I always find myself drawn to more dirty, rusty, grunginess...especially things verging on creepy & old. Then I see your works with happy, bright pops of color everywhere, a splash of aged grunge, & without being too complicated...it makes ME feel happy too! I never thought I'd find joy in so much color...but you bring it, every time. This journal is just gorgeous.💖
Barbara this is such a lovely journal! You surpassed your previous ones, I'm sure. It was very restful to flip through, so delightful. Thanks so much for sharing! ❤
I LOVE this journal! Your choice of papers is so eclectic, yet everything works together. I love your videos. When my sewing machine gets cranky, I find that if I clean the area under the feed dogs and the space that holds the bobbin, my problem clears up. I sew a lot of paper, and this creates a lot of lint that is not always easily visible until I clean with a small brush. Keep up the good work!
As a retired world history teacher,I quite enjoyed your Marie Antoinette journal. I also appreciated your facts section at the beginning. As usual, Barbara, your work is stunningly beautiful. Thank you for sharing this wonderful journal.
It was interesting to see how you put your journal together. The stencils were a nice addition. Marie and Louis lived in their royal bubbles; they lost touch with ordinary citizens and the times. How could they not see the despair, anger and ultimate violence of the French people? Dangerous times!
Barbara, I have been revisiting some of your earlier work and always swoon at your beautiful creativity. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and time with us. ❤
Just what I needed after a stressful day, thank you. And what a great formula for a journal for beginners, you contruct so methodically yet it is whimisical.
The journal is beautiful but I have to point out that it is not a doillie technically. It's duck cloth/ crossstitch canvas/cloth with a lace border. The cross-stitched embroidery on the cover is beautiful. Have you seen the historical black work embroidery. It's very classic in design and available online. Doillies are tatted or crocheted just like lace.
Every time you show a new video, I think it’s my new favorite. But now I know this one is my favorite!😂 The stenciling is gorgeous, love the fabric tabs, and the doily pockets. I didn’t think I liked the little recipe cards, but once in the journal, yep, love those, too!
We are all born into a world we did not create. The same is true for Marie Antoinette. She was probably so naive and isolated regarding the state of France. So there are always two sides to a story
Beautiful journal and I love the colors - even though I'm not a "pink" kind of person!! Very nice job. You might try a new needle if you continue having sewing machine issues. When my machine skips stitches, I have either threaded it wrong (sometimes I get sidetracked or in a hurry) or my needle has gotten dull. I am notorious for getting frustrated with my machine and then realizing I haven't changed needles for months and so many projects I make the change and we are both happy again! 💝💝💝 TFS
Please don’t be so hard on yourself. I have been doing this for years on a daily basis. YOU ARE AN ARTIST! You might just need more practice to get where you want to be…..❤️❤️❤️
Barbara, I’ve been following you for about a year now and I was in Vienna on 8/13 but it was a one day stop over. I would have loved to meet you in person and see your beautiful work in person, but alas it was not meant to be this time. Thank you sharing your creative journey and tutoring the rest of us along the way. I’ve learned and been inspired ❤
Hello Barbara...I come to you via Luise..❤. This is beautiful... I was not expecting to like the combination but it's so lovely. So happy to join your channel . Greetings from The Netherlands xxxxxx
Barbara, what a gorgeous journal. That was so interesting about Marie Antoinette! I can’t even begin to think how they walked around with three foot tall hair with decorations in it. I bet their necks were sore at the end of the day or party! TFS! ❤
Wow, this is incredible! I don't even like pink that much but it was so nice, along with the other colours too. The pages just kept coming, this was a chunky monkey for sure, but still looked like it had room for more. Loved the tapestry, doilies and real ephemera. Some big lace would have gone with her theme too, along with pearls and jewels. But it was so beautiful. 💜👌😊
I love it! And thanks for the mini history lesson about Marie-Antoinette. You've inspired me to do more artwork in my journals with stamps and stencils and paint. It really adds a personal touch!
Oh Barbara! What a beautiful journal! I did a Marie Antoinette journal from Graphic 45 paper but yours is over the top wonderful! Love love love ❤️ ❤❤❤. I love your stenciling, so so pretty and adds so much interest to your page!❤❤❤👍
Thank you for sharing her history. It initially didn't sit well for me about how history portrayed her as soulless and condescending to the poor, but propaganda is a common tool in the political arena - so was hesitating doing any artwork about her.
