Check out my classes and become a member of the Amity Bloom Pocket Book family!! amitybloompocketbook.teachable.com GIVEAWAY CLOSED- Journals and Envelopes have all SOLD! AHHH you guys :)!!!! Giveaway will be open until Friday November the 3rd....I wish everyone who enters good luck!! SO much love to everyone in this wonderful family!!! Definitely let me know what you think :) Love you all SOOOO much!
Nazi, could you change set ups on your Etsy shop, so we can see pictures of sold items? I'm from Europe, and I have never chance to see close ups of your beautiful artwork, because items are sold away immediately.
Would love to be able to purchase but never seemed to make it in time!! Congratulations on the beautiful work and thank you for sharing via these videos! Thank you also for for letting us know about Jebid..I love her work and videos as well!! Be well...Nancy =^.^=
+Amity Bloom These are so beautiful. I love the story behind them. The clip was heartbreaking. It makes Me think how sad it would be to be one of those Women, as a Young Girl, missing their Families.
My Mom was the Greek girl that left the island of Samos in Greece at the age of 17.... Her father was a fisherman...and she loved the sea.....she left and only saw them again 13 years later...by the way she went to South Africa and was married off within 3 months to a man that saw her at church and liked her....I was born a year later. Beautiful touching journals,
I am absolutely taken with the concept of these journals. As beautiful as they are, it is the message behind these journals that is utterly moving. As one Mexican immigrant to another, it is truly touching to see such heart, strength, inspiration, and dedication in you. Your spirit shines bright and it fills me up with pride and joy to know how far people like us have come. Lets continue to bloom. 💕
Nazzi, you truly have an old soul in a very young lady. Your parents should be applauded on their parenting skills. I have watched all of your videos and your artistic style has grown so much. I loved your stories and was not surprised by your poems. My father's parents immigrated from Sicily, never spoke English, but brought up 12 children. My grandmother was a seamstress and it was my father that taught me my sewing skills. My father was the 11th child, but the first born in America 1 month after reaching NY. You have inspired me to create a book using my sewing skills on my Italian family to hand down to the family. Thank you so much for sharing.
I love your topic here, Thank you for sharing this!... I too am an immigrant in a country I grew up in... arriving here also at the age of three. My parents left their homeland to escape communism and they too, wanted to give their children a better life!. Having since visited my country when I was younger... I longed to see where I came from (I was born there).... but am eternally grateful for the decision my parents made. I have lived a wonderfully abundant life.
Your work and the love you put into them are beautiful. My grandparents immigrated from Finland. She was a cleaning woman at Suomi college in upper Michigan. My grandpa worked in the copper mines. You brought many wonderful memories back to me. Thank you. Such interest in the past from such a young woman. Your family must be proud of you. Again, thanks !
Loved you Immigrant Journals. Beautiful way to write a story. Me facinan tus videos. Eres una joven muy especial con mucho arte y con el don de la counicacion. Veo todos tus youtube videos. Soy de Puerto Rico por lo cual no seria considerada imigrante pues somos cuidadanos americanos desde el 1917. Sinembargo encierta forma somos imigrante, porque tambien llegamos a este pais buscando otro futuro. Me motivaste a preparar un journal de imigrant basado en mi madre, quien tambien era modista y vino a este pais conmigo de 5 a-nos. Como todos los latino no importa si nacemos en USA siempre nos sentimos del pais de origen. Dios te bendiga
Wow!!! Just Wow you are the sweetest, most caring, young woman I’ve seen in quite awhile. The beauty of your soul shines through every stitch and every page of these gorgeous pieces of art! Your inspiration is boundless. Thank you for sharing a piece of the loveliness if you!
Very moving history shared in this journal process. All the details are so special. Thank you for discussing everything. It moved me to tears several times. You are all heart for your family and culture.
You and your journals are the greatest example of sending great energy and light and joy out into the world by pouring all of that into your creations and then passing them along. It's so clear! Beautiful!
Nazy !! These were the most beautiful journals I' ve ever seen !! I am from Greece and I wanted to cry when you talked about the greek journal, I had goosebumps all the time! It was so moving, all of them where! My grandfather was an immigrant from Pontos! I don' t know if you are familiar with the history of this place and their culture! They were forced to leave everything behind and return to Greece, which is an unusual way of immigration but this is what happened and he has told me so many stories from those hard years of their lifes. Some members of his family died trying to come back. You brought memories to my mind and tears to my eyes!! We, as human nation, we have so many things in common and I am in tears reading all those amazing stories in the comments. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Dear Amity, I find your videos so inspiring and beautiful ,they brighten my day Every time I see them. Coming from a family where we are not really sure where we are from except for my grandmother who immigrated from Poland I've always found it fascinating. I feel like you have portrayed the struggled that I have heard of from my family beautifully and so whole heartedly.
I would always here about their hard life in Poland living off of only a piece of bread a day literally. And when they came to America leavung EVERYTHING behind including their farm. Not being able to speak any English and being kicked out of schools for it. Having to work in factories with mercury and being cut and burned all the time just to scrape by. And now seeing where we are now it is truly amazing and powerful.
Amity, you are a special soul. I pray for you and your tender heart. May God always bless you. Thank you for sharing your talent and art with everyone so freely.
Absolutely stunning, Nazy!! I loved it all! I think the fabric textile envelopes are a wonderful creation too :) I'm crossing my fingers so that I can give it a new home 😅
Omg and I totally forgot to mention- it was so nice to hear about your family and to see your sweet grandmother. Thank you for providing the English translation of your beautiful poem too :)
Nazy! Thank you for sharing your amazing talents! My heart echoes all the previous sentiments. I just wanted to say something about the paper that shows floral patterns for cross stitching and or needlepoint... My grandmother taught me how to do needlework with patterns just like these. She taught me how to iron these patterns onto linen pillowcases or table runners, napkins & doilies, even the hems of the flat sheets for her bed. Then she would crochet along the edges to add even more home-made beauty to the simple, clean white linen! What great memories came rushing back because of your journals!! Thank you; I needed that today!!
hello, I happen to stumble into this video. By just passing thru videos. Those journals are Beautiful. I am a New subscriber to you.. I am a daughter also of a Mother who was an I migrant from Mexcio. My mom became a US citizen. And has her Green card. When you told about that journal it really Hit home. I have never cried so much in my Life. I was so excited to hear about your give away, I think I missed it. I would truely love to have one of those. May God Bless All your Endeavors. I look Forward to seeing more of your videos. I really, really enjoyed it. Until your next video. See ya soon. 📨📝✏✒📅📃📋 . I have done this type of crafting for along time. I am in the middle of doing one now. I have been on my own Journey for 6 years now. I am Battling Cancer and I have been making some for my boys so they can have some Sweet Special Memories of me, there momma. So, that when God decides to take me with Him, they will have a Piece of me. But until then I Fight.
