I tried making an entire set out of cardboard & paper!

[@rachelmaksy]

HI FRIENDS!!! I hope you enjoy this collab with the amazingly talented Frieda :') Also here's the June's Journey info again!! (👒🔍 Download June’s Journey for free now using my link: woo.ga/m2r8vi4d )

[@classic.calypso]

I downloaded June's Journey over a month ago thanks to your recommendation! I thought I was just going to be searching for items, but decorating my island has easily become my main focus lol, good times

[@ladarlala]

Stunningly glorious!!!!

[@meowdee]

Try out the serger!! It’s such a godsend for finishing seams and for knit fabrics 😍

[@m.maclellan7147]

Sponsor Rachel looking PEAK COSY in that bear eared 🐻 hoodie!

[@sigallk4769]

​@@m.maclellan7147I need this hoodie 🐻 does anyone know where it's from?

[@haleyborden3161]

The fact that you weren't a theater kid is absolutely wild to me. You have such theater kid energy (I say this with the highest regard and as a theater kid)

[@laurelcaldwell7804]

Blew my mind when she said that too!

[@jems.crafting.closet]

Came here to say this. Miss Maksy you are a theater kid in your soul (One-of-us! One-of-us!)

[@molotochnik.i]

theater kid energy is really just confidence and an outgoing spirit, someone who really isnt afraid to be themself, it isnt a insult i was never one but i always was jealous of how comfortable they were just being them, no matter how weird they seemed lol

[@ColorwaveCraftsCo]

Theater kids unite!

[@winter_falls903]

fr@@molotochnik.i

[@nicholasolary5080]

Hey Rachel my wife and I got to meet you at Megacon. I gotta say I was very nervous and I'm sorry if we were akward but you were super awesome and thank nick for letting me take a picture with him he was a good sport. My wife lives in the floor troll shirt she got btw. Thank you for you videos they are always amazing and we look forward to the next ones.

[@YourLocalGaymer]

I hope she sees this that’s so sweet

[@_the_little_mermaid_]

Awww such a nice memory 😊 sounds like you guys had so much fun!

[@YourLocalGaymer]

Yo scam account

[@shelbybaby1642]

@@YourLocalGaymerdon’t think you commented on the right thread unless something got deleted

[@YourLocalGaymer]

@@shelbybaby1642 yea I reported it

[@im_living_dead]

I’m screaming that it took Rachel this project to buy a ceiling roller and NOT her painting the ceilings in her house 😭

[@sleepynightowl1550]

Ahaha, that's so true, can't stop laughing about it 😅😂

[@nixi7688]

Hahaha 😂

[@teedabug-sh]

Bahaha I had the same thought 😂

[@jasminvalerie]

Next video, Rachel painting the night sky on her ceiling Tangled style. Omg I would die 😂😂💜

[@peglamphier4745]

Right? She was in the hardware store parking lot and I was like, Rachel if you don't buy a pole I'm going to buy one for you. And then she did. Such a Big Girl Now!

[@kellieedney3755]

Hey Rachel, lovely set and beautiful dress! As a seasoned cardboard set creator, couple of tips: - double layer your cardboard in 2 directions to overcome the bending and add rigidity. - get some brown paper tape - super cheap, paintable over and recyclable so you don’t have to remove all the tape to throw out. - soggy tissue paper or loo roll & pva mush is excellent for adding recyclable texture. Xx

[@mentalclutter1]

Thank you so much for these tips, for Rachel but for myself too!! I'm always making and creating and this is invaluable ❤️

[@corndo9]

Rachel's efforts to do things as sustainably as possible with this project after the feedback about Temu on the last video feels like a rare example of a creator listening to constructive criticism and showing effort to do better through their actions. Not surprising considering the integrity I'm used to seeing on this channel, but I still love to see it 💖

[@findingbeautyinthepain8965]

The problem is recycling is a lie the government spread to justify mass corporations producing so much waste. Almost nothing put into recycling bins actually gets recycled. But Rachel did great by reusing cardboard, paint, paper, and fabric she already had!

