Retro Christmas Journal! - Two Pocket Ideas!

[@debbievanmeter-jerseygirl374]

My mom use to have candles that looked like those choir boys. Thanks for the memories!

[@marthamanigross]

Good morning Gayle! You sound very energized! 🤗💕

[@judybott1936]

Still filled up from her son’s visit! 💖

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Martha! The energizer bunny here! 😂🐰❤️

[@sweetpeascraftingintheburb4462]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct that's tickles my bunny gayle , omg I'm so laughing , you get funnier the closer to Christmas xxx

[@robinpowell2712]

Any organization video is fine by me. Glad you found the Santa heads!

[@wendyk2557]

I'm loving this Retro journal....brings back memories.

[@joypeyatt1175]

I think it would be fun to see you go through the drawer. I don't have a lot of things to make my journals,so it will give me ideas. Thank you for letting us be a part of your crafting.

[@angelathoma-dogwoodpaperarts]

I love the organizing videos so would enjoy seeing what you come up with for the drawer of decorative wood pieces. Love these journals, Gayle. Each one is so cute and adorable.

[@bernicechiniborch2600]

I think watching you organize would not be boring at all. I look forward to Tina’s tidy Friday’s, why not a Gayle’s goodies get organized day! Love the idea. This journal is great, I love what you are doing in it. I am glad you are happy with the snow.🇨🇦

[@maggieflatt9686]

An organization video is fine with me. I like to see how people organize their things. Can get some great ideas that way. Love this journal. It reminds me of my childhood, too.

[@cknunn4349]

You amaze me when you find just right thing to go into or on something!!!

[@gloriauribe7662]

Dearest Gayle. We love anything that you do. I personally love organization videos, so organize away.

[@dianacampanelli1264]

You are never boring, you make my day especially in this time of events! Thank you for sharing your time & talents!🤗

[@CrafD2me]

I would add more thumbs up for your comment but, alas, we are limited to one.

[@JannyHaak]

Yes, please! Organizing is always fun, because you never know what you might find in that drawer 😉💕

[@yagottasingwithsusan]

Goodmorning 💕 I myself can watch you do anything. It’s my coffee time with you and my wake up and face the day, so I say yes. I wouldn’t mind at all. I’m a 50’s baby so loved seeing all of this cuteness 💕

[@LynsAlteredArts]

Me too, I grew up in the 50s and 60s and sometimes wax nostalgic for all the cute things, not necessarily the times. Even though you can sometimes look back and think it was idyllic it wasn’t the best of times for women, especially women who are independent. Now you would never hear “ Women can’t wear pants to work“, “you’re too young to get your tubes tied, you might change your mind“(yes we silly women can’t make up our minds)“you bought a truck, but you’re a girl“, “You bought a house by yourself, what if you find a man”. Oddly enough I got less flack over buying a house when I was in my 20s and I did over buying a truck, I heard about that so much but when you own a home you kind of need a truck sometimes.

[@yagottasingwithsusan]

@@LynsAlteredArts lol. So true. Great to look back at all we’ve endured and overcame #strongWomanRule. 💕

[@janetbroussard7838]

I love videos on organization! It gives me ideas of what I can do with my supplies and what types of supplies are out there.

[@paml5062]

Great journal, so retro! Yes please make the video on cleaning out the drawer of bits! That way we can keep you company as you do it...will go much faster! 😉😀

[@CrafD2me]

I think digging through all stash is a fun thing to do/watch.

[@cindychrist638]

You have peaked everyone's curiosity! We all want to see our drawer! Blessings -- Cindy

[@kessell637]

It’s always fun to see someone else’s stash. I also have a vast collection of vintage Christmas ornaments and decorations-more than I have space to display, but I still can’t pass up a garage sale find. Covid has put a pause on that, hasn’t it? I miss thrifting even though I have plenty of vintage everything to make my journals. It’s the thrill of the hunt, right? Sometimes I wonder how long it will be before we feel we can go out safely. They say maybe by next fall, which is a long, long time. But God is good. We have all that we need and enough to share with others. Well, I’m rambling. Happy crafting!

[@lindahyem5804]

I love watching you craft and organizing would be fun. My day is not complete till I watch your video! Love the retro journal! Love and hugs, Linda

[@laurettechandlerthevintage3022]

I am such a fan of the 50’s and 60’s retro pieces, it brings back so many memories! Love this journal so much…😍 So glad you found those darn missing Santa’s, they were hiding out… lol! I would love to see you organize that drawer, sounds like a treasure hunt and so fun to see what you find… 😀 have a terrific Tuesday my friend! Hugs! 🤗🤗🤗

[@vanessarussell7997]

Hi the journal is going to be lovely when finished. I don't know how any of your videos could be boring. Have a blessed day.

