PLAN WITH ME + my 2023 reflections | December Bullet Journal Setup

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  • @amandarachlee
    @amandarachlee  Рік тому +204

    hi friends! i wanted to go full on cozy holiday vibes & bring back the old school AmandaClaus spirit for my december 2023 bullet journal setup! :) stay to the end to see the giveaway! Thank you guys for sticking with me through 2023. It has been such an up & down year for me, but the one thing I always come back to when I reflect on my year is how grateful I am for our lil doodle community. your support truly brightens my day and gives me purpose. the cute clip at the end of this video is proof of that! i'm proud of myself & all of you for making it through another year! 💖 love u guys!

    • @louiswolfe5012
      @louiswolfe5012 Рік тому +1

      Wish I could be scent some supplies

    • @wharper3640
      @wharper3640 Рік тому

      What did you spray the finished pages with?

    • @ellaconner9452
      @ellaconner9452 Рік тому

      Love these pages as I love houses ❤. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a blessed New Year 😊. TFS

    • @lilychouchou.fr_enn
      @lilychouchou.fr_enn Місяць тому

      Amanda! please do a 2024's flip through🙏💖

  • @victoyip
    @victoyip Рік тому +666

    It’s UNBELIEVABLE seeing myself in one of your Plan With Me videos, I’m actually stunned. This month’s setup is as beautiful as always ❤ It was an absolute joy to see you and sing for you Amanda 🥹

    • @amandarachlee
      @amandarachlee  Рік тому +120

      it was so nice meeting you! 💖 thank you for singing for the lil doodles :) i’m gonna keep going back this month to listen to u sing!!!

    • @eponine318
      @eponine318 Рік тому +32

      Victoria, wow it was so cool to hear you guys. You sounded amazing!

    • @mai5185
      @mai5185 Рік тому +10

      I like your voice!

    • @gaybowlofcereal
      @gaybowlofcereal Рік тому +6

      you guys made me so happy!! Keep spreading Christmas joy, you're incredible

    • @annamyllyniemi5118
      @annamyllyniemi5118 Рік тому +7

      That’s crazy Victoria! Amazing singing as always!

  • @kellilaq
    @kellilaq Рік тому +31

    I love the carolers at the end!!

  • @ohnonina
    @ohnonina Рік тому +137

    THIS IS GORGEOUSSSS

  • @melechang
    @melechang Рік тому +16

    the carolers slayed 😮‍💨

  • @aarushsalternative
    @aarushsalternative Рік тому +39

    I absolutely loved the new outside content, the camera made it look like a movie 🙂

  • @Atchison949
    @Atchison949 Рік тому +12

    Before you started reflecting on your year, I thought to myself, she looks so mature all of a sudden. Like you've matured into adulthood, and then you started talking about what you've gone through in 2023 and it all made sense. I'm so glad you're finding yourself and that you're taking time to think about what you want from life. It's a huge step. ❤

  • @unfilteredmagic
    @unfilteredmagic Рік тому +36

    I was only able to watch some parts of the stream for this spread and I loved how it all ended up!! Soo cozy and perfect for December ❤ Also as a former choir singer, the carolers at the end were great!!!

  • @katerambolamanana
    @katerambolamanana Рік тому +14

    Oh Amanda, thank you SO much for sharing your reflections with us. You’ve been an inspiration and role model for me since my second year of college (I’ve now graduated and am going through the early 20s finding yourself you describe). I say that because to watch you grow and question and heal truly hits; it’s affirming of my own growth and questions and healing. No doubt I struggle with hustle culture too, and I prioritise success too. Your reflection to do more “slow art” is so timely. I feel so seen by your story. Thank you for existing and being brave, we are so proud of you too!!! ❤️✨🎄

  • @abitofjitt
    @abitofjitt Рік тому +39

    I love the December spread! And also the intro of this pwm is cool as you filmed outside! 💙 Happy Christmas! 🩵

  • @moniquebaham
    @moniquebaham Рік тому +14

    I loved everything about this video - from start to finish. Honestly, the holidays are not easy for me and I’m usually battling my sadness. This video made me feel so good. Thank you to you and to the Carolers!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!🎊

  • @oworeowos6277
    @oworeowos6277 Рік тому +18

    So cute! I can totally imagine your art in a picture book!

