@@PinkOddBird There can never be too much darkness, not this kind of darkness anyway :-) I have been MIA for some time, family stuff and other stuff, but now I am back for a while again.
Wow April these are amazing!! I’m always so blown away by the attention to detail in your journals and so many fun elements. Thankyou for the mention, the envelopes turned out so gorgeous!! 😍 Also you are hilarious, the dog that bit people page had me laughing out loud! 😂 Thanks for sharing. Really beautiful work! ❤️❤️
Thank you so much Ayozie!! Lol!! That dog that bit people page was pretty funny! 🤣🤣 Thank you so much for the kind words and I appreciate all the inspiration you share as well! Those envelopes you made are outstanding!! Also thank you - I'm trying to get better a sketching a bit. I've got a ways to go yet, but thank you also for inspiring that! I didn't even realize before that was kind of inspired by you and your beautiful art work - so thank you! I appreciate you! 🖤XoXo
Hi April. I really look forward to your videos because you put so many different ideas into each of your journals and you can see that you really put your whole heart into creating them!!! These gothic journals are fabulous !!! The colours are striking and I love all of the different pockets, tags etc!!, Thankyou for being a continual source of inspiration for me ❤️😊
Thank you so much! You're totally right! I put so much heart into these more intricate themes - especially Gothic! I'm so happy to know that shines through! I really do appreciate you saying that! Thanks again! ❤️ XoXo
Ah my pretty - you have returned to the dark side! Iy always draws you back but with such tender textures and tucjs - no wonder we can't resist. Loved all of these temptations from your goth-style creativity.
Thank you so much Cheryl! I really do appreciate and enjoy your sweet comments! I never, ever stray too far away from the dark side! Impossible! 😉XoXo ❤️
Ahhh thank you so much for that Lynne! It's my most favorite style so I really drive these books with a great deal of passion! I appreciate your kind words and you taking the time to watch! XoXo 🖤🖤🖤
April, I was so excited this morning to see you had a new video! And Gothic themed too! Perfect way to start my Sunday! These are stunning, as always! The silver roses on the TNs are perfect. I love when I find the perfect use for something I've had in my stash for a while. ❤️
Omgosssshhh! That's sooo true Stephanie! Stuff just sits there for ever and ever but you just can't get rid of it. And then finallllyy one day the perfect project comes along and you can finally use it! 😂I'm so happy you were excited to see this! I'm always happy when people love the things I love most! Thank you so much for the sweet comment and for taking the time to watch! XoXo ❤️
So beautiful, April. I love your journals! You are the goth master. Those steampunk tags are so beautiful -- the ones with the rust. I have been feeling low-energy this evening. I guess all artists would understand what I mean. You know you'd feel better if you made something, but you just cannot seem to start anything. Your video was so inspiring though! You always wave your wand and stir up the creative fairy dust. :D Thank you, as always. xxLynn ps -- Oh and thanks for the mention! So very much! You're the best!
Ahhh thank you so much for that Lynn! It really does mean a lot to me! I pour my soul into this theme, so much emotion! I totally understand what you mean about low energy. I haven't done a thing all week either! I hope you get your crafty MOJO back soon! You're so welcome also! You have amazing things in your shop!! Thank you so much Lynn! 🖤XoXo
Wow! I love the theme Gothic Nature, what a cool idea April! I love the way you’ve combined different types of ephemera in to the theme! These are all gorgeous! TFS 💀🖤💀
Watching you show us what your soul has poured out is the most inspiring and awesome things to see! I truly love everything you create! That's 💯! TFS! 💀
Thank you so much Melissa! You said it exactly right! I really do put my all into it! Especially Gothic! Thank you so much for the sweet comment and for taking the time to watch! XoXo ❤️
Once again I am in awe of your beautiful journals. The snakeskin page in the large journal is so wonderful and those TNs are just stuffed with gothic beauty. I need to check out all those envelope tutorials and make some lol. My favourite thing in all of them is your hand drawn piece. That spider you drew is amazing!!!!! As always you are so inspiring 💜
Oh gosh the envelopes are so fun Bel! You gotta give them both a try! That snakeskin was a big ol skirt that I found at the local thrift - it was a score! Thank you so much for the kind words! I hope one day I can get better at drawing! I appreciate you taking the time to watch! XoXo ❤️
I enjoyed watching this video about your journals! Gothic seems to be our favorite style! : ) You sure put a lot of work and thought into your journals, April! They are so lovely! TFS! ~Janet in Canada
Thank you so much for that my dear amiga! That means a lot to me! 🙏🏼 I can't wait to share more of what's on my mind in this realm! Thank you so much Jenn my frennn! 🖤XoXo
April, these are magnificent! Such unique style and book making art!! I can't list the details that just blow me away -- the entire complete collection steals my breath! Crazy talented!!! ...and Gothic...? You're the Maestra, girl!! XX
Thank you Renee! That really, really means a lot to me! This is my all time favorite style do it's always a joy to get some books like this made up! I appreciate you taking the time to watch! XoXo ❤️
Gorgeous book and lovvvvve your TNs. Your ephemera also is epical! That handrawn tag is impressive! Thanks so much for the shoutouts. Lol your versions came out way better than mine 🤣🤣. Great work fren!
