That tape tip is the best time-saving tip I have ever learned in crafting. I still see many women doing tutorials with napkins and they don't know the trick and are still trying to separate at the corners with their nails.
I discovered a way to use the white layers (long time ago!) You take a mix of white glue and water (if I'm remembering correctly!) stick it down to thin card. When it's dry, it'll be all wrinkly, which I like. Then you can paint it with watercolor paint, and while the paint is damp, add some Perfect Pearls. Try a small sample if you're not sure, and of course you can mix up the colors, make it your own! ☺ Makes a gorgeous background for your aperture cards, that's what I used it for.
Thank you for sharing, that Rachel. There are so many ideas out there. Like what you shared. It reminds me of pasting tissue and then painting over it... Thanks again. Thank you for watching.
I really like your tutorials and your ideas for inspiration and encouragement. It's your journal no right or wrong. I like the straight forwardness and less chit chat. Thanks and have a great day.
Thank you so very much for your comment. I'm so glad you like my tutorials. I try to get to the point and share what I can. Sometimes the videos are a little long but I always have so much to share! lol Thank you again for your kind words. These are greatly appreciated. :)
The tip on separating the napkin layers was awesome. Can't tell you how much time I've spent trying to get those layers apart! And I just did one of the tuck envelopes / cups. So cute. Loved all the ideas and your sea / she'll journal is adorable!
Yeah, I'm so glad you liked that tip. Isn't it fun to create your own little pockets? I enjoy doing it. Thank you so much. Thank you for watching. Have an amazing day.
Thank you so much, Kelly. I'm glad you liked the idea. If you haven't checked out my group Friendly Junk Journal People on facebook please feel free to join and share how you use napkins in your journals. Thanks so much for watching.
I love the way you used the stick glue to apply the napkins! I always used mod podge and its messy and gets wrinkled. Will definitely try this technique! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Suzan. It seems to work much better. You can also put the mod podge on the substrate and then lay the napkin on top. Smooth gently with hands. But I like the glue stick better. :) you are most welcome. Thanks so much for watching.
Your sea shell themed journal is wonderful. What clever ideas you have shared with us. I never thought to use napkins on paper. I love the origami fold you used and am going to try it, too. TFS
Thank you, Libby. :) Visit your welcome centers in the state and pick up some maps. :) I pick up maps anytime we drive outside of Oklahoma and sometimes when we stay local too. lol :) Thanks so much for watching.
I can't believe you use a glue stick to glue down the napkins!!! They look fantastic!! I have been using Modge Podge like others have commented, and agree about the mess. I can't wait to try the glue stick!! Your work is amazing and I become entranced watching!! Thank you for the wonderful ideas! Please keep the videos coming!!!
Yep, I also use the Best Glue Ever in the live video from Sept 17th. It works great too. :) Thank you so much for your kind words. :) You are most welcome. Got more videos coming to go with the 450 videos I have. :) Thanks so much for watching.
Thank you, Debbie. I used some of the hymnal you gave me for the pockets. Thank you for sharing that with me! And thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
lol easy for you to say! lol Thank you so very much, April. :) glad to share your channel with others. :) Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and leave a comment. :)
You are most welcome, Trish. These are so easy and fun to make. Can add the Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists to make any color, as well as the inks. Thanks so much for watching. :)
Thank you so very much, April. :) I'm so glad you have subscribed. I have lots of great videos to inspire and motivate you to try new things. :) You are most welcome. Thank you so much for watching. :)
Hi Linda. I just found your channel and am binge watching your tutorials. I especially love working with napkins. I love the idea of your tip in dictionae page but don't understand it. Do you have a tutorial on it?
Hello. Glad you found me. Hope you are enjoying my videos. Yes at the 33 minute mark I show the tip in. th-cam.com/video/R7WGUn_Dcso/w-d-xo.html the idea is that it is a piece of paper that is attached to the page with washi tape and thus it is a tip in for the journal. Feel free to ask questions. :) thank you so very much for watching.
I've seen this done before but not with a glue stick. I think this would work better, as the others always used a wet glue or collage medium, which seems to make things too wet and then the napkin bunches up or tears. Great ideas, TFS ~ L
Most of the pockets are part of another video. I am working on a series of different ones. Here is one I just posted yesterday: th-cam.com/video/m5VgUOozMaQ/w-d-xo.html then I have a painted envelope tutorial th-cam.com/video/QhaQMEGFzz4/w-d-xo.html and here is another page with pockets/tuck spots th-cam.com/video/Kqdsqx6ebGk/w-d-xo.html There is a live Facebook Video inside facebook.com/groups/FriendlyJunkJournalPeople/ Come join and see it there. :) Thanks so much for watching.
