Craft with Me - Creating Ephemera - Part 1 

When I go to journal in my craft room, I put your videos on the big screen and craft for hours!!! Thank you for being an amazing inspiration especially during this weird time we live in!!! You anchored a lot of people!!!! Be blessed!

I agree totally about the kids playing with stuff. Stuff is stuff, experiences are what matters. Those kiddos will remember their time in your craft room for the rest of their lives. Besides, it looks like the pad is working just fine!

Love watching you! Thank you!

I just love and appreciate all the time you devote to helping us learn. Thank your husband and Jimmy Joe for sharing their time Gayle time with us. Hugs girlfriend, and instead of saying have a blessed day I am stealing your line from now on...... have a grateful day! I just love that. Be blessed Ms. Gayle be blessed.

Gayle you are awesome, love watching your videos❤️❤️❤️ and especially you. Thank You❤️ Deena

your work is beautiful I enjoy crafting with you. You make me feel like I am right there with you. Love all the great ideas you share. Thank you.

Hi Gayle…I only recently got on here and found you….I have a craft room since all our kids are raised and I took about a1/4 of the room and made it for the kids. They have their own brushes, paper, makers, paints and so forth….I gave them about everything they need to make something beautiful or not….wink…But beautiful to me…My one Granddaughter Eden Selena was home from California and as they were leaving to fly out, she looked at me and said “Ohhhhh Mammie I just love this room”. Oh be quiet my heart…Now she is in Texas so will be able to get her to Ohio a little more frequently…I have 20 grandkids but only 5 little ones… What a blessing it is…I need to tea dye some more things, but I work at Interpreting for the Dead and also am a Pastor along side my husband….Hugs to you..Love you page. Oh and you won’t go to the wedding supply area, until those Grandkids grow up a little more…We have 4 of 20 married now and two more this fall…It goes fast for sure.

So cute Mrs. Gayle, i really enjoy the craft with me videos. Im watching all of your older ones. Im sure i will have to re watch a few when i get back to crafting. Tfs and crafty hugs

These are all so cute Gayle. Really enjoy seeing you use some real vintage items. Would love to see more ideas, maybe an updated video

Thank you for the craft with me videos, they are so helpful! :)

I love to walk into my craft room after my gks have gone home and I catch glimpses of what they've been up to. It's like little hugs from them. Mine know the rules, too.

Checking out older videos! Love it Gayle! Hugs xoxo

Well, I went to check her shop and spent a few pennies 🤣👍🏻 Thanks for all the great tutorials. Hugs to Jimmy from Samuel and Gabby. ❤️🐶🐾

So pretty. I love the craft with me’s!

wow such fabulous ideas and ephemera! Love it!

I love your craft with me videos!! Very inspiring,Tyfs!!

I'm liking what i'm seeing ! Will be waiting for part two. LOL

So much fun to share your creation process. LOVE all the pieces you came up with. 🤗

OMG, I learned so much from your videos, especially this one. I'm new at this, been collecting, now I know what to do with it all. Thank you so much,& your so relaxing to watch & listen to. On to #2.

You do great videos. Love how you share “ how to” Thank you for support other people in the creative word🌸💕

Gayle i just love your work ,thank you so much for sharing all you do with us ....

Wonderful watching you make ephemera!

My first time watching a video with you and I also have a little granddaughter who crafts with me and she is very carefully with my things as well as her own crafy things. Fun video and thank you for sharing!

You are such a great nana! I wish mine had been that way. I would totally go on a play date in your craft room.

I love watching you as I cut pictures out of magazines and plan my next art book. I just discovered Altered book art recently. I injured my shoulder a few years ago and had to give up mural painting. Making art/ collage books lets me be creative and I can gather all the bits and pieces I love into books. My scrap hording has become art.

true Gayle, don't worry about the time we love watching u making the stuff and how u put things together and everything, if I don't have time to watch whole video in one shut I just come back to it or something, please keep these videos coming Gayle :-) :-) :-)

Totally enjoyed this crafting video!!!!

Hello Gail. I have never watched a video of yours and kept thinking I wish she would hurry up, I love the time you share with us. You are a very gifted crafter and the little tips you share as you go along are tidbits of joy. Thank you so much for taking time to share with us!

TFS Gayle! I love that guest check with the little girl...it turned out so gorgeous! Hope your shoulder gets better soon. Happy Easter anyway! 😘

I really like you showing what to do with things from her shop and like you I need to be busy to not be cranky. I watched your coffee dying video and am busy coffee dying and watching your videos and printing out ms cogs little girls. Thank you so much for showing us. I just love the craft with me time

Gayle those epherma you’ve made are super cute.....I really love 💕 them all. Thank you so much xx Mags

Oh yes, Gayle, it is very FUN, please don't ever think it's not!!! I could sit here and watch you do it all....all day long. I learn so much from you plus even more important, I really love seeing your results. You have such an eye for beauty and every single thing you do is interesting and enjoyable!!!

