Gina, this video brings tears to my eyes I can hardly type. I have had to deal with pain over family for many years, if I started a journal it would never end . Thank you for being you .
I could swear I am listening to myself right now. How I feel about Christmas, my childhood, therapy through journaling, trading scrapbooking for my own thing.......... I totally feel you Gina! Just know you are not alone! Stay strong the holidays will be over soon.
Your truths resonate with me. I appreciate you sharing them with us. I go through seasonal depression starting in October (my birthday month) through New Years Day every year. The pressure of “being joyful” and “buy this!” and “donate now” all wear on me. I’m a single mom and I have always financially struggled and more often then not spent my birthdays and holidays with my young son. So many years of loneliness and isolation because I didn’t have the $ or the extended family around. It was refreshing to watch your video.
Hi Gina.... I totally get you. I share the same feelings about my growing-up years and the holidays. I've never even been able to write about it in a journal, so "arting" about it had been my answer. I think your Grateful journal is an excellent idea and gives me inspiration. Thank you for sharing with us, you are truly a bright shining star. I am very much looking forward to your future creations. Blessings always!
I would add ditto to all the comments. Thank you for your inspiration. When I am low on mojo I just watch one of your videos and I get re-energized! My style is very different than yours but I always get an idea from you. I love your idea of one word focusing on what I am thankful for every day. I am adding that to my daily journal for the month. Blessings to you and your family this season.
I think you're on the right track, Gina ♥️ You sounded so sad at the beginning of the video, but by the time you got to your grateful journal, your enthusiasm was back😊 I love that little journal, BTW. Perfectly imperfect! Which is the best way to look at pretty much everything, I think. I pray you find your peace 🤗
Oh Gina! Thank you for your emotional transparency. I do believe the spirit of Christmas is just celebrating presence intead of presents. Very much what you are saying. I am also rethinking what it really is all about from days gone by. My kids are grown as well and vintage christmas ephemera always reminds me of simpler times. You have taught me how to vent through art and journaling and for that I thank you. Blessings to you this December!
Gina, I have to agree with you about the holidays. Teachers are always so EXHAUSTED. And, I always had bronchitis or pneumonia by the time our winter break came. Plus, I never had time to do anything at home (being so sick or exhausted). Now I actually enjoy them more because of the grand kids (and being retired!) :-) I do appreciate your honesty. And, yes, that is one reason why our journals are so important.
Gina, thank you for opening your heart and sharing a part of your most painful part of your life. I can relate. Prayers for continual healing. It is a process I know. Along with a difficult childhood, I lost my precious 16 year old daughter to Luekimia. She would have been 40 years old October 26. So, that is a pain I will live with the rest of my life. She and my living daughter is why I do art.
Always love everything you create you continue to inspire me every single time I watch your videos thank you so much for sharing part of your story I am a firm believer in the power of journaling and creating and its power to help in the process of healing. Can't wait to see how this new Journal looks as the month goes on!
I completely understand not liking Christmas. For me, it was always so stressful trying to buy buy buy for the whole family when we really didn't have the money to do that. People change at this time of year and become rude, and just plain mean. We don't put up a tree anymore or any decorations. I have no grandkids and one son and his wife. They don't want anything for Christmas. They would rather have the money and buy what they want. I'm always counting the days until it's completely over. It's always such a depressing time of year for me. I love this journal you've made. Thanks so much for sharing. Always look forward to seeing your next one.
The joy in your voice at the end means you’re on the right path with this new journal. Try not to panic over COPPA, I really don’t think it is going to affect craft channels as much as people fear. Have a peaceful, healing holiday!
I love this video! Love seeing your journals. I have been collecting Christmas gift tags too. They range from the 40’s & 50’s through the 80’s. I love using them in journals. Like you, they bring back so many great childhood memories! In fact, that’s how I learned the truth about Santa...my mom didn’t disguise her handwriting!!!😂🎄❤️
Holiday time is very stressful. I don't enjoy Christmas much either. I really only enjoyed it, like you, when my son was little. He was born in '70, so he is a year + older than you. You mentioned '77. That was a great year, because that was the year the first Star Wars movie came out, and we were looking forward to it so much. We weren't disappointed. Sending love and hoping you capture some of the Christmas magic. If you have Netflix, watch The Knight Before Christmas. It was fun!
