Mixed media meets graffiti on the last day of Dephemerember 2024! [WITH GIVEAWAY!]

[@elizabethkeeling-carreau1873]

We all want to cry with you. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Nuneka__]

I have enjoyed this Dephemerember so much, you guys have brought so much laugh and inspiration into my life this month! I’m really thankful for that. If I can complain about something is that weekends are too long and boring without your videos!!! 😂

[@JoannLechko]

Honestly, I’ve never see such enjoyable and unique junk journaling ever. You two are so much fun to watch and I’ve learned so many new techniques. I love that you give options if you don’t have all the art supplies and can come out with a piece that looks great I also love your style! The only negative for me was occasionally too long. Love watching you both.

[@shirleyvogelhuber7057]

The effect of Dephemerember snuck up on me and made my brain spin. I had not seen previous Dephemerember videos and did not realize how much they would impact my thinking. I had thought - "I don't have time to watch all these videos in December." Wrong! I HAD to watch the videos. Each nugget of information stimulated my imagination and has made me aware of little important details that I had not even considered important before Dephemerember. Watching how personal interpretation of the prompts and how the projects came together was amazing. Personally, I was having a sour December and the videos brought me back to a sweet place. THANK YOU! I think my favorite detail is how you worked through "mistakes" and turned them around. I also like to watch fussy cutting (yeah, I know that is weird.) My only "dislike" was waiting for the weekends to be over, but that one is on me, because the breaks were absolutely necessary. Oh wait, I need to go splatter paint on something now.

[@Assisting2ObeybyGSC]

I enjoyed every aspect of Dephemerember 2024. Here's my feedback: I like the genuine way you and Barbara make your videos showing us your creative process (mistakes included). It's truly inspiring. I love how you make this international crafting community feel like a family and encourage us to do the same for each other. I appreciate that you make the prompts challenging but allow us the freedom to use our creative freedom to adjust them. Thank you so much for the great Freebies! I think this has been the best Dephemerember yet! ❤

[@carriecorbin1502]

I agree with everything you said, well done😂. Joking aside, I loved this year too❤

[@kristinaperinot7544]

Happy New Year 🎉 you truly are a junk journal scientist. Every video and prompt does not disappoint. I have enjoyed every Dephemerember, but this year was perfect. Just the right amount of challenge and inspiration. I think that as the creators of this special event, you and Barbara, should be able to do exactly as you please with regard to changes, etc. I appreciate so much the time and planning you put into this and feel, we as viewers, are lucky to have whatever you put out and share. Thank you for all your hard work. I wish you peace, health and prosperity in 2025 😊

[@DedeDay-wi5ij]

OMGOSH where to begin!! You and Barbara together are the yin and yang of Junk Journaling!! I love Dephemerember! It’s like Christmas every day. Twice! The freebies are unbelievable! You are both so generous to do that!! I just love the spirit of the whole thing! And the song…what a sentimental touch this year! I love how dedicated you both are to this community you’re creating! And I agree with Barbara. Together you are making a bigger impact! The prompt list is genius! It really does force me out of my comfort zone and challenges me to use more imagination and see things from different angles. I love seeing your processes! Seeing how you each work through the issues as you go along! I am amazed always at how much I learn in each video. I don’t believe in coincidence either and I’m not sure there are any mistakes in Junk journaling. It seems like everything that happens gets the piece you’re working on right where it was always meant to be! I would love to see more collaborations throughout the year, maybe a “Spring Fling” week. I love the once a month idea! It’s absolutely fascinating to see your different interpretations of the prompts. Oh and I actually LOVE the long videos!! I felt like the lengths of both yours and Barbara’s videos were very appropriate even if I like them longer 😂 You could possibly get prompt ideas from the community every month, choose one to do and auction off the pieces for a charity! Whatever you do I know we would all love having some extra Barbara and Luise throughout the year! I can’t thank you both enough for all you do for us!! Seriously, I am overflowing with gratitude! 🙏🏻 thank you!! And Happy New Year!!

[@nancybemis5081]

2024 was my first Dephemberember, and i loved it. Watching each and every video two, three times, wanting more. There is a big difference in styles between you and Barbara. I think of Barbara as a junk journaler and you, Luise, as an art journaler. Dephemberember is a unique experience, enjoyed universally. The format is good, but i would like to see prompts Monday thru Friday. If someone falls behind, they will not "catch up" over the 3 day weekend. If a viewer becomes overwhelmed, its on them - not you. Please continue your journey, irrespective of us, your devoted followers. You are helping us grow, honing our talents through your videos. I compare you to Tim Holtz; you are a teacher, as he just announced to his followers that teaching is his first love and he is returning to it. We are your students. There is no need for you to accomodate us. Your videos exist in a library for the public to watch, at their leisure, over and over. As you and Barbara always say, 'you do you...use what you have'. Please continue to do you. ❤️ love you, Luise and Barbara, mwah 😘 mwah 😘.

[@magregory10257]

What I didn't like is that it came to an end. I would love to see the two of you pick a prompt like this once in a while during the year. Thank you for all the printables. The bluebird of happiness is a wonderful symbol for the end of this months event. This stimulated my creativity. Thank you so much. Hugs around the world.

[@shelleyroy9667]

I agree -if you could both do the same prompt say every six weeks of so that would be wonderful!

