Repurposing Art! Junk Journal Snacks #53 - Bitesized Inspiration For Your Journal!

[@drikabrown99]

I live in South Africa where you would see a deer walking down our small town street, or hear a lion roar in the distance. Small wildlife and insects in the home and garden. To me it is inspirational. Being close to nature gives me peace. Enjoy it. You are blessed to be there.

[@Bridgetgethins]

I live with our fellow creatures. The insects. The mammals. The reptiles. The birds. All of them are in decline. So we do capture and release. A moth, a stink bug, lighting bugs, spiders, a bee, a bird. Once we had a bat! But we got her and let her go. As to the fox, deer they are VERY afraid of you. Austria declared their country free of rabies in 2008. Beautiful.

[@ArtJunkie]

I love the whole concept of turning around and grabbing things. I have my art space set up that way also.I call my desk my cockpit and I can spin in my chair and grab whatever I want perfect. Glad you’re enjoying your new space 😊

[@judiemjacobson4613]

I had to stop watching the video so I could tell you how much I ADORE the lovely drawing of the girl with the sun behind her head. I just love love love it!

[@49dragonflies]

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[@rbrtnoble]

When cutting out the coin envelope - just leave some white paper on one side of the flap. Tuck that side under to glue the envelope.

[@49dragonflies]

👍🏻😃 thanks for that! No idea why I didn’t think of that 😅❤️

[@roseblitz1439]

Barbara you always make me smile and laugh when I watch your videos. You’re so cheerful. When you mentioned you have wheels on your chair, I just had a picture of you in my mind rolling across your craft room to your paper cutter!🤣

[@SaltLifeGypsy68]

Love seeing you add older art in the current journal. Charming..

[@carolynshanks2612]

It’s great that you are revisiting past projects for your new journal. I’m enjoying your new craft space vicariously. May you continue for years to come.

[@wrenbayley]

I was in my late 40’s before getting a craft room. But the wait - that’s just fine; I’m just very thankful a time came when I could have one, as well as simple things to craft with. We all have so much to be thankful for.

[@rosarieramon1081]

Yum!!! Enjoyed your inspiration snack done in your new studio. As Bob Ross would say, "We don't make mistakes. We have happy accidents." You got your mojo vibe back😍👍

[@prof.mommyarty]

It's really hard getting back into crafting even when we're looking forward to it 🤷. Lol yes it's handy having things within reach at the swivel of a chair, easier to tidy too. Hmm yes, you might get a numb bum sitting so long 🙊. I am going through that same uncertainty about my abilities after so long away from crafting. Your bravery always helps me 😁. Cute drawings😍. Your poor lion looks cross eyed 🙈🙊. Repurposing is a great idea 💡. Woah that's a big grasshopper!! Such a difference using sprays through stencils on paper than on fabric. I usually dab with an almost dry sponge. You did loads! A great return to your craft table 👏👏👏. Tfs and have a great day 💖💖💖

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks sweetie! I’m sure you will get back into it in no time as well! 😊❤️

[@prof.mommyarty]

Thanks to you, Joie and Tina I've made a start. I just need to believe in myself a little more😄😄😄

[@49dragonflies]

@@prof.mommyarty that’s awesome! You got this! ❤️💪🏼🥰

[@prof.mommyarty]

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[@debbivaughn1313]

This video was full of fabulous ideas! My favorite was bringing your lovely older art into a newer journal.🤗🥰

[@pauletteliddell2923]

Barbara, enjoy watching ad usual. Glad you're adding your art to your journal, and that you're enjoying your new craft room. Have fun and stay safe. Sending love and lots of virtual hugs to you 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗👍.

[@pambotter355]

We have screens on our windows. Several years ago in Sept we started getting stink bugs. They are trying to come in the house to hibernate for the winter. Ugly things that really stink! Fortunately with each passing year there’s less and less but they are still here. Ugh! So happy for you to have your own craft room and the ease of getting things you need. I have had my own craft room for years now and it’s wonderful. Loved your drawings from years ago and how you put them in parts of your journal. It’s always nice too to see more of the person then just hands. Enjoy all of your videos Barbara! TFS! ❤️

[@helengibson8196]

Well you wouldn't know that you are feeling rusty. Your creations are always beautiful. Ooooh 'soulful' I love that 🌷

[@sandikalin636]

Love that you’re using your older art., ❤️ isn’t it wonderful to have a room? And Wheels! Lol. Yes please get a screen for your window., anything could fly in 😱😱. And you don’t want critters nibbling on your papers either. Can’t wait to see your next studio tour video. I felt the same way after I moved back into my studio. It felt so strange at first. You seem to adjusted ❤️❤️

