GET TO KNOW ME - 10 Crafty Questions 

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❤️ I am 68. I had watched hours upon hours upon hours of journal crafting videos. Yours started me DOING instead of just watching. I have lost 18 important people in my life since 2017, had to relocate hundreds of miles away from my children and grandchildren, and I am becoming frail and am losing the ability to use my hands for fine functions along with my ability to see clearly. I had to find something creative to do that would center my mind again. Your calm voice and the rhythm of your hands struck something inside me at the beginning, but it was the way you explained sewing a zigzag stitch along the edge of a journal being made out of a windowed envelope, just catching one side of the paper, that turned on that light in me - I can do this! I had experience sewing - a lot - made things as complicated as wedding dresses and movie costumes. I had been to art school, won prizes. I had been to design school. But all that had gone dark. Your video, you, flipped that switch inside me back to “ON.” Thank you. My sincerest thank you.

This, in my opinion, is the best video on RU-vid about why artists and crafters do what they do. It was so life affirming for me and how I felt when I found this art/craft. It brought together all my life experiences in a small package that I can share with others. Thank you, Natasha, for putting this into words for us.

Despite this being two years old, I only discovered it today (2/9/22) and I have to tell you how incredibly moved I was by the entire video. I started crying when you told the story of the calendar and I had to pause to go get tissues. I sobbed over the diary that your mother gave you - what she wrote and mostly what you wrote at the end about your fear and your wish for the war to end. And I went to pieces over the doll your mother made and how she became your friend because you were lonely. I cannot find the words to tell you how deeply you effected me and how your videos have done the same for me that your early mentors did for you. You inspire me with your art, your inner beauty and your “gift” for this beautiful world of paper and all the treasured books that you create with it! Finally, Thank-You for sharing your story and how your deep passion for paper was born from a calendar that changed your world.

In my opinion, you are so popular for several reasons. First, you have HEART! Second, you have TALENT. Third, you SHARE. Fourth, you are ORGANIZED. Fifth, you SPEAK well. Thank you for all your informative videos. You are a treasure to the crafting world.

Girlfriend! Don't you dare think to yourself that you "shared too much" or "I should have said something else!" Your words, your story will minister to so many others. Your heart is so precious and your words like healing balm. You are a survivor! You're a beautiful wife, Mother... and Treasure Book Keeper. Thank you for being so transparent. You touched my heart. :)

Natasa, I know this is an older video but I only recently discovered your channel and have been binge watching ever since! My heart goes out to you for all that you have been through and I’m so impressed with who you’ve become! The quote “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” comes to mind. I too have had my share of difficult times and also find papercrafting very therapeutic. Today would have been my firstborn son’s 30th birthday. He was born prematurely and tragically died at eight days old. This video was exactly what I needed to watch. To be reminded that we all go through scary, heartbreaking times in our lives. Thank you so much for sharing both your art and your heart. You, Natasa, are a treasure! 👍🏼👏🏼😍💎💕

This is the best video I have EVER watched on RU-vid. Crafting is an emotion and it has a story. I thank you for honest answers and your passion to share your Treasure Books with us. ❤️❤️

Natasha, By far, the best, most sincere, honest, heartfelt, and open response to the Ten Questions that I have seen! Allowing us to get to know you by being brave enough to share your heart and soul brought tears to my eyes. More than once. It effected me deeply. Six and a half years ago, my aging mother asked me to come home to help her. I sold my home which was in another state in the US, gave away most of my loved possessions, including my two cats because my father hated cats, and moved away from my two grown children. I had no idea what I had gotten myself into. It’s a long, ugly story that lasted three years. The short version is, I had to force my father, who was angry, mean, abusive, and violent into a home. Shortly after that, two years after moving into my parent’s home, my mother committed suicide. She was found floating in a kelp bed in the ocean. My father died 11 months later. It broke me. I have sewed and done various crafting, but never anything with paper. I accidentally found JJ about a year ago and am obsessed. It is healing like you said. How you described treasure hunting for materials is how I feel too. It is addicting, but so much fun! Haha. I have only found you recently, love you, your work, and your step lists, and now will be binge watching. You are quite lovely, inside and out. Thank you for sharing your story. You are an inspiration. Your new groupie, 💖🦋😊

Natasha, I know this is an old video, but I wanted to say this: What Jenni Bellie did for you, that is exactly what you've done for me. You have been such an inspiration, a lightning my life. When I discovered your channel I felt like I had purpose again. After becoming a mom I stopped crafting and journaling and became only a mom. Now I have been on a journey of creativity and self-discovery. And I don't have all the fancy things, but you're exactly right, that is not what is important. So thank you. Thank you so much ❤️

Your beautiful story made me cry so hard for that sweet little 8-year-old I had to stop the video for a moment. This should be seen by all who don't appreciate the freedoms they have. Thank you for having the courage to tell it. I love your tutorials and the way you write out the steps for us to snap a picture of(I use my phone as my computer.)

