Week 23 - Super Easy & Pretty Altered Playing Cards for my Junk Journal

Welcome to my weekly series of crafty videos! For Week 23 I'm creating some fun and easy altered playing cards for my junk journal. These would also be fun to make into Artist Trading Cards, on a scrapbook/journal page or on a handmade greeting card.
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[@lisatadlock5309]

Using the clear sticker paper was genius. Love this project.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much! It's a game changer for sure!

[@brendamckinley4754]

You can color staples with Sharpies or other alcohol markers and then when you staple, it’s pretty and matches your design. It works great!

[@AnnetteGreen]

So many good ideas! Thanks so much!

[@brendamckinley4754]

@@AnnetteGreen You’re so welcome. Long time paper crafted and stamper. 😉 And I love the look of a colored staple.

[@Jeannes1234]

I love the idea of covering the playing cards with the clear sticker sheets! So much so, that I went right into my craft room and made a couple!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Oh, that's awesome!! It's truly a game changer, isn't it?

[@nancyblock6357]

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[@marciabonk2533]

Never saw sticker paper like that...love it!

[@AnnetteGreen]

It's truly a game changer! I'm happy you liked that.

[@juliehuntley4263]

What a great idea with the clear papers! I love how these turned out!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Julie! That Avery sticker paper is a game-changer!

[@janewebster7661]

They are very pretty and lots of fun to do . Thanks for Sharing. 😊❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Jane. I loved making them!!

[@sheilastyrebriere]

So fun!! The Algorithm has kept me away, refreshing to watch you as always 🥰🤗

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks! And welcome back. I'm so happy you enjoyed it. (hate the algorithm)

[@conniewilliams3644]

I like the tilt! ❤

[@heatherspaperplayroom]

These are amazing! I’ve used those sticker sheets for years for my journaling on my scrapbook pages. It never occurred to me to use them this way. Thank you for the inspiration ❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you! I'm glad you found inspiration in today's video. That sticker paper is a game changer in so many ways!

[@marciabonk2533]

Love the combo score/fold board

[@AnnetteGreen]

Glad you liked that! Thanks!

[@lindamanning8643]

First I've heard of clear sticker sheets. Going to order it right away. Love this idea - can't wait to do these. One of my favorite videos. Always get great inspiration from you.

[@AnnetteGreen]

I'm so happy you enjoyed this and have ordered some sticker paper. You will have such fun! Thank you so much!

[@sandratheprocraftinator945]

1:26 these are a kool size 2:12 technology, how great it is to get something you want that easy

[@AnnetteGreen]

Right?! I am so pleased with these in the end. Thanks for watching!

[@debbie1016]

I love them. They turned out so beautiful. Thanks for sharing

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much! Thanks for watching.

[@linette146]

The cards are beautiful! Thank you for sharing 🤍

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@denisegardner2373]

First timer. LOVE your makes. TFS

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi and welcome! Thank you so much!

[@vickie9822]

I just want to compliment you on your channel, I have watched several episodes an have really learned so much. Thank you

[@AnnetteGreen]

Well that's so wonderful to hear! Thanks and thanks for being here. Hope to see you again soon!

[@vivianbunch1963]

They all turned out so pretty!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Aww, thanks so much!

[@adelaidemesquita9598]

I love what you make with the playing cards.❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Adelaide. So easy and they turn out so pretty! Thanks for watching.

[@hopewilkes74]

Awesome!!! Always learn things from you craft people. Thanks!!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Great! Thanks for being here.

[@Lisa.Ann.]

Love and appreciate all the great ideas. Thank you so much for sharing your creativity!

[@AnnetteGreen]

So happy to hear that, thank you so much!

[@unitedheartsamerica5924]

Have seen similar crafts with regular playing cards but The large cards are more fun ! I love the clear label thing so much!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks! Those clear label sheets are just the best, aren't they?

