Ohhh Marta! You are such a beautiful person on the inside as well as the outside! On top of being an amazing artist you have touched so many of our hearts in more ways than you know! I know you hear this all the time but you have influenced my life SO much! I have anxiety and have been somewhat depressed for the past 5 years and you have brightened everything by making me come back to art. Because of you have I have more confidence and have had a better self esteem! You deserve every single gram of appreciation that you get on a daily basis and much more! So lucky to have found such a lovely person
I do agree . Ever since I started watching their is something so peaceful and I can sit for hours and just stared at her beautiful soul. I do suffer from anxiety and depresion for over 20 years it's got worst. But there is some sort of serenity and peace Martha has to offer. I thank God I found you on Time. Love, Love , Love all your videos
I agree, I've had the same issues with disorders, Cptsd, panic, etc. I very grateful as well. My life is changing in tiny baby steps. Thanks you,for sharing your story. God bless.🙏🌹
Oh Ms. Marta..... I must have splashed some paint in my eye at the end of this video.... my eyes were 'watering' too.... You are indeed a gift to SOOO many people; I enjoy reading the comments and seeing how you touch lives with your inspirational, caring attitude, even more important than the art. God bless you. Much love from Texas!
HOLY SMOLY! If this was a criminal court, I'd be guilty and sentenced to life! The worst ones for me are the "watching of so many videos" and then ordering like crazy all of the products! I guess I believe if I have the products, I'll be sooo talented! ha,ha! My daughter said it perfectly, "mom you just like to shop"! I tease my family and friends that if they need anything, don't go to the store or Amazon until you first check my craft room :D Thank you Maremi for all of your wonderful advice and support. I just may cancel all of my millions of video subscriptions and just watch one or two, with you being the first one I keep. Again thanks and Big Hugs to you and yours.
LOVE, Love, love this video!!! It's SO apropos! I can relate to practically all these mistakes. This will become one of my go-to videos that I will revisit from time to time as a reminder to just have fun with my art and let go more. Thank you so much from for these timely tidbits! :)
I have learned so much since discovering you. I now have confidence in my card creating (your cards are AMAZING) I have learned to step out of my creating comfort zone. Thank you for sharing your love of creating with so many. I can not wait to learn even more :)
I am guilty of so many of these. I've been battling anxiety and depression for the past 3 years and because of that I have not been able to create a single thing since then. Thank you for sharing yourself and your art with us all. You are truly an inspiration! Hugs, Honey
ByHisDesign don't give up on your creativity!!! I've suffered from Major Clinical Depression for 20 years and Art is my Therapy!! Even if you doodle with a pencil- sounds like you have that inner voice just waiting to be let out! Hugs to you💗
Sorry to hear what you have been going through. Most important thing to remember is that you are not alone and that people care. Take a bold step and get back to creating as this is a very therapeutic way of doing something you enjoy and marvelling at the outcome. I'm sure those around you will love your pieces and most of all you will enjoy looking back at them. Keep crafting and enjoy every moment of it. Hugs x
ByHisDesign i am so sorry to hear about your suffering! I too have sever anxiety and panic attacks. Luckily with counseling and medication I have found "peace" most of the time. well , maybe 65 percent o fthe time. But i have to say art will help! It always helps me! After my mother passed away last year i wanted to crawl in a dark place and never come out. Art helped me every step of the way! That is when i finally started art journaling. I have never shown the pages I made in that period. They are much too personal to share. But they helped me oh so much. I am thinking of you Honey and i hope you find some peace and light soon! I know it doesn't go away overnight, it's a journey! all my love to you!
awwwrrr hun, getting emotional means you care so much. Your a very big inspiration to many people with your videos, cafe and philosophy. keep taking care of yourself too honey hugs xx
You are the sweetest person that I have never met. :) Your words of inspiration have completely changed the way I look at art in general. I make mini photo albums. But now I know that I can make a journal because you showed me how and told me I could, and I trust you. Thank you for the time you spend making us better artists, better people.
Dear Marta, I really appreciate not only what you create, but also what we get to see you do. I know these vids will take at least as much of you as creating a project. Thank you for your abbility to share. It is not unnoticed or unappreciated!!!! Hugs, Sander.
You are such a lovely person Marta, I can resonate with all 15 mistakes but I do love watching your videos! I always told my children that there was no such word as can't and it's so true there is an artist in all of us it's just difficult to find sometimes but you are an inspiration to so many of us. ❤
Marta, you are so precious! I really needed to hear what you shared here. Your love and caring for your Cafe friends really shine through your videos. You have made a home for 5000 of us - and counting! Thank you!
This is an awesome video! So encouraging, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Arts and crafts have been my passion since childhood I even went to art school but sadly as I got older some bad experiences made me lose my confidence. For years I couldn't do art I would just panic every time I tried. I recently started again and it has been a great experience but I still haven't had the courage to really show anyone. I am really determined to stick with it now.
Sandra van der Hoorn same here! Lol . I'm just learning but I've collected so much stuff already. Yet, I have so much and not nearly enough of the right stuff, lol. I have one bottle of runny white liquid gesso, four page sized stencils, tons of washi tape (i'm a passion planner too! Lol.. That too I've collected and bought so much for and still have the planet I bought in the summer and have only done one page in it!), I've got acrylic paint in tubs after tubs (from when my kids were little not so long ago) and I have one ink pad and a few wooden stamps (i want the clear blocks and the removable stamps ) and I have tons of paper from the art stores. Yet I've only created three projects and I watch video after video and never get started!
Ladies i thought i am alone! I have tge same pain, preparing myself to work!!!! Gosh! Would like to know so much when this pefect time will arrive;)))) lots of live to u all! Lets begin working and be patient with ourselves😘❤️💋🌸
I used to be a collector, and now I realize that I hardly need any supplies at all. In fact, the fewer supplies I have, the better! The more supplies I have to work with, the more overwhelming it is. Just go for it. Get messy. Don't worry about doing a "composed piece" just stick, glue, paint, and play!
