HOW I JOURNAL | Journal Process Video

[@amitybloom159]

Hello everybody! I truly hope you all enjoyed this journaling process video, it was definitely a lengthy one ( which I personally enjoy best ☺️) I hope it inspires you all and gives you a creative start to the new year! Love you all!!!

[@rebeccamccrady4966]

I'm binge watching some of your videos tonight. I smiled when you said how you got excited gluing and cutting as a youth and grew up to find others love paper and cutting, tearing & gluing. I have my scrapbook fro. High school & I'm 64 yrs. Now. I love flipping through that book & seeing how as a " youth" I loved paper . Its WHO WE ARE! I also have a Diary from jr. High. Thanks for sharing, it does my heart good.

[@lillufieee]

Is anyone else obsessed with the sound of her scissors and nails when they tap her desk :') It's such a satisfying sound.

[@debbiesjournals4550]

Truly a beautiful journal. Love how you put your pages together. For a person so young you have such a great appreciation for vintage items and it's wonderful to see! Can't wait to see more!

[@abundantlyyours6861]

I grew up in upstate NY in a hunting home. We ate whatever Dad harvested, and we always gave thanks for our food. My dad taught me how to tan hides, so that none of the animal went to waste. One winter, travelling to my Grandmas house, we saw a lot of deer on the side of a mountain, and a dead deer, just lying there that had starved to death. I asked my Dad why he hunted deer because they are such beautiful animals. He told me that he did it, not only to feed our family, but also because if there were no hunters to keep the deer population under control, then many of them would starve to death in the winter when there is not enough food for them. So, I have mixed feelings about hunting. I am Native American, and someone who thinks that all life is sacred. As long as someone is hunting for food, thanking the animal its sacrifice and God for the food, and not wasting the animal, then I think it is OK. My boss is an avid hunter and goes on hunting trips sometimes. I asked him what he did with the animals that they killed when they were away, and he said that depending upon where the trip was, the meet was given to the locals directly, or donated to the food bank in that area to feed the poor. When I volunteered with SVDP, hunters here often donated deer meat to our food pantry. When you are poor, meat is one of the things that you often have to do without because it is so expensive, so their donation really helped us to feed them. On the flip side, I am totally against hunters who kill for a pelt and throw away the meat.

[@jaellandrie6877]

I also have mixed feelings.

[@amitybloom159]

I absolutely loved hearing your story and your views on hunting! I completely agree with you on having mixed feelings, your story reminded me of when I was little - I asked my dad why he didn't hunt ( my uncle was the hunter in the family) and I was really scared of the idea of eating a dead animal. He explained to me the value of an animals life, no matter the size, is to be respected. Hunting has been used by many generations over the years and it has aided many civilizations with food, shelter, tools, etc....they didn't let a single bone go to waste and they valued the life that they were taking. This is why it makes me so sad that nowadays poachers are making it "normal" to kill for pride ( usually its animals that are going extinct) - its really sad. Thank you SO much sweetheart for leaving your views and sharing your wonderful story and for you wonderful support!

[@mamamacgyver]

As your dad said, if people didn’t hunt, animal population would be out of control. My husband and son hunt and we put up the meat for our family and give the rest to other friends that need help providing food for their large family. Anything left, the help center accepts. And when I was young, the only meat we had was the meat my dad hunted. So I don’t have a problem with hunting at all. It’s better to eat the meat hunted than the factory farms that provide meat to the grocery store. So I agree with you. I’m thankful for the food. Although I eat VERY little meat now days.

[@sherryblack8403]

I totally agree.