[@jaymeferry5321]

I really like the frame one. A lot of times people are afraid to cover any of the opening but that looks great!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much. I agree! No need to cover it.

[@sandyjuliano-cy9rf]

First time watching. Loved the idea of the clear labels. I’ll have to try that. Cards were just beautiful. ❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you and thanks for being here. I'm glad you liked the clear labels. They're a game-changer for sure. I hope you DO give it a try soon.

[@ckit8176]

Can’t wait to try making some of these!-Carleen

[@AnnetteGreen]

Oh, I hope you do, Carleen! You'll enjoy it, I promise. 😊

[@margaretschmidt7451]

LOVE these! I love that sticker paper too. Will be ordering that. Thank you for sharing this beautiful tutorial!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much. So happy you liked them and will be giving them a try!

[@1aaajjss]

I love this idea. I am ordering that sticker label paper. I’ve been working on altered cards lately and they are so much fun.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Great! I hope you like using that sticker paper. It's truly a game-changer!

[@lu-ellenhafner4968]

Love your calm approach

[@AnnetteGreen]

That's so nice to hear, thank you.

[@lisastefancin152]

So stinking adorable I'm making some right after I get some clear sticker paper today!!😊

[@AnnetteGreen]

Oh I hope you DO! That's wonderful to hear!

[@mariebinkin4365]

All 4 of these are beautiful Annette! Just when I thought they looked perfect, you added another element which took it over the top. You have such a creative mind! I love your non grungy/shabby junk journal!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Marie! You always make my day!

[@lorifitzgibbon3085]

Scanning jumbo cards is a great idea! I also love the sticker paper. What a fun product to use!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks! Having a scanner has come in so handy, many times now. I'm so happy you liked this project and video. Thanks for watching.

[@deeleaman1839]

These are lovely… TFS

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much. And thanks for watching.

[@mypaperjourney]

Hi Annette. Great idea on using see through shipping label for layering on your playing card. Love all your ideas. Thank you for sharing your process. Blessings 💗

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hello! Thanks so muich. So happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@gailkutasi3866]

Great video, love from Australia. xx

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much! Happy to hear you liked it.

[@jodieb4970]

These are beautiful. Now I need some of those Avery labels.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Jodie! Yes, I believe you do!!

[@craftyShirleyG]

Love, love, love these. The queen is my favorite. It will make a very pretty frame for a picture.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Shirley. She might be my favorite too.

[@jennym007]

I've never seen a video of yours but I love your intro! New subscriber as I love all the things that you love to craft. Thank you for being on KZbin 🌸🩷🌷👍🙂👍

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much and welcome! So happy you enjoyed this week's crafty video. More to come!

[@keves11]

❤❤❤ your video & your delivery style. Ty for sharing.

[@AnnetteGreen]

That's so nice to hear. Thank you so much!

[@ladonnaloehrke]

Those are beautiful!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks, and thanks for checking them out.

[@brookerohleder6769]

I recently found 8x10" playing cards and I had no idea what to do with them until this video. ❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Wow! Now THAT's big! Definitely scanning those. I'm glad you found this video helpful. 😊

[@cmtmomx3]

first thing that came to mind on the large playing cards is make them into file folders

[@AnnetteGreen]

THAT's a cool idea! Thanks.

[@pattibutler7302]

I will definitely make these, following your example for sure!

[@AnnetteGreen]

I hope you do, Patti! You will really enjoy it. Be sure to tag me if you do.

[@celineworotniak4349]

It’s a junk journal day today for me too! Those stickers are amazing! I don’t think I can pick a favourite Annette. All of them are so great. Another fantastic video. Thank you!

[@KymBullock-b5c]

Hello I came across your channel for the first time today. Subscribed right away loved your video very creative and inspiring. Thank you😊

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Celine. I love that your junk journaling too! So many options and fun ideas to try out.

[@AnnetteGreen]

@@KymBullock-b5c Hello and welcome! Glad to have you here. I'm so happy you enjoyed it.

