Don't "Should" All Over Yourself / Sat Chat 11-4-23

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[@carolynfuller6237]

Please do not worry about the stats because there are those of us who watch everything that you do and enjoy it immensely. We learn so much from what you do...we learn drawing skills, about new products, and we learn from your struggles.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@janetsjewellery]

I have a youtube channel and a blog that don't get much interest so I think I might delete them from my website. What do you think? I also have an instagram account but I haven't really done anything with that apart from following you and some others.

[@IvyBoyle]

The book marks sound so festive! An excellent idea!

[@CreativePhenomenonArt]

I just want to say thank you.❤ Thank you for your company,support,encouragement,inspiring me, going even when you might have wanted to stop, and so much more. I appreciate you so much 😊 I’m glad you enjoyed you vacation with the hubby 💕 Happy Saturday chatterday 🥰

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@gailbullard3418]

Thank you so much for being so candid with the ups and downs of life. I always talk to my three teenage girls that way as well. We have all been struggling with finding inspiration in our art and in our lives lately. Anyone who can talk about it with ease seems to not dwell on it as much as those who keep it inside.

[@susanfontaine5214]

My daughter and her friends camp in that area EVERY year. I took a boat trip to Boldt Castle/ lsland many years ago. It truly is an amazing place we vacationed at 1000 Islands many times as kids. Amazing area! Glad you enjoyed it!😊❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That is awesome!

[@melissaaldosari8024]

I would absolutely love a bookmark addition! My library bookstore gives free bookmarks (many are cut up greeting cards!) with purchase, and I love donating handmade bookmarks to them!

[@flychk1229]

Love the idea of adding bookmarks to the class! I typically read digital books but I love the idea of winter/seasonal bookmarks! I ❤️ that class…it’s so much fun!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

And they could be used as gift tags if bookmarks are not needed

[@julienieves2299]

I’m glad you had a relaxing week! You deserve it and we’re all still here for you!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much!!

[@kimjohnson1675]

I make bookmarks and give as gifts to colleagues.

[@traceyallen5977]

So glad you enjoyed some time off from work! I loved hearing about your trip. I would also love the bookmark additions to the teachables class!!! ❤❤❤

[@dawnkieffer6865]

Welcome back! I'm glad you had an enjoyable vacation. Last year my husband and I were packing up the car on our last day of vacation. The resort owner happened to be cleaning the cabin next to us, so I went over to say hello since I hadn't seen her all week. We were sitting on the picnic table visiting and watching my husband load up the car. I commented to her that I should be helping him. She replied "Never say should. Say could instead." I thought about that and she's right. Saying "could" takes away any guilt you have because you aren't committed to doing something. Like saying I could be doing the dishes instead of should be doing them. It gives the freedom of choice! Have a great day!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I like that!

[@dawnkieffer6865]

@@thefrugalcrafter I know. It's good advice. The best part is when my hubby reminds me to say could. He takes the pressure off when I really don't feel like doing whatever it was I thought I should do. 😄

[@lindalorenz6740]

love your hair!!!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@exhibitjean]

Yes, the bookmark idea is great ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yay, thank you!

[@karyngarland9414]

Love the bookmark idea!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yay! Thank you!

[@Ann-ey1tw]

I love making bookmarks for little gifts! Great idea, Thanks Lindsay!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@kraznia]

Small world! I'm from upstate NY and my dad went to SUNY Potsdam. 🥰 Family moved away (jobs) when I was little, but still go back to visit as much as I can. If you ever get the chance to tour the castle grounds, it's an amazing experience. Went a few years ago while home visiting family and took sooooo many pictures. The retreat sounds like a lot of fun and a great way to relax. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@AKM8829]

All of yesterday I was so worried because there was no sat-chat 😂 that’s the week I had Friday was already Saturday. I am glad you always deliver on an actual Saturday

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Oh no! Well, you are caught up now:)

[@annenglish2935]

