“You don’t know 100 people to send them too” cracking me up! I just started in card making. Yup bought a ton including a nice electric embossing machine. I am the moose that ate the muffin! 😂

@ChrissieNicely

19 күн бұрын

Been there, done that! - However, I used to make cards all the time before I realised there is a market out there and they always have so much shiney new stuff!! 😅

@mewsli

19 күн бұрын

Hello Moose , I'm Mewsli I at e the muffin too.

@Bridgton1

19 күн бұрын

@@mewsli let’s blame Lindsay lol 😆

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Exactly!!

@mewsli

19 күн бұрын

@@Bridgton1 I usually blame my evil twin, but Lyndsay does drive the enabler train 😀😃

Part II - I work in a art gallery (not so actively now that I'm on sick leave) and in one exhibit we had a local artist (Rita Gaspar I think is her name, wonderful person all around) had a space where we hung up sheets of handmade paper with lots of stains, scraps of paint and unknowned bloobs. At first I didn't think much of it (I'm not the biggest modern art fan) until she explained to me what it was: she developed a technique where each sheet was a transfer "paint" from a table top that once belonged to different places like old factories, old homes, etc. The paper captured the energy and movement of everything done at that table. Can you imagine? Years of hard work in different types of jobs, many happy meals or afternoon craft sessions held at that table, all the love literally poured into it. I was mesmerized with the idea and started to view it as a time capsule containing years of experiences in a single long sheet of paper 😊 You're not messing a perfect coat of white paint, you are creating an identity for that table 😍 - that already had many years of experience from being a door 😆 would be hired on the spot, for sure 🤣 Now I miss going to work 😔 I saw a lot of beauty there, and helped make everything come together for the public to be able to see it too 🥰

Please Lindsay you have so many subscribers that would love to receive a card from you!😂 Hilarious SatChat; can’t wait to hear Cinnamon tmrw. Enjoy your outdoor painting and have a relaxing weekend! Keep on getting those 8 hrs of sleep; it looks good on you! 😂🎉💜🖖🏾✨

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only one that buys art supplies due to depression. This is a good video.

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

It's a form of therapy that is always available.

So glad you are in a happier state of mind. Sleep is important!! Thanks Lindsay!

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

I would love to see a tutorial on how you made your sketchbook, if you ever have time. 😊 I just made my first and it needs a little help. It is different than the way you did it and the paper moves around a little inside the cover. Thanks for another great Sat chat.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

I did a coptic stitch Binding kzread.info/dash/bejne/e3WslceqeM7VgKw.htmlsi=Akwa_qe4Sy5WaDgc

I’m a card maker, and love it. Do what makes you happy. I’m no artist but I can still be creative. Love your Sat chats. Now Lindsay, YOU are an artist extraordinaire!

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

What a coincidence that you mention magnesium! Just yesterday I was talking with my cousin, and she told me that her doctor prescribed magnesium as part of her treatment for neuropathy. After noticing that she was sleeping through the night (she suffers from insomnia), she talked to her doctor, and he told her that magnesium is excellent for helping to fall asleep because it regulates neurotransmitters, helps melatonin production, aids with muscle relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety, and on top of everything it has anti-Inflammatory properties! Sounds too good to be true, but that was what her doctor said. I wrote it down to talk to my doctor about it cause I too suffer from insomnia, fibromyalgia and I have a panic disorder. Maybe this will improve my life!

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

It might!

@lesleyegbert4807

18 күн бұрын

Chelated magnesium is the real deal for sleep and so much else! I've been a magnesium nerd for over a decade now. If you really want to level up your magnesium game, go topical. It's absorbed through the skin better than through the digestive system (plus there are no #2 consequences, if you catch my drift). Sprays of "magnesium oil" are available at retail, but I make my own topical magnesium spray with magnesium bath flakes and vodka. If I slack off on the spray for too long, my hair starts to fall out, my teeth clench, my muscles spasm, and my sleep quality falls off a cliff. I'll never again be without it.

Thank you to the heads up regarding upcoming subject matter. Mental Health should NOT ever be controversial. That’s exactly the problem. 😉

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Maybe not controversial, but it might be something people are not in a place to want to hear.