I have spent the afternoon watching your videos. I especially love the craft with me videos. You are so knowledgeable and creative. At one point I dozed off and when I woke up I still had the headphones on and you were chatting away. You have a soothing voice and so much fun listening to. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. :D

I love that you craft with your grand kids. I am very lucky that all of my grand kids (6-1 1/2 yrs old) love crafting with me.

I enjoy craft with me also. It is like having you right in the room with me. My granddaughters and my youngest grandson loves being with me in the craft room. My youngest granddaughter found out she loves to paint here recently. I don't get to see that one often since she doesn't live close but she knows what I let her do and she loves coming here. It makes me extremely happy

I love this! Gave me an idea of hanging bottons from crochet ribbon. Might try that this week. :)

I really love these craft with me, would also be nice if you would do some live stream. TFS and all the inspiration you give us all. It is almost like you have someone to craft with when you do these. Thank you again. :)

These are so cute... I love the second one. I could watch and listen to you all day Gail.

It's so enjoyable to watch you work. It's very inspiring and I almost feel like I'm spending time with a friend. TFS.

Bless your heart!!! You will definitely be in my thoughts & prayers!!!

Yes, love the craft with me videos. As a very new journal maker, I need all the ideas and help I can get. I have crafted most of my life, and have done scrapbooks and cards, so journaling is a different direction for me. Love all the vintage looking stuff you put in the books. Started to "collect things" to make ephemera. Thanks for taking the time to do these videos. Hugs - Becky

I love your craft with me videos. I love hearing you talk about your process. You have such a calming voice. Hey maybe your crafty time will be part of your PT!! I hope you feel better soon.

Very pretty tags . Love 💕 love 💕

Thank you so much Gayle, I really love 💕 the craft with me, and I really love 💕 all those ephemera’s that you’ve made. I really hope you’re husband gets better soon and you’re shoulder too.....it’s no fun being in constant pain it really drags you down doesn’t it. And you moan away, it’s so nice to tell people about it, it always seems to work for me. xx Mags

I love the craft with me videos! I am sorry to hear you need the surgery on your shoulder. I will keep you in my prayers. Xx💞

Nice tutorial always beautiful ideas!

Gayle, I enjoy watching your process videos because I not only learn something new every time, but I craft along with you and I don't feel alone. I've yet to find anyone in my area that does the junk journals and vintage crafts, so I have nobody to share the fun with. Love that button and lace Hobby Lobby trim. So cute! Sorry to hear about your shoulder. Hope your husband and granddaughter recover quickly. Sweet and simple! Love the tags! As always, TFS, Gayle!

Gayle, today is my first time watching you and I am so impressed. I learned a lot and you have the perfect speaking voice. I can't wait to watch part 2 , you are inspiring!! I am working on my first junk journal...Have a blessed day.

Love your "thinking out loud" videos, it helps corral my scattered brain! Ya know Gayle, the distress ink is 6.99 and replaceable, the memories you made with your granddaughters is irreplaceable and priceless. Sending you prayers for a speedy recovery to your surgery.

Yay a Gayle Saturday makes me happy, but sorry for the sickness. You don't deserve constant pain, get your shoulder fixed. 🌹🎈🐰

I love your videos. I shop the kids section, the wedding and the party section a lot for stuff. Never use it like it supposed to though. LOL

I love the button trim from Hobby Lobby....I wonder if I can still find it there.... hmmmm.... gonna take a good look next time ai get there! These cards/tags are adorable❤️❤️❤️

Your craft with me videos are fun and informative and comfortable. I would happily keep watching no matter how long they might be. When you say, "I have an idea", I look forward to seeing what you will come back with. I'm so sorry to hear about the health challenges coming up for you and your family; sending healing thoughts and love. 💜

Really like these Craft with me.

Gorgeous!

Gayle, I love watching your videos. I have learned so much from you. I swear we must live close because of your weather comments. I live in a township surrounding Erie., PA. We sure had a rough winter.

You have some great ideas! First time viewer!

Thanks for sharing and taking the time for these craft with me vids. I love & enjoy watching them. Always a fun time. I wouldn't mind if they were 5 hours long 😅 & good luck with your surgery. I'll keep you in my prayers and hope you will get well soon. Xo

I have had that same button trim for millennia. I thought it was so cute and had to have it. I have never used it as I did not know what to do with it. Now I know, use it in a junk journal. Gosh these tags are just adorable. Gayle, I just hated to hear of your impending surgery but know in the end you will be happy when it is over an you can truly start healing. I sure can understand getting cranky when life gets in the way of the things we love. I wish I lived closer to you I would bring you vegetable soup and warm cornbread.

You are a great nanna . And an excellent crafter TFS

Really enjoyed myself watching you create Gayle. I'm saving part 2 for tomorrow. Do you by any chance have a video on the materials you use? (tags, labels, glues, papers, those gorgeous little peach flowers, stamps, etc?). I would be very interested to see that.

Hi Gayle🖐🏻👋🏻This was fun to watch!! It turned out beautiful!! TFS💕😊🐚gracie

Very pretty you give me wonderful ideas thank you

Thanks Gayle! I'm a new subbie and really enjoyed this. You have quite the stash to work withand I'm collecting more guest checks and stuff also, so it's nice to know I'm not crazy for gathering just "trash", lol! I am going looking at Denise ' s shop. Tfs!