I think I need more caffeine just to watch Sat Chat... I can hardly keep up! 😂❤🎉 Yes, you're right, we need to remove SHOULD from our vocabulary! Oh so funny about the toilets with flowers in the front yard. Someone near us has really tall palm trees with just a few branches sticking out of the top!!! They sit on the highest hill for the world to hear and see their statement!😂 Your hair is beautiful!!! After 40 years of coloring... dark brown... I quit 4 years ago! Now at 70, I look 90! 😂 It's really great not having to do it every 2 weeks! Thanks for sharing 😊... always a delight to see you! With love from a California Gramma ❤

[@heidicook2395]

I love bookmarks! That is a great idea for the holiday card class. When you were talking about your strong coffee it reminded me of once when we were in Alaska we visited a friend of my parents, old Les. He lived in a10x10 wood cabin. He had a trailer, but it had a front corner torn open because he left bacon grease in the kitchen and a grizzly bear helped himself to some. Anyway, sorry for the rabbit trail. We visited him and he offered my parents coffee. It smelled burnt and when he "poured" it out it reminded me of the texture of salt water taffy when it's pulled. He literally took a knife and cut it off then moved to the next cup. My parents added sugar and cream in theirs. I was helping serve. It was so thick I couldn't get the spoon to move! If course I was only about 11, but the spoon stood straight up in the cup. . Strangest coffee I've ever seen or smelled!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

😆

[@lindalorenz6740]

WELCOME HOME!!!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you for the beautiful Halloween card, Linda!

[@jilllusey7001]

Yes yes yes to the bookmarks. Even my adult granddaughters read paper books. Love that added to the Holiday course. Please.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Ill do my best!

[@marileemck]

I still read actual books. In fact the primary reason I go out to lunch is to sit by myself and read a book. I have a great fold up book stand and It's probably a missed sales opportunity that I don't have a bunch of those stands ready to sell when someone comes over to ask about them. Of course once they have started a conversation we often also talk about books and that makes my (retired)-librarian's heart sing! Every year I make bookmarks for my elementary school teacher daughter's class. She makes crayons shaped like pineapples by melting broken crayons, and the bookmark has a Darkroom Door stamp of crayons at the bottom (which the kids can color). Welcome back. Your trip sounds like fun and relaxing.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Fun!

[@marthabrunet9456]

I do use bookmarks and I would love that addition. I love the idea of giving it with a book or a bookstore card. I know a lot of people that like to read digitally, but I love the feel,of a book and turning the pages. I saw your holiday gift list, but my family stopped exchanging gifts a few years ago, so I went shopping for myself. I’m very excited over my choices. Thank you for putting that together for us. Glad your vacation was so fun. You and Jason deserve it.

[@Linda-qq5mg]

I’m glad that you had fun on your vacation! We all need a change once in a while! You look wonderful with your blonde hair color! I still love paper books, and use bookmarks. Thanks for this fun Sat Chat.🤗

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!

[@scarletisbell8520]

Best title for a Sat Chat ever!😂

[@georgesgentry5835]

Glad vacation was fun and relaxing. Looking forward to Michaels class. Happy Saturday Lindsay 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you! You too!

[@tynaheadrick-phipps6768]

I use bookmarks and would truly enjoy a class on them😊👍

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Wonderful!

[@wanderingstar5673]

The Inktober week sounds relaxing and wonderful. Happy you and hubby enjoyed your vacation. 🙂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much!

[@geriprior751]

So glad you had a relaxing vacation. Appreciate all the quality and creative content you share! ❤️ Have a great week.

[@olderendirt]

It sounds like a lovely vacation going to that area of New York. My husband's family used to go there when he was a kid and I don't think the restoration had been done yet. They met another family there that happened to be from Maine and used to plan vacations so they could all be together. Sometimes they'd go up to Maine to visit their farm in Waterville. I'm glad you got to relax for awhile with your husband. I think the bookmark idea sounds great and the ornament painting looks fun from the video. Biggest news from me is a visit shortly from our adult grandson from California that we haven't seen for a few years. He loves doing artwork, too. It will be great seeing him again. Your hair looks beautiful as always! Have a great week and thanks for another great Sat Chat!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks! I grew up 2 towns over from Waterville!

