Oh LorriMarie! I can feel your heart in this message. Life is ever changing and you are changing. I watched your altered book videos from the beginning. Now looking back, I see that what made them so special was not the art techniques, but how you presented them and shared yourself through them You became a dear friend that I could tune into to learn, not just about art, but life itself. I became more relaxed, more mindful of my time. I appreciated my hubby more in seeing your love for yours. So many things! Don't be sad dear friend. Rejoice in your wonderful new adventures in Costa Rica. I'll still be here for the ride, still learning new things that you are kind enough to share. Go on “Livin’ la Vida Loca,” girl you got this! Jennifer

LorriMarie, I hope you keep your underpants layers of altered book videos available for the ones like myself who still go back to the old videos for inspiration. I miss creating, playing and having fun at the table with you at dark o’clock. We all must grow in our art. I will continue to watch your new Costa Rica art. I cant make the same basket, but I can appreciate your art.

Thank you Lorrimarie, I found you a few years back and you really expanded my artistic journey. I had never done anything like you showed and it really expanded me. I then went thru a creative drought for some years, but finally have started again this year. What got me back? You, I found your altered books and you with your coffee mug, my safe place and was able to come back. Thank you, I'm sure I'm not the only one whose life you've touched in a good way, without you even knowing. Wishing you and handsome hubby every success. X

One must follow one's mojo, one's spirit, one's path to fulfillment. Tis your path not others. Creativity has no limits, so fly down your new path.

Letting go of what no longer serves us is so freeing. I’m sure you will feel lighter for this. Your new directions are so creative and interesting. I am inspired watching your new adventures. You have left a wonderful legacy of creativity for those interested in altered books and mixed media art. Thank you so much for all the love and caring you have put into these art forms.

I remember searching KZfaq for altered books and I found a teacher, a mentor and a friend. Thank you dear lady and I will follow you wherever your journey takes you. Love always.

And you don't eat Stabilo pencils any more! (a. Has your system recovered? b. Has Stabilo been able to remain in business with the loss of your business??? LOL!!) Your adaptability to change of place and materials speaks to the level of your creativity, LorriMarie. Nothing can stop a true artist. Others may survive, but artists thrive, and you surely have! So fun going along on the adventure and seeing the changes. Thanks for bringing us with you.

I must be very emotional as this made me cry to hear you say close that chapter. Secretly I always hope that maybe you’ll do another underpants type of picture because you just are amazing at it all the layers of yummy or just unbelievable! I came across your videos at a time when I really needed to fill the void in my life and watching you do mixed media which I had never heard of, just hit the nail on the head! Your process is like no other and your results are unbelievable. And while I miss those videos, thankfully we can go back and watch their older ones of which I don’t think I’ve still seen all of them. And thank you for keeping those for us to see available on KZfaq. I do truly enjoy your new journey as well watching you utilize supplies. I’ll never have access to as well as a beautiful country. I’m sure I’ll never visit but you’re still so happy and enjoying and embracing the new journey. Thank you, LoriMarie you’re such a gift to all of us.❤

After reading through the comments, I agree with many who stand behind you for branching out into a new creative venture. It seems only natural your art would move into new territory now that you are living in Costa Rica. We are grateful for the thousand plus videos you shared with us. I know you are proud of them. Closure? Okay. But so much more will happen in your creative hands. Blessings, LorrieMarie.

Bittersweet indeed! I thank your for those 1000 + videos LorriMarie, I took them in and shared your beautiful art with my granddaughter, we now do it together ❤. I’m honored to be part of your world, whatever it looks like. Watching and listening to you and handsome hubby brings me such peace and comfort, I cannot express how much 😊. So yes, we’ll continue to go create, go play and go have fun! Sincerest thanks to you !

The only constant in life is change. I very much appreciate you sharing your crafts, art and life in Costa Rica. You inspire others in many ways.

I love it Girl!! You have bloomed beautifully! And nothing says you can’t reopen the old chapters now and again. It’s your life and you get to write the chapters. I love that you’re fermenting too! I’ve just started that journey myself and it’s so exciting. I’m glad you two have found the perfect place to relax and play. Be true to you(!) we love you!

