Studio Vlog #17 | having a rough time, the aftermath of making hard decisions...
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- Hi! 👋
There really isn't much I want to say... just that it's been hard these past few weeks. Hopefully, soon, things will look brighter again. For now I just have to be patient and you can keep me company if you want to.
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Music:
"Pangea" by Garden Friend at 11:07
"Time Skipper" by American Legion at 18:01
Time stamps
0:00 what's going on
5:35 new earrings, new stone cabochons etc
11:07 beading bracelets
19:35 not really answering any questions even though I am trying...
28: 53 my approach to creating new designs
41:43 some last words
My parents split up maybe 20 years ago, they drifted apart and were still good friends but felt it was time to move on. And now, 20 years later, they are still friends and catch up regularly. I know it was very emotional and hard at the time, but I love that it didn't break their friendship. All of which really is to say *big hugs* from across the other side of the world from another bead-obsessed lady.
You are going to be fine, its better to be by yourself instead of having someone nagging at you because you spend to much time beading etc. Enjoy the peace and tranquility. No more feeling guilty for following your art of beading.
The quality of your work is very high, and your designs are very attractive. Your color choices are luscious. I hope you are enjoying good business in your shops.
Business could be better but I am not really focusing on that right now tbh. I have to reorganize my life in many regards. I still get sales and the feedback on UA-cam is great so I am not worried. Depending on what phase you're in some things need to take a step back for a little bit so that they can return in full glory when it's their time. Thank you for your kind words! 🌞
Doing what you love, working on what you are passionate about, it's comforting and healing. My heart hurts for you as you work through this difficult time and I'm also looking forward to your next video, seeing how you feel and what you are working on, the colors you used😊 We as readers have all these beads and stones and cabochons etc. and we still need to buy more!!😂 Hang in there Maria!! It's going to be alright ❤
Thank you so much! 😊 ❤️ It actually makes me very happy that I was able to make this difficult decision. It shows that I am not scared of being on my own and that I am good with going my own way. I've grown a lot over the past 10 years. Even though these days are quite painful I know that it was the right decision and - in time - both he and I will be ok again. In the meantime I am busy with organizing new stock, beading and ofc looking for a new place! I cannot wait to show it to you guys! Hopefully everything comes along nicely 😄
Let me start by interdusing myself I'm Anita Mendenhall from the US and you have given me hope and let me know that no matter what people say beading is a good thing .when I started watching you on u-tube I felt a connection now I know why we are both products of our traumatic past . For a while I put beading down because the people I loved told me I only beaded because I was doing drugs which was not true for me beading was an excuse of my mind . ... Now let me let you know you are a Godsend to people ,you are worth while so please don't let life beat you ,you are a warrior,you are stronger then you even know life keeps lifing and people keep peopling please don't let them beat you if needed I will listen I am here for you like you are there for everyone else
So sorry for you. You are an amazing teacher. Please just take the time you need to mend and hopefully will be back teaching us your amazing talent! 🩷
The bracelets are stunning love the colours, only time will mend your ❤ just take it one step at a time, and let the beads take you to your happy place, my heart goes out to you during this difficult time. Sending hugs and healing vibes your way xxx
Thank you for being so kind! We are doing ok and I am feeling much better already. I was so worried to cause my friend too much pain even though I tried so much to soften the blow. It's hard when you still love the other person - just in a different way. I am glad I made this decision and I am excited for the future! I am definitely getting happier by each passing day! 😊 Sending hugs back 🌞
Maria, you are such a beautiful and talented girl. You will get over this hard time, cause someday you will recognize that loosing a a boyfriend who can’t accept you just as you are, means good luck for you! All the best! Believe me, you are very special! 🥰
Thank you for being so kind. ❤️ We just became too different and that's why our ways had to part. He is still a good friend of mine. He lloks out for me and I do that for him, too. I never wanted to hurt him but changing a relationship from one type to another is always painful no matter how considerate you try to be. So I am glad we are doing good.
I am currently looking for a new apartment and I am glad I made this decision. So no need to worry about me 🌞
Hi Maria! I found your channel just a few weeks ago and I’m mesmerized by your work….you have such a unique talent for style and color choices! I’m sorry you are going through a hard time….wish I could give you a hug and tell you “when” it’s gonna be okay again. But I can’t. But I do know there will be better days. Until then, please know that you are a beautiful, talented and deserving person and I for one will stick around because I know you will blossom and grow and do amazing things!
Welcome to my channel and thank you for being here and watching 🌞 I am glad you like my designs and jewelry! I enjoy it so much to share this craft and all the things to do with my small business. A few days have passed since I uploaded this video and I am doing much better already. I am looking for a new place - one with lots of space for my studio and that I can get cozy and comfortable in! A few more weeks maybe and I will be good as rain again 😊 but it also really does help that my friend is doing ok, too!
