Mass Make Ephemera | How To Build Up Your Stash For Beginners

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  • @Helen_kittycat_crafts
    @Helen_kittycat_crafts 11 місяців тому +4

    i love mass making,its very therapeutic ripping magazines and junk mail to make ephemera x

  • @margaretfisher3722
    @margaretfisher3722 11 місяців тому +7

    yay yay and NO digitals I dont have a printer so you are right up my alley

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Hi Margaret, thank you so much! Sometimes I do use digital’s… But I always include ideas for alternatives because I think, at least I try to, of everyone, and what we all have, and don’t have… So we can all play together and have fun! Thanks again…❤

  • @lauravasquez169
    @lauravasquez169 11 місяців тому +13

    Wow... I just happen to have too much packaging piling up. I have had to force myself not to save junk mail. I am especially loving your stencils. I also started out as a card maker and I am always building up my stash for journals. Thank you for the video.❤

    • @lauravasquez169
      @lauravasquez169 11 місяців тому

      I also ordered 3 stencils after the video ❤❤❤

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      I love it! I’m not the only one ha ha ha😂❤

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      @@lauravasquez169 it’s so hard not to isn’t it?!😊

    • @Sketchbook999
      @Sketchbook999 11 місяців тому

      It takes guts to admit to this so thankyou. I am a mixed media DESIGNER. Love Art Junk Journalling and i like your comments
      * i found so many syencils i had brought from the Range here in England UK

    • @Sketchbook999
      @Sketchbook999 11 місяців тому

      I had ALLOT of card board boxes piling up aswell and had to get rid of them , felt so much better. The rest i am saving to use with my embossing machines

  • @oneheart19
    @oneheart19 2 місяці тому +1

    I LOVE watching your vids!!

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  2 місяці тому +1

      Thank you very much...this means so much to me :)))) BTW ,I love your handle/channel name!

    • @oneheart19
      @oneheart19 2 місяці тому +1

      @@BlackSwanJournal Thx! It comes from my belief that we are all one human race. 🙂

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  2 місяці тому +1

      @@oneheart19 So beautiful

  • @sherryoliver3215
    @sherryoliver3215 11 місяців тому +5

    Wonderful ideas and tips. Thanks! Please, what is the name and author of the childrens book you flipped through at the beginning?

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much and you are welcome! The name of the book is the Kate Greenaway Treasury and the author is Ruth Hill Viguers🤗

    • @fyrtalker
      @fyrtalker 3 місяці тому

      These are lovely, great ideas! I was wondering the same thing about the book and was able to find one online. It’s gorgeous! Thank you!

  • @pathenson8276
    @pathenson8276 4 місяці тому +1

    Learn by doing! Thanks for the reminder that almost all packaging is craft worthy! I’m a first! 20:29 time viewer/subscriber!

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  4 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! I’m preparing a video now to make a journal completely from junk… So exciting😍 thank you for being here🙏

  • @nancibreagy1220
    @nancibreagy1220 11 місяців тому +2

    This is another beautiful creation Karen! Love the stencils!!💗💗💗

  • @BobbieBee33
    @BobbieBee33 3 місяці тому

    Oh my word! I LOVE this! BRAND new at this, and your voice is so soothing as you walk through some of the simple ways to create ephemera. Subscribed and looking forward to more content from you! Thank you!😘😘

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  3 місяці тому

      Awwwwww!! Thank you so much Bobbie☺️ hoping you’re finding time this weekend to have some fun creating✌️

  • @monarchgraphicsdesign4348
    @monarchgraphicsdesign4348 5 місяців тому

    Wonderful video. I had to comment...😂 My husband tells women his name is Michael and tells men his name is Mike 😂😂😂 I prefer Michael too. 😊

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  5 місяців тому +1

      Hahahahahahahahaha!!! I love that and thank you so much for there morning chuckle!! :)))

  • @blupoppy608
    @blupoppy608 11 місяців тому +2

    nice, thank you for posting

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      You are welcome! And thank you for reaching out… And your name, blupoppy, I planted blue poppies in my garden last year, how serendipitous thank you!🤗✌️🫶

  • @louloufabrique
    @louloufabrique 6 місяців тому

    Cool tutorial. Merci😊

  • @RusticJournals
    @RusticJournals 11 місяців тому +4

    So many items and ideas, loved this video. The tree stencil with the dark ink was amazing. Look forward to seeing you make the journal with all these goodies. xx

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Thanks so much! I Love that stamp ... you can't make it unattractive! Xoox

  • @pattyhoyt1802
    @pattyhoyt1802 6 місяців тому +1

    Bases are good and then finish them off according to your journal at the time!!

