Oh no, I can’t believe that someone told you off for your version of their challenge. I am always soooooo excited if someone joins in with something I’ve done, lol. It’s only crafting anyway, and everyone’s interpretation of things is different x
I left a reply to that issue, but I think youtube ate it -- or it's on another video -- my son thought it was around 12:30 AM last night -- in fact, it was around 2:15 AM and he needed help rounding up all these kittens -- PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, can I send one -- or six -- to you? Ha. But then I was awake and watched a portion of one of her past videos -- my computer didn't work in youtube for almost all of Dec, but I thought about you, Tina, because I remember in the past two years somebody said something just really mean -- you're like the nicest person on youtube -- plus, you're so talented and just like Rachel, you share your techniques (who started the 3-fold pockets?? -- and I'm terrible with names -- the sweet lady who is the happy bohemian -- she's always making pockets -- a pocket here, a pocket there -- it hurt her feelings so much she almost quit -- because of her accent -- I was a court reporter (with the little machine in the courtroom, not a microphone on tv) for nearly 30 years -- started way young -- no, seriously, I was 19 -- anyway, just because the federal court is located in the city where I live, I worked on a lot of very high-profile cases -- and the law firms would hire people who specialized as being a media coach, and they always advised the person of interest just not to interact with the media, no matter how many and what type of questions or accusations they threw at them while walking in and out of the courthouse -- but I'm old now and I don't want to be mean back, but just point out the error of their ways -- ha -- I survived being the single parent of a male teenager that had to be in the car when he was learning to drive -- nothing phases me -- I'm glad Rachel spoke up -- I finally after almost a year -- a year -- in the making finished my pink journals -- I DID go to your channel on Christmas Day, but watched on tv and liked -- I can like but not leave comments -- ha -- and my bike got hit in the parking lot of our grocery store -- in December 2019, and then we've had the stay at home, but I need another one, so I need to record it, and it's just the thought of figuring out how to position the camera, and then doing edits -- and you girls post almost every single day, while raising a family and creating kits and dealing with etsy and postage and mailing -- you are all my heros, and I am most grateful !!! Big Hugs, Patricia
@@roxycreations679 I am so glad. I don't know how to spell this, and I actually feel kind of sorry for that person, because ... I am a vanilla kind of girl and have been all of my life -- vanilla ice cream over chocolate. I wear white all the time and didn't realize it until my neighbor mentioned it -- so, when you put the light grey paper under your fabric work, I thought that was brilliant !!! And so I picked out some of my favorite background pieces I literally use to paste on tags -- my old, but faithful HP, which I use as backup now, is out of color ink, but I have two full extended life black cartridges I just purchased. In my journals for main pages, I use a heavier weight, but for background I just use cheapo recycled 20 lb, and so I've spent the morning printing out a bunch of various light grey backgrounds -- if you had followed Ann's exactly, my life would be devoid of this lovely grey -- you go into your color and click on greyscale or print in black and white, and I put the image in just a drawing file and then I just lighten the image -- voila' perfect grey for background -- ha, I also have a scary movie suggestion for Lulu -- it's been happening for sometime now, and just for her I'll try to capture it on film, but everytime I look in the mirror, there's this ghost of this old woman staring back at me -- Oh, I was going to call you a "clever chuck" -- : ) -- oh, it's just easier for me, but I bought literally a thousand luggage tags, they're about 6.5 x 3.75 inches -- they were 20 bucks, but I should have purchased white ones -- If I had a paper chopper like yours I'd probably make my own -- but -- here's a link to the wermemkeepers dual paper cutter and scoreboard. I like it because it folds in half -- I use it all the time -- last week on the US amazon it was $19; hopefully on the Italian one you can find it pretty cheap -- also, a last question -- which of the paper tearers do you prefer -- your previous one or the new plastic one -- I also have both, along with like 6 others -- it's a sickness, I also collect and hoard dictionaries; weirdo me!! -- and I also have fiskars scissors that leave that ripped effect. But I find myself reaching over and over for the small metal one, although my 2nd fav is the plastic one, because you can kind of line it up using the center space -- enough of me -- www.amazon.com/We-Memory-Keepers-12-inch-titanium/dp/B00EOC6T6E/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=we+are+memory+keepers+paper+trimmer&qid=1610214221&sr=8-2
2020 for me was a positive year. I discovered junk journaling 😊, watercolouring, drawing etc. And I also love the peace and quiet the 'you know what' has brought and the slowing down of the world. I do not mind at all, not being allowed to go as I please, apart from going to work 5 days a week, because it gives me a chance to be creative and chill out, it takes pressure away. So, in every way, for me 2020 was a fantastic year for which I am hugely grateful 😊. And Rachel, the air in Australia is cleaner too 🤗
I was horrified by all those crazy ignorant people rampaging yesterday. How on Earth did things come to this with the president inciting a riot, extraordinary? Let’s hope he is brought to book and things improve for you, from England.
oh yes, so terrible. Feeling for all the people affected on the sidelines who do not feel this way, or feel this is even the correct way to behave. So sorry you have to live through this.
I know. I wasn't feeling well yesterday so was completely out of the loop and then to wake up this AM to see four people dead and the capitol breached -- I thought I was hallucinating . I live in Richmond, Va., and the news this AM -- from their website -- showed the protesters stopped about 30 miles north of Richmond in this small little college town, Ashland, I'm not sure why. When I was in the 9th grade -- English class -- Reader's Digest published a multi-issue report on "The Kent State Affair." where students protested the war in Viet Nam and four students were killed -- of course, none of us had any frame of reference -- it was a small college town in central Virginia -- but Crosby Stills had a song, with the chorus: Four Dead in Ohio -- Of course, some parents complained, but she pushed right back and said -- unless they learn this, then history will repeat itself. I never thought there would ever come a time, especially in modern history, that we would be where we are. Virginia is currently in a state of emergency -- it's the next day at 6:16 PM EST -- and the governor immediately called up the National Guard, as well as extra state troopers and police -- Virginia gets hit by hurricanes all the time, and the National Guard always responds for emergency services, I'm 64 and I don't think I have any memory of them being called up for a situation as yesterday. I'm glad I didn't watch the news or youtube -- peace be with us all -- Patricia
sorry for a second reply to your post -- this is the local news website -- I cannot believe the pictures -- Richmond got hit really hard this past summer, and I had to go downtown to a dr's appt., and couldn't believe it -- there were armed guards dressed in identical riot gear, only they were carrying these huge automatic rifles -- it was 2 days after a "protest" that caused almost $8 million in damages -- city hall, which takes up the entire block and has this huge glass plate windows and glass revolving doors -- the windows were broken out -- the park area around the general assembly (state government) building was closed, and huge chains like on large ships chained to port were around the gates with more security fencing and jersey walls -- that was June 23rd -- I haven't been back since. I needed to go to the post office, but couldn't make myself go there. www.wtvr.com/
Oh my gosh I know I watched an Aussie report on it they even attacked their camerman and jumped on the cameras! I hope commonsense prevails! Stay safe and well! Thank you so much!
Such a gorgeous tag, Rach! And what fun! Thanks for talking about Anne and linking her. I’ve gone over to subscribe. I’m trying to talk myself into doing the challenge. Challenges kind of stress me, but one tag a week might be doable. As always, you inspire me, friend! ❤️
@@roxycreationsbysarah I’ve decided I’m going to jump in! Thanks for the encouragement, Sarah! I’m definitely a novice stitcher, but maybe I’ll learn a thing or two! Thanks to Rach for putting me on to Anne! Big hugs to you both! 🤗🤗❤️
Such a rule breaker...LOL. I just don’t understand people and why they get so bent out of shape. That’s what creativity is all about...tweaking the rules to make it your own. Keep doing what your doing. Lovely tag by the way. Hopefully I will be joining in on this tag/stitching challenge as well. I have the tags cut and fabric chosen for the first tag, now just to make it.
Saying something mean serves no purpose. Wonder what she was dealing with to have such ugliness, like mean words, spewed out. So sad. But consequences for inappropriate actions must be issued.
Love the tags too. Nothing wrong with not following the rules. It's craft and should be fun and nice to put your own ideas into it. isn't that the whole idea of being creative? Just keep doing things your way, be you ☺
i agree i also cant believe someone told you off... just do what makes you happy...! your always so warm hearted and i so enjoy your videos, take care... :)
Brilliant. First... loved the rebel rant against the gator who felt inclined to put you down so viscously. You were channeling the “Momma Bear” attitude, you’re a pro and an artist is allowed to paint/draw/stitch outside the lines!!! Your tag is stunning! The beadwork is marvelous and “thanks to your mum for the technique!”