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Thank you soooo much for uploading this video. I feel myself reflected in some of your mistakes, and listening to you saying such nice words, encouraging me not to stop creating (I've considered this idea recently), saying that anyone's work is important... That helped me a lot. This video came to me in the exactly moment I needed, and I'm going to keep it on my favourite list so I can watch it whenever I feel I'm getting lost again. I think I could never thank you enough for what you did for me today.
Hello there!I discovered your videos recently and I have to say only one thing: Thank you!!!For being so simple,honest,helpful,full of guidance,I found so much in common with you while creating,you are not hiding anything(I mean techniques or tools) and as you would say...I love that!!!
YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!! I remember the early days, when you werent confident to do voiceovers to your work... and now, where would be all be without you???? God Bless ya, Marta xxxx You bless so many people all around the world, we love you, and love Emi too when she makes guest appearances! Just imagine what she's taking in now, the joy her mumma has in blessing others.... such a good mum you are! Love from Australia! xxxxx
oh yes, how true... being totally scared of talking... then voice over... then first camera appearnace year ago... oh it's been a crazy little ride for me :) who would think things will go this way.. :) oxox
Marta!!! Just wanted to tell you again how much I love your videos and love how much you care to help us! You're such a beautiful soul, you've really inspired me to get back to my art and start creating again. Since 2011, when I graduated college, I have hardly touched art. I do some photography here and there but I have found myself slowly moving farther and farther away from art. Over time (even back then) I'd watch others and find myself wishing I could do what they did, like I wasn't good enough to do it, etc. You really speak to me and I'm so happy that I found your channel! Please do keep creating art and videos, as long as it brings you joy, of course! Thank you again so much ♥!
Thank you for sharing Marta. I am guilty of watching too many 'how to videos' , I do get really inspired and enthusiastic by them yet when I sit down to do some creating, I'm stumped! I can't think of where to start! I love your how to break the blank page series, I've learned a lot from them, thank you x
Thank you sooo much Marta ! I had lost my mojo for such a long time now but after watching this you've given it back to me . I am to Quilty of all of these things and found I needed to hear all of this you had said ! You are an inspiration to all your viewers . I love watching your videos and watching you create and listening to your funny sense of humour as well as your beautiful calming voice . Thank you from the bottom of my heart 💜
Lovely Marta, your words touch my heart. Your art, your creativity are so incredibly inspired, but your loving personality is so heart-warming and captivating people. Your family and your parents must be happy people because they have you
You are just too adorable and the camera loves you! What a wonderful video you've just shared - I find that I am guilty of so many of those points!! Anyway - thank you for taking your time to share with all of us - you are just the sweetest! Sending warm hugs and many thanks, Kathy
There were definitely many of those things I do. The video tuts are one for sure . Thank you for the pep talk 😊and the passion of what you do. Hugs to you crafty friend 😊
Thank you for this video, Marta! You have given such sound advice for all of us. We are all different and are in different places in life. Comparing ourselves among ourselves destroys what lies within each of us and inhibits what we really can do. The freedom to be creative in our own way is so important. You are right on!!!!
This video was just what I needed to see and hear. I have attempted to start an art journal several time, but my page was just coming out a mess. I left it for a day and came back to it, adding a flower or two, a little shading and finally a few liquid pearls and voila!! A page that I enjoy.... Of course, it's not anything fabulous, but it makes me happy. I enjoy all your videos so much. I feel like I have found a new friend. Thanks for being there.
So happy you had this chat with us. Your encouragement is important to me. The community you have brought together on TH-cam and your Cafe is also important. From what I have seen...it is important to quite a few of us!!!! Thank you, Marta...for your crafty words...
Hi Marta this is such a sweet video and what great advice. My disabled daughter was watching it with me and said she's such a nice person. It was nice being able to put a face with your voice. Thank you for sharing
Xxx great... I'm a total believer in no rules as I knew nothing at all about mixed media when I first thought wow I need to do that and wholly enjoyed the process of "making mistakes " . How else do we learn. True you tubes are enjoyable but not the holy grail of creativity. The joy is being free , when you start worrying all the time and comparing your own creativity to others the joy is lost .... I particularly love your channel because you have such joy in what you do and it's infectious. Much love Marta x
Oh my God . You are just so sweet！Many of your points hit me. I hear people say colouring is very relaxing so I start 2 months ago. Buying colour books, colouring tools, watching a lots youtube videos and sleep late. It makes me neverous rather than relax. Nothing has been started yet. I'm wondering whats wrong with me. After watching this video, I should change my mind. Taking care of my health and getting started to create are more important than anything !! Love this video a lot
Thank you! Basically, you just explained how to do mixed media. The most important point you stated, and I totally agree with, PLAY AND HAVE FUN. We do art to express ourself, for joy, for love, for all the things we crave in our lives. Marta, you will always have a place on TH-cam, and in our hearts...because you are genuine and speak and express yourself in your art through your art! Love you girl.
This was one of the first of your videos I watched when I first started mixed media/journaling in January. It was so helpful and I thought to re watch for inspiration and it totally worked. I have been stressing over my journals and I know I shouldn't. I am going to relax about it now. Thank you for your words of wisdom dear Marta
Oh my sweet Maremi! i just adore you! THANK YOU for all you share! you bare your soul in so many of your videos and spread love and inspiration all across to everyone! You are human, and i love seeing that you don't pretend to be something you aren't! YOu show your true self! Flaws and all! And pass your knowledge so freely! Thank you for EVERYTHING! People like you make the world a brighter place! Huge hugs to you my friend! Your videos keep me going on some of my very bad days!
Awwww Marta you are so sweet. I love watching your videos. I feel like I know you and I am also guilty of making a lot of the mistakes you talked about. . You certainly made me think about a lot of things. You are just adorable. Thank you for all that you share with us. Lots of love going your way🌼
Marta you really are an inspiration. Your advice is so true and always hits home. I need to be reminded of these important things. Thank you so much for all you do for us. You are truly apprieciated!!!! Hugs!!!
