My Little Pony + Care Bears: Love-a-Lot Custom (and Why I've Been Absent)
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- Hello everyone :) Apologies for the long absence. I wasn't doing too well, then I got help, now I'm doing muuuch better! So, priorities. The video I mention is: • Wil Wheaton on General... from Project UROK. If you're not feeling too happy about your anxiety, please watch it.
Now, for the pony. The base is (probaby) a MLP G1 Argie Parasol (cirrect me if I'm wrong) and the custom is inspired by "the pink Care Bear", or Love-a-Lot. Think of it as a subtle homage rather than a full transformation ;) Hope you enjoy this little video and thank you for your continuous support.
Quick jump to:
- Intro: 0:00
- Cleaning the pony: 00:59
- Painting the Eyes: 02:19
- Painting the Body: 05:06
- Painting the Cutie Mark: 07:00
- Rehairing: 08:27
- Results: 11:00
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If you feel anxious all the time and you are wondering whether life is supposed to work that way, I sincerely recommend you watch Will Wheaton's video: th-cam.com/video/K6ACzT6PCDw/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=ProjectUROK
Honestly as an artist myself, sometimes just creating for your own comfort is a wonderful thing to do. It doesn't have to be exactly what you saw in your head for it to be meaningful :>
I fully agree. I had been struggling to do anything artistic for a while so this was very meaningful ☺️☺️
As a fellow artist, I completely agree and I love this statement!! ❤️❤️❤️
We all are artists
I think this video symbolizes something very important about getting back into something you haven't done in a while:
------ it doesn't have to be perfect. ------
if it makes you happy, if you enjoy creating it, it doesn't have to be perfect. it doesn't matter that the pony is a little yellow, or that there are a few spots, or that the hair is simple or the painting not quite to your liking. you made something that makes you happy and you can be proud of that.
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To anyone who this is relevant for, as someone who also dealt with SEVERE generalized anxiety all of my life, I can tell you that getting medicine for it changed my life immensely. Absolutely look into it if you suspect your anxiety might not be normal. Don’t suffer silently, your quality of life will skyrocket, I promise you ❤
Thank you for sharing your experience 🥰🥰
I know the cutie mark didn't turn out the way you wanted, and maybe if I were more familiar with the care bear it's based on, I might be able to see some of what you're not satisfied with? But just, on its own, to me, just looking at the cutie mark on its own merits, I think it looks great! Smooth lines, solid colors, cute design... from here, I personally can't see any problems at all. The pony looks adorable!
Thank you so much 😊😊 It looks okay from a distance :P I loved working on this pony, though, so I can say I'm happy with the result.
Pony Care Bear mashup is THE BEST idea! When I was little, I identified with Grumpy, but I really wanted to give Cheer Bear energy. ❤
Thank you so much!!😊😊
It's wonderful to see/hear you again, and to hear that there are things in progress to help you keep being well and happy! This was honestly such a treat to see a new video, easily WELL worth waiting for you to be in a happy place with a project that means a lot to you :)
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad you liked the video, too, since it's more of a simple one ☺️☺️
It's so interesting to see a pony with that white nose like a real horse has sometimes. It's cool. 💗
I am so happy for you getting treatment and steadily getting more comfortable with yourself despite the struggles of generalized anxiety disorder (I've got the same thing so I feel your pain there). it's tough creating art when you have constant fears and worries but every time I watch your videos it inspires me to keep working on my (many) projects!
you are the person who singlehandedly inspired me to start up my collection of G1 ponies!❤
take all the time you need, we will always be here for you!
I'm so sorry you struggle with GAD, too. I'm so happy the videos can bring some comfort! And wow, I feel the weight of responsibility for opening the door to the G1s (it's hard to stop collecting them!!). Thank you so much for your lovely message😊😊
I was also diagnosed with GAD a couple years ago and started therapy and medication and it completely turned my world around. So happy you’re back and looking forward to the future!
