15 Worst Art Mistakes ♡ Mixed Media Journaling ♡ Maremi's Small Art ♡

[@EugeniaRedmond]

Ohhh Marta! You are such a beautiful person on the inside as well as the outside! On top of being an amazing artist you have touched so many of our hearts in more ways than you know! I know you hear this all the time but you have influenced my life SO much! I have anxiety and have been somewhat depressed for the past 5 years and you have brightened everything by making me come back to art. Because of you have I have more confidence and have had a better self esteem! You deserve every single gram of appreciation that you get on a daily basis and much more! So lucky to have found such a lovely person

[@MaremiSmallArt]

You are a star for sharing your story! thank you ever so much ! oh and for every kind word, love Marta xx

[@lucysoto33]

I do agree . Ever since I started watching their is something so peaceful and I can sit for hours and just stared at her beautiful soul. I do suffer from anxiety and depresion for over 20 years it's got worst. But there is some sort of serenity and peace Martha has to offer. I thank God I found you on Time. Love, Love , Love all your videos

[@misscndnwoman2177]

Beautiful words, I feel the same way. 🌹🙏

[@misscndnwoman2177]

I agree, I've had the same issues with disorders, Cptsd, panic, etc. I very grateful as well. My life is changing in tiny baby steps. Thanks you,for sharing your story. God bless.🙏🌹

[@nannykat1057]

Oh Ms. Marta..... I must have splashed some paint in my eye at the end of this video.... my eyes were 'watering' too.... You are indeed a gift to SOOO many people; I enjoy reading the comments and seeing how you touch lives with your inspirational, caring attitude, even more important than the art. God bless you. Much love from Texas!

[@MaremiSmallArt]

Hello 👋 😊 ❤️ Thank you so much for your sweet words 😊 😘

[@byhisdesign1195]

I am guilty of so many of these. I've been battling anxiety and depression for the past 3 years and because of that I have not been able to create a single thing since then. Thank you for sharing yourself and your art with us all. You are truly an inspiration! Hugs, Honey

[@stephaniesingleton7229]

ByHisDesign don't give up on your creativity!!! I've suffered from Major Clinical Depression for 20 years and Art is my Therapy!! Even if you doodle with a pencil- sounds like you have that inner voice just waiting to be let out! Hugs to you💗

[@milele7703]

Sorry to hear what you have been going through. Most important thing to remember is that you are not alone and that people care. Take a bold step and get back to creating as this is a very therapeutic way of doing something you enjoy and marvelling at the outcome. I'm sure those around you will love your pieces and most of all you will enjoy looking back at them. Keep crafting and enjoy every moment of it. Hugs x

[@MaremiSmallArt]

sending you hugs xoxoxo

[@patrycjamusial8140]

I have found that crafting is the only time I feel anxiety free. Give yourself a chance. Go for it. It will help.

[@MsLiberty25]

ByHisDesign i am so sorry to hear about your suffering! I too have sever anxiety and panic attacks. Luckily with counseling and medication I have found "peace" most of the time. well , maybe 65 percent o fthe time. But i have to say art will help! It always helps me! After my mother passed away last year i wanted to crawl in a dark place and never come out. Art helped me every step of the way! That is when i finally started art journaling. I have never shown the pages I made in that period. They are much too personal to share. But they helped me oh so much. I am thinking of you Honey and i hope you find some peace and light soon! I know it doesn't go away overnight, it's a journey! all my love to you!

[@mariedovinson7766]

awwwrrr hun, getting emotional means you care so much. Your a very big inspiration to many people with your videos, cafe and philosophy. keep taking care of yourself too honey hugs xx

[@MaremiSmallArt]

Marie Dovinson Thank you ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ 😀😍😍

[@xXCinnamonCakeGamingXx]

Marie Dovinson *hon *awwwww *you're

[@nonnajoymadrigal6025]

HOLY SMOLY! If this was a criminal court, I'd be guilty and sentenced to life! The worst ones for me are the "watching of so many videos" and then ordering like crazy all of the products! I guess I believe if I have the products, I'll be sooo talented! ha,ha! My daughter said it perfectly, "mom you just like to shop"! I tease my family and friends that if they need anything, don't go to the store or Amazon until you first check my craft room :D Thank you Maremi for all of your wonderful advice and support. I just may cancel all of my millions of video subscriptions and just watch one or two, with you being the first one I keep. Again thanks and Big Hugs to you and yours.

[@christinaceuppens4829]

NONNAJOY MADRIGAL Guilty too (too many videos, too much buying the products I see in videos...)

[@StroulTube]

Dear Marta, I really appreciate not only what you create, but also what we get to see you do. I know these vids will take at least as much of you as creating a project. Thank you for your abbility to share. It is not unnoticed or unappreciated!!!! Hugs, Sander.