[@jaellandrie6877]

Love, love, love thanks so much for sharing your process! Also, I appreciate the expressive use of your hands. They tell a story all by themselves. :)

[@annkathy257]

Nazy, you and I are kindred spirits with myself sharing your viewpoints on the importance of protections for nature and wildlife. It is heartwarming to hear a young lady like you share her respect for mother nature! 😊

[@tewijeon]

I love this journaling process and discussion topic, I was art journaling along with you in my junk journaling for aesthetic/ inspiration book, not one where I write in it and I agree with you on the hunting topic

[@maureenkolis9738]

I’ve so been enjoying your videos, so imagine my surprise realizing I’ve not subscribed nor rung the bell! I have now, however, and just wanted to thank you for all I’ve been learning from you! As a 70+++++, I’ve recently tried my hand at journaling, so you’ve been invaluable to me! I’m working on a journal for my grandsweetie who will be graduating from college in May...I know your ideas and wonderful philosophy will be passed on to her through what you’ve taught! Bless you, sweet woman!

[@magdaz7860]

I didn't think I could appreciate you even more, but you always steal my heart with your approach to the nature and the animals

[@iamsimplyblue]

You are an old soul and amazingly talented. So many young women today don't have their Mom's or grandmothers available to teach them because they're out in the workforce...what you share in your videos is so special. So much thought put into your art....

[@bonnieleehen]

Nazi, don’t know if spelled right but I have to say I smile thru your KZbin’s. You do inspire me and I talk right back to you all the time. I gen at to journal & be able to express myself as you do.

[@kendralulovesyou599]

Oh my gosh, this is my absolute favorite kind of video that you do. You’re so right! These videos are what got me hooked to your channel. I was exactly the same way, as a kid, saving scraps of paper that hold memories and that look like junk, but aren’t! And I DEF thought I was weird when I realized that no one else saved their trash, lol! But these videos (and process videos from a few other channels) are what made me realize that I could do this! Document in a way that preserves those memories and it beautiful! You’re amazing, and I’m SO glad your channel exists!

[@kendralulovesyou599]

Also, if you’re interested in a *really* good glue for fabrics and paper, my absolute favorite is a brand called Sobo. I get mine at Joann’s, but you can also get it on Amazon. It’s permanent and STRONG, (like, I’ve glued in things like keys and my dog’s name tag directly to the page with it! And I have yet to find anything it won’t hold) and acid free. It stays flexible when it dries/cures, so it’s actually what I use in book binding! And it’s also much faster drying than tacky glue or other brands like it. Plus it has an easy squeeze bottle. (Though because it’s so fast drying, you can’t forget and leave it open, or it’ll clog) 💛💛💛

[@amitybloom159]

Kendra Ogzewalla Aww Kendra!! I am so happy you loved the video!!! Journaling in itself is completely different for everyone, it's how YOU journal your life and memories that make it have purpose! I absolutely agree with you and I am so grateful you found such a wonderful community ❤️

[@amitybloom159]

Kendra Ogzewalla OOO I need to check it out! Keys!? That's awesome! I am excited to try it out thank you!!!!! ☺️

[@kendralulovesyou599]

Amity Bloom Yup! Keys! For real! Like, an actual key that I carried that was to my good friend’s home that was a place of refuge for me during a REALLY hard time I was having. She made me a spare key, and she even made it a rainbow one, but when she moved, I didn’t need it on my key ring anymore, so I glued it in my Journal! If I could post a picture here for you, I totally would, lol!

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

I understand your feelings on hunting. I too feel very strongly about hunting just for the sport of it. My husband hunts and he uses the meet, I will not eat it nor will I ever! ( ok, if we are in the zombie apocalypse, maybe) but he respects my views and I don’t even want to see photos of him and his conquests. I do have to say that if he is not sure he can get a “ clean shot” he will let it go. He does not want any animal to suffer just to get a deer, if that makes sense. I have to tell you, on a much more pleasant note, I love watching you and I have really been inspired to start making my own journals, something that I can pass onto my grandchildren. Watching you, I get so many wonderful ideas so thank you so much!

[@christine85257]

Such a huge fan, your art, your pov, everything, thank you!