[@dixychickx123]

I had to go back because I literally forgot she got that hat off of Temu. Yeah super happy she's listening

[@cornghulia6093]

But wasn't the point of that, that the original hat was hot garbage?

[@julialuminasalsa]

THIS!

[@julialuminasalsa]

@@cornghulia6093yes but temu is just another wastefull company thats best not to support at all

[@bravehearticus]

My audible gasp when you painted that absolutely stunning background. That should be a wall mural

[@missvioletnightchild2515]

mural :) (from the French mur, which means wall) x

[@bravehearticus]

@missvioletnightchild2515 thank you. I feel so dumb.

[@elielieli1223]

That's kinda like chai tea just being tea tea lol

[@corndo9]

​@@bravehearticus Not dumb at all! Being open to learning new things is a sign of wisdom

[@annbrookens945]

Bravehearticus, I agree! The background came out beautifully!

[@PiskyOinker]

My husband from behind me while I avidly watch Rachel paint paper white - "Why didn't she just get white paper?" Me - "You shut yer pie hole, this woman is a genius!"

[@SuzyTurner]

LOL OMG that comment really made me giggle 🤣🤣🤣

[@Karasus_drug_dealer]

@PiskyOinker I read your comment in an Irish accent lmao

[@moda78z]

You tell him, sis!! 🤣😂👍

[@alisav8394]

Because trees were made from cardboard and cardboard....is brown?

[@Maers_]

​@@alisav8394 They mean the butcher paper, not the cardboard

[@haleyhoudini]

Rachel: Will only paint her ceiling with a brush Also Rachel: buys a ceiling paint roller to paint paper on her floor ❤ We love the chaos!

[@llamasugar5478]

Brown packing paper-taped into loooong rectangles, crumpled, and twisted-makes _excellent_ vines. Y’know, in case you decide to do a _Jungle Book_ -themed costume or dress.

[@RivLoveshine]

I would love that! I am obsessed with jungles! And I really do mean OBSESSED!

[@monoymono9]

i know this is coming soon now... i can sense it. lol

[@azrani2023]

I'd watch the shit outta that 😂!!!!! ❤

[@ladywoodelf]

Confession time- I love putting your videos in the background as I craft. Makes me feel like I have a crafting buddy especially when a finish date looms over head.

[@brutalbunny]

"in another life i couldve been a theatre kid" ...were you not one?! 😭

[@brutalbunny]

youre more of a theatre kid than i am and i'm literally majoring in technical theatre

[@kdup-hp6zm]

if i had gone to a school that had a theatre club i totally would have been a theatre kid instead i went a Christian privet school and got religious trama

[@kmksmith1935]

She is absolutely a theatre kid and it’s never too late to become one!Community theatre is a great way to build friendships, share your talents on stage and off, and create art together! I love it so much!

[@m.maclellan7147]

Well, she went to an Art college, so......

[@theatermx]

She mentioned in an old video that she played sports

[@Whoopsie.Daisy.]

You've just inspired my newest DnD character. Is it a beautiful ice queen? Nope. It's an elderly swamp witch named Mother Frick. Thank you ever so much my dear for blessing my with my latest project. Please excuse me while I retreat into my character-creation lair as I convene with dark forces of min-maxing.

[@awaredeshmukh3202]

Oh my god I desperately want to meet Mother Frick now what a character she's gonna be

[@KrisKc-e6q]

As a former theater kid, I will claim you as one of us! But one thing I learned in painting sets, they do have the flats on the ground when you paint them, but to save your back and the scene from getting walked on, you tape your paint brushes to a yard stick and paint from there. It does take some practice to get used to it, but it will make a huge difference in ease and comfort.

[@BrennaBrutality]

"it's alright" but she painted a floor scene completely off the cuff and super well?? She's so talented and is such a a huge inspiration to me, I wanna be like her when I grow up 😭🖤

[@tennisprinzessin84]

Me too, and I’m older than her 😅

[@annbrookens945]

TennisPrinzessin: me, too!