[@olderendirt]

@@thefrugalcrafter That's so cool. They had a produce farm with a couple hundred acres and grew lots of corn and strawberries. Beautiful lupines.

[@Denise11Schultz]

Yes bookmarks, yes paper books. And I make papercrafted batches of boookmarks for my local library.

[@created2bless322]

LIndsay, it is going to be a dream come true for all who get to attend the retreat in Paris!!! WOOHOO!!! We are book readers in my family! Library is a favorite place to go, my grandchildren are along the same path in their toddler and infancy! I love making bookmarks for my family and friends. Glad you had a nice vacation!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks! The retreat is in the south of France, not Paris:)

[@created2bless322]

@@thefrugalcrafter my geography is off! When you said France my brain thought, Paris🤣

[@windydayz]

Glad you had a nice vacation. I love your blog, hope you keep it. Bookmarks would be awesome

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you! Will do!

[@carolynfuller6237]

Yes, please add bookmarks to the class.

[@paulaschuessler7282]

Yes to bookmarks, and I think your hair color looks great!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yay, thank you!

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Lindsay, I do enjoy watching your videos and believe that you cannot help creating quality content! Thank you for sharing all of your wonderful ideas and techniques! My Grandfather was a coffee drinker like you! I always said he made coffee thick n meaty! I have quit caffeine and decaf coffee is truly a waste of a good hot drink! I have become a tea drinker since quitting caffeine so many good choices for a good hot drink with tea’s! So glad that you enjoyed your vacation and I am glad that you are back to creating “fresh” videos! I am an actual real book reader too! In fact I just finished The Princess of Mars series by Edgar Rice Burrowers, I found a hardcover set from a 1960’s publishing run. I have many homemade bookmarks and I believe that you should create a making bookmark video! Thank you.

[@bookishindian]

i'm surprised that your analytics went down... as I thought I was single-handedly keeping them up by watching and rewatching your videos and even digging up old videos cuz we missed you!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You and me both!

[@micheleyoung9292]

Did you say you added watercolors to your hair dye?? Maybe I heard that wrong. If you did, that's so cool!! There is an artist named Rafi Perez, who always says do art that you enjoy and the rest will follow. He always cautions against doing it for money or the algorithms...(although no doubt money is necessary to live). I'm sure you've heard that a million times, but it's always a good reminder. You are such an inspiration to so many people...thanks for all you do!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yup, the pr ph Martin radiance which is a dye liquid watercolor.

[@peggysuerice5565]

I was born and raised in that area.... Beautiful

[@starr-starr]

I don’t necessarily read your blog as a first stop,but I find it sooooo useful to search! I was looking for a pine cone video you did a year or two ago, and your blog search is so much better than YT search. I’ve used it a number of times for reviews or for subjects to paint. Next time I will post over there so you can see I’m using it. Glad you had a good vacation, it must have been gorgeous up there.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Awesome!

[@galina2mil]

Welcome back. You do look more relaxed. Happy you took this time for you.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes! Thank you!

[@Jeannette.akaJnett]

So very glad you had a good time. Glad you took the time to relax. I always chuckle to myself when you share about what you do to your hair. I've done the same since I've been 13. Learned by doing my mom's and yep, mixing color can be dicey if you aren't careful. I had naturally dark hair, but have been every color under the sun. I would get sick of it and change it up all the time. I've always cut it myself too (people freak when they hear I take the clippers to the nape of the neck on myself). Having a three-way mirror makes it easy. I've gone natural at 74 and right now I'm trying to decide what to do with it. It's down to my bra in the back. Had a short pixie two years ago and it's about time for a change.

[@suzannehulton2571]

You were in my neck of the woods. I live in Kingston On. Bolt castle is one of my favorite places to go. If you ever have a chance to go in the summer take the tour it is beautiful property. They have done some renovations. It's gorgeous. Watertown and Alexandria Bay is beautiful.

[@MaryYoungblood-xy8vg]

Hope you had an excellent vacation. Red is a fantastic color on your complexion. You look fabulous.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much!

