Napkin Art - Mixed Media Altered Playing Cards

[@LiterarySnob]

We can get the same thing you have here in the USA. I have a roll in my cupboard. I have had it for years, ne decades!! One box will last a lifetime!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

It’s great for using with napkins. Happy Creating 💕

[@debbiepeysen9419]

Awesome trading cards. What a wonderful way to spend Sunday morning. Thanks

[@healingmagichands]

Now Nina, nobody would have noticed your nails if you hadn’t apologized for them. You should see MY nails, so battered from the garden and sometimes stained with soil and or paint! I feel very fortunate if they come clean when I do the dishes. The little cards are absolutely smashing! I got myNinny’s Napkins and they are so much fun to use. Also, the playing cards make wonderful things to slip into pockets in journals.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Haha, they are starting to chip and have a horrible amount of re growth. Glad you received your napkins and hope you will have fun creating with them. Have a great week 🌸

[@patriciasmith9039]

These are the most beautiful, embellished playing cards I’ve seen yet…and I’ve just learned how to do embossing, which I’ve resisted for so long…now, to order some embossing powder…love all of your videos…great ideas and presentation…

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Awww, thank you Patria. So glad this has inspired you to try embossing. Have fun ❤️

[@janetdand2704]

Lovely altered playing cards! I use clear gesso on playing cards when using them in a project and I have not had any problems with paper and ephemera sticking to them. Great prompt for the week.

[@christieoertel1589]

very dainty Nina and the bird house looks great too. Have a great week

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Christie. I’m like that one too 💕

[@christinekallaras5131]

Fabulous idea with so many uses. Little gifts for friends and even table gifts at Xmas.
Who would know they started as playing cards😁

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

They are so much fun to alter and I love they idea of table gifts 💕

[@joanndankovchik4861]

Absolutely GORGEOUS,!!!! LOVE THEM!!! Must try!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Joann. Happy Creating 💕

[@carolm4094]

Beautiful

[@jeannebeam3042]

Your cards are so adorable. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Jeanne 💕

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

Oh my how cute, I also loved the little lady one you showed with the string of pearls as a hanger. I should write down about that one as I think it would make a fabulous ornament for the Xmas tree - you could maybe revive in the weeks up to Xmas I know I would love to see what you did and I'm sure everyone else would too. Have a great day, hope the sun is shining where you are. Tfs xo

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Elizabeth, I do have some similar projects planned for Christmas 💕 xo

[@terryfrank3107]

These are wonderful! I especially loved the technique for stabilizing the napkin focal points with freezer paper! It has been a staple in my craft room for appliqué and many other things, but I have never thought of using it this way.
Game changer in making the most of beautiful napkins! Thank you!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much for watching Terry and glad it was helpful 💕

[@rasmann68]

Love these...so pretty

[@LynneWilliams101]

Nina, these are fab!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Lynne, I always enjoy making these 💕

[@smply4you]

I would never have thought of doing this. They look amazing! I love this.

[@torageirs6473]

these are gorgeous TFS

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Nina, I really really enjoyed watching you create these amazing and awesome altered playing cards. I really really love ❤️ them so cute and adorable too. I really really love ❤️ the napkins too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks as always for your kind words Mags. Hope you have a great week. The weather is getting warmer again YAY ☀️❤️ xxxx

[@janehumphreys402]

These cards are so pretty Nina!!💕🌸💞

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Glad you like them. Thanks Jane 💕

[@lizpoore5427]

Really love these little cards. Thank you for sharing how you made them.

[@58calangel]

These all are so pretty! Love how you can still see the numbers on them so you know they are altered playing cards. I'm taking an Art Class once a week on Wednesday and it's challenging to say the least, so I have not had much time to do any of the prompts, but I'm going to give this one a go right now before I do anything else.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Alicia. I hope you have learned some great new techniques at your art class despite how challenging it is. Have a great week 💕

[@PellyjellyMom]

So beautiful. Would make a wonderful I’m Thinking If You Card. We should all actually mail things sometimes, so fun to receive something other than a bill.

