Trash to Treasured Journal - Collaged Cover 

I just want to take a moment to thank you for keeping up with your crafting. You are a ray of sunshine no matter the circumstances we live with today. Sending you hugs and love.

Those people are self haters. Can only feel good when they make someone else feel bad. I love to watch and listen to you Gayle. I think at this time in our lives we are all on edge, maybe a little in shock with the virus thing. We have never experienced anything like this in our lives . Keep on keeping on. As a widow who pretty much is by herself all the time, you are part of each day for me.

To take a line from the Christian group Mercy Me, "I can only imagine" - I can only imagine a world in which we all follow the Golden Rule - If you can't say something nice, then keep your mouth shut and don't say anything at all - I will never understand how someone could leave a negative comment on RU-vid. esp. to you - Big Hugs

After being at home for a week or so and no outside contact, that mean person will be begging to hear someone talk. Try not to worry about the bad comment. We all appreciate you and enjoy your talks. Thanks so much for your dedication!

To hurt someone is to be alone in a room by themselves. They can not be seen. I like watching all you guys. You make my life better. I am in lock down because of my illness. So you guys help.

Dear Gayle - you don’t just talk during these videos, you communicate love, humor, kindness, enthusiasm, joy and so much more. I don’t just come here for the crafting, I come for your rare ability to make each of us feel like your dear friend. I am homebound much of the time, and your lovely spirit brightens my life. So when someone says you laugh too much, or takes an offhand remark in the wrong way, you just tell them: the people who matter don’t care, and the ones who care don’t matter. Anyone who makes unkind remarks simply doesn’t belong with the circle of dear friends who you gather around you. May the Lord bless you and your family abundantly! 🥰😘

Gayle ignore the nasty comments, they’re just jealous of your good heart.

Bless you, Please don"t let someone's ignorance pop your bubble. We love and look forward to listening to you, and are grateful that you take the time out of your day to spend teaching us. We LOVE ya girlie! Just remember they control what they watch and can always move on to something else if they don't like the dish your serving!

Binging on Gayle videos again and lo ing every minute in 2023.

God help snarky people........the Agostinites won't put up wit dat! We got your back Gayle!

Please don’t let the negative Nellies bring you down. You bring so much joy to so many. I love your videos. They bring me peace and give me ideas. Spending time with you is always a good thing. Be safe, stay healthy, and brush off the haters. Sorry you had to cancel the family visit, I know you were looking forward to it. Sending you warm hugs and healthy vibes.

Gayle, you share your heart, your art and your time most every day with us and you are a teacher as well. It's too bad that some people can't open their hearts and receive your kindness like the rest of us do. Thank you, :)

In times like this it is so nice to have someone to craft with and we can make a journal together.

Dear sweet Gayle..how can some people be so rude and thoughtless 😥 you are the sunshine 🌞 in so many peoples days as we all look forward to your fun and creative videos. You take time out of your busy life to help others, please know that those negative Nelly's are just jealous and miserable people who try to ruin others lives. Thank you for being the sweet lady you are and truly brightening many peoples day. Sending big hugs your way sweet lady💗💗💗

Don’t listen to those negative comments. We love your videos, learning new stuff and listening to you talk......and laugh😂. My daughter came for a visit(from her home in Texas) and brought her 3 year old daughter, Lily. They were here about a week and Lily got a fever. We took her to Med Express and found that she had the flu-A....within 3 days we all three had it! Thank goodness Holly’s husband could fly in and then drive them back to Texas. It’s been 3 weeks and we all still have the cough and exhaustion. So, maybe you all can be blessed and not get sick. It isn’t a fun time😷🤧🤒. I love our visits with you and the fun crafting. It keeps me sane to create❤️🙏

Don’t change anything you do Gayle and always tell us how you are feeling or what ever you want. I don’t comment a lot because I am not crafting right now but I still watch when I can. You are the sweetest, most honest, loving, dedicated to us crafters that I know......love ya.....cyndi m.

It is amazing to me that people feel they need to say hateful comments to another person. I feel if they do not like what you do they do not need to watch your videos. If it had not been for you doing the Christmas journal for your friend I may not have started trying to do a junk journal. I made one for my grandson following your videos. Ignore those that are negative Nellie's. Keep teaching us and being a part of our lives. You do not need to expend energy on this. You need to heal. Be happy and enjoy sharing your craft.