Greetings and Aloha Amity, Amazing, and what a beautiful way to teach diversity through creativity and the beauty of your Immigrant journals. We all have a story, the way you arrange the bits and pieces of ephemera, and the POEM, I am enchanted. Hawaii has some of the most diverse populations in the USA. The ideas for journaling the stories you present are appreciated and will be shared with many a student. Mahalo for being a creator of more beauty in this world.
I think these immigrant journals are the most beautiful and creative that you’ve done. The accompanying stories are wonderful. Congratulations to the lucky ones who got to purchase a journal or envelope. I hope one day I can press the buy buttons fast enough! I would love to have the chance to win the lovely envelope. I have really enjoyed watching your channel and your work grow. You inspired me to try and make journals in your style! Best wishes to you and your continued success.
This is one of the videos I return to watch over and over again. Definitely my favorite of yours, and I've seen almost all of them. I am immigrant myself, and living among many immigrants from my country here in Milwaukee. Polish community is very strong when it comes to cherishing and documenting our history and heritage. These journals are great inspiration to me. I would love to make a series of Polish women journals one day.
Absolutely love these journals and the fabric envelopes! Love how you added in your poetry - and all the other elements to create these rich stories. And thank you for sharing your personal story - and it's very true about these strong women immigrants - they had to be so brave and resilient in a new, strange country!
Hi Nazy! What careful thought and planning went into these beautiful journals. It so warms my heart that someone as young as you has such respect for the immigrants from everywhere that helped to build this great nation. You speak often of your mom and I can see why, as she definitely "raised you right". You should be very proud of yourself.
Amity these are breathtaking, those covers WOW!! ... Your fabric collage work is so beautiful. My favorite one is the French one #3, and closely followed by the last one #4 .. There stunning, hopefully they all go to great homes... The little fabric envelopes are really cute love them ... tfs and for the opportunity to perhaps be a lucky winner... xoxo Fi
As a person from the Uk that now lives in the States,I really appreciate these journals mostly because of the way I travel back and forth between the two countries. I go by a very large ship just as they did in days gone by when it was the ONLY way. Its good to think of how a country is made up of so many stories from people of different countries. You make such beautiful keepsakes!!
I absolutely adore your channel 😊 My auntie and I would bond over watching your videos, and your art always inspired us to create and love. She recently passed away from cancer, and I just wanted to thank you for bringing her and I together with your lovely videos.
I wasn't quick enough to purchase one of your creations this time around, so please keep me in mind for this giveaway ❤️❤️ it would bring me so much comfort and joy in having some of your art
Oh Nazy...I am truly overwhelmed by these exquisite creations. I have worked with immigrants and their stories of undeterred courage is amazing! Even today, as we sit and complain about our country, there are others that risk everything, to come to America...the Land of Opportunity. Most of us forget how truly blessed we are to have been born here. Thank you for reminding me (us) of that fact. Also...the giveaway is such a sweet gift.
Amazing...Amazingly beautiful! I'm seeing your video and journals for the first time and they are simply stunning! I am in awe of all you've created, and your work, so detailed. Love, love, love love, did I say love...yes! And yes I am now a subscriber who is longing to see more. Thank you...truly inspired!
Like always you have made the most beautiful journals, and being a immigrant myself you made me cry because both of my parents brought me and my brothers and sisters to the USA from Mexico, Sonora so we can have a better life. Both my parents have passed away and I was so touch with all of your immigrant stories. I appreciate what our parents did for us. Thank you so so much. Please it would be honored to be in your give away, to have that pocket (or wallet) would be so wonderful. I really respect your work of art that you create in your journals, I can't afford them at this moment but I am saving up to do so in the near future. Again Thank you may Our Father God Bless you and your family always. Norma
How special, I have heard so many stories from my greats', of leaving their country and traveling alone, steam ships, recipes, pictures, just like these! Great job!
Like always just wonderful. Love your work..the story's..the concept.. everything. I'm from Romania. For now I'm living in UK . My parents it's Hungarian. So... I'm emigrant to. For that reason this collection it's so emotional and special for me to. And yes...the reason to travelling like emigrant in another country it's for a better life. It's not so easy but life it's a journey and if we can see the benefits of the journey we make sacrifices and appreciate every single day. Hugs
Love your channel. You have such a pure and warm heart. Thank you for sharing all your emotions through your craft. So amazing. I’m always so inspired after watching you. Thank you for sharing you!!
Love your videos, listen to your excitement as you explain each new thing you have created from your heart! You inspire young and old! I come from Irish, English and Native American descent with a medicine woman as a great grandmother and a castle in Ireland with my birth name on it and still standing. It's amazing how much runs in the dna for each of us. So your beautiful books signify so much to me, heritage and history. Beautiful work, Nazzie!
Oh my goodness girl these are lovely as is your story and your sweet spirit. I'm so glad your family made the journey here to America and you have found your way in this world to bless other people in such beautiful ways. You are just as much a testament to the other women in your family as they are to you. I would love to be entered in this drawing for one of your pretties... But just so you know.... I receive a gift from you every time I open up you-tube and find a video from you. Hugs sweet girl!
Nazy Im so in love with these journals they are my absolute favourites you've created so far . The stories of each of them touched my heart . I have 3 sons who's father migrated to Australia from Italy, with his family and Uncles and Aunts , when he was only 3 years old. Thy were from a little town in Sicily, called Calatabiano. His father was totally illiterate, they knew no English at all but still they took that long journey on that ship, with the hope of better opportunities in a country they knew only a little about. When my boys dad started school he only had a very small understanding of a few English words, he was scared due to his limited understanding and his older siblings tell the story that he would very often run away on his teacher in search of his older siblings for comfort . Just a short story of what it was like for a very strong traditional Italian family who had a dream of a better life and greater opportunities for his family . Thank you so much for reminding me that this world is made up of people who follow there dreams . Crafty hugs xx Fiona
Forgot to add sweetie , please include me into your gorgeous giveaway for your fabric envelope , it would be a blessing to own one of your creations. Good luck everyone .
Your journals are absolutely gorgeous! What a beautiful idea! Love the special touch of your poetry and how you tell the story. My grandparents immigrated from Italy! Thank you for sharing your talents with us. You are an inspiration to us all.
Oh my....your creations are simply stunning! .What a gorgeous collection and what beautiful thoughts that have gone into creating each and everyone of them. Lovely fabrics and laces. You are such an inspiration. The fabric pouches are just lovely as well. How gracious of you to offer one as a giveaway. Thank you for an opportunity to win one!