[@freidagepner2370]

I think it would be fun to see all the goodies in your drawer of mystery! Cute retro journal. Love all the images. Reminds me of childhood. ❤️

[@carolynchatham6338]

Your excitement over the snow ❄️ is so sweet. When we have snow in north Louisiana we think we are going to be snowbound for a month by a quarter inch of snow. We don’t deal with snow very well.

[@MinxysStudioUK]

I love how this journal all came together and I really love the way you did the front cover 😊 A video on clearing out your drawer works for me! I love being nosy and seeing all the stuff that other people have and how they organise them too!! xx

[@robinpowell2712]

I want snow!! Glad your son got home before the snow.

[@debbievanmeter-jerseygirl374]

I really like the 2 new pockets you designed and the one you made with stacking rectangles! I'm a boomer and this journal brings back lots of memories! Thank you for making it. I can't imagine you ever being boring, I enjoy all your videos and spending time with you!! I am so jealous because it is snowing! We have a storm heading our way but New Jersey will probably get mostly rain. 😔 Glad your son made it home safely! Looking forward toward next video, whatever it is!! 🎄♥️

[@margaretcomella3318]

I have the chior boy candles too!! We had a whole set when I was a kid! Remember the lamp post too?! 😃 I just get SICK when I think about all the cool things I could have saved from my childhood!! 😫

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Oh, yes! All the cool things that are vintage....well, antique now. For that matter, you and I are “GenuINE Anti-cues” ourselves! 😂❤️

[@margaretcomella3318]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct 😆 I know! I still use things I got at my wedding shower in 1977!! And 77 seems like yesterday, until I actually start counting!! 😳 Remember the scare of going into 2000 & how all the computers were going to crash?! TWENTY YEARS AGO??!!

[@CarolMartineArt]

Those 50's images felt like home, Gayle. Hugs, Carol

[@alicecobb842]

Love love love that envelope pocket you created! I am so gonna steal that idea. I enjoy your videos so much. I usually turn them on when I am at work or in my craft room. I feel like there is someone in my room crafting with me.

[@raggedyann4372]

💕💕How Sweet it is, My Husband watches your channel with me💕💕

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Aw, that’s so nice! Love it, Raggedy Ann! So...is he Raggedy Andy? 😁. No matter...give him a big hug for me and tell him he’s awesome to watch with you! 🥰❤️

[@raggedyann4372]

He is a very Sweet Raggedy Andy❤️🥰🤗 I am definitely blessed to have him🙏🏻🥰❤️🤗We have stayed very isolated since March, just seeing our grandkids outside. Watching you has given us a new interest we can share. We are gathering things to make books out of😳🧐 It’s amazing what you can accumulate😉🎄Looking forward to your organizing videos❤️🥰🤗🤣🎄🙏🏻 Thank you for sharing and Stay safe and WARM🥰

[@Jody-TripleJResellers]

I would be happy to watch the organization of the drawer. I'm always looking out for new ways to organize my stuff, so I watch a lot of them. Although I love everything Santa, I think this retro book may wind up being my favorite. It's not my childhood, my parents actually, but people have always said I was born a generation late since I love the music and so much more from that era. I was teased some as a kid for it, but now that I'm 50 no one bats an eye!

[@schusterrn]

YES! Let's see what's being stashed in that drawer! My curiosity is driving me crazy!

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

luv all the pockets. Your creativity is never ending. your nail polish is so festive. 🦌💌❤️📚🎄🐰🐝🇨🇦

[@WoodlandInspired]

That works great for a cover, love the vintage Retro Christmas from Tsunamirose they are adorable. Thanks for sharing, take care!

[@barbaraperna5536]

❤️🎄💚. Would love to see you organize the drawer!

[@chrisannm5240]

What a perfect cover for a retro journal, love it! SO many pockets, has given me an idea to make a small journal with JUST pockets as the pages! 😃

[@tannabella6071]

Good morning! Yay Santas found! Thanks for sharing! Have a blessed day! 💕 yes yes yes let’s organize. It will give us the push to do so as well!

