Melanie Sullivan
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Hobonichi 2022 Unboxing
Opening my order for my 2022 planner from Hobonichi.
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Відео

My Current Journals - A Rambly Flip Through
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Flipping through some of the journals I've been working in since my last video. Links: James Burke Virtual Voyage V - The Lamplight Cruise (Pixar) - ua-cam.com/video/QtkxE3Bavik/v-deo.html Galen Leather Blank Notebook - www.galenleather.com/collections/tomoe-river-notebooks/products/everyday-notebook-blank-tomoe-river-paper-a5-size-400-pages My Amazon Storefront*: www.amazon.com/shop/melaniesul...
Just checking in. Journals, and timelines, and courses, oh my!
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I finally made a video! Sharing some of my current journal, a virus timeline printable to include in your journals, and journals from some of the courses I've taken lately. This video contains NO sponsored products or courses and all opinions shared are my own. Reuse old calendars (find like years): calendarhome.com/calculate/find-like-years Coronavirus Timeline Printable: www.persnicketyprints...
Slow Stitch Collab block from Sarah!
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#slowstitchcollab7 My last slow stitch collab block from Sarah at RoxycreationsbySarah! It’s so cute! Links to the lovely ladies in the swap: Rachel (Roxy creations) - ua-cam.com/channels/mRsNgFQ7q3D6U2Vro3Ie3w.html Anne Brooke - ua-cam.com/channels/R_JE2MCqsuF_MbxP5vuI3g.html Susanna (Our Host, Vintage Blend Studio) - ua-cam.com/channels/ISDYF2B0s2r2M3oqMs3Smw.html Jeanette (Mi Cottage Crafts)...
My #slowstitchcollab7 block from Rachel
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#slowstitchcollab7 My gorgeous block from Rachel, part of the #SlowStitchCollab7 project. Links to the lovely ladies in the swap: Rachel (Roxy creations) - ua-cam.com/channels/mRsNgFQ7q3D6U2Vro3Ie3w.html Anne Brooke - ua-cam.com/channels/R_JE2MCqsuF_MbxP5vuI3g.html Susanna (Our Host, Vintage Blend Studio) - ua-cam.com/channels/ISDYF2B0s2r2M3oqMs3Smw.html Jeanette (Mi Cottage Crafts) - ua-cam.co...
Testing a camera angle while stitching.
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Trying out a camera angle. Is this watchable? The Lisa Mattock Mish-Mash quilt Zoom class I'm looking forward to: foragebylisamattock.com.au/product/scrappy-mish-mash-decorative-quilts-sunday-18th-april-1200pm/
Wreck This Journal in Color - Flip Through #wreckthisjournal
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A non-chatty flip through of my Wreck This Journal. I started this journal in August 2020. It currently weights 2.2 lbs (976 g). Get your own Wreck this Journal by Keri Smith on Amazon*: Wreck this Journal Now in Color - amzn.to/3iFFlPT Wreck this Journal Expanded Edition (the original/classic) - amzn.to/39dL8sP Keri Smith’s other books: amzn.to/3iIXHzo * As an Amazon Associate I earn from qual...
The Ultimate Junk Journal - Wreck This Journal
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A grown woman takes on a Wreck This Journal. (This video was not made for children.) I'm sharing a new journal I made and a preview of my Wreck This Journal. Let me know if you want to see a complete flip through. Get your own Wreck this Journal by Keri Smith on Amazon*: Wreck this Journal Now in Color - amzn.to/3iFFlPT Wreck this Journal Expanded Edition (the original/classic) - amzn.to/39dL8s...
My First Miniature - A Half Scale Kit from Hobby Lobby
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Visit my Etsy shop: www.etsy.com/shop/texasfreckles My blog: www.texasfreckles.com/ Find me on Instagram: melanietexasfreckles
Estate Sale Finds
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Sweet finds at an estate sale today.
My slow stitch swap block from Susanna - Vintage Blend Studio
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#slowstitchcollab7 Slow Stitch Collaboration/Swap - My beautiful January piece from Susanna! Links to the lovely ladies in the swap: Anne Brooke - ua-cam.com/channels/R_JE2MCqsuF_MbxP5vuI3g.html Susanna (Our Host, Vintage Blend Studio) - ua-cam.com/channels/ISDYF2B0s2r2M3oqMs3Smw.html Jeanette (Mi Cottage Crafts) - ua-cam.com/users/ScrappinHappyxo Lauretta (Sparrowhawker Designs) - ua-cam.com/c...
