Thank you for being "real" with us. Being creative and de-stressing is SO helpful. I am thankful for your openness. I love to create. I get to express myself. Thank you , thank you! Keep it up!
Thank you for coming on to spend time crafting with us. I miss seeing you but will always be here to watch whatever you post. You are so creatively gifted. You need to have personal time to create just for the joy of it. I will be here whenever you are. Love you sweet girl. Hugs,❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have found collaging and just doing random things on paper without a strict thinking process very therapeutic. I suffer from anxiety, lupus, fibromyalgia, RA and crafting and gardening have been my saving grace. Love what you do Martyna. You are awesome at what you do. Lots of healing hugs ❤️
Hello Martyna, I think you are inspiring so many to be authentic and vulnerable. Knowing you need help in all areas of life is crucial for our well-being! I am a therapist and I live my life helping others find their truth and purpose in their life. So, I think what you are doing is so beautiful! I have said for years I was going to make videos for well-being and it has been one of those things I have put off. Thank you for doing this for so many in a world that can seem so scary at times. God Bless you! And God bless you on your well-being journey! Big hug to you, Trudy
Thank you for another inspiring video…..you really got into the zone 🙂 and I agree, this year was worse than 2020, here’s hoping for a better one next year !
I have been massively blocked in my creativity for the last 8 months or so. We're talking about a lifetime of my drive for art and creating that has never waivered. It was a wellspring that was there every moment of my life from earliest memory until 8 months ago. It just dried up and came to a halt. My family is perplexed. I decided that it was part of this war against truth going on in the world. The drugs/injections/food/emf are all combining to destroy the human spirit. Creativity comes from the heart. It is a creator impulse to MANIFEST in the world. That drive should last your whole life. So, darnit. They got me. I got blocked. But I'm coming out of it. I did a lot of journaling and I pinpointed the moment it was lost - and I took steps to remedy it. I noticed that it had to do with sleeping: multiple deficiencies, spiritual interference, nutrient, hormone, cognitive, signal disruptions. No one can get you through this but yourself. It is the dark night of the soul - humans are built to have a shadow self that they use to stay alive and learn lessons. But if you let your shadow self have free reign - you higher spiritual self cannot make positive change through the day. People in this world have been programmed to hate, fear, and distrust your neighbor and relatives instead of the criminals perpetrating it. You have to get the fire of GOOD/GOD lit under you and drive through this dark time. Your tender feelings do not serve a world at war. Have to gird your loins and get going. CREATE!
Hi…just found your channel… paper crafting is definitely therapy… add some fountain pens, ephemera and all kinds of writing things … even better…will definitely be following along to ease my anxiety and other issues! Thank you for sharing
This is perfect! I love hearing your thinking process as you choose your elements to craft with. Both pages came out beautiful and inspires me to collage as well as to do.
im with you ..... these few years have been so hard on tio ofthe depression and anxiety i struggled with my whole life im here for u im herefor the fun you share xoxoxoxo
Very cosy video, dear Martyna! This is a very good idea indeed! ⭐ It certainly don't have to be "perfect" or planned. Love everything you do! 🥰 /Ditte S.
This is JUST what I needed Martyna! Every year, I usually make about 50 labor-intensive mixed media type Christmas cards! Everyone looks forward to them every year, and I really have to start on them in the early summer to get them all done. This year...not so much. I just can’t do it. I can’t get my mojo going. Maybe after the new year I can make New Years cards for everyone...but right now, I need to take the pressure off of myself, and just play with my paper, and enjoy myself in my craft room, expressing myself in a therapeutic manner. This wasn’t much different than your craft with me videos that you make...except that it was less ‘intentional,’ and certainly more poignant! I can’t wait for the next craft therapy video. I need it, and it did lessen my anxiety level. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
Thank you Annie! I am so so happy you liked this video!💕 I totally understand how you feel! Don't pressure yourself. This has been tough two years. I am sure your mojo will come back but for now, I'm happy to craft with you just for fun in those craft therapy videos! :)
I’m retiring the end of this year and much for the same reason. Just do it for me. My husband is behind me. It’s scary but much needed. Just do it for peace of mind. I’m with you 100%. You go girl and relax.
@@robinsutton4952 I retired last year because I mentally couldn't handle the stress. Then when I started crafting I realized I was stressing myself out over my crafts like it was a job. So after a year of grief therapy (I lost my parents) I decided to rename my craft room to my play room. Everything I love is in there. Even my old Barbie collection. I'm finally learning how to relax and play again.
Hello great idea..... we could all use some art therapy now. I am looking for the books you have in that box. How would I search for them? I have a little one that is vellum... would love the larger ones. I have seen some are stickers 2. Thanks
I thoroughly enjoyed this! I would like to find out what brand of silver wax/paste you used that had an orange scent. I know someone who had some gold wax/paste that was orange scented and she can no longer get it. By the way, can you tell me what type of liquid gold you spattered your pages with? Thanks! This was so much fun and relaxing!
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Girl, I have realized that once your passion becomes your job, it changes everything. My family always say " you could sell this" & my answer is always the same, I know I could but then it wouldn't be a hobby that I love, but a job, so I can understand how your passion is still there , but has become a job now. I love collaging, it got me thru the " vid lock down" hang in there Martina, & I have missed you!!!
Someone told me is so joyful when yr hobby becomes a job income. However I started to realised it is not true for everyone coz once it becomes a job there is always a pressure and the enjoyment is lessened
I enjoy everything you do. This will be no different, I still learn something and get to..oohh and aah over every little touch you add. Take care of yourself, if this is what works for you, does not matter what others think. You will still be a success!!!!!
I’m bipolar. As a person living with this kind of challenge, I feel compelled to normalize it for others by being honest about it. You are doing just that! Your honesty is is helping people all over the world! And you’re wonderful! 😽
@@shirleykathan-sayess5764 that's what I've always said. I told my husband once that if I had cancer or some other horrible disease people would bring me casseroles instead of staring at me like I had a third eye.