I'm so sorry you were struggling too, but so happy to read you're feeling better. Thank you so much for your message!😊😊
I adore this pony. Pastel pink will forever be my fave color ugh
As someone who also has generalized anxiety and takes medicine for it: Huzzah! I'm so glad you're on your way to feeling happier and more secure! I also grew up with the carebears- i loved loved loved the first movie!
Oh, I'm sorry you suffer from anxiety too. I hope you are well. Thank you for your message 😊😊
I was just thinking of you recently, I'm glad to see you uploading again! I'm also glad to hear that you've been working on focusing on yourself - anxiety can be a lot to deal with.
The pony turned out so cute! I especially love the white nose, it really adds a little extra something and makes it extra darling. I know it's hard to not be your own biggest critic when making a creative project, but I do think your work turned out lovely ❣a nice piece for yourself, I hope this pony can help bring you some joy and peace
Thank you so much ☺️☺️ It definitely makes me smile when I look at it, so I think it was worth the effort :)
My Little Pony and Care Bears = wonderful childhood memories. I’m glad that you’re back. Watching your videos is very relaxing.
Glad you like them! Thank you so much for watching 😊😊
It's so lovely to have you back! As someone who's struggled with mental health issues their whole life, I understand and urge you to take the time and do the things you need to do (or not do ;) ) to feel comfortable in your own skin and ready to tackle the world!
Thank you so much for your message 😊😊 I'm sorry you have also suffered with mental health. Truly wishing you the best
I feel like she fits right in! She’s so cute I’d love to see other Care Bears turned ponies 🥺 especially hugs and tugs (the babies!)
So glad you are back! Missed you and the ponies!! Please take care of yourself. Sending love and good vibes!
Thank you so much!! I'm really glad to be back ☺️☺️
Aw I have love a lot bear as a kid. This is so cute. I like seeing how the art process brings you joy
As someone who was a huge fan of the old Care Bear movies as a kid, I think you did this bear justice! I think it's perfect!! I think you're not giving yourself enough credit and as a fellow artist I get it, it's hard not to pick apart your own work! Just remember that we appreciate you!❤
As someone who suffers with mental illness I can honestly say that you’re channel is so comforting to me. I grew up with gen 1 ponies too so I extra love the content you post ❤️This is a nice “cozy” channel to me.
welcome back! seeing this video pop up was a treat!
I started watching your videos last year while visiting my partner who was living in mexico at the time. We went to street markets and collected all the ponies we could find and spent much of our days restoring them using the knowledge you shared. One year later and now we live togheter in Canada, still restoring ponies and we now own a huge collection of them!!! The ponies kept us togheter during the long distance and you were a part of that. It must have taken courage to talk about this and to post this video and I am very happy you are back!
Oh wow, that sounds amazing!! I'm just speechless. This is such a lovely message. Thank you so much and I hope you are super happy in Canada (or wherever you go next!) ❤️☺️☺️
welcome back, it's great to see you again! thank you for discussing your mental health, mental health is such an important topic and I feel like it isn't addressed enough. self-care always comes first, and I'm glad you're taking care of yourself.
Thank you so much for your words. I hadn't priced how uncomfortable my life had become, so I'm really happy things are feeling much different ☺️☺️
i have generalised anxiety disorder and am on medication for it as well:) it's nice to see a youtuber i like a lot talk about it
A Care Bear pony! I love that so much. I grew up with both franchises and I always wanted a crossover as a kid 🥰 I might never see that dream realized, but something about this scratches that itch for me.
Seeing you work again after the hiatus was a treat I wasn’t sure I’d experience, even if it wasn’t flawless. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much! 😊😊
I was just thinking about you the other day and wondering why I haven’t been getting your notifications !! I’m glad your back and i hope your break went well , anxiety is a true pain and please remember to take care of yourself 💙
Thank you so much for your message, I'm very glad to be back too 😊😊
@@RetroGeekCraftsglad your back we missed you 😊
I also have generalized anxiety and depression and your videos help me. My daughter prefers my G1 ponies over today's ponies. Although my collection is well loved with lots of hair cuts and tangles compared to some of her G1 reissues. But My Little Ponies still bring us joy. Here is to your continue progress
Oh, I'm so sorry to read you also struggle with GAD. I'm glad the ponies bring you joy though! Thank you so much for your message 😊😊
Everyone has issues of some kind. Some are more noticeable than others. We are all unique. I appreciate you and the fact you talked about what you are going through. I love that you repair and customize ponies. I have started fixing my large G1 collection but overall I have not been able to find actual ones that need fixing. It seems everyone just throws them away. Very sad. I need to find a source.