Guilty until lately...I took a year and a half off all art because my 26 yr old son passed and i wasn't able to do much of anything but just recently i started to watch you and now i create while listening to you.Art therapy..It keeps my mind occupied and off things i don't want to think about constantly..Thank you for your videos..Hugs
This was very inspiring. Thank you for your sincerity. I can tell every word was from the heart. I know this was a video from a year ago, but I have just recently found you on TH-cam and I have enjoyed watching you create. I am guilty of watching too many videos, buying stuff and leaving them in the bag. But you have inspired me. I make jewelry and only recently became a paper craft lover. So I removed my jewelry from my office to focus on this for awhile. As soon as I am organized and my office is finished being renovated, I will sit down with you and craft. Thank you for sharing your love for crafting with us. Your message meant a lot to me personally! Thank you! Your newest and lifetime subscriber Leanne❤️
OUTSTANDING. I so appreciate your thoughtfulness, warmth, creative processes and courage. Your example says everything about Being an extension of the Creator who hard-wired all of us to seek beauty in unique ways.
Thank you for creating this video. I was just talking about some of this in a video on Friday, the self care part... and what you said just reiterated how much I need to continue working on taking time for myself. Wonderful video.
Oohh Marta I love your videos everything that I have learned about mixed media is from you because you take the time to teach us and guide us as well same goes for 9yr old daughter has learned from you.... Thank you for all the love you put into your videos... I promise I'll start creating and not buying any more and follow your tips 😘
Oh, Marta I watched this all the way to the end and I was crying with you!! You are a gem and I loved this video, it was informative, and heartfelt. You make us feel the love and that is why you have such an awesome following. What the world needs now is more love and I am getting that from your wonderful youtube channel. Big Hugs and Blessings To You!!!!
AWW!!! I LOVE THIS VIDEO! It might just be my favorite of all time. No kidding! It felt like going to church and being ministered to in such love. I laughed, I cried, I pointed at myself so many times "Girl you do that!" You are so dear to put yourself out there like that and Im so proud of you every time I see your sweet face. I thought, yes. She's right. I need to xyz. THANK YOU FOR THAT!!! Blessings to you my dear friend.
Aww Hun your such an inspiration to many of us, since I discovered you I have actually created something, I am not normally a paint, mixed media person but I wanted to try it, I do love how it's put together and I am just a beginner, I've made many of these mistakes. I am so glad you put this out there for us. Your truly an amazing person and artist 💖💞
great video Maremi this is some really good advice not just for mixed media but for all arts, i think a lot of people are put off of drawing and painting because they think other people are just good at it and that they should just be naturally good at it, they don't realize that those people have spent most of their lives practicing and that art is something you can become good at.
thank you Marta.. I definitely needed to hear this. enjoyed the video. and as always thank you for your kind words of motivation. I am inspired as always
Marta, I admire you very much. Your positive nature has a great impact on my life. Whenever I watch a video of you, I'm fine and I like to be creative. We make too many thoughts what is right or wrong and this prevents us from doing things simply and this is not just about creativity. Therefore, I find it so refreshing and inspiring with which ease you can implement your ideas and share them with us here. Thank you very much.
I really enjoyed listening to you, I m guilty of so many of these things - buying too much, never finishing projects, doing too many things at once, so what you said really made me think. I have zero confidence in my on ability, so you saying "you can do it " - I don't know, you sounded so sincere that what you said has really spurred me on to at least try things. What s the worst that can happen really ? Thank you so much for your wise words and please keep making the videos, I m learning so many new things xx
All the right words at just the right time from such a precious friend.... and just when I think I can't cherish you more than I already do, I see a new part if your heart and love you even more. Thank you for all you share and do. 💕
I just love, love, love you! You have such a big heart. Thank you for your words of advice and encouragement. I will be forever thankful for finding you, my art and life are better for it.
You have hit many points and had great suggestions and glad I found your TH-cam site. Thank you for this video and your caring. Continued success Marta!!
Awww...you are such a caring person, it's your sweet creative personality that draws people to you. You do so inspire many. And, I think I may be guilty of quite a few of those mistakes. But, no worries, I can keep moving forward. xxx
Thank you for the great advice! Everything you shared was correct. And you have the cutest personality! I love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing!💕
Hi Marta, I have been following you since the first video of yours I watched and have been a fan since then as well. This video was brilliant and I'm sure you will and have helped many people with it. I watched tutorials for over 3 years, saved videos, printed off pics, made lists, schedules, etc on techniques to try and shopped to the point that my craft room became a museum of possibilities collecting dust. Last year was the worst year of my life due to some very difficult circumstances and by December I knew I needed to start creating or I would break. So now my years of "research & collecting" are finally paying off lol! I've finally started a blog, channel, etc. to join and be a member of the creative world instead of a spectator longing to be. Thank you for all of the inspiration you've provided, especially last year. Sometimes when we're going through difficult times seeing/watching something beautiful come to life is the only light in our day, and it's a necessary connection that you can never put a price on. Looking forward to continuing watching and learning from you - Hugs
I am so happy to read this... you are on the right track, keep up creating, keep up being happy in what you do and I promise it will all be just superb! Hugs, xoxoxox
Marta, I love this video and I am guilty of ALL 15 points. Just this past month I have jumped into a huge journal I made from a coffee table book and I have learned so much from your you-tubes. I will show you very soon my results. Our good friend Teri told me to have more confidence in myself and I am totally enjoying the process!!
You are sooo right about watching too many videos and then not doing anything creative - so I'm going into my studio today and gong to finish 3 textile projects I have had on the go for 2 weeks. Thanks for the push x
Your right Marta, when i first started mixed media i did a lot of your 15 mistakes, your a sweet sole and it's such a pleasure following you. Thanks for all you do. Cheers, Jodi Myers
You are amazing, wise, beautiful inside and outside. Thank you. I hope you have big dreams for yourself because you are one of the special people who can realize what ever they dream. Art is my way of releasing energy from within that connects me to the cosmos. I believe we exist to: love one another and to create. Both of these bring immeasurable joy.
Thank you so much ! ❤❤❤ I would love to invite you to check my video from yesterday th-cam.com/video/yxAdgaP9o4o/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fj1Oj8mpu_BxylYY Enjoy !!! happy Sunday, Marta ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for sharing !!! Each and every point you brought out is so true and I'm guilty of each and every one 😄 Going to take your advice ...... Your channel is my favorite ....thanks again for your time and your advice !