[@kathleenzoni99]

I just adore your videos. Happy New Year to you and loved ones. May it be wonderful and healthy for all 💙💛

[@millieharper6878]

Hi Nazy, I really enjoyed this, thank you so much for sharing. As always you are inspiring, I keep pretty chocolate wrappers too! I'm with you regarding hunting, survival is one thing but hunting for sport is another. Looking forward to your finished journal. Best regards, Millie

[@irenecortez7819]

I love your tutorials. You are so sweet and funny. Please continue teaching us, I appreciate you and your gifts so much. God bless you and Happy New Year

[@Monica.2013]

I love how you decorate your pages! You are one of the people have definitely inspired me to try new things in my journal!

[@sharonmariec]

You are a lovely person and crafter. I enjoy your videos and really like your journal.

[@anknaparkin7510]

You are so genuinely natural artist who I believe can inspire even a non believer! Happy New Year and may it be so prosperous one for you in all fronts. Thank you for the video and look forwards to the next one.

[@tuthillg]

Oh, sweet, Nazy! So much fun watching your process! Your love and enthusiasm are contagious! Feliz Año Nuevo! TFS!

[@amitybloom159]

Gail Tuthill Sweet Gail! Feliz Año Nuevo a usted ☺️ I am so happy that you loved it and I always look SO forward to seeing your wonderful comments:)

[@angelaem205]

Excellent vintage illustrations, I love the piece of cloth and lace you used. Such a great inspiration to watch your work in progress! Hunting? I love it! I love a. hunting for your videos in KZbin b. hunting for decoration materials c. hunting the aforementioned materials through the house when they escape (aka I don't remember where I stashed them!) c. hunting my dreams d. hunting an idea when it doesn't want to be manifested clearly! e. hunting the one you love to spoil them to bits and pieces! f. hunting after your sun hat in your most favourite yet windy beach in the world! lol The list of hunting goes on really! 👍✨📝💖

[@rachelleandrichard]

I love masking tape. Its my go to. Love your videos. So glad I found your channel xo

[@corinnecurtis5145]

Thanks for sharing your awesome ideas, so inspiring!!!

[@Tlazoetl]

hunting pushes my buttons big time also. Love your journaling.

[@TeriKojetin]

I really enjoyed watching you journal like this Nazy! You inspire me with all your lovely elements, especially the material and sewing. I had a basic sewing machine on my list for Christmas and my husband and daughter got me one! She does a ton of sewing and gave me a bag of scraps. I'm going to hit up the second-hand stores for fabric and lace too. I love your style and look forward to another year watching your videos. Happy New Year!

[@tsukikyou]

I really enjoy how detailed this journal with me was! I think this is my favorite one so far. Thanks to you I feel so inspired and learned so much. As for my views on hunting I'm against it. I understand hunting for food and showing respect for animals. I respect that but I prefer no hunting what so ever. I love that you are not afraid to speak up. Stay awesome!

[@donnapusti7859]

HI Nazy. I just want to tell you how much watching your videos means to me. I've been doing art and crafting for a very long time (roughly 50 years) and have always loved paper and cloth. Your boho journal video got me hooked and you have led me to so many other journal creators there just isn't enough time to watch them all. Lol. You have rein spired me in so many ways I want to say thank you and Happy New Year. Keep on blooming girl! God bless.

[@amitybloom159]

Donna Pusti Donna Pusti Awww!!!! Donna! What a beautiful message! I am over the moon thrilled that you joined this family and became inspired by my bohemian series! It honestly means so much to me as my whole goal is to bring happiness and creativity to your lives! Thank you sweetheart! ☺️

[@connieblackburn1265]

Beautiful! Loved your video, Nazy! You are amazing! Happy New Year to you and your family!❤️

[@adrinem4513]

Really enjoyed this! You have some fun ephemera. Happy New Year and thanks for the inspiring words.