[@jamiekaus1037]

You are the sweetest person that I have never met. :) Your words of inspiration have completely changed the way I look at art in general. I make mini photo albums. But now I know that I can make a journal because you showed me how and told me I could, and I trust you. Thank you for the time you spend making us better artists, better people.

[@sandravanderhoorn2885]

Thank you for this peptalk. You are so right. I have to stop gathering stuff and ideas and start creating. 😗

[@babethebuilder1]

Sandra van der Hoorn same here! Lol . I'm just learning but I've collected so much stuff already. Yet, I have so much and not nearly enough of the right stuff, lol. I have one bottle of runny white liquid gesso, four page sized stencils, tons of washi tape (i'm a passion planner too! Lol.. That too I've collected and bought so much for and still have the planet I bought in the summer and have only done one page in it!), I've got acrylic paint in tubs after tubs (from when my kids were little not so long ago) and I have one ink pad and a few wooden stamps (i want the clear blocks and the removable stamps ) and I have tons of paper from the art stores. Yet I've only created three projects and I watch video after video and never get started!

[@shereelinwood9674]

same here,,,ve collected so much in 5 months,,,including making my own art journals,,,,,on pic 4 now,,,,and 100s of vids watched lol

[@mariasantini9317]

Ladies i thought i am alone! I have tge same pain, preparing myself to work!!!! Gosh! Would like to know so much when this pefect time will arrive;)))) lots of live to u all! Lets begin working and be patient with ourselves😘❤️💋🌸

[@mariasantini9317]

Thank u sarling for a great needed video!!! R we all the same? All the mistakes here r just mine!!! Love u so much!!!💋❤️

[@bodyofhope]

I used to be a collector, and now I realize that I hardly need any supplies at all. In fact, the fewer supplies I have, the better! The more supplies I have to work with, the more overwhelming it is. Just go for it. Get messy. Don't worry about doing a "composed piece" just stick, glue, paint, and play!

[@debbijay]

YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!! I remember the early days, when you werent confident to do voiceovers to your work... and now, where would be all be without you???? God Bless ya, Marta xxxx You bless so many people all around the world, we love you, and love Emi too when she makes guest appearances! Just imagine what she's taking in now, the joy her mumma has in blessing others.... such a good mum you are! Love from Australia! xxxxx

[@MaremiSmallArt]

oh yes, how true... being totally scared of talking... then voice over... then first camera appearnace year ago... oh it's been a crazy little ride for me :) who would think things will go this way.. :) oxox

[@SammyAL2002]

Marta, you are so precious! I really needed to hear what you shared here. Your love and caring for your Cafe friends really shine through your videos. You have made a home for 5000 of us - and counting! Thank you!

[@javagirl54]

LOVE, Love, love this video!!! It's SO apropos! I can relate to practically all these mistakes. This will become one of my go-to videos that I will revisit from time to time as a reminder to just have fun with my art and let go more. Thank you so much from for these timely tidbits! :)

[@MichelleWellsINSPIRE]

I have learned so much since discovering you. I now have confidence in my card creating (your cards are AMAZING) I have learned to step out of my creating comfort zone. Thank you for sharing your love of creating with so many. I can not wait to learn even more :)

[@chrisbaker5035]

You are such a lovely person Marta, I can resonate with all 15 mistakes but I do love watching your videos! I always told my children that there was no such word as can't and it's so true there is an artist in all of us it's just difficult to find sometimes but you are an inspiration to so many of us. ❤

[@judithmorgan1718]

OUTSTANDING. I so appreciate your thoughtfulness, warmth, creative processes and courage. Your example says everything about Being an extension of the Creator who hard-wired all of us to seek beauty in unique ways.

[@lovewisdomgrace]

So happy you had this chat with us. Your encouragement is important to me. The community you have brought together on KZbin and your Cafe is also important. From what I have seen...it is important to quite a few of us!!!! Thank you, Marta...for your crafty words...

[@sabinezollner6020]

Lovely Marta, your words touch my heart. Your art, your creativity are so incredibly inspired, but your loving personality is so heart-warming and captivating people. Your family and your parents must be happy people because they have you

[@MaremiSmallArt]

awww thank you so much, you are so kind xoxox

[@swethaarun8325]

Martha u just spoke so much to the point....it's like u read our minds and spoke it all out....I just love you

[@tam88tim]

Oh my God . You are just so sweet！Many of your points hit me. I hear people say colouring is very relaxing so I start 2 months ago. Buying colour books, colouring tools, watching a lots youtube videos and sleep late. It makes me neverous rather than relax. Nothing has been started yet. I'm wondering whats wrong with me. After watching this video, I should change my mind. Taking care of my health and getting started to create are more important than anything !! Love this video a lot

[@jilljune1231]

You are amazing, wise, beautiful inside and outside. Thank you. I hope you have big dreams for yourself because you are one of the special people who can realize what ever they dream. Art is my way of releasing energy from within that connects me to the cosmos. I believe we exist to: love one another and to create. Both of these bring immeasurable joy.

