Oh Jibid , I have greatly missed hearing your lovely voice and was so excited to see a new work of art from you! The concept of your journal can only come from a true artist - what a masterpiece! I reckon you are the only person out there that can create a journal about something slightly dark yet it radiates joy, admiration, and I love it! Much love my dear friend and hope all is well :)
@HooliganMomma6 жыл бұрын
Beautifully put!!! xo
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Amity Bloom you have quite a.way with words sweetheart, it is so nice to hear appreciation like that, thankyou so much, for enjoying the videos and for giving so much inspiration yourself, you have lifted me xx
@nancyorourke76796 жыл бұрын
Please always continue making videos about your amazing work!! Thank you!!
@Anna-de4mu6 жыл бұрын
The way this journal is done is exquisite. There is no need to add so much stuff, but the simplicity of the pages, and the delicate details makes the journal unique😊🌸💕 thank you for this work of art!
@cazyoung58876 жыл бұрын
Such an haunting journal but you still make us watchers want to move in and live in the mystery ...it’s just wonderful x
@frigg745 жыл бұрын
Your books are so incredibly gorgeous, I can watch your videos again and again. You have such a soothing voice and presence and I love your sense of humor. I was watching this one for the umpteenth time and would like to tell you about the brothers Grimm. (Ok, I'll admit it, as a folklorist this has been niggling at me so I just can't help myself. Sorry). All of "their" fairytales were, in fact, collected. That's what "Grimms fairytales" are: A collection of stories written down from oral history. More or less. The Grimms did however edit them extensively according to what they believed was "proper" and a main source for the stories was their housekeeper, who may have also cleaned them up quite a bit for the delicate gents' ears. Again, love your work :)
@jamiesimpson15785 жыл бұрын
Hello Jibid, this was the first junk journal that I had every seen. I fell in love with the craft. Your journals are magical 💕
@sylviagarza96966 жыл бұрын
Jibid, you have shown the light in the dark/scary Black Forest and have made it wondrous and magical. It's as if we are taking a stroll through the forest with you and you are talking us through it, to help us see for ourselves how magical it can be. I believe its your soft spoken voice that keeps us walking through the scary forest! The Journal is just magical! I love it.
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Sylvia Garza aww I am blushing, that is so sweet, thankyou Sylvia! x
@kiwicrafting14676 жыл бұрын
Jibid your journals are Devine and so wonderfully crafted.!! Your style changed me from mixed media to journaling. I wish I could paint like you do, it is a true talent that you have . All the best Annie
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Kiwi Crafting hi annie, wow! That is such a lovely compliment, thankyou. It is always nice to try new things of course, and i am sure you will find room in your new journaling hobby for your mixed media skills, i hope you enjoy where the journey takes you, love from jibid x
@KellyBellcambridgegiftsbykelly6 жыл бұрын
Your journals are always so lovely and I love the themes/sentiments. Here in NY I live by a pine forest area - my backyard really. I love walking in there - it looks thick and foreboding on the edges but inside it's a magic place. There are many trails made by deer and other animals and it is quiet - but its special quiet - muffled even - but the cry of birds sounds amazing. It's not the Black Forest - which is a thing of my minds great magic - but it is a very special place full of imaginings just as vast. Thank you for bringing this to my mind as I watched and listened to your beautiful flip.
@eveny1196 жыл бұрын
As a kid I loved being in the woods, the moss, the mushrooms and ferns. Loved your fern print. (If you were talking about Hansel and Gretel, the poor witch was being vandalized, they were eating her home, she's the victim.) lol
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
eveny119 lol that never even occurred to me, there you are then, two sides to every story! That's hilarious ;)
@PinkOddBird6 жыл бұрын
So this is what a Jibid Gothic book looks like. I absolutely love it so far! Poison berries, what!?! Lol off to watch part two!
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
PinkOddBird lol, enjoy sweetie x
@sonjam76946 жыл бұрын
I have been waiting for another journal of yours! You should think about us who are impatient and can't wait for more of your gorgeous work! lol! For me it is like watching a movie or something, always a good story and always something amazing to see! XX!