[@coloursofnature-art]

I loved the prompts again this year and thinking of ideas I wouldn't have thought of creating without them. The dynamic between you and Barbara was fantastic as always and you always make us feel as if we are there with you, it was great fun. You requested negative as well as positive feedback, so the only negative for me was struggling to keep up with each prompt on time, which got a bit stressful because I panicked. Although, this was mainly due to the time taken filming, editing and uploading, plus chronic illness and being a senior citizen - so this probably made me slower than everyone else! Another big positive however, and a huge thank you to you and Barbara for this, was being challenged with my least favourite ephemera and I couldn't believe what happened… I ended up completely converted, loving something I thought I hated! Without this wonderful challenge from you, I would never have discovered this fact and something I would never have used, I shall now be using in my junk journaling going forwards. That is the Magic of Dephemerember! thank you both, so, so much.❤❤

[@dakotahflannery798]

Both of the bird tags are magnificent! Critiquing this dephemerember 2024 is difficult because of the parameters you asked for. I could list at least one hundred things I liked this year and I am so profoundly grateful for all the work you and Barbara put into this project for our community. I guess I will have to go back to dephemerember2023 to explain as I did on Barbara’s channel. 2023 had Effy, Effy, EFFY! While he was an adorable & cute incorporation to tie the month together, I myself, can only take cutesy in very small portions. For instance, including him as a visitor just once this month was wonderful. Cute and gone. Which is to say I have no, absolutely no, negative critique. How you can make this better is beyond my imagination. Again, I am grateful beyond what you can imagine for this project and whatever the two of you come up with for next year I will joyfully participate in again. Thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU both! Dakotah

[@msmicaelkemp]

Thank you so much for all the work you have put into Dephemerember. It has become the heart of my holiday season. I love all the sessions and the inspiration they give me. I am grateful for you and Barbara, the relationship between the two of you, and your commitment and generosity to the junk journaling community. You are a blessing.

[@procuringcraftcalm]

Gorgeous creation. Thank you for the freebie and all the freebies and discounts you and Barbra so generously shared with us. What a wonderful year. This was the best one yet. It just keeps getting better and better. It was such an honor to craft along with you and Barbra. You are both so talented! If I have to say something constructive, I mean have to, maybe a numbering system for the prompts. Some went by date to be crafted some counted the prompt and labeled it that way. If you girls number them for us then it isn't left up to interpretation and we will all do the same thing. I can't thank you and Barbra enough for your hard work, inspiration, generosity, and kindness! ❤❤😊

[@TheCreativePurpose]

My favorite thing about Dephemerember is the prompts continue to push me to create things I would not have otherwise- my love letter was written to 2024 and i reflected on all the wonderful experiences the year brought. There was nothing I did not like. I have so much fun and this year I even found someone to swap a junk journal and scraps with. Thank you so much Luise and Barbara!

[@elainecrowe8647]

What an incredible month I’ve enjoyed watching you and Barbara in Dephemerember. Things I’ve enjoyed most: your teamwork, your laughter, your honesty, your willingness to show “oops” results, your great talent to turn “oops” experiences into art, your knowledge of art supply properties, your ability to try new techniques with the same supplies, your encouragement to try new things, and so much more, especially your original song. Dislikes: that darn song plays in my head even when it’s not playing on your channel.

[@BarkingGriffon]

🎉I enjoy all of #Dephemerember very much! The prompts are creative and you and Barbara provide such amazing explanations on products, printing and how to really get the most out of the event. The freebies are amazing! Todays bird!!! Wowzer! I also loved the film strips! The event feels very spontaneous and gives each of us a chance to bring our own supplies to the table for a play! Love the sporadic discount codes! It is always a pleasure to watch you and Barbara create- you give feely of your talent and provide so much inspiration! 🎉🎉

[@love-light369]

My honest opinion is that I thoroughly enjoy watching you both create each Dephemerember; however I NEVER participate, but I am not saying that I will never participate. I do not watch anyone else create for Dephemerember; only the both of you. I was a little bit confused this year about the days/dates. I understand fundamentally how it worked, but it's helpful when your video titles include Day 1 or 5 etc as I like to watch one then the others of the same prompt; however, it was a little confusing when I wasn't able to watch them on the day (I save them & binge-watch when I can😘). I worked it all out in the end. It wasn't really a problem but you asked for honesty. The best thing is that you are both genuine, quirky & tickle my funny bones (I have many 🤣). Your content is not staged as such, but flows well. Loved the impromptu "live" even though I had to watch the replay. Looking forward to next year ❣️ 😘 🫶

[@TCsPaperBlessingscrafts]

Thank you! I can express only appreciation and gratitude wrapped with a big thank you. Everything was spot on. The video time lengths and consistant posting of the video. Content was challenging but doable, the song was the bow on an already beautiful package. Thank you again for all the thoughtful needed freebies and discounts. Thank you for all the attention you gave to ensure we would be given your best! You surpassed all of my expectations thank you both! Merry christmas and Happy New Year.! Blessings for a joyful new year!

[@rosemareemclure3227]

It never ceases to amaze me just how your mind thinks outside the box when you do these prompts. I’m not sure I’d have the strength to rip my bird into pieces like you did. I have really enjoyed Dephemerember in 2024. The prompts were eclectic but not impossible to work with even without “all the fancy or expensive stuff” and you and Barbara were very generous with your freebies and sales to help with completing the makes. It is always good to see the differences or similarities between your videos for each prompt. I’m also in awe that you actually go out of your way to put in extra work to make each project something special rather than just stop at the most simple of ideas. It helps to push other artists outside their comfort zone and hopefully make them better. The use a scrap from each other was a nice touch and using a journal made by the other was lovely. It showed how well you know one another and that you are able to make little jokes too. The only negative thing I have to say is that I truly think 2023 was more immersive with Ephy leading the way. The prompts were no less interesting or challenging and he just added a bit of fun and cheer. I understand that many others didn’t enjoy Ephy but they could have simply ignored him as they can any part of any prompt. I also realise how much extra work that having Ephy involved had been and that this year was filled with many changes and challenges for you Luise. May 2025 be filled with joy, good health, happiness, love and laughter and of course lots of creativity ❤

[@HappilyEllaAfter]

Both tags are stunning. I especially love the one you made for your German video. I did complete all of this year’s prompts. I enjoyed the pace. 4 prompts a week is perfect. I also appreciated that the prompts were not extremely difficult. For next year, I am always curious about how ideas evolve so for next year, I would love to see more behind the scenes videos sharing the prep leading up to Dephemberember. I am especially curious about the process for selecting the prompts. 😊

[@debradurham1818]

The best part about Dephemerember for me is watching the way you both interpret the prompts. The bonus is the love and care that goes into the creation of the journals for each other. The videos have been extra special to me this year because I have had out of town company the entire month of December and have not been able to craft but I have snuck in watching the videos. They have been a little piece of sanity for me.

