WHOOHOO 🤠

[@belindawallace5203]

Big yes to more horse videos, Leon is hilarious! 🤣 Maybe he needs a paddling pool? So sorry to hear about your job, I hope something better comes along soon 🤞I’m glad you went with the whimsical window view ❤

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

My husband actually said we should get a big round stock tank so Leon has a horsey pool. But those are over $200 so, no. 😂 TFW! 💜

[@myvagabondstyle]

Oh my goodness girl you rocked it!!!! I was clapping when you came in with the cut out prairie dogs. When you had the picture behind with them I was saying cut them out girl and you heard me!!!! I love this one so much. Wonderful and you did such a great job of fussy cutting those window out. Wow....calling you now LOL!!!!

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

You're the best! You actually did call me! 🤣😂 TFW! 💜

[@csk5654]

OMG Leon is beautiful! YES to more horse videos plz. Great collages today gf. TYFS Cindy

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Yes! I am already working on more horse videos! 😂TFW! 💜

[@gerricraig7730]

Sorry about your job. It happened to me 15 years ago at the age of 54. Was a blessing in disguise. Things will work out. Love your videos!

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Thank you so much! I am finding that I am excited for some time off! TFW! 💜

[@lampace]

Love the positive spin you’ve put on your peri-retirement, Laura. And I’m soooo happy we get more videos from you while you are on pause.❤

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

I am already making them! Then i need to edit them! 🤪

[@sandyfranklin1123]

Fun rooms again! Good luck ahead, sometimes a transition is a blessing in disguise, preparing you for something better! Leon is hilarious!!

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

I have to keep reminding myself "This is an end, but it means it is also a beginning." But boy do I really not like beginnings, sometimes 😂 TFW! 💜

[@crafterdeidra]

Enjoyed watching you put together your room. Your horse Leon is beautiful. ❤ Him playing in the water was cute.

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Thank you! 🤗 He is really pretty but dont let his looks fool you! 😂 TFW! 💜

[@marceehampton2269]

I never KNEW that story about why the split residences! Think I can get my husband to do that? All my kids are graduated….but I could do it. Hahaha

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

can't hurt to ask! 😂

[@robinwebb2160]

💧🐎💧🤣 So sorry about your job. What a bummer 😕 I'm glad you decided to add the prairie dogs. They were my favorite ❤ Fun! Rosie at East of Honey does alot of surreal collages like that room. They may be underwater or in space. Nicole at Relax, Cut, Glue uses a shot glass to keep her gluestick in between uses. Keeps from falling over. I use bigger gluestickes so I use a vintage juice glass 😊 Loved the video 🥰 Good luck finding a new job 🤞

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Thanks, Robin! I am OK with being funemployed for a bit. I kinda need a break 😅. I actually have a little container to put my gluestick in! Do i use it? 🤪 TFW! 💜

[@kristinasshack]

Enjoy your peri retirement 🤗 Hope something else comes along for you soon. Would love to see you with your horses videos 🐴 🤎 Fun glue book room❣️ Came out great❣️Love the images behind the windows 👍

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Thanks, Kristina! I will work on more horse vids! And i am going to try and enjoy my peri-retirement! 😂 TFW! 💜

[@angiethomson5296]

Hi sorry to hear about your job.I think you should teach Leon to sit in the water😂😂.

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

HAHAH! Yes! That is a great plan! But we'd need a bigger water trough! 😂 TFW! 💜

[@tfntexas]

You did such an amazing job on this room! I loved the prairie dogs! I’m so sorry about the job loss, but you are at least getting more fun time for awhile. I lost my job that I loved (except for my supervisor) in 2015 and it was devastating to me for a while. Now I see that it’s better and I’m getting disability/early retirement. The pay is not great but I don’t have the stress I had. Yes to more horse videos…Leon is a character. He looks like “What, you don’t stick your feet in the water you drink??”😂

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Leon is such a character! He kept looking at me like “dont tell me to get out…dont do it!” 😂 TFW!💜

[@marshakopeika9671]

Adorable ❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️✂️✂️✂️✂️

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

🐴 ☔️

[@marceehampton2269]

Those flowers from Amy are amazingggggg!

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Right?!

[@bohohippiebySonja]

The job thing is a blessing in disquise. Had 2 major companies close their doors, 1 when I was younger with 20yrs. with them, & 1 when is was approaching 60...better things do come along. Mount that phone on your cowboy hat & get to horsing around girl! I will watch it. Those prairie dogs are amazingly fun! xo

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

😂🤣😂💜💙🩷 i have a GoPro! I put it on my helmet today! Will edit and post a video soon! TFW! 💜

[@marceehampton2269]

I shall, single-handedly, boost you into a different algorithm with all my comments today lol

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Sah-weet! You are the real MVP! 👑

[@marceehampton2269]

Okay….this is a rollercoaster of emotions today Hahahaha

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Told you so! 😂

[@marceehampton2269]

That would be me…that lady…..tripping over the grass.

