The glasshouse door is propped open to allow the sleepy bee to drift out on the breeze. The old wooden table has been drafted in as her makeshift dedk...too lovely to be inside. Her apiarists journal ready to record her meticulous records. Dipping her honeyed fingers into the jamjar lest she should spoil the page she prepares her brush. Loaded with paint it swirls in the jar like a burst of yellow gold. The delicate addition of burnt umber, blaack and charcoal and the little bee delicately emerges on the page. She reaches for the tangled skeins of ochre and dull copper, unpins the needle from her apron and squints into the sunlight to thread her needle. The scudding clouds and the drone of the bees the perfect accompaniment to her domestic endeavours. This journal gladdens the soul on this snowy morning. Such a gift.
Jibid, you are an inspirational artist. Your work never ceases to delight. Thank you for sharing your processes and thoughts with us. You are not just thoughtful and talented, you are so giving with your tutorials and explanations. The world needs more people like you dear lady. xo
I left this one without peeking because I too was making a bee journal and I didn't want to be too influenced by yours. I am almost finished with mine, although I keep thinking of more ideas but it's so far finished that I couldn't copy! lol I love your journal Jibid. I love the yellow and all the bees and you have some great ideas in there. Like you I am drawn to nature. There is so much to use in the natural world - so many ideas and colours and thoughts. Take care and keep creating!
I LOVE the yellow!!!! I hope it gave you some happy moments while making it. Spring is around the corner, fresh air and beautiful gardens!!! Thank you for sharing!!
Pamela Manuel oh yes! I bought myself some yellow roses which were on my table while i did, the yellow boost was just what i needed #happyplace :) thankyou sweetheart x
This is beautiful, and yes the yellow is a very welcome change. I wish TH-cam would let us give you more than one "like" or 5 stars or something, because one like just isn't enough for your work. Thanks for sharing such lovely work.
Yes. I'm glad you enjoyed it. "Summun Bonum" is one of my grandfather's favorite (and oft quoted) poems, and your journal brought to mind that first line.
Oh my goodness! Jibid, this is an absolutely beeautiful journal. I live on Whidbey Island Washington State and I too feel a bit sad and in need of warmth at the end of February. Your YELLOW journal is full of HOPE, WARMTH AND JOY. Thank you so much! Shelly Blewett
Oh Jibid every time I watch one of your videos it becomes my favourite and I think, oh she'll never top that, and then you do. But this is my absolute favourite.............. until the next one xo
sam henderson aww, thats so sweet, thankyou sam, i must admit i do love this one, i am doing my best to stop calling everything my favourite cos it doesn't make sense anymore haha x
I stumbled upon your videos and I keep coming back to this one. It’s stunning and my favorite so far. I’m very new to this craft and hope someday to be up to making one something like this (my BBF is a bee keeper) so maybe someday I’ll try a journal for her. All of your work is beautiful but this one keeps drawing me back. Thanks for sharing
Living in Dumfries & Galloway I know what you mean about January and Febuary and the craving for yellow. I know the journal is sold but it's just beautiful.
I akin bees to fairy folk and so needless to say that I find this journal so full of magic and whimsy! All the lovely shades of yellow 🌞🌻🌼. Congrats on your new website and thanks for the shout out 😘
Hello Jibid! What a lovely sunny beauty of a journal. I am a backyard beekeeper and love my hardworking girls. This was an unexpected surprise and you captured the essence of the simple little bee! Congratulations on your website--I'm off to check it out. Take care.
Bee-Beautiful. I have a soft spot for bee's and we were lucky enough to have a nest of bumble bee's last summer. Unfortunately they won't be back again which is sad but we so enjoyed them coming and going xx Thank you so much for this, it is so wonderful xx
Just when we think it can’t get any better,you outdo yourself! So beautiful! Thank you! Thank you! Perhaps some day if we beg you will teach us how to do the plant transfers and eco dyeing! I keep trying but you are the master!! Wonderful!
Donna Carraway thankyou donna, i am hoping to do a tutorial but nit sure when, in the meantime keep practicing, you will come up with your own methods :)
This is my absolute favorite so far. Yellow and green are my favorite colours and of course Bees. I love some of your new ideas like the embossed bits and the die cuts. So very lovely. Gorgeous! Thanks for this. I haven't been doing much lately as I've had a sudden urge to do some needlework after 25 years or so. I missed the needle and thread in hand terribly. Thank you for this. I'm inspired again. We've had the most terrible winter and can't wait for spring.