Love the journal and loved all the information about Marie Antoinette. I hope you wrote all of it inside that beautiful book. Greetings from Cape Cod, MA ❤
I love the whimsy you put in this journal. It made the day for me because I never understood the fascination with Marie Antoinette. I also never got the Marilyn Monroe thing either so it's probably just me. Anyway, love the way this turned out! 💖
❤❤❤. Sorry it’s been awhile since I have seen you. This is a real beauty with the goodies you have added. And I love your nails they match the project. Blessings lovely from Colleen.
Ahhhhwwee Großes Kino, ganz großes Kino du wundervolle Barbaraaaa❤. Ich schau schon das zweite Mal. Du hast mich gecatcht mit einem Thema, von dem ich bis jetzt nicht dachte, dass dies möglich ist. Das Rokoko birgt ja doch die Gefahr ins kitschig Süße abzudriften. ABER, non, non du hast etwas ganz wundervoll Bezauberndes geschaffen. Es ist charmant bis ins kleinste Detail. Tres charmant❤, ich glaube MA würde es gefallen. Wie du die Signaturen zusammen gestellt hast, die Farben, Schablonen, die Ephemeras, dazu die Stoffstücke, ehrlich Barbara, ich bin hin und weg😮, hin und weg. Dazu noch deine Einführung ins Video mit den wichtigen Stationen aus MA's Leben und darüber hinaus. Großartig! Dieses Video kommt auf meine Liste der allerbesten Videos ever. Du bist wirklich so eine wundervolle Künstlerin. Du schaffst es immer wieder in deinen Werken, deine schöne Seele durchblitzen zu lassen. Ich finde dies ist eine wunderbare Gabe einer Künstlerin. 😘🩵🪷 Und ich freu mich schon auf das gemeinsame Video mit der genialen Luise. Ihr beiden gemeinsam ist immer ein besonderes Highlight und eine Freude. Love, love, love
This is so beautiful Barbara! I have to admit I am a little freaked out by MA just because of her unfortunate ending but I love this whimsical journal.
I needed some folders/packs to keep my papers for decorating Christmas gift packaging. Your squishy and puffy journal cover inspired me to look around in my house. I did not find any batting and decided to use layers (many!) of newspaper and magazine pages and cheap paper tape for quick fastening. I glued various fabrics on top. Worked awesome, I love the sound of these packs. I will not be searching for my papers before busy seasons anymore. And will be motivated to add to them (fun motivates usage, doesn’t it). Thanks a lot for all you share!
It's a lovely DCC kit! I'm in love with the mermaid one 😍. Ooh, a wrinkle solution! Cool 😎. I didn't know she was Austrian! 3 foot high hair?😱😂 bet it was heavy. I thought my 80's Mohawk was tall lol. Champagne glasses are rumoured to be styled to look like her bosom🙊. Cool vintage ephemera. Oh that image is perfect for the inside cover! I need a villainous potion! But it doesn't go with that journal. It's looking gorgeous 😍I love the quirkiness if your sewing. Absolutely stunning😍 you really did the kit justice! Tfs and have a great day 💖💖💖
try putting in a new needle, if it is skipping stitches. Paper dulls a needle quickly. Lovely journal, thanks for sharing. Also try rethreading the machine and the bobbin. sometimes it is very simple
Barbara I absolutely love the choice of papers and colours that you have put together in this journal. This would have to be one of my favourites.
Thank you so much! ❤️
Absolutely gorgeous!
I always find myself drawn to more dirty, rusty, grunginess...especially things verging on creepy & old. Then I see your works with happy, bright pops of color everywhere, a splash of aged grunge, & without being too complicated...it makes ME feel happy too! I never thought I'd find joy in so much color...but you bring it, every time. This journal is just gorgeous.💖
Wow, thank you! That’s a huge compliment! ❤️☺️
I love the way that you juxtaposed the sweet flowery papers with the funky and grungy elements to create a completely unique journal. Gorgeous! 🤗🇨🇦🤗
Barbara this is such a lovely journal! You surpassed your previous ones, I'm sure. It was very restful to flip through, so delightful. Thanks so much for sharing! ❤
I LOVE this journal! Your choice of papers is so eclectic, yet everything works together. I love your videos. When my sewing machine gets cranky, I find that if I clean the area under the feed dogs and the space that holds the bobbin, my problem clears up. I sew a lot of paper, and this creates a lot of lint that is not always easily visible until I clean with a small brush. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the tip! ❤️
Absolutely gorgeous 🤩🤩🤩
What a beautiful journal you have created once again. ❤
Wow 😮 The stencilling effects were absolutely perfect for this journal. Loved all the colour mixes & effects you got.