[@tcampos3240]

This is an awesome video! So encouraging, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Arts and crafts have been my passion since childhood I even went to art school but sadly as I got older some bad experiences made me lose my confidence. For years I couldn't do art I would just panic every time I tried. I recently started again and it has been a great experience but I still haven't had the courage to really show anyone. I am really determined to stick with it now.

[@traceybrodie9781]

Thank you sooo much Marta ! I had lost my mojo for such a long time now but after watching this you've given it back to me . I am to Quilty of all of these things and found I needed to hear all of this you had said ! You are an inspiration to all your viewers . I love watching your videos and watching you create and listening to your funny sense of humour as well as your beautiful calming voice . Thank you from the bottom of my heart 💜

[@MaremiSmallArt]

you are welcome, my greatest pleasure! thank you for stopping by! hugs xx :) ps. do join the Cafe and share your makes!!!

[@smedina146]

AWW!!! I LOVE THIS VIDEO! It might just be my favorite of all time. No kidding! It felt like going to church and being ministered to in such love. I laughed, I cried, I pointed at myself so many times "Girl you do that!" You are so dear to put yourself out there like that and Im so proud of you every time I see your sweet face. I thought, yes. She's right. I need to xyz. THANK YOU FOR THAT!!! Blessings to you my dear friend.

[@MaremiSmallArt]

Stacy, Thank you so so much for your always lovely and supportive words. thank you for being here oxox

[@buckiannscreations9089]

Guilty until lately...I took a year and a half off all art because my 26 yr old son passed and i wasn't able to do much of anything but just recently i started to watch you and now i create while listening to you.Art therapy..It keeps my mind occupied and off things i don't want to think about constantly..Thank you for your videos..Hugs

[@happymani_makemeup]

Hello there!I discovered your videos recently and I have to say only one thing: Thank you!!!For being so simple,honest,helpful,full of guidance,I found so much in common with you while creating,you are not hiding anything(I mean techniques or tools) and as you would say...I love that!!!

[@carolfarney-creativethough2185]

Thank you for this video, Marta! You have given such sound advice for all of us. We are all different and are in different places in life. Comparing ourselves among ourselves destroys what lies within each of us and inhibits what we really can do. The freedom to be creative in our own way is so important. You are right on!!!!

[@monicaeggleton4510]

Thank you! Basically, you just explained how to do mixed media. The most important point you stated, and I totally agree with, PLAY AND HAVE FUN. We do art to express ourself, for joy, for love, for all the things we crave in our lives. Marta, you will always have a place on KZbin, and in our hearts...because you are genuine and speak and express yourself in your art through your art! Love you girl.

[@MaremiSmallArt]

awww thanks so much !!!!! :) oxoxox

[@valessia11]

Marta, I admire you very much. Your positive nature has a great impact on my life. Whenever I watch a video of you, I'm fine and I like to be creative. We make too many thoughts what is right or wrong and this prevents us from doing things simply and this is not just about creativity. Therefore, I find it so refreshing and inspiring with which ease you can implement your ideas and share them with us here. Thank you very much.

[@dl5788]

Hi Marta this is such a sweet video and what great advice. My disabled daughter was watching it with me and said she's such a nice person. It was nice being able to put a face with your voice. Thank you for sharing

[@lauriecantara8966]

This video was just what I needed to see and hear. I have attempted to start an art journal several time, but my page was just coming out a mess. I left it for a day and came back to it, adding a flower or two, a little shading and finally a few liquid pearls and voila!! A page that I enjoy.... Of course, it's not anything fabulous, but it makes me happy. I enjoy all your videos so much. I feel like I have found a new friend. Thanks for being there.

[@dabblecreativelywithjoy2058]

Love listening/watching your videos. You're so relaxed and true to yourself. Watching lots of youtube at the moment as we recently retired and moved house. The last room is in the process of being unpacked and sorted with KZbin in breaks. It's my art/craft room. Apart from acrylic paints for pouring, I'm not buying anything else!! I've dipped a toe into leatherwork, knitting (I keep forgetting how to cast on!! lol), clay pottery, etching and moasics; paddled in beading, tapestry, parchment craft (pergamano), quilling, crossstich, patchwork quilting, making videos, collage and origami; and waded into scrapbooking, photography and cooking especially cakes and fudge. I have product and tools that go back over the last 3-4 decades! You talked about 2-5 years. I'm talking 30-40yrs. This time is different. All other times I did my activities with groups - at someone else's home or in a church hall so everything was packed for easy travel. This time it's being sorted so I can see what I've got and I will use it across art/craft areas. So looking forward to it. 💙💜💙

[@MaremiSmallArt]

💙💜💙 thank you for your great comment, hugs xoxox

[@isaacshelley6642]

Great 15 points , Marta !! 8.9.10. Are the ones that struck home to me !! I am 86 , and try to collect more than I will ever use . Thank you , Marta .

