This is an awesome Journal. The hand stiching, the fabrick, the washi tape, the paper all work together like a beautiful syphony. This is when crafting becomes art. Thank you for sharing.
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
miriam moore Gosh Miriam, that’s so lovely of you to say. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment ☺️
@pamfrank39623 жыл бұрын
It's uncanny how well this turned out with such likited supplies. Shiws your innovation 💡
@andreamurphy72234 жыл бұрын
Gosh. That is so amazing. You have managed to do so many things with just the 4 items. Its creative and truely inspiring. Love it....
@heyseaville554 жыл бұрын
Andrea Murphy that is so very lovely of you to say, thank you 🥰 Don’t tell anyone but I actually called in sick at work to finish making it 😬
@maramakesjournals23195 жыл бұрын
The colors made me so happy. With autumn here, I guess I already feel flower-and sunshine-deprived. That yellow thread and the rose x-stitch. Just so darn happy!
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
That makes me happy to hear Mara. Thank you for your message :)
@lauravasquez1695 жыл бұрын
This is the most stitching that I have seen in the challenge. Love the fabric and the postcards. One of the best that I have loved.😀💞
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Gosh Laura, that is so sweet of you! Thank you for your message :)
@themagnoliaseed5 жыл бұрын
I'm sitting here thinking, "Are you kidding me?" The talent and creativity that went into this journal is just insane! So fabulous!
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Haha this is a really wonderful comment! Thank you, I appreciate it :)
@irishlady50515 жыл бұрын
What a great example of playing to your strengths!! Lovely journal.
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your comment, thank you :)
@carolrigby1865 жыл бұрын
I think the wsy you've used the stitching makes this extra special. A beautiful keepsake!
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
That's really lovely of you to say Carol, thank you :)
@LedgerAndLace5 жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC, Melanie! LOVE all that stitching and how you incorporated the little bits of fabric. And that kite and the little washi flags are GENIUS!!! :-)
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Hali :) Those flags are a bit fiddly but look great.
@NiktheBooksmith5 жыл бұрын
I love this so much! All the stitching is incredible! The graph paper is just excellent, thank you so much for sharing this fabulous book, Melanie!
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Thanks Nik! I really appreciate the comment and had a blast creating it :)
@gogo-word5 жыл бұрын
Love all of the different stitchery.
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Thank you :) It was lots of fun!
@theQuietRebel4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous, I love love love all the stitching and details you've put into this amazing journal!
@heyseaville554 жыл бұрын
How lovely of you to say, thank you ☺️ It’s definitely one of my favourites.
@HandmadeByRuby5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely exquisite! Such creativity. What an inspiration Melanie. A truly lovely journal
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
What a lovely comment! Thank you so much Ruby :)
@ncal29295 жыл бұрын
This is just terrific! I love everything you did! One of the best ones in this challenge
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Gosh, that is so lovely of you to say!! Thank you very much :)
@huasonshine41205 жыл бұрын
I'm loving this !! One of my favorite journals in this challenge, graph paper is awesome choice, excellent Job !!
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
How lovely of you to say! Thank you 😊
@madebylora3 жыл бұрын
Love how you did the embroidery and using tiny scraps of the fabric!
@heyseaville553 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Lora 🤗🌸 I really didn’t want to waste anything.
@craftycat72125 жыл бұрын
Graph paper was genius for stitching. Beautiful journal😁
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Aw thank you :) The graph paper definitely was a light bulb moment.
@lisajmascord81835 жыл бұрын
Very pretty. Love the yellow and the cross stitch. Really creative.
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your lovely comment Lisa :)
@ddladybug5 жыл бұрын
Great journal .... love the way you did the stitches and fabric ❤️🐞
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
So kind of you to comment, thank you 😊
@ralaylacreates77975 жыл бұрын
A beautiful journal I love fabric, the x-stitching, and drawings throughout one of my favorites 💕
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Gosh Ralayla 😊 Thank you so very much!
@tuthillg5 жыл бұрын
Love the stitching and graph paper! Creative, lovely journal! TFS the inspiration!
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Gail! I got so many ideas seeing other people's journal, I'm glad to hear the same of mine :)
@ScissorsAndSmiles5 жыл бұрын
Oh, gorgeous gorgeous fabric cover! But your stitching inside the journal is just stunning. Love all those stitched flowers.