[@k.susieroloff4801]

Really cool!.....you have never lost your groove!.....😻

[@suzyemery]

I'm so happy for you, Barbara! Having a great crafting space and extra room is wonderful! I have a rolling chair, as well. My craft room is only 9 x 13, so for me, I have to be organized. I had purchased some of those cubical things in white, added fabric drawers and I love it. I mentioned white, because it is clean looking, and makes the room appear bigger, too. And I also, have a couple of those carts with like 10 plastic drawers in each. They are great storage for all kinds of items. I do have a white table with drop down leaves, in the center of my room. It holds my large guillotine cutter. So, I do have to get up from my desk, and move sometimes! Lol Oh, and while I was unloading groceries today, I thought...WOW the grasshoppers are everywhere this year... And I am NOT a bug fan! 😂 We also see centipedes...I hate fast moving critters! Haha. It's about time to spray the house again... Love your journal and seeing your older pieces being used in there. Take care! Hugs 💟 Suzy

[@rjr618]

I love watching you create! There are so many little details that you add and how you fix something you don't like. I love those little details and since I've been watching you it's amazing how many things I can use.

[@anettebrogaard]

you are super good at drawing. More of that, please. And a good idea to reuse something from old journals that are no longer relevant. THANKS😃

[@49dragonflies]

Thank YOU! ☺️❤️

[@jennifercambridge6837]

I completely get the "chair on wheels" thing, it makes life so much easier when you can whizz round your craft space. Also, get yourself a bug catcher off Amazon, it has a really long handle so you don't have to get too close to the creepy crawly. ❤

[@Alexandra-jz1te]

I am happy to hear that I am not the only person who struggles coming back to crafting after having a (not wanted ;) ) break! Thanks for sharing your process and your feelings and thoughts! You did it great, like always! ❤

[@jennieadamsMM]

I totally understand feeling rusty. My hubby had COVID and then his back went out. Phew! He is feeling a tiny better so I’ve gotten back into my craft room and catching up on my Margrite Miller collage book. Jumping back in is the way to go for sure.🤗💕🦋

[@brendamyers2353]

Lifebook is amazing value offering so many techniques by multiple artists. Strongly recommend. Enjoy your beautiful new home and craft room. I always enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@MaureenAstrid]

It is so nice to hear you speak about your new room and your adventures with the creepy insects 🙈 love to see those old pieces you made too. Sending a big hug, better get those screens soon sweetie ☺️

[@tracytanasiychuk8253]

I’m very much sharing your joy in your new space. My studio is my life line as I am chronically ill. I watch videos in my studio on a large screen TV as I am struggling with vision issues also. So happy for you. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦

[@teresitalamas5304]

Love the transformation of your recycled art work from other journals👏🏻

[@amalieweber4633]

Liebe Barbara, schön, dass du in deiner neuen Wohnung angekommen bist und nun sooo ein schönes Bastelzimmer hast. So ein Umzug bringt immer viel Unruhe mit sich - aber danach kann man mit neuer Kraft und Inspiration weitermachen. Deine Ideen fließen bestimmt bald wieder über. Ich bin vor eineinhalb Jahren umgezogen, und kämpfe immer noch mit der Anordnung meiner Sachen 😂 die Raumaufteilung ist eine ganz andere und mitunter suche ich immer noch bestimmte Dinge😗. Ich wünsche dir viel Freude in der neuen Umgebung und ich freue mich auf viele neue Anregungen von dir. LG

[@rachelpatten8889]

Love your little sunshine girl drawing. A nice start to break in your new craft room.

[@wendyk2557]

Loved seeing how you incorporated your past art into this journal. Thank you for sharing. So happy for you having a craft room.

[@debrak5314]

I am lucky to have my own craft room so I know how excited you are! I have a suggestion on fixing for craft cabinet. Take the door off that they put back on, adjust the sides(gluing pieces if needed) then put the door back on.