  • @barbmcmahon7762
    @barbmcmahon7762 11 місяців тому +1

    Love all the mass making

  • @jenniehawkins9998
    @jenniehawkins9998 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the tips.

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Thank you for reaching out, and you are very welcome! Have fun with your crafting😊

  • @sybilhardy8683
    @sybilhardy8683 11 місяців тому +1

    I love this ides. TFS!

  • @onceuponatime5205
    @onceuponatime5205 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video 👍

  • @sheilabartlett6044
    @sheilabartlett6044 11 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for all the ideas! Great job!

  • @RowdyFairyDesigns
    @RowdyFairyDesigns 11 місяців тому +1

    Great ideas thanks for sharing

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      You are so welcome! Thank you for saying so!

  • @sandramartinusen125
    @sandramartinusen125 4 місяці тому

    Not new to junk journaling but spend less time having a “PLAY” with it than I like. Your channel was in my feed today. I’m only in 15 minutes of this first post; so enjoying it and have subscribed. I will look forward to learning from you. Thank you for time, energy and creativity you share… 🌴🌺🌞

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  4 місяці тому

      Awwwwww🥰 what a sweet, kind and wonderful comment. Thank you so much! I am hoping that you have more time in the near future to have all the time you need to make your heart happy playing and creating🌻✌️🤗

  • @rosalindmartz6585
    @rosalindmartz6585 10 місяців тому +1

    I just happen across your video. I love your ideas! Would not have thought of using packaging for the wider pockets. (Lots of goodies can be slid in them.) Thank you for all the ideas on ephemera.

  • @welchyv
    @welchyv 11 місяців тому

    I am so happy to see somebody else doing this! My family thinks I’m nuts. But i dont care

  • @brendadavisscrapitydoda1284
    @brendadavisscrapitydoda1284 11 місяців тому +3

    New friend here, I ❤ what you have done. I also use the inside of junk mail envelopes that have the light blue design on them so cool.
    Will be watching for your give away. ❤ Big hugs much love ❣️

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Hi Brenda! Great minds think alike… I love it! Thank you so much for reaching out it means the world to me. Looking forward to chatting again.😊❤ giveaway details coming up!

  • @Krafty_Kaz
    @Krafty_Kaz 11 місяців тому +1

    Great ideas Karen, looking forward to next instalment xxxx

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks!! Sometimes the ideas come on overload...! xooox

  • @nancybeebe7622
    @nancybeebe7622 11 місяців тому

    I've been saving boxes and junk paper to make my Journal

  • @sananmitch1
    @sananmitch1 5 місяців тому +1

    Regarding recycling - the 3 R's are meant to be followed in order, as much as possible: 1) Reduce 2) Reuse 3) Recycle.
    This is a great way to reuse items! Thank you!

  • @amypool7717
    @amypool7717 11 місяців тому +1

    Love this video! Very inspiring on how to get creative with recyclable materials. I find myself looking at things before I recycle them and seeing them with a new eye. Building up quite the stash now!! Thanks for the inspiration. Your voice and calmness and cheeriness make for excellent videos. Keep up the good work. Happiness spreads like wildflowers.

  • @chrispacloete2887
    @chrispacloete2887 11 місяців тому

    I have been watching videos forever....but this is the first thats answering my questions and motivating to start and attack the masses of papers and cut-outs and boxes and tags saved up for one day....tx so so very much!

  • @alemapretsof
    @alemapretsof 11 місяців тому

    You have a bunny on your desk! I have had bunnies off and on since I was a child. I even had a pair in my classrooms prior to retirement. Great ideas! TFS. And I am a new subscriber.

