RESET Journaling | Change Your Life with Intentions
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2024
- I'm sharing some New Year Art journaling & setting some intentions. I didn't wish to do a full annual review and reflection nor a full-on setting of goals that just all seems a bit too overwhelming right now with the world how it is & on top of the usual ups and downs of life. So, this is going to be really fun, easy, totally suitable for beginners and also useful too! I have to say, I am really enjoying working in my handmade junk journal and also loving the wonderful comments on these recent art journaling videos too! Thank you so much! May it inspire you to create over the holiday period! I wish you many hours of joy! Oh, and glitter as well! Biggest Loves, Wendy. Xxx
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Timestamps for - NEW YEAR Art Journaling - Setting Intentions for 2022 in my handmade junk journal beginner friendly
00:00 intro & welcome
01:56 beginning the pages, how I start
11:00 making journaling cards
12:14 strengthening the pages
17:15 journaling prompt ideas
22:00 making a pocket
23:15 benefits of journaling
25:40 processing emotions in a writing journal
30:15 journals as a spiritual practice
32:31 what I do when I go wrong!
37:40 making a journal card
41:17 distress inks
43:15 vision boards, how I do them
45:00 finishing touches
51:30 goodbyes!
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*Let me know if this video is helpful and whether you are doing some journaling for the New Year too! What things help you head into it with JOY in your heart? Also, don't forget to tag me with any pages you do on my Instagram, I would love to see yours too! @the.unexpected.gypsy (link above in description) ***
I'm 55 today - and your videos are always like presents! Happy Christmas, Wendy, and thanks for sharing yourself online.
@@butterscotchgrove6151 Happy birthday🎉
@@jennyfer_rebecca Thanks!
@@butterscotchgrove6151 Happy Birthday Beautie!! xxx I hope you have a most wonderful time!! xx
Your videos help me so much Wendy, and always make my day. Much love to you and James xoxo
You have been a godsend the past few months. I lost my husband early in October. He fell and hours later slipped away. He was 88. I have been feeling empty and your videos have given me comfort and encouragement for a future alone. Thank you for your self care inspiration and a friend to share a cup of tea. Much love.
Sorry for your loss Kari A. Now we've got our journals to help us through
Kari, I'm so sorry you lost him... someone else wrote to me who also lost her husband, she writes letters to him in her journal and sometimes she says, he brings her some magic...xxx I am totally keeping you company... as best I can anyway, online... much love back xxxxxxxx
Your message touched me. I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Yes Wendy is truly inspirational and a great lady to spend your time with.
Sending you lots of peace, joy and love with hope for a bright future for you 💕
I also wanted to express my condolences. I cannot comprehend how shocking and traumatic such a sudden loss must have been. What a gift that Wendy’s vlogs have been a part of helping you to weather this time of grief. Sending you much love and light during this holiday season. With love, Tara Kate
I’m so sorry for your loss ❤️
I was really sad and lonely for the last 2 days-and snowed in-and I binge watched about 15 of your videos while I knitted a sweater ( a jumper as you say) for my grandson. I feel like I have spent time with a friend! Thank you for keeping me company and bringing artsy joy into my world this week!
You are the honey to the bees!
I work as housekeeper in a busy beautiful old bnb mansion; I rose very early (4am) and sat with my cuppa out in the gardens to watch and listen to your latest vlog. You have such a natural gift of empathy and understanding that is translated through your words & gorgeous art. Practicing being in the ‘now’, pockets of serenity …create a haven for peace in our well-being journey ✌️
Now watching a second time!
Thankyou 🌻
I watch many repeatedly, find something new I missed. I do that .
Oh Wendy, I don't comment often but today I have to. This really brought me joy ! Seeing you playing, adding, thinking and hearing the joy in your voice, really touched my heart. I am finally doing a "free style" journal as I call it. I have been hand binding and creating journals for about 9 years now, but they've always had a theme. Most have been for gifts and some for sale. I started booking binding, coptic stitch etc, after the death of my husband. I live with "physical challenges " but found this to be something I can do. This year has been challenging as a new health issue has come. About a month ago I was looking at scraps around my desk and just put a "freestyle" junk journal together. It is already bringing me such joy. No theme, just whatever brings me joy that day. It's been so freeing. Now you've given me some great ideas for preparing for 2022 !! Thank you dear one for just being you !! Much love from Kansas USA
Hope you have a wonderful New Year as you work in your “free style” journal. They are my favorite journals!
