Kickstart Your Creative January 2025 with Me!! 😃

[@neeardesigns3]

I literally laughed out loud when you were talking about your sewing machine (or shouldn't I mention her? ) 😆. I am so glad that I'm not the only one! The number of times I hear my hubby say "you know, the sewing machine can't hear you right? ". Hope all is well now and you've made up 😊. Thank you for all you do. You gave me the courage to start my own channel! You will never know what that means to me. I will forever be grateful to you, Luise & Dephemerember. I never thought that I could put myself out there. Even if no one watches, the simple fact that "I actually did it" is a huge step for me. Thank you for the inspiration and of course, the laughter!

[@suziescrapbook3574]

I have been speaking very lovingly to my sewing machine & she has been behaving for this last month. I hope this comment doesn’t jinx me. 😂😮

[@lauriegarrett7355]

What is your channel?? I would love to support it!! ❤

[@DorothyBoran]

Perhaps she needs to have the lint cleaned out of the bobbin case, a re-thread, and a new needle.😊

[@machellesnow4214]

Yes I would also be glad to support your channel.

[@neeardesigns3]

@@machellesnow4214 thank you so very much! That's truly so kind. I honestly didn't expect anyone to read my comment and I am truly touched. @neeardesigns3

[@christine0nowell757]

😢A tip for your sewing machines. They need to be cleaned, take the metal plate off where the feed fogs are, use a small brush to remove the fluff, and blow hard, i remove everything in this space, bobbin, plate, bobbin holder etc. Clean, and replace, change your needles regularly, if you have an old machine oil it, for the new models get them serviced . Hope this helps. You should also have a manual to refer to for tension. I tend to pull up the botton thread before starting to stitch, as this prevents the knotting underneath. Love the new journal cover Barbara xxx

[@purplepixie274]

Second this

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! 🙏🏻❤️

[@321diem]

I made my first junk journal planner a couple weeks ago. From Camden (my absolute favorite!) on the outside and moth study on the inside - and a pocket in the back. I never thought I needed a planner because I don’t do much of anything. So my planner will be for the entire year and each month just has a monthly overview. All of the months are in a single signature, each on the right side of the page, with a two sheet spread layout in between. I have two other signatures that will be used for decorating have specific sections. For instance, I will have an entire section devoted to my cat; when he gets his monthly revolution plus, when he goes to the vet and what for, when I order his food & litter so I can track how long it lasts. I’m going to have a beauty section for when I dye my hair and order make up and other maintenance. I’m going to have a section for a specific bills and finance tracking. A section for when the lawn is mowed, sprayed for weeds, house sprayed for bugs. Monthly dinner with a good friend, monthly dinner with my niece. (It all sounds so silly admitting it out loud, but this is my boring life ☺and I’m looking forward to journaling it.) Some of these things will just be a decorated page with a pretty journaling card where I can put dates down the back of it. And there will be other things as well… I’m looking forward to doing all the decorating and journaling. This is a very long post - I’m sorry! But I am so excited! Thanks for all the amazing videos, tips, encouragement! (Also really enjoying Dephemerember!!)

[@paulinewhite3273]

Hi, I enjoyed reading your comment to Barbara’s video. I was struck by you saying you have a boring life. I have journaled for many years……..from keeping a diary it evolved into junk journalling. I’m now a widow aged 72, with adult offspring, I hardly go out these days, and see very few people. I love writing in my journal, although I don’t have events as such to write about I’m never at a loss. I think we can have a scewed view of our lives and think perhaps others have exciting action packed lives, but in reality a lot of life is mundane. I pray you totally enjoy your handmade planner, and fall in love with writing about your blessed life.

[@49dragonflies]

That sounds wonderful! Enjoy your planning! ☺️❤️

[@321diem]

@@paulinewhite3273thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! I actually love my low key life and feel very blessed. Sounds like you are blessed as well! I love that we can connect with others through technology and through (junk) journaling! And even planning! 😬 God Bless!! And Merry Christmas!!