Thank you so much for your message 😊😊 It's great that you are fixing your G1s! If you want some ponies in poor condition, I recommend you join one of the G1 FB groups. There are always people selling (the ones that need repair are called "bait ponies")
If i must wait for years for a new video i would still watch it wit such joy. I love what you do, not because of perfection but because of the happy atmosphere you create. And the love and passion for these old toys i really can relate to. Please don't be so hard on yourself!
Wow, thank you so much! 😊😊 This is very nice to read.
I am so happy that you're back and you are doing well. I love your channel and it is because of you I have restored my own ponies! I have found so much joy in the hobby and I am grateful.
If it helps, I too have been on a mental health journey with my doctor and I have started taking medicine about 2 months ago. While it has helped and most days I feel better, it obviously does not get rid of all of my symptoms. It doesn't erase my condition it makes it so much more manageable and my quality of life has definitely improved. Thanks for sharing your story it helps many of us not feel alone. :)
Oh, man. As someone with anxiety, I feel you hard. I'm glad you finally found something that's helping you and wish you all the best. ❤
Thank you so much for your words 😊😊
glad you're back. i'd love to see more customs
Thanks! Will do my best 😊😊
I’m so glad that you are feeling better.
Please don’t apologise for needing time for your self.
Take care of yourself ❤️
By the way, the custom looks amazing :D
Thank you so much!!😊😊
That’s okay! :)
i'm so glad to see you back, retrogeek, your presence and crafts warm my heart. 💗🧡🤍🤍🧡💗
Thank you so much!!😊😊
I think that this Pony turned out very cute. It has something relaxing and comforting about it🥰 Probably because it has a Care Bear Theme🙈
Thank you so much 😊😊
I’ve had generalized anxiety for what I’m pretty sure is my whole life- it’s hard, and the longer you go without help, the more difficult it can be. Therapy can also help because it can give you tools to challenge those thoughts.
I missed your videos, but I’m more glad that you’re doing much better. While I don’t have synthesia, bubblegum pinks are my favorite pinks!
Getting back into art, it’s better for you to do something low key and what you enjoy, rather than something that’s high pressure! Sometimes you gotta let an idea go
Oh, I'm so sorry to read you suffer from GAD, too! I used to do therapy, but haven't been able for a while. Still, it's in the future, for sure! Thank you so much for your words, I hope you keep well 😊😊
So glad you’re ok! As a person who also struggles with anxiety (and an assortment of other problems), it’s definitely a journey to go through for finding coping mechanisms, learning how to tackle things that can spur anxiety attacks and etc. but it’s all well worth it! Discovered what helps me relax in any anxious scenarios and even funny enough have comfort characters that also help with easing stress. Though it’s always funny when thinking of and telling others of my said comfort characters, they’re a combo people least expect to hear😂
Thank you so much 😊😊 I'm sorry you struggle with anxiety too. I actually have been doing a lot of gardening, and I think that has helped me balance things a little more. I will see if I can share some of that in the coming weeks. Thanks again for your message!!
So excited you’re back!! ❤
Thank you so much!!😊😊
I think she's absolutely adorable!
Thank you so much 😊😊
Welcome back! I am so glad you are doing better.
So very happy your back! Always looking forward to your videos 😊
Thank you so much!!😊😊
I'm so happy you're back, and that you're doing better! The finished pony looks beautiful.
