~*~Star/Snowflake Soft Spoken Tutorial~*~

[@ritzmonster]

I really love the lower quality videos, they give me more tingles than the higher quality ones (for some reason). But even now they're still fantastic.

[@simplyelvi5676]

Samee

[@theBoonarmies]

The hint of background white noise makes all the difference.

[@brennaturton6891]

Something about the audio balance is different. I think there are fewer lower tones picked up highlighting the crinkles and certain mouth sounds.

[@clemmy0308]

Something to do with her voice as well. She has more of an accent in these videos whereas in the more recent ones you can clearly hear that she spent her life in the US as her accent sounds more American.

[@georgew5038]

It's the juggs that are having the effect

[@ChaceMcCabe]

I enjoy the fact that every sound made has a purpose, rather than just randomly tapping and scratching things. All well and good, but I find ASMR most powerful when it comes from ambient coincidental sounds, rather than those made for the purpose of triggering ASMR. You're showing us how to do something and it just so happens to put me to sleep. (in a good way) Thanks.

[@kelv___]

Who's out here in 2021? Love these older/ "poorer quality" ASMR videos ❤ Actually... I love anything she does! 😅

[@cindland]

Me. I’m just finding the old stuff and love her tutorials. She’s very creative and I enjoy the instructional voice rather than the straight whispering. Of course. Supplies have improved since and you can draw with paint pens now!

[@roooose16]

I just got this recommended today lol

[@laurabaker4296]

Making your snowflakes again Maria! This is about the 4/5 time I made them since you posted in 2011. I’ve been with you since the very beginning ❤️

[@AdA-rl4eo]

These old school lo fi videos are the best…. ❤ I think I’ve been subbed almost as long as this video

[@debbieomi]

I used your directions for these again. I had to decorate the lobby of our high school auditorium for our winter concert and these worked perfectly. I actually printed Christmas song sheet music from the internet then cut the papers into 8x8 squares. I used 8 pieces to make the star and they turned out fantastic! Everyone thought I slaved away for days making them. :-) Thank you once again for this video tutorial, Maria.

[@sharonsOff]

Great idea to use sheet music!

[@blackneos940]

Mmmm..... High School and Christmas time..... :) I miss those days, back in the late 2000's....

[@FeelslikeHalloween]

I love the Christmas song sheet music idea!! How clever and creative!! :)

[@terrieross3051]

Garden Glow. Lovely ideas! You could also use (something new to me) glitter paper! Maybe more expensive to make (sorry, don't remember cost) but w/low lighting would be SO glitter-y!! You know how glitter goes EVERYWHERE! Can you imagine making whole sheets of it??!! What's also nice about these is pretty young kids could probably make these too.

[@kamrync2592]

exactly 10 years ago today this video was posted, and I remember watching this right when it came out. I came back for the craft tutorial, and ended up watching it all the way through again! I couldn't click off I was so relaxed. still the best to this day

[@gloriinher40s]

And now 2019... still one of the best ASMR videos out there.

[@cornflakegirl4811]

That was the beginning of my asmr journey ... looking for a crafts project, watched, hooked forever!

[@arleyamiller2873]

Glori in her 40s And now in 2020... still one of the best ASMR videos out there.

[@gloriinher40s]

@@arleyamiller2873 sure is 😊

[@tandrewhite]

@@gloriinher40s 👀 👀

[@c4rm3n.xql8]

@@arleyamiller2873 it’s 2021 :)

[@vanessafields6156]

She is the best, I like her older videos best, I like the soft spoken smooth natural flow voice not so much whispering and slow it’s not natural sounding as no one really talks slow in real life as it would be annoying waiting for the words to come out, but as I said she is the best in soft spoken

[@EaquaX2]

Dear Gentle Whispering, I am 15 years old, living in Utah, and I am so grateful for everything you do. you're by far my favorite whisperer, and I can't get to sleep without you. At the end of a long day, I can get on youtube, and just relax and be in a great mood. I can't thank you enough. Your biggest fan, Tyler.