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Sonja M haha, thankyou Sonja! I will try to behave better in future ;) x
@anitag55126 жыл бұрын
I just adore your work and your aesthetic! I love the sewn elements! So inspiring! Thanks so much for sharing with us!
@sirkat75166 жыл бұрын
Just love the papers you created, moody, somber, and beautiful.
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Kathy Sirois thankyou Kathy :)
@kessell6376 жыл бұрын
How hauntingly beautiful!
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Jan Kessell thankyou jan :)
@prettypaperpieces87096 жыл бұрын
Oh how wonderful. I just Love your work. Now I am going to see part #2. TFS...Dar
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Darlene Bowers thankyou very much dar x
@lisamcilvain49926 жыл бұрын
This book is so beautiful and so different from anything I've seen. Your papers are amazing and the book illustrations are perfectly mysterious 🍁 the way you edged the pages with foliage and botanical is just lovely!
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Lisa Mcilvain thankyou very much Lisa :)
@vintagemoss95786 жыл бұрын
How very beautiful. Thank you very much for sharing this beautiful piece of work.
@katherinecrerar71656 жыл бұрын
This book belongs in an art gallery! So much depth and artistry! I'm lost in it!
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Katherine Crerar so nice to her that thankyou Katherine :)
@bettelovelace44566 жыл бұрын
You are a true artist ... I never want it to end ... I would love to be a fly on your wall to watch you create.. what a journey that would be ! Never stop being as dedicated as you are .. that’s what takes you a step above the best💜
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Bette Lovelace so sweet of you bette, thankyou so much :)
@laraselli246 жыл бұрын
There ' s part two yeahhhhhhh!!!
@WendysJournalAdventure6 жыл бұрын
Remarkable and haunting in the best possible way! Congratulations Jibid ❤️
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Wendy's Journal Adventure haha, thankyou Wendy x
@lunarbloom35876 жыл бұрын
Another superb work of art Jibid! You are so gifted.
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Lunar Bloom thankyou very much LB x
@KissMyCreative6 жыл бұрын
Such an amazing journal. Loved every page! ❤️ tfs
@nancyrallen6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love your journal. I had trouble hearing you and could not bring up the volume with the computer. Please keep making videos and thank you so much for sharing.
@ClareCreationsAL6 жыл бұрын
This is an incredibly beautiful book! I love that it is a darkly themed book yet not entirely dark throughout. Thank you so much for sharing the book! And the research you’ve done for the story of the theme and really searched for images. It’s got such a dark ominous feel yet there are sweet images at times too, princess, toadstools, and the gingerbread house. Extremely well done!
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Leslie Clare Jones Creative Pzazz aww looks like it had the desired effect, thankyou so much Leslie, I appreciate that very much x
@ClareCreationsAL6 жыл бұрын
Jibid Neary you are most welcome! I am very sincere with my comments!
@lightdancer22176 жыл бұрын
WOW, FANTASTIC.... Thank you for showing, really amazing walk through..
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Lightdancer22 thanks so much hun :)
@wendyroope-vestigecreation97756 жыл бұрын
Your talent absolutely knows no bounds and thank goodness for that! What a true visionary you are and such an inspiration! I dare say if you ever did decide to write a book (because you are also a wonderful storyteller) and wrapped it up in one of your journals, it would be a best seller!! ❤️💐
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Wendy Roope that is so lovely of you, thankyou so much Wendy! X
@LIVAN606 жыл бұрын
I love the prints we talked about , they are really beautiful. As for the rest of the book, well what can I say.