[@nancyjohnson4064]

REALLY , REALLY , A WELL NEEDED 15 POINT TUTORIAL , IN MY CASE !! I am quite sedentary (86) , worked until I was 78 , and was very active in crafts , quilting ,ceramics , kids , animal, etc., you will have many responses from your loyal followers, I am sure . Thank you for your (in my case) pep talk !!! So, I am back to doing my journaling !!! Blessings !!

[@unseentiger3896]

Marta!!! Just wanted to tell you again how much I love your videos and love how much you care to help us! You're such a beautiful soul, you've really inspired me to get back to my art and start creating again. Since 2011, when I graduated college, I have hardly touched art. I do some photography here and there but I have found myself slowly moving farther and farther away from art. Over time (even back then) I'd watch others and find myself wishing I could do what they did, like I wasn't good enough to do it, etc. You really speak to me and I'm so happy that I found your channel! Please do keep creating art and videos, as long as it brings you joy, of course! Thank you again so much ♥!

[@jayrandall9075]

Thank you for sharing Marta. I am guilty of watching too many 'how to videos' , I do get really inspired and enthusiastic by them yet when I sit down to do some creating, I'm stumped! I can't think of where to start! I love your how to break the blank page series, I've learned a lot from them, thank you x

[@kimhaitz2581]

You are such an inspiration to us all. Your beauty shines through your words, your work and your heart. Thank you Marta❣️

[@carolineturner3148]

Oh, Marta I just love you. You are precious to me. I also think you are right about everything you said. I buy buy buy and it stops today. You're inspiring and a blessing. God bless you, Marta!

[@jaki5104]

Xxx great... I'm a total believer in no rules as I knew nothing at all about mixed media when I first thought wow I need to do that and wholly enjoyed the process of "making mistakes " . How else do we learn. True you tubes are enjoyable but not the holy grail of creativity. The joy is being free , when you start worrying all the time and comparing your own creativity to others the joy is lost .... I particularly love your channel because you have such joy in what you do and it's infectious. Much love Marta x

[@MrsPatJones]

You are sooo right about watching too many videos and then not doing anything creative - so I'm going into my studio today and gong to finish 3 textile projects I have had on the go for 2 weeks. Thanks for the push x

[@leannemitchem8865]

This was very inspiring. Thank you for your sincerity. I can tell every word was from the heart. I know this was a video from a year ago, but I have just recently found you on KZbin and I have enjoyed watching you create. I am guilty of watching too many videos, buying stuff and leaving them in the bag. But you have inspired me. I make jewelry and only recently became a paper craft lover. So I removed my jewelry from my office to focus on this for awhile. As soon as I am organized and my office is finished being renovated, I will sit down with you and craft. Thank you for sharing your love for crafting with us. Your message meant a lot to me personally! Thank you! Your newest and lifetime subscriber Leanne❤️

[@doodlebugcandiecane]

Wisdom beyond your years! Thanks for taking the time to say this to us and remind us of these things! Love watching you!

[@redbrit8]

You are amazing and so special. What a caring, gentle, creative soul. xx

[@ClareCreationsAL]

Watching videos and collecting too many ideas... that's my problem. I want to make all the things that inspire me, and instead of making those items, I watch more. I'm afraid I will miss a great idea!! Sometimes I even slack off doing my work and watch videos. Crafting is my therapy that helps me handle my Multiple Sclerosis pain better. Watching videos helps some but not as much. I will be creating more now. You've inspired me to focus on creating!! Thank you so much for sharing your heart with us. Marta, you are an amazing artist and an even more incredible person. The way you always take time to show us how to be creative and always encourage us to believe in ourselves. This video is evidence of your truly beautiful heart. The time it takes to prepare and organize, make a video, and edit it, is proof you love to HELP us! Your video truly spoke to me personally. You emotion shows again how much you care. Again, thank you so much for sharing!! I will keep watching you!! 😉

[@MaremiSmallArt]

Thank you soo sooo much for your lovely words. I hope you will get back to creating more, to feel better and inspired. All will be good, believe in yourself! oxox Marta

[@denisejo126]

Thank you so much for the reminder. Unfortunately I am one of those that wants to do everything at once and winds up doing nothing. You've really given me the pep talk that I needed. Thank you Marta.

[@richcari]

I just love you Marta! You're an amazing, caring person and I'm glad to be a part of your world!

[@lavellmarie3851]

All the right words at just the right time from such a precious friend.... and just when I think I can't cherish you more than I already do, I see a new part if your heart and love you even more. Thank you for all you share and do. 💕

[@marilynrollo6278]

So many valid points you have made that "touch home" with me! Aren't we all a little/lot guilty of overextending/over estimating the time we actually have to "create" because there are so many awesome products on the market tempting us to try! Your video had heart❤️! You are beautiful!

