Journal With Me | September | Travelers Notebook

[@AshleyMurphyArt]

My daughter marries this weekend. So, I can relate. It’s hard to speak about it because you don’t want the child to feel bad about it. Yet, we as mothers need to naturally walk this season out. I, like you, am very proud of her.

[@donnacarraway9182]

Thank you so much! A great page and I can tell that you must be a great mom! It’s so very difficult to see them leave the nest but as time goes by you get to be proud of the awesome adults that they become. They always will still love their moms!💕

[@HelenColebrook]

Donna Carraway Aww, thank you so much Donna ☺️ It’s really hard isn’t it, but I am definitely loving hearing her talk all about her new adventures and friendships. Feeling very proud 🤗💕

[@journal_with_lor]

Beautiful spread and great use of forgotten supplies 👍🏼 Don’t forget your word for the year ....... you chose it well and I hope that you will find the courage you need to face this huge change in your life. Thinking of you and sending virtual strength 😘

[@HelenColebrook]

Journal with Lor That’s a wonderful reminder! Thank you so much 🥰 I’m determined to focus on the positives as I’m just so happy for her, as hard as I know it will be in times 🤗💕

[@planasyouwish2064]

Love the spread. I’ve had one daughter get married last year and one is getting married next month. While it’s a bitter sweet moment for me and I struggle with it a lot sometimes, my best advice would be to take one day at a time. And just let her know how much you love her and support her and enjoy every single second that you can spend with her. Good luck to you both

[@HelenColebrook]

Planasyouwish Aww, thank you so much for your kind comment ☺️ I will definitely take your advice on board. Congratulations to your daughters too. Sounds like you’re doing a wonderful job 🤗💕

[@planasyouwish2064]

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[@moniquebexplorer8237]

Imagine my surprise when I bought issue 1 of Simply Lettering and I found a 6-page spread featuring you their resident planner and journaling expert. What a delight. I'm so happy for you that work is going so well. You've inspired me to challenge myself and determine what I could teach, which I really enjoying to do. Congratulations and thank you.

[@HelenColebrook]

MoniqueB Explorer Aww, thank you so much for your wonderful comment 🥰 It’s been so much fun creating pages for the magazine. I hope your teaching goes really well 🤗💕

[@dbklyn97]

Love this entry. My tip is find a time every week to check in with your daughter and find something new to do or try for yourself...after all it is a new beginning for you too! It will still be hard but this will make it easier.

[@HelenColebrook]

D Bklyn Thank you so much ☺️ I really appreciate your tips. I will definitely take them on board 🤗💕

[@TheTexmorg]

Such a stunning page, my daughter who had just finished university got a job as a teacher in outback Australia (we live in Perth WA) and the week she was to fly out I cried everyday and of course at the airport I cried. I cried every time she left after coming home for school holidays for about a year. Then my son moved over east, I didn't cry at the airport but when I got home i sat in his room and cried. Five years later I don't cry when my daughter leaves anymore and my son has moved back to WA however my daughter is headed your way in January for at least a year to teach and I know for sure that I will be crying then. I am so full of pride watching them grow into adults and start their own journeys they have both had little hiccups along the way and the only person they want then is their mum so some things will never change, after all these years when i feel sick I still want my mum although thats not possible anymore but its such a strong bond we have with our children and it will never go away no matter how old or how far away they live.

[@HelenColebrook]

Linda in Aus Thank you so much for sharing your experiences Linda. It feels so strange knowing you can’t be there to help them doesn’t it. My daughter is out of the house a lot between college, work and seeing friends, but we always try and eat together in the evening. Seeing that empty space at the table next week will be really hard. I’m so excited for her though and don’t want her to pick up on my feelings. Thank you again and I hope your daughter has a wonderful time in the UK 🤗💕

[@heathertucker7056]

Lovely pages Helen! I forgot I have gelatos unused in my stash too 😕 must get them out and use them! It’s mixed feelings when your children leave home. Although you’re proud of their achievements you do miss them terribly - especially when the last one goes! We all get over it but the key thing is to always let them know their home is always there for them so they come back again but you never stop worrying about them 💕💕

[@HelenColebrook]

Heather Tucker Thank you so much Heather ☺️ I can already feel how much I will miss Abby, but I want her to have the best time and not be too homesick. It’s so hard isn’t it 😕 I hope you have fun with your gelatos 🤗💕

[@carolineleeking]

After watching 5 of my children grow up and leave home, it never gets easier. I always say, "I want a do-over." But having work, or hobbies, or just a full life with purpose, helps. Taking time to write letters and send care packages is also a great way to stay in touch. May you both enjoy the journey!

