“Spilling your tea” makes you more real to us. We definitely all have tea to spill. You become a friend quickly when you share your life with us. Great video!
I think your talking about your autistic son is helpful to others dealing with their autistic children. My grandson has had access to all the therapy available for children. Not everyone does. Your talking about it can give the insight and hope
I love the trifolds, I will be making some tonight. We have raised our 18 yr old grandson since he was one month old. He is high functioning autistic. It can drive you to your cave. He doesn't have the rages like he used to but dwells on everything. It is nice to know that I'm not alone. God bless your family
Oh Melina I can so relate to what you are saying about your dear son, but from a Grandma's point of view. My Grandson is Autistic. Visits can be tiring when Connor is "in his mood " ! I always tell his Mom and Dad to take turns taking breaks to go do something for themselves to de-stress. Connor is such a love bug, but when things go sideways ...Bar the doors Nellie !! I love these paperclip goodies!! I can handle this... I think!! Lol ! God bless you and keep you and yours!
Melina, these are really cute. Looks easy to make. About your mom and phantom pain. It's real for the patient, also with the anniversary of your dad's passing, it maybe how her body is dealing with week. Glad to hear that she is feeling better, today. Talking about your son is good, I'm sure it helps others to know that they are not alone.
Love these and I'm a huge fan of Gi. It struck me that you could also make a larger size, leave off the paper clip, and glue on 3 sides to make a pocket behind it. Just love these. You have such wonderful tutorials and do such a fine job of promoting and thanking other makers. Thank you!
Great video darlin! Love the hidden paperclips, will certainly be making me some of them! Love all the new stuff in the shop, especially the Tim Holtz Christmas things and last but not least I am glad you talk about your son. It not only probably helps you but it helps us understand too! I think everyone has an autistic person in their life somewhere, I do. Bless! 😊❤️🇦🇺xxx
Thank you for sharing about AJ… my son is also on the spectrum and I have found the exact same thing with him. It’s so hard when he’s in that ‘raging’ phase. He is always so apologetic later, but during the incident, I often find it overwhelming. It’s actually a relief to know that I’m not the only one going through this type of ‘mood swings’. God bless! ❤
These paperclip pockets are so cute! I hear ya, Girl. I have an autistic 11 year old and an autistic 6 year old grandson. They were both in one of those moods at the same time yesterday. I was ready to run away from home. 😆 🤣 😂 Thank God they woke up in better moods and frames of mind. Autism sure can be hard sometimes, on thos of us who are parents/grandparents and caregivers. Praying for you both. Thank you! ❤😊
Now these are easy, I am going to give them a try, love all the new things in shop, thank you sharing. Day heloo to your mother I wish that she gets better, big hugs. :)
Thank you Melina. I love these little scrapbusters videos. We have an ADHD child, who is now 25 years old, who has always had anger management issues and has been just as hard on others as he is on himself. He cannot forgive himself for making mistakes and others who he blames. I have been where you are in having a son who is lost in the "not letting it go" phase of anger. It just has to run it's course with our son. I usually try to redirect him if I can catch it earlier enough but as he gets older, it's harder to do because we are away from each other. We have coping skills that we use and the one that I use first is prayer. If you have any other suggestions on what works for you and AJ, please let me know. Prayers and blessings to AJ and you during these times of struggle. 🤗🙏🙏🙏💜
I feel for you honestly I do.. I have a grandson with same Autistic issues and he is 20 plus. Very hard and. But you can think it’s a blessing from my Lord for he suffered for us ✝️ God bless you and walk with you🙏
Love the pockets! Thanks for sharing. Hang in there momma we are not ever given more than we can handle. Or at least that is what my mother always told me. LOL Live Aloha 🤙
These are so cute! I just love all the different things you can do with paperclips! So glad your mother is doing a bit better. Aaron is lucky to have such a patient and dedicated mother. ❤ I'm sure you could use this hug right now🤗
I totally understand your “get-away/hideaway” escape! My son is adhd/bipolar/emotionally handicapped-where he has no concept of others feelings he is now almost 34 years was on his own for a long time and moved Back home when the COVID came around he does his own thing & has a FT work from home job. Pays his portion of bills here within the household yet sometimes the things he says or does takes me back to when he was 1st diagnosed while going through puberty. He was already chemically imbalanced with that then being labeled that just did not make any sense to him at all & he would get so furious and do the same sort of things you’re stating you son is currently acting out. I didn’t have a craft room back then & when I got frustrated I’d lock myself in my bedroom to avoid any confrontations and he would get all the more furious/angry. Yet it was safer for the both of us that I did that. As I was a single parent. As an adult He sometimes brings up those days & says he still didn’t know why he would do those things. And I have to remind him “it’s just the way your system is wired. Take it for what it is & move on to the positive things you have going on” and he usually is satisfied with that.