[@MonicavanderBeek]

Dear Luise, I am really enjoying this month because of your collaboration with Barbara, we have our own 'me' moment every day. The videos are so honest and pure and I love that. I think the best part is when you go completely out of your comfort zone and that is when the most beautiful creations come. And because of that, I dare to look further and do more. Not only in being creative but also as a human being. The freebies were overflowing this year and that's a great gift but not even necessary! You provide the most inspiration! Also mainly to go back to basics and see what you have and look at new products. Thank you so much love Monica

[@lloges0127]

Thank you for always answering my questions and for always teaching. Not only that but you always try to let everyone know how to do something without all the supplies. You always say use what you have and then you show us how. Yours beautiful person and wonderful teacher. Thank you for always being such a wonderful human being. Thank you for dephemerember - my first one. It certainly will not be the last!!

[@literalcrafter]

this was my first Dephemerember and I already have a reminder in my calendar to start looking for info next October!!! I don't want to miss a thing. Something you do great in your videos is explain your process. Your videos are detailed enough that I am able to create what you did but not so detailed that I get tired of listening. Please continue to share your process! I have a suggestion for next year: offer a live (with moderators assisting of course) so that we can interact with you & Barbara via chat. I realize you might not be able to do this with the entire audience so perhaps it's a lottery where we can put our name in and 100 people are chosen; perhaps it's a "give away" part way through the prompts. I'm sure you and Barbara can figure out logistics. Thank you for all of your effort for a successful Dephemerember. Thank you for sharing your authentic self.

[@kimpinnex6256]

This is my first year watching hearing about Dephemerember. I watched both Barbara and your videos everyday when I got home from work. I want to thank you ladies for all the work up put into Dephemerember. I have to say I loved it all❤

[@mivivdaloca]

I have followed you for the past year and now was introduced to Barbara! What a wonderful addition to my junky education. This is my first Defhemeramember….or how ever you say and spell it! The best part about this series is jumping from you to Barbara to see totally different interpretations, techniques and tips. I did not do the prompts with you because I am using these prompts throughout 2025 to build my own journal. What is amazing is how your two teaching techniques complement each other without being the same. I liked the live section which showed two brains acting as one with giggles on top! Such fun! I would like to see more construction of dangles and layering of stamping. I am so glad you showed a variety of papers used in your projects. I use copy paper printed by my Epson Echo tank then take a water brush to the print and it makes it look like grungy water color. Thank you leaving your videos online as I go back through them often. I would also like to see a tour of your and Barbara’s studios to get ideas for organizing my chaos. You are fortunate where you live because you can obtain many different vintage pieces from various countries. Much harder in the US. This year’s format was very captivating and entertaining. I am so looking forward to next year. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@littleskipperdaycare]

Thank you Luise for another Dephemerember. I think this was the best year yet. You included so many interesting challenges. I do wish there were more prompts but I know there is much work put into this and we can continue to add interesting prompts to our book.

[@mlperkol8]

This is my first experience with Dephemerember and it not only blew me away, it reignited my creativity. Your prompts and videos made me think outside my little box....way outside! I got stuck on some of the prompts, needing a couple of days to think about things to finally come up with an idea, but once I did I loved what I created. I don't have all of the supplies that you & Barbara have and it was extra hard to create something I loved using what I have, but I found inspiration in every video I watched and in the Facebook group. I am so sad it is over, but I have so many of yours & Barbara's videos to watch that it will be like it never ended. The only negative I can offer is that these videos are affecting my wallet. I have a long list of products I want to try now that I've seen what they can do. Ha ha! Thank you for this experience. Happy 2025!

[@sandymuccioli7993]

It's astounding to me that you make TWO videos for every one that Barbara makes. You are a wonder!

[@maryjager1757]

Dephemerember rocks! As do you and Barbara!

[@ashleighmaritz6083]

Luise and Barbara ❤ Thank you both for all your fab collaborations !! Love your ideas and your kits / freebies, designs. Its also great to see different creative ideas and uses of Tim’s products . What I enjoyed last year was that you had a theme that you ran with , it felt cohesive to me. I thought your use of fabrics was brilliant , the bowl and cushion. They were something different and unusual to try, as well as ending up with a unique art piece. Would love to see more ideas like that perhaps with clay just as an example thrown in to Dephemerember. I also like all your coffee mugs. Maybe you could design one a year to go with your theme, I mean imagine an Ephy mug with 23 on it 😂. Nice reminder of that particular years idea and journey. All your hours of preperation rarely show in your lovely videos, Thank You again 😊😊xx

[@gerryvojtilla8720]

Thank you so much Luise for a challenging month for this first timer. What I liked most was watching how you used a variety of products & made unusual ephemera. I did not have most of the supplies but you challenged me to use what I had. I even made my own texture paste & it turned out pretty well. What I liked least was I didn't understand some of the terminology (beloved visitor & mechanical garden). I watched you make your own interpretations & I dived right in with some confidence. I'm too new to find anything that you could do better. I LOVED playing this month (instead of feeling somewhat down like I usually do). My secret dream (that both Barbara & you share) is receiving your scraps. YES- a DREAM of mine! 💜💜💜

[@cindymiller9235]

This is my third year of loving December even more because of Dephemerember! I enjoy the friendship between you and Barbara and how you include us into your sista hood! Thank you both for spending so much time creating all of this …especially in December. My family isn’t close by, so my crafting family fills the void and keeps me connected. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

[@christacreations]

For the past three years, I have been following Dephemerember. Learning new ideas and techniques. Enjoying Barbara's giggles and oh no, and you Luise freak your freak, and every time I feel sad with you when it is coming to an end. A Crying Club is not a bad idea. What I love is that I can always go back and replay. Thank you so much, I am looking forward to another year of crafting with you. PS. My birthday is the 9th of January.

