My Current Journals - A Rambly Flip Through

[@grandmaallison]

WOW beautiful journal books👍👍👍👍💐🌸🌹🌺🌼🌻🌷🦋 thank you for sharing 🤗🤗🤗🤗have a Blessed day💜💜💜💜

[@evelynostrander3516]

Melanie, I just love watching your videos. It's so inspiring and wonderful ♥️

[@kathycrawford8777]

I've been rewatching your old videos! So happy to see a new one. You've been missed.

[@Arkansascrazyquilter]

I enjoyed your video this morning. It felt like a nice chat with a like-minded friend.

[@erikas.369]

I just stumbled across your channel and you have really inspired me. I’m sad to see you aren’t as active on here but I still have plenty of videos to go through. Hope you and your family are well ❤

[@natalieglass5152]

Happened across your video and you are adorable- ramble on. I loved your art 🖼 🎨

[@ashleyhart4899]

Dearest Melanie. Welcome back!💞❤💜💙💚💛🧡❣ I've missed you girlfriend. I also watch your older videos. Great to see you here again. Always keep safe. Hope to see you again soon. Thankyou for a new video. Happy crafting.💞🇦🇺hugs from Claire in Australia.

[@MummyBrown]

I just found you and I love you! You are my art journal unicorn, Melanie!

[@melodykeogh]

back. you are so blinking creative Melanie. you are so creative. so glad that you haven't lost yourself. xxx

[@gypsyfroggie]

I found you from your comment on JLBs criticism video this morning. I enjoyed this video SO much! Our youngest has been in S. Korea since 2015ish...and the first year was SO hard! We still miss her so much! But she comes home for Christmas every year, except the pandemic years. I LOVE the way James teaches! I have done 3 of his Virtual Voyages and we are currently doing No. 6. I wonder if you are there! I hope you come back to putting things up on youtube! :)

[@spottedfawn639]

❤ totally understand not wanting to talk to anybody. I don't know how youtubers do it. But it was good to see you.

[@brendarobertson7206]

Thank you for coming back and sharing. Your journals are always inspiring to me. I am glad that you don't apologize for taking time to regroup. Everybody should understand that. I have watched your older videos repeatedly and learn something different every time. I especially love the comp book and covers since that is what I work in mostly.

[@brendarobertson8038]

Thank you so much for sharing your art and all of the feeling you put into your videos. Take care and God Bless you.

[@updatedjustnow271]

Wow. Long time, no see. 🌸 These are hard times. Be well and safe.🌺

[@gpat7788]

Totally random, but i love the sound of crinkly journal pages 🙂

[@oneprincesslife]

I am a new subscriber... I love your channel.. you are so amazingly creative... I hope everything is alright and you post some new videos soon... can't wait to see what you have been up to and what artistic creations you are working on ❤ I love how you're videos are so real life and not prearranged you are genuine about things and not fake trying to impress anyone... you seem like a really great person everyone wants for a friend. Keep up the fabulous art therapy and stay awesome 🙂

[@melodykeogh]

Oh my goodness, sooo freaking great to see you... I'm cleaning my kitchen and getting food ready for the tiny tabby living under my house who has had a tom or two try to court her, not that you need to know all this, but I say this because I have to put your video on hold, but am so glad to see you, be back soon, and oh did I say how great it is to see you.. be back sometime between now and then. xxx

[@JustJournalingwithPossumPatty]

Howdy, Melanie! Thanks for the flip-through! Love all the journals especially the ones from your online courses! Know what you mean... they can be addicting! I've watched a bunch of James' videos... but I've never taken any of the classes. Blessings & Bubbles...oooOOO

[@BeautifulBlueHeart]

So happy to see you back. Thankyou for sharing all you've been up to. I'm going to have to rewatch because i loved all your journals so much! Sending you a big hug as i can totally relate to feeling happy for your kid yet sad and feeling lost and empty. i just said good bye to my son yesterday for university a million miles away. Now we have to figure out the new chapter of our lives. I've been boo hooing on and off and feel sad. But we must think about the amazing job we did giving our children wings to fly! I can tell you are The best mom ever! You have a big heart. Keep busy dear Melanie, and find new and exciting things to do. , well that's my plan lol take care 💙💗

[@MelanieSullivan]

Thank you! ❤❤❤

[@farmgirllovespaper]

I have watched this video sooooo many times. I especially love your VV4 journal. Because of this video, I have now taken several online courses. Thank you for the inspiration and hopefully someday you'll share more of your wonderful art.

[@deserthorses5]

Good to see and hear from you again!

[@dorotheafinan2419]

I’ve only recently discovered you and am enjoying the archive of your videos very much. It’s very generous of you to put one together when you are missing your daughter so much. You should not feel under pressure to upload until you feel ready. We will wait

[@CreatedbyCatherine]

Hi. I have only just seen you have a new video out. so lovely to see you. You always inspire me to do my own journalling more regularly. I totally understand how you feel, missing your daughter. so big hugs from one Mum to another. My Two Sons have left home to live in their own places and I find it incredibly difficult as they no longer live local to us. I am pleased as I brought them up to be independent but I miss them so much xx

[@ajsinspiredlife665]

Love love love your videos and seeing all your creative journaling! What fun you took that class ( both classes!) and got your daughter involved too! I also am vitamin D deficient 🌞 thanks for sharing!!!