I am already in love with this creation. So feminine and lovingly made
You never fail to awe! This is definitely a Barbara style journal and that is exactly what makes it so unique and gorgeous. I just adore it! Hugs 🤗❤️
Thank you so much! ❤️ Hugs to you as well! 🥰
I like the bright colors you used with this sort-of vintage journal. The cookie recipes were a wonderful finishing touch!
The soft covers, squishy and crinkly is absolutely everything! Thanks for the longer video ❤❤❤
What a delicious journal! 🍰 I love your work Barbara. Your creativity is outstanding!! 💕
Thank you so much! ❤️
This is fantastic, and the addition of the macaron cards are perfect considering her extravagant taste.
What a gorgeous journal and so much work put into it. It's quirky and creative. I love the variety of papers and stenciling too.❤❤❤
As a retired world history teacher,I quite enjoyed your Marie Antoinette journal. I also appreciated your facts section at the beginning. As usual, Barbara, your work is stunningly beautiful. Thank you for sharing this wonderful journal.
Thanks so much! ❤️
It was interesting to see how you put your journal together. The stencils were a nice addition. Marie and Louis lived in their royal bubbles; they lost touch with ordinary citizens and the times. How could they not see the despair, anger and ultimate violence of the French people? Dangerous times!
Barbara: magnificent, gorgeous and fabulous! The journal is stunning. I just love it. Carol from California
This is just beautiful, Barbara. It's like a culmination of something that started with that neon pink at the craft workshop you went to.
☺️❤️
Lovely! Love the cover. 💕 Not crazy about that era of ladies, but loved everything else you did! TFS🤗
Barbara, I have been revisiting some of your earlier work and always swoon at your beautiful creativity. Thank you so much for sharing your talent and time with us. ❤
Oh my goodness this journal is so gorgeous snd brillianlly put together. Barbara, you are a treasure. Thank you so much 💕😏
Just what I needed after a stressful day, thank you. And what a great formula for a journal for beginners, you contruct so methodically yet it is whimisical.
The macaron cards are perfect - the colors look so nice and now they can eat macarons instead of cake!
So beautiful, Barbara! A lot of things for me to try in my own journals. ❤️❤️❤️
This journal is so lovely. I learned a lot from this video about how to choose papers for signatures. Thanks so much. ❤
The journal is beautiful but I have to point out that it is not a doillie technically. It's duck cloth/ crossstitch canvas/cloth with a lace border. The cross-stitched embroidery on the cover is beautiful. Have you seen the historical black work embroidery. It's very classic in design and available online. Doillies are tatted or crocheted just like lace.
Every time you show a new video, I think it’s my new favorite. But now I know this one is my favorite!😂
The stenciling is gorgeous, love the fabric tabs, and the doily pockets. I didn’t think I liked the little recipe cards, but once in the journal, yep, love those, too!
Thank you so much! ❤️
Thank you for showing step by step how you put this journal together.
I enjoyed this video. I like that this journal is different from your other journals. Thank you.
Barbara, such a beautiful project. It is so adorable. You are an inspiration. Thanks you for sharing.
Thank you so much! ☺️
We are all born into a world we did not create. The same is true for Marie Antoinette. She was probably so naive and isolated regarding the state of France. So there are always two sides to a story
Yes, definitely! ❤️
Mouth-wateringly gorgeous!
I like adding recipe cards to journals, too!
Beautiful journal and I love the colors - even though I'm not a "pink" kind of person!! Very nice job. You might try a new needle if you continue having sewing machine issues. When my machine skips stitches, I have either threaded it wrong (sometimes I get sidetracked or in a hurry) or my needle has gotten dull. I am notorious for getting frustrated with my machine and then realizing I haven't changed needles for months and so many projects I make the change and we are both happy again! 💝💝💝 TFS
Great advice re the sewing machine problems.
Thanks for that! I don’t think I have ever changed my sewing needle 🙈
@@49dragonflies sewing through paper will blunt them even quicker than fabric.
This journal is so beautiful I got emotional. Mine never turn out as beautiful as yours. I’m a want to be artist.