[@MsPixieD]

Hi Luise, It was so much fun watching another season of Dephemerember and getting new ideas/learning new tricks and techniques! As always I'm grateful for everything you both share. 💙 I liked the format of taking the weekend off, although to be completely honest in my mind a weekend is Saturday and Sunday -- Friday belongs to the week 😀 Also to be honest I have never been a fan of videos that add music while showing someone work. It's clear you all had a great time and are very proud of the song you made, and I love that for you. For me, however, it was jarring to hear snippets on repeat, and of course not everyone has the same taste in music. I do very much look forward to another Dephemerember, and to whatever new twist you both bring to it. This year, it was great to see Effie make a guest appearance, and the creative episode where you each narrated the other's video was a fun surprise. 💙 Best wishes for the New Year!

[@dreamcre8inspire]

This idea is fantastic! I love how you used the new pieces of the bird in only a few places. It's so good, all of it. Honestly, I have loved every part of Dephemerember every year, and this year is no different. It's such a beautiful and wonderful gift that you and Barbara give to us. I loved the addition of the song. The prompts were fantastic and really have me thinking outside the box, which I love. I think one of my favorite things was when you swapped doing the voice over for each other's videos, instead of swapping the pocket letter, that was so fun. Thank you for all of the incredible inspiration and freebies and discount codes and for all of your time that you put into this. It's been wonderful! 💜💜💜

[@LorraineMWarren55]

Dephemerember is very enjoyable for me. Both you and Barbara are so authentic in the videos. What I absolutely adore is the experimentation with products and demonstration of the results.

[@RobinNeville-xm1lg]

Thank you for another Dephemerember full of ideas and creativity. You and Barbara inspired me to try different techniques. I enjoyed you showing us your “mistakes” and how you turned them into successes. I enjoyed that you encourage us as an international junk journal community. Thank you for a fun month of crafting and the freebies. I look forward to what the two of you will come up with for Dephemerember 2025.

[@kris-kraft]

Loved Dephemerember...This was my 3rd yr with participating in the last 2. What can I say but I always learn so much. 🤩Doing 4 prompts a week and having the other days for catching up or doing more on our own works really well. My Big disappointment is that the month goes by so quickly and the fun ends too soon. Both you and Barbara are amazing in how you get these videos out on time and during one of the busiest times of year.SUPER BIG CHEERS TO YOU BOTH❣ Also thank you for the freebies... they really help and encourage me to think out side my way of crafting. I sure hope there is another year of Dephemeramber because the two of you crafting together makes me so so happy 🥰💝

[@janinem8409]

Love dephemerember. Love the content creation and the honesty both you and Barbara have with our community.

[@niinak148]

December was full of inspiration! I ❤ Dephemerember

[@marybethschuiteman484]

I love everything about Dephemerember 2024. I look forward to December especially because of Dephemerember. I like that we started earlier to prepare and the time during December to catch up. Thank you for all you and Barbara do for us.❤

[@dustyacres]

Luise, it's been a pleasure watching you and Barbara make these makes, and I personally loved all the freebies. The way you teach and share your experiences are just awesome for getting us out here to understand what is going on in your mind 😊. And the friendship you and Barbara have is remarkable. Only because I haven't found anyone close to me that even understands what paper crafting is, nevermind the word Ephemera 🙃 😅. Have enjoyed Dephemerember 2024

[@sallyedwards4567]

Another Dephemeremba over and I feel so sad, I love catching up with you and your latest creations. Thank you for all your hard work, inspiration and planning. I know how much you and Barbara put into this, and you do it for us all over the world, the people you never meet but whose hearts you touch. This is my fourth year and it makes my christmas so much richer. Don't change a thing-

[@TealCraftedTales]

Thankyou Luise to both yourself and Barbara for yet another magical Dephemerember!! This is my 4th year. I enjoyed this year as I got back into being more creative with my prompts…. I wouldn’t change a thing… again thankyou ❤

[@micheledore1973]

I love Rome. My favourite place in all Italy The illusion of layers of posters and flyers torn off on poles is fanfastic. Brilliant!! The distress pen in the crackle is everything. This is my favourite Dephemberember prompt and project. Hands down. ❤❤❤ I love the honesty in your response to all the prompts. Good bad and the struggle. These prompts get better every year

[@nancysale188]

Louise, I have gone through all your 2024 Dephemerember~both your videos and (of course) Barbara's videos. First time for me to do this. I've known that the two of you have done this before....I've even had looked at a few of the videos. But I told myself....Look at the videos....all the videos....and I have done that. I'd watch your 1st one....then I would watch Barbara's 1st one....back and forth. And I loved it!!! I learned so much and I just want to thank you.....for all you do....and all you are...to bring this gift you have....bringing it to us! Blessings.....

[@marleenhallink180]

Oh no! I can not live without dephemerember anymore! I was a card maker but I discovered junk journaling and this is my first year watching dephemerember..I love it so much and I learned so much from you and Barbara. You have such a beautiful friendship. And now I am trying to make my own journal and I am buying stuff like holografic paper 😂😂 and..I am watching your german video’s too because I speak a little bit German! So I say :Vielen Dank für all die schönen Momente, die meine Tage leichter gemacht haben. Super! 😘😘

[@angiewylie1141]

I want to cry too! I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed Dephemerember! I have learned so many crafting techniques that have enhanced my junk journal journey. I have looked forward to each prompt and embraced going out of my comfort zone becuase I knew I would end up with something absolutely amazing. I want to thank you and Barbara for all the hard work you put into this event and the beautiful papers (and freebies :) ) that you made available for our use. I look forward to participating again this year.

[@angelathoma-dogwoodpaperarts]

I absolutely loved the Dephemerember! You and Barbara are truly adorable, funny, and intriguing to watch. You are such a brilliant artist, and I love how your brain creates an inspiring vision for so many of us. Thank you for an amazing December!

[@lindabsstitchesstuff2728]

Honestly Luise, Dephemerember can’t get any better, although you and Barbara are so creative, you’ll think of something new to surprise us. It just seems to get better and better.