[@321diem]

@@49dragonflies❤

[@kathymarkey3092]

Barbara, your art paper designs are so absolutely beautiful - they take my breath away, Just love them all so much. I have to get this one. The flowers are lovely.

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaaw! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@artofheike]

Wenn ich deine Planer immer wieder so anschaue und verfolge, was du alles darin gestaltest, bin ich versucht, es auch einmal mit einem zu versuchen. Und wenn ich all die schönen, von dir gestalteten Seiten sehe, erst recht. Vielen Dank für all deine Inspirationen und die Ideen, was man in einem Journal so alles unterbringen kann 😍. Ich hatte es vor ein paar Jahren mit Bullet Journal versucht, nach nicht ganz zwei Jahren hatte ich aufgegeben. Aber ich kann mir gut vorstellen, in so einem Journal ist man bei der Gestaltung viel freier. 😊

[@49dragonflies]

Vielleicht probierst du es ja 😃❤️

[@vickybossom9957]

Hi Barbara, before you mess with your tension (which i would only do as a last resort since you are not a really experienced sewer), i would just clean the bobbin case, as has been suggested. The newer machines are often enclosed so you possibly don't need to worry about oiling unless your manual gives you a place to put in a drop of oil. The thing i think may be the culprit is your needle. Sewing on paper will dull your needle so that when you're sewing on fabric after sewing through paper for awhile, the needle will drag the fabric down rather than piercing or separating the threads. Needles are very important for a happy sewing experience.😊

[@suziescrapbook3574]

😮😮😮

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! 🙏🏻❤️

[@trinapatterson8872]

I’ve never really had a daily/monthly journal except when I was in school. My therapist keeps telling me I need to journal daily and or add some art journaling too it as well… so I’m making a journal in your style. I hoping that I’ll get use to using it daily. Then I can have several journals to look back for the year

[@49dragonflies]

Yes!!!!! You got this! 💪🏼😃❤️

[@claudiacosijns2856]

Yessss Friday in December and a video of you. It makes me so happy. I love the planner and the bellyband. Imperfection shows our beautiful handwork and the struggles there are in live. I wish you a merry Christmas with your bestie and you Hubbie not close by but in your ❤.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you and happy holidays ❤️😊

[@conniereynolds4673]

I always have a word for the year. I put the word somewhere in each month. And I base my yearly goals and monthly goals on my word of the year into 4 categories: work, play, health and family/friends. So for example, if my word for the year is "strength" then I ask myself "What does strength look like in my health?" ""What does strength look like in my relationships with friends/family?" Etc. it's a great goal setting exercise!

[@321diem]

Love this!!

[@neeardesigns3]

@@conniereynolds4673 what an awesome idea!

[@49dragonflies]

Thats awesome! I love that! 😃❤️

[@charmainewagner-bell2764]

I almost always make my journals out of shopping bags or Amazon packaging with fabric covers…thank you ❤. I prefer adding a spine though I’ve tried it both ways. I’m not doing a planner but a three month art journal with similar signatures. I’m using your winter song kit and I have a Klimt inspired fabric cover. I’m waiting on some Klimt paper to add to my signatures and I’ll be on my way. Thank you so much Barbara as you inspire me. 🙏❤️

[@Paula-rh5kl]

Barbara, you are hysterical and I laughed out loud when you discussed the issues with your sewing machine. When you turned the fabric over and displayed the bunched thread … well, that is a telltale sign that your tension on your sewing machine needs to be adjusted. 😊

[@petrii1998]

So I am making my first junk journal planners this year. I’m so excited!

[@49dragonflies]

Yay! 😃❤️

[@julietrivilino2401]

Barbara, in September 2024 you challenged me to put together my first junk journal planner. At the same time I created my first soft cover following your tutorial. I was thrilled with how it turned out and have loved putting it together these last four months. I will admit, I still struggle with documenting my to do’s slash my life. As I am following you and Louise in Dephemerember❤this year, I will put together my 2025 planner on New Year’s Day😂. With your encouragement, I will look to document my life, capturing moments, accomplishments, and progress better. Thank you for your encouragement. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos.