[@melanieabreu8269]

My morning routine with sweet Gayle ...nice and cute ideas you had...love love them

[@melanieabreu8269]

A newbie from the Philippines by the way...😊🤗

[@tinlizzie4444]

This retro journal is so fun and also reminds me of my childhood!! Things like cards, the wrapping paper and toys were just so bright and cheerful and festive!! I can't wait to see it finished!! Love your videos Gayle!! TFS!! Hugs, Liz:)

[@lucyperry8422]

Really nice retro Christmas journal, Gayle. Love that bright red gift bag cover. Enjoy your snow!

[@lalagamma4452]

Yes I'd love to see your organization. It helps to see how other people put things away.This journal is so stinkin sweet. I love the retro too, it brings fond memories. Santa said heads will roll. 😂 🐞🌲🎅🦌🤶🎄

[@bobbileinweber6023]

Yes, would enjoy you showing us how you organize all your bits.

[@helenjohnson9066]

This journal is so cute Gayle reminds me of my childhood as well. I would like to see how you organise your little bits and pieces.

[@cathygarrett8308]

You can not ever be boring !!! Merry Christmas to ya'll from a East Texas gal hugs💖

[@janicestouffer6699]

I would enjoy seeing you clean out a drawer. It would be interesting to see what all you have!

[@Gothlite-i1l]

LOVE the retro journal. Seems so strange to call something from MY childhood 'retro', but there you are! I always like to see how you organize so the wood pieces would be great. I'll bet a lot of those could be used on covers.

[@karenborgelt7240]

Gayle, I love watching any video you make! I always learn something and am always entertained. I'm in Virginia. We are expecting 1-3 inches of snow sleet and freezing rain tomorrow. I use to dread this weather being a nurse and living an hour from the hospital. Now that I'm not working...I to think is beautiful! Bring on the snow!

[@tfntexas]

I would love to see you organizing! The more the better, if I watch you do it I’m more likely to work on mine! Great progress with this journal and I loved your excitement from the snow!

[@robinpowell2712]

I agree!

[@colleencalhoun1856]

A big YES vote for the destashing/organizing video! I am inthe process of doing that very thing myself. I saw the video on your carts you got and decided that was the answer to my problems. I put them on my birthday list and my son and husband got them for me. I was a lucky (maybe good) girl and got them a couple days early. They are all put together and I'm off as we speak to go play. You have taught me so much about journal making and I get a little better with each one. I now have so much more confidence thanks to you ;-) Keep up the good work, you are awesome.

[@LauraMe...]

I love the tree on the cover. It works perfectly with the didymuns I was born in 64 and I remember the stuff from 60s and early 70s. If course i was child #4 so many ornaments and decorations we had were bought r made before i was born very 50s and 60s. Yes please, I'd like to go through your crafty draws with you. Who doesn't want to peek inside someone else's house. And things like that are more fun if you can chat with friends while you do it.!!

[@annehahn9240]

Love all your Christmas journals, but this retro one brings back memories of my childhood too! Love the Christmas card with the little girl, that reminds me of my grandmother, she gave me cards like that, wish I had saved some of those cards! Glad you are getting snow, I love to watch it coming down, we don’t get snow much where we live in Oregon!

[@nonstopmom8185]

I have seen the little envelope fold before but the hole in the top is new. Really cute!

[@joypeyatt1175]

Congratulations for the snow!!!

[@millieg.5497]

Hi Gayle, great idea using the tree card for the cover! Turned out 😍 perfect.

[@janedilley9538]

Love this journal and yes would love to see the drawer and organizing it. I like new ideas. Hugs 💘

[@joellenfritchen124]

Honestly, you could do video taking the garbage out and we’d watch it. I’d love to see how you organize all those bits. I have some and could use a few ideas on how to use them.

[@joannoble4093]

That drawer sounds intriguing, Gayle.