All change in our daily lives can bring anxiety. Take one day at a time. Try not to think about tomorrow. May God bring you peace. Many times He closes a door He will open another. Know all your faithful followers see and love your talent.
YAY, another video to watch. Martyna, you are my absolute favorite you tuber. Love your idea of Creative Therapy videos. You are more than good enough! You could tear and glue paper together and I would watch. I'm saving this video to watch later. Hugs, to you. ❤❤❤Diana.
You have a radiant essence about you that feels so healing to the soul. I love your soothing voice, art & papery sounds - like ASMR. And your "hmm-hmm" sounds are blissful. Thank you for sharing your Self, I can totally relate. What a total healing experience! You are gifted. Can't wait for more. 🦋 💜 🦋
You don't know how I understand you, Martyna. Life is very complicated, 10 years ago I was diagnosed with a degenerative disease and the doctors told me that everything would be fine. Now, at the moment, my illness has worsened and I have had to leave work. I have my TH-cam channel totally abandoned but today watching your video I have had a little hope. Thank you for sharing your feelings with us. I hope you have a merry Christmas and that next year will be much better for all of us.
This is delightful. What a find you are. 🤗 I currently have a diagnosis of PTSD, severe depression, and anxiety and have lost all interest in creating (hopefully temporarily). I know I need to nudge my way back into life again, so watching you create and gently chat to people, while not rushing, and with no irritating music, is just the ticket. Thank you so much. x
Martyna, I think you need to watch more of other people’s videos, this video looks just like their regular normal videos! You’ve been working too hard! It was great fun & very relaxing for me! I thoroughly enjoyed this video! Please don’t let life get too serious & don’t be so hard on yourself! You’re very sweet, talented, kind & funny! Enjoy just being!! Thank you so much!
Your therapists advice was great. Sometimes I want to take that advice but can't seem to function, however the trick is to find something simple enough to get started. So I pick up a magazine & cut out some pictures ☺ it reminds me of those fun tasks I did as a child. Thanku for sharing with us💖
Hi Martyna, This is wonderful! I love that you are creating for the joy of it. You are right we can lose the joy when it's a job. Thank you for the reminder to create truly for ourselves and the love of it♥️♥️♥️
Beautiful, I find this type of collage journaling the most enjoyable and like you therapeutic. New subscriber here, loving watching the videos of you making this journal. Have not attempted one myself yet but your lovely videos are so inspiring x
I wish you knew how much joy you bring others with your videos. Allow yourself to let go and just let it flow. If you dont feel it then just collage. I hate to see you let anxiety steal your joy and passion for crafting and creating. Your unbelievably amazing!!!!
Oh Martyna I am so sorry that you are still going through such a tough time. I suffer from anxiety also, and it really can be so debilitating. This was a lovely video, fantastic pages too. I always love everything that you do, you have an amazing talent. Take care, much love to you xx
Hello sweet Martyna! I can appreciate your increase stress involved with having your passion of crafting which is now your job. I'm loving this video of you just crafting with not thinking it over or worrying about your job or what you think we need. That is a big step towards acknowledging the pressure and taking the steps to helping yourself. One day at a time....we are here for you and are your biggest cheerleaders!! It was nice for me as I was crafting today to have a friendly crafter to craft along with. Hugs!
Don't be so hard on yourself this season takes a toll on a lot of people unless you are a winter person . I love your work it's beautiful and I would love to know where you got those little paper pads that you keep in the little chest they're great.
Love this idea. I haven't been on social media much because life has been crazy... but been binge watching your videos that I have missed(out of order). I've watched 10&11 before this one in the series. I hope this series is working out well for you... just so fun creating. I will always watch anything you post. Don't stress over being something new or inspiring etc. Sometimes just hanging out with you on TH-cam and watching the process is just what we need.
My dear Martyna, I am 73 years old and have suffered from anxiety and depression nearly my entire life. I also suffer from imposter syndrome. Since my artwork doesn't sell, I don't feel like I can call myself an artist. This series is wonderful. It is good for you as well as many of us. One problem working (as a job) in a creative field is that for many of us (like me), deadlines shut down the creative flow. My sister, a creative writing teacher specially trained to teach the gifted, says some people take longer to “hatch” their ideas. I must be one of those. Adding stress and time pressure is the kiss of creative death. That made 30+ years as a graphic designer very difficult for me. So, yes, I love your series and look forward to creating for the pleasure of it with you. I am sure I will not be alone! Your page is gorgeous. I love the booklet of prints you were flipping through. I have not seen those in the US. XO ❤️ Shirley
Thank you so much for sharing with me, Shirley! I absolutely agree - deadlines make me so anxious and my creativity goes away. I hope you will enjoy these craft therapy sessions! 💕
Thank you for this! I can very much relate to what you were going through. Sometimes we need to stop and smell the roses instead of thinking about the next garden we will pass by. Yes, it’s something I need to remind myself quite often. I absolutely love all of your videos. Aside from your inspiration and amazing talent, your voice is very calming.❤️
I LOVE the craft therapy idea. Your voice is just so soothing and calming. It was good therapy just watching. Now I want to go and just create something in my journal for fun. Thank you for your inspiration.
I learned this lesson the hard way. I made a business out of my love of antique collecting. I ran my antique mall for 12 years and it was very demanding. While I am grateful for the business and the income it created, it killed my love of collecting and looking for hidden treasures. I sold my business and have gone on to other things but I only create for the sake of creating.