[@julieagar4483]

Thank you, they are all very beautiful. You explain things very clearly ❤ 23:43

[@mariawhiddon]

So, so pretty and beautifully done.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Maria 💕

[@jennifercambridge6837]

Beautiful project Nina - thank you xxx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Jennifer 💕

[@marjoriedowden1585]

I've been using playing cards to go in Junk Journals I've been making for my nieces & nephews. I cut out the middles of two cards and make "windows" in them and put their initials in the windows and glue the two cards together, back-to-back, then "bling" them up a little bit. I think I will give this a try on the Journals for the 2 teens, which will be more like Art Junk Journals because they like to draw and paint. I never know making JJ's could be so fun. 😁😉LOL!
Thanks for sharing your ideas and talent with us.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Marjorie, how lovely that you’ve been creating journals for your nieces and nephews. I love the idea of cutting the centre from the card. I will give that some thought 💕

[@Nancy0162]

I love altering playing cards. 🃏 You did a fabulous job with these!! 👏👏👏 Tfs and have a wonderful day, Nina! 💗😊

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Nancy, glad you like them. Hope you have a wonderful day too 💕

[@13MoonsOverMayhem]

These are beautiful! I think they would also make special gift tags. Punch a hole in the corner, add a ribbon or some twine, and maybe stamp To: and From: on the back.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Great idea 💕

[@katharinazefert7637]

great cards, thanks nina

[@susanroutley6986]

Love these Nina. In Canada I use the Reynolds freezer paper.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

It’s so useful isn’t it 💕

[@LJEANH1]

Wow…they turned out gorgeous!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Laura 💕

[@mereshupe]

I love these cards so much, just lovely!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@dawnkarasaki6172]

Very pretty. I really enjoy when you create these cards

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Dawn. They’re such a lot of fun to alter 💕

[@evelynrauseo467]

These are marvelous! I love all the layers!!! The napkins you chose are fabulous per usual! TFS. 🙏💞🐞

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Evelyn. It was hard to choose which ones to use as the ones they sent me are all beautiful 💕

[@bonnerdebbie]

These are so pretty Nina, I love how the layering gives them depth. I hope this finds you enjoying your day. 💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Debbie. I hope your Mom is feeling better and is settling in well 💕

[@gailjohnson7813]

I absolutely love these! Thanks for sharing!

[@deborahgiles8214]

Love these! I missed this when originally posted so I'm late to the party but, wow! As always just a wonderful finished result. I absolutely love the transparent layers.

[@heatherrowell3008]

Beautiful cards! Thanks for all the tips. I think I'll make an accordion album.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Heather. An accordion album is a great idea. Happy Creating 💕

[@wandaspencer9523]

These are so pretty. Lovely little cards to add a note on the back or scripture verse for a special person. ❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

That’s a lovely idea 💕

[@thrifternothoarder7188]

These are beautiful and inspirational. I have hundreds of playing cards as my son used them for magic tricks.
I will however continue to sand mine. It gives it a very strong bond.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you 💕

[@janevincent7103]

What a cute, adorable idea! I absolutely love these. I've got a plethora of napkins itching for a chance to shine, so I'm going to make these very cards. Such wonderful inspiration you are, Nina. Thank you for bringing these lovely cards to my attention.. XOXOJANE

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

It’s lovely to hear that this has inspired you to dig out your plethora of napkins Jane. Happy Creating ❤️ xoxo

[@sueflynn5671]

I love your cards.I never knew about the freezer paper used on the napkin.I use that paper for all kinds of reasons.Everywhere from wrapping meat for the freezer and tracing items in crafting and quilting. Thank you, your ideas are great always

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sue. Glad this has shown you another way to use it 💕

[@helengibson8196]

This is the very first video of yours that I've watched and I'm very impressed and have subscribed. The cards are so beautiful. TFS 🌷

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Helen, welcome to my channel. Thanks for your kind words and I’m glad you enjoyed the video 💕

[@maryomahony579]

So beautiful, thank you. Greetings from Ireland

[@melaniebrown747]

These are so pretty Nina xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Mel, glad you like them 💕.