[@roserobson8003]

I am making my very first junk journal for a very dear friend of mine, and I'm watching your videos along with some others for inspiration and ideas. You make it look so easy, lol, but when I started today I felt a little overwhelmed with all the options I had before me. I had the theme at least, French and music. Thank you for your work, and helping us along the way! -Rose from Newnan, GA

[@barbsanford8736]

So glad you brought up the issue of not needing to put things in chronological order. I struggle with that and now I won't feel like I have to! TFS love your videos 😊

[@amitybloom159]

Barb Sanford Aww Barb I'm so happy it helped! The best way to journal is just letting your creativity flow however it comes naturally! ☺️

[@eloisewalker352]

Loved it. I save little bits here and there and lots of it, so you helped me figure out what to do with it. A place to put all those pretty and joyful keepsakes. I enjoyed spending time with you. God bless

[@amitybloom159]

Aww thank you Eloise! I am so happy you enjoyed the video and it helped on knowing where you can place all your special ephemera :) The best place is always our journals!

[@amandak1707]

I am so glad that you made this video. I get stuck in a creative rut...a lot. My job is in a science field and it can be difficult to switch to a creative mindset. Watching you work through your process helps so much!

[@amitybloom159]

Amanda K Yay!! So happy to hear that Amanda! Believe me I get stuck in a creative rut from time to time as well! Especially if my mind is focus on school - I find just letting your mind go of the everyday responsibilities and wonder into art with no rules allows you to relax and enjoy the creative process! Btw congrats on working in such an important field! Scientist by day and "journaler " by night - that is seriously awesome!

[@tinahallkvist8391]

What a wonderful human You are 😍 so inspiring. Love it❣️

[@lovewisdomgrace]

Very nice journaling session! I also send all my money on others for Christmas. I bought my husband a gift with the cash I received from my parents. As someone who needs to watch their budget tightly, I've done this forever. And I feel blessed to do so. 😊

[@pamelabarbee6615]

Hi Nazi...enjoyed your video! I live in Georgia too. We have been having some crazy weather!

[@greendaisy88]

I rewatched this video last night before bed & I had a dream you created a line of journals centered on the history & art of baking from vintage flour bags & recipe cards. I guess that part really stuck in my head, lol. It is an interesting thought though. really love your work & videos, Nazy. thanks for all the inspiration. xo ~kelli

[@xo-alien-xo]

Hey. This journal is just lovely. You are so creative. I'm in a lot of pain right now and on a lot of medication and for a while i forgot about it because of you. Thank you 💜

[@A_rtt]

Your videos are so calming and inspiring

[@j3licat]

I always find myself collecting scraps of things I find aesthetically pleasing. Whenever I end up cleaning, I throw everything out just because I don't know why I keep it. I love this stuff.

[@jenniferknowles7219]

Nazy, “ Nothing compares to you”. 🎶 You are very talented, and I love your style.

[@tannabella6071]

Your so funny and cute! Thanks for sharing! For a moment there I thought you were going to like the last of the chocolate off the paper!

[@tracywhited]

Having shared my hunting opinions I have to say as usual sooooo much fun to journal with ya. Beautiful work

[@WiseSkies144]

Nazy, I'm so grateful that I discovered your channel in 2017. You've really inspired me to make my own journals and to express my own creativity. I love all your videos and wish you continued success for 2018. Love, Peace & Happiness to you too. ❤️✌️️😊 xx

[@amitybloom159]

Samantha Kennedy - slkworld Oh my goodness thank you Samantha!!! I am so happy you joined the Amity Bloom family and that you have become inspired! Thank you so much for your well wishes, your words and support mean so much!

[@WiseSkies144]

Nazy, it's such a wonderful thing to be able to find someone like you with a beautiful spirit, doing what you do, in the way you do it. I know you don't know but since I found you in 2017 you have been so important to me as I had a tricky year and all you had to do was be you! I'm truly grateful! You are a beautiful person I mean this in a good way and not a weird one...Lol Best wishes. xx

[@bethdavis5776]

AH! So happy you posted :) Have a happy new year!

