I have struggled this year finding my grove I revamped everything. I turned my memory journaling into an art journal that holds some memories. I needed to create and not stress the dates...I love it! I love your channel so do what speaks to you.
For me it’s not the journal you use it’s your style and funny conversations. Do what makes you happy, so glad to see you again! I watch you on an iPad and cannot for the life of me figure out how to join the greedy weasels, HELP
Oh shoot Shannon! I’m sorry! Try going to TH-cam using the internet browse instead of the TH-cam app. Type in my channel and hopefully then it will pop up a join button in the upper right hand corner. If you still have trouble send me an email and I will try and figure it out!❤️ Emilou.arts@gmail.com
I love this because you’re 100% authentic. You’re the real deal 😘 It’s like you’re on vacation with this journal. Hobonichi has been your happy home - you still love it - you’re just on vacation. And maybe you’ll discover a new place to call home etc. etc. 💕 TFS and Happy Mother’s Day 🌷
I watch your videos for you, your stories, and your creativity... if this inspires you more, I cannot wait to see your upcoming spreads! I will be here, most definitely. I recently switched from Hobo weeks into a bullet journal, but I am so happy and inspired now so I totally get it!
Girl... don't even worry about us!! We're here for YOU!! And when something that brings you joy feels like work or a chore, then it's time to switch it up. That's the dance of creativity. It's fluid. It moves with you...
I haven’t even watched this yet, but I am so excited that you posted. I worry. My daughter says that makes me a stalker but it just makes me ... caring....💕 And I am into and make all of the journals. It’ just adds more to the party.
You have to do what makes you happy! You reignited my passion for journaling by watching you work in your Hobonichi. I used to art journal/journal in ones that I made myself....reclaimed books, junk journals, whatever...after watching your videos I changed things up and started using a Midori MD A5 Grid Notebook Journal. I love it! It doesn't have any dates on the pages, just beautiful paper and the freedom to write everyday or not, and plenty of room for drawings and stickers. I know one day I'll go back to the journals I used to use but for now, I'm loving the Midori and have you to thank for that! So, Thank you! I hope this new journal of yours brings you happiness and joy and you have fun with it!
I love that! We are all just on a journey of seeking joy and inspiration whatever form that takes and however it changes. I’m just going to embrace it. Thank you so much for the support❤️
Your journal is not up to us. It's what makes your heart happy!! I'm glad you are trying something new cause if it makes you happy we will get to continue to watch you journal, hear your stories, and be introduced to new stickers and pens and markers!! Hope Addie is doing good and hope you are doing good too ❤️ thanks for including us in your little part of the planet 🙂
I think creative people cycle through things that excite them. I go through cycles of gardening, reading, cooking, running, arting, and I pick them back up here and there. And sometimes we just need a rest. I love listening to your videos no matter the topic and I'm glad you put them out there! My summer goal is to build a PVC camera stand like your husband made. I teach art and that design is a great idea!
That is awesome Katrina!! Send me an email and remind me to send you more pictures and advice on how to do it!! I’ve always meant to do a video on it!❤️☺️
Your Junk Journaling!! I completely get you! I started out junk journaling and than I became obsessed with the Hobonichi but I’ve been feeling the same way. I really miss my junk journals, making them the whole process. I’m excited to see all the fun things you do with your new journal 📔 it’s so good to hear your voice ❤️
I’m so thrill that you’re going back to this style of journaling. I use to love your older videos about junk journaling and the altered magazines. Love all that you do because you’re so much fun. Can’t wait for more. Sorry you were struggling, hope you’re feeling better and know that you’re loved.
Welcome (or welcome back) to Creative Journaling, which I adore. Dear Empress, please don't feel like you need to do anything more than what YOU want to do. I can't wait to see what you do with your new adorable and fun creative journal. As I started playing this video I was gleefully tearing apart a Reminisce Magazine book with the theme of "Life in America." It was a used book from an online thrift store and in acceptable but no better condition and I am giving many parts of it a new use. Take good care.
A new video!l You stay true to what makes you happy! I will enjoy your stories and journaling in whatever form inspires you. I know all to well how depression comes in and tries to steal joy. I am on medication for mine and am grateful that it has kept me pretty even these last 2 years. I didn't hear you say how Addie is doing. I hope she isn't hurting. Casts itch!
Happy that you are excited about your new book!! I always find that if you want something specific to your needs, just make it yourself. I can’t wait to see how you progress with this new book of yours.
Emily I LOVE, LOVE..... LOOOVE your new creative journal!! I can’t wait to see your pages you create! I also LOVED your Hobonichi pages.. I totally hear you when you need something different and I personally just enjoy seeing you create pages and hear your stories no matter what journal you are using!! You inspire me to journal and I thank you !! I was so glad to see your video pop up!! 🤗💕
Happy to see the return of Emily. Glad you are excited about your new journal. I think we all understand that sometimes a change is needed to keep us going. I recently quit a mini HP to start a Hobo Weeks. My life is super boring and I only occasionally have things to write down that I need to remember. If something exciting happens I’ll journal about it in my Stalogy. 😄 It’s great to hear your voice anything. Praying all is well with you and yours. Happy Mother’s Day to you and all the other mommies here. Have a great weekend.
I found the same a year ago and finally admitted that dated pages just don’t work for me long-term. Junky journals have become my loves. Hooray for you for pausing and re-assessing 😊🧡🌸
I can hear the excitement in your voice and that makes ME very happy and excited for you!! I am looking forward to see what you do with it and honestly, you could be writing on the bottom of a shoe and I would watch you be creative! Congrats on getting inspired and its a really beautiful journal you created. Wishing you and your family health and happiness!