Ohhhhhh, Gina. Thank you. Thank you for sharing, and for being so real. I appreciate the heck out of you. I cannot even describe how much I needed this today.
Christmas is not consumerism. It has become that for many. But it never was about that. The original spirit of Christmas is love- which leads to gratitude. “God so loved the world...
Thank you for being so real!! I LOVE all of your work. You are such an inspiration. I too feel different about Christmas now that my kids are not at home anymore. I am going to make one of these journals this week. 😍😍😍
Enjoyed looking at all your journals. Can’t wait for a flip through of your everyday planner journal. It just looks all yummy with the little glimpses! 😀 And what a wonderful idea for your healing journal and your everyday journals. You are always such an inspiring. Enjoy the rest of your day!
I call the Holidays "the Trifecta" and not meaning in a good way either--I dread them every year...they make me feel low and I usually get sick...talk about bah humbug!! I push myself to "be happy" and smile...but inside I feel so sad...so thanks for the honest post and your great idea for a "gratitude journal" hugs, Julierose
Giving gratitude is like toning a muscle, it gets easier and stronger as you use it. My life is so much better when I am consistent in my gratitude journal every day. I hope you have a similar experience.
First, I want to acknowledge the level of courage that took on your part to make this video, and to share your journey with us. 💕 I don’t think I could just open up my journal like you do. It’s hard enough even just putting something that you make out there, let alone something personal like a Journal. Just wanted you to know that I hear you, and I appreciate how hard that has to be. 🥰 Second, I have to say that your timing is impeccable 😁 I had Christmas fabric in my hand and was just about to put it on my journal cover! Ty for giving me permission to not feel like I had to! I actually went a totally different direction with it but I think it will a much better fit! I think we all have to figure out what the spirit of Christmas means to us and maybe it changes as we change. When you find it, do tell please! 😊 I’ve been on a mission to find my Joy for awhile now. But I keep smiling hoping no one will notice because I feel so incredibly ungrateful admitting it. But Try to remember to cut yourself some slack along the way. “To make it be something approachable”...that one’s gonna bounce around in there for a bit. 😉 I hope that this process will bring you to another “layer” of healing, kinda like that cake 😉 and that this also reaches others who need to hear it, which I’m sure it already has. Love and peace to you, my friend!
Love...and love is expressed in many ways...acts of service, gifts, words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch. Baking, Cooking, decorating are part of acts of service. Santa was a Saint who remembered the children had needs, wants and desires and as parents, we try to replicate that spirit as well as helping and thinking of the less fortunate. God bless you.
I think Christmas is about the love of the Father who sent his Son. I love it That Christmas is a big deal for people even if it is consumerism. It may be the wrong focus but to think that everyone is celebrating is awesome to me. I hope we all find the true meaning which is the perfect gift of Jesus. I do think Christmas is a time to be thankful and figure out what it means to each of us. Thank you for sharing!!!🎄
I had the problem of the ink smudging or not completely drying with some old photo paper that was in my mom's belongings. Come to find out it wasn't meant for the printer but for dark room development. Thankfully I didn't use too much of it before realizing. Happy New Year. :)
I desperately need to write a journal about my life so far mainly my childhood but some other things too I just don’t know how to start or where to start and I’m worried about people reading it! Tfs! Did you go see the mr.rogers movie it was really good.
Gina, this video brings tears to my eyes I can hardly type. I have had to deal with pain over family for many years, if I started a journal it would never end . Thank you for being you .
I could swear I am listening to myself right now. How I feel about Christmas, my childhood, therapy through journaling, trading scrapbooking for my own thing.......... I totally feel you Gina! Just know you are not alone! Stay strong the holidays will be over soon.