[@theace.07]

This is so amazing I totally love the way you journal, you inspire me so much to create something unique while journaling, and the way you talk it's so much fun!! This was totally beautiful 😍👑👑

[@amitybloom159]

Treasure Box I am so happy you loved it!!! It was definitely a blast to film!

[@CraftingVicky]

fabulous journal. Hope the health issues were nothing serious! New subbie and looking forward to more from you.

[@melindatraino5941]

You are delightful! I had a car that let my toes frozen while I was in college! I loved this video...you’re very talented and heart full.

[@JunkJournalTreasures]

Love watching these journal with me videos!!! I agree completel about the hunting...hunting for food when you are self sustaining is one thing but hunting for sport saddens me so much! Would love to see how you go back and add pictures and journal..seems like it would be harder! ❤

[@amitybloom159]

JoAnn Hohl I will definitely share the finished result :) for me it's actually easier when the whole journal is decorated to go in and add pictures and writing, it's so therapeutic since I only need to focus on my memories and not the decorating, hope that makes sense! I also completely agree with your views on hunting for pleasure- makes me really sad too :(

[@yippersmom]

Nazy, your video's have brought me such warm and welcome inspirations... keep it up girl, you've got this!

[@amitybloom159]

karen delquadro Aw thank you Karen!!! I am so humbled by your sweet comment ☺️I will definitely keep it up :)

[@emion7834]

I really love your videos, I always listen to them when I do something in my bullet journal. I know it's not the same, but your videos inspire me! Ps: Happy new year!

[@kitsala1]

Beautiful, & you are so sweet. Sound like my granddaughter, college, work, studies, etc. I'm a subscriber, new to journaling, love it. Gathering ideas.

[@margaritaalmodovar9541]

So beautiful and inspiring!

[@MysteriesofWriting]

Wow that's stunning! I really enjoyed watching this video and you have so many fabulous ideas. I like the school schedule handwriting idea and the bunny from the book page looks beautiful. 😱😁

[@amitybloom159]

Mysteries of Writing Thank you sweetheart! My favorite part was the school schedule since it holds so many memories and was completely unexpected! I know the bunny illustration is too precious! I wish I could draw like that :)

[@maritamgt]

I watched this over a couple of days and it's been soo enjoyable and relaxing 🤗 btw my husband and I love the Avatar movie as well, my heart just sinks when I see my indegenious brothers and sisters suffer 😔 thank you for sharing your thoughts Nazy ❤❤❤

[@HISIAM888RUHIS888]

Thank you Nazareth for your Beautiful Way Of Describing Things & Explaining what you’re doing!! Please “Show Us” How you Stitch down your material in the sewing machine!! I don’t see.. but would love to try this!! As I Love the look of it!! I was thinking about getting one of those Kids Seeing Machines (you see at B&N)!! To try it.. as they’re not that expensive.. (Do you think that would work) for something like this?? And also.. could you show us how sew & attach “Trim” like you do in your other journals??? You Are such an inspiration!! & PS. Love your nails!!🤗🙌🙌🙌💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏😇

[@creatingwhimsy5536]

Yay!!!!! So glad you liked the cake!!!!! I Have been making my own vegan meat lately, it’s actually not as hard as I thought it would be LOL! Happy New Year!!!!!

[@amitybloom159]

Creating Whimsy oh Coreen! You are honestly my inspiration when it comes to a vegan diet...I tried making vegan "bacon" with coconut flakes a while back and I burned it every time :(. Will definitely look up making vegan meat as some options in the grocery stores tend to be too salty for me, btw dear friend- I received your letter this past week when visiting my parents and it was such a beautiful surprise!!! Am currently working on a little something to send you back sweetheart ❤️

[@sunflower2850]

I LOVE THE WAY YOU JOURNAL AND YOUR CHATS TOO,

[@abitofbirdsong]

Me! I loved cutting and gluing and writing when I was young! And I love Daphne’s Diary. ❤️

[@klaire74]

I am not done seeing the video, but i must say that i missed so much this journaling moments of yours....i feel so relaxed and i forget about everything around me. Have a beautiful year, Nazi, i hope all your wishes will become real! Now back to the video. Much love ♥♥♥