[@annemiekeoosterhuis]

Dear Luise, this morning I finished my last prompt of Dephemerember while listening to the spontaneous live of you and Barbara. It was so much fun as if I was creating with you 😊 I loved this Dephemerember very much and I am gratefull that you put so much time and effort in it. You are a creative mastermind and you surprise us every time with your ideas. And you explaine it very well, so that I can't say anything negative about it. This is the first junkjournal that I made with digitals of the both of you that I like to keep working in it, I will watch your German videos to get inspired. I wish you all the best for this new year and lots of creativity. ❤

[@TamarasDesigns]

Dephemerember this year was super special for me. I had my first journal exchange. And while I maybe behind with the prompts, I looked forward to watching yours and Barbara's videos. I appreciate the time it takes to bring us Dephemerember and honestly keep doing it as you both want. ❤

[@roxiebaker1158]

I appreciate all that you and Barbara put into this collaboration. Its always great fun to see how you each interpret the prompts. I believe that as long as the two of you continue to do what inspires you, Dephemerember will continue to be wonderful!❤

[@lynnrex9996]

This was my first Dephemerember. It is very well planned out, and I appreciate all the pre-dephemember videos and the q/a was informative. Plus you both are really great teachers and incredible makers! I can't really think of anything negative about the event. Maybe the timing being in December when everyone is busy doing other things. Thank you so much for the freebies and discounts in your shop. I love your work!❤

[@DancingScarabee]

I'm here since the beginning of Dephemerember and even though my journaling style becomes less ephemera-oriented during past months, I still couldn't stop myself from having this junk journaling treat :) I love watching your and Barbara's creativity in action - including happy accidents, all the "oh no!" moments and unexpected outcomes, it's really encouraging! Also smaller number of prompts makes participating much more relaxed in an otherwise hectic time of the year. Thank you very much for sharing your ideas, experience - and vulnerability with us! It makes Dephemerember an event to really look forward to

[@digikaatje]

Thank you for all your beautiful art pieces. I really like the graffiti, steampunk and mechanical garden! Just something different makes Dephemerember really fun to participate in! The slow stitching is also a very nice addition, so maybe next time you can add a 1x1 inch rug, or just a strip you made yourself. This can be crochet or knitting or just a piece of fabric hemmed under the sewing machine :) Needless to say, the black poetry was immensely fun and definitely worth repeating! You can also use something from nature, such as wood, shells or twigs, which would also be very nice. What I really liked last year was that we could specify what we wanted in it, but that is quite a lot of work for you and I understand why you did not opt for this this year. But if you do want to do this, another option might be to write all the ideas on a piece of paper, put it in a jar and use a live to pull the papers and put them together. For example, Luise draws a piece of paper and Barbara draws a piece of paper and that becomes prompt 1 etc. The alternation of sweets, Effy or the animals is very nice, but not necessary, because it limits you. However, I do really like the use of the people/girls too! I would have interpreted the bookbinder's art differently , for instance a small booklet bound differently from the 3 hole pamphlet stich. But what am I whining about, I enjoyed your artworks, I enjoyed participating and I enjoyed the community! I sincerely hope you will want to organise this again next year, because I know from experience how much work it is to organise something like this! All praise to you and all love to you and a very happy and healthy 2025!!!

[@Lynn.Barwald]

I so loved Depemberember again this year! You both do such an amazing job together! Love how you intermingled a few times. I especially loved the journals you made for each other... your fabric journals totally rock! Always so inspiring. The only Depemberember I wasn't thrilled with was last year because of the actual journal, so these were fabulous! I missed your snacks, even though I'm sure they weren't very good for your diets. 🤣😂 I STILL watch your 1st 3 years of Depemberembers when I'm looking for inspiration. Thanks to both of you! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜💖

[@ginacarnahan7448]

Hate that it's the end. It came so fast this time. Love how you and Barbara are so genuine. Love the combination on the prompts.

[@CheleinSF]

This has been the best Dephemerember yet. I loved the pace with weekends off and the inspiring prompts. They were just challenging enough yet easily adaptable to the theme I had chosen when I made my journal back in October. Thank you so much for all of the work you both put into this. Happy New Year🥳🎊🫶🎉❤️

[@tinahaas8457]

Dephemerember withdrawals are so hard. I love spending time with you and Barbara. You two are a beautiful team. Thank you so much for your hard work! I’m sure there is SO much behind the scenes. There is such a great amount you share with us. This is the fourth year I joined in with you both. Absolutely love it. Each year has added something valuable. I learn so much from you. Love the way you teach us and encourage us to play and experiment. Things I enjoyed this year: 1. Showing us how to prepare and make the journals, the amount of pages, and the sizes, pockets etc. love those details to help me make one that will work. I honestly thought this will be good for two years, but mine got quite chunky! And I have lots of blank pages! 2. Four days a week…I can keep up and still can get my work done (mostly 😂) 3. Another creative side. What??? Songwriting! 4. Filming ….Ephy crafting. What??? Making animated movies! Even if your phone got left in the refrigerator, oops! Black and white! Upside down? Your creativity is always growing! Hoping it transfers here to me! 5. Your generosity in freebies and discounts, so…well I’d like to say sweet, but heard from Barbara…that is maybe not acceptable, but I’m trying to express my appreciation! 6. How you teach is amazing, love to watch your techniques and experiments. What substitute supplies to use if you don’t have certain ones. I think it really encourages us to look around and see what we have and experiment. 7. Exchanging and using up scraps. Great idea! 8. Hearing the interaction and friendship between you and Barbara And this list can go on and on. Now for the part that’s hard to write because I don’t want to be negative. I enjoyed the past four years immensely! That’s why I come back each year. Things that I personally don’t like, I didn’t do. I’m diabetic, so it wasn’t my favorite to watch you eat those yummy treats. (Jealous) Ephy was super cute, but I rarely used him last year. So this year I enjoyed the prompts and videos more than those previous years. The only thing I personally would like changed, is the language you used when you got frustrated. I know you do can beautiful editing and I think you are one of the most creative people on earth…I just KNOW you can find a creative English word to use that is not offensive. To me that f word opens up a different level. It takes something that should be enjoyed, to something that is now total frustration and no longer fun, a chore. Yes, I’m a perfectionist too, and I want things to go according to plan…but how would we rack our brains for a creative alternative if everything went smoothly. Honestly, I like to see the way you work through a problem and it turns out beautifully in the end. It teaches us that we can either fix it or try again. I think that is something both you and Barbara try to encourage us. I hear that in your videos….if we don’t have this item , maybe we could use this other item instead… so my thinking is if we don’t use that word, we could use some wonderfully creative word instead! That is really my only negative experience through the month. So ultimately I truly love spending time with you and Barbara. Looking forward to next year, hoping that you will put up with my feedback without being offended.