People really appreciate getting quality mail, especially with the price of stamps. Sending a card is a great way to put a smile on someone's face when they open their mailbox. I'm not going to let the price of stamps influence my card sending. Yes, the price of a stamp is much higher than I like, but I'm willing to cut back on some drive-thru coffees to buy a few more stamps.

@thefrugalcrafter

10 күн бұрын

Good call!

Lyndsay, if you did a mystery bundle of cards, we would buy them!!!

@KJayPlays

19 күн бұрын

This is a great idea, but I also understand if the logistics of it is too much.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

I'll think about it!

You are exactly correct about buying things to make us that better person. I also think its a comfort thing. Great satchat, have a great weekend x

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Thanks!

You are very productive (amazingly so!) and use most of your stuff, and you also earn a living from it so you you shouldn't guilt yourself too much!

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Wow, thank you!

I’m thrilled about the chat with Cinnamon 🎉!

I am so glad things have lightened up for you. I hope you had a good time painting. I hope you have a nice Summer.

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

Thank you!

Graphic 45 is the most beautiful paper and they get me every time!😂

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

It is so good!

i've been noticing that i purchase supplies to self-soothe as well! 🤭🤣 also discovering that sometimes i don't need to paint a piece of artwork, i'd happily swatch colours out for a whole hour and i'd still be satisfied. ps. thank you for the mention Lindsay 🥰

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

My pleasure!

Hullo Lindsay, it is always a joy to watch SatChat! Glad you’re feeling better and I am looking forward to your next series of videos. I have purchased precious paper and bargain paper. I do save the precious paper for commission work or presents. I spent a lot of time working on bargain paper when I was younger. Now I only work on the better papers knowing that I won’t be disappointed in my surface! I once purchased 74 sheets of Arches paper at a garage sale, the lady selling it said her husband was angry because it went “bad” now you know how expensive those 22 x 30“ sheets are, correct? I paid $.50 a sheet that’s a real bargain even if the sizing is bad. After I got it home I tried it out and only on the first 25 sheets half of the page paint did not flow correctly so I cut them down and used them for the nephews and nieces! I even used some for gouache as it was not as picky as watercolor. Thanks for sharing all of your fun stuff good luck on your painting adventure.

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

That's frustrating. Glad you could put it to use!

I 100% relate to the reasons we buy things. i absolutely self-soothe, and if I just had this thing I can do better and wow that deal is great I don't want to miss it. I'm trying very hard to avoid buying binges. Right now I'm trying to limit myself to a single item when I get the urge. Can't say it always works but I'm trying. I also delete marketing e-mails without reading them because I know I'll be tempted. I was doing good but this month has been rough lol.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

I hope the month improves:)

Wonderful Sat Chat Lindsay! Love you. Glad you painted with friends!

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Me too!!

To protect our dining room table that we use everyday, I put down a cheap vinyl tablecloth and then a washable cloth one over that. The downside is that the fuzzy felt-like underside of the vinyl tablecloth has begun sticking to parts of the table...it needs to be refinished anyway. But it is a solid cherry so we want to protect it. Otherwise, you can always order a table pad that will keep it protected from heat & spills.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Good idea!

Lindsay, you are not alone! I used to make a lot of things with just paper, paint and thread ... until, one fine day, I discovered the crafting industry. Then it became all about stuff! - I had a German subscription box for YEARS and made unboxing videos and lots of cards and presents with the contents but I just could not keep up and now I have a whole long shelf full of 12 x 12 papers. I also fell into the trap of the gorgeous American brands that come out with stuff each month! - Luckily, I was able to restrain myself at some point - mainly because it is very expensive to buy stuff from the US. Now I am still looking at all the products but I only buying one or two items for Christmas and Easter when I make a lot of cards that are all similar for friends and family. Generally, I still tend to make my bespoke cards with my own designs and plot them, sometimes paint them in watercolours, make my own stencils and so on. I find that the premade stuff is usually not the right fit for my taste and for the people (occasionally) order from me.

@mewsli

19 күн бұрын

I found that I ran out of people to gift things too, and only so many babies can be born into a family at any one time. So, cards are reserved for extra special occasions the same with handmade items. ❤

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

I agree. It's easier to resist a high price!