[@amitybloom159]

klaire74 That was my entire goal :) i know a lot of people truly enjoy lengthy journaling videos, it kind of works like therapy in a way! It makes me so happy knowing that my videos brought you peace and happiness ☺️

[@klaire74]

Yes, it is like therapy :) For me and for many more, i am sure. A very big hug, over the Ocean! ♥

[@prateetibharali8752]

nazy,i think u are the kindest and sweetest person i have ever known...i enjoyed this video..and i will definitely try this...thank u so much for sharing...😊😊😊😊😊😊😊love uu..😘😘😘😘😘😊😊😊

[@Ourheartswitharts]

Hi I am Arrabella from the Netherlands, just wanted to say that I am in aw in all that you make, you're video's are really amazing, and you are really very talented, well perhaps you hear this often but keep it up, I also like you're personality too, good luck with everything!

[@MsTJM1010]

This would drive me crazy to do, because my brain has no concept of this volume of creativity. On the flipside, it's therapeutic watching your enthusiasm and how much it all means to you. Where do you keep all your journals? Since this isn't archival paper, won't this be an issue down the road? Happy New Year! Much joy, good health, and love to you.

[@paytonwatts5054]

Family Bloom you always have the creation and if you just have like a piece of fabric and a button you can make anything out of it

[@paytonwatts5054]

Sorry I made a mistake I put family Bloom instead of Amity bloom.

[@GraceBye]

Loved how you did it on video

[@esthercalatayud4128]

Amazing! Me encanta cómo le quedó

[@sharonjackson34]

Thank you for sharing, it is gorgeous

[@susannaeasdale1162]

Love this Nazy, thanks for sharing. Hugs Susanna xx

[@roseanndeighan3290]

Hello, I always get so inspired from your videos

[@janawilliams5808]

TFS, I did enjoy it !!! Love your inspiring words at the end of your video. God Bless you in the 2018 year !!!!

[@Danigirl73]

I love this video...tfs...happy New year!

[@melodymachuca9024]

I've made watching your videos while journaling a routine. Journalception. heheh

[@amitybloom159]

taepudding Haha that is exactly what it should be called!! We journal while watching journals in our journals 😃😂

[@littlebirdie2]

Love your journal thanks for sharing your thoughts & creation with all of us;) Do you have a video link to a tutorial of how to make the basic cover & inserts? Hugs, Terry Y.

[@amybunner3282]

Just have to chime in on the hunting......my hubby & sons have all grown up hunting. We live out in the country & they hunt for food. They hunt & fish to feed the family. And they most certainly are very respectful of the laws & harvesting properly & taking care of the woods. ;-)

[@CandiceWithAnEye3]

Oh my gosh, Nazy!! I have a 2008 Nissan Xterra, and I know exactly what you mean about the temperature! 😂 Thank you for giving us more wonderful inspiration! Those vintage playing cards were beautiful!! Can’t wait to see the final flip! ❤️

[@amitybloom159]

Candice WithAnEye YES!! 😂 Finally someone that can relate haha! I love my Xterra but man oh man does it get cold! I could literally leave my groceries in the trunk and they would be perfectly refrigerated lol! I always bring a blanket with me just in case! I am SO happy you loved the video and it was such a delight reading your message my dear friend! I hope your new year is starting amazingly! 🤗

[@CandiceWithAnEye3]

Amity Bloom Haha!! That’s exactly right! Yesterday I got in, and I had left a bottle of water in the cup holder, and the water was frozen! Lol it was a block of ice! 😂😂 My new year has been great and I hope yours is going well too! 😁❤️

[@diannenash6549]

Happy healthy and a peaceful New Year sweet one💞

[@gailfenske9635]

I just discovered ur videos they r so wonderful & really practical.