[@SandiMo77]

It's so nice to get a peek into your journal work of late, Melanie. I love all your chatting and find hearing about what you're doing and your ideas to be so inspiring. I saved this video to watch as my treat after I had to do some tasks I didn't want to do!! Would love to sometime get a look at your 3-ring book that holds your letters and cards. Thanks so much for taking time to video.

[@trudyatkins1837]

Hi Melanie! It was sooo great to see you back! You certainly have been busy! Love everything! Would you ever want to do a video on some easy, easy flowers or markmaking? You are such an incredible artist, and a really neat person! I love your videos!! Thank you!

[@kathycasella5848]

Glad to see you again...I love your enthusiasm and your style!

[@carlottamcdaniel4286]

Love watching/listening to all your journal work❣

[@jenniferedwards6238]

I just love your style and have missed your videos. Seeing your pages inspire me to do more than just write line by line. Branching out to draw and mind map and use big bold letters would emphasize my important moments so much better. I don’t have kids so don’t know how you feel with your daughter away but hope your heart finds its new normal soon so you feel better.💞

[@cherylkeith5561]

This is the first video I've seen of yours. I found it very interesting. There's so much stuff in there lol. I recently started junk journaling, which is quite different from the journaling you do. I just wanted you to know that your video gave me new ideas. I want to try your ideas when making a journal for each of my children and grandchildren. Ty so much for sharing. You inspire me to try something new/different.

[@andreaorourke]

Now we can see where you’ve been: enjoying the world of online classes lol. Thank you for going through all your journals for us, I love your style. Your Pixar Journal is just the most! It looks like such a happy collection of gorgeous pictures. Must be hard for you to have your daughter go abroad, wishing her all the best on her adventure.

[@eddielucero998]

Yeah it’s good to hear your voice again. I really don’t mind your “ramblings”,cause I tend to do the same. I can’t seem to finish one project,because I’ve already started a new one. I want to do everything. Your a great inspiration. I love your various types of journals and how you use the. No pressure but until next time. Remember us

[@donnapanzardo3058]

Your stuff and journals are so beautiful. I love how they are so full.

[@srivirao]

LOVED EVERY BIT OF IT! wonderful share Melanie.

[@carlottamcdaniel4286]

Miss you Melanie hope your doing well-your videos inspire me❣

[@RowanBlake]

I have missed your videos :) It is so inspiring to see your current projects. Thank you!

[@amanda-janedeagrella5020]

That was an inspiring and exciting look into what you’ve been creating Melanie!! Thank you 🌸🌼🌺🙏🏼 Please could you tell us more about your 52 tags!! They look AMAZING 🤩 Sending you positive vibes love and hugs …. bet when Shea is back with you you guys are gonna have a blast 💜

[@conniefullmer7824]

I've missed you videos. So happy to see a new one. Love your tags.

[@messymissycreates1183]

So happy to see a video 🙂 it’s sooooo hard when our little birds fly away. And yours flew far away! My momma heart goes out to you. Give yourself time and grace 💗🙏🏻 You always have such fun stuff to share and I have such journal envy ☺️💕 your talents are amazing! Take care of you 💗

[@ISayToMyself]

Yah. I am a baby subscriber, brand new. I’ve been binge watching your videos. You are awesome.

[@Ginaisarty]

Miss your videos. If you ever feel like it I’d love a video where you talk about all the classes you’ve taken online and show what you made and what you feel you liked about the class and what you took away from it. 🥺that would be amazinnng I like taking online classes like you do 😊

[@carlottamcdaniel4286]

Melanie have you made a vintage recipe journal? I’m planning to make one with my grandmothers recipes. Been looking for inspirations ❣

[@justnina3266]

I love it!

[@katsmith8263]

Yay!!!! New video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!

[@clc3897]

My sweet sweet Melanie! How much I’ve missed your videos! Life is super busy around here, but seeing your video pop up the other day was a huge “to do” task I needed to add to my repertoire. Girl, you’ve been a busy bee! And I bet there are tons more you have not shared. You’re an inspiration and a creativity booster for us all. Anything you do is infused with so much beauty. Speaking of tea, you must try out August Uncommon teas. Check them out and order the top ten sample box. I think you’ll be hooked on them just as I am, and like you I am a huge coffee drinker. Cannot wait to see more of you. Sorting buttons should be a fun one.

[@donnaseeton3568]

So happy to see you! You’ve been a busy girl! Wondering how you keep up with several journals at once? Keep the videos coming. ❤️❤️❤️

[@MelanieSullivan]

I find myself with lot of free time lately, Donna, so I'm usually just sitting here journaling and playing all day. Sometimes I think I really need to go get a job because I have too much time on my hands. I think I was more productive when I had to keep to a regular schedule. 😊

[@ultraviolet13881]

Loving your video and the flip throughs, TFS! I'm not all the way through the video, but what are the PENS that are in your Delde case?? They look awesome, and I just can't place what they might be, because there are so many COLORS but (it looks like) they're click pens.