I only found your videos yesterday and have been binge watching them ~ you are amazing and I feel like I've known you for all of my life. I've never tried mixed media or watercolors and can't wait to try them. So now I guess I need to gather (just a few!) supplies and try creating along side you. =D Thank you for your time and your talks, your humor and for sharing your amazing talent!
Ciao Marta! Hai proprio ragione...troppi video, troppe distrazioni, troppi prodotti!!! A volte vado back to the roots e cerco solo di ‚divertirmi‘...e i risultati sono fantastici!! Brava - continua così e grazie per il tuo impegno fatto col 💚
I really enjoy that we are getting to know you a little more in this video. For many years I have been ill and bed-ridden so arts & crafts is one of the few things i can do and is a great distraction from pain; i have much passion but very little skill...so thank you so much for your practical and encouraging lessons/tutorials you have given me the confidence to try and every day i get a little better. Although you don't know it, you are very clever and I just love love love your work ;)
Mistake No. 10: I'm so happy to have found your channel. I can watch all your videos not once, but twice. You are so inspiring, such a gentle voice, which soothes me, during my tough time after cancer treatments and thus insomnia. Going on to your "How to break a blank page video now", (repeating No. 10 mistake again lol). Who knows, maybe I can start creating together with you. Thank you so much for all you do. Take care
Your words really spoke to me today. I thank you for sharing. Not only your fantastic tutorials, but your encouragement and experience. Big hugs to all! Make today a colorful one! Waving from Wisconsin, USA
OMG It’s like you’re looking right into me! I do make most of those mistakes especially number eight! thank you for doing this video! I’m going to go back and watch it time to time, to keep these thoughts fresh in my mind. Happy creating 😀
I have a few old cork backed wooden coasters and table place mats with damaged and worn pictures. I love watching you recycle things for your art so do you think these can be recycled too? Thank you for your wonderful tutorials.
Oh, Marta I just love you. You are precious to me. I also think you are right about everything you said. I buy buy buy and it stops today. You're inspiring and a blessing. God bless you, Marta!
Hi Marta, thank you for all your inspirational, creative and feel good videos. You are an amazing person, talented artist and beautiful being. Absolutely love to watch and listen to you create. You inspire me every time, please keep posting.. Love, love, love ❤❤❤😊☀🌻🌼🌸💞
Thank you so much for the reminder. Unfortunately I am one of those that wants to do everything at once and winds up doing nothing. You've really given me the pep talk that I needed. Thank you Marta.
Thank you so much for this video Marta...it spoke to me in so many ways. I lost my Mom 2 months ago and have been in such a bad place. I want to do art journaling so bad but can never seem to get started. Like you said I buy so much stuff and never use it. Also, feel like I don't know where to begin. Thank you for the kind words and the inspiration. You are a wonderful soul ! Blessings always.
Your adorable Marta and so generous sharing all your knowledge and creativity with us and most importantly so encouraging. So Thank You for what you do
Omg! Lol! I have just found this video and watched it and laughed. I feel like you must have been following me around for months and made this just for me. Some very good things to remember. Thank you for showing me I’m not the only one who does these crazy things ❤️
Thanks for this. I have so much stuff I wonder if it will outlive me before I get a chance to use it! I will have a bunch of time on my hands in a few months to dedicate to making stuff. I'll remember each & every point you have made!
So many valid points you have made that "touch home" with me! Aren't we all a little/lot guilty of overextending/over estimating the time we actually have to "create" because there are so many awesome products on the market tempting us to try! Your video had heart❤️! You are beautiful!
Dear Marta, yes, yes, yes...I listened to your advice and during watching/listening another videos I have done two scrapbook pages to my kids' album. although it wasn't made by mixed media technique I did another steps!!! thank You so much!
Thank you for the great talk yes I have lots lots of beads have not done any beading in a while so guess now for Christmas I will make a few things and some cards thank you!! Great video thanks for the encouragement!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Hugs Liz x
Ohhh Marta! You are such a beautiful person on the inside as well as the outside! On top of being an amazing artist you have touched so many of our hearts in more ways than you know! I know you hear this all the time but you have influenced my life SO much! I have anxiety and have been somewhat depressed for the past 5 years and you have brightened everything by making me come back to art. Because of you have I have more confidence and have had a better self esteem! You deserve every single gram of appreciation that you get on a daily basis and much more! So lucky to have found such a lovely person
You are a star for sharing your story! thank you ever so much ! oh and for every kind word, love Marta xx
I do agree . Ever since I started watching their is something so peaceful and I can sit for hours and just stared at her beautiful soul. I do suffer from anxiety and depresion for over 20 years it's got worst. But there is some sort of serenity and peace Martha has to offer. I thank God I found you on Time. Love, Love , Love all your videos
Beautiful words, I feel the same way. 🌹🙏
I agree, I've had the same issues with disorders, Cptsd, panic, etc. I very grateful as well. My life is changing in tiny baby steps. Thanks you,for sharing your story. God bless.🙏🌹
Oh Ms. Marta..... I must have splashed some paint in my eye at the end of this video.... my eyes were 'watering' too.... You are indeed a gift to SOOO many people; I enjoy reading the comments and seeing how you touch lives with your inspirational, caring attitude, even more important than the art. God bless you. Much love from Texas!
Hello 👋 😊 ❤️
Thank you so much for your sweet words 😊 😘
HOLY SMOLY! If this was a criminal court, I'd be guilty and sentenced to life! The worst ones for me are the "watching of so many videos" and then ordering like crazy all of the products! I guess I believe if I have the products, I'll be sooo talented! ha,ha!
My daughter said it perfectly, "mom you just like to shop"! I tease my family and friends that if they need anything, don't go to the store or Amazon until you first check my craft room :D
Thank you Maremi for all of your wonderful advice and support. I just may cancel all of my millions of video subscriptions and just watch one or two, with you being the first one I keep.
Again thanks and Big Hugs to you and yours.
NONNAJOY MADRIGAL Guilty too (too many videos, too much buying the products I see in videos...)
