Aww darling you are doing so much good with your journal donations. Yes it can get “boring” I totally understand! You deserve a break for all the reasons and more. We will be here when you ready! Big hugs my friend! ❤
My thoughts are with you Tammy. Take your time. We will be here when your ready!The journals are beautiful! Whoever gets them will definitely know they were made with love! Hugs.
Beautiful journals. I pray that you’ll be ok. I do understand. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and sometimes we need to take a break. The holiday season is hard for so many of us. Life isn’t a hallmark movie. We can put expectations on ourselves that aren’t realistic. Take good care and we will be here when you get back 🥰 ❤
Thank you so much Donna! I have years of experience powering through that I'm trying to undo, now I give myself grace to slow down and not power through. It's really been helpful in coming out of the overwhelm faster, stronger and calmer. Life is definitely not a hallmark movie!💚❤️
These are just stunning Tammy! I cannot believe how quickly you were able to make these beauties. The pine cone is my fav. i’m so glad that you are taking a break. I’m sure that you are still facing some PTSD from everything that’s happened. And it may not go away for a while. But at least you’re doing something to help yourself and that takes amazing strength. I too have distanced myself from the news. I allowed it to take over and I really shouldn’t. Anyway I am sure that these journals will be loved dearly by some individuals who really need it. Hugs ❤️🤗
Thank you Tamara! There is no doubt that I have PTSD, from multiple traumas. Giving myself a break is essential to stopping it from taking over. I always come out on the other side stronger and calmer! Thank you for all your support!❤️💚
Beautiful journals! Tammy, my heart goes out to you. I lost my mom on November 4, 2022, and then on November 8, 2023, I lost my husband unexpectedly. Needless to say, I have had a rough couple of years. I am doing better though. I make my own journals and try to journal a little each day, which has really helped me. I don't blame you for taking a break.
I am so sorry Debbie, those losses are tough. Getting through one minute, one hour, one day at a time is all we can do. At some point we think we are starting to feel ok and the timing of that is different for all of us. Being gentle with ourselves is the best gift. Love and hugs!❤️💚
Beautiful journals Tammy❤ So, generous of you to donate so many journals ❤ Yes, we get burnt out so it’s so good to take a break❤ Cancer has run rampant through my family. So , I feel for you❤❤❤
These journals are so beautiful. I love seeing them. It's a lot of work to create each one. Good to hear your voice. I imagine the kitchen is overwhelming. We remodeled ours several years ago. It was a relief when it was finally done. Your journals are amazing. There are a lot of people very grateful for your words and the pages to keep track of things. Big hugs 💞💞💞
Thank you so much Angela! So far the kitchen has been pretty fun, we are in the planning and picking out material stage. Construction starts in February.❤️💚
@TammyVanAntwerpArt I'm glad the kitchen is going well. I loved getting ours done, but the counter tops seemed like work as I wanted an endless seam into the bay window, so I needed a certain size. But it is sure nice having an updated kitchen. The old harvest gold counter was removed. Hugs 💞
Beautiful journals❤❤ You are right in taking a break ❤ you need to take care of yourself. Thank you for sharing your story. This time can be difficult. For me it is May, my mom passed away when i was 18. It is wonderful that you do journals and donate them. Blessings 😀
I get it! Take a break to enjoy this season. Don’t miss a thing. I know your family wants you to be healthy and happy. It’s so easy to feel like we are on a fast track to who knows what.
It takes a long time to re-condition toxic behaviors and powering through when I don't want to was a big one for me. Slowing down and taking my time is hard for me, but I know that I feel better when I do, so I keep practicing!❤️💚
Hi Tammy❣ Amazing journals and its such a special thing you do and they will bring joy to the new owners. I totally get taking breaks from social media, the holidays are a tough time for me. Take good care and Happy early Birthday, I will be 62 next May. 🤗Big hugs
Oh! You used FOREST! That's the one I'm using in the Specimen journal Im doing. I love all your covers and how you used the base papers as the main body of it. Congrats! On donating that many journals. It's never a bad thing to take a break and rest your spirit! Take care of you.
Thank you Rhoda! I love the Forest papers, I will be using a bit more of it in a journal that I'm gifting to someone for Christmas. I've watched at least one of your specimen journals but have not commented yet, I will be sure to go back and do that!❤️💚
Absolutely gorgeous, Tammy! I love your work. I am struggling myself and not being on much. Please take a break and take care of yourself. You have been through a lot. I hope my package got to you. Just enjoy. Big hugs 🩷
Aww darling you are doing so much good with your journal donations. Yes it can get “boring” I totally understand! You deserve a break for all the reasons and more. We will be here when you ready! Big hugs my friend! ❤
My thoughts are with you Tammy. Take your time. We will be here when your ready!The journals are beautiful! Whoever gets them will definitely know they were made with love! Hugs.
Thank you Amy ❤️💚
I just love these so much. They are warm and pretty and perfect. 40 people have been blessed. That is such an accomplishment! Hugs.