Kirigami Papercutting: Motifs and Snowflakes
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I AM NOT A KIRIGAMI EXPERT; it's just another rabbit hole I fell down recently. In this video, I am sharing pieces I've made and two different folding methods I've learned so far. The book that got me started is The Art of Decorative Paper Stencils by Kanoako Yaguchi. It's out of print, but there are used copies available on Amazon and at Abe Books. PLEASE NOTE: the instructions in the book onl...
Christmas Crafts: YoYo Garland and Book Ornament
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It seems this video uploaded in a lower quality than I usually publish. I'm sorry if the quality isn't very good. I'm making sure it doesn't happen again. In this video, I'm turning some vintage yoyos into a garland and finishing a book ornament I started in 2018. (Thank you for the idea, Rafaela!) RoxyCreations Digitals on Etsy: www.etsy.com/listing/908809360/printable-christmas-ephemera-kit-3...
Working in my 2020 Christmas Journal
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Hang out with me while I work in my Christmas journal and go through some Christmas goodies from the past couple of years. I tried to insert the clusters video, but I see it didn't work now that the video is published. Believe me, it was a bunch of clusters. Mentioned in the video: TandiArt printables: www.etsy.com/shop/TandiArt?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=888277202 RoxyCreations (Ra...
Sharing beautiful happy mail from Ligia!
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Ligia sent me the most lovely happy mail! I'm overwhlemed by your generosity, Ligia, thank you!
My #SlowStitchCollab7 piece from Lauretta!
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My #SlowStitchCollab7 piece from Lauretta!
My stitchy Christmas Cottage - pattern by Forage by Lisa Mattock #slowstitching
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My stitchy Christmas Cottage - pattern by Forage by Lisa Mattock #slowstitching
Slow Stitch Collaboration/Swap from Jeanette at Mi Cottage Crafts - November
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Slow Stitch Collaboration/Swap from Jeanette at Mi Cottage Crafts - November
Slow Stitch Collaboration/Swap - I received a treasure from Anne!
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Slow Stitch Collaboration/Swap - I received a treasure from Anne!
Journal Switcheroo - Moving completed pages from one journal to another
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Journal Switcheroo - Moving completed pages from one journal to another
Slow Stitching: Sew 4 the Soul book with Anne Brooke #Sew4thesoulbook
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Slow Stitching: Sew 4 the Soul book with Anne Brooke #Sew4thesoulbook
Happy Mail from Suzanne!
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Happy Mail from Suzanne!
Happy Mail from Louise!
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Happy Mail from Louise!
Prepping my next daily journal and catching up.
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Prepping my next daily journal and catching up.
Pages and embellishment in the pink journal
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Pages and embellishment in the pink journal
Starting on my next giveaway journal! - Part 1
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Starting on my next giveaway journal! - Part 1
Another Soft Spine Journal - Gold Pleather Edition
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Another Soft Spine Journal - Gold Pleather Edition
Journal #1 Giveaway Winner!
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Journal #1 Giveaway Winner!
Binding & Finishing the Soft-Spine Journal - Journal Giveaway! *CLOSED*
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Binding & Finishing the Soft-Spine Journal - Journal Giveaway! *CLOSED*
A Rant and a Giveaway - Making a Scrappy Soft-Spine Journal
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A Rant and a Giveaway - Making a Scrappy Soft-Spine Journal