[@Curlyhairanddaisies]

Missed your wonderful videos! hope you are doing well. :)

[@littlebooks4760]

Wow how gorgeous so glad I found your channel this is stunning some beautiful ideas and work fab new subscriber hugs Ruby

[@jgoetz123]

I'm part Hopi and Sandia. Hopi are very peaceful non-warriors and I COMPLETELY agree...hunting should be for food.... my husband and father do hunt pheasant for food. as a family we respect and love the birds as they feed us and we have the birds at family gatherings. they don't hunt anything for fun and not food. I have the same view on fishing as well.... it makes me so sad to see children thinking its ok and holding guns for sport... if you shoot it you eat it is a big rule in their circle and yes they made someone eat a squirrel cause he was an (bleep) and shot it. never was invited again after... so I totally agree.. and as for xmas shopping lol we were doing 1 gift each this year and spent the rest buying gifts for some foster children. well, i was so proud my kids agreed to that my hubby and I sacrificed our anniversary vacation to spoil them a ton :) we just had a blast getting all the fun things they love :)

[@amitybloom159]

jgoetz123 Thank you SOO much for sharing this!! I couldn't stop smiling all throughout your message! It is so amazing that you and your family still uphold the beliefs of your culture! I think the exact same way, when I was little and I saw fishing for the first time I cried and was really scared at seeing the sight of a fish hopelessly moving around and in pain 😥 You and your family are angels on this earth! What a beautiful thing you did this holiday season- I can only imagine the amount of happiness you provided for those kids - and it all came from love ❤️

[@angeltea7]

Was scrolling thru the comments and read about you’re being Hopi! I currently live in Dallas and there’s a Hopi art exhibit that is opening this week at the Dallas Museum of Art I’ve been waiting to go see. Lol.

[@angeltea7]

Oh yeah and I wanted to say I feel the same way about hunting. Feeding oneself and family by hunting is one thing. Adorning one’s home with dead animal heads to prove how tuff u are is another. I once visited a home that had hunting trophies all over the walls- it was disgusting. The deer I can understand, the meat was used for food and the skins were made into belts and wallets. But having a dead stuffed once beautiful bobcat above the tv? Like why? What for? I was really grossed out....anyway. Happy January

[@jgoetz123]

how fun! the one thing im wanting to do is take my children to the Hopi village (reservation) in AZ but I have to write and get permission. they don't allow many outsiders as people were stealing from the land :( but Hopi art is so rare and beautiful (not just saying cause Im part Hopi) Navajo is gorgeous too but very easy to find, that so great if you get to see that many of those pieces are so rare and amazing. something to cherish for sure! thanks for sharing that.... Corn maidens are one of my favorite things to look at in the art ater Kachinas :)

[@salvagedpieces7967]

I have 4 vintage and 1 antique typewriter and I love using them for journaling. I love the look of the type and I don't like my handwriting. I totally get the hurt fingers from using them. Then one day I found a vintage electronic typewriter for $13. I thought what the heck I'll try it for $13. Took it home plugged it in and it worked and it is so easy to type with. There is only two things the auto return doesn't work but I can do it manually and it is kind of loud when you turn it on. But that's ok I can live with that. Love the idea of typing on velom. I'm going to have to try it. Rebecca

[@edturpin5807]

Such a cute lil book journal I need to do something like this when I find the time..... life is getting better and more settled! :) Lina B

[@AzaleaLala]

Loved the entire video. You are one of the few people I can sit and listen to. You always have interesting ideas and interesting things to say. I feel the same way you do about hunting. Cards Against Humanity is so much fun! Don't play it warning for people who are easily offended. lol.

[@amitybloom159]

phennec I am so happy you loved it Angela!!! I try to make my journaling videos interactive and therapeutic, also I really love to talk about important events and things since I love seeing other people's point of view. You are also completely right about cards against humanity!!! We had so much fun but it was definitely getting heated in the end haha :)

[@SerenaBee]

Gosh I love you , I think we’d make great friends lol I’m loving watching all your videos, so fun!!!