  • @chloemorrison2343
    @chloemorrison2343 Рік тому +19

    I love this! I've never seen someone paint in a bullet journal, but now I want to give it a try. Those buildings are gorgeous :)

  • @pramodkoppentavita25
    @pramodkoppentavita25 Рік тому +6

    just a random yearly theme idea (it’s not necessary to make this into a doodle planner ofc the ideas won’t suit everyone :)): but like it would be fun to do a whole year of themes of your favorite music albums and like we could do it along with you but in our own creative flow (swifties could do an entire year of taylor swift themes and same for other fans etc etc i hope you get what i mean) but yeah please do try it out! would love to see this kind of idea in a bullet journal..a whole year of music albums themed monthly spreads :)

    • @pramodkoppentavita25
      @pramodkoppentavita25 Рік тому +1

      please do try out this theme for next year.. in my opinion, Lil doodles would love it...and sorry for posting this on every video it's just a theme I would really really love to see for next year.... I'm actually a lil doodle as well... except I'm a new lil doodle but yes I'm so excited for this!!!! this is soooo pretty and cozy! thank you Amanda for this lovely spread! ❤❤

  • @mally7512
    @mally7512 Рік тому +3

    just hearing Amanda Claus is a christmas gift enough

  • @GinaMarieVPhotography
    @GinaMarieVPhotography Рік тому +2

    You’ve inspired me to try something new once again-gouache here I come! I’ve been following since your calligraphy video days - your early videos were a light in a very dark time for me. You helped me in my healing journey & also helped me find my joy in creating. I’m truly happy to hear that you’re healing & I’m grateful for you-thank you for sharing your talent with us. Keep rising in 2024, wishing you all good things! 💜

  • @dorindagaines4737
    @dorindagaines4737 Рік тому +1

    thank you for adding the caroling footage

  • @emmalindstrom1299
    @emmalindstrom1299 Рік тому +11

    I'm so thankful that I was able to be on the twitch stream while you created this month's spread and being able to kinda hang out with you!! I'm absolutely IN LOVE with this spread❄
    🎄💚

  • @eponine318
    @eponine318 Рік тому +4

    I LOVED this spread and the carolers! WOW she is such a great singer!

  • @pramodkoppentavita25
    @pramodkoppentavita25 Рік тому +13

    this is way too cute oh my god I'M SO EXCITED TO TRY AND RECREATE THIS!!!! I LOVE THE COZY VIBES

  • @nnikaa3
    @nnikaa3 Рік тому +7

    Thank you for the free wallpaper!!! I’ve been wanting a new wallpaper :)

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Рік тому +3

    0:21 The outfit is giving what needed to be gave. 👏🏽

  • @plannerstravelsanddreams7062

    I remember when we set up a Christmas village. I have to find them and display them again. When you were talking about the houses and figures you were setting up, you brought me so many memories...

  • @laurynvanleeuwen8450
    @laurynvanleeuwen8450 Рік тому +1

    I absolutely love this spread. It’s so cute and cosy. It gives the absolute Christmas vibes.
    And the viewers voice is soooo nice omg love that little(doodle) add on to the video ❤️❤️

  • @hinata0132
    @hinata0132 Рік тому +3

    This months spread and this vlog style planner set up is so cool and cozy! I love it! Glad I found your channel this year when I started my bullet journal

  • @MediterraneanLifestyleASMR
    @MediterraneanLifestyleASMR Рік тому +1

    I love the color that you chose for the sky in the background, that dark blue really transports me to a december night ✨

  • @josefine2822
    @josefine2822 Рік тому

    What you talked about in the beginning of the spread regarding mental health really resonated with me and a lot of others I'm sure, and it reminded me of how important it is to share about struggles in life and that not everything is so perfect. I'm very glad that you shared your thoughts and experiences ❤️ PS Very cozy spread as always! ❄️ Wish you a wonderful new year!