Yay..KANSAS! Born there and raised there!
P.S. I’m going to call my journal “Wildest Dreams”. I subscribed to you today!🍎
A home with a garden and d a studio sounds like a great intention
Thanks for all the wonderful words and your honesty. I love watching you and are very inspired. I watched you for 2 years now and it has helped me with the anxiety that has left us wondering where we are heading.
I love your artwork. It makes me smile when at times I don’t feel like it.
Thank you so much!
I feel blessed to watch you and have a cup of tea. I feel like you are a friend stopping by to visit. 🤗
Winter is often a difficult season for me because I am prone to depression during the dark, short days. As the past couple of weeks have unfolded, I’ve found it harder to feel optimistic and have struggled to do my annual review, something I usually enjoy quite a lot. When you asked what helps me head into the New Year with joy in my heart, I had to think a while. Making art is my full-time job so sometimes I lose sight of how much pleasure and joy that creativity gives me. As I move into 2022, I want to make sure I am taking time to be playful artistically and allow myself the delight that drawing and painting give me. Thank you so much, Wendy, for sharing your light and your beautiful spirit with us all so generously! With love from Oregon! - Tara Kate
Thank you for your honesty. I have too struggled for awhile now, but pray fully working through it. Never did put into 2021 any intentions … but 2022 going to start a new artsy journal thanks to positive and cheerful Wendy 🙏😘
@@ehpeachylove Yes, prayer is everything!! Onward! Best wishes for your new artsy journal and Merry Christmas! 🎄
Tracy here, Thank goodness for your waffling skills, that allows us to listen while we play in journals or work on a project!
My daughter who was and is required to work throughout these times, has not understood how much people such as yourself have kept me sane! Not only inspiring creative work, but sparking joy in dark places! She wants to replace these sources with actual interactions, only just becoming possible!
Thank you for making your videos, I've only recently found you and am very glad I have. No pennies for materials so I've tea dyed paper, beetroot dyed paper, painting on paper with glass paints, the shine is amazing, just making my own journalling treasure from what I can find here. Over the weekend I am hoping to make a journal from folded A4 papers and an old diary cover which I love, thank you again.
That sounds like wonderful art to me 🥰
@@Fiderelske thank you so much for your kind words, really gave me a boost
Enjoy the process. I’ve found great joy and peace in watching Wendy. She truly is inspiring and honest. 🥰🙏✨
Thanks again for inspirational art and words Wendy. It's like having a wise sister bringing out a really good conversation. Talking of sisters, where o where did your sister buy your lovely little ink roller please? I've spent days looking online for one.
Thank you for your positivity! You are such a blessing for your viewers!
So sweet of you to think of those of us who spend Christmas alone. I really enjoy your commentary and todays was especially inspiring . But it is always, appropriately, unexpected. I hope you yourself derive as much benefit from sharing as we do from crafting along. All good things to you and James for 2022.
Dear Wendy, your journal is already like a mystical garden with hidden doors, places to hide and to dream. Opportunities to find and to loose things and ideas. A garden that you can take with you and that will bloom any time of year. Thank you so much for taking us with you. Have a very peaceful Christmas with your loved ones❤️🤶🌲
Thank you for this video! I didn’t art journal in 2 years. The last 2 years have been hard. Working at a Covid unit drained me. The sufferig and death, the world stopped turning. Not just for me, but for everyone.
The way you look at life, the joy you spread, the realisme of every day…… Made me get out my art stuff end just start again.