[@C0L0R-Y0UR-DAY-n0w]

Your words really spoke to me today. I thank you for sharing. Not only your fantastic tutorials, but your encouragement and experience. Big hugs to all! Make today a colorful one! Waving from Wisconsin, USA

[@rainbarber7657]

Marta this video speaks so many truths. I am guilty of quite a few of these. I have products I have never used but I just couldn't pass on the sale. I spend a lot of time thinking about what I want to do instead of actually doing it. I LOVE all of your videos but this one is the one I truly needed to hear today. Also, thanks so much for the tip about the glue.

[@arlenehefner7261]

Your a doll! Keep doing what you do. Your heart is so transparent and your love shines thru to us.

[@shirapayano4645]

I’m very guilty of just watching others create than creating myself, but since I don’t have a lot of products, I just feel like I don’t have enough, and I think I’ll create when I have enough. But you’re so right Marta, we have to use what we have. Thanks for the video, I always find your advise useful and enjoy your honesty.

[@FrostyJava]

Marta, you are so supportive and you have a lovely way to teach and inspire. Thank You! Lisa

[@Naria4210]

Just a note: Thank you for sharing your creativity and your inspirations. You make it a non-perfect creativity perfect...

[@sandraspears5666]

Thank you for this video, it was very spot on! If I could only add one more mistake, at least one big one that I have made, was to never throw away a project, no matter how bad you think it is. I can always be used for learning what not to do, or it may not have been as bad as you thought it was.

[@leighcarver6826]

something I do far to often is I start project after project without finishing before I start yet another. A few is ok but as of right now I think I have about 10 started...yea, and I do every one of the things on this list too. Lol thanks for another great video ☺

[@stephaniesingleton7229]

Leigh Carver me too!! It's like I get a burst of energy for a new creation then I get distracted with another one and then before you know it I have 10 projects just waiting to be finished !!

[@andreiacantizano6961]

Leigh Carver I do the same, sometimes I feel guilty, sometimes not!

[@linmims3049]

Awww...you are such a caring person, it's your sweet creative personality that draws people to you. You do so inspire many. And, I think I may be guilty of quite a few of those mistakes. But, no worries, I can keep moving forward. xxx

Thank you soooo much for uploading this video. I feel myself reflected in some of your mistakes, and listening to you saying such nice words, encouraging me not to stop creating (I've considered this idea recently), saying that anyone's work is important... That helped me a lot. This video came to me in the exactly moment I needed, and I'm going to keep it on my favourite list so I can watch it whenever I feel I'm getting lost again. I think I could never thank you enough for what you did for me today.

[@kathybradley8315]

You are just too adorable and the camera loves you! What a wonderful video you've just shared - I find that I am guilty of so many of those points!! Anyway - thank you for taking your time to share with all of us - you are just the sweetest! Sending warm hugs and many thanks, Kathy

[@patriciamichelle6164]

Hi Marta, I have been following you since the first video of yours I watched and have been a fan since then as well. This video was brilliant and I'm sure you will and have helped many people with it. I watched tutorials for over 3 years, saved videos, printed off pics, made lists, schedules, etc on techniques to try and shopped to the point that my craft room became a museum of possibilities collecting dust. Last year was the worst year of my life due to some very difficult circumstances and by December I knew I needed to start creating or I would break. So now my years of "research & collecting" are finally paying off lol! I've finally started a blog, channel, etc. to join and be a member of the creative world instead of a spectator longing to be. Thank you for all of the inspiration you've provided, especially last year. Sometimes when we're going through difficult times seeing/watching something beautiful come to life is the only light in our day, and it's a necessary connection that you can never put a price on. Looking forward to continuing watching and learning from you - Hugs

[@MaremiSmallArt]

I am so happy to read this... you are on the right track, keep up creating, keep up being happy in what you do and I promise it will all be just superb! Hugs, xoxoxox

[@MsLiberty25]

Oh my sweet Maremi! i just adore you! THANK YOU for all you share! you bare your soul in so many of your videos and spread love and inspiration all across to everyone! You are human, and i love seeing that you don't pretend to be something you aren't! YOu show your true self! Flaws and all! And pass your knowledge so freely! Thank you for EVERYTHING! People like you make the world a brighter place! Huge hugs to you my friend! Your videos keep me going on some of my very bad days!

[@MaremiSmallArt]

awww thank you for watching and stopping by to leave your thoughts ! Big big hugs to you my friend, xoxo

[@hakantacrafter813]

great video Maremi this is some really good advice not just for mixed media but for all arts, i think a lot of people are put off of drawing and painting because they think other people are just good at it and that they should just be naturally good at it, they don't realize that those people have spent most of their lives practicing and that art is something you can become good at.

[@luannapierce2544]

Thank you for bringing to awareness that we would do well to be mindful about how we practice creativity while emphasizing the simple joy of creating art or "arting". Nice tips as well with the glue tips and color wheel and clean up advice... basic but good to review. I appreciated your open honest positivity and vulnerability. I challenge any artist to deny that if they do not do art.... they get a little sideways. Yup, you know it is true. In this sense creativity ( and you tube as a home for us) is therapy for all of us. Mmmmmhmmm, you know it is true. Art on.. no fear! Be good to yourself and others. YES!