[@49dragonflies]

Yay 😃❤️

[@4GraceCreations]

Oh but i love watching your process!!!!

[@bozomahoney]

WHAT?!!!! I was not expecting a video from you today. What a treat!! Love you... mwah mwah !❤❤❤

[@49dragonflies]

☺️❤️

[@SNDDuffy-qo9zf]

LOVE THIS JOURNAL! I am sooo expired. THANK YOU ❤🎉

[@nairafoganholi6563]

Dear Barbara! Hello! ❤ A comment would never be enough to say how much you, your videos, your kits represent to me! They really light up my day amd difficult times! I feel happy, i feel inspired, i have always kept a planner but they really started making sense to me when i started watching the planner videos of yours! You inspire, you put value to our lives even the darkest times! I will never thank you enough! God bless you ! Thanks for everything! This video motivated me to start watchimg the dephemerember videos that i always loved and waited but wasn't watching for the reason of believing i would not cope with doing anything... i will! ❤ have a wonderful day! ❤❤

[@neeardesigns3]

@nairafoganholi6563 I felt exactly the same for so long. I know you don't know me however, I believe we are all here to catch each other if we fall and inspire when we can. You CAN do ANYTHING you choose! I believe in you and am so proud of you for taking that first step! Blessings to you always

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw thank you so much! You made my day! ☺️❤️🙏🏻

[@pambotter355]

Barbara, again beautiful papers. Love the new journal. The nerve of Madam to not cooperate! 😊 It does amaze me that we are going into the year 2025! TFS! ❤

[@mom2triplets04]

I made a junk journal planner for Jan to April. Instead of doing the binding like you I decided to use Luisa's hidden spine binding that she showed us how to do for dephemberember.

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome 🤩

[@carolm4094]

Lovely new cover. Yes, I typically pick a word. This year was cherish. My sewing machine fights with me all the time. I feel your frustration.

[@sherrydennis2419]

This video was a happy surprise! I wasn’t expecting one today. I have made my own planner for the first time and excited to try it out!! My sewing machine and I gave fights too. I swear I don’t do anything different but she gets cranky for some reason. I find leaving her alone for a day or two helps. I guess I have my bad days too so I try to keep my cool lol.

[@49dragonflies]

😂❤️

[@johannahartzell1407]

I don’t use a planner, but I’ve started making fabric journal covers like yours. When the zipper broke on my favorite sweatshirt, I made it into a junk journal cover and I love it so, so much! Thank you Barbara!

[@49dragonflies]

That's a great idea! 😃❤️

[@sandypeppers6861]

I don’t have a planner, but I do have a year in review journal, where I document the month’s happenings and add pertinent pictures. I’ve kept up with it on a monthly basis. I’m proud of that. 😃

[@49dragonflies]

You go, girl! 😊❤️

[@debbielane7958]

I've started a garden planner ... at the request of my husband. This video has given me some great ideas. Thank you, Barbara

[@49dragonflies]

Wonderful! 😃❤️

[@RobinfromCA]

Oh my goodness you made me laugh. I don't always speak to my sewing machine either. Love the pinks in this collection! I hope you have a fun Christmas with your BFF!

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you and Merry Christmas 🎄❤️😊

[@michellecerqua]

I have my first four 2025 months in and ready to use! I used a few of the previous kits. I LOVE the cover. It came out great. I am so very excited (and proud of what I did.). THANK you for the kit and past instructions. I am forever hooked.

[@49dragonflies]

Yay! 😃❤️

[@gaynortaylor3840]

Sewing machines can be such divas! Love the fabric on your new planner and your new kit is beautiful.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! ☺️❤️

[@JournalBreezeYT]

Such a pretty start to 2025! 2 things that might help you two bridge the gap, 1) be certain you are using the bobbin your machine's manufacturer makes or specifically recommends, 2) make sure your top and bottom threads are the same weight and that the needle has the right size eye. After these, adjust the tension if needed. Have a wonderful Christmas with your BFF, it sounds great to me, but hubby being there would be too!

