Gayle Mails - Mary, Stacy, Robyn, Linit and Diana!! Tags from HM!

[@Keysol1]

Around 2 1/2 years ago, I got interested in making journals. I started collecting things from thrift stores, Good Will, and garage sales. I had just started making journals when 2 years ago (at the end of Oct), at 49yrs old, I had a stroke. I was diagnosed with aphasia because of the stroke, effecting my speech (I could say my alphabet but I couldn't say how I felt). I had months and months of speech therapy. It also effected my creativity, to the point where I couldn't even color (I used to color to wind down after a hard day at work). I was so frustrated, I thought about giving away everything that I had collected. Around 6 months ago, I came across your channel. You totally inspired me to start my journals again. I do have some days when i just look at my table and don't know what to do, but I started. Thank you, thank you!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Oh hun, thank you for sharing your story! Such a journey you’ve been on! I’m so glad you have started with your creativity again! I think it is good for our souls. Sending all best wishes and big hugs! Thanks again! ❤️

[@77sparkles77]

Hi Gayle! What awesome and creative people you have in your life! Mary, Stacy, Robyn, Linit and Diana as so creative with their ideas and sharing. Excited to check out the links, having watched your video. And, those HM tags are gorgeous! I, too, am so very excited to see the ephemera video series. Sometimes, it is great to have everything in one spot. LOL....But, you know that anyway because you are UBER organized. I can tell by how you do what you do! :) Hugs and thanks so much for all you share with your subbies. :)

[@SammiJarrad]

Lovely happy mails! Those tags are gorgeous Gayle! 💜

[@JeanetteHouse]

Lovely goodies from everyone! The tags were so pretty - it’s fun when you dive straight in with using new stuff. 😍x

[@MissDaisyParsley]

Love all these treasures! And the tags turned out beautiful!

[@helenascott389]

Gorgeous happy mail. How lovely to come home to early Christmas pressies!!!! Lucky lady but so deserved. TFS 😻xx

[@brendadrury4414]

Loved the happy mail. So many goodies to play with.

[@patbrez3079]

Love all the Happy Mail, very creative artist, great ideas. Beautiful tags too. I would love to learn more about making Ephemera. Great Idea 👍 Good luck to your grand-daughter and her team. 🏐 🌻🌻🌻

[@MonicaGarciadivinelight]

Such awesome coffee dyed stuff!! Great happy mail!

[@theresasuttle711]

Of course today is the day I don’t get to watch until late! I’m sure all the yummy goodness is gone in the new Etsy shops. A blessing really don’t need anything else! Thank you for sharing!

[@artzology]

I love all the goodies! Such fun happy mail! That ephemera Folio is AMAZING! Your tags are so awesome too! xo

[@Country1]

Wonderful happy mail!! TFS, 😀💖😁🌹

[@robinpowell2712]

Love the tags, Gayle. Such a fun variety of happy mail from kind ladies.

[@angelikamenzel1068]

Awesome happy mail from all of the ladies 💕

[@rosiegarcia7664]

I am so happy your back ! My day isn’t complete till I have my Gayle time lol 😆 love the tags ❤️❤️

[@JamieLOVEUMOREJOURNALS]

Oh that Bella and grey folio is perfect for travel stuff so we can still bring goodies, not be over loaded with stuff! What great treats you got I think these happy mails just keep upping the happy mail game! Pretty soon cars will be delivered. Haha

[@craftydawk.janettedawkins7516]

Beautiful happy mail and great tags xx

[@lorigoodman3780]

I can't wait for payday!! I have bought from Mary a few times and she is so awesome to work with and has quality items. I hope to get her coffee/tea dyed packs before they are gone. Sarah's folio is so awesome!! Not only is it beautiful, but it would be ideal for us starting out or who have a very limited crafting space. Well back to your video... I get so excited to see your happy mail!!!

[@bernicechiniborch2600]

Wonderful happy mail! Love the tags you made. Thanks for the great ideas.

[@tinlizzie4444]

Such wonderful happy mail Gayle!! Love the ephemera folio!! Fabulous tags too!! TFS!! Hugs, Liz:)

[@karenpruis501]

Lucky girl with all those happy mails! I love the tags too. Great fun. regards Karen.

[@lynnsinclair123]

You have incredibly generous subbies -- great happy mails.

[@papercraftingirl]

Fun happy mail and cute tags!!! I really like the one with the trees! 😊

[@MG54321-a]

I love watching you play with your happy mail.