[@roseclemens5218]

not sure how you popped up on my feed but very glad you did. Been junk journaling for 400 days and love every minute of it. Will come back to revisit your library .

[@AnnetteGreen]

Wonderful! I'm glad you found me too. Junk journaling is so enjoyable and you can do so many different things, themes, styles. It never gets old.

[@CraftyKittyVintage]

Hi there Annette! I'm so happy to have found you in this wide world of junk journal creators here on youtube. Love your work and presentation.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hello! That's so great to hear, since there are LOTS of creators out there doing amazing things for Junk Journals. Thank you for being here and I hope to see you here again in future videos.

[@sandradowkes481]

Saw this video yesterday and ordered the sticker sheets; they came today; can't wait to use them. I don't use the larger playing cards, but will just have to find smaller images and load them onto the sheets as well as I can. Love the translucency!

[@juliehuntley4263]

I think this is my favorite video!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Aww, Julie, thanks so much. That's great to hear!

[@fazestorm4441]

This has been a really interesting technique to get to learn really appreciate it thank you very much

[@AnnetteGreen]

Wonderful, thanks so much!

[@KathySparkle1]

Yes-the Empress Mini! My favorite workhorse!

[@AnnetteGreen]

It's truly my favorite little machine!

[@cherylwells1266]

Gorgeous, Annette - love this!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Cheryl!

[@MixedMediaCraftsbyDiane]

Those altered playing cards are awesome! Thank you for sharing.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you very much! So happy you liked them. Thanks for watching.

[@annettegoldberg5126]

I love this idea!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Wonderful, thanks so much!

[@pamkenel7534]

They look great. Thanks for the inspiration for ATC cards. I never would of guessed they weren’t actual cards used. You can hear us saying helping you 😂

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Pam! Yes, I can hear all of you! 😂

[@catherinelancaster511]

These cards are wonderful! Love that sticker paper but it’s what you do with it that’s impressive! 💝

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Catherine. I appreciate that more than you know. Thanks for watching.

[@triciakaplan5201]

All of those creations are stunning! I loved watching how it all came together!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much. I'm so happy you enjoyed these!

[@irenecasalino7406]

So pretty!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much!

[@danaroepke4972]

Absolutely love these!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Dana! I had such a good time making these and if it hadn't been almost midnight, I would've kept going. 😴

[@caroleanderson1106]

Amazing video, Annette!!! So very fun. You could put the cut-out queen in your pocket card. Just a thought. Might have to get some sticker paper and try this out. Thank you and take care!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Carole. I'm glad you liked them. Good idea for the queen! Thanks.

[@rosariorebola8071]

Stunning cards! ❤ your tutorial Annette. 💐

[@AnnetteGreen]

@@rosariorebola8071 Thanks so much! So happy you liked them. Thanks for watching.

[@michellegolz4803]

I just grabbed two decks of those great big cards at my flea market in Princeton Wisconsin! That is so crazy if you bought yours there too!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Wow! Cool! I got mine at an antique store near Muskego. Hope you have fun altering yours!

[@TiffanyCoburn]

Totally love these! Awesome!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Wonderful! Thanks so much!

[@pattismith6047]

Love using clear sticker paper ❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Isn't it the greatest?

[@rosalindfeemster8049]

These are so pretty!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much!

[@mandibees]

I love this so much, how brilliant!!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy you enjoyed them!

[@marycoughlin5645]

Everything you make is Amazing❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Mary! You're the best. ❤

[@lisasexton4727]

I absolutely love these ideas. I’m off to buy Avery sticker paper 8665!! Can’t wait to use it!!! ❤❤

[@carolnieves-delgado8822]

Me too

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much! It's a game changer for sure! Have fun.

[@LiesjeDeVries]

I love the outcome of these playing cards. Never knew how to use them. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much. I think they could be perfect on a greeting card, or as ATCs, or really anywhere!