Gayle, I am very glad that you and your scrapcolleagues keep us informed during scrapping. We all live in a sad situation and need to make the best of it together. We need to keep it going on and have to cheer up people. So what you are doing in your videos is very important for many, many people who love to scrap and hear a nice voice. Keep on doing what you love to do. Sorry you can't meet your family now. Hope you all stay safe.xxx

Hugs to you Gayle. You are so appreciated and part of our lives. In these hard times we thank you for sharing your time and talents with us, isolating is not great but you and the other crafters make it bearable. Never worry about venting, that’s what friends are for. Here for you as are all your stubbies. Stay safe.💕💕💕💕

Ignore nasty people gayle. I and all the rest of your followers enjoy and look forward to hear and watch you craft,you make my day,bless you.xx

I appreciate you! Some people get a warm fuzzy feeling by spreading negativity, sooooo sad! It’s hard to get passed that, however, that’s what BULLIES thrive on. I enjoy and look forward to visiting with on RU-vid. Thank you.😊

I just wanted to reach through the screen and give you a big hug. Thank you: for not putting on pretenses that you're all happy when you're feeling down; for sharing with us your good and bad days. That's what families do, and this feels - you make this feel - like a family.

Here's a happy comment!! Gayle, you are kind, considerate, thoughtful, patient,grateful, blessed,amusing, charming, delightful, and just awesome!

Gayle you are only human. I love your videos. You are like a breath of fresh air. Sorry about your family get together but best to be safe than sorry with your loved ones. Please remember most of us subbies think you are great. Keep smiling.☺

Thank you for sharing and being real, Gayle. I appreciate your honesty and I enjoy listening to you while you craft. You have great ideas. I love your trash to treasured series. People should not judge you or anyone else for that matter. I feel sorry for people who try and make others feel bad by making rude comments. You have a wonderful group of supportive subbies who appreciate your sincerity and receive enjoyment from your video's. Lets all try and focus on the positive.

We love you Gayle!!!! I watch you every day. 2022

I can’t imagine why anyone would say something ugly to you. Watching your videos is like sitting at the table with you and having a conversation with a good friend, while learning new techniques. Hang in there and please keep doing what you do. People always, always reap what they sow. We, can only hope the ugly person will stay away. xoxoxo

Thank you for all you show us. I love you and your channel. Ignore the mean comments.

Gayle, you’re awesome and I love watching you craft and listening to everything you tell us 😊 Mean comments say everything about the commenter, nothing about you. I can tell by all the lovely comments here that you and your videos are well loved and that’s what counts. ❤️ Thanks for all you do and share, you bring so much light into my life, especially during this difficult time.

Hi Gayle.. as you know the tongue can be like a sword.. I truly believe those who say hurtful things are very unhappy with themselves... Crafting with you is the highlight to my day... I hope you have a wonderful day XOXO

Gayle, I am not much of a comment person but I love what you do and you are very entertaining, I find myself finishing your sentences at times so we are probably a lot alike. Do not allow anyone to bring your spirit down, you are fine!

i come to listen and learn. i do not get out much so I feel like your sharing with me! You are prayed for! I do not say much but I am grateful you are here! God Bless!

I love this so much. For lent I gave up spending any money at all on crafty supplies. So this is perfect for me to keep up and be inspired. I have definitely found myself wanting to shop as we are in quarantine, but I made a promise to God and so that’s a no go. Also, WE GOT A DOG!!! It was pretty unplanned but I have been wanting one for 15 years. My children prayed for one and God blessed our sweet children with a precious doggie within 7 days. I had been keeping up with Jimmy Joe as my sudo digital dog. Good call on no travel. We were just tested yesterday and we have only been to the grocery store. We are now self-quarantined for two weeks. Luckily my husband and I can both work from home. It’s a blessing because I know so many don’t have that option. Praying for you and all our crafty friends.