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you and Merry Christmas 🎄😊❤️

[@debbarrett9868]

I'm a sewist, so I thought I would do one like you've done, but to document the clothing, quilts, and bags I make for the year. Previously I just kept a list. I love the ideas you share. Thank you.

[@49dragonflies]

That's a great idea! 😃❤️

[@denisecope]

I have been using a junk journal planner for about five months now. Mine are inspired by yours. Sometimes I use your kits and sometimes I make my own. It has been a good way for me to discover what I like and don’t like as much, since I need a new one every 30 days. I absolutely adore them and am so grateful to you for the ideas and ongoing inspiration.

[@anettebrogaard]

I love watching you make your calendar, and always get inspired. Last year I decided I wanted to make one too, but by the time I finished January it was already March...hahaha This year (2024) I decided that I would make a "phone photo diary". so when the month is over I look through my photos on my phone. selects the best memories and prints them. My journal has 4 signatures and 9 pages. I make emphera to match the pictures and hand write the stories that go with the pictures. That way I get to use the pictures I save on the phone and never see. I have just made another journal, for the best pictures/stories from 2023. I just looked in iCloud, and was completely frightened when I see that there are 9000 pictures from the last few years. So there is always an extra journal that can be made on a boring rainy day... Thanks again for good and cozy December entertainment.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks for sharing! That sounds like a great idea! 😃❤️

[@judithanderson9727]

I am currently helping a friend through her surgery and recovery..good yet filled with boring sections of the day.... when I return home I promise myself to make and USE a planner!

[@stephanieh7967]

I have a monthly coffee subscription and I’ve started added the cute bags and document what I liked/didn’t like about them. My planner smells so good. 😜

[@49dragonflies]

😃❤️

[@hcltami]

I recently discovered your channel and I'm in love. I just finished my Jan-March Planner/journal/scrapbook. I am so excited! I've tried every brand and layout of planners and I give up on them by February. Combining a minimal planner with junk journal, memory keeping, tracking.... It's genius! Can't wait to see what other great ideas you have.

[@49dragonflies]

Yay! Thank you! 😊 Habe fun with this! ☺️❤️

[@sandypeppers6861]

That cover is sooo unique!! Love it! Both fabrics! Love, love, love!

[@lindabsstitchesstuff2728]

Hi Barbara - another gorgeous planner. I have kept diaries, journals and planners for decades. None as lovely as yours, or as organized. My New Years resolution is to make one like yours and combine all the above as you seem to have done so well. I have 7 sewing machines (they all do different things) so I know what you are going through. They sometimes gang up in me. But you have to love them, clean them with the little brush that came with it, change the needle periodically, and check tension, especially when you are using paper alone, or with fabric. One of my machines is 50 years old but still goes to work when I ask nicely. Good luck and I sure hope you kiss and make up soon!

[@brandibelarts]

Yes! I've been bullet journaling for years and was starting to feel burnt out on it, so I'm excited to have a junk journal planner as an option this year. Thanks for the inspiration!❤

[@49dragonflies]

Yay! Have fun! 😃❤️

[@cindycreateforlife]

For the first time, my sewing machine had a hissy fit the other day and she spit her bobbin, I cleaned the fuzz out, replaced it and all was well! You made me laugh with your narrative and I hope she just wants you to clean her bobbin compartment and then she will cooperate! Absolutely love that fabric for the cover and your new printables! 💕🇨🇦

[@susiesusansue3725]

Hi. You cracked me up so much in this video! 🤣🤣🤣 The journal is beautiful! Merry Christmas 🎄

[@49dragonflies]

Happy holidays! 😃❤️

[@jenniferflippo5124]

Yes, I do I started november and december and I love it the junk journal plannner...thank you Barbara!

