Christmas ENVELOPE NOTEBOOK - PART 1/3 - THE BASE [Tim Holtz & Sizzix Christmas 2023]

[@cindyhenry1410]

I usually don’t like videos in “real time” where I have to watch cutting, gluing and paint drying (lol). But with you, your voice is so soothing and you are explaining your thought process....I am just listening and as you cut or glue it’s like “story telling” time and I don’t want to miss the next thing you say! I don’t even notice that you are cutting or gluing, it’s just like sitting with a friend and having a conversation 😊. I really appreciate you and all of Tim’s makers, you give so much inspiration!! TYFS!! ❤️🦋💜

[@leahwebb9622]

I'm always so happy to watch you in real time. One thing I have told you is that I love you talking about what you are thinking and when it doesn't go right how you can rethink the outcome. Please don't change

[@dualvox]

I really appreciate the normal work speed in this video, as it's easy to follow, shows the flow of the creative process, and is also relaxing.

[@Susan-n3v]

Happy you are doing this in 3 parts. It makes it easier to follow and do it with you. Thank you

[@kandrews6356]

Luise, I so enjoy watching you go through the processes, encountering the difficulties, and getting through them. Sometimes the 'simplest' things DO give me the most difficulty. I think that's especially true when you're making it to give or show somebody else versus yourself. Keep doing what you do your way, because you do it, and explain it, so well. Thank you.

[@mariarapp3090]

It is therapy listening to an artist describe the process and watch it in real time! If I am short on time, I can just fast-forward. Thank you! All the pockets and tucks were so cool in Tim’s video!

[@birgitjohnson3668]

You are at your best when you are showing your videos and process in real time, talking to us and letting us learn in real time without editing. I especially like when you laugh during your makes as something catches your imagination. I’ve watched almost all of your videos, some several times over. You are never boring, and I prefer sitting with you the entire time without speeding up the content. I also enjoyed this video with the voice over.

[@luiseheinzl]

Thank you very much for your feedback!

[@susangrumman9187]

This is great! Thank you Luise for putting in the time to add the voice-over ... soooo much work! I completely understand what you're saying because you're "showing" us too ... and if I don't get something I can just rewind. Great to see you work through all of this. Thank you!

[@julia_l-c]

I don't mind you speeding up the videos a little, but do also enjoy seeing that things take *time* - sometimes lots of time lol. Even when you speed up your videos and edit things out, you always keep some of your process and include some of your struggles - which is greatly appreciated, and does help us realize that struggles happen to everyone...and you're great at showing how you work through the struggle to still get amazing art in the end 💜

[@amyvetter1830]

"the struggle is real" isn't that the truth! Great basis for a project. Love the finished one that Tim showed.

[@susananderson8428]

I am one of those who appreciates seeing all the successes and struggles in a process video. These journals are so awesome. They look great and they look like fun to make or would be fun to receive and explore all the pockets (so far). I am equally anxious to see the other videos for decorations and/or embellishments. And your explanations are wonderful. Some things may seem more awkward but I appreciate your explanations as to why you do the steps you do. I've done enough various projects to understand that the easiest or fastest way is not always the best for the situation! Your video is wonderful, your English is clear and I love watching your videos. Thanks for sharing. 💝💝💝

[@catherinekelly8097]

Louise: these coming days of “envelope stress” are the BEST to hope for. I look forward to it😂

[@LoJo99]

I personally love watching the whole process.

[@49dragonflies]

So cool to see your process in real time. It's very relaxing and interesting to hear your commentary. Thanks for this! ❤ Also, even though all of the projects in Tim's live were fantastic, yours stood out to me and are instantly recognizable as yours. So in love with your work, little JJ sista!

[@luiseheinzl]

Aww 🥰 thank you so much ❤️

[@cindyhenry1410]

Hi Barbara! Love your channel too 😊😊

[@conniewright1113]

I like slow down video's. When you put it in part 1 part 2 etc.. I can watch it as I have time.

[@judylarson6719]

Louise, I love how you do grunge! You share so much information with all of us.😊

[@robinknutson8765]

A wonderful way to explain how we all struggle with our projects ❤️

[@hedgerowjournals]

I absolutely loved the first envelope notebook you made, and I'm loving this one so far too! Thank you for sharing your thinking (and swearing) as you work through your creative process; it does make it more real for those of us who TRY to emulate you!