[@HelenColebrook]

Thank you so much Caroline. Gosh, I’m worried about going through it once and you’ve survived 5 times 😅 I will definitely be writing and sending care packages. They’re lovely ideas. Thank you again 🤗💕

[@margaretschmidt7451]

I am new to journaling. Just started a TN this past February. I have learned a lot of techniques and have not yet quite found my own style that suits me. I love scrapbooking, card making and art journaling so they all show up. I have have tried gelatos over texture past. Wil do so now. Your pages are just lovely.

[@HelenColebrook]

Margaret Schmidt Thank you so much for your lovely comment Margaret ☺️ I’m sure you will find your own style. So lovely that it can combine your other creative skills too 💕

[@lizjohnson9888]

As always it turned out wonderful! Another masterpiece

[@HelenColebrook]

Liz Johnson Thank you so much Liz ☺️💕

[@mariep-MAPAT]

Beautiful, Helen! It's gonna be alright! It is a bit strange at first when they leave home (I used to keep cooking for 5 for 3 months when Kevin left, for example!). Although Killian and Matthew still miss their brother sometimes, we found our new dynamic. And now Kevin is starting a family of his own! I'm gonna be a grandma in January, which is again a big change! Life is just made of changes I guess! The very best of luck to both on your adaptations. xoxo

[@HelenColebrook]

Marie P Huge congratulations ahead of becoming a Grandma Marie! How exciting 🤗 I’m dreading driving away the most, I can already imagine how tough it’s going to be. But I’m trying to focus on how incredibly happy I am for Abby and that all of her hard work paid off ☺️💕

[@Weirder_the_better]

I always get so excited when you post a new video. Your videos are so calming and beautiful and always make me happy. Thanks so much for sharing with us!

[@HelenColebrook]

Bridget Aww, thank you so much Bridget ☺️ That’s so lovely to hear 💕

[@knittinghands23]

I really enjoy your videos. I learn so much from them. Thank you for sharing and your time. I appreciate you.

[@HelenColebrook]

Abbie Juett That’s so lovely of you. Thank you so much Abbie ☺️💕

[@cheryls_creative7048]

Beautiful page! I’d forgotten about my gelatos! I’ll pull them out today! Thanks!

[@HelenColebrook]

Cheryl turtlemoon Thank you so much Cheryl! I hope you have lots of fun with your gelatos 🤗💕

[@lindaepstein7736]

Using those items to create a galaxy scene was a fantastic idea, and I love how it all turned out. I do have a question: Once the paste is completely dry, are you concerned that there might be some sticking of the pages together - especially when the humidity is high? Changing subjects here: Your daughter leaving is both exciting and sad, at the same time. One small but significant suggestion I would make is to send her little "Love notes" and "Thinking of you" and "Encouragement" notes every so often. It will help you both to feel "connected" instead of "separated". You probably already know that, but I thought I would just mention it because sometimes we don't think it's that important in this digital age, but it is extremely important. Anyway, congratulations on this next adventure in life for both you and your daughter.

[@HelenColebrook]

Linda Epstein Thank you so much Linda ☺️ I love the thought of sending handwritten notes and cards, along with a few of her favourite goodies to nibble on perhaps. I really appreciate your response. With the paste, I’ve never had any problems with the pages getting stuck in my art journal, so hopefully they’ll be ok as it has set completely solid. I will definitely keep an eye on it though 🤗💕

[@joiedefi]

Absolutely love the use of watercolours in our journals...how is something so simple so magical to play with? Second only to paper 😀 I think my journal spreads are a bit messier than yours 🙄 I have some paint sticks that are now going to see the light of day..tho' my spreads are a bit more rich red and orange Autumnal at the moment. Well done daughter 👍😀 Hugs, joie ❤️😀🌿

[@HelenColebrook]

joie de fi Thank you so much Joie ☺️ Watercolour is so wonderful to use isn’t it. So versatile, unpredictable and beautiful 🤗 Lovely to see you here 😘💕

[@barbierader677]

Love the pages! As for your girl leaving for university... it's hard! How far from home will she be? My daughter went to university over 4,000 miles away. It was so hard! Thank goodness for cell phones and texting. The first 2 years, she called me every single day. She loved where she was (University of Hawaii!) and didn't want to come home, but she missed me. As hard as it was to have her so far away, it was very good for her. It forced her to take adulting seriously, since I was too far away to do much for her. She met her husband in her last semester of school, and they stayed in Hawaii for another year after that. Then they moved back to his hometown, just outside of NYC. Now they are in Texas, and have two little girls! And we still talk almost every day. I still hate having her 1,000 miles away, but at least there's not an ocean between us now. Going away is an important step in growing up. As hard as it is to let them go, you have to. You will both be okay, too. :)

