Really like the window envelope! I'm praying for all those suffering with illnesses. I especially am praying for you to stay safe and healthy, my friend. Blessings -- Cindy
Scrappy Saturday everyday is just fine by me!! 😘 Thank you for sharing...not only your creativity but your heart too!! You say we are your therapy...remember, it goes both ways...you're ours too!! 💞 💞💞LOVE & HUGS 💖🤗💖🤗💖
Gayle, you provide therapy for us by doing your wonderful, sharing videos! The elevator incident was very unpleasant, but please remember he would have been screened also before entering the hospital. Although I am now enjoying retirement, I miss all the fantastic, dedicated medical people I had the pleasure of working with for 32 years. I sometimes wish I was still there to help; creating journals with you has been more helpful than you will ever know! 🥰
Good morning Gayle. I’m doing December daily “prayer journal “ because I live by myself with my dog 🐶 and I don’t get to see my kids and grandkids that much this year, so anyway I’m really enjoying spending time with my Lord every night. Have a blessed weekend 🙏🏻😊🙏🏻
Hang in there Gayle. You are doing a great job, keeping everyone elses spirits up. A ray of sunshine in a difficult time. I think everyone is a little nervous when someone's coughing. I feel like you are my "Pal" too!😉
I really liked the way you used the window envelope. Very cute! I understand exactly how you feel about the elevator experience. I have to see my doctor every three months so I try to be her first appointment in morning or after lunch. That way there aren’t to many people in the office yet. I take the stairs but she on the second floor so not had at all. I’m glad you shared your story with us. That’s good therapy for you and for us. Thank you for sharing 🤗
There's a big difference between panic attacks & heart attacks!! Both are very painful but the pain is different. Had both and hope I never have to feel either again!! Love your scrappy Saturday's and the envelope idea is written in my idea journal...😄 Have a great weekend!! 💜
I will be glad to see the year 2020 in my rearview mirror!! I'm tired of hibernation and fear of catching covid. Got a lot done as far as journal making though..... so glad I have a hobby to make the time go by. Hugs from Texas 🤗
I HOPE YOU SAVED YOUR STICKER!!!! (Sorry for yelling, but seriously). Perfect for your December Daily/Gratitude Journal. Because we (I'm admittedly speaking for others) are all extremely grateful for YOU!
Gayle I’m so happy you were inspired by my tutorial. Thank you so much for the mention. 😘 I love how big your window envelopes are, and those tree die cuts! I need to find me some of those, perfect for holiday crafting! 😊 Hugs
It’s such a great idea, Liz! No fussing with adding acetate, the windows are already there! Love it! Hardest part for me is finding windows that are the same size! Lol! Thanks so much, Liz! ❤️
Hi Gayle. Another super fun scrappy Saturday. I’m happy you share your stories with us, that what friends do! I’m sure many of us can relate to similar experiences over the past several months. I have been experiencing panic attacks as well lately and they are no fun at all. Sending cyber hugs across the internet to you. Take care. Stay safe.
Love the project, even if I shudder at trying to find not one, but TWO of those darn envelopes! I was raised with Christmas morning, however, I married a Frenchman, and we spent Christmas Eve with his family, came home put the kids to bed, the filled stockings out, and got up Christmas morning for stockings and our presents...Mike will love what you got him, I have had two for the longest time and they are like new! I use them all the time...Merry Christmas!
Wonderful envelope recycle absolutely love these! As a nurse-I understand your struggle n fear-sorry you experienced that! And you are correct the anxiety n stress levels are off the charts! Stay safe n extra hugs friend ❤️🥰
The window envelope idea is such a clever one....like how it turned out!! Your number clusters are cute!! Yes, I do know what a panic attack feels like and it's not much fun!! TFS Gayle!! Hugs, Liz:)
The pain could have been several things, but the important thing is it went a way and you were in the right place! We have been under stress and some, like us, see it creeping up in our lives and creeping us out! It's not a fun feeling, and I hope all is well now. The window with the tree is just beautiful!
That definitely sounds like a panic attack! Unfortunately I have had several. The good thing to do when it happens is to recognize its anxiety, and just tell yourself that what goes up will come down. I live that window pocket but the odd shape would make me crazy, I would scrap it straight across at the bottom...lol. looking forward to more scrapping tmrw! Stay crafty and healthy! Laura m🎄
Gayle, I will hold you in my prayers. I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks and this pandemic has been extremely difficult especially when I have had to go out and there are lots of people about. I feel the best when I am in home safe and sound. It has really affected how we will celebrate the Season. I was living in a bubble thinking that the virus wouldn’t make to my small Northern Ontario town but it has come and it’s quite frightening. No place or no one should take this virus lightly. I will say a prayer for your family as well that they all stay safe and well. Really enjoyed watching this video. I will be on the hunt for envelopes now. lol I look forward to tomorrow’s video. You did not upset me by talking about your experience. I am always here to listen. No worries. Hugs 🤗 my dear friend. Your friend Cindy from a small town in Northern Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️❤️❤️🎄🎄🎄
This is a really cute project and I have quite a few of the same, large windowed envelopes to use. I would have worried being in that elevator as well 😱🤨. It’s funny about Christmas Eve vs. Christmas morning. I grew up with opening gifts Christmas Eve with Santa’s gift under the tree when we woke up. My husband opened everything Christmas morning. When we had kids he won😝🤨 except I negotiated opening one gift Christmas Eve. 🤣😂😂. A lovely time either way. Thanks Gayle for another great visit.🥰
Good morning! So sorry ☹️ missed yesterday’s video. I had a long day. It started with the final walk through at my mother in law’s apartment. She has officially moved in with me. Last night drove to Lincoln to spend our 39 wedding anniversary. I tried watching video last night but was so tired. I’ll watch it today. Sorry for my long story. Love this tree envelope. Never seen one like this. Have a blessed day and stay well. Praying that you don’t get the virus.💕
That envelope pocket is just adorable, makes me want to make some… lol! Great job! Your numbers are so cute too! How fun are they! It’s awful we have to now be so afraid to even go to the doctors office… so stressful! Hang in there! Lots of prayers you are safe! Love you! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Don’t apologize, panic attacks are very real for so many people. It helps to talk about it. Also recognizing what triggers them is also important. Now you know that elevators during this time aren’t your thing, so next time you go out, search out the staircase and use it. Maybe having Mike accompany you on trips out will help manage the anxiety. Hugs 🤗 and more 🤗 to you. Sunshine from California sent your way!
