I WENT TO A PAPER CRAFT SHOW!! Haul and Projects

[@mouseydeb3245]

Awesome haul. The whimsical big book has 2 copies of each for a reason: use one, hoard one. 😆 Thanks for sharing!

[@jismbabe]

It's worth every dollar. Beautiful images… Great artist.🤩

[@tamielizabethallaway2413]

The numbers are layers for decoupaging.....layering them up to create a 3D effect. But I personally use them individually more like stickers. I love the Flora pack and that gold paint! Not overly keen on the first art journal style image book, they're more suited for boho / bright pages / modern abstract kind of projects, rather than vintage junk journals....but that Flora pack is gorgeous! The bow maker you can also use two sets of posts for a layered double bow...go round the outer posts, then the inner posts, then tie. You can also loop round and round many times to create a really loopy rosette style bow, like gift bows. Oh and the envelopes are lovely! They're definitely something I'd have grabbed...simple, unnecessary, but soooooo satisfying! 😁😁😁 EDIT*** you just did the double bow after I'd typed that! 😂🤣😅

[@dassodia]

I tried some layered things and they were so small and finicky I swore never to do them again!

[@pawspaper7878]

Nothing better than a special treat for yourself, we all need that once in awhile. I like to see what you got and can't wait to see you use them in upcoming videos. Love your style and videos. Have a beautiful day 💛

[@purple_scorp146]

HI Natasa, I love the little journal you quickly pulled together. It's so lovely to have all of the papers and embellishments ready to assemble. By the way, the die cut book you have from Marlene (as in Art by Marlene) is a combination of die cuts and design collage papers that Marlene has released in smaller books over the years. (Which is fabulous because some of them are now out of print.) She has about four product launches each year and at Christmas, releases an advent calendar with stamps and dies, and stencils and other goodies behind the 25 mini doors.

[@lindabennett8415]

Hi Natasha, the pages with numbers on them you put the #1 picture onto # 2 picture and so on until you have layered all the numbers to the same flower. You create a 3D effect. You had a good time shopping and got some great deals.

[@SongbirdCollageArts]

OMG. If I went to that craft show I would have left completely broke! Such pretty choices of paper and great ideas for projects.

[@justamom6749]

key to craft fairs is cash in pocket and leave all cards including debt card at home :) After my first one I learned the hard way.

[@SongbirdCollageArts]

@@justamom6749 Wow! That’s a great idea. Knowing me I’d start hawking my jewellery lol. Pendants for paper? 😋

[@barbarasimmons5777]

Good for you Natasha! You deserve some fun treats and supplies!!! 😊 The tear ruler is perfect. No worries. (Your StazOn won't bleed either) No hoarding! Enjoy your stuff. ☺

[@LilianGuerrero]

Great haul. Art by Marlene is an amazing artist. She has a fantastic IG. I love her work and I'm happy you discovered her work.

[@ampersand.]

Such lovely things! So glad you treated yourself :) And honestly, no girl should have to go through life with only one ruler ...

[@adalovelace7806]

She's so sweet, isn't she??

[@ampersand.]

@@adalovelace7806 Absolutely - and so kind to share her knowledge and tips with us :)

[@DeniseS-6867]

Hello Natasha, nice treats you got for yourself, real nice haul. Thanks for sharing.

[@debk1915]

Ahhhh, retail therapy!😉 Good for you! It’s good to treat yourself once in awhile! What fun stuff you picked up! Love those envelopes and embossing folders! (Why don’t I ever think to emboss envelopes?!?! So pretty!!) The journal you so quickly assembled is lovely! Thanks for sharing! Enjoy your goodies!

[@josievanotterlo5191]

S C O R E!!! Love the journal you created with your new finds…I also enjoy your sense of humor. Thanks as always!!!

[@barbsterling4913]

What a lovely treat for yourself! You made me laugh when you were testing everything out. We all love our tried and true items, thank you for sharing your thoughts on all goodies you got! Now I want to go shopping! Have fun with your new treasures!