Your truths resonate with me. I appreciate you sharing them with us. I go through seasonal depression starting in October (my birthday month) through New Years Day every year. The pressure of “being joyful” and “buy this!” and “donate now” all wear on me. I’m a single mom and I have always financially struggled and more often then not spent my birthdays and holidays with my young son. So many years of loneliness and isolation because I didn’t have the $ or the extended family around. It was refreshing to watch your video.
Hi Gina.... I totally get you. I share the same feelings about my growing-up years and the holidays. I've never even been able to write about it in a journal, so "arting" about it had been my answer. I think your Grateful journal is an excellent idea and gives me inspiration. Thank you for sharing with us, you are truly a bright shining star. I am very much looking forward to your future creations. Blessings always!
I would add ditto to all the comments. Thank you for your inspiration. When I am low on mojo I just watch one of your videos and I get re-energized! My style is very different than yours but I always get an idea from you. I love your idea of one word focusing on what I am thankful for every day. I am adding that to my daily journal for the month. Blessings to you and your family this season.
I think you're on the right track, Gina ♥️ You sounded so sad at the beginning of the video, but by the time you got to your grateful journal, your enthusiasm was back😊 I love that little journal, BTW. Perfectly imperfect! Which is the best way to look at pretty much everything, I think. I pray you find your peace 🤗
Oh Gina! Thank you for your emotional transparency. I do believe the spirit of Christmas is just celebrating presence intead of presents. Very much what you are saying. I am also rethinking what it really is all about from days gone by. My kids are grown as well and vintage christmas ephemera always reminds me of simpler times. You have taught me how to vent through art and journaling and for that I thank you. Blessings to you this December!
Gina, I have to agree with you about the holidays. Teachers are always so EXHAUSTED. And, I always had bronchitis or pneumonia by the time our winter break came. Plus, I never had time to do anything at home (being so sick or exhausted). Now I actually enjoy them more because of the grand kids (and being retired!) :-) I do appreciate your honesty. And, yes, that is one reason why our journals are so important.
Gina, thank you for opening your heart and sharing a part of your most painful part of your life. I can relate. Prayers for continual healing. It is a process I know. Along with a difficult childhood, I lost my precious 16 year old daughter to Luekimia. She would have been 40 years old October 26. So, that is a pain I will live with the rest of my life. She and my living daughter is why I do art.
Always love everything you create you continue to inspire me every single time I watch your videos thank you so much for sharing part of your story I am a firm believer in the power of journaling and creating and its power to help in the process of healing. Can't wait to see how this new Journal looks as the month goes on!
I completely understand not liking Christmas. For me, it was always so stressful trying to buy buy buy for the whole family when we really didn't have the money to do that. People change at this time of year and become rude, and just plain mean. We don't put up a tree anymore or any decorations. I have no grandkids and one son and his wife. They don't want anything for Christmas. They would rather have the money and buy what they want. I'm always counting the days until it's completely over. It's always such a depressing time of year for me.
I love this journal you've made. Thanks so much for sharing. Always look forward to seeing your next one.
Thank you for the video - love the way you are journaling through the month- great idea.
The joy in your voice at the end means you’re on the right path with this new journal. Try not to panic over COPPA, I really don’t think it is going to affect craft channels as much as people fear. Have a peaceful, healing holiday!
Thank you for sharing your healing journey. This was the reason I started junk journaling too! I’m grateful for your inspiration and honest sharing.
What a lovely album Gina. Thank you for sharing such deep things from your heart.
I love this video! Love seeing your journals. I have been collecting Christmas gift tags too. They range from the 40’s & 50’s through the 80’s. I love using them in journals. Like you, they bring back so many great childhood memories! In fact, that’s how I learned the truth about Santa...my mom didn’t disguise her handwriting!!!😂🎄❤️
Holiday time is very stressful. I don't enjoy Christmas much either. I really only enjoyed it, like you, when my son was little. He was born in '70, so he is a year + older than you. You mentioned '77. That was a great year, because that was the year the first Star Wars movie came out, and we were looking forward to it so much. We weren't disappointed. Sending love and hoping you capture some of the Christmas magic. If you have Netflix, watch The Knight Before Christmas. It was fun!