Hi from your neighbor in AL! (I saw the Mississippi map.) Love all of these! Where do you find your napkins? I have looked at WM, HL, but I never find any pretty ones! Thanks for sharing! Love the pocket-a-lope or whatever it's called!
Howdy Neighbor. lol I live in Oklahoma but we do like to travel here and there. ;) Do you have Tuesday Morning near you? I have also found pretty napkins in party stores and fancy greeting card stores like Hallmark. But Tuesday Morning has the best selection. I've been thinking of making small packages for sale. but wasn't sure what everyone else would like. lol And you are most welcome. April Reeves of PinkODDBird shared that pocket-a-lope thingy and I just love how cute it is. Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. Have a wonderful rest of your day. :)
Hello Ellsie, I use regular copy paper in a laser printer. That is what makes it shiny - the laser printer. :) I love how it looks too. Thanks so much for watching my video. :)
Hello, Donna. I sew because I like to do it, But it isn't necessary in order to finish a page or project. You can use a Stamp set I have in my shop called Shabby Stitches, to give the appearance of stitches. :) lindaisrael.com/art/product/ctm230f-shabby-stitches-qt-rubber-stamps/ Thanks so much for your question and for watching. :)
Do you use your sewing machine for both paper crafting and also clothing items or once you have used it on paper, is it no longer suitable for making clothing with material? Might sound like a ridiculous question, but I have a very expensive embroidery machine that I’m worried about ruining. Thanks!
Hello! Yes I use the same machine. I may change the needle if going to sew something important. But otherwise I use a machine that was about $600 when new. It doesn't hurt the machine. Just keep it clean and it will be fine. :) You are most welcome. Thanks for watching.
Linda, I'm having a primblem adhering napkins to paper. I'm using a glue stick but as soon as it dries you have to do some reglueing. Any thing else I've tried is two wet and makes the paper tear. I'm attaching napkins to papers to put in a journal . Love your series!! Also what do you use to coat it so it won't get torn??? Thanks girl!!!
Hello, Ballery. I use a very heavy coat of glue stick on the paper base and then lay the napkin on top. I gently press the napkin down then I sewed on top. I don't add any sealer on top and these seem to work fine for me. :) Hope that makes sense. :) Thank you. You are most welcome. Thanks for watching.
Hello, Donna. Yes, the hymnal pages were very brittle so I glued them to a scrap of copy paper to give strength. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for your question. Thank you for watching.
Hello Susan. I used glue stick to attach the napkin to the other paper, sewed around the edges and then attached to my page with either Aleene's Tacky Glue or washi tape. That's it! no need for decoupage if you sew around the edges. ;) Thank you for watching and asking a question. :)
Take a look at this video: th-cam.com/video/RZaS36Uxc8s/w-d-xo.html my envelope was blank, but you could use the pattern envelope in the same fashion. ;) that is just one idea. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
That tape tip is the best time-saving tip I have ever learned in crafting. I still see many women doing tutorials with napkins and they don't know the trick and are still trying to separate at the corners with their nails.
It is a handy tip to know for taking apart napkins. Glad you found that tip handy. Thank you so very much for watching, Carrie. :)
I think this is my most favorite of your videos so far, Linda! Thanks so much!
Thank you, Sharoyn. What was it about this video that you liked the most? You are very welcome. Thank you for watching.
I discovered a way to use the white layers (long time ago!) You take a mix of white glue and water (if I'm remembering correctly!) stick it down to thin card. When it's dry, it'll be all wrinkly, which I like. Then you can paint it with watercolor paint, and while the paint is damp, add some Perfect Pearls. Try a small sample if you're not sure, and of course you can mix up the colors, make it your own! ☺ Makes a gorgeous background for your aperture cards, that's what I used it for.
Thank you for sharing, that Rachel. There are so many ideas out there. Like what you shared. It reminds me of pasting tissue and then painting over it... Thanks again. Thank you for watching.
I love all your tutorials!!! Please,,, give us more. Lol. You make it look so easy !!!!!!
Thank you so very much, Jana. :) I'm so glad you love them. :) lol Well it just takes practice. :) Thanks so much for watching.