Wow Jibid, you continue to amaze and inspire! Every page is a work of art in its own right, so much intricate detail. And the yellow is beautifully balanced 💓
Amazing as always! I loved everything about it, yellow being my favourite colour and my love of bees, how could I not love it?!!! Congrats on your lovely website too, and your digital kits, wonderful! Thanks for sharing with us xx
Dear Jibid, this journal is so stunningly beautiful and detailed that my eyes are still wide open with amazement! You did such an amazing work with the textures, colors, rips and layers, that every single page, pocket, and embellishment looks like it has been made by little "bee fairies' hands". I wouldn't even be surprised if this gorgeous book had a delicious beeswax scent 😊 Thank you so much for sharing ♡ x.o
You are quite welcome! 😊 Regarding the seasonal mood struggles, I'm right there with you, and I particularly enjoyed seeing the bright and happy yellow pages and embellishments throughout the book ♡ Looking forward to your next video!
I love your work so much! I've watched your videos for a while now and am all caught up on past videos. You are such an amazing journal maker. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for your digital kits. My husband is a bee keeper Can’t wait to make a book for him. Hopefully mine will come out nice. Your books are always so splendid.
donna vinke oh that is exciting! Would love to see pictures when you are done - trying to set up a section on my website for client photos, that would be awesome to include, thankyou donna x
Jibid Neary i read the page again. It says “mix honey with. (The next two words are the ones i can not see clearly.). Peach pits,sprigs of geranium and lavender for recuperation following serious illness. I hope this helps
Your journals are never redundant. The concepts and execution amaze me. For the life of me I cannot recall the name of the fabric used for the cover. Would you share what it is. Thank you so much, Jibid!
What a beautiful magical beekeepers journal. .. I love all the yellow and the different techniques you've used in it. New subbie here come over from Tracie Fox 😊😊😊
What a beautiful way to start my day... beeYOUtiful! I love every single journal you have ever created. You are so creative my sweet friend. I find something new every time, love that you do research... you are so clever. Thank you so much for sharing your sweet book with us.
I just want to cry. It's so pretty, I just want to cry. 😭😭😭Aye yie yie - Jibid, your eye, the keenness is unreal. Also, congrats on your new website!! XoXo 🖤🖤
Not to much soft yellow for me. This is a fantastic journal and I am amazed how you create your own pages etc. Very talented! Thank for letting me view this beautiful book.
A rolling pin, why didnt I think of that..? Not beeing a yellow person I still enjoy all new ideas, i do (about nothing) have a wasps nest in a jar on my kitchen windowsill, love paper you know sweetie
i absolutely love this journal i love bees. i have bought the kit and am looking forward to starting, may i ask where you got the bee paper clips and did you embroiery the bee directly on to your cover. thank you so much for beautiful kit.
I just saw this and all I can say is, “WOW!” You are really, really amazing!! I’m so really impressed! I hope someday, that I’m a tenth as good as you!! In the immortal words of Dumb & Dumber, “I’m not worthy!!” 🙇♀️ 👏
this is beautiful I love the stories you attach to the journals. I love the honey pot and bee with honeycomb charms could you please share where you purchased these please.
The glasshouse door is propped open to allow the sleepy bee to drift out on the breeze. The old wooden table has been drafted in as her makeshift dedk...too lovely to be inside. Her apiarists journal ready to record her meticulous records. Dipping her honeyed fingers into the jamjar lest she should spoil the page she prepares her brush. Loaded with paint it swirls in the jar like
a burst of yellow gold. The delicate addition of burnt umber, blaack and charcoal and the little bee delicately emerges on the page. She reaches for the tangled skeins of ochre and dull copper, unpins the needle from her apron and squints into the sunlight to thread her needle. The scudding clouds and the drone of the bees the perfect accompaniment to her domestic endeavours.
This journal gladdens the soul on this snowy morning. Such a gift.