  • @jamieshipley2984
    @jamieshipley2984 11 місяців тому +2

    Lovely video. I appreciate your voiceoverbecause it makesa load of sense. Thank you I amgoing now to watch more of you posts

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much, Jamie! It takes so much time to do them, but I agree with you so much… It really helps to really convey what you’d like to. Thank you for taking the time to reach out looking forward to chatting with you again!❤😊

  • @megperry5586
    @megperry5586 11 місяців тому +1

    I just found your site and I love your work! I love a good junk journal, but also like it less grungy.

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! I’m so glad we are connecting… I am flip-flop py sometimes 😂 I love very feminine and pastels and other times I get a little grungy… ! 😂😊❤🤗

  • @thecraftypomegranate
    @thecraftypomegranate 8 місяців тому

    Just found your account and wow I got so many ideas! Love your soft and relaxing voice it’s almost like a meditation experience but with a crafty twist lol! I love your style and I myself will be trying some of these! I know you just started but keep doing what you’re doing!! I couldn’t watch any other video until I subscribed because I was afraid of losing your channel lol! I send lots of love ❤
    -Lexi

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  8 місяців тому

      Lexi, thank you so very much! Your comment means the world to me. I’ve been wondering if I should keep going because you wonder if anyone’s really watching or caring lol. I started the channel to be helpful to others who have the same interest in paper crafts to be a part of this amazing community, and make friends with like minded individuals… Thank you so much I will keep going!! 🤗😘 🤓

  • @cherriberri7161
    @cherriberri7161 11 місяців тому +2

    What fun ideas for creating ephemera! Thank you from sharing! 💖

  • @ramimalik4106
    @ramimalik4106 10 місяців тому

    I am a beginner and watching you pushes me a lot to have one for myself. My paper, cards, etc are clutter before but now instead of throwing I recycle them for stashes.😂
    Please more videos of how to place them on journals or diaries.
    So very thankful for all your ideas 💡
    ❤❤❤

  • @dorisandujar8277
    @dorisandujar8277 10 місяців тому +1

    I was so excited to find this channel. I love your soft-spoken voice, its very calming. I'm now s new subscriber. I am mostly a crafter but recently I started watching journaling videos of all kinds. I love how you take junk mail and repurpose it as well as recycling things that would normally go to a landfill. As a crafter I save so much and now that I'm so hyped up about paper crafting all my stash of cereal boxes and papers are going to be put to good use. I was doing some cardboard tags along with you snd thats because you inspired me so much that I couldnt just sit and watch. Thank you so much for helping me to create a stash. I havent made a journal yet but I'm working on mis en plas. Then I will be ready. ❤❤❤❤

  • @Mahoney1
    @Mahoney1 11 місяців тому +2

    What great ideas! You have some lovely papers and stencils. Sometimes I am going through my things and I think it is all too ugly, lol. I will definitely give some of these ideas a try! xo

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you the morning chuckle! I do too, sometimes... ;)) xoox

    • @Aarentheartist
      @Aarentheartist 11 місяців тому

      yeah it happens some time,but we have to make a way.

  • @ireneharrison7630
    @ireneharrison7630 8 місяців тому

    Great ideas, love them!

  • @donnaowen143
    @donnaowen143 11 місяців тому +1

    That was fabulous 😍 Loved it !!!! SOOO much fun and so easy to watch and listen to 🤗

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Yay! Thank you! I am so happy to hear this... big hugs !

  • @HBurch2017
    @HBurch2017 11 місяців тому +1

    Such a great video, so many great ideas. Thank you.

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      You are welcome! And thank you so much for watching, caring, and reaching out, it means so much…❤☺️

  • @lostinsomerset6002
    @lostinsomerset6002 11 місяців тому

    Great tips and ideas there, very inspirational.