Please don’t be so hard on yourself. I have been doing this for years on a daily basis. YOU ARE AN ARTIST! You might just need more practice to get where you want to be…..❤️❤️❤️
Lovely Barbara! Blessings
Gorgeous, stunning, beautiful art work. Truly the best creative junk journal l have ever seen. 🩷💛💚🧁☕️🇬🇧
Wow, thank you! ❤️
Beautiful! I especially loved how you incorporated the stencilling and stamping.
Barbara, I’ve been following you for about a year now and I was in Vienna on 8/13 but it was a one day stop over. I would have loved to meet you in person and see your beautiful work in person, but alas it was not meant to be this time. Thank you sharing your creative journey and tutoring the rest of us along the way. I’ve learned and been inspired ❤
Wow, that was a short trip! I hope you had fun anyway! ❤️
Wow, what a beautiful, beautiful journal🥰. I love to see when the journal slowly comes together. Well done. Greets Simone
Beautiful journal Barbara. I love the colors you chose. Thank you for sharing. 🙂❤️
Hello Barbara...I come to you via Luise..❤. This is beautiful... I was not expecting to like the combination but it's so lovely. So happy to join your channel . Greetings from The Netherlands xxxxxx
Thank you so much and welcome to my channel! ❤️😊
Glorious ❤❤❤
Barbara, what a gorgeous journal. That was so interesting about Marie Antoinette! I can’t even begin to think how they walked around with three foot tall hair with decorations in it. I bet their necks were sore at the end of the day or party! TFS! ❤
Awww extra wonderful Barbara! ❤
I love this journal so much, it is gorgeous 💕 all those yummie pictures and textures😊
Your machines tension may be off. Beautiful journal Barbara!
GORGEOUS Barbara. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦
gorgeous xx
So gorgeous! Love all the textiles❤
Wow, this is incredible! I don't even like pink that much but it was so nice, along with the other colours too.
The pages just kept coming, this was a chunky monkey for sure, but still looked like it had room for more.
Loved the tapestry, doilies and real ephemera. Some big lace would have gone with her theme too, along with pearls and jewels. But it was so beautiful. 💜👌😊
Phenomenal! Gorgeous! Perfect in every way!
Aaaaw ! ❤️☺️
So pritty journal 😍 and the cake cards was the frosting on it all 🎂lots of love from arctic Norrway 🙌🏵🌻🌺
Gorgeous Barbara love the journal stunning ❤😊
I love it! And thanks for the mini history lesson about Marie-Antoinette. You've inspired me to do more artwork in my journals with stamps and stencils and paint. It really adds a personal touch!
Yay! 😃❤️
I love this journal- the colors and whimsey are wonderful! ❤
An amazing journal. I really enjoyed watching how you put it together. Thank you 💕Karen 🇨🇦
Journal is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.
Hi. This journal is gorgeous. The stenciling that you did is the prettiest. Thank you for sharing. X
Truly love this journal.
Oh Barbara! What a beautiful journal! I did a Marie Antoinette journal from Graphic 45 paper but yours is over the top wonderful! Love love love ❤️ ❤❤❤. I love your stenciling, so so pretty and adds so much interest to your page!❤❤❤👍
Thanks so much! I’m sure yours is amazing as well! ❤️
LOVE IT!! 😃👍❤️
I enjoyed every bit of this! I was especially riveted by your signature process and the paper selection. 💙
Idk if I enjoyed the journal better or the Facts about Marie Antoinette. I love history as much as I love art
Thank you for sharing her history. It initially didn't sit well for me about how history portrayed her as soulless and condescending to the poor, but propaganda is a common tool in the political arena - so was hesitating doing any artwork about her.
Beautiful journal😍
Very well done....colorful and delightful...I saw a documentary on Marie Antoinette on PBS, it was very interesting.....................😻
Loving this journal! I especially liked your stenciling, I love using stencils.😊
Stunning!
This journal is perfection! Love it 💕 Thank you for sharing your talent; inspiring!
So beautiful! I love how you put the signatures together ❤️
Lovely! Stunning! Inspirational! TFS 🤗🕊️
Gorgeous as usual! Perfect combination of grunge and pretty colors 💗
Absolutely beautiful!💞💞
This is beautiful. I especially love the addition of the doilies.