[@trinapatterson8872]

Love how you showed your struggles and I myself didn’t feel like you were moving to slowly!! Really liking this project

[@shannonfrancis2918]

Love your creativity which always inspires. And I prefer real time videos showing process as it is often the little steps that add impact.

[@francinebeckett8365]

Thank you, Luise for such a detailed video. I don't think another designer has gone into such detail before. Your tutorials are like a wonderful class. Grent make!

[@CathyParlitsis]

Luise! I am such a huge fan of your work! I usually like edited videos but I appreciate seeing all of the details in this along with the struggles. There is something to be learned in each of them! I can't wait to recreate these! Thank you so much for sharing your incredible talent!

[@deeleaman1839]

Hi Luise, I just wanted to tell you how fabulous your makes for Tim Holtz have been! As we say here in the US…”you’ve knocked it out of the park!” Thanks always for sharing your process… you are a true artist!

[@ddmattin]

Just amazing! It looks so complicated, but you make it look possible for us mere mortals!❤❤

[@coquitosjournals9452]

Hey Luise, thank you so much for showing and EXPLAINING this projekt. You are so rightsaying that the funfact is the process of "grungiing" the "stuff"...hugs coquito

[@barbaracabrera207]

Yes, I saw it. You are blowing Tim's mind!!! AMAZING job!!! TFS! Austin TX USA

[@marthamcneely207]

This is amazing as well as all of your makes. The card holder and the box were beyond amazing. He is lucky to have you.

[@dahgotthis6890]

I really appreciate that you did the video in real time even though I have been "making" forever I like to see the complete process. Also find comfort in how long it takes. Also I find it relaxing just to watch. 👍

[@pergadootje]

I saw your project on Tim's live and wow wow, and now you let us see how to make, and you tell it so Deutlich :). I understand it very well. Go for look the other video. Thanks Thanks.

[@jjournaldiva]

I do all of my videos in real time without editing. Glad you do the same. It makes watching so much nicer. Step by step.

[@anniegotakindlee]

I understand. I appreciate all of the extra time you have taken in explaining your process. I love your project and plan to watch the remaining videos.

[@2281CozyBrickCape]

I think your explanations make sense! Thank you for showing it in real time.❤

[@bonnietyler5338]

It was so exciting to see Tim react to your makes on the Christmas video. I do appreciate seeing how you decide to make things the way you do. We always just assume that things for you go so easily. Now I can cut myself a little slack when I get stuck on things.

[@janillingsworth7478]

I love watching your process in real time. Its very calming. I remember, perhaps 2 years ago, you made something like this for Valentines Day. I made one then following you and was really pleased with myself. I will start mine tomorrow. I'll have to make the CD envelopes and the vellum bags/pocket by scratch tomorrow.❤❤❤

[@snarkycard]

This looks so great already, Luise! I can't wait to see how much more you add to and decorate this envelope notebook. I love your commentary on your processes. You are absolutely the best at what you do!

[@ericastannard2635]

Thank you, Luise, for being so astute about what a beginner (or at least, not an expert!) needs to see when trying to replicate your work! I have had that exact problem when I tried to make something that I watched being made. (But not everything was in the video!), so I didn’t know that little pieces might need an adjustment!! I’m thrilled to see that being included in your video! Your work is so incredible & even if grungy, it needs to be exact as possible! I’m constantly blown away by your creations! I had to laugh at the little bit of green & red that snuck into your journal & you even included the scrap, so as not to waste it! Too funny! I’m looking forward to the next videos! Erica❤

[@luiseheinzl]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@FarmhousebytheMouse]

Love watching this in real time and your thoughts and reasons for doing things

[@CherrySignature3]

49dragonflies said to date your cards. Because dates are essential. Love it.

[@iliketocutandpaste]

I love that you showed how to make the base. Seeing this project originally I was awestruck and thought I could never make that LOL. But seeing this video-I have hope! Thank you for sharing your talent. Your projects are beautiful! :)

[@craftybeachgirldani]

Thank you for making this video the way you did! Absolutely helps and makes the project less intimidating. 🥰

[@cynthiayork5868]

Your makes for the lives are amazing

[@allisonjames2923]

Oo. The CD sleeves make awesome pockets 😱 Never thought of using them before.