Oh, LM! ❣️❣️. Letting go of one gift to experience and receive others, is always tender and a bit sad. I hear some of that understandable sadness about that “letting go” in your voice. I’m so glad you made this video - for all of us who enjoyed being “on the table” with you, as well as for yourself. Closure is always healing, even if it’s not always (or often) comfortable. ❣️ So, hats off to you for making a d sharing this video. It’s thrilling that you have found such lovely (as well as yummy!) ways to continue your artistic journey. The true artist continues their growth, however that looks at any given time. I think it’s wonderful your relocated homestead has and continues to provide you with such inspirations and bounties! Using what you have and find … absolutely! (Some things don’t ever change - thankfully! 😉) I so remember when I first came across your “altered book” KZfaq channel and videos. I was celebrating I found an artist who approached, worked and played with altering materials in ways that resonated with how I saw them and did thins! I was over the moon! It was both validating and inspiring for me! And, I learned a lot from you and with you, too! It was always inspiring and a joy … regardless of what time of “dark o’clock” it was for me! THANK YOU! I, too, have taken some other artistically focused paths since retiring 4 years ago. I still will create an altered book from time to time - primarily as gifts for dear friends. But, now I spend more of my artistic time and efforts making miniatures for my vintage dollhouses - which I adore! I can even just “be” with them and feel pure joy! I also have been doing much more surreal collage work and find it satisfying and refreshing! There is no shortage of artistic opportunities, is there … if we are but willing to look, listen and pause. ❣️. Obviously, you’re doing just that! So, my KZfaq friend and fellow artist … continue on your creative journey, as I know you are and will! I hope you know you’ve made an artistic impact on me, and I’m sure so many others! Enjoy your new life and all it brings! I will see you “on the weekends” when you and Rob’s videos come out! Those are gifts to me as well - I get to see and learn about a totally new environment than where I live - in my little cabin (and studio), in a much colder (than CR!), woodsy mountainous location! And it’s great to hear both of your artistic voices and projects of you both as well! Hugs and all the best! A kombucha toast to continuing to live the sweet, beautiful life! Thank you, again! ❤ Kathleen ❤

Life is changing, its a normal process. Thank you for sharing your process. Thank you for sharing your new inspirations, you are a wonderful inspiration for me, LorriMarie. 🥰

Looking forward to your new art! ❤

I found you when i searched how to alter a book. I played with collage that i found and of all the channels i found with those searches, i still watch you faithfully have fun and laughs at the videos. I haven't altered a book in over a year, collage i do with the 7 year granddaughter. Ive shifted to fibers and material and less paper. We change, we try, maybe we go back on occasion to visit. Its life and i for one will still be here for baskets, birds, and monkeys. Gardens and handsome hubby! We will always meet at the table!❤

Your altered books is what started my art learning when I was on sick leave. I still follow you. Love your baskets & slow stitching.

Glad to hear you talk about this, I think it will be freeing to let go of that expectation. As an artist, I am constantly morphing. Started drawing and pen and ink in my teens, in my 20's it was water colours, printing making, in my 30'sand 40'sI did sculpture and pottery and in my 50's and now my 60's I do mixed media art which includes booking making, collage, slow stitching, acrylic portraits, etc etc. I enjoyed and am grateful for every one of those 1000 videos, all of which I watched and loved. Your baskets and stitching are fabulous! Whatever you do is beautifully done. Fly be free....

Thank you, LorriMarie. Just thank you. Your videos brought me "back to the table" when I thought I couldn't create anymore. Much gratitude to you and hope for your new journey to be perfect for you.

Thanks so much for all you have shared over the years with your collage and altered books. I learned so much as I started on this journey. I look forward to the vintage videos on these topics, but also look forward to your work with baskets, which is another interest of mine. Glad to see your creative process continues to grow.