[@sherryliberto6749]

Barbara, you had me laughing out loud. With all of the new found creatures and then with not having to get up . Take a break every now and then and go look at the greenery out your window. Totally enjoyed the video. Have a super fantastic day. Sending love and big hugs Sherry 💜

[@ElaAmp]

I love seeing how excited you are for your new craft room! I have always wanted a designated room for arts/crafts, although I am blessed to have 2 craft areas. One with my desk and a table and the main supplies I use, then a backroom with a work bench and all my extra supplies. I am still trying to find a good way organize, but as I work on that and find new ways to get organized I love the small things, like you talk about, not having to get up to get a paper cutter etc. Also, I love Lifebook, I have Tamara's print book and am doing Lifebook 2022 and I really enjoy it! Between you and Luise and Tamara you have all awakened my love to mixed media and junk Journaling. I really want to start doing art/craft videos on my KZbin channel, but I have yet to figure out a good area to setup for that type of content. (I had dipped my toes into youtube videos with unboxing and haul videos). Thank you for all you do and all that you share! 💟

[@caroltanzi29]

Barbara: back in the saddle. Wonderful as always. Carol from California

[@Veronim78]

Am excited for you that you got a craft room. I am happy that you are enjoying your new space and makes it easier for you to craft. Your journal pages you created turned out beautiful. You are so creative and talented.

[@831Miranda]

Relax, enjoy your space, play with your papers, and talk to us :-) I personally enjoy your company as much as much as your art! :-)

[@bluemuf]

More great ideas, recycling older art and making it new again. And, your gluing method for the layers. Thank you for sharing

[@annwoleben5439]

I know you are enjoying your new craft room - already creating interesting pages in your journal.

[@sherryvanderpool8644]

How fun to reuse older items welcome to your craft room 😀

[@hankejoosen4029]

So happy for you that you have your craftroom … where you made a yummy first snack🤩🤩🤩

[@tonyashatley5040]

Yay! I’m so glad you are adding in your old art work!!! Your pages turned out beautiful! Glad you didn’t forget how to craft 😉 Oh my goodness I would have freaked too with any bug especially one that big!!!!

[@KrissiCreates]

I loved taking Tamaras Life Book Courses! I need to dig mine out !! I loved this Barbara ❤ Thank you so much for sharing such great ideas. You haven't lost your talent sweetie ! Hugs and love from Kansas USA

[@831Miranda]

PS: insects are a sign of a healthy garden!! I am NOT in love with most of them, either....but most are totally harmless ...Over here my garden is taken up by native birds and they are BOLD, come into my kitchen (I live in a house) looking for dog food as one of my small dogs has a bad habit of picking up a morsel and taking it somewhere else to eat, the he gets bored and leaves it ... the birds have figured this out!!

[@49dragonflies]

😂😂😂

[@leesajones2553]

So happy for you in your new and bigger craft space, I craft in our lounge room, much to my husbands dismay 😂. I live in Australia and we get all sorts of wildlife here, I live in a small country town and we have had snakes of all types, a large goanna (lizard) in our back garden, not to mention all kinds of spiders 🕷. I love all the wildlife now, but it did take me a while to get use to them as I moved from the city out to a rural area 15years ago, so happy with the move, as I hope you will be with your move. 💕🇦🇺🦘

[@jneigler]

I just love how organized you are! My brain makes a mess everywhere and I hate cleaning up. So, I have only myself to blame. 😢

[@lucyfanning7496]

Really happy that you have your own craft room. Loved this snack.

[@carolefroelich4109]

I would certainly enjoy a video that explains how you make a video and put product in your store.

[@debbiev.1311]

"Like riding a bike": a little creative oil on those "rusty" wheels & then you're rolling right along...literally on your new chair!! 😘 Love all that you added & how you continue to "own your story"!! ❤🤗🦋🚴🏻‍♀️

[@elizabethflorez2372]

You are so amazing. I just ❤love you. Amazing artist. Thank you 🙏

[@chiagirlmyfatcat896]

You are back in your zone! No worries you have not lost your MOJO. I would freak out too... I really can't stand grasshoppers or crickets or ants. I don't mind a spider, lol. Love your new space and the "snacks" that come with it! Your planners are always beautiful!💕🤗🙂 Jeannie

[@kathymalloy8865]

Hi BarbarA FYI I live in the country and am fimular with bugs the one you described is probably not a grasshopper but a praying mantis they do look like of scary but they are very special as their diet is all the bad bugs enjoy your new room😊

[@mariaconti9704]

I’m so happy for you Barbara, finally getting your own craft room! Just be warned, it will never be done! When I plan on going into mine to straighten up, I get side tracked and start play with something I have found and end up with a bigger mess, 😅😂🤣. The thing is it’s my mess and I will get to it the next day. I live in north, Scottsdale Arizona in the Sonoran Desert and we found a scorpion inside yesterday! After 12 years plus of living here, I see this as its time to spray inside and out again! There is always some creepy crawly that comes to visit, uninvited no matter where one lives, I believe! Take care and enjoy your new place! ❤️🤗😘🥰