With hope that 2022 will be a year of joy and hope. Wishing you a lovely Christmas end an artfull 2022
Love from Belgium, Kathleen
New home with room for a lovely garden and home studio, you know how to put it out there❣️ Blessings to you and James. 🙌
I am always so inspired by your lovely videos. I really need to get back to my journal. You are so sweet and thoughtful in everything you do. You give me comfort in times of sorrow. Have a wonderful weekend. ❤
I journal to overcome challenges, anxiety and depression. My goal is to journal every day in 2022.
What a charming morning of healing play you gifted me with! I’ve been a bit stuck doing “important stuff” and worrying over the mess of the world and so needed just the ease and joy of creating with you! Thank you!
I cannot tell you how excited I get every Saturday morning knowing your video is waiting for me while I have my lazy Saturday morning cuppa. Watching these helps set my weekend up for positive creative fun❤️ you really are a bright light in the world and I thank you for that. Can't wait to jump into my journaling this weekend after I finish all my "adulting" then playing in my journal will be a reward for doing all my chores!!! Thank you thank you thank you 😊😍👏❤️😘💖Tanya 🇦🇺
oh gosh, I am so glad to have you keeping me company Tanya. Enjoy your creative time when you get there. xxxxx ps thank you too, for watching xxx
Tanya, your comment about “After I finish all my adulting” is so sweet & perceptive. Thanks. It’s given me much to consider. Think I’ll start a new journal tomorrow as I spent all weekend 100% adulting!
I’m so glad these videos exist 🤍
Oh Wendy, I do love your channel and your creativity. You have inspired me to start my own journal, actually more than one. I'm an artist myself going through perimenopause, just like you, and for me, you are the bright light. So thank you for being here 💜
Shine Bright! You’ll likely not see this message, Wendy, as this video is at least a year old by now. That’s alright. I’m just here to sprinkle some fairy dust on your bright and shining dreams, to keep you inspired and feeling peaceful, even on the rough days. Thank you for sharing your art, your journey, and your vulnerabilities. I greatly appreciate your authenticity and transparency. I’ve been binge-watching your channel since I found you about a week ago, and have to say that you’ve helped me to return to my love of making art, and nurturing that love as I nurture myself in the process. Thank you for that. I am an artist too, although I am a beginner and am teaching myself art skills. You have introduced me to Art Journaling - I’ve doodled a bit in my journals, but haven’t ever painted or collages any of the other things you do to yours, and I am inspired to try embellishing my writing with my art in the same book - so far, so good. Brightest Blessings to you and James. I wish you all good things. Cheers! ☕️ 🫖 ☕️
You have inspired and changed my life by showing the way to letting your light shine bright! Bless you and I will keep you and your wildest wishes in my thoughts and prayers! May all your dreams come true in 2022!
I love to journal and I love what your doing! I think I always have 3 journals going at one time and I love that. One for all my daily activities, one for my upcoming videos that I want to do and for my feeling! It really do help me a lot! Thanks for shining your light so bright for all of us.
You’ve certainly sold journaling to me. I truly believe any creative activity can help your mental health. You are a wonderful teacher. X
Found a beautiful journal my niece gave me in 2004. Very earthy and perfect. So you have encouraged me to make it an art journal because it has sat empty for too long. So fun and something to look forward to each day. Thank you❤️
I do love your channel on TH-cam. It makes me feel peace and connection in these times we are in.
I too have been trying to think more positively about my life and using gratitude for my life and blessings. I have been trying that this week and I can tell it has dramatically changed my outlook on life.
My motto is “Keep it small” and have overall goals I am working toward and just cut them in pieces for every day. I get so discouraged if I put too much on my plate.
Again I must thank you for all you do and for sharing with us.
That picture you are working on today really speaks to me.
I would love to have a copy if you feel like sharing. It is very special!
There is perfection in the imperfection …wabi sabi, Japanese aesthetics, the view or thought of finding beauty in every aspect of imperfection in nature, that includes ourselves!! I love your work, and can see the beauty!!