This project is so quick but so effective and quick. I wish you peace at this difficult time. It's hard to deal with adult children who are troubled . 💖 Val
Thank you, these are so cute! Love your honesty and your patience with sweet Aaron. Glad you can step away occasionally 😊 I have a question. How would you use those key holes as a closure? Thank you!
These are adorable and calls for tiny ephemera. Where did you get the Washi Tape from and what is the one that used called? Those are good to have around. ❤
I go over that at the end of the video when I’m telling about the new items in our shop. We carry all of that in our shop. It’s the 49 and Market washi postage and washi roll stickers. www.scrapbookingwithme.com. 😁😁😁
Can U do these w/o the clips?? Reason I ask is because Mom made something similar SEVERAL yrs ago but she didn't use the clips but I don't remember what it was. If I can remember it, I might comment back & tell U because it would make a GREAT scrapbusters challenge!!
We have a family friend whose son has Asperger Syndrome. The last week he has been in a RAGE¡! Then he wonders why no one has stopped in to see him. 😮 when it's pointed out that "he hasn't been nice to be around. People don't like him yelling at them." He then states i bewilderment "Anyways I'm not mad at them." Well, gosh, he sure yells at us like he is mad at us. He yelled at his boss, and was told to go home until he changes his attitude. I'm going to make some of these later this morning (it's 5:11am and haven't been to bed since 2 nights ago. A couple of 20 minute naps. I get so irritated when this happens to me.) I'll be up for good in about 4 hours. These look like they could be decorated many ways.
Yes, it is very exhausting. Any mental illness is. Even though autism may not be considered a mental illness, the energy that it takes, both the sufferer and the family, is the same TYPE of energy. There is never a completely restful time, because at any moment, you might be propelled into action again.
Those are really cute! I pray your mom gets this straightened out quickly & feels good again free of pain! 🙏🏻❤️
I can see making that into a pretty criss cross blouse using pretty lace and tying it up with a ribbon making a bow.❤
“Spilling your tea” makes you more real to us. We definitely all have tea to spill. You become a friend quickly when you share your life with us. Great video!
I think your talking about your autistic son is helpful to others dealing with their autistic children. My grandson has had access to all the therapy available for children. Not everyone does. Your talking about it can give the insight and hope
I love the trifolds, I will be making some tonight. We have raised our 18 yr old grandson since he was one month old. He is high functioning autistic. It can drive you to your cave. He doesn't have the rages like he used to but dwells on everything. It is nice to know that I'm not alone. God bless your family
Hello Melina Tfs love this paperclip idea. Take care. Blessings 💕
Absolutely beautiful love ❤️ these xx 🌸🦋🌺
Oh Melina I can so relate to what you are saying about your dear son, but from a Grandma's point of view. My Grandson is Autistic. Visits can be tiring when Connor is "in his mood " ! I always tell his Mom and Dad to take turns taking breaks to go do something for themselves to de-stress. Connor is such a love bug, but when things go sideways ...Bar the doors Nellie !! I love these paperclip goodies!! I can handle this... I think!! Lol ! God bless you and keep you and yours!
Cute! Cute! Cute!............................😻
These are awesome, thank you for all your inspiration God's blessings for you and your family
Awesome little clips with pockets! How fun are these?
Melina, these are really cute. Looks easy to make. About your mom and phantom pain. It's real for the patient, also with the anniversary of your dad's passing, it maybe how her body is dealing with week. Glad to hear that she is feeling better, today. Talking about your son is good, I'm sure it helps others to know that they are not alone.