[@SK-ki1te]

TFS! I’m impressed how good your homemade ruler is!

[@along5925]

No regrets! Everything you splurged on will contribute to your art and creativity. Life is short... you'll never miss those few extra bucks. Have fun with all your goodies, and keep making pretty things. Regards from USA!

[@kari-annerobinson8514]

Such fun to see your purchased Treasures! You deserve it, and when you add ‘your SPECIAL touch’ there will be so many more Treasures! !

[@beachcomber808]

Hello I love all the pretty items you got from the craft show. The bow maker and Marlene’s Essentials book are just lovely. Thanks for sharing.

[@linaleblanc8288]

Those little houses remind me of your crazy houses

[@PamVanEeJournalMaker]

What a fun craft show! The punch outs look interesting and quirky. I like the bright colors. Thanks for the demonstration of your new craft supplies. Love the bow maker!😃💕

[@adrianaariza-jones3694]

I love all your finds ! Specially the essentials collection , I am a big follower of them so I can’t wait to see what you are going to make with them . Have fun with all your new goodies !!. Thank you for sharing ! 👏👏👍😊😁😍🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@sherryliberto6749]

Natasha, I also think you had a fantastic haul I love love that die cut book, such darling pieces. Your project came out beautiful. Sometimes we just have to treat ourselves. Thanks for sharing. I hope you have a great day. Sending love and hugs Sherry ✌️✌️✌️💜💜

[@patriciamoore7527]

You got a fun bunch of crafty supplies. It is nice to treat yourself once in awhile. You did a nice job on that quick journal.

[@friedaholober3634]

I love how Natasha does not waste a single scrap! I try to use the offcuts from pages that I trim for a junk journal. I like to control my scraps but they accumulate very quickly.

[@JamieBeeReseller]

Great buys! Thank you for this video! Enjoyed!

[@susancurtin7669]

Couture Creations is a Brisbane based Aussie company. Your haul looks fab! Enjoy all of your treasures!

[@marievenezia6987]

Loved all the products. Great choices!!! Love your work!!! You are so creative. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Lots of lovely goodies! Enjoy!

[@stamprsue]

What fun to get new things to use in your projects. Ranger does make rectangle blending tools that look like they might be the same size as the knock off you purchased...so...I would just purchase the rectangle sponge to use on your knock off rectangle handle...then you will be happy.

[@purple_scorp146]

Yes, good tip.

[@heidilentz4406]

Wow what a fabulous haul! That paper pack and the envelopes are beautiful. Absolutely love the embossing folders too. Can't wait to see your creations using them. TFS

[@roxannedoyle9071]

Hi Natasha. I found a great new use for my embossing folders - probably was on a KZbin, Pinterest or similar. We all save and use the cereal box cardboard for journals and crafting but now I also save the clear plasticy/velum type bags that actually hold the cereal inside the box. I open them out flat, wipe them clean, cut to size and run through my machine with an embossing folder to suit. They can be folded, sew up three sides to make an envelope. They are really pretty to use in lots of journal spots as well. Maybe you are onto this trick but just wanted to share if others haven’t seen it yet.

[@dassodia]

Nice! It’s amazing how you are able to create something beautiful so quickly from disparate products. By the way, you can buy a packet of replacement sponges for the round Ranger tools.

[@torisnodgrass439]

Have no regrets life is to short! Enjoy your stuff. I can't wait to see what you make.

[@peggydid]

Oh, that tearing ruler is my FAVE! I love it! Glad you got it!

[@susanmyrick2913]

Vicarious shopping…so much more affordable.😉

[@tieskeellis8531]

wish we had something like this here in Namibia.. Even the real hobbyshop closed about 7 years ago. Since 3 years we have a scrapbookingshop again, but every time I really need something they do not have it. I needed an awl, a scoreboard, a punch of a big square, those small glue tip bottles and refills for my distress ink. Not one of these things they had. All had to be ordered and were so very expensive that I decided NOT to do that and go on without, as 'till now I always managed!! All the things they do have I have already myself. It is so frustrating. But there are so many worse things in the world, I cannot complain as of all the projects you posted, there is not one I cannot do, thanks so much for all your super projects, for all the quality time I spend making beautiful books instead of sitting in front of a TV doing nothing, and for all the satisfying moments when the project is ready and the good feeling I have about it, You already for years and years 'rule' my life, and I am very grateful for that! love from Namibia ❤

[@kimberlyroveredo9137]

I’m so happy for you that you treated yourself to some new goodies. They look super fun to use. And good job fighting the inclination to hoard. I have such a hard time with that when it’s something new. Can’t wait to see everything you create.