[@Cuntkyss]

Tyler Ray this is so wholesome

[@nicoleisrad]

You are a lady Bob Ross. Your voice is, not your hair. Watching this, all I could think was "happy little snowflakes". Love it. Thank you!

[@TheApp9]

Wow.... you know what? I searched 1, 2 or maybe 3 years ago youtube for origami videos. Made by woman and without disturbing music in the background. Only papersounds. But I searched without success. I didn't know anything about ASMR and I thougt I am the only one on earth who is looking for calm and silent origami videos on youtube for relaxation purpose and tingles ;-)

[@rockytherookie8599]

TheApp9 dude, I have been doing the same, so you ain't the only one. :)

[@lildog1424]

TheApp9 same!!!!Love you gentle whispers!!

[@analuvzya7]

TheApp9 thats exactly how i found asmr too !

[@bryankerbow7871]

Nope not the only one. I used to watch PBS craft shows as a teenager just bc the soft spoken women and the sounds of the paper and the brushes made me tingle. I always thought i was just strange as a kid and back then ASMR wasnt even a thing. Lol. I discovered ASMR just a coupke months back when I accidentally came across the infamous 3D sound video called "The Tucker Zone" which led me to a binaural haircut video and watching that suddenly ASMR videos were suggested . I watched my first one which was Gentle Whispers haircut and the rest is tingly history. Now i cant fall asleep without listening to an ASMR video.

[@thepockettinglesasmr6520]

I know that it's March, but I just realized I learned how to make these stars while watching this video. *My whole office has you to thank* since these stars made our holidays so much brighter. And we still haven't taken them down :D They are just so pretty :)

[@AromaticWisdomInstitute]

I love these original videos and prefer them to the high tech vids of today.

[@sabrinacopas1636]

Nine years later and I still watch this during the winter from around Christmas through Saint Patrick’s day. 💙 😁

[@XGlamourLive]

Loved this tutorial :) Also, I never find any rude or mean comments when I come to your videos. We respect you so much Maria

[@jdn94]

Maria is my crafts teacher, my home decor expert, and my relaxing agent. Thank you so much Maria!!! You've impacted my life...I made this today just because I was bored...lol.

[@tonyprice3878]

i watched this with my nieces one night so they would fall asleep the next day we watched again and are going to make our own decorations this year thank you maria. Anton x

[@Johnny_Blaze]

I love coming back to the older videos. You're still amazing, Maria

[@jose-gr7jg]

2018!!! You have grown a lot, you shoud do origami videos again

[@Johnny_Blaze]

Totally agree! Maybe in the same "free form" style. Kinda like a throwback.

[@marimil1469]

I really like her older video's. She had this very alluring accent and the way she talked in general. Actually old videos, at least for me are kind of more effective for inducing tingles or for making me sleep, don't know why.

[@wendyattack]

just a parrot I watched her old videos exclusively

[@raventhemoviecommentarist]

It’s 2021 -.-

[@jose-gr7jg]

@@raventhemoviecommentarist lol, I forgot about this comment completely

[@rachelmhenry]

i love the way you say "three" and "festive" ....tinglesssss

[@LoFIJak]

I love your instructional videos. They're relaxing and I get to learn how to do something

[@Baini229]

I have made about 900 of these since I watched your video, and I've taught it to 4 other people who loved it!

[@TheRealLadyJenn]

This is a great idea, Maria. I have been making smaller ones for gifts this year. I have found if you spray them with clear, glossy spray paint (at least 2 coats) it makes the paper look like ribbon. Thanks for sharing such a simply beautiful idea.

[@FeelslikeHalloween]

You could also make them poinsettias by using all red paper. :)

[@Shenben2021]

Maria! Thank you 1000 times for this tutorial! I made this for my home last year and again this year! My boyfriend loves them, my friends love them, and my parents love them! I'm so glad you not only share your beautiful personality with us, but these crafts add life to my home! You are lovely! Thank you again! Much love!!