I was wondering why I haven't seen you on my feed (and then realized I wasn't subscribed, I quickly fixed that) and I'm so happy to see you at it again with such a lovely project! Meaningful works like this are so important to find, and as an artist currently struggling with burnout, hearing your own journey is so touching!! I can't wait to see more of your projects in the future, and don't worry if you feel like you fall behind, cause we are all human and deserve to take care of ourselves first and foremost ❤
Thank you so much!!😊😊 I'm sorry you're struggling with burnout. I hope you can feel better soon
I’m so happy you are back! Even if it seems a little rough, I love how much effort you put into giving these ponies new life and I’m happy that you are getting the support you need. Please take care!
Thank you so much!! You too!! 😊😊
so happy to see you back! beautiful video so grateful to hear your voice and watch your wonderful videos again
Thank you so much!!😊😊
Happy to see you again! I watch your videos when I feel anxious and before bed sometimes to help me calm down and sleep. I’ve probably watched every video a couple times at least!
That is awesome! I'm so glad the videos help 😊😊 Thank you for your message!
I'm sorry you've been struggling, but I'm glad you've found some help! It's so nice to see a video from you again; I've missed them :)
Thank you so much for your message 😊😊
Welcome back! So glad you took the time off that you needed!
Thank you!! 😊😊
Welcome back friend, she looks adorable, see you on your next video!
Thank you so much 😊😊
I think she looks wonderful! Watching you paint was so satisfying! Also so glad you're starting treatment for your anxiety and I hope you can start to feel better! ^^
Thank you so much!!😊😊
Yay I'm so happy to see you back! As someone that also suffers from anxiety I totally understand where you're coming from. Just pleased that you're feeling better and can make some lovely videos for us to watch ❤
Thank you so much 😊😊 I'm sorry you struggle with anxiety, too. Hope things are going well!
She turned out so cute Yisela!
Love to hear you're doing better 💕
Thank you so much!!😊😊
It's really good to see you here again 😊
Thank you, it's good to be back 😊😊
Welcome back! Good luck on your mental health journey. I often watch your content when I’m feeling anxious and/or overwhelmed (but also when I just generally want to relax!), so you have my solidarity :) brains can be sods, I’m glad you’ve found treatment that is helping. Thank you for sharing, and for putting such positive content out into the world.
I think the pony looked great! ❤
Thank you so much! 😊😊 I'm so glad the videos can be a small small where you can relax. Hope you are well
How nice it's to hear from you again! And in the form of a nice video as always!
I'm really glad that you're going through a good time right now, you clearly found a way to express it in that beautiful custom.
Thanks to you for sharing your crafts and hosting this comfy and warm internet space!
Thank you so much for your lovely message 😊😊
So so happy to see you back and hear that you are doing better!! Never ever feel bad about needing a break, your health and wellbeing is way more important than churning out content
Thank you so much!!😊😊
Oh hey! I’m happy to see one of your videos on my feed again. Your editing style is very relaxing, it’s always a nice time watching your creative process. Glad this break has brought you happiness.
My own anxiety gets in the way of my work sometimes as well, and when that happens it’s good to take the time to focus on yourself. To anyone else dealing with their own mental health in the comments, remember to put yourself first! Your art, your work, they’re valuable but definitely not as important as your health and happiness! If you need a break then take it. If you need help then seek it and accept it from others! If you worry about not meeting expectations/deadlines, lower the bar you set for yourself. It will all be okay
Thank you so much for your lovely message 😊😊 I'm glad you enjoy the editing! I'm sorry to read you struggle with anxiety, too. It can be very debilitating. I hope you are well, sending you love
So, so good to see you back and good to hear you're feeling better. I've certainly missed your thoughtful reflections and cute and happy designs.
Thank you so much! 😊😊
So glad you're back and doing well!
Thank you so much 😊😊
Welcome back! 😊 A very beautiful custom👍 great video 🤗
Thank you! 🤗☺️
So good to hear from you again, RetroGeek! It feels like ages, but we're glad to have you back, and that you've been taking good care of yourself while you were away. Looking forward to future projects!