Congratulations on your new journey. Don’t look at it as a job, it’s just a continuation of your creative passion for crafting. Keep doing what you love. I look forward to your videos Martyna ❤️
Your Therapist is right I believe..I was or do go thru these times if guilt.And realized I would never do any sales at all if I first don't concentrate on doing this to express myself creatively first,c then the rest should fall in place later... Enjoy The Journey.. If you think of what you love doing as a job, you are going to end up hating it.....So... I'm just going to do what I can, follow my Intuition, bide my time, and Let God show me the way!! Happy Holidays Martyna! Don't apologize for being yourself!! Take the advice written at the rim of your tea cup!! Plus, doing what you love..playing, it will I think turn into experience and learning how to deal with creative challenges you might face. Because you will know what to do and Dare To Be Free!! Love and Hugs Dear...Yes, mortal mediocrity sucks sometimes...just replace the negative with reminders of what makes your soul soar.... I hope my thoughtful words will be of some help...I'm an older gal, so been around a while and still open minded and learning to explore new things, and accomplish meaningful fun in whatever time I am blessed to enjoy on this earthly dimension... Cheers and Take Care! You are A Joy to observe! Thank You for your Time and Sharing your Heart out loud!🤗💝🕊🌹🌟👼💗🎄- 🙋♀️- Mindi from Iowa U.S.
You’ve had such a tough year with quitting your job and Covid. I think we are all in a different place than we were mentally and physically. I’m sure it’s hard to switch from creating for fun to a profession. Just start creating for fun and turn on the camera when you feel up to it. I’ve been wanting to start a glue book too so this is awesome.
Great video!! I'm sharing the video, this is information we all need to reflect on. I've been struggling with trying to do all the challenges and I've noticed I don't have any creative time or energy. "My creative ideas are more important than watching U-Tube or entering a challenge!" is going to be my 2022 mantra!! Blessed be. Namaste 🕉️🐞✌️
I'm a journal maker, just found your channel. Please would you try 1000mg OMEGA3 caps..one a day. Research done on large number. I live with depression and anxiety. This has made a major difference for me. Don't know why research outcomes are not made known. Hoping this will help many. Horizontal crafter 🇦🇺
Much needed and beautifully done. You have a soothing voice and a calming, lovely accent. Thank you for sharing your feelings, both anxiety and joy. l'm looking forward to more "craft therapy"! Ahhh....
I loved your video. I liked hearing your voice as I sew and recalled how hard it was to when I had to sell my quilt shop. I stopped sewing and my other crafts. It has taken 15 years to return to my hobbies: sewing, and planning. You reminded me the joy of hobbies can be just for that... simply JOY. YOu inspire me to add more to my planners and journals. Thank you!
I truly enjoyed this video it was so relaxing I love both pages those colors are my favorite. So happy you chose to do “craft therapy” this help me finish a journal for a wonderful friend. Watching & listening to you I think this made you come out of your comfort zone and you where truly in a happy place. Thanks for sharing 🥳❣️.
Love your video! I didn’t know you could use wax in a journal. Here is a word of encouragement… God uses our pain to minister to others. You were a blessing to me in this video. I understand how you feel.. I am in the same place mentally. But when we reach out to others like you have it helps us as well as others. God says “Fear not for I am always with you.” Blessings to you and Merry Christmas!
Loved watching you collage for the fun of it. I am a bit jealous of your organization everything together, you would probably cringe if you saw my bins of stuff. Lovely page spreads, thanks for sharing them.
Thank you so much Denise! Oh trust me, I would definitely not cringe! My organization is only thanks to my amazing sister who helped me with it, I am usually so messy with my stuff!!
How have I not come across your videos before now? You give me so much joy. I absolutely love this idea for craft therapy. I am diagnosed with a few mental health issues and this is such a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing your time and inspiration with us. God bless you and your craft. New subscriber.
So much going on in my life, a very close friend passed away just last week and i am helping her family with cleaning and selling her things. The problem is that they all live in another country. So it is rather all on me. Celebration of life is almost put together for this coming week. Crafting with you in this format is so perfect. It is therapy for me so thank you so kindly. Please keep creating with us like this. All you do is beautiful and the stress we put on ourselves to be perfect is just in our heads. You make my days so I am just so thankful for you. Hugs to you lovely lady.
I am so sorry you have been going through such a hard time Barbara! I am sending you love and hugs! I truly hope things get easier for you very soon, but in the meantime please know I am here for you! ❤
Thank you for this wonderful video! It was very soothing. I think it is wonderful you are taking care of your mental health and helping those of us that also struggle to not feel alone. Thank you! I think this is an important topic. Someone close to me often tells me I should sell my cards. I think she means it as a compliment. Unfortunately when I tell her I prefer to make them for relaxation and donate them to charity or give them to loved ones, she always looks at me like she can not understand. I think it is wonderful that some people are able to make money off their crafts. It is just not something I want to do right now. I have enough stress. I want to keep my crafts for me and for people who could use some comforting from me. I am just starting junk journaling and glue booking as well. I’m excited to do something for myself just for relaxation. Depression and anxiety are very hard and having an opportunity to create things that are just happy and beautiful are a true help. May you enjoy having some time to create just for you! It is good for you!
Thank you for watching Amy and for the kindest words. I absolutely understand your wish to keep your creativity for yourself for now and I think it it amazing that you donate your cards and give them to people you love. Do what feels right for you dear. Sending you big hugs!!
Oh my goodness, all those yummy little books you have in that box!!! But, thank you, thank you, thank you for this series. I lost my mojo years ago. I have been puttering around in my craft room at times but just can not really get into the mood to really craft. Most days, I just sit there and do nothing. I am really going to enjoy this. And you really need to take time out for yourself and just do what YOU want to do we all love watching you create no matter what you do.
I am a new subscriber and I cannot believe my good fortune in finding you, both for the content and the timing. I am new to this hobby and I have been watching many crafters in my quest to learn all about the basics and techniques of making journals. Sadly, many creators who have been making and selling journals are losing the spontaneity and enthusiasm of creating for joy and personal satisfaction. It becomes so difficult when what you love to do becomes formula driven, business necessitated. As a viewer I was starting to see more and more mass produced journals that started to look the same apart from the theme or subject. We must never lose the feeling that comes from making something beautiful. We must continue to let our directions run free and follow what our hearts are urging our hands to make. I hope that these moments of free creation will bring you back to the organic process and pure joy. I love the quote you chose by Walt Whitman. It is something that can help us all. I will be recommending this series to many crafters who are in a similar mindset. Thank you for your lovely conversation and the companionship while crafting.