Oh LorriMarie, I can feel your passion for all things creative! I used to drop in and watch your altered book videos . They inspired me to do more with books and junk journals. And then I discovered that I preferred book binding. Now I create hand bound journals and donate them to local tiny free library boxes where ever I find them. You are a creative spirit no matter WHAT you are doing. It touches every aspect of your life. I love hearing about all your creations. Whether they are creating a new healthy dish or planting something green or figuring out how to attract a new bird to your slice of paradise. Adaptation is part and parcel with creativity. I understand the sadness from giving up what you loved in altered books. I have felt that for missing my true career opportunity. Time has healed that wound and I have moved on. You might still have a new untapped passion waiting in the wings which you haven’t even discovered yet! I have faith you will feel it again- it just takes time!! And I will follow along with you. Big hugs!!!Now go create, go play, go have fun!!!🥰❤️🙋🏼‍♀️💗💗

LorriMarie, I have learned so much from you about art. For me i have learned over the years art changes as I have done many different kinds. I don't do the same art now that I did 15 years ago. I totally understand this and know the feeling is bittersweet. I love seeing your baskets and know the joy you have making them. If I ever get to do a vacation your way I will buy a basket for sure!!!

Hi there LorriMarie, it’s great to hear you talk about your new Art, we all still love your old style Art, but we love you anyway no matter what you create, see ya on the table.X💕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Learned so much from you in your altered book days and enjoy hearing you are happy and enjoying your new Costa Rica lifestyle! I’ve been enjoying your new journey……Many thanks!!!

I've been waiting for this video for a long time, and now that you've posted it I feel sad that there won't be any more "underpants art" videos, relieved that I can stop anticipating their eventual return, and happy for you as you follow your immense creativity down new paths. Thank you for being such an inspiration; you're the one who broke me out of my painting doldrums by extolling the virtues of putting underpants on a flat surface to give it some energy before getting started, and I've been doing that ever since. In fact, I'm spending this afternoon gluing torn-up book pages onto some bland and unexciting new canvases, and with each layer I can feel them coming to life. I've done slow-stitching as well for several years, and love it; please update us on your own projects, because I'd love to see what you do. I'm glad things are going so well for you and Handsome Hubby in your new life! And thanks again for the treasure trove of creative inspiration you've so generously shared with us.

I’ve created “something” all my life (dance, fiber art, visual art, and now music) and have bounced around A LOT. I’ve had people disappointed in me when I’ve stopped teaching knitting and moved on to the next interesting thing. It’s always been a great relief to say I’ve moved on…out loud!! Carrying the baggage of other’s disappointments is quite heavy!!! I hope you find the relief and freedom to now to dive into your new creative life with zero reservations!! 💝 I think if you often. A beautiful cabinet Rob made went first to our mutual friend, but when she moved, it came to me! It’s now in my brand new backyard art studio, and I see it every day 💛 much love to you both!!

First, I am happy to hear that you and handsome hubby are well and happy in CR. Secondly, if there is one thing I’ve learned is that art like life is a journey and any journey involves change. Your channel has been an important part of my creative journey and for that I am deeply appreciative. You are an amazing artist and teacher. Embrace the journey. God bless you both🥰🥰

Just to say THANK YOU Lorrie Marie 🙏🏼❤

LorriMarie you have been in my creative life for a number of years and even my husband enjoys listening to your videos.....I am so grateful that I found you and have learnt so much on how to journal without staying in the lines - I am grateful that I was able to purchase some of your journals and pictures before you moved to CR......I fondly them EVERYDAY....LOL.....I will always be "checking up on you" and getting inspired....you are a very special lady to many of us and I hope you feel the love we all send you......keep on creating my Dear....hugs...xoxo

personal evolution had to happen with your change in surroundings; I love your baskets and can't wait to see what native material you''ll play with next! Shine on, you crazy diamond!