My grandfather was from Czechoslovakia and came to this country with nothing. Then my father while in the army met a Korean girl who he helped to bring her sisters to America. My aunts came with nothing but their clothes and wedding ring they sold to start their lives. So I can relate to an immigrants dreams. Your talent and your heart is so beautiful to see. Thank you for your generosity. I would love to be entered in the giveaway :)
Wow. The journals are amazing. I would love to feel one. Those fabric covers look so tactile and the bits you put inside. The stories were just as beautiful as the journals. And the envelopes! Over the top. Thank you so much for the give away. I was not available for the items in your etsy, so I can hope for the give away. Thank you for all of your inspiration. Each set you make are my favorite.
What a wonderful imagination you have! I thoroughly enjoyed the stories you told as you flipped through your journals. And I loved the little pouches you created. We all could feel the joy that went into each stitch. I subscribed before I even got to the end of your video.
You precious little angel ! You’re poem made me cry. So beautiful! And I adore all your creations but I’m loving the size on these. My go to size. Ancestry and heritage is always who we are deep down. 💪❤️
Nazy, these journals are truly incredible. It is so much fun to see how with every new video your craft improves and matures...you have created a very unique style...it is wonderful...keep blossoming my friend!
Well this is my first video from you and I can tell you that I'm completely blown away with this journals!! They are beautiful and very touching since I am and immigrant myself. Looking forward to see more of your videos.
Hi Nazy, this video is wonderful, and one of the most moving i have watched from you. I too love that commercial. It has been so long since I looked at my mami's things. She loved to sew, and when she passed 5 years ago I inherited what she had left from her sewing projects. You have inspired me to do something with these so that I may pass these on to my own children. Our final sweet conversations of her youth, her hopes and her dreams. To the last moments when I held her hand and said her prayers for her, thank you so much Nazy. Bien Hecho Mija! Love Millie
I love the stories behind each journal,and also that each can be tailored to match vibrational energy of the new owners . These are beautifully rustic ,and quite an interesting work of art too .
Amazingly creative and beautiful. I have a half sister I just met last year. She is an immigrant from Yemen. She has had to travel away from her home to two different countries leaving everything behind. Please pray for her.
OMG 😮 you’re so amazing and the journal are absolutely beautiful 😍 I know it’s a old video but I am new in all this paper crafting and I’m have just finished my first junk journal. Your style is so much me. I live on the other side of the world and there are no one who makes junk journals..jet🙂 So I look the hole UA-cam though and found you...my luck 🙏❤️
Wow the journal are beautiful,you are so gifted. And I love the fabric envelope. I hope one day I can be able to buy one. Estuve pendiente y aun asi me ganaron. Muchas felicidades Naz mereces tener tu propio canal. Tu mami debe estar muy orgullosa de ti.
so sweet. The picture of your grandmother, is that a mosaic piece she is working on? wow, gorgeous. I love your love for your family. I'm sure they are very proud of you. Love your work.
gorgeous journals, and the video made me cry. I love the poem, it brought tears to my eyes too. I immigrated to Mexico from the USA, and am lucky enough to be able to spend time living in both countries. I love Mexico, it is my adopted country, the people here are incredible
Cathleen!!!!!! YOU ARE THE WINNER!!! YAY :) I am so happy! I loved hearing your story and it makes me filled with joy that the fabric envelope is going to someone that will truly appreciate it! We both have the love for Mexico in common and it truly is an honor! Please message me either by instagram or email to let me know your shipping address so I can send your wonderful parcel to you!
Wow, I am so intrigued, I’m from Africa and moved to America, I’ve seen a few books but your books are so neat, and well thought out, love the story, family is so important
You are awesome. My husband was born in Tampico Mexico and came here alone in the late 70s and has been here since. After his mom passes when he was young he wanted to do something different. I love your journals a nd want to learn how to to these. I am so into the era of 1912. Why I don' know. But I want to do journals in this era 😁
So Beautiful Nazy!!! I too am an immigrant and I know what it's like to come from nothing and create a life for your family. I came from Italy when I was almost 4 years old and I watched my parents take any and all jobs they could to help our family survive! I'm grateful for the lessons I learned from them. It helped to always keep me grateful and to pass down to my kids that anything and everything that's amazing comes from hard work and dedication! Thank you for creating these gorgeous journals...seriously fantastic!! xo
Wow I love your work... The journals are truly beautiful. It reminded me of a book my dad gave me. Think the people were french, there were letters, cards, photos, and recipes through out the book and the art work was beautiful and so was the story. Thanks for sharing your lovely work.
Subscribed!! You are absolutely amazing definitely inspired me. I wanted to make a 2018 planner but was stuck on what area I wanted to do. I am a child of immigrants who each in turn were children of immigrants the Caribbean, African, Indian ,Native American, European there are so many stories in my blood line, I have even been hoarding fabrics beads and lace from India and Africa.The old stories,rhymes and wise words my parents would tell me as a child, lists of recipes which were simple and hearty hopes and dreams across the generations. Echoes across time. This will be beautiful way to capture all of it.My mind is just buzzing I am going to do some research and gather some documents and I can use my poetry and art to.Thank you so very much.You are a genius!!!
Amity, the commercial is wonderful, but your story is the best. I’m watching with tears. We love you and your work! Blessings, joy and prayers to you and yours~
Wow, stuff disappears out of your store really quickly! The new set of journals are so pretty and I love how you've created a little story for each one. The fabric envelopes are so pretty too!
Hello Naz! So pleased to see such beautiful journals, sad that I missed the chance to grab one of my own. The French one is my favorite of this collection. Thank you for showing us these journals, these videos always inspire me to keep trying with my journal. I completely adore your fabric collages; I hope to create something like that for myself, but for now I'm just attempting the basics. I loved watching this video while I was crafting, it just help my creativity flow much better. I'd love to be entered into the giveaway! Thank you so much for videos like this! I'm really so excited to see what your next collection of journals will be. Hobbies like this have really made me feel like I'm blooming with you as well, so from the bottom of my heart thank you! Also, very impressed by your Spanish! I could never learn but your voice is soothing in English as well as Spanish. Thank you!
Oooh! The Greek journal has my name on it! I hope I get a chance to purchase it, I’m normally too late on all your Etsy items. My parents arrived in Australia from Greece in the early 60’s, and this could easily be a story about my mum. Thank you so much for sharing your textile creations, I can’t wait for your courses.💕
Such imagination!!! Wish I had one or even a story. I feel like I have nothing to give, even though I am crafty, and a floral designer by trade, I have no imagination. You are such an inspiration. Love your journals!! Thank you for sharing.
I love your journals and the techniques you use to make them! I was so sad for me that I missed everything, but so happy for you! Your love for your products really comes through, please keep going with it!!!!!
So beautiful !! I'm reminded of my Grandparents that immigrated from Norway!! I can visualize doing something like this to honor my Grandparents !! Stunning work and stories !!!