Dearest Natasha, You have changed my life. I am 65 and a retired nurse. This has been a painful 3 years in my life that has nothing to do with the pandemic. I came across you and your craft on RU-vid. I have been junk journaling for 3 months now. It has given me peace, joy and a calming process. My first 2 journals that were not just for practice, I sent to my son's girlfriend and she was so happy. I think you are a lovely person and mom. Please know you have kept me company and given me something to look forward to every day. Bless you dear girl. I have a long way to go, but that's ok. You are with me. Love

The reason people watch you is because your love for the art shines through and you are willing to learn and share new things constantly, thats growing that evolving. I, like you have so much "stuff" I will never use it all up. I love it all and I don't want to give it up i love the paper and all the colour. Even though I am an older person I still want to learn so thank you for all the sharing.

I am 73 years old this October 20th and many times felt my life was made up of pieces but It had never been revealed to me that they were part of the puzzle that indeed makes up my life ... I love "treasure books" never to be called junque journals again ... You have helped me accept the parts of my past done to me not done by me and how they affected who I have become ... Thank you ... If I had the money I would come to Australlia to spend time with you ... Lolls Paloosa is one of my favorite RU-vid channels ... I do her December daily every year and look forward to it very much ..,thank you girl on how God used you to reveal some reasons for happenings in my own life ... You are indeed a blessing!

Thank you, Natasa, for opening up the "treasure book" of your life and letting us hear your heartfelt and inspiring story. You've helped me understand why I am drawn to making journals so much. Taking bits and pieces from my life and those of my loved ones, and then putting them together with snippets that others have thrown away to create something lovely is wonderful. New life for things tossed away--beautiful. I just started making journals in the last few months after seeing you work with the collections from Cheaply Chic. I've started following Lynnette and buying her journals--which are perfect for a newbie. I really enjoy watching your videos and learning so much--not just about journaling, but about treasuring life. Keep on sharing your passion with the world...

How generous of you to share such intimate stories. As I watched I thought to myself, this girl HAS TO WRITE AND DESIGN HER OWN STORY BOOKS !!! Thank you so much for existing *** hugzzz from Montreal ***

Natasa, I’m so inspired by your story and your message, and can’t thank you enough for posting this video. I’ve felt your generous spirit coming through your tutorials, where you show so many incredibly creative ideas, and keep saying that we can use anything, and find supplies anywhere, using just our imagination. I’ve been so disconnected from art and myself for so long and watching you inspired me to try something small to reconnect. So, using an old crossword puzzle book, with a lovely wallpaper-like cover, I turned to the beginning and stuck in a magazine picture, added some tape, made some doodles, highlighted some of the puzzle, glued in a bit of a pretty card and voila! I made my first treasure page! As a child, I never thought twice about my connection to my creativity- it just flowed, but my life experiences and mental health had made that almost impossible to access. Every kind of art has felt like it would take too much time and energy than I have to give. I know I’ve not made a whole journal, but youve shown me that it’s a craft that can be as big or small as I need it to be, and it’s had the bonus of giving me good feelings even when I only have time or energy to look at it, rather than create! I’m hooked and have just created my 20th page!!! You have inspired me in a way that has changed my world, making me an “artist” again with just a change of perspective! And for that I am truly grateful. Hugs from one Natasha to another ♥️✂️🔖🖇

Oh my, I wish so much i could meet you in person. You and one other person here on RU-vid are the ones I receive notifications from. I love your simplicity and way of teaching. I grew up very poor, so everything in our home had a dual purpose. Nothing was wasted. I'm on a very tight budget, so just about everything I'm using to make journals is coming from the Thrift Stores or sales at the craft store. I appreciate the fact that you don't use so many expensive kits and such to make beautiful journals. Thank you so much for sharing from your heart. I'm so sorry you had to go through so much in life. Thank you for being you. I would like to change the word junk for treasure. Lol, I do have an accent! ((Hugs))