  • @katcapa2367
    @katcapa2367 10 місяців тому

    My go to tools

  • @MariaM-yn9tl
    @MariaM-yn9tl 11 місяців тому

    Great, just starting out with journaling & needed to build my stash. Perfect video & perfect timing. Happy journaling. 💃🏻💕📚

  • @katherinehawkes
    @katherinehawkes 7 місяців тому

    I’m so happy to have found your channel! I love your content and your lovely voice! Thank you for sharing these wonderful processes. Be especially blessed. ❤️

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  7 місяців тому

      Awwwww thank you so very much! I’m so glad I found you! What lovely compliments, thank you. Blessings to you.♥️☺️

  • @brendadavisscrapitydoda1284
    @brendadavisscrapitydoda1284 10 місяців тому

    I have done this it dose make it easy when you go to start a journal. Stuff on hand. Anything goes. ❤

  • @MichaelBreagy
    @MichaelBreagy 11 місяців тому

    Wow! That’s a lot of stuff to use in future journals ❤❤❤Nice!!!

  • @roxiebaker1158
    @roxiebaker1158 11 місяців тому +1

    This video just popped up on my feed. Im not sure what made me decide to watch it but im glad I did. I rarely mass make because I often end up still feeling like I don't have the right thing for any given project. Ill have to ponder this idea of doing neutral bases to add to later. Thanks for sharing.❤

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Hi Roxie 😊
      I hope it helps and works out for you, If you give it a try! Thank you so much for watching and reaching out… I sometimes really tend to focus on decorating😊 I now what you mean🤓🤗

  • @kiricalo
    @kiricalo 11 місяців тому

    New subbie, I could listen to you forever. So calm and cheerful. I literally fell asleep listening to you and had to start the video over when I woke up-lol Thank you.

  • @overflowmiss
    @overflowmiss 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for this video...I'm new to this, but have been saving lots of packaging - good, bad , ugly and pretty colours with what ive just watched in mind. I also really enjoyed your calm down to earth manner in presenting your makes.❤❤❤

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  7 місяців тому

      Thank you so very much! Thank you for being here I’m so happy to meet you… I love playing with paper. I love the idea of reusing recycling. If you ever have any requests or questions, please ask me. I’m here for you. It’s hard to know what people would like to learn, but I would love to teach. It brings me so much joy, have a wonderful day. I hope it’s a sun shining beautiful day for you.🤓

  • @debbyyoung5169
    @debbyyoung5169 11 місяців тому +1

    Thannk you for the inspiration! I just found you and subscribed.

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      You are welcome and thank you! It means so much to me and I am humbled by the response… Thank you and looking forward to building our community and chatting with you more!❤😊🤓

  • @jacquelineremus8674
    @jacquelineremus8674 11 місяців тому +3

    What was the name of that book....I want one!!

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      The green and yellow hardcover book is a compilation of Kate Greenaway’s illustrations. I’m going to show the page with that information in my next video as many people are asking about it.😊🥰😍✌️

  • @thejunkjourney2650
    @thejunkjourney2650 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing on your channel. I look forward to trying out your ideas.

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Absolutely! It’s my pleasure… It means so much to me to share and learn from others and build a community help each other and become friends. Thank you so much!❤🦢💕

  • @bettymetz3746
    @bettymetz3746 11 місяців тому

    Just became a follower and want to say I appreciate your style of speaking and doing tutorials. Your attitude is spot on in my perspective. Glad I found you. Blessings from Betty in Ohio.

  • @stacylinn3102
    @stacylinn3102 9 місяців тому

    I just found your channel and I am so happy that I did! Thank you so much for sharing 🥰

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  7 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much! Sorry for the late reply… I was very unwell and then trying to play catch-up. I’m so glad you’re here thank you thank you.🤗

  • @kivanovskis
    @kivanovskis 11 місяців тому

    Great ideas!

  • @kellybrush4803
    @kellybrush4803 11 місяців тому

    Awesome! Great video ...calming voice!

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Hi Kelly… Thank you so much for saying, so that’s so sweet!❤

  • @Lynette21122431
    @Lynette21122431 11 місяців тому

    When I opened UA-cam there was your video. Am I ever glad it was! I learned quite a bit. I’ve only been doing this junk journaling since sometime in November. It certainly is fun! I’ve always saved interesting boxes and empty cracker boxes, empty paper egg cartons. All sorts of things that everybody wishes I would toss. But I always end up using it for some art or creative project, and now I’ve got junk as an outlet. Thank you for these ideas. I subscribed and I went for the notifications as well. I’ll be watching for that journal giveaway! I’m quite interested in seeing what else you’ve got here on your UA-cam when I get a minute. Thanks again. Oh, I forgot to say I’m 76 years old
    and a happy, happy learner!