Shame on them for hurting you. You are not only a good Christian but you are also a shining beacon of love and happiness in a lot of our lives. The old devil can’t stand that at all. Don’t let him bring you down. I am praying for you and your family to stay safe. Love you tons. Oh yes love this series. I am an Activities Director in a nursing home. I have been trying to get started making junk journals with my residents. It has been kind of costly on me. I love this idea. Again on the other hand we are always here for you as you are always here for us. 🤗

Love and hugs to you, Sweet Gayle. You are so kind and generous, and SO talented. Thank you for everything you do!! You have inspired my crafting in so many ways! I hope you keep doing things EXACTLY the way you do them now!

Hurt People, hurt people. They are projecting their own pain, loss, & frustration by lashing out at you. Do not give away any of your energy to it. You have an abundance of love, support, & creativity to focus on. ~ "No one can make you feel inferior without your permission." ~ eleanor roosevelt ~

Thank you for continuing to craft with us Gayle. I know nasty comments are hard to ignore. I love watching and learning from you everyday. 💕😍

So enjoy your videos. We all are just a good listening ear. I find your videos soothing and very personable. The family updates including pet info; all bring me joy! When your family is able to be together, it will be better than ever. Electronic hugs sent your way!☺

Sympathies for your canceled family plans..As moms there is something comforting about having our chicks about us especially when things are so uncertain..so grateful for your videos Gayle your such a gift to us all!

A beautiful journal cover in 2023❤️

Gayle I am so sorry that you are having a blue mood day. It is hard not to be affected by the ways of others, but that just proves that you have a ❤️. You are a beautiful soul and I love watching you do you. At the end of the day I hope your mind remembers the positive comments over those that are unkind. Also the people making unkind comments don't really know you so their opinion of you is not what matters. Your family is precious and you are blessed. Pray for those who are so unhappy that they feel the need to let their unhappiness spill over to others. You are truly loved!

As I am listening from the future, I want to say I am so sorry for your loss of your sweet puppy. I can't imagine losing mine. May God bless your good heart. Crafting away our trials is always good medicine.

I appreciate your videos--each and every one. I am sorry some people have to be so unkind when really, they don't have to watch at all. No one is forcing them. Keep doing what you do. You are the best!! Prayers for you and your family.

Hello sweet lady, I just watched todays video and was sad to hear that someone had a bad word to say about you. You are a "bright light" in my day. I look forward to watching you and listening to you everyday, and the fact that you can chat the entire time while you craft is in itself an art. I already feel like I have known you all my life. This world of crafty ladies and gents is awesome and you are one of the stars!!!!!! Don't change a thing, just be the Gayle we all love.

You are so nice when you are venting your frustrations. It is good to be real. Especially in light of this global pandemic with increased anxiety, you deserve several "grumpy" passes. And I am loving this cover! Hugs!!

Love this collaging and to the people with mean comments, they have low self esteem and are down on themselves so they find negative things in everything they see or hear, that is really sad. Keep doing your thing Gayle, I love it, the venting too, we are human after all.

Your journal cover is turning out just beautiful! Sending you huge hugs! Don't listen to the judgers or negative people. There are way more of us that love you, and enjoy watching you just the way you are! Don't change a thing. More hugs! Pat K.

Gayle, You have 34 thousand plus subbies . Sounds like 34 thousand friends to me. I bet people who make those negative comments haven't any friends and just want to make you feel bad. We love you! Keep up the good work.

Gayle I cannot image anyone making a negative comment about your videos . I love watching you and all the stuff you tell us so just keep up the good work and don’t worry about those people so sorry about your family this thing is really kind of scary especially when you go in the grocery stores and the shelves are empty so you take care and just keep doing your videos and ignore those negative people love you

Another great one. Gail all you need to remember when you get that 1-2 yucky comment out of thousands, is that we all absolutely adore you and don’t care what you do or say. Be you and keep ROCKIN it. We all have your back 💕

I so very much enjoy my time spent with you and I learn so much! Thank you.

Thank you. Great to see you collaging without using distress inks. The pieces merge so much better.

I thoroughly enjoy your creativity and getting to watch your process. I find your honesty refreshing but also classy and not trashy or offensive. I'm sorry that someone spoke negatively about one of your videos. I'm not sure how they did. In my opinion though, you have nothing to apologize for. Be blessed.

Thank you so much for your lovely videos. You bring joy and peace to my life.

I appreciate you and all you do for fellow crafters! Try to ignore people like that. They are just mean!