I’m a new listener maybe a few months. I am grateful to find you. I will keep you in my prayers in regards to the elevator story. And I want to say you have me laughing out loud at times. When you had the paper you were showing upside down and said we were on our heads try to make it out I laughed out loud and wanted you to know that was my only exercise that day. Lol. Anyway I hope you will never get tried of making us laugh. Love Linda
yes, this is a cool pocket! I’ll be using it for my next bee journals if I can wait that long🥺 Heck, may I’ll start working on some Valentines journals so I will have a longish time to play between now and then. I can see the see through pocket full of hearts and sequins. oh, my mind is going to “splode”!🦌💌❤️📂📔📚☕️🎄🐇🐝⛑💃🧑🏼🎄
I think scrappy Saturday’s are the best! That is a scary feeling for sure! I am sending you positive thoughts and prayers that everything is okay and you and Mike stay healthy and happy.
Love your envelope pocket. For us, we opened Family gifts on Christmas Eve after church. We opened Santa gifts Christmas Day. That way, the children didn't think everything was from Santa. We limited Santa gifts to just one or two. We told our girls that left more for children who had less than they had.
I’m so glad all is well with your heart, I would have been freaked out as well! I have dealt with panic attacks for years and I take a medication that does help, I can certainly relate to thinking you are having a heart attack, it can be so scary. Love and hug’s ❤️🤗
Your Dr. Visit....ditto over here! Last time I put my hand up and said no! I need to go up alone! Every time before I've gotten trapped! Never again...it'll be okay though I'm sure of it! Thanks for sharing.
Good morning. In our family we opened one present on Christmas eve after dinner and the dishes were done. Then the rest after Santa came on Christmas morning. Hugs, Veronica💕💕💕💕
I am glad you didn't have a heart attack!!! I remember the wedding too, my own dress was modeled after hers and I will also never forget my first photo on my first day on my new job as photo editor at the newspaper was a photo for the front page to announce her death. A Kennedy moment in time.
That is so neat Gayle! I love it . Sorry to hear about your elevator episode! Glad you were ok, but boy I would have felt the same, Very scary. I love your videos Gayle, I giggle right along with you 🥰 You always brighten my day. Thank you so much! Hugs Maggie. ❤️🤗🇨🇦❤️
Oh gosh Gayle, that sounds exactly like a panic attack and my dear sweet lady they are horrifically scary! I’ve had several and thought my heart was going to burst out of my chest! I don’t even want to go out in public these days, it makes my anxiety go through the roof. I’m sure glad you felt better once you got in the room. Hopefully you won’t have to go out very much between now and after Christmas. Love and prayers for you and your family! 🥰
So sorry you experienced that Gayle. I ended up in the ER this summer because I thought I was having a heart attack. All the test were negative. None of the doctors would say I had a panic attack, but I believe that is what happened. I had never felt that way before. It hasn't happened again & I'm thankful for that. It could be because I've stopped watching the news. LOL! Happy Saturday.
This is such a sweet envelope pocket and window. Lovely. So sorry for your morning event. Panic attacks are absolutely not fun. Have a little very weekend.
I understand your concern in the elevator. Pretty much a normal reaction for anyone in these times. A hospital/clinic is a hotbed for germs even under normal circumstances. Just be as safe as possible. I like the window envelope you did.
I recognize those long K & Company borders you used. I have a few sets of them and they are hard to store. I have been hording them, though. Shame on me! I need to try this -- so fun and pretty!
I can sure understand about you being upset about your elevator section. But, remember that his temperature was taken before he was able to go inside the building. It sounds like you experience a anxiety attach. Were your muscles were tighting up. Panic attach are hyperventilating and then muscle spasms, get really hot, then instant being cold were your teeth chatter. I have to take medicine for both panic attacks and anxiety and depression. I tell people I'm just a mess inside but fine on the outside. Ha ha...Tell Mike you need a extra hug , Hugs calms me down a little bit faster when I'm in one of the attacks. Not during but when the attack is subsiding. Lol Always.