[@lenabystrom6372]

I do miss you posting here!

[@katsmith8263]

29:01 there is a book Chika Miyata How to Draw Almost Everything: An Illustrated Sourcebook. I think it's a good one

[@Sandra.shafer7]

Hello Melanie, good to see from you again! Thank you for sharing, I have a quick question, where do you go to estate sales? I live in the DFW area but never seem to find anything interesting around... maybe a video idea about estate sales guide? Just saying! I love your content and how authentic you are! Thanks again! 🤗

[@MelanieSullivan]

I signed up for emails from estatesales.net and that's where I find almost all the sales I go to. You just put in your zip code and they email you current and upcoming sales in your area. That's how I've found all the good ones I've been to!

[@lisaohalloran8149]

I really miss you!!- your videos are inspiring and so fun 😇 Will you be back soon?

[@christyhigdon8762]

Hi Melanie. Do you mind sharing what device you use to print the cute little personal photos for your journals? Thank you always for your videos. I always learn so much from you!!

[@Dana-fn5zt]

I’m not sure, but she might be using an HP Sprocket portable photo printer. I just got mine yesterday, I bought it on HSN but Amazon also has it.

[@kathyryder828]

The Canon Selphy is a great little photo printer that you might want to look into.

[@MelanieSullivan]

Actually, I just use my computer and printer to size and print all my photos. I have a really nice Epson photo printer (Artisan 1430) but it's discontinued. I use the Corel graphics suite (Draw, Photo-Paint) rather than Adobe (Photoshop), but I size all my photos in Corel Draw and print them from there. I LOVE the matte photo papers from Red River Paper Company, but lately I've been using full-sheet, glossy label paper from onlinelabels.com to print sticky pictures. Hope that helps!

[@christyhigdon8762]

@@Dana-fn5zt thank you!

[@christyhigdon8762]

@@kathyryder828 thank you!

[@stephaniestephenson6662]

Lovely journals. Is there a video on your tags? How do you do them x

[@MelanieSullivan]

Not yet, Stephanie, but I've had a few comments asking for one, so I'm adding that to my to do list. 😀

[@Dana-fn5zt]

Oh my gosh, your imaginary friend, Craftiraffe, is adorable! ❣️❣️❣️❣️ I am a newbie and I feel I’m going down a rabbit hole watching all of your videos! I just googled Hobanichi items on Amazon eeekk 🙀 I am wishing you peace of mind to help you get through until December 💕

[@stephaniestephenson6662]

Loved your pixar journal alot!! Does he have cheaper classes though? 😔😔 and what size was the notebook and brand please xx

[@MelanieSullivan]

James' classes are a bit on the pricey side. I think his Playtest Patreon series that you can buy as classes are less expensive. If you do decide to splurge on one of his classes, you won't go wrong with Virtual Voyage IV, the Pixar Cruise. The journal I used for the VVIV/Pixar class is a Strathmore softcover mixed media journal. It's 7.75" x 9.75" , so almost an 8x10". I REALLY liked it and have already ordered another one. amzn.to/3noXZzN

[@Therivergypsy2023]

Please tell us more about the tags 🏷😍

[@MelanieSullivan]

I'm adding that to my to do list now!

[@lsaez479]

Where is the red journal from?

[@MelanieSullivan]

The red one on the top of the stack at the beginning of the video is a Seven Seas Crossfield notebook from Nanami Paper. www.nanamipaper.com. It has the "new" Tomoe River paper inside and it doesn't feel anything like the Tomoe River paper Hobonichi uses. It's more opaque and stiffer, or crisper. I also have more issues with inks bleeding through the paper than with the Hobonichi Tomoe River. It's still an awesome notebook though.

[@katsmith8263]

Oh no, it'sonly 360 p. Could you please reappload it with higher resolution?

[@sherriclammer2831]

I hope you are doing okay. We have not seen anything new from you. Hopefully one of these days you will come back.

[@janicebrinson5940]

Observations while watching this video - you obviously have more than 24 hours in your days, or you don't sleep. I was wondering how you could afford to buy all the things you mentioned buying, but then you mentioned your husband's occupation so that question was answered. I wonder what line I was standing in when God was giving out talents...apparently not the same line you were in! LOL! My line was probably for being able to appreciate talented people like you. Enjoy your videos and periodically try things "a la Melanie"!

[@katsmith8263]

46:17 did you order the Cousin so it look like this photo of the fat used Cousin??? Because I did when I saw similar photos😂😂😂😂😂. I ended up using my Cousin as an artjournal and I love it's fatiness😂😂😂 P.S. You could use up your 2015 Cousin just as a journal, just don't pay attention to the dates! Do it!

[@MelanieSullivan]

Oh, how I'd love to have a journal that fat and chunky! Maybe if I can find an old Hobonichi on sale somewhere I could use it as a glue book and see how fat I could get it!