[@steelheartii6525]

Same :D

[@lilguy3]

im actually amazed at how those birch trees turned out. they look so pretty the way they're layered around and remind me of elementary school plays lol

[@Thimbrethil]

But those well made, not those that people put 0 effort into making. ;)

[@lilguy3]

​@Thimbrethil yes! definitely haha

[@caseypick8844]

As an employee of The Trevor Project, THANK YOU! I love your videos as a source of peace and relaxation, and seeing this callout tonight just made my week.

[@lizabee484]

Thank you so much for your wonderful work! You and your coworkers/volunteers have helped save mine and so many other young lives. Your work is important and inspiring beyond words

[@EllynHayden]

Rachel Maksy is most certainly an Honourary Theatre Kid ❤

[@lucideandre]

The blankets didn’t look like real snow. But I think it’s better: it looks like a theater set. And it’s clearly snow. So it definitely worked! Also the dress is gorgeous

[@riri89927]

seeing Rachel make things always makes my day and the way she put her ice coffee into a coffee mug had me crying

[@medicwebber3037]

I am SO doing that at work, tomorrow! Lol

[@azrani2023]

right?? and wasnt that cup lovely, too??? ❤

[@suzub8963]

Love the backdrop! It reminds me of Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe

[@duhimaduck]

i continue to be in awe and amazement at how you manage to paint things and they suddenly just look so real??? and so good ??? especially with just cardboard and recycled things

[@leahgroess5361]

Anyone else's soul leave their body when seeing Rachel cut the cardboard on those wood floors? Girl, even another layer of cardboard is not enough, you need a cutting mat!

[@drakynoch]

MY GOD! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who audibly groaned and wheezed.

[@charminsavage2512]

I'm living for your Floor Troll shirt, so many floor trolls salute you.

[@redwoodcottageart]

Seriously amazing sweater, my daughter really needs one too 😂

[@huntressmma1822]

Agreed but I have evolved into a basement troll.

[@tytoalba6573]

Merch?

[@jeannechapman2696]

You are so clever and fun. I am a fairly new viewer but at 83 still so enjoy your enthusiasm and creations. Gorgeous you, gorgeous gown! ❤

[@isabellelockett2493]

Mother has provided the sustenance we crave ❄️

[@sarahlistmann7517]

Girl you have no idea what your content does for us! I have had severe depression and anxiety and I get lost in my own head and who I “should” be way too often and your videos always bring me to a happy place!!

[@emilianodiaz-page4233]

Oh Rachel you absolutely kill me! Especially your outtakes. The amount of laughs you’ve given me over the years is commendable. Your such an incredible creative and joyous human being. Thank you.

[@twinnish]

The look on your face when the cardboard tree first stood upright was precious. I was impressed at the actual simplicity with which that happened. I would so over complicate it that I wouldn’t even try. Good for you. 😊 That dress is gorgeous and I love that you can wear it with or without the overlay and it’s just beautiful and the color is perfect on you

[@BigThinkPhilosophy]

If Rachel talked with 10,000 people at MegaCon, there's still 100 times more people loving your content! We love these other types of projects too.

[@azrani2023]

SO TRUE!!!!

[@slmuratta]

I am LIVING for this video 👏✨ The energy, the I Spy kid in me getting excited for June’s Journey, the little skeleton socks, the Alanis joke, the cardboard-build serotonin boost, a charitable donation, Frodo sass, an incredible dress, it’s all IMMACULATE 🤌 Thank you Rachel for always providing soul-nourishing content!! 💛

[@m.maclellan7147]

I loved the socks but was concerned they were going to get paint on them, lol ! A Frodo snuggle is always a serotonin boost ! ❤

[@quinbee_creates]

You forgot that thicc cosy chenille animal hood sweater-jacket!

