Junk Journal Adventures - Lonely Winter

Wow, this one took on a whole life of its own, both the journal page AND this video. Thank you for letting me vent and spill my feelings out here on the internet. As cheesy as it sounds, maybe this little cardigan-wearing kitty can help remind you that you are not alone, but also that there can be strength in spending time with yourself now and then.
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[@Brooksie603]

If it helps to know, you are not alone feeling stress, anxiety, and or depression during your birthday. When I turned 30 I had a full out meltdown. I shut off my phone, locked the door to my house, and spent most of the time in my room crying. Hitting that milestone age hit me hard and made me reflect on my life, what I did and didn’t do. I was just a hot mess Margaret. For those who suffer anxiety and depression seem to have a hard time on a regular day, never mind a holiday or birthday. You can plan a casual Happy Unbirthday party and have friends over for some takeout or have a potluck and watch a movie together instead or anything else that would be easy to do. Watching an old 80’s-90’s romcom would be fun.

[@meganfolkens2622]

You have created one of my favorite corners of the internet Jason. The way you talk to us/yourself is the way I talk to myself and I just love it. Give me all the junk journal chaos!

[@Ezeekat]

Awwwww! I'm so happy you enjoy this weird little corner of the internet!

[@paula_budgets8988]

I love how this went from stark and bleak to gradually letting in more hope and the ‘you are not alone’ at the end finishes it perfectly. On a lighter note, those fish are screaming for an underwater scene

[@srae1971]

I love this page! I think it might be my favorite, because it IS what you needed to make today. It is an expression of your feelings and that, sir, is what art is all about. That's also the magic of this kind of art journaling. You start out going "Oh, this is cute, I really like this picture" etc and halfway through you look at it and go "....oh. That's what I'm doing!" It's a beautiful thing. I'm glad you shared it with us.

[@Iloveyou-jn2go]

Honestly, one of my fave pages needed this today too.

[@sab3918]

Me too ❤

[@QueenOfTheNerds515]

Honestly I’ve had a very emotional day today and this was just very comforting to watch

[@theogsg7393]

I love going along on your junk journal adventures. You always make us feel like we're having a friendly little hangout while you slowly go from complete chaotic possibility to a really fun and cohesive end result that tells a story. It's wonderful that a story of a low emotional time in your life can be turned into an inspirational message in collage form - and to think it all started with a cute cat in a cardigan!

[@Ezeekat]

I'm so glad you enjoy this crazy little videos! This one was really nice to do as it let me express all of that! I think sometimes we are all that little cat in a cardigan.

[@mtb1202]

I love this page! It has so much of my favorite things. Animals and a cozy little reading spot looking out on a beautiful background.

[@jenniferevelynhayes]

Love this!!! ❤ I love the collage and the theme. I love the raw emotion that inspired it. I love the b’speckled owl and the b’sweatered kitty! And I love the messages of encouragement that you left here for yourself, and for us. Oh gosh, I feel some tears coming on. Bread, please! I need the bread! 😄🥰🙌❤️

[@PontusWelin]

Thanks for sharing your emotions and your art with us. You’re such a beautiful mess. ❤️❤️

[@Ezeekat]

Awww! Thank you!!!

[@alyssataylor6473]

Loved it. Since I have only just found your page, beginning of this year, when you said you'd started making videos in 2020, I literally yelled out loud "I've missed 4 years of you" & I got sad, lol. So this was perfect for the sadder feelings that we all get. That junk journaling party will happen & with no stress, just fun madness.

[@hellolarro]

Funny enough, this is one of my favorite pages! It came out warm and cozy, and I'm sure it's because you let your feelings onto the page. Thank you for being vulnerable with us! Sharing your story really makes me feel less alone about my anxiety, especially with my own birthday coming up. So again, thank you ♥️ Also I, too, want a man to treat me like that glue 😌

[@Ezeekat]

Aww, I hope your birthday is filled with joy! And we ALL want that man! Haha

[@shannonphoenix2375]

I am getting caught up on your content, and I must say, after sharing about your mental health, I feel very seen. I missed so much in my life because of depression and anxiety. Key celebrations, milestones, everything. Thank you for sharing. I want you to know that your videos help me in more ways than you know. P.S. You got me back to reading more. Much more. Thank you for that, too!