"I had a piece of my mom with me all the time" the pencil case story....and the doll story....oh Natasa you just shared a great life lesson...no store bought item can replace the love a mother puts in everything she does for us! I lost my mom to COVID in March 2020 and she always knitted us sweaters, cooked us amazing meals, told us wonderful stories from her past... I miss her so much! Thank you for sharing.❤️

Here it is 2021 and I have just recently found you!! I got 2 whole minutes into this video and you quietly saying, "There may be F words in here" just had me rolling! Gawd's but I do love you. I could watch your videos 24/7. You have inspired me to Journal like no one else and even before I hear more about you I can say, "You are PERFECT, just as you are". Thank you for doing what you do and sharing with us, your wonderful talent!! :-)

Such a gift that you have given in sharing your history and your heart. You are beautiful inside and out ❤️

You are a TREASURE! Really enjoyed getting to know you. Your heartfelt honesty is endearing & I look forward to your videos.

I really don’t know what to say but a big “thank you “ for your honesty in this video. Your story was beautiful, just like your work. Laura💕

I have a hoarding problem because I've had to start my life over many times. When you used things most would throw away you hooked me into watching all of your videos.

Thank you for sharing your personal thoughts throughout your life. I am volunteer for Samaritans Purse/ Operation Christmas Child. We pack shoeboxes filled with toys and gifts for children in need around the world. It all started because of the war in Bosnia. That was the begining of my packing them and making things for them. We recently celebrated 30 years of OCC. I thought of the children who recieve these boxes while I was listning to your story. It sure helped me to see that we should do all we can to help children in all countries to find their purpose with the gifts of a simple shoe box filled with toys, toothbrush, soap and washcloth. Last year we packed almost 12 million boxes. I pray that many children like you will be inspired by something they find in one of the shoeboxes. I love watching you, you inspire me. May God's face shine on you.

Dear Natasha, I recently stumbled upon your channel, Treasure Books, while searching for paper craft inspiration, and I am beyond grateful that I did. Discovering your channel felt like finding an old friend, and I have been deeply moved by your talent, honesty, and heartfelt story. Your videos are incredibly inspirational, and your creativity shines through in every project. I just watched your video from four years ago where you introduced yourself and answered 10 crafty questions. The way you presented your passion for crafting and explained the source of your inspiration was truly captivating. I felt an instant connection as I share many of the same experiences and feelings about crafting. Thank you for being such a wonderful mentor in the world of journaling and paper craft. Your work touches the hearts of many, and I am so glad to have found a kindred spirit in you. Warm regards & best wishes, Christina (Ballygarvan Crafts)

Natasa - can I just start off by saying: you are wonderful! Before I click on a video, I usually look at the video length - and I have the attention span of an unbuttered slice of toast, so anything over 15 minutes usually turns me off. Anyway, 40 minutes. But the crafty questions. I somehow *knew* that it would be worth watching this, not least because I was curious to *see* you. I also knew because it is like you say in the video: I certainly had already connected to you through all the previous videos I have watched - I love hearing your Australian accent, I am always amazed by your generosity of sharing your knowledge, and I simply like what you do and how you do it. I was also intrigued to find out whether my hunch that you may have started your life elsewhere, was correct. (The way you write your name was the giveaway for me.) Anyway - your video was so worth watching. Your approach to crafting as more than just "passing the time creatively", really resonates with me. I absolutely loved that you went "deep" - and that you didn't cut the emotional bits from your video. It shows your strength and is deeply inspiring. Your stories from your Bosnian childhood were not just touching, but for those of us who lived through the times (albeit in other countries), you gave an insight into what life really was like during that war - and how it affected you firstly as a child *at that moment*, and then as a refugee, an immigrant and now an adult in a new home country. You gave the abstract term "Balkan war" a face and a feeling, and that is precious. So thank you for sharing it with us. I usually dislike overly sweet and familiar compliments in public - but I think you are very special, a wonderful person. And if I was living in Australia, I would love to know you personally. Keep crafting - keep sharing. I am sure the universe will reward you.

I know this is old video but I just found it. I watch every one of yours I can find. Thank you for sharing your heart....brought tears. God really uses you to help others. You are always prepared with many projects and- supplies to make them. You speak so well. Love your hands, nails and rings! God bless you...I am 84 yrs old and still learning!