I am happy for you and love it that you are exploring something new. I am a bit older than you and over the years I have found that we grow and evolve over the years. You may absolutely love this style or you may go back to what you have known. The only way to learn what makes you happy is to try. I have found that in my 50's I now have a journaling style that is partly what I have evolved into with a touch of my roots in every page. I hope you enjoy the journey and I am looking forwarding to your sharing it.
I’ve been in an undated B6 tn for my journaling this year. I love the blank page and guilt-lessness of no dates. I say do whatever works. Play should never feel like a chore. Love that you sent us a video. 😆🥰
@@EmiLou.Arts320 maybe you could collage on the pages for the days that you do in your new journal. I know you have some beautiful larger pieces that could fill the page nicely...no writing. Just pretty pictures
I‘m so glad, that I see you again.....naturaly you must have free time......you have a family w ith two children,taht it‘s busy too....and sometime, when the work is too much, you must find new ideas.......I wish you a good time with your businuess and with your nice wonderful family.
I have the full year hobo cousin and I recently decided to stop gluing so much in it because I've already had the spine tear off lol. I'm going to continue with some daily journalling but mostly pen. So I too just started a junk journal for the creative journalling. So this is so timely. I can't wait to junk journal with you. I love your stories and it's great to listen and watch while I do my thing.
That is awesome Paula! Not that your spine ripped but that we are both embarking on a new change together! Thanks so much for the support and sticking with me❤️☺️
Oh cute!! I love watching people work in handmade junk journals, it really brings out some great creativity! Ive tried so many times to do dated daily journals because they look so cute but always end up frustrated when my depression causes me to miss a few days then I don't want to look at it anymore BECAUSE I missed those days and end up missing weeks to months and found blank journals or junk journals really helps me enjoy journaling without feeling guilty seeing those missed dates, haha. Best of luck, can't wait to see how you fill it!!
I love the new journal! I've been wanting to try doing something similar! Looking forward to how you use this book. It's good to have a change now and again. The beauty you can create is therapeutic and the possibilities are endless! Thanks Emily for continuing to provide content on your channel. Hang in there and know you are loved!❤
I LOVE IT! One of the best journals I used was a junk journal gifted to my from a fellow creative. I can’t wait to see how you use it! You do you! I think all of us here love you no matter what. I skimmed through some of the comments below and I love them for their support but especially love the one that said she’d watch you grow grass! So true for me! ❤️💕
Thank you for being so honest about how you are feeling. I loved the idea of doing a daily journal but knew I’d never keep up with it. So I’m trying to fill one or two small books for a year and go with that.
So happy to see you post and I love the new journal! I have been contemplating making one of these for about 2 years but just stuck with my composition books. You do what makes you happy, I could watch you cut out pieces of paper and would still follow you. You have a beautiful personality,your an awesome mom and man do I understand the anxiety and depression. I hope Addie is feeling better, when things like that happen with my kids, even if they get sick, I go into panic mode sometimes and I hate that. Keep doing you honey, you have a friend here for sure. ❤️🦋 love the butterfly and roses paper 🤗
Ugh ya... I don’t think I could ever go back to a dated hobonichi. I started using their notebooks and it’s so much better not having to worry about dates and only having a single page to write on. I’m looking forward to what you do in your new book because it’s GORGEOUS! and if you go back to the hobo, I’ll look forward to that too! 🥰
It shouldn't be a struggle for you to do what you want to do. You do you girl x Also, you shouldn't feel compelled to do things for the "likes". I'm here for your creativity, the medium you use to channel that is irrelevant
It was lovely to see you tonight. I hope Addie is doing ok 💜 I’m excited to see this new journey! I pretty much make my own journals now. But I have store bought ones as well; I just switch back and forth between. I go with what I’m in the mood for. I do what inspires me and I’m happy to see you’re taking that step too. I appreciate your commitment to your community, but if you’re not excited about something you’re doing, definitely make changes! Gotta take care of yourself for sure! And most of us here want that for you. So the long and the short of it is, we support you and love you. 💜
Glad to see you again...and glad to see you happy and inspired! Live your joy!! Maybe you could send it to a manufacturer to copy and sell en mass!! Emilou’s collage journaling!💞
I’m on my 3rd different style book this year, if you want to change do it, most of us would watch you if you were journaling on a newspaper! Just keep being you and you’ll enjoy it more, big hugs xxx💕
I love this new direction and can’t wait to see how you journal in a new way, I’ve been feeling similarly about the Hobonichi and how the daily journaling can feel oppressive. Looking forward to this new creative change 💜
You sounded so worried! I'm pretty sure that all of us here for you, more than your hobonichi. I'm actually super excited about this as I've not been able to match junk journaling to my style. I always learn new techniques from you!
Thank you so much, it felt like such a treasure! I’m such a weirdo but I love those pieces of other people that you find and the thought that they have no idea where their item ended up but here it is bringing someone else so much joy❤️
So happy you have found something that ‘sparks’ your creativity again! I’m looking forward to seeing how you work with your new journal and what you get up to in it and regardless of what and how you do it I’ll still be happily listening along as I do my own journaling #bliss
I hear you, girl!! I'm loving that journal. Makes me want to go to goodwill and get some books. I have some but have a hard time tearing them up even though that's the only reason I got them. I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling but am happy to see you dust yourself off and get back at it. That is not easy to do. I am proud of you!
It is kind of hard, but then I think that author’s are creative people and I think they would like their words and images being used to make someone feel creative and happy
Ohhhhhhhh I looove your new journal!!!! I'm so excited for you! I find the best thing about making your own journals is that you can choose the size and format each time. It really helps for me because I get bored of journal formats so easily. That reminds me I need to make a new one (I still haven't journalled from the beginning of March hehe). I'm so excited to see how you fill it up!!!!