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

OMG it can totally be me, so glad I am alone most of the time and the horses can't talk! 😂

[@marshakopeika9671]

Great I am a crafty person❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Whew! Thats wonderful news! 😂

[@marceehampton2269]

Well you do live on the bright side of things….its the desert.

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

☀️ 🏔️

[@marceehampton2269]

Hahahahha the confetti. Better get used to it. It’s my signature.

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

I loved it! 💚

[@ASampstamp]

There never is a good time for these things to happen but at least you will get to enjoy the rest of summer. You will find another job & they will be so lucky to have you! Glad you like the tag, magazine flowers & stickers. Love the prairie dogs peeking in the windows😍🏊‍♀️✨️

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Oh I am ready for my horse girl artist summer! lol 🤠 🎨 😂 TFW! 💜

[@marceehampton2269]

Hey thats 20 minutes from my house!!!!

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

What!?! What is!?!

[@marceehampton2269]

@@TheHalfassCrafter chukar cherries. The overly priced sweets shop in your flyer.

[@christinel8861]

So sorry about your job. It always comes as a bit of a shock when it happens ... BUT ... After 20 years I was downsized out the door. I took some time off and then started my own small business. Best decision ever! I know everything will work out for you and YAY more videos. I'd love to see some horse videos. 🐎 🐴

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Oooohhh what is your business? I have thought about doing my own thing, but I don't know what I'd want to do. All I can come up with is 'retire' 😂 TFW! 💜

[@christinel8861]

@TheHalfassCrafter when my daughter had her destination wedding I had to hire a cat sitter and, at the time, I thought this lady is doing my dream job. So I started a cat sitting service. I'm busier than I ever thought, I love what I'm doing and I'm making a good living. All win, win. It's a total departure from what I was doing but it's working.

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

22:19 definitely love the prairie dogs or whatever they are. But u du u, boo.❤ BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! Great choice.

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

RIGHT!? Sometimes I have good ideas! 😂 TFW! 💜

[@lalagamma4452]

Loads of fun.Quote "Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them." -Winnie-the-Pooh. Huge hugs. Namaste 🐞🐞🐞

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

TFW! 💜

[@JeanandKenny]

Love the book! Leon is silly and fun. What a good boy! Yes on horse chores videos.

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Woo! So glad folks want to see my horse chores! That will make em more fun! TFW! 💜

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

That intro makes me smile every time. ❤

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

YES! It makes me smile and giggle too!

[@donnahughes2472]

​@@TheHalfassCrafterMe too!! Love it!

[@sandyfranklin1123]

Fun rooms again! Good luck ahead, sometimes a transition is a blessing in disguise, preparing you for something better!

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

♥️

[@marshakopeika9671]

I would love it❣️❣️❣️

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Ok then! TFW! 💜

[@cherylstevens9665]

Beautiful horse even if he is naughty 😂❤

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

He is so hilarious. I really love him! TFW! 💜

[@marshakopeika9671]

Yesssss‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

🐿️🦫🐹

[@marceehampton2269]

Prairie dogs. Laura….you best choose the prairie dogs

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

oh you are about to be in for a ROLLER COASTER OF EMOTIONS.... 🎢 Buckle up, buttercup!

[@suzannmowery5372]

I love horses I grew up on a ranch and I would love horse content yes many I think that is great!!👍🏻

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Yes! I need to edit it but I got some videos this weekend! TFW! 💜

[@tiannajamison4245]

I have a couple of things to say so putting them in different comments. First, I love Leon! 😍 He is so adorable!

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

HAH! Yes, he is a very pretty boy! He can be a jerk sometimes, so don't let those good looks fool you! 😂 I think he knows he's good looking and can get away with more 😆 I love him so much, tho!

[@marceehampton2269]

I love it when it’s magic and the dog was in a page and then he magically was cut out. You’re magic.

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

"By the magic of television...."

[@YvonneA60]

Sorry about the job, it's a rubbish situation when you like your workplace. However, more time for art, glue book and horses👍Loved the room 'renovations' and would like a 'day in the life' video. Take care x

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Yay! I will work on a Day In The Life Of for next week I think? Should be fun!

[@barbkniess3985]

Yes to the horse video s.