I smiled, I cried, I LOVED this. Thank you for sharing your story. Your channel is already so addictive (total rabbit hole!), and this video is so lovely. Sending wonderful wishes and vibrations your way!

As horrible as the circumstances were, I am so thankful they led you to where you are. Your craft, transparency, your sense of humor and your beautiful accent give me so much joy and peace.

Wow, what an amazing story. I can relate to that. I was born in Armenia and in 1990's Armenia separated from Soviet Union and was under attack of Azerbaijan. We had no gas, no water, and 45 minutes of electricity a day. Water we will get ones a few weeks, we couldn't bathe properly and i had 2 small children. One 8 month old and another 2 years old. We lived like that for 3 years until finally escaping. I still have my doll that my dad bought me when I was 5 years old. I am like you, treasure all my stuff from the past and very frugal with my crafting and everything i make means a lot to me. I don't just make to make it. I think about the people and how it will make them feel. I love your channel very much. You are a great person. God Bless ❤

Natasha, I randomly found one of your videos prior to this one and your “Get to know me” popped up so I clicked on it. Now I’m here at midnight 😂 in tears but so inspired by your beautiful stories. Your “Treasure Books” run so deep 💗

It's been over 2 years since you recorded this, but is still touching hearts. your story moves my heart! Thank you for sharing this glimpse into your soul.

I just had to say how much I appreciated you doing this video. It really touched my heart. I love watching you on here, and I have learnt so much, I am a textile artist, but my love of making journals has taken me over. You're never to old to learn, I'm 76yrs of age, and your story was wonderful to hear, thankyou.

I am so glad you took the challenge and shared your life with us. I have loved your tutorials from the beginning. I had to have one of your journals. Now I treasure it even more because I have gotten to know you and some of the trials that you have gone through and the love of penning bits of life to the page. It has always been therapeutic for me and I can see it has been for you, too. Thank you for giving us a part of yourself today. I too have a love for paper and have way too much and came across the Journaling channel through Recipe Journals and found the Junk Journal world. I agree, they should be called Treasure books. I create recipe journals and prayer journals and share my journals with my church friends or others that need some love and encouragement. We all have stories to share. You have touched my heart today. Thank you

Your story really touched my heart. Thank you so much for sharing such tender moments and emotions with us.

Amazing. You brought me to tears. I just realized something about my own self. You helped me to understand something about myself. I wish you could see what I am doing as I'm listening to your video. I have a heart shape of paper, and I'm sticking onto it strips of scrap paper. Some of these strips are 1 mm wide, and probably 20 years old, but I saved them. I grew up very poor in the U.S. and paper has always been dear to me. I have joy in a new 12x12 sheet but I might even have more joy in making something new and beautiful with the tiny strips that others might call trash but crafters know is treasure. Thank you for sharing your story. You are such an inspiration. Love from a kindred soul in Michigan, United States.

I love this, they are "treasure books" and your vulnerability is inspiring!

I love you and your story!! Had me tearing eyed about your journal and pencil case, then the story of your doll. How beautiful and sweet you are. The reason I’m here is because I found your instructions to be very clear, you’re a perfectionist (care what edges look like etc) and are very creatively inspiring to me!! Love and light and happy crafting!! 🤗 hugs.

You are changing the world. My grandparents immigrated to the US during WW2. My grandparents saw firsthand how war tore their home country apart. All my life I heard their stories of how their lives & others were torn apart & how they survived. It wasn't until I was older that I understood why my grandmother hoarded certain things & why my grandfather understood. War, escaping to survive brings about so many levels of emotions that for my grandmother, it transcended the practicality of that Depression era of using everything and not throwing anything away. She held onto and collected certain things "just in case" and as a coping mechanism from that period in her life. When they passed I was the first one my sister asked if I wanted to keep all of the Vintage birthday cards, invitations and other things my grandmother collected and kept. I still have them. Thank you for sharing your story and your incredible challenge. It is definitely your calling.

I loved listening to your story, and I especially related to how much you appreciated the things your mother made for you. My mother made clothes for me all through elementary school and junior high. She always made three new dresses for me for the new school year, and I absolutely loved them so much. She taught me to sew when I was nine, and I’m still doing it decades later. I also love paper crafting and you have inspired me in many ways. Thank you!