Panic attacks suck. I have severe general and social anxiety disorders. The pandemic has triggered lots of anxiety in people who otherwise never really had any. I'm so glad it didn't last long and you're ok after it. :)
Hi Gayle!🎄🤗♥️ I absolutely love your channel and so love listening to your conversation. I am so sorry that you had to go through the elevator panic attack....as I know that mostly anyone would feel that same panic, with everything being as it is. I am so thankful that you are doing better, and I will be praying for you and your family for continued health. I absolutely love your beautiful window envelopes for scrappy Saturday. I have been saving a bunch of these, and I think they would be great for using for shaker Christmas cards!! You rock, Gayle. You’re a beautiful lady ♥️🤗🎄Your friend from Washington state ♥️Lori
I’m sorry to hear about your panic attack Gayle, I know how you felt as I suffer with anxiety and panic attacks! I need to leave home this coming week for my mammogram and I’m not looking forward to that! I love the way you are doing the dates xxx💕
I am feeling for you re your traumatic event. I had a colonoscopy on Wed. and was so surprised how stressed I was before it. I’m usually rather cool about it. not first time. And I don’t even live in USA! But it has taken me 3 days to find the papers they sent me home with. These times just impact us in such varied ways. Hoping you stay well and cheerful as usual, with humour peppered well. 🦌💌❤️📚🇨🇦🎄
Gosh Gayle I’m so sorry that you had to go thru that. Of all people to have that happen to. I’m not worried about the virus and go everywhere. And you stay at home all the time and have that happen. I’m sorry. Hugs and blessings Peggy
Bless your heart about the elevator experience. I have panic attacks too and no they are not fun at all. My hubby and I stay at home too. He used to only go out to get groceries but now they offer online shopping and pickup now. COVID-19 has gotten really bad here in Tennessee. On a lighter note I have exciting news. Through a friend of mine that has a You-Tube channel that has a consignment booth I SOLD my first 2 Journals today (ever). They both sold immediately after showing of the journals. I’m so excited, that the best Christmas present I could have gotten this year. I want to thank you and of course all the other talented Journal makers that I’ve learned so much from, but you most of all. Your such an inspiration to me and I cherish every moment of time spent with you on You-Tube. Thank you for being there every day to teach us about journals, making us laugh, all your bumbles, and especially your love for the craft. May God continuously blesses you every day! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@gayleagostinelli_ct It is Diane Shaw! She was so kind to feature my journals on her consignment shop. I was so humbled and honored to be on her You-Tube channel. ❤️
Please don't feel bad about sharing your elevator experience. It's always good to talk about something like that rather than keeping inside. Love the window pocket tuck.
I love your stories. I had a panic attack during all this also, so I understand what you went threw. It’s a trying time and with the love and compassion from all you lovely people, we will get threw it together 💕 #CoffeeWithGayle💕
I had a panic attack once and didn't know what it was. I was scary! The corner pieces from the envelopes would be cool over the page corner embellishment. Add a paper clip and you have a tuck. Would be different. Enjoyed your video as always♥️
This is such a great idea! I needed more ideas to use up my envelopes! Thanks for doing it your way and will check out Liz too. You and I, I swear, we’re connected. I had a cardiologist appointment on Tuesday. I was already stressed, being that I’ve gained weight this year, I had my blood work done a month ago at my family dr and my cholesterol is up, and I had 2 tests the cardiologist had ordered which I finally had done, so I was getting the results at this appointment. Well, silly me tried to go into Hobby Lobby before getting to the dr, since it’s near by. OMG. It was SO crowded in HL, and I got really hot, shaky, couldn’t breathe, chest pain, and was in full blown panic. We got out of there (didn’t get everything I went for) and got to the dr, and the waiting room was more crowded than I was comfortable with. I tried sitting down and a lady sat about 3 feet from me....there were plenty of other chairs. I couldn’t do it! I got up and stood outside the door and kept moving around when someone walked down the hallway, or entered or exited the office door. I was worn out! Then the dr wants to know why my blood pressure is high????!!!! I kept telling him my anxiety was through the roof. Now, I need to take a stress test....walk a treadmill with a mask on. Crap! I don’t have it till Feb so I have to start walking around here everyday, up and down out hills in our neighborhood, with a mask on. I hate walking and hate my mask but I gotta do it. He’s also going to change my meds so we will see what happens with that. I’ve been on the same meds since 2007 when I had the heart attack. Ugh, sorry, didn’t mean to go on like that. Just want you to know you aren’t alone! Big hugs, my friend. We gotta know we aren’t alone in this stress. I am also due for my mammogram and I’m not looking forward to that. Another waiting room or two and another test with a mask on. Topless, but wearing my mask! 😳
Oh, friend, it is so stressful! Ugh! Oh my gosh, you had me giggling with the topless mask wearing!! 😂. We gotta laugh in these times! Love you, friend...you hang in there and so will I! 😘❤️
Sorry you had a panic attack, they do feel like a heart attack. I had a panic attack before my eye appointment and had to finally cancel it. This restrictive and frightening year plays into our fears, mental and emotional health. The dual window pocket flip is really a neat one to add to a journal page. Yours is so pretty with the tree. Love the December Daily snippets. They are so cute.
I’m so sorry you had to experience that panic attack - I unfortunately tested positive for Covid right around thanksgiving - I am so grateful it had never got to my chest - but I’m still not feeling the best - I still can’t taste anything or smell which is so weird - I’m just so very grateful I didn’t get the worst of it ! I can deal with the congestion etc ! I’m also so grateful to be able to watch your videos as you always make me smile ❤️ glad your are feeling better ! As my dad always said - Keep the Faith ! Ps I love the window pocket
I’m so glad you are doing well, Jo Ann! It’s so interesting the range of symptoms one can get with this virus. Hope you continue to feel better every day! Bless you, dear one! ❤️
@@gayleagostinelli_ct thank you so much ! It’s crazy how tired I am and no sense of taste or smell but at least I didn’t need to go to thr hospital for that I am very grateful ! You are so sweet to take time out of your busy schedule to write me ! I feel like you are one of my dear friends and foe than I am blessed ❤️
It’s available on my website (listed in the description box under my videos) under Gayle’s Favorite Things at gayleagostinelli.com/gayles-favorite-things/. ❤️
You did not say, “It wasn’t like I was in Hobby Lobby.” I choked on my tea!!!! I’m still laughing!!! Only you would say that!!! You’re chicken soup for my soul. You make me laugh every day while I attend Craft School. You’re the Unintentional Comedian! 😂💜
I have had some pretty major panic attacks but I usually feel dread and an overwhelming feeling. Fast breathing and a nausea. Sorry you had this experience but it’s very likely that he had COPD or some other chronic lung disease. Love that fun window envelope idea. It would be fun to put washi stickers in one of those. Hugs, Amy❤️❤️
Cute window pocket! My problem is getting the wide window envelopes in the junk mail 😔. When Jeff and I were kids it was only on Christmas morning that we opened packages. But when we had our kids we always opened one present on Christmas Eve. Lots of times it was Christmas pj’s or a robe or a stuffed animal for them to cuddle that night. And Jeff and I would open one of our smaller presents. But it was limited to one!!! And then on Christmas morning the kids would wake us up early and I mean 4-5 am early😁. Because we didn’t wrap presents from Santa. They were just nestled under the tree. So we would go in first so we could see there faces when they came in the room. Gosh I miss those days!!!