Catherine Brown
oh that is truly wonderful, i wish i was there now x
Jibid, you are an inspirational artist. Your work never ceases to delight. Thank you for sharing your processes and thoughts with us. You are not just thoughtful and talented, you are so giving with your tutorials and explanations. The world needs more people like you dear lady. xo
Andrea Baillee so sweet of you andrea! Thankyou so much x
I am in absolute awe of what you create! Its taken to a whole new level of creativeness!
Thankyou so much meegan! x
The strips of paper collage are super. Love all the golds and yellows. A lovely journal through out.
I left this one without peeking because I too was making a bee journal and I didn't want to be too influenced by yours. I am almost finished with mine, although I keep thinking of more ideas but it's so far finished that I couldn't copy! lol I love your journal Jibid. I love the yellow and all the bees and you have some great ideas in there. Like you I am drawn to nature. There is so much to use in the natural world - so many ideas and colours and thoughts. Take care and keep creating!
Absolutely beautiful journal, superb work. Thank you for sharing
Stephanie Poiriere
thankyou very much stephanie :)
Thank you what an inspiration ☺️ I have o bee keeper daughter and I now have her Christmas gift ! So beautiful Jill in NZ
Jill Harper thankyou so much jill, so happy to hear that x
Your work is just amazing. I am so in love with your journals.
I LOVE the yellow!!!! I hope it gave you some happy moments while making it. Spring is around the corner, fresh air and beautiful gardens!!! Thank you for sharing!!
Pamela Manuel oh yes! I bought myself some yellow roses which were on my table while i did, the yellow boost was just what i needed #happyplace :) thankyou sweetheart x
Lovely journal, I really appreciate your attention to detail!
I have no words for the beauty and mastery of this journal. x
GTDesigns & Vtg Art Supplies aww, sending a big hug to you, thats so kind xx
This is beautiful, and yes the yellow is a very welcome change. I wish TH-cam would let us give you more than one "like" or 5 stars or something, because one like just isn't enough for your work. Thanks for sharing such lovely work.
Kim Hook haha, thats so sweet, thankyou kim very much x
“All the breath and the bloom of the year in the bag of one bee...” -Robert Browning.
Beautiful journal! So inspiring.
the scribbled Word
isnt that a wonderful line? I didnt know it till reading the comments, just lovely, will have to add it next time x
Yes. I'm glad you enjoyed it. "Summun Bonum" is one of my grandfather's favorite (and oft quoted) poems, and your journal brought to mind that first line.
Oh my goodness! Jibid, this is an absolutely beeautiful journal. I live on Whidbey Island Washington State and I too feel a bit sad and in need of warmth at the end of February. Your YELLOW journal is full of HOPE, WARMTH AND JOY.
Thank you so much!
Shelly Blewett
Richael Blewett aww that is very sweet, thankyou shelly x
Oh Jibid every time I watch one of your videos it becomes my favourite and I think, oh she'll never top that, and then you do. But this is my absolute favourite.............. until the next one xo
sam henderson
aww, thats so sweet, thankyou sam, i must admit i do love this one, i am doing my best to stop calling everything my favourite cos it doesn't make sense anymore haha x
How lovely that your in Cumbria I used to live in Askam in Furness, I’m recently a new subby to your channel and loving all you do xx
Caz Young oh that is lovely caz, we are in dalton :) welcome to the channel by the way xx
I stumbled upon your videos and I keep coming back to this one. It’s stunning and my favorite so far. I’m very new to this craft and hope someday to be up to making one something like this (my BBF is a bee keeper) so maybe someday I’ll try a journal for her. All of your work is beautiful but this one keeps drawing me back. Thanks for sharing
Thankyou so much diane, thats lovely to hear! x
Beautiful journal! Yellow makes me smile and I hope it does you too...hang in wonderful sunny weather is ahead.
valerie Mann
oh yes it sure does, thankyou so much Valerie x
Living in Dumfries & Galloway I know what you mean about January and Febuary and the craving for yellow. I know the journal is sold but it's just beautiful.
Simply stunning!
Erica Nelson thankyou erica :)
Another wonderful journal, Jibid! We keep bees! They are truly amazing little creatures!