Cannot wait to share more tutorials and vlogs with this little community! So thank you ❤️
Hi Maria I follow you from Florida and actually bought seed beads to try making a few pieces for myself and family because your work is very inspirational - of course I do my own spin and do wire wrap and micro crochet mixed in - you gave great advice - this is artistic and each person must find there own voice - keep getting outside and taking care!
Enjoy your new seed beads! I love micro crochet! I've never tried it before but I find it very pretty and appealing. But I guess embroidery and beading is quite a lot already - maybe some day I will try micro crochet. 🌞 I hope that you will love your new creations! I find it so important to try out one's own ideas. Ofc everyone needs to start somewhere by following instructions and tutorials but trying to give your ideas a real physical form is such a great learning experience and it brings so much joy! Thank you for commenting! I am doing much better already and I am taking so many long walks! It's awesome 😊
Creating and taking care of business are very healthy, healing activities. I just finished all my tax stuff and it was a great relief to mail it away. Time heals l...... eventually.
Yes, I guess it really helps. I just sometimes wonder when it takes away too much of your mind and thoughts. But things need to get done anyway - so it doesn't realyl matter to wonder about that. I hope that time will be good to you also and heal whatever you went through. Wishing you all the best! ❤️
Sorry to hear about your personal situation, I hope you can pull through this with minimal stress and lots of support from those close to you.
You have your beading and business to immerse yourself in and to help take your mind off the things that you are going through right now. I use my hobbies (beading, art and nail art) to help me get through tough times, and I use them to relax after a busy week at work.
I know things will change for the better for you; sending hugs from SW England 🥰
Yes, beading and being creative help so much in difficult times - and also the painful ones! I am glad I found a craft that helps me cope and make things better. I hope you are having a good time with your creative hobbies! Yes, people around me have been very supportive and friendly. I spent much time on the phone or with people who are close to me. Sadly, not many are in reach when you live abroad from your friends and family. But I am doing good and I am not lonely. And I am looking for ward to recording the next videos for this little community! Thank you for being here 🌞 ❤️
Sorry for your troubles. hope you feel better soon.
Thank you so much! I am quite ok right now and it gets better with each day 🌞
High my friend, I am so sorry to here about you and your boyfriend, but one thing I can say is time will heal the heart! There are always other fish in the sea!!! If you don't understand what I mean just let me know,!!! Now about your beautiful earrings, I love them!! The gem stone are wonderful!! I was wondering if you were making a bracelet? If so I would love to see it!!! I do mostly bracelets until I hit design block then I make earrings!!! Since I give most of my pieces away I just get total satisfaction from the surprise comments and a big thank you, sometimes even A littke Hug!!! As for designing, Like you, it just comes to me in a dream or I let the cabicone tell me what to do, I know that sounds silly but often when I look at a cabicone it will look better onway than another also color is for me the fun part of making the piece of jewelry!! Now as far as a small business goes, you are right in not suggestting anything because here in the states each state has so many different demands and you must get business licences and then there is the federal government to deal with, plus insurance, and finally taxes!!! So, peple have to do their own research for where ever they live!!! Now, onto something else, How are you doing? Do you think you might move back mto your home country or stay where you are? Well, I hope you are doing well and staying away from Covid!!! It won't bel much longer and I will be turning 80 years young in June this year!! I can't believe how fast time has flown by! I think of all the good times and bad and how fast they have gone!!! Anyway, now that I have bored you todeath I will say goodnight, take care And stay true to your heart!!! Lots of HUGS
I am very sorry you are going through such a hard time. You are in control of what you do or don’t do, depending on how you feel. So your many followers want nothing less for you. We don’t expect anything. Please just take care of you. We will always be here. And the new earrings with the stones! Wow! Gorgeous. Hugs for your heart healing. ❤️🩹
Thank you so much for your well-wishes! It really means a lot. I am doing better with each passing day and I am busy reorganizing and looking for a new place! One with lots of space for my studio! I am very excited for the future and what it will hold - in many aspects 🌞 my friend and I are ok - so it really isn't awkward and I am glad I haven't hurt him too too bad... So things are looking up! Thank you for watching and being here ❤️
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Hey Maria I love listening to your chatting while working… and that is another talent u have. I would never be able to count beads and talk at the same time. 😂😂. Love love love your work, colors, smile and frank talk!! A tight hug
I absolutely love these little chatty episodes! Just beading away and talking about things on my mind or that people asked about! It's so fun! It almost feels like there are other people there and we are all creating and crafting our own things - there is just a little time difference until my voice travels to you 😄 I am glad to read that you enjoy my frank and direct way. That's just how I am and I could never be any different even if I tried 🌞 thank you for being here ❤️
I sure hope time helps you to overcome this sadness. I sure appreciate your videos. All the best is yet to come.