[@gamewrit0058]

34:40 You are not alone. 🥰 Lovely journal spread. Thanks for sharing.

[@amandamakesthings2160]

This was so fun. Also, when you are uncertain about how to situate the background paper, consider tearing it on the diagonal. it gives a little bit of dimension. 🙂

[@Thebeetlejuicelover]

Birthday's are rough sometimes, thank you for putting yourself out there and telling us. I'm sorry it didn't happen but hopefully one day in the future you'll get to have a junk journaling day/party with your friends. This page is definitely a therapy/therapeutic page and I love that for you. This page is exactly what you (and a bunch of us) needed. Thank you for helping me get though a rough spot too.

[@Tantan10000]

You could try black acrylic paint for this stencil. Just buy a very small brush, you can ask a worker if your unsure of the size . Another option. Maybe you will find cute winter stuff later on .love the pages .

[@stephaniemolina7920]

“I wish someone would treat me like this glue!” I cackled 😂

[@liiset]

I just want to say that you can be extremely proud of listening to your body and mind, and setting a boundary of needing to be alone. That is difficult any day and especially on a day where people expect to come over and when you have extended an invite. So good on you 😊

[@Ezeekat]

Thank you!! 😊

[@Iris-zc1jn]

This is actually exactly the type of page I needed today. I don't have the finances to get my dad a bday gift, so I figured maybe I could make him a junkjournal/scrapbook picture frame with a picture of the two of us and honestly, doing this for someone else is hard and I had a few moments where I hated the process and looking at it now (I finished as you did somehow) I'm still not happy with it, but you helped me believe in myself and trust the process and it really doesn't look bad, I just need a moment to step away from it and then I'll probably like it again and I know dad will appreciate it either way, so thank you for somehow making the exact video I needed to scrapbook along to💜 (Also you replying to my comments on a previous video made my week. I just wanted to share that you bring both comfort and pure, deep happiness to me. Sending you love as a fellow anxiety/depression nerd gal❤)

[@brittanymann2713]

Thank you for sharing your heart with us today and being vaulnerable on the internet. This was exactly what I needed today! I have been suffering with some health related depression. You don’t have to be funny for us to enjoy you. I just love your honesty and personality and you being authentic. It’s so refreshing!

[@Ezeekat]

I’m so glad it connected with you. Wishing you well on your mental health journey too. 😊

[@elaineirving77]

I will be sure to let my man dry!! Great video. Well done on stencilling too. Your journal should be personal to you but if you don’t want to share then you don’t have to. Please be well xx

[@templarlover]

This is one of my favorites. The emotion and vulnerability make it more special. ❤

[@amandajoiner8131]

Your junk journaling videos are some of my favorite things to watch ❤️ I've been laying here for hours catching up on missed ones and loving every second of it! I really enjoy how you make it feel like I'm sitting there with you and your realness and openness ❤️

[@rocknrollcat36]

Fabulous page.. so glad you got to make it… love the cat in his cosy cardigan… love the vibes you were rolling with… I too suffer with anxiety and depression.. your little quote was what I needed to hear… “you are not alone”. Hanging out with you is always such fun… 🦉🦉🦉

[@theadamcartwright]

I love love LOVE this one!! The colors are beautiful, the wintry/outdoorsy aesthetic is great, and the theme of embracing loneliness is stunning. I’m glad you took care of yourself for your birthday; listening to your intuition is so important. Group junk journaling will be another day, but for now, I love this cardigan kitty and his home you made for him ❤

[@mickyroop8218]

This turned out awesome. I am sorry you had a rough day around your birthday. I too suffer with anxiety and depression. My usual go to is doing crafts. Anything I can make with my hands. But since my husband's passing in September, I haven't felt like making anything. But I found your videos and they brought some light to my days. I really enjoy all the different ones you do. Just know you make a difference and bring joy. Thank you for giving me something to make my days better. 💜

[@Ezeekat]

Thank you so much for the kind words. I really do hope you get back to crafting soon, but totally understand the need to take some time away.