[@vanessarussell7997]

You are the greatest. The review on the ephemera journal was excellent. It us beautiful. I always enjoy the happy mail. Financially I am not able at this time to go to the different stores and buy items. I love seeing what everyone is doing. The tags came out beautiful. Have a blessed day.

[@karensumner3772]

LOVELY HAPPY MAIL,AND LOVELY TAGS-TFS-HUGS/BLESSINGS

[@bluemuf]

Love all the wonderful happy mail. It’s fun to see all the different ideas. Great tags, I’m going to make some for the book I’m working on. I’m a newbie and this will be my first book.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Have fun with it Karen! ❤️

[@vickieb2917]

Wonderful happy mail, such beautiful papers!

[@ThePaperOutpost]

Such lovely things! :)

[@marilyntorsch3970]

Such pretty gifts for you to play with. I love the way you jump right in making ephemera. So gifted with creativity. Thank you for sharing 🤗

[@BRIGHTSOLSTICE3]

Awww shes out now!!! Mary I wanted tags and envelopes....will keep watch for more.

[@dianastankiewicz8541]

Hi Gayle, So glad you liked your goodies. Yes please share the papers with your friends or perhaps even have a giveaway. You were correct, some of the papers were from K and Company. Enjoyed seeing all the other happy mail. Already sent an email to Stacy and plan to get ahold of Mary to see when this kit will become available. Thanks again for all you do for the JJ community. 😊❤️🌹

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you again Diana! 😘❤️

[@RoseD2016]

Awesome happy mail! Xx

[@chrisknutson7372]

Looks like fun! Glad you're back!

[@stacyskene1285]

Ps. Gayle thank you so very much for your kind review xox

[@janedilley9538]

Loved you coffee dyed paper

[@gailstubbings8606]

Hi Gayle, These were gorgeous happy mails. Love the coffee died as well as all of it had yumminess too it. Made from the heart items the list is endless... Loved the 3 tags you made, so clever and fun. Thank you as always for sharing with us. Xx

[@marcydavis]

So happy you're back Gayle. I am really, really looking forward to your ephemera series! Exactly what I need!

[@lindaclausen5477]

Wonderful happy mail❣️Loving them tags..Cardinal one my favorite 😍

[@noradunlap7539]

Lovely Happy Mail!! Love, love Tags you made! So looking forward to your Ephemera Series! Great for Newbies! TFS! Happy to have you back! You were missed for sure!!! Blessings & Hugs!❤️❤️

[@veronicawhite398]

Loved it all!

[@DoraTheFluidCrafter]

Wow Gayle such lovely stuff and bits and pieces!!! Oh heavens.... Lol!! So glad you're back, happy you had a good vacation on your retreat!!! Blessings ❤️

[@nancivessells1909]

Love your videos. I watched a lot of your old ones while you were away. You are so fun & have so many fun ideas. I'm new to this & have so much to learn. I feel so lost but love watching. So glad you had fun at your retreat & so thankful your little grandson is doing well😉

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Nanci! Maybe watching some of my videos in my Tutorial playlist will help. I have several Beginner tutorials that might help you get started! ❤️

[@lalagamma4452]

Gayle the Happy Mail was SOOOOO yummy!!! Your tags are great!! I can't wait for the ephemera series! Not only will it be cool to see them all done again but just know that they're going to be in a playlist oh that would be so great I tried saving stuff but I have so much saved I can't remember where it is! LOL 😅😂🤣🤪🥴 Hope the game is fun and your granddaughter's team wins! 💛🍂🐿️🍁🐇🧡🍄

[@megsgonnamake]

WOW..SOME OF THE BEST COFFEE DYING I HAVE EVER SEEN!! WOW!! GORGEOUS, MARY!! I HAD TO BUY SOME!! I CAN'T WAIT TO GET IT!!

[@iamwhatiam4075]

So many fun & beautiful goodies!

[@karengiannini4400]

I laughed out loud when you said, "I'm old." Right there with you!! lol I've been collaging this morning using pages from an old book with pages that are nicely yellowed. Dated 1958. Jeez...

[@midgeberg22]

Such cool stuff! I for sure will be checking out her shop! So glad your back Gayle!