Your 'Get To Know Me' video is the best one I've watched. I really enjoy these. It's so nice to get to know the hands and voice behind the camera. You are such a beautiful person. And don't you think for a minute that you are not super talented. I've watched so many of your videos and have been so inspired and learned so many things. I think the one thing I do like about your videos is the fact that you do keep it simple by not using a ton of gadgets. You are so right that we can make beautiful treasures out of simple supplies. Thank you so much for sharing your heart and your stories that made me cry along with you.

Oprah Winfrey used have a segment on her show called "Everyone has a Story" and your story is among the very best that I've heard. It truly touched my heart. When people expose their soul to share their passion, it is a gift to all of us. I was especially touched by the precious diary given to you by your mom when you were 8. The words she wrote brought tears to my eyes and the words you wrote on the last page about the start of the war in Sarajevo was heart breaking. How special you are to share, with all of us, your knowledge and love for paper. Thank you. Ps. One of the lasting gifts you will have for your children is this video and the history it contains. God bless.

Gosh, I have just discovered your channel, and now this! I feel privileged to read about this frightened little girl and her mother, who opened up this passion for this craft with a simple gift of a diary. I am trying this strange craft to hide from the mental cruelty of this pandemic, and will enjoy your tutorials, so thanks to you (and your mom)

How lovely to "meet" you, Natasha. Thank you for sharing bits of your life experiences. Bless you.

Wow! I just saw that this was made in 2019. I only started watching your channel a few weeks ago, but love everything I've seen. I'm 78 years old and it takes a lot to make me cry, but when you showed the journal your mother had given you, and talked about it, I definitely needed a tissue! I was also happy to hear you say you loved hearing people's stories. My "puzzle coming together" time was when I discovered I could help people write their life stories. I was a personal historian for many years, and always felt gratified whenever I finished a book for a client. Especially because their family was so grateful to have that written history of their loved one. You are an amazing woman with an incredible story. I'm very happy to have found your channel and I'm glad to "know" you!

Hi - I just wanted to let you know I was moved by your story and think you hit the nail on the head when you talked about snippets of people’s lives and documenting our history. Like you I found my calling too. 😊🌸

Watching you tell your story has been enriching and I will put the experience in my Gratitude Journal tonight. Thank you, Peace and Kindness to you.

Wow. Just WOW! You made this video four years ago and now I know why I love your channel so much. You are authentic. I love authentic people. Your authenticity and your sweet heart come through in your art. And, like just about everybody here, I cried! Thank you so much for being vulnerable and sharing your story with us.

Your pencil case is beautiful, filled with love from your mom. You brought tears to my heart watching this.

How wonderful to be sitting on my recliner in Ontario, California and not only listening to the story of someone in another country but to also be able to see you. It is for reasons like this that I love the internet. Our mutual passion for paper crafting bonds us all together. I've never heard anyone talk of Croatia. I don't know about the country and the unrest that has happened. I am glad for you that your life is so different now. I appreciate your transparency and willingness to share with us a small piece of your. ♥️

YES ! You know it when you find your calling. You were the first person I saw in the Junk Journal realm in 2019. I was in love ! You made a little slim journal from a window-envelope. I was 63 when I finally felt free enough to show my love for Art - Paper - Fabric. It truly is my "therapy" to deal with all the issues of aging!!! I love all the junk journals I make. I love to share them with those going through a rough spell in their lives. Thank you so much for sharing.!

I loved this you made me cry.. I just passed my mama August 23, 2019 I have material that was left to me from her and making a journal with everything that reminds me of my mama.. I love your pencil case it’s beautiful and your journal from your mother. I made my children scrapbooks and my granddaughter one ...now I’m doing junk journals.. i’ve been doing it less than a year and I absolutely love it and I think you so much for this video 💞

I have not been following you long but I felt very drawn to you and now I know why! You are a sweetheart! Your story is amazing! I cried with you and am glad you made it to Australia! Thank you sooo much for sharing! You are a very genuine, down to earth person!

You make a huge impact in a very short time. Watching you craft is like getting fed a healthy diet of inspiration. Its amazing. Thank you so so much.

Well, this happens to pop on my feed to watch and I see it is old, but might I say, I have been following you for a while and I love watching your videos. I love how you are detailed in explaining and yes you do help spark creation at least in me. I appreciate you and am so glad you have found this as your purpose because it does so much for me.