Ha! I can’t believe the challenge police lady!! Wow...personally, I like having a little liberty to divert somewhat, all in the name of creativity. So, I’m thankful for permission to do that. But I will say, if someone feels the need to police this group, good luck! I’ve seen a lot of ‘creative liberties’ which adds to the beauty of the overall contributions to the group. Anyway, thanks, Rachel, for a wonderful video, filled with great ideas and interesting chatter, and the accent is nice too.
She has shown it and mentioned the hole lol. She even thanked you for the hole. I said with you being her sister I knew you loved her but you must REALLY love her a lot because you gave up a hole. Omg.
I love the look of this tag, the layers of lace and fabric are luscious. As for the ugly commenter -- by blocking her, you have had the last word (although the rest of us would like to have a word with her too!). Thanks for sharing your creativity, Rachel.
Who does that... you’re doing a great job don’t let small minded people be so vicious I love what you do. A challenge is you’re personal ideas we have to create different otherwise it would be too samey please keep doing what you’re doing Rachel.xx♥️
These are gorgeous as always & good on you for blocking the negativity. Keep doing what you do lovely lady because what you produce is beautiful x Ngaa mihi ❤️
It’s between you and Ann. A creative person has to vary like you said. Those who think they can tell you what to do should know it’s not their challenge. The person starting sets the rules and it’s nobody business but yours and Ann’s. And good on you for blocking.
Rachel, you did a beautiful job on this tag! I love your creativity. It's too bad (and sad really) that some people just can't keep their negativity to themselves. They feel they have to share it with the world! I really couldln't do the beading you do because of tremors but I don't let it stop me from making cards and journals! You have been a huge inspiration to me. Thank you!
Indeed! If you are truly creative - which you are - you have to follow your creative spirit. It's like breathing. You have to follow the flow of your creativity.
You work is beautiful. Don’t over stress yourself about this person who called you out for not following a challenge exactly. A true artist will be creative in their own way, it is what sets us apart! The challenges are for inspiration, to get a person to be creative and to share with one another. They are not to be stressful. I’m going way off the challenge and will likely be adding other ephemera and paper, not just textiles.
Don’t worry about ‘breaking the rules’, I love the idea of this challenge. I’m going make my own tags too, but make them different sizes to add even more interest. ‘Hark do I hear the tag police knocking at my door?’ 😂🤣😘
Seriously..... a fellow crafter scolded you for not following their interpretation of directions.... oh my.... that’s terrible. Your art is wonderful and your videos are a joy to watch. Thank you. Beautiful tag😊
Really Beautiful Roxy. An artist creates from her soul. There are no rules just guidelines. Well, I hope so because this is so lovely. I just saw Anne's number 2 and can't way to get started on it. Thank you for keeping me company this afternoon and sharing your beautiful tag.
Your artistic license and expression is just fine. Don't listen to the 'tattletale". You do you, and she can stick with rigid. I must be getting mean in my old age. I will be like Maxine, or Aunty Acid~
This is such a cool challenge! I think you’ve inspired me to give it a try...surely I manage one tag a week. I really hope the challenge police don’t get nasty with you this time...that takes all the fun out of it and shows what butt heads some people can be. They must not care how it reflects on them. I love your slow stitched tag and how you made all the tags for the challenge!
I don't believe that I have ever heard Anne say that this is the way you have to do it, or for that matter anyone else. They give ideas, but the designs and outcomes have to come from your artistic talents. Challenges would be boring if we all did the exact same thing. I used Lisa Mattocks tags from her threads I have purchased. I looked at all the tags on Instagram and can say no 2 are alike. My mother always use to say "'If you can't say something nice, don't speak or write it. " Today people feel they're free to type and say anything they wish because they can hide behind the mechanisms they use to communicate with. Love to hear your design thoughts, it gives me ideas!🥰
It is 2:39 AM. Yes, AM. About 20 minutes ago, I thought I was dreaming about Edgar Allen Poe and a raven knock, knock, knocking at my chamber door -- nope, was my kid. In the haze I hear, Mom? Mom ? Me: what, come in, is the house on fire? Child walks into dark bedroom, and exclaims: Oh, were you asleep -- I'm so sorry. ME: What time is it? Child: About 12:30 -- ME: what do you need -- I wear glasses, and couldn't see and was still half asleep. Child: Can you help me with the kittens getting them in their beds? ME: Yes, as soon as I find my glasses -- CHILD: no, it's okay; I'll do it, really, go back to bed -- ME: I rolled my eyes so far up, I thought they were stuck there for a minute -- No, I'll help. Decided to look for glasses in the morning, found old pair and put those on -- I managed to wrangle three -- the wicked things -- there's a huge male that is black and white named Oreo -- and of course, he starts purring like there's no tomorrow. Still me to adorable kitten: no, you are not sleeping with me -- OREO: purrs anyway, and gives me a head bop kiss (that's how kitties kiss) -- so now I'm awake and thought I'd pull up your tag video -- I'm in the Humira hangover phase and tried to watch it but couldn't stay awake -- and now you're telling me somebody was rude -- on your channel, in your comments? because you didn't follow the rules precisely. I watched an older Hallmark movie today called: A dash of love, about this great cook, but didn't go to culinary school, and kept getting turned down for jobs because of it -- and her friend goes to work at this really posh, but out of date, and apparently salt, but she was hired as her assistant, not on the cooking line, but, after hours, she was creating all this delicious food, because she was wroking past midnight, but the owner was watching on the security camera and stole her recipes -- which the point of my comment is thus: she called her style of cooking: freehand (appro pot kinda for this video) and she crunched up ice cream cones to use as a coating for fried chicken, add cinnamon candy to her chille for a little extra heat -- so now in your videos you can just say: I'm going to freehand this a bit in my own style. -- I mean, seriously, what's going to happen? The youtube crafting police will come raid your house and demand you hand over your recording devices? Although, I was watching a travel channel and it showed where i think you traveled to the one art show on the border of Italy and Austria, the little town -- It was taken in the summer in beautiful bright light and the scenery was literally breathtaking -- I kept singing -- only in my mind, God forbid out loud -- The Sound of Music: Climb every mountain ....and next time someone says something off -- just delete it and block them from commenting in the future. I don't understand what the big deal is -- I don't think the crafting police are standing there threatening to unplug her internet if she doesn't act in their stead? When you're feeling a bit out of sorts, it would make me the exact same -- hence, now finished journals I keep procrastinating for the same reason -- but go to your files and journal from your birthday friendship challenge -- those are your friends and people who appreciate the time you spend teaching us what you've taken your lifetime to know -- I love papercrafting so much, and would never have even thought I could do the rudementary parts without you -- and I am not alone -- It's now 3:01 -- ha --
Oh I've been noticing how the weather has improved with the lack of pollution (planes are a big part of that) it seems to be settling into traditional cycles and that's an awesome positive! Nature bounces back so well! I'm definitely doing this with my ugly papers! Oooh, you controversial rebel you 😂 I agree that rigidly sticking to 'rules ' stifles creativity
Hi Rachel... I haven't commented in awhile, but I have been watching every video. I just finished my first journal and it's going to my friend in Victoria Australia. I was kind of puny the week following Christmas. I don't think it was the unmentionable, but I just wanted to sleep and it was really cold so I hibernated. Love the journals you have finished and I know I'll enjoy the tag making. Thank you for sharing.
As I am older than you I remember embroidering on denim jeans and jackets. My thumbs just ache thinking of it! 😂🤣. Love slow stitching and am excited to join in on this challenge. Please, don’t stifle your creativity by thinking of rules as laws. As said in Pirates of the Caribbean, “not really a rule, more of a guideline...”🤣😂. Hugs and blessings, 🤗❤️🇨🇦
You have inspired me to get going with this project, I struggled to start anything this last year. Thankyou this gives me hope for 2021. Can’t wait to get started! Love your video 🥰 xxx
I worked with a woman years ago who was doing a cross stitch project. I commented that I liked it, but would change to color to match my decor. She was horrified and said you can’t change the color and must follow the directions. I just laughed and went in my way. I was taking a class on communication and in one assignment, the instructor drew a straight line with dome shape on top, then gave us 30 seconds to write as many things as we could see. One man wrote a line with a curved line on top. That was all he saw. I don’t remember how many things I had, but at least three times more than the others. Hat, half a port hole, an igloo, which upset some because they said there wasn’t a door. I told them the door was on the other side. All I could think of was how sad it would be to not realize you can change colors or to only see lines instead of many things. I am planning to use a fabric base instead of tags and either sewing them together or mounting on another piece of fabric. Hope I’m not burned at the stake for heresy.