[@cheryldouglas234]

You had some great finds! Beautiful journal today Thank you for sharing. I feel very inspired to make a junk journal. ❤️❤️❤️❤️😊

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

such a lovely haul Natasa - its nice to treat yourself to some goodies every now and then - i really love that card making pack - the papers and the vellum sheets are gorgeous and you made such a beautiful little journal from it - thank you for sharing this with us - and now we have some new items to look for - be well 🥰🤗

[@DreamingTinyDesigns]

I love the eclectic paper pad you have! It reminds me of Jane Davenport and Dyan Reaveley's artwork. Right up my alley!

[@recoveringsoul755]

Looks very much like their stuff

[@57cparks]

Always fun to go shopping and treat yourself. Very nice finds. Love your creations! The embossed gold envelops are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!

[@donnaroney1831]

Hi Natasha...the flowers with the numbers are meant to be layered together. Follow the numbers and stack them up by themselves or with foam pads in between. They are meant to decorate the cards. Have fun!

[@bellnorton1691]

The kits are stunning , I love the,. What a great craft supply haul.

[@hildapederson8174]

There were some pretty cool things, I think my favorite were the diecut book and the card making kit.🥰 I'm working my way back through all your previous videos, I love them all! Your creativity is inspiring. Thank you! Take care.

[@Sheamarie]

This was great fun, and I think you made some great purchases. It was fun seeing you use your new found treasures. I loved everything. Thank you so much for sharing. I too love how you through a journal together so fast.

[@yelena86]

Thanks for sharing all your goodies👍✌️🙏❤️

[@katherinelarini8514]

Natasha: those flowers with the numbers are for decoupage... you use pictures 1a,b,c,& d and layer them to make one ephemera piece; then you use 2a,b,c,&d to make a second layered ephemera piece... etc...

[@victorialadjadj8592]

Hi Natasa, lovely to see you had a treat day out, they are so good for you. You got some scrumptious stuff. I too, have that floral set and it has sat, unused on a shelf for ages, but thanks to you I have new plans for it 👍😀 I. Know the book was a bit expensive, but it contains so much and the designs are such fun, I love it. I had a bit of luck in a charity/ thrift shop today, a bag of wooden stampers and 6 large ink pads all for £4.50, don't know what the exchange rate is, but that was a super bargain. Then they had a load of loose wooden alphabet stampers, and I got 24 out of 26 letters for a further £1.50, that's silly cheap, and all in good condition too. Got a few other bits and bobs too, so very happy. Don't you just love finding those unexpected bargains, especially when you know you will actually use them, instead of hiding/ hoarding them 😂😂😂 yes we all do it, I have so much paper that is just too nice to use and I'm afraid to cut into it, aren't we just so silly sometimes. This years resolution is to use what I've got ----- but as you can see there is always something out there to tempt our strongest resolve!!! Thankyou for sharing with us and love what you did with the envelopes and the mini journal is lovely - must get the embossing folders out 😂😂👏🏼👍😘luv n hugs from Victoria 😘💐😘

[@joycemccullough7856]

Looks like some great buys! New supplies is always inspiring and fun. I really love the Essentials Golden Oldies book. 😍💞

[@debbieforward5282]

I've never heard of a paper craft fair until now. Awesome items you purchased. The journal looks great. Thank you for sharing!