[@mariestepanova2577]

Dear Marta, yes, yes, yes...I listened to your advice and during watching/listening another videos I have done two scrapbook pages to my kids' album. although it wasn't made by mixed media technique I did another steps!!! thank You so much!

[@mrstennant1962]

I really enjoyed listening to you, I m guilty of so many of these things - buying too much, never finishing projects, doing too many things at once, so what you said really made me think. I have zero confidence in my on ability, so you saying "you can do it " - I don't know, you sounded so sincere that what you said has really spurred me on to at least try things. What s the worst that can happen really ? Thank you so much for your wise words and please keep making the videos, I m learning so many new things xx

[@gojojo66]

Thank you so much for this video Marta...it spoke to me in so many ways. I lost my Mom 2 months ago and have been in such a bad place. I want to do art journaling so bad but can never seem to get started. Like you said I buy so much stuff and never use it. Also, feel like I don't know where to begin. Thank you for the kind words and the inspiration. You are a wonderful soul ! Blessings always.

[@KirstenHolahan]

Lovely Marta, I think you are an angel on this earth for us who want to create more, make art fun, and show us that WE all can do it.. Thank you for you, Thank you for your time that you put in for us, your watchers, your subscribers, your students, your friends. You are blessed. much love back to you, xoooo

[@MaremiSmallArt]

aww you are so kind with sweet comment like this, much appreciate it xoxoxox

[@deborahreeder2901]

You are as adorable as a little kitten or puppy ... fun to watch, and full of playful energy. I was able to relate to everything on this video. Thanks for all your adventurous and inspirational videos.

[@IAWEJ]

Oohh Marta I love your videos everything that I have learned about mixed media is from you because you take the time to teach us and guide us as well same goes for 9yr old daughter has learned from you.... Thank you for all the love you put into your videos... I promise I'll start creating and not buying any more and follow your tips 😘

[@lizwalters9549]

Marta, I love this video and I am guilty of ALL 15 points. Just this past month I have jumped into a huge journal I made from a coffee table book and I have learned so much from your you-tubes. I will show you very soon my results. Our good friend Teri told me to have more confidence in myself and I am totally enjoying the process!!

[@JuneRamsamy]

Thank you Marta, I have so much crafty things which now overwhelms me and yes I do watch too many videos. Very well said Marta. xxx

[@Monikas_Handmade_Compendium]

Thank you Marta. You are a bright star in this world. Thank you for sharing your passion with us. You are much appreciated. hugs xoxo

[@lorimcgarrity2146]

I want to know how on earth 41 people hit "thumbs down"??? WTH? What is wrong with people? I don't get it. You are so inspirational Marta. You are so insightful. THere are so many things I've learned from you. Not all craft related either. One thing I find so wonderful about you and you may not realize it but you are responsible for keeping the crafting and art world alive and growing. There are so many people that watch your videos and you have quite a few that are aimed at showing what you can do with very few supplies or either very cheap type, supplies. Not artist quality that maybe lots of people starting out or just thinking about trying to get crafty wouldn't have on hand. It is something that I've not seen many other artists at all try to teach. That is why I kept meaning to write you before now and let you know that, I am one of those people that collects things instead of using them. I am working on changing that but there are plenty that may have their kids water color set from Crayola and then some markers and that may be about it. But you show how you can create some wonderful art just with those basic supplies. Or even old make up you can take out of your bathroom cabinet and put that in your crafting space. You just are always so up beat, entertaining, encouraging and just a whole lot of fun to be around. I enjoy all of your videos immensely. I have joined your facebook cafe group but unfortunately I am not on FB as much because I spend all of my time on youtube watching videos. Yep, that's me, one of those people you spoke of that watches videos instead of creating. I am going to do better though. I now have youtube on TV through our cable company so I can be at my desk crafting as I watch and then I can follow along. Just wanted to let you know how much you mean to me and I know to so many others out there. Much love!

[@iscraplife]

I just love, love, love you! You have such a big heart. Thank you for your words of advice and encouragement. I will be forever thankful for finding you, my art and life are better for it.