Yes, Emily! I so agree, I think this will be perfect...until it’s not and then I can change again😂❤️ Thanks so much for sticking with me. You create such beautiful things, I love seeing it on your Instagram!❤️
@@EmiLou.Arts320 Awwwww thank yoooou! I'm excited to see how you do it. I'm falling out of love with the way I've been journalling so I'm going to change things up again soon haha. Off to watch your next video now yay!
I’m sooo excited to see you are doing junk journaling/alter book journaling. I also enjoy doing these type of journals as I’m not a daily journaler and want to not feel pressured to do it. You are going to love this style of journaling. Missed you and your videos. I can’t wait to see your first journal pages. Have a great weekend! Much Aloha~ Jessica aka Puakalehua🌺
So glad to see you back and I can’t wait to see what you do with this new journal. I use a Hobonichi day free to journal because I am not bound by a page with a date on it. I journal when something is important to me. Congrats with the Shine Sticker Studio gig too!
Thank you so much Maureen❤️ and thank you again for your awesome card and gift, I’m always going to picture a hedgehog drinking a margarita when I see your name now❤️❤️🙌
You're the third person I've watched today that has switched from a hobonichi. I'm excited for you and your lovely journal ☺️. I personally like something made by me anyway.
Oh how fun 📖 I love how you put this together. Yes, sometimes we need change. I moved into a new journal this month too and left blank pages at the end of the last. But it just felt done. Can’t wait to see what fun you have.
I love this! I make all of my journals, so you're singing a song I recognize. We *have to* do what feels good with journaling...but my everyday life is reallllly boring, so art journaling is my jam. Also, I think of my journals as part of my legacy for the future, so I'm feeling like my art journals are more about who I am rather than what I do. You go girl...Imma enjoy this!
I can't wait to see how you will use this journal!! It is so beautiful ❤️. I have always used a blank journal, but have been feeling uninspired. This looks amazing ballz!
I am totally doing blank journals, doing it whenever I want to currently. You could go to free little library’s to find free books. I have one in my neighborhood that often has pretty trashed books you could use without feeling bad. 💕😊Marie
I have been in a similar rut and eyeing junk journals but scared to make the leap; thank you so much for hoping it can be done! Can't wait to see how you like it and might join along because holy cow it's so cute!
I quit doing my hobonichi at the end of march so I definitely get it. I am just so happy to see you back and really want to see you work in your new journal. 🖤
First off, I am sorry to here your daughter broke her arm!!! That is a source of stress itself. I felt guilty when my son broke his arm at school and I had to go to work the next day. I was very torn.He was 13 at the time. I wanted to stay home and baby him... he said no. 🤣 Being a working woman/mom is hard sometimes. You never need to apologize!!! I get overwhelmed with filling my daily pages in my Hobonichi Cousin too.What helps me is to use watercolors and plop some paint. Doodle on the pages, write quotes, slap some stickers , document the weather and call it a day. Page isn't blank and I feel better for it. I also look up what happened on that day in ____ year... and write about it sometimes. Where I was how I felt about it,etc... I keep a "junk style journal for my son. It has memories of when he was little. It will be a graduation gift. The signature are hand made by me and in a leather TN. One is Christmas memories. One is school memories, boy scouts, vacations. I am behind in it. So I will plan alone with you in your new adventure. I love old children's book for colage paper.
Those are all awesome ideas! Addie’s broken wing hasn’t seemed to slows down any😉 Thanks for sticking with me, it will be fun to try something different for a bit☺️
I’m so excited for you, I’m struggling with journaling too. I have a journal I made and I love how it turned out to but I used it then lost motivation then went back to my other journal but I really love the over I made so I’m excited to see you use yours
I just bought my very first junk journal which arrived last week because I was also struggling a bit with my Hobonichi cousin.... looking forward to seeing what you create as I’ve NEVER used one before and I’m so excited!!
I’m excited that you are so excited about your new journal. I find I have to change things up often for myself to remain creative whether it be a different journaling style, painting/not painting or even different size journals. It’s always fun to experiment with new things. I can’t wait to see what you do with your new journal. 😀 Laura (@paperedstars)
Hi. I only recently found your channel and wanted to say you are one of my faves! Love this new journal of your's and love your excitement for it. Lisa x
I'm here for you and your content, no matter what that content involves 💕 I'm so glad you're excited about this journal! It's beautiful!! I've been having some of the same struggles and contemplating my content, just feeling more stress about doing it than joy, if that makes sense? Anyway, I think we're allowed to like what we like, in the moment and then whatever content comes out of that is what it is. People can like it or pound sand 😂 Hope you have a great weekend!
Absolutely, I hear that 100%. It’s different when you make content to feel as free, but we absolutely should do what brings us joy and inspiration. People can come along for the ride...or not😉❤️ Thanks for the support Morgan🙏
Wow! This video came at a good time for me because I have been having serious Hobonichi envy and it's May...not really a good time to invest in one! This makes me feel ok about continuing in my composition book! lol I guess it doesn't matter what we use as long as it makes us happy!!