[@nanmau6234]

Love the video Luise 💕I watched Tim’s live I laughed when he said something like …Oh I think Luise used everything” . Every time he flipped things he saw places where you used his products. 💕

[@vintagecolors506]

I love it. Thank you for sharing your process. I think it means a lot to all of us. I will try this project. I can't wait!

[@moniquemooscreaties5222]

Thank you so much for sharing, i like it without editing.

[@cindyhenry1410]

Oh I forgot to say.....I absolutely love that you used guitar string packages.....I lost my brother in 2019 and he was a musician and had every type of guitar strings you could imagine (along with over 100 guitars!!) so I kept stacks and stacks of them thinking to use the strings in projects because I think they are cool! Never thought to use the envelopes too! I plan to makes a junk journal about him to showcase all of his poems and music/lyrics and using the guitar strings AND envelopes will be perfect!! Thank you for that! 😊😊

[@allisonjames2923]

It’s ok Luise. It does make sense 😊 Love the flappy folder. Looking forward to more

[@christinecollins3698]

Thank you so much for sharing your process of this phenomenal project. Now I have seen this, I may just give it a go to kick start my mojo again. I was amazed at the amount of detail when Tim showcased this on Saturday. I’m looking forward to seeing the next two phases of this incredible make. Chris 😍

[@rosemareemclure3227]

Oh Luise, I watched Tim show this project on his live. He was so funny trying to find all your goodies 😂. I also love seeing uncut videos as you are able to see everything that forms the end project. Love this creation and look forward to seeing it created piece by piece.

[@cyndieross2162]

Thank you Luise I love voice overs the best! Loved this envelope grunted up!❤

[@keenDesign64]

I love all the parts left in and it gives me comfort to see you finding solutions etc. I'm going to start mine today and look forward to the next step ❤❤

[@hayleythoresson2138]

I am so happy that you show your projects with the struggles included. I am very glad to have found your channel thank you for taking time to share your work with us

[@heidimooij4431]

So happy to see you share this tutorial, i was blown away by this make and would love to try to make this, thank you so much for sharing your creativity❤

[@BarkingGriffon]

Your process is so thoughtful! I really enjoyed the presentation and feel inspired! Thank you!

[@denisepiekarski4159]

I love your explanations. They make total sense to me!

[@tlcd1961]

This is a wonderful tutorial, Luise! Thank you so much!

[@maybellinebee4976]

This is awesome, Luise!!! I saw it in Tim’s live and fell in love!! Thank you so much for sharing the tutorial- I am ready to make one!!!🤗🤗🤗

[@brendalabarba7009]

Thanks for doing in real time

[@DeniseS-6867]

Love the envelope notebook base, onto part 2💙

[@Paintspotsandpaper]

This is great Luise, thankyou for taking the time to share! Take care xx

[@noraabner9485]

I love your creativity

[@shellyingle8627]

I just love what you do! Your are so real! I feel like I can create a journal when I see how you work through the process in real time. Thank you so much. 😁

[@rebhibb]

Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I really enjoyed the step by step, and am excited to attempt this for myself. Your work is beautiful.

[@roxstar3726]

So cool, love the speed, the explanation, everything. ❤TFS.

[@barbaracabrera207]

Yes,...showing all the steps you do is great for us who are fairly new. And while learning these techniques. I often do what you do, and get a very different result. (And its not a GOOD result!!!) LOL so I like to know what part(s) I did wrong. It's fun to spend time with you, too. TFS! Austin TX USA

[@luiseheinzl]

There's no wrong, but only different. But I know what you mean by saying that. I think you came to a very important point, when you think it's wrong. Because in that moment you're able to reflect what you don't like and you have the chance to find alternatives and that's how growing as an artist works... in my eyes.

[@barbaracabrera207]

@@luiseheinzl Thank you. Good point to consider!!!

[@ritaanderson4026]

I ❤ watching your process videos. Amazing creativity.

[@idreamofgenealogy3425]

Yes, love that you do this in real speed, much much better than the speeded up videos. Thank you 🙂. Your work is so creative and wonderful and I love your makes for Tim Holtz (that is how I discovered you 😊)

[@luiseheinzl]

Aww 🥰 thank you so much ❤️ and welcome to my channel!