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Aye aye, capt’n! 🫡😂 TFW! 💜

[@GinaLovestocraft]

Your intro makes me smile each day love it Sweet glue book page❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

I am so glad! I love that intro too! 😂 TFW! 💜

[@Stephanie_Robin]

yes to the horse videos!!! and elias does the same thing with his water bowl 🤣🐎🐈

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

That's a lotta yeses to the horse videos! So, guess y'all will get a horse video soon! 💞 TFW! 💜

[@marceehampton2269]

Just drive to the storefront and you can sample any of it you want…..Hahahahah

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Wait really? They do free samples!?! Must be why the prices are so high! 😂

[@marceehampton2269]

@@TheHalfassCrafter really they do. With just about any of the products they have on the sales floor. You can get full just like at Costco.

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

@marceehampton2269 well i am going to bring my big purse! 👜

[@suemac777]

That turned out so cute...love ya thought process its golden...lol even your horses have ur humour what ya feeding them😅😅😅

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Those horses are something else!! I have had Leon since he was 2, so I basically raised him, so ya know...the apple doesn't fall far from the tree! 😂 TFW! 💜

[@suemac777]

@@TheHalfassCrafter the one in the water trough is an absolutely beautiful animal I bet he gives you so much love no wonder why you love horses it's hard not to with him.

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

That's Leon! He is my favorite! I really love all of my horses so very very much! I am so grateful that I can have them. (and my 12 year old self is VERY VERY excited by it all! 😂 )

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

6:37 All those hanging lights and no animals are hanging from them. 😢😜😊

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

I need more moving animals! I think all I have left are sitting dogs 😂

[@kimshepherd6911]

I'm sorry about your job. Its always tough- I pray the perfect job comes in for you. Hopefully periretirement is more fun than perimenopause! 🤣🤣The cat with the umbrella is awesome- I love it. the cupcake bunting at the top on the first room is brilliant. A day in the life video sounds fun! I really like the window idea- the ground hogs are FUN! Leon seems like a fun horse to have- I bet he keeps you on your toes.

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Leon is a character! I love him so much, but some days he is a trying creature to have to look after 😂 I too hope periretirement is better than perimenopause! 😝 TFW! 💜

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

Yes to a ditl video! ❤ We are all a little voyeuristic so ditl videos are fun to watch. 😉

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Eeeep! OK! I am a little nervous to do it, but I will try!

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

@TheHalfassCrafter you could use a clamp camera holder that you can attach to a fence wherever you're working...or there are some bendy tripod holders that hold cameras. They're usually short though. Only problem is they cost moneys. Maybe what you use now to record can be adapted for outdoor use?

[@sherrybarfield8446]

Well hells bells.....it absolutely sucks you lost your job....sometimes life is just not fair! I hope something comes along that you like even better and gives you more time for arting and horsing around! I really enjoy your videos. I enjoy your chit chat about as much as your art. You are just charming my dear...simply CHARMING! I think I would like most anything you do my friend! Sending positive energy your way for cool things to manifest!

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Sherry that is so so so kind of you to tell me that! 💕 Thank you, friend! I love that you hang out with me and my ridiculous shenanigans! 😂 TFW! 💜

[@donnahughes2472]

Love the prairie dogs! Sorry about your job, it's a lot of stress with that big of a change, even if it's mutual.

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

That is very true! It was pretty stressful for the days/weeks leading up. But now i am not dreading sunday evening! 😅 TFW! 💜

[@missyb.623]

I enjoy your horses. ❤

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Thank you! 😊 I do too, but sometimes I think maybe it's just me 😂 TFW! 💜

[@susanbelair89]

Yes, more horses please!

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

You got it! Stay tuned! 👀TFW! 💜

[@kathywiseman7944]

❤❤❤

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

TFW! 💜

[@MsGobijuan]

Yes on horse video!

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

👍🏽 You got it! I have been working on making some, hopefully soon! TFW! 💜

[@lampace]

The page with the cut out windows is terrific! I was so hoping you would cut out the prairie dogs to add to the colorful background.🍀🦤💫

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Oh thank you! I was so pleased with myself that i figured that out finally! 😂 TFW! 💜

[@lampace]

@@TheHalfassCrafter cutting out openings is one of my go to moves. Windows, doors, gates, caves, arches etc. This way of looking at your rooms or whatever background opens up loads of possibilities!