LOVE, Love, love this video!!! It's SO apropos! I can relate to practically all these mistakes. This will become one of my go-to videos that I will revisit from time to time as a reminder to just have fun with my art and let go more. Thank you so much from for these timely tidbits! :)
I have learned so much since discovering you. I now have confidence in my card creating (your cards are AMAZING) I have learned to step out of my creating comfort zone. Thank you for sharing your love of creating with so many. I can not wait to learn even more :)
I am guilty of so many of these. I've been battling anxiety and depression for the past 3 years and because of that I have not been able to create a single thing since then. Thank you for sharing yourself and your art with us all. You are truly an inspiration! Hugs, Honey
ByHisDesign don't give up on your creativity!!! I've suffered from Major Clinical Depression for 20 years and Art is my Therapy!! Even if you doodle with a pencil- sounds like you have that inner voice just waiting to be let out! Hugs to you💗
Sorry to hear what you have been going through. Most important thing to remember is that you are not alone and that people care. Take a bold step and get back to creating as this is a very therapeutic way of doing something you enjoy and marvelling at the outcome. I'm sure those around you will love your pieces and most of all you will enjoy looking back at them. Keep crafting and enjoy every moment of it. Hugs x
sending you hugs xoxoxo
I have found that crafting is the only time I feel anxiety free. Give yourself a chance. Go for it. It will help.
ByHisDesign i am so sorry to hear about your suffering! I too have sever anxiety and panic attacks. Luckily with counseling and medication I have found "peace" most of the time. well , maybe 65 percent o fthe time. But i have to say art will help! It always helps me! After my mother passed away last year i wanted to crawl in a dark place and never come out. Art helped me every step of the way! That is when i finally started art journaling. I have never shown the pages I made in that period. They are much too personal to share. But they helped me oh so much. I am thinking of you Honey and i hope you find some peace and light soon! I know it doesn't go away overnight, it's a journey! all my love to you!
awwwrrr hun, getting emotional means you care so much. Your a very big inspiration to many people with your videos, cafe and philosophy. keep taking care of yourself too honey hugs xx
Marie Dovinson Thank you ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ 😀😍😍
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You are the sweetest person that I have never met. :) Your words of inspiration have completely changed the way I look at art in general. I make mini photo albums. But now I know that I can make a journal because you showed me how and told me I could, and I trust you. Thank you for the time you spend making us better artists, better people.
Dear Marta, I really appreciate not only what you create, but also what we get to see you do. I know these vids will take at least as much of you as creating a project. Thank you for your abbility to share. It is not unnoticed or unappreciated!!!! Hugs, Sander.
You are such a lovely person Marta, I can resonate with all 15 mistakes but I do love watching your videos! I always told my children that there was no such word as can't and it's so true there is an artist in all of us it's just difficult to find sometimes but you are an inspiration to so many of us. ❤
Marta, you are so precious! I really needed to hear what you shared here. Your love and caring for your Cafe friends really shine through your videos. You have made a home for 5000 of us - and counting! Thank you!
This is an awesome video! So encouraging, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Arts and crafts have been my passion since childhood I even went to art school but sadly as I got older some bad experiences made me lose my confidence. For years I couldn't do art I would just panic every time I tried. I recently started again and it has been a great experience but I still haven't had the courage to really show anyone. I am really determined to stick with it now.
Thank you for this peptalk. You are so right. I have to stop gathering stuff and ideas and start creating. 😗
Sandra van der Hoorn same here! Lol
. I'm just learning but I've collected so much stuff already. Yet, I have so much and not nearly enough of the right stuff, lol. I have one bottle of runny white liquid gesso, four page sized stencils, tons of washi tape (i'm a passion planner too! Lol.. That too I've collected and bought so much for and still have the planet I bought in the summer and have only done one page in it!), I've got acrylic paint in tubs after tubs (from when my kids were little not so long ago) and I have one ink pad and a few wooden stamps (i want the clear blocks and the removable stamps ) and I have tons of paper from the art stores. Yet I've only created three projects and I watch video after video and never get started!
same here,,,ve collected so much in 5 months,,,including making my own art journals,,,,,on pic 4 now,,,,and 100s of vids watched lol
Ladies i thought i am alone! I have tge same pain, preparing myself to work!!!! Gosh! Would like to know so much when this pefect time will arrive;)))) lots of live to u all! Lets begin working and be patient with ourselves😘❤️💋🌸
Thank u sarling for a great needed video!!! R we all the same? All the mistakes here r just mine!!! Love u so much!!!💋❤️
I used to be a collector, and now I realize that I hardly need any supplies at all. In fact, the fewer supplies I have, the better!
The more supplies I have to work with, the more overwhelming it is.
Just go for it. Get messy. Don't worry about doing a "composed piece" just stick, glue, paint, and play!
Thank you soooo much for uploading this video. I feel myself reflected in some of your mistakes, and listening to you saying such nice words, encouraging me not to stop creating (I've considered this idea recently), saying that anyone's work is important... That helped me a lot. This video came to me in the exactly moment I needed, and I'm going to keep it on my favourite list so I can watch it whenever I feel I'm getting lost again. I think I could never thank you enough for what you did for me today.
Hello there!I discovered your videos recently and I have to say only one thing: Thank you!!!For being so simple,honest,helpful,full of guidance,I found so much in common with you while creating,you are not hiding anything(I mean techniques or tools) and as you would say...I love that!!!
YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!! I remember the early days, when you werent confident to do voiceovers to your work... and now, where would be all be without you???? God Bless ya, Marta xxxx You bless so many people all around the world, we love you, and love Emi too when she makes guest appearances! Just imagine what she's taking in now, the joy her mumma has in blessing others.... such a good mum you are! Love from Australia! xxxxx
oh yes, how true... being totally scared of talking... then voice over... then first camera appearnace year ago... oh it's been a crazy little ride for me :) who would think things will go this way.. :) oxox
Marta!!! Just wanted to tell you again how much I love your videos and love how much you care to help us! You're such a beautiful soul, you've really inspired me to get back to my art and start creating again. Since 2011, when I graduated college, I have hardly touched art. I do some photography here and there but I have found myself slowly moving farther and farther away from art. Over time (even back then) I'd watch others and find myself wishing I could do what they did, like I wasn't good enough to do it, etc. You really speak to me and I'm so happy that I found your channel! Please do keep creating art and videos, as long as it brings you joy, of course! Thank you again so much ♥!