I doubt I will forget your story. You really get to the heart of creating. Thank you for your story.

Natasha, you are an amazing inspiration. I hope you get to read this. I am a 74 year old Canadian woman, not long crafting, and have my own story which hardly compares to the life you have lived. I am so sorry for what you have had to live thru. However, it has made you the wonde4ful woman you are today. I am so inspired by you and have just discovered your videos. I am making as many ephemera as possible for making my own journals to pass to my own children and down to my 7 greats. Thank you for sharing your story with us and showing what one can do with less than nothing. I love you for your story, your courage and your caring. Please know that I'm forever your fan.

And you are so gracious in sharing this craft with others.

Love your honesty and just being “raw”. Yes, we are all trying to heal from something. And crafting is a wonderful balm.

So, you started crafting 9 years ago (this video is already 3 years old.) When you talk about Jenny Belly, I can totally relate, because that's what has happened for me with your videos! My eyes have been opened as I see all of your videos. I am so inspired by you and am in awe of your talent! Thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing your ideas and self so freely.

Oh how I truly enjoyed getting to know more about you and a snippet of your background....and yes your passion comes through every piece you craft ....thank you 🙏❤

Thank you. You gave honest answers. Up to now the questions were like a game. You made them real.

Today is 2/22/23 and I just discovered your channel a couple days ago. I only just discovered the junk journal craft world this month! I have hundreds of photos of family I've cherished over the years and tho like many of us have also suffered from childhood trauma. I feel now I have a way to process and keep my memories of the good I was given thru all of it into these books. I agree with you Natasha that creating the journals is a healing thing and that no matter where we have been and what battles we have fought there is still joy to be found. Thank you Natasha for your energy and guidance thru a most wonderful and natural healing process. 🙏 blessings galore for you!

First of all, I loved you before, but I absolutely adore you now!!! Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. I am always curious about people too. I love to people watch, love it!!!!! I watch you religiously and do so with pleasure. You make me think, laugh and get inspired. Thank you Natasha!! XOXO ❤️❤️

Loved you before and Love you even more!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ I have tried so many of your ideas.

Natasha, it’s time for an update on YOU. You have so many fans. I started watching about 5 years ago and have enjoyed learning new things from you. But most of all I watch to see your creative genius. Best of luck everyday. ❤

I've watched a couple of these 10 question videos. Yours is by far the most emotional and heart touching I've seen. I like them because new names are mentioned and I get to check out other crafters and I'm filled with more inspiration and new ideas. As far as why I follow someone's channel, it's not just about their talents. It's the personality, their love of what they are doing and sharing with others because they care. And now, I have two new people to check out that you mentioned I haven't heard of yet! Thank you for sharing. 💗💗💗

The term “junk journal” was a little weird for me also when I first learned about them and started watching how-to videos. I LOVE your term, “Treasure Books.” That’s exactly what they are. ❤️ Thanks for sharing your moving story and your creative talent with us. I enjoyed learning a bit about you and I enjoy and learn so much from all your videos! Thank you ❤️

I do not remember which channel , but I began my adventure in crafting journals at the time covid was first upon us. When I got sick, my craft room was an enjoyable retreat where my mind would be relieved of illness. So, today, I continue to develop this "treasured" craft. Thank you, Natasha for inspiration.

It was amazing to watch this video today for the first time! I lost my mom the year your mom gave you that diary. I was 22, not 8, but the tragedy was so devistating to me. To have to go through my young adulthood without my mom was the hardest thing ever. We grew up poor and I too have a problem hoarding craft items. I can "create" who I am rather than try to "tell" who I am. Everyone loves my handmade things because they speak of who I am. I don't have hardly a thing from my mother. So therefore I create and give myself away that way. Just a little memory of me. I moved from home many states away to move from the hurts of that time, but the memories will remain none the less. I remember hearing of Serejevo, but cannot imagine having to "leave" my home to escape harm. I wonder if it will come to me here in the USA soon however. Our rights are being stolen from us each and every day, and quickly. Our government is tearing us apart at the seams. The division between people is horrible, and the attack on our religious belief is growing stronger every day. I cannot imagine having to leave the country I love so much. Thank you for telling us about you. :) p.s. There is a gentleness in your voice that is soothing and kind. That is why people watch. :)

Oh.my.word. That was so dear and precious. Thank you so much for opening up and sharing your story - what a blessing you are! I agree - making "treasure books" is a calling. I started making them last year. I started with one about Colonial Williamsburg (a re-creation of an 18th-century city here in Virginia) because I already had so many paper items gathered from there and I knew exactly whom to make it for - my sister-in-law. But then I heard about a friend who had cancer and I immediately knew I had to make one for her and for her mother. Almost all the journals I make now are for people who are experiencing painful situations of one kind or another and I think it truly does cheer them up to receive one. You are precious. Thanks again for being so transparent. God bless!