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому +1

      Oh my gosh, you are so inspiring to me! I’m so glad you included your age. You are incredible… Keep being you… Thank you so much for your lovely comments and all the time you took to write them. Thank you for subscribing. I’m working on the next video with the giveaway information and slipped through and more mass making. Thank you thank you it means so much to me.❤

    • @Lynette21122431
      @Lynette21122431 11 місяців тому

      You are welcome, honey. See you soon when I have time to watch the next video.

  • @bellsandthreads9938
    @bellsandthreads9938 11 місяців тому +1

    Karen, this video was simply wonderful! I'm new to the junk journaling world and you have inspired me! Thank you!
    Isabela

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much I am so happy to have inspired you! I love to teach and make. I hope you have some time to craft and have some fun with it this week!

  • @KnowHimKnowPeace8
    @KnowHimKnowPeace8 11 місяців тому

    This would be a great way to use up those 6x6 paper packs that some of us have and do not know what to do with it.
    I started out making junk journals (I have only made a few) as a hobby. I thought that it was such a neat hobby. I did not have a hobby at the time so I chose to make junk journaling as my new and favorite hobby.
    Now it has become a part of my self-care routine. Even though I struggle with being creative I find the process of creating a junk journal to be so rewarding and refreshing for my overall well being. The feel of different textures of paper is at the top of the list for what I like most about junk journaling.
    It is just a great form of art for me. I do understand that it is not for everyone. I have a few family members that are always interested to see what I am working on but they do not see themselves creating a junk journal because they do not want a lot of ‘stuff’ hanging around to be used. But that is okay because they are always gifting me with their ‘stuff’ and I love it lol🙂💜.

  • @sherryvanderpool8644
    @sherryvanderpool8644 11 місяців тому +1

    New to your channel love your ideas ❤

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Hello Sherry 😊thank you so much for taking time to comment and reach out. It means so much to me. I’m grateful that you are here.🤗♥️

  • @ladonnaloehrke
    @ladonnaloehrke 11 місяців тому

    Fun tips!! Thank you! I'm always saving packaging and my family has learned to ask me about something before they recycle or throw away.

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому +1

      Ha, ha ha, ha ha, ha, ha thank you so much you gave me such a great laugh! I read your comment to my husband because now he doesn’t think I’m so crazy. Thank you thank you.❤😊

  • @papercraftingwithmisstommi
    @papercraftingwithmisstommi 11 місяців тому +1

    Great ideas! I don’t think much gets recycled after things I’ve read. But this is a great way to use up packaging! ❤❤❤❤

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому +1

      So sad but such a huge problem… At least we’re helping a little bit! Thank you so much for reaching out and commenting and caring😊❤

  • @libbymyers9284
    @libbymyers9284 11 місяців тому

    Just found your videos. Love your ideas. I have subscribed and will be watching for your videos.

  • @rosarieramon1081
    @rosarieramon1081 11 місяців тому

    Hello there, just watched your video. Great ideas on what can be done with recycled items. Thank you for sharing. Be well.

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому +1

      Hello to you! And thank you so much for commenting. It’s very touching and means so much to me that people care and are interested… I love to hear the interest in people wanting to reuse! I hope you have some lovely time crafting this weekend. ❤

  • @fyrtalker
    @fyrtalker 3 місяці тому

    I just found you and have subscribed. Tell me about your darling bronze puppy who’s keeping you company. Darling!

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  3 місяці тому

      Thank you so much! I’m so happy that you’ve asked about the bronze puppy no one has… And it thrills me that we’ve connected in this way. I had a golden retriever for 14 years. My first dog got her in my 30s and named her Katie. Then I found the bronze pup in an antique shop one day and it looks just like Katie. She’s been gone now for about nine years I miss her so much! so that little bronze Katie sits on my craft area and keeps me company and makes me smile. Hope you’re making something that is bringing you much happiness this weekend!