  • @paolaarcia3199
    @paolaarcia3199 Рік тому +2

    that was the best outro ever!! happy Christmas!! 🎄🎄

  • @solilokian
    @solilokian Рік тому

    holiday chill with amanda 시작! (start)
    this is always my fave season of ur vids because for years u have been part of my holiday routine starting from dec to the transition into a new year!! u’re definitely one of the ways I get rest and Christmas feels bcs u give cozy vibes

  • @kristabellesususco8558
    @kristabellesususco8558 Рік тому +4

    you never fail to inspire me so much through your creativity 🥺🫶🏻 this year was quite tough for me, def went thru a LOT of ups and downs, but maybe more on downs? lol but i do really miss doing your bujo spreads. i could actually say that one of the things i want to accomplish next year is to get back to bullet journaling, hoping it would make my life kept together because college is totally messing it up. anw, thank you so much for being such an inspiration Amanda, u have influenced me in so many ways and i'm always grateful for being able to have come across you last july 2019 (became a lil doodle since then 😗✌🏻). i hope u have a great december and happy holidays!! 🎄❤️‍🩹

  • @stoneycas
    @stoneycas Рік тому +1

    I work at Hanji Gifts (the Queen West location) and I'm so excited that we're selling your cards! I've sold so many of your planners and packed many online orders for lil doodles all over the world and it makes me so happy meeting other lil doodles! :") i've been watching your videos since the amandaclaus days lol. happy holidays, love the december layout this year and can't wait to see what you do next year!

  • @alizabharti9566
    @alizabharti9566 Рік тому +2

    The vibe kinda reminded me of December 2019 theme
    Loved bothhh❤
    Really miss amandaclause and all the vlogs too

  • @hanagolme5665
    @hanagolme5665 Рік тому +1

    Omggggg amanda clause is backkkkkkk
    Cant wait for ittttt🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @dewdropsonaleaf
    @dewdropsonaleaf Рік тому +2

    I didn't realise I was smiling until the video ended! Loved this cozy setup video! It's always nice to see Amanda with holiday cheer!! 💜

  • @marygracefelton
    @marygracefelton Рік тому +1

    My dad is OBSESSED with his Christmas village! It’s so adorable because he is not into buying anything else similar, but every December he wants to buy himself more buildings and keep expanding his village 🥺 it’s so cute to hear your dad loves his village too

  • @alkiq00
    @alkiq00 Рік тому

    I think this was my most favorite video of yours this year! You, outside with the beautiful winter hat on, and the softly blurred background! Beautiful! The planner layout, beautiful!! The colors, amazing! The cards look great! Maybe add them to your shop for next winter?? Please! Victoria and the singers were great. Victoria, if you’re seeing this, your voice is amazing!!

  • @ashnan888
    @ashnan888 Рік тому

    amanda - one of the most authentic and beautiful videos you’ve made! thanks for spreading your own holiday cheer, i thoroughly enjoyed this ❤️

  • @sleepy4lifee
    @sleepy4lifee Рік тому +5

    Aah love the setup soo much, we also had those little houses! The way they sang at the end was so good 😂❤

  • @RG-yf3uj
    @RG-yf3uj Рік тому

    OMG miss Amanda Claus! What a treat & cherry on top by inuding the carolers. They were awesome!

  • @Hopehustleheart
    @Hopehustleheart Рік тому

    Amanda this months setup is amazing! I always love your art but this is perfect cozy Christmas heartwarming vibes and I love it!

  • @emmjayy
    @emmjayy Рік тому

    I had a really tough year as well. it’s the first year that I’ve been fully away from my family because I moved across the country for my Master’s degree. I’m really proud of myself for what I’ve worked on in my personal and academic life though. Before this year I really struggles to make friends, but being on my own has really forced me to put myself out there and I’ve had a great time establishing myself in a new friend group. I’ve picked up some new hobbies and have been investing time both in repairing my mental health and my physical health by repairing my relationship with my body. There are a lot of uncertainties heading into next year but I’m excited to tackle those challenges when I finish my Master’s in April!