Fun, good ideas... Thanks

I am sorry to hear about your shoulder pain. I hope you will get well. In these situations it is important to stay positive, so I wish you to stay positive no matter what. Thank you again for your craft with me video. I still need to catch up on part 2 :) just making a right time for that :) Take care.

I am new to journal crafting and LOVE to watch you work, its very educational. I learn with visuals and love how you take us with you on the journey instead of just telling us how it was done. There is so much work (but fun work) just trying to start collecting items to start a stock pile and then coffee dye EVERYTHING lol. I LOVE IT!!!!! :D I seem to see EVERYTHING in a new light, things i see including clothes I try to envision using in a junk journal.

Found you through Brooke at ReCreations by Brooke and so happy I did!! Fabulous process video. I do enjoy watching others while they work and listening to the thought behind each piece. Thank you for sharing your time and talent. Can't wait to peruse the rest of your channel. You have made some beautiful items. Thanks again, Elizabeth

God bless you dear. You are an amazing person stay strong God will always be there for you and hold you tight in his arms.

Yes her shop is amazing

Gayle, I'm late getting to this video but it's so fun and helpful. When I was watching you distress the edges of miscellaneous things, all of a sudden I thought how cool if Tim (or ?) would design a tool that would be easily accessed and ready to go.....no lids to take off or put back on! What do you think? PS: I'm so hooked on your videos! xo

Too, too cute!

You are in my prayers. Get it done, take good care of yourself and you will be back in no time. Not fun but you have such a good attitude. You will do great. I will sure be here waiting for your return. Love and prayers..... Donna

I'm always wondering these tags, perpetural calendar pages, tickets crafters got from :D Do you buy them or print patterns from the online pages?

I love that trim with the buttons on it! Please so something with napkins soon.

Very information and inspiring. Would like to see you make items that are not always some thing from a kit.

Hi hun, i do my eyelets by hand too. But i have a 2 to 3 inch wide board its long I hammer on it it works great. Any bor ad will work.

Love these! I am crafting along with you but working on something a bit different. I look forward to making some of these tags! Hope everyone feels better soon! Just thought I'd share that my husband recently had shoulder surgery for a major tear and a couple smaller ones. He really didn't want to have it done but he didn't have a choice. He is pretty much back to what he was able to do before the surgery and no pain! Be sure and do your PT! He is very active and has to lift heavy objects with his work. He is also back to doing his full work outs along with pull ups and chin ups everyday! He is really happy he had it done!

Looks like a mason jar top on the tag. Lol. Hymmmm an idea.

I love all of your ideas and hope u do not mind if I borrow some of them! I hope you and your family recover as quickly as possible. Have a happy Easter tomorrow.

I saw a lady the other day use highly diluted distress ink refills in a spray bottle when she wanted to quickly “coffee dye” something. It looked fine.

Love having my grandkids play with my craft things but when my grandson aged about four cut up all my cling stamps I learnt to put my best things away

I really enjoy your craft with me videos. It is fun to craft with you! Loving your project.

Enjoyed the video, I was wondering where you can get all the tickets, guest checks, layaway tickets, etc..Thanks for sharing. Happy crafting!

I love your channel and l watch it all the time. I'm having a hard time hearing you when you move around. I don't know if it's your microphone. Just wanted to let you know. Keep on crafting! 😊 Thank you 💓

Gayle, I love your work and since I am just watching this and it is now 2020 how is your shoulder? Sometimes I just like making EPHEMERA also, in fact having a hard time getting my mojo going this year. Love ya work girl.

Enjoyed this video. I can commiserate with you regarding your shoulder. I'm between knee replacement surgeries. I'll be having my second surgery later this month. I'm not looking forward to it, but I know I'll be so much better off when it's done. So I wish you the best with yours.

Gail, I’ve seen some crafters take groups of Pages and clip them together to make room in the folio. Do you think this is a good idea or unnecessary time used.? I’m getting ready to make my first. Watched your 2 videos many times. I think I’m ready! Thanks Norma Jean

I have a stash of old Christmas note/cards, what can I do with them. HELP, just started crafting.

I enjoyed watching your process making these! What roller stamp did you use on that brown paper? I love that idea and would love to find that stamp! xo

Great tutorial, but how do you go about getting all of the tickets, guest checks etc? as I'm from the UK we don't have stuff like that, but i would like to get some, thanks

Hi Gayle, love all your craft with me sessions. Where do you get that button trim ?

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New T-shirt….”crafty n cranky R us”

Great ideas! Do you or someone you know of have a youtube video on bunching up material and sewing it?

I just found your videos, and I love them. I just might try to watch all of them! ( : Would you mind sharing the brand of glue in the clear tube with a purple lid? It looks easy to use.

Thanks for sharing, have you shown the book you’re putting this in?

I am brand-spanking new to this. Where can I find those tickets and tags you showed in the beginning? The ones with writing?

Where do you get the time cards and the library cards? Your supplies?

Hi Gayle What kind of dabur do you use for your distress ink? Thank you so much