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Liv Möller thankyou Liv xXx
@natalierozean59892 жыл бұрын
Ah, Jibid, I’m just rewatching your videos again. Im particularly drawn to the Black Forest journals. They call to me. Perhaps being enticed to step into a mysterious world, you may never find your way out of. A place so inundated with botanical life...yet not even a bird dares to make a peep. A hidden world that is so silent, even the sound of your own footsteps are swallowed up by the thick forest floor. You wonder if the forest itself is asleep or is it an empty memory forever frozen in time. A place that is so heavy with loneliness that even to those who fear them, the sight of a spider would be a welcome visitor. Even when skirting the edge, with the safety of a sun lit trail in plain sight...there seems always to be an ominous presence looming ...waiting....daring you to come a bit closer. Such a peculiar thing, the dark forests, I’m a field biologist. I’ve spent years crouched on the forest floor in silent observation. Forests are a thing of an almost unbearable beauty. There is never a shortage of life...an endless supply of wonder!! It seems so strange that there are some that are so hauntingly sad....yet those are the ones that mesmerize me the most. Perhaps one day, I’ll have the courage to step beyond the safety of sun. Until then, I’ll explore vicariously through your journals. Thank you. PS: at 14:26, you say the type of paper the crinkly envelopes are, but it crinkles over your voice and I can’t hear. Can you please mention what it is again?
@jibidneary22122 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Natalie, I really enjoyed reading your experience and observations. You must tell me more about being a field biologist, when you are in the mood one day. Feel free to email woolymum@yahoo.co.uk. the paper you asked about, I don't think I do actually say in the video, but looking at it I believe it is brown kitchen paper or kitchen parchment/baking paper, just scrunched up. Hugs, j
@jessjtadesigns6 жыл бұрын
What amazing art work Jibid! You've got me eco dying now and I'm hooked, got a box full of the most interesting shapes and colors! I live near a heavy wooded area and was there the other day, and yes the absence of noise is deafening to me. I need to go back. Won't be roasting any of my kids in there tho-lol😁💌✨ how I love your work and your humor. Thank you!!
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Jess jta designs oh jess I am so happy to hear that! That's wonderful. (Glad for your kids too). Lots of love hun, happy playtime to you!
@tikvah6756 жыл бұрын
As always, a work of art. You far surpass the talent any other journal artist I have found.
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
tikvah675 you are too kind, thankyou sweetie x
@ericagudino95606 жыл бұрын
I love your art such talent. You and Amity Bloom inspired me. Thank you for sharing.
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Erica Barron thankyou very much Erica x
@greenmittens6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely spellbinding. Beautiful.
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
greenmittens thankyou so much x
@charisgratias18636 жыл бұрын
Hi jibid! Great detailed work, as always. I am absolutely inspired every time you upload. The bear carrying off the maiden may be a take on the Fairie Tale 'The Beauty and the Beast', where the Beast who is usually depicted as Leonine in nature, may also be shown rather as Ursine (?). Just my two cents. I also liked the beads at the bottom of the page at 21:32. They look like little toadstools shooting from the earthy brown page tones.
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Reese DChatch thankyou so much Reese, ah yes, I'm sure you must be right about the bear, I will try to find it again for next time, thanks for that. I love the idea with the toadstools sticking up, they were reminding me of berries, but I like the toadstools better :)
@charisgratias18636 жыл бұрын
Jibid Neary I had to comment again, you've always been so generous with sharing your ideas with us. I have one more, well, maybe two. Perhaps little capped/cupped (?) buttons could be used for the shroom heads and then glued within are frilly eyelash trim tips to mimic the roughness of the underside of the mushroom cap. Then more faded green eyelash trim on the page outline for grass.
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Reese DChatch that sounds so cute! I have little idea too of painting the wooden beads, I will need to experiment it looks like, let's see what happens with the next woodland one ;)
@charisgratias18636 жыл бұрын
Jibid Neary Cool! I've also taken your advise regarding the paper thickness when I dye/decorate the papers I've begun. So helpful indeed. Bless.