[@emmascreativecorner1606]

I completely agree about hunting. I personally feel that hunting a living being for pleasure is awful. I myself am vegan but I understand not everyone wants to or can do that. I do understand hunting for food when needed, especially when it is people who use every part of the animal. Nothing goes to waste. One animal can provide food for many, tools and clothing. I would rather that than the industrial farming that happens now. The animals are not in their natural habitat and given growth hormones etc. There is a lot of cruelty. Then only some of the animal is used. There is so much waste. Just my opinion. I know we are all different.

[@amitybloom159]

Your completely right Emma! The industrial farming industry nowadays just breaks my heart- its definitely not what it used to be. That is the main reason as to why I too wanted to become vegan - its wasteful, harmful, and cruel :(

[@wmwilkinson1]

You can just add glue to your less sticky washi tape. I love your journal so beautiful. I believe the same thing hunting should be for food not pleasure

[@ilovetobemom]

Oh funny, I ask questions sometimes when I am thinking about it because I am afraid I will forget, and then you went and answered it!:0

[@amitybloom159]

Aww don't worry! I am the exact same way! Especially when watching movies haha :)

[@sandracapps5543]

Do you have a video showing how you actually MADE this journal? I love your work. I am new to this type of journaling.

[@karikarina3858]

Helou from Romania...y love your jurnaling😍😍

[@ilovetobemom]

Hi, When you first began to journal, the very first time, what did you do if you could not find in your stash what you wanted or needed for your page, what did you do? Did you wait till you found the image, and leave the page blank? Or did you just put what you had? In this video, you had your pile of ephemera next to you; is that stash from a larger stash, or do you collect weekly and use only what you find for that week? Then....so so sorry for all the questions, you said you put your life in a separate notebook then add it into the journal, do you do it in a time line in the decorated journal, or do you hop skip and jump around the journal and write where it fits the image? Thanks so much!

[@amitybloom159]

I loved all your questions! In the beginning I only used what I had which was some old stickers, paper scraps, and my pictures...I drew a lot ( borders, picture frames, florals) and also used magazines that were lying around in the house. Back then I journaled by date and would just glue the items that were next to me. For the ephemera that was next to me- its actually a smaller stash that I collected from my daily life, as well as ephemera that I picked out of my HUGE stash. ( I am going to be filming a video on how to sort and use our ephemera the best way for journaling soon! ) For the journaling I typically write in a bullet list form in my separate notebook or list pad , and then I transfer the memories and writing wherever it best fits in my journal, like I said I don't do it chronologically- just where it best fits! I hope this helped and like I said I will be sharing more about my style of journaling and how I organize it in a later video!

[@sonyalum1027]

Thanks for sharing your ideas

[@titiantigress]

Hey Nazy, love watching your videos. Have you tried attaching book pages on a diagonal?

[@amitybloom159]

Cathy Drappier Hello Cathy! Thank you for your sweet words :) I actually have not tried that - it sounds like it would give it a lot of interest, will definitely try it out!

[@jenniferknowles7219]

I agree. Hunting for pleasure is cruel!

[@barbaragarrison2894]

Nazy I love the journal you are using can you tell me what kind it is and where you bought it ?

[@thefeatheredhag4279]

I love your style in journaling 😊 what is the size of this journal and what did you use for your cover if you don’t mind my asking? I love this size

[@editingreality4779]

People have become disconnected from the natural process of harvesting meat, because of groceries and butcher shops etc. If people had to hunt daily or weekly for meat they would have more respect for the animals and would not be so gluttonous with it. I bow hunt and fish, I'm also a veteran and my views are pretty much in line with yours Nazzy surprisingly. I'm so glad we have young people in our world like you. My two boys are about your age and they feel the same as you.

[@rayraylander6471]

I have an emotional attachment like animals like bunnys so I agree with you, people should only hunt for food and not for pleaser

[@natalieyoung6]

Can you share the vegan chocolate recipe, love spending journaling time with you 😘