Thank you so much Dolly Wholly! Thank you so much for the kind words and also for sharing the awesome tutorials! I can't wait to see what more is in store for the year! ❤️ XoXo thanks fren!
Ah, my favorite, your favorite, we all love your gothic jjs! Stunning as always, but those steampunk rusty tags?? Helloooo!!!! I need that in my life! Gorgeous!!
Hi April, I have to admit to being so excited when I saw you had made some of your gothic style journals!! You never disappoint with these, they are beautiful. There's so much I love about them. The fabrics and lace is gorgeous and I love the mixed media tags, another thing I want to have a go at! Also the envelopes, I've got a fascination with altered envelopes at the moment because I've seen so many beautiful ones and I want to give them a go. Gipsyrose paperie is another one of my favourites on RU-vid, she creates some really beautiful journals. I love your gothic style so much, imgoing to have to watch again and take notes on all of the elements you've used. Thank you for sharing these, the larger of the 3 is my favourite the cover looks amazing. Thank you again for inspiring me yet again and you made me chuckle as always !! Lots of love to a very talented lady (better stop before you think I'm a crazy fan!!), Rae xxx💖💖💖💖
Hey Rae! I was probably equally as excited to make them! Lol I'm so happy you were excited and enjoyed them as well! I really love when others get as excited as I do for this theme! You should totally try mixed media tags! They are so much fun to go crazy with! Yes the envelopes are so much fun! And I agree that Dolly makes some awesome journals as well! I would never think that either! I truly do appreciate seeing your thoughts and other commentary. It means a lot to me that you not only take the time to watch but also to leave a very lovely comment! Thanks again Rae! ❤️ XoXo
🖤Fabulous job April🖤 what a broad spectrum of talent. Recently your journal series of Alice 🐇GORGEOUS!! Here your BEAUTIFUL journals that Morticia would DIE for🖤😉
Thank you so much for that Bridget! I am just so thankful I have a group if crafty people who support me when I'm at light and airy as well as dark and Gothic! I appreciate that! XoXo 🖤
* gasp * These are gorg! I love that you included a piece of your own artwork. That kind of stuff always makes it meaningful to me. One of these days, we'll get the timing right - you'll release new books, and I'll have money, lol. And I'm lol'ing at "Fish can swim. Children can swim too," and "The Dog that Bit People." hahaha
Lollll! That dog that bit people page was sooooo friggin perfect! 😂😂 Too funny! That old ephemera piece was hilarious too! I can't help but wonder who the person was to create them and..... Whyyy?! Lol Thank you so much for that Lori - I'm happy to know that original bits like that are appreciated! I felt like it may add a special one of a kind element for sure! Thank you so much for chuckles and kind words my friend! XoXo ❤️
Lol you are too funny Neta! She's one of my good buddies, definitely check her out! And yes! The Edith Holden books are so beautiful and gorgeous in person. If I find them... I recommend buying 2 lol. Thank you for the sweet comment and for taking the time to watch! XoXo ❤️
Hey !!! I love those journals! Thank you so much for the link to Dolly's shaker envelopes !! Ive been looking for that video like forever!!! Oh and also I want a Edith Holden book , but I looked on Amazon and they are quite expensive!! Where did you get yours? I don't want an expensive one, because I dont want to cut it up because I spent all that moola on it LOL I know ... I am a weirdo!! hahaha!! I am so jealous your friends getting the big journal. i love skulls and I love everything about that journal :-) Okay, enough chatting lol Thanks again :_)
Hey there Marianna! That's okay! I'm a Weirdo too and I love a fellow weirdo lol! Happy that I was able to find that link for ya! Have fun making some! Try checking on ebay you can usually get a good deal on there and if you find that deal.... I definitely recommend you buying 2 lol. One to keep and one to use! 😉😉Thank you for the sweet comment and for taking the time to watch! XoXo ❤️
Thank you for the sweet comment Rachel! I usually just work on them a bit after the work day is over but the bulk of it gets done on the weekends. 😊Thanks for taking the time to watch! XoXo ❤️