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

All of my pants are sassy. 🤣

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

We need to start a club...Sassy Pants Club or Club Sassy Pants 😂

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

@@TheHalfassCrafter yes! 🤣

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

I'm so sorry to hear about you losing your job, prayers for something turning up real soon. Your pages are brilliant as ever. I live in the UK and so far haven't managed to find a magazine with any good images in for doing the room collages - boohoo. Sometimes it really sux living in the UK lol. Tfs xo

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Elle Decor has UK version (i've bought it here in the US before). And as someone in the US I think UK magazines are better than here! 😂 I believe there are also Women's magazines, like home and gardens -- those have rooms too! I like to go to the bookstore and just flip through magazines looking to see which ones inspire me. I get a lot of UK magazines that way! I bet you can find something! GOOD LUCK! TFW! 💜

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

@@TheHalfassCrafter Thanks ever so much for this info, I have been in contact with them regarding the purchase of just one or two (a subscription is too expensive for me - pensioner here lol). Our book stores don't usually stock magazines, that's if you can find any these days, there are none at all near where I live. Thnx once again.

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

@elizabethnaisbitt1795 oh! Thats rough! I wonder if any charity shops have magazines around you? Sometimes it is hard to find them! I wish you luck on your search! If postage wasnt so ridiculous, i would mail you some! 💜

[@lampace]

Leon looked like he was saying: “I’m not in the water, you’re in the water” with that little bit of slightly bratty attitude horses can get!🐴😁💧

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Yes! Only his isn’t slightly bratty. He fully embraces his brattiness 😂 but i love him lots!

[@bethbaker5696]

I rebuke the “crafty friend” I think I more of a sassy salty friend!😂😂. Oh my gosh Leon looks at you like “What Mom!” Such a positive outlook on the job front. On to greener pastures! Ha Ha I’m so punny!!

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Hahahah we can have a club sassy pants! Leon always looks at me like that 😂 TFW! 💜

[@marceehampton2269]

So what I hear you saying is that Peri retirement is the perfect time to come over…..when you dont have job responsibilities…..lol

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Yes! You can come here! I still have horse chores to do...maybe you could record me doing the horse chores! 😝 TFW! 💜

[@tiannajamison4245]

Lastly, I think you should go full time on KZbin. You are hilarious! I would watch all of your videos. You are talented and funny, which is more than a lot of people on here have going on. 😂

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Wow, thank you! That is such a wonderful thing to hear! It's interesting because you aren't the first person to say that to me...which makes me go 🤔 I mean, I got nothing but time right now 😂 Thanks so much for the comments (breaking them up is actually helpful for the 'interaction' portion of The Algorithm(tm)! 😂) TFW! 💜

[@marceehampton2269]

Peri retirement…I bet at times it offers the same kinda symptoms, too lol

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

on occasion yes! sleepless nights, irritability....🤔

[@marceehampton2269]

Is that hand gonna be a puppeteer? It is….right?

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

I debated that but couldn't do it. I have that ad in like 50 of my magazines, maybe I'll find just the right puppet for it!

[@KimHolloway-qo5yc]

Horse video sounds interesting. You could call the video horsing around halfass acres. OK well I thought it was amusing.😂

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

That's a great name! I need to record it! I keep forgetting to take my camera out when I go to do chores! 🤦‍♀️ TFW! 💜

[@marceehampton2269]

There are a lot of No’s in this video today hahahah

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

😂 "no."

[@tiannajamison4245]

Second, I am so sorry about your job. I was laid off last September after 29 years with the same company. It’s so crazy how devoted to them I was, I felt like it was a divorce. It sucked, but now I believe it was for the best. I was under so much stress. I feel like there is a reason these things happen.

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Yeah. I had planned for this to be a much longer term job than it ended up being, so that was kinda sucky. But also, I think you're right, these things do happen for a reason!

[@marceehampton2269]

Hahahaha Clearly he needed to mix it just right. Duh.

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Right!?! He’s looking at me like “Gotta get this just right before she yells at me”

[@marceehampton2269]

I was gonna say…don’t tell me those microscope things are in my drinking water….lol

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

Nope, just don't eat tundra dirt from Alaska! 😂

[@melodiewhitcraft495]

sorry to hear about the job, but look at the bright side to it. the right door will be open for you to be in where your meant to be to shine your talents. I'm with Leon id rather be playing in the water too.

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

I mean hes smart to have figured out how to cool off right!? And yes, its a new beginning for sure! TFW! 💜

[@melodiewhitcraft495]

@@TheHalfassCrafter that Leon is a smarty. lol you never posted the video of his zoomies or I missed it.

[@marceehampton2269]

Im sorry about your job. They have lost an amazing employee. Jerks.

[@TheHalfassCrafter]

They know. They didnt really have a choice. Its fine! I have horses to ride and art videos to make for y’all! We’re busy, yo! 😂🤣