[@HelenColebrook]

Barbie Schwartz Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me Barbie. 4000 miles is a long way! I’m lucky that my daughter will only be 2.5 hours away by train. I know she is completely ready for this new experience and I’m so excited for her. I know it will be the little things I miss the most , but I’m sure we’ll be in contact every day and I hope she has the best time. It’s so hard letting go, but I also understand it’s part of our role. Thank you again 🤗💕

[@catherinehead6001]

Love the page! And totally understand how you are feeling- my youngest just went off to University so now I have two there and my oldest is already graduated- it's a different phase of life for sure because your parenting is as you said "from a distance"- I just relish the times when they are home and have found some new hobbies to explore. And taking time for things like journaling definitely helps to have a place to jot those feelings down and reflect. Thanks for another great video!!

[@HelenColebrook]

Catherine Head Thank you so much for your lovely comment Catherine ☺️ I really appreciate hearing how you dealt with your children leaving home. I will miss her terribly, but I’m determined to make the most of the extra free time and support her in the best possible way during her new adventure 🤗💕

[@laurakopu8970]

A lovely page, Helen! Loved the mixed media techniques you used. Answering your question, I also like Gelatos, especially used on Gesso.

[@HelenColebrook]

Laura Kopu Thank you so much Laura ☺️ Oh yes, they look wonderful over Gesso don’t they 💕

[@jacquiwebster5344]

Beautiful Journal pages Helen, inspiring as always. Coincidentally, earlier today I ordered a Vintage Lite TN cover from Peter at Start Bay Notebooks. Thank you for introducing us to his fantastic leather covers. I look forward to being able to create my own Journal pages in it for many years to come and Thank you for giving me the confidence to have a go at finding my own style of creative Journalling

[@HelenColebrook]

Jacqui Webster Ooh, I love the Vintage Lite cover. It ages really beautifully 🤗 Thank you so much for your lovely comment. I hope you have lots of fun with your journal 💕

[@imenamouna7171]

You're a blessing🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹 Lots of kisses from Tunisia to your daughter❤❤❤❤ Wish her all the best 💓😘

[@HelenColebrook]

Imen Amouna Aww, thank you so much for your lovely comment 🥰😘💕

[@okiegoddess4147]

Miss Helen, I got my watercolors from London Gifties last week! Such lovely colors! VERY excited to try them out! So very glad I found your channel!

[@HelenColebrook]

okie goddess Ooh, such a treat! They are the most beautiful paints 🤗 Thank you so much for your kind comment and I’m really happy to have you here 🥰💕

[@iamzeffyandilove2scr]

Φthanks for sharing....I too love the intensity of Gelatos...only problem is that it's difficult to write over the waxy surface....only some markers work...good luck for you daughter....love from Greece.

[@HelenColebrook]

Zeffy Konstantinidis Thank you so much for your lovely comment ☺️ That’s so true, they can be very tricky to write on top of. Sending love back from the UK 💕

[@tatjanabeddegenoodts8567]

I love that page :) and I wish you lots of luck and courage in these changing times.

[@HelenColebrook]

Tatjana Beddegenoodts That’s really kind of you ☺️ Thank you so much 💕

[@CrystalJohnsonPinkPurseLady]

Your spread is beautiful! My son is a SR this year and hes my only child. So im already sad that he will be going his own way before I know it. I'm quite attached to my son. I totally feel your pain and anxiety. Yes we knew this day was coming and prepared them for it. So our mind gets it, but our heart is freaking out. lol I subscribed by the way.

[@HelenColebrook]

Crystal Sellers Thank you so much for subscribing ☺️ It’s so hard isn’t it. We want them to flourish and succeed, but it’s also really hard to let go. 💕

[@loki666100]

I love my metallic set. I don’t often use water with them. I just sit and use them dry.

[@HelenColebrook]

Kelly Watts They’re so versatile aren’t they ☺️ I love using them in different ways to see the differences 💕

[@loki666100]

Helen Colebrook they are. Like you I don’t use them often. I have so much that I don’t use. I think it is time to have a clear out 😁

[@michellebourque8925]

Beautiful page! We are going through the same with our daughter. But although she misses home also, she has made new friends and is having fun! Best wishes to you and your daughter!

[@HelenColebrook]

Michelle Bourque Thank you so much Michelle ☺️ I’m so happy to hear your daughter is settling in well. Making new friends must make all the difference 💕

[@gatina7713]

This page looks wonderful! I really enjoyed the whole process. Thanks for sharing.