I love your tag & watching you stitch it all down was fascinating. Anne distinctly said that if you didn't want to follow her prompts you didn't have to. The little pop of 'other' colour with your stamped piece just accentuated the whiteness of the rest. Anyhow there are so many variations of white from a brilliant white to an antique white.
I love this challenge Rachel, as I would love to learn to sew by hand and do different stitches. Yours is sooooo pretty I will go over and look at Ann's video next. Well done blocking that lady, people get so brave behind a keyboard and not so brave face to face. You don't need people like that on your channel. Have a wonderful day, and enjoy your walk if you go today. xxx
Would love to join this challenge but I never follow through with long challenges. I don’t know what is wrong with me but I just get bored. However I will love following you to see what you make.
I can highly recommend Tulip needles for working with seed beads (size 10s are the best), they don't bend as easily as others. They do still bend but nowhere near as bad. Also if you want to add beads to your work and don't want to see the thread, have a look for some crystal fireline. It's a really strong pre waxed beading thread, you can also use really thin fishing wire as well (which is cheaper!)😊 I totally sympathise with you on the being told off comment .. I got a rather negative comment from someone last year whilst doing the fabtag challenge because I 'dared' to use something other than the actual kit to create a batch of snippet roll tags as one of my challenge entries 🤨 I'm wondering now if it could have been the same person, perhaps!? I can't remember who it was though as it was that long ago, but comments like that stay with us a lot longer than they really should do 😔 I love how your tag turned out and if Anne has said you DO NOT have to stick to the 'rules' then the way I see it is...ANYTHING GOES, so go for it and don't apologise or look back!! xoxo
Hi Rachael, I checked with the color police😉 and it seems that there is a rule that off white is indeed considered white!! You may actually even be able to get away with (gasp) ECRU!!!!!😂😋 We'll just have to call you.............Rachael..............the tag MAVERICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😆😎😁
Rachel, you are (as always) just what we need in the world... just tell those folks to subscribe elsewhere... and... thanks for challenging us (me) to use what we have instead of buying tags...
@@penelopemarshall6320 it was probably sometime last year but when I tried to order I got a message saying the don’t post to my address. I live in SE Qld. Perhaps I should try again! 😊
Hi 🙋♀️Rachel' Just found this video and I'm SOOO GLAD THAT I DID BECAUSE IT WAS AMAZING👍😎👏👌....... I'm also VERY HAPPY THAT YOU DIDN'T PAUSE IT AND DID IT OFF CAMERA.🤣🤣.....as I learnt something new and exciting tonight SLOW STITCHING AND BEADING...... Rachel thank you 🙏😍soooo very much my luve..... as to the beading THANK YOU RACHEL'S MUM FOR TEACHING🙏 😍RACHEL.....Also something that I didn't know how to do........ Hugs🤗🤗🤗 and Kisses🥰🥰🥰 to you both...... Stay Safe everyone luve from Rhonda Laine Aussie Land xoxoxo
I love your tags. Wonderful way to make them with items you have in your stash. I have watched Anne and she doesn’t gave absolute rules you have to follow. She comes up with an idea for the week and it’s up to you to create. That is what is fabulous about the challenge. I have watched quite a few videos and everyone is doing a lovely job. Looking forward to seeing your creations. ❤️❤️.
I wish I had seen your video a few days ago. I cut all of my tags from the brown card stock. But I absolutely live your idea better. I may have to do 2 sets. And to you saying “is this allowed”? I say these are your tags, so whatever makes YOU happy!! I feel like challenges like these are just a jumping off point. I say, as many say, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all”!! Have a great day!
This tag is awesome. So you think outside the box. Theres nothing wrong with that. Espically since Anne has given her permission to divert some !! I'm glad that you've blocked the troll or to quote Kevin Lake " Vertically challenged individuals who live under bridges " I loved that from the first time he said it. I can't believe my ears. You just said that watching you stitch this is a bit like watching paint dry. No wonder you didnt remember me saying that, so you just gave me a huge belly laugh !!!!!!
Good Morning Rachel! Beautiful papers I love all the vibrant colors. Lol! you cracked me up with the die hard supporter you got in trouble that is hilarious. I love how the tag came out, I used to hand embroidery but my arthritis slows me down. That bead holder is really cool I would like to get my daughter's one of those, they both do bead work. Thanks for the video, I'm watching this late but I hope you have a beautiful day. Take care!
Thank you Rachel you make me feel confident to try this, but only when you mentioned Anne said "you can do whatever you want" Anne opened a beautiful door by mentioned this and thank to you to you because l got to known her work. So big hugs to you.
I love your creativity. I watched Anne's video and I did see her mention that if there is ever a tag you didn't want to do... then do what you want. My tags are larger... And I wasn't planning on doing any stitching at all, just fabric collage with glue. But after watching a few videos and getting inspired, I will do the stitching because I've always wanted to learn embroidery, It takes me out of my comfort zone and encourages me to try new things. Sorry that you had that mean comment. I've learned that there are just mean people out there... for no reason than to be mean. Don't let it make you second guess what you do. You are fabulous! Lulu is a delight when she pops in, and your husband as well with his beautiful accent. I really enjoy your channel!
I just watched this even though I have seen the more recent ones. I am also doing Anne's challenge, I made the book and want to do the strip that you did. Loved doing the book. I wondered about your tags, what a great job, I thought you used a tag die cutter. Love your videos and always wonder how you ended up in Italy. I'm Canadian , met and married (later divorced) an Italian American and lived in the States for 16 years. Then met an English man in Toronto and we were together for 20 years until he died 11 years ago. I'm probably older than your mum and have been hand sewing forever but learn cool stuff from you all the time. Thanks Rachel.
Wow that's lovely! Very labor-intensive. I missed some of the details... is this one tag a week for a year? Thought I heard 52 tags. If so what a very creative and beautiful bunch of tags you'll have by the end! 😊 💚
I’m sorry someone was so rude to you. Some people are just unhappy with themselves and have no imagination. Every challenge I have seen has been open to interpretation and geared to making it your own. Not meant to be a cookie cutter project. I love everything I have seen you create. Thank you for being so positive. You are a lovely lady. Thank you for sharing your Mom’s beading tip it’s a great idea. Also, I agree with you on beading needles, I don’t like them either. Gentle bear hugs xx
This is all very beautiful! I have so many ideas flying through my head. Creativity doesn't follow rules...rules thwart creativity. You do you. That's why I like your videos.
quick sewing tip for getting through the multi layers -- my hands barely have any strength left in them -- all this typing notwithstanding -- but on my last visit to my rheumatologist, he said it wasn't my fingers, it's the joint at the base of the thumb, palm side. I can't even open jars or rip up plastic tabs -- but, everybody has these little jewlery tools, but you can get the same thing at the dollar tree -- I keep the small needle nose pliars -- they are small -- in my sewing basket, and when I can't get the needle to go through -- like sewing on a button -- I use those, and bam ! -- it pulls it right through -- you saying your thumb was cramping is the perfect example -- and the little bead embellishment is so pretty -- the joint is located between the base of the thumb and your wrist -- if you press on mine, at least, the joint, while not painful, is tender -- well, I turned 35 on my last birthday in Sept., so I guess it's a sign of the times -- ha
Your tags are fab! I wish I’d have thought of doing that but then I don’t have a tag die. Never mind. I love your work Rachel as you know. It sounds lovely where you live. I’m like Stephane. If anyone wakes me up I can be in a bad mood all day! I sleep late so I sleep long. I’m sure Anne will love what you’re doing. I’m trying to catch up with your videos as I had a slow start in the New Year. You can always add a few French knots and beads if there’s no room to embroider. And buttons! X
Crafty, artsy yes you are! The white on white tag is lovely. Ten months I've gone back in time ten months I see, just seeing what is of interest to learn, slow stitches, tags, ephemera, and and journaling. I'm still glowing from happiness after printing off your new digitals(all of it) for Christmas in two months. I will keep an original set to hoard. The old religious images and images of christmas past I totally appreciate. That took much hunting. Thank you
I can't follow the rules either! I love your discussion about not following the rules. It's a creative practice! If you aren't comfortable with being creative then stick to paint by number! I mostly make quilts and as soon as a quilt catches my eye I am instantly thinking of what I would do differently! I love that you blocked the person that was unkind. Good boundaries.