Our Plein Air Day was so much fun! You of course were the lightest packer and I think I found the kitchen sink when I unpacked this morning 😅 one of my nuggets of wisdom yesterday was when you said “…if I pack less I get more done...” there is such a truth in that and on our next outing I will be reminding myself of this as I pack up! Even my “small bag” can get smaller and still have plenty!

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Well, it is nice to know that if I forget anything, you will have it!

@ClarkFineArt

19 күн бұрын

@@thefrugalcrafter 😅🤣 most likely! I think I need to hire a pack mule to haul it!

glad you are feeling better!!!

Glad you got the rest you needed. Enjoyed the video. Have fun painting.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Thanks again!

Good Morning! I started taking magnesium glycinate for leg cramps at night. It does help with sleep,too! Glad you're feeling spunky again!

@nancyloomis3046

19 күн бұрын

I don't know if what I experience as leg cramps are the same as yours, but I might give the magnesium a try. I'm getting them at other times now too...when I keep my legs in the same position for a while.Thanks for sharing!

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tips!

@flis625

18 күн бұрын

My doctor prescribed magnesium for ‘restless legs’ and cramp in my calves - it’s great but like everything, check with your doctor or pharmacist first. Drugs interact with other drugs and different people too. 😊

@flis625

18 күн бұрын

I am with you on the card making Lindsay. I have plenty of supplies but who will I send a whole set of similar cards to? I seem to make one at a time, as I need it, using only a few different things because.. clean up!😂 for 1 card! 😂😂

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

@@flis625 I don't take anything so I think I'm fine, I don't take it every day either,.

I loved last week's podcast, and I spent this week doing a final purge of all my stamp sets and dies and created a catalog of my favs. I'm on a no buy art supplies and realized how I was being tempted to buy almost everytime I was on my phone either by pop up ads or visiting my favorite channels or even posting to my fav art group where we share what we're working on this week. Someone is always sharing their favorite new thing. I realized the self soothing and the fantasy belief that a thing would make me better but I think I've conked that monster on the head. I also agree that my collage mixed media cards take me down a rabbit hole of chaos on my art table, but I love it so much more than my traditional stamped and die cards and yes I make more than I need but I donate them when I get excess. It is going to be about 98 today and so it is no longer healthy to try plein air here in Central Florida until about October. AC is our way of life now just trying to keep the house at around 80. Love these little chats that make me think about things I sometimes put aside and know that others are thinking about it too. Have a wonderful week.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Thank you, you too!

@Marilynlovesebiking

19 күн бұрын

Hi Theresa, I can so relate to what you have said. I realize I need to stop watching youtube channels where I am tempted to buy the newest stamps, dies or paper etc. I am a card maker and probably have enough to last me my whole life. LOL I am 74. But paper is one of my weaknesses. I need to purge and get rid of stuff I never use. But I do all sorts of art including watercolor.

@theresapalmer7892

19 күн бұрын

@@Marilynlovesebiking WE must be art twins, I'm also 74 and doubled my art stash since I retired 3 1/2 years ago. I wanted to try and learn everything. Crazy huh? I have given away several thisand dollars of supplies I've accumulated over 20+ years as a stampin up demo. I limit myself now to only 5 channels and canceled all my subscriptions last year. Still purging stash to anyone that will use it until it is feeling like manageable inventory. I love Lindsay's group and trust her reviews and candid approach that she is not for sale to vendors.

@Marilynlovesebiking

19 күн бұрын

@@theresapalmer7892 Yes, art twins. Stampin Up is what got me started on my stamping art journey! I went to a friend’s Stampin Up party she gave many years ago. But I love card making and all sorts of crafts. I have drawn and painted my whole life. But thank goodness I never got into jewelry making or I’d go crazy in the craft stores. They have such pretty things. LOL. I use mostly Diamond Press stamps and dies and Anna Griffin dies. AG is so expensive. I do love watching some Stampin Up demonstrators because they have great ideas for designs.

I’m so glad you’re feeling better! It’s amazing what a difference it makes when you don’t feel tired all the time. I saw the pictures you shared from the botanical gardens (Sat Chat has been Sun Chat for me since the last couple weekends have been busy), and I’m glad you had fun! My mom and I visited the Asticou Azalea garden on Friday and it was gorgeous! They have a Zen garden there, too. It was raining too much to be able to paint there, but we both got enough pictures to keep me busy for quite awhile! It’s on MDI, and if you haven’t been there, I highly recommend checking it out!