[@merryhunter]

Got the same (similar) socks and was so worried for them. 😂

[@Lanecryo]

I find it so relaxing to settle in for a Rachel Maksy video, and I always love seeing little hints of how geographically close we are; I am absolutely stealing that dunkin-in-a-mug trick the next time I grab an iced coffee, LOL Try the iced coffee black with 1 less caramel than the size recommendation; seriously heaven in a cup

[@wandaXmaximoff]

Between the winter aesthetic, beautiful dress and red hair, this is giving me Sansa Stark vibes and I’m here for it. ❤❤❤

[@bubbles1850]

my husband heard the bloopers and said "it sounds like madness today", little does he know, it's madness in every video and I am here for it lol

[@luciebagss]

The irony of the blizzard starting outside the window half way through the vid absolutely sent me

[@littlelamb-]

why am I so mind blown by her putting her full iced coffee cup in a mug so she has a handle and a straw?! thank you for this life changing hack 🙌

[@akirecat13dreamweaver45]

Hey Rachel i had to put my 17 year old kitty to sleep today. Your video has helped me to stop crying. Thank you for being you 🍀🤍

[@bonnie8204]

I'm so sorry! Sending a big hug, from one cat person to another.

[@akirecat13dreamweaver45]

@@bonnie8204 thank you very much 🐾

[@haggisa]

I’m so sorry for your loss, losing a kitteh always hurts. ❤️🥺

[@akirecat13dreamweaver45]

@@haggisa it truly never gets easier. They are my family. Thank you for your kind words🐾🤍

[@rosey_ie]

I’m 42 now, and still remember the day we had to put our poor old cat down when I was 15. Sending you hugs ❤

[@jeremyhire5516]

Watching the background go from white to grey to A FRICKING FOREST was amazing!

[@underworldsghost]

I am so in awe of how Rachel can just *make a tree* and it actually looks like tree! The dress is also so stunning, oh my goodness!!

[@jamesharris8110]

As for being a cosplay guest, you are a great example that anyone and everyone can have fun with cosplay no matter the budget or skill level.♥

[@stevezytveld6585]

Frieda Lepold's work is out of this world beautiful and meticulous. What a fantastic collaboration. Well done. The dress is astonishing and the set is so much fun. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@damoneugenerich]

Thank you for your donation to the Trevor Project. As a.Member of the letter community, I see the need for the project’s goals. ❤❤❤❤ Your videos are so great! they also keep me company whether in the dark times or the creative times!

[@placeforNothing]

Ok so cardbox is made of tree, right? If you cut it to tree shape and stand it up, does that mean resurrection?

[@EchoCian]

Weekend at Birchie's

[@tigermoon44]

You look like a dream in a winter wonderland and you now what, you are also a sorceress because you literally made it snow ... inside and out!

[@arnodafe]

Crazy lady talking to herself in a car , making cardboard trees - nailed it ! 🍷😏🔥

[@BejadedF]

big paper always makes me think of that one mythbusters episode about folding paper 7 times

[@jilltremblay4528]

I’m not surprised people waited in line to see you, you ROCK, your so authentic and honest and hilarious it is super refreshing!!!! Thanks for being you!

[@LaneysStudio]

I am a theatrical scenic painter, this is beautiful and wonderful but a helpful tip to save your back, get a bamboo stick and cut the end of so that you can stick your paint brush in there, if it’s too loose wrap a rubber around it. I hope that makes sense and helps, I promise it’s worth it.

[@SuperBlondenerd]

I LOVE how whimsical and storybook this little forest looks! So fun and enough atmosphere to really immerse us into the ice theme of the dress

[@teesiemom]

But we love you, little floor troll!🤗💗 You make us smile, laugh, and even identify with you so many times.😊 You Are Awesome!🎉

[@laurenpetiti2975]

I might have actually found something I can watch while working on the treadmill😂so you’re helping me workout and get healthier so thank you Rachel!

[@bravehearticus]

I ❤Frieda's work. Beautiful dresses, and her videos are pure chill aesthetics

[@lolad.4418]

I have been following for like 7 years and seeing you grow is amazing you are deserving of all the love and followers. You are such a hard worker and YOU and your content brings joy. Never change you and always do what you love.