And I put more labels on tags and thought of YOU and I don't care ---- Ha Sorry -- I just can't help it -- I see them and think of you and it just makes me laugh -- hope you and those you love are all well -- oh, PS -- I wish I could remember where I saw this, but I thought of you, too -- it was some movie on Amazon prime -- I'm thinking it was Call the Midwife, because I watched all nine seasons, it was so good. So the midwives in England in late 1950's and up until 1965 was the last one -- it's been renewed for two more years -- the music is fabulous -- but the midwives/nurses actually live in a building with the nuns who also deliver babies -- and so they'll usually have a cocktail hour in one of their bedrooms, and one of the girls had a bottle of Johnnie Walker, and she said: Red Label -- and I said out loud, while laughing -- Sherry, you just can't get away from the labels -- ha -- another fun fact about bourbon and labels. I don't drink bourbon, so I have no frame of reference, but around these here parts, "Jack in the Black" -- Jack Daniels, black label -- is supposed to be the best -- well, it's manufactured in a town in Kentucky which is "dry." -- meaning -- they do not sell liquor and you can get in some deep trouble if you have any type of "open carry" --
I really started it as a joke to Rachel but you would be stunned by how many woman who use labels comment that they laugh and think of me. If truth be told I do purchase labels but swear I’ve used only 1 or 2. Of course they are labels from Rachel Tracy Fox and Tina from Shabbydabbydodah lol. These are my 3 main ladies I watch. I tease Rachel and Tina. I wouldn’t dare tease Tracey. However Jack Daniels is smooth but Johnny Walker Red Label is the BEST. I may have had a bit here and there in my younger years. I’m giggling now.
Oh my gracious! If every crafter in this world crafted the same it would be an awfully boring crafting world. You do you. Own your imagination it’s wonderful!
I have decided to do this challenge as well. But only using the theme to get me started and keep me crafting. I may use paper or fabric or both. I tend to get slack and unmotivated. My job wears me out. I have only completed tag #1 so far so I have a bit of catching up to do. from Brisbane Australia xx
So much fun to watch you craft ladies. (better then TV) Learn a lot. When we were asked to stay home for a couple months last year, I did slow stitching for the first time. Took me hours and hours for each 2 inch square. Liked the look of them. Anyway it's a good thing you all do. Thanks!
I was watching and thinking how ugly that someone criticizes your creating! My grandmother always said, if you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all. That woman doesn’t have to watch you if she doesn’t like how you do things. I’m glad that you at least were able to block her commenting. I feel sad for people like that who are so critical of others. I love your creations and enjoy watching your videos over and over to try to get even halfway near what you create.🥰
You never take too long….we do so enjoy listening to you visit with us about LuLu and Stevie and your mom and Sister, etc. you are a delight and your art is wonderful…. from the show me state of Missouri, USA…love and smiles
Hi Rachel, I am a bit slow to the party, but so glad I found this video. I am just a beginner and starting out and this is a managable project for me. Love it :)
There are different shades of white, and your tag is beautiful. I love your work and I don't care what the creative police have to say. Don't let her bug you, there always seems to be one in every crowd. You do you!
I love your creativity and your videos! It is so rude for someone to be so critical of you. I am glad she is blocked. I just started the junk journaling so love all your crafting sessions. Keep showing us how fun it is!
Rachel, we love your twist on things and Anne did say you could do your own thing. Good for you to block the nasty person. She lost her rights when she judged you. Creativity and fun is what it's all about. Finding your own style is important, that's why we follow you. Great job on the beautiful Rachel tag!
Love your tag and enjoy watching you sew! I’m sure you don’t have to worry about being a rule breaker! To me, the prompts are just starting points to get you going. After all, we are all making our own tags for ourselves and we should make what we like! It’s not as though we are competing against each other for a prize! So please keep being your creative self. We watch you, because we love your creative process! Thank-you! 😃
Rachel...you do you!!!! That is the beauty of creativity that we can take something and put our own spin on our own creation!!! I am so exited that you are going to do a bit more sewing this year. I know exactly how it feels when you see all the family together and you are far away in a different country. Love Rinatha - South African living in Canada (ps.rachel where can I ask you a few questions? I know you don't particularly have "help" channel)
I’m in on this one. Love slow stitching and collaging. Already designed my first two in my head (lol) and already behind stitching the first two 😬 so decided to order the tags Anne is using. Loved your white and look forward to seeing your #2 heart! Don’t worry about doing your thing! Some people need to keep their rude to themselves and creators gotta create!!!!
There is only one rule in the south regarding any of the many many shades of white -- you don't wear it after Labor Day -- ha. Seriously, that's a thing -- no white pants, skirts, or God Forbid, shorts, even if it's 100 degrees outside -- after Labor Day, which is the first Monday in September.
I've come to believe when others feel the need to criticize one's creativity, they simply are in need of a huge glass of prune juice. Keep doing you, that's what creativity is, not cookie cutter projects. Love your videos.
What a lovely tag, I’ve gone on over and watched Ann’s video and subscribed to her channel and I can’t wait to get started with this challenge! Thank you so much for sharing and have a beautiful day 💛
You and Anne have got me going on the embroidery...thank you! I’ve been doing bead embroidery for years and have taught it. I never have to buy another bead, ever. If you want a really nice bead needle try the Tulip brand in a size 11. They are super sturdy and remarkably easy to thread.
Love your tag Rachel. ❤️ The Have fun and create what makes you happy! Those are the only rules worth following. 🙂 I am joining in on this challenge as well and posted my tag a few days ago to TH-cam and Instagram. 💞🤗🇨🇦💕
Really beautiful Rachel. Need to join in. I was baby knitting. One grandaughter born Wednesday and the other one is due in nine weeks. Pink wool overload lol xxxx
Love, love, love this challenge! Now a subscriber to Anne’s channel and will participate, even though I’ll be off to a little bit late start. Thank you so much Rachel for spreading the word! Now, I’m off to gather some white supplies! ❤️
I’m doing this too! Yay! My non-crafting Instagram is jessharris1 and I have some pics there if our piercing blue skies. Love that color. (My crafting IG is oceanodromajournals) and btw - I always break (bend?) the rules!!🤣🤣🤣
Ugh people just need to take a hike sometimes. The whole point of PROMPTS is the PROMPT your creativity. Well done on blocking her comments. 👏🏼 love your tag idea! I decided to use tags from my stash, since I’ve got about a billion of them floating around.
I ordered two of the E Ward bead holders. I love them. The cases I had did not keep my beads separated. These are wonderful. Love this project. I gathered up my tags...but I don’t do Instagram or TH-cam. I think I will do the project but not post them anywhere. Just for my own enjoyment.
Beautiful bases for your tags... like you said, you can do what you want! I'm using a MemoryDex instead of actual tags, since I've had it for over a year, thought it would be a good project for it!!!
Oh no, I can’t believe that someone told you off for your version of their challenge. I am always soooooo excited if someone joins in with something I’ve done, lol. It’s only crafting anyway, and everyone’s interpretation of things is different x
I left a reply to that issue, but I think youtube ate it -- or it's on another video -- my son thought it was around 12:30 AM last night -- in fact, it was around 2:15 AM and he needed help rounding up all these kittens -- PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, can I send one -- or six -- to you? Ha. But then I was awake and watched a portion of one of her past videos -- my computer didn't work in youtube for almost all of Dec, but I thought about you, Tina, because I remember in the past two years somebody said something just really mean -- you're like the nicest person on youtube -- plus, you're so talented and just like Rachel, you share your techniques (who started the 3-fold pockets?? -- and I'm terrible with names -- the sweet lady who is the happy bohemian -- she's always making pockets -- a pocket here, a pocket there -- it hurt her feelings so much she almost quit -- because of her accent -- I was a court reporter (with the little machine in the courtroom, not a microphone on tv) for nearly 30 years -- started way young -- no, seriously, I was 19 -- anyway, just because the federal court is located in the city where I live, I worked on a lot of very high-profile cases -- and the law firms would hire people who specialized as being a media coach, and they always advised the person of interest just not to interact with the media, no matter how many and what type of questions or accusations they threw at them while walking in and out of the courthouse -- but I'm old now and I don't want to be mean back, but just point out the error of their ways -- ha -- I survived being the single parent of a male teenager that had to be in the car when he was learning to drive -- nothing phases me -- I'm glad Rachel spoke up -- I finally after almost a year -- a year -- in the making finished my pink journals -- I DID go to your channel on Christmas Day, but watched on tv and liked -- I can like but not leave comments -- ha -- and my bike got hit in the parking lot of our grocery store -- in December 2019, and then we've had the stay at home, but I need another one, so I need to record it, and it's just the thought of figuring out how to position the camera, and then doing edits -- and you girls post almost every single day, while raising a family and creating kits and dealing with etsy and postage and mailing -- you are all my heros, and I am most grateful !!! Big Hugs, Patricia
I know you were so pleased. I blocked her and got over it, lol! You are always so lovely!!!
@@3rscrafting I deleted her comment so all the replies disappeared too. Thank you so much for your support!
I can’t believe someone did that either! You could give everyone the same items and all the projects would be different!