Thank you ❤️💚
Beautiful journals, Tammy. I understand the need for breaks. It's a good thing. 🎉❤
Thank you Robin!💚❤️
Beautiful journals. I pray that you’ll be ok. I do understand. It’s easy to get overwhelmed and sometimes we need to take a break. The holiday season is hard for so many of us. Life isn’t a hallmark movie. We can put expectations on ourselves that aren’t realistic. Take good care and we will be here when you get back 🥰 ❤
Thank you so much Donna! I have years of experience powering through that I'm trying to undo, now I give myself grace to slow down and not power through. It's really been helpful in coming out of the overwhelm faster, stronger and calmer. Life is definitely not a hallmark movie!💚❤️
Omg! Those covers! Ok, back to watching…
💜🎶Good morning Tammy ..🕯 Many blessing to you and to those who will receive them .. Happy season🎄 💜🎶🇨🇦
Thank you Caroline!💚❤️
These are just stunning Tammy! I cannot believe how quickly you were able to make these beauties. The pine cone is my fav. i’m so glad that you are taking a break. I’m sure that you are still facing some PTSD from everything that’s happened. And it may not go away for a while. But at least you’re doing something to help yourself and that takes amazing strength. I too have distanced myself from the news. I allowed it to take over and I really shouldn’t. Anyway I am sure that these journals will be loved dearly by some individuals who really need it. Hugs ❤️🤗
Thank you Tamara! There is no doubt that I have PTSD, from multiple traumas. Giving myself a break is essential to stopping it from taking over. I always come out on the other side stronger and calmer! Thank you for all your support!❤️💚
Beautiful journals! Tammy, my heart goes out to you. I lost my mom on November 4, 2022, and then on November 8, 2023, I lost my husband unexpectedly. Needless to say, I have had a rough couple of years. I am doing better though. I make my own journals and try to journal a little each day, which has really helped me. I don't blame you for taking a break.
I am so sorry Debbie, those losses are tough. Getting through one minute, one hour, one day at a time is all we can do. At some point we think we are starting to feel ok and the timing of that is different for all of us. Being gentle with ourselves is the best gift. Love and hugs!❤️💚
Beautiful journals Tammy❤ So, generous of you to donate so many journals ❤ Yes, we get burnt out so it’s so good to take a break❤ Cancer has run rampant through my family. So , I feel for you❤❤❤
Thank you so much Martha!❤️💚
These journals are so beautiful. I love seeing them. It's a lot of work to create each one. Good to hear your voice. I imagine the kitchen is overwhelming. We remodeled ours several years ago. It was a relief when it was finally done. Your journals are amazing. There are a lot of people very grateful for your words and the pages to keep track of things. Big hugs 💞💞💞
Thank you so much Angela! So far the kitchen has been pretty fun, we are in the planning and picking out material stage. Construction starts in February.❤️💚
@TammyVanAntwerpArt I'm glad the kitchen is going well. I loved getting ours done, but the counter tops seemed like work as I wanted an endless seam into the bay window, so I needed a certain size. But it is sure nice having an updated kitchen. The old harvest gold counter was removed. Hugs 💞
Beautiful journals❤❤ You are right in taking a break ❤ you need to take care of yourself. Thank you for sharing your story. This time can be difficult. For me it is May, my mom passed away when i was 18. It is wonderful that you do journals and donate them. Blessings 😀
Thank you so much Virginia! Losing our moms can be so difficult, I'm sorry you lost yours when you were so young.❤️💚
I get it! Take a break to enjoy this season. Don’t miss a thing. I know your family wants you to be healthy and happy. It’s so easy to feel like we are on a fast track to who knows what.
It takes a long time to re-condition toxic behaviors and powering through when I don't want to was a big one for me. Slowing down and taking my time is hard for me, but I know that I feel better when I do, so I keep practicing!❤️💚
Hi Tammy❣
Amazing journals and its such a special thing you do and they will bring joy to the new owners. I totally get taking breaks from social media, the holidays are a tough time for me. Take good care and Happy early Birthday, I will be 62 next May. 🤗Big hugs
Thank you so much Celeste! Time keeps marching on, it's hard to believe I'm in my 60's!❤️💚
Oh! You used FOREST! That's the one I'm using in the Specimen journal Im doing. I love all your covers and how you used the base papers as the main body of it. Congrats! On donating that many journals. It's never a bad thing to take a break and rest your spirit! Take care of you.
Thank you Rhoda! I love the Forest papers, I will be using a bit more of it in a journal that I'm gifting to someone for Christmas. I've watched at least one of your specimen journals but have not commented yet, I will be sure to go back and do that!❤️💚
@@TammyVanAntwerpArt Thank you! I hope you are taking time for you. Take a big breath!
Absolutely gorgeous, Tammy! I love your work. I am struggling myself and not being on much. Please take a break and take care of yourself. You have been through a lot. I hope my package got to you. Just enjoy. Big hugs 🩷
Thank you Janet. I did get your package and love everything in it! I will share a video tomorrow.💚❤️