[@49dragonflies]

Wonderful! 😃❤️

[@elli9596]

After admiring your junk journal planners for quite some time, I have finally decided to start my own…. All the best for 2025 🎉

[@49dragonflies]

Yay! Have fun! 😃❤️

[@Juju_Sage]

I started making the planners last year, 2025 will be my first full year of using one. I am excited to do this and update my journey as I go.

[@49dragonflies]

Yay! ❤️😃

[@barbaramerrithew2756]

Love the fabric both outside and inside! I do have a word or very short phrase every year and for this upcoming year I have chosen "Personal Sovereignty". I am looking forward to see where this takes me.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks for sharing!! Love it! 😃❤️

[@brendabugelli4963]

Hello Barbara, another beautiful planner. I also like that you are sharing which books you are reading, thank you for that. b 🦋

[@bonnierusch7275]

Your planner is off to a lovely start. Yes I did start to make one from a finished book off my library shelf. I think I can get 3 months from it. I did make a nice squishy one in October from a video you showed using a packaging envelope > Mine from amazon delivery . My fabric is pretty acorns outlined in gold (so got your gold in there) I'm putting my cross stitch patterns that have squirrels and fall patterns and going to put some stitching, knitting and maybe some watercolor how to's. I made 4 signatures in. So thank you for making me be more artistic in my junk journaling year for the first time. Bonnie from NJ usa

[@49dragonflies]

Yay 😃❤️

[@fyrtalker]

This is lovely Barbara! I love the chubbiest!

[@wendyk2557]

Lovely cover and beautiful journal pages.

[@susanhungate4484]

Sorry that your hubby won't be home for Christmas but Happy Christmas all the same and thank you for helping me with your creativity xx

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you and Merry Christmas 🎄😃❤️

[@Assisting2ObeybyGSC]

I started a Junk Journal Planner of sorts this last quarter (October-December). It's not really a planner but more of a memory keeper. I'm already preparing my 2025 Q1 Journal... So excited to Journal along with you, Barbara 😘😘

[@49dragonflies]

Yay 😃❤️

[@Paula-rh5kl]

Barbara, this is the year that I finally take the plunge and create a four month planner!! I will track steps and books and everything I am grateful for as I move through life. Love, love, love your creativity. ❤

[@49dragonflies]

Wonderful! 😃❤️

[@jenhammersley8768]

Lovely video Barbara. Your humour is the best! I cracked up when you were talking about the conversations you have with your sewing machine.😃Mine spends quite a lot of time in the naughty corner because it’s really hard to thread the needle and she doesn’t co operate at all.I also have a microwave oven that is quite insistent that I attend to him when he wants attention.!(I have decided he’s a male because he’s noisy and demanding and quite insistent on getting his own way ) Beautiful new planner Barbara…I love how creative you are and how you share that with us 🩷love from Oz xxxxx

[@49dragonflies]

😅❤️🙏🏻

[@nicoleg.5277]

I’m working on my first junkjournal. I am going to use the Klimt-girls. Thank you for all the inspiration.

[@49dragonflies]

Wonderful! Thank you! ❤️🙏🏻

[@yahkheenacheshier4552]

My daughter and I just finished creating our 2025 three month journals. Thank you for the tutorials! We are very excited about this nw journey. BTW my word for this year is also Kindness❤

[@49dragonflies]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing! ❤️

[@stephanieh7967]

So ready for this! 😊 I created my first planner with you in September and I love it. I can’t wait to build my next one. ❤ Also, I love the fabrics you used for your cover. Thank you, Barbara! I hope you have a relaxing week…well deserved.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! So happy you started a planner! 😃❤️

[@dawnmoseleyartist]

I love your journals so much. You are such an inspiration! Thank you

[@J-AnnaZ]

Creating my first junk journal with three months. Will see how I do at filling it. Love the inspiration that you give Barbara!

[@cherylboomhower6418]

Love that cover page for December with the crow. Have a merry Christmas and a very happy new year, thank you so much for everything you share with us😊

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! You too! ❤️☺️

[@Blacknailjournals]

I LOVED this book!!! Definitely look at Haunting Adeline and Hunting Adeline. I HIGHLY recommend the audiobook for those two. The actors are first rate!