[@gayleneponds]

Great big hugs to you and Barbara!

[@ShannonVecciaHowell]

I absolutely loved every aspect of my first Dephemerember!! I will need a support group as I go through withdrawals, lol!! Thank you, Luise and Barbara, for your time, expertise, discounts, freebies and sincere emotion throughout this amazing event!! I am so excited for next Dephemerember!! Xoxo

[@lorifitzgerald1034]

This is my first Depherember and I’m hooked.

[@machellesnow4214]

I absolutely love your take on this prompt. You are so so talented. A true artist. I always learn so much from you, Luise.Thank you for sharing your techniques and for your patience explaining how to do them. I loved this years Dephemerember prompt list. The list left lots of room for individual interpretation.I would love to see more techniques and products used. I do like the way you give alternative ideas for products that someone may not have. And I of course, I love the freebies and discount codes even if I don't use the discount. Just want to be supportive of you and Barbara both. It's so giving of you and Barbara to offer such discounts. Thank you again for all you do and the hard work you put in. I honestly cannot think of anything negative other than the time the videos air. Lol, because I have to wait until late to see them. And I wait with such anticipation. Truly. I know...such a terrible complaint. See you in the next video.❤❤❤

[@cheryl7476]

I love the moths and I use them frequently on different projects. I love this graffiti tag! Thank you for this gorgeous freebie, along with all the others. It’s hard to believe that Dephemberember 2024 is done. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has enjoyed another successful series. It was so fun. Regarding Dephemberember 2024, as I commented to Barbara, I have enjoyed all the series. Each one being different from the previous ones made it very enjoyable for me. I did appreciate not having snacks, just because it had been done already. Each series is unique and I appreciate that. I’m sure, whatever you come up with for the next one will be as fabulous and unique as the others. Best of luck to whomever wins some fun scraps, including myself…. You two have been so much fun to follow and play along with, and I have learned so much from the two of you. Thank you, thank you, thank you, and Happy New Year.

[@claudiaschnippering9681]

Wow, how cool. This dephemerember has been the best! I love the tag you made❤❤❤thank you for all you and Barbara do❤I liked the best that you both are so genuine in your friendship and your crafting and our community. The best was you standing in your head🤪🤪🤪

[@rachellescreations]

My third year of Dephemerember!! I really love all of them, for me personally its about the crafting and everything we can learn from you and Barbara! This December was a difficult month and your creativity helped me through, although you also have a life. I miss you and Barbara’s videos over the weekend, but totally understand you need time for yourself. Love the Dephemerember song! Thank you, dear Luise, and wish you a Happy, healthy New Year. ❤🎉

[@rebeccabowman2204]

I loved and disliked the same thing. I loved and drew great inspiration from, and learned some great new ways to use what I had. Thank you for that encouragement 💜 However, sometimes I got frustrated because I wanted all the beautiful, interesting, shiny pretty things and products. I initially thought with such a limited amount of supplies I would never make anything as interesting as you and Barbara did. But in the end I realized that what I gained from Dephemerember was to let my heart, ideas, and talents fly free and boy oh boy did I shine! Thank you for helping me realize to let my freak flag fly, trust my heart, and just have a damn good time sticking my fingers in paint again! Love to you both ♥️💋 and a Happy New Year

[@suzanneroberts5290]

So often i am loving what you have done on your project but then you take it to another realm as i am screaming "no no, Luise, you are going to reck it, no no" Then amazingly, you always pull it out even more beautiful and complex. For all us perfectionists, you are pulling us tugging and screaming out of the bondage that keeps our creativity trapped. Thank you for this productive and uncomfortable learning experience.

[@bonnietyler5338]

I can't believe Dephemerember is over. I am sad that it is over, too. I was so inspired by the prompts and the things we have created. I love the way you appeared on each other's videos. That was very cool! I loved the song you created and all of the freebies and discounts. Thank you so much.

[@joytaylor8468]

Loved this years Dephemberember. I think it was the best year for me!! Thank you and Barbara for doing this, it provides so much inspiration for me. ❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@tam258]

I always love all of your work… what’s not to love? Thank you to both yourself and Barbara for your company and all you do not only during dephemerember but all year through❣️ - Dephemerember is a fantastic series that fills me up with an abundance of inspiration to create - the possibilities are just endless❣️ I have no criticisms only love and gratitude. Happy new year Luise 🎊❣️🎊

[@katherinetwilliams4254]

I have enjoyed participating in Dephemerember since the first year (although last year I only made it part way as I lost my husband to cancer in the middle of the month and lost my mojo for a while) What I most appreciate is the passion that you and Barbara bring to this each year, making new challenges and just a little different each time. I love your friendship and how you share it with us ( thus the video when you spoke for each other was great!) I like how you have begun with projects to prepare in the fall…like the cloth basket for scraps and Ephy in 2023 and making of the journal for each other this year. I was inspired to try new things watching those videos as well. Also, the number of prompts felt much more doable for me…not too many to be overwhelmed and enough to be challenged. It seems like you also offered more freebies this year too which I always appreciate. I didn’t find anything that did. It work from your planning, only my own insecurities and judgment of my ability…which I work with all the time anyway. I actually enjoy Dephemerember because you both are willing to experiment and challenge yourselves with the prompts.. And the community that has gathered is wonderful. I look forward to more Dephemerembers in the future!