Awww, hugs LorriMarie. You look so amazing and healthy. I've followed you for a long time. Anyway, thanks for your update and wishing you the best in the new chapter in your life and art. You're an inspiration no matter what art you choose. 🥰

You and your collage and altered books were a big part of my life. You opened doors in my art life I didn't even know were there... You opened my eyes to so many possibilities...You filled a void in my art life... I'am ever so thankful I have your old videos to look back on...even if I just let them play in the background. Of course you need to fully embrace the new life you've chosen.. I'll catch a video from you and Rob occasionally and it's always nice to see how you are doing. My interests do not lie with baskets or slow stitching but you always inspire. Wishing you the best from Texas😊Hugs! deb

Back in 2018, someone mentioned the phrase “altered book”. I came home and googled. One of your videos was the first to pop up. You started me on a journey that I’m still on. You made a total non-artist think she could be one. You’ve taught me so much and one of my treasures is a vegan leather book I bought from you. I understand your new journey and I check in on you and Rob often. Thank you for everything. Wishing you many blessings and much joy wherever you create.

My darling girl. Going through this process is dual edged. It’s time to let go and move on and it’s time to allow your creativity to have its new direction. Having been with you on this trip has been a joyous journey. Having been unable to continue my own crafts I found the grieving process for me was limited as I gave myself 2 weeks to stop crying but I think not having something to move onto still catches me. The desire to rip up paper or tear out pages, to gesso underpants or stick on stuff takes longer to truly disappear. I love your baskets, I love your gardening and I love your cooking vids. I love to see you out and about and I love to see you happy. Love always my friend xxxxxxxxx

LorrieMarie, I'm still hear with you on the Costa Rica Channel. I didn't realize you started in 2017. That me I started washing near the being. I had recently retired and you were a great inspiration for me to venture into creating. A life long wish that I never had the time to do. I am for ever greatful. Love your kitchen adventures, baskets, and slow stitching. I have recently have been rediscovering crochet. It has been many decades since I crocheted anything. It has been great to learn variation on some of the standard stitches. Someone figure out a way to make cleaner edges. I ordered yarn to make a ..... wait for it.... Basket. I hadn't noticed the parallel until now. 😅 Be well.

🎼 I will follow you...🎶 I adore you! I found you in 2017 when I was lost and you led me back to myself through collage and altered books. The doors of creativity burst open and I am an artist today. Through your love, grief, and move to Costa Rica you modeled resilience, courage and how to trust your own gut and intuition. I am a proud member of the underpants club...and forever grateful for all you share so freely and openly. ❤

I love you LM. I found you in 2017 when I got sober and was a crazy woman in withdrawal. I had never "done art" before. 7 years later I am selling my art furniture in the higher self store in Traverse City MI. I love you and I am forever grateful for you.

Dear Lorrie. Life is process, and I understand pretty good that you need a change. You gave us such an amount of joy and inspiration and you have opened a door for us. One of the ladies in the comments said there's no one else like you on youtube, and that's so true! Am sure your basket and slow stitching works will also have the very special Lorriefactor, top! A deep thank you for your generousness and all the best for you and handsome hubby!!!!!

I remember When I met you for the first time through your videos. Ever since you were my bigest inspiration. I feel honored and blessed I was your online student and I have learnet so much from you. Thank you for helping us and changing our skills thrugh your videos. No matter What you do I will always follow you as you are the greatest art teacher I ever had.

That's the thing about life, it's always changing and moving, good for you, always doing art, no matter what kind of art. Always do the things that bring you joy, ❤❤❤ and your videos will be there to continue to inspire and entertain for years to come! You are an amazing talent❤❤

Blessings to you Lorrimarie! I was around when you first started on YT & as an artist myself, it was you that got me on the road to Mixed Media. I'm forever grateful to you for your journey, respect that you are embracing change & wish you continued happiness! Much love from Germany. 🥰

But … your past art experience allowed you to meet new people and expand your horizons. That should be celebrated! Cheers to your new journey. 💚 Everything has a reason and a season… you are experiencing the new season. Blessings.

Dear LorriMarie I want to say thank you for all of your videos!! I will always watch them and keep creating altered books!! I am sooo glad that you found happiness in Costa Rica!! Your art style and influence will be with me always!!! ❤️

This was very emotional to watch. TY for all of the videos, it was life changing for me. You are, & always will be the queen of underpants. Life changes, so must our energies...I look forward to watching you weave, cook, & slow stitch. ~namaste~

I think part of the attraction to mixed media and collage is the idea that anything can change at any moment and it's all part of the final outcome. To hear you say closure and that you're moving past all that just makes me think: Okay, that needs to dry. lol Another layer is coming! Love you, LorrieMarie. Can't wait to see what's next.