[@k.susieroloff4801]

Lucky you!....what a good fine!...lovely simple pretty quick journal....you never cease to disappoint us...😻

[@lindabenny4454]

Hi Natasha, I think the blending tool is for alcohol inks, it is the same as my one. I have the round ones too & use them for paper edges etc. You can buy replacement pads for them in a pack & not have to buy the whole tool set again. I love the Marlene pad, she is from The Netherlands & does a wide range of crafts items. When I covert you AUD to Pounds it all sounds much cheaper than it would be in the UK! I love your videos, they are really well put together & never dull, thank you.

[@terrieneilson403]

Art By Marlene is so much fun to play with. I’ve got some of her stamps, stencils, die cut books, sayings stickers, water colour paints and I’ve splurged and bought her Advent Calendars the last 2 years. Can you tell I’m a fan of her art supplies? Lol Good for you for treating yourself. We’ll benefit by seeing what you create with all your new treasures😊

[@CJG1419]

Great video. Glad you got out and had fun! I really like the little journal and all the stuff you got.

[@lisawolfgang293]

I use the rectangle tool for alcohol inks and use the rounds or blending brushes for inks. I love your haul and glad you had some much fun shopping and creating.

[@timegirl7737]

Awesome treats, always good to treat yourself. I absolutely love the little journal that you made. Beautiful

[@starvingartistscollective]

Some lovely products there Natasha but must say I prefer your very clever, imaginative and creative use of real junk to make your junk journals! So many channels of product promoters calling themselves junk journallers but your channel has been the real deal and I've been really inspired by the things you've adapted for journal use! Lovely little booklet at the end. TFS

[@laracraft82]

Lovely finds well done and the paper pad definitely interesting with the images 👍

[@ruthskiff2899]

What a great haul. I live in the USA, your scrapbooking supplies are so much more expensive than ours. I won’t complain anymore. I’m going to a scrapbook paper show next week, I’ll be thinking of you. Thanks for sharing.

[@susanthatcher126]

What a fun haul .

[@debraday5682]

Very nice finds! You deserve to have lovely things to work with!

[@dianer.7026]

What a great haul you got. You deserve to treat yourself. I love the book that you wanted to hoard and the florals. Loving all the vellum. I never can find vellum and art glitter glue. Have fun using all your goodies!! ❤️😘💕🤗

[@MicheleEngel]

This was wonderful! The rectangle blender foam looks like it's a cheap imitation of Ranger's original version of a foam blender, which was rectangle shaped. They switched at some point to the current version of the circle shaped, which is what you've been using, and foam will wear out after awhile, so you can buy just the replacement foam circles in packages so you don't have to pay for the wood if you don't want to. Also, that embossing folder that is labeled for Christmas does NOT look at all Christmas-y to me. (Maybe they are supposed to be snowflakes?) If you hadn't told me they were Christmas-related, I never would have guessed, and both of those embossed gold envelopes look beautiful! I love what you did with the card-making package pages--just gorgeous. You are getting a LOT of mileage out it already!

[@ultraviolet13881]

Fantastic! Can't wait to see how you use them!

[@naomiakulu-haulangi3502]

i also love the book of die cuts..so many different, images that are so colourful and eclectic.

[@QueenNoTeetha151]

I treated myself to a craft expo this weekend too as I also havent been in a few years due to needing to stay home for my health. (Asthma and covid don't always mix so well!) It was so nice to get out and enjoy the thrill of finding treasures again. Love the treasures you found!

[@CTisMe]

Craft shows sound like so much fun and these items seem cool to use

[@TubeYouLena]

In regards to the houses on the envelope. I personally love sharp style clashes, challenges to normal, and surprises. That i find fun and even almost … meaningful.

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

Natasa you are amazing , Anything you do is beautiful and original. So very lovely.

[@primsongreenway7762]

Love all your purchases!!!! Keep on creating!!!!!!!!

[@coraclampitt4110]

The rectangular blending tool you bought is for blending alcohol inks. It has a different foam brush. You can discard the round blending pads and buy refills in bulk packages. You should never use your ink pads until dry. You buy reinkers to keep the pad soft and reusable. Just thought I'd let you know. Not intending to criticize. Glad you got some exciting new stuff.