[@grouptarot]

You might think about donating this to your local theatre or school drama dept. It would be super fun to play What Show Would You Do? on this, or devise a new piece specifically for this set, or simply learn from its construction. Just an idea. :-)

[@lauramathews3151]

Birch trees are my FAVORITE. Their branches sway and whoosh like a willow, they have the white bark and black knots like big old aspens, but are smol enuf for almost any yard, and they have the most fun fidgety seeds. The tree equivalent of a dandelion. So fun.

[@nevaehaho61]

Omg Rachel your HAIR looks STUNNING!!! It’s all of my Borgia renaissance dreams ❤

[@mindyskidder]

The set is perfect as the backdrop for the gown reveal. Just gorgeous!

[@dellagrace2887]

Coming off a HECTIC Starbucks shift…Rachel is balm to my SOUL!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@azrani2023]

She always is, isn't she? hope you found some time for yourself and relax

[@TerriTownsend]

You two ladies are amazing. Thankyou so much for sharing.

[@annachoi1590]

Incredible to see you and Frieda work together!

[@TSIRKLAND]

The last show I worked sets on just last month was literally built from mostly cardboard. Cardboard trees, cardboard logs, cardboard leaves. Some wooden under-structure, but the form and surface was ALL cardboard. It can be a very versatile material! Your backdrop was beautifully painted- of course it was; we know your mural skills! And the trees were beautiful. A magical setting for your dress-modeling; everything came together beautifully!

[@maliiiiiiin]

Yaaay, friday and a new Rachel vid! ❤

[@birdiebee7449]

Love the backdrop! I want one for my house. I also want an an ice queen gown to prance around my house! Stunning

[@divergentone7491]

Great work on the set design and the reveal. The dress is stunning on you as well as on its own.

[@Lalimamore]

I would LOVE a barn cleaning video! Who knows what you can find in there 😱

[@Dinki-Di]

That reveal was just WOW! What a dress- and so beautifully framed by your set.

[@emilyjacobsen9649]

That was so fun. The reveal was giving silent film glam and I love it.

[@Jess38044]

This dress is frigging mindblowing to me, and the set you made is magic! I'm falling in love (even more) with winter!!

[@MatthewBurgham]

Rachel I have seen you on TV like twice and even ran into a picture of you on Etsy randomly while looking at elf costume items, your pretty out there girl. We love you all over the world ❤❤

[@lydiarowe491]

Making it from zero is stupendous..what determination..building the layers to create this set became a dream come true..the costume was beautiful..the fit perfect..and your hair beyond amazing..thankyou ....definitely pushing the boundaries with this one.. ❄️

[@mastergardener2000]

The reveal gave me goosebumps. You did a good job. No you did a great job.

[@whereheathergrows]

Ok girl! I’ve been a fan since I had breast cancer in 2018 (shout-out to my fellow warriors!) and, I’m also a momma of a transgender young adult. He’s the light of my life. As is my cis gendered daughter! Let’s normalize being PROUD of our kids. Thank you for donating to the Trevor Project. Do I love you more? Yes but let’s not make it weird

[@itsirkeel]

How gorgeous! I came here from Freida and you and the dress and the cross-creative inspiration is truly off the scale. So glad to see it on you and in motion!

[@Vanderburgh231]

Eeeeeeee 🤗🤗🤗, absolutely gorgeous! I'm glad you had such a great turn out at Mega Con ☺️

[@annyoung2368]

Rachel you always do such amazing crafting things! I am in awe of your talent!

[@breenarnianwarhorse5051]

We love you Rachel! ❤️ You are such a fun, creative person - you SHOULD TOTALLY feel supported!

[@breenarnianwarhorse5051]

Also... that dress is STUNNING!!! on you Rachel. 😮😍 Gorgeous!! And wow, it looked lovely in your set!

[@Pinkdaliah82]

You are an absolute ray of sunshine Rachel, and you 100% deserve all the flowers💐 Sending you lots of love from Canada

[@LaurelSimpson]

Meeting you at Megacon was the highlight of my year thus far! Idk how my year can get any better from there! Lol. You brighten my life with your creativity and humor. Hope I get to meet you again someday!! ❤❤

[@Hidetannerslife]

Love your videos!!! They are funny and helpful and enjoyable to listen to while I'm crafting. Good on you for donating to the Trevor Project!!!!