Namaste, The light in me honors the light in you. Thank you for being a wonderful teacher and mentor always sharing your creative vision and talent. Peace be with you.

While I’m not even remotely artistic or creative, I ALWAYS enjoyed watching❤ your videos. While it is bittersweet for so very many of us who have learned and marveled at your craft - you are starting a new chapter. So many don’t and regret it later. There are many chapters in a person’s lifetime book. And as we all know - a great, interesting and can’t-put-it-down book is worth rereading. Somewhere down the road - you may delve into a chapter you haven’t read for ages and feel the need to relive a part of it. Life is all about evolution - and NO change is NOT good for mind or soul. Costa Rica is helping you write new chapters. Safe and happy travels down this new path!

Good for you. We evolve (hopefully), and so does our art. Enjoy your present. It is a gift! ❤

Keeping in the Flow of life is so freeing for us creatives! Be happy my friend and a big thank you for sharing your gifts.

Ohhh LorriMarie… I think you’re saying out loud what we already know!!! The truth of it is… if you’re happy… that’s perfect!!! You and your videos introduced me to Altered Books and Journals which I took a deep dive into after hearing about them on your videos. My art changed. That’s what happens!!! But I’m here for it all and I’m loving your new adventures in life and your new art!!! Big hugs, Sharon 🌷💕

Life changes, and with time, so does interest and priorities. I can only thank you because it was you who gave me the love for doing mixed media, and I learned a lot from watching your videos. I can always go back and watch them again. Thank's to you and Rob for taking us along on your journey. It is very interesting to see how people live in another country.

Oh I feeeeeel this my friend!! 🙏💗💗 It is such a bittersweet moment embracing change! You have been such a HUGE inspiration for me (& I know sooooo many others)!! … Not only from sharing your art, but your spirit, kindness, & all that you are! 💗🥰 I’m excited to see where this next chapter takes you!!

You are an inspiration and always will be to so many of us that found you here back in 2017. Art is all about what you love to do and what inspires you. Your life is in the tropics now and so inspiration will come from your life there! Enjoy! Soak it up! Enjoy the process! We'll be here to join you when you feel like sharing your latest creations! Love and peace to you and HH.Namaste.

Art is always evolving... As are we. It's nice to embrace other art forms in life. You're awesome, thank you!

Hello and Namaste. As you know i binge watch your Costa Rica videos but saw this one pop up in my feed last night, too tired to comment but wanted to send a nice note so doing it today. You and handsome hubby have been quite the inspiration because you stuck to your plan and move like water with the changes in your lives instead of becoming stagnant like so many. I came across your altered book channel as i transitioned from NY to Oklahoma which is so ironic since you are from Oklahoma and I still have not touched one of the junk journals i bought from you since i thought it was so beautiful in it's original state. Anyhow, enuf of all that stuff, I want to join in with the positive comments of others and convey my gratefulness for your videos. What you did was monumental because thru your altered book work, in your own style, from your heart, your spirit and soul allowed us all to connect and feel the wonderfulness of thinking outside of the box. I also am a mixed media artist but had gotten my head all wrapped up in more rules and your style freed that up into a more healing approach. I will continue to binge watch your Costa Rican adventure and if you are ever back in the states to do a workshop on baskets, slow stitching, paper arts or a combination, I'm all in so keep my info.

Thank you for all the hours you have shared with us. Go where you heart is taking you. Be where you are meant to be.❤❤❤

You were my introduction into mixed media art, and I am so grateful for you. All the best in your new chapter. I'm sure it will be filled with boundless creative energy and glorious objets d'art. Ta ta for now!!!

