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[@robnhannon]

“I want to clarify that my wife is a grown up.” Had me rolling. Glad there is one grown up in the mix.

[@wbeel]

the wall at 7:31 make me believe she's lying hahaha

[@smashyrashy]

Really? You thought thatvwas funny?

[@Scoots1994]

@@wbeel She's an adult with child.

[@Jack-bi4vr]

@@Scoots1994 joke /dʒəʊk/ noun: a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter, especially a story with a funny punchline.

[@Scoots1994]

@@Jack-bi4vr You are guessing.

[@pvic6959]

Moral of the video: When you feel uninspired, make something to make someone else feel happy and good (then you also feel happy and good)! I love it!

[@lorisusanelroy5225]

Or more generalized: Do something for someone else and you will benefit as well.

[@dvandamme00]

its the best life hack

[@Sonnell]

@@lorisusanelroy5225 Hm, but this is a lot more selfish version of it. If you truly do something for someone, then your motivation shall not be your own benefit. Of course it is great if you benefit too, but these are two very different things.

[@InsoIence]

Sometimes you can find yourself to be the most inspired when you're making something for someone out there.

[@user-fk8zw5js2p]

"It's like a happiness echo chamber." -Simone Giertz

[@littlefurnace]

Love that Laura left and Simone just continued to build something *for Laura's wife* 😂

[@inkydragon27]

Triangle vibes xD

[@claudiazg9932]

@@inkydragon27 ur weird

[@inkydragon27]

@@claudiazg9932 no u

[@TrevorHigginsDustysqueak]

Laura and Simone are my favorite folks. Love the frog build so much! And you're not the only ones who use your dice. Our kids at school do too!

[@andrewgalbreath2101]

Howdy neighbor. And my thoughts exactly

[@simonegiertz]

That makes me so happy to hear!!

[@SniperReady]

Seriously I click these videos the INSTANT I see them. I don’t actually care too much about how successful the project is. It’s the process, win or lose, that really makes a great video. Sometimes you learn about a process for building that you never knew about, and that’s as helpful as actually completing a build

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

Yeah I've used them too. And I always use my every day calendar...or whatever it's being called.

[@davebauerart]

I instantly thought of you!

[@robertoswalt319]

I just love her wife's expression and reaction to this fun project.

[@papaquonis]

I just had to rewatch her reaction multiple times

[@TheSteveAS]

Thank you Laura (and Laura's Wife) for sharing her reaction! It turns this video up to eleven! (Spinal Tap reference for those under 50).

[@louibeans]

​@@TheSteveASCoincidentally, I had a spinal tap today and am under 50 and I don't get this reference 😭

[@tatann666]

Watch the movie Spinal Tap and you'll feel better (and get the reference)

[@heinrichollbers]

The cat was contemplating some bad actions with a sharp object

[@jimsvideos7201]

That's... that... that's what they _do._ 😅

[@P-Mouse]

cats will be cats

[@monc2061]

lol i just looked for cats and magnets messing with them.... found no information...but 12pk of cat magnets are coming on prime...

[@eointmaher]

i was worried about Simones phone there for a second.

[@tektrixter]

In other news, water is wet.

[@curtismmichaels]

What an uplift!! I love that I've now seen Laura's wife. Her energy seems a perfect fit. I wish them every joyous thing.

[@Kyrrial]

I bust out in a belly laugh at that cutaway to the chonker hiding from the rain at 2:27. Caught me so off guard. Good work, editor!

[@jamescorey7467]

And the look on its face, as if to say "uh oh she's up to something again..."

[@marcinczapski8547]

@@jamescorey7467 the wide stance was like "oh no prepare yourselves its happening again!" lol

[@mauromerconchini]

Simone and Laura continue to be one of my favorite KZbinr duos on this platform.

[@hardrockinhere]

They said her wife likes frogs, The Muppets, FELT FROGS, and somehow it didn't occur to either of them to make it look like Kermit?

[@chrishb7074]

Probably wiser not to. Muppets now owned by a certain media company known for their very active copyright lawyers.