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

Thanks! I'll make a note of it!

I certainly empathize about stamp charges. Recently my husband was going to the chemist, which is next to the Post Office, so I asked him to get some stamps for me, a couple of books of eight. No problem, except he hadn't bought stamps for years and when he noticed the charge as he put the receipt away, he returned to the counter and queried it, he assumed it was a mistake, only to discover it was correct. He was embarrassed, but worse, horrified at the cost. We laughed about it, but our postal charges seem to have rocketed over the last few years, and now we pay by size too, there must be quite a few of us getting a nasty shock when we have to pay up! Thanks for the chat, good to have you back.

@thefrugalcrafter

13 күн бұрын

Sticker shock 😆

I painted plein air for the first time ever today! It's not spectacular but I don't hate it and it's a memory in my sketchbook now... and I did it! I'm big on Magnesium, it really does help sleep, not to mention reduce stress, reduce pain and relax muscles. Most people don't get enough. Vit D, fish oil and magnesium are the three things it really pays to supplement.

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

Good to know

Fun SatChat 🙂 . Regarding the backpack straps - some of the fuzzy seatbelt strap covers with Velcro that are designed to cushion the seatbelts from cutting into you might be a quick solution. Back home , getting over jet lag.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Great tip! Looks like the perfect item!

My favorite !!!

😂😅😂 You definitely got good rest!! I think this way too...QUICK & ALL OVER THE PLACE!! You made my day! I enjoy making cards, but I too jump from idea to idea, techniques, style and WOW!! Have an awesome weekend 😊weekend

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Yes! Thank you!

Another great Sat chat. Glad you are feeling better.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Thanks so much

So glad you are feeling better. I just got back from Europe and the jet lag/ sleep thing is frustrating. Ah well, the experience was worth it and I managed to get 5 paintings done and a few sketches. First time I took art supplies and will definitely do it again. Looking forward to getting back into my routine and enjoying the summer. Have a great week!

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

Awesome job 👏

My craft stash order arrived yesterday. Everything looks nice. Thanks for designing some cool stuff Lindsay. 😎

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

Good morning Lindsay ! Glad you’re having fun again 😊! And sleeping! I took the plunge and bought the portable painter from your link !

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

I hope you love it! I was a game changer foe me!

@Katiepuppyz

19 күн бұрын

@@thefrugalcrafter I’m sure I will !

Hi Lindsay. Glad you are feeling better. I tell myself just give it a few days and see how I feel. Things usually work out. Oh how I wish I could go to Boothbay Harbor and paint. It is one of our favorite places, well actually Ocean Point is. I have some lovely photos from there. We have been about 6 or 7 times. We live in central PA. the coast of Maine is our favorite place to vacation. Oh, I love making cards but have so many. I give them away to family members to use. They love them.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!!

Hi Lindsay! I haven't posted in a while! I moved furniture in my craft spaces for the 3rd Time! It's so hard to find a functional setup when there is 1) so much stuff, and 2) the rooms are chopped up wierd! I actually put my original desk back in the room where I used to paint, to set up a permanent painting area. I had the desk in the sewing room. But I will put another table there, a folding one. AND, I GOT THOSE BRUSHES WET!!!! Honestly, Since I fell down the card making rabbit hole, I hadn't been painting. Today I just threw paint at paper to feel the vibe! No more spending unless it's to finish a WIP!😂 15:30

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

You got this!

Glad to see you back in your happy, cheerful state and passing along tips and positive ideas! I enjoyed all the video on France & would love to see more if you have any plans in that direction. Have a good week of Plein Aire and creative endeavor!

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

I would love to see the card mixed media class. You don’t need any special makeup! You are beautiful just the way you are. If you need someone to send a card too I would love to have one of your cards.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Oh thank you!

Magnesium totally works for sleep and is great for your health in so many many ways. I've been giving it to my husband the last couple of weeks and it's cleared up his chronic terrible acid reflux, amazing stuff! I take it every night, helps with my leg cramps too, it's also a natural calmer.

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

Wow!