[@yagottasingwithsusan]

I so look forward to all your videos. 💕

[@robinjamriska6261]

Excellent for travel and also great for people like Chelle who don't have the craft supplies all around them they can put some in there and just refill as needed

[@midgeberg22]

Such cool stuff! I for sure will be checking out her shop! So glad you are back Gayle!

[@rosannethomas9606]

Good to have you back! Great goodies in the happy mail. Love the idea of the ephemera series. Looking forward to seeing it. Have a wonderful day!

[@stephaniewhite7788]

The ephemera folio by Sara is gorgeous!!! I wouldn’t be able to put it down...can’t wait to have it in my life :)

[@craftycat7212]

Super fun stuff Gayle but I missed the coffee dyed paper on Etsy. I always watch too late, bummer. Love your tags, beautiful as always Hugs, Amy💕😺

[@fanshopper8722]

What a beautiful ephemera folio. And what a beautiful other items from your friend crafters. I like the tags you made a the last. You are really a Tag Craft Queen. 🙂👍❤

[@kathyguenther5866]

Didn't see any kits on her site like what you had......Loved the album.

[@scrappycavie5151]

Awesome goodies!!! Love that coffee dyed paper and the ephemera folder!!

[@annettedepete4314]

Thanks for sharing such a fun video! I would love to watch a series on ephemera.😍🌴

[@lindanagle3796]

Good morning Gayle! What wonderful yumminess from everyone. Loving these tags. Thanks for sharing. Hugs❤❤

[@happymaker2243]

Wonderful gifts. Mary has (amazing dyed papers - how does she get those crisp images?) and Sarah's fantastic folio for organizing stickers and embellishments. Linit sent great finds and the lovely, fun journal, and that cute accordian one too. Love the Chili's bags and pretty autumn napkins that Robyn sent. Also all the lovely items from Diana, great dyed papers, so fun to see. You are so loved!

[@billiejoethomason6075]

They’re gone ! ☹️. Really beautiful coffee tea dying for sure.

[@janedilley9538]

Great happy mail. When you were thumbing thru the paper I kept saying I have that one and that one. Worked at JoAnna for 12 years was manager of small store so never had time to craft much. Just collect for use when I retired. Like the idea for videos. And the paint chip tags. Thanks love your videos.

[@gretchenkleer9252]

Woo hoo! Now that's some happy mail! Love the tags! Tyfs. Hugs...;-)

[@paulacampos6311]

Love that idea Specially for us beginner

[@katrinanorris9690]

I love Sarah’s work

[@vickirn613]

Love the stuff you get, wow. I have had some nice finds lately and I wish I could share with you and others. I know that customs charges can be outrageous, i've learned that the hard way unfortunately. Today I got some vintage trim, a whole roll, a few more books (sshhh don't tell my husband lol) I just wanna show you and share darnit :P

[@gwenmoody8323]

Love your tags

[@Freespiritarts]

Another video idea I would love is ‘tools and equipment and how n why’. It would be fun to watch you go through all your go to tools and have you talk about what you like and don’t like. Just a thought😜

[@mandyofmarymac]

Very nice Sara(h) I've made one of these "folios" and can really appreciate the effort involved. I had to take mine apart 3 times!

[@Freespiritarts]

You’ve got your mojo back!❤️

[@deniseb-g3475]

Such lovely goodies! Videos with your idea journal 👏👏😍 I just visited Mary’s Etsy shop and there were only 2 starter packs left 😂

[@Marilynlovesebiking]

What fabulous goodies your received. That ephemera folio is really nice. I am at the auto dealership waiting for my car and enjoying this time with you!

[@vickiwhitsitt5918]

The ephemera series is a great idea 😉

[@williamhawthorne1375]

Lovely tags I like v much, xLizzie

[@cailliersd]

I’ve made my order on Mary’s Etsy. I might not ever tea dye or coffee dye myself again. 😃

[@stephaniewhite7788]

Me too :) they look beautiful :) I’m not skilled enough get such vibrant patterns. So, I can’t wait to get it :)

[@DanicaCreating]

The ephemera folio is so nice :)

[@creativespacejeannie279]

Wonderful starter kit by Mary such talent. Love love the travel folio as well. I must make one to take along on my camping travels. Thanks for another great video Hugs

[@jbeaudi]

I really am glad your back! The tags were so cute and the happy mail was wonderful! Do you ever feel like you'll have to live till you're 147 years old to use up all your stuff? I'll need to be 120ish(I'm 2 years older than you), I'm addicted to cutting out images from magazines and old books and have a lot!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Yup...have to live forever. Or....someone is going to have a lot of fun at my estate sale!! ❤️

[@impalamama7302]

When my son was home on leave from Japan we rummaged in attic and I found a thing like the paint chip thingie but it was quilt fabrics from like the 80s....I was wondering how I could use it in a journal....I will be tuned for what you do with it!

