Viewer Request - Top 10 Projects To Do While Watching TV

As requested, my top 10 (plus one) ideas for projects to do while watching TV. I hope it's helpful to you! Thanks so much for watching!
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[@adriawofford5715]

To get around the scissor thing on planes you can bring a dental floss container and use the top to cut your thread! That's what I used to do when I was sewing pointe shoe ribbons on planes ;)

[@lilacscentedfushias1852]

I used to have something that looked a bit like a Pac-Man character, but the mouth had a little blade. It was targeted at cross stitchers. I don’t know if it’s still available or even passes the tests now x

[@heatherpagefiberfreak4230]

Fingernail clippers cut thread and yarn perfectly. That's what we used in prison.

[@SusieNewBeginnningTarot]

I'm so glad you showed the ruffle. I don't have a sewing machine and this is so easy

[@thejunkjourney2650]

Thank you for these great ideas for tv watching, traveling (car, plane, or hotel), or waiting in the car or waiting rooms. It can be hard to choose which fun thing to do today. I have an additional idea someone may also want to try. I take a small crochet hook and thin yarns and make little crocheted flowers, chains, or just small squares. I plan to use them in clusters.

[@sunsh1ne539]

My earliest memories are of my sweet grandma sitting in front of the tv with tatting or knitting or quilting or some kind of hand work in her lap working happily while she watched! This brought back those warm memories and gave me some more ideas to add to my list of projects I already do to be productive while enjoying tv. Thanks so much for your creativity!

[@kikidodson4c4l51]

Thanks Gayle! This helps so many who need to craft while in a relaxed position due to physical issues like me. I call it Belly Crafting...lol. a lot has been done that way. Haha

[@lindanagle3796]

Whoever suggested this was a fantastic choice. I even wrote the top ten down 🤓 plus the bonus is one of my favorite things to do 😉 By the way Good morning Gayle. Have a blessed day. Hugs 😘💕❤

[@ecommerceoffgrid4496]

TFS Gayle, we live off grid near the Grand Canyon, no tv only solar lights at night, tiny home but I still do my crafts on a tray as well !

[@normahall7176]

Thank you!! My granddaughter is having back surgery in March she will be in hospital for 5 days. I was staying to help her mom just be there for them. I hate to just sit so this is some great ideas!!!

[@DebbyLong777]

As I am disabled and live in pain, other than sewing, I have done EVERYTHING thus far in my recliner with trays and a bookshelf next to me. My first journal was a altered book, you had told us about Crafty Irina. I make lots of ephemera and create a mess. This was a wonderful video of new ideas.

[@henriettevandam166]

Wish you all the best... I'm in the seem position. Lot of strength and fun! Keep going...

[@lyllydd]

I have issues with a recent disability too. Crafting gives me something to focus on, but it's something where I can still take breaks when I need to. That's one of the things I love about it. You in any Facebook groups or hanging around on Twitter?

[@chelebell2521]

What channel is then sir. I a very interested in DIY journals!!

[@DebbyLong777]

Look up, crafty Irina. Then look up on her channel, ALTERED BOOK.

[@chelebell2521]

@@lyllydd just you tube, Facebook and instagram

[@andreajohnsMyPotteryBliss]

I think the crazy quilt painted and doodled on papers are wonderful. Great idea. I was watching a tutorial somewhere (I watch so many I can never remember which one taught me what). Anyway, the tutorial was about aging paper without needing to tea dye it. This lady used brown shoe polish. Once dried the polish does not rub off, you can go as dark or light as you want and polish comes in lots of colors. She says it goes a long way and it costs her a lot less than using ink and saves the mess of tea or coffee dying. I haven’t tried it yet but I thought I would pass the idea on.

[@karenborgelt7240]

Never a boring moment in junk journaling. So many varied options to work on. The perfect craft!!

[@hildapederson8174]

These were great! I've been trying to organize and use my time more efficiently. Some great ideas and tips! Thank you for sharing. All the best from Alberta, Canada!

[@sashasscraps3282]

I've never been able to "just" watch tv. I always have to be doing something else as well.

[@lilacscentedfushias1852]

I used to be like that, now Eds has caught up with me and I’m not pushing, pushing to get things done my whole life has slowed down. My sleep isn’t anywhere near being good, but I don’t have loads of things buzzing around in my head. Do this, do that, write reports, get that done for that class, do this for that person, while I’m setting it up I might as well do it another language. My mind still isn’t quiet but it’s better than it was. I still do things while I listen to tv, but I can just watch now too....thinking about it, I suppose emailing customers, reading or finding a kindle book, reading the news...yeah, I do more than I first thought 😂

[@gelpen26]

Gayle, you are so cute! Thank you for showing us your tv tricks.