[@NancyH25]

Thanks for the recommendations!

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! Will look into it! 😃❤️

[@daylconstance7772]

My word for 2024 was HARMONY. I’m going to keep it for 2025 too, because it is my most fervent hope.❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks for sharing! I like it! 😃❤️

[@daylconstance7772]

@@49dragonflies ❤️

[@heathersullivan8494]

Hi Barbara. I always enjoy your planner videos. I really want to start one, but I feel like it would all be about work. That’s all I do. lol That and try and find little bits of time to be with my beloved paper. 😊❤ I don’t know, maybe I’ll give it a go. Your papers certainly inspire me. 😊

[@Paula-rh5kl]

I too absolutely love Barbara’s planner videos!! I think she is creative in everything she does and I have always wanted to create a planner. Barbara, this may be the year that I create one. I don’t want it to be about work as I recently retired and worked with a Time/date planner for decades. I think I will use your format of four months per book and use it as a gratitude journal and ‘things that I loved’…. Hopefully, this will make it feel less of a diary about my schedule/life. ❤

[@49dragonflies]

That sounds wonderful 😊❤️

[@jinxengstrom9850]

When you have a rat’s nest in the bobbin area, when getting the mess out cut more than just pulling. When you are able to, take the bobbin case out and use a new or very clean soft makeup brush and clean out the area making certain you get all stray threads even if very small, out of the area. Put everything back making certain the thread on both the top and bottom are correctly in all required places. Next, before you begin sewing , bring the bottom thread up through the sole plate by hand turning the fly Wheel on the right. Before beginning to sew, hold the upper and lower thread together as you begin sewing slowly. If one of the threads breaks at this point, thre tension is off. The threads should meet in the middle when sewing a seam with cloth. If the thread lays flat on the top, the top tension is too tight. If it lays tight in the bottom , it is the bottom which is too tight. If you are unable to adjust the tension, bring it to a repair person to fix it. It may need oil if you haven’t done that. When sewing with paper there is a lot of fuzz which gets in the works. Just keep a soft makeup brush near the machine to keep fuzz and lint out of the bobbin area.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! 🙏🏻❤️

[@gwencook4405]

I’ve been watching your planner videos for a while and in October, I finally decided to make my own! I figured out how to design my own templates to use with digitals I currently have and customized them to what I would like to track! I enjoyed it so much, I have made all of them for 2025 then decided to make one for November and December of 2024. I cannot tell you how much I am loving my planner! Thank you for your inspiration, you are truly an amazing artist and I’ve learned so much from you! Hugs! ❤❤❤

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw so happy to read this! ☺️❤️

[@RustyTrainor]

I am starting a junk journal planner for 2025. It is in a similar style to yours, and I have made the paper bag cover after following your tutorial. I am creating pages that are more suited to my life. For example I looked at your Fitness Tracker and converted it to two different trackers to help me track health challenges and another aspect of my life. I am almost finished putting it together and I'm looking forward to using it in the new year. Thanks Barbara 🙂

[@49dragonflies]

Yay 😃❤️

[@vickicoatney3062]

When you get rat nests on the bottom it’s something with your top thread tension, try rethreading making sure your pressure foot is up when doing so. And talk nicely to her…😂

[@49dragonflies]

Haha thanks! 😂❤️

[@Imma_rose2]

I started making your style journals last May. I’ve completed 2 paper bag journals and I love them. You’re right, journaling daily about your life is very therapeutic. I have made a 2025 journal using Luiza’s design (old pillowcase and lace) she did for your December journal.. it wasn’t easy but I did it. Thank you for sharing your “plan with me series,” I truly enjoy them. ❤

[@MadHoydenishXYZ]

My "word" for the year 2024 is Adventure. It worked so well for me this year that I have decided to choose it again for 2025. I am also going to finally use the first (and so far only) fabric covered journal that I have made (with you a while back) as a reading planner. 2025 is looking good and it hasn't even started yet. 😀

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you for sharing! ❤️😃🙏🏻

[@Pricklyisms]

Yep, I think this will be the year I do this 😁

[@49dragonflies]

Yay! So happy! 😃❤️

[@sandiharkin9922]

My sewing machine and I have the same relationship. I adjusted some of the settings and she seems to be better.