It’s delightful to watch you create. I really enjoy your positive energy and how free you are in journaling.💙💙💙
You've reminded me how important self care is to my mental health. Also to journal for myself, not worry about perfection and to just have inner peace while creating. I so love how u create with self talk. Reminding self how blessed I am. It's OK to journal my dreams and hopes for the future and, giving thanks for what we have, to live in the present. I'm so thankful for you and how u share ur life, good and not so good, with us. Be blessed.
Wendy I happened upon this video yesterday I was washing dishes and listening and I told myself I need to watch it when I get a chance
In don't really get a chance to do what I Love you make it so inspiring I am a whimsical person so I just love listening & watching you
I have been thru so much in my life I am so grateful you came across my path! Thank you so much!💞💃🥰 Shine Bright!
I love the “wildest dreams” cards! I’m definitely putting my wildest dreams for 2022 in my new journal. I never thought of that and I love it. Thank you!❤️
I journal every day, even if I think I have nothing to say. It helps to keep me mindful. It's a piece of my day that's purely for me, and I believe we need those moments every day. Thank you Wendy, for sharing a bit of you with us.
Have a lovely week! Thank you for shining your light!
So happy to catch this as it comes up! It’s very calming and I like the gypsy’s honesty that some days suck. Some years suck.
Thank you so much for your positive and realistic spirit, much needed. It is delightful to watch you play and create. Inspiring and life-affirming.
I love to watch you create it plants seeds in my soul that grow into beautiful thoughts and eventually flourish . Thankful for time spent with you. I’m grateful for the TH-cam community too 🧚🏼🙏🏻🪶
Hello,
I am a new subscriber here but I have to share that you have such an incredibly calming and heart warming energy! I love listening to you speak 🧚🏽♂️
Your journaling is so calming I keep playing your videos over and over as I play in my journals.
I love these journal pages Wendy! They're so happy and joyful. Lots of inspiration to start my 2022 journal too. I love to do "crafty" pages as well as "arty" pages, it's all good and always lifts my spirits no matter what I've created. And if all else fails, break out the black gesso! LOL! 😉
I became a Widow in Christmas eve 1994..3 small daughters. I have always encouraged them to be a light to Someone..Love ya positive energy ..Thanking God for Sparing Us & Prayers for World Peace...Love ya techniques for Journaling...my daughters have pulled thru so many dark times with Journaling . I ENCOURAGED THEM ..that always helped me as well..Shine your light Bright!!! Love it!! Merry Christmas Eve..God bless our World..Journal On!!
Wonderfully creative and lovely! I love your process of just flowing with the different bits and making it all work.
Just starting mine, you're guiding me. Watching how to make pockets and layers, super helpful! P.s. love your hair up like this! Very fun and playful! Warmest hugs dear heart ♥️ the world will sort itself out, eventually. Until then we will keep creating! Xooo!
Beautifully done. I agree we are blessed best when we journal for joy. The glitter is a lovely touch. It's now on my wishlist. 💞 Blessings. Thank you, dear Wendy, for inspiring us to shine brightly.
Thank you for the reminders that nothing has to be permanent with art journals, I was bought as a gift the same Peter pauper press book as yourself, but I was really nervous to use it because I wanted to paint and write in it, but not ruin it because it’s so lovely,
So now I think I’m going to just jump in and enjoy it for 2022,
Yes! Do it! 😀
Thank you so much Wendy! Been watching your journal journey for the past month and you take Art Journaling to a whole new realm. Just feel so relaxed watching you create so carefree, yet beautiful and thoughtful of your future goals. I plan on starting my first ever Arts & Spiritual Journal over Christmas. Hope your dreams appear in 2022. ❤ from Canada 🇨🇦
I love this so much Wendy, thanks for the inspiration. I don't watch the news either, havent for years and it certainly improved my mental health. Keep shining and creating beautiful content. Love from Australia xx
This video was so inspiring, Wendy! I've seen people create junk journals but I never knew what one did with all the colorful assortment of pages. What you've created looks so fun and meaningful. Thanks for sharing! I love how hard you work to stay positive and that's a practice I'd really like to cultivate for myself-- I definitely grew up in a more negative-thinking family. You remind me to point myself in a better direction.