Thank you for the kindest words Catherine and welcome! I am so happy you like the idea and I absolutely agree with you - we must do what we can do create with joy and for joy's sake. It's the most important thing 💕
We all need to take care of yourselves, and not feel guilty about it. I have watched your videos from the beginning. Your art is wonderful and it obvious your creativity has grown. Have faith in yourself. I've always learned something from your tutorials and have been amazed by what you create.
I enjoyed this very much. You have created some beautiful pages and you have given me some great ideas for my journals. It was nice spending my evening with you. Thank you for sharing.
I deal with great depression and anxiety. Some days getting dressed is my greatest accomplishment. I think I need to look at my crafting as therapy and not something that HAS to be done. Thank you for your honesty. I only have my therapist to talk to.
I love craft therapy videos! I indeed crafted with no stress or anxiety listening to your soothing voice. Perfect for what I needed to get done but was stuck. I felt free to just work on what I wanted to but got stuff done! Thank you.
I really love the video and also love the idea of a gluebook. So please continue, but only when it makes you feel good about it and feel good about yourself. Take care. And I will do some collaging today just to craft and enjoy.
Martyno, kiedy czuje się tak niepewnie, jak opowiadałaś o sobie, włączam Twoje filmy. To, co robisz, jak robisz, a nawet sama barwa Twojego głosu sprawia, że CZUJĘ się lepiej i zaczynam myśleć, by też coś zrobić. Dajesz dobre emocje! Pamiętaj o tym!
It is glad to hear yr introduction and hope u r well now… first time watching yr channel n I totally agree that glueing things down is so funs . I just started my craft since this oct ❤️❤️
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Thank you for being "real" with us. Being creative and de-stressing is SO helpful. I am thankful for your openness. I love to create. I get to express myself. Thank you , thank you! Keep it up!
Thank you for coming on to spend time crafting with us. I miss seeing you but will always be here to watch whatever you post. You are so creatively gifted. You need to have personal time to create just for the joy of it. I will be here whenever you are. Love you sweet girl. Hugs,❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much Rosetta! I appreciate your kind words and support so much dear!!
I have found collaging and just doing random things on paper without a strict thinking process very therapeutic. I suffer from anxiety, lupus, fibromyalgia, RA and crafting and gardening have been my saving grace. Love what you do Martyna. You are awesome at what you do. Lots of healing hugs ❤️
Thank you so much! Sending you big hugs dear! ❤
Hello Martyna, I think you are inspiring so many to be authentic and vulnerable. Knowing you need help in all areas of life is crucial for our well-being! I am a therapist and I live my life helping others find their truth and purpose in their life. So, I think what you are doing is so beautiful! I have said for years I was going to make videos for well-being and it has been one of those things I have put off. Thank you for doing this for so many in a world that can seem so scary at times. God Bless you! And God bless you on your well-being journey! Big hug to you, Trudy
Thank you for sharing, and be encouraged we enjoy your creativity tremendously! 💚
Your channel is wonderful. Your art is gorgeous. And therapeutic. You are such a beautiful inspiration to so many of your followers.
Thank you R.C.! ❤
Both pages so different but both so lovely. Well done so inspirational, thank you for sharing.
Thank you Rhonda! ❤
Love them both... especially the 2nd one. I'm a big fan of counseling! And the video was awesome.
Thank you so much June! 🥰
Thank you for another inspiring video…..you really got into the zone 🙂 and I agree, this year was worse than 2020, here’s hoping for a better one next year !
Thank you for watching dear! Big hugs!
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I agree, 2021 was the hardest year ever. 😭😭😭
I love it, and I thank you for sharing. Have a super fantastic night. Sending big hugs Sherry 🌷🌷🌷🦋🦋
Thank you, dear!
I love your work,words,and your voice
Thank you Krista! 💕
I have been massively blocked in my creativity for the last 8 months or so. We're talking about a lifetime of my drive for art and creating that has never waivered. It was a wellspring that was there every moment of my life from earliest memory until 8 months ago. It just dried up and came to a halt. My family is perplexed. I decided that it was part of this war against truth going on in the world. The drugs/injections/food/emf are all combining to destroy the human spirit. Creativity comes from the heart. It is a creator impulse to MANIFEST in the world. That drive should last your whole life. So, darnit. They got me. I got blocked. But I'm coming out of it. I did a lot of journaling and I pinpointed the moment it was lost - and I took steps to remedy it. I noticed that it had to do with sleeping: multiple deficiencies, spiritual interference, nutrient, hormone, cognitive, signal disruptions. No one can get you through this but yourself. It is the dark night of the soul - humans are built to have a shadow self that they use to stay alive and learn lessons. But if you let your shadow self have free reign - you higher spiritual self cannot make positive change through the day. People in this world have been programmed to hate, fear, and distrust your neighbor and relatives instead of the criminals perpetrating it. You have to get the fire of GOOD/GOD lit under you and drive through this dark time. Your tender feelings do not serve a world at war. Have to gird your loins and get going. CREATE!
Thank you for the kindest words and for sharing your story with me Susan! I appreciate you so much! 💕
Hi…just found your channel… paper crafting is definitely therapy… add some fountain pens, ephemera and all kinds of writing things … even better…will definitely be following along to ease my anxiety and other issues! Thank you for sharing
Thank you, dear!! Oh, I do love pens and pretty notebooks too hehe 😊
Really enjoyed this. So relaxing. Inspiring me to collage and create just for me. Need to set aside some monthly time for this.
Thank you so much ChelseaMae! ❤
This is perfect! I love hearing your thinking process as you choose your elements to craft with. Both pages came out beautiful and inspires me to collage as well as to do.
