Heather, Heather, Heather!!! I've taken the time to watch this at least 5 times already...and I'm still in shock of all the very deliberate and unintentional meaning behind the details you made and added for me!! Not only did you remember details and stories about me (and my obsession with moving to France one day) but you figured out details that I may have not told you directly! You are a very attentive and intuitive artist!! I can't believe the red book folder! Yes, RED is my FAVORITE color. And I LOVE antique and vintage books, book pages, and anything French! Hahaha! But to have actually put that French lady in the large hat, red lipstick, red roses (my favorite), and the dog(s) in front of the French chateau!! That is me...and that motivation board has more power than you know! In fact, with COVID19 changing my career track for me, I am now working on financing a way to be in France at least part time. Even if that means leaving or working less with biotech and tech companies, and maybe exploring a master gardener class in the UK first! So many options now that the world is starting to open up again. Also, I'm getting my Passport renewed! It expired this year. I told Sam and warned Kay, Catherine, Meabh, Marie, and all the ladies I'm starting to meet in Europe, that I will be visiting them in person one day soon! I have so much that I am grateful for, that the journal you made me, has brought to life. I am just in awe that you are gifting me your first lady sketch. You are good at sketching and portraits...you just didn't know it yet! The candy bag...it's no longer a secret that I LOVE CANDY (in addition to old papers and books). When I travel that's the #1 item I look for and buy! #2 is unique fashion, and #3 is Champagne and wine. Did you know you can basically fill your suitcase with all the wine you can check on your flight?! Really, I just ship back my clothes and keep the basics in case of layover. But the luggage is full of specialty sweets and chocolates and wine!! I can go on, and on, and on! But for now I think I will end with the iteration that I LOVE MY JOURNAL and gift... and 711 is indeed my lucky number!! The universe is a powerful force of energy, and I'm lucky enough to have allowed her to introduce us in this lifetime!! I've got to go for now....I have to watch the video again!! I am so behind on my day job, and my custom journals I'm starting. Hahaha, don't tell anyone! -Hugs, Maria

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Maria, it makes me so happy to know you love it!! I had a great time trying to pick this little bit and that little bit to suit you... you are a wonderful support to me and it means more to me than you will ever know!! I do believe we can meet real friends who live across the country from us! Hope you get it soon, and most of all my wish is that you use it to put your hopes and dreams inside! xo

Heather, what an incredible gift of love celebrating your friendship and deep connection. I have been so impacted and inspired, comforted and so loved by your care and generosity of heart. Thank you 🇦🇺

You truly are a great friend! You really remembered the things Maria loves & a lot of “friends “ don’t know what you knew what were her favorite things. Too bad there isn’t more people like you to be a great friend to have. Love everything you made & the thought that went into making these beautiful junk journals. 🥰

OMGosh. This journal art creation of yours to your good friend, Maria is a masterpiece in and of itself. And I’m sure you didn’t intend to make me cry (but I have tears in my eyes). I can only imagine Maria will be pulling out her vintage hankie once she is holding this in her hands. 🤍🤍🤍. Gold leaf is the magic around your portraits…but I’m sure by now you already know that. Lol. Beautiful beautiful journal Heather.

Heather!! OMG. Soooooo gorgeous! Take your time. You are creating beautiful art. That takes time. This is very inspiring for a journal I want to make for my former daughter-in-law. I am so envious of the vintage books, fabric, wallpapers, and papers you find. I m in Florida and i don't think there are the yard sales and estate sales so prevalent in other areas of the country. 🙁 Your lady and magnolia sketch is lovely. I didn't know that about 10 heads even though I took fashion illustration eons ago. I love the stencil textures you add. Just beautiful! I get so excited when I see you have uploaded a flip-through. I know that I am in for a special treat.XO ❤️ Shirley

I have Just watched this, Heather. You are so talented and create magic! ... Thank you for your tutorials....They are beautiful and so very inspiring. AMANDA 💕♥️💜💕♥️💜💕

I can see you put a lot of LOVE into your creations. Absolutely gorgeous!!