Thank you for sharing your amazing gift with us Wendy. I get so many great ideas for my junk journal watching you. I actually crafted with you today, working on my 12 days of Christmas pen pal letters that need to go out before Christmas, and it was lovely to listen to you and drink my coffee with you as I crafted. I am about to watch the whole thing again to get another letter made. I am so grateful for you this year. You have really inspired me and also kept me company as I have created!
Dear Wendy
I think you like a "sense of mystery or surprise".
This is why I love little tins, and I used to collect pop up books, as it brings that childhood joy back to the now. I think this is why you love your pockets in your journal!
"Touch" for you is obviously important, so perhaps a variety of cloth/fabric/papers?
As for your little veggie garden, try container gardening or buy a cheap little green house. Seedlings in a small seed house, germinate easily, buy a cheap USB grow light, that you can move the two lights on a bendy hose type thing.
I grow my own oyster mushrooms, so easy to do, with recycling used for the substrate grow material.
It is really easy to start with some 50 cent seedlings that look a bit "how-you-are-going" as we say here, and these often take well. My trick is to use herbs or the green part of weeds to deter pests when seedlings need the extra help.
In kindred spirit
Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and an easing into the new year, slowly.
time for yourself, time with family, time with friends, and time with James!
Eliza
Australia 5:55pm 18th December 2021 xx
You and James are a perfect couple! I enjoy watching your channel! You are so calming and inspiration! Thankyou!
I didnt want to reflect on jan 2021 goals either because of the disappointment I felt, but I found that once I started making 2022 resolutions, I needed to look over the old ones so I could decide what didnt work and why. And it actually helped me hone and lessen the number of goals Im going to have for this year lol. So it all worked out anyway. Good luck, everyone!
Well done you for being brave, it truly is a process isn't it? Xxx
It's funny how we try to trick ourselves into doing the work lol
@@annikay9558 I know! A bit of glitter and I'm sold!! Haha!
When I have trouble starting, your videos and gentle voice are so soothing. I’m feeling I’m getting somewhere even tho I just sit and listen.
I need to try journalling in this way.
I have a journal of sorts, purely functional, comprising of lists and deadlines.
I don't have a sketchbook either. I've never been one for preliminary drawings, but sometimes an idea comes and I'll draw it in my journal. Or I'll write a little rant or an expression of despair.
I've a bit (alot!) Of a block in creating, in that everything I create artistically, is immediate, intuitive and 'done'. And then they sell. I'm not prolific or consistent in my artwork, so every creation can't be replicated from sketched ideas.
Which says alot: there's no flow, I'm too deliberate.
Thanks, Wendy. You're marvellous. A great teacher. I will definitely start art journalling.
I think I could get alot out of it,creatively and spiritually. As you say, it's healing. I recognise that. I'm just afraid of missing putting it on canvas. Which is irrational.
Loved this absolutely beautiful thanks for sharing Wendy this was very joyful and encouraging thanks for journaling for joy! Happy weekend my friend 😘
I love your little robin, and especially that "wildest dreams are allowed ". May the path ahead lead you to yours... you are so dear and so generous.
Your journals are beautiful. They’ve inspired me to start creating.
I love listening to you Wendy. You are so inspirational. I have just started journalling thoughts and feelings, mainly about my childhood trauma of being bullied at school (I'm now 66yo), and how it lead me to an eating disorder. Writing is difficult for me, as I have severe arthritis in my hands, so I've been using my Word, and I found that I can get thoughts out much quicker, and I typed out about 3-4 pages the other night. I have alot of understanding regarding my issues with food, and the why's etc. However, I didn't realise how deep my hurt still was, because I cried as I was typing. I'm telling you this, because it is down to watching this and your previous youtubes, about journalling, and how it helps you, that I decided to start. So, for this, I thank you so very much. We often don't know how much of an impact we can have on other's lives, and you have made a huge impact on my getting deeper into my heart, and being vulnerable and authentic and real, and crying in a way that I have never really before. It's not hard out bawling. It is a slow dripping of tears rolling down my cheeks. I know this to be my healing. You are such a blessing Wendy.xx
Dear Ellie, you seem like such a deeply emotional person and that is your super power....always remember that bullies are insecure people who lack empathy...you are so much bigger brighter and beautiful....keep glowing...your life experiences are there to help you grow. May your creative process heal you and remember that you are your biggest friend and your inner strength will always guide....much love and hugs 🤗
I use mine to remind myself to be kind to myself and for strong moments and memories by doing a mixture of things sticker’s painting drawings writing it helps me focus take time for myself I also have ms so my memory isn’t always great so I save happy and sad moments and memories to look back on or tuck it away on a page to clear my mine it was yourself that gave me the confidence to do it so lots of love and blessings to you and James xxxx
Just watching you create these beautiful bits and pieces has brightened my mood and calmed my mind. Who knew vicarious creativity was so beneficial. Thank you for sharing this.