Just now finding this video. ❤ this video and your tutorials have helped me so much. We are all healing and working with paper heals something inside, so thank you! Thank you for all you do.

This is such a beautiful reflection. Reminds me of the gift of detachment. How we have enough and how to appreciate what we have. 🙏🏻 Thank you!

I only just recently discovered your channel and am now, naturally, trying to catch up with all you've shared up to this point...... Watching this just took my respect for you to a whole new leve... I've loved your channel since I saw the first video (only about a week ago), and immediately became a subscriber. You've turned my world upside down with treasurer books, (which I shall now refer to these after watching this). You are an absolutely beautiful soul. Your spirit shines like magic✨ Thank you for your gifts and for sharing so much of you. My heart is ready to explode right now... I can't even... I can't really put it into words right now without coming off as being a weirdo.😅🤷🏽‍♀️ But you're pretty precious, you have an amazing heart, and you have a special gift. ❤️ Thank you again. 🥰

You ARE changing the world!! You share your talent with all of us, and we are all influenced by it and influencing others, even on a small scale. You have a baby who knows what a "treasure book" is! I don't know how many children you have, but they are all influenced by you and your experiences and who knows what amazing things they will do and the influence they will have? That's changing the world, and it's positive and generous. I am grateful for you, your teaching, your sharing, and your spirit. Thank you.

There appears to be red thread on that sewing machine. 😆😉🤣😉

Your gorgeous! Your story is one that bought a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye. Like you craft has been my saviour. Different reasons but I feel to that it’s what I was meant to do. Thanks for sharing and look forward to watching many more of your videos 🥰❤️🥰

I am 80 years old this year. My family backgrounds are Czechoslovakia and England basically. Both my fathers parents emigrated here. He and his siblings were first born in this country. I have just recently learned about junk journaling only months ago. After A lifetime of sewing knitting crocheting an scrapbooking, I have decided to make a journal to leave all the stories of those who came before that no one remembers or knows now. I want to take the final years of my life to make a journal with hidden places to share those stories with those of my descendants who care to be able to find. I so agree with your philosophy and and I enjoy your videos. You create such beauty. I feel very connected to your spirit. I look for your videos because I learn so much. I now that I was meant to find you.

Thank you for sharing your stories Natasha ❤️ you have an amazing talent. Thank you for your channel 😘 I feel like you about journals. I love writing. Creating just takes me away & yes it does heal in the way of letting go of past (bad) memories, seeing the good in our life and seeing God’s answered prayers and grace for (my life) in one’s life. 😊

I watched this last night and watching again for you really touched my heart. I also hate throwing things away and I believe in a penny saved is a penny earned. Treasure Book, that is great name, smart son. My head is spinning with ideas thank you for the new inspiration and what a gift taking hard times and turning it to a gift and treasure and sharing it with so many.

I appreciate you because you’re real. It wasn’t for views. It was really to share with people in the human family. I applied your recognizing that we need to be truthful and kind to one another and your inspirational and I love the way your brain thinks about paper crafts. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you so very much for sharing so much of yourself. Your work is absolutely beautiful and even more beautiful now that I understand your heart and the meaning of your treasure books.

Thank you for sharing your story today. I often wonder about people and where they have come from (literally and figuratively.) I've always enjoyed crafty hobbies, but had never attempted to make my own journal until after I started watching your videos. I really enjoy it and also feel that my new journal making crafts (as well as my watercolor painting) has helped me heal from my own major life trauma. Thank you for sharing and God bless.

I am watching this a few years after you did this video..... I love making treasure books. You are such an inspiration. Thank you for sharing part of your life. I am busy making books for children and adult granddaughters but I can hardly wait to start one for myself. God bless you child.