I’m sorry you had a rough time but glad to hear your ok. This whole COVID business is definitely wearing on everyone. I will pray that it was only a scare & that your going to be just fine 😊
I bought a house in 1980 with an 11.25% mortgage! And I remember watching the weddings of Charles & Diane + William & Kate + Harry & Meagan on TV...but most of all I remember watching Queen Elizabeth's Coronation on our first little TV with a 19" round screen! I'm not sure, but my parents might have even made it a point to get a TV to watch that.
That story is so cute about you and Mike opening presents on diff days..We had a situation very much the same so we decided that the boys open 1 gift from us on Christmas eve and then Santa brings the rest for Christmas morning :) This year is so exciting!! I have 2 older sons and 2 little boys HUGE age gap (my oldest is moved out and in the Air Force and my second son is 14...my littles are 1 and 4 lol) My older boys NEVER believed in Santa ever lol, but my littles do and they keep looking in our fire place trying to figure out how Santa will fit! I love Christmas! Now I just wish I could keep a decorated tree with these two ha!! TFS!!
Gayle: (when speaking of what she thought might have been a heart attack) It wasn't even at somewhere fun like Hobby Lobby! :P So glad you are feeling better, and so sorry that happened to you. I've had a panic attack before and it was similar to what you described. Breathing through it helps. (Of course you were holding your breath in that situation!). Sending you hugs!
I just had shoulder surgery last week at a surgery center and I have to say...I was the only one in the waiting area before going to the operating area, and everyone was super careful...I felt safe there. It's scary to go out especially after staying home for weeks at a time and then seeing people not wearing masks properly when we do. It makes it more difficult for us to go out even for groceries. Glad you are ok and love the envelope idea.
I know, I know, I already commented. But I don't see a comment limit, so there you go. I teach a Winter Holidays Around the World unit and my absolute favorite, favorite custom/tradition is Jolabokaflod from Iceland. Iceland sells more books per person than any place in the world and they are one of the most literate countries. Their custom, pronounced (per the Internet; I've never actually been to Iceland) "yo-la, bokkah--flud", is to wrap and gift a new book to be opened and enjoyed on Christmas Eve. Folks sit, eat chocolate, drink something festive, and read together (though not necessarily out loud. Though I've been told that some do), often by a fire. You could maybe celebrate Christmas Eve, ala Mike's childhood, with your own Jolabokflod celebration. I started gifting girlfriends a new book, a hand-made bookmark, good chocolate and a Starbucks gift card several years ago and they all say they love this tradition. Perhaps Mike could love it as well.
And you are my daily therapy session as well. As I said to Amy yesterday, we are here together to share life as well as talents. The good the bad the ugly the sad we gotta stick together. I agree, if we don't get the big C just the stress and anxiety surrounding it will affect us and has in so many ways. I know what it is like on the other side too. I've been afraid to cough or sneeze in public even though it's just my allergies. People are so paranoid of each other. I will hope and pray with you that the little man just had allergies or some other none life threatening condition going on. ❤
That sure was a close call in the elevator! I’m wondering what your blood pressure was after that? I agree this whole situation has been wearing on us all. I live alone and I’m in a state that is in lockdown and I literally think I am going crazy being shut in my house.🤪
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I love the Gayle version of all crafty ideas!!!!
Really like the window envelope! I'm praying for all those suffering with illnesses. I especially am praying for you to stay safe and healthy, my friend. Blessings -- Cindy
Scrappy Saturday everyday is just fine by me!! 😘 Thank you for sharing...not only your creativity but your heart too!! You say we are your therapy...remember, it goes both ways...you're ours too!! 💞 💞💞LOVE & HUGS 💖🤗💖🤗💖
Gayle, you provide therapy for us by doing your wonderful, sharing videos! The elevator incident was very unpleasant, but please remember he would have been screened also before entering the hospital. Although I am now enjoying retirement, I miss all the fantastic, dedicated medical people I had the pleasure of working with for 32 years. I sometimes wish I was still there to help; creating journals with you has been more helpful than you will ever know! 🥰
Good morning Gayle. I’m doing December daily “prayer journal “ because I live by myself with my dog 🐶 and I don’t get to see my kids and grandkids that much this year, so anyway I’m really enjoying spending time with my Lord every night. Have a blessed weekend 🙏🏻😊🙏🏻
Hang in there Gayle. You are doing a great job, keeping everyone elses spirits up. A ray of sunshine in a difficult time. I think everyone is a little nervous when someone's coughing. I feel like you are my "Pal" too!😉
I really liked the way you used the window envelope. Very cute! I understand exactly how you feel about the elevator experience. I have to see my doctor every three months so I try to be her first appointment in morning or after lunch. That way there aren’t to many people in the office yet. I take the stairs but she on the second floor so not had at all. I’m glad you shared your story with us. That’s good therapy for you and for us. Thank you for sharing 🤗
No need to apologize to us, we are here for you too. It’s a hard and scary time. Your videos sure bring lots of love to us❤️
There's a big difference between panic attacks & heart attacks!! Both are very painful but the pain is different. Had both and hope I never have to feel either again!! Love your scrappy Saturday's and the envelope idea is written in my idea journal...😄 Have a great weekend!! 💜
I will be glad to see the year 2020 in my rearview mirror!! I'm tired of hibernation and fear of catching covid. Got a lot done as far as journal making though..... so glad I have a hobby to make the time go by. Hugs from Texas 🤗
I HOPE YOU SAVED YOUR STICKER!!!! (Sorry for yelling, but seriously). Perfect for your December Daily/Gratitude Journal. Because we (I'm admittedly speaking for others) are all extremely grateful for YOU!