[@cuppa.books.]

Loving the junk journal therapy 💜

[@jeanminnick9617]

Sometimes with stencils you need to pounce instead of brush. I was so impressed about the little brush when you picked it up!! I don't have one of those. I've used a sponge brush and I've seen lots of videos where they use makeup sponges.

[@stadomo_]

Loved the evil cats running the railroad and loved this as well. It was so nice to feel like I was just sitting across from you as you went through and found the various pieces and the end result was great and something I needed as well. Thanks for creating such a wonderful channel and being so genuinely you.

[@tonyacartmell_author]

I’m sorry you were overwhelmed with your birthday. Good for you for taking the time to listen to what you needed and doing that. I enjoyed your sharing during the making of this page. It is fun to laugh along with you. This is a great way to show people it is ok to not always be ok.

[@Maggles42389]

I loved this. It kept me company while I hemmed work pants for my new job. It really hit home on how I am learning to be okay being by myself. But also how its hard sometimes to be positive and cheery. Sometimes i need to feel a small storm cloud to appreciate the rainbow

[@user-yq7fm8kn7t]

You are so funny. I can't stop laughing!😂😂😂😂😂

[@leannelothian830]

Thanks for sharing your struggles with anxiety. I struggle with it daily and it's good to open the conversations about it.

[@alicenwonderreadsbooks]

I felt that cat and unicorn vibe. Reminds me of my shlubby self and my extra extra fancy friend.

[@TheBlackHatOutlaw]

I am amused that I found you on youtube on THIS particular spread that you did. I know you from my wife showing me your tiktok, especially whispers and crinkles. You definitely got an immediate subscriber out of me. No worries on the spread you made in this video being feelsy and depressing. That's part of what junk journaling or any other kind of art is for, expressing your emotions whatever they are! I'm glad it allowed you to get some of it out and don't mind sitting with you while that happens. Things don't always have to be lighthearted to be worth watching.

[@thenovelturtle]

I love that you made the page that you were feeling in the moment...and that you didn't just pretend all of this doesn't exist. ❤

[@Kitsune96010]

This was nice! Doesn’t have to all be bouncing off the walls happy all the time.

[@shellykp33]

Junk journaling as therapy? I love it! This video was an emotional rollercoaster but in a very good way. I laughed out loud a lot but I also very much relate to what you were saying about loneliness. Hope you're feeling better today. I love your content. Keep going.

[@jcothers1]

I love it! ❤❤. Cats in sweaters are fantastic. It would be amazing if you could do a video of all of your supplies! I know I would love to know what sticker books etc you have! Not that I need more supplies……..but yes I do. I’m sorry you had a rough birthday. I know sometimes I have to stop and remember it’s okay to need to just step back and rest. It’s okay not to be ecstatically happy all of the time. There are a full range of human emotions that everyone feels and showing them makes other people feel less lonely I think. I really love these longer videos even though they take me days to watch 😅. The Autism and ADHD combo mean I can hyper-fixate on doing art or reading but watching anything longer than a tik tok video has my attention span wandering 😂😂.

[@lindaoutlawgilbow4513]

This page is great because it's real life. We have our down times. You're certainly not alone in living with depression. You've learned to go with it, like you said, to listen to yourself. I make my own cards and have to tell you that if you're not covered in glue, ink, or glitter, have you truly paper crafted?!?! God bless!