Michelle Mulligan love that you keep bees! Im so jealous! X
I akin bees to fairy folk and so needless to say that I find this journal so full of magic and whimsy! All the lovely shades of yellow 🌞🌻🌼. Congrats on your new website and thanks for the shout out 😘
gipsyrose paperie thankyou so much dolly! X
Hello Jibid! What a lovely sunny beauty of a journal. I am a backyard beekeeper and love my hardworking girls. This was an unexpected surprise and you captured the essence of the simple little bee! Congratulations on your website--I'm off to check it out. Take care.
ArtOutWithYourHeARTOut oh i am delighted to hear that, and thankyou :)
Bee-Beautiful. I have a soft spot for bee's and we were lucky enough to have a nest of bumble bee's last summer. Unfortunately they won't be back again which is sad but we so enjoyed them coming and going xx Thank you so much for this, it is so wonderful xx
Tracie Fox LoveJunk Journals thankyou so much sweetie :) and wow, how wonderful to have bumble bees! X
Just when we think it can’t get any better,you outdo yourself! So beautiful! Thank you! Thank you! Perhaps some day if we beg you will teach us how to do the plant transfers and eco dyeing! I keep trying but you are the master!! Wonderful!
Donna Carraway thankyou donna, i am hoping to do a tutorial but nit sure when, in the meantime keep practicing, you will come up with your own methods :)
This is my absolute favorite so far. Yellow and green are my favorite colours and of course Bees. I love some of your new ideas like the embossed bits and the die cuts. So very lovely. Gorgeous! Thanks for this. I haven't been doing much lately as I've had a sudden urge to do some needlework after 25 years or so. I missed the needle and thread in hand terribly. Thank you for this. I'm inspired again. We've had the most terrible winter and can't wait for spring.
I was not getting notifications so I clicked that bell!
Susan Hamilton yes roll on spring! Thankyou very much susan :)
Is there a tutorial that shows how to do the binding and attaching the signatures the way you do it or close to this way?
Thank you Jibad. The long, wonderful, British summer days are not far off! Your work is beautiful and an inspiration!
Pattie Bowen
i sure hope so pattie! Thankyou dear x
just gorgeous! ...new to me techniques too...thankyou for sharing...really lovely so imaginative
lynn williams thankyou lynn :)
Oh Jibid! you touched my heart with this journal, i love bees so much!! you're a genius!!!
Melissita S
they are very lovable arent they, thankyou melissita x
Wow Jibid, you continue to amaze and inspire! Every page is a work of art in its own right, so much intricate detail. And the yellow is beautifully balanced 💓
Lunar Bloom thankyou sweetie x
Hello Jibid, incredible how you brought sunshine to cold March. Amazing piece 🌻🌻🌻
Anna Furova
thankyou Anna, im glad it brought a little x
You have included some of my favorite bee pictures in this journal .
Sharon Carroll cool, thankyou sharon :)
Amazing as always! I loved everything about it, yellow being my favourite colour and my love of bees, how could I not love it?!!! Congrats on your lovely website too, and your digital kits, wonderful! Thanks for sharing with us xx
Michelle Picken - Honeypuddle thankyou so much michelle :)
I love the thoughtful quotes and poems you put in your journals beside absolutely everything else you create. Spring is coming.
LISA J MASCORD bb
LISA J MASCORD
it is! Thankyou so much Lisa x
Dear Jibid, this journal is so stunningly beautiful and detailed that my eyes are still wide open with amazement! You did such an amazing work with the textures, colors, rips and layers, that every single page, pocket, and embellishment looks like it has been made by little "bee fairies' hands".
I wouldn't even be surprised if this gorgeous book had a delicious beeswax scent 😊
Thank you so much for sharing ♡ x.o
Nathalie T.
Aww thankyou so much nathalie, you are very sweet x
You are quite welcome! 😊
Regarding the seasonal mood struggles, I'm right there with you, and I particularly enjoyed seeing the bright and happy yellow pages and embellishments throughout the book ♡
Looking forward to your next video!