[@studio74usa]

Great video!! I needed some of the ideas. Things I can do while watching TV with my husband and not have to sit in craft area away from him in another room. Love all you do thanks again for sharing!!💜

[@cwsowell]

Great idea video! And it's so cute that you think you will be able to do any of these things with a 140 lb. bundle of doggy love in your lap!

[@lyllydd]

Hahahaha!!!! I once tried loom knitting with a cat nearby. Did you know that all cats will jump through hoops given half a chance? Mine went from 2 yr old kitten to giant circus lion in under .00003 seconds!

[@sweetboo1022]

Petting a dog is the best thing to do while watching tv. It is also so relaxing and great for your health. My lapdog passed away recently and my other dog has no love for the lap. Give your little furry baby a hug for me and my lonely lap. :)

[@toniamartin682]

@@sweetboo1022 so sorry for your loss, l know how you feel.

[@lesliemcgrath1523]

Yes!! Thank you to whom ever suggested this!! And Shannon Green's painty papers!! She is one of my favorite enablers!!

[@PraiseGirl]

Love this top 10 list and one other “list” I’ve seen you do. Thank you and I cheer for MORE 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻! Thanks as it is a wonderful quick reference to look back at.

[@dorothykovak4900]

Thank you so much for this! Wonderful ideas. I kept a list to remind myself when I’m looking for things to do while sitting or waiting. I appreciate it.

[@CarolLiege]

You can take scissors in your carry-on if they're 4" or less from the pivot point for future reference, Gayle.

[@ImGinaMarie]

This is great!!! I love these ephemera tuts, such great ideas for multi tasking or when you just don't have time to do more. Thanks Gayle!!!

[@ljbj4]

I enjoyed these little projects/activities to build up a stash of “pretties” or additional page decorations. I’m amazed at how you’re so organized with all of your scraps! Tfs!

[@jillchapman2085]

Thanks for sharing your ideas. So many things to do and just what I needed. I was getting tired of doing my fussy cutting. Next to try is the fabric ruffles. I love, love, love them.

[@pjsutton9091]

One of my favorite videos along with your 10/12 pocket video! Ty!

[@suzieq23ify]

Yes I was waiting for fussy cutting! Lol. A great video and thank you so much. 10 things more I can do while watching tv that I never thought of.

[@2close2themoon]

The very first of your videos that I ever watched was your painted papers! Then YT started suggesting your junk journaling videos and, well, I fell down the rabbit hole with 30K other people.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

😂🤣😂. So glad you did! ❤️

[@junesmith7542]

Luved this video, inspired me to get some prepping done while watching tv. Hubby and I were watching a series on Netflix and I prepped a dollar store book for an altered book and then used some of the torn out pages to make different size envelopes and some banner tucks, inked too. Thanks so much for sharing this video.

[@ElaineHowlin]

So many amazing ideas!!! Thank you so much for sharing 💜 I love to create stuff while listening to an audiobook but watching TV is good too 😉

[@montanagirl5210]

Thank you Gayle, that was very helpful, I love the little envelopes and all. Have a Blessed day..

[@bettyalbrent7060]

I just watched the video of your puppy and can't believe how well he is doing with training. I also do a lot of pre work as I watch television. Or I knit, crochet, or cut paper for cards.

[@fastquilter600]

Nice conscience list and demos. Lots of food for thought. Thanks to whomever suggested this idea.

[@beverlyjohnson9413]

Love these ideas, Gayle! Especially since my fur baby does not like me in my craft room and wants me on the sofa sleeping beside me while watching TV! I don't like just sitting idle either!

[@TracyisCrafty]

Thank you Gayle very informative and I needed this video as hubby has me watching recorded things from over Christmas

[@adriawilliams7379]

Wonderful ideas! I'll be crafting while I'm re-watching. Thank you so much! 💕😍

[@janinewoodhull3611]

This was a FANTASTIC idea for a video, and I love all of your ideas! Thanks for sharing and thanks to the person who suggested it!!

[@ryderaliciarey8440]

Omg...I adore all of your craft supplies, especially the cute little envelopes and doodling papers! Thanks for sharing all these recommendations! Love your channel!

[@patbrez3079]

Great video, I’ve done some, I’m going to put my completed ephemera all in one basket. I use a accordion file folder to hold my coffee/tea papers, envelopes and book pages. I also keep the pages I’m going to use for a journal I’m working on in it too. TN fits perfect in one. Happy to hear Jimmy Joe is doing good, happy for you guys. 👍❄️❄️❄️

[@brookeudero5409]

Such a great video! Thank you for sharing I love watching TV while I craft. Cant wait to to try all of these ideas. I always feel so inspired and happy after watching your videos. Your just a bundle of joy and your giggle is just too cute! 😁🤗😂❤

[@melodywilloughby4041]

Great video with great ideas. Thanks to the person who suggested it and thanks to you Gayle. Hugs! 😊

[@dianamarie9689]

What a great list to keep us busy! Love this! Thank you for sharing.