[@sonyaoart]

I get so little engagement on Instagram (probably because I obstinately stick to posting photos instead of reels) these days that I didn’t even post most of my Inktober sketches this year. Funnily enough, I produced more that I liked than ever before.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes, I hate seeing reels (I wish I could switch them off) and I hate making them.

[@ms_chigger]

You look very lovely today. Red looks really good on you. Glad you had a great vacation. It sounds awesome.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much!

[@SnigDig]

Yes to bookmarks! Most time when I make seasonal cards (I've been a card maker for over 30 years) I'll make a bookmark so I can enjoy the colors, techniques, patterned paper that I used on the cards. Would love to see your bookmark creation🎨

[@janeholloway8596]

Your hair is lovely! Glad you and Jason had a relaxing holiday. 💖

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you!! 😊

[@JC-il4or]

I make seasonal and non-seasonal bookmarks. Sometimes I enclose them in Holiday cards. I always cover them to prevent color transfer. I also put a ribbon on them which some friends use to hang them with.. And like the plumber whose pipes don't work, I end up using scraps of paper or envelopes for my own page markers [sigh] 😂😂😂😂

[@annenglish2935]

Exactly 😂 Too funny!!! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Haha, same!

[@user-bl2dl9nr6f]

i enjoy sat chats with you ,how awsome you get to teach in France.i love friday lives with Alice Lim she is so sweet,i make lots of bookmarks ,i send them inside birthday cards i give to family and friends,i painted a cute snowman in acrylics with art sherpa last week i love it,have a wonderful day

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Sounds great!

[@cherylbrewer1218]

Welcome back Lindsay. So glad you had a lovely vacation. I love your hair, the darker blonde is more natural, lovely length too. So funny you mention the book My lovely wife. Ive just finished a book by Samantha Downing called He Started it. Very good so i might try to get my lovely wife from the library. Enjoy your weekend 🙂

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Oh good, I might try that one!

[@daphnen.7182]

Welcome back Lindsay! Yes, the bookmarks sound like a great idea. I also wanted to let you know that your blog is really useful for quick searches on questions I might have. I usually research there first before bugging you with something you may have already answered. Thanks for all that you do!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Oh thank you!

[@janes1239]

Any chance you'd consider doing art retreats in the States?! So many beautiful & inspiring locations and probably more affordable too! France would be incredible... maybe someday! :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Possibly!

[@bethcyr6652]

Yes! To bookmarks and all the books you enjoy and the comments your subscribers recommend for books to read! I am on Goodreads and whenever someone mentions a book they enjoyed, especially a “quick read”, I look it up and add it to my list if it is a genre I enjoy! We artists love to create but also love to lose ourselves in a another world of words, under a bunch of cozy blankets, as you mentioned!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@karenowens9717]

I love your hairstyle and color. Glad y’all had a great vacation ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@cherylclaviter6398]

I am so glad you had a relaxing vacation!! I do not often want time to pass, but I am retiring in 4.75 months, do you think I am counting😂😂. I can’t wait for a time for me not to have to squeeze time to art, because it is not as enjoyable as actually having the time. This towels are so cool, I never would have thought of that. Have a great week💕💕

[@jimflack9462]

When I retired 13 yrs ago, I made the decision at the beginning of second semester at the school where I taught. Then I began counting months, then weeks then days. Have I regretted retiring? NOT ONCE! Good luck and enjoy. You've earned it!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Absolutely!!

[@revondamehovic3132]

Happy soon to be retirement!

[@nedanashu5025]

Your vacation sounds like my type of vacation, I like going to quiet places without big crowds, & it’s not hot. & you got time to do art what more can you ask for….. well good coffee is a plus,,,,I wonder if there will be good coffee in France for you?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

There better be, I'll put a rider in my contract 😆

[@bettyjorodgers8552]

Thank you for Sat-Chat. Also, Your hair looks good every way zI have seen it, so my suggestion is just relax and enjoy your life. Praying for you.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you, I will

[@JoAnneSmith-di8ok]

I saw that story about the toilets on cable about a year ago. Interesting. Summer, September and October ran right by. Love the Library book sale. I use and make bookmarks. I use the ends from cutting paper down. Have a good weekend and week.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

So cool!