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @maryramirez4221
    @maryramirez4221 День тому

    Beautiful just beautiful and cud they be a cover for a journal?or for what else just curious,,I don’t sew that’s y I’m asking lol

  • @maryramirez4221
    @maryramirez4221 День тому

    They are just gorgeous

  • @maryramirez4221
    @maryramirez4221 День тому

    What are those fabric collage bigger pieces for ?how do they go on a journal?

  • @FirstNameLastName-kq8hr
    @FirstNameLastName-kq8hr 8 днів тому

    So do you have to purchase a certain journal or you can just do it yourself with any journal? I've never heard of this I love it. I want to do it with my daughter.

  • @beverlyquinn1853
    @beverlyquinn1853 10 днів тому

    i meant just be you

  • @gigsy4827
    @gigsy4827 17 днів тому

    What book do you have on slow stitching?

  • @weirfunstuff5783
    @weirfunstuff5783 20 днів тому

    I love your work…so inspiring

  • @jeanninelarsen1065
    @jeanninelarsen1065 24 дні тому

    Thank you for the tutorial, amazing binding.

  • @Nananaox1pt
    @Nananaox1pt 25 днів тому

    You talk to much😴😞😏

  • @sibel3852
    @sibel3852 Місяць тому

    Harikasınız, dis kaplamayi nasıl yaptığınızı anlattınız mi acaba varmi video

  • @carlaferguson5471
    @carlaferguson5471 Місяць тому

    These are perfect for diamond painting too for drill storage

  • @RizaMustang10
    @RizaMustang10 Місяць тому

    How did you repair the broken binding? Mine just broke and I don't know what to do :(

  • @jolandajonas1595
    @jolandajonas1595 Місяць тому

    Hi Melanie, I miss your stories and your journaling pages. Hope you're doing well. ❤

  • @4tjinta
    @4tjinta Місяць тому

    Are you sure, 3 euro for one printable sheet?

  • @paulinehooker1550
    @paulinehooker1550 Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for these three tutorials. You certainly have given me the confidence to give it a go. I love how you explain everything in a relaxed way that comes so naturally. ❤

  • @pamsauce8936
    @pamsauce8936 2 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤LOVE THESE❤❤❤🎉

  • @pamsauce8936
    @pamsauce8936 2 місяці тому

    I know this is an old video, BUT I LOVE YOUR STYLE OF SHOWING THE PROCESS!!! I Hope you are still making videos!!!

  • @user-qi9xz1hw9m
    @user-qi9xz1hw9m 2 місяці тому

    Melanie I love the final result of your Wreckit journal, you’re so creative. I’d love to see how you do the original Kerri smith one. It really tests your artistic side. Xxxxxxxx

  • @Maggie321
    @Maggie321 2 місяці тому

    Do you have a video on how you make your covers shiny?

    • @MelanieSullivan
      @MelanieSullivan 2 місяці тому

      Hi Maggie. I use Liquitex Gloss Varnish. It's mostly used to varnish acrylic paintings and can be found with the painting mediums and paints. It's a milky white color in the bottle, but it dries completely clear. Apply it liberally and don't worry about brush strokes as it will level itself out as it dries if you have enough on the surface. I hope that helps!

  • @sallythompson5071
    @sallythompson5071 2 місяці тому

    Great idea!

  • @roseoakone
    @roseoakone 2 місяці тому

    Come back Malanie!🫂 miss hearing your story and journal pages

  • @sunbeltliving
    @sunbeltliving 2 місяці тому

    You seem well supplied for all sorts of fun pursuits! And so organized

  • @kitday8825
    @kitday8825 2 місяці тому

    Looks fabulous

  • @kitday8825
    @kitday8825 2 місяці тому

    Fabulous, book ordered. Another UK collage artist is Emily Schofield (Art with Em), she uses the same technique as Clover Robin, along with coloured pencils.

  • @roseoakone
    @roseoakone 3 місяці тому

    Miss you Melanie and your stories. Come back 😊😢

  • @gasconypassion8957
    @gasconypassion8957 3 місяці тому

    Super, i so enjoyed that, such beautiful art. Well done. How do you make them digital to upload to Etsy? do you scan or photograph them please?

  • @lindagoehlen256
    @lindagoehlen256 3 місяці тому

    I was wondering what to do with the boring covers. I love this idea! Thanks for sharing!

  • @kathylambert-uz1vs
    @kathylambert-uz1vs 3 місяці тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @kimsome8334
    @kimsome8334 3 місяці тому

    Your sewing room is heaven!

  • @lifehappens587
    @lifehappens587 3 місяці тому

    I could Never look at all that visual clutter daily I would pass out, not a place to rest your eyes 👀 yikes!

  • @maxinedayhuff308
    @maxinedayhuff308 3 місяці тому

    What size needle do you use when sewing to the comp book?