[@galerobbins3804]

I love those! I also think they would make fantastic thank you gifts for my customers in my Etsy shop.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Gale, that’s a lovely idea 💕

[@tuthillg]

So adorable and the white does make them pop! TFS the inspiration, Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Gail 💕

[@44hopeful]

These are so gorgeous! I love how you used the tissue paper and the napkin!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Lonna, glad you enjoyed it 💕

[@deladyakarobin4777]

When I put napkins on the top of cardstock.. I will put matt medium over the top of the cardstock.. let it dry completely, once dry, I place the napkin on top.. over the top of the napkin I put parchment paper.. I then iron it on the highest setting.. the matt medium will liquify and the napkin sticks to it and the cardstock.. let cool.. then trim the edges.. so easy less messy.

[@yolandakouwenberg-meijer344]

Love the cards

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Yolanda 💕

[@joeyhoney1]

These are gorgeous! I love them! Thank you for sharing all your techniques with these!! I have received my first order from Ninny's Napkins, so now I can try some of your methods! Cheers from 🇨🇦Calgary, Alberta🇨🇦

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

That’s exciting and I hope you’ll enjoy creating with them. Enjoy ❤️

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Interesting ATCcreated…TFS!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Gwen 💕

[@ChattylaineCreates]

They are very pretty, I really like it if you can still see the playing card through all the layers 😁😁💗

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Elaine. I agree and also love being able to see all the different layers 💕

[@pampusscat4513]

I like them Nina - Must go and get some playing cards cos I can't find any at home

[@debbiecarter6430]

If you can’t wait you could cut some card and round the corners. 😊

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Pam, they are such fun to alter 💕

[@susanstemmet607]

Love this page, really inspired me to decorate some playing cards

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

That’s great to hear. Happy Creating 💕

[@mariaelenafranciachumpitaz4490]

Lovely! Congratulations from Perú. I love the way you used napkins 🎉

[@chicladyuk8104]

These are just wonderful Nina, I loved the Alice cards you made in a previous video, the napkins you have used today are just beautiful. Thank you for another wonderful video x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Debs, I love the Alice ones too 💕

[@meliB32]

these are so beautiful ❤

[@anniefaint6373]

I always enjoy your videos Nina , and I really love these cards , they are so pretty the napkins made it , and you ,,,lol. Xxxxxx 🌺🌷

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Annie. Napkins are a great resource 💕 xxxx

[@Sheamarie]

So cute, thank you for this tutorial. Thank you for sharing.

[@Sircaymen]

Beautiful works of art!! Thank you for sharing. It makes me want to try doing this.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I hope you’ll enjoy giving these a try 💕

[@noreenhennessy9299]

These are amazing…you are amazing

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Awwww, bless you Noreen. Have a wonderful week 💕 x

[@kristacook4318]

Nina you always do the most beautiful work

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much for your kind words Krista 💕

[@joanndankovchik4861]

LOVELY, GORGEOUS, absolutely love them!!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@lak-bunch1783]

The embellishment techniques are outstanding. The whole development of playing cards has been therapeutic. You are inspiring Nina. A high possibility to make and create since I have all of the supplies. Lovely and charming outcome! Thx again!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I’m glad you like these and thanks so much for your lovely comment 💕

[@jennyvoorhaar9547]

Beautiful ❤

[@donnamacdonald3792]

Absolutely love ❤️ these. Hugs 🤗 Dee USA 🇺🇸

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Donna ❤️

[@lauramurphy438]

Hello Nina, I love your altered playing cards. Thank you for sharing.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Laura, glad you like them 💕🦋

[@paulinefortier9533]

Magnifique !