I am in LOVE with these journals! My grandfather immigrated from a village in Italy, he borrowed $400 from a relative in 1904, came to America with his brother in order to bring his family (his wife and newborn son) to start over and escape the hunger and disease, he worked in the coal mines in Colorado, save up the money to pay back his debt, and went on to earn enough for his wife and now 1yr old son, when they arrived, he had moved to Utah and worked at the smelter, and had a 20 acre farm. I didn't know any of this until my father passed away... I love the story, and want to make my own travel journal! you have inspired me like no one ever has! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I am wondering how you made or purchased the fabulous passports? I want to make this for my kids, so they will know this sweet story and appreciate it as they grow older.
You are so creatively talented. I think these immigrant journal's are my absolute favorite. I love the Mexico journal my grandparents are from Mexico so I can relate to her story. Absolutely amazing!
Hey Naz, I recently found your channel and you have inspired me to the point of creating my very own junk journals! I have only just started to coffee stain my pages and unfortunately don't have a sewing machine... I studied textiles and have been collecting fabric scraps and paper since I can remember. I love visual journalling and have been looking for a way to combine the two passion for a while now. You have just given me that combination! Thank you so much for sharing and spreading the love
You always do amazing work, i am so inspired by you, and in awe of your creativity. Thank you so much for always showing them to us and telling us stroies of your creations.
WOW!!! I just fond you on you tube I all ready love you i love how emotional you get when you tell your story you made me cry for a young lady you have so much talented the way you tell the story about each journal it make you fell like you are a part of the story i wish i could meet you just to hug you . thank you for letting me in a small corner of your heart . & for sharing you amazing talent with us Blesses to . Love from Joanie from Newfoundland Canada
the roads of youtube have led me to your wonderful art. I love your sensitivity and taste. I don't know what language to use! ha ha ha Saludos desde Argentina!!
i absolutely love your ideas & the meaning behind each item . The fabric incorporation into journals is such a cool thing to do. i never knew that such journals would be able to carry out a story from beginning to end. . . . let alone a heritage journal that holds so much meaning & a story of struggle . I definitely missed the listing once it went up otherwise I would of gotten one just for keepsake & reference . . . . thank you for sharing your inspirations !
Hello Nazy. Love the Immigrant Journals and the stories that go with them. I was in a conversation just this week with my husband of my admiration for the immigrants that helped to settle America. How courageous they had to be. What strength their lives and sacrifices show. We can learn so much from them. I have to be totally honest with myself, I do not believe I would have had the courage some of them had, even though I consider myself to be a strong woman. Would love to be entered into the giveaway please. And as always thank you for the inspiration.
You’ve outdone yourself. I love the idea of an immigrant journal. I’ve done my own family history research for decades and lived in Europe while my husband was active duty where I did some of my own research (and was very busy with my children, two born in foreign hospitals), I’ll definitely make a family history journal. I loved you your fabric pocket tags! Now you’ve wowed me again with fabric envelopes. I would be thrilled to win one! Thank you for sharing!
Me encantan tus journals. Qué placer poder escribirte en español. Me encantó la historia de tus abuelas, me recuerda mucho a la historia de mi abuela y mi bisabuela que emigraron a Usa desde España. Muchas gracias por enseñarnos tu increíble trabajo.
Awesome journals, love your whole approach of creating a story with each of your pieces. I came to the US from Mexico at the age of 10, and hold my culture close to my heart. I love all the fabrics and how they are given a new life. Keep doing your work and inspiring us all. Love, Patty
I need to finish watching this when I have time - only got through about 8 1/2 minutes... BUT you have given me ideas! I'm second generation American Norwegian and I have needlework from both of my grandmas. I have been trying to figure out what to do with some of it since it is not recognizable as such, buried in my hope chest. I'm thinking of doing four books - one for each grandparent's side of the family. I've done a lot of research and remember a lot of stories so I am hoping to make these be treasures. I hate seeing marvelous things end up in thrift stores since the story has already stopped before it reaches those shelves. Thank you for the fodder for my stories. One of my grandmas was extremely poor - most of the children were sent to live with others after their father was killed in a fishing accident. We too often have no comprehension how difficult life can be.
Your artistry is striking, I have so enjoyed watching your growth and these heritage/immigrant journals are so uniquely beautiful. I can only imagine the time, care & thoughtfulness it takes for you to make such wonderful pieces. My dad's grandfather's family were German Jews that immigrated to America, I can't imagine that journey. I so look forward to owning one of your one-of-a-kind journals one day. xoxo kelli
Your books are so beautiful it amazes me how someone can put so much effort and love into a book and make it so perfect yet not so clean and pristine. Your work is so perfect and continues to amaze me.
Aww oh my goodness!! thank you for such sweet words! These journals were definitely a challenge to try to make them look rustic yet beautiful at the same time, your feedback is amazing!
Your Greek journal made me think of the film Brides and my great aunt who was one of those who travelled to America to get married to a Greek man she had never met
Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful. I am a second generation French immigrant and I love the idea of documenting my heritage in a journal such as this. I have been collecting vintage ephemera, fabric and lace to create my own journals and you always give me such wonderful ideas. I would love to be entered in the giveaway. Your creations are so amazing thank you for the inspiration. I can picture an Asian inspired collection with beautiful Asian fabrics, cherry blossoms and ephemera with Asian writing.
Simply beautiful! I just found you! When the student is ready, the teacher will appear! Thank you for sharing your amazing gift of creating beautiful art. Blessings
I’m am in awe! The journey are STUNNING!!! The first one touched my heart and the story behind it beautiful. My family too are immigrants from Mexico. I immediately wanted to buy it for my daughter but sadly too late. How fortunate the person who purchased it. What a treasure!!! Look forward to seeing more of your work.
these journals and envelopes are so lovely nazy!! congratulations on creating such beautiful and meaningful collections! love it that you are spreading the love and peace and beauty!
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GIVEAWAY CLOSED-
Journals and Envelopes have all SOLD! AHHH you guys :)!!!! Giveaway will be open until Friday November the 3rd....I wish everyone who enters good luck!!
SO much love to everyone in this wonderful family!!! Definitely let me know what you think :)
Love you all SOOOO much!
Such a beautiful Spirit! And we love you also.
Nazi, could you change set ups on your Etsy shop, so we can see pictures of sold items? I'm from Europe, and I have never chance to see close ups of your beautiful artwork, because items are sold away immediately.
Would love to be able to purchase but never seemed to make it in time!!
Congratulations on the beautiful work and thank you for sharing via these videos! Thank you also for for letting us know about Jebid..I love her work and videos as well!!
Be well...Nancy =^.^=
Amity Bloom these are the most beautiful Journals I have ever seen you are truly amazing and ment to do this!! I love them!!
+Amity Bloom These are so beautiful. I love the story behind them. The clip was heartbreaking. It makes Me think how sad it would be to be one of those Women, as a Young Girl, missing their Families.