I'm so glad you're feeling better now. I'm anxious to hear you and Cinnamon. She's terrific, too. My adult son is bipolar and his son has high functioning autisim so I've been interested in the mental health journeys of others. When you were talking about having the different things in the Room of Hoard I wondered if you're still working on the neverending box of foam from your parents that you used on cards. 😂 Have a great time plein air painting and exploring! Thanks for the great Sat Chat! 🎉

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Oh I still have some! 😆

Magnesium is good stuff. I almost bought a set of brushes today for a backup to my backup Favorite brushes. Pushed my crazy back into its box and replaced my dog's favorite chew toy . The struggle is real. Thanks Lindsay. 💜

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

😆 my crazy is hanging out of my box!

Man , you hit the nail on the head with the buying all the “Things”. Self -soothing, and fear of missing out is so true. I just bought a bunch of stuff for plein air painting because it will make me “So Good”. Like I can’t paint without this stuff, sigh. Oh well, it is fun using the stuff, the process is just as much fun, sometimes as the end project. I find myself saving all the “precious” stuff for fear I won’t be able to get it again. The problem is real.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

It sure is!

It is so good to see you in a better frame of mind! I had to laugh at the part where you talked about getting one thing causes you to "need" something else. Oh my stars I have one of those stories. There was a new home going up in our neighborhood shortly after I bought my home. My husband found a large circular piece of wood and asked the contractor if he could have it...yes he could. He dreamed of a giant water wheel in a pond with coy....you can imagine. That free piece of wood probably cost us about $8K. But we did have a very nice fish pond. He never did use that free piece of wood. My problem? I can't pass up a good deal on alcohol markers. I have probably close to ...this is embarrassing...500(?). I am swatching them right now to see all the redundant colors I can donate. But, you know having a whole set to travel with is good too....I don't know...I need to get rid of some! Thanks for listening...

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

I can relate! If it's any consolation markers get used up so you could keep the rest for back ups.

@suearcher8708

18 күн бұрын

@@thefrugalcrafter That's what I keep telling myself. And, a girl needs a travel set.

Graphic 45 and precious materials and tools. Maybe we all need a once a month challenge to get one precious material and/or tool out and use it.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Good idea!

Part of the fun of buying art stuff is the curiosity factor and getting to play and being inspired, but it’s also the thrill of having a package coming, particularly if you’re an obsessive tracker like me! It reminds me of the song sung by little Ron Howard in The Music Man about the excitement of seeing the delivery guy coming and it might be something special, just for me! One way I curb my impulses is to put things on my Amazon wishlist and watch for a price drop. Some stuff never gets ordered and sometimes I’m just fooling myself into delaying a purchase, but it’s easier to justify purchases if I’ve waited and the price drops. Nothing like a little self delusion!

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

😆 same!

Sat Chat was wonderful! Thanks so much for doing it! I loved your talking about ordering things, and laughed about the reasons we talk ourselves into buying certain items! Have fun painting with your friend!

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

I did, thanks!

Good sat chat morning to you! ☕️ You are giving the Louise vibes today!❤ I keep my mixed media play in sketchbooks and I like to collage on cardboard. I have talked myself out of getting a die cutter so many times. Mainly because i don't make cards, and it would be a self soothing purchase. Totally fun to play with, but why lol. I love stamps! Have you gotten the new Roy Liechtenstein stamps? I still have some wonder woman forever stamps from a few years ago. You said make up video, and I instantly thought of Bailey Sarian. Maybe not everybody's cup of tea 😂 Have a super fabulous weekend Lindsay!! ☀️

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Yes, I love those stamp. It's not Bailey (her dark history series is great tho!)

My craft stash order arrived yesterday. I’m going to play with it today. ❤

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Have fun!

Hi Lindsay, As a solution to uncomfortable pack straps can I share something that worked for me ? I bought one of those padded wraparound safety belt cushioning devices , cut it in half and use it on any of my packs that need more comfort. As ìt fixes with velcro it transfers easily. Hope this helps. Have a happy plein air session!

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

I never thought of all those stamp and die sets as self soothing, but think that’s exactly what I was doing. Or the making myself better. I felt I had to have all that stuff so my cards would be perfect. Were they, was I? No. I crafted less the more I bought. I haven’t bought any craft supplies except a sticky mat to use in my stamp press since last year. I haven’t crafted since then either, but that’s for another reason. When I get my head and heart back in a space where I feel like crafting, I’m not going to go crazy buying. I’m just going to try to use what I have.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Big hugs. I hope you can get back to crafting soon:)

I take magnesium glycinate every night before bed. Helps with sleep for sure!