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Merci beaucoup 💕

[@dianapease7243]

Love these little cards. The process is fascinating!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@debbiesjournals4550]

So lovely. Thanks for sharing your process. They look so professional, you take so much care making them.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Debbie. I enjoy the process of making them and find it very relaxing 💕

[@conniebartch9656]

These are so cute! TFS

[@kazeekins1]

Perfect little pieces of art Nina . Thank you for sharing your process and how delightful altered playing cards can be . Have a great week. Kay x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Kay, hope you have a great week too 💕 x

[@madebymartha]

Gorgeous cards! I need to get my napkins out❤️❤️❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Martha. Happy Creating 💕

[@JH-wd7ul]

Wow Nina, these are beautiful! And I love all the ideas you mentioned for the finished project. Thanks so much for sharing! Janet 💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Janet, glad you like them 💕

[@michellefarley1733]

These are amazing! I really want to give this a try. So beautifull!!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you and Happy Creating 💕

[@lyndafleetwood9421]

Just watched this video. So happy to have to gesso/matte medium info to use on playing cards. Now I need to go shopping! I love these.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Have fun!

[@Southern_Crafty_Lady]

These are beautiful!

[@janewebster7661]

Love them . So summary. 😊

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Jane, they are aren’t they 💕

[@lindawilling9892]

These are beautiful Nina. I love the bird house the best. I make ATC's and know your cards would be very popular.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Linda, the bird house is my favourite too 💕

[@elter1979]

Thank you for this tutorial Nina, they are beautiful.... I love the napkins, it is so gorgeous.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Marie. Napkins are such a great resource 💕

[@purplenanna1272]

They are brilliant! Love all the layering 😁X

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Lynda, love that you can still see the playing card underneath 💕 x

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

Beautiful cards!

[@terryl3581]

Nina, these are absolutely beautiful! This is the first of your videos I have ever watched. I have subscribed and will be viewing often. Thank you for sharing this!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hello Terry, welcome to my channel. Glad you enjoyed this video and I hope you’ll enjoy many more 💕

[@peggierutledge7268]

Absolutely GORGEOUS ❤❤❤

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Peggie. Glad you enjoyed it 💕

[@AndreatheCumbrianCrafter]

Stunning altered playing cards Nina! I’ve never done this before but have seen lots of crafters making them. I’ve picked up some great tips, thank you for sharing xx 😘

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Andrea, I hope you’ll give them a try as they are lots of fun to alter 💕

[@AndreatheCumbrianCrafter]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia Thank you Nina, I made some, I just need to add embellishments etc. I don’t know why I’m finding it so difficult?! I make ATCs all the time but I’m really struggling with playing cards!!! 🤣

[@barbarabuser353]

Beautiful! I could see them also as a birthday card.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Yes, they’d make wonderful card toppers wouldn’t they 💕

[@paulineweir4804]

I love this so beautiful Nina really enjoyed this tutorial thank you.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Pauline, that’s nice to know 💕

[@linl344]

Inspiring to watch. Thank you.

[@Judycarolbrown]

Absolutely awesome!!

[@AndreaFettweis]

What a lovely idea to embellish playing cards! Most beautiful results! Thanks a lot for this inspiration! 🤗❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much for your kind comment 💕

[@melindap.ullrich4564]

Very pretty!

[@phyllisj73]

Great job Nina. Love the end results. Tyfs 💛

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Phyllis. So glad you like them 💕

[@annunderwood8602]

Simple but stunning.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you 🌸

[@Fea2759]

I really love this video. I have been looking for years for something to do with playing cards and this really gives me a lot of ideas so thank you so much for this video. Absolutely beautiful.❤

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Glad it was helpful 💕

[@marindaadamson8030]

It is gorgeous Nina, thank you very much.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Marina 💕

[@patriciastubbs7605]

Lovely project, Nina ! Thank you for sharing it 💖

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Patricia 🌸

[@maryklein5257]

These are so beautiful!! I love them! Really want to try this! Thank you for the ideas!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Mary and Happy Creating 💕

[@toniscott1029]

Just beautiful, Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Toni 💕

[@ValTwineDeaner]

Great video Nina. I love the Tim Holtz tissue paper, it looks brilliant on the playing cards. I really love the way you can still see the playing cards underneath. As usual, your artwork is truly inspiring. Have a superb week. xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks as always for your kind words Valerie. Hope you have a wonderful week too 💕

[@ednamorgan7827]

These are so sweet. I love the effect of layering. Thank you so much as ever!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Edna, I love being able to see that they are playing cards 💕