Oh my word.. . That receipt, if that was a digital I would buy it straight away 😅❤ LOVE it ❤❤❤

That cover is just awesome. I would never be able to use that gorgeous paper ahah! You master the art of layering and using the old to incorporate in your journal. I have so much to learn from you! You are a true inspiration to me. I love everything! Thanks for sharing! Take care, Anne 🌷🌺🍄

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anne!! You are the sweetest!! I really appreciate your kind comments ❤💛

It is an absolute work of art Heather. I loved every page snd so will your fortunate friend!!

It’s absolutely gorgeous! Your friend is very blessed.

I love how you incorporated so many things that show how well you know the recipient. Absolute stunning journal and extras.

Wonderful storytelling about your creations! Just mesmerizing! Love all of them!

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 💗💗

“GORGEOUS” Love, Love Love!!!❤❤❤

You make the most beautiful junk journals. Thank you for sharing them with us.

Hi Ruby you have lured me into your web from just looking at the front cover of your magnificent journals. I cannot wait to start this journey of benge watching all your beautiful journals.

Beautiful journal. I know your friend will enjoy it. Gold leaf is what you could not recall. Looks beautiful on the edge of the photos. I’m collecting French bits to complete a journal.

I love it all, and the art deco pin on the front with the purple velvet is yummy!

Absolutely gorgeous and so much thought obviously has gone into your creation

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I really enjoyed creating it!! 🤗💗💐

Its a true friend that makes things from the heart for friends. Your friend will be so proud to own something you put your soul into. Just beautiful!

Totally amazing and stunning. Love the story behind the journal, you are very thoughtful and attention to detail is fabulous. Thanks so much for sharing Hugs and Smiles

711!!! Omg omg omg omg omg...... this journal is BEYOND BEYOND...Maria is going to be amazed when she gets this, you did an amazing job honoring her and her love for all things French! Bravo!

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

yes! how about that 711 telegram you gave me! it was perfect for her!! thanks Gabriela!!

Love your work - it is so beautiful. I appreciate the time you take to make your videos too Thanks for sharing.

You need to make a digital out of that gorgeous black floral fabric. That is stunning 🍃💞🍃

Wow wow wow! Stunningly beautiful!

Wow, Heather. You did such a wonderful job in creating this beautiful journal for Maria. Such wonderful detail. She's absolute going to love it!

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mom!! 💗💗💗🤗

So beautiful Heather!! Thank you for sharing...you are so inspiring!

Stunning. Love your reticella story.

Wow, Heather, you did it again with another fabulous journal and inspirational video. Love, love, love! It would be so wonderful to see the fabric swatch card included in a kit - I'll keep my fingers crossed =) Thank you!!

@smnfabulous

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with Anne! Your work is always gorgeous and I’d also love to see the fabric swatch card in a kit! 😉 Sandy

Well done! Enjoyed all the vintage patterns. Your work is exceptional.

This is really amazing in all its many details. I think you topped even all your lovely work!!

Hi, Heather.. Gold leaf. These are beautiful ensemble journal and folders.

Absolutely LOVE the look of this journal- all those differenet papers . Just stunning!

Gold leave paper. Very pretty journals.

Gorgeous Creation. Maria is one lucky lady. I love your work it gives me such inspiration. TFS❤️

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Tina.. so kind of you to say 💐💗💗

Ohhhhh Dear 🥰 that's soooo beautiful ❤️❤️🥰 i love it 😍 hugs from Vienna 🤗 Patricia 😘

Absolutely stunning journal. Can't believe your attention to detail and history. A treasure to behold and certainly a treasure for Maria. Loved the sharing of it and all the extra bits too.

This is an amazing journal Heather😍😍 love, love your art and craft.

Heather this journal is a beautiful keepsake creation and I’m sure your friend will treasure it forever! Your storytelling and looking at your mix of french papers and fabrics is so enjoyable. Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful journal. 🌸🌼❤️🌺

P.S. the papers of choice are perfect for my fountain pen!! Anything with extra cotton that can absorb is a good paper to write on! Thank you for being so thoughtful. So many details that you just got sooooo right!!!! I'm just in a daze....