[@1stTillecha]

Thank you for inspiring a whole host of ideas in my mind! These designs are wonderful!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you found some inspiration from these. Thanks for watching!

[@aliciahayes8766]

This was such a fun and interesting video! I have some beach themed cards that I never have used because I didn’t want to use them (aka hoarding). I like the idea of copying them and the sticker shipping label is great! Love that you can see the card behind your embellishment.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Alicia. So happy you enjoyed it. And what a great idea to use your stash for scanning your own. Have fun!

[@nancybeebe7622]

Love this. Thank you

[@AnnetteGreen]

Wonderful to hear! Thanks so much.

[@PamShenouda-ey7tg]

Just gorgeous. You are so takented at coordinating papers and placing embellishments just where they should go! I’ve been using the clear label sheets for decades for journaling. Thanks for showing me a new way to use them!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Pam. Now you have me curious about using the clear label sheets for your journaling!

[@PamShenouda-ey7tg]

@ I use Word to type out my journaling, then print it on the clear label sheets, then mount onto any journal tag, card, etc.

[@AnnetteGreen]

@@PamShenouda-ey7tg What a great idea! I may have to try that too. Thank you!

[@dustyacres]

Thanks for these ideas with altered playing cards. Really enjoying your channel

[@AnnetteGreen]

I'm glad you liked those. They're very fun to make in different ways. I'm happy you're enjoying my channel. Do you have any requests for future videos in 2025?

[@ericastannard2635]

Very pretty project & I love the sticky paper trick! The fact that it looks like vellum is really cool! I knew that paper had a grain to it, but I didn’t actually understand why it mattered, great hint! Thank you so much! Erica❤I have liked & subscribed!❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi Erica, welcome and thank you! I'm glad you found a few new helpful tips here. Hope to see you again!

[@ericastannard2635]

You can count on me! You make wonderful videos, poised, informative & kind!

[@patnunley2341]

Just found your channel….. love the technique with the playing cards… cards

[@AnnetteGreen]

Welcome here! Thanks so much for checking this out. So happy you liked them!

[@AlleszuJournalliebe]

Today is sunday, early in the morning and I saw your wonderful tags. These cards looks very nice and I love it. Thankyou and many greetings from Dresden/Germany.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much! So happy you enjoyed these all the way from Germany. Thanks for watching!

[@rosemarysynnott6544]

My favorite altered playing cards, love them all, just beautiful 😊

[@AnnetteGreen]

@@rosemarysynnott6544 wow! Thanks so very much!

[@marieshields5382]

Oh Annette these are beautiful,Thankyou so much for sharing.❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much Marie! So happy you like them. Me too! 😊

[@I_give_I_give]

Never seen your stuff before but I have ALWAYS wondered about what _I_ consider a weird habit of altering playing cards. I even looked it up to see WHY people did this and I got NOTHING!!! BUT I saw your thumbnail and I really liked the photo-frame-looking card so I thought i'd watch and WOW what GREAT BUNCH OF TIPS and SO Much inspiration!!!! Thanks so much for making this video. Nice to know you. subscribed!

[@AnnetteGreen]

It seems nothing is safe from us Junk Journalers altering them! LOL! I'm glad you enjoyed this and gained a few helpful tips. Thanks so much for watching.

[@Veronim78]

Gorgeous altered playing cards. 👍🏻

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much, they're so satisfying to make. Maybe you'll give them a try too?

[@sylviacrum5299]

Very beautiful. Lots of steps for the final card. Nice for a day project.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks! Yes, I had a lovely afternoon making these. That's what crafting is all about for me.

[@crschwartz380]

Thanx for another great week. Love the idea. Love the last 2 the best. Looking forward to next week's video.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks Chava! I think I agree. I especially am fond of the frame one, myself. See you next week!

[@jessespiker568]

How I love this idea! I recently bought playing cards and this project inspires me to use them in a similar way with what I have. Thank you for sharing!