[@katrinanorris9690]

Beautiful yummys Gail I to am from Australia , and you just make my day , I am also so glad I came across your channel younareba beautiful lady and are good for a laugh lol 😂

[@maggieflatt9686]

Awesome happy mail. Loved the coffee dyed envelopes, index cards, and tags. How does she do that? Unfortunately she is out of it already. Loved the tags you made.

[@louisavevers9709]

Hi gayle, I just have a question. I, like you, have lots of projects on the go. How do you decide what you're gonna work on? Is it what you feel like doing?, is it what is needing to be finished?, is it random selector? I need help choosing which project to work on! Argh! 😜

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Great question! Usually I have something I “have” to do, like a design team journal or project. I try and incorporate something I “want” to do into those projects. For instance, the cardboard cover I wanted to try into the Blue Fern Studios journal I’m working on. I also like to change things up like doing a journal out of a Little Golden Book and then back to making one from a 9 x 12 envelope cover. Same with the subject matter....for instance, I’ll be tired of making Christmas journals after a few. Time of year also plays into it as I’ve just made a couple autumn journals and some Christmas. In the spring, I’ll want to make a garden journal. Often I’ll come across either paper or subject matter that inspires me. I do have trouble sometimes narrowing it down because I have such a long list of things I want to do! I don’t know if this helps or muddy’s the waters even more for you! Lol!! ❤️

[@louisavevers9709]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct no it's good! Thanks fir taking the time to explain! I'm thinking of going to 'random. Org', 😁

[@margaretcomella3318]

Good morning friend! ❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Mornin’, my Peg! 😘❤️

[@craftythingsbyvikki6834]

I have a playlist called Journal Embellishments that has a lot of videos on it for ideas on ephemera.

[@scrappycavie5151]

I just finished watching and it was funny when you made the tags at the end...a few times...I was thinking no, don’t place the napkin there or don’t use that sticker... and then you proved me wrong and I was like...YES..they are beautiful!! You just can’t go wrong!!!!

[@lottiefaith6935]

Mary's coffee died kit is gorgeous! How in the world does she get the patterns so sharp with the coffee? I'm lucky if my pattern shows up. I love the ephemera folio, the paper is pretty and it's well laid out, love the little stamp holder. I'm confused, is it Stacy or Sara that made the folio? I love the little domino accordion journal, I haven't seen that before. Her box is like a treasure box. I love the Fruit Garden and Home magazine. The fall napkins from Robyn are beautiful. More beautiful died papers from Diana. I love the envelopes. Reading back I love everything! But I really do.: } There are so many beautiful papers. The Christmas tags are beautiful.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

It’s Stacy! And I’m a goof! 🥴❤️

[@connieguentner3444]

Gayle, I have a question about dying paper. Looked at a lot of process but I always have on unanswered question, does the paper have to be baked? Most directions call for drying in the oven but I don't currently have a working oven. I also saw a couple where ladies talk about sun drying. Between wind and winter rains not to practical for me, can the paper just slow dry at room temperature or does it need to be heat treated to set the dye? Thanks for your help!

[@cindyburst]

Hi Gayle. I just rewatched your idea book videos while you were away and some things I couldn’t quite figure out how you made them. Would love it if you just took it page by page and made some of each (if that’s what you meant)!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Yeppers! That’s the plan! 😘❤️

[@hollydawsonjames1999]

I hope you have a great time Gayla? glad to have you back and your little one is doing great... I have so much paper that I am overwhelmed and don't know what to do with it all. I have a lot of vintage needlepoint piece and stained table clothes...what do yall think I should make with them? you ever have to much??

[@stacyskene1285]

Heya ladies I am Stacy ( aka Sarah lol ) from Bella & Grey ... I will be uploading photos of 3 ‘storage folio’s’ I have ready to go up on my insta page. I have been recovering from carpal tunnel surgery so a little behind. So please check back in the next 24 hours :)

[@lorigoodman3780]

I thought I heard Stacy in your note. :) It will be a bit for me, but your folio idea is awesome!! I do want one!! :)

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Stacy Skene oopsie! Sorry darlin’! I’m a goof! 🥴❤️

[@stacyskene1285]

Gayle Agostinelli no worries lovely ... I have such a positive and beautiful response you are welcome to call me anything you like :)!