[@johnladuke6475]

The Muppets are owned by The Mouse. Can't make entertainment using their intellectual property or you'll get sued out of time and space.

[@southernfriedheathen994]

I'm a vet. Cat's and magnets can be friends and still find their way home. 😆 Also, can I just say that I wish so much that I had someone like you around when I was younger because I grew up being lead to believe that my creative mind was scattered, when all along I was just different and could have used encouragement and structure to teach me how to manage it so that my creativity could flourish rather than be stifled. That's the difference between 40 years ago and now days. I can't help but think of the creative like-minds out there that you're encouraging.

[@hwynne]

I'm so glad that was a headspace ad instead of better help. One is definitely more ethical than the other

[@markg.1159]

Same. I've read the FTC settlement, and while BetterHelp didn't actually sell their data to Facebook, it was clear they were entirely unconcerned with user privacy. In a business where privacy is crucial.

[@katherinekaufman9856]

Laura, your wife may be grown up, but the pure, childlike joy she expressed when receiving her gift, was absolutely delightful.

[@pingidjit]

Super cute. The frog. The women. The love. The friendship. All of it is super cute.

[@ReverendTed]

7:26 is the face of someone who knows the kinds of things normally produced by these two, which makes 7:34 so much sweeter.

[@solitarelee6200]

Desperately scrolling the comments to find out about cats and magnets

[@_intrepid]

Let me just say. PLEASE MORE OF YOU TWO TOGETHER.

[@caerbannog]

During this winter, I have been keeping myself relatively sane by making a book nook of Pettssons snickarbod. Swedes will know.

[@PernicketyPern]

I am a Norwegian and I also know ❤

[@trikepilot101]

Canadian here, but was introduced by my German wife.

[@StuffLikeJuda]

Dutch person with a German mum here, and I've already decided a long time ago that someone's gonna get the name Findus in my life!

[@tessiepinkman]

That sounds like a dream! Swede living in Norway here. Gotta go find all my old Pettsson books now. Or, well, ask my mum back in Sweden to send them to me, more likely. And my Mumin books! YES! Thank you!

[@jimsvideos7201]

Hello Simone's cat! I think this is the first time we've seen you 🥰

[@SereneClaws]

I am SCOURING the comments because where did this cat come from?!?

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

I'm just going to imagine that cat just showed up and Simone didn't stop it.

[@OgreProgrammer]

@@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 That would be both a very cat thing, and a very Simone thing.

[@Cheskaz]

I need to know about this cat

[@annoyingkid48]

@@Cheskaz things we know so far: 1. cat

[@alisilcox6036]

It's a real talent to be able to create a channel, a vibe that - is unwaveringly happy - is open about sadness and being sad and things being hard - isn't even meant to be that deep - is about something other than explicitly mental health And I feel like some makers manage it unlike many others. This is something I look forward to and I know will just be happy, but we are not, you know... pretending.

[@BrooksMoses]

Yes, this exactly. Not pretending.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

That was adorable: the frog, you two, Laura's wife. Love it.

[@MargaretMAnderson]

Agree! and...the dog, the cat!

[@KayleeKerin]

Aww, her face at the end was SO cute! You can tell she really enjoyed it

[@Kamodomon]

I love the initial reaction of the wife was a bit of apprehension/nervousness. Made the joy more land better. Good work you two!

[@EricaGamet]

The look was, "Oh dear... Simone and Laura were creating all day in the workshop and they've been giggling since they got here... I'm a little worried." 😂

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

@@EricaGamet I guess if she's seen some of Simone's builds she's probably glad she didn't end up with those.

[@keyem4504]

Simone and Laura are a highlight already alone. Together they become the best that can happen on KZbin.

[@dahn57]

Very sweet and positive video ♥ Congratulations to Laura and her new wife! ♥♥ Love to see Scraps and what a gorgeous lil kitten you have there! ♥

[@Gaihtie]

Happy to see a new upload from you Simone! Cats with a magnet can get in home! Literally. There are cat flaps which are locked with a mechanism which can be opened with the magnet at the collar of the cat. Good to keep the neighbour cat which bullies your own cat out your house....if the bully doesnt wear a collar with magnet.