[@patriciarinaldi9390]

You are worthy of all the things your bought they are beautiful and so is your spirit . Don't horde them enjoy using them with joy....you can always photocopy an image on card stock and make more ...they look like your house tags ...please enjoy...please 😊

[@annieg5100]

I’m so glad to see that you treated yourself, you deserve to splurge once in awhile, we all know you usually use what you have and that’s awesome too, but I think it would be nice to see you treat yourself more often you definitely deserve it. I’m loving the book, the envelopes, the card making kit the most, but everything looks fun and beautiful. Thank you for testing out the products I can’t wait to see the gold paint.

[@theresewallentin2856]

So happy you got to treat yourself to some art goodies, really great finds 😍 The floral paper pack is absolutely beautiful and the journal you made is gorgeous 🤩 Have fun playing with your new items 😊

[@ayatahmad2156]

OMG I was soo excited watching this! Can't wait to see how you use all these goodies

[@annatronson5927]

I’m so glad to find an authentic “Use what you have”, and stay true to your beliefs! - Thankyou for mentioning not paying Full Price for anything! You’ll use everything to the Max! Good stuff! Keep encouraging!

[@caroljaggers4124]

There is always some sort of buyers remorse lol. I think you did very well with your purchases, like most of us craft sows have not been available for year’s. Enjoy your stuff and the creativity it creates.

[@ultraviolet13881]

Ha, then I saw you make the booklet. Love it!! Your creations are always so beautiful.

[@valdavis5361]

Hi Natasha, I really enjoy your channel. You have so many beautiful ideas. When you showed the new dark inks you purchased, my first thought was that you might want to get some bright blues, etc. to accent the lovely whimsical images in your Art by Marlene. Cheers from Canada.

[@Gigi2Ferel]

Hello Natasha! Love the embossing folder and golden ink , in short beautiful purchases at reasonable prices !!! :-) :-) !!! The numbers on the flower boards mean you that start with the largest image (down) and then the numbers (3b then 3c for example) tell you which piece comes on top of the first and so on down to the smallest detail. Being each layer we put 3D foam! I hope I have helped you. I take this opportunity to congratulate you for all your videos sharing tips and ideas which are a real source of inspiration for me. Thank you very much ! Kisses from France

[@eileennielsen3607]

Hi Natasa! I can't believe how fast you made that journal! I know it was sped up, but still. So glad you treated yourself to a day out and some great products! You deserve it. You work very hard. I have that rectangular blending tool and I hate it. Actually threw it away last week. Took forevEr to get a good amt. of ink on it. I also have the ones that you stick on the end of your finger that are dome shaped. They come off in little pieces , like you were saying, on first use!! I also have a single bow maker. Absolutely love it! A friend of mine had her husband make them for us (card club) for Christmas one yr. Love the eclectic book! The houses were the first thing I saw and I thought the same thing as you were saying it. I LOVE making those. Such fun to see all your goodies! TFS. Hugs

[@aprilcarter749]

Wow,,, what an awesome haul reminds me when the quilt shows & vender’s came here for a week in the States, starting on Saturday. I went everyday to check out everyone’s stations cause one day was not enough to see everything Lol 😂 & they have not been back since 2005 or before 😢 I can only imagine the feeling you had to treat yourself & it’s a good thing for those who enjoy crafting & purposely saving to have a relaxing day. Loved everything you purchased, but my favorite was the book from Marlene those colors so vibrant & cute images. Enjoy making what you create and love 💗 with all you purchased. Thanks for sharing 🥳💗

[@susanmckenna6004]

Hi natasha,lovely treat for yourself, loved watching what you did with them 😊 x

[@shirleylaboy603]

Beautiful finds Natassa. Love the journal you made and I like how you went out of your comfort zone using items you wouldn't normally use. Thanks for sharing. 🙂❤

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@robindonnelly]

Great haul! I love Art by Marlene die-cuts. They are whimsical so and I feel they can be mixed with vintage for a cool vintage bohemian cutesy vibe. I’ve created some index cards with those images on my own channel. I will check out the glue and bow maker. Thanks for the video!