My Mom was the Greek girl that left the island of Samos in Greece at the age of 17.... Her father was a fisherman...and she loved the sea.....she left and only saw them again 13 years later...by the way she went to South Africa and was married off within 3 months to a man that saw her at church and liked her....I was born a year later. Beautiful touching journals,
I am absolutely taken with the concept of these journals. As beautiful as they are, it is the message behind these journals that is utterly moving. As one Mexican immigrant to another, it is truly touching to see such heart, strength, inspiration, and dedication in you. Your spirit shines bright and it fills me up with pride and joy to know how far people like us have come. Lets continue to bloom. 💕
Nazzi, you truly have an old soul in a very young lady. Your parents should be applauded on their parenting skills. I have watched all of your videos and your artistic style has grown so much. I loved your stories and was not surprised by your poems. My father's parents immigrated from Sicily, never spoke English, but brought up 12 children. My grandmother was a seamstress and it was my father that taught me my sewing skills. My father was the 11th child, but the first born in America 1 month after reaching NY. You have inspired me to create a book using my sewing skills on my Italian family to hand down to the family. Thank you so much for sharing.
I love your topic here, Thank you for sharing this!... I too am an immigrant in a country I grew up in... arriving here also at the age of three. My parents left their homeland to escape communism and they too, wanted to give their children a better life!. Having since visited my country when I was younger... I longed to see where I came from (I was born there).... but am eternally grateful for the decision my parents made. I have lived a wonderfully abundant life.
Your work and the love you put into them are beautiful. My grandparents immigrated from Finland. She was a cleaning woman at Suomi college in upper Michigan. My grandpa worked in the copper mines. You brought many wonderful memories back to me. Thank you. Such interest in the past from such a young woman. Your family must be proud of you. Again, thanks !
Loved you Immigrant Journals. Beautiful way to write a story. Me facinan tus videos. Eres una joven muy especial con mucho arte y con el don de la counicacion. Veo todos tus youtube videos. Soy de Puerto Rico por lo cual no seria considerada imigrante pues somos cuidadanos americanos desde el 1917. Sinembargo encierta forma somos imigrante, porque tambien llegamos a este pais buscando otro futuro. Me motivaste a preparar un journal de imigrant basado en mi madre, quien tambien era modista y vino a este pais conmigo de 5 a-nos. Como todos los latino no importa si nacemos en USA siempre nos sentimos del pais de origen. Dios te bendiga
Wow!!! Just Wow you are the sweetest, most caring, young woman I’ve seen in quite awhile. The beauty of your soul shines through every stitch and every page of these gorgeous pieces of art! Your inspiration is boundless. Thank you for sharing a piece of the loveliness if you!
Very moving history shared in this journal process. All the details are so special. Thank you for discussing everything. It moved me to tears several times. You are all heart for your family and culture.
You and your journals are the greatest example of sending great energy and light and joy out into the world by pouring all of that into your creations and then passing them along. It's so clear! Beautiful!
Nazy !! These were the most beautiful journals I' ve ever seen !!
I am from Greece and I wanted to cry when you talked about the greek journal, I had goosebumps all the time! It was so moving, all of them where! My grandfather was an immigrant from Pontos! I don' t know if you are familiar with the history of this place and their culture! They were forced to leave everything behind and return to Greece, which is an unusual way of immigration but this is what happened and he has told me so many stories from those hard years of their lifes. Some members of his family died trying to come back. You brought memories to my mind and tears to my eyes!! We, as human nation, we have so many things in common and I am in tears reading all those amazing stories in the comments. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Dear Amity,
I find your videos so inspiring and beautiful ,they brighten my day Every time I see them. Coming from a family where we are not really sure where we are from except for my grandmother who immigrated from Poland I've always found it fascinating. I feel like you have portrayed the struggled that I have heard of from my family beautifully and so whole heartedly.
I would always here about their hard life in Poland living off of only a piece of bread a day literally. And when they came to America leavung EVERYTHING behind including their farm. Not being able to speak any English and being kicked out of schools for it. Having to work in factories with mercury and being cut and burned all the time just to scrape by. And now seeing where we are now it is truly amazing and powerful.
Amity, you are a special soul. I pray for you and your tender heart. May God always bless you. Thank you for sharing your talent and art with everyone so freely.
Absolutely stunning, Nazy!! I loved it all! I think the fabric textile envelopes are a wonderful creation too :) I'm crossing my fingers so that I can give it a new home 😅
Omg and I totally forgot to mention- it was so nice to hear about your family and to see your sweet grandmother. Thank you for providing the English translation of your beautiful poem too :)
Nazy! Thank you for sharing your amazing talents! My heart echoes all the previous sentiments. I just wanted to say something about the paper that shows floral patterns for cross stitching and or needlepoint... My grandmother taught me how to do needlework with patterns just like these. She taught me how to iron these patterns onto linen pillowcases or table runners, napkins & doilies, even the hems of the flat sheets for her bed. Then she would crochet along the edges to add even more home-made beauty to the simple, clean white linen! What great memories came rushing back because of your journals!! Thank you; I needed that today!!
hello, I happen to stumble into this video. By just passing thru videos. Those journals are Beautiful. I am a New subscriber to you.. I am a daughter also of a Mother who was an I migrant from Mexcio. My mom became a US citizen. And has her Green card. When you told about that journal it really Hit home. I have never cried so much in my Life. I was so excited to hear about your give away, I think I missed it. I would truely love to have one of those. May God Bless All your Endeavors. I look Forward to seeing more of your videos. I really, really enjoyed it. Until your next video. See ya soon. 📨📝✏✒📅📃📋 . I have done this type of crafting for along time. I am in the middle of doing one now. I have been on my own Journey for 6 years now. I am Battling Cancer and I have been making some for my boys so they can have some Sweet Special Memories of me, there momma. So, that when God decides to take me with Him, they will have a Piece of me. But until then I Fight.
Greetings and Aloha Amity, Amazing, and what a beautiful way to teach diversity through creativity and the beauty of your Immigrant journals. We all have a story, the way you arrange the bits and pieces of ephemera, and the POEM, I am enchanted. Hawaii has some of the most diverse populations in the USA. The ideas for journaling the stories you present are appreciated and will be shared with many a student. Mahalo for being a creator of more beauty in this world.
I think these immigrant journals are the most beautiful and creative that you’ve done. The accompanying stories are wonderful. Congratulations to the lucky ones who got to purchase a journal or envelope. I hope one day I can press the buy buttons fast enough! I would love to have the chance to win the lovely envelope. I have really enjoyed watching your channel and your work grow. You inspired me to try and make journals in your style! Best wishes to you and your continued success.
This is one of the videos I return to watch over and over again. Definitely my favorite of yours, and I've seen almost all of them. I am immigrant myself, and living among many immigrants from my country here in Milwaukee. Polish community is very strong when it comes to cherishing and documenting our history and heritage. These journals are great inspiration to me. I would love to make a series of Polish women journals one day.
