#eyesclosedchallenge

[@annamarie8461]

Yay🎉 new printer is awesome and borderless too.. I love the digitals they are beautiful.

[@janetstubbington583]

What fun projects today. I agree with you, Gayle. Those Sharm Studio papers are incredible - AND THEY'RE ON SALE! Glad your new printer arrived. I have the same make, just one step down from yours and I really like it. Have a good day.

[@lisafisher2016]

I'm still with you. Don't comment much because I watch while I'm going to sleep. Lol. You are always encouraging and creative! If you ever need anything you let me know. You have done so much for our crafting community, I appreciate you! Love watching you create. You just keep doing you and let the chips fall where they lay. You always take the high road, those worthy will follow. Hugs, Lisa

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hugs back, Lisa! ❤

[@erika3293]

Yogi and Boo boo Bear!!!! Loved them then and still do!!! Thanks for the smiles

[@littlegoldiesbooks]

My mom used to wrap our stocking presents with white tissue paper and those stickers. Good memories! I loved your Yogi Bear reference; I say that sometimes!

[@lisastevens2607]

☕️Good Morning Gayle! 😊❤🎄 Super fun video today. I’m 10 years younger than you and I remember the to/from stickers that were made to put on packages. It makes me sad that those Etsy shop owners no longer communicate with you. Especially since your relationship felt more like a friendship than a transaction. 😢 Change can be tough but remember you’ve got us and good things are coming. Thank you for providing inspiration daily. I appreciate you! Xxx 💙🦋

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Lisa! Thanks so much for your kind comments! I’m so grateful for your friendship and look forward to saying Morning Lisa every day! 🥰❤

[@lisastevens2607]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct 🩷

[@tinlizzie4444]

Hi Gayle!! Fun and super sweet ephemera pieces!! I'm enjoying your "Eyes closed" challenge!! TFS!! Hugs, Liz:)

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Liz! ❤

[@lalagamma4452]

Beautiful Gayle! Sad that the people you helped have forgotten your friendships. 🐞🐞🐞

[@deb7067]

Very sad considering the boost to their business they all received. Will likely unfollow them. Reading comments make it easy to see who your real "friends" are😊

[@susanyarbrough30]

Fun video. Always enjoy watching you make ephemera. So glad you got your new printer. The ability to print borderless is a bonus!! 😊

[@Jerosie]

AND The prints are BORDERLESS!!

[@debbiev.1311]

Christmas ephemera...the festive fun continues!! 🎄❤️ Yay for your new printer...hope you are sleeping better now that it has arrived & is working fabulously!! ❤️🤗

[@robinpowell2712]

I haven't started Christmas crafting yet, but your wonderful videos are revving me up.

[@teresahuggins6368]

You're a Queen of crafting Gayle! And so appreciated!

[@donitamoore9748]

I’m making Christmas collage pages today. We have snow so perfect day to stay inside! Love when you have these ephemera making days. So many ideas…so little time! Have a blessed day!

[@GailScarano]

Love watching your videos! When you were talking about those 50/60’s sticker I could remember the taste of that glue!! Lol

[@CraftingandRelaxing]

These digitals look AMAZING! I wonder if everything you print will look that good or if her designs are super rich. TFS! 💙💙💙

[@donadeam2313]

I love how each piece turned out. They will be perfect additions to any Christmas journal

[@barbarawafer94]

Hi Gayle. As always, an inspiring video. I love watching you turn random things into beautiful ephemera. Your creativity knows no bounds. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your talent. 💜

[@southernbiscuits1275]

I have purchased several kits from Sharm Studio and they are all so beautiful. I have reached the point where I need to create the cover to put my autumn book in. It took awhile since I have four signatures and ninety-six pages. Quite a challenge because I am in the middle of cataract surgeries. Once my eyes get back to normal I may find my cutting and pasting skills suffered greatly because my eyesight was messed up! LOLOLOL!!! I can't wait to be finished with the autumn book so I can start on my Christmas book. I paused your video to go to Etsy so I could purchase the Christmas background kit. I couldn't wait.

[@mybrainymess]

Awww Yogi Bear!!! Use to watch him all the time!!!