Thank you for sharing Marta. I am guilty of watching too many 'how to videos' , I do get really inspired and enthusiastic by them yet when I sit down to do some creating, I'm stumped! I can't think of where to start! I love your how to break the blank page series, I've learned a lot from them, thank you x
Thank you sooo much Marta ! I had lost my mojo for such a long time now but after watching this you've given it back to me . I am to Quilty of all of these things and found I needed to hear all of this you had said ! You are an inspiration to all your viewers . I love watching your videos and watching you create and listening to your funny sense of humour as well as your beautiful calming voice . Thank you from the bottom of my heart 💜
you are welcome, my greatest pleasure! thank you for stopping by! hugs xx :)
ps. do join the Cafe and share your makes!!!
Lovely Marta, your words touch my heart. Your art, your creativity are so incredibly inspired, but your loving personality is so heart-warming and captivating people. Your family and your parents must be happy people because they have you
awww thank you so much, you are so kind xoxox
You are amazing and so special. What a caring, gentle, creative soul. xx
Wisdom beyond your years! Thanks for taking the time to say this to us and remind us of these things! Love watching you!
You are just too adorable and the camera loves you! What a wonderful video you've just shared - I find that I am guilty of so many of those points!! Anyway - thank you for taking your time to share with all of us - you are just the sweetest! Sending warm hugs and many thanks, Kathy
There were definitely many of those things I do. The video tuts are one for sure . Thank you for the pep talk 😊and the passion of what you do. Hugs to you crafty friend 😊
You are such an inspiration to us all. Your beauty shines through your words, your work and your heart. Thank you Marta❣️
Thank you for this video, Marta! You have given such sound advice for all of us. We are all different and are in different places in life. Comparing ourselves among ourselves destroys what lies within each of us and inhibits what we really can do. The freedom to be creative in our own way is so important. You are right on!!!!
Your a doll! Keep doing what you do. Your heart is so transparent and your love shines thru to us.
This video was just what I needed to see and hear. I have attempted to start an art journal several time, but my page was just coming out a mess. I left it for a day and came back to it, adding a flower or two, a little shading and finally a few liquid pearls and voila!! A page that I enjoy.... Of course, it's not anything fabulous, but it makes me happy. I enjoy all your videos so much. I feel like I have found a new friend. Thanks for being there.
So happy you had this chat with us. Your encouragement is important to me. The community you have brought together on TH-cam and your Cafe is also important. From what I have seen...it is important to quite a few of us!!!! Thank you, Marta...for your crafty words...
Amazing video!! I am so guilty of so many of these!! Thank you for the pointers and being an inspiration!!!
Hi Marta this is such a sweet video and what great advice. My disabled daughter was watching it with me and said she's such a nice person. It was nice being able to put a face with your voice. Thank you for sharing
Xxx great... I'm a total believer in no rules as I knew nothing at all about mixed media when I first thought wow I need to do that and wholly enjoyed the process of "making mistakes " . How else do we learn. True you tubes are enjoyable but not the holy grail of creativity. The joy is being free , when you start worrying all the time and comparing your own creativity to others the joy is lost .... I particularly love your channel because you have such joy in what you do and it's infectious. Much love Marta x
I just love you Marta! You're an amazing, caring person and I'm glad to be a part of your world!
Oh my God . You are just so sweet！Many of your points hit me.
I hear people say colouring is very relaxing so I start 2 months ago. Buying colour books, colouring tools, watching a lots youtube videos and sleep late. It makes me neverous rather than relax. Nothing has been started yet. I'm wondering whats wrong with me.
After watching this video, I should change my mind.
Taking care of my health and getting started to create are more important than anything !!
Love this video a lot
Thank you! Basically, you just explained how to do mixed media. The most important point you stated, and I totally agree with, PLAY AND HAVE FUN. We do art to express ourself, for joy, for love, for all the things we crave in our lives. Marta, you will always have a place on TH-cam, and in our hearts...because you are genuine and speak and express yourself in your art through your art! Love you girl.
awww thanks so much !!!!! :) oxoxox
This was one of the first of your videos I watched when I first started mixed media/journaling in January. It was so helpful and I thought to re watch for inspiration and it totally worked. I have been stressing over my journals and I know I shouldn't. I am going to relax about it now. Thank you for your words of wisdom dear Marta
Oh my sweet Maremi! i just adore you! THANK YOU for all you share! you bare your soul in so many of your videos and spread love and inspiration all across to everyone! You are human, and i love seeing that you don't pretend to be something you aren't! YOu show your true self! Flaws and all! And pass your knowledge so freely! Thank you for EVERYTHING! People like you make the world a brighter place! Huge hugs to you my friend! Your videos keep me going on some of my very bad days!
awww thank you for watching and stopping by to leave your thoughts !
Big big hugs to you my friend, xoxo
Awwww Marta you are so sweet. I love watching your videos. I feel like I know you and I am also guilty of making a lot of the mistakes you talked about. . You certainly made me think about a lot of things. You are just adorable. Thank you for all that you share with us. Lots of love going your way🌼
Martha u just spoke so much to the point....it's like u read our minds and spoke it all out....I just love you
Marta you really are an inspiration. Your advice is so true and always hits home. I need to be reminded of these important things. Thank you so much for all you do for us. You are truly apprieciated!!!! Hugs!!!