Thank you dear! 💕
Hello my sweet friend, happy to have you back. Hugs to you and puppy, from Chikita and myself🤗💕
Thank you so much Kem! :)
As I watched your video I worked in my glue book. I love this concept ❤️
Thank you! 😊
Love this! Excellent and calming to watch 💜💜
Thank you Em! ❤
im with you ..... these few years have been so hard on tio ofthe depression and anxiety i struggled with my whole life im here for u im herefor the fun you share xoxoxoxo
Thank you so much Natasha!! 🥰
Very cosy video, dear Martyna! This is a very good idea indeed! ⭐ It certainly don't have to be "perfect" or planned. Love everything you do! 🥰
/Ditte S.
Thank you so much, Ditte! 💕
I love this idea. I am the same way I have to create to relax too.
Thank you! 💕
I agree 2021 I think has been worse mentally than 2020. I am aslo just wanting to play with my paper and forget planning. :)
I love this idea… I would love to join you 💜
This is JUST what I needed Martyna! Every year, I usually make about 50 labor-intensive mixed media type Christmas cards! Everyone looks forward to them every year, and I really have to start on them in the early summer to get them all done. This year...not so much. I just can’t do it. I can’t get my mojo going. Maybe after the new year I can make New Years cards for everyone...but right now, I need to take the pressure off of myself, and just play with my paper, and enjoy myself in my craft room, expressing myself in a therapeutic manner. This wasn’t much different than your craft with me videos that you make...except that it was less ‘intentional,’ and certainly more poignant!
I can’t wait for the next craft therapy video. I need it, and it did lessen my anxiety level. ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
Thank you Annie! I am so so happy you liked this video!💕 I totally understand how you feel! Don't pressure yourself. This has been tough two years. I am sure your mojo will come back but for now, I'm happy to craft with you just for fun in those craft therapy videos! :)
I’m retiring the end of this year and much for the same reason. Just do it for me. My husband is behind me. It’s scary but much needed. Just do it for peace of mind. I’m with you 100%. You go girl and relax.
@@robinsutton4952 I retired last year because I mentally couldn't handle the stress. Then when I started crafting I realized I was stressing myself out over my crafts like it was a job. So after a year of grief therapy (I lost my parents) I decided to rename my craft room to my play room. Everything I love is in there. Even my old Barbie collection. I'm finally learning how to relax and play again.
Thanks for sharing
All your dangles, paper, etc. make this video a little bit ASMR and it's just super nice to hear :D
Thank you so much Melody! ❤
Very beautiful😍
I‘m so interestet in the paper blocks. Where do you get them from?
Thank you Barbi!! I found them on AliExpress, searching for vintage ephemera 😊
Hello great idea..... we could all use some art therapy now.
I am looking for the books you have in that box. How would I search for them?
I have a little one that is vellum... would love the larger ones. I have seen some are stickers 2. Thanks
I thoroughly enjoyed this! I would like to find out what brand of silver wax/paste you used that had an orange scent. I know someone who had some gold wax/paste that was orange scented and she can no longer get it. By the way, can you tell me what type of liquid gold you spattered your pages with? Thanks! This was so much fun and relaxing!
Thank you so much Linda! I am using a gold mist spray from 13@rts for the splatters 🥰
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Você mudou totalmente de estilo. Este vídeo é muito diferente dos anteriores. Nova direção? Este tipo de colagem é bem livre, mas prefiro seu outro estilo.
Girl, I have realized that once your passion becomes your job, it changes everything. My family always say " you could sell this" & my answer is always the same, I know I could but then it wouldn't be a hobby that I love, but a job, so I can understand how your passion is still there , but has become a job now. I love collaging, it got me thru the " vid lock down" hang in there Martina, & I have missed you!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words Mayme!! 💕
Someone told me is so joyful when yr hobby becomes a job income. However I started to realised it is not true for everyone coz once it becomes a job there is always a pressure and the enjoyment is lessened
I enjoy everything you do. This will be no different, I still learn something and get to..oohh and aah over every little touch you add. Take care of yourself, if this is what works for you, does not matter what others think. You will still be a success!!!!!
Thank you for the kindest words! 😊
I’m bipolar. As a person living with this kind of challenge, I feel compelled to normalize it for others by being honest about it. You are doing just that! Your honesty is is helping people all over the world! And you’re wonderful! 😽
Thank you for the kindest words!! I absolutely agree that we should normalize mental health and I am so happy you are here with me for this!!
You are awesome! They don't stigmatize people with diabetes or some other disorder in the body but have it in the brain and wham!
@@shirleykathan-sayess5764 that's what I've always said. I told my husband once that if I had cancer or some other horrible disease people would bring me casseroles instead of staring at me like I had a third eye.
All change in our daily lives can bring anxiety. Take one day at a time. Try not to think about tomorrow. May God bring you peace. Many times He closes a door He will open another. Know all your faithful followers see and love your talent.
Thank you for the kindest words Mary! 💕
Just take good care of yourself we all love you this page spread is beautiful thank you for sharing
Theola
Thank you so much Theola! 💕
YAY, another video to watch. Martyna, you are my absolute favorite you tuber. Love your idea of Creative Therapy videos. You are more than good enough! You could tear and glue paper together and I would watch. I'm saving this video to watch later. Hugs, to you. ❤❤❤Diana.
Thank you so much for the kindest words Diana! 💕
You have a radiant essence about you that feels so healing to the soul. I love your soothing voice, art & papery sounds - like ASMR. And your "hmm-hmm" sounds are blissful. Thank you for sharing your Self, I can totally relate. What a total healing experience! You are gifted. Can't wait for more. 🦋 💜 🦋
Thank you for the kindest words Lucy! ❤
You don't know how I understand you, Martyna. Life is very complicated, 10 years ago I was diagnosed with a degenerative disease and the doctors told me that everything would be fine. Now, at the moment, my illness has worsened and I have had to leave work. I have my TH-cam channel totally abandoned but today watching your video I have had a little hope. Thank you for sharing your feelings with us. I hope you have a merry Christmas and that next year will be much better for all of us.