  • @mitzibud6908
    @mitzibud6908 Рік тому

    Truly appreciate your genuine sharing of your journey in this thing called life. I am an inspired 65 year old approaching retirement by your authenticity. Thank you, Amanda!! Here’s to a fulfilling 2024!!

  • @kellygiles855
    @kellygiles855 Рік тому

    Oh my goodness, this month's setup is insanely beautiful, I particularly love the colors you picked!

  • @mariheaton9261
    @mariheaton9261 Рік тому +1

    My family had the same Christmas village! It's so cool to see it in this watercolor setting

  • @julielavers3394
    @julielavers3394 Рік тому

    I LOVE your spread! It’s so festive and full of the Christmas season vibes! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE!

  • @veroniquecastel9582
    @veroniquecastel9582 Рік тому +1

    The singing at the end 🤩

  • @MarcelaChandía
    @MarcelaChandía Рік тому +1

    Beautiful theme as always, and here in Chile, I have seen those kinds of Christmas villages and they are not only lovely but so much fun to discover all the details in them. Loved the carolers!!! Kudos to them!!

  • @mirrasrinivasan
    @mirrasrinivasan Рік тому +3

    The themes u made for this year have definitely been my favourite! and this christmas intro is everything 😍 I love watching your content, always original and inspiring,,,

  • @IzuAurora
    @IzuAurora Рік тому +2

    Oh i loved this so much ! I could tell you were having a lot of fun filming, not just making the spreads but at the park and the song and everything. Loved this !!

  • @RachMei
    @RachMei Рік тому +3

    omg your fan is so cute! Her voice is SO amazing!!!!

  • @LuckyMeCandy
    @LuckyMeCandy Рік тому

    Christmas carols for the win!! Love that you ran into a viewer and she blessed us with some Christmas cheer. 24:24

  • @vilmarantamaula5397
    @vilmarantamaula5397 Рік тому

    I love you!! I love how your bullet journal videos are more personal now so we get to know you better

  • @amandamendez2875
    @amandamendez2875 Рік тому

    I love the AmandaClaus!! I remember these little villages too. So beautiful!

  • @___jacklynnn
    @___jacklynnn Рік тому

    THIS IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. I love that you took your time with this. I can see how much you enjoyed creating this set up.
    Cheers to you!

  • @andreeaamarghioalei1256
    @andreeaamarghioalei1256 Рік тому +4

    OMG, it looks amazing!! ❤❤❤❤ I love it soooo much, you should use this theme in the next year's Bullet Journals 😍😍😍😍

  • @dorottyadesign
    @dorottyadesign Рік тому +2

    This video so wholesome😍❤ Thank you Amanda! I can't wait to see your new ideas come to life in 2024💫

  • @JennaHong
    @JennaHong Рік тому

    The voiceover got me emotional 🥺♥️ I’ve been watching you for probably 4 years now and I’m so happy this year was healing, it was hard to see you struggling with how hard you work and not letting yourself take the breaks and slow down when you need to. It’s so hard since you’re your own business owner, artist, creator, so many big hats and I’m so happy this year was helpful with giving yourself breaks❤ yes to community things, both in Canada and online 🥹💖 supporting you always

  • @joycem7
    @joycem7 Рік тому

    This was a stunning plan with me! Loved watching you paint and gets me inspired to paint in my journal. Thanks for sharing!

  • @GlamGoddes101
    @GlamGoddes101 Рік тому

    Yes to the European/London winter vibes! That’s a big theme in my art this winter

  • @jackieeckhart3212
    @jackieeckhart3212 Рік тому

    You’re building metaphor made a lot of sense and I honestly went through a similar thing of having to “rebuild” ❤ your videos are always a nice part of my day

  • @dgs788
    @dgs788 Рік тому

    The carolers at the end were so good! Loved the theme of this journal so much. I think it inspired me to paint something similar in my art journal.

  • @jurochavieira
    @jurochavieira Рік тому +1

    Ohhhhh the end!!! ❤ sweet! And the christmas village is perfect!

  • @majoredinenglish8228
    @majoredinenglish8228 Рік тому

    I love putting out the Christmas village! This month’s theme is very cute.