Hi Nazy! I love your artistic eye, and your talent, I'm so glad your are here in our country sharing all your art and love!
Absolutely love these journals and the fabric envelopes! Love how you added in your poetry - and all the other elements to create these rich stories. And thank you for sharing your personal story - and it's very true about these strong women immigrants - they had to be so brave and resilient in a new, strange country!
Hi Nazy! What careful thought and planning went into these beautiful journals. It so warms my heart that someone as young as you has such respect for the immigrants from everywhere that helped to build this great nation. You speak often of your mom and I can see why, as she definitely "raised you right". You should be very proud of yourself.
Amity these are breathtaking, those covers WOW!! ... Your fabric collage work is so beautiful. My favorite one is the French one #3, and closely followed by the last one #4 .. There stunning, hopefully they all go to great homes... The little fabric envelopes are really cute love them ... tfs and for the opportunity to perhaps be a lucky winner... xoxo Fi
As a person from the Uk that now lives in the States,I really appreciate these journals mostly because of the way I travel back and forth between the two countries. I go by a very large ship just as they did in days gone by when it was the ONLY way. Its good to think of how a country is made up of so many stories from people of different countries. You make such beautiful keepsakes!!
I absolutely adore your channel 😊 My auntie and I would bond over watching your videos, and your art always inspired us to create and love. She recently passed away from cancer, and I just wanted to thank you for bringing her and I together with your lovely videos.
I wasn't quick enough to purchase one of your creations this time around, so please keep me in mind for this giveaway ❤️❤️ it would bring me so much comfort and joy in having some of your art
Your videos are so fun to watch, and I love watching your work develop with your own unique style. Beautiful!
Oh Nazy...I am truly overwhelmed by these exquisite creations. I have worked with immigrants and their stories of undeterred courage is amazing! Even today, as we sit and complain about our country, there are others that risk everything, to come to America...the Land of Opportunity. Most of us forget how truly blessed we are to have been born here. Thank you for reminding me (us) of that fact. Also...the giveaway is such a sweet gift.
Amazing...Amazingly beautiful! I'm seeing your video and journals for the first time and they are simply stunning! I am in awe of all you've created, and your work, so detailed. Love, love, love love, did I say love...yes! And yes I am now a subscriber who is longing to see more. Thank you...truly inspired!
Like always you have made the most beautiful journals, and being a immigrant myself you made me cry because both of my parents brought me and my brothers and sisters to the USA from Mexico, Sonora so we can have a better life. Both my parents have passed away and I was so touch with all of your immigrant stories. I appreciate what our parents did for us. Thank you so so much. Please it would be honored to be in your give away, to have that pocket (or wallet) would be so wonderful. I really respect your work of art that you create in your journals, I can't afford them at this moment but I am saving up to do so in the near future. Again Thank you may Our Father God Bless you and your family always. Norma
How special, I have heard so many stories from my greats', of leaving their country and traveling alone, steam ships, recipes, pictures, just like these! Great job!
Like always just wonderful. Love your work..the story's..the concept.. everything. I'm from Romania. For now I'm living in UK . My parents it's Hungarian. So... I'm emigrant to. For that reason this collection it's so emotional and special for me to. And yes...the reason to travelling like emigrant in another country it's for a better life. It's not so easy but life it's a journey and if we can see the benefits of the journey we make sacrifices and appreciate every single day. Hugs
Love your channel. You have such a pure and warm heart. Thank you for sharing all your emotions through your craft. So amazing. I’m always so inspired after watching you. Thank you for sharing you!!
Love your videos, listen to your excitement as you explain each new thing you have created from your heart! You inspire young and old!
I come from Irish, English and Native American descent with a medicine woman as a great grandmother and a castle in Ireland with my birth name on it and still standing. It's amazing how much runs in the dna for each of us. So your beautiful books signify so much to me, heritage and history.
Beautiful work, Nazzie!
Oh my goodness girl these are lovely as is your story and your sweet spirit. I'm so glad your family made the journey here to America and you have found your way in this world to bless other people in such beautiful ways. You are just as much a testament to the other women in your family as they are to you. I would love to be entered in this drawing for one of your pretties... But just so you know.... I receive a gift from you every time I open up you-tube and find a video from you. Hugs sweet girl!
You are truly an artist. Your stories inspiration for your journals add such an incredible artistic touch. Fantastic.
Nazy Im so in love with these journals they are my absolute favourites you've created so far . The stories of each of them touched my heart . I have 3 sons who's father migrated to Australia from Italy, with his family and Uncles and Aunts , when he was only 3 years old. Thy were from a little town in Sicily, called Calatabiano. His father was totally illiterate, they knew no English at all but still they took that long journey on that ship, with the hope of better opportunities in a country they knew only a little about. When my boys dad started school he only had a very small understanding of a few English words, he was scared due to his limited understanding and his older siblings tell the story that he would very often run away on his teacher in search of his older siblings for comfort . Just a short story of what it was like for a very strong traditional Italian family who had a dream of a better life and greater opportunities for his family . Thank you so much for reminding me that this world is made up of people who follow there dreams . Crafty hugs xx Fiona
Forgot to add sweetie , please include me into your gorgeous giveaway for your fabric envelope , it would be a blessing to own one of your creations. Good luck everyone .
Your journals are absolutely gorgeous! What a beautiful idea! Love the special touch of your poetry and how you tell the story. My grandparents immigrated from Italy! Thank you for sharing your talents with us. You are an inspiration to us all.
Oh my....your creations are simply stunning! .What a gorgeous collection and what beautiful thoughts that have gone into creating each and everyone of them. Lovely fabrics and laces. You are such an inspiration. The fabric pouches are just lovely as well. How gracious of you to offer one as a giveaway. Thank you for an opportunity to win one!
i am Greek and i really like the greek journal. your work is amazing. very sweet gift.tfs
My grandfather was from Czechoslovakia and came to this country with nothing. Then my father while in the army met a Korean girl who he helped to bring her sisters to America. My aunts came with nothing but their clothes and wedding ring they sold to start their lives. So I can relate to an immigrants dreams. Your talent and your heart is so beautiful to see. Thank you for your generosity. I would love to be entered in the giveaway :)
Wow. The journals are amazing. I would love to feel one. Those fabric covers look so tactile and the bits you put inside. The stories were just as beautiful as the journals. And the envelopes! Over the top. Thank you so much for the give away. I was not available for the items in your etsy, so I can hope for the give away. Thank you for all of your inspiration. Each set you make are my favorite.
What a wonderful imagination you have! I thoroughly enjoyed the stories you told as you flipped through your journals. And I loved the little pouches you created. We all could feel the joy that went into each stitch. I subscribed before I even got to the end of your video.