Beautiful work again!

Heather this is stunning. We can hear the emotions in your voice and all you put into your work. It’s truly an amazing accomplishment. Love the stories that come with your videos. Tx.

Love everything! Just beautiful!

Beautiful Journal. I love it. Love the way you are making your Journals. Take care. x Blessings x Mariana xx

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! 💗💗💗💐

You just make the most beautiful journals. Love all the papers, and ephemera..

Magnifique!!!! Wow, you've outdone yourself. So so beautiful!!

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 💗

I enjoyed this enough I had to watch it twice. I kept asking myself …. I have some of those why don’t I think to put that in my journals? Well done. I think the term you were looking for was “Gold foil” 😊

This is stunning!!

Oh Heather what an amazing collection of keepsakes! It’s easy to see why your journals take so long to create. All the little details you add with the recipient in mind are so personal and special. You take so much care including little bits and pieces that have so much meaning. Your journals are a work of of art that come from your open heart which makes them priceless. 💝

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sheri!! I always like to make a journal a little personal.. if you don't attach emotion to it, then it doesn't have the same meaning.. thank you for your kind words my friend! 💗💗💗💐

This is delightful 😍

I love your journal Heather! All the details, the pictures and fabric, it's perfect! Maria will love it!

Your journal is just stunning! So much detail and attention to what the recipient loves is amazing! That lucky girl, I love this

So much thought and beauty you put into this journal. I know I will be watching this video more than once! 🌷💕🌷

Heather, I love the stories and the beautiful journal. You put so much care and thought into your journals. Thanks for the inspiration!😘😘

Just gorgeous - you have put so much thought into this journal and I loved hearing all the details :)

🌺💕🌹 a labor of love, simple stunning 🌹💕🌺

You did such a gorgeous, special and beautiful work 😍 I love all those details and back stories and all the thought you have put into each piece.

I love your journal and all the beautiful extra bits. Very inspiring Heather. Thanks. Your friend is gonna love this 😄

what a gorgeous, very detailed, wonderful journal! A VERY special journal! I would want to look at it every day!

So perfect, so you... as always, inspiring! Maria is so lucky to have you as a friend...

This is definitely a "cahier" cover, Heather: the way you say that is so sweet! Congratulations for this breathtaking art-work that is guided by friendship

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Catherine!! 💙💙💙

Wow, Heather, I love everything you did here. You have some fabulous ephemera, too!!

I so enjoy your videos. You do such exquisite work. I love your ideas and how everything flows together into a beautiful journal.

Awwwwh,that was so lovely to awaken up to this morning Heather......love your story telling too.....the journal is fabulous and your friend will just ADORE IT ❣❣❣❣❣

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Isobel!! I'm so glad you liked watching 💗💗

Such a beautiful journal, Heather! All of your wonderful, added touches, makes it so special...!! Maria is going to LOVE it! Thanks for sharing your talents with us! Hugs 💕 Suzy

So amazing journal💕💕💕💕💕

So thoughtfully and beautifully done! So many amazing elements and I know Maria will cherish it forever 💜💜💜

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Heather!! It was a fun one! 💗💗🤗

What a lovely pack of goodies! I love how you used the different ladies illustrations!

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sheva!! I loved the ladies sooo much!! 💗💗💗💐

Love the journal you made

Wow this is gorgeous. All the pops of color and the beautiful images are just beautiful!

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Maggie!! 💗💗💗 🙏

Beautiful journal.

You put a great deal of thought into this journal and your friend will appreciate it! Beautiful.

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 💗💗

Hether, this morning I woke up to your beautiful journal (as I live on the other side of the ocean) and you really made my day! (even though I´m late for work;))You are a talented artist!