[@Ezeekat]

I swear the glue gets everywhere SO FAST! Haha

[@lindaoutlawgilbow4513]

@@Ezeekat Don't use glitter!!! 😄😄

[@turnxthepage]

Its ok we all face anxiety I've been living with it for almost my life and I felt what you said was totally relatable to me. Thank you for being so candid and showing that it shouldn't be a stigma. This is why you are my favorite booktuber because you are so great. I also am getting into junk journaling as well I am getting my journal and washi tape and everything else this tue wish me luck!!

[@lauraking7234]

Wow I think this one might be favorite I love the feelings and sharing thank you so much for showing the good and bad of being alone

[@zeroghostdog5641]

I really love these videos, they help me relax. I also have anxiety(and OCD unfortunately) and I also learned recently I need to listen to my body more. I also had some birthday struggles for a couple of years so I can relate to that. Thank you for being so open❤

[@olgamerino1769]

Thank you for sharing your feelings❤ and for being you even when you were feeling a bit more serious feelings

[@jenniferrupert7726]

Try a sponge instead of a brush. And a tape gun. Thank you for being so open about the struggles with mental health. Can totally relate.

[@orava931]

This looks amazing! 😊 I especially love it since I'm a person who has anxiety every day. Maybe sometime you can use washi tape to make a frame around a picture? And it would be fun if you took a sticker or picture you don't like and try to make a good page around it!

[@anacerbantes4754]

Haha the many times i almost reach out to hold the cat picture🤭

[@meganrednour8741]

💕💕💕💕cozy is the perfect companion for anxiety

[@Ezeekat]

I agree!

[@feliciabravo5614]

I love it and it works for how you were feeling

[@user-vo4ec3em8h]

I loved it! So beautiful❤

[@nicolafulton3220]

Absolutely amazing page. The trees are *chefs kiss*. Take care x

[@Ezeekat]

Thank you!!

[@BrittanyBWrites]

This one was fun to watch, and seeing you create that beautiful masterpiece (the cat looks majestic there) made it 100% better and makes it more fun

[@Ezeekat]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@alldayelong]

Thank you for sharing with us... this was so good!

[@jenniferchi4198]

In the end it is very cozy and I love it!

[@KoraRubin]

Bears 🐻 Bears 🐻 Bears 🐻 !! ... oh, Cats again. 🐈 😅

[@hplovinmama631]

This gives cozy vibes. It's okay to just want to be alone sometimes. Being alone doesn't always mean you're lonely. Also, this was very much a mood page. As in you let feelings guide you. That makes it extra beautiful!

[@katfisher2668]

90% of the junk journal content I watch is ASMR. However, I'm absolutely loving this chaotic stream of consciousness style.

[@TeaLoverlne]

Love your process of creating. Reminds me of knitting/crocheting - sometimes choose a pattern and see what yarn wants to join in; others pick a yarn and let it choose the pattern. Thank you for sharing your emotional support bread with us. My personal favorite emotional support squishie is my red panda shaped flax pad. 😻

[@user-yq7fm8kn7t]

It looks great!

[@TeaLoverlne]

Love how it turned out. 😻

[@anne-mareesleigh8667]

As soon as you picked the cat image, one of my cats (Penny) started howling at my door, as if to say "Muuuuuuuuum! Don't watch without me!" So I've paused to let her in and now we shall resume.😂

[@Ezeekat]

As you should! Cats are always welcome here!

[@sarahjackson4808]

Thank you for sharing your feelings... and thank you for bringing a little extra joy to my life. ❤I look forward to your videos... I love the junk journals and I can't wait for the next Mythwind update! How are Todd and Veronica doing?! I need to know!! 🤪

[@Ezeekat]

Thank you so much! And mythwind will be my next video!

[@thishouseofwalls]

Thank you for sharing this. ❤

[@Ezeekat]

You are so welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@claudiakirschner8257]

Big hug to you 🥰🫂. I know how birthdays can make you feel. Just started the video, curious what to come 😅.