[@deserthorses5]

My sewing machine gets like that when I've too close to the edge of the fabric. Yes, it IS frustrating! I just take it out and move it over a tiny bit and she's happy again! You also might need a heavier needle. I keep a #16 in mine for sewing on paper and fabric and my paper bag covers.

[@crafti.louisecreates6824]

I'm considering a planner. Lol! I don't plan... But I liked your ideas of adding swatches and "things I've done". Love your videos.

[@49dragonflies]

Yay! 😃❤️

[@mickansj334]

🎄I wish you a very Merry Christmas.🎄

[@49dragonflies]

Happy holidays! 😃❤️

[@emmkaa2099]

Baby girl!! Sich a beautiful kit! Merry Christmas sweetie, enjoy your day with your BFF snd the dogs. Happy New Year! Hugs, MomK 🤗❤🤗

[@49dragonflies]

Merry Christmas monk! Love you! ❤️☺️

[@wrenbayley]

I think one way I'm going to change making my planners this year is by adding interfacing to my fabric before covering my base (I use tyvek envelopes). I've heard that will keep the glue from making my cover crunchy.

[@49dragonflies]

Give it a try 😃

[@ebknight74]

Always love the plan with me videos. Thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you & your family.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you and Happy holidays! ❤️😃

[@margaretschmidt7451]

I do a monthly journal and have used your kits. I mainly do a daily journal and add photos or memorabilia. This year I am changing up and using an altered old book I have seen from you in the past. 😬

[@49dragonflies]

Wonderful 😃❤️

[@anitabarker3125]

❤your 2025 journal. Yes had a word . Have not chose the 2025 yet. 2024 was JOY.

[@zanegrey244]

Love it! Thank you for adding planners to this kit, I used this kit for Feb last year but had to rig up my own planner situation for it! :)

[@kristinapaustian2094]

I am going to do a planner this year along with you. Can’t wait!🥰

[@49dragonflies]

Yay! So happy! ❤️😃

[@wrenbayley]

Yay! I knew this video was coming. Thank you for the extra video Barbara. I know you’re super busy this month.

[@donnakinmn1683]

Such a bright and cheerful fabric cover to start the new year. The kit is so pretty too with different looks depending on the paper. I'm so sorry your dear little machine was having a bad day and turned into a princess when you needed a workhorse.

[@lotusflowerpassion]

Love your journals dear Plan on making a planner after christmas just finished up all my gifts and working on prompts to catch up now.💖💖💖 Love your Journals

[@49dragonflies]

Wonderful! 😃❤️

[@dorothykovak4900]

Beautiful fabrics! Thanks for demonstrating and I will check out the other video.

[@MariKayCreations]

This year I made jj planners each month - trying out simple ideas for each cover, and different lettering etc. I think this year I do want to do a version of what you do - per quarter. I like the idea of the to-do's being on tags rather than the main focus of the pages. Maybe it would encourage me to use my pages to try out ideas from videos or from my own imagination. I also like the idea of trying to have everything in one place. This year I had my monthly planners, several for different themed Bible studies, one for our journaling group and an ideas one. Plus attaching notes etc on the fly! Maybe too, it'll help me show others how to use the ones I make to sell, if I've actually used a more elaborate planner myself. Thanks for always coming up with such beautiful inspiration! Happy New Year 🥂

[@vickilimbocker2505]

I love your planner covers I made one last year and the feel of it and everything about it. I will only make this style from now on!!! Thank you so much for sharing. 💕

[@cherrihenderson1376]

I absolutely love the ravens

[@JoanneOwens1943]

Happy Holidays to you and yours 🎄🎅

[@49dragonflies]

Happy holidays! ☺️❤️

[@MaureenAstrid]