Hi Gayle...don't let nobody steal your joy!!! You are one of the most pleasant persons I have met. Even when you are upset or disappointed you still make light of the situation!! Sorry the family can't come!!! But right now we have to play it safe, for everybodys safety and welfare!!! I have not been able to comment on your channel in awhile. I've been really sick but I'm feeling a lil better now. Watching you make nothing into something beautiful makes my day!!! Till next time...Take care and keep the sun shining, even on a cloudy day!!! Hugs!!!

You just keep on gassing Gayle, I love your running commentary, it's so nice, don't stop and be yourself. X

Sweet Gayle, I have been a follower for over a year and love your precious voice and your wholesome ways. Just delete that nasty comment and don't think any more about it. Unfortunately in these times, people feel that they can judge everything and give their two cents. Unhappy people, and that is how they view each day with negativity. Sad, really. Thank you, Brave Girl for giving us a video each day, we appreciate the effort, work and the dedication you show to your friends here.

Hi Gayle, I am appalled at 30 degrees below zero... that is cold... love your cover, love the way you treat people, are so thoughtful and sensitive to all. I have meant to leave a comment before now, but I get so engrossed in your videos I just forget. I have done crafts all my life and love it all. I have been making mini journals for about the last 10 years and somehow stumbled on the 'junk journals' and love them. The freedom to create and not be concerned about everything being so perfect. I watch you the most but have watched others. When I first began watching I could not believe how little measuring was done but now I am loving it and need to get me a tear ruler soon. Thank you for all you do and I believe you do an awesome job and love the fact that you are so real. Thank you for all your teaching and always are tender and kind.

I am sorry that there are negative people who leave bad comments on your videos. Some people just think that they are better than others, so they write unkind things. I, personally, find your videos interesting and informative and I love watching them. Now that we are mostly confined to our homes, I find that I am talking to you like a friend. I also like hearing stories of Jimmie Jo and his behavior. He sounds like a sweet dog.

I so agree with all the comments of your faithful followers below. We appreciate you-that's why we watch!! We can't let one "mean girl/lady get us down!! I am looking forward to the next steps of this cute journal!! TFS

Oh Gayle, I like to walk but I like to craft more too! You had me laughing. The virus is rampant in the Denver area so I support your decision even though it makes you sad. I feel sorry for people who are mean. It makes me wonder how bad their life must be that negativity is the norm. Don’t change a darn thing about your videos. We love them!

I'm glad you did post this. We are all here together and we all need others to hear our hearts. Your family can't be there and that's sad, no need to apologize for that. Take care of you and be safe.

Gayle, I love your style..your real personality. Your asides make me laugh...often. Thank you for sharing as you do. You frequently make my day and I'm learning from you as well!

Oh Gayle, God bless your good heart. Please please don't listen to anyone that has something horrible they want to say to you, as they clearly are just jealous and shallow minded! You are a wonderful person, whose efforts in your video making not only inspires and helps others in their own crafting journeys but also makes a huge and wonderful difference to people's days and lives, as I'm sure many others will agree with me when I say I would be lost now without your daily videos, you make me smile, laugh and inspire me with my journal making, you filled me with untold confidence when you bought my very first ever journal, and although I'm am currently unable to create at the moment or make my videos I still am totally addicted to your videos, so big love and hugs to you Gayle, you wonderful, kind, generous and amazingly big hearted person, love your friend Kaylee 💞😘 xxx P.s please don't ever feel you have to apologise for being sad, nasty comments do hurt just try not to think on them and let them make you stop doing what you love and what we all love to watch you doing too, just because of a couple of stupid, horrible people who clearly are not very nice! These are your videos, this is your channel so you say what you like and express yourself however your feel and if it helps you and makes you feel better, then I say that can only be a good thing, those that love and appreciate you (which is 99.9999999% of us), will always be here to support and comfort you when you need it as well as to craft, smile and laugh with you too 😘😀 xxx

Unburden away! No extra charge! And keep on Crafting!!

I do not understand why people have to be so mean. It is so hurtful no matter how hard you try not to let it bug you. All I can say is I love you Gayle and I so appreciate all your kindness and hard work. I know the hours you put into your craft and I think you are amazing!!!! Hugs, Amy

Oh Gayle, I laugh so much at your wonderful comments on your life! I think mentally walking thru our craft room and supplies is every bit as therapeutic as physical walking. That’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it!