Looks wonderful! I hope you enjoy using your new journal. I currently swap between three different journals because I am just not good at working to a pre-dated page, much as I love my Hobonichi, I really can’t commit to daily journalling at present, so having other options makes me happy 😸✨
Yay I missed you 🥰 I love anything you do as I enjoy your personality 🤗🥰 I love a junk journal. Miss doing mine and I change journals all the time 🤣 I have 17 journals that I use at moment for different things. X
Welcome back! I love this video! I hope you can give me more tips on how to use scrapbook papers because i have a lot but i dont know how to use them. I plan to use it for scrapbooking but dont have the creativity to start it at all. Because of this video, i might use it as TRavelers notebook insert. I am also using hobonichi but got pressured to fill in the pages last year so i will be using TN next year :)
I am into a Hobonichi and out of it and into rings and out of it...I accepted my ebb and flow years ago. When I stop with one I put it away for the next time I want to be there...or not....I do not come here for the Hobonichi brand I come here for Emily...and her enthusiasm of what she is doing...
o cant wait to see what your take will be on this :D i have so many of these junk journal books because well it was a rabit hole where i couldnt find my comfort in then😅 But i dont want to trow them out and there not good enough to sell on etsy or something. So cant wait to be inspired by you :D
Awww missed you sweet friend!!! I actually watch your videos because of YOU!!! Not the type of journal you use. I’m here for the duration. You’re stuck with me. So there’s that! Lol 😂 HUGS 🤗
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Journaling is about processing, so whatever which way works at any given time is wonderful. It changes like the seasons of your life.
You are so right Sandra, such a good thing to remember. Thank you❤️☺️
I have struggled this year finding my grove I revamped everything. I turned my memory journaling into an art journal that holds some memories. I needed to create and not stress the dates...I love it! I love your channel so do what speaks to you.
Sounds like you are making it all work for you! That makes me happy❤️🙏
It is THE WORST to have your brain tell you that you are done with something but you love it. It happens to me so often!!
I’m sorry that you experience that too😞 I always have to remind myself that it’s all cyclical and no feeling will last forever❤️🙏
For me it’s not the journal you use it’s your style and funny conversations. Do what makes you happy, so glad to see you again!
I watch you on an iPad and cannot for the life of me figure out how to join the greedy weasels, HELP
Oh shoot Shannon! I’m sorry! Try going to TH-cam using the internet browse instead of the TH-cam app. Type in my channel and hopefully then it will pop up a join button in the upper right hand corner. If you still have trouble send me an email and I will try and figure it out!❤️
Emilou.arts@gmail.com
@@EmiLou.Arts320 , yea I’m now a weasel! Had to sign out then go through safari to YT to your page and there was the magic JOIN button!
@Reed Jose Yea, I've been watching on flixzone} for years myself :D
I love this because you’re 100% authentic. You’re the real deal 😘 It’s like you’re on vacation with this journal. Hobonichi has been your happy home - you still love it - you’re just on vacation. And maybe you’ll discover a new place to call home etc. etc. 💕 TFS and Happy Mother’s Day 🌷
Absolutely, thank you Michelle! I’m excited to try something new and see where it takes us😉❤️
We're with you on this journal journey. So happy you have found something that makes you excited to use!!!
Thank you Darla❤️
I watch your videos for you, your stories, and your creativity... if this inspires you more, I cannot wait to see your upcoming spreads! I will be here, most definitely.
I recently switched from Hobo weeks into a bullet journal, but I am so happy and inspired now so I totally get it!
Thank you Danie❤️ I think switching is just what keeps us creative I guess, seems to be something we all have in common😉
Girl... don't even worry about us!! We're here for YOU!! And when something that brings you joy feels like work or a chore, then it's time to switch it up. That's the dance of creativity. It's fluid. It moves with you...
We need you to make us a poster of that Vikki❤️❤️
@@EmiLou.Arts320 you know what? I think I will!!!
I haven’t even watched this yet, but I am so excited that you posted. I worry. My daughter says that makes me a stalker but it just makes me ... caring....💕 And I am into and make all of the journals. It’ just adds more to the party.
I worry too, I feel like a far away friend lol .
I’m sorry to make you worry, that is so sweet and not at all stalker-ish😉❤️
You have to do what makes you happy! You reignited my passion for journaling by watching you work in your Hobonichi. I used to art journal/journal in ones that I made myself....reclaimed books, junk journals, whatever...after watching your videos I changed things up and started using a Midori MD A5 Grid Notebook Journal. I love it! It doesn't have any dates on the pages, just beautiful paper and the freedom to write everyday or not, and plenty of room for drawings and stickers. I know one day I'll go back to the journals I used to use but for now, I'm loving the Midori and have you to thank for that! So, Thank you! I hope this new journal of yours brings you happiness and joy and you have fun with it!
I love that! We are all just on a journey of seeking joy and inspiration whatever form that takes and however it changes. I’m just going to embrace it. Thank you so much for the support❤️
Your journal is not up to us. It's what makes your heart happy!! I'm glad you are trying something new cause if it makes you happy we will get to continue to watch you journal, hear your stories, and be introduced to new stickers and pens and markers!! Hope Addie is doing good and hope you are doing good too ❤️ thanks for including us in your little part of the planet 🙂
Thank you so much Rebecca❤️
I think creative people cycle through things that excite them. I go through cycles of gardening, reading, cooking, running, arting, and I pick them back up here and there. And sometimes we just need a rest. I love listening to your videos no matter the topic and I'm glad you put them out there! My summer goal is to build a PVC camera stand like your husband made. I teach art and that design is a great idea!
That is awesome Katrina!! Send me an email and remind me to send you more pictures and advice on how to do it!! I’ve always meant to do a video on it!❤️☺️
Your Junk Journaling!! I completely get you! I started out junk journaling and than I became obsessed with the Hobonichi but I’ve been feeling the same way. I really miss my junk journals, making them the whole process. I’m excited to see all the fun things you do with your new journal 📔 it’s so good to hear your voice ❤️
Sounds like we were in a similar rut!! Making this book was so fun and I felt so inspired!❤️😘
What a great Mother's Day gift to watch you!
