Decoupage Easter Egg Tutorial

[@theresagoldschmidt8740]

Beautiful - thank you. You have a German name and egg painting and decorating are part of your cultural heritage.

[@craftingwithgretchen]

Absolutely ❤️❤️

[@craftingwithgretchen]

My maiden name is Froehlich 😉

[@wendyst.germain4482]

I love how you filled the gaps. Great idea. Beautiful egg.

[@craftingwithgretchen]

Thanks so much!

[@vh2337]

I did this years ago but had forgotten how! Thank you so much for making this wonderful tutorial.

[@craftingwithgretchen]

You are most welcome. So fun to re-discover things 😊

[@stormeliz7406]

Beautiful! You explain things so well, thank you!

[@craftingwithgretchen]

You are so kind to say that!

[@teresagalbreath7452]

Oooooh, thanks for the painters tape tip to remove the white layers and "painting" with water to get the pattern piece that you want. All of your turned out great!

[@craftingwithgretchen]

You are so welcome! I now also use a lint roller to grab the back layers.

[@marcylee-rl1rv]

Gretchen! Your tutorial was done so well! And, you are beautiful! I can’t wait to try my decoupage skills with varnish. Excellent tutorial!

[@craftingwithgretchen]

Just good lighting sister 🤣 but thank you so much for all your awesome encouragement. Means a lot!

[@teresahatfield4521]

The eggs and shells are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing. They are so beautiful! Love these. You are so inspiring!

[@craftingwithgretchen]

Thanks so much!

[@karencopus4489]

Love your creations. I have a drawer full of beautiful napkins that I can not wait to use. I have most all the supplies as I've been collecting /crafting for yrs. Your tips so helpful, and your lovely selections, inspiring!

[@craftingwithgretchen]

Thanks so much! This is all so kind to say! Fun that you have options to choose from already! Happy crafting ❤️

[@karenallen3486]

The eggs and shells are gorgeous! Have a blessed day!

[@craftingwithgretchen]

Thanks so very much 😊

[@ashleywright8686]

Love your tips! ❤paintbrush-with-water technique rather than using scissors . TYSM for making this video.

[@craftingwithgretchen]

You are most welcome! Thanks for the kind words!

[@superannieoakley4513]

I just love that napkin & I've been using it on everything. lol It makes beautiful oyster shells.Thought I'd try something different for Fall last yr, so I made some chinoiserie pumpkins. I also painted a couple of smaller pumpkins a dark blue to match w gold stems & I have to say, I was very impressed. They looked so pretty! Just got my faux eggs in the mail so I thought I'd use those napkins on them too. So glad to see yours! They're beautiful. Gonna use my faux chocolate bunnies I spray painted yrs ago w the eggs & a few other goodies to make an Easter vignette. Should be fun. Enjoyed your video!💙🤍💙

[@craftingwithgretchen]

Yes. I've used it on all of "the things" too. 😊

[@pegberthold3988]

In my previous message I asked were I could get the blue floral napkins. I found out that they are by Caspari, and the best price with shipping is about $15., to my chagrin as a senior citizen of low income. Disappointing to get excited about something to make just to discover it is beyond reach. (Such is life!) But I did enjoy seeing you create the beautiful chinoiserie look. Wonderful tutorial with helpful tips!😊

[@craftingwithgretchen]

That's hard to hear. Is it because of shipping? I see they are between 5-8 dollars online. I often buy them when on sale, or find them in local shops to avoid shipping. Sorry you were frustrated. I don't know if you have Amazon prime, and I have not used these so o don't know the quality, but they are pretty and much more reasonable. amzn.to/3uj0Pft

[@cyndiagilbert6216]

You might enjoy asking a fb friend if they would like to exchange napkins every now and then. I lived in Germany for twenty years and just retired back to the states a year ago and as a crafter I collected a lot of beautiful napkins from Germany and Poland and a few from England. I have a lot of whole packs. I’m not sure what shipping would cost, but I wouldn’t think it would be much.as napkins aren’t heavy. But you could make a package of say two or three napkins of maybe five or more different packages and swap them. That way both you and your friend would get a whole new variety of napkins to use! If you don’t like some then pass them on to another friend you swap with. It’s fun to see what other people buy. My sister bought me some beautiful napkins on her last visit to the Oregon coast. You just never know where you might find them.

[@blake5318]

No way..I'm gonna find a better price..it may not be the exact one but similar because $15?? Naw.

[@blake5318]

Ok so go on Google and type in "blue print caspari napkin dupe" and you'll find something surely. I saw a beautiful pack of these scalloped ones as well as different blue patterns similar to the one she used. Hope I helped 🤷‍♀️

[@kimcuervo2905]

Try Ninny's Napkins.

[@nancyvance2772]

Excellent tutorial. I've been watching out for you to return!

[@craftingwithgretchen]

Awww, that’s awfully nice to say! I’ll have a few coming in the next month.

[@debiweeks4548]

Thank you. This was very helpful.

[@craftingwithgretchen]

So glad!

[@joannpage6691]

Love this video and was wondering where you got your brush?

[@craftingwithgretchen]

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

[@terrycampbell1361]

Thanks for sharing in the fb decoupage page!!

[@craftingwithgretchen]

You are so welcome!

[@joybarrett6751]

Beautiful ❤!

[@craftingwithgretchen]

Thank you! 😊

[@pamelayourek8367]

How pretty!