@redpagecafe6 жыл бұрын
I was so so excited to see you had a new video up 😍 what an incredible masterpiece! Wow you are an incredible artist 💜 it's beautifully made! Love the little mushrooms everywhere and maybe one day you could show us how to make a hand made stamp?! I just love love love your work. I really wish you lived closer I would love to come for a visit ☕️☺️ I just love you charm and inviting lovely voice 💖 love love love all your videos thank you xx
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Chantale Lepage - Hot Head Stitches Well I will never tire of hearing such lovely messages, thankyou so much sweetie pie xx
@FionaJ6 жыл бұрын
My goodness Jibid, this has sent shivers down my spine, in a good way though!.. You are just amazing, only you could pull this off ... It's nice to see you back .. p.s don't go out in the woods today, you're sure for a big surprise!! .. golly it sounded so spooky listening to you talk about the forest ... xox Fi
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Fiona J lol you are scaring me too now haha!
@jackiepeterson13295 жыл бұрын
I love your journals! I was wondering if you have any tutorials on how to make your wonderful creations? I would love to see how you go about the process. Hugs, Jackie :)
@jibidneary22125 жыл бұрын
Thankyou jackie, i only have 2 tutorials currently, one on my painted papers (plant impressions) and a paid one on book covers on my website, jibidneary.com, thankyou x
@vanikurup6 жыл бұрын
Absolute treasure... off to check part 2
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Vani Kurup thankyou Lovely :)
@sharoncarroll88926 жыл бұрын
Such beautiful papers and so much imagination ! Great job ! I would be afraid that the foreign writing may be obscene and not know what it said ; would be my luck ! Love from South Carolina
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Sharon Carroll lol Sharon! Let's hope not, from an early 1900's Russian book about mushrooms hehe, but you sure never know ;) thanks for watching sweetheart x
@annkathy2576 жыл бұрын
Part one has been an adventure through an area of the forest that I surely would prefer not to be in especially at night! 😉 I'm looking forward to continuing the journey ....
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Ann Kathy thankyou Ann! You are right, even the friendliest forests are terrifying at night lol, I am such a wimp, with too much imagination - I end up scaring myself silly! X
@Grandmabrown365 жыл бұрын
I just love love hearing your stories and seeing what you’ve come up with. You’re so clever!!! How can I get one from you???? I’ve written before. I can only imagine the Queue of those waiting for the same! But also you must record your story so I may hear it as well. That’s part of it! If you have children they must have loved story time with their mum!!!! Would it help me if I pulled some sympathy strings!?! My birthday is is twelve days and a week after is our 45th wedding anniversary. Really tho you are such a grand artist anyway you look at it all! I’m trying to give it a go myself. My daughter in law loves Jane Austin. So for her birthday I want to do her a journal. Her favorite book is pride and prejudice. I want it junky and full but mostly fun. I’m trying now to collect some fun stuff and learn more about her as well. I got the idea after I found you over a year ago on you tube! Her birthday is oct. wish me luck! I’m no where as clever as you so I hope while I research I find some interesting stuff. It’s the stuff that makes them fun! Thanks for listening. Hope to hear from you!!!! Thanks, Gail
@laceycoelho89496 жыл бұрын
It's beautiful I love Evey Page!!
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
lacey Coelho thanks so much Lacey x
@lisarhodes13416 жыл бұрын
So beautiful as always. I love listening to your stories that go with the journals.. I love the way you dye your paper. What do you use? I think I need to order one of your journals!!
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Lisa Rhodes Thankyou Lisa, it varies what I use, but this time only tea and distress inks.
@abitofbirdsong6 жыл бұрын
Hi Jibid. I just subscribed to your channel. This journal is breathtaking! I am so glad to have found your channel. I love the bear page, although bears are my recurring nightmare. Have you heard of the children’s book called The Bear That Heard Crying? It’s based on a true story from someone’s uncovered family genealogy of a 3-year-old girl who wandered into the woods in the 1700s and was mothered by a bear for several days. It’s amazing. Anyway, I love your work. It’s fantastic.
@shelleyhess18206 жыл бұрын
This is so incredible. You have inspired me to actually start. LOL. Seriously- I’ve watched every video of yours and it’s all such beautiful art. To sit and watch you put together a book must be fascinating. Please tell me what kind of paper you used. (The inside papers that are plain and tea stained) It sounds soft. I need a tutorial. 🤷🏼♀️😍
@MissDaisyParsley6 жыл бұрын
Lovely journal!