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

That makes my day to hear!!! Thank you so much!! 💗💗💗

Everything you do is so beautiful

What a GORGEOUS WORK...being slow just demonstrate THE TIME you put on such an AMAZING WORK..your journals..are so beautiful..your work..your detaila..love love it...You are amazing artist..👌👌👌👌have a beautiful blessing day..🙏.💞💞💞💞💞💞🤍🤍💞🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🌿🌸🌻

So relaxing as you describe each element in this wonderful journal

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rhonda! 💗

Oh the cover is divine Heather! I was happy to learn that you will be adding those pretty pages in a new digi kit. Glad you included the pretty charcoal sketch of the dancer in your journal to Maria...that just makes it all the more personal.

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Joyce!! I really enjoyed creating this journal 💗💗💗

love to hear you chat about your journals. thank you for sharing. particularly love the larger book as a clip board book.

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Yes, that is a really cute way to use a larger book and I was even thinking it would be a nice gift for someone that isn't so much into journals.. to make them a handmade folder/clipboard 💗💗

I loved every minute of this video. Stunning journal, very creative, just pretty sweet. Blessings.

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sharon!! 💗💗

Beautiful!

Well what to say if not just .... perfect !! Would love to receive one journal like this 🌷🦋

Beauty from your hands as always! I understand the “slowness” as I have the same issue. ❤️

Wonderful !!!

Great job!

Oh my gosh! Everything is just spectacular and stunning! You did an outstanding job on every single piece. I had to go shopping on your Etsy and others for some of the digitals used because I was so inspired! I really love all of your work! 😊💖😊

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Laurette!! I'm so happy you liked it and it inspired you!! 🤗🤗💗💗💗

beautiful!

Beautiful work on all of these, Heather. I think that the stuff you were trying to think of the name for was perhaps gold foiling. Thanks for the inspiration, as usual!

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Yes!! Gold foiling!! Thank you 💗💗💗

Absolutely beautiful 🌹🌷🌸❤️💕

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! 💗💗💗💐

Jardin Mabille - Exists no more (see "Bal Mabille Wikipedia) :-( Love the work you did and all the details you took care of. :-))

This set is so amazing, thoughtful, beautiful and French! Maria will certainly love it and you for making it with her in mind at every turn. TYFS, BTW, Sam Poole's stamp set is sold out and I bet that's due to you!

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!! 💗

Is the swatch card you made for this journal in one of your digital kits? This entire journal is so beautiful.

So beautiful!! How do you print on this tracing paper! I would love to see your process! I’m also Maria! I felt like you were speaking to me!!

WOW! Love your style. And did you use an actual book to make this one?

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3O:52 it's a notary's act

When I Need to Dream I Watch your works... Beautiful as Always. Thank you Heather. Have a lovely day📖💞🍃🌷🌹🌿🌺. Alessandra (Tangerine75)

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alessandra!!! You are always so kind.. so appreciate your supportive comments! I'm glad my work brings you joy! 💗💗💗🌸🌸🌸

@alecarlino3676

3 жыл бұрын

You welcome sweet Heather🌟💐🌺🌿🍃

Heather could you please tell me where you get your little mini clips ( not paper clips).

@rubyandpearlxo

Жыл бұрын

they are by Tim Holtz and I bought mine at Joann Fabrics :)

@karynpitman-vo3ib

Жыл бұрын

@@rubyandpearlxo Heather thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I am very grateful. Your craft and art is so inspiring, your personal sharing of yourself and your journaling is so enriching. I am going to journey through making this journal and will try and find my expression. I have gone back and been watching your art from way back - I am so excited to have found you. Thank you. A place of comfort and healing for me. Blessings

Hi! Hether! Are the journals you’ve made for sale? I really love your journals and wanna to have one.

@rubyandpearlxo

3 жыл бұрын

Hello!! No, I don't have any for sale right now.. if you keep an eye on my Graphics Fairy journals I usually sell them once a month. Thank you for your kind comment! 🙏

HEATHER PLEASE I BEG YOU TO DO ANOTHER SILK BOOK BINDING WITH SIGNATURES

The gold yo don´t remember the name of is gold leaf.