[@emk7132]

Also good to keep collar-magnetless Opossums and raccoons out once they realize there is food on the other side of the pet door!

[@cheshirecandy]

maybe she was thinking of birds? I know they're affected by magnetism (magnetic fields though! not just regular magnets AFAIK)

[@jjeshop]

Not strong enough to cause the reaction, but bless your heart

[@silmarian]

The child decorated wall (decorated BY a child, not WITH a child) brought a huge smile to my face. Also, huge congrats to Laura and her wife for tying the knot!

[@a0flj0]

With Simone in the picture, decorated _with_ a child would also have been a possibility ... 😁

[@Flako-dd]

When I am down and uninspired, Laura and Simone will always lift my spirits :)

[@kchortu]

That was adorable. Also I totally understand going for an easy win to get the motivation train rolling again AND how making something out side of your normal for someone you care about (so you actually try hard) can also be really good for expanding your skill set/ schema but also in reminding you why you like to do the projects.

[@corychristensen5917]

Simone you are so loved. Youre a bright light in this darkness we all need. Please stay positive

[@ppiieennnneeiipp2600]

this whole video brought me the biggest smile.

[@corychristensen5917]

@@ppiieennnneeiipp2600 me too. It's been too long since we've heard from her

[@monc2061]

INDEED

[@cutza7]

I loved it when you mentioned that the frog's fingers are magnets and sticky like in real life! What a beautiful example of how function and concept can coalesce into such a lovely product!

[@potatoe117]

When the ad started about mental health, I was like “oh no better help”. But then you said headspace! I love headspace and glad they sponsored you. I learned about them from KZbin sponsorships, in case you can use this comment to put in a good word with your sponsor rep 😊

[@kaia8167]

Nothing makes my day like a new video with Simone and Laura ❤

[@CharlotteFurnessWriter]

I love how you two giggle when you’re together - it makes me feel so happy. I watch your satellite chair regularly just because it’s so joyful and silly 😂❤

[@lailsful]

The only problem with this video is that it's too short! Love Simone and Laura!

[@mxcollin95]

You guys are the perfect team…and hilarious!

[@Tsnafu]

Making something for someone else is three times better than making stuff for yourself. You get to make something that you might never have made for yourself, you get to give someone a gift, which makes you feel good, and you get to be told how clever you are and what a wonderful person you are. Win/win.

[@T-H-B]

Great way of introducing a new running style, a new wife, and a new cat

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

The running style is of course the biggest accomplishment.

[@T-H-B]

@@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 Of course!

[@geekgee]

I love it when these two lovely ladies collaborate. It is so frackin' hilarious when they are together.

[@A8T8T]

I both need and want one of these now! Maybe a row of smaller frogs in a garden sitting, it would be perfect to hold notes. Lovely collaboration, and thanks for all the laughs 💜

[@DawnECauldin]

Gosh this video has it all: great friends, awesome spouses, super cute kitties and one three-legged floofer. It’s just my favorite ❤❤❤

[@suewitteman59]

3 legs?! 😳

[@RiverWoods111]

I love Headspace! I use the timers they are semi-guided. They help my ADHD brain remember that I am meditating and not permanently floating off into a wonderful fantasy designing my next couch or my king-size daisy bed for my bedroom, or next winter's winter coat, or new PJ, bras, underwear, slippers, suits, cool dog beds, a catwalk that isn't attached to the walls of my apartment, curtain rods that are not attached to the walls of my apartments, and the list goes on.

[@RiverWoods111]

Oh, I am totally going to have to make myself an octopus-like that! OMG!

[@EricLikness]

2:22 Simone running up the driveway to her house from the shop

[@bilmantender5812]

I'm going to hijack this video's comment section again to say: Your Every Day Calendar is AMAZING! It has already helped me with my meditation and morning routine!

[@Eclyptical]

One thing I've started doing recently that has been wonderful for my mental health is journaling. I was never the type to write often, and I think being assigned writing in school just made me hate it more. But I've found that writing about how I'm feeling lets me sort of mentally recap my week and notice things about myself that I maybe wouldn't have if I hadn't put pen to paper. Highly recommend giving it a shot!