[@margueritepeaden3445]

I love red hair, always wanted it, and tried to color it red some when I was younger, but I never really got the color I wanted. If I used temporary dye it seemed to take forever to wash out and when I used permanent it seemed to fade very quickly. Years ago I gave up on dying my hair and just went with my gray and then white. Was much happier because I’m sensitive to a lot of the dye and it could get very unpleasant. When I had the salon do it we had to remember which dye I didn’t have an adverse reaction to. A few times she had to quickly put a neutralizer on it because it felt like my scalp would burst into flames. Though I love red hair, I’ve always thought you looked better as a blonde. Your complexion just looks like a blonde to me. But I’ve always felt whatever makes you happy is what color you go with.

[@bonnerdebbie]

I was just looking for a bookmark earlier, great idea. Thanks Lindsay, I am glad you had a relaxing vacation.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You are so welcome!

[@jenniferreece2218]

I read both digital books and printed books. Bookmarks are fun. The darker blonde looks great on you. It warms up your skin tone nicely!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Oh thank you!

[@laurakenney100]

Yes. I still like bookmarks. I have digital books and audio books but, there are days when you want to hold a real book in your hands with a bookmark. 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

So true!

[@nancyhansen8844]

I love using bookmarks and also making them. I make long size ones for magazines too.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That's a great idea!

[@patriciahenk2171]

Glad you had a good vacation. Yes please, book marks.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

You got it!

[@ma1539ry]

Love the hair color. It’s very natural looking and looks lovely with your complexion.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much!

[@fantasticmio]

I just finished reading Brent Butt's first book: Huge. Dude's a Canadian comedian and his first book is a "dark and twisted thriller".

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Was it good?

[@Karenfree2202]

Hi, love red love your lipstick! Sound like fun! No noise never here it !!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Oh thank you!

[@paulalister80]

Great chat. Aww bookmarks yes please! I’m doing a few know so better Lindsay book marks would be great. Nice chat, yep new hair colour looks great. Have a lovely week.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@candywilliams6020]

Happy you had a wonderful vacation and are back safe. I have signed up for the Nov.17th Michael's class and am looking forward to it. Have a good week end.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Wonderful!

[@jessicanaser2939]

I do use book marks still, and I feel they are easy to make and complete lol.... I enjoy your Sat chats. I feel it a time to see a little behind seens. Thank you for all you do!! I know it's a lot of work. Thank you!!

[@taylorjudi]

I wish I could say it was just money and talent keeping me from going to France. But even worse than that, are all my food allergies And airborne allergies. But I wish the best for everyone who's going and hope they have a fabulous time!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

They will cater to dietary needs at the retreat. If you are interested there is an email in the video description you can contact them and ask about any concerns you have. I just wanted to let you know in case that was holding you back and you wanted to join us:)

[@taylorjudi]

​@@thefrugalcrafterthank you for the response, but I still have the money and talent problems. 😏

[@SheilaLandry]

Good morning. Bookmarks sound nice. My daughter uses them. I tend to listen to books more than actually read them. (I fall asleep so quickly when reading - HA!) But they would be really nice. I do like your blog post for the 'written' version of what you have going on. But I realize that it is a lot of work. I also find there is less time in the day than what I need to do everything I want to do. But that is typical for me. I have been trying so hard to 'reorganize' my time and use it to the best of my ability with also allowing me time for my own creativity. It is hard. I am glad to hear you got away for a bit. I don't ship orders in December (because things travel so slow) and look forward to those weeks 'off' from the shop where I get to enjoy the holidays, life, and do art and classes for myself. It sounds quite selfish, but it is hard when working from home and seeming like I work 7 days a week. I am always doing something for 'the business' and usually play catch-up on my days off. Anyway - good to have you back. Your hair is beautiful, by the way. I do like the softer color with your light tone. :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thanks!