[@carolknixon936]

Organization tips are always needed. No matter how much I try to clear away un necessary items from my work area it never makes a difference as far as how much work space i have. So yes let me watch you organize and maybe even getting rid of "stuff"

[@carynpetross5841]

I would say go for it!!! I like to see others ways of organizing 😀❣️

[@kayleenvoelker879]

Hi and hugs back to you girl!!! What a great birthday present to hear my name today!! Fun journal too!!!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Happy Birthday, Kayleen! 🎉❤️

[@debbie5765]

Your pocket made from 6x6 paper reminds me of Pam Paper Outpost’s 6x6 envelope 🇺🇸❤️🌵

[@nadianardini7513]

Beautiful cover and beautiful journal. Tfs. xxx

[@DAnnsDesigns]

I so enjoy watching you work in your journals, from creating one to finishing one. When it comes to cleaning out a drawer I don't believe I would want to watch. This journal is coming out really nice. I have some of those Tsunami Rose prints and they are still so cute! Thanks for sharing this video. Good luck with organizing that drawer, they hold loads of "oh yeah's" LOL

[@debbiev.1311]

YAY...Santa has been found!! IT'S SNOWING!!❄ (your glee for both was priceless 😘) LOVE the cover🎄 & this whole journal too...definitely reminds me of Christmases long long ago(Genu-INE Anti-CUE here too 😉🤓🤣) Yes, please...definitely destash & organize any & all drawers on video...it'll be fun!! ❤❤❤

[@donnaserina249]

Hi Gayle: You're part of my morning - coffee with Gayle. I enjoy (& learn) from everything you do. Thanks, Donna From the Jersey Shore

[@moey100]

Would love to see your goody drawer! Always neat to see what accessories there are for JJ & how you might organize them. Every morning I used to go on FB but since I've found you it's tea & Gayle time. Look forward to each new video. :) I'm learning so much from you. Thank you for everything.

[@rduckster4727]

I bought those same Santa heads from hobby lobby last year and yep, I’ve lost mine too! Glad you found yours!!

[@Jean-zt9sh]

I love the Gayle pockets!

[@charlottemarek3045]

Your "envelope" pocket with the hole in the flap would make a wonderful gift-card holder to hang on the tree. I've never seen one quite like it. I have, however, seen you make a wrap-around pocket in a journal. I like the simplicity of this one, though. I also love your 3-scraps layered pocket with the rounded corner. I may use that on a greeting card. As for organizing, I get jealous when I see your stash but I like seeing how you organize. It helps motivate me.

[@robinpowell2712]

This is so funny because I made one of those trees too and it's big so I will use it on a cover too! Thanks!!

[@zoeshields6104]

Those envelopes in the beginning give me a couple of ideas for neighbors or special friend's or even the mail lady/man. Put a couple of tea bags or a packet of hot cocoa mix with a little note saying "Warm Winter Wishes" in it and tie it to their door knob. 😊

[@melissakinnear828]

Several things!! 1st- Love this journal tons. Reminds me so much of when I was little. 2nd- Yes, please let's go through the wood stuff. Get ideas that way. Maybe could put on a journal cover? Wanna see! 3rd- You are so cute, "Oooh, SNOW!!" like a young one. Even made my hubby chuckle. Lastly- you finding your Santa tags and your old Cinnamon T store tags- extra bonus fun! Great video Gail. 🤗

[@LynsAlteredArts]

You are never boring, even when you’re doing boring things you’re not boring. I love to watch people clean and organize, sometimes I think I like those videos better than actual crafting. I belong to a couple of Facebook organizing and decluttering groups and I like to watch professional organizers on KZbin. Although, it’s a little hard sometimes to watch some people who have hoarding tendencies and they just can’t get rid of things that makes it a little hard they’re trying to hang onto some things that I would just put straight in the trash. But yes, I would love to watch you organize anything you want to organize if you want to read the phonebook to us I will watch.

[@jeannieferdinande5805]

Hi to you too💕fun to hear my name...been waiting....you make my days💕

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you, dear Jeannie! ❤️

[@marilyntorsch3970]

Another wonderful, fun journal. Anything you do we want to watch. I’m so glad you’re still making Christmas journals. Love all of them. Thank you for sharing 🤗🎄

[@christopherlopez5065]

i love all your journals! wish i had the time to make 100 Christmas journals like you. lol 😆

[@miyukineal5789]

Good morning Gayle 😊 I’m so happy that you find your Santa !!! It’s so magical when we find the stuff at right time LOL 😂 Have a wonderful blessed week.

[@bernicechiniborch2600]

I had to come back to catch the end of this video and I must say the choir boys journal card is so sweet.🇨🇦 they are predicting snow for us here in Ontario on the weekend.

[@jillgantz9218]

It seems I never have quite enough goodies made for my journals...keep adding more and more and more... good thing it's fun!