@@roxycreations679 I am so glad. I don't know how to spell this, and I actually feel kind of sorry for that person, because ... I am a vanilla kind of girl and have been all of my life -- vanilla ice cream over chocolate. I wear white all the time and didn't realize it until my neighbor mentioned it -- so, when you put the light grey paper under your fabric work, I thought that was brilliant !!! And so I picked out some of my favorite background pieces I literally use to paste on tags -- my old, but faithful HP, which I use as backup now, is out of color ink, but I have two full extended life black cartridges I just purchased. In my journals for main pages, I use a heavier weight, but for background I just use cheapo recycled 20 lb, and so I've spent the morning printing out a bunch of various light grey backgrounds -- if you had followed Ann's exactly, my life would be devoid of this lovely grey -- you go into your color and click on greyscale or print in black and white, and I put the image in just a drawing file and then I just lighten the image -- voila' perfect grey for background -- ha, I also have a scary movie suggestion for Lulu -- it's been happening for sometime now, and just for her I'll try to capture it on film, but everytime I look in the mirror, there's this ghost of this old woman staring back at me -- Oh, I was going to call you a "clever chuck" -- : ) -- oh, it's just easier for me, but I bought literally a thousand luggage tags, they're about 6.5 x 3.75 inches -- they were 20 bucks, but I should have purchased white ones -- If I had a paper chopper like yours I'd probably make my own -- but -- here's a link to the wermemkeepers dual paper cutter and scoreboard. I like it because it folds in half -- I use it all the time -- last week on the US amazon it was $19; hopefully on the Italian one you can find it pretty cheap -- also, a last question -- which of the paper tearers do you prefer -- your previous one or the new plastic one -- I also have both, along with like 6 others -- it's a sickness, I also collect and hoard dictionaries; weirdo me!! -- and I also have fiskars scissors that leave that ripped effect. But I find myself reaching over and over for the small metal one, although my 2nd fav is the plastic one, because you can kind of line it up using the center space -- enough of me -- www.amazon.com/We-Memory-Keepers-12-inch-titanium/dp/B00EOC6T6E/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=we+are+memory+keepers+paper+trimmer&qid=1610214221&sr=8-2
2020 for me was a positive year. I discovered junk journaling 😊, watercolouring, drawing etc. And I also love the peace and quiet the 'you know what' has brought and the slowing down of the world. I do not mind at all, not being allowed to go as I please, apart from going to work 5 days a week, because it gives me a chance to be creative and chill out, it takes pressure away. So, in every way, for me 2020 was a fantastic year for which I am hugely grateful 😊.
And Rachel, the air in Australia is cleaner too 🤗
It has been similar for me the only thing that is tough is not being able to come home. Thank you so much!
Beautiful. This is what I needed after the Hellish day we have had in the USA. A sad day indeed.
I was horrified by all those crazy ignorant people rampaging yesterday. How on Earth did things come to this with the president inciting a riot, extraordinary? Let’s hope he is brought to book and things improve for you, from England.
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oh yes, so terrible. Feeling for all the people affected on the sidelines who do not feel this way, or feel this is even the correct way to behave. So sorry you have to live through this.
I know. I wasn't feeling well yesterday so was completely out of the loop and then to wake up this AM to see four people dead and the capitol breached -- I thought I was hallucinating . I live in Richmond, Va., and the news this AM -- from their website -- showed the protesters stopped about 30 miles north of Richmond in this small little college town, Ashland, I'm not sure why. When I was in the 9th grade -- English class -- Reader's Digest published a multi-issue report on "The Kent State Affair." where students protested the war in Viet Nam and four students were killed -- of course, none of us had any frame of reference -- it was a small college town in central Virginia -- but Crosby Stills had a song, with the chorus: Four Dead in Ohio -- Of course, some parents complained, but she pushed right back and said -- unless they learn this, then history will repeat itself. I never thought there would ever come a time, especially in modern history, that we would be where we are. Virginia is currently in a state of emergency -- it's the next day at 6:16 PM EST -- and the governor immediately called up the National Guard, as well as extra state troopers and police -- Virginia gets hit by hurricanes all the time, and the National Guard always responds for emergency services, I'm 64 and I don't think I have any memory of them being called up for a situation as yesterday. I'm glad I didn't watch the news or youtube -- peace be with us all -- Patricia
sorry for a second reply to your post -- this is the local news website -- I cannot believe the pictures -- Richmond got hit really hard this past summer, and I had to go downtown to a dr's appt., and couldn't believe it -- there were armed guards dressed in identical riot gear, only they were carrying these huge automatic rifles -- it was 2 days after a "protest" that caused almost $8 million in damages -- city hall, which takes up the entire block and has this huge glass plate windows and glass revolving doors -- the windows were broken out -- the park area around the general assembly (state government) building was closed, and huge chains like on large ships chained to port were around the gates with more security fencing and jersey walls -- that was June 23rd -- I haven't been back since. I needed to go to the post office, but couldn't make myself go there. www.wtvr.com/
Awful day in the States!! Pray for commonsense and peace and unity. Thanks for allowing me to find some comfort & sanity in your lovely video.
Oh my gosh I know I watched an Aussie report on it they even attacked their camerman and jumped on the cameras! I hope commonsense prevails! Stay safe and well! Thank you so much!
As your neighbors, we are so sorry to see and hear what you are going through. Praying for peace for all of you.
@@roxycreations679 Thank you.
Such a gorgeous tag, Rach! And what fun! Thanks for talking about Anne and linking her. I’ve gone over to subscribe. I’m trying to talk myself into doing the challenge. Challenges kind of stress me, but one tag a week might be doable. As always, you inspire me, friend! ❤️
You should do it Gayle :)
@@roxycreationsbysarah I’ve decided I’m going to jump in! Thanks for the encouragement, Sarah! I’m definitely a novice stitcher, but maybe I’ll learn a thing or two! Thanks to Rach for putting me on to Anne! Big hugs to you both! 🤗🤗❤️
I am so pleased you decided to take part!!! Thank you so much! Hug Rach
Such a rule breaker...LOL. I just don’t understand people and why they get so bent out of shape. That’s what creativity is all about...tweaking the rules to make it your own. Keep doing what your doing. Lovely tag by the way. Hopefully I will be joining in on this tag/stitching challenge as well. I have the tags cut and fabric chosen for the first tag, now just to make it.
Thank you so much!
Saying something mean serves no purpose. Wonder what she was dealing with to have such ugliness, like mean words, spewed out. So sad. But consequences for inappropriate actions must be issued.
I thought she must have been having a bad day!
Love the tags too. Nothing wrong with not following the rules. It's craft and should be fun and nice to put your own ideas into it. isn't that the whole idea of being creative? Just keep doing things your way, be you ☺
Thank you so much!
i agree i also cant believe someone told you off... just do what makes you happy...! your always so warm hearted and i so enjoy your videos, take care... :)
Thank you so much!
Ignore the haters, they can go elsewhere. Glad you blocked her!
Brilliant. First... loved the rebel rant against the gator who felt inclined to put you down so viscously. You were channeling the “Momma Bear” attitude, you’re a pro and an artist is allowed to paint/draw/stitch outside the lines!!!
Your tag is stunning! The beadwork is marvelous and “thanks to your mum for the technique!”
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Ha! I can’t believe the challenge police lady!! Wow...personally, I like having a little liberty to divert somewhat, all in the name of creativity. So, I’m thankful for permission to do that. But I will say, if someone feels the need to police this group, good luck! I’ve seen a lot of ‘creative liberties’ which adds to the beauty of the overall contributions to the group. Anyway, thanks, Rachel, for a wonderful video, filled with great ideas and interesting chatter, and the accent is nice too.
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She has shown it and mentioned the hole lol. She even thanked you for the hole. I said with you being her sister I knew you loved her but you must REALLY love her a lot because you gave up a hole. Omg.
Oh I know I'm so generous, lol!
I love the look of this tag, the layers of lace and fabric are luscious. As for the ugly commenter -- by blocking her, you have had the last word (although the rest of us would like to have a word with her too!). Thanks for sharing your creativity, Rachel.
Thank you so much!
Who does that... you’re doing a great job don’t let small minded people be so vicious I love what you do. A challenge is you’re personal ideas we have to create different otherwise it would be too samey please keep doing what you’re doing Rachel.xx♥️
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These are gorgeous as always & good on you for blocking the negativity. Keep doing what you do lovely lady because what you produce is beautiful x Ngaa mihi ❤️
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It’s between you and Ann. A creative person has to vary like you said. Those who think they can tell you what to do should know it’s not their challenge. The person starting sets the rules and it’s nobody business but yours and Ann’s. And good on you for blocking.