Very beautiful sweet cute adorable tri fold paper clips pockets I 💖 it
I call it going into my own little Bubble 😊 I totally Love these Melina, needed this idea. Thank you ❤. Awesome new item's.
Oh dear what a day you are having. Sometimes you do need to lock yourself away for your own sanity! Hope things settled down for your beautiful boy.
Cute clips! Us southerners deserve a little climate heaven after summer’s H***! Loved the video.❤
This was too darn cute! Will be making some. Thanks ❤
Love these and I'm a huge fan of Gi. It struck me that you could also make a larger size, leave off the paper clip, and glue on 3 sides to make a pocket behind it. Just love these. You have such wonderful tutorials and do such a fine job of promoting and thanking other makers. Thank you!
Love all the new Tim Holtz, I am going to go broke, lol!😂
Great video darlin! Love the hidden paperclips, will certainly be making me some of them! Love all the new stuff in the shop, especially the Tim Holtz Christmas things and last but not least I am glad you talk about your son. It not only probably helps you but it helps us understand too! I think everyone has an autistic person in their life somewhere, I do. Bless! 😊❤️🇦🇺xxx
I have 2 autistic grandbabies I am raising. I can relate...it is very hard.
Thank you for showing these paperclips. Love your video.
I love these pocket paperclips, they are so cute💙
HAHAHAHAHA YOU SO FUNNY THE PEOPLE IN THE SET THANK YOU THE VIDEO WAS AWESOME.
So cute can't wait to make some everything will be fine tomorrow hugs ❤
I think these are so cute. I found Gi about a month ago by chance and you are so right, she is fabulous.
I love these. I made quite a few when she originally put up the video on them. ❤
Yep we are getting cooler weather here in SC also. my favorite time of year. I love these paper clip pockets.
Those are adorable!!!!
May the Lord bless you, I can understand because I also have a grandson. My daughter-in-law is awesome working with him.😊
I watched Gi's video but I'm liking yours made with 6x6 paper. Thank you for sharing Melina. 🙂❤️
Can I just say.... CUTE!
How cute are these! I'm in the middle of using up all my scraps so can't wait to make these ❤🎉
Can’t wait to make some of these.
So adorable
Love the new collections you chose for your shop! Awesome Melina, and I bet you’re sold out because I see the date was 2 days ago! I’m always late. 💕
The leaves are turning here in southern Indiana. Last week was gorgeous but we were back in mid 80’s this week. Fall is my favorite time of year. Hugs
Love me some paper clips
I don’t have children at home but I still want to disappear sometimes lol. Love your sense of humor
I just got back from Japan and these look like little kimonos!! SO CUTE!!
Love them
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Thanks for sharing!! I have made a bunch of Gi Leer’s hat mini Paperclips they are so cute!! ❤❤
Now I just need to make a junk journal somehow.
Thank you for sharing about AJ… my son is also on the spectrum and I have found the exact same thing with him. It’s so hard when he’s in that ‘raging’ phase. He is always so apologetic later, but during the incident, I often find it overwhelming. It’s actually a relief to know that I’m not the only one going through this type of ‘mood swings’. God bless! ❤
These paperclip pockets are so cute! I hear ya, Girl. I have an autistic 11 year old and an autistic 6 year old grandson. They were both in one of those moods at the same time yesterday. I was ready to run away from home. 😆 🤣 😂 Thank God they woke up in better moods and frames of mind. Autism sure can be hard sometimes, on thos of us who are parents/grandparents and caregivers. Praying for you both. Thank you! ❤😊
Now these are easy, I am going to give them a try, love all the new things in shop, thank you sharing. Day heloo to your mother I wish that she gets better, big hugs. :)
I love these! Thank you so much for sharing. Making a few of them today.
making them along with you and LOVING IT! Teresa in AZ THANKS a bunch : )
Thank you Melina. I love these little scrapbusters videos. We have an ADHD child, who is now 25 years old, who has always had anger management issues and has been just as hard on others as he is on himself. He cannot forgive himself for making mistakes and others who he blames. I have been where you are in having a son who is lost in the "not letting it go" phase of anger. It just has to run it's course with our son. I usually try to redirect him if I can catch it earlier enough but as he gets older, it's harder to do because we are away from each other. We have coping skills that we use and the one that I use first is prayer. If you have any other suggestions on what works for you and AJ, please let me know. Prayers and blessings to AJ and you during these times of struggle. 🤗🙏🙏🙏💜
I feel for you honestly I do.. I have a grandson with same Autistic issues and he is 20 plus. Very hard and. But you can think it’s a blessing from my Lord for he suffered for us ✝️ God bless you and walk with you🙏
I love this , so simple with such a beautiful end product...thanks for sharing
Thanks so much 😊
Those are so cute!! Love e them!! Can't wait to create my own.