[@debbiesilver3549]

That’s gorgeous paper, and I’m sure you’ll love having the ability to print borderless. Cute pieces too 😊

[@karriemarieknebel8978]

I had such warm fuzzies that I got goosebumps when I heard your Yogi Bear impression! My kids and I did that a lot when they were young❤️. Thanks for all your inspiration, and you’re uplifting stories.

[@rowannafry6382]

Hi Gayle. I agree, the papers from Sharm’s Studio are lovely. I have bought from her shop often. Love watching you make ephemera. Thank you 🌻

[@bunnyluvzcrafts4U]

You have really gotten me out of a funk! Thank you so much. I'm ready to craft Christmas ❤

[@WoodlandInspired]

Good morning Gayle🤗 Awesome Etsy shares, love the Christmas patchwork. Hope you have a beautiful day, stay warm. 💕Hugs

[@robinmentzer7974]

Good morning Gayle. Really fun Christmas ephemera.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Robin! ❤

[@robinspencer9577]

Always love watching you do this challenge. Tell Mike it's about time for him to pick for you. These turned out beautiful. ❤❤❤

[@suzyallen1726]

No borders to cut off. Dont you just love it. Fun video sweet Gayle😊❤

[@donnaswisher8408]

Good morning Gayle. Lovely papers indeed. Your excitement over your new printer is so funny...your trouble sleeping because you didn't have a working printer...you are addicted my friend. 😂 Maybe we should we do an intervention 🤣😂🤣 You are such a hoot.😁 Enjoy your new printer and sleep easy now. TFS Hope you have a great day. 🌞

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Donna! No addiction 😂 just want to be there for all of you every day, sharing the gorgeousness the digital artists are creating! 🥰❤️

[@2sistersjunkjournals]

We are still here and appreciate that you shared our shop! We are saving for an EcoTank printer and will definitely purchase thru your 'Gayle's Favorite Things! Love your #eyesclosedchallenge! Thanks again, Gayle! - Lorie Barry Wylie and Chris Barry Merz

[@billiejoethomason6075]

Hi Gayle ! This challenge is always fun. Just to see where your creativity leads you 💕. I found Sharm Studios when you did the bunny Christmas journal from her digital. She does have some beautiful prints/digitals. A welcomed find. Don’t stress over not hearing from those people/shops now that you don’t do Etsy shares. Not real friends. Just “friends?” on what can you do for me today ! 🙁

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi, dear Billie Joe! Thank you, my friend! ❤

[@cherriberri7161]

Blessed Sunday Gayle! Whenever you do your #eyesclosedchallenge it’s pretty much and group of little creative tricks/lessons for me(and I’m sure your other viewers too!) Thank you for being so generous with your crafting knowledge! I’m happy you love your printer, the printables you showed are so amazingly vibrant! Hugzzz 💖

[@maryobrien8741]

Those backgrounds from Sharm Studio are stunning and I can't wait to use them. I know that they are backgrounds but I wish she would do ephemera for them. I was watching Miss Paintalot the other day and she was using fussy cut kits from Ginger Journals and they are fabulous. I purchased a few kits and been keeping busy cutting them out.

[@colleenmc8450]

Gayle, they have glue dots that are removable that would work for the clusters. I think it is sad that the Etsy people don’t stay in touch, you are the reason I started shopping at all their shops. I love everything you created! ❤

[@janetbowen7237]

I love it that you use references that I get. Glad your printer is up and running.

[@carolpowerslavenderdreamsc1599]

Good morning Gayle!! Love watching eyes closed challenge. Im still here with you my friend and SO grateful for all you did sharing our Etsy shops!! Have an awesome day...💙💚💙💚

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Carol! ❤

[@annehahn9240]

Good afternoon! The digitals you shared are so beautiful, so glad you used some of them to decorate. I sure do remember Yogi bear and those Christmas stickers. We used those stickers to attach our to/from tags to presents! I love to watch you decorate ephemera! ❤️🎄🎄💕

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Good afternoon, Anne! ❤

[@juliemealy1882]

Love those papers!!! Hope that she makes some like that for other than Christmas. Great video of eyes closed. I always like those. Love you, as always and your decorating ideas.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you, Julie! ❤

[@DeniseS-6867]

Awesome ephemera makes, love the tag with the side tucks❤

[@deedeeedychance7757]

Super super cuteness. Good night Gayle❤

[@craftycat7212]

Love it when you make random ephemera Gayle. So fun. Thank you.💕Amy

[@fernanton8370]

Hi Gayle, I really like the patchwork digital . Great video. Everything you make is awesome . Blessings to you and your family. 🎄❤️🎄

[@cathyfox3978]

As always, it's a great video. You are so talented! I last made a journal three years ago; it's time to make one or two.

