Art journaling with napkins & blending the background | Step by step

[@Karenfree2202]

I like to pause the video and read all about chocolate 😍

[@sweetteawhimsy3998]

How quickly 40+ minutes flew by! So relaxing and absolutely stunning gorgeous art!!!!! Simply stunning.

[@ShanoukiArt]

Thank you so much ☺️🩷

[@angelalobos3495]

Today, officially i did no went to my work. I was so full of ideas, that it was impossible to me not to make mix media all day. I gain mush more than money, and it felt so good! Thanks for the inspiration. Loves from Chile 🇨🇱

[@ShanoukiArt]

Sometimes our mind just needs to create all the ideas we have ❤️

[@ritaswift8313]

Take a piece of tape and tap on a corner to quickly help make the layers of the napkin to separate

[@terristephens9820]

I have been thinking about starting the journey of Art journaling. I can neither draw nor paint like a professional artist. This beautiful piece of art is stunning. I am in love with what you have achieved here in 40 minutes. I am encouraged to get my act together and start the journey of self-expression through art journaling. Thank you for sharing and giving me the courage to start.

[@ShanoukiArt]

Happy creating 🩷💜

[@rosemariealtringham9063]

I completely agree with you... I've wanted to have a go at journaling but have no arty skills. This was such an inspirational watch that l really feel encouraged to have a go. Thank you

[@terristephens9820]

@@rosemariealtringham9063 You, too, have encouraged me. Thank you!☺

[@sheliahamilton4161]

You do know this wasn't completed in 40 minutes, right? Some of the video was sped up, some parts weren't in the video (like drying time) and other elements of making something like this are going to take much longer than 40 minutes. It's beautiful work and it takes time and patience especially when it comes to the drying times.

[@ChantelleBuser-hs2qj]

Gorgeous! Love this so much! As we know art is subjective and this is your piece but I wanted to so many times stop you from adding more dark green. Less is more (for me watching this) Thank you so much for the idea. You are so talented. I think I would’ve done less of the green on the right side since there was already so much color and when you added the light pink at the top of the left page i thought wow what a beautiful touch then you covered it. Lol. It was so beautiful instantly but I really wanted to take the brush 15 minutes before you finished. I hope you take this in the spirit intended lol you got my mind thinking and getting my creative juices flowing. key word subjective and you have given me some other ideas I would do. Absolutely gorgeous. I wish I had those beautiful napkins. Thank you for sharing!!! 💚🎨 You inspired me during a tough period.

[@ShanoukiArt]

@@ChantelleBuser-hs2qj 🤗🌸🩷

[@dawneaschollmeyer9162]

I am having issues with reading books and always have, so turning the books I do have into art journals is sounding amazing. You make it so simple in this video, thank you for the instructions. Hug from USA Utah. 🤗

[@ShanoukiArt]

Happy creating 💖

[@GrandmaBugsPlace]

That is so very lovely and I love how it was created. I will be trying to do something like this. It is just beautiful….

[@lenalossev1839]

It turned out so beautiful! Enjoyed watching it take form! I've decoupaged for years but the paste and the stencil with the colours really takes it to a whole new level! I will take courage and try it out! Thanks for sharing 🤗🕊️

[@mgauthier820]

I love how you incorporated the stencil texture with the napkins to create such beautiful dimension!

[@helencassele1672]

I also enjoyed watching you create this page and also grateful there was no horrible music. So many people who post seem to think that really annoying music is a must. Really like the colors. TFS.

[@arialdejeune5354]

Lovely napkins. If you hold a bit of 'blue tack' in each hand and press them against each side of the paper, the blue tack grab the paper and pull apart the layers easily.

[@Mercymemercer]

I could watch you work for hours on end. Thank you for sharing your tips n techniques

[@emmasheppard2639]

I'm finally going to try this. I've always been on the bench about this, but your beautiful work has convinced me to try it xxx

[@judiemjacobson4613]

I really did enjoy watching this video and I have learned so much. Thank you thank you thank you blessings and love

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@dee764]

Wow. Stunning. I stumbled onto your channel and it's been the most relaxing 40 minutes I've ever had, watching you create such beautiful art. Amazing.

