The Magic of Marmalade / Slow Living & Cottagecore Inspiration / Meadow Afternoon Issue 2

Join me today for a little slow living inspiration. In this issue of Meadow Afternoon we will cook some homemade marmalade in the kitchen, craft a batch of greeting cards, take a trip to Narnia, sew a little phone bag and finally gather to hear the story of an easily distracted ant.
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Browse Through the Chapters:
Welcome: 00:00
Homestead - Making Marmalade: 01:06
Cozy Crafting - Greeting Cards: 07:32
The Bookshelf - Narnia : 13:41
Kitchen Clatter - Marmalade Roll: 20:43
The Sewing Box - Phone Bag: 25:35
Short Story - From Below : 31:22
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Ida
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Music Credit:
“Sovereign” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
"Gymnopedie No. 3" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
“Summer Day” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
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“Almost Bliss” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
“Prelude in C.BWV” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
“Easy Lemon” by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/b...
"Sovereign Quarter" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Stoic Morning" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello all, I'm back with issue no.2 and yes I did write a story about an easily distracted ant. . . I don't have an excuse, it just happened. . anyway enjoy the video :)

[@CrisOnTheInternet]

Any of us could buy the marmalade, but I think the most enjoyable thing of homemade goods is the process, it requires attention and patience, in other words being present 💜.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

I completely agree 🌿

[@jacquelinemcgowan8164]

well said without being preachy thank you

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Glad you enjoyed the video🌿

[@laceyjs92]

This was so lovely and soothing, I worked on my embroidery while watching this and it felt like having a friend in the next room over here with me

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Very glad you enjoyed the video. I'm happy to be your video friend😊 What type of design are you working on?

[@bettecannavino4047]

You are a very talented young lady. Thank you for sharing 🌸

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Bette, Thank you so much for your kind comments 🌿 Hope you the channel.

[@dannmurray1199]

Very talented. So lovely to a space for your crafting and sewing. 🌿🌸🦋🌺🌿

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you so much 🌿

[@tinainglima]

Very sweet channel. Thank you so much.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you so much Tina!

[@ridendurance]

Simply lovely..., restful and inspiring. ❤

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you so much!

[@metaphoricallyspectacular3758]

a lovely video, thanks for sharing this inspiration!

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you for watching 🌷

[@francineh.7825]

Looking forward to the phone bag pattern. It's very pretty!!

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Francine, Thank you💐 I will let you know when the pattern is available.

[@jaynegreen6279]

Beautiful video! Love the calming music and beautiful projects.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Jayne, Thank you so much for watching and your kind comments 🌿

[@JP-mv2dy]

Thank you for such a lovely video. Your creative inspiration is contagious

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you so much for watching 🌿 Glad you enjoyed it 🍊

[@kiaramurphy8712]

Another beautiful video ❤ made my Sunday all the more relaxing while crafting. Thank you for creating these longer form videos.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Kiara, I am very glad you enjoyed the video. A Sunday spent crafting sounds perfect 🌿 Longer form videos are my favourite to watch, so I wanted to make them as well🌷

[@myvelvetlife]

Very nice video, I really like the drawings at the beginning of each chapter. Great idea! 👏

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank so much🌿 Glad you're enjoying the videos.

[@aprilh5186]

Your videos and channel are outstanding! As a woman with many varied hobbies and interests I absolutely love seeing all your crafts and baking. And your stories are always so interesting.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello April, Thank you so much for your kind comments 🌿 The story this episode was fun to write and certainly not my usual heroine 🙂

[@christinebell8980]

Thank you, Ida. Very lovely video. Enjoyed it all. I was intrigued learning about orange marmalade. I have never had any. It looks delicious.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you as always Christine for your kind comments 🌿 I am working on a recipe for the marmalade at the moment.