[@smallmoments957]

This was a really fun video! I enjoyed seeing your excitement for the items you bought. So happy you bought everything you wanted so you wouldn't have any regrets when you go home. Love the projects you made. Thanks for sharing : )

[@jennr7500]

I've been watching your vids and thoroughly enjoy them. I really enjoyed the "Get to Know Me -10 Crafty Questions" - and yeah, the personal stories mean a lot. I couldn't help thinking about current events and refugees as you told your stories. And, I threw out some paper scraps ... oops, grabbed them! I'm just starting to gather 'stuff' to make junk journals. I did make an altered book in December and am so glad to find resources to improve what I'm doing. Thanks for sharing your talent and stories. I need to buy an avocado and onions now! (for coloring papers). I've collected 'stuff' and gotten rid of 'stuff' for years. NOW I know what I coulda done with the 'stuff' I threw out!! But I still have 'stuff'. I'm from and living in Texas. Enjoy your accent. I would've loved to hear you read what your mother wrote in your original journal in your original language. AND I like your craft room!! Thanks.

[@trutaurus69]

Love the vintage package you bought. Oh, that printed vellum! I use the small round furniture pads that have the sticky backs on the bottoms of shaving brushes for inking. You can also stick them to empty spools. It's very economical, and no bits flaking off. Would love to find a crafting sale for paper supplies. You'll get much use out of your haul.

[@peggyr7799]

Hi👋🏻- What a terrific haul - love everything - tfs 👵🏻🎨❤️🤗👍

[@missyb.623]

I like things to clash, in crafts and real life. Like a denim jacket with formal wear!

[@carminam.romero7369]

Wow great haul thank you for sharing 💞💐🙋🏻

[@dianeboileau2026]

You got so many wonderful items! Love the bow maker too! And the stickers are awesome! Especially the whimsical houses! I have made some myself and they are so fun! Love your journal and you make it seem so easy because I definitely struggle at it!

[@joshenyou360]

Such an awesome haul! I hope that you have been able to go to another show since this video came out. Natasha, here in the States, we can buy replacement round tops for your ink blending tool. I have a round one just like yours and love it.

[@annettedepete4314]

We all need to treat ourselves once in a while. You have bought some awesome things. I have the metal tear ruler and I love it. I have the dome tops for the round inking tool by ranger I like it the best. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻💕😍

[@cherylburkitt9722]

Thankyou for showing me Marlene's book.i looked up all her art n products and love them

[@theresacurrin6395]

This was fun! I enjoyed seeing what you created with your new supplies! Thanks for sharing 💗

[@philippians4890]

Your channel is so much fun, it’s like getting a great box of chocolates for surprise!!🥳🎉🎁🤩💥

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you 🤗

[@anncroan8240]

You’ll like the Distress Oxide, it’s reaction to water is super cool! I think the $30 for the card making kit was a good buy. In my experience, printed vellum is usually really expensive!

[@myozbubble]

Very, very fun things!!! The place that held the scrapbooking expo here in my town went out of business. I would go every year too. I hope they find a new place to hold it but it's gone for now.

[@beckyb4074]

Hello Natasha, was very nice you got to treat yourself to some great things. As far as your inking tool - round or rectangular - I would replace the foam pieces (that are held on by Velcro) with some craft felt pieces. When they get unusable, just replace the felt pieces. I have never seen anything that has those sponge pieces last very long, even if never used - the foam will deteriorate over time. I had a hair decoration that had foam inside that was to fold over your hair section to hold it in place - I'd bought it but had never used it, BUT... When I got it out of the place I'd stored it, the foam just crumbled away like dust. Of course that got trashed. I hope the felt pieces tip will help you, then you'll just have extra ink blending tools. Take care and God bless you and yours. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@lottesteeg3289]

I also bought the Art by Marlene papers book. Still available in Holland. 16€. Love it. Thx for sharing. And love the little journal you put together so quickly. Greetz from Holland