[@travelingmntngal7963]

Hi Gayle! Love the coffee dyed papers. No more left when I visited and that was only 2 hours after you aired this. That's a wonderful ephemera folio Sarah made! Wow! And yup, all gone, too. Nice things, especially the craft stuff, from Linit. And from Robyn and Diana, too! Nice mail, everyone! I was curious about how to get really good lacey coffee dyes, so I looked that up on KZbin and I found this video. It's a bit different method. She uses diluted alcohol in her coffee dye. There is also information on how to make your own lace stencils using lace molds for cake making and chalking. It's a pretty good video in showing how to get very vivid lace effects on coffee dyed papers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHWpn513orCHpNU I just used a large paint sample card to make a really nice envelope and tag. They really turn out pretty good...so many colors and helps with color coordinating things. Really nice napkin tags. I will have to make some of those, too. Well, I need to go to bed. I never can get to sleep at a decent hour anymore. Too much thinking about things and just wanting to do things. Take care now, Gayle. Hugs! God Bless!

[@beckyconley4336]

Another great video Gayle. I have an interesting question for you that maybe you could answer in next video. Since you talked about the forest fires in your area I was wondering (just for pretend) if you had to evacuate your craft room , what would you grab? I came up with different things every time I look around my craft area.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Great question! I think my journals I’ve purchased from other journal artists. ❤️

[@beckyconley4336]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct Good answer. I think no matter what I took or left I would be sad about leaving something. I love it all so much even my scrap basket lol.

[@phyllisrw29]

Hi Gayle, question, the Christmas tree you used on the tag in this video, did you purchase that, or was it a digi-kit and you printed it on the see through paper? If you printed it on the see through paper where do you get it? I love your videos. They help me so much. Thanks again for your kindness and willingness to teach us.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

That was a washi sticker. If you search Washi Sticker on Etsy, you’ll find lots of sellers. ❤️

[@phyllisrw29]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct oh OK thanks so much

[@PerfectlyImperfect6570]

How about doing a live craft with Gayle?

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Aw you’re so sweet to suggest it! I have my hands full trying to do a video a day though. Maybe someday! ❤️

[@neorachana5604]

Sweet happy mail! Your math is better than mine, i was coming up with 12! LOL! I have a feeling that Linit is a Hebrew name and if so, would be pronounced Li-neet. Maybe she will let us know if I am right.

[@peggyeaton6601]

Was it Sarah or Stacy? BTW. It’s my birthday 🎂

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy birthday, dear one! 🎉😘❤️

[@donnahunter3488]

Myself being a newbie I would love to see what photo editing program you use on your computer and watch you edit a digital imagine from very small to large in percentage. Or any other thing you might can show us on the computer that we can use. Stuff like that would help so much. 🙏 Pretty Please!!!! 🤗😁❤️

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Well, darlin’, I would if I could. I don’t have an editing program like photoshop on my computer. So the only way I change the size of something is by using the percentage on the print screen. I’m not very techie at all. That’s one of the reasons I don’t edit my videos. And...I don’t want to spend time at the computer, so haven’t taken the time it would require to learn. So...hopefully you can find another route to learn what you’d like to on the computer. I’m sorry I’m not more help! ❤️

[@donnahunter3488]

Thank you so much Gayle! Hugs!!! ❤️

[@robinjamriska6261]

Unless you take a book with you or fussy cutting then you don't have to chat as much my husband likes to listen to the radio when he drives

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

I'm just a newbie at junk journals and wonder if Happy Mails is your name for things you get in the mail or if it's a "thing" in this world? Can I join a Happy Mail group?

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

It’s a thing! Join junk journal Facebook groups and most have lists you can be on to receive Happy Mail or sometimes they are called RAKs. I get happy mail as a thank you for doing my videos. 😁❤️

[@billiejoethomason6075]

Any more journal cover to teach us ?

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Might be some random ones that come up, but I’ve pretty much covered the ones I wanted to. If I think of something profound, you’ll be the first to know!! 😁❤️

[@lynnecoleman1135]

what is Sarahs etsy

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

It’s Stacy. My mistake! 🤪. She doesn’t have Etsy. Her contact info is in the description box below the video. 😁❤️