  • @welchyv
    @welchyv 11 місяців тому

    Have you ever used. Stuff like Pepsi boxes, you know the big ones? They have really colorful finish.

  • @teresazuehls783
    @teresazuehls783 11 місяців тому +1

    Thisvis my first time visiting your channel and I must say I learned a lot of new things from you.😊
    I'm glad I took the time to stop by.
    Every time I throw away an empty tea box I try to think of a unique way to use it. Now thanks to you I will know what to do with that empty tea box.
    I'm also going to subscribe to your channel. I want to see the journal you make using this ephemera.😊
    TFS❤

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for reaching out! It’s so touching… I love that you will try the tea box trick! So lovely for you to comment… Thank you! Looking forward to building a community and chatting with you again soon!

  • @phinnyzuril5314
    @phinnyzuril5314 11 місяців тому

    I'm new to your channel and am really enjoying your videos. I'm am an art journaler who gets a ton of inspiration from junk journals. TYFS ❤

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Oh my gosh, thank you so much for reaching out! I am also dabbling in art journaling, and I am very inspired by you and your world… How lovely that we can inspire each other I love that… hoping to connect some more! ❤

  • @venusiandesigns
    @venusiandesigns 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for so many ideas for all the stuff I have collected, first time seen your channel, I’m subscribing 😍

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so very much! Thank you for taking the time to comment reach out and being interested… It means so much❤😊🤗

  • @SincerelyLASMR
    @SincerelyLASMR 11 місяців тому

    This was so inspiring ❤ So glad I found your channel. I subscribed 🥰 Your voice is very calming too!

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Awwww thank you so very much that is so touching! I’ve always been a little embarrassed of my voice, so that’s so sweet of you to say… I am grateful that you are here. ❤🤓🤗

  • @TuggerAbbey
    @TuggerAbbey 11 місяців тому

    What is the name of the momento lux color you used with the stencil at the end? That grayish blue is stunning!

  • @cherylbaker473
    @cherylbaker473 11 місяців тому

    I am a first time viewer. I am always looking for ways to use what we throw away. Appreciate you sharing your concepts. Love it. Especially the ability of thinking the cardboard.

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      You are so welcome! I love to share, and I love the community that we are building… Thank you so much for being interested and taking the time to reach out🤗♥️

  • @Thelifenourished
    @Thelifenourished 6 місяців тому

    Hello from California. Wonderful ideas❤️❤️❤️ love love!
    What is the name and author of the small book?

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  6 місяців тому

      Hello there! Opposite end of the country here lol… Thank you so much and the name of the book is field book of American trees and shrubs Author P Schumer Matthews

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  6 місяців тому

      Oops I hit send before I could correct… The correct name of the author is F. Schuyler Mathews. ♥️🤗

  • @junerobbins6871
    @junerobbins6871 2 місяці тому

    All awesome. Ive seen this done before. I love it. Ive been saving pkging fot some time now. I have a 8x8 box full of that type for ephemera, but I need stencils. Does Dollar Tree have some ?

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  2 місяці тому

      Thanks!! That's so fun ...the planning phase :))) I think dollar tree has craft supplies but can be hit or miss I hear. Have fun and enjoy yourself.

  • @jeanneblondewomanstamping9788
    @jeanneblondewomanstamping9788 11 місяців тому

    Hi Karen. Enjoyed the video & helpful tips. Subbed you. (Good luck with your channel. I think you will do great! You explain things well & you have a very pleasant nature. ☺️)

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Awwww thank you so very much! Such wonderful and kind things to say thank you, Jeanne!! ❤

  • @KD-dx9sp
    @KD-dx9sp 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for sharing! Just found your channel, wondering if you could share the name of the books you showed at the beginning of your video. Thanks!

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for your kind words!❤ the green and yellow hard cover is a compilation of Kate Greenaway’s illustrations. I will show both of them in my next video… Lots of people are asking about them. ❤🤗

  • @crashq8784
    @crashq8784 11 місяців тому

    I do hope you check the value of some of the books - that illustrated book looks quite vintage to me if that dedication on the inside cover page is correct.