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@blupoppy608]

beautiful composition, excellent tutorial, thanks for posting

[@diannesadler5823]

I am in awe of your art style and can't tell you what a pleasure it was to watch you work.....Thank you💖

[@leenone7512]

I just found your videos. You are the only one who explains the process completely. Thank you, thank you.

[@patriciadavis5614]

I love the process and result of your art. Very relaxing and satisfying.

[@Mummabearscrafts4u]

Beautiful, I enjoy working with napkins so many uses!! Thanks for this 🥰

[@shirleyadamson9326]

Thank you, the technique is lovely, I appreciate your sharing and will try this at some point.

[@1962MsLaurie]

Absolutely beautiful, I love this idea ♥️🥰♥️

[@katherinewheeldon3323]

Your pages are so pretty! Very inspiring. Thank you. I found watching you create your art so incredibly calming. Even when you weren't saying anything, I was glad there was no annoying music, it's not necessary.

[@ShanoukiArt]

Thank you so much! And thank you for the feedback about the music, or lack there of ❤️

[@conniefossi1327]

Yeah, I'm good with no music too. Stunning journal pages

[@TheMotocross64]

This is beautiful, Thank you for your time showing us how tos, I loved that it was just a book to start out with,,,,cool idea is there a video showing the different pages and how you first started the book?

[@judylaughlin9867]

I really like your solution for the middle of the page. I’ll be giving that a try to avoid water getting into the binding! Thanks for your all your work you share!

[@lechat8533]

This is so incredibly beautiful that it`s hard to grasp.

[@carlamarlene2927]

I love how the paint courses through the crevices when you water it! Soooo super pretty

[@cindyburns7667]

This is a beautiful technique, I've never seen it done before. Your pages are beautiful. Thank you

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@barbaracabrera207]

Those napkin flower images look SO REAL! Great colors. Your videos are always unique and I find them interesting and calming. Thanks for video Austin,TX USA

[@privatename8228]

I love this video. Just brilliant! Can't wait to try it.

[@evelynhughes951]

Beautiful and very informative, thank you.

[@Komet2008]

thank you for showing the whole process - may be im am stopping tooooo soon ;O)

[@pammie12]

New to journaling, have worked with napkins for card making so loved how you used them for this project. Thank you very much from another Qldlander.

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@shazziem6981]

It's great to meet another Aussie crafter. Gorgeous pages,very informative and easy to follow. Thank you

[@joanndankovchik4861]

I. Can’t tell you how much emotion and joy your art brings me, this was an absolute beautiful work of art. You are blessed, truly !!!!

[@ShanoukiArt]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment ☺️❤️

[@LadyJP6969]

These are Lovely!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@junkjournalguy]

Try taking a piece of tape wrap around your finger, then tapp the layer to separate them with ease! Cover the page with a glue stick, then lay the napkin on the page then glue stick over the napkin to smooth it over the page works great! Thanks for sharing your art journal 💡 ideas!

[@ShanoukiArt]

Great tip! Thank you, someone else had mentioned it too, and I do that now 💕

[@SAVED55S]

Beautiful napkin. I look 4ward to seeing more.

[@lvan4407]

I found your video it’s very interesting to see what you did with the napkins they turned out really pretty❤

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@Danc34rt]

Thank you for a lovely tutorial

[@beatrixkogler8938]

Thank you very much for your most beautiful theme and video. I learned a lot today watching it and it was such a joy. ❤😃

[@terimurphy9400]

Very nice technique! Thanks for sharing and explaining the process. Your page turned out lovely.

[@kimberlyporterfield3808]

you are a true artist. your work is beautiful. from Judy in Canada. thank you

[@heatherk9370]

What a great tutorial video. Thank you

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@tinamccann8344]

Ninny’s napkins has so many beautiful napkins for reasonable prices.