[@lauretteluluchartier8513]

Good morning, Gayle! The world according to Gayle, I love it! Have a great day!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Laurette! ❤

[@christyearp]

Good morning Gayle! I have printer envy! I’m adding one of those to my “someday” wishlist. Have a great day!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Christy! ❤

[@laurettechandlerthevintage3022]

Happy Sunday sis! I love it when you do that, I should try it… lol! Could be a mess for me… hehe! 😊 looking forward to seeing what you create. I remember those 1950-60’s stickers, I still have some original ones from my mom. I pulled some out to use in a journal the other day. 🥰Have a nice quiet, warm day. Blessings. Love you sis! ❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Love you, sis! ❤

[@JannyHaak]

This challenge is always so fun, I always enjoy these! ❤

[@nancivessells1909]

Love all the ephemera you made today! TFS

[@patbrez3079]

Good Afternoon Gayle! The digital’s are beautiful and the colors are so clear and bright, stands out nicely. Love what you made today too. Have a great day! 👍🍁🍁🍁

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Good afternoon Pat! ❤

[@margaretcomella3318]

Happy printer dance!!🤸‍♀️🕺🤶👍🎄❤️❤️❤️ Love the new digis too!

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

Lovely. I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. Love&hugs. ❤

[@tannabella6071]

Hi and hugs my friend! Beautiful ephemera. Tfs! Have a blessed Sunday! 💕

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Julie! ❤

[@dianacampanelli3250]

Good morning Gayle, lovely paper, thanks for sharing your project with us! Hope you have a wonderful day!🤗⛄️💜🌻💕☃️

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Diana! ❤

[@dianacampanelli3250]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct 💜🌻💕

[@nancymoore1275]

Love ephemera making day too!

[@donnaserina249]

Good Morning Gayle: The difference with your new printer is very noticeable. The colors are gorgeous! And borderless too! My Epson is not an Ecotank, but it's still going strong. When the time comes, the plan is to upgrade to an Ecotank for sure. Hugs & Happy Crafting! Donna From the Jersey Shore

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Donna! ❤

[@susanchamberlain9226]

Good morning! Those papers are absolutely beautiful! I noticed that your new printer prints borderless! Yay, a definite win! The ephemera you made the other day really look great sewn around. Love random ephemera making! Have a great day!😁💕

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Susan! ❤

[@dh7217]

To my count you made 14 bits❤❤❤❤ I do count the individual cards inserted and that over the page split pocket flippy needed each side of the pockets done- I did count each side. 😊 To me, you got a whole lot of things done in an hour. ❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Aw, thanks, my friend! ❤

[@heatherparry3159]

Wonderful projects and beautiful papers!

[@taylormadejournals9662]

These turned out really awesome XXX

[@j9scraftydesigns]

Love this video, thank you for sharing Gayle ❤. Big hugs 🤗 x

[@joannedonovan9489]

I'm the same way about having a printer! I've had one (NOT the same one) since 1990!! (Yes, I am your age!) I can't live without them!!

[@lucy7b]

Try the green Tombow glue, it’s meant to be repositionable (for your cluster storage books). Rachel uses the blue permanent version.

[@LindaGraham-h1d]

Very beautiful gorgeous Christmas empheria I 💖 it 😊

[@vickiejensen1265]

I love those pieces you did today! So cute!! ❤

[@josettevaive3895]

Great video! Thank you for sharing the beautiful digitals from Sharm Studio, beautiful collage fodder or background page. Now that I am working part time I hope to buy a printer, as a Christmas gift to myself 😂 I love the mix of Ephemera in this challenge they all turned out lovely. Hope your weekend was wonderful. Hugs 🤗

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hugs back, Josette! ❤

[@donnaarsenoff8399]

Great video. Love everything you made. ❤

[@nancybeebe7622]

Love all you do Gayle. So pretty 💖

[@lightbulbnirvana]

congrats on the printer! Digitals are very ptetty! Cheers ❤

[@TheJournalCottage]

So so cute .. You are amazing .. Iove this one. Goodness that print is gorgous Gayle . If more narrow would be great in your tall skinny document christmas .. hmmm must do that for mine . love love.. Everything is Beautiful. So happy about your printer. i love being able to print boarderless 🥰Thanks Gayle for all of your inspiration . hugs

[@joannoble500]

I never wait and start Christmas journals in June. I am always sorry when I see you doing yours. Well, maybe just one more. LOL Maybe I also need a new printer.