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому +1

      That is very caring and kind of you… I will look into that🤗☺️

  • @favoritegigi5723
    @favoritegigi5723 11 місяців тому +1

    I’m glad I watched your video! Very informative and inspiring! I like how you explained why you use certain items and how to use them. I love the large “linen like pages” book, would you please share the title and author of it? Thank you so much, I’m definitely going to subscribe and look forward to watching more of your videos 😊

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Hello and thank you so very much! Your words are so inspiring to me, and it means a lot… I am going to show that book in my next video more in detail. The author is a little vague it seems as if it’s a compilation of Kate Greenaway’s illustrations. But I will include a shot of the page that has that information on it in the next video.😊🤗

  • @GmaReezScrapShack
    @GmaReezScrapShack 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi new subscriber here, you may know me?, I too have a channel I just have not been able to post videos in a long time. Due to surgery on my hands. Loved your video. I will be watching more … sending LUVnHUGZ, Rita Donnelly❤

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Hello Rita! I’m so sorry to hear about your hands, but I’m sending out healing vibes for you❤ you will get there… Thank you so much for your kind words. Looking forward to seeing more from you.😊

  • @mkaysartfuljourney1239
    @mkaysartfuljourney1239 9 місяців тому

    New subscriber. Do you have an organization plan to add your stash to your journals. ❤️💯🌈🕊🙏🏻

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  9 місяців тому +1

      I’m working on one… Thank you so much for asking! And thank you so much for subscribing. It means so much to me!

  • @sarahriddick9375
    @sarahriddick9375 11 місяців тому

    Where can I get that stamps u said levinus stap

  • @maryveit5342
    @maryveit5342 11 місяців тому

    What is the name of the vintage green and yellow book? And author?
    New subscriber here
    I like your videos

    • @crashq8784
      @crashq8784 11 місяців тому

      The illustrations look a little like Kate Greenaway to me. If it's really that vintage that would make it a possibly expensive cut apart.

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      Hello there and thank you so much! The name of the book is the Kate Greenaway Treasury. The author is Ruth Hill Viguers. Although the it’s a little vague, it also says Collins on the outside of the book, but it appears like that may be publishing. I think you can find it though! 🫶

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      @@crashq8784 Hi there and thank you for commenting… 🤗✌️It’s so helpful when we help each other! The book has a signature to and from dated 1982 as well as copyrighted 1978. There is a cute shot in the video where it has the signature of the to and from and the date according to that person when they gave it. where it shows that information and the price I paid which was $12 but honestly it’s packed with over 329 pages of goodness, I think it was worth the price… Do you? We all think so differently 😊❤

    • @crashq8784
      @crashq8784 11 місяців тому

      @@BlackSwanJournal Excellent choice then and a great value choice for your journals, Kate Greenaway was such a talented illustrator - I have her book on the language of flowers that I received as a child. Still love that book. All the very best and subscribed.

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому

      I love that you received it as a child, and still love it today… I also love the language of flowers. I received it as an anniversary gift from my husband. It sounds like we have much in common… Thank you so much it’s lovely to correspond with you.❤😊

  • @Creativeplayeveryday
    @Creativeplayeveryday 11 місяців тому

    What is the title of the book you flipped through with the children illustrations?

    • @jeanneblondewomanstamping9788
      @jeanneblondewomanstamping9788 11 місяців тому +1

      In case Karen doesn’t get back to you… I think it might be a a compilation of Kate Greenaway illustrations.

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for reaching out and asking. I love a helpful community. It’s so lovely! Jeanne is right on target, It is Kate Greenaway I will show it in my next video! 😍

  • @journaleclectique
    @journaleclectique 11 місяців тому +1

    🤩

  • @outoftheforest7652
    @outoftheforest7652 9 місяців тому

    ugh.. I really get queasy when folks used old antique books for their junk journals... Probably destroying some rare book. I would honestly just photo copy the pages instead of destroying the book... But I am a Librarian.. so

    • @BlackSwanJournal
      @BlackSwanJournal  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much. I completely understand. Digitals are on the horizon. Save the rare books!

  • @carolhutner8931
    @carolhutner8931 11 місяців тому

    I just found your channel, subscribed and rang the bell so that I can learn more about you and how you plan/design. 💙💛🪴