Love Sat chàt!!! Thanks for sharing!!!! ❤

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

You are so welcome!

Loved your positivity today but you were talking a mile a minute….. nothing wrong with that, but it’s hard for a drawling Southerner to keep up sometimes. I loved making cards, but didn’t make a lot of money for the time I put into it. Now I just make for friends that want to buy and I send cards frequently. It means a lot to the recipient. Just got a call from my 96 year old fourth cousin about how much he appreciated the card I made him and the personal note I included. I don’t care how much postage is I love sending and getting real letters and cards. Have a great week!

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

That's so sweet!

Oh my goodness! Yes! Wet strength tissue paper! Buy some and parce it out to your viewers to buy....like 5 sheets to try......

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

Great idea!!

OMG Graphic 45! I got their mermaid paper just because it’s so beautiful. I just love looking it. X.x;;;

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

It's so pretty. I should just frame the paper and hang it!

I’m so glad that you’re feeling better (for your sake- we’re here for you!). I definitely buy things because they align with the fantasy version of myself. I’m particularly bad with courses- if I learn this skill, I can monetize it and have a job that I love doing, and all my struggles will disappear! I also cycle through interests very quickly, and I do wonder if part of that is because new interest= new things to buy. I have put myself on a no buy, inspired by you, but the want monster is always whispering in my ear about how much I could improve if I just buy that one thing!

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

It's a struggle, I hope you do better than I do!

So happy to see you happy....and as usual making me laugh.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

I'm so glad!

OMG Lindsay that Makeup Primer is in my Amazon basket as we speak! If we’re still watching the same KZreadr 😂. And the dupe for the Mac Paint Pot Painterly! Glad you’re feeling brighter this week.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

It's unblah yourself, is that who you watched?

@deborahdobson7676

19 күн бұрын

@@thefrugalcrafter yes 😁 Diana. She’s lovely. I love her sense of style too. She reminds me of you a lot xx

Hi Louise- Have fun painting out today! Warm days💕 Thank you

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Thank you! You too!

I am happy to hear you are feeling better. We have had our share of dreary days here in our little corner of the world. But that is how spring is. :) Have a great week ahead!

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Thanks, you too!

What a great video from two of my favorite art teachers. And some eye opening info about AI, Amazon. Temu (which I refuse to buy from, btw). THANKS so much for working so hard for those of us wanting to learn to paint. God bless you both.

@thefrugalcrafter

17 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Mom and I were in Boothbay years ago and I have a Booth bay tee!!

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

Nice!

Hi, Lindsay. Thank you for your video. Best wishes. ❤

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Thank you! You too!

Timely discussion. I have been having to downsize and rearrange my bedroom and office/"art" studio. I have enough good watercolor paper to last me beyond my life expectancy. I am 83 and I think an artistic grandchild, or maybe, if I should be so lucky as to have any (7 children, 15 grands, closest wedding maybe in a year after the PhD) will be able to create wonderful art someday on that paper. I don't even know when or why I bought half of it! It's here, out in the open, ready for me to do something with it, and now I actually have the space. So, go me.

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

Wonderful!

Good to see Lindsay's back! Sleep and a few days of being back home can work wonders on one's spirits. (Btw, 10 mgs of Melatonin also work wonders on sleep. It also cuts down migraines by nearly 75%.) QUESTION: where did you find that lovely Eiffel Tower sketchbook? Anyway, glad you've hit the ground running again and with a smile! :)

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

I die cut a bunch of eiffel towers and gave them to students. It's an old Tim Holtz sizzix thick die

We like you like you are!! so you don't have to buy a bunch to stuff make big improvements in yourself.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Aww, thanks 😊

Ok, I feel called out... I have so many watercolors and then recently got into painting etegami, which are casual sumi postcards with a little message, meant to be actually mailed as cards. So if you have ink, watercolor, and paper to cut down you need nothing, if you want to make cards that are less of a production! But of course I ordered some Gansai Tambai paints, which literally are not as good as the *lightfast* watercolors I already have. They've been sitting here unopened and me wondering whether I ought to send them back. Of course I also bought some special Japanese postcards too, which are the right kind of thing to use Gansai on. And yes, I am 100% guilty of buying things to regulate my emotions. I did buy a roll of stamps a while back, because I had an amazing vintage stamp roll holder from childhood that looks like an old letterbox. But yeah, the only choice you get is the flag. Wish they had at least a few others! It doesn't save you any money so unless you have a cute stamp holder you wanted to use like me, just keep getting the pretty designs :)

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

I'm calling myself out too 😆

Are you sure you cut back on coffee? lol Have a great weekend!