Thank you so much dear and please know you are not alone! 🥰
This is delightful. What a find you are. 🤗 I currently have a diagnosis of PTSD, severe depression, and anxiety and have lost all interest in creating (hopefully temporarily). I know I need to nudge my way back into life again, so watching you create and gently chat to people, while not rushing, and with no irritating music, is just the ticket. Thank you so much. x
Thank you so much, dear! I am so happy you enjoyed this video! 💕
Martyna, I think you need to watch more of other people’s videos, this video looks just like their regular normal videos! You’ve been working too hard! It was great fun & very relaxing for me! I thoroughly enjoyed this video! Please don’t let life get too serious & don’t be so hard on yourself! You’re very sweet, talented, kind & funny! Enjoy just being!! Thank you so much!
Thank you for your kind words Erica! I definitely will! ❤
May God give us the Peace that surpasses all understanding…. Sometimes we just need to play! I hope you had fun sweet girl! - Messy Mendy ❤️🙏🏻👍🤗
Thank you so much Mendy! 💕
Your therapists advice was great. Sometimes I want to take that advice but can't seem to function, however the trick is to find something simple enough to get started. So I pick up a magazine & cut out some pictures ☺ it reminds me of those fun tasks I did as a child. Thanku for sharing with us💖
Absolutely!! Oh and I LOVE cutting out images from magazines hehe, perfect idea for a craft therapy! 😊
Hi Martyna, This is wonderful! I love that you are creating for the joy of it. You are right we can lose the joy when it's a job. Thank you for the reminder to create truly for ourselves and the love of it♥️♥️♥️
Thank you, Jovi dear! 😊
Beautiful, I find this type of collage journaling the most enjoyable and like you therapeutic. New subscriber here, loving watching the videos of you making this journal. Have not attempted one myself yet but your lovely videos are so inspiring x
Thank you for your kind words dear! And welcome!! 😊
I wish you knew how much joy you bring others with your videos. Allow yourself to let go and just let it flow. If you dont feel it then just collage. I hate to see you let anxiety steal your joy and passion for crafting and creating. Your unbelievably amazing!!!!
Thank you for the kindest words Michelle! I appreciate your support so much! 😊
You are very talented! Create when you can, you have my support. I will plan on staying around for your new series. Wishing you all the best😘
Thank you Elizabeth! Your support means so much to me! ❤
Oh Martyna I am so sorry that you are still going through such a tough time. I suffer from anxiety also, and it really can be so debilitating. This was a lovely video, fantastic pages too. I always love everything that you do, you have an amazing talent. Take care, much love to you xx
Thank you so much Tina! I appreciate your kind words and support so very much!!
I loved this video ,so keep doing them-they make me relaxed . Be happy as we won’t you to do your videos .stay safe 🙏🏻🥰 from 🇦🇺 Hugs Daphne
Thank you Daphne! ❤
Hello sweet Martyna! I can appreciate your increase stress involved with having your passion of crafting which is now your job. I'm loving this video of you just crafting with not thinking it over or worrying about your job or what you think we need. That is a big step towards acknowledging the pressure and taking the steps to helping yourself. One day at a time....we are here for you and are your biggest cheerleaders!! It was nice for me as I was crafting today to have a friendly crafter to craft along with. Hugs!
Thank you so much Jennifer! As always, I truly appreciate your kindness and support dear friend!!
Don't be so hard on yourself this season takes a toll on a lot of people unless you are a winter person . I love your work it's beautiful and I would love to know where you got those little paper pads that you keep in the little chest they're great.
Thank you, Ann! I really appreciate your kind words!! Most I got on Amazon or Aliexpress, just searching for vintage journal ephemera :)
Love this idea. I haven't been on social media much because life has been crazy... but been binge watching your videos that I have missed(out of order). I've watched 10&11 before this one in the series. I hope this series is working out well for you... just so fun creating. I will always watch anything you post. Don't stress over being something new or inspiring etc. Sometimes just hanging out with you on TH-cam and watching the process is just what we need.
My dear Martyna, I am 73 years old and have suffered from anxiety and depression nearly my entire life. I also suffer from imposter syndrome. Since my artwork doesn't sell, I don't feel like I can call myself an artist. This series is wonderful. It is good for you as well as many of us.
One problem working (as a job) in a creative field is that for many of us (like me), deadlines shut down the creative flow. My sister, a creative writing teacher specially trained to teach the gifted, says some people take longer to “hatch” their ideas. I must be one of those. Adding stress and time pressure is the kiss of creative death. That made 30+ years as a graphic designer very difficult for me.
So, yes, I love your series and look forward to creating for the pleasure of it with you. I am sure I will not be alone!
Your page is gorgeous. I love the booklet of prints you were flipping through. I have not seen those in the US.
XO
❤️ Shirley
Thank you so much for sharing with me, Shirley! I absolutely agree - deadlines make me so anxious and my creativity goes away. I hope you will enjoy these craft therapy sessions! 💕
Thank you for this!
I can very much relate to what you were going through. Sometimes we need to stop and smell the roses instead of thinking about the next garden we will pass by. Yes, it’s something I need to remind myself quite often.
I absolutely love all of your videos. Aside from your inspiration and amazing talent, your voice is very calming.❤️
I LOVE the craft therapy idea. Your voice is just so soothing and calming. It was good therapy just watching. Now I want to go and just create something in my journal for fun. Thank you for your inspiration.
I learned this lesson the hard way. I made a business out of my love of antique collecting. I ran my antique mall for 12 years and it was very demanding. While I am grateful for the business and the income it created, it killed my love of collecting and looking for hidden treasures. I sold my business and have gone on to other things but I only create for the sake of creating.