Such a sweet young lady inside & out! It was so nice to get to know you a little bit better. I always feel like I'm sitting right there with you! You act as if we are all artists and/or friends on the same level. I appreciate that an artist has established as you treats me like family. 🍂🧡🍄💛🍁

Definitely my favorite "get to know me" video! I loved hearing about your life. You and your mom seem like amazing, sweet people. Thanks for being so open and sharing your life with us. :)

I'm a paper hoarder myself. I have enough paper, envelopes, greeting cards, journals, lined paper, boxes of stationary to last 4 lifetimes. As a child I only had paper that my grandma gave me that she got from the grocery store. Sometimes I only had paper sacks for drawing. Now I can buy as much paper as I want, but I still have collected drawers full of it. I can relate to much of what you said, and I appreciate you sharing yourself with us. I found you through Noit Art. She shared you with her followers and she told us about you & making faux handmade paper that she learned from watching you. Best wishes to you. I have enjoying meeting you.

I’ve watched you for a couple of years now but didn’t know your very interesting story. Thank you for sharing the deep parts too. You have also described perfectly how I feel about paper, junk journaling, and handmade items. I don’t have any kids, but if there is just one person in the future that adores the past as I do, maybe they will get some joy from one of my handmade items. Thank you again Natasha! ❤️❤️❤️

You are a beautiful soul both inside and out.

Oh my dear, I understand where your sense of lack comes from. No person (child) should ever go through the horrors you experienced as a young child. Please, please know that you have an abundance of love in all of us watching and enjoying your so many talents. You are an inspiration to me. I've never thought I was enough to be creative. And you have taught me I can! I will be forever grateful to you. Much love from Colorado, USA.

Thankyou for sharing your story. I just knew you had a story behind all that creativity. Ive made all my presents since I was 9 I'm now 60 and my family and friends expect it. I always enjoy your videos

Beautiful story from a beautiful lady! 🧡 Journal making is my passion! Thanks for your inspiration and your channel.🥰

I had tears in my eyes a few times in your story. Quite the ride. I’m drawn to channels making things out of nothing. When I was much younger we couldn’t afford a Christmas tree. I gathered the discarded clippings (lower branches ) of neighbors’ trees. I tied them together to make my own tree, and put in an old coffee can with rocks and water. We didn’t have internet back then for craft ideas, but from my stash I made wallets and bags and such for family presents. Thanks for sharing.

You have a Beautiful Heart. You care about your audience, I really enjoy your presentations. For the longest time I thought you were from India because of your expressive hands and your accent. I very much enjoy your Vlog!

Thank you so much for sharing. What a beautiful background you have spoke into a visual. I found you a while ago and was instantly drawn to your cleaver Ideas. You are very talented and although I do not junk journal I have found many of your projects useful. I always look forward to the videos you do on things recycled. Brilliant

Two years ago I was diagnosed with cancer and all that I knew changed in a instant. But one of the biggest things that changed was my ability to run and be active. So I began to search for something new to do that could bring me joy when I came across a few of your videos and it changed me. I became addicted to your videos and found something that once again made me happy in a world that didn’t make sense. I am still two yrs later watching your videos and creating great things. Thank you for sharing such a personal story with us all. It was nice to understand your story and why you are who you are ❤ 😊

You are a beautiful person! Thank you for sharing some of your most difficult moments. I’m sorry you had to experience such an awful thing as war as a child. No one should ever have to experience such horror, especially not a child. Your mother sounds like a very special and talented lady too. I’m glad you found your calling and you share your talent with us. Take care

Natasa Sweet sweet Natasa I have no word"s that would express how greatfull I am that you shared your story, I started telling you about my journey to where I am now, being a private person I decided to erase it, You my girl are beautiful inside & out you are an artist that creates master piece for the basic thing most people throw away. Much love to you & thank you.

Peace Natasha, I finally came across this particular video, and I cried, I felt the sadness in ur heart, 😢 of the time you were escaping the country you came from. but I also felt the kindness & empathy you carry with you today, we as humans take life for granted, we all come from a background with sadness but we also LEARN from that, life isn't perfect, it will never be perfect, but it's what each of us do to achieve a better life for ourselves & the future of our families. And you are so 💯 % correct, we don't need all the fancy gadgets to create something simple. And your mother's pencil case, is truly a "Treasure" to your heart, it comes across on ur video, and I feel those vibes Natasha, YOUR truly a gift to our crafting world, never ever lose the Love that you share, BECUZ UR THE BEST ❤❤❤