[@willareeneacealbertini975]

My Teddy Bear Golden Doodle is all shook up( you can sing that 😁) 1:08 a.m. here 😵‍💫so hopefully the thunder will stop soon. So glad you posted a video. Volume up, thanks for the support! So glad you got your printer and the digi’s look great👍🏼 Have a beautiful day ✋🏼🤗❤️

[@mindybeveridge8377]

Good Morning, Gayle. I get all your references and I just laugh. Thanks for another great video.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Mindy! ❤

[@cindy77277]

Good morning my dear friend, well, so far the hydro outage is not on time, it was to start at 8 but here it 8:30. But I got to spend sometime with you and watch you work your artistic magic. I do so enjoy your videos so very much. I hope that you and Mike have have the best rest of your day. God bless you and your wonderful family. See you tomorrow. Oh, yay I am so glad that Mike got your new printer up and running for you. Your friend Cindy, from a small town in Northern Ontario, Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@PattysPaperDesigns]

Good morning Gayle! Oh my gosh, those papers are gorgeous! I'm very happy your printer came and Mike got it setup for you. I noticed right off the borderless printing, that made me happy too 😊 I love all of the pieces you did this morning, they're so pretty. Take care. I will see you tomorrow. Love you friend 😊🤗❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Patty! Love you too, my friend! ❤

[@PattysPaperDesigns]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct ❤️

[@billiejoethomason6075]

I did notice when I went to Sharm Studio page to order those pretty background pages you used today, that her name is Svetlana & she’s in the Ukraine. One of recent reviews from one of your viewers named Phillip mentioned that he had seen their digitals on your utube channel.

[@katherinehazard7580]

I am glad you put the shop name in your comment…I forgot it and was going to go through the video again! Her digitals are gorgeous for sure! Gayle thanks for sharing those with us!!

[@seasidepaper]

Lovely Gayle. I have an Epson ET8500 and have used it daily for over a couple of years. It's a real work horse and Epson support is wonderful (Canada) as well. The printer is amazing but I will add that the paper used does increase the quality of the print. So printing on Neenah cardstock will not be as bright as printing on a presentation type paper. Both papers are great but presentation paper will give much richer results. Also., thank you for your dedication to this channel. I can't attempt to imagine that work that goes into keeping this content as interesting as you do. You're pretty amazing. All the best to you. Jessica

[@tatianar1313]

Good morning, Gayle, I always LOVE the eyes closed challenge. So much fun! ❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Tatiana! ❤

[@elizabethglover5878]

Good Morning Gayle. Thanks for the lovely festive ideas. Hope you have a great day!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Elizabeth! ❤

[@PamDavis1000]

Good morning Gayle. I have just been loving your Christmas crafting. Your printer looks wonderful.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Pam! ❤

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

Good cold morning Gayle: It's 44F and twice I had to run after the grabage down the road, well at 69 that does not look to good, lol. Another fun time last night, lets keep doing these. big hugs and have a wonderful day, :)

[@sherriejohnson508]

Thank you yes it is time to start Christmas things

[@annamarie8461]

They have prepositional glue sticks that might work for your cluster books ❤

[@craftingcommotion1259]

Hey Gayle… Enjoy your videos! Thanks so much for your continued commitment to sharing your talents. Regarding your snippet book. Maybe consider trying rubber cement instead of double sided tape? It won’t ripe your paper when removing. A bit stinky but may be worth a try. I’ve used it for card inserts so family can remove my sentiment insert and reuse my handmade card 😊 Works great!

[@loripadilla669]

Hi Gayle! Love these challenges. So much fun. Your new printer is amazing! I just bought a color laser printer and now I wonder if I did the right thing, lol. I always buy my printers at Costco, they have the best coverage if the printer goes wrong. Big hugs to you my friend.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hugs back, dear Lori! ❤

[@eugeniagwathney622]

love this papers.