Enjoy your day!
Thank you Laney!❤️
I’m so thrill that you’re going back to this style of journaling. I use to love your older videos about junk journaling and the altered magazines.
Love all that you do because you’re so much fun. Can’t wait for more. Sorry you were struggling, hope you’re feeling better and know that you’re loved.
Thank you so much for watching and sticking with me Carmen, I’m so excited to get back to this too!❤️☺️
Can’t wait to see what you create in this journal 📔. Have an awesome day! 🥰
Thank you Annie, I’m excited to see what takes shape!
Welcome (or welcome back) to Creative Journaling, which I adore. Dear Empress, please don't feel like you need to do anything more than what YOU want to do. I can't wait to see what you do with your new adorable and fun creative journal. As I started playing this video I was gleefully tearing apart a Reminisce Magazine book with the theme of "Life in America." It was a used book from an online thrift store and in acceptable but no better condition and I am giving many parts of it a new use. Take good care.
I love getting these old preciously loved books and giving them a new life! It feels like a treasure hunt at the thrift store☺️
I’m very excited about this change - I saw so many people making these journals, but never how they use it! 🤗
Awesome! We’ll see what we can do!❤️☺️
Follow your heart and do what you love. I'm so excited for this new journal!
Thank you Elizabeth❤️
Yay! for trying new things! I hope this new book brings you inspiration and joy. I can't wait to see your new style grow. Yay for you!
Thank you so much for sticking with me!❤️
A new video!l You stay true to what makes you happy! I will enjoy your stories and journaling in whatever form inspires you. I know all to well how depression comes in and tries to steal joy. I am on medication for mine and am grateful that it has kept me pretty even these last 2 years. I didn't hear you say how Addie is doing. I hope she isn't hurting. Casts itch!
I hear you, I am very grateful for medication! Addie is doing well! Itchy from time to time, but it hasn’t slowed her down too much😉❤️
Do you boo! We will be here!! 💕
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Happy that you are excited about your new book!! I always find that if you want something specific to your needs, just make it yourself. I can’t wait to see how you progress with this new book of yours.
Thank you! I’m excited to try something new and see where it takes us😘
Emily I LOVE, LOVE..... LOOOVE your new creative journal!! I can’t wait to see your pages you create! I also LOVED your Hobonichi pages.. I totally hear you when you need something different and I personally just enjoy seeing you create pages and hear your stories no matter what journal you are using!! You inspire me to journal and I thank you !! I was so glad to see your video pop up!! 🤗💕
Thank you so much for the words and the support, I don’t know how I ever got so lucky to have this community and people like you❤️
Happy to see the return of Emily. Glad you are excited about your new journal. I think we all understand that sometimes a change is needed to keep us going. I recently quit a mini HP to start a Hobo Weeks. My life is super boring and I only occasionally have things to write down that I need to remember. If something exciting happens I’ll journal about it in my Stalogy. 😄 It’s great to hear your voice anything. Praying all is well with you and yours. Happy Mother’s Day to you and all the other mommies here. Have a great weekend.
Thank you so much Batrina! I’m so glad we can all hop and swing around to make our creative hearts happy❤️
Super excited to watch as you explore this “new to you” journaling style!🥰💕
I’m having so much fun! I have tried this kind of journal a few years ago and loved it! It is fun doing it again with new ideas❤️
I love the new journal. I think it is a great idea to not be bound by dates. It is so much less intimidating!!! Thanks for sharing!
Absolutely! I’m excited to see what comes with this format☺️
I found the same a year ago and finally admitted that dated pages just don’t work for me long-term. Junky journals have become my loves. Hooray for you for pausing and re-assessing 😊🧡🌸
Thanks so much for watching, I guess the downside is without dates I go waaaaay too long with out catching up!😅🤷♀️🤪
I can hear the excitement in your voice and that makes ME very happy and excited for you!! I am looking forward to see what you do with it and honestly, you could be writing on the bottom of a shoe and I would watch you be creative! Congrats on getting inspired and its a really beautiful journal you created. Wishing you and your family health and happiness!
You are so sweet Nicole, thank you so much for watching, supporting and sticking with me❤️🙏
I am happy for you and love it that you are exploring something new. I am a bit older than you and over the years I have found that we grow and evolve over the years. You may absolutely love this style or you may go back to what you have known. The only way to learn what makes you happy is to try. I have found that in my 50's I now have a journaling style that is partly what I have evolved into with a touch of my roots in every page. I hope you enjoy the journey and I am looking forwarding to your sharing it.
Thank you so much Melissa❤️
I’ve been in an undated B6 tn for my journaling this year. I love the blank page and guilt-lessness of no dates. I say do whatever works. Play should never feel like a chore. Love that you sent us a video. 😆🥰
It’s so hard because the completionist in me loves the idea of a full book with everyday accounted for. It was just getting so boring😖😆
@@EmiLou.Arts320 maybe you could collage on the pages for the days that you do in your new journal. I know you have some beautiful larger pieces that could fill the page nicely...no writing. Just pretty pictures
I enjoy watching your videos for you and your stories... whatever art or journaling you do is just bonus
Thank you for sticking around😉❤️
I‘m so glad, that I see you again.....naturaly you must have free time......you have a family w ith two children,taht it‘s busy too....and sometime, when the work is too much, you must find new ideas.......I wish you a good time with your businuess and with your nice wonderful family.
Thank you so much for watching❤️☺️
I have the full year hobo cousin and I recently decided to stop gluing so much in it because I've already had the spine tear off lol. I'm going to continue with some daily journalling but mostly pen. So I too just started a junk journal for the creative journalling. So this is so timely. I can't wait to junk journal with you. I love your stories and it's great to listen and watch while I do my thing.