    • @MelanieSullivan
      @MelanieSullivan 3 місяці тому

      In general, you should choose your needle size based on the thread you're using. Heavier threads will perform better using a larger (thicker) needle since the hole made by the needle is larger and the eye of the needle will accommodate the thread without abrasion causing the thread to fray or split. If I'm using all purpose sewing thread, I typically use a size 80/12 needle on paper. If you're using a heavy duty thread or thread with a larger diameter, I'd use a size 90/14 or larger needle. Using a needle larger than required by your thread will rarely cause problems, but using a needle too small for your thread will almost always give you trouble. Hope that helps!

  • @Rleetuber
    @Rleetuber 4 місяці тому

    New subscriber here. Since it looks like you are no longer making videos, I will just have to rewatch4 what's been made. So inspired by your creativity and art. But, I wish you well.

  • @Semi_w0t
    @Semi_w0t 4 місяці тому

    Ive been cheking your account every month i really hope tou will come back your videos are my inspiration ❤

  • @kristinemorgan6793
    @kristinemorgan6793 4 місяці тому

    There are ( or there shouldn’t be) any sewing room police just like there are no quilt police! To each her own! Love your space. I have maybe half that much area but it’s jammed full of much loved stuff!!

  • @starfischo
    @starfischo 4 місяці тому

    Dang! I wish to see you post more 😢 so satisfying!!

  • @user-uo2wk3ki2n
    @user-uo2wk3ki2n 4 місяці тому

    Help! I'm new at this and recently purchased my first bunch of beads. They came in a little box, each in it's own compartment. I can't work out of this because they get mixed up, so I purchased one of your organizers from Amazon. Problem - how do I transfer the beads from the original box to the new ones? I can't just dump them because all of the beads would fall out. What do I do?

  • @user-qy2kw9kx3o
    @user-qy2kw9kx3o 4 місяці тому

    You could paint it with some kind of polyurethane product and make it waterproof.

  • @ibrahimibrahim2700
    @ibrahimibrahim2700 4 місяці тому

    Do you want pictures of ussr or yugoslavia on your journal

  • @judyrobertson9479
    @judyrobertson9479 4 місяці тому

    Wow, so many great ideas. Thank you.

  • @nancyfoley8198
    @nancyfoley8198 5 місяців тому

    I agree with the other comments that you not listen to others. Focus on the ones that loved your book, for you are very creative. If I could make a suggestion, slow your hands down. This is my first time watching you, and the video appears to be hurried vs. relaxing. I wish I were as creative as you.

  • @darlawhitney1454
    @darlawhitney1454 5 місяців тому

    Awesome video Thanks so much!! I am going to do this right now!!

  • @Bonnie-mc9zo
    @Bonnie-mc9zo 5 місяців тому

    Everything you said on your video was exactly what happened to me and I’m so happy that I stumbled on this and I am thrilled that there’s a different way to do this and I thank you so much. I was just laughing at myself so hard every time you took another container out, I have thrown all those other containers out and started to go back to bags which is annoying so now I’m gonna try this. Thank you so much.

  • @sebeckley
    @sebeckley 5 місяців тому

    I have replaced almost all of my organizers with these. I use the foam sheet they're packed with as a beading pad on the upside down lid for designing.

  • @frenchartantiquesparis424
    @frenchartantiquesparis424 5 місяців тому

    I'd call this more Colourful Fabric Stitched Journal cover rather than paper gift bag....

  • @Tradewindsvintagehi
    @Tradewindsvintagehi 5 місяців тому

    These are wonderful! I wonder if you've adhered transparency film to the covers in other ways. I love what you're done, but don't have a sewing machine. Any advice?

  • @PaperMuse
    @PaperMuse 5 місяців тому

    Checking in again, another year gone, wish you would do videos again but I imagine you are too busy gaming. lol. I have been deep into Hogwarts Legacy so I completely understand. Your videos are so inspiring. Glad I have them to watch.

  • @yesvelas4
    @yesvelas4 5 місяців тому

    I had never seen a sewing room like this. You have so much stuff. 😮

  • @mzgizz
    @mzgizz 5 місяців тому

    I love your sewing things!!

  • @judyowens1382
    @judyowens1382 5 місяців тому

    A china rail would work.