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Rachel, you did a beautiful job on this tag! I love your creativity. It's too bad (and sad really) that some people just can't keep their negativity to themselves. They feel they have to share it with the world! I really couldln't do the beading you do because of tremors but I don't let it stop me from making cards and journals! You have been a huge inspiration to me. Thank you!
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Indeed! If you are truly creative - which you are - you have to follow your creative spirit. It's like breathing. You have to follow the flow of your creativity.
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You work is beautiful. Don’t over stress yourself about this person who called you out for not following a challenge exactly. A true artist will be creative in their own way, it is what sets us apart! The challenges are for inspiration, to get a person to be creative and to share with one another. They are not to be stressful. I’m going way off the challenge and will likely be adding other ephemera and paper, not just textiles.
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Don’t worry about ‘breaking the rules’, I love the idea of this challenge. I’m going make my own tags too, but make them different sizes to add even more interest. ‘Hark do I hear the tag police knocking at my door?’ 😂🤣😘
LOL.. I want to see those. I'm just like, well currently everything else is a mess so my tags are uniform. :)
Hahaha funny!!! Thank you so much!
@@christinacreatesau Thank you so much!
Seriously..... a fellow crafter scolded you for not following their interpretation of directions.... oh my.... that’s terrible.
Your art is wonderful and your videos are a joy to watch. Thank you.
Beautiful tag😊
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Really Beautiful Roxy. An artist creates from her soul. There are no rules just guidelines. Well, I hope so because this is so lovely. I just saw Anne's number 2 and can't way to get started on it. Thank you for keeping me company this afternoon and sharing your beautiful tag.
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Your artistic license and expression is just fine. Don't listen to the 'tattletale". You do you, and she can stick with rigid. I must be getting mean in my old age. I will be like Maxine, or Aunty Acid~
Thank you so much!
This is such a cool challenge! I think you’ve inspired me to give it a try...surely I manage one tag a week.
I really hope the challenge police don’t get nasty with you this time...that takes all the fun out of it and shows what butt heads some people can be. They must not care how it reflects on them.
I love your slow stitched tag and how you made all the tags for the challenge!
You should definitely give it a go! Thank you so much!
I don't believe that I have ever heard Anne say that this is the way you have to do it, or for that matter anyone else. They give ideas, but the designs and outcomes have to come from your artistic talents. Challenges would be boring if we all did the exact same thing. I used Lisa Mattocks tags from her threads I have purchased. I looked at all the tags on Instagram and can say no 2 are alike. My mother always use to say
"'If you can't say something nice, don't speak or write it. " Today people feel they're free to type and say anything they wish because they can hide behind the mechanisms they use to communicate with.
Love to hear your design thoughts, it gives me ideas!🥰
Thank you so much!
It is 2:39 AM. Yes, AM. About 20 minutes ago, I thought I was dreaming about Edgar Allen Poe and a raven knock, knock, knocking at my chamber door -- nope, was my kid. In the haze I hear, Mom? Mom ? Me: what, come in, is the house on fire? Child walks into dark bedroom, and exclaims: Oh, were you asleep -- I'm so sorry. ME: What time is it? Child: About 12:30 -- ME: what do you need -- I wear glasses, and couldn't see and was still half asleep. Child: Can you help me with the kittens getting them in their beds? ME: Yes, as soon as I find my glasses -- CHILD: no, it's okay; I'll do it, really, go back to bed -- ME: I rolled my eyes so far up, I thought they were stuck there for a minute -- No, I'll help. Decided to look for glasses in the morning, found old pair and put those on -- I managed to wrangle three -- the wicked things -- there's a huge male that is black and white named Oreo -- and of course, he starts purring like there's no tomorrow. Still me to adorable kitten: no, you are not sleeping with me -- OREO: purrs anyway, and gives me a head bop kiss (that's how kitties kiss) -- so now I'm awake and thought I'd pull up your tag video -- I'm in the Humira hangover phase and tried to watch it but couldn't stay awake -- and now you're telling me somebody was rude -- on your channel, in your comments? because you didn't follow the rules precisely. I watched an older Hallmark movie today called: A dash of love, about this great cook, but didn't go to culinary school, and kept getting turned down for jobs because of it -- and her friend goes to work at this really posh, but out of date, and apparently salt, but she was hired as her assistant, not on the cooking line, but, after hours, she was creating all this delicious food, because she was wroking past midnight, but the owner was watching on the security camera and stole her recipes -- which the point of my comment is thus: she called her style of cooking: freehand (appro pot kinda for this video) and she crunched up ice cream cones to use as a coating for fried chicken, add cinnamon candy to her chille for a little extra heat -- so now in your videos you can just say: I'm going to freehand this a bit in my own style. -- I mean, seriously, what's going to happen? The youtube crafting police will come raid your house and demand you hand over your recording devices? Although, I was watching a travel channel and it showed where i think you traveled to the one art show on the border of Italy and Austria, the little town -- It was taken in the summer in beautiful bright light and the scenery was literally breathtaking -- I kept singing -- only in my mind, God forbid out loud -- The Sound of Music: Climb every mountain ....and next time someone says something off -- just delete it and block them from commenting in the future. I don't understand what the big deal is -- I don't think the crafting police are standing there threatening to unplug her internet if she doesn't act in their stead? When you're feeling a bit out of sorts, it would make me the exact same -- hence, now finished journals I keep procrastinating for the same reason -- but go to your files and journal from your birthday friendship challenge -- those are your friends and people who appreciate the time you spend teaching us what you've taken your lifetime to know -- I love papercrafting so much, and would never have even thought I could do the rudementary parts without you -- and I am not alone -- It's now 3:01 -- ha --
Oh I've been noticing how the weather has improved with the lack of pollution (planes are a big part of that) it seems to be settling into traditional cycles and that's an awesome positive! Nature bounces back so well! I'm definitely doing this with my ugly papers! Oooh, you controversial rebel you 😂 I agree that rigidly sticking to 'rules ' stifles creativity
Yes that's it, it's like the more traditional cycles! Thank you so much!
Hi Rachel... I haven't commented in awhile, but I have been watching every video. I just finished my first journal and it's going to my friend in Victoria Australia.
I was kind of puny the week following Christmas. I don't think it was the unmentionable, but I just wanted to sleep and it was really cold so I hibernated.
Love the journals you have finished and I know I'll enjoy the tag making.
Thank you for sharing.
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As I am older than you I remember embroidering on denim jeans and jackets. My thumbs just ache thinking of it! 😂🤣. Love slow stitching and am excited to join in on this challenge. Please, don’t stifle your creativity by thinking of rules as laws. As said in Pirates of the Caribbean, “not really a rule, more of a guideline...”🤣😂. Hugs and blessings, 🤗❤️🇨🇦
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There are approximately 50 shades of white. So there.
Do what you want. Journal making is not a dictatorship.💕💕🤪
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You have inspired me to get going with this project, I struggled to start anything this last year. Thankyou this gives me hope for 2021. Can’t wait to get started! Love your video 🥰 xxx
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I worked with a woman years ago who was doing a cross stitch project. I commented that I liked it, but would change to color to match my decor. She was horrified and said you can’t change the color and must follow the directions. I just laughed and went in my way. I was taking a class on communication and in one assignment, the instructor drew a straight line with dome shape on top, then gave us 30 seconds to write as many things as we could see. One man wrote a line with a curved line on top. That was all he saw. I don’t remember how many things I had, but at least three times more than the others. Hat, half a port hole, an igloo, which upset some because they said there wasn’t a door. I told them the door was on the other side.
All I could think of was how sad it would be to not realize you can change colors or to only see lines instead of many things.
I am planning to use a fabric base instead of tags and either sewing them together or mounting on another piece of fabric. Hope I’m not burned at the stake for heresy.
Hahaha I hope not! We will defend you! Thank you so much!
Don't stop doing your own thing. Beautiful.
Thank you so much!
I did my tag #1 today and I think I may have broke a couple of rules, lol, but I love how my tag turned out : )
I can't wait to watch!
I love your tag & watching you stitch it all down was fascinating. Anne distinctly said that if you didn't want to follow her prompts you didn't have to. The little pop of 'other' colour with your stamped piece just accentuated the whiteness of the rest. Anyhow there are so many variations of white from a brilliant white to an antique white.
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I love this challenge Rachel, as I would love to learn to sew by hand and do different stitches. Yours is sooooo pretty I will go over and look at Ann's video next. Well done blocking that lady, people get so brave behind a keyboard and not so brave face to face. You don't need people like that on your channel. Have a wonderful day, and enjoy your walk if you go today. xxx
Thank you so much!