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks Maria! OMG A scorpion! 😳 I will never complain about Grasshoppers again! 😂😂😂

[@leslie-dg4um]

Hi Barbara, welcome back! Thank you for thinking of your viewers during your hectic move prep and unpacking. It was exciting to see your new craft room and plans for it! I'm happy to hear there will be more vlogs to come! I am curious to see what you will replace the Haribo Advent calendar with. 😂

[@marciagainey3224]

Oh, Barbara! You made me laugh thinking about all the bugs and other critters that live in the southern US. We have roaches (yuck), flies, mosquitoes and bees & wasps. We have a family of lizards (chameleons) that live on our patio and front porch. Tiny tree frogs thrive in abundance and cling to the glass on our back door. They come out at night and eat bugs drawn to our porch lights. I say they come for the free buffet. LOL. We have had cute brown bunnies but also coyotes sand even a red fox! Squirrels are everywhere. And we live in the city- not out in the rural area. So we have many animals and bugs in our yard. Turtles have even been known to live in our yard! I enjoyed your snack episode. Loved your quick recovery from your complete disaster. All’s well that ends well! 😉

[@janillingsworth7478]

I loved seeing your old art and how you transformed it retaining it's original form though. I have been meaning to look through a big ol art journal of mine where I have written stuff that I dont want to keep and use it in my Fool on a Hill journal. I am glad you are so happy in you new studio. Xxx

[@studio-989]

Welcome to your new working space and studio!! I’ve been watching your Vlogs… but I’m pretty sure creating in journal will be like riding a bike!! It just comes naturally for you!! Can you get window screens ? Love the snacks!!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! Yes, I was able to get back into it rather quickly thankfully! I will get screens for the window, but maybe wait until after the winter…

[@cindycreateforlife]

So good to spend some Sunday evening time with you. I can totally relate, I have been renovating our motor home for several weeks now and have had no time in my craft studio, I am scared that I will have forgotten everything and will not be able to come up with ideas! It is painful to have no time to create, I have missed it so much but, sometimes life demands sacrifice! So happy for you with your new space, minus the bugs, I am not a fan of them either!💕🇨🇦

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks and good luck with your renovation! I’m sure you will get back into the crafting mode in no time! ❤️😊

[@debiv7834]

Great video! So happy you are settling in and enjoying your new space!😍❤️

[@helenjohnson9066]

Thank you for this great snack Barbara, enjoy your craft room!!

[@opalm21]

It was so fun to follow along as you added to your journal. BTW, I ordered a craft cabinet but it won't arrive until November. I've looked at them before I felt the cost was just too much. However having everything in view will allow me to stay motivated. Now my supplies are in bins and it's so frustrating. Thank you for sharing your journey along the way.

[@49dragonflies]

You will love it once it’s set up! Enjoy! 😃❤️

[@wandaspencer9523]

Very nice pages. You always make the best of a bad page!

[@Valkennestblogspot]

Such a great idea to use pieces out off an old journal you made because now we also can see it. They all fit perfectly. Just enjoy nature around you, we are used to it although we never saw foxes closeby even not in the forest over here…they are there but they are more afraid off us people I think😂 Greetings Maia

[@toniscott1029]

Enjoyed the snack. I know how you feel about the bugs. I had that same experience moving from Chicago to a small town in Florida.

[@tuthillg]

Pretty little snack! TFS the inspiration!

[@RobinfromCA]

Oh, Barbara! I sympathize with your critter problem. I actually would prefer a fox and a grasshopper. Our first few months in Texas we were in a rental that was horrible. Cockroaches (lots), spiders of all colors and sizes, and beetles. I was freaked out all the time. Now that we are in our house we have a professional bug guy come out once a month and spray around our house and in our walls to keep rodents out. We make sure everything is safe for pets and wildlife but will take out those creepy crawly things. BTW, LOVE your new pages. I think your craft room is serving your creative juices well!

[@manolicu9480]

Great first snack un your new craft room 😊thank you 💜💜

[@angelastrozier7467]

Wonderful snack!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@sherrydennis2419]

You always know how to save the day!

[@MissCarol-gb3]

Thankyou

[@skullingtonfly]

Love your creativity today 🥰

[@matildaenlund6679]

Another delicious snack! Thank you!❤

[@elizabethflorez2372]

This is absolutely so beautiful & very creative. Thank you for sharing. ❤I love 💕 your journal

[@elizabethflorez2372]

Thank you for sharing

[@BlaizC]

I actually flinched when you poured the spray paint on the stencil! You forgot that paint used on stencils has to be very thin and almost dry. You fixed it well, though. Two years ago, I was doing a lot of pour painting and junk journaling. Then, I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and not only did I stop doing art, but I also even stopped watching you tube videos. I started watching videos again at the end of last year, but I still haven't made anything. So, I know how you feel trying to do art again. At least you actually did something -- I'm still just watching! (Cancer free, by the way!)