Gayle I’m so happy you were inspired by my tutorial. Thank you so much for the mention. 😘 I love how big your window envelopes are, and those tree die cuts! I need to find me some of those, perfect for holiday crafting! 😊 Hugs
It’s such a great idea, Liz! No fussing with adding acetate, the windows are already there! Love it! Hardest part for me is finding windows that are the same size! Lol! Thanks so much, Liz! ❤️
@@gayleagostinelli_ct Yes so true, finding the matching envelopes is the toughest part of this project, lol 😘
Hi Gayle. Another super fun scrappy Saturday. I’m happy you share your stories with us, that what friends do! I’m sure many of us can relate to similar experiences over the past several months. I have been experiencing panic attacks as well lately and they are no fun at all. Sending cyber hugs across the internet to you. Take care. Stay safe.
Love the project, even if I shudder at trying to find not one, but TWO of those darn envelopes! I was raised with Christmas morning, however, I married a Frenchman, and we spent Christmas Eve with his family, came home put the kids to bed, the filled stockings out, and got up Christmas morning for stockings and our presents...Mike will love what you got him, I have had two for the longest time and they are like new! I use them all the time...Merry Christmas!
Wonderful envelope recycle absolutely love these!
As a nurse-I understand your struggle n fear-sorry you experienced that! And you are correct the anxiety n stress levels are off the charts! Stay safe n extra hugs friend ❤️🥰
The window envelope idea is such a clever one....like how it turned out!! Your number clusters are cute!! Yes, I do know what a panic attack feels like and it's not much fun!! TFS Gayle!! Hugs, Liz:)
The pain could have been several things, but the important thing is it went a way and you were in the right place! We have been under stress and some, like us, see it creeping up in our lives and creeping us out! It's not a fun feeling, and I hope all is well now. The window with the tree is just beautiful!
That definitely sounds like a panic attack! Unfortunately I have had several. The good thing to do when it happens is to recognize its anxiety, and just tell yourself that what goes up will come down.
I live that window pocket but the odd shape would make me crazy, I would scrap it straight across at the bottom...lol. looking forward to more scrapping tmrw!
Stay crafty and healthy! Laura m🎄
We’re glad you share things with us...we are your friends. I’m glad you’re ok and hope you stay good and healthy! Happy scrappy Saturday!
Gayle, I will hold you in my prayers. I suffer from anxiety and panic attacks and this pandemic has been extremely difficult especially when I have had to go out and there are lots of people about. I feel the best when I am in home safe and sound. It has really affected how we will celebrate the Season. I was living in a bubble thinking that the virus wouldn’t make to my small Northern Ontario town but it has come and it’s quite frightening. No place or no one should take this virus lightly.
I will say a prayer for your family as well that they all stay safe and well.
Really enjoyed watching this video. I will be on the hunt for envelopes now. lol I look forward to tomorrow’s video.
You did not upset me by talking about your experience. I am always here to listen. No worries.
Hugs 🤗 my dear friend.
Your friend Cindy from a small town in Northern Ontario Canada 🇨🇦
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I love this idea! I might use it to make a few Christmas cards for special people. You could even put in a gift card in the pocket.
This is terrific , thanks for sharing this adorable window that’s a little different..
This is a really cute project and I have quite a few of the same, large windowed envelopes to use. I would have worried being in that elevator as well 😱🤨. It’s funny about Christmas Eve vs. Christmas morning. I grew up with opening gifts Christmas Eve with Santa’s gift under the tree when we woke up. My husband opened everything Christmas morning. When we had kids he won😝🤨 except I negotiated opening one gift Christmas Eve. 🤣😂😂. A lovely time either way. Thanks Gayle for another great visit.🥰
Great idea on the window pocket. Thanks for sharing the idea. 👍🎄
Beautiful!!! New outlook on junk mail. TFS. Simply beautiful!
Good morning! So sorry ☹️ missed yesterday’s video. I had a long day. It started with the final walk through at my mother in law’s apartment. She has officially moved in with me. Last night drove to Lincoln to spend our 39 wedding anniversary. I tried watching video last night but was so tired. I’ll watch it today. Sorry for my long story. Love this tree envelope. Never seen one like this. Have a blessed day and stay well. Praying that you don’t get the virus.💕
Happy Anniversary to you and your hubby, my friend! ❤️
What a cute idea, Gayle! They some like fun to make! I believe what your son built is a mud rack.
That envelope pocket is just adorable, makes me want to make some… lol! Great job! Your numbers are so cute too! How fun are they! It’s awful we have to now be so afraid to even go to the doctors office… so stressful! Hang in there! Lots of prayers you are safe! Love you! 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Love that window pocket! Very cute. Another one I'm gonna have to give a try :)
Love this window pocket idea, I'm going to try this because I have been saving them. lol
I hope you have a calm and beautiful day, take care!
Don’t apologize, panic attacks are very real for so many people. It helps to talk about it. Also recognizing what triggers them is also important. Now you know that elevators during this time aren’t your thing, so next time you go out, search out the staircase and use it. Maybe having Mike accompany you on trips out will help manage the anxiety. Hugs 🤗 and more 🤗 to you. Sunshine from California sent your way!
I’m a new listener maybe a few months. I am grateful to find you. I will keep you in my prayers in regards to the elevator story. And I want to say you have me laughing out loud at times. When you had the paper you were showing upside down and said we were on our heads try to make it out I laughed out loud and wanted you to know that was my only exercise that day. Lol. Anyway I hope you will never get tried of making us laugh.