[@davidjennings2179]

I have a lot of half started projects, the garage is full of bits of wood, drawers, designs...but when I'm feeling down nothing makes me happier than felting. You can just sit with a bit of felt for hours and have a cute little guy at the end. No pressure or expectations.

[@Daliclock]

I love this channel!!! Simone and her love for her friends is not only inspirational but it humbles an old man like me and makes me want to do better!!! Thanks for your hard work and true compassion.

[@HelyaRavn]

Congratulations, Laura and Wife! Also, that's such a cute frog!

[@topherthe11th23]

4:30 - Hi, Simone. It's me, Meditation. And thank goodness your sponsor is NOT the, uh, you know, the bad one.

[@barrystan3682]

I just watched this video after unsubscribing from someone who accepted a sponsorship from the bad one. Hope Headspace isn't as evil, and not just better at not getting caught.

[@MaeveByTheWaves]

Yay! More Simone content! I will never not click!

[@CineSoar]

I flinched, when Simone said it was "Etsy Ready". Sadly, I can almost guarantee that within days, some unethical mass-drop-shipping Etsy account(s) will be selling an exact replica, derived from the same photo, for something ridiculous like $3.

[@bubba41123]

I could comment on your running... But pointing out how much I respect you for running like that, blatantly pointing it out and still laughing about the situation is much more valuable to me! Ya made me smile!

[@joshcomeau1365]

That cut to the cat during the dramatic running scene ❤

[@Osmotic]

Laura and Simone together will always be an instant watch!

[@Dr.K.Wette_BE]

My cats always had a magnet on their collar, it's the key to open the "cat door/flap", never had problems. 2:35 No comment on your running, it's as slow as mine ! Very beautiful creation, and useful !

[@batlrar]

It's hard to believe that either of you can be in such a state of lacking inspiration and then immediately come up with such a perfect idea! I guess it really shows that sometimes inspiration isn't something that you have, but rather something that you find and earn.

[@ivanheffner2587]

Have we met the cat? I don’t remember meeting the cat.

[@smellsofbikes]

that dubious look at the "cats with magnets can't find their way home" was, by itself, worth the time watching this, and the rest was excellence stacked on top of that.

[@bobflores]

Searching for "magnets and cats" or "cats and magnets" was very unfruitful. Nicely inspired project. Thanks for the video.

[@LaverneLovatt]

Laughing is good for mental health and you have given me an overdose today. When you guys get together mayhem always results in a wonderful video. Thanks

[@diegomartin9932]

I love Simone and Laura together, such fun and positive vibes!

[@NochSoEinKaddiFan]

The end was a case of I am so happy that I am mad at you for making me this happy! And Simone is right, they both are really effin' sweet. I ship them too now, SET SAILS COMRADS!

[@greedy1596]

Laura living the dream. Having her partner be appreciative AND joyful from getting a gift that was a project that she and her best friend worked together on! Extremely sweet and totally well deserved. Wishing you all to continue receiving such joy!

[@andrewwmitchell]

Loved this cute build, especially the reaction at the end. Also loved seeing your cat. More cat please!

[@pvic6959]

my day just got 1000x better!!! I hope you feel good and inspired again soon simone!

[@alberttetley]

It's always fun to see you two collaborating together

[@madcow3417]

When I'm down and uninspired, my go-to project is pizza. Oh man, I thought you were talking up medication in that ad. This is the coolest ad ever!

[@lockepatton5689]

Rainy day antiques is indeed the good stuff

[@emmakostrubalaramber]

OMG !! so happy i saw this immediately? perfect break for my studies!! tack du!!