[@abundantlyyours6861]

Wasn't my idea, but I just went crazy making those little folded envelopes last night! They are adorable!!! Thanks Gayle! And Jimmy Joe is just the cutest little guy ever!

[@peggyfitzmaurice4100]

This was a great video. Fabulous ideas to help me pass time while recovering from knee surgery👍

[@kathyjean4785]

What great ideas! Thank you for showing us newer people!

[@SammiJarrad]

It’s so nice to have a bunch of ideas in one video. Thank you! 😘💜💜

[@lyndensley6561]

I love how organised your things are so you can just grab a little bag or basket of paper or material and can start on something right away. 😃 thank you for the great ideas and the inspiration to do different things with different stuff 🙏🤗😀❤️

[@MinxysStudioUK]

Great suggestion by the subbie who asked 😊 Clusters are something I really need to get to grips with this year as I am far too OCD about them! So glad you added inking in there too Gayle, I was starting to get worried about you for a moment there lol ❤️ xx

[@juanitamedina6366]

Dear Gayle thanks so much for sharing all your work. I have learned so much from you. I follow you from Panamá, and sometimes it is hard to find supplies to work with but I enjoy watching you always. Thanks so much.❤❤

[@teresabourgoin2948]

How wonderful, I am going to see Little Women at the movies and soon as I get home you have inspired me to hit the craft table!

[@shereekarr685]

Thank you,thank you,thank you for giving us all this fun stuff to do while watching tv. This will help me tremendously Gayle❤

[@chaspelu]

Loved, loved the video!!! So many good ideas...the little envelopes I use without glueing for journaling on busjy pages

[@becerelli]

Fantastic ideas. Things I make already but not in bulk or while watching tele. Will be getting a little tray ready for after dinner. Thanks Gayle

[@LindaMcClellan1016ofh]

I could spend a whole day bingeing on TV just fussy cutting before I get to the next thing on my list. I had back surgery on the 23rd of December and I'm so behind! Thanks Gayle for the ideas that will keep me busy as I recuperate. I am walking every day now and going a little further every time. Love your new bag from Hobby Lobby!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery! ❤️

[@lorrainedurgee1761]

This is really a great video on getting ready to make a journal so we’re not overwhelmed by it all before I begin my larger journal...it sure helps to make things ahead of time so when you need something I won’t have to stop & make it.. I try & make two or three pieces of memorabilia while I’m learning each video so later I can make more ....your right about watching TV, I set up a assembly line procedure, so it will go faster also....

[@mylifewithfive]

Thanks Gayle. Great ideas and I love the little envelope cluster. So cute.

[@marilyntorsch3970]

Great ideas you’ve shown us. Thank you for sharing 🤗

[@NowTheresaCraftyIdea]

Hi Gayle. I'm so like you in that I am always looking for something to keep my hands busy. I have loads of little projects to work on while I'm sitting and lots of little pouches of things in my bag. Any time is craft time lol x

[@delightfulcreationsbyamber]

Thank you thank you! Love all the ideas! You have just inspired me to create some wonderful things and get organized better with scraps and fabrics. Have a blessed day friend. 🙏 ❤😊

[@cherylemery8594]

Wonderful ideas Gayle, and very helpful! Thank you.

[@jbeaudi]

This was the best video! I love to fussy cut while watching tv, now I'll have things to do when I run out of things to cut. Thank you!

[@janetduchamp872]

Great project ideas. Thanks so much for sharing them with us.😊❤️

[@MamaRazz]

This video never gets old. Thanks Gayle and shout out to Tina from Shabbydabydo who’s also one of my favourite “go to” crafters

[@juanitagovett3254]

Thanks Gayle This was really helpful not just for the tv but seeing how you put things together 😊😘

[@donnaseeton3568]

So many good ideas....just made a bag of ruffles last week. I like using them as tabs. Thanks

[@susanna2490]

Thank you. I really enjoyed watching this. I always make sure I have something to do while watching tv..even when watching KZbin at night on my phone..I crochet or knit..I would love to see more mini projects like this. Sometimes when I am unwell I want to make something but don't have the energy or concentration to do big stuff..these would be awesome

[@ChattylaineCreates]

It was really helpful having these all together and the way you organised the scraps etc. too. ❤️❤️Great video I can start doing things that I hadn't thought of that isn't just fussy cutting tfs hugs Elaine xx 😁😁🌼🌼

[@debk1915]

Thank you, Gayle! Fun video with great ideas! ❤️

[@tammykeene1824]

this was brilliant! thanks for sharing! my husband kinda expects me to be watching tv with him nightly- i usually haul all this collage stuff in with me & get little done- these are manageable!