[@phyllisbrandon6636]

Hello, I am a recent subscriber and wanted to say I just love your channel. I will share so your channel can grow. It deserves to be seen by many. Xo

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Phyllis, Thank you so much! I really appreciate shares 🌿 I am excited to be creating more content 🌷

[@atouchofmagic1244]

Your videos are so calming to watch ☺️ I love the bag you made, such beautiful fabric and I really like the illustrations that introduce each subject that you are doing ❤ looking forward to seeing your shop 😃 xx

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you so much! The fabric is one of my favourites 🍊 I'm really glad you are enjoying the videos 🌿

[@georginaboateng4901]

Thankyou ❤

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Glad you enjoyed the video 🌿

[@jenniferwilliams7]

You have a lovely channel! I am so glad I found it. 🙂

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Jennifer, Welcome to the channel! Happy to have you here💐

[@SamanthaSolaris]

I’m so happy to have found your channel! 🍊✨☁️💛 thank you for all the hard work and energy you put into this video! I’m also a creator here on YT so I know how much time and energy goes into this & it’s so appreciated!! Sending lots of love beautiful soul! 🍊🌜☁️✨

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Samantha! Thank you so much for stopping by the channel and for your kind comments. Happy to meet another creator:)

[@carolrayk]

What a charming video. I love the format, length and content. Well done! I'm looking forward to many more on your channel.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Carol, Thank you for watching and for your kind comments 🌿 I am excited to make more videos soon 🌷

[@savitriwijesinghe3282]

Lovely video. Loved the stories, marmalade roll and especially the pouch.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you Savitri 🌷 I am currently working on a pattern for the bag. Very glad you enjoyed the video🌿

[@susanchlad8526]

😮Hello, thanks for showing the marmalade I made some and it's delish.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Sue, Glad you tried the marmalade 🍊 It's time consuming to make but I think well worth it.

[@mariejanz3895]

Love your channel ❤️🌹❤️🌼❤️

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you so much Marie 🌿

[@adrianaariza3697]

I LOOOVE your channel, I give it all my attention to your videos, it deserves it. Thank you for existing ❤️ I predict and wish your channel is going to grow and grow..... Send you a lot of hugs 🤗

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Adriana, Thank you so much for stopping by the channel and for your kind comments 🌿 I'm looking forward to making more videos soon 🌷

[@x.bev.x3006]

Ida, that was charming!! I love how everything ties neatly together. Good luck with the new venture, too 😊😊

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you so much! Very glad you enjoyed the video 🌿

[@KellyC77]

Hi another lovely vlog. I don't like marmalade but I can imagine your kitchen smelt amazing during the process of making it. Your so creative 😊

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hi, Thank you so much for watching. Yes the kitchen certainly smelt of marmalade 🌼

[@tinaluu9810]

Hello beautiful. I'm excited to be a newbie subscriber to your channel I stumbled on. I thoroughly enjoyed this video, your voice, the creativity and mmmm marmalade goodness. Blessings always beautiful.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Tina, Welcome to the channel 🌿 Very happy to have you here 🌷 Thank you for your kind comments and hope to see you again soon.

[@AfricancoolChic]

Lovely video, enjoyed the stories 💕

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Thank you🌷

[@amomentofwonder]

Dear Ida, This video was really worth the wait - 38 minutes filled with beautiful footage, creative DIY projects and one of your great short stories 🥰 just delightful to watch with a cup of tea after a long day at work! I love how all the parts of the video flowed into each other so seamlessly. Now I'm really in the mood to reread The Chronicles of Narnia - I have a wonderfully illustrated edition that my parents gave me many years ago, and I love the stories so much. The little mobile phone case is so cute! 😍 Have a great day my dear 🤗

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Nessa, Thank you so much!!! The Chronicles of Narnia has always been a favourite of mine, I think I like The Magician's nephew best out of the series. Have you read that one? Have a lovely day too 🌷

[@Thialeana]

I am a little late on this, but what a charming video! I cannot wait to see what you put up in your shop! I hope it goes well for you! I wish we grew oranges here in Alaska. But to my knowledge, they cannot grow here. We have lots of other things! I love picking berries in the fall! It is a big thing here!

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Joanna, Thank you so much for your encouragement. Alaska looks beautiful. From what I've seen (from You Tube videos) I like the hunting and outdoor culture in Alaska. We don't have wild berries like that here, do you make jam or freeze them?

[@itzakpoelzig330]

They figured out a way to grow oranges in Russia, so the same would probably work in Alaska? I'm no expert, but it involved digging a deep trench on a south-facing slope and growing the trees in it so that their roots would be below the freeze-line. During the winter they covered the trenches over with glass or clear plastic. The trees had to be pretty short, I guess. It's probably not economically viable on the large scale, but could be done on the family scale by someone with a big yard (and a love of oranges).