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

😆

Donate your excess cards to your local nursing homes, and non-profits that will include them in their silent auctions or yard sales. They appreciate them.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Good idea!

Speaking of sleep issues, it’s 4 am my time. I like to use magnesium too but it hasn’t been perfect.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Probably nothing is. I think a lot if it is getting stressed out about not sleeping well and it makes you not sleep well. Take care and rest is almost as good as sleep I think.

Order seatbelt covers for your back straps. They Velcro around. Hope you had fun painting. It’s too hot for me to paint outside. Sunday it’s supposed to be 102* then add Florida humidity and it’s miserable. The excessive heat triggers my migraines. It’s not usually this hot this early so I’m painting from photos. It’s not the same.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I never knew there was such a thing!

@thecraftyrn

19 күн бұрын

@@thefrugalcrafter yes, Amazon has them!!

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

@@thecraftyrn found them!

@thecraftyrn

19 күн бұрын

@@thefrugalcrafter I'm glad. Those straps can dig in and hurt.

I would love a Lindsay card...Actually I wouldn't mind several but don't want to seem greedy. My problem with the cool things in crafting is I have to save the money and by the time I save it the thing I want is gone...so my want monster is never satisfied...wow that was drawn out...Next season for your podcast maybe you could have an episode with Angela from Clark Fine Arts...she is one of my favorites and Like Lindsay she is only one province or a ferry ride away from me...okay enough ramble...I love Sat Chatit is the first video I watch on Saturday...❤❤❤ HUGS HUGS HUGS from Nova Scotia

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

Good idea, I just painted with her in Boothbay yesterday!

You awareness of the human condition is enlightening and at least you have a great sense of humor!!! 🎉mental health, people! Lol we are all a bit insane 😂

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

True!

Do you have a friend to order from Joggles with? I totally agree on your point that you are making about purchasing stuff. I have been looking at the wet strength tissue since then too. I have a roll of Tim holtz tissue I need to try first.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Oh probably, good idea!

Guilty - never sell a thing, but I do give a lot of cards away (family love them - my sister and I make them and mail a stash to them). We have fun, they are appreciative and they fill a purpose. I think I might make some to send to a couple groups who collect them and distribute them to those in need - nursing homes, soldiers etc I so want to pull the trigger on the wet strength as well and I just can't. I know it's great for gel plating, I hardly ever do so, yet the want monster is active in my brain. I saw it went up to $100 nope.

@thefrugalcrafter

18 күн бұрын

But then anazon showed me tea bag paper and a 100 sheet pack was *only $26 (I'll let you know how I like it 😆) I need an intervention, seriously. amzn.to/4aXrQUW

@Jeannette.akaJnett

18 күн бұрын

@@thefrugalcrafter me too - I ordered the Abaca but haven't used it yet, hope this one is true wet strength. Not going to believe this. I ordered that at the same time as the Abaca paper. Still haven't used it yet either. Do let me know what you think of it though.

hi if youre going through the peri menopause, may i suggest 1/2 a tall glass of unsweetened soya milk, great for those horrible sweats.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

The juice isnt worth the squeeze makes me think of yard sales. They are so much work for little profit. Oh, US postal stamps are going up to .73 very soon. I order my stamps online from USPS. I just got some Ansel Adams stamps. One can pre order the newest ones coming out.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Good to know!