Guilty until lately...I took a year and a half off all art because my 26 yr old son passed and i wasn't able to do much of anything but just recently i started to watch you and now i create while listening to you.Art therapy..It keeps my mind occupied and off things i don't want to think about constantly..Thank you for your videos..Hugs
This was very inspiring. Thank you for your sincerity. I can tell every word was from the heart. I know this was a video from a year ago, but I have just recently found you on TH-cam and I have enjoyed watching you create. I am guilty of watching too many videos, buying stuff and leaving them in the bag. But you have inspired me. I make jewelry and only recently became a paper craft lover. So I removed my jewelry from my office to focus on this for awhile. As soon as I am organized and my office is finished being renovated, I will sit down with you and craft. Thank you for sharing your love for crafting with us. Your message meant a lot to me personally! Thank you! Your newest and lifetime subscriber Leanne❤️
Thank you so much for what you do for us and the inspiration you give us. Bless you Marta. xxx
OUTSTANDING. I so appreciate your thoughtfulness, warmth, creative processes and courage. Your example says everything about Being an extension of the Creator who hard-wired all of us to seek beauty in unique ways.
Thank you for creating this video. I was just talking about some of this in a video on Friday, the self care part... and what you said just reiterated how much I need to continue working on taking time for myself. Wonderful video.
Oohh Marta I love your videos everything that I have learned about mixed media is from you because you take the time to teach us and guide us as well same goes for 9yr old daughter has learned from you.... Thank you for all the love you put into your videos... I promise I'll start creating and not buying any more and follow your tips 😘
Oh, Marta
I watched this all the way to the end and I was crying with you!! You are a gem and I loved this video, it was informative, and heartfelt. You make us feel the love and that is why you have such an awesome following. What the world needs now is more love and I am getting that from your wonderful youtube channel. Big Hugs and Blessings To You!!!!
aww thank you so much !!! xoxoxox :) hugs
AWW!!! I LOVE THIS VIDEO! It might just be my favorite of all time. No kidding! It felt like going to church and being ministered to in such love. I laughed, I cried, I pointed at myself so many times "Girl you do that!" You are so dear to put yourself out there like that and Im so proud of you every time I see your sweet face. I thought, yes. She's right. I need to xyz. THANK YOU FOR THAT!!! Blessings to you my dear friend.
Stacy,
Thank you so so much for your always lovely and supportive words. thank you for being here oxox
Aww Hun your such an inspiration to many of us, since I discovered you I have actually created something, I am not normally a paint, mixed media person but I wanted to try it, I do love how it's put together and I am just a beginner, I've made many of these mistakes. I am so glad you put this out there for us. Your truly an amazing person and artist 💖💞
I am so glad I found your channel. Not only are you video delightful to watch but inspiring and helpful. Thank you!
great video Maremi this is some really good advice not just for mixed media but for all arts, i think a lot of people are put off of drawing and painting because they think other people are just good at it and that they should just be naturally good at it, they don't realize that those people have spent most of their lives practicing and that art is something you can become good at.
Thank you Marta, I have so much crafty things which now overwhelms me and yes I do watch too many videos. Very well said Marta. xxx
Thank you Marta. You are such an inspiration for us all and we love you for it.
thank you Marta.. I definitely needed to hear this. enjoyed the video. and as always thank you for your kind words of motivation. I am inspired as always
xoxoxox thank you
Marta, I admire you very much. Your positive nature has a great impact on my life. Whenever I watch a video of you, I'm fine and I like to be creative. We make too many thoughts what is right or wrong and this prevents us from doing things simply and this is not just about creativity. Therefore, I find it so refreshing and inspiring with which ease you can implement your ideas and share them with us here. Thank you very much.
I really enjoyed listening to you, I m guilty of so many of these things - buying too much, never finishing projects, doing too many things at once, so what you said really made me think. I have zero confidence in my on ability, so you saying "you can do it " - I don't know, you sounded so sincere that what you said has really spurred me on to at least try things. What s the worst that can happen really ? Thank you so much for your wise words and please keep making the videos, I m learning so many new things xx
All the right words at just the right time from such a precious friend.... and just when I think I can't cherish you more than I already do, I see a new part if your heart and love you even more. Thank you for all you share and do. 💕
I just love, love, love you! You have such a big heart. Thank you for your words of advice and encouragement. I will be forever thankful for finding you, my art and life are better for it.
Thank you Marta. You are a bright star in this world. Thank you for sharing your passion with us. You are much appreciated. hugs xoxo
Great 15 points , Marta !! 8.9.10. Are the ones that struck home to me !! I am 86 , and try to collect more than I will ever use . Thank you , Marta .
You have hit many points and had great suggestions and glad I found your TH-cam site. Thank you for this video and your caring. Continued success Marta!!
Awww...you are such a caring person, it's your sweet creative personality that draws people to you. You do so inspire many. And, I think I may be guilty of quite a few of those mistakes. But, no worries, I can keep moving forward. xxx
Marta, you are so supportive and you have a lovely way to teach and inspire. Thank You! Lisa
Thank you for the great advice! Everything you shared was correct. And you have the cutest personality! I love watching your videos. Thank you for sharing!💕
Hi Marta, I have been following you since the first video of yours I watched and have been a fan since then as well. This video was brilliant and I'm sure you will and have helped many people with it. I watched tutorials for over 3 years, saved videos, printed off pics, made lists, schedules, etc on techniques to try and shopped to the point that my craft room became a museum of possibilities collecting dust. Last year was the worst year of my life due to some very difficult circumstances and by December I knew I needed to start creating or I would break. So now my years of "research & collecting" are finally paying off lol! I've finally started a blog, channel, etc. to join and be a member of the creative world instead of a spectator longing to be. Thank you for all of the inspiration you've provided, especially last year. Sometimes when we're going through difficult times seeing/watching something beautiful come to life is the only light in our day, and it's a necessary connection that you can never put a price on.
Looking forward to continuing watching and learning from you - Hugs
I am so happy to read this... you are on the right track, keep up creating, keep up being happy in what you do and I promise it will all be just superb!
Hugs, xoxoxox
Marta, I love this video and I am guilty of ALL 15 points. Just this past month I have jumped into a huge journal I made from a coffee table book and I have learned so much from your you-tubes. I will show you very soon my results. Our good friend Teri told me to have more confidence in myself and I am totally enjoying the process!!
