Thanks for the tip I'll do it!!

Yes. So sorry did this two years ago and it was only my second video, I had lots to learn. Will redo but for visual learners that is more important, others care more about the verbal instructions so I didn't just delete it.

Thanks so much! 😊

Thanks so much 😊

Totally understand I am not a professional and this was only my second video made for some ladies who asked. Like anyone I had lots to learn and improve. That's the beauty of KZbin you can pick people you like to learn from.

I did 😊 if you look at my page you should be able to see it.

@@craftingwithgretchen I did look but obviously I missed it. I’ll check back again.

@@craftingwithgretchen Good Grief! There it was and it was a great instructive video. Thank you!!

Absolutely! I also love printing on tissue paper ❤️

@@craftingwithgretchen where can I find these pumpkins?

You are most welcome!

You are most welcome ☺️

So sorry, I'm not a professional and it was one of my first videos, just doing it to be helpful so sorry it was not. This was done two years ago, subsequent videos have been recorded with a camera mount that I purchased once I decided I'd try to do more videos. Hope you didn't waste your time and found another free tutorial somewhere that was helpful.

Sorry for the inconvenience. It was only my second video and I was still learning. Subsequent videos I had purchased a camera mount and that changed the prospective. Hope you didn't waste too much time.

So sorry it wasn't helpful for you. This was only my second video, all my subsequent videos I've used a camera mount, not a professional so took some trial and error.

Thanks so much! 😊 I appreciate the kind words 😊

Well this was a lovely little comment to read ☺️

@@craftingwithgretchen watching your Wine Bottle tutorial. So pretty. I have a question. Do you only do a select few videos? Really enjoying how you present your projects. I just had a get together with my family and we did pumpkins with paper florals. I wish I had watched your video before. 🥴

The paper mache eggs I found at Hobby Lobby. If you google search you can also find them when not in season but just be careful on prices because they can be silly!

You are most welcome, thanks for the kind words!

If you subscribed you can see all videos, I address that in detail in the shell video. Basically I find it is a combination of the correct amount of glue (I now use DuraClear) and using Saran Wrap on my fingers to smooth it a bit. Hope that helps!

You are most welcome 😊

If unable to find in smaller shops I find most of mine on Caspari.com. You can also find on Amazon but they are a little more expensive (I buy so many a few dollars more a pack adds up quickly 😊)

Yes, so very sorry. If you have seen my egg or bottle videos you'll see I've addressed that. Hope you didn't waste much time. I'm not a professional or charging for sharing, this was one of my first videos and I hadn't purchased a camera mount. Just something a group had asked me to put together and hadn't ironed out the kinks. So sorry you didn't find it helpful at all.

I found these wood trees at HomeGoods. I've also found smaller wood or paper mache' at Target, Michaels and JoAnn fabrics. Hope you have luck!

Oh! Nevermind. I misssed it where she said she got them at Home Goods.

@@craftingwithgretchen thank you so much

So sorry, hope you didn't waste too much time if it wasn't helpful. I'm not a professional, just a woman who wanted to share a craft. Since that time I purchased a camera mount as I know it's helpful.

I did the base in white once I realized pink would discolor the rest of Santa! You could see the overlap but the overall feel was great!

Yay! Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words!!

amzn.to/3T0rGWR Here you go 😊

Yes, sorry about that. I am not a professional and this was only my second video. I've since learned and been able to purchase a camera mount, my later videos (egg and bottle) show the project better. Hope you didn't waste too much time on it.

So kind of you to say, Thanks so much! 😊

Yes, since they are decoupaged and sealed I've had no problem chilling in the fridge or even a bucket of ice. If left for hours the label will likely come off but the decoupage should hold.

The issue is if you paint the background black, the flowers will likely not show up.

Black can be tough so I tend to use it only on smaller items like shells

Most welcome

So sorry, this review was held and I'm just now seeing it! Thanks for the kind words and yes, I paint the inside of black shells white but don't paint the outside. I leave the outside of all my shells natural!

Let's see if it will let me paste it here

It wouldn't let me. 🤦🏻‍♀️

So sorry just seeing this, I'll make one up shortly!

I am so sorry I missed responding to your lovely note! The brand on the napkins is Caspari. I believe the name of the napkin is Wild Christmas and it can be found on their website or Amazon.

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks so much 😊

I like the intensity of the metallic shine. Hope that helps!

Thanks so much and absolutely!

I'm so sorry I'm just now seeing this, I was traveling. Yes, I just use the same varnish for the base, and I find that it really helps make them even more polished!

Thanks for your kind words!!

Thank you 😊

It is likely how much is applied but perhaps it is the type of paint used or the brush? Sometimes I like only one, just depends on the look you want.

Thanks so much, I appreciate the kind feedback. This was my brush amzn.to/4a9fJUC

In my experience it dries faster and with a more even finish. I like the coverage I get with chalk paint, but whatever works best for you is always the ideal project! I think the flawless finish comes from multiple variables though.

Thank you! Cheers!

I'm so glad! Many are hand painted but I have zero skills in that area.

I've done a few blue and white and they have been lovely!

I finally figured out how to post the links to my favorites in the description, hope it is helpful!

And thanks for the kind words 😊.

I simply soak them in a bucket of hot soapy water with a little dawn. You can soak in bleach if desired but I haven't found it necessary.

Thanks 😊

I just find mine on the beach in NC. I know lots of people have shared they have reached out to local restaurants in their area that sell oysters and asked if they'll save some for them. You could also purchase online as well.

Thanks so much ☺️. I am not, I do some selling at a small shop in Cincinnati. I post all my projects (if you have subscribed you can see my other tutorials) on instagram @thegiftedshop. I know that is misleading, I used to have a shop in Cincinnati years ago, but no longer do.

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This is my favorite!