Looove yellow, and loooove bees!!!! BEautiful work of art!!! TFS
Daniela Tannus Inglês, Tradução e Revisão
Hehe, thankyou daniela, im so glad :)
Beautiful, Jibid!! What a nice little retreat to enjoy this video and lovely book. Lynn
abitofbirdsong
thankyou very much lynn :)
I love this so much! Your work is positively exquisite on so many levels, Jibid. Each page is just beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
Terri Daly thankyou terri! X
Wonderfully creative with such workmanship. Just lovely!
lovewisdom grace thankyou so much :)
I love your work so much! I've watched your videos for a while now and am all caught up on past videos. You are such an amazing journal maker. Thank you for sharing.
magicandjulie
thats very sweet, thankyou julie :)
Oh my this has to b my favourite journal u have made yet it’s just beautiful, u r so talented tfs xxx
mandyw242
thankyou very much mandy :)
That is one of the most lovely journals I've ever seen.
Margaret Binks
thats so kind margaret, thankyou!
Your journal is absolutely AMAZING............❤☘
A lovely ode to yellow, always a happy color. Beautiful techniques.
kimberly norman
thankyou kimberly, love your profile pic :)
Lovely bee journal. Bees are on of my favorite creatures.🐝
Wow!!!! That sold FAST Jibid! I went to your new page to buy it and BAM!! Its gone! Excellent created journal!! I LOVED IT!!! ❤❤❤
Dianna Hauf
thankyou dianna :)
So much detail! It's just gorgeous! It's so bright and sunny🐝🐝🌻
Yelllw is quite helpful lifting one’s winter blues. A beautiful journal Jibid.
Mary McMullen
it is indeed! thankyou mary x
I bought this journal. I love and treasure it so much. Have never written in it. I am so glad that you made this journal!
So lovely to hear from you, thankyou so much penny! xx
What a beautiful journal!!!
June Kessler
thanks so much june x
I adore every journal you make! I can’t wait for the next one
Susan Bass
thats very kind, thankyou susan x
Love your bee book! I’m a beekeeper and have been planning a bee journal too. This is an inspiration, as always. 🐝❤️
Dandelion Cottage ahh, how lovely! I wish i was too, i hope to one day for sure, would love to see your journal when its done x
What a refreshing change of pace. You hardly ever see so much yellow and its gorgeous! TFS
Whoopsy Daisy aww how nice coming from a daisy lover :)
Thank you for your digital kits. My husband is a bee keeper Can’t wait to make a book for him. Hopefully mine will come out nice. Your books are always so splendid.
donna vinke oh that is exciting! Would love to see pictures when you are done - trying to set up a section on my website for client photos, that would be awesome to include, thankyou donna x
Jibid Neary i read the page again. It says “mix honey with. (The next two words are the ones i can not see clearly.). Peach pits,sprigs of geranium and lavender for recuperation following serious illness. I hope this helps
Your journals are never redundant. The concepts and execution amaze me. For the life of me I cannot recall the name of the fabric used for the cover. Would you share what it is. Thank you so much, Jibid!
Gracie Wieber thankyou so much gracie, for this one i fabric dyed a medium weight calico, which is a 'raw' pure cotton x
That's it. I knew it wasn't the nub of a raw silk....Raw cotton calico it is....You are appreciated.
What a beautiful magical beekeepers journal. .. I love all the yellow and the different techniques you've used in it. New subbie here come over from Tracie Fox 😊😊😊
Chattylaine - Elaine Thornton welcome elaine! And thankyou so much :)
This one took really my breath away, very good work! Verry beautiful!
Mailu Ensink
thankyou so much mailu :)
Beautiful journal Job is, my son keeps bees, this is so nice!
Linda Gilliam aww how nice, thankyou :)
This is such a precious and beautiful journal. The recipient is very lucky to own it. I love it!
Carol Rigby thankyou so much carol :)
Wow...I LOVE this Bee Journal you created...it's seriously stunning!!! (no pun intended!) Ha! xo
Hooligan Momma
lol! Thankyou ;)
Love the bee keeper theme - gorgeous journal!
Rock Paper Treasures thankyou Lovely x
What a beautiful way to start my day... beeYOUtiful! I love every single journal you have ever created. You are so creative my sweet friend. I find something new every time, love that you do research... you are so clever. Thank you so much for sharing your sweet book with us.
GmaReezScrapShack such a lovely thoughtful message, i appreciate that sweetheart, thankyou x
This is a stunning journal Jibid! Congratulations on the new website and I love the digital kits too! ❤️
Ayozie Designs
thankyou so much ayozie, i appreciate it x
Just wonderful Jibid. Your work is amazing!
