quilt cover is wonderful. I received my envelope. Love it! I will be interested to see how you make your new list journal. I have a store bought planner for this year. I prefer one I have made. I had made one last year and really liked it. Time forced me to buy one in the fall. My next project is going to be botanical made from packing paper. Wish me luck! 😂 OH and the cat doily is just wonderful! Cat journal is on my list. Purple too!
I'm so glad you mentioned that! I'll pop the cat panel of lace in the mail to you. I do like cats, but am sure I won't make a cat journal. It needs to live in your book! I'm gone over the weekend, but intend to do a process video early next week for my Life, Simplified journal. I hope you'll be able to play along. Definitely wishing you luck and happy times creating!
@ thank you! It will be treasured! Have a wonderful weekend!
Happy New Year!
I’m looking forward to your video in January, I need a bit of desk organising x
Cara from Cara Brandon Creations is hostessing it and I'm absolutely certain you'll get some helpful and fun ideas there. Hmmmm. Maybe she is doing a give away. I'll have to check on that!
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
You are so very welcome! Thank you for joining me 😊
Such a fantastic haul Cori and love all your simple "M"fold journals. I think I'll challange you to make one of your daffodil journals before the first daffodil, that's nearest you, blooms. 😉
OH! I love that idea!! Thank you, Gaye. I've got so many daffodil treasures saved that I think I'm just overwhelmed at the thought of sorting stuff to just make ONE. Hmmm, challenge accepted and I've a few "free" days next week so I'm going to move your challenge up to "before I return to school". Thank you for the push!
Fabulous, I'll really look forward to seeing it 😍
Wow you found a real bargain for all of those goodies under 2$ 😱 and we must be channeling the same ideas because after the challenges I e had in 2024 I also am hoping for simplicity for 2025 ❤ thanks for all of the inspiration
On my 2025 goal list is a visit with you! I'm so sorry for all you've had to endure in 2024. Here's to a much mor calm and simplified 2025!
You found a beautiful Gwen Frostic book! She was a Michigan artist who loved nature.
Thank you for letting me know! I'm definitely going to use that book for my Jibid Neary inspired journal. And, I absolutely LOVE Michigan. I really appreciate you letting me know about the background of that book ❤️
TFS! 💕💞
You are so welcome! 😊
Thank you!
You’re welcome! ❤
Do you have a video on making pockets with linens? Do you iron them ? Many thanks ❤️
Love watching your videos,and it was so funny that you were talking about how you had to replace your flooring and I was just thinking if I could only talk to someone that went through that we are replacing the carpet in our living room and hall so I was trying to figure out how we were going to do that and not be able to take all our big furniture out of the living room and to make it as easy as possible we are in our late 70 closer to 80 and going to do everything except laying the hardwood I wish I could find the best way to do this any tips
Are you replacing it yourself or having it done? That knee whacker to stretch the carpet and attach it to the nail strips is brutal. I have a German Shepherd so no carpeting, but that is not a task I'd tackle on my own. Most installers will move your furniture for you, they just ask you to move the little things. Amazon has lots of inexpensive moving pads that go under the feet of your furniture, to make moving/sliding/etc much easier. I imagine Home Depot has them as well. But please, do not lift and place them yourselves. Hernias are no little thing! Bless you and best wishes for a successful project.
Great haul. Did you find those in Boise or Washington. I am near Boise and need to keep an eye for needlework. Also love your organizing plan to video.
Those were from an estate sale here in WA. I find most estate sales to be hit-or-miss, especially with pricing. That is absolutely the best sale I've found. There is a second chance craft supplies shop in Boise where I've found some fun treasures. It's upstairs from a plant shop. Can't remember the name, but I found it easily when I was looking for thrift stores.