I’m so sorry your family visit was canceled! Everything here in the San Francisco Bay Area has been cancelled, we are under a shelter in place order. Everything is wacky, but I do think it’s necessary. You bring so much joy and connection to people, I am grateful for what you bring out into the world ❤️

I watch ALL your videos Gayle and I have NEVER heard you say anything offensive so just ignore the one person who can spoil your day!! I know it’s hard but we all love you and enjoy your company so concentrate on the positives 🥰. Love your collage and am looking forward to the next one! Think I have some catching up to do! Lol. Love from Down Under ❤️🇦🇺

Hey, people! If you don't like rattling paper, or can't say something nice, you have the privilege of turning off! Gayle, I am with you every morning during breakfast. Put on your "I don't give a flip" face and know that the rest of us love to watch you every day, and have learned so much!! So Gayle, rattle your paper or be sad. It's OK. WE will be with you tomorrow!

I know you’re sad your family visit must be put on hold; but better safe than sorry. Don’t let the nasty comments ruin your day. You go above and beyond to do your videos and keep us all inspired. Hugs

WOW that is gorgeous. Love it. So sorry your family plans got cancelled but better safe than sorry. My gastroenterologist called me to tell me to stay in b/c I have Crohns & am 70!! We don't have any cases on any county but he said it's too dangerous so no more church, etc. You need to be careful yourself!! We all love you. Don't let one bad apple ruin your day. I've never heard you say anything wrong!! You're awesome person. God bless you. Take care & take it easy.

Gayle, DON'T let those people get to you.....they search for people to hurt to make themselves feel better!!! it is so enjoyable to watch and listen to you, you have more people that love you, and PLEASE just say a prayer for them and let GOD deal with them in the end!!! my brother in Altamont, TN says they have toilet paper in the stores there!!! hahaha!!! long way from Utah!!!

I love listening to you Gayle, I always learn so much from you.

Oh Gayle, sorry you couldn't spend time with your family. You're entitled to be cranky sometimes! Don't let the naysayers get you down. You are always lifting our spirits, I hope we can lift yours. You bring me joy!

Your videos are informative and fun. I often don’t comment because I watch on the tv, and I don’t think there is an option. I miss you on the days you are absent. So look forward to spending time with a friend.

Sorry to hear you were subjected to such negative words ! I cannot believe that anyone could ever think you would ever say anything not up to snuff . You are so upbeat and engaging in your videos and I enjoy your humour and wit , you make people have a brighter day ! And further , you were not grumpy in your video , hurt , maybe and you just vented and I believe we here are glad that you can share that ! We love you and your kind thoughts to all !! Thank you Gail , and feel cheared up from all of your friends ( subbies ) be well ! A friend from Canada Kathy

It is very relaxing to watch you collage. Your cover is beautiful. Sorry to hear that your family can't get together. I appreciate you and all the wonderful creativity and kindness that you share.

Stay encouraged! Thank you for sharing your videos. I enjoy and learn from them.

Gayle, I have been watching your channel for awhile now. In fact, every night when I jump in bed I can’t wait to grab my iPad and begin watching one of your videos. You are super to listen to and super to watch. Your talent is amazing and you make it look so effortless. I always get tickled when you get tickled...as if we were in the same room crating and talking. To that mean person, shame on her. She has to be unhappy and therefore try to defeat someone who is truly kind and thoughtful to all her viewers. You keep being you and ignore those mean people. Your viewers love you! We love you! I’m so inspired by you and as I heard the sadness in your voice and the situation of not being able to be with your family, I had to comment. YOU ARE AMAZING-don’t forget that! Love, one of your new viewers, Ann!

I’m going to cover a JJ in toilet paper when this all comes to an end!!! 😻xxx

Try not to let the "negative nellies" in the world get to you. You do a wonderful job and I enjoy watching and listening to you and I have also learned a lot from you. God Bless and keep your chin up.

I look forward to watching your videos every day now (and playing catch up watching all the old ones, as I am new to this). I consider you my friend even tho you don’t know me. You are a sweet person and I enjoy every minute with you. Blessings!!!