[@Imma_rose2]

Awesome blossoms. Love this play with napkins. Lovely work of art.

[@maryalexis7328]

So glad I found you. So inspiring.

[@reneethompson6410]

You're amazing! Every time I watch your channel, I learn something new! I also love the strings that u do on other projects! Wound up thread too!😊

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@williewiner4161]

Sooo love this page

[@norabishay2888]

Thank you. I liked it very much

[@tjejgeegee6582]

Well done in the patching! I have learned something new!

[@hippiehairstylist]

I'm gonna go to the free library around the corner from my house, then head straight to dollar tree lol. I was learning the decoupage technique to decorate a box. Then wondered if I could do the same thing in my journal. This video was exactly what I needed. I didn't want to touch my journal until I knew what to do lol

[@elizabethkeeling-carreau1873]

I love these pages and the techniques you used to create them. Gorgeous! 🤗🇨🇦🤗

[@janievantol420]

This is so beautiful! I love how it makes me feel. You are very talented! Thank you for sharing your technique. Very soothing to watch.

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@sophiemsmply4you572]

This has given me a ton of ideas. I love the look. It looks great. I am binge watching your past videos :)

[@ShanoukiArt]

Thank you so much ❤

[@lesleytapp4402]

I see a face in the dark flower. Love the page

[@ttmixedmediaart1155]

First thanks for sharing your artwork with us and then a little tip: for separating the napkin layers you simply need to wet your fingertips 😊

[@karencrawford9227]

I liked the wood grain it made it seem lime you were looking at the flowers outside a window. But this is stunning!

[@donnamauldin2809]

To get the back layer off of your napkin just take a piece of tape and tap the back side gently and pull and that will start the whole back coming off.

[@rgporter1957]

This is just gorgeous! I've been afraid to use napkins. No longer! Thank you!

[@sunshinejenny777]

I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!! THANK YOU!! I am excited as my mom (83 yrs old) and I are just starting out and do not know anything. I have been gathering materials and we are almost ready to start. I like your voice and the pace of the video as it is not too fast or too slow. Just the right pace. Also, love the series from start to end. We will watch ALL of your videos. "Hi" from FL, USA!! Also, what is RAK?

[@lericamims]

Master class in art journals. Loving this approach!

[@HeatherMelcer]

Really enjoyed your video. Thanks for creating it.

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@lisawarner7991]

I have never seen a napkin as gorgeous as that! You made a beautiful couple of pages!! 💕💕

[@ShanoukiArt]

Thank you so much ♡

[@Bunefoo401]

Absolutely lovely. Especially like the paint within the stenciled areas

[@allisonjames2923]

If I’m having difficulty separating napkins, I just dampen my fingers (not too wet though, just lightly damp) & pinch the napkin between them so it sticks to the front & back, then pull my fingers apart & usually the layers separate. These pages are gorgeous & love the words that sneak through

[@jaynekeller5599]

Put a piece of tape on the back side of napkin it pulls of a layer and then another piece of tape for second layer works great

[@MegaFunkified]

I LOVE this video!! I have watched it three times but I am still too intimidated to try it!

[@ShanoukiArt]

Don't be, just start :-). What is the worst that could happen? You could hate it, and then you just start again. If it makes you feel better, I have many flops and I am actually going to start a series here on my channel where I will film myself fixing up the flops. There is no such thing as bad art, just relax, start and enjoy! Happy creating ❤️

[@sabrinaandbenji1390]

Oh wow I can never find such pretty napkins that I see others using , I'm not good at finding stuff I guess. This is beauty

[@4145sam]

Tamaras Napkins on Etsy has 1600 choices, and you need buy only one of each, not a pack. Great customer service 🤗🤗🤗

[@cathyjoubert5483]

Beautiful! I enjoyed watching your technique. I would love to see more of the longer videos.

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@BevStorer]

You are an amazing instructor. Thanks for taking your valuable time to share your napkin technique. It takes a generous person to take the time to share their knowledge in a positive way.