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
How lovely of you to say! I've been hoarding that fabric for years and am so pleased to use it for this project. The stitching became a bit addictive :)
@susanmary47525 жыл бұрын
This is so lovely. Your cross stitch work is brilliant!
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
So wonderful of you to say Susan :)
@ReUsedMuse5 жыл бұрын
I gasped at the layout where you cross stitched. So lovely! I also love the little fabric flags. Thanks for sharing. I have subscribed.
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
You are too sweet! Thank you so much for watching and leaving such a lovely comment :)
@Cheryl-Carpenter5 жыл бұрын
You did a fantastic job on your journal...beautiful! I love how you used coptic binding and all the lovely hand-stitched details you added.
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your lovely comment Cheryl. I had to re-teach myself the coptic stitch :)
@kimcataldo33165 жыл бұрын
Lovely! Love the stitching.
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your lovely comment Kim :)
@GmaReezScrapShack5 жыл бұрын
Melanie, What a talented creator you are my friend. I love your journal and all the sweet embroidery, fabric is gorgeous... YOU did choose wisely. I love that sweet kite! absolutely my favorite video so far! LUVnHUGZ, Rita Donnelly.
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Rita, you are too sweet 😊 and I love that you love the kite! It was one of my favourite elements.
@MundiJournals5 жыл бұрын
Nicely done! Love the stitched binding, washi tape and the fussy cut paper and fabric! Grid paper is perfect for your book.
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Lynne :) I've loved the stitching too, even if it was a bit time consuming.
@vbliss10795 жыл бұрын
Loved everything about your journal.
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and for your lovely comment :)
@OneGuyOnline25 жыл бұрын
Very creative, love the use of stitching. Really nice.
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Thank you for you saying so :)
@redheadedlassie15 жыл бұрын
Wow I love the stitching!!! Very creative!!!!
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much :)
@tracyh64665 жыл бұрын
Adore the embroidery!
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
That's lovely to hear Tracy! Thank you :)
@sarahhunnicutt37695 жыл бұрын
Such beautiful handwork!
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Sarah :)
@tannabella60715 жыл бұрын
Love this! This was my idea with the stitching and was wondering if anyone would do it! I didn’t want to do the challenge because I had no time but so glad you did this! It turned out better than what I had in my mind! Again great job! It’s one of my favorites!
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Oh Tanna that is so sweet of you to say :) I really hope you get some time to make your own journal, I bet it would look amazing!
@midnightlizard17335 жыл бұрын
Very creative. Love it!
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your comment :)
@wondubarcrafts92595 жыл бұрын
Great idea to use graph paper to use for your crosstiching
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was definitely a light bulb moment for me :)
@craftyjunkjournals25025 жыл бұрын
Love the stitching
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Rebecca :)
@sandybabb83135 жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@crochetingmemorieswithcj64085 жыл бұрын
Your journal is stunning.
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
So lovely of you to say CJ, thank you :)
@loststamper5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this.! It is exquisite with your lovely stitching and creativity. I'm subbing and checking your other videos with hopes you show how you dye h your papers. Awesomejob!!!
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate your comment & sub. Thank you :)
@bernshwag5 жыл бұрын
Ummm excuse me while I wipe the drool off of my screen. Melanie your journal is stunning! Did you hear me yelling at you to slow down turning the pages? The items that you chose were so perfect for your talented mad skills of stitching, fussy cutting and piecing of paper and fabric...Please, please make more journals and videos..Giant Hugs, Candi
@heyseaville554 жыл бұрын
Candi, I am so very sorry that I missed your comment until now! How incredibly kind of you to give such encouraging feedback. This journal is still one of my favourite makes so far and I really appreciate you taking the time to watch - promise to go slower next time :) Hugs, Melanie xx
@scrapbooksundries45905 жыл бұрын
Hello lady - new Subbie here! I have been watching all these challenge videos and by far yours seem to be the most authentic! Love how you put it all together - your stitching is incredible! Love the little details with the washi tape, the banner, the kite and the cross stitched flowers, etc!! Your imagination is over the top!! Look forward to more projects! Warmly, Lynne Scrapbook Sundries
@heyseaville555 жыл бұрын
Scrapbook Sundries oh Lynne, your comment made my night! Thank you so, so much 😗