People are so sad what on earth could someone say that's bad about you, your so happy and loveable. Please if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say anything at All. Gayle I love your videos, they make my day, your so creative and I love your style of journals. Be gone haters.😄😄😄❤❤❤

Right now we all should try to be kind to one another and not be negative. Everyone be safe and kind😍🌴

Hello Gayle, This is my first comment. I watch your videos every day for almost 3 months now. I am from South Africa and Afrikaans speaking. My English is not good but love the language. I LOVE YOU AND YOUR STYLE. I learn so much from you. Thank you so much for making the RU-vid Videos. Sunette van Heerden

Sorry Gayle with all the turmoil in the world and also caring for you this just put a bee in my bonnet. Hugs

Afternoon here, I love your videos, watch every day with my coffee, you make me laugh so much sometimes that I cry, thank you for always making me smile. I have come to realise that Some people are just not nice people. As another subbie said, you have lots of people who love you and what you do, thank you again and I hope you have a better day today xx

I hate that there are such mean people out there. You are so sweet and give us so much through these videos. Your cover looks so nice, I like the blending of the architecture and the flowers. I also think you have a magic mod podge bottle. Your brush has been going to the bottom for a while now and always comes back out with plenty on it!

I empathize completely . One daughter lives in the UK and the other in Alberta. We were supposed to visit Alberta and our grand baby for Easter but made the decision today to pull the plug on that.😩 Decided to crawl under the covers and sulk for a while. And maybe watch a YT video. And here we are. I feel a bit better. Still sux. As Emmylou sings: I’m lonesome for my precious children. On another note, I do love the ‘Italian papers ‘. What a transformation!

You are not a crank pot. You are human. ,that’s why I luv ya!

Gayle... You are just awesome and don't you ever forget that! It is unfortunate that we live in a world that is thriving on hatred. Be true to who you are and continue to be your best and all the static of the bad will fade away and out of mind. We can't control the actions of others and we should just be thankful we are not living in their hate filled mind. We all love and admire you! Otherwise we wouldn't come and view your channel. Concentrate on your positive comments, because those are truly the only ones that matter. Know that you are loved and cherished by so many and we can't wait to see you in the next video. ❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗

Hi gayle ignore ungrateful comments your chat and videos keep me and a lot of other people going. Keep up the great videos and chat I love it xxxx

Those people that make yucky comments have to wake up tomorrow and be them, you get to wake up tomorrow and be YOU! You are so sweet and so wonderful. I have been stuck in my apartment for quite awhile off and on. You really help me keep my spirits up. I love the white edge that you painted on the cover. I love to hear about Jimmy Jo. I know he will get a good report at the vet. I cant wait to see what you do with all this cool trash. lol Hang in there! You are loved by many!! hugs, treen

Good morning Gayle! I'm sorry that you weren't able to see your family. The cover turned out really beautiful. Can't wait to see the finished product when it's all done.

I am so glad you’re using the cardboard, not being a prolific journal maker I haven’t used cardboard. You have taught me to see it differently. Gee I can hardly talk to myself much less thousands of people. We have a saying down here that doesn’t exactly mean what we are saying sometimes, it’s Bless Her Heart! We draw it out and in a different tone. Keep going strong, we love your videos.❤️🐶

Gayle. Don’t even give a mean comment a second thought. For some reason people have lost common courtesy and attacking people on a personal level is only okay when you aren’t face to face. Otherwise they are cowards. I love your videos. Your voice is wonderful and makes my day happier. Nay sayers will sap you so just laugh and know they are miserable and you are happy. Keep smiling your followers are there for you. God bless. 🤗❣️

I,m sorry that you have had hurtful comments. Your work is lovely as you are too. Disregard these negative comments. It seems to be a thing on youtube. Don't be disheartened and carry on crafting. Im sad about your cancelled family visit. It is very worrying this virus. God bless.x

In the sixties we did not have computers or printers or scrappapers etc. So we used the garden catalogs, travelbrochures, magazines and wallpaper samplebooks. The latter were great because the hade also pieces of fabric in them. My mom also kept al the givedwrappings and postcards. We collaged al kind of things, boxes, wallhangings etc. I guess it was a bit like the mixed media we have now a days because we also used buttons, strings etc. So much fun and so cheap. Love the cover. Loving wishes and keep save.