That is awesome Paula! Not that your spine ripped but that we are both embarking on a new change together! Thanks so much for the support and sticking with me❤️☺️
I can't wait to see you work in this new journal!! I love all the colors in it! Glad to see back at it and trying something new!
Thanks for sticking around Molli❤️
Beautiful, Emily. You are so creative. Many blessings.
Oh cute!! I love watching people work in handmade junk journals, it really brings out some great creativity! Ive tried so many times to do dated daily journals because they look so cute but always end up frustrated when my depression causes me to miss a few days then I don't want to look at it anymore BECAUSE I missed those days and end up missing weeks to months and found blank journals or junk journals really helps me enjoy journaling without feeling guilty seeing those missed dates, haha. Best of luck, can't wait to see how you fill it!!
Yes! I feel that so much! I hope this is fun and different for all of us❤️☺️
Glad you're feeling better & that you're spreading your wings & branching out! I'm trying a bujo again! Yay for us!!!
Yay! Here’s to trying new things!😉😘
It’s like the old smash books!!!
Yes!
I love the new journal! I've been wanting to try doing something similar! Looking forward to how you use this book. It's good to have a change now and again. The beauty you can create is therapeutic and the possibilities are endless! Thanks Emily for continuing to provide content on your channel. Hang in there and know you are loved!❤
Thank you so much for the support Mary, you all are so good to me❤️🙏
Hello! I think everyone has their own style and what works for them. You should do what makes you happy. All the best!!!
Thank you!❤️
I LOVE IT! One of the best journals I used was a junk journal gifted to my from a fellow creative. I can’t wait to see how you use it! You do you! I think all of us here love you no matter what. I skimmed through some of the comments below and I love them for their support but especially love the one that said she’d watch you grow grass! So true for me! ❤️💕
Does that make me weird that I read other people’s comments to you? Lol!
I always read comments when I watch a video, so I guess we are both weird😂 Thank you so much Debbie❤️
Glad to see you again. I am happy to know you are among the living.💚😀
Thank you Abbie...I think/hope I am😂🧟♀️
Thank you for being so honest about how you are feeling. I loved the idea of doing a daily journal but knew I’d never keep up with it. So I’m trying to fill one or two small books for a year and go with that.
Thank you Ellen❤️ I think pressure is the last thing we want to feel when we just want a creative outlet!
So happy to see you post and I love the new journal! I have been contemplating making one of these for about 2 years but just stuck with my composition books. You do what makes you happy, I could watch you cut out pieces of paper and would still follow you. You have a beautiful personality,your an awesome mom and man do I understand the anxiety and depression. I hope Addie is feeling better, when things like that happen with my kids, even if they get sick, I go into panic mode sometimes and I hate that. Keep doing you honey, you have a friend here for sure. ❤️🦋 love the butterfly and roses paper 🤗
Thank you so much, making this book was really fun and felt so creative! Thanks for the kind words❤️🙏
I’m excited to see what you end up doing inside the new journal.
Thank you Robyn! Me too🤗
Ugh ya... I don’t think I could ever go back to a dated hobonichi. I started using their notebooks and it’s so much better not having to worry about dates and only having a single page to write on. I’m looking forward to what you do in your new book because it’s GORGEOUS! and if you go back to the hobo, I’ll look forward to that too! 🥰
Thank you Nes❤️☺️
Hi Emily, I love the new journal! It's already beautiful, but can't wait to see you fill it! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching Julia❤️
Just glad to see you back and excited!
Thank you so much for sticking with me❤️ And how did you know to send the MOST perfect Suzy zoo stickers😍 Thank you, I adore them and you☺️
It shouldn't be a struggle for you to do what you want to do. You do you girl x Also, you shouldn't feel compelled to do things for the "likes". I'm here for your creativity, the medium you use to channel that is irrelevant
Thank you so much for the support, it means a lot to me❤️🙏
It was lovely to see you tonight. I hope Addie is doing ok 💜 I’m excited to see this new journey! I pretty much make my own journals now. But I have store bought ones as well; I just switch back and forth between. I go with what I’m in the mood for. I do what inspires me and I’m happy to see you’re taking that step too. I appreciate your commitment to your community, but if you’re not excited about something you’re doing, definitely make changes! Gotta take care of yourself for sure! And most of us here want that for you. So the long and the short of it is, we support you and love you. 💜
You are so sweet, thank you so much Amy❤️ Making the journal was so fun and felt so creative so I know it was a good move☺️
Glad to see you again...and glad to see you happy and inspired! Live your joy!! Maybe you could send it to a manufacturer to copy and sell en mass!! Emilou’s collage journaling!💞
Thank you Leah❤️
I’m on my 3rd different style book this year, if you want to change do it, most of us would watch you if you were journaling on a newspaper! Just keep being you and you’ll enjoy it more, big hugs xxx💕
Thank you so much for the support Susie❤️☺️
I love this new direction and can’t wait to see how you journal in a new way, I’ve been feeling similarly about the Hobonichi and how the daily journaling can feel oppressive. Looking forward to this new creative change 💜
Thank you Tammy! I’m so excited that you all can relate to the feelings❤️
You sounded so worried! I'm pretty sure that all of us here for you, more than your hobonichi. I'm actually super excited about this as I've not been able to match junk journaling to my style. I always learn new techniques from you!
Yay, I’m so happy you are excited for the change☺️
This is awesome! I love that gardening book find!