I really liked the way you embellished your pages, awesome. Great tutorial.
Thank you very much, Mary. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
Love watching you work, Linda. The pockets are great and it's turning into a cute little journal too. Tfs
Thank you so very much, Leanda. The journal turned out great, I think. The owner really loves it. :) Thanks for watching.
Thank you for all of the wonderful ideas!!!! 😊
You are most welcome. Thank you for watching. :)
I really like your tutorials and your ideas for inspiration and encouragement. It's your journal no right or wrong. I like the straight forwardness and less chit chat. Thanks and have a great day.
Thank you so very much for your comment. I'm so glad you like my tutorials. I try to get to the point and share what I can. Sometimes the videos are a little long but I always have so much to share! lol Thank you again for your kind words. These are greatly appreciated. :)
This is a lot of fun, thank you so much for sharing your technique.
It is fun, Linda. You are most welcome. Thank you for watching.
Love love love this. Please keep your awesome creativeness coming :).
Thank you so very much. I'll do my best. :) lol Thanks so much for watching.
Great tip with the tape.
Thank you. It really does help. Thank you for watching.
Enjoyed your video on how to use my junk! TFS
I'm so glad you did. :) have fun using up your junk :) you are most welcome. Thank you for watching.
Thank you very much Linda Israel, very didactic and very nice marine topic
You are most welcome, Isabel. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
The tape on the tissue... genius 😁
LOVE IT
Thanks, LaTosha. :) Have fun making your own project. :) Thanks for watching.
What great ideas! I'm hooked!
Thank you so much!
Super cute Linda. Thx
Thank you very much. You are most welcome. Thank you for watching.
Great tutorial and lovely project :-).
Thank you very much, Anne. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
The tip on separating the napkin layers was awesome. Can't tell you how much time I've spent trying to get those layers apart! And I just did one of the tuck envelopes / cups. So cute. Loved all the ideas and your sea / she'll journal is adorable!
Yeah, I'm so glad you liked that tip. Isn't it fun to create your own little pockets? I enjoy doing it. Thank you so much. Thank you for watching. Have an amazing day.
I love this video! I love using napkins on my cards, embellishments!,& journals. I like the way you applied the napkin to book pages
Thank you! So glad you liked the video. Thank you for watching.
Love it Linda thank you for sharing ...
Thank you, Joan. You are most welcome. Thank you for watching.
Oh I love these!! Such a great idea. I love using pretty napkins for journals and cards. New subbie, btw. Hugs 😘
Kelly Weiskopf
Thank you so much, Kelly. I'm glad you liked the idea. If you haven't checked out my group Friendly Junk Journal People on facebook please feel free to join and share how you use napkins in your journals. Thanks so much for watching.
Great ideas...thank you so much!
Thank you, Carol. You are most welcome. Thank you for watching.
This is wonderful, thanks so much!
You are most welcome. Thank you for watching. :)
Love this ... thank you for sharing
You are most welcome, Julianne. Thank you so very much for watching. :)
I love the way you used the stick glue to apply the napkins! I always used mod podge and its messy and gets wrinkled. Will definitely try this technique! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Suzan. It seems to work much better. You can also put the mod podge on the substrate and then lay the napkin on top. Smooth gently with hands. But I like the glue stick better. :) you are most welcome. Thanks so much for watching.
Your sea shell themed journal is wonderful. What clever ideas you have shared with us. I never thought to use napkins on paper. I love the origami fold you used and am going to try it, too. TFS
Thank you so very much, Evelyn. :) It is so fun to use napkins on pages. :) You are most welcome. Thank you for watching.
That's a gorgeous journal!! And I love the pocket idea! Love the Mississippi map since that's where I live.
Thank you, Libby. :) Visit your welcome centers in the state and pick up some maps. :) I pick up maps anytime we drive outside of Oklahoma and sometimes when we stay local too. lol :) Thanks so much for watching.
I can't believe you use a glue stick to glue down the napkins!!! They look fantastic!! I have been using Modge Podge like others have commented, and agree about the mess. I can't wait to try the glue stick!! Your work is amazing and I become entranced watching!! Thank you for the wonderful ideas! Please keep the videos coming!!!
Yep, I also use the Best Glue Ever in the live video from Sept 17th. It works great too. :) Thank you so much for your kind words. :) You are most welcome. Got more videos coming to go with the 450 videos I have. :) Thanks so much for watching.
This is really cool, Linda. Love the idea of using a napkin!!