Ohhhhhh, Gina. Thank you. Thank you for sharing, and for being so real. I appreciate the heck out of you. I cannot even describe how much I needed this today.
Christmas is not consumerism. It has become that for many. But it never was about that. The original spirit of Christmas is love- which leads to gratitude. “God so loved the world...
Thank you for being so real!! I LOVE all of your work. You are such an inspiration. I too feel different about Christmas now that my kids are not at home anymore. I am going to make one of these journals this week. 😍😍😍
Enjoyed looking at all your journals. Can’t wait for a flip through of your everyday planner journal. It just looks all yummy with the little glimpses! 😀 And what a wonderful idea for your healing journal and your everyday journals. You are always such an inspiring. Enjoy the rest of your day!
I call the Holidays "the Trifecta" and not meaning in a good way either--I dread them every year...they make me feel low and I usually get sick...talk about bah humbug!! I push myself to "be happy" and smile...but inside I feel so sad...so thanks for the honest post and your great idea for a "gratitude journal" hugs, Julierose
Giving gratitude is like toning a muscle, it gets easier and stronger as you use it. My life is so much better when I am consistent in my gratitude journal every day. I hope you have a similar experience.
First, I want to acknowledge the level of courage that took on your part to make this video, and to share your journey with us. 💕 I don’t think I could just open up my journal like you do. It’s hard enough even just putting something that you make out there, let alone something personal like a Journal. Just wanted you to know that I hear you, and I appreciate how hard that has to be. 🥰
Second, I have to say that your timing is impeccable 😁 I had Christmas fabric in my hand and was just about to put it on my journal cover! Ty for giving me permission to not feel like I had to! I actually went a totally different direction with it but I think it will a much better fit!
I think we all have to figure out what the spirit of Christmas means to us and maybe it changes as we change. When you find it, do tell please! 😊 I’ve been on a mission to find my Joy for awhile now. But I keep smiling hoping no one will notice because I feel so incredibly ungrateful admitting it. But Try to remember to cut yourself some slack along the way.
“To make it be something approachable”...that one’s gonna bounce around in there for a bit. 😉
I hope that this process will bring you to another “layer” of healing, kinda like that cake 😉 and that this also reaches others who need to hear it, which I’m sure it already has.
Love and peace to you, my friend!
So want to "pet" those fabric covers lol👍😁😘😘😘😘♥️❤️💚👍👍
Love this! Thanks for sharing
I love this!!!
Love...and love is expressed in many ways...acts of service, gifts, words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch. Baking, Cooking, decorating are part of acts of service. Santa was a Saint who remembered the children had needs, wants and desires and as parents, we try to replicate that spirit as well as helping and thinking of the less fortunate. God bless you.
I think Christmas is about the love of the Father who sent his Son. I love it That Christmas is a big deal for people even if it is consumerism. It may be the wrong focus but to think that everyone is celebrating is awesome to me. I hope we all find the true meaning which is the perfect gift of Jesus. I do think Christmas is a time to be thankful and figure out what it means to each of us.
Thank you for sharing!!!🎄
Gina. I love your videos! Where do you find the christmas postage stamps to use in your journal?
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I had the problem of the ink smudging or not completely drying with some old photo paper that was in my mom's belongings. Come to find out it wasn't meant for the printer but for dark room development. Thankfully I didn't use too much of it before realizing. Happy New Year. :)
I desperately need to write a journal about my life so far mainly my childhood but some other things too I just don’t know how to start or where to start and I’m worried about people reading it! Tfs! Did you go see the mr.rogers movie it was really good.
Sometimes getting started is the hardest part. Just do it...and the rest will come together.
xoxo-
gina
ps...haven't seen it yet but I want to!
Put ictures of Baby Jesus, it is His Birthday, and the Holy Family...and medited in their love and why Jesus became Man for you...that really heals...