Love Linda
yes, this is a cool pocket! I’ll be using it for my next bee journals if I can wait that long🥺 Heck, may I’ll start working on some Valentines journals so I will have a longish time to play between now and then. I can see the see through pocket full of hearts and sequins. oh, my mind is going to “splode”!🦌💌❤️📂📔📚☕️🎄🐇🐝⛑💃🧑🏼🎄
Big thanks for this upload! Panic attacks are horrible but we can learn to crush them! Keep up the great work!
That was fun Gayle. Thank you for sharing.
I think scrappy Saturday’s are the best! That is a scary feeling for sure! I am sending you positive thoughts and prayers that everything is okay and you and Mike stay healthy and happy.
What a fun project! I will have to add it to my every growing idea project list, lol!
Sorry about your panic attack. Sounds like you handled it perfectly. This is a fun project. Happy Saturday Gayle.
Love your envelope pocket. For us, we opened Family gifts on Christmas Eve after church. We opened Santa gifts Christmas Day. That way, the children didn't think everything was from Santa. We limited Santa gifts to just one or two. We told our girls that left more for children who had less than they had.
Panic attacks are scary! So sorry to hear that you had to go through that, Gayle! ❤️
Love the tree die cut - perfect for the window - maybe Santa will put one in my stocking - have a great weekend - Hugs.
I love your laugh.. it makes me smile..
I’m so glad all is well with your heart, I would have been freaked out as well! I have dealt with panic attacks for years and I take a medication that does help, I can certainly relate to thinking you are having a heart attack, it can be so scary. Love and hug’s ❤️🤗
Your Dr. Visit....ditto over here! Last time I put my hand up and said no! I need to go up alone! Every time before I've gotten trapped! Never again...it'll be okay though I'm sure of it! Thanks for sharing.
It’s always so “gezellig” as we say in Dutch to craft while watching your videos!
YEAH! scrappy Saturday! 😃
I love the Gayle bumbling video the best. Hugs
Good morning. In our family we opened one present on Christmas eve after dinner and the dishes were done. Then the rest after Santa came on Christmas morning. Hugs, Veronica💕💕💕💕
I am glad you didn't have a heart attack!!! I remember the wedding too, my own dress was modeled after hers and I will also never forget my first photo on my first day on my new job as photo editor at the newspaper was a photo for the front page to announce her death. A Kennedy moment in time.
That is so neat Gayle! I love it . Sorry to hear about your elevator episode!
Glad you were ok, but boy I would have felt the same, Very scary.
I love your videos Gayle, I giggle right along with you 🥰
You always brighten my day. Thank you so much!
Hugs Maggie. ❤️🤗🇨🇦❤️
Oh gosh Gayle, that sounds exactly like a panic attack and my dear sweet lady they are horrifically scary! I’ve had several and thought my heart was going to burst out of my chest! I don’t even want to go out in public these days, it makes my anxiety go through the roof. I’m sure glad you felt better once you got in the room. Hopefully you won’t have to go out very much between now and after Christmas. Love and prayers for you and your family! 🥰
So sorry you experienced that Gayle. I ended up in the ER this summer because I thought I was having a heart attack. All the test were negative. None of the doctors would say I had a panic attack, but I believe that is what happened. I had never felt that way before. It hasn't happened again & I'm thankful for that. It could be because I've stopped watching the news. LOL! Happy Saturday.
Lol! Yes! The news these days could throw anyone into a panic attack! 😳❤️
This is such a sweet envelope pocket and window. Lovely. So sorry for your morning event. Panic attacks are absolutely not fun. Have a little very weekend.
I understand your concern in the elevator. Pretty much a normal reaction for anyone in these times. A hospital/clinic is a hotbed for germs even under normal circumstances. Just be as safe as possible. I like the window envelope you did.
Happy happy Saturday sweet Gayle! Hope you have a fantastic weekend! Hugs xoxo
Happy Saturday, Lori! Hope you have a great one! ❤️
I recognize those long K & Company borders you used. I have a few sets of them and they are hard to store. I have been hording them, though. Shame on me! I need to try this -- so fun and pretty!
So glad u are feeling okay. As one who has had panic attacks, that chest pain is a classic sign. - Mimi xo
I can sure understand about you being upset about your elevator section. But, remember that his temperature was taken before he was able to go inside the building. It sounds like you experience a anxiety attach. Were your muscles were tighting up. Panic attach are hyperventilating and then muscle spasms, get really hot, then instant being cold were your teeth chatter. I have to take medicine for both panic attacks and anxiety and depression. I tell people I'm just a mess inside but fine on the outside. Ha ha...Tell Mike you need a extra hug , Hugs calms me down a little bit faster when I'm in one of the attacks. Not during but when the attack is subsiding. Lol Always.
Panic attacks suck. I have severe general and social anxiety disorders. The pandemic has triggered lots of anxiety in people who otherwise never really had any. I'm so glad it didn't last long and you're ok after it. :)
I'm sorry you had that stressful experience Gayle! Sending love and prayers
Sorry you had that scare, I´m sure you`ll be ok
Scary experience in the elevator! I would have a panic attack also! Sending prayers your way.
A fun project.
And I might add good training on your part regarding training 101 opening time for gifts. Haha
Hi Gayle!🎄🤗♥️ I absolutely love your channel and so love listening to your conversation. I am so sorry that you had to go through the elevator panic attack....as I know that mostly anyone would feel that same panic, with everything being as it is. I am so thankful that you are doing better, and I will be praying for you and your family for continued health.
I absolutely love your beautiful window envelopes for scrappy Saturday. I have been saving a bunch of these, and I think they would be great for using for shaker Christmas cards!! You rock, Gayle. You’re a beautiful lady ♥️🤗🎄Your friend from Washington state ♥️Lori
So sorry to hear you are so freaked out there. Love and hugs from New Zealand.