Thank you, Debbie. I used some of the hymnal you gave me for the pockets. Thank you for sharing that with me! And thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
i really enjoyed watching the different pockets and tucks. thank you for sharing
You are most welcome. Thank you for watching.
Love this!
Thank you very much.
Thanks Linda for all the GREAT tips and techniques!
You are most welcome, Lori. Thank you for watching. :)
Another great tutorial! Lots of neat ideas! Thanks, Linda.
Thanks, Vivian. You are most welcome. Thanks for watching.
beautiful Linda!! I've been looking for some 'beach' themed ideas and now I have them!!
Thanks, Robin. :) Have fun creating. Thanks for watching. :)
Lol she sells seashells! 🤣🤣 They all turned out beautifully Linda and thank you so much for the shout out! XoXo
lol easy for you to say! lol Thank you so very much, April. :) glad to share your channel with others. :) Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and leave a comment. :)
Lovely!
Thank you very much.
great tutorial and super easy ideas with little mess! thank you so much for sharing! hugs from north carolina
Thank you very much, Gina. :) You are most welcome. :) Have fun creating. :) Thank you for watching. :)
Thank you for another great tutorial. This looks so beautiful even before it is embellished. I absolutely love the color mist and distress ink.
You are most welcome, Trish. These are so easy and fun to make. Can add the Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists to make any color, as well as the inks. Thanks so much for watching. :)
Just found your channel and I so enjoy all your tutes so far! Great and thorough and I've been binge watching all morning!
welcome to my Channel. Glad you found me and like what you see. Feel free to ask questions, I'll be glad to help. :) Enjoy your day.
Awesome, Linda. Thank you for sharing! And, Hi Henry
Thank you, Debbie. You are most welcome. Henry says hi. :) Thank you for watching.
Brilliant, I can't wait to give this a go now, it has always seemed too difficult but this is so achievable!
Thank you. I know you can do it! Have fun! Thanks for watching.
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you very much. :) You are most welcome. Thank you for watching.
Oh this is a much easier way to glue napkins to paper tfs Linda, New Subscriber.
Glad you thought so. I like doing it this way a lot better. Enjoy my videos. Thank you so much for watching. :)
Love this ❤
Thank you, Tracey. Thank you for watching.
New sub to your channel. Your work is very pretty. Love all the tuck spots embellishments & the cute pocket. TFS
Thank you so very much, April. :) I'm so glad you have subscribed. I have lots of great videos to inspire and motivate you to try new things. :) You are most welcome. Thank you so much for watching. :)
Another awesome easy to follow tutorial. Love how fun you make it seem. Tfs 😀💕
Thank you very much. Liz. I do enjoy creating and sharing so I'm glad that it looks like fun! :) Thank you for watching.
Hey Linda thats a cool ideal. Thank you
Thank you so very much, Nancy. :) Thanks for watching.
Love it, thanks for sharing as usual....I have been practicing a bit of sewing.....just a bit
Thank you. You are most welcome, Gloria. Oh good! You will be a pro after a little bit of time. :) Thanks for watching.
Fantastic 😀
Thank you so very much, Lara. :) Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
I love it great help thanks Xx
Thank you. Glad it helped. :) Thank you for watching. :)
Great Ideal
Thank you very much, Nancy. :) Thank you for watching.
Thank you
You are most welcome, Mary. Thank you for watching. :)
Thank you !
You are most welcome. :) Thank you for watching and leaving a comment. :)
Awesomeness!!! Thank you for sharing. I always enjoy your tutorial videos. 😊
Thank you, Vani. :) You are most welcome. Thank you so very much for watching and leaving a comment.
Hi Linda. I just found your channel and am binge watching your tutorials. I especially love working with napkins. I love the idea of your tip in dictionae page but don't understand it. Do you have a tutorial on it?
Hello. Glad you found me. Hope you are enjoying my videos. Yes at the 33 minute mark I show the tip in. th-cam.com/video/R7WGUn_Dcso/w-d-xo.html the idea is that it is a piece of paper that is attached to the page with washi tape and thus it is a tip in for the journal. Feel free to ask questions. :) thank you so very much for watching.
I've seen this done before but not with a glue stick. I think this would work better, as the others always used a wet glue or collage medium, which seems to make things too wet and then the napkin bunches up or tears. Great ideas, TFS ~ L
I do like this way as you said prevents getting it too wet and tearing. :) Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching. :)
HI Linda, do you have any video's on how to make different kinds of pockets and tuckspots?