It is a beauty sweetie, fits you perfectly with the fresh bold colors. ❤

[@lala7078]

Hi Barbara. I have just recently (in December 2014) discovered this world of Altered Books. I saw one or 2 videos before landing on yours, and many others since seeing yours. You are BY FAR THE BEST!! Hands down. I’ve not started my first book yet but have purchased all the supplies. I’m very curious how you learned to speak English so well. I’m amazed. My sister-in-law is a born and bred German, married my American brother who only speaks English and even she doesn’t speak English as well as you. So you can see my curiosity. I hope you read this and hope even more that you’ll reply. Keep up the good work you do on KZbin. I think you’re fabulous ❣️I’m sending you a giant hug from Northern Michigan 🇺🇸

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaaw thank you so much for your kind words! I lived in New York as a child and then again in California as a young adult. In between I attend true American International School here in Vienna and worked in American companies for many years. I was even engaged to a US Marine for a while……

[@karendog63]

Hi Barbara! I’m not much of a planner person…but you make these look so fun, I think I might do it this time for 2025. After dephemerember of course!

[@49dragonflies]

Yay! 😃❤️

[@martinifontaine]

The way I gasped when I saw that Marcia Derse fabric! I just started making my first planner! Your videos are definitely my inspiration! (I might even listen to that book! 🫢) Thank you, Barbara. We do not deserve you. ❤️❤️❤️

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaaw you are so sweet! ☺️❤️

[@lidimaparis4799]

Always love your journals, Barbara. The machine may not like to stitch on a soft single layer of fabric. Perhaps if you lay paper underneath as you sew, the machine might go better. Good luck! HAPPY CHRISTMAS!

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you and Happy Christmas 🎄😃❤️

[@chelliebarron2094]

That fabric is so fantastic. Great new planner.

[@NancyH25]

Sewing machines can be Divas at the worst possible times. Mine did the same thing with the thread while I was working on my Dephemeraember items, which was my first ever junk journal but I got it done & embraced the thread messes. I love the new journal & kit. The book looks very interesting, so I will check it out. I’ve read dark romance’s books before but it’s been awhile.

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

I adore this new kit!😍 And your planner is awesome 🤩. I so enjoy watching you use your kits, and really show how to make them your own. You have such a beautiful and unique style. Never forget what an inspiring artist you are!Hugs 🤗❤️

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw thank you! ☺️❤️🙏🏻

[@shinybreesilver3264]

I always look forward to yours “new planner makes”. I enjoy watching you make them very much. Yes, you’ve done it several times, but never gets old to see you glue fabric onto paper bags ❤❤❤ Please continue showing the process videos. Does not need to be the super detailed ones (even though I would not mind ❤), but the one from today was just perfect.

[@fleurdeb7803]

It's so beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing, Barbara. I have yet to start my own. Hopefully soon. 💖☮🙏🎄

[@ulrikefair2860]

na danke Barbara... eigentlich hatte ich ja das Thema Planer bereits 2023 vergraben, weil ich nie hinterher gekommen bin ... aber nach deiner Rede für den Planer, bin ich nun doch wieder inspiriert, es nochmal zu versuchen... und dass obwohl der Januar schon fast vorbei ist.... Danke ... 😂😂😂😘

[@49dragonflies]

Yessss! Freut mich sehr! Viel Spaß damit! 😃❤️

[@sherrrysparklynn]

I've been waiting for this video!!

[@annettelind8835]

Hi Barbara😍 love watching these videos. I haven’t started my own planer yet, but still I watch faithfully every time. 😍 to be fair, I watch all your videos, but these I just watch for pure pleasure. Thank you for your book review of the 5th blood and ash. I am at book number 4 and will now stop there as I do find all the repetition quite annoying already . You are my new go to for book recommendations although I might have to think twice about Lights out. 😄❤️

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you Annette! Yes, pls leave Lights Out out 🥹

[@paginator]

My sewing machine and I have a love/hate relationship. 😂 I really want to make a junk journal planner. Here’s hoping I get one made for January!