[@dustinmyeye-trin]

I agree about challenges. As a working artist, I find completing challenges keeps me from painting what I want, in whatever medium I want. I end up spending the month giving my time to the challenge with no time left for me to choose what to paint - often right before bed. I know it's not required to follow the prompts or complete the challenge, but I have trouble letting myself do that! 🙂

[@karenluke-mannarino3426]

Last winter you mentioned you were reading a book by Blake Crouch. Thank you for mentioning his books. I’ve now read 5 of his, and am just finishing the Wayward Pines series. I’m putting this new book on my Goodreads want to read listing. Thanks for the recommendations!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I loved that series!

[@monica-NJ-123]

Good early morning Lindsay , I’ve been up for awhile , looks like you had a nice vacation and now back to work , and sometimes it’s hard to get back into the routine of that , glad to see you and looking forward to the Michaels class on the 17th see you then 😊

[@kathypatterson4630]

I like your new hair color! Very pretty.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much

[@wulfhshado]

I think your hair looks great; it'll grow out fine. As far as views on here, that's got down a lot because of all the ads that cut into the videos. It's crazy. The same is happening in other social media places...constant interruptions by ads, requests for donations or sign ups or polls or on and on and then not being able to go back to where you were cut off. Today's message on here said I could only watch 3 videos because I have an ad blocker. (which I got for other sites, not here) I like your videos and the info you share. I sometimes have to watch a video a few times because I'll miss things...you talk very fast because of all that coffee! hahaha I take notes even! So don't get discouraged about the downers. Everyone is down and it's leaking out on the web. Keep up the good work.

[@TamboArtwork]

You are a loveable dork. LOL❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

😆

[@valorimendrala1912]

I signed up for the trip! I’m very excited 🎉

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yay!!!!

[@valorimendrala1912]

@@thefrugalcrafter I acted fast because I was too late for the first one!

[@DGiarrusso]

I still use bookmarks and give them away! Would love a class! Welcome home...stay chill!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes! Thank you!

[@kathylarson7601]

Hi Lindsay! I’m so glad you had such a good vacation. I worried you might be in a lockdown area. Good to hear all went well. I still use bookmarks & would be happy to see a tutorial on them,

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Thank you so much!

[@ntaylo6299]

Your gift guide was amazing. I did a drawing in ink every day for Inktober and hated the prompts. Next year if I do it I will look at the suggested list and do my own fun ones. Since I don't post to social media I guess I can do what brings me joy. I did pick up a ton of ink. Ferris Wheel comes up with a new ink every week but Stroke of Midnight is beautiful and writes well. I use a glass dip pen or a brush and think I have mastered the glass dip pen.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Wonderful!

[@taylorjudi]

I bought a glass pen and it came in a nice plastic protective case. But it was broken in half!

[@ArtsiRosi]

I wish I could swing that France trip! If it's ever somewhere in the US, I'm DEFINITELY going, eff that ish!!! LOL I'm glad you enjoyed your much-needed vacay. Have you tried Bustelo coffee? You should! Even the decaf gives me a buzzzzz. That tip about no ruler is great. I would totally buy an Urban Sketching class if you make one! I use bookmarks in reference books and sketchbooks!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Maybe one day!

[@theresapalmer7892]

Glad you had a great vaca with Mr Frugal . I was surprised how many times you said should. I'm going to ask my daughter if I'm doing that too.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I know, it's bad. I always am saying I should do this or that. I need to lighten up!

[@w.vangaal1077]

So glad you had a wonderful vacation.. you sounded more calm to me.. 😊 I am not a reader, I am able to read but to me a book is collection of letters with a pretty cover.. but I do use bookmarks for my coloring books.. and making them would be cheaper than using my (expensive) coloring cube cards..😅

[@thefrugalcrafter]

True!

[@GrandmaMuggy]

Glad you had a nice vacation.. i d love to do a book mark. They make great stocking stuffers or if you’re giving a book, you can include them! Thanks for explaining the threads, on Instagram, I didn’t know what they were and of course I would never click on anything. I go on Instagram to see you and other artist that I follow but mostly I go on to see picture of my children and my grandchildren. I don’t know everything changes once you get used to it and then you have to get used to something else. Anyway, I can’t wait to see the flip through of your vacation and also the flip through of your ink Tober. I never finished in Tober it just got to be too much. Have a great day. Thanks for a great chat..