Thank you for being here and watching! I appreciate you all very much! I am doing much better already 😊 I will be back with another video soon 🌞
I understand. My Mom had a bad fall a month ago. I have had to do so much. My jewelry helps keep me calm. Beautiful thoughts for you
I am sending all the well-wishes for your mum! I hope that she heals well - as well as can be! A creative craft really helps with leaving behind some stress and anxiety even for a little while! Happy to read that it helps you, too! ❤️
Your bead embroidery earrings are gorgeous. Your favorite cab may be ocean jasper. Take good care. ☀️
I will look it up! Thank you the input. I absolutely love jasper! Such a beautiful stone with beautiful colorways and patterns! Thank you for watching ❤️
You need to do what you need to do, I know I will stand by you and send you love and light so may heal and move forward at your best. My heart hurts for you know the pain myself. Big hugs 🫂.
Thank you so much! I am doing much better already. ❤️Even though I am saddened by the development of that romantic relationship I am glad that I made this decision. I am looking forward to what's to come! I am busy looking for a new place to live - one big enough for my studio 😊I am sure it will be awesome! Thank you 🌞
Sorry to hear about your life changes. LIfe sucks sometimes. I was wondering where you were. Things will get better, take some deep breaths. You are a very talented person. I love your work. Just knowing that you are still making videos makes me happy. I am glad I found your youtube videos. Keep your chin up.
It is so important to me to upload videos on a regular basis for you guys! I would not want to miss this channel and community even though life gets hard sometimes. I am glad I made this video even though it took quite some energy! Thank you for sending over some good vibes! I am doing better with each passing day and I am super excited to get my own apartment... with more space for my studio! 😄 Stay tuned for that 🌞 And thank you for saying such lovely things about my craft and jewelry!
@@bafflingbeadsat glad to hear you are doing better. I look forward to your next video and more.
Hola desde Colombia en Latinoamérica! I dont know how do you feel now but i hope you are Doing well. I was thinking on how can we help you and maybe having a live Could be funny and helpfully but Only talking about beading, sharing experiences, where each of Us learned beading and how! I am sure it Will be funny because of our cultures eventhoug lenguajes! Pls dont be so far! We miss you! But! One step day by day and to your rithm! Only you know how to take the process! A big huge!
Looks like the brown and gray ones could be agates💜 a powerful healing stone for your entire body and mind!
So it looks like you’re right on path if you chose all those different gemstones to beautify even more! Gemstones hold healing vibrations! You are in the process of raising your vibration 😇💜,keep looking within with LOVE❣️
Some healing right now would be awesome... but I am quite good I think. Of course there are some moments which are hard but it does get better. I really want to continue with using gemstones in my jewelry. Stone and glass is such a beautiful combination and I am glad that I try to overcome this hurdle of not feeling ready yet or not feeling good enough! Thank you so much for your comments! 😊
The earrings are beautiful!
I am glad you think so! Thank you ❤️
You are going through a major spiritual growth. The hardest points in life are our most spiritual growth periods. Face your fears and KNOW everything will turn out as it’s supposed to ❣️We are doing the best we can with what we know at the time! That’s how we learn and evolve! It’s okay to feel sadness and pain,and it doesn’t make you a bad person for standing up for yourself no matter what! My suggestion to you would be to find a good astrologer that can help you understand your timeline of your personal life and personality. 💜 People can say it’s all woo-woo,but is it woo-woo of what our Sun and Moon does in our personal life? We and Earth are going through some Major transformative changes. Hang in there and don’t making any choice or decisions based on FEAR.
Thank you for your input! I don't really have an opinion on astrology. I've been doing quite ok and I don't feel like there were many situations in my life where I had a hard time making decisions. Many of them are painful and hard to make but if something feels right then I usually go through with it. Until now that always turned out ok for me and I don't have many (if any) regrets in my life. So for now I am doing good 😊 Maybe at some point that may change. Thank you for your uplifting words and comment! It means so much when people take the time to send some warm hugs and advice! So thank you ❤️
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Where did you buy the labradorite?
Hi Jo 🌞 I don't disclose specific shops where I buy my supplies but I order my stone cabs from Etsy sellers - stick to AAA quality and high-rated shops if you want to be on the safe side with top quality stones! I haven't made any bad experiences with those purchases.