@debraeaves65446 жыл бұрын
your eco dying pages are so lovely. What kind of paper do you use for the printing. I went out gathering fall leaves the other day and ended up with a bad case of poisen oak. it was miserable. I would love to learn the eco dying with leaves.
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
debra eaves for this one I used standard printer paper mostly 80gsm, a few were thicker with the printed graphics so as not to warp.
@nasushll6 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and unique
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Susan Hill thankyou :)
@DreamyBohemian6 жыл бұрын
Have you explained somewhere how you transfer images of botanicals? That sounds really interesting to me.
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
KirbyGirl not yet, but i am planning a tutorial in the next few weeks :)
@ghazaleyes006 жыл бұрын
i love this journal one of my favourites. How did u get the cover of the book velvety in texture because i tend to use matte medium for my covers over the top. is that fabric or just paint? please let me know thank you. lots of love
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
ghazaleyes00 thankyou for your kind words :) Cotton calico on this one, with inks. There is no medium on it, only on the picture to protect the paper.
@marriettecharlton21436 жыл бұрын
such beautiful art! can I ask one question please - I eco dye paper but I am curious as to how you get such soft images - mine are fairly strong and well defined.
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Marriette Charlton hi marriette, thankyou so much, as you know, natural dyeing is never an exact science, especially eco dyeing, so many variables! If your issue is too strong images, I guess dont leave them in so long, and the types of leaves and how much natural colour and tannins they exude of course will make a difference. Also, not all of these are eco dyed, some are actually plant prints and transfers using inks at my desk. Sometimes I go over my ecodyed cloth again, to give a more layered effect over softer defined areas. It's all about experimentation! Wishing you happy crafting days, j x
@marriettecharlton21436 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for the reply - yes it is such an inexact art but the wonderful thing is each print is so very unique
@dianemadir46742 жыл бұрын
Question: what weight of paper is being used in this book? It looks much thicker than copier paper.
@myinkyfingers5 жыл бұрын
This video is really sad...TURN UP YOUR VOLUME. My volume is up 100% and I can't hear a word. So sad.
@jibidneary22125 жыл бұрын
Its not my volume its my camera, however i was eventually able to afford a better phone camera so i think you will find my more recent videos more appealing. Thankyou for watching tho x
@racquelsgrandma6 жыл бұрын
Stunning! TFS.
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Julie Jones thankyou Julie :) xx
@AbbyAndAlbit6 жыл бұрын
Maybe it’s just me but I can hardly hear you even with the sound on full
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Suzanne Thomas yes, I'm afraid the sound is rubbish, still working on it. It is usually better through the PC speakers if that is an option for you Suzanne x
@TheJadefox6403 жыл бұрын
Its always very hard to hear the videos
@matildagentle38162 жыл бұрын
😊👏👏👏
@victoriafortunato16696 жыл бұрын
Sorry, aber Sie tun dem wunderschönen Schwarzwald UNRECHT...der ist wunderschön und nicht schwarz, duster, dunkel und furchteinflößend wie Sie ihn in Ihrem Buch darstellen!!!! Gruß aus Germany
@jibidneary22126 жыл бұрын
Victoria Fortunato Dear Victoria, thankyou for your comment. My journal is not ABOUT the Black Forest, but it is inspired by the dark side of EVERY forest, as I tried to explain. The Romans named it Silva Negra because it was darker and more intimidating than the forests they were accustomed to. My journal is to show this darkness is possible anywhere. I believe Every forest is beautiful, and can also be scary. I chose the name Black Forest simply because black = dark and mysterious, and because of the connection to the Brothers Grimm, who wrote many dark tales in this region, and as you can see in the journal, my inspiration has come from both the Brothers and from lots of other folk tales, especially eastern European and Soviet folk lore. I hope you can enjoy the journal despite this, sending love, jibid x