Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Today, I want to take you with me on a realistic day in my life.
Hi, my name is Barbara.
I’m 57 years old, and I live in Vienna, Austria.
I’m a junk journal artist, a content creator, a retreat host…
and an athlete.
And I believe life at 50+ can be strong, creative, and

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Videos mentioned:
Plan with me Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uZLUk_bfW7IeVk7IuzPk6xjSU-5skmr&si=Y4_CLQ8MxLn5r2IY
VLOG Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uZLUk_bfW59KBGGxlJ_sTQO40KJExWg&si=374Y1cFWiN_8DgAr
Grungy Mixed Media Junk Journal Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uZLUk_bfW4Tn0GQYrFeraSQ5oxK8Z82&si=8RB1rTO0AZEbp2hY
OWL Journal Playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uZLUk_bfW6YqNbCKG75G4M9ombcqPDt&si=8tEAXjTm8KHe4mvJ
Transformation journal playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0uZLUk_bfW5LiLbKzXewQ79oldmvYvbW&si=mcCkUz4l5AjfbkjF
Salt Lake City Retreat Experience + Flip Through OF My Full Retreat Journal!: youtu.be/rg3659-0kI0?si=ff7Lfw0uNUl7djaR

Other links mentioned:
My studio lights (Amazon Germany): amazon.de/gp/product/B07L755X9G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1&language=en_GB¤cy=EUR
My Epson Printer (amazon Germany): amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B084L6PTNS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
ScrapBox Germany: thebrandbox.de/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpeaYBhDXARIsAEzItbF_K4rDpO9SHBMuj415dv4gXfyPbzF_bxaeVoVSy5ogIMnY0sYTeAkaAmM4EALw_wcB
DreamBox US: createroom.com/products/dreambox
Sewing Machine: amazon.de/dp/B0065HGLNC?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1&language=en_GB¤cy=EUR
Ring light: amazon.de/-/en/dp/B0CF5H8NWM?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1
Walking pad: amazon.de/dp/B0F2FHD153?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1&language=en_GB
German store for designer fabrics: quilting4you.de
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Other journal supplies I use (Links with * are affiliate links. More info below.):
*Art Glitter Glue with fine metal tip: amzn.to/2YKVmdx
*Envelope Punch Board by We R Memory Keepers: amzn.to/38wStRf
*3 in 1 Glue 4 oz. bottle: amzn.to/2S9dr1V
*Uppercase clickable alphabet stamps: amzn.to/2KcWr8y
*Crop-A-Dile Eyelet and Snap Punch: amzn.to/2VLIu7N
*Sizzix Big Shot Foldaway Die-cut Machine: amzn.to/2LyJb03
*12 Digit Rubber Rolling Alphabet Stamp: amzn.to/2VESiRN
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email: 49dragonflies@gmail.com

music from Epidemic Sound: Joy in the Little Things by Sayuri Hayashi, Old School Soul by Rebecca Mardal
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* Disclaimer: As an Amazon and Simon Says Stamps Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links on some of my videos are "affiliate links", meaning that if you purchase using those links, I receive a small commission. There is no added cost to you when you use those links.
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Other videos you might enjoy:
A Year of Planning in my Junk Journal Planners/Q&A Session: youtu.be/GKVTs6vi0TI?si=VIcb0DnzkrJ107gB
15 Junk Journal Terms Finally Explained!: youtu.be/e-RiLO-g-gM?si=5OFK0c4-hXDiRu9c
The Story Behind 49dragonflies: youtu.be/KSw711Vn6jk?si=D4Nzicz00tlFrsJO
How to Become a Full-Time YouTuber: youtu.be/6gXAZhQqqn8
How I Film & Edit My Crafting Videos: youtu.be/hgm5fHdkgcw
Easy Coffee Dying and More: youtu.be/wl5PQbxlbEg
DYI Ephemera Storage Book/Updated Version/Tutorial: youtu.be/p0MP2yprw1g?si=68eBbA1rk_Y7eQet
My Craft Space: youtu.be/GOO9G5nV2Pw

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