Thank you so much, it felt like such a treasure! I’m such a weirdo but I love those pieces of other people that you find and the thought that they have no idea where their item ended up but here it is bringing someone else so much joy❤️
So happy you have found something that ‘sparks’ your creativity again! I’m looking forward to seeing how you work with your new journal and what you get up to in it and regardless of what and how you do it I’ll still be happily listening along as I do my own journaling #bliss
Thank you so much for the support Kristy❤️
Love it, Emily! Can't wait to see how you use your new journal. xo
Thank you Karen! I’m really excited to see where it takes us☺️❤️
Hope you find happiness in your new journaling style 😊
Thank you Nicole, I’m sure it will be similar to what I’ve always done, but I’m excited for a bit of a change❤️
Love it! Can’t wait to see what you do with that gorgeous new book!!
Thank you for watching❤️
I needed to see this and hear your message today!!! Thank you so very much!! 🥰
I’m so happy it arrived at the right time
For you Cheryl, keep on Keepin’ on❤️❤️❤️
I hear you, girl!! I'm loving that journal. Makes me want to go to goodwill and get some books. I have some but have a hard time tearing them up even though that's the only reason I got them. I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling but am happy to see you dust yourself off and get back at it. That is not easy to do. I am proud of you!
It is kind of hard, but then I think that author’s are creative people and I think they would like their words and images being used to make someone feel creative and happy
@@EmiLou.Arts320 This is a perfect way to look at it!
Ohhhhhhhh I looove your new journal!!!! I'm so excited for you! I find the best thing about making your own journals is that you can choose the size and format each time. It really helps for me because I get bored of journal formats so easily. That reminds me I need to make a new one (I still haven't journalled from the beginning of March hehe). I'm so excited to see how you fill it up!!!!
Yes, Emily! I so agree, I think this will be perfect...until it’s not and then I can change again😂❤️ Thanks so much for sticking with me. You create such beautiful things, I love seeing it on your Instagram!❤️
@@EmiLou.Arts320 Awwwww thank yoooou! I'm excited to see how you do it. I'm falling out of love with the way I've been journalling so I'm going to change things up again soon haha. Off to watch your next video now yay!
I’m sooo excited to see you are doing junk journaling/alter book journaling. I also enjoy doing these type of journals as I’m not a daily journaler and want to not feel pressured to do it. You are going to love this style of journaling. Missed you and your videos. I can’t wait to see your first journal pages. Have a great weekend! Much Aloha~ Jessica aka Puakalehua🌺
Thank you Jessica! I am excited to see what comes of it too!❤️
So glad to see you back and I can’t wait to see what you do with this new journal. I use a Hobonichi day free to journal because I am not bound by a page with a date on it. I journal when something is important to me. Congrats with the Shine Sticker Studio gig too!
Thank you so much Maureen❤️ and thank you again for your awesome card and gift, I’m always going to picture a hedgehog drinking a margarita when I see your name now❤️❤️🙌
That is such a cute idea. I have to go on a journaling journey, if you will, and this may be the way I go. Thanks for the inspiration.
I hope you enjoy it Michele, the freedom to make it what you want is very fun and creative❤️
I love that you made your own journal. I can't wait to see you work in it. I've missed your voice. But glad to see you back.
Thanks for sticking with me Deidra❤️☺️
I forgot to say congratulations for being on the Shine sticker studio team!
Thank you Rebecca! They are the sweetest over there. I was on the team before and they were nice enough to want to carry me over🙌❤️
You're the third person I've watched today that has switched from a hobonichi. I'm excited for you and your lovely journal ☺️.
I personally like something made by me anyway.
That is so weird!! Everybody must be getting the itch😆 The process of making the book is so fun and creative!
Oh how fun 📖 I love how you put this together. Yes, sometimes we need change. I moved into a new journal this month too and left blank pages at the end of the last. But it just felt done. Can’t wait to see what fun you have.
I hear you with the, “it just felt done.” I can relate to that feeling with things and projects and then trying to finish just feels like a chore☹️❤️
Cool new journal;) I love using my handmade journals even for daily journaling ;) can’t wait to see how it fills up!
Thank you AJ! I love your journals! I’m so excited for a new change!❤️
I love this! I make all of my journals, so you're singing a song I recognize. We *have to* do what feels good with journaling...but my everyday life is reallllly boring, so art journaling is my jam. Also, I think of my journals as part of my legacy for the future, so I'm feeling like my art journals are more about who I am rather than what I do. You go girl...Imma enjoy this!
I love that philosophy Sandi❤️ Can’t wait to play in it!
It's great to see/hear you being so happy
Thank you love! You are always there for me, I appreciate it so much❤️🙏
I can't wait to see how you will use this journal!! It is so beautiful ❤️. I have always used a blank journal, but have been feeling uninspired. This looks amazing ballz!
They are so much fun to make Molly!! You should give it a shot! I linked some OLD videos in the description of how to do it. It’s the same process😉👍
I am totally doing blank journals, doing it whenever I want to currently. You could go to free little library’s to find free books. I have one in my neighborhood that often has pretty trashed books you could use without feeling bad. 💕😊Marie
That is a good idea I had not thought of! I really enjoy looking at all the books at goodwill, I found so much inspiration!❤️
So pretty and creative.
Thank you Tatiana! I had so much fun working on this☺️❤️
I love love making my own journals so I’m happy that you feel the same
The process is so fun and creative!
I have been in a similar rut and eyeing junk journals but scared to make the leap; thank you so much for hoping it can be done! Can't wait to see how you like it and might join along because holy cow it's so cute!