[@AnnetteGreen]

That's so GREAT to hear! I hope you have fun working with your own stash and cards. Enjoy!

[@05grandkids]

I love your playing cards. They are so cute. Thank you for sharing your fun altering of the cards.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much!

[@theolachapman6126]

All of the playing cards are amazing love them thank you for sharing you are very talented THEOLA

[@AnnetteGreen]

That's so great to hear! Thanks so much!

[@sheilastiles01]

This was a great tutorial! You really do a fantastic job explaining and instructing how to make these. Love them. It would be hard to pick a favorite! ❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much Sheila! I'm so happy to hear that. I don't know which is my favorite either. Just when I go to pick one, then I say, "no, but I really like this one too." I guess that's a really nice problem to have then.

[@maureengauvin1768]

Love this! Your video just popped up on my feed today - serendipity… just subscribed!🧡

[@AnnetteGreen]

Yay! Thank you! Great to have you here!

[@juanitalopez1529]

These cards turned out beautiful. I loved all four different ideas. Thank you. I especially loved the label clear sheets and how they added the wow factor.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks so much. That clear sticker paper is a game-changer for sure. I'm so happy you liked these. Thanks for watching!

[@CraftroomStories]

These are awesome!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you SO much!

[@iamjoannhoward]

Hi... I am a 1st time viewer & new subscriber to your channel. They a l l turned out very, very pretty!❤ I saved your video so I could refer back to it. 😊

[@AnnetteGreen]

Well hello and welcome! So happy to have you here. I'm glad you enjoyed this video and saved it. Hope to see you here again!

[@catherinegoldie6724]

I’m a new subscriber, I like your Art very much, great ideas, I’m going to try this out.X💕🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@AnnetteGreen]

@@catherinegoldie6724 Well hello and welcome! I hope you try them and have fun doing so. 😊

[@marieannehonsberger6536]

Another wonderful class, so many ideas 💡 thanks.

[@AnnetteGreen]

So great to hear! Thanks so much.

[@GwenTheTrashWitch]

Beautiful cards! I really like the way you left parts of the cards showing! New subbie! ❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hey, welcome! And thank you. I'm so happy you liked them.

[@marycoughlin5645]

I want to make everything you make❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lsweb7107]

So glad to find you and your artistic talent, appeals to me so much, happy days!

[@AnnetteGreen]

How very nice! Thank you so much, and welcome. I hope to see you here again.

[@LeahCady]

Love this!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Wonderful to hear, thank you so much!

[@jeanadamsick9854]

HI THERE ANNETTE, I'M NEW TO YOUR CHANNE.& ENJOYED THE VIDEO. YOUR TALENTED. I ONLY DO GREETING CARDS, BUT ENJOY GETTING IDEAS FOR MAKING THEM. Do take care. Fl.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi there Jean and welcome! Thanks for watching today. I'm so pleased you enjoyed today's project. I hope you give it a try in your card making.

[@jennylawson1980]

Annette, your video showed up on my feed, and I am so glad it did. I needed inspiration for different playing cards and your video is wonderful. Thank you for explaining and for all the information 😊

[@AnnetteGreen]

Hi Jenny! Thanks so much. I'm glad you found me and enjoyed this video. Hope to see you here again. Have fun with your playing cards. 😊

[@yelsyels]

Lovely project! Great ideas! Thank you for sharing.

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you so much! So happy you liked this week's project.

[@laurellehawkes5015]

Love the extra layer on the pocket with 7❤

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thank you ❤

[@LaurieUnger]

I bought the Avery full sheet shipping labels and I'm so thankful for you telling us about them. They are wonderful. Thanks for the excellent tip!

[@AnnetteGreen]

That's great! I'm glad you found some and like the results you get. 😊

[@vel0811]

That's brilliant to scan the cards! Love!!!

[@AnnetteGreen]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!