I could feel this was an emotional video for you to share, but as we move on in our lives, as I hope we all do, not only do things around us change but so do we. Omg as I look back over my 70 years of constantly evolving it’s amazing to me how my interests have evolved in time. I just started doing the junk journaling during Covid. Before that I was an avid knitter, and so many other forms of crafting, I made jewelry with my daughter (that has since passed) we did art fairs all over Michigan. That part of my life is over. I’m ok with it. Again, we move on, we evolve. I’m so happy you and Rob, you have found a wonderful life and you both beam with happiness. And I’m so thrilled you found the basket art. Omg!!! They are wonderful. And of course you’re playing in the kitchen, who wouldn’t be with all the wonderful fruits you have. Be happy we love you

Dear sweet lady, I totally get it. But as I have told you before it was you that helped me with my first altered book, if it wasn’t for you I don’t think I would ever done this. Your KZfaq videos helped me so much, and I still love your Coptic binding I refer to it from time to time, because I forget how to do it😂. I love your baskets you make and your slow stitching too. Spread your wings and change is good. ❤. See you Saturday

It is great that you sparked the creativity in many of us with your art and thankfully we can still watch back videos if we need to. Art doesn’t stand still though and you are just treading another path with even more choices. Life is one big adventure for you and we will still be watching you with interest and learning as we go, be it only from our armchairs. I know you have inspired me a lot and thank you for that. You have simply turned the page. Keep well, be happy in your future ventures xx

Your amazing. New adventures with art. Love seeing the baskets you make, rock's and slow stiching. It may not be what you have done in the past, but you have a new full life in a new country. On with the fun

One chapter closed, another opened. That is life, each chapter will bring its own happiness and joy (and a bit of sadness, cause...that is life too...). I wish you and your hubby all the love and joy you need and want and a good health. Thank you for sharing so much video's and inspiration. Greetings out of the Netherlands 🌷

Thank you, I feel the emotions. . .so happy I found you many years ago. Always inspiring. . .change is good. Thanks again!❤

May you enjoy the next chapter. Sorry though to hear your art has changed. Watching your videos helped me develop my love of mixed media. I am a beader, knitter, crocheter and now do mixed media because of watching your videos. Best wishes.

I think it was good for you to address these changes. You and Rob have a beautiful repertoire of work and you will continue your creative journey. I’m just very thankful for all you have shared. It’s been very inspiring to me.

Celebrating with you the new creative adventures. Expanding and growing is part of our evolution. Enjoy the process of change. Thank you for sharing your authentic self and mostly your happiness . You are an example of love. ❤

Lorri, we acknowledged a shared birthday this year. I'm experiencing similar emotions and changes. As artists we move from one project to another. As humans we do the same. For twenty five years I employed my creativity in the classroom. It's been difficult leaving teens and literature and art behind. I miss them so. But I completely understand where you are now. Wherever you decide to go from here is ok. I look forward to sharing whatever you decide to share in the future. Your friend always.

what a rich life you have. And of course there is always sadness you leave behind. But you leave something behind that we can always see again. I'm a fan of your altered books. used to watch your videos but i didn't always comment. I think your books are true art. so beautiful. But let's get back to it now. I will certainly visit you more often in your kitchen but also in your garden. And I am also trying slow stiching. I want to bring together all the patches and lace doilies from my mother and grandmother in a slow stitch book. It is still in progress. Good luck and have fun in your new paradise .t will still be difficult for a while. But no one can take away your memories, your altered books and your videos.

I have watched many of those “underpants” videos which I’ve always enjoyed! I’m happy to know you & hubby are happy in your new life. You need to do what makes you happy whatever it is & I hope a video of “that” is in the making. Thanks for all & hope to “see” you soon! 😊