[@Thialeana]

@@MeadowAfternoon I have made jam before out of the berries but we haven't froze it yet. That is a good idea! I'm not much of hunter. But I do love foraging and picking berries!

[@Thialeana]

@@itzakpoelzig330 It is possible maybe one day? There is a brilliant lady here in Alaska who owns a company called Sipping Streams Tea in Fairbanks. She actually created the world's very first artic greenhouse using the hot springs in Fairbanks. So maybe we could grow oranges in that method!

[@itzakpoelzig330]

@@Thialeana Oh yes, I watched a video about her! She's doing amazing work.

[@IndieAnnieJones1]

Hello new subscriber here. I love your content. Thank you so much for sharing these tranquil moments. I shall look forward to you seeing more of your videos

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello, Welcome to the channel and thank you for subscribing 🌿 Hope you enjoy further videos, I am currently working on Issue 3 at the moment. Your channel name is fun!

[@adrianaariza3697]

It is possible to share the recipes please? The mermale and the bread look delicious 😋

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Working on doing this soon.

[@FreeSpirit350]

Beautiful, I so enjoyed this, thank you so much 🙏🏼

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello, Thank you so much for watching 🌿 I'm glad you're enjoying the videos 🌷

[@sue758]

Such a lovely video! You are so inspiring with so many ideas to create. Your cards are simply beautiful! It would be wonderful for you to share some links to some of your supplies? Would love to know where one could find the white plastic looking tool you used during card making and some of the different other pens and items you use. Thank you for sharing the story of the tradition of marmalade making in your home. So cozy!!

[@itzakpoelzig330]

That tool is a bone folder, although of course many are made of plastic these days.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello Sue, Thank you so much for watching 🌿 As the other commenter mentioned, the white tool was a bone folder. The black pens I used were the Staedtler Pigment liners. I used watercolor paints, double sided tape and foam squares just to give a few of the other supplies. I am working on creating a blog where I can put full lists of supplies, recipes etc.

[@lavendervlogs]

💜🥰🥰🥰

[@MeadowAfternoon]

💐

[@karensaville913]

Hello...just lovely...one thought can you list items used ..as in paint and paper tools etc I feel this would help greatly..also the ads drove me mad

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello, I will work on creating list of supplies used. Thank you for the suggestion. As for the ads, monetization means I can hopefully make the channel sustainable in the long term. In order to make free to watch content there has to be some way of funding the videos. The ads are a small but important part of this.

[@karensaville913]

@@MeadowAfternoon thanks for yr reply...some channels do have less ads ..i do understand ..

[@MaryMartinez-zc7mn]

Sure do miss Your Channel, do you have plans to return?

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello 😊 Yes I do! It's been a busy season but I do plan to make new videos soon.

[@elkahmae1283]

Call me stupid but where in England can you grown lemons and oranges. Or are you actually living in another country.

[@MeadowAfternoon]

I'm with my family at the moment in Spain.

[@thecottagelibrary]

Dear Ida, I am mesmerized by your channel! I am so happy KZbin recommended your videos. I haven't had the time to catch up with all of them yet, but I have the feeling you are a kindred spirit! 💛🌼🍃 I took a look at your website and it is unbelievable how many things and interests we have in common! Perhaps, this is what I loved the most: "I’ve always wanted a pen name because I think it’s rather romantic." 🤎🌷 I hope more and more people discover your beautiful channel, I will be sharing it among my favourites for sure!

[@MeadowAfternoon]

Hello! It's very nice to meet you and thank you so much for your kind comments and for taking a peak at my website. I think we must have lots in common. Your channel is really beautiful and we seem to share a love of storytelling🌷 I have not had time to watch many of your videos yet but I look forward to adding them to my watch list. Perhaps we could collaborate at some point 😊

[@thecottagelibrary]

@@MeadowAfternoon aww how kind of you!! Thank you so much! 🤎🥰 I’d love to! I’m a bit overscheduled atm but I’ll make sure to send you an email as soon as I have a bit more time! 🥰