Good morning and happy Sat chat day. What was the name of that paint that you found the tube of white? I love new paints and am wondering if I could find it anywhere. So glad you are feeling better. OMG I laughed out loud at the primer in your cart!!!🤣🤣

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Aqyla by Kusakabe. amzn.to/4c8zay8

Part I - I'm glad you're feeling better now 😊 a good night sleep can do wonders even on these busiest brains of ours that never stop. Magnesium helps with muscular relaxation and blood flow to the extremities, that's why people with muscle tension or inflammation, cramps and other muscle pains take Magnesium supplements. Depending on what's causing the tension/pain it won't help or Magnesium deficiency in the body can cause other problems too, so better check with your doctor 😉 My chronic back pain gives me all kinds of problems that although looking very similar to these, Magnesium doesn't even scratch the cause of them to help me 😆 Feeling drained can be a lack of vitamin D too, specially if you live in a state that gets hard winters your doctor can see if you need to supplement it and help you with a little boost - and less joint pains too! I know too much after being a guinea pig for medications 😆

@thefrugalcrafter

13 күн бұрын

Good tips!

In Arizona we have to sleep with AC on.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

I bet!

Awwww. 🧡❤️🩷

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

You know, when I listened back to Sat chat this morning, I thought, "I hope I don't sound like a stalker." lol!

@karenclarkcreations

19 күн бұрын

@@thefrugalcrafter bahahahaaaa!!!!! Nope, it was sweet!

🥰🇬🇧💐

So glad you are feeling better. I take a Calcium, Magnesium, zinc combo when i cant sleep well. It always seems to help me. Hmm you say you are making 100's of cards, just stocked up on stamps and you have a few subscribers on here.. i don't see the problem.. 🤣😁😅

@thefrugalcrafter

13 күн бұрын

😆

I went ahead and ordered a 12 color set of the Aqyla paints. Do I need them? No, but they sound fun. I hope that, if I like them, I can purchase more white lol.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Where did you find them?

@maggieimoore

19 күн бұрын

@@thefrugalcrafter Amazon had them, it looks like they are coming from Japan and they will take 2 weeks to get here.

Marketing strategies have a lot to answer for.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Yup!

Part III - We ADHD people should carry a trigger warning sign at all times 🤣 We are passionate people and get deep, I mean REAL DEEP, in the most mundane of subjects. I will get into a philosophical dissertation even if the first topic of our chat was ink cartridges, for example 🤣 Some people find that really amusing and like to listen and interact knowing the conversation could lead into multiple topics, others get annoyed and tell us we are skipping or talking too much. I find myself to be a very fascinating subject to be talked to, thank you very much 🤣 I came to peace with the fact that I talk, share and disclose too much information. A t-shirt with "embodiment of trigger warning" is totally called for, or "beware: I will talk you silly and enjoy every minute of it" 🤣🤣 Can I interest you in a "ADHD creative peak" as I'm watching your video and having to divide commentary in multiple posts? 😆🥰

@thefrugalcrafter

13 күн бұрын

Lol 😆 good point!

Oh my goodness, influencers for make up, art supplies, paper, dies and stamps sure influence me. I have to stop watching certain crafters because I think I need to buy everything. I have stamps and dies I have never used yet and a punch board thing too I have never used. But they keep coming out with such cool stuff, especially designer paper.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Yup!

Magnesium l-threonate?

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Glysenate (spelling)

If my car"s GPS can get me lost, it will get me lost.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

True!

you say trigger warning for tomorrow’s podcast bc it’s about mental illness…but trigger in what way ? Are you guys gonna be speaking about mental illness in a negative way ? Or do you think that just the subject itself could be triggering..? Because I have a mental illness and I do watch videos about mental illness because I find it interesting..but I want to be warned in case you are going to say negative stuff about us people that have gone down the rabbit hole a few times, so I won’t watch it at all ! Because ( TW) I have overdosed due negative comments in the past

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Oh gosh no! The only reason for the TW is the topic. It is a very empathetic conversation with a friend who recently had a public mental health episode. I would never knowingly speak in a mean or uncaring way about that topic. I think some people might be struggling and wish not to hear about it in their safe art space. I don't know what might bother someone but I figure just disclosing the topic can let people decide. It is a positive episode though. I hope that helps:)

@Katiepuppyz

19 күн бұрын

@@thefrugalcrafter Oh, ok ! Thanks for clarifying and for the heads up !💕

Great Sat chat. OMG you called me out on the Graphic 45 paper 🫣. I have been hoarding it, and I know I need to use it up.

@thefrugalcrafter

19 күн бұрын

Don't we all?