[@plumplumi]

My goddess, just the background painted was incredible, and with the added trees it's just so chef's kiss! the dress, the hair, the vibe in the reveal actually gave me chills !

[@StephanieCanada]

As a former theatre kid (turned theater professional) I can confirm that you would fit in VERY WELL! ❤❤❤ Edit: it was a pleasure to meet you at Megacon!

[@jennylawson1980]

You are amazing! What a wonderful set ❤ build. I am so glad you had so much fun at your convention, that's great! You deserve it all, Rachel ❤❤ Such a beautiful dress too

[@lady_draguliana784]

Woo! The Trevor Project is a super worthy cause!

[@candacesmith7607]

The flood of happiness I felt. when I saw you had a new video. ❤

[@lizzatronn]

It's wintry, birch. Also, I used to work with interior designers and our clients loved agreeable gray, it's a great choice!

[@naomismith3590]

I am sick, and this is delightful - thank you! Just what i needed today!

[@camelfishy7254]

Same! Get well soon :)

[@naomismith3590]

@@camelfishy7254 you too!

[@steelheartii6525]

Get well soon!

[@naomismith3590]

@@steelheartii6525 thank you!

[@naomismith3590]

@@camelfishy7254 thank you! You too!!

[@traciasmith1542]

Frieda is a genius. Been following her for a bit. Fantastic collab.

[@ellahopkinson]

This dress reminds me of Jonna Jinton's videos of the sounds of ice cracking beneath the surface- highly recommend. Beautiful gown, beautiful set and beautiful person ❤

[@grizeldaxxx4568]

YES!!!!!!

[@eggandchips4t]

Rachel, you look beautiful and happy, filled with light and joy! Thanks for sharing all of that with us. Xxx

[@thedorkycider]

Rachel you deserve the love!!!!

[@samh.3421]

This. Is. Gorgeous. What a stunningly creative dress and an adorable, whimsical, lovely set. I audibly gasped for the reveal ngl. I also teared up during your thank you. You absolutely have earned this adoration.

[@lonskyland6097]

It must be so fun dressing up for a living!!🎉🎉❤

[@bobsmith9571]

the contour lines she made on that overdress!! madness

[@mrs.knecro7044]

I just remember the first sponsorship from Junes journey that it saw was the video where you and a couple other costubers got together and tried each others hair styles and toured New York 😂”I had to ask” I love it, The out takes are always so good 😂

[@m.maclellan7147]

This was also the first video I saw of her ! Her, Morgan Donner & Bernadette Banner ! I still follow all 3, but, Rachel is the Chaos Queen, the Floor Trolliest, the Secret Pants Pan, & just generally goofy, funny & oh SO relatable 😆 If I could only watch one KZbin channel, it would be hers, hands down. ❤

[@kimberlyfraser9858]

My first video as well, how glad I am now that I stumbled upon it !!

[@nenagravil]

omg thank you for supporting the Trevor Project!!! You are a treasure

[@kktheduck]

I'm glad I'm not the only one banish my "heavy duty" Singer to a shelf where I can get to it if I want it, but I know I probably won't.

[@simbelmyne7767]

I love this style of collaboration, I hope you do more! Putting the community back into crafting ❤

[@linnea929]

“Women can cause home renovation chaos too” is my new favorite inspirational quote

[@arielh880]

I got to meet you at Megacon, and you were a delight! You were such a joy to meet and be around. I can’t get over how beautiful you are in person! Please come back! I love all of your fun diys. They inspire me. I was a theatre kid. As an adult, I’m a full on theatre nerd. If you loved theatre as a kid, you were a theatre kid.

[@lindseybotelho]

I was just watching RedsReferences video and she was watching your video in her video and then you uploaded a video 🤯 Rach-ception! 😂