I miss that LMJ but I understand. I so happy that you’re happy ♥️♥️♥️

Lori Marie…my friend…..I am so happy for you to sit with us and express your feelings. That in itself is so important and yes liberating. You must have had these feeling on your mind for a long time but just figuring out which path to take. You were always so generous and kind in sharing your art with us. I for one always looked forward to your little talk before “going to the table”. There is so much for you to find and experience in your new home and new location. It’s all so exciting for you and Rob as it should be. My husband and I had been married for many years sharing so much together……I just lost him 5 months ago….it was not sudden….it was a very hard time for him in the hospital 2 1/2 hrs from our home in Ft. Myers, Fl. I stayed with him there all the time…the last week sleeping in his ICU room with him…never leaving his side. Then he passed. You are so very lucky to have these days with Rob with new experiences. Even finding new art. I’m trying to find myself….my limb is gone. I’m trying to get back into my studio. With baby steps I will. I am so happy to see you wearing your beautiful necklace that means so much to you. Keep it close. I will always keep you close to me along with “The Little Girl With Painted Hands”…….thank you for that and your dialogue to me. I don’t want to let you go….but my friend love is letting go. Go fly…go play….go make your own art whatever it might be…..hold hands with handsome hubby. Enjoy each day together. I need to find a new normal…..not with anyone else but in my soul. I know you have had journey…I applaud you and Rob. Thank you for you…..thank you for you both! I need to know thou…..will you and Rob still make your Costa Rica videos? Or will they end as well? I would hope not but I understand it all. Charlotte Grossarth❤🥰

You are a very strong, creative, and delightful artist! Your altered books are fabulous and your baskets 🧺 are stunning. I’ve always thought of you as a free spirit, so just stay happy, safe and free. You’re super great. ❤️🙏👍🏻

My little underpants icon is staying put. These past few years have been a change for me, also, not good, but not as bad as it could have been. I rarely get to play anymore, try to watch a couple of your Rob and LorriMarie Move to Costa Rica videos every so often and felt compelled to comment on this one. You have been a wealth of information and inspiration over the years and I thank you. I appreciate that you're leaving this channel up so that many more can find the same in years to come.

I think this is the first time I’ve watched one of your videos, but I still got choked up listening to you!😯😢 Wishing you all the best in your new adventurous life in Costa Rico!! Blessings. Ann CT

You have been such an inspiration to me for many years... And I thank you for that... It is wonderful to see you so happy and content! I wish you many many blessings for the new chapter in your life... ❤

I've followed you for years in fact yours was the first altered books I started with myself.😊 you are an amazing artist..soooo...different and quirky. But I'm looking forward to your next chapter I'm surevit will be just as awesome. Must say you look so happy and contented the move to this beautiful place was obviously the best thing for you.stay happy and content dear lorriemarie.xxxxx T

Who can deny when someone is so happy, content, blessed. I would never ask you to continue to do what doesn't bring you joy. Will I miss it, yes, but just being able to see you happy is a treasure in itself. Others can demonstrate altered books, but they don't all fill our hearts/make us friends as you have. I totally understand the grieving part, but your hands are not idle. They are busy creating what makes you happy. Sally-forth my dear, sally-forth. We shall come along when invited and totally enjoy whatever you care to share. Warm, wonderful hugs my friend. ♥

I have always loved allowing my art to evolve. You have been a lovely part of that. Much love and happiness to you. ❤

This is one of the things I always admired you for, the courage to do new things, to go where your art and your heart led you! I thank you so very much for teaching, your wisdom and your love granted to all of us who have followed you thru the years. No matter what the ingredients my be, your heart-art will always shine thru. I wish you all the best in your new ventures, may you be blessed with love and happiness! Love & Hugs - Paulette

How wonderful for you, just do what warms your soul. I just wanted to let you know that I was a Stain Glass artist for many years, I had to give it up 3 years ago for a couple of different reasons. A friend of my returned from Costa Rica and she brought home with her the Altered Book story, never heard of this before, started to check thing out on KZfaq found you, and have been hooked ever since, sad news but a new chapter is always welcome, a new adventure. Thanks for all the videos which I'm sure I will listen.

We all do change but you look absolutely marvellous , life is change and it takes time to embrace it. I thank you for the time and effort you put into sharing your art ❤

So glad I learned so much from you, but now looking forward to some slow stitch videos. Enjoy!

Change is good. Every chapter eventually comes to an end. Let’s start a new one. New and old comers will still get a lot of enjoyment from your old videos. They are still very relevant. Equally people will enjoy your new work if you choose to share it xx .

Congratulations! I LOVE to hear that you are moving forward. I enjoy all of the things you are mentioning as your forward move just as much as I enjoyed the books and collage. Baskets, and kombucha, and marmalade! No point in staying stuck, and if where you have moved is inspiring different parts of your creative brain - then FLY and ENJOY!