Thank you! You should at least try and make one, even if you don’t end up using it. I had so much fun and it felt so creative!❤️
I quit doing my hobonichi at the end of march so I definitely get it. I am just so happy to see you back and really want to see you work in your new journal. 🖤
Thank you so much Misty!😘
First off, I am sorry to here your daughter broke her arm!!! That is a source of stress itself. I felt guilty when my son broke his arm at school and I had to go to work the next day. I was very torn.He was 13 at the time. I wanted to stay home and baby him... he said no. 🤣
Being a working woman/mom is hard sometimes.
You never need to apologize!!!
I get overwhelmed with filling my daily pages in my Hobonichi Cousin too.What helps me is to use watercolors and plop some paint. Doodle on the pages, write quotes, slap some stickers , document the weather and call it a day. Page isn't blank and I feel better for it. I also look up what happened on that day in ____ year... and write about it sometimes. Where I was how I felt about it,etc...
I keep a "junk style journal for my son. It has memories of when he was little. It will be a graduation gift. The signature are hand made by me and in a leather TN. One is Christmas memories. One is school memories, boy scouts, vacations. I am behind in it. So I will plan alone with you in your new adventure. I love old children's book for colage paper.
Those are all awesome ideas! Addie’s broken wing hasn’t seemed to slows down any😉 Thanks for sticking with me, it will be fun to try something different for a bit☺️
I like this even better! So inspiring ❤️
Thank you! That is so kind, I’m excited to see where it takes us❤️
I’m so excited for you, I’m struggling with journaling too. I have a journal I made and I love how it turned out to but I used it then lost motivation then went back to my other journal but I really love the over I made so I’m excited to see you use yours
Thank you Jolene! It’s good to hear that I’m not the only one trying to find the right fit☺️❤️
We just love you.. This is so awesome
Aw thank you!!❤️😘
I just bought my very first junk journal which arrived last week because I was also struggling a bit with my Hobonichi cousin.... looking forward to seeing what you create as I’ve NEVER used one before and I’m so excited!!
Perfect timing! I hope you love it and feel inspired Bec!😘
I’m excited that you are so excited about your new journal. I find I have to change things up often for myself to remain creative whether it be a different journaling style, painting/not painting or even different size journals. It’s always fun to experiment with new things. I can’t wait to see what you do with your new journal. 😀
Laura (@paperedstars)
It must be something we all have in common, makes me not feel so bad for never being able to finish one whole planner or journal😂😉
It's beautiful!!! I can't wait to see how it will turn out =)
Thank you Jenni❤️
Hi. I only recently found your channel and wanted to say you are one of my faves! Love this new journal of your's and love your excitement for it. Lisa x
Thank you so much for watching Lisa! I’m glad you’re here☺️❤️
I love it!! I've been thinking about changing it up as well.
I say give it a shot, I had so much fun making this book and it felt so creative and different!❤️
I'm here for you and your content, no matter what that content involves 💕 I'm so glad you're excited about this journal! It's beautiful!! I've been having some of the same struggles and contemplating my content, just feeling more stress about doing it than joy, if that makes sense? Anyway, I think we're allowed to like what we like, in the moment and then whatever content comes out of that is what it is. People can like it or pound sand 😂 Hope you have a great weekend!
Absolutely, I hear that 100%. It’s different when you make content to feel as free, but we absolutely should do what brings us joy and inspiration. People can come along for the ride...or not😉❤️ Thanks for the support Morgan🙏
Wow! This video came at a good time for me because I have been having serious Hobonichi envy and it's May...not really a good time to invest in one! This makes me feel ok about continuing in my composition book! lol I guess it doesn't matter what we use as long as it makes us happy!!
Absolutely Kelly, you do what makes you happy!❤️
Looks wonderful! I hope you enjoy using your new journal. I currently swap between three different journals because I am just not good at working to a pre-dated page, much as I love my Hobonichi, I really can’t commit to daily journalling at present, so having other options makes me happy 😸✨
Hey, variety makes the world go round❤️
Yay I missed you 🥰 I love anything you do as I enjoy your personality 🤗🥰 I love a junk journal. Miss doing mine and I change journals all the time 🤣 I have 17 journals that I use at moment for different things. X
17 journals sounds like Heaven😂❤️
Welcome back! I love this video! I hope you can give me more tips on how to use scrapbook papers because i have a lot but i dont know how to use them. I plan to use it for scrapbooking but dont have the creativity to start it at all.
Because of this video, i might use it as TRavelers notebook insert. I am also using hobonichi but got pressured to fill in the pages last year so i will be using TN next year :)
That is exciting! It’s always fun to try something a little different!☺️
I am into a Hobonichi and out of it and into rings and out of it...I accepted my ebb and flow years ago. When I stop with one I put it away for the next time I want to be there...or not....I do not come here for the Hobonichi brand I come here for Emily...and her enthusiasm of what she is doing...
❤️😭 Thank you so much
o cant wait to see what your take will be on this :D i have so many of these junk journal books because well it was a rabit hole where i couldnt find my comfort in then😅 But i dont want to trow them out and there not good enough to sell on etsy or something. So cant wait to be inspired by you :D
Thank you so much! Don’t throw them out, one of these days they may be just what your creative heart needs❤️
Awww missed you sweet friend!!! I actually watch your videos because of YOU!!! Not the type of journal you use. I’m here for the duration. You’re stuck with me. So there’s that! Lol 😂 HUGS 🤗
Thank you Karen, I appreciate it so much🙏❤️
Totally forgot that you were in a Hobo Cousin. I come here for the commentary! LOL
Haha! Well that’s good I guess! Thanks for watching❤️😘
With the journal that has dates, just cover them up, journal when you feel like it and date it then...
That’s a great idea👍
What we like is you.
❤️thank you❤️
😍😍😍😘
Thank you sweetheart, you are as ever on my mind🙏❤️