[@idreamofgenealogy3425]

@@luiseheinzl 🥰

[@chrisrasmussen4612]

You are making perfect sense to me! I totally understand what you are saying, this is so fun, I'm kind of following you only with blank envelopes, I'll have to decorate them later, thank you again.

[@debbiedoughty]

Love, love, love!

[@wrenbayley]

Yay! I love Christmas tutorials!

[@jolajolcia2342]

I really enjoyed this process video. Such a beautiful project❤ can’t wait for video 2 and 3

[@Veronim78]

Thank you for sharing the process. I enjoyed watching video. I saw your project on Tim Holtz and it gorgeous. You are so talented. I can’t wait till next video. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@sarahspencer3737]

You explained everything Very well, thank you for showing us your experiences

[@gheester60]

This is fun to watch the process for making your journal. It is so cute. I saw it on Tim’s live. He was impressed congratulations.

[@katebentley7302]

Thank you so much for sharing your talent so generously. I love watching the process and really appreciate it when you take us through from individual processes to your completed masterpieces. It is so inspiring to see ideas for how to build a project from all the techniques you have shared.❤❤❤❤

[@mariabasilio5817]

Muchisimas gracias, Luise!!!!Muy clara en tus explicaciones y en los pasos para realizarlo!!!!Me encanto!!!

[@paulakaariainen4260]

Your makes and videos are so inspiring ! Thank yoy!

[@annaengberg]

I'm so happy you post this tutorial for us, showing how you create the envelop journal, the grunge and everything! When I saw this in the live, my jaw dropped... and I was excited to see how you created this. So, thank you! 😊

[@phjerseys70]

Beautiful work! I see gifts, gifts, gifts! ❤❤❤

[@dmanstrup]

I love videos recorded in real speed. If you get too boring ;-) I can do fast speed myself, but I dont think that would be necessary. Thanks for the inspiration

[@KriRama]

Omg 😍😍 Luisa I can’t wait to make one!

[@lisab4159]

Such a talent!

[@brettgibson8558]

Loved this when I saw it on Tim’s livestream, and I was expecting something to be in the pocket between the 2 envelopes. I watched your earlier tutorials with this style of notebook journal and it inspired me to create my first journal based on that design as it was quite simple and not too big a project.

[@caroltanzi29]

Luise: really well done! Carol from California

[@scarytimes1984]

1st time I have seen your channel. Looking forward to seeing more!

[@sis9622]

Simply amazing

[@carolm4094]

Love the journal. Congratulations on being a Tim’s Christmas maker.

[@SpydersCorner]

Oh yes! Glad this popped up on my phone! Watched it on TH and this make stuck in my mind, brilliant!😊 😊

[@luiseheinzl]

Thank you 😊

[@JoanneOwens1943]

You had time to “percolate” as some say. Thank you so much for sharing ❤

[@karenpuschmann4157]

Brilliant

[@B.journalcreations]

Beautiful

[@craft-o-matic399]

Love it Luise! Can't wait for the next two parts! Toward the beginning of this video, the English word I think you were searching for instead of "distance" may have been "perspective"? I knew what you meant with no problem, but thought I would offer you the word I think you wanted. I could listen to you all day! Thanks so much for sharing your process, creativity, talent and inspiration Luise! Lisa

[@MsSoozy]

I love watching the process, it’s like a class, and I so appreciate that as I am relatively new to this media. It’s nice that you keep it so very raw and real. ❤ Beautiful piece! I loved seeing it on Tim’s vlog yesterday 😊 Thank you Luise.

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

This is amazing. 😊

[@wranglergal41]

awesome !! you are amazing

[@sherrydennis2419]

Very cool!!!

[@sarahdear8028]

Love this Luise ❤

[@Zinawithfire76]

Brilliant ty

[@thominaaugustinsson2685]

❤amazing!!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@debbiegreve3536]

I am making a journal for a surprise for a friend. I had the cover finished and was so happy with it I went straight to doing pages with the signatures sewn in. Oh my, some not so nice English words flew when I realized I did three pages upside down!! 🤬😩🤪😂

[@luiseheinzl]

Oh.... that happened to me so often! Leave them upside down! That makes a journal so much more charming