Thank you so much 😊😊
I got into your videos somewhat recently, but am I HAPPY TO SEE U POSTING AGAIN!!! I'm so glad you're okay, you're the sole reason I started making custom mlps and with you coming back - you've inspired me much more! I'm proud of you for taking time!
Thank you so much for your lovely message!! 😊😊 It's great to read you're making customs. Yay!!
im so happy to hear from you, especially about your positive experience with getting help! i remember before i started my antidepressants how difficult things were, and now ive been on them for 4 or 5 years and im so grateful that theyve given me my life back.
Thank you so much 😊😊 I'm so glad the meds have helped you too. They are such a life changer.
You're back! i'm so happy!
Yay, thank you! 😊😊
So happy you're back and that you're feeling better. ❤ You don't have to love everything that you make, so long as you love making it.
The thick tail is super cute with the wavy mane! Also, freaking genius move using the bottom of the paint to make the circle for the cutie mark.
Thank you so much! 😊😊 Hahaha I have to confess I felt pretty good about myself when I came up with the bottom of the bottle idea xD
I am so happy for this video!! I thought I had lost you in the TH-cam algorithm! Much love to you! You bring joy to all of your followers! ❤
Thank you so much!! TH-cam has buried my previous videos, but it's okay, I am not discouraged 😊😊
eeeeeee! great to see you back and love the custom :)
Thank you! 😄😊
im so glad your back❤ i love your restorations and customs
Thank you so much! 😊😊
Mental health is very important. I'm glad you're prioritizing it. Very glad to see you back 💖
Thank you so much 😊😊
I’m so happy to hear from you again!! I’m just glad and grateful you’re feeling much better, we’ll always be here ❤
I love this custom, it’s so close to my heart, I used to enjoy the old Care Bears so much 🥰
Thank you so much!!😊😊
Welcome back! I´m glad that you´re feeling better!
Thank you so much 😊😊
Yay! I'm so glad to see another video :) Glad you are doing well
Thank you!! 😊😊
I was SO excited to see that you uploaded. I've always loved your videos because they're such a gentle source of joy at the end of a rough day. I love how the pony turned out! I'm happy to hear that you're getting treatment and are doing better :) as always, thank you for sharing your creations with us. It's lovely to hear from you again 💕
Thank you so much for your lovely message!!😊😊
So happy you are better, and to hear you and see your work again. Missed these videos and the peace it brings! Unfortunately life has it's ups, and sometimes really steep horrible downs that doesn't seem to want to end. Just truly happy you have a loving support structure and went for that visit and openness to research about it. Every step, even a shuffle or a healthy break is moving you in the right direction.
Thank you SO MUCH for your words! 😊😊 I'm really grateful for my family, so indeed, I think things are going in the right direction. Thanks again.
so glad to see you back !!! and even happier to see youre doing so well :] funny thing is, i just got home and needed a soothing video to watch because today in specific was a bad anxiety day for me and seeing your video on my feed was immediately so nice ^c^
Oh, I hope you're feeling better now!! Thank you so much for your message 😊😊
I’m so glad you are back and feeling better! I missed your videos. The pony is beautiful! ❤
Thank you so much!! 😊😊
so happy to see you back and that you had fun with this custom!! i really appreciate you talking about anxiety, i’m also an artist with anxiety and have been struggling for a while to do art/post online because of it, glad to know i’m not alone at least
Thank you so much 😊😊 I'm sorry you suffer from anxiety to, sending you love!!
I'm so glad you're feeling better and in a place that you can start enjoying making videos again! Like you said, your channel is an incredibly comfy place for a lot of us and I just love the nostalgia of seeing my old pony friends! 🥰
Thank you so much!!😊😊
Glad to see you back!! :D Hope you're doing well!!!!
Thank you so much!!😊😊
as someone with pretty major anxiety, it was really reassuring and comforting to hear what you had to say. I’m really glad things have been better for you and I’m wishing you lots of continued happiness going forward!! You’re right about this community being very kind and I think that says a lot about your attitude and the kind of place you try and foster on your channel :) welcome back!