I’m sorry to hear about your panic attack Gayle, I know how you felt as I suffer with anxiety and panic attacks! I need to leave home this coming week for my mammogram and I’m not looking forward to that! I love the way you are doing the dates xxx💕
scraps create more scraps...the nature of the beast!
I am feeling for you re your traumatic event. I had a colonoscopy on Wed. and was so surprised how stressed I was before it. I’m usually rather cool about it. not first time. And I don’t even live in USA! But it has taken me 3 days to find the papers they sent me home with. These times just impact us in such varied ways. Hoping you stay well and cheerful as usual, with humour peppered well. 🦌💌❤️📚🇨🇦🎄
Gosh Gayle I’m so sorry that you had to go thru that. Of all people to have that happen to. I’m not worried about the virus and go everywhere. And you stay at home all the time and have that happen. I’m sorry. Hugs and blessings Peggy
Great ideas today!
Loved this.
What fun! Going to put a snowman cut out in the window and add some white sequins and glitter to make a shaker-type snowglobe:->
Bless your heart about the elevator experience. I have panic attacks too and no they are not fun at all. My hubby and I stay at home too. He used to only go out to get groceries but now they offer online shopping and pickup now. COVID-19 has gotten really bad here in Tennessee. On a lighter note I have exciting news. Through a friend of mine that has a You-Tube channel that has a consignment booth I SOLD my first 2 Journals today (ever). They both sold immediately after showing of the journals. I’m so excited, that the best Christmas present I could have gotten this year. I want to thank you and of course all the other talented Journal makers that I’ve learned so much from, but you most of all. Your such an inspiration to me and I cherish every moment of time spent with you on You-Tube. Thank you for being there every day to teach us about journals, making us laugh, all your bumbles, and especially your love for the craft. May God continuously blesses you every day! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Congrats, Donna! That is SO exciting! 🎉. I bet that friend is Diane Shaw, sweet thing that she is!! I’m so happy for you!!! ❤️
@@gayleagostinelli_ct It is Diane Shaw! She was so kind to feature my journals on her consignment shop. I was so humbled and honored to be on her You-Tube channel. ❤️
Please don't feel bad about sharing your elevator experience. It's always good to talk about something like that rather than keeping inside. Love the window pocket tuck.
Good morning Gayle....have a great weekend!😊
Morning Angie! ❤️
So very cute!! We can’t be too safe.....
I love your stories. I had a panic attack during all this also, so I understand what you went threw. It’s a trying time and with the love and compassion from all you lovely people, we will get threw it together 💕 #CoffeeWithGayle💕
Oh my this is so cute and such a great idea tfs
The Christmas Cronicles are very good movies! Try again another night.
I had a panic attack once and didn't know what it was. I was scary! The corner pieces from the envelopes would be cool over the page corner embellishment. Add a paper clip and you have a tuck. Would be different. Enjoyed your video as always♥️
This is such a great idea! I needed more ideas to use up my envelopes! Thanks for doing it your way and will check out Liz too.
You and I, I swear, we’re connected. I had a cardiologist appointment on Tuesday. I was already stressed, being that I’ve gained weight this year, I had my blood work done a month ago at my family dr and my cholesterol is up, and I had 2 tests the cardiologist had ordered which I finally had done, so I was getting the results at this appointment. Well, silly me tried to go into Hobby Lobby before getting to the dr, since it’s near by. OMG. It was SO crowded in HL, and I got really hot, shaky, couldn’t breathe, chest pain, and was in full blown panic. We got out of there (didn’t get everything I went for) and got to the dr, and the waiting room was more crowded than I was comfortable with. I tried sitting down and a lady sat about 3 feet from me....there were plenty of other chairs. I couldn’t do it! I got up and stood outside the door and kept moving around when someone walked down the hallway, or entered or exited the office door. I was worn out! Then the dr wants to know why my blood pressure is high????!!!! I kept telling him my anxiety was through the roof.
Now, I need to take a stress test....walk a treadmill with a mask on. Crap! I don’t have it till Feb so I have to start walking around here everyday, up and down out hills in our neighborhood, with a mask on. I hate walking and hate my mask but I gotta do it. He’s also going to change my meds so we will see what happens with that. I’ve been on the same meds since 2007 when I had the heart attack.
Ugh, sorry, didn’t mean to go on like that. Just want you to know you aren’t alone! Big hugs, my friend. We gotta know we aren’t alone in this stress.
I am also due for my mammogram and I’m not looking forward to that. Another waiting room or two and another test with a mask on. Topless, but wearing my mask! 😳
Oh, friend, it is so stressful! Ugh! Oh my gosh, you had me giggling with the topless mask wearing!! 😂. We gotta laugh in these times! Love you, friend...you hang in there and so will I! 😘❤️
@@gayleagostinelli_ct 👍💕🤗
Sorry you had a panic attack, they do feel like a heart attack. I had a panic attack before my eye appointment and had to finally cancel it. This restrictive and frightening year plays into our fears, mental and emotional health. The dual window pocket flip is really a neat one to add to a journal page. Yours is so pretty with the tree. Love the December Daily snippets. They are so cute.
I’m so sorry you had to experience that panic attack - I unfortunately tested positive for Covid right around thanksgiving - I am so grateful it had never got to my chest - but I’m still not feeling the best - I still can’t taste anything or smell which is so weird - I’m just so very grateful I didn’t get the worst of it ! I can deal with the congestion etc ! I’m also so grateful to be able to watch your videos as you always make me smile ❤️ glad your are feeling better ! As my dad always said - Keep the Faith !