Your videos are beautiful Martyna where did you buy the collage books from ?? Flower essences are good for anxiety !! xx
I believe you are very brave. This is the reason I craft. It’s therapy. Thank you for sharing your struggles. You are not alone. 😊
Cozy, stress free crafting with a friend? I'm here for it 😊 💕 🌺 Just be yourself, you are wonderful as your are, no pressure
Thank you Chrissy! So happy you like the idea!! 😊
this is so much more fun and organic which makes it so much nicer really. I'm glad you decided to do this. Hope you do this alot more.
I'm liking this before I even watch it 😂
Awww thank you so much!
You had me at “Craft Therapy”…I need both and so happy that I came across your channel!💕
Congratulations on your new journey. Don’t look at it as a job, it’s just a continuation of your creative passion for crafting. Keep doing what you love. I look forward to your videos Martyna ❤️
Thank you for the kindest words and support! ❤
I like watching you do pages. It helps me get ideas and it’s very relaxing. I’m here for just crafting and relaxing
Thank you, dear! 😊
I struggle with anxiety and other mental health issues, so I understand. I actually addressed it in one of my videos. Many hugs sent to you. ❤️ Dawn
Thank you so much, Dawn! 💕
love and light and strength and peace for you ...i can relate...love your art ...happy trailz
Your Therapist is right
I believe..I was or do go thru these times if guilt.And realized I would never do any sales at all if I first don't concentrate on doing this to express myself creatively first,c then the rest should fall in place later... Enjoy The Journey.. If you think of what you love doing as a job, you are going to end up hating it.....So... I'm just going to do what I can, follow my Intuition, bide my time, and Let God show me the way!!
Happy Holidays Martyna! Don't apologize for being yourself!! Take the advice written at the rim of your tea cup!! Plus, doing what you love..playing, it will I think turn into experience and learning how to deal with creative challenges you might face. Because you will know what to do and Dare To Be Free!!
Love and Hugs Dear...Yes, mortal mediocrity sucks sometimes...just replace the negative with reminders of what makes your soul soar.... I hope my thoughtful words will be of some help...I'm an older gal, so been around a while and still open minded and learning to explore new things, and accomplish meaningful fun in whatever time I am blessed to enjoy on this earthly dimension...
Cheers and Take Care! You are A Joy to observe! Thank You for your Time and Sharing your Heart out loud!🤗💝🕊🌹🌟👼💗🎄- 🙋♀️- Mindi from Iowa U.S.
Thank you so much Mindi!! Merry Christmas dear! 💕
You’ve had such a tough year with quitting your job and Covid. I think we are all in a different place than we were mentally and physically. I’m sure it’s hard to switch from creating for fun to a profession. Just start creating for fun and turn on the camera when you feel up to it. I’ve been wanting to start a glue book too so this is awesome.
Thank you for your kind words Luann! I appreciate your support so much!
Great video!! I'm sharing the video, this is information we all need to reflect on. I've been struggling with trying to do all the challenges and I've noticed I don't have any creative time or energy. "My creative ideas are more important than watching U-Tube or entering a challenge!" is going to be my 2022 mantra!! Blessed be. Namaste 🕉️🐞✌️
Thank you for your kind words Lala! I love your mantra!! Wishing you loads of creative energy and sending big hugs!
I'm a journal maker, just found your channel.
Please would you try
1000mg OMEGA3 caps..one a day.
Research done on large number.
I live with depression and anxiety.
This has made a major difference for me. Don't know why research outcomes
are not made known.
Hoping this will help many.
Horizontal crafter 🇦🇺
Thank you for the advice Camille! ❤
This is exactly what you need to be doing. It will help! I'm glad that you're seeing a therapist.
Thank you, dear!! 😊
Much needed and beautifully done. You have a soothing voice and a calming, lovely accent. Thank you for sharing your feelings, both anxiety and joy. l'm looking forward to more "craft therapy"! Ahhh....
Thank you so much, Alice! 💕
I loved your video. I liked hearing your voice as I sew and recalled how hard it was to when I had to sell my quilt shop. I stopped sewing and my other crafts. It has taken 15 years to return to my hobbies: sewing, and planning. You reminded me the joy of hobbies can be just for that... simply JOY. YOu inspire me to add more to my planners and journals.
Thank you!
Thank you so much Diana! I am so so happy you enjoyed it! 🥰
I truly enjoyed this video it was so relaxing I love both pages those colors are my favorite. So happy you chose to do “craft therapy” this help me finish a journal for a wonderful friend. Watching & listening to you I think this made you come out of your comfort zone and you where truly in a happy place. Thanks for sharing 🥳❣️.
Thank you April! I am so happy you liked this video!!❤
Love your video! I didn’t know you could use wax in a journal. Here is a word of encouragement… God uses our pain to minister to others. You were a blessing to me in this video. I understand how you feel.. I am in the same place mentally. But when we reach out to others like you have it helps us as well as others. God says “Fear not for I am always with you.” Blessings to you and Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much, Shirley! 💕
You're teaching us, maybe add extra and monetise for patreon so you earn there.
Loved watching you collage for the fun of it. I am a bit jealous of your organization everything together, you would probably cringe if you saw my bins of stuff. Lovely page spreads, thanks for sharing them.
Thank you so much Denise! Oh trust me, I would definitely not cringe! My organization is only thanks to my amazing sister who helped me with it, I am usually so messy with my stuff!!
How have I not come across your videos before now? You give me so much joy. I absolutely love this idea for craft therapy. I am diagnosed with a few mental health issues and this is such a great idea. Thank you so much for sharing your time and inspiration with us. God bless you and your craft. New subscriber.
Thank you so much, Faith! I am so so happy you enjoyed it!! 💕
So much going on in my life, a very close friend passed away just last week and i am helping her family with cleaning and selling her things. The problem is that they all live in another country. So it is rather all on me. Celebration of life is almost put together for this coming week. Crafting with you in this format is so perfect. It is therapy for me so thank you so kindly. Please keep creating with us like this. All you do is beautiful and the stress we put on ourselves to be perfect is just in our heads. You make my days so I am just so thankful for you. Hugs to you lovely lady.