[@Mars_doll]

I have been sitting here for about an hour and a half making some of those snowflakes with the video on repeat. I'm having a nice night, thank you!

[@nicoleisrad]

I love when you say "very well". It makes me smile.

[@danushbr]

i absolutely love that you included all holidays in your explanation for this!! Im jewish and oftentimes, people forget about Hannukah, or dont even know what it is! Thank you for being so considerate

[@topgun3758]

The most reason I love your videos is that you have talent and skill and the best asmr soft voice in the business!

[@FeelslikeHalloween]

It's November 3rd, but after watching this I'm going to start making these right now because I don't want to forget to make them during the busy holiday season. I will just hang them in my storage room and then take them out when I start my Christmas decorating! Thank you for posting this video!!!

[@phil0s0phy0]

I love the old videos so much

[@erikaj9337]

2020 🤙🏻🤙🏻👸🏼 she’s forever a queen

[@opaldreamsofpeace]

"see-sors" omg. I love it!

[@x3princessbratx3]

I still love this one. Look how much you’ve changed Maria!!

[@nefronaynay]

I love this... and thank goodness NO AD! I can't use any vids with ads on my playlist, they wake me up! lol. Thank you so much!

[@SilentCitadel]

Asmr + learning how to make artsy stuff = so much win I can barely contain myself. Braingasms

[@jeric0777]

Finally made it to the end if this one without falling asleep. Now I can make these with my kids (and keep using the video to fall asleep). Thank you!

[@Gracie8205]

I watched this for the asmr aspect and now i am addicted to making snowflakes. Thank you so much for this video!! I've made like 10 snowflakes in the last 3 days!!! :)

[@idcnouvelles]

Two weeks to go until it's Christmas and you give us a present in advance, a half-hour video including CRAFTING.

[@klarared]

I learned making these when I was 8 years old but I totally forgot it until I saw this video. *Oh gosh, here comes the nostalgia* Thank you so much for reminding me of that! :D

[@sclewis7]

I wish I could post pics. I made three of these for my house in various shades of purple. They look like something you would buy at a store. So beautiful! Thank you for teaching me something new. I love your videos for the ASMR aspects but also because you do really teach useful and fun skills. You rock!!

[@RetroTube1978]

@Sarah Lewis- If you take a picture of your creation, you can upload it (free) at any URL hosting website. I've enclosed the site that I use. Just upload your image and grab the 'Direct URL Link' (copy) and paste it into your comment. Make sure to let others know (in future posts) where the link will direct them to, that way they don't think it's spam. Just 'copy' the direct link after uploading your photo and paste it here! I can't wait to see. postimage.org/ Note: You can resize the image if you wish to via the drop down menu at the link provided.

[@debbieomi]

OMG I love this!! My mind was all a whirl thinking of the different papers I have and can use to make these. I'm going to make two first thing in the morning to go along side a bulletin board I am decorating in the school library where I work. I would suggest to anyone who is having a child do the decorating that the drawing is done before cutting. An older kid might be able to design it after the cutting but a little one might have difficulty not tearing the paper. Thank you, Maria!

[@brownqs]

Wow, that makes a cool shadow on the wall when you hold it up!

[@carolineogrady377]

Please make more origami and paper craft tutorials! 😚

[@StixH]

Crafting at it's best! Unhurried & soothing. (none of this "here's the one I made earlier" nonsense! Please keep them coming Maria!

[@Lunina.A]

2022 ❤️🧡💜💙💚

[@Silvanfan]

wow i thought that the paper was actually in that design. i was thinking "my gosh where would i find nice paper like that". i'm in france right now, and i think nailpolish is too expensive here. but I'm gonna try to make taht with all the highlighters I have here :D i'm gonna attempt to make one of those stars to hang in my appartment for the new year :D

[@peacewithin0186]

I love how you always have your nails done! It makes your vids so pleasant to watch. Thank you!