Ps I love the window pocket
I’m so glad you are doing well, Jo Ann! It’s so interesting the range of symptoms one can get with this virus. Hope you continue to feel better every day! Bless you, dear one! ❤️
@@gayleagostinelli_ct thank you so much ! It’s crazy how tired I am and no sense of taste or smell but at least I didn’t need to go to thr hospital for that I am very grateful ! You are so sweet to take time out of your busy schedule to write me ! I feel like you are one of my dear friends and foe than I am blessed ❤️
Where do you get that fabulous ruler that you used to tear the paper?
It’s available on my website (listed in the description box under my videos) under Gayle’s Favorite Things at gayleagostinelli.com/gayles-favorite-things/. ❤️
You did not say, “It wasn’t like I was in Hobby Lobby.” I choked on my tea!!!! I’m still laughing!!! Only you would say that!!! You’re chicken soup for my soul. You make me laugh every day while I attend Craft School. You’re the Unintentional Comedian! 😂💜
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I have had some pretty major panic attacks but I usually feel dread and an overwhelming feeling. Fast breathing and a nausea. Sorry you had this experience but it’s very likely that he had COPD or some other chronic lung disease. Love that fun window envelope idea. It would be fun to put washi stickers in one of those. Hugs, Amy❤️❤️
Cute window pocket! My problem is getting the wide window envelopes in the junk mail 😔. When Jeff and I were kids it was only on Christmas morning that we opened packages. But when we had our kids we always opened one present on Christmas Eve. Lots of times it was Christmas pj’s or a robe or a stuffed animal for them to cuddle that night. And Jeff and I would open one of our smaller presents. But it was limited to one!!! And then on Christmas morning the kids would wake us up early and I mean 4-5 am early😁. Because we didn’t wrap presents from Santa. They were just nestled under the tree. So we would go in first so we could see there faces when they came in the room. Gosh I miss those days!!!
Sounds very much like our Christmases when the kids were little! I miss those days too! ❤️
I’m sorry you had a rough time but glad to hear your ok. This whole COVID business is definitely wearing on everyone. I will pray that it was only a scare & that your going to be just fine 😊
I bought a house in 1980 with an 11.25% mortgage! And I remember watching the weddings of Charles & Diane + William & Kate + Harry & Meagan on TV...but most of all I remember watching Queen Elizabeth's Coronation on our first little TV with a 19" round screen! I'm not sure, but my parents might have even made it a point to get a TV to watch that.
That story is so cute about you and Mike opening presents on diff days..We had a situation very much the same so we decided that the boys open 1 gift from us on Christmas eve and then Santa brings the rest for Christmas morning :) This year is so exciting!! I have 2 older sons and 2 little boys HUGE age gap (my oldest is moved out and in the Air Force and my second son is 14...my littles are 1 and 4 lol) My older boys NEVER believed in Santa ever lol, but my littles do and they keep looking in our fire place trying to figure out how Santa will fit! I love Christmas! Now I just wish I could keep a decorated tree with these two ha!! TFS!!
I don’t know how you always end up with so many cool envelopes. Our mail always comes in such basic ones.
Gayle: (when speaking of what she thought might have been a heart attack) It wasn't even at somewhere fun like Hobby Lobby! :P
So glad you are feeling better, and so sorry that happened to you. I've had a panic attack before and it was similar to what you described. Breathing through it helps. (Of course you were holding your breath in that situation!). Sending you hugs!
Where did you get those awesome gnome-like images that are in that journal?
I just had shoulder surgery last week at a surgery center and I have to say...I was the only one in the waiting area before going to the operating area, and everyone was super careful...I felt safe there.
It's scary to go out especially after staying home for weeks at a time and then seeing people not wearing masks properly when we do. It makes it more difficult for us to go out even for groceries. Glad you are ok and love the envelope idea.
Love this pocket. 2020 has just been so much fun, don't you think? Have a wonderful day.
Hi Gayle, love your videos. I would like to know where you bought the blue green toppers for your glue.
They are knitting needle caps. I got mine in the knitting department of Hobby Lobby. ❤️
Do you like the Tim holts cutter? Seems it’s difficult to cut.
I love mine! Not difficult at all. You just need to get the feel of it. I think it is great! ❤️
I love all your stories. - and the window envelope. xo Mimi p.s. Christmas morning!
I know, I know, I already commented. But I don't see a comment limit, so there you go. I teach a Winter Holidays Around the World unit and my absolute favorite, favorite custom/tradition is Jolabokaflod from Iceland. Iceland sells more books per person than any place in the world and they are one of the most literate countries. Their custom, pronounced (per the Internet; I've never actually been to Iceland) "yo-la, bokkah--flud", is to wrap and gift a new book to be opened and enjoyed on Christmas Eve. Folks sit, eat chocolate, drink something festive, and read together (though not necessarily out loud. Though I've been told that some do), often by a fire. You could maybe celebrate Christmas Eve, ala Mike's childhood, with your own Jolabokflod celebration. I started gifting girlfriends a new book, a hand-made bookmark, good chocolate and a Starbucks gift card several years ago and they all say they love this tradition. Perhaps Mike could love it as well.
I love this!! My favorite gifts to give are books!! 😊📚
Thanks, Cori! We both love to read! Such a great idea! ❤️
And you are my daily therapy session as well. As I said to Amy yesterday, we are here together to share life as well as talents. The good the bad the ugly the sad we gotta stick together. I agree, if we don't get the big C just the stress and anxiety surrounding it will affect us and has in so many ways. I know what it is like on the other side too. I've been afraid to cough or sneeze in public even though it's just my allergies. People are so paranoid of each other. I will hope and pray with you that the little man just had allergies or some other none life threatening condition going on. ❤
That sure was a close call in the elevator! I’m wondering what your blood pressure was after that? I agree this whole situation has been wearing on us all. I live alone and I’m in a state that is in lockdown and I literally think I am going crazy being shut in my house.🤪
Hang in there, my friend! At least you have your virtual crafting buddies to keep you company! 😁❤️