been loving these recent art journaling videos, thank you for all the positive and creative energy
Much love and bright blessings sent your way Wendy x
"I think I got carried away...I don't care!" 😆😏☝🏻👌🏻😍🥳✨
This was an amazing video and these two pages are stunning. Love the glitter ✨ everyone needs some sparkles ✨ your process is so full of instructions that will help many of us get better at our journaling.
Thank you Wendy for all the effort you put forth and for being so down to earth and honest in your feelings and expectations for now and your future dreams.
You are a blessing in my life and fill my heart with gratitude and joy when spending this time with you.
Merry Christmas 🎄 to you and James. Sending virtual soft hugs and love from my home in Northern California to yours. 🎄🎁🤗😘🙏❤️🥰🥂
I'm always telling my friends about your channel, and I tell them that you are the most 🧚♂️ fairy-like human I've ever seen, and my biggest inspiration. Thank you so much. This 📖 journal you've made has given me so many ideas. The word I've chosen for 2022 is ☀️"Light", and I think that's partly from your influence, too.💕
Such creative and inspirational work. Adding glitter always gives just that little bit more magic to a piece. Enjoyable watching as usual. Thanks.
Journal treasure sounds very mystical❣️✨ Love it❤️
You are a joy Wendy. Enjoying this and chilling. Thanks for sharing. Sending lots of hugs❣
I didn't even know what paper ephemera was until watching your video. I had a look around Etsy and was quite inspired. I have a nice assortment of things coming in the mail. I had a journal plan for 2021, but the year got away from me and changed my direction. I'm excited for 2022 and mapping out my new forever home and documenting young girl dreams that will be fulfilled in their own way.
I love watching your videos, they are inspiring and very relaxing. As a person who has been journaling for years first as a cheap form of therapy than as a way to hear/read my other voice. The one that had gotten lost in day-to-day living and all the crazy foolishness that is going on in the world. Thank you for being you and sharing your calm with the rest of us. BLESS YOU, AND YOU ARE A BLESSING.
I love your videos, but I have to admit the journaling videos are my favorites and these latest videos are the best! For 2022, I'm making my own art journals like you have shown us. Can't thank you enough.
This page is gorgeous, glitter is never too much. Stay safe love and hugs xx
Sweet Wendy, you are like the Bethlehem star for us. Keep your eyes on Wendy, and everything becomes magical.
Have a blessed Christmas with your loved ones🎄❤️☃️⭐️⭐️⭐️😘
I made a journal for the new year, I can never find the right one. So like you I made my own!!
Oh my goodness, journal for joy! Perfect attitude. Sending love and big hugs Sherry
Love watching you doing this kind of journaling. 🌿💚
Hi Wendy, loved this video! I am still recovering from lung surgery and my immune system is shot to bits so that with the very very limited contact with anyone other than my Angel husband I have acquired a chest infection. Nice. I am gathering my papers together to create a journal. I never cry and I need to after the last few years so perhaps writing will release the held in emotions for me. Thank you.
Thank you for these creative journaling vids… I’ve always done written journals but tried a small autumn creative journal page and loved it! So I’m going to make a journal for 2022. Your inspiration is wonderful 😊 x
I love your use of color Wendy! You've inspired me to get free of being too monochromatic! (Also, on a side note ... your hair looks Beautiful!)