[@bettylongshore9594]

They are both gorgeous! I cannot choose. I am very sad this has come to a close!!!!!1

[@kensilv9518]

I always appreciate your and Barbara's inspiration, creativity, and generosity . Thank you both for being incredible teachers. I also very much appreciate your humor. Bright Blessings for 2025!

[@kensilv9518]

Something that i would improve is adding a few mini side-quest Ephemera challenges. For example, a real time , minimally edited, 15 minute project once a week-with supplies that most people would already have on hand. I work night shift and it is a challenge to get 1-2 hours a day to craft. So many times, I watch the videos while getting ready for work, but don't get to the actual crafting for days or weeks later.

[@DiaryofaCreativeTherapist]

I really enjoyed the quirkiness but also the simplicity of the prompts ❤ It allowed for a wide range if creators, starting with the very elaborate creations from the both of you but also invited creators that are less advanced in their creative journey (like myself) to participate and share their videos. I loved watching all the levels and different interpretations. Monday to Thursday was perfect! Thank you so much for hosting Dephemerember again this year❣️I am truly grateful for your generosity to share your hard work and creativity with all of us. You created such a beautiful community around you and I enjoy being a part of it. I would appreciate having the prompt list at the beginning if November next year though as I noticed getting a bit stressed towards the end to finish my videos on time this year. Sending lots of love and warm greetings from New Zealand 🤗🥝☀️💕 Garjana

[@jacquelinegarno4288]

Thank you so much for all your inspiration. You and Barbara pulled off a fantastic Dephemerember. Thanks also for your printables. It is an amazing feat for the two of you to create 4 videos per week. I miss your soothing voice, humor and creative/engineering mind on the weekends. Have a wonderful 2025 and stay well.

[@kristiegijanto7306]

Enjoyed Dephemerember so much. The clever prompts were especially inspiring as they often did not seem to be compatible but in the end they produced out of the box creativity. I looked forward to each video and seeing what other artists created with the prompts. The freebies are always a treat but what I love most is trying out all the techniques that emerge through this process! Thanks for all you do to create this wonderful art adventure!

[@rbrtnoble]

I don’t like that this year felt like it could happen any time of the year. The first year felt the most winter / holiday - like it belonged in the month of December. I really liked that aspect of it. I’d like to see this come back into the event. I love the collaboration and contributions between the two of you. The art you both make is always appreciated. Thanks for sharing your process!

[@handmadebyharper817]

Thank you, to you and Barbara, for Dephemerember and the adventures you both bring all of us on. My favorite part of Dephemerember is seeing how differently everyone interprets the prompts and how things turn out in the end of each day. Because of the hashtags, I’ve found other artists as well and seeing how they do things is great also. I love the way you and Barbara make stories about the things you make and how you both create the most wonderful communities with others. I truly appreciate the work you and Barbara put into making Dephemerember happen for this community. My least favorite thing actually happened on Barbara’s channel. She had to take a moment to address a comment someone made. I honestly wish people would take the time to think things through before they make comments like that. You and Barbara put so much thought into Dephemerember and you both go above and beyond just by creating something so wonderful for the community to enjoy in any way they choose. You let others know they can do this in what ever fashion they’d like. Which also means that if they want to include Effie or have cheese or snacks, they are more than welcome to. It also means that if they can’t or don’t want to do anything but watch the video’s, that’s okay too.

[@iapo007]

It was my first time being in Dephemerember daily, although I've been following you and Barbara for a long time. It was a great event and the only thing that I would change was the number of days December has ..... from 31 to perhaps 62, 93..... Thank you for your dedication, creative inspiration and love! Have yourself a great 2025!!! Kisses from Portugal😘❤💖🥂🎊

[@mrsbrandice4]

I always love your work. You definitely push me out of my comfort zone which is what I need. What I loved this year were all the varieties of prompts, the freebies, and the few days of no prompts. That gave me time to catch up, and think of some new ones. What I didn’t love was the lack of a Dephemerember themed kit. I love purchasing kits with a theme and all the coordinating tuck spots, tags and pockets. Although I love creating some on my own, I also love having a base to start. It is so sad this month flew by and can’t wait for next year. Thank you for all the work and time you dedicate for our junk journaling community. ❤ I will continue to like/love/and support all your junk journal science experiments❤️

[@virginievelschersap4236]

I have to say that each time I discover the prompts I sy to myself : how on earth am i going to combine these 2 elements !!! And when I watch your videos you make it work !!! I find it incredibly stimulating !!! Thanks for all the passion you share with us!!

[@caroltanzi29]

Luise: the whole series is most rewarding. Both of you are highly creative and approach things differently, yet can even use the same materials. It’s a festive art crafting time! Love it. Carol from California

[@celieaguayo9000]

Luise, hello from Renton USA, This is my fourth year of watching dephemerember it’s the first year. I did not participate because I was traveling, but I did watch yours and Barbara’s videos you both are so cute and fun and the The junk Journal community is great ! lots of laughter and “ oh, no’s” 😮 put creativity won in the end! ❤ I would say the first two years were my favorite. I know it’s a lot of extra work to do extra things, but thank you so very much for all your time, energy, coffee and chocolate and phone calls to make this happen. I look forward to next year take care and Happy New Year 🎈 ❤

[@suzanacermelj6174]

Another wonderful series of Dephemerember. Congratulations! I will miss your videos very much in the next days. Every day I couldn't wait to finish my work, so I could relax myself during being in a world of creativity, magic, finding solutions, enjoyment and many ideas. I love it when you show your mistakes and how you feel about them and all your wondering what to do next, what to use... It shows us that there is nothing wrong if it goes wrong. It is not always easy. I like that a lot, because it shows us that we just have to keep going. As an idea for the future, you could include more information about how you developed the idea, what inspired you. I always like that too, your creative process, otherwise we think you sit down and pull out ideas in a nice and systematic way and just like this, the project is done and is perfect. It is nice that you gave a lot of freebies and you were using your wonderful digitals, but maybe it would be nice to see you using also any other materials (postcards, books, magazines...) just for inspiration. Ej, you can done one of the prompts: without a digital. I know it is already challenging for you, but you've asked for ideas. 😉 Thanks again for a wonderful experience. 😘😘😘