[@LeighKan]

Mistake No. 10: I'm so happy to have found your channel. I can watch all your videos not once, but twice. You are so inspiring, such a gentle voice, which soothes me, during my tough time after cancer treatments and thus insomnia. Going on to your "How to break a blank page video now", (repeating No. 10 mistake again lol). Who knows, maybe I can start creating together with you. Thank you so much for all you do. Take care

[@ginimom]

Breath Maremi, you are doing a great job of making art accessible to so many people. You do it in a way that does not talk down to beginners which is so needed. You say we should take care of ourselves, but you need to do that to. You have a gift in teaching. This was a very good video with a lot of excellent suggestions to all of us about enjoying the process rather that getting stressed about it. You are right, there are so many stresses out there in our lives, art should be the one place we don't feel that. It is for me. I don't post my things for others because I do it for me. Showing it, pinning it, selling it is art done for others. Art is for me. So I treat it as 'do I like this' or what one new thing did I see in this video I might like to try. I don't look to create other's projects. If I do what they did, I lose my originality - the things that define 'my style'. Thank you for this video Maremi. Please take good care of yourself too. GG

[@MaremiSmallArt]

Thank you so so much ! loved your thoughts, Marta xoxox

[@aliceadler4569]

So true. I can identify with so many of those things. Especially buying too much and not use them cause I'm afraid to "ruin" the supplies. I just got a ton of Valentine's collections still in the boxes they came in. I saw someone on you tube using them and couldn't stand not having the "new" stuff. I'm going to take your advice & create. Be it amateur or a little better, I'm going to create

[@ArtbyKendraScott]

This was one of the first of your videos I watched when I first started mixed media/journaling in January. It was so helpful and I thought to re watch for inspiration and it totally worked. I have been stressing over my journals and I know I shouldn't. I am going to relax about it now. Thank you for your words of wisdom dear Marta

[@chrismaynard6581]

This is so on the mark. I watch so many videos and not creating much. It's like a fantasy I keep thinking about it and get no satisfaction from Creating. I'm 76 yrs in a senior center and a wheel chair, unable to go shopping and All my money does to my care, I do have access to newspapers, magazines, and glue. I could do something. U really encouraged me with u ideas. You r so pretty so positive And I love u accent. Keep up the excellent videos. Lv🌈🦋💓

[@carolinedashchi7220]

You sweet, caring thing. The way you got emotional undid me and had me crying. Lip quivering and all. Thank you for always sharing who you are, it's one of the many special things about you. And everything you discussed, I'm guilty of so thank you for the reminders. Very inspirational. Since you ask for suggestions, my personal struggle is what to do after a background has been done. I go blank w focal points and embellishments... xoxo

[@theogibson7120]

Thank you Marta. You are such an inspiration for us all and we love you for it.

[@kimsumrack7499]

There were definitely many of those things I do. The video tuts are one for sure . Thank you for the pep talk 😊and the passion of what you do. Hugs to you crafty friend 😊

[@AerynKDesigns]

Painted through the whole thing, like I usually do something while I have the video on (computer desk is also craft desk!) and it helps cos I can watch videos a few times to catch everything. Good points in this one, I do need to stop the ADHD hyperfocus (it's kind of like tunnel vision that you can't break out of) and at least remember to get a glass of water from time to time!

[@MaremiSmallArt]

Aeryn Kelly I feel you ! ♡

[@ccyinyang04]

My computer desk is also a craft desk. Sometimes I feel I'm limited with creativity because I have a small area to work with. But as long as you're in the zone...size doesn't really matter. As marta says. Be creative, be yourselves!

[@babethebuilder1]

Cristina Henrich me too! I have to gather all my supplies from room to room and by the time I'm done and it's all laid out I'm too tired to mess with it so it sits cluttered on my table, bed, floor, office (which is literally a tiny bathroom sized porch my dad enclosed and made into a "office"years ago when I worked from home from my step mom. I have to go thru my kiss room to get to it! As their room is my grandmother's old sun room (used to be her home, she passed away and my dad begged us to move in so he didn't have to let the house go back to the bank cuz he lived across the street and we were struggling just starting our family then and our landlord then was trying so hard to get us out so his daughter could have our house). So we moved here and now as a family of four its entirety too small. Son and daughter share a room which I'm told is illegal. But my fiance doesn't care. He gets this "rent free" (he's SUPPOSED to be paying three hundred dollars a month to my dad but for fourteen years he rarely has! And with my health issues I cannot work. Hence why I'm trying to start doing mixed media, makeup, and planning. To find my niche and also make some money working from home doing what I love). Yet it's so small here and I'm always stressed, in pain from my back and fibro and various other health issues and I can't move in with my dad like he wants bc he's way too controlling. So I'm sick in this tiny house for us and resenting my fiance mooching off of my father and I. And everytime I try to get creative I find I'm several tools or mediums or ingredients if you will, short. Argh!