[@AbstractOddity]

how neat! i would love to see more hand videos - something I used to love doing when i was little was dipping my hands in hot wax in a parafin that my mother had and then peel it off. i think a lot of people like doing this with glue too. anyway, can't wait for more new videos. they help me sleep so much!

[@thepuzzlemaker3012]

Made one today, came back here to remember how to do the cuts. Happy winter holidays, everyone! 💜

[@AnnieD131281]

Thanks so much for this tutorial! I used it today with 2 classes of 10 and 11 year olds and we had fantastic results (well, a couple of them were "interesting" but the majority worked! Great Christmas craft idea which kept my class busy!

[@silviaarriola1992]

I saw it yesterday, today I made one! a lovely idea :) thanks Maria

[@Natalie-pz4hp]

This is the video i watched years ago and discovered asmr, was looking for tutorials and fell asleep. Watched them everyday since :)

[@BeckaLBrown]

I watch your videos so much that my ASMR started to go away. BUT! That construction paper sounds triggered it. Your amazing GentleWhispering. Love from Alaska

[@WatercolorFish]

This video was a total trigger, and really fun. I love arts and crafts!

[@illusivegam3r]

This is incredible to listen to after a hard day at work.

[@ddieter603]

What a great idea for the kids!

[@greeniddoll]

Hi Maria, happy new year! I just wanted to thank you for this great snowflake tutorial. I'm sure you heard about the horrible tragedy in Newtown ct. My niece works for a school here in ct and the staff was asked over there winter break to make snowflakes for the students of the Sandy Hook elementary school kids for when they return to classes at there new school. I made it in the green and white colors for them. So again, thank you. Hopefully this will make their day a little brighter......

[@thewazzupchick]

Omg. Asmr for the first time. Woah.

[@johno993]

first thought: YAY SHE MADE ANOTHER VIDEO!!!

[@OwnPrivateEuphoria]

You Are fantastic! Thank You! Cant wait to make these with my wife and she may be able to make them with her students too. Sooo Relaxing and tingly for me!

[@Mrs_Funshine]

Can't believe I've only just seen this - I would have loved doing this for Christmas. Oh well can always practice. Thank you Maria.xx

[@blackneos940]

Have you practiced enough.....? :) It's almost Christmas time..... :D

[@marcellachellz]

Hey, Maria, thanks so much for this :) I made this last year to my mom and she still has it! God, how the time flies... I remember very well of me watching this video and at the same time making the snowflake/star hahah ^-^. It made her very happy, by the way, so thanks again :)

[@staceylovesjesus1573]

So pretty 💜💓⭐💓💜 Hope you do more videos of this.

[@jozina1]

I made 2 of these for the hollidays. Gave a festif touch to the room.

[@93mcandy]

The video was relaxing nd I love it when ur vids are super long. It gets me so excited. Idk y u apologize about ur videos being long. Dnt worry we all love them nd u :)

[@LazyButtProductions]

I was so relaxed, I couldn't reach the like button.:)

[@93mcandy]

Maria I love it when ur videos are super long. Don't apologize about them being long. We all love ur vids nd u :)

[@guccideltaco]

Paper craft, towel folding, Russian language--Maria is an ASMR How-To Guru!

[@TamaraKinkart]

Maria, you're so sweet. Your whole story, your compassion & spirit...you're just an angel. Thanks for the great video, as usual! Merry Christmas to you and those you love :)

[@eric829]

that was bob ross' MO when he painted actually. even if you mess it up, as long as it makes you feel happy, that's all that matters. that's why he named the show The Joy of Painting ... not Painting a Landscape in 20 Minutes =)

[@imonlyhereforthelaughs]

I LOVE your long videos! longer videos mean I can stay calm and relaxed longer :)

[@MeggCarrot]

Ahhhh! Im so excited I can hear you again Maria! :) That is an awesome snowflake! :) Thanks love!