[@DarkBeauty73]

love the total chaos of this video, lol There is like 5 foot snow banks here. So over winter. By the way thanks to you I have junk journaling stuff coming from amazon lol Thanks for sharing how you have been feeling, hugs What is the brand of the glue you are using?

[@ashleymarie5093]

I really look forward to these videos ❤

[@Ezeekat]

Aww, thank you!

[@kathyklocko]

Sometimes you just need to journal what you're feeling. This is much nicer than the one I did that had "f--- off" all over it. 😂

[@Ezeekat]

Yeah, I think this was one of the first times I've really used art in this way and it was sort of lovely.

[@jenniferchi4198]

I want to talk back so bad! I love this chaos 😅

[@alexandraw909]

IM EARLY!!! 36minutes into uploading!!! AHH!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 How did this happen?? And happy happy dancing fof ur Subscribers and i hope u get many many more so super soon!! Also, the fact that one of cats is right beside me being testy and giving me one of 'thooose' looks... Its purrfect 😂😂😂

[@Lily-pg9ct]

For future reference, try patting the ink onto the stencil instead of brushing; you'll have less problems with the detail parts moving around 💚

[@gamewrit0058]

19:40 Actually, there's a picture book called But No Elephants, by Jerry Smath, that fits this theme.

[@Imbatmn57]

14:29 i use the glue that goes on purple and clears when it dries.

[@squigette03]

I get so excited when I see a new junk journal video! Thank you for sharing all the emotions... we love you! What brand is the glue?

[@MERollered]

Try layering the stencils, but those it takes time to get use to. But some of my art projects used those type of stencils, and I would put a layer of a bright gold or a brighter color. Then, when it's all dry, move the stencil slightly any way and do a darker color. Then, move it again and do a third color. You can create some interesting layering effects

[@Ezeekat]

OMG that sounds SO cool but also like a lot of work. Maybe one day will try that haha

[@lbp1961]

I know I am late but can you please let me know what the gameboard is? I collect postcards and I do postcrossing also and those cards are beautiful. Also your Junk journal is beautiful. I love your videos. I love your personality. Thank you.

[@annpalinkas7338]

Anything cats always good. Do you have a link of your stock of stickers, papers and such??

[@omgitsyelhsa13]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@kateworkman921]

Omg, did you get that shirt from Box Lunch?!?! Also, I like this page. I like how the stencils came out almost looking like shadows, but the tangible ball stickers are still there, which is awesome.

[@Ezeekat]

YES! I got it from boxlunch a while ago, but it is definitely starting to show its age lol.

[@kateworkman921]

@@Ezeekat I couldn't tell age at all! I thought it was new and I was excited I could get it. I bought a Frodo Loungefly bag from there recently, and I had to put the Hobbit keychain from Box Lunch on there as well.

[@jenniferrux7722]

Love this. Next time you can use washi tape to tape down your stencils in place.

[@Ezeekat]

OMG that's SOOO smart!

[@jenniferrux7722]

@@Ezeekat Thank you, but I can't take the credit. I did see it on KZbin. 😀

[@hplovinmama631]

You gave me your cat in a cardigan to hold, and he bit me. I think he smelled my cat. 😂 My real-life cat also chews my stuff. She's a jerk. 😂 But we love them anyway, of course. My girl Lilly is 18 years old and she has to be put down on Tuesday. It's going to destroy my kids and I. 😭 Kiss your fur babies extra hard!

[@TeaLoverlne]

🫂

[@kittytrill]

Next time, don't be afraid to change course if the vibe isn't working for you. Pick a different cat if you really can't find a background you love!

[@Ezeekat]

I think what I should have done was cut out the background of the cat. The snow is really what kept messing me up lol. But I still am happy with how this turned out and I'll think about that next time.

[@superdickie2301]

Really enjoyed that, thank you.