Thank you for sharing such a deep part of yourself. Your journals are gorgeous. A reflection of your sweet heart
You precious little angel ! You’re poem made me cry. So beautiful! And I adore all your creations but I’m loving the size on these. My go to size. Ancestry and heritage is always who we are deep down. 💪❤️
I love how much emotion you put in these journals! They are all very beautiful and unique, great work!
Nazy, these journals are truly incredible. It is so much fun to see how with every new video your craft improves and matures...you have created a very unique style...it is wonderful...keep blossoming my friend!
Well this is my first video from you and I can tell you that I'm completely blown away with this journals!! They are beautiful and very touching since I am and immigrant myself. Looking forward to see more of your videos.
Hi Nazy, this video is wonderful, and one of the most moving i have watched from you. I too love that commercial. It has been so long since I looked at my mami's things. She loved to sew, and when she passed 5 years ago I inherited what she had left from her sewing projects. You have inspired me to do something with these so that I may pass these on to my own children. Our final sweet conversations of her youth, her hopes and her dreams. To the last moments when I held her hand and said her prayers for her, thank you so much Nazy. Bien Hecho Mija! Love Millie
Ur heritage journals are really amazing. And I just love the fabric envelopes with little items inside. U have beautiful talent. Thank u for sharing.
I love the stories behind each journal,and also that each can be tailored to match vibrational energy of the new owners . These are beautifully rustic ,and quite an interesting work of art too .
Beautiful journals and envelopes! Love your style, spirit, sensitive soul & beautiful heart! Thanks for sharing your gifts with us. Cariños!
Amazingly creative and beautiful. I have a half sister I just met last year. She is an immigrant from Yemen. She has had to travel away from her home to two different countries leaving everything behind. Please pray for her.
OMG 😮 you’re so amazing and the journal are absolutely beautiful 😍
I know it’s a old video but I am new in all this paper crafting and I’m have just finished my first junk journal. Your style is so much me.
I live on the other side of the world and there are no one who makes junk journals..jet🙂
So I look the hole UA-cam though and found you...my luck 🙏❤️
Wow the journal are beautiful,you are so gifted. And I love the fabric envelope. I hope one day I can be able to buy one. Estuve pendiente y aun asi me ganaron. Muchas felicidades Naz mereces tener tu propio canal. Tu mami debe estar muy orgullosa de ti.
so sweet. The picture of your grandmother, is that a mosaic piece she is working on? wow, gorgeous. I love your love for your family. I'm sure they are very proud of you. Love your work.
Beautiful journals, love the the journey of each lady. Thank you for sharing your heart in each of these journals. Love your envelops!!!
gorgeous journals, and the video made me cry. I love the poem, it brought tears to my eyes too. I immigrated to Mexico from the USA, and am lucky enough to be able to spend time living in both countries. I love Mexico, it is my adopted country, the people here are incredible
Cathleen!!!!!! YOU ARE THE WINNER!!! YAY :) I am so happy! I loved hearing your story and it makes me filled with joy that the fabric envelope is going to someone that will truly appreciate it! We both have the love for Mexico in common and it truly is an honor! Please message me either by instagram or email to let me know your shipping address so I can send your wonderful parcel to you!
Wow, I am so intrigued, I’m from Africa and moved to America, I’ve seen a few books but your books are so neat, and well thought out, love the story, family is so important
You are awesome. My husband was born in Tampico Mexico and came here alone in the late 70s and has been here since. After his mom passes when he was young he wanted to do something different. I love your journals a nd want to learn how to to these. I am so into the era of 1912. Why I don' know. But I want to do journals in this era 😁
So Beautiful Nazy!!! I too am an immigrant and I know what it's like to come from nothing and create a life for your family. I came from Italy when I was almost 4 years old and I watched my parents take any and all jobs they could to help our family survive! I'm grateful for the lessons I learned from them. It helped to always keep me grateful and to pass down to my kids that anything and everything that's amazing comes from hard work and dedication! Thank you for creating these gorgeous journals...seriously fantastic!! xo
Wow I love your work... The journals are truly beautiful. It reminded me of a book my dad gave me. Think the people were french, there were letters, cards, photos, and recipes through out the book and the art work was beautiful and so was the story. Thanks for sharing your lovely work.
Subscribed!! You are absolutely amazing definitely inspired me. I wanted to make a 2018 planner but was stuck on what area I wanted to do. I am a child of immigrants who each in turn were children of immigrants the Caribbean, African, Indian ,Native American, European there are so many stories in my blood line, I have even been hoarding fabrics beads and lace from India and Africa.The old stories,rhymes and wise words my parents would tell me as a child, lists of recipes which were simple and hearty hopes and dreams across the generations. Echoes across time. This will be beautiful way to capture all of it.My mind is just buzzing I am going to do some research and gather some documents and I can use my poetry and art to.Thank you so very much.You are a genius!!!
Amity, the commercial is wonderful, but your story is the best. I’m watching with tears. We love you and your work! Blessings, joy and prayers to you and yours~
Wow, stuff disappears out of your store really quickly! The new set of journals are so pretty and I love how you've created a little story for each one. The fabric envelopes are so pretty too!
Hello Naz! So pleased to see such beautiful journals, sad that I missed the chance to grab one of my own. The French one is my favorite of this collection. Thank you for showing us these journals, these videos always inspire me to keep trying with my journal. I completely adore your fabric collages; I hope to create something like that for myself, but for now I'm just attempting the basics. I loved watching this video while I was crafting, it just help my creativity flow much better. I'd love to be entered into the giveaway! Thank you so much for videos like this! I'm really so excited to see what your next collection of journals will be. Hobbies like this have really made me feel like I'm blooming with you as well, so from the bottom of my heart thank you! Also, very impressed by your Spanish! I could never learn but your voice is soothing in English as well as Spanish. Thank you!
Oooh! The Greek journal has my name on it! I hope I get a chance to purchase it, I’m normally too late on all your Etsy items. My parents arrived in Australia from Greece in the early 60’s, and this could easily be a story about my mum. Thank you so much for sharing your textile creations, I can’t wait for your courses.💕
Such imagination!!! Wish I had one or even a story. I feel like I have nothing to give, even though I am crafty, and a floral designer by trade, I have no imagination. You are such an inspiration. Love your journals!! Thank you for sharing.
I love your journals and the techniques you use to make them! I was so sad for me that I missed everything, but so happy for you! Your love for your products really comes through, please keep going with it!!!!!
You are so amazingly talented. Thank you for sharing your creations.
So beautiful !! I'm reminded of my Grandparents that immigrated from Norway!! I can visualize doing something like this to honor my Grandparents !! Stunning work and stories !!!
Very pretty journals & I really like the idea you used these women. Beautiful laces,etc. Happy creating!