Would love to join this challenge but I never follow through with long challenges. I don’t know what is wrong with me but I just get bored. However I will love following you to see what you make.
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Me also, want different things to make haha. So certainly nothing wrong with you.
I can highly recommend Tulip needles for working with seed beads (size 10s are the best), they don't bend as easily as others. They do still bend but nowhere near as bad. Also if you want to add beads to your work and don't want to see the thread, have a look for some crystal fireline. It's a really strong pre waxed beading thread, you can also use really thin fishing wire as well (which is cheaper!)😊
I totally sympathise with you on the being told off comment .. I got a rather negative comment from someone last year whilst doing the fabtag challenge because I 'dared' to use something other than the actual kit to create a batch of snippet roll tags as one of my challenge entries 🤨 I'm wondering now if it could have been the same person, perhaps!? I can't remember who it was though as it was that long ago, but comments like that stay with us a lot longer than they really should do 😔
I love how your tag turned out and if Anne has said you DO NOT have to stick to the 'rules' then the way I see it is...ANYTHING GOES, so go for it and don't apologise or look back!! xoxo
Could have been I don't know. I still remember her name, lol! Thank you so much!
Hi Rachael, I checked with the color police😉 and it seems that there is a rule that off white is indeed considered white!! You may actually even be able to get away with (gasp) ECRU!!!!!😂😋 We'll just have to call you.............Rachael..............the tag MAVERICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!😆😎😁
Hahaha that's funny! Thank you so much!
Rachel, you are (as always) just what we need in the world... just tell those folks to subscribe elsewhere... and... thanks for challenging us (me) to use what we have instead of buying tags...
Thank you so much!
I love the Maki stamps too Rache but, sadly they won’t post to Australia 😢. ❤️❤️❤️ your #1 tag! Looking forward to #2! 😊❤️🇦🇺xxx
Is that just in current Covid times? Or to do with the Brexit ? I have bought from them before in Tasmania.
@@penelopemarshall6320 it was probably sometime last year but when I tried to order I got a message saying the don’t post to my address. I live in SE Qld. Perhaps I should try again! 😊
Thank you so much!
@@penelopemarshall6320 I think it's just for now
Hi 🙋♀️Rachel'
Just found this video and I'm SOOO GLAD THAT I DID BECAUSE IT WAS AMAZING👍😎👏👌....... I'm also VERY HAPPY THAT YOU DIDN'T PAUSE IT AND DID IT OFF CAMERA.🤣🤣.....as I learnt something new and exciting tonight SLOW STITCHING AND BEADING...... Rachel thank you 🙏😍soooo very much my luve..... as to the beading THANK YOU RACHEL'S MUM FOR TEACHING🙏 😍RACHEL.....Also something that I didn't know how to do........ Hugs🤗🤗🤗 and Kisses🥰🥰🥰 to you both...... Stay Safe everyone luve from Rhonda Laine Aussie Land xoxoxo
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I love your tags. Wonderful way to make them with items you have in your stash. I have watched Anne and she doesn’t gave absolute rules you have to follow. She comes up with an idea for the week and it’s up to you to create. That is what is fabulous about the challenge. I have watched quite a few videos and everyone is doing a lovely job. Looking forward to seeing your creations. ❤️❤️.
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Ann had pieces that turned to the back of her tag. i made my tags too, having fun is the point. Yes?
I liked how she did that. I may have some that stick out, lol! Fun is a must!
I wish I had seen your video a few days ago. I cut all of my tags from the brown card stock. But I absolutely live your idea better. I may have to do 2 sets. And to you saying “is this allowed”? I say these are your tags, so whatever makes YOU happy!! I feel like challenges like these are just a jumping off point. I say, as many say, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all”!! Have a great day!
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Love the soft look of white pieces. Lovely tag!! Thank you Rachel.
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This tag is awesome. So you think outside the box. Theres nothing wrong with that. Espically since Anne has given her permission to divert some !! I'm glad that you've blocked the troll or to quote Kevin Lake " Vertically challenged individuals who live under bridges "
I loved that from the first time he said it.
I can't believe my ears. You just said that watching you stitch this is a bit like watching paint dry. No wonder you didnt remember me saying that, so you just gave me a huge belly laugh !!!!!!
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Beautiful papers I love all the vibrant colors. Lol! you cracked me up with the die hard supporter you got in trouble that is hilarious.
I love how the tag came out, I used to hand embroidery but my arthritis slows me down. That bead holder is really cool I would like to get my daughter's one of those, they both do bead work. Thanks for the video, I'm watching this late but I hope you have a beautiful day. Take care!
They are great, you can get them on Amazon. Thank you so much!
Thank you Rachel you make me feel confident to try this, but only when you mentioned Anne said "you can do whatever you want" Anne opened a beautiful door by mentioned this and thank to you to you because l got to known her work. So big hugs to you.
You will do a great job! Thank you so much!
I love your creativity. I watched Anne's video and I did see her mention that if there is ever a tag you didn't want to do... then do what you want. My tags are larger... And I wasn't planning on doing any stitching at all, just fabric collage with glue. But after watching a few videos and getting inspired, I will do the stitching because I've always wanted to learn embroidery, It takes me out of my comfort zone and encourages me to try new things. Sorry that you had that mean comment. I've learned that there are just mean people out there... for no reason than to be mean. Don't let it make you second guess what you do. You are fabulous! Lulu is a delight when she pops in, and your husband as well with his beautiful accent. I really enjoy your channel!
Thank you so much for such kind words!!
I just watched this even though I have seen the more recent ones. I am also doing Anne's challenge, I made the book and want to do the strip that you did. Loved doing the book. I wondered about your tags, what a great job, I thought you used a tag die cutter. Love your videos and always wonder how you ended up in Italy. I'm Canadian , met and married (later divorced) an Italian American and lived in the States for 16 years. Then met an English man in Toronto and we were together for 20 years until he died 11 years ago. I'm probably older than your mum and have been hand sewing forever but learn cool stuff from you all the time. Thanks Rachel.
I met my husband in Florence when I was on holiday afteer University. He was studying architecture. Thank you so much!
Wow that's lovely! Very labor-intensive. I missed some of the details... is this one tag a week for a year? Thought I heard 52 tags. If so what a very creative and beautiful bunch of tags you'll have by the end! 😊 💚
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I’m sorry someone was so rude to you. Some people are just unhappy with themselves and have no imagination. Every challenge I have seen has been open to interpretation and geared to making it your own. Not meant to be a cookie cutter project.
I love everything I have seen you create. Thank you for being so positive. You are a lovely lady.
Thank you for sharing your Mom’s beading tip it’s a great idea. Also, I agree with you on beading needles, I don’t like them either.
Gentle bear hugs xx
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This is all very beautiful! I have so many ideas flying through my head. Creativity doesn't follow rules...rules thwart creativity. You do you. That's why I like your videos.
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quick sewing tip for getting through the multi layers -- my hands barely have any strength left in them -- all this typing notwithstanding -- but on my last visit to my rheumatologist, he said it wasn't my fingers, it's the joint at the base of the thumb, palm side. I can't even open jars or rip up plastic tabs -- but, everybody has these little jewlery tools, but you can get the same thing at the dollar tree -- I keep the small needle nose pliars -- they are small -- in my sewing basket, and when I can't get the needle to go through -- like sewing on a button -- I use those, and bam ! -- it pulls it right through -- you saying your thumb was cramping is the perfect example -- and the little bead embellishment is so pretty -- the joint is located between the base of the thumb and your wrist -- if you press on mine, at least, the joint, while not painful, is tender -- well, I turned 35 on my last birthday in Sept., so I guess it's a sign of the times -- ha
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Your tags are fab! I wish I’d have thought of doing that but then I don’t have a tag die. Never mind. I love your work Rachel as you know. It sounds lovely where you live. I’m like Stephane. If anyone wakes me up I can be in a bad mood all day! I sleep late so I sleep long. I’m sure Anne will love what you’re doing. I’m trying to catch up with your videos as I had a slow start in the New Year. You can always add a few French knots and beads if there’s no room to embroider. And buttons! X
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Crafty, artsy yes you are! The white on white tag is lovely. Ten months I've gone back in time ten months I see, just seeing what is of interest to learn, slow stitches, tags, ephemera, and and journaling. I'm still glowing from happiness after printing off your new digitals(all of it) for Christmas in two months. I will keep an original set to hoard. The old religious images and images of christmas past I totally appreciate. That took much hunting. Thank you
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I can't follow the rules either! I love your discussion about not following the rules. It's a creative practice! If you aren't comfortable with being creative then stick to paint by number! I mostly make quilts and as soon as a quilt catches my eye I am instantly thinking of what I would do differently!
I love that you blocked the person that was unkind. Good boundaries.