[@collettekunkler7211]

So organized! A lot of great ideas 🥰

[@jneigler]

Gayle, these are great ideas! Thanks for sharing!

[@caroltanzi29]

Thank goodness you had the bonus tip. Fussie cutting. I love fussie cutting. That’s one of my favorite things. This video was very, very good. I really enjoyed it. Carol from California

[@vickiejensen1265]

These are all great ideas to do while you watching tv :) Thanks for sharing Gayle!

[@michelletrevethan9945]

Morning, this video popped up on my recommendations. I remember watching it at the time and learning so much. So I have just watched it again. So now I am making some envelope clusters, thank you xx

[@carmenchiapa2323]

Thank you for sharing ❤️💙❤️💗 I loved it. Welcome back.

[@Kpattee]

That was awesome! Thanks for sharing, Gayle!

[@sacredserpentempressyamuna]

I never thought about hand sewing ruffles. I love it!

[@amv4000smom]

Great ideas! Thanks for sharing, Gayle.

[@sandimeacham3878]

Great video! I take what I call snips on the plane an have not had any issues. The blade is less than an inch and perfect for threads. I have also taken kids scissors with a rounded tip without problems. I get them during back to school sales, so if they ARE taken at TSA, I am not out a lot of $.

[@lynnegrant2216]

I love the little envelopes. You have great ideas.

[@laurettechandlerthevintage3022]

Such a great video! It came at the perfect time since it is game day of the playoffs and I sat with my hubby and made pockets and inked everything so I can sew them later! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. I usually fussie cut and make faux stamps so this was fun. Fabric ruffles are for tonight… lol! 😊💖🌸💖😊

[@dee6075]

Thank you for sharing, I learnt a lot and got so much inspiration!

[@alisonpoole-wilson6870]

Brilliant! Going to get a tray full of bits and settle in front of the tv! Thank you so much! X🌸💞

[@marmaz57]

This is such a great video, Gayle! Full of ideas! Thanks so much!

[@erikruthysmith7527]

I can’t LOVE this “list” ENOUGH!!!! Thank YOU for doing this!

[@JannyHaak]

Great ideas as always, thanks for sharing Gayle! 👌

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

What a terrific vid! I will now pack a project in my EDC.🙏🇨🇦✌️❤️

[@cailliersd]

Gayle, I just love this video. Thanks so much.

[@lori88ish]

Love this episode so many great ideas love your organization ideas too that is always a struggle Thanks a Bunch Hugs and Sniles

[@lynnsinclair123]

Excellent list. I'm a die-hard fussy cutter while watching t.v., but will give some of the others a go. Thanks!

[@bluemuf]

Great ideas, I always like something to do while watching tv. Thank you

[@februaryangel1]

TYSMFS - Great Share of very helpful and useful tips, especially the organization of scraps.👍🏽

[@pamgrover9910]

Thanks, so love the help on how to get started.

[@JeanetteHouse]

Great viewer suggestion and great video, thanks, Gayle. I always have to figure how jobs I do in front of the telly, or how I store things and where I put them are safe from 3 very curious and cheeky (read: naughty!) indoor cats... 😻🙄😂

[@aliciajipson8718]

Thanks so very much for this video...I found many great ideas that I can apply to my Netflix binging ! I was struggling trying to organized my paper scraps for later use and I thought your idea was brilliant to keep them in clear bags by size.....soooo, yesterday I tackled that while watching “Another Life” and I am happy to report that now I can find what I need and the process to get there was enormously enjoyable!! I am ever so thankful for what you share ...please keep on sharing...be well and craft on!! Warmest regards from Arizona.

[@joannedonovan9489]

That's great!! Some of those I've seen you do, and some I haven't!! Great video!! (And of course, inking!!)

[@lalagamma4452]

I saw Tina do the ruffle too. I like your way better! Such fun projects, I love making faux stamps too. TY Gayle 💚🦋🕉️💙☯️💜☮️💛💞🥰

[@angelfishdesign]

So many great ideas!! TFS Gayle!!

[@lauragaudry3402]

Great ideas! Thanks for all the helpful suggestions! 😃

[@cynthiahowell2381]

Fabulous Video. Some very goo ideas. Thank you, Gayle.

[@nancybeebe7622]

Love this Gayle. Gives me lots of ideas

[@robinpowell2712]

Wonderful video. Thank you Gayle. I appreciate it.