[@ShanoukiArt]

Glad it was helpful! 💕

[@sharondonaghy6030]

I loved watching you create your colour palette; that’s not so easy for me. I also liked having you explain what you were doing as you went along. Very beautiful artwork!

[@ShanoukiArt]

Thank you so much, I am so happy your enjoy my style of tutorial ❤️

[@alteriormotiveswithcarrie8546]

Really beautiful! Thanks for slowing down and showing the more detailed process!

[@nataliekruger]

Really love this page! So beautiful 💕 Thank you for sharing your process.

[@solmassages7785]

You are the first art journal artist that I have absolutely loved! I am going to buy some stencils with patterns and texture paste now.

[@ShanoukiArt]

Oh wow, thank you so much. Your comment means more than you know. Thank you and happy creating ❣️

[@ca6177]

Me too!

[@annbradford5652]

Absolutely beautiful and so relaxing to watch.

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@49Nutmeg]

I really enjoyed this and Yes, I did learn some new techniques...TFS

[@Afternoonjunkjournaling]

Absolutely awesome! Next on my list!

[@wendytaylor3714]

Beautiful, thanks for sharing.

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@christinesanchez4801]

I TRULY ENJOYED this video. I am so happy to have learned this technique. I am new to Mixed media art, all things JJ crafting. I appreciate the time & your efforts to share. Thank you, Christine S.

[@teresavarney3954]

So beautiful

[@gabierichard814]

❤love love the way you work patience all the way thanks 😊

[@dianemcdaniel8284]

I absolutely love this technique and look forward to trying it!!

[@pattil7947]

Love this video! Thank you so much! Looking forward to creating pages! Subscribed! 👍👋🥰❤️

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@maryvillegas6556]

Luved your creative process. Appreciate pace because I learned your techniques and can hardly wait to get started.

[@ShanoukiArt]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@jenngraham1812]

A tube of polyfilla also works brilliantly for texture paste. I get mine from my local Dollar store for $1.50 !

[@ShanoukiArt]

Great idea 💡

[@nanakellyacker]

I love those flower napkins!!!

[@1minutecraftswithjudywest36]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. I have a number of napkins and am looking forward to trying this technique in my art journal. I actually have this same napkin. Thank you.

[@claudiasende6408]

What a beautiful idea. I love this. Many thanks for this new inspiration. Today i get an package with many of napkins and now i know, what i can do with them.🥰👍

[@DebbieAubrey]

Love all your work

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@peggylindenthaler6169]

That is so beautiful!

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@saraquattlebaum7519]

Beautiful. You gave me many ideas for my art journal. Thank you

[@D10DeLuca]

So lovely! Thank you. (U may have heard this by now but you can use a piece of tape on the back of napkin and gently pull to help release the layers...)

[@ShanoukiArt]

Thank you so much 🌺❤️ Yes someone did mention that trick to me and I will definitely give it a go next time I use napkins :-)

[@SS-su2rz]

What a wonderful spread. Thanks for showing us your process! Beautiful

[@janazavitz212]

Beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration and for sharing your work!

[@connielester1641]

Thank you for this video. I appreciate you sharing your thought process and WHY you are doing each thing. Great job.

[@ShanoukiArt]

Glad it was helpful! 🙂

[@kathycavin74]

I love this. Thank you!

[@lidiacarpenter1784]

Absolutely gorgeous. I recognise the South African accent.

[@ShanoukiArt]

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[@lindadow5319]

Thank you for showing the more in depth version. I went out & bought textured paste to give this a go. ♥️

[@ShanoukiArt]

Thank you so much, oh, have lots of fun with the texture paste :-)

[@karenferguson7662]

this is beautiful! I have used rice paper but not ventured into napkins yet. I love how it all blended in. thank you for sharing this xx

[@gloriaskipper1691]

You are such a talented artist! So inspiring.

[@ShanoukiArt]

Thank you so much 😀