  • @clairewood9508
    @clairewood9508 Рік тому

    amanda ur literally the whole reason i started bullet journaling, and i'm about to start on my 6th year! thanks so much for being such an inspiration 🥰

  • @ariane1159
    @ariane1159 Рік тому

    This is my fave spread you’ve ever done

  • @sandy-girl
    @sandy-girl Рік тому +4

    Omgggg I loveee this spread, it’s so cute! 😍❤

  • @jodimurar4602
    @jodimurar4602 Рік тому

    Omg!!! Love this spread. It’s beautiful! You’re very talented. Thanks for always keeping it real!!!

  • @izzyb7139
    @izzyb7139 Рік тому

    I think you are doing fantastic. You are only 25. Don't be so hard on yourself. You are wonderfully talented and a joy to watch. Thanks for all the inspiration. 😊

  • @deadlynightshade_art
    @deadlynightshade_art Рік тому

    I was watching the stream and it was so beautiful seeing it all come together!! It was very fun and festive stream, I loved it. I really love this theme so I’m glad you stuck with it!

  • @person7896
    @person7896 Рік тому +2

    thank you thank you thank you, I'm doing it right now ❤❄️🎄

  • @rainiidays
    @rainiidays Рік тому

    ahh the caroling at the end! it was so sweet of you to include that. so cute! happy holidays amanda and doodle fam ^^

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Рік тому +1

    9:06 You’ve outdone yourself with this one.

  • @MEfromson
    @MEfromson Рік тому

    This is wonderful! My great aunts had a set of ceramic snowy village pieces, just like you're talking about. They were designed to have candles inside, with flickering flames that would show through house windows or the lights on the Christmas tree in the center. I love the theme you've made, and I think you hit on it when you suggested it's a little like a children's book illustration. For some reason I always associate the holidays with my childhood. Not that I don't still have holidays, but the ones from childhood are remembered lovingly, maybe "rose-tinted" would be the best way to put it. So having a children's illustration style theme would work really well this time of year. (I'm kind of sad I already have my December spreads completed now.) I definitely want those cards, but I may try my hand at making something similar... I don't know what my snowy village would look like, exactly, but I'm now inspired to try and paint it. Thank you for inspiring me!
    And on a related note, I got a really great lesson in the cycles creativity goes through from a video by Rachael Stephen, which she got from someone else's instagram but I can't find that, so the video will have to do! This is the time she shared that page: ua-cam.com/video/QRxbUWy4tj0/v-deo.htmlsi=_T8zY74GQ08zXSMR&t=223 The recovery half of the creativity cycle is hard to stomach sometimes, but it's truly important. Seeing that image really helped me internalize it for the first time, instead of always putting myself down for not being able to write. Maybe it'll help. I'd love to see your take on it someday!

  • @meant_for_bigger_things
    @meant_for_bigger_things Рік тому

    I have stopped watching bujo videos cuz I don't bujo anymore. But this video came in fyp and instantly hit with nostalgia. So happy to see you thriving and being truthful to your inner artist. Appreciate your art so much, happy holidays 💕🪩

  • @dimitrabouzalas3090
    @dimitrabouzalas3090 Рік тому

    Amanda! Your work is amazing! Thank you for having a UA-cam channel, you are a huge inspiration ❤ I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and have a beautiful 2024🥰😍

  • @hanjigifts6828
    @hanjigifts6828 Рік тому

    These cards are so lovely! We are so excited to see them in person! This year has been incredible and we wish you a very happy holidays and the most amazing 2024! 😍😍😍😍😍

  • @PokhrajRoy.
    @PokhrajRoy. Рік тому +2

    2:35 Wow that sounds elaborate and also a Lego set. My mother has an elaborate set up for the Nativity though.

  • @tophbeifong8304
    @tophbeifong8304 Рік тому

    Love it amanda! I've been a follower for 5 years, never disappointed!

  • @MarmiJournals
    @MarmiJournals Рік тому

    i loveee the ending with the singers wow!!! so fun!!

  • @jimessica
    @jimessica Рік тому +2

    love the winter vibes intro

  • @LacyMayArt
    @LacyMayArt Рік тому +4

    love the theme!

