Why did I disappear?! Quick Catch-Up & 2024 Plans

[@lisabullock5864]

Taking care of you is the most important thing. Crafting is first and foremost supposed to be enjoyable and putting constraints on it like you often have to being a KZbinr isn't good for anyone once it becomes a chore.

[@dearlydee]

It is important. KZbin doesn't feel like a chore, but I have to change how I prioritise things - or find a few more hours in each day! But I bet we could all use that!

[@lennymac5915]

Well done! I think lot's of people have had a hard 2023 and it's great to see other people actually putting their own needs first and encouraging others to recharge. I look forward to seeing what pops up from you. Enjoy your Changes

[@dearlydee]

I personally know a lot of people who have ❤️ I think it's been accumulating over the last 3 years and now seems like the right time to make changes so it doesn't keep accumulating! Thanks for the support 😘

[@sulyco4380]

We will miss your regular posts but completely understand. One thing I chose to do is mix my album pages with full page and pocket page layouts. They look nice and flow great together. Nothing but the best for you in 2024.

[@dearlydee]

That's probably what I will end up doing too, just mixing everything in together in one album this year. Thank you!

[@Stephh2425]

It’s great to see you! May 2024 bring you joy and lots of creating! Steph

[@dearlydee]

Thank you Steph! You too!

[@ChappyPlans]

I”m so glad to see your beautiful face! Thank you for sharing your story with us, and I can’t wait to see how your projects evolve this year! Sending you lots of love and hugs, Dee!

[@dearlydee]

Aww thanks Jenn! Sending love and hugs right back at you!

[@VictoriaMarieScraps]

I feel that many of us who have been KZbin content creators for several years are deciding to take a step back. It is so very time consuming and stressful to make video content, especially while trying to balance work and other obligations. Bravo to you for doing what is best to protect your wellbeing! Enjoy your creative time and share whenever the mood strikes. Your adoring fans will be here cheering you on! ❤😊

[@dearlydee]

Thanks Victoria! I know that anyone who has been consistently making videos for years can understand! All that extra stuff really does drain your creative energy. Hope you're doing well 😘

[@susan_brehm_art]

Good for you taking a break! I think I haven't missed you too much since I'm on Patreon. 😊 I'm so looking forward to seeing what you make this year. I'm documenting 2024 with Heba Alsibai's scrappy spiral notebook, and simply including stories that I want to include. It's a very different format so I'm changing how I photograph things a little bit. It's still a bit awkward, we'll see how it goes. Let's hear it for a simpler, easier 2024!!

[@dearlydee]

Yay, thank you! It's always a bit weird changing formats and working out how things go, I felt a bit like that with the 9x12 PL last year!

[@abbywonder3825]

I have stopped crafting. Completely. When it gets a bit warmer I plan to destash nearly every craft item I have. I might do a smashbook type of memory keeping but that’s it

[@dearlydee]

Sometimes that's exactly what you need to do. And sometimes you come back to it and sometimes you don't and that's totally fine. I hope you find a hobby that brings you joy!

[@sowelusun]

It's a pity I can follow you only here. I wish you all the best and I am happy you've found the comfortable way of posting content this year ❤

[@dearlydee]

Thank you so much! Like I said, I definitely won't disappear altogether and you can see pretty much everything I make on IG too 😉

[@jeannewilliams4285]

You look beautiful! Excited for whatever you share! 💞

[@dearlydee]

You're the best! Thank you!

[@cassiegoodman-gv2yq]

Missed you friend! Keep taking care of you ❤❤

[@dearlydee]

Thank you, I will. You too 😘

[@laurencschaller]

i’m so thankful for any and all videos you share! i hope that you enjoy the ease your 2024 crafty plans will bring you!

[@dearlydee]

Thank you so much Lauren! ❤️

[@lauramoegenburg1452]

Wishing you much success but I will miss you and your inspiration!

[@dearlydee]

Thanks Laura! I'll still be around so you won't have much of a chance to miss me 😉

[@french1kirti]

As soon as I saw you on instagram i came running quickly here. Happy new year.

[@dearlydee]

Aww, thank you! And happy new year to you too!!

[@shellidoyle7975]

I have been wondering and hoping all was well. I did not want to intrude so I watched for something everyday, hoping, wishing and here you are. I am very happy you took some time for yourself. I have not crafted for a while and feel stressed when I make it a chore. I have been “crafting” through you😂 and am really going to try to get my act together and just start. I feel I have lost my mojo and have let everything else take over. I am going to really try to do for me this year. I was going to try to do Me and 3 this year…three things just for me a day. Small things but just something that I want to do instead of what others want. Well, it has not worked out so well…yet😂. I am still going to try! I do miss your posts but happy all is well!! Once I get back into the swing of things I may just see you on Patreon! ❤❤

[@dearlydee]

Aww Shelli, I'm sorry to disappoint! I love your idea of Me and 3, but honestly - I would struggle to do 3 things for myself each day! I would probably aim for 1 😉 Don't feel alone, we all lose our mojo now and then. Sometimes I just push through and keep making things whether I like them or not, sometimes I stop and take a break, sometimes I try something else for a while instead. And sometimes all of the above! Probably the best thing I've had over the last few years has been a very supportive group of crafty internet friends who keep me inspired and challenge me to keep going. Take care friend 😘

[@shellidoyle7975]

@@dearlydee no disappointment, only selfishly bummed for me as I enjoy you so much! I am happy for you to be doing what feels right for you, it has got to feel great! I am proud for you! I will still keep an eye open for you to sneak in periodically! You take care of yourself and I wish you much happiness!🌹

[@dearlydee]

@shellidoyle7975 😘😘😘

[@darlys1962]

Hey! Glad to see you and hear from your heart. I agree that monthly documenting makes more sense at certain stages of life with layouts of special memories thrown in. Very interested in seeing what you have to share this year.

[@dearlydee]

Yes! Thank you Darlys! 😘

[@ronelia.creative]

Hi friend! Awesome ways to change up up creating in 2024 ❤

[@dearlydee]

Yes! Thank you so much lovely! 😘

[@Beckyinstacreative]

Looking forward to seeing what you create this year as and when you care to share! Can’t wait to see your 12x12 layouts as that’s my favourite size to create with!

[@dearlydee]

I’ve been loving all that space! After so much tiny creating for the last … 10 years! Thanks Becky 😘

[@chantalbays3940]

Looking forward to follow along on your new/2024 crafting journey. ❤

[@dearlydee]

Thank you so much Chantal 😊😘

[@meldavis_nz]

Love the fresh hair 😍 So happy you've settled on what you need for this year crafty-wise ❤

[@dearlydee]

Thank you!! 😊 I got a new hair dryer for Christmas and I LOVE it!

[@lynettelemon9274]

I love the hair! I am really looking forward to seeing your 12x12 layouts. Take it easy my friend xo

[@dearlydee]

Thank you so much! I'm am loving the 12x12 size so much! 😘

[@sandracorreale4545]

❤

[@martineruoppolo8233]

You look great 😊 love your hair

[@dearlydee]

Thank you so much 😀

[@Cre8iveCindy]

Make the right decision for you. Life changes as you get older. I like to do pocket pages (not project life) with my layouts.❤

[@dearlydee]

I think I'll definitely have a mix this year - it's my year of doing what feels best! Thank you so much! ☺️

[@jenrodgers4677]

Take care of yourself.

[@dearlydee]

I will, you too 😘