[@theresamiller996]

Wow so easy😻😻 I love your Christmas tree! Edit...the envelopes are so easy😊

[@crafterdeidra]

I really like that scrappy tree on the front of this journal. It's turning out super cute as always. Yes I'd like to watch you organize stuff in your craft room. It has snowed here too in Nebraska. I only like when it snows on Christmas though. Great craft with me video as always. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@zenathesassycrafter8240]

Gayle This Retro Christmas Journal is so stinking Cute!!

[@charlean_sherrod]

I’d love to see you organize your drawer, it would encourage me to clean out some of my stuff. Lol You’re little envelope pocket is really cute, and it’s new to me. 🤗

[@taylormadejournals9662]

This is awesome, Love retro Christmas !

[@patriciastubbs7605]

I need everything I can get in the areas of cleaning and organizing. Thank for all you do. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family from me and mine ❄☃️❄

[@suzannew7694]

I was worried the Santa heads were lost forever. Glad you found them!

[@raggedyann4372]

Nothing is lost forever, if you keep everything🤣🤣🤣

[@suzannew7694]

@@raggedyann4372 So very true! You must be a fellow “collector” . 😋

[@dottygin]

I love the snow, we dont seem to get much of it here in wales, unless you live deep in the valleys. We use to and then moved back to be near our families. love your book Gayle, and I would enjoy watching you go through your drawer for your sort out. take care. xxxxxx

[@kandacejohnson6686]

Soo cute Gayle! And Mr. Let It Snow has a home! Yay...warms my heart knowing he's in a journal going to his new home soon :-) Thanks for finding him a Snow-ever Home! Kandace with JournalMeCrazy

[@carolpowerslavenderdreamsc1599]

Another beautiful journal Gayle and the tree on the front is perfect!! Kinda wish it would snow here instead of the rain and high winds!! YES would love to see you organize. 😄 I was trying to go thru my material, but decided to wait until after Christmas. Too much to do to get ready for Christmas! Have an awesome day and enjoy the snow. 💜

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

I've enjoyed Tina's Tidy Fridays so I think I'd enjoy something similar from you as well. Love&hugs

[@donnahunter3488]

Isn’t it great when things just fall together when your doing your journal. I’m crushing on the 50’s journal so much. Of course I was born in the 60’s. Oh yay, you found Santa’s head ephemera. That sentence doesn’t sound good does it!!!! 😂😂😂👍

[@delmorlan2747]

My dear friend Gayle I would love to watch do an organization video. I have all my craft st ruff and art stuff stuck in the dresser in our spare bedroom and so stuff in bins under the bed. When I get an ideal to make something it takes me so long to find my supplies and it is so frustrating. Girl I could watch you paint the walls off your crafty room and I would be perfectly happy! What ever you brights my day and inspires me to do crafting. When I am watching your videos I feel at peace and like everything in the world is going to be just fine. Thank you my wonderful friend. I am so happy to hear it is snowing how beautiful! Goodbye and stay home stay safe and stay kind. 💗🏡💜🎁❤️🎄

[@patbrez3079]

Good Morning Gayle, Christmas tree looks nice on the cover. Ty for sharing your idea, love Retro too. Catching up with you early.. yay...Enjoy your day and Happy Crafting. 👍🎄

[@bettyalbrent7060]

By the way I love this project. I'm a boomer so it brings back memories.

[@rhodalewis2766]

I would love to watch you do a organization/destash !

[@lorigohl1634]

Hi Gayle: Just had to let you know as I was watching you craft away my Daughter Shannon called me, she was so excited. She won one of your journals!!! Now I will be waiting patiently to see it in person. I'm sure she will let me know as soon as it arrives. Thanks for Sharing!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Lori! She did! I couldn’t believe it when I drew her name! 😁. Excited to get it in the mail for her! Tomorrow is my do my “to do’s” day! Big hugs to you both! 😘❤️

[@raggedyann4372]

❤️🥰🤗HONESTLY😳🧐🥳Would love to see you clean out and organize your drawers, shelves, papers, etc❤️🥰🤗🎄💐

[@roosmarie1961]

yes i pick up what you're putting down. very nice to rummage through all your drawers to organize your nice things. am quite curious about what you have. I think you can spend a day looking at everything you have. and yes you really need a lot to fill a journal.

[@codegrrl]

OMG i have the same santa tags from HobbyLobby and I can’t find them ANYWHERE! So I went to buy new ones 🤣 Too funny that you were looking for yours too. 😄😄 Hugs from Maine 🌲🌲🌲

[@vintagestudio7175]

Snow! That's how I feel about snow too! I had to check my weather app to see if we are going to get any! -: (not yet)