Love the journal and loved all the information about Marie Antoinette. I hope you wrote all of it inside that beautiful book. Greetings from Cape Cod, MA ❤
I love the whimsy you put in this journal. It made the day for me because I never understood the fascination with Marie Antoinette. I also never got the Marilyn Monroe thing either so it's probably just me. Anyway, love the way this turned out! 💖
Thank you so much! ❤️
❤❤❤. Sorry it’s been awhile since I have seen you. This is a real beauty with the goodies you have added. And I love your nails they match the project. Blessings lovely from Colleen.
This is absolutely amazing, Barbara. I love it!😊
Beautiful as always!
This journal is just beautiful! I love learning about Marie Antoinette. I love the pink ink through the stencil. I love the doilleys too :)
Ahhhhwwee Großes Kino, ganz großes Kino du wundervolle Barbaraaaa❤. Ich schau schon das zweite Mal. Du hast mich gecatcht mit einem Thema, von dem ich bis jetzt nicht dachte, dass dies möglich ist. Das Rokoko birgt ja doch die Gefahr ins kitschig Süße abzudriften. ABER, non, non du hast etwas ganz wundervoll Bezauberndes geschaffen. Es ist charmant bis ins kleinste Detail. Tres charmant❤, ich glaube MA würde es gefallen. Wie du die Signaturen zusammen gestellt hast, die Farben, Schablonen, die Ephemeras, dazu die Stoffstücke, ehrlich Barbara, ich bin hin und weg😮, hin und weg. Dazu noch deine Einführung ins Video mit den wichtigen Stationen aus MA's Leben und darüber hinaus. Großartig! Dieses Video kommt auf meine Liste der allerbesten Videos ever. Du bist wirklich so eine wundervolle Künstlerin. Du schaffst es immer wieder in deinen Werken, deine schöne Seele durchblitzen zu lassen. Ich finde dies ist eine wunderbare Gabe einer Künstlerin. 😘🩵🪷 Und ich freu mich schon auf das gemeinsame Video mit der genialen Luise. Ihr beiden gemeinsam ist immer ein besonderes Highlight und eine Freude. Love, love, love
WOW! So liebe Worte! 😍 Ich weiß gar nicht was ich sagen soll! Bin sehr gerührt! Herzlichen Dank! ❤️
This is so beautiful Barbara! I have to admit I am a little freaked out by MA just because of her unfortunate ending but I love this whimsical journal.
Its absolutely beautiful, Barbara 🤩
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful!
Gorgous journal and cover x
So beautiful! It really came together wonderfully!
I needed some folders/packs to keep my papers for decorating Christmas gift packaging. Your squishy and puffy journal cover inspired me to look around in my house. I did not find any batting and decided to use layers (many!) of newspaper and magazine pages and cheap paper tape for quick fastening. I glued various fabrics on top. Worked awesome, I love the sound of these packs. I will not be searching for my papers before busy seasons anymore. And will be motivated to add to them (fun motivates usage, doesn’t it). Thanks a lot for all you share!
Wry clever! Love that! 😃👍🏻❤️
I love this Journal 🥰🥰🥰
Just so beautiful ❤🇦🇺❤️xxx
I love that this journal is not in typical Shabby Chic style. You have created Barbara style Shabby journal and I love it❤
Thank you so much! 😃❤️
Stunning work 🎉
It's a lovely DCC kit! I'm in love with the mermaid one 😍. Ooh, a wrinkle solution! Cool 😎. I didn't know she was Austrian! 3 foot high hair?😱😂 bet it was heavy. I thought my 80's Mohawk was tall lol. Champagne glasses are rumoured to be styled to look like her bosom🙊. Cool vintage ephemera. Oh that image is perfect for the inside cover! I need a villainous potion! But it doesn't go with that journal. It's looking gorgeous 😍I love the quirkiness if your sewing. Absolutely stunning😍 you really did the kit justice! Tfs and have a great day 💖💖💖
Thank you sweetie! I also had my eye on that mermaid one 😃❤️
Think I'll use it for my Granddaughter's birthday card! XXX
Gorgeous ❤❤❤ thx for all the info about the Digital Collage Club too❤❤❤
The sweets are delightful!! Beautiful journal ... mwaw back at you😂
try putting in a new needle, if it is skipping stitches. Paper dulls a needle quickly. Lovely journal, thanks for sharing. Also try rethreading the machine and the bobbin. sometimes it is very simple
Thanks for the tip! ❤️
It is so lovely😊❤
Absolutely stunning