I am so sorry you have been going through such a hard time Barbara! I am sending you love and hugs! I truly hope things get easier for you very soon, but in the meantime please know I am here for you! ❤
Thank you for this wonderful video! It was very soothing. I think it is wonderful you are taking care of your mental health and helping those of us that also struggle to not feel alone. Thank you! I think this is an important topic. Someone close to me often tells me I should sell my cards. I think she means it as a compliment. Unfortunately when I tell her I prefer to make them for relaxation and donate them to charity or give them to loved ones, she always looks at me like she can not understand. I think it is wonderful that some people are able to make money off their crafts. It is just not something I want to do right now. I have enough stress. I want to keep my crafts for me and for people who could use some comforting from me. I am just starting junk journaling and glue booking as well. I’m excited to do something for myself just for relaxation. Depression and anxiety are very hard and having an opportunity to create things that are just happy and beautiful are a true help. May you enjoy having some time to create just for you! It is good for you!
Thank you for watching Amy and for the kindest words. I absolutely understand your wish to keep your creativity for yourself for now and I think it it amazing that you donate your cards and give them to people you love. Do what feels right for you dear. Sending you big hugs!!
Check out Pam at the paper outpost..relaxing, fun,
journaling where u don't have to be perfect..👋🇦🇺Camille
I will, thank you dear!! 😊
Oh my goodness, all those yummy little books you have in that box!!! But, thank you, thank you, thank you for this series. I lost my mojo years ago. I have been puttering around in my craft room at times but just can not really get into the mood to really craft. Most days, I just sit there and do nothing. I am really going to enjoy this. And you really need to take time out for yourself and just do what YOU want to do we all love watching you create no matter what you do.
Thank you so much Donna! I appreciate your kind words and support so much! I am sending you lots of love and hugs!
I am a new subscriber and I cannot believe my good fortune in finding you, both for the content and the timing. I am new to this hobby and I have been watching many crafters in my quest to learn all about the basics and techniques of making journals. Sadly, many creators who have been making and selling journals are losing the spontaneity and enthusiasm of creating for joy and personal satisfaction. It becomes so difficult when what you love to do becomes formula driven, business necessitated. As a viewer I was starting to see more and more mass produced journals that started to look the same apart from the theme or subject. We must never lose the feeling that comes from making something beautiful. We must continue to let our directions run free and follow what our hearts are urging our hands to make. I hope that these moments of free creation will bring you back to the organic process and pure joy. I love the quote you chose by Walt Whitman. It is something that can help us all. I will be recommending this series to many crafters who are in a similar mindset. Thank you for your lovely conversation and the companionship while crafting.
Thank you for the kindest words Catherine and welcome! I am so happy you like the idea and I absolutely agree with you - we must do what we can do create with joy and for joy's sake. It's the most important thing 💕
We all need to take care of yourselves, and not feel guilty about it. I have watched your videos from the beginning. Your art is wonderful and it obvious your creativity has grown. Have faith in yourself. I've always learned something from your tutorials and have been amazed by what you create.
Thank you so much Barbara! ❤
I enjoyed this very much. You have created some beautiful pages and you have given me some great ideas for my journals. It was nice spending my evening with you. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Sheamarie! 😊
I deal with great depression and anxiety. Some days getting dressed is my greatest accomplishment. I think I need to look at my crafting as therapy and not something that HAS to be done. Thank you for your honesty. I only have my therapist to talk to.
Dear Kim, thank you for sharing with me! I truly hope these videos will be helpful! 💕
Martyna, I am enjoying your Craft Therapy. It is so relaxing to listen to your voice and follow your mellow style. Take care!
Thank you, dear! 😊
I love craft therapy videos! I indeed crafted with no stress or anxiety listening to your soothing voice. Perfect for what I needed to get done but was stuck. I felt free to just work on what I wanted to but got stuff done! Thank you.
Thank you so much Bonnie! I'm so happy you enjoyed it!!
I really love the video and also love the idea of a gluebook. So please continue, but only when it makes you feel good about it and feel good about yourself. Take care. And I will do some collaging today just to craft and enjoy.
Thank you so much Martine!! 💕
Martyno, kiedy czuje się tak niepewnie, jak opowiadałaś o sobie, włączam Twoje filmy. To, co robisz, jak robisz, a nawet sama barwa Twojego głosu sprawia, że CZUJĘ się lepiej i zaczynam myśleć, by też coś zrobić. Dajesz dobre emocje! Pamiętaj o tym!
Bardzo dziękuję za przepiękne słowa i wsparcie Małgosiu!! Bardzo dużo to dla mnie znaczy 💖😊
the therapy is something great:) enjoy it calmly and quietly:)
Thank you, dear!! 😊
This was a very relaxing....do what's in the moment...very very nice. I enjoyed this crafting together.
Thank you Kim! 💕
First timer. I enjoyed this video very much and your style appeals to me. Blessings from Alberta Canada
Thank you so much, Barbara! 💕
I had a wonderful, relaxing time with you today. Hugs and blessings, ❤️🤗🇨🇦🎄
Thank you Laura! 😊
It is glad to hear yr introduction and hope u r well now… first time watching yr channel n I totally agree that glueing things down is so funs . I just started my craft since this oct ❤️❤️
Thank you Elise!! 😊
The pages are lovely. It was very relaxing for me. I hope it was especially relaxing for you.
Carol from California
Thank you Carol! ❤
Thanks so much for the example of looking out for our own wellbeing. I love your creative style.
Thank you so much Eileen!
Thank you so very much!! I needed the peaceful craft time. It has been a hard year and this series is just what I need!!! Thank you!
Thank you Kathi! ❤
I thoroughly enjoyed this. Your voice is so soothing and I spent the time fussy cutting. Thank you.
Thank you Vicki! ❤
I love this and I love the craft therapy videos.