[@MelanieMaguire]

I feel your pain! I've lived in very small spaces too. I'm also cursed with chronic pain. What I've found helpful is 1) scale back the size and scope of your projects. Start with ATCs and one day just concentrate on texturing the backgrounds with gesso and texture paste. Next day add some card, other bits and pieces, next day add some colour etc. This way you keep the cost down, and the complicated mess down. Work on a tray and maybe 20 or 30 ATCs. 2) On a budget - buy a big cheap bottle of white acrylic paint - use this as gesso - I've found NO DIFFERENCE. You can make your own texture paste from glue, white acrylic paint and baby powder. Expensive brands are usually no better than cheap brands. I've tried a lot out and 80% cheap brands are just as effective. I think the main exception to this is PVA glue which varies a lot. I use Duo 2 which is thick, doesn't yellow and is very cost-effective. Wishing you well and I hope you're able to be creative soon because it's excellent therapy! xx

[@craftycanucksjodicorr9163]

Your right Marta, when i first started mixed media i did a lot of your 15 mistakes, your a sweet sole and it's such a pleasure following you. Thanks for all you do. Cheers, Jodi Myers

[@ccyinyang04]

oMG. Omg... Thank you so much for this video. I research art youtube videos so much but I don't create anything. I just watch and "get jealous". I really enjoy watching your videos because they are so inspirational. You remind us to relax and be ourselves and to be patient. And thank you for reminding us that not everything has to be perfect. THANK YOU!!

[@MaremiSmallArt]

thank you xoxox

[@Anja-Hart]

I really enjoy that we are getting to know you a little more in this video. For many years I have been ill and bed-ridden so arts & crafts is one of the few things i can do and is a great distraction from pain; i have much passion but very little skill...so thank you so much for your practical and encouraging lessons/tutorials you have given me the confidence to try and every day i get a little better. Although you don't know it, you are very clever and I just love love love your work ;)

[@jburdis9915]

Thank you so much for what you do for us and the inspiration you give us. Bless you Marta. xxx

[@lindalubanovic7049]

Just viewed your thank you to all 100,000 +. You are so sweet and gracious. I'm very happy for you with your accomplishment and successes. I personally have enjoyed watching the videos over the past several months. I Love and appreciate your encouragement.

[@robinholbrook6576]

You are an AMAZINGLY WISE WOMAN! And you are a marvelous inspiration! THANK YOU!

[@dianawymer8890]

Awwww Marta you are so sweet. I love watching your videos. I feel like I know you and I am also guilty of making a lot of the mistakes you talked about. . You certainly made me think about a lot of things. You are just adorable. Thank you for all that you share with us. Lots of love going your way🌼

[@sandrasperling1173]

Thank you so much for your video. It is heart going. I recognice some mistakes by myself, watching the video with a big giggle, sometimes I think, "yes, I've already doing this". Me-Time ist the best invested time, because you regenerate and then have power for other things. Wish you a happy happy day and once again: THANK YOU!

[@victoriafortunato1669]

Ciao Marta! Hai proprio ragione...troppi video, troppe distrazioni, troppi prodotti!!! A volte vado back to the roots e cerco solo di ‚divertirmi‘...e i risultati sono fantastici!! Brava - continua così e grazie per il tuo impegno fatto col 💚

[@jilliandaly6059]

Thanks for this video Marta. You could have made it just for me, I make all those mistakes. You are such an inspiration to us all. Love, love, love you.

[@scarletmika]

Jillian Daly same! I kept expecting Marta to say “Mia Kate are you listening?” I love this lady so much :)

[@xXAeshmaXx]

Aww Hun your such an inspiration to many of us, since I discovered you I have actually created something, I am not normally a paint, mixed media person but I wanted to try it, I do love how it's put together and I am just a beginner, I've made many of these mistakes. I am so glad you put this out there for us. Your truly an amazing person and artist 💖💞

[@jaynesills1248]

Marta you really are an inspiration. Your advice is so true and always hits home. I need to be reminded of these important things. Thank you so much for all you do for us. You are truly apprieciated!!!! Hugs!!!

[@caroleann8214]

Oh, Marta I watched this all the way to the end and I was crying with you!! You are a gem and I loved this video, it was informative, and heartfelt. You make us feel the love and that is why you have such an awesome following. What the world needs now is more love and I am getting that from your wonderful youtube channel. Big Hugs and Blessings To You!!!!

[@MaremiSmallArt]

aww thank you so much !!! xoxoxox :) hugs

[@tiacrystallv]

Amazing video!! I am so guilty of so many of these!! Thank you for the pointers and being an inspiration!!!

[@apriltaylor8923]

I am so glad I found your channel. Not only are you video delightful to watch but inspiring and helpful. Thank you!

[@conniehewitt6530]

oh you are so right! Number 9 is my biggest crutch... Collecting ideas instead of creating. My promise is to actually do more and spend less time collecting. You have such a positive way of presenting information... good and bad. Thank you.

[@louannadams532]

You made me tear up there at the end with you. You made great points in this video. There are definitely a few things I need to work on. Thank you for caring about us Marta!! Xo

[@MaremiSmallArt]

Louann Adams ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@lynngregory2336]

Thank you Marta. Yes I am guilty of these things. Keep up the good work. Must go now, time to start doing things.

[@ClearlyCards]

Just watched this video, and boy oh boy did you hit on every single thing that is soooooo true! I can identify with everything you said, and it has opened my eyes as to the "holes" I always fall into.... Thank you for opening my eyes and speaking the truth!!!!