[@karendutton7417]

Great video, love your new papers.

[@cannycrafter1405]

Hi Gayle, I wonder if glue dots would be a better way go keep the clusters in the cluster book?

[@sharontilyard9354]

Hello Sweet Gayle!!! Yayyyyy!!! I’m sooo excited for you that you have your new printer!!! 👏🏻🥳💖 Ohhh… and I noticed you printed borderless with it… Woo Hoo!!! 🎉🎊🎈 I had the same thing happen with my printer just a few months ago and ended up buying a replacement then. It was a snap decision… but a good one!!! I’m not sure if I can fix the old one… it’s something I may look into so I have a backup. Just need to work out where to go to enquire lol. I purchased those papers from Sharm Studio recently and I absolutely LOVE them too!!! So, so beautiful!!! You mentioned not knowing when to post photos of your upcoming videos because you lose track of when they will upload… you could always post straight away (or when you feel you’d like to ahead of time) and simply tell followers to ‘keep an eye out’ for the video. Just a thought. Your work is sooo beautiful and deserves to be shared in all the places!!! 🥰💕 As always, I’m watching every day… just not always commenting… but loving all you do and share!!! Thank you for being the fabulous you that you are!!! Big hugs, Sharon 🌷💕

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi, Sharon! Big hugs back, my friend! ❤

[@donnadwyer4955]

Smarter than the average bear boo-boo !!!!!!

[@pattyclevenger1966]

Hey, Gayle. You could use those patch papers for postage stamps too ..

[@anngosda7333]

It snowed here last night in Nebraska now I’m ready to work on Christmas 🎄

[@beverlynielsen6714]

Good morning Gayle. The papers are so beautiful. I have quite a number of their kits. Have you tried repositional tape in your cluster book? Also Aleen's has a glue called tack it over and over. I love watching you decorate the ephemera. Hugs. ❤❤❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Beverly! ❤

[@dimonty7052]

The Epson printers do talk to you after you finish a print job…a little unsettling at times, like it is possessed! LOL

[@LynsAlteredArts]

Ooooh, mine’s never spoken to me. I would like it to tell me when it’s finished because it’s in another room.

[@DebbieRhew]

Love watching you everyday. Have you considered Zots small adhesive dots in your cluster books? They may work well for you.

[@carriekernel2273]

Good Morning Gayle ! Happy Printing !!!!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Carrie! ❤

[@brookep8799]

I went to the thrift store yesterday and got me a big chomper for 10$ score for me! Gotta love some good thrift find.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Awesome, Brooke! ❤

[@bookshopshelli]

Good morning Gayle! I will be making some Christmas tags and journal cards. Maybe even some flowers in Christmas colors. I'll let you know when the stuff is in the shop. Thanks again.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bookshopshelli]

P.S. The Gayle's favorite things link is set up wrong. It takes you to pages of people for hire for commission. I wondered about that the other day when I clicked on it. I see a few other people have also commented on it not taking them to the right place.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

@@bookshopshelli. My son is working on it, but he gets right in and so do I. If you have Ad Block on in settings, I know that causes issues. Try turning off Ad Block and maybe that will help. 👍

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

@@bookshopshellimy son says it could also be malware on your computer among other things. Try using this link and see if that helps. Https://gayleagostinelli.com/gayles-favorite-things. ❤

[@LynsAlteredArts]

@@bookshopshelli I had no problem getting in. Seems to be random.

[@dales2944]

❤ I've been away, so im catching up. 😊 xx

[@tammydayfl]

I love these! Does your new printer print all the way to the edge of the paper without leaving a white border? I bought a new laser printer 3 months ago and it leaves a border even though I click fill page. Very disappointing considering how expensive those printers are, not to mention the toner cartridges. I also can't figure out how to get it to print 2 or more of a digital image on 1 page. Are you able to do that with this printer?

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Mine does print without a border. I didn’t change anything to make that happen. I haven’t tried doing more images on page on this one, but my old one did it. 🤷🏻‍♀️❤

[@lucy7b]

GM Gayle ❤❤❤. Great video , thank you.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Lucy! ❤