Most of the pockets are part of another video. I am working on a series of different ones. Here is one I just posted yesterday: th-cam.com/video/m5VgUOozMaQ/w-d-xo.html then I have a painted envelope tutorial th-cam.com/video/QhaQMEGFzz4/w-d-xo.html and here is another page with pockets/tuck spots th-cam.com/video/Kqdsqx6ebGk/w-d-xo.html There is a live Facebook Video inside facebook.com/groups/FriendlyJunkJournalPeople/ Come join and see it there. :) Thanks so much for watching.
Hi from your neighbor in AL! (I saw the Mississippi map.) Love all of these! Where do you find your napkins? I have looked at WM, HL, but I never find any pretty ones! Thanks for sharing! Love the pocket-a-lope or whatever it's called!
Howdy Neighbor. lol I live in Oklahoma but we do like to travel here and there. ;) Do you have Tuesday Morning near you? I have also found pretty napkins in party stores and fancy greeting card stores like Hallmark. But Tuesday Morning has the best selection. I've been thinking of making small packages for sale. but wasn't sure what everyone else would like. lol And you are most welcome. April Reeves of PinkODDBird shared that pocket-a-lope thingy and I just love how cute it is. Thank you so much for watching and for your comment. Have a wonderful rest of your day. :)
Thank you! I've never looked at TM! I definitely will! Thanks for the reply and tip.
You are most welcome. They have a lot. some from $1.99 and up to $9.99 a package. Some are super fancy and some are just pretty. Have fun!
Sqeeeeel!!!! Love it!
Thank you so very much. :)
Hi Linda! I'm just curious what paper you use to print the digital kits, I see that it looks so shiny, and I love it!
Hello Ellsie, I use regular copy paper in a laser printer. That is what makes it shiny - the laser printer. :) I love how it looks too. Thanks so much for watching my video. :)
Hello Linda, I don't have a sewing machine as of yet...what can I use as a substitute?
Hello, Donna. I sew because I like to do it, But it isn't necessary in order to finish a page or project. You can use a Stamp set I have in my shop called Shabby Stitches, to give the appearance of stitches. :) lindaisrael.com/art/product/ctm230f-shabby-stitches-qt-rubber-stamps/ Thanks so much for your question and for watching. :)
Do you use your sewing machine for both paper crafting and also clothing items or once you have used it on paper, is it no longer suitable for making clothing with material? Might sound like a ridiculous question, but I have a very expensive embroidery machine that I’m worried about ruining. Thanks!
Hello! Yes I use the same machine. I may change the needle if going to sew something important. But otherwise I use a machine that was about $600 when new. It doesn't hurt the machine. Just keep it clean and it will be fine. :) You are most welcome. Thanks for watching.
Linda Israel thank you.
Linda, I'm having a primblem adhering napkins to paper. I'm using a glue stick but as soon as it dries you have to do some reglueing. Any thing else I've tried is two wet and makes the paper tear. I'm attaching napkins to papers to put in a journal . Love your series!! Also what do you use to coat it so it won't get torn??? Thanks girl!!!
Hello, Ballery. I use a very heavy coat of glue stick on the paper base and then lay the napkin on top. I gently press the napkin down then I sewed on top. I don't add any sealer on top and these seem to work fine for me. :) Hope that makes sense. :) Thank you. You are most welcome. Thanks for watching.
the hymnal pages are already placed onto a paper on the back- was it just copy paper?
Hello, Donna. Yes, the hymnal pages were very brittle so I glued them to a scrap of copy paper to give strength. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for your question. Thank you for watching.
So you don't use any decoupage on top of you napkins? Or glue?
Hello Susan. I used glue stick to attach the napkin to the other paper, sewed around the edges and then attached to my page with either Aleene's Tacky Glue or washi tape. That's it! no need for decoupage if you sew around the edges. ;) Thank you for watching and asking a question. :)
I received some dress patterns, I know what to do with the paper but what do I use the envelope for?
Take a look at this video: th-cam.com/video/RZaS36Uxc8s/w-d-xo.html my envelope was blank, but you could use the pattern envelope in the same fashion. ;) that is just one idea. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
Great ideas, thank you.....Susiexx
Thank you, Susie, you are most welcome. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment.
I love this video! I love using napkins on my cards, embellishments,& journals. I like the way you applied the napkin to book pages