[@terrilyon6825]

Great video as always. I'm lucky that I'm just a hobbyist so the social media impact thing doesn't really apply to me, but I appreciate it's a concern for those reliant on it for income. I do notice that I don't always see posts of artists I follow even though they've put things up.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Well said!

[@ma1539ry]

Looking forward to you helping us with some architectural drawing/paintings. Been my goal for years.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

More to come!

[@julienieves2299]

I would love to be able to stay for the second week of the retreat!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Did you go on week 1?

[@julienieves2299]

I’m booked for the first week 😊 it would be a dream to stay for two weeks!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

@@julienieves2299 we'd have so much fun!

[@kantigua5544]

oh i saw jake around at lightbox expo in cali, so i guess it was probably around that time. didnt know we had events like that here in ny :) good to know. ty. glad you enjoyed it

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yeah, he did a live class for us from California.

[@Kb1901kb_kris]

I would have driven the 1.5 to come meet you! In 1000 islands

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Maybe next time!

[@michelledonovan426]

Funny story about the red hair dye and being presentable. I had a patient who decided she wanted to dye her hair. There was dark red all over the bathroom in her room and I was like “omg what happened in here?!” She’s sitting in her bed and says to me, “oh I just wanted to dye my hair, I got tired of looking at these roots”. 😂 Being in the hospital wasn’t stopping her beauty routine! ❤

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Haha!

[@bethcrane5780]

Festive bookmarks are a great idea. Sounds like you had a restful get away.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes it was!

[@peterleprevost2154]

Dropped the word should from my vocabulary over 20 years ago and never looked back! Instead it’s I could if so inclined. Susan

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Nice!

[@katarinaholik]

I looove to paint on vacation, sometimes when I go to visit my brother I feel sad because I had no chance to paint. There is always so much time spent talking and hanging out and I don't get any quiet time to paint.

[@gardendreamer9117]

Welcome back & glad you had a good time. This was my 1st inktober & I really enjoyed it. I posted a couple pics on instagram but then had problems uploading them. But I had fun & marked my calendar for next year. I also signed up for your markers class & hope to get started on it later this month (in between making my holiday cards & finishing the 30 day watercolor class). So much to do, so little time….lol😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

That is awesome!

[@starshinesoldier]

Welcome back from vacation! It’s great to see you. I like the darker blonde, it’s very pretty! I used to love Instagram, and still use it for archiving purposes. But ever since they got bought by Facebook and changed their algorithm, that platform has sadly gone down the toilet in my opinion. I hate that I no longer see any of the people I follow on my feed. The posts I want to see get lost in a flood of random posts and annoying shorts. 😡

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I just learned you can click the 3 dots on a post and yell it to stop showing suggested posts for a month so you can see who you follow.

[@saral.1933]

Glad to hear you relaxed on your vaca, & fit in hiking & sketching with reading. Sounds wonderful. I pulled up the retreat, wishing I could book it - health prevents me booking so far in advance. The location looks absolutely gorgeous, and it probably will be wonderful to stay in what looks like a 1700s country estate. I also saw your artwork, but I didn’t want to spoil any sketchbook tours, so I looked through about half of them only. You have some amazingly good stuff! I especially enjoyed your watercolor/mixed media; mainly watercolor, but backgrounds had some interesting textural effects in them- Some almost looks like collage. Very nice! I have a great idea: why don’t you think about a retreat somewhere in the United States? I’m sure you would get bookings. Maine is gorgeous & I personally would spend lots of money to get out of the Florida heat in the summertime! Maine would be a cool escape to me. Food for thought- just throwing it out there for ya- us talented women need to stick together! Haha

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'll think about it!

[@marytesta3003]

Hey, welcome home. You look fantastic. Refreshed! Your hair is really getting long. It's very pretty. A retreat would be such a great experience. If you ever have something here in the US it might be obtainable for me. I would love bookmark tutorials.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Great idea!!