  • @timelord1040
    @timelord1040 Рік тому

    This setup really brought back memories for me. My mother also had a giant Christmas village, and my younger sister and I would always stand and look at all the pieces and we would imagine who the characters were and what the characters were doing. When we got older, we started to collect our own villages. I sadly can't put mine out this year because of space, but I really loved this setup.
    As for your questions:
    This year I'm proud of myself for taking a risk and moving to another state even though I had a job and a place to live. In just 6 months, I've found another job I love and I've moved into my own place with my boyfriend for the first time. Some of my highlights of the year are accomplishing these things, but I also got to do some much more that I loved this year. I made my inner child happy and went to see Taylor Swift and Big Time Rush in concert. Something I learned a lot more of this year was appreciating the small wins because this year was hard financially, so I just had to remind myself that even my little accomplishments were all going to be worth it in the end.

  • @cookama
    @cookama Рік тому +3

    What a cute setup! I’m committing to working on my art, just for me, in 2024. Thanks for all the updates and the lovely art!

  • @chariniurteaga6791
    @chariniurteaga6791 10 місяців тому

    Wow!! Their singing was amazing!

  • @NanaStillLearning
    @NanaStillLearning Рік тому

    Thank you for the free wallpaper. Brings me joy each time I open my phone.

  • @panlynn4485
    @panlynn4485 Рік тому

    Loved the December spread! Victoria and her friends sang beautifully!! Loved that you included them in the vid🫶❤️🎄

  • @bellabyeol
    @bellabyeol Рік тому

    ahhh i remember amandaclaus!! 😭 this was such a lovely video. thank you so much for everything this year and always, amanda! we love you and we're so proud of you and your journey to find and become your most fulfilled self. you are a true inspiration and you deserve all the love you give to us 💜

  • @efficientewonton
    @efficientewonton Рік тому

    i really like the streaming aspect. its nice to feel like im working across from someone

  • @Carve_a_niche
    @Carve_a_niche Рік тому +1

    Godd i lovee ittt

  • @lil_swarlette
    @lil_swarlette Рік тому

    Oh my gosh the carolers were so lovely!! Happy holidays everyone

  • @JenLunny
    @JenLunny Рік тому

    Absolutely loved this video. I borrowed several ideas to get back into creative journalling! Thank you!!

  • @gailchu50
    @gailchu50 Рік тому

    Amazing setup, I love watching you paint in you bullet journal! Have a wonderful Christmas and happy holidays! I can’t wait to see what you have in store for us in the new year 🎄

  • @sEaSoNaLMiLk
    @sEaSoNaLMiLk Рік тому

    I don’t know you, I’ve just been following you for years, but I’m still so proud of you. You said some really insightful and self-loving things in this video. I’ve been kinda absent from paper related videos as I’ve been outside in my garden and mostly watching related videos this spring and summer. So I unfortunately haven’t caught much of your videos since your health update. I watched some shorts and I thought she seems so much more happy peaceful and healthy! It made me happy to hear you confirm that in this vid 🥺💕. You’ll always be one of my fave creators because of how genuine and talented you are. It comes across loud and clear. Merry Christmas!

  • @teddybear0777
    @teddybear0777 Рік тому +2

    i absolutely LOVE this Amanda. queen. ❤

  • @karens8042
    @karens8042 Рік тому

    one of my favorite spreads from you ever. definitely will recreate if I’m able to ahahaha. also to the fan at the end, you and your group is super talented! keep up the great work

  • @Jasmine-lx6sy
    @Jasmine-lx6sy Рік тому

    How cool wss this month spread so different but gorgeous. Love the ending super fun video

  • @amywoolsey6591
    @amywoolsey6591 Рік тому

    That was great. ....and LOVE the Candy Cane Carolers... They were awesome. :)

  • @christianjohnson8036
    @christianjohnson8036 Рік тому +2

    Happy Holidays!! 🎄

  • @tvorilkat4228
    @tvorilkat4228 Рік тому

    The best Christmas theme I see so far! :)

  • @KimPearce
    @KimPearce Рік тому

    I love this, my hubby and I put up a Christmas Village from LeMax every year! I love this page