Author Archives: Natalie

Finding Hope Challenge: Day 6 Music

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Natalie

Hello! In today’s video, I create a spread in my Finding Hope journal all about the music that lifts my spirits. I hope you enjoy it! xxx

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Finding Hope Challenge: Days 1 – 5 Flip-Through

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Natalie

Hello! In today’s video, I flip-through the first five days in my Finding Hope Journal and explain why and how I made each spread. Thanks for stopping by! xxx

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WRAP: Wellness Recovery Action Plan – Day One

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Natalie

Hello! I have just returned home from the first day of a four day course on Wellness Recovery Action Planning, and I thought I’d share some of my thoughts about it – before I forget them! I’ve been attending Recovery … Continue reading →

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Finding Hope Challenge: Day 1 Colours

Posted on July 1, 2019 by Natalie

Hello! In today’s video, I create a page in my Finding Hope journal all about my favourite colours. Thanks for stopping by! xxx

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Your Hope Bank

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Natalie

Hello again! So, if you’re thinking of joining in the ‘2019 Finding Hope Challenge’, what kind of ‘Hope Bank’ are you going to make? I thought it would be good if we could think of as many different ideas as … Continue reading →

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Scrapping Out Loud: The Good Stuff

Posted on June 29, 2019 by Natalie

Hello! In today’s video, I create an A4 scrapbook layout using the July kit from Turtle Crafts UK. I hope you enjoy it! xxx

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The Finding Hope Challenge 2019

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Natalie

Hello! Today I’m launching the @crafting.out.loud Finding Hope Challenge 2019. For detailed info, please watch my YouTube video below, but the basics are as follows: over the course of July we’re going to journal about all the things that give … Continue reading →

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Planning Out Loud: July 2019

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Natalie

Hello! Today, I am setting up my monthly logs for July 2019, using the stunning Mermazing kit from EllieBeth Designs UK. Thanks for stopping by! xxx

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How the Light Gets In: A Talk On Creativity and Recovery

Posted on June 24, 2019 by Natalie

Hello, lovely friends! It’s Monday morning, and I’m just back from the EllieBeth Designs UK Annual Event where I gave a talk called ‘How the Light Gets In’. It was about the role that creativity has played in my recovery … Continue reading →

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This Week On YouTube: 15 – 22 June 2019

Posted on June 22, 2019 by Natalie

Hello, lovely friends! This week on YouTube, I shared three videos that you might like to watch. On Sunday, I shared the making of two Fathers Day cards. On Wednesday, I showed you how I created some artist trading coins … Continue reading →

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