[@tiffanynordstrom]

Thank you for another amazing Dephemerember! It’s hard to imagine a December without you and Barbara. You both bring so much love and joy to the season. The prompts this year were my favorite. I usually struggle creating things using prompts. Especially ones that are only one word. I don’t have any suggestions for changes other than I selfishly miss seeing you and Barbara daily. Thank you again for all you do! ❤

[@RickieStimbert-sm1wj]

I watched last years prompts and felt it was something beyond my skills. This year I decided to join in. It was the best decision I made this December. I was able to make prompted Junk Journal items I never thought I could. I loved this year because we were able to use items we had on hand and if we needed help the freebies were great. I am hooked and will continue to do Dephemerember next year. I love this community because I feel like I belong even while sitting alone at my craft table. Thank you for your creativity, time, and laughter.

[@sherrrysparklynn]

Your creative mind is mind blowing. I have loved dephemerember this year.

[@elzanneshepperson6729]

I cannot believe we are here ... at the end of 2024 and Dephemerember 2024! What a crafting creative journey it has been. Thank you Luise and Barbara for EVERYTHING! This is my 3rd Dephemerember. Honestly this was the best one. I was so inspired I made my own journal when you did and once I have time off I'll do the prompts too. I loved all of it. From making the journals in advance, the scraps you send each other to work with, the amazing prompt list and .... AND the wonderful song. Do it again like this for 2025!! Happy New Year 🎉🎆

[@CraftyBestie]

This is so beautiful and I am 😢 so sad that it is the last dephemberember prompt. Love and hugs to you. Thank you for your generosity with freebies, goodies and a give away.

[@hedgerowjournals]

Wow! What a spectacular piece of art, Luise, and congratulations on a very successful 4th edition of Dephemerember! There are SO many things I love about Dephemerember: 1. the genuine love and friendship that you and Barbara share, 2. your thoughtful collaboration and brilliant execution of Dephemerember, 3. your creative genius, 4. the journals you create for each other, 5. the wonderful Dephemerember song 🎵and all the lovely freebies, and perhaps most of all, 6. I have learned that even if a project isn't going to plan, we should never give up. How do I think you can improve on Dephemerember for next year? Umm...maybe invite us all over to celebrate? Heartfelt gratitude and affection for everything you do. May your hopes and dreams light up your path to a wonderful 2025, Luise! ❤ CA

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

Wow, another fabulous creation! 🤩 You are brilliant. I shared my opinions on Barbara’s video, but I don’t think I expressed how meaningful this series is to me. All your hard work and exhaustion has paid off, throughout the community. The new theme song is so warm and beautiful. It’s a perfect song to represent our community! I mentioned to Barbara how I miss seeing more of Ephy. He sort of became our little mascot. I am saddened that some people cannot lighten their hearts to bring him in more. Other than that, it’s difficult to come up with any criticism on such an awesome series that you and Barbara have cultivated over the last four years. I think you found a lovely balance for the days/spacing. I also think the prompts were challenging, but not so much that they were not achievable. I look forward to this series every December. It really does help we get through this time of year. And I have so much deep appreciation for you and Barbara. Big hugs and a very happy and healthy new year! 🤗❤️🥂🍾🎉

[@lidimaparis4799]

In 2024 I have enjoyed the process of building excitement that you and Barbara prepared for us. I liked watching your collaboration, I loved watching you build the journals for each other. I loved the complexity of each piece of work. I loved the personal nature of your videos. I love the Dephemerember song. I thought it was very practical having the weekend break. I enjoy the generosity of the freebies. I enjoyed the scraps and their use. I am only sorry my life limited my participation in Dephemerember but even so watching the videos brought joy into my life. Thank you both. 🥰

[@mickansj334]

I really like your and Barbara's collaboration with Defhemberember. You work so well together that it's not wise. It was a really good month that I love watching. Lots of fun features, yes, absolutely fantastic! Wishing you all the best for 2025 which we are probably all looking forward to. Best wishes to you both.

[@nancydeibert2513]

I love dephemerember, I look forward to it each year thank you so much

[@wastelandcreations3786]

I absolutely loved Dephemerember 2024! This is my second time participating in real-time as you post. In the past, I’ve watched the videos but wasn’t able to join during the designated timeframe. I truly admire the authentic way you and Barbara create your videos, openly sharing your creative process-including the “mistakes,” which you turn into inspiring successes. You’ve both motivated me to try new techniques, and I appreciate the way you foster a sense of connection within the international junk journal community. Thank you for a fun-filled month of crafting and the amazing freebies. I’m already excited to see what you have in store for Dephemerember 2025!❤❤

[@lynngarvin3606]

I look forward to Dephemerember every year and this year was not a disappointment!!! You two are a fantastic team and I love all your creativity and inspiration! It was a lot of fun when you FaceTimed Barbara and even tho you didn’t want to show her your project yet it was fun to watch you both interact. Maybe a little more of that if possible? I love that you show all the “oh no’s” and how you continue on to make it work! Thanks again for a wonderful Dephemerember! I Also liked the song!!!! ❤

[@daricenicoletti2904]

I love, love, love Dephemerember! I absolutely love and am inspired by all the of the new and creative ideas you come up with. So inspiring and educational. Things I would never think of to do. I thought the prompts this year were the best yet. They really stretched the imagination and there were some that i've never heard of before like blackout poetry. All very original and imaginative. There really isn't anything I would say I didn't like other than I wish I could watch every day instead of four days a week. I just enjoy them so much. Great job girls! You put so much time and effort into this for all of us. We are so grateful for you both and hope you keep creating forever. Much love!

[@kristinapaustian2094]

I loved this year, but I love every Dephemerember.💕 I did enjoy when you shared snacks, so I appreciated when you shared the Dubai chocolate. 💕💕💕💕💕