[@tinytina333]

You should be a teacher, like a kindergarten teacher. The kids I'm sure would love you! Very good video. You're always such a sweetie in all of them. Was really excited to see it was soo long too! :)

[@lv2xlr8NOW]

Holy cow this video knocked me out-awesome , thank you, your so gifted at this

[@kakashino8]

:D! We made these in Middleschool art class! I know now how to make them again!

[@Johnny_Blaze]

2019 and still awesome.

[@nadeeyaafiza]

Oh my Maria..Whenever u speak, your voice automatically soothes me and i feel so relax and sleepy..U don't have to do anything. Just say something and i will get real hypnotize..

[@WhispersSapphire]

This is awesome! Thanks for the great idea Maria!

[@Pepperjohnson99]

I would love to hear you count to 500 or so, I love your voice!

[@Ankie3011]

Again you did it... Absolutely soothing, calming and wonderfull..... I love your videos... Can't say it enough... ;) I have a disease, called morbus crohn. (crohns disease) it's pretty bad right now and has been for many years now. And cause of that- i have to take a lot of medication, which does bad things to my body. But watching you, comforts me and helps not take to many painkillers, cuz U make mé fall a sleep during the Day and helps me Fall a sleep at Night... My life wouldn't be the same

[@GhostOrchid]

This is, quite possibly, my favorite video you've ever done. You teach so well! I'm no good at this sort of thing, but I figured out how to do this with no trouble! :D You're the BEST.

[@ICSarojini]

I love this... really great ASMR tingles, and it made me run out and buy paper and double stick tape at lunch so I can make this star tonight! Thank you...

[@GOODBYEskateteam]

That's beautiful!

[@marge117]

you are an angel, thank you so much for all you do

[@redjo20]

I love this video. The decoration is fantastic and you're just perfect as the presenter! Amazing ASMR effect too.

[@nicoleisrad]

I decided I'm going to make three of these for my front window-one in Christmas colors, one in Hannukah colors, and one in Kwanzaa colors.

[@arlinaagaraj375]

I love your old videos MARIA

[@seanisfluffy]

You can always draw the lines right after you cut it, it would be flat,on the table that way

[@russianradio85]

I love the shadow it projects on the wall when you hold it up at the end. :)

[@merciasound]

I made mine out of scrapbooking paper, one had got little snowmen, on it, one had skiing penguins with red scarves on, one had silver stars on a dark blue sky, I interleaved those with plain light blue paper.The second one I made were all snowflakes on a dark green bakground interleaved with a plain dark green. Everybody said how nice they looked!

[@kalyiamoto7310]

This was so much fun to make & it looked very impressive - thank you Maria ☺

[@kathier.9795]

Maria, you are such a creative person!! and what you do is so nice and well explained.. as usual, a great job! thank you.

[@gillybob333]

I think you can learn a lot about people my listening to the little things they say, just little things. I am absolutely sure of one thing and that is you must be a wonderful person to know which makes me a little sad because we will never meet. What a wonderful friend and wife you must be, I can just feel it! You will make the most magical mother one day ;) I see that you tube in their infinite wisdom has done away with the friends module. Please don't forget I am your friend :)

[@MrCamillaful]

I haven't seen this one before. I love your creative videos, they're a delight to watch. x

[@Conocobhar]

I made some of these this last Christmas for my wife's preschool class (she's a teacher)! Didn't realize you'd made a video on it too! Cool!

[@msnthrowp]

I think I love you. You have the most gentle way about you. At least in this video:).

[@lissettecastillo1591]

msnthrowp You PERVERT

[@friedlanderd]

*comes home from long night at library, sees your origami tutorial video* Holy crap! YES! OMFG YES! *entire household and several nearby neighbours wake up* True Story. I can't describe how happy I was to see video up.

[@SinkingZabra]

So glad that you put this back up! :)