I'm so sorry you suffer from anxiety, too! Sending you love
So cute!! I really did miss your videos popping up on my feed, so glad to hear you're feeling better! Keep up the amazing work! 💖💖
I'm glad to see you back posting! I've been getting inspired to get back on pony customising so your video is very serendipitous! I'm glad you're feeling better, I was on a similar journey a few years back so I can empathise.
Thank you so much!!😊😊 I hope you are well now
glad to see youre back! the pony turned out adorable!
i think a youtuber community is a reflection of the youtuber themselves, you create your own community. ive seen wholesome comment sections of wholesome youtubers, ive seen mean comment sections of nasty youtubers.
you love to make art and we love to see it
Thank you so much for your beautiful message😊😊
Amo muchisimo el resultado, sobre todo el detalle del hocico en blanco, lo hace ver mil veces mas tierno y hace que me recuerde a los ponys de Takara Tommy
Muchísimas gracias Julieta!! 😊😊 A mi tambien me gusta el hocico aunque no tenga nariz :P Mi hermana dijo lo mismo, que parecía un Takara! (me encantan los Takara, tengo un par para reparar tmabien!)
So good to see you back! I missed you chill videos but didn't want to pressure you to come back with any messages. So glad you're in a better mental health state!
Thank you so much! 😊😊
Absolutely amazing and beautiful pony , your welcome.
I’m so glad your doing better. without getting into to much detail I have had a hard year and your channel has been a safe space for me as well
Thank you so much!!😊😊
i really felt it when you said this channel was cozy for you- because for a while its been a cozy place for me too. whenever i feel overwhelmed or exhausted, i'd pull up video after video of you helping ponies find themselves again. it made me happy when i first found them, and still makes me so happy now, if not more-so because i love hearing you talk about what interests you :D
i struggle with commenting because it makes me anxious, but i really wanted you to know just how much your content means to me. im so glad to hear you're doing well (i had hoped you were doing okay), and even gladder to hear you so happy, that you're getting the help you needed, and content with creating for the pure simple joy of creating!! :'DD
wishing you all the best and more, and here to see wherever else you go with creating
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this message and for your words 😊😊 I think we're lucky to have such nice memories of care bears and ponies - and continue to appreciate them today. I hope you are well, sending you
welcome back! i'm so glad to hear that you're feeling better. i struggle with my mental health too and it can get frustrating when it feels like a barrier between you and the things you love to do. wishing you all the best! this is such an adorable custom!
Thank you so much!!😊😊
What a beautiful design! That circle is so neat
I’m so glad you’re back. 🥰 You’re one of my favorite TH-camrs and I love your content.
Thank you so much! 😊😊 This means a lot!
Welcome back! This is such a meaningful video i love your channel 💜
Glad to hear that you're doing better! This pony came out really cute :)
Thank you so much ☺️☺️
So glad to see you posting again! I love your videos! I'm glad to hear you're doing better. Anxiety can be rough and it never hurts to take time for your mental health! I can't wait to see what awesome stuff you make!
Thank you so much!!😊😊
Welcome back, we missed you!
Thank you so much. I missed you too ☺️☺️
I have missed your videos so much and have finally gotten around to watching this. I'm glad you are feeling better.
Loved seeing this return! missed your videos a lot, and i'm so happy youre feeling better. Mental health is a constant battle and seeking help in any way is the first step to getting better. proud of you for opening up about it! best wishes.
Thank you so much for your message! 😊😊 I hope you are well.
Glad your back and doing well! I've been a silent viewer for a few years and your restoration videos bring me comfort. I've even bought a few 80s G1 ponies for me to fix up too. Hope you take care! 😊
Thank you so much for your message! 😊😊 Oh, it's so cool you've bought ponies! I hope you're having fun with them!
Ayy you're back! Glad to hear you're taking care of yourself :) Very cute pony!
Thank you! 😊😊
So happy to see your videos again!💕
Thank you so much!! 😊😊
So glad to have you back, I've missed your videos. Long may it last, though I totally understand if you need more time to heal ❤️
Thank you so much!!😊😊