Once again I had such a fun time playing and creating with my junk journal stuff and I love how you made a pocket out of the card! You are right, it is peaceful to just sit and play! ❤️
I’m new here and want you to know that your videos make me calm and HAPPY! I’m going to try to start my first art journal. My mantra will be “journal for joy”! Many many THANKS!
Aww happy joy journaling indeed!🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🌟🌟🌟
Dear Wendy, since many years I have been keeping all sorts of paper and I didn‘t really know why. I made some envelopes for friends, when I wrote letters, but I still had so many pictures etc. in boxes. A few days ago I discovered your channel and now I know why I kept such an amount of different papers! Both of my children died 2019 and 2020 (17 and 20 years old) and I illustrate the unbelievable pain of my soul through collages currently. I still feel an amazing sadness of course, but now I am able to be more expressive than before. You are such a nice person with so tremendous ideas. Thank you so much for existing and for these videos. 💜
So sorry to hear about the losses of Your Children , my heart goes out to You. I loved decorating letters and envelopes as well . I hope You have some Joy with all of Your papers collected . I find Wendy's words and voice to be so calming...like a Balm for the Soul .
Such a joy to spend time with you. Really needed this today. Thank you for all your wonderful creative inspiration! You are so appreciated Wendy🥰
Thank you watching got back art again found self & enjoy my life & listening too you watching & listening all story’s about life in your van . I keep what you doing & take of yourself too. Sarah from Liverpool xx
BEST VIDEO EVER!!! YES YES!!! Loved this! Love the encouragement to journal. It does make me feel so much better when I get all those thoughts out on paper. THANK YOU!! More please!!!
I think I'm going to use what you wrote about setting intentions...I made a life changing decision very recently and I'm feeling really apprehensive about it...I need to be reminded that my future will be full of bright things and endless possibilities! Thank you for the words Wendy xx
Thank you Wendy!! This was so lovely to watch it felt like a warm hug 🤗 I wish all your wildest dreams come true so much love and blessings xx
Thankyou Wendy for another inspiring creative journalling vlog. Wishing you , James and family a very safe, happy and blessed Xmas and prosperity,peace and inspiration in 2023.
Love, love, love!
I enjoy your creativity and story telling! 🙏🏻💖
So beautiful, thanks lovely lady, you really do inspire, wise words too, huge love to you both xxxx
She is adorable! I'm glad i found this channel!
Journaling has helped me through a lot. I recently started art Journaling with my writing, I found that expressing myself with more than just words was more freeing. When I'm feeling an emotion really intensely, sometimes I have no words for it. At first I felt silly with my art journaling because I'm a bit of a perfectionist. I was holding myself to an invisible standard, but it helped me let go of that as well
Love this video - it gave me lots of ideas - Thanks❤️
I love everything about your videos! You are touching so many hearts, as shown in the comments. I have felt like a purposeless weathervane lately and you are inspiring me to take up art journaling again 💖♥️Much love and gratitude.
Your hair is always so lovely 🌹
Thank you Wendy. Love your new hand made journal 💕. I haven't done any journaling fir a while now but I am starting to feel inspired to get starting again. Big Thank you🤗. I remember that I helped my youngest son on a history project. I used a little disolved coffee granules and an old sponge to create a distressed look. It came out OK, smelt lovely and cheep. 👍. Love to you and all the Unexpected Community ❤
Have so enjoyed the chat today. I have been wondering what to do for the coming year as it always my intention to brain dump every day and I start out well and then drift away during the year which is so frustrating. Thank you. Loved this style of video so much. Wishing you and James every happiness for the coming year. I am now in my second year of a husband with failing health and your channel has kept me going throughout.
I'm not as organized as you but I find that when I look back on things I wrote or made, It's inspiring. I can use it as a new beginning for a painting or story. It is definitely a vision board. It's also a way of emptying the brain sort of and working out the creative process on paper prior to committing to a final work.