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No don’t pause and come back. I want the full thing. I know I’m being a brat but I don’t care. 😝
And I put more labels on tags and thought of YOU and I don't care ---- Ha Sorry -- I just can't help it -- I see them and think of you and it just makes me laugh -- hope you and those you love are all well -- oh, PS -- I wish I could remember where I saw this, but I thought of you, too -- it was some movie on Amazon prime -- I'm thinking it was Call the Midwife, because I watched all nine seasons, it was so good. So the midwives in England in late 1950's and up until 1965 was the last one -- it's been renewed for two more years -- the music is fabulous -- but the midwives/nurses actually live in a building with the nuns who also deliver babies -- and so they'll usually have a cocktail hour in one of their bedrooms, and one of the girls had a bottle of Johnnie Walker, and she said: Red Label -- and I said out loud, while laughing -- Sherry, you just can't get away from the labels -- ha -- another fun fact about bourbon and labels. I don't drink bourbon, so I have no frame of reference, but around these here parts, "Jack in the Black" -- Jack Daniels, black label -- is supposed to be the best -- well, it's manufactured in a town in Kentucky which is "dry." -- meaning -- they do not sell liquor and you can get in some deep trouble if you have any type of "open carry" --
Hahahaha, you're too funny!
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Nope they are everywhere 🙀🙀🙀
I really started it as a joke to Rachel but you would be stunned by how many woman who use labels comment that they laugh and think of me. If truth be told I do purchase labels but swear I’ve used only 1 or 2. Of course they are labels from Rachel Tracy Fox and Tina from Shabbydabbydodah lol. These are my 3 main ladies I watch. I tease Rachel and Tina. I wouldn’t dare tease Tracey. However Jack Daniels is smooth but Johnny Walker Red Label is the BEST. I may have had a bit here and there in my younger years. I’m giggling now.
Oh my gracious! If every crafter in this world crafted the same it would be an awfully boring crafting world. You do you. Own your imagination it’s wonderful!
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I have decided to do this challenge as well. But only using the theme to get me started and keep me crafting. I may use paper or fabric or both. I tend to get slack and unmotivated. My job wears me out. I have only completed tag #1 so far so I have a bit of catching up to do. from Brisbane Australia xx
I think this challenge is great for that as the pieces are small and quick to make! Thank you so much!
So much fun to watch you craft ladies. (better then TV) Learn a lot. When we were asked to stay home for a couple months last year, I did slow stitching for the first time. Took me hours and hours for each 2 inch square. Liked the look of them. Anyway it's a good thing you all do. Thanks!
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I was watching and thinking how ugly that someone criticizes your creating! My grandmother always said, if you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all. That woman doesn’t have to watch you if she doesn’t like how you do things. I’m glad that you at least were able to block her commenting. I feel sad for people like that who are so critical of others. I love your creations and enjoy watching your videos over and over to try to get even halfway near what you create.🥰
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You never take too long….we do so enjoy listening to you visit with us about LuLu and Stevie and your mom and Sister, etc. you are a delight and your art is wonderful…. from the show me state of Missouri, USA…love and smiles
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Hi Rachel, I am a bit slow to the party, but so glad I found this video. I am just a beginner and starting out and this is a managable project for me. Love it :)
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There are different shades of white, and your tag is beautiful. I love your work and I don't care what the creative police have to say. Don't let her bug you, there always seems to be one in every crowd. You do you!
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I love your creativity and your videos! It is so rude for someone to be so critical of you. I am glad she is blocked. I just started the junk journaling so love all your crafting sessions. Keep showing us how fun it is!
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Rachel, we love your twist on things and Anne did say you could do your own thing. Good for you to block the nasty person. She lost her rights when she judged you. Creativity and fun is what it's all about. Finding your own style is important, that's why we follow you. Great job on the beautiful Rachel tag!
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Hello, I’m new to ur channel, subscribed today . I have really enjoyed this video so now off to look for more . 💕💕
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Thank you for sharing your mom's method for sewing on beads! Your work is beautiful!
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Love your tag and enjoy watching you sew! I’m sure you don’t have to worry about being a rule breaker! To me, the prompts are just starting points to get you going. After all, we are all making our own tags for ourselves and we should make what we like! It’s not as though we are competing against each other for a prize! So please keep being your creative self. We watch you, because we love your creative process! Thank-you! 😃
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thank you for showing stitching on beads. Also, do what you want, there are no rules, just suggestions!
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I’m doing this challenge too. Such a fun relaxing way to learn stitching. Love your tag and so great that you made your own tags.❤️
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Rachel...you do you!!!! That is the beauty of creativity that we can take something and put our own spin on our own creation!!! I am so exited that you are going to do a bit more sewing this year. I know exactly how it feels when you see all the family together and you are far away in a different country. Love Rinatha - South African living in Canada (ps.rachel where can I ask you a few questions? I know you don't particularly have "help" channel)
You can message me on Etsy. Thank you so much!
I’m in on this one. Love slow stitching and collaging. Already designed my first two in my head (lol) and already behind stitching the first two 😬 so decided to order the tags Anne is using. Loved your white and look forward to seeing your #2 heart! Don’t worry about doing your thing! Some people need to keep their rude to themselves and creators gotta create!!!!
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Hi from a fellow Aussie. I am another who feels we have to follow our 💕 hearts and let our creativity flow.
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There is only one rule in the south regarding any of the many many shades of white -- you don't wear it after Labor Day -- ha. Seriously, that's a thing -- no white pants, skirts, or God Forbid, shorts, even if it's 100 degrees outside -- after Labor Day, which is the first Monday in September.
What a great tag, Rachel! Well done. Also, just be yourself and do the tags your way.
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I've come to believe when others feel the need to criticize one's creativity, they simply are in need of a huge glass of prune juice. Keep doing you, that's what creativity is, not cookie cutter projects. Love your videos.
I think you're right, that would do the trick!!! Thank you so much!
What a lovely tag, I’ve gone on over and watched Ann’s video and subscribed to her channel and I can’t wait to get started with this challenge! Thank you so much for sharing and have a beautiful day 💛
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You and Anne have got me going on the embroidery...thank you! I’ve been doing bead embroidery for years and have taught it. I never have to buy another bead, ever. If you want a really nice bead needle try the Tulip brand in a size 11. They are super sturdy and remarkably easy to thread.
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Love your tag Rachel. ❤️ The Have fun and create what makes you happy! Those are the only rules worth following. 🙂 I am joining in on this challenge as well and posted my tag a few days ago to TH-cam and Instagram. 💞🤗🇨🇦💕
I can't wait to see! Thank you so much!
Really beautiful Rachel. Need to join in. I was baby knitting. One grandaughter born Wednesday and the other one is due in nine weeks. Pink wool overload lol xxxx
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Wasn't going to join the challenge but you've pursuaded me! Love your tag its beautiful.
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No police here.....
Love how you made your tags for this project. I wish I had some of your creativity
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I so enjoyed your tags and the slow stitching. Thanks for your Mum’s seed bead attachment secret. TFS❤️
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I just love your all white tag! After watching you, think I’ll give slow stitching a go. Thank you for sharing your talent and creativity. 💜😎
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Your tag is gorgeous! Looks fun! Love it! 😊💗
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Love, love, love this challenge! Now a subscriber to Anne’s channel and will participate, even though I’ll be off to a little bit late start. Thank you so much Rachel for spreading the word! Now, I’m off to gather some white supplies! ❤️
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So pretty Rachel, I love the tags prior to you stitching but after they are all going to be as stunning as this one! xxx💕
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I’m doing this too! Yay! My non-crafting Instagram is jessharris1 and I have some pics there if our piercing blue skies. Love that color. (My crafting IG is oceanodromajournals) and btw - I always break (bend?) the rules!!🤣🤣🤣
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I would love to do this challenge, don’t think it would be able to keep up! But I will enjoy watching you do them!!❤️
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Ugh people just need to take a hike sometimes. The whole point of PROMPTS is the PROMPT your creativity. Well done on blocking her comments. 👏🏼 love your tag idea! I decided to use tags from my stash, since I’ve got about a billion of them floating around.
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I ordered two of the E Ward bead holders. I love them. The cases I had did not keep my beads separated. These are wonderful. Love this project. I gathered up my tags...but I don’t do Instagram or TH-cam. I think I will do the project but not post them anywhere. Just for my own enjoyment.
They are the best I am now using my beads and love them!!!
Could you explain couching???
I'll show it in a video
Beautiful bases for your tags... like you said, you can do what you want! I'm using a MemoryDex instead of actual tags, since I've had it for over a year, thought it would be a good project for it!!!
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Love your Dump Bowl idea🎈
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