[@mariannerady1137]

You two are just the cutest together! Love seeing you goof around and then make magic happen 💚

[@SpeccyMan]

I've battled the big D since the age of 12 - that is 50 years of fighting the beast. My hobbies are what keep me sane and alive. It is that simple. So much of life is about DO THIS AND DO IT NOW! I've learned that you are allowed to have days when you really don't have to give a s**t. Nothing is SO important it can't be put on hold if you're really not feeling up to it. I wasted 4 days last week worrying about something I didn't need to worry about - all because someone else didn't do their job properly. I wish I could speak to that person face to face and make them understand. Today is proving to be a difficult day because there is something I want to do but I don't feel (physically) well enough to do it. I'm just aching and tired because I have arthritis and kidney disease. It would be so easy to sink into a funk, but I'm going to not allow myself to punish myself for not being well enough to do something I really wanted to do today. Instead, I will find some other way to have a fulfilling day. At least if I try and do that, I will have no reason to blame myself for anything. 😁 Simone always makes me smile. That is a gift.

[@paranoiarpincess]

This made me feel so much better about doing my art. I'm getting a tad burnt out from being at the tedious part of my project but watching you make something you liked reminded me that when I'm done, I'll be happy too cause I'm the kind of person who keeps going until they're happy with the finished product, even if I have to start over again. Anyway, thank you and your Froggie hanger is amazable. ...that's the combination of amazing and adorable❤

[@mattinkel7342]

I just love watching you two work together. The frog was absolutley a product you could sell .. and also Laura's wife being a muppet fan is a win.

[@luuliify]

Cats feel the magnetism of the earth, that's why they can't find home if their collar has a magnet

[@bierrollerful]

You two are hillarious. If you made a TV show, I'd buy a TV. Also, Simone makes the best magnet noises 0:52 2:41

[@pollyb.4648]

Love you two together! More!!! Much love to all three of you!! ❤❤❤

[@gantellka]

Watching your videos. This is what I do for my mental health. It is soul-warming to know that such wholesome people are somewhere on this planet.

[@ruthimegi5556]

this could be a series. creative gifts for people

[@evilmonkee42]

How many more videos are we going to get where Simone(and Laura!) is feeling uninspired and still ends up making something creative and awesome? Because I want all of them. All the videos. (not a demand, just an appreciation) Cheers!

[@orioniic]

As a Warhammer player, I would love that dice tray and numbered dice for tracking Command Points!

[@m.maclellan7147]

The dice are for sale on Simone's shop!

[@kristianbjrnjensen5388]

I love how happy the woman got for the frog hanger.

[@changeofpaceart9700]

I didn’t know you had a cat! ❤ More cat projects, please! 🐱

[@chrissysdollies]

How cute!!! I'm always so happy watching your videos and the joy you make with your creations. Also hi kitty!!!

[@pooolB]

Making a surprise something for someone else when you're feeling down and stuck is such a genius idea! Even if it doesn't get you unstuck, in the end at least you made someone you love smile💕

[@raucousindignation5811]

Watching your content helps my mental status.

[@magnus33john]

I think the cat commented enough on the running with that look🤣

[@Ameyahere]

Yayyyy love when both of you're together❤🎉🎉

[@VeretenoVids]

Who knew that what I needed at the end of a crappy work day was pure, unmitigated froggie joy! Love it!

[@RealAndySkibba]

Hooray! Great way to end work day. Simone & Laura.

[@kathleensauerbrei5199]

Laura, this is a wonderful little video. It’s nice to see you with friends and nice to see your wife so happy with such an unusually thoughtful gift.

[@suzannedevries211]

Rainy day antiques is the best sleep cast!

[@JustinShaw]

Damn girl! You are amazing and an inspiration. We appreciate you.

[@venechadavidson1161]

How wonderful! Love to see videos of you both together :D Such a cute build!

[@simplethings000]

Run Simone run! Nice form! 😂

[@guybarros]

Rainy day antiques is great but night train is the goat

[@BeefaloBart]

Always happy to see a new Simone video, Especially with Laura. My favorite 2 creative ladies.

[@YanivMeoded]

More of the cat please. 🐈❤

[@TheM00ndawg]

if only there was a way to combine 'frog' and 'muppets', but it could never be done.

[@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721]

you're not gonna believe this,

[@PJZ]

This was incredibly sweet. Even if you're feeling uninspired, know that you inspire so many of us out here. Thank you for all your content.

[@idj20]

I've been feeling a bit down lately but watching Simone having fits of the giggles always set me up. Laura have done a good job in bringing out those giggles.