[@HelenColebrook]

Gatina 77 Thank you so much for your kind comment! ☺️💕

[@ccrgrl]

I think this is my new favorite, love that gold!

[@HelenColebrook]

Jasmine Moon Aww, thank you so much 🥰💕

[@kombiniertanzbekki]

Wonderful spread as allways. Happy Journaling.

[@HelenColebrook]

kombiniertanz bekki Thank you so much ☺️ Happy journaling to you too 💕

[@ellenchappell1574]

So lovely, thank you for sharing.

[@alexandriawhite]

Such a beautiful spread. I've never used the paste before but I think I can give it a shot.

[@HelenColebrook]

Alexandria White Thank you so much 🤗 The paste is so much fun to create with ☺️💕

[@gingernailgirl395]

Hi Helen, I am a new sub and I just love your work. It surely inspires me to try out techniques. Thank you for sharing your talent. Aloha

[@HelenColebrook]

gingernailgirl Thank you so much for subscribing and your lovely comment 🤗💕

[@knittinghands23]

When people use modeling paste for texture, what do you think the reason is for always using the circles that you used and not another type of stencil or mix it up with different stencils?

[@HelenColebrook]

Abbie Juett That’s an interesting question! I have used mine with lots of different stencils previously, but I’m a bit obsessed with the circle stencil at the moment 🙊😂💕

[@loulou6663]

I really enjoy watching your videos ❤❤❤

[@HelenColebrook]

Lou Lou Thank you so much Lou Lou 🥰💕💕

[@WendyDewarHughes]

Thanks for the fun and different ideas.

[@HelenColebrook]

Wendy Dewar Hughes Thank you for watching ☺️💕

[@ladylexusis350]

Helen, this was such a beautiful page!! tfs!!!🌟💛💙

[@HelenColebrook]

Cath58 Thank you so much Cath 🤗💕🌸

[@magnoliabird]

Beautiful set of gelatos

[@HelenColebrook]

Deborah Davis Thank you. I really enjoyed using them again ☺️💕

[@musicfortheworldgirl]

Hi Helen! I remember you did a video about all the journals (junk journal, travelers notebook, art journal, bullet journal) you use but I can’t find it anymore, if you have a chance, could you link it?

[@HelenColebrook]

Jessica Donada Of course ☺️ Hopefully this is the one you’re looking for 💕 m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIHShWare9xqbdE

[@musicfortheworldgirl]

Helen Colebrook thank you so much!!!

[@alexandriawhite]

Great, I was looking for this one as well.

[@tammy-johiemstra9817]

My oldest son is going into his 3rd year of university. It was hard at first, but I'm so proud of him. We facetime & video chat to stay in touch. BTW. Love your journal page. :-)

[@HelenColebrook]

Tammy-Jo Hiemstra That’s so lovely to hear ☺️ I’m really hopeful that it will get easier over time. I’m definitely incredibly proud of my daughter already, I just need to keep my emotions under control 😅💕

[@sherrykenwood2766]

lovely page ...... is the moon phases stamp available? couldn't find it in London Gifties

[@HelenColebrook]

Sherry Kenwood Thank you Sherry ☺️ It’s definitely from London Gifties but I can’t see it either. It might be worth contacting Kristine too see if she can help 💕

[@sherrykenwood2766]

@@HelenColebrook advice: don't eat cookies when you miss your daughter

[@HelenColebrook]

Sherry Kenwood 🙊😂

[@Lady0asis]

I learned something new today. The only gelato I knew about is the one I like for dessert 😊.

[@HelenColebrook]

Lady0asis Hehe! Definitely don’t get them confused 😋💕

[@dloveofgod8269]

Haha, me too. I had to Google it.

[@natalieyoung6]

Aww Helen I know how you feel my daughter moved away with her partner who is in the airforce . She is studying to be a nurse so is very busy as well 😱😢

[@HelenColebrook]

Natalie Young Ooh, I hope you’re doing ok with it 😳 It’s so hard isn’t it. My daughter hasn’t even left yet and I’m all emotional 😔💕

[@natalieyoung6]

I try to keep busy and keep in touch with Facebook 😢

[@Blissfulthings]

I understand that it's hard at first to let your daughter go, but exciting all the same! I wish you and her the best of luck And when she comes home to visit, she's going to bring her laundry with her 😨🌸

[@HelenColebrook]

Blissfulthings Thank you so much 🥰 I look forward to the laundry visits 😂💕

[@cheryldebeer1090]

Lovely

[@HelenColebrook]

Cheryl De Beer Thank you ☺️💕

[@beautybug1831]

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[@tincikadesigns_martina_3l798]

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