Good luck with the next chapter. Love you and thank you for your creativity.

Thoughts, and things to say here pour through my head, but it's my heart that wins, to send you my love and hugs ❤ And I'll see you and Rob on the bench on your terraza with the sounds of paradise around you. 🕊 Maggie xoxo

Hi, it is so good to have news. Thanks to up date your art situation. I really want to thanks for this chapter I had a lot of good time with you on the table, I learned a lot too. I enjoy to share with you the next creative chapter. Enjoy your life 😊

Dearest LMJ, you will be okay! It will be good , whatever you do . Although I hear a lot of sadness between the lines…. It almost sounds as if you”re trying to convince yourself. Our lives are full of changes, some invited , some uninvited. I love you. You made a huge difference in my live !!!! Thank you for that

Awww...you go girl! I am so very happy for you and handsome hubby, in your new adventure! So glad to hear that you are happy there, and embracing the nature around you. What an amazing life you are having, and I luv the palm baskets and whatever and wherever your artistic endeavors take you! You will always be an inspiration to me, and your past videos will thankfully always be there for many more artists to explore, experience, and be inspired to go create...go play...and enjoy! So, I say the same to you, my friend. TFS! Lil hugs

So glad for the shifts in your spirit’s journey. Enjoy Costa Rica!!❤❤❤

Adios LM, I will revisit your old videos for inspiration but greatly miss your now former art form 😢. You got me started in art journaling so I felt an immediate connection 💕 & always will.

You must go where the heart follows. It's sad, but you have joy. I have learned a lot from you. 🤗🤗🤗

This is your book and you get to write it. I learned how to alter books from you years ago. Thank you!

Dearest, favorite Toots, Ahhhh, I don't quite know just what to say... I knew this day was coming, or had already come about, but I guess, I just never heard you actually put it into words. OK, to be honest, on one hand I am very saddened. BUT, on the other hand, I have to say congratulations to you and to Rob! You have moved on to a new adventure and it definitely looks like you are so ready for it! I also must add, that I am beyond happy, that I finally after all those years of watching you on line, chatting with you on the phone and sending each other Happy Mail, that I was privileged to have taken your very last book class in the states. LM I just have to add, that you taught me so, so many different things, not just about altered books and art, and that nothing is a mistake, but just how to handle the ups and the (real) downs of life. Whatever your future holds, you and Rob are literally like moths to a flame and this next chapter will and already is, a big success. I love you dearly sweet friend, there is no one else like you.

I remember putting in the search “ altered books - and you came up! Interestingly the phrase “see you on the table “ came to me today , now I’m seeing this , as artists we like to try new things -all the best to you - hope you come thru Michigan again!

Thank you for all your inspiration.I learned a lot and tried things I never would have without your videos . Wishing you all the best on the your new artistic journey.❤ I make baskets too from my sweetgrass I grow on my lot .❤

Thank you LorrieMarie for this video. Letting go to move forward! Yes, lady, that’s life. You have been part of my artistic life since I met you on KZfaq few years ago. You are a true artist no matter what you create and I want to convey my gratefulness for your videos, still a source of inspirations. Follow your inner voice and have all the best in your new journey. See you on the table: vamos a crear, vamos a jugar, vamos a divertirnos!

I cried too, but I am so happy for you and Rob. You both are so strong for making this move. I only wish I had found you when I could have been a part of your patreon to get all those yummy goodie’s you would send out monthly. Your videos are the best. They relax me! I could listen over and over again. I’m so happy for you living your best life, Playing games, entertaining and taking care of the number one (and Rob) Xxxoooxxx

I’m so sorry I just discovered your channel on altered books. Fascinating! Enjoy your new art. Please share when you can. Thank you

I think it is great that you are moving into a new creative adventure. Just like moving to Costa Rica changed the way you live. It is all part of the process. Growing along the way is important. Doing what you love is very important and I love seeing you both in all your changes and the way you live. Thank you for letting us into your lives. Can't wait to see what all you do!