You are sooo right about watching too many videos and then not doing anything creative - so I'm going into my studio today and gong to finish 3 textile projects I have had on the go for 2 weeks. Thanks for the push x
Your right Marta, when i first started mixed media i did a lot of your 15 mistakes, your a sweet sole and it's such a pleasure following you. Thanks for all you do. Cheers, Jodi Myers
Thank you for all your advice and I love to see your videos, I learn a lot from you!
You are amazing, wise, beautiful inside and outside. Thank you. I hope you have big dreams for yourself because you are one of the special people who can realize what ever they dream. Art is my way of releasing energy from within that connects me to the cosmos. I believe we exist to: love one another and to create. Both of these bring immeasurable joy.
Just found you recently and just watched this video, and after just seeing a few of your videos, you have been such good therapy for me! 💕
Thank you so much ! ❤❤❤
I would love to invite you to check my video from yesterday th-cam.com/video/yxAdgaP9o4o/w-d-xo.htmlsi=fj1Oj8mpu_BxylYY
Enjoy !!! happy Sunday, Marta ❤❤❤
Thank you so much for sharing !!! Each and every point you brought out is so true and I'm guilty of each and every one 😄 Going to take your advice ...... Your channel is my favorite ....thanks again for your time and your advice !
I only found your videos yesterday and have been binge watching them ~ you are amazing and I feel like I've known you for all of my life. I've never tried mixed media or watercolors and can't wait to try them. So now I guess I need to gather (just a few!) supplies and try creating along side you. =D Thank you for your time and your talks, your humor and for sharing your amazing talent!
Ciao Marta! Hai proprio ragione...troppi video, troppe distrazioni, troppi prodotti!!!
A volte vado back to the roots e cerco solo di ‚divertirmi‘...e i risultati sono fantastici!!
Brava - continua così e grazie per il tuo impegno fatto col 💚
I really enjoy that we are getting to know you a little more in this video. For many years I have been ill and bed-ridden so arts & crafts is one of the few things i can do and is a great distraction from pain; i have much passion but very little skill...so thank you so much for your practical and encouraging lessons/tutorials you have given me the confidence to try and every day i get a little better. Although you don't know it, you are very clever and I just love love love your work ;)
Mistake No. 10: I'm so happy to have found your channel. I can watch all your videos not once, but twice. You are so inspiring, such a gentle voice, which soothes me, during my tough time after cancer treatments and thus insomnia. Going on to your "How to break a blank page video now", (repeating No. 10 mistake again lol). Who knows, maybe I can start creating together with you. Thank you so much for all you do. Take care
Thank you Marta. Yes I am guilty of these things. Keep up the good work. Must go now, time to start doing things.
Your words really spoke to me today. I thank you for sharing. Not only your fantastic tutorials, but your encouragement and experience. Big hugs to all! Make today a colorful one! Waving from Wisconsin, USA
OMG It’s like you’re looking right into me! I do make most of those mistakes especially number eight! thank you for doing this video! I’m going to go back and watch it time to time, to keep these thoughts fresh in my mind. Happy creating 😀
soooo guilty of watching too many videos.your videos too feel like art therapy for me, such a soothing voice a nd a loving encouraging tone. ♥
I have a few old cork backed wooden coasters and table place mats with damaged and worn pictures. I love watching you recycle things for your art so do you think these can be recycled too? Thank you for your wonderful tutorials.
Oh, Marta I just love you. You are precious to me. I also think you are right about everything you said. I buy buy buy and it stops today. You're inspiring and a blessing. God bless you, Marta!
Dank voor uw peptalk,ik geniet van uw video's en door u ben ik gaan experimenteren met mist media en heb daar veel plezier in. 💕🎨🖌️
Hi Marta, thank you for all your inspirational, creative and feel good videos. You are an amazing person, talented artist and beautiful being. Absolutely love to watch and listen to you create. You inspire me every time, please keep posting.. Love, love, love ❤❤❤😊☀🌻🌼🌸💞
Thank you so much for the reminder. Unfortunately I am one of those that wants to do everything at once and winds up doing nothing. You've really given me the pep talk that I needed. Thank you Marta.
Thank you so much for this video Marta...it spoke to me in so many ways. I lost my Mom 2 months ago and have been in such a bad place. I want to do art journaling so bad but can never seem to get started. Like you said I buy so much stuff and never use it. Also, feel like I don't know where to begin. Thank you for the kind words and the inspiration. You are a wonderful soul ! Blessings always.
I have been very stressed lately, and really needed to hear some of these. Thank you so much!
This video will be helpful o so many. I love your positive attitude and concern beyond creating art.
This is good to listen to once in awhile for a reminder!!! Thanks Marta!
Your adorable Marta and so generous sharing all your knowledge and creativity with us and most importantly so encouraging. So Thank You for what you do
my pleasure :) hugs xx
Omg! Lol! I have just found this video and watched it and laughed. I feel like you must have been following me around for months and made this just for me. Some very good things to remember. Thank you for showing me I’m not the only one who does these crazy things ❤️
Thanks for this. I have so much stuff I wonder if it will outlive me before I get a chance to use it! I will have a bunch of time on my hands in a few months to dedicate to making stuff. I'll remember each & every point you have made!
So many valid points you have made that "touch home" with me! Aren't we all a little/lot guilty of overextending/over estimating the time we actually have to "create" because there are so many awesome products on the market tempting us to try! Your video had heart❤️! You are beautiful!
You are the best. I have done a few of your projects and I am working up the courage to post my own pics. Thanks!
Thank you for this video Marta it made me smile in places and laugh in others. Lots of love xxxxx
Martha you are an inspiration, a breath of fresh air, thank you xx
Dear Marta, yes, yes, yes...I listened to your advice and during watching/listening another videos I have done two scrapbook pages to my kids' album. although it wasn't made by mixed media technique I did another steps!!! thank You so much!
You are soooo Sweet Marta!!! Very helpful video. I fall into the watching too many videos and not enough creating!! Thanks
Marta, You are one amazing person, artist and teacher...
Thank you for taking the time to deliver this message.
Shared your video on Pinterest...😎
Thank you for the great talk yes I have lots lots of beads have not done any beading in a while so guess now for Christmas I will make a few things and some cards thank you!! Great video thanks for the encouragement!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Hugs Liz x