Those are so cute and easy to make ....would look good in your journal ir even a snall journal.😊
Love the pockets! Thanks for sharing. Hang in there momma we are not ever given more than we can handle. Or at least that is what my mother always told me. LOL Live Aloha 🤙
Always love new ideas for embellishments 😊
Cute! Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
These are so cute! I just love all the different things you can do with paperclips! So glad your mother is doing a bit better. Aaron is lucky to have such a patient and dedicated mother. ❤ I'm sure you could use this hug right now🤗
I totally understand your “get-away/hideaway” escape! My son is adhd/bipolar/emotionally handicapped-where he has no concept of others feelings he is now almost 34 years was on his own for a long time and moved Back home when the COVID came around he does his own thing & has a FT work from home job. Pays his portion of bills here within the household yet sometimes the things he says or does takes me back to when he was 1st diagnosed while going through puberty. He was already chemically imbalanced with that then being labeled that just did not make any sense to him at all & he would get so furious and do the same sort of things you’re stating you son is currently acting out. I didn’t have a craft room back then & when I got frustrated I’d lock myself in my bedroom to avoid any confrontations and he would get all the more furious/angry. Yet it was safer for the both of us that I did that. As I was a single parent. As an adult He sometimes brings up those days & says he still didn’t know why he would do those things. And I have to remind him “it’s just the way your system is wired. Take it for what it is & move on to the positive things you have going on” and he usually is satisfied with that.
This project is so quick but so effective and quick. I wish you peace at this difficult time. It's hard to deal with adult children who are troubled . 💖 Val
I purchased the viewfinder stencil. Can you please show some ideas for using it? Thanks ❤
Thank you, these are so cute!
Love your honesty and your patience with sweet Aaron.
Glad you can step away occasionally 😊
I have a question.
How would you use those key holes as a closure?
Thank you!
Show us how to use the keyholes on a journal, please!!!
Another great scrapbuster! SO cute. :D thanks, Melina! (Love to your Mama - & y'all)
These are adorable and calls for tiny ephemera. Where did you get the Washi Tape from and what is the one that used called? Those are good to have around. ❤
I go over that at the end of the video when I’m telling about the new items in our shop. We carry all of that in our shop. It’s the 49 and Market washi postage and washi roll stickers. www.scrapbookingwithme.com. 😁😁😁
Can U do these w/o the clips?? Reason I ask is because Mom made something similar SEVERAL yrs ago but she didn't use the clips but I don't remember what it was. If I can remember it, I might comment back & tell U because it would make a GREAT scrapbusters challenge!!
yes
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How do I find your store
Always linked in the descriptions of my videos. www.scrapbookingwithme.com
We have a family friend whose son has Asperger Syndrome. The last week he has been in a RAGE¡! Then he wonders why no one has stopped in to see him. 😮 when it's pointed out that "he hasn't been nice to be around. People don't like him yelling at them." He then states i bewilderment "Anyways I'm not mad at them." Well, gosh, he sure yells at us like he is mad at us. He yelled at his boss, and was told to go home until he changes his attitude.
I'm going to make some of these later this morning (it's 5:11am and haven't been to bed since 2 nights ago. A couple of 20 minute naps. I get so irritated when this happens to me.) I'll be up for good in about 4 hours. These look like they could be decorated many ways.
Bless you! It’s so hard to help them understand that their behavior is unacceptable.
Yes, it is very exhausting. Any mental illness is. Even though autism may not be considered a mental illness, the energy that it takes, both the sufferer and the family, is the same TYPE of energy. There is never a completely restful time, because at any moment, you might be propelled into action again.