I am in LOVE with these journals! My grandfather immigrated from a village in Italy, he borrowed $400 from a relative in 1904, came to America with his brother in order to bring his family (his wife and newborn son) to start over and escape the hunger and disease, he worked in the coal mines in Colorado, save up the money to pay back his debt, and went on to earn enough for his wife and now 1yr old son, when they arrived, he had moved to Utah and worked at the smelter, and had a 20 acre farm. I didn't know any of this until my father passed away... I love the story, and want to make my own travel journal! you have inspired me like no one ever has! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! I am wondering how you made or purchased the fabulous passports? I want to make this for my kids, so they will know this sweet story and appreciate it as they grow older.
Beautiful story ❤️ hugs from Italy 🙂 Francesca
You are so creatively talented. I think these immigrant journal's are my absolute favorite. I love the Mexico journal my grandparents are from Mexico so I can relate to her story. Absolutely amazing!
Hey Naz, I recently found your channel and you have inspired me to the point of creating my very own junk journals! I have only just started to coffee stain my pages and unfortunately don't have a sewing machine... I studied textiles and have been collecting fabric scraps and paper since I can remember. I love visual journalling and have been looking for a way to combine the two passion for a while now. You have just given me that combination! Thank you so much for sharing and spreading the love
You always do amazing work, i am so inspired by you, and in awe of your creativity. Thank you so much for always showing them to us and telling us stroies of your creations.
WOW!!! I just fond you on you tube I all ready love you i love how emotional you get when you tell your story you made me cry for a young lady you have so much talented the way you tell the story about each journal it make you fell like you are a part of the story i wish i could meet you just to hug you . thank you for letting me in a small corner of your heart . & for sharing you amazing talent with us Blesses to . Love from Joanie from Newfoundland Canada
the roads of youtube have led me to your wonderful art. I love your sensitivity and taste. I don't know what language to use! ha ha ha Saludos desde Argentina!!
Your work is so amazing. Each piece has its own personality and clearly is from your heart. Thanks so much for sharing!
Your work gets more and more amazing! I so appreciate you. You truly have a special gift.
i absolutely love your ideas & the meaning behind each item . The fabric incorporation into journals is such a cool thing to do. i never knew that such journals would be able to carry out a story from beginning to end. . . . let alone a heritage journal that holds so much meaning & a story of struggle . I definitely missed the listing once it went up otherwise I would of gotten one just for keepsake & reference . . . . thank you for sharing your inspirations !
Hello Nazy. Love the Immigrant Journals and the stories that go with them. I was in a conversation just this week with my husband of my admiration for the immigrants that helped to settle America. How courageous they had to be. What strength their lives and sacrifices show. We can learn so much from them. I have to be totally honest with myself, I do not believe I would have had the courage some of them had, even though I consider myself to be a strong woman. Would love to be entered into the giveaway please. And as always thank you for the inspiration.
You’ve outdone yourself. I love the idea of an immigrant journal. I’ve done my own family history research for decades and lived in Europe while my husband was active duty where I did some of my own research (and was very busy with my children, two born in foreign hospitals), I’ll definitely make a family history journal. I loved you your fabric pocket tags! Now you’ve wowed me again with fabric envelopes. I would be thrilled to win one! Thank you for sharing!
Me encantan tus journals. Qué placer poder escribirte en español. Me encantó la historia de tus abuelas, me recuerda mucho a la historia de mi abuela y mi bisabuela que emigraron a Usa desde España. Muchas gracias por enseñarnos tu increíble trabajo.
Awesome journals, love your whole approach of creating a story with each of your pieces. I came to the US from Mexico at the age of 10, and hold my culture close to my heart. I love all the fabrics and how they are given a new life. Keep doing your work and inspiring us all.
Love, Patty
I need to finish watching this when I have time - only got through about 8 1/2 minutes... BUT you have given me ideas! I'm second generation American Norwegian and I have needlework from both of my grandmas. I have been trying to figure out what to do with some of it since it is not recognizable as such, buried in my hope chest. I'm thinking of doing four books - one for each grandparent's side of the family. I've done a lot of research and remember a lot of stories so I am hoping to make these be treasures. I hate seeing marvelous things end up in thrift stores since the story has already stopped before it reaches those shelves. Thank you for the fodder for my stories. One of my grandmas was extremely poor - most of the children were sent to live with others after their father was killed in a fishing accident. We too often have no comprehension how difficult life can be.
ok that poem made me feel like crying - and I never cry. beautiful. Everything was so beautiful. :D xx
Your artistry is striking, I have so enjoyed watching your growth and these heritage/immigrant journals are so uniquely beautiful. I can only imagine the time, care & thoughtfulness it takes for you to make such wonderful pieces. My dad's grandfather's family were German Jews that immigrated to America, I can't imagine that journey. I so look forward to owning one of your one-of-a-kind journals one day. xoxo kelli
Your books are so beautiful it amazes me how someone can put so much effort and love into a book and make it so perfect yet not so clean and pristine. Your work is so perfect and continues to amaze me.
Aww oh my goodness!! thank you for such sweet words! These journals were definitely a challenge to try to make them look rustic yet beautiful at the same time, your feedback is amazing!
Your Greek journal made me think of the film Brides and my great aunt who was one of those who travelled to America to get married to a Greek man she had never met
Simply wonderful ! And the whole story of everything ,ahh just beautiful . TFS . Blessings & hugs
My parents and I came from Cuba in 1969. My mom was, a seamstress! You have inspired me so. The journals are stunning!!! Tfs
Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful. I am a second generation French immigrant and I love the idea of documenting my heritage in a journal such as this. I have been collecting vintage ephemera, fabric and lace to create my own journals and you always give me such wonderful ideas. I would love to be entered in the giveaway. Your creations are so amazing thank you for the inspiration. I can picture an Asian inspired collection with beautiful Asian fabrics, cherry blossoms and ephemera with Asian writing.
Your poem moved Me to tears. Thank you for sharing your heart. God bless you sweet girl.
I love your work so much! You put such heart and soul into everything you create.
I love all the textile journals and the stories you put with them! Beautiful!
Simply beautiful! I just found you! When the student is ready, the teacher will appear! Thank you for sharing your amazing gift of creating beautiful art. Blessings
I’m am in awe! The journey are STUNNING!!! The first one touched my heart and the story behind it beautiful. My family too are immigrants from Mexico. I immediately wanted to buy it for my daughter but sadly too late. How fortunate the person who purchased it. What a treasure!!! Look forward to seeing more of your work.
these journals and envelopes are so lovely nazy!! congratulations on creating such beautiful and meaningful collections! love it that you are spreading the love and peace and beauty!
Very beautiful concept and I loved seeing all the journals and the wonderful thoughts you had behind each one.
Your vibe is so calming and soothing as if you truely want to create a platform that wants to inspire. I love these journals!