Penny Slater
thankyou penny :)
Just Beautiful! Thank You for sharing with us. Judy from Michigan.
Ok, the rolling pin idea is brilliant. I will definitely be doing that. I wonder why that never occurred to me. Thanks. Barb
Absolutely stunning.
Jay Eagle
thankyou very much jay :)
I just want to cry. It's so pretty, I just want to cry. 😭😭😭Aye yie yie - Jibid, your eye, the keenness is unreal. Also, congrats on your new website!! XoXo 🖤🖤
PinkOddBird dont cry! I will only cry too! Bee happy, bee yellow ;) and thankyou sweetie x
Yellow is my favourite colour, it cheers me up 🌞
I wasn’t sure I would like this as much as your others - I was so wrong! It is just beautiful. Xx
Jacqui Chimes
aww, thankyou jacqui! x
😍🐝 beautiful work, my friend!! 💕💖
Nik the Booksmith
thankyou Lovely x
Very lovely, and such a great subject matter.
Aor Journals thankyou very much :)
Not to much soft yellow for me. This is a fantastic journal and I am amazed how you create your own pages etc. Very talented! Thank for letting me view this beautiful book.
This book is so beautiful. Masterpiece!
Jibid, I absolutely love this bee journal. It is so beautiful and invokes the feeling of Spring and renewal. I’ll check out your new web site. 💞💫
Kim Leon-Guerrero
it sounds like we are all needing a but of sunshine kim yes, and thankyou sweetie x
Totally love! Wish I had seen it before it was purchased:)
Glenda Baker thankyou very much glenda :)
A rolling pin, why didnt I think of that..? Not beeing a yellow person I still enjoy all new ideas, i do (about nothing) have a wasps nest in a jar on my kitchen windowsill, love paper you know sweetie
Liv Möller
haha, that doesnt suprise me at all liv! X
Beautiful journal!!!! Amazing!
gorgeous! love your handmade papers, too :=)
Liana Muthrtung
thankyou very much liana :)
Lovely journal love the colour it's beautiful how do you colour the pages would love to do this instead of just tea or coffee stained paper Kathy xx
shane oconnor it was partly distress ink sprays and also some fabric dyes for a base colour, or indeed i have sprayed with them in the past too x
i absolutely love this journal i love bees. i have bought the kit and am looking forward to starting, may i ask where you got the bee paper clips and did you embroiery the bee directly on to your cover. thank you so much for beautiful kit.
Hello gail, thankyou very much. Yes i embroidered the bee directly onto the cover and the paper clips were from ebay. Thanks for watching x
Such stunning book!
Tammie Freeman
Thankyou sweetie :)
This journal is gorgeous!
I just saw this and all I can say is, “WOW!” You are really, really amazing!! I’m so really impressed! I hope someday, that I’m a tenth as good as you!! In the immortal words of Dumb & Dumber, “I’m not worthy!!” 🙇♀️ 👏
Lol! Thankyou so much Linda, you are very kind x
This is absolutely stunning
Very beautiful, love the detail!
This is beautiful Jibid.
Adeline Country Cottage thankyou so much :)
Very nice.
Cyndi Duncan
thanks so much cyndi :)
What a wonderful book !
Love Rini
Rini Boer van der Gugten
thankyou sweetheart x
Oh by the way, my favorite color is yellow! And we have bees on our farm :)
Mary Jager
awesome! :D
this is beautiful I love the stories you attach to the journals. I love the honey pot and bee with honeycomb charms could you please share where you purchased these please.
Just Gorgeous.
This is gorgeous!! Wow!
Awesome journal
Anna Corona
thankyou anna x
Absolutely gorgeous 😍
Paula Lemmon
thankyou paula :)
i really love this so much hugs sara
Sara Twycross
thankyou sara x
ASTONISHING !!!!!!!!!!!!
silvana rossi
thankyou very mych silvana :)
Wonderful!!
Lynne M
thankyou lynne!
This journal is exceptionally wonderful! I am thrilled you have a new website. Have you considered selling your alphabet cards?
Lynn H. Thankyou so mych lynn, I have been considering it, yes, maybe soon x
Wow, so nice...
Lightdancer22 thankyou :)