[@yolandakouwenberg-meijer344]

Love the pages..I hate grasshoppers too.

[@pattiehartmann1754]

You're delightful 😊

[@elsevoshart5930]

Great snacks ! Thanks for sharing!

[@jorjanm]

Love this snack! You gave me great ideas. I'm very sorry about the damage the movers caused to your scrap box. I know the cabinet is not inexpensive. I was offered one for free and didn't have room for it. Have you considered contacting the company to see if they can offer advice on the best way to repair it? Thanks for sharing your creative talent!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! Hubby was able to fix it 😊

[@PatWalden]

Lovely! ❤️❤️❤️

[@NatureSpiritJournals]

😂 Ich wohne auch sehr grün und in der Nähe eines Waldes 💚, in meiner Studienzeit habe ich mitten in der Stadt gewohnt…also kenne ich das mit der Umstellung. Viele ungewohnten Tieren und vor allem Insekten 🐞 . Die erste Zeit vor der Fertigstellung meines Bastelzimmers hatte ich meinen Bastelbereich im Gartenhaus… ich rate davon ab, besonders wenn Stinkwanzen im Garten unterwegs sind 🤪. Den Geruch hab ich bis heute nicht aus einer Kiste herausbekommen und sie entsorgt 🤣. Man merkt, dass du dich in deinem neuen Bastelzimmer schon sehr wohl fühlst. Schönes Video 👍. Liebe Grüße Nicole

[@kcueva313]

Happy your back to crafting.. stay away from those creatures lol 👍

[@jennieadamsMM]

BTW… I’m still waiting for the rolling chair.🤗💕🦋

[@lalagamma4452]

Beautiful ❤️🐞

[@CraftyBestie]

Love the snack as always and ot didn't ruin my diet

[@49dragonflies]

😂😂😂

[@maritaranda7782]

Love it🤩😍

[@BeccaL2016]

It happens a lot, when I work on something, and all the sudden I lost it, so I put it on hold lol

[@Angelofnine]

The bugs this year! I live in the middle of the city and I went to the bathroom the other day and suddenly there's a giant grasshopper sitting on my knee. Needless to say I freaked out. Never seen a grasshopper inside before. Freaky.

[@49dragonflies]

OMG that would have freaked me out too! 😳

[@lorettataylor3374]

Did you brother get your storage unit fixed???❤️

[@49dragonflies]

My hubby was able to fix it! 😃 Coming up in another VLOG

[@opalm21]

BTW - was it a grasshopper or a Kati-did?

[@49dragonflies]

It was definitely a grasshopper

[@terrisuebone5396]

HAHAHAHAHA a finished craft room. Our rooms are never done, they are evolving all the time!!

[@amyb82941]

💜💜💜

[@icraft4yrprotection]

💕🤗

[@danacolosimo5874]

😍😍❤️❤️TFS 😘😘😘😘😘🇨🇦

[@scrapsimone]

👍🌸🌸

[@DeniseS-6867]

🐱

[@glynismccartneyintricatesc5281]

🌺🇨🇦🌼❤️

[@sherrrysparklynn]

Can't tell your rusty at all.

[@allisonjames2923]

Just to help comfort you & your husband, you’ll be pleased to know that Austria has been free of rabies in the animal population for 14 years, so you can make friends with your fox, who was probably just checking out her new neighbours. Most animals only bite if humans try to attack them or try to get inappropriately close to them without establishing trust & a firm friendship. As an Australian, I empathise with your creature encounters & encourage you to take time to watch them, even if just a large grasshopper. We underestimate our fellow creatures’ intelligence & curiousity incredibly. “Austria was declared free of terrestrial rabies in 2008. The last time a fox was diagnosed with rabies was in 2004 and 2006. However, further investigations revealed that it was a vaccine virus picked up from young animals. Prior to this, an animal rabies outbreak occurred in Carinthia in 2002 due to an immigration of foxes from Slovenia. The circulation of the rabies virus in the Austrian dog population has been extinct since 1950. Bat rabies is an independent infectious disease and is not related to silvatic rabies. So far, it has not been observed in Austria, neither in bats nor in other animals as well as in humans.” From: Rabies - Ages (dot) at

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks for the info! ❤️