[@craftingwithgretchen]

Thanks so much!

[@aparnamitra1287]

I love your tutorials. I am a new subscriber from Sydney, Australia. Just wondering, are you using varnish or napkin glue diluted in water. Please let me know. I am a serious crafter.

[@craftingwithgretchen]

I'm using varnish. I love how easy it is to work with. I love that you are a serious crafter, I fit into that category as well! amzn.to/3PfYwRM

[@craftingwithgretchen]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@lucyceraldi3143]

Love your stuff. Do you dilute your varnish ? I suppose your not using modge podge. ? You find it harder to work with ?

[@craftingwithgretchen]

First, thanks so much. I do use mod podge sometimes but I have grown to love duraclear so much it is pretty much my go to. I love the consistency and the finish it leaves (and it is stronger:more durable than mod podge) I don’t dilute it, just pour it into a big glass jar so it is easier to work with and I’m not putting it in an artist pallet. Hope this is helpful.

[@cindypoe4517]

I thought varnish was for the top coat to seal it. I've never seen anyone use it instead of mod podge. I'll try this it looks easier thanks!

[@craftingwithgretchen]

I’ve used mod podge as well, I just like the results with this much better.

[@TheSweetnsalty1]

Beautiful 😍

[@craftingwithgretchen]

Thank you! 😊

[@USAJMM65]

Beautiful

[@craftingwithgretchen]

Thanks!

[@queenofkingscastle]

These are just beautiful! How do you make your egg stand up on end so you can work with it?

[@craftingwithgretchen]

For most because they are not heavy enough I place them on an egg carton with Saran Wrap over it and work on one half at a time. Just have to be super careful to avoid and clean up drips.

[@craftingwithgretchen]

And thanks so much for the kind words 😊

[@mlewis8579]

Going to do this today

[@craftingwithgretchen]

Let me know how it goes! Have fun 😊

[@sharonsimmons8491]

I just found your channel!! Could you tell me what kind of varnish you use. I’m new at this.

[@craftingwithgretchen]

Welcome!! So sorry I'm out of town and just now seeing this! I like DuraClear gloss.

[@pegberthold3988]

I especially love, love, love the blue floral one, but cannot find those napkins online or in any stores in my area, since there is not much here. I would be beyond delighted if you could direct me to where I might find them. Many thanks in advance.

[@craftingwithgretchen]

Sorry I didn't see this sooner.

[@margiekilfeather7048]

can you tell me what type of varnish did you use, would mod podge work as well

[@craftingwithgretchen]

Absolutely Mod Podge works, I just prefer using DuraClear. It is thinner and I think creates a more polished result.

[@craftingwithgretchen]

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[@ОльгаСаидова-т5о]

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[@craftingwithgretchen]

Thanks 😊

[@Pocketsnuggies]

How do you have the egg stand up while working on it? Thanks…so so pretty!

[@craftingwithgretchen]

Thanks so much. I just do one half at a time and place a piece of Saran Wrap over the top of a small terracotta pot that cradles it.

[@dominicakeane9905]

I had the plastic egg and I tried to do this. But it didn't work out that well. Do have a trick I could use?

[@craftingwithgretchen]

The trick with plastic is to use very little varnish/mod podge. It sits on the surface so makes the napkins wrinkle easily. Hope that helps!

[@PattiKlimkiewicz-xj9ig]

Will you be making new Christmas tutorials this season 2023?

[@craftingwithgretchen]

I'm hoping to do a few soon but I know Christmas should have been a month ago. Sadly some family surgery obligations made that too tough!

[@mariantwohig5156]

Is there a reason you don’t use Mod Modge?

[@craftingwithgretchen]

I do use it, but I just like the results better with DuraClear on certain projects. Duraclear is a little thinner. Hope that helps explain!

[@ashleywright8686]

Do you prefer the varnish/gloss over ModPodge®️?

[@craftingwithgretchen]

I do, I've used both but like the results better.

[@ashleywright8686]

@@craftingwithgretchen TY!

[@robynlabelle5900]

Where do you get the really large eggs. Can't find any.

[@craftingwithgretchen]

I got them at Hobby Lobby. They are paper mache. I was able to get some online about a month ago.

[@ecleARTia]

This looks like a fund project to do. I can't find the eggs of this size though. Would you please share the source? Thank you!

[@craftingwithgretchen]

amzn.to/42YpPFM Hope this helps!

[@ecleARTia]

@@craftingwithgretchen Thank you for replying! I just found those at Michael's and am going to try to make decoupage.

[@teresamazotti1315]

Where do you get your larger eggs?

[@craftingwithgretchen]

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!

[@joanne-mariewhyte7058]

What kind of varnish do you use

[@craftingwithgretchen]

I love DuraClear. amzn.to/495GDNp

[@andreavogue212]

Where did you buy your brush? Can you share the info please ?

[@craftingwithgretchen]

This is one I like! amzn.to/4b8D0b4 Sorry I'm just seeing this for some reason, I typically don't take this long to respond!

[@craftingwithgretchen]

amzn.to/4b8D0b4 Here you go

[@guadalupemendez8956]

🐰😃👧👍👋

[@craftingwithgretchen]

😁

[@terrycampbell1361]

Where is a good source for the shells??

[@craftingwithgretchen]

I decoupage lots that I find but these larger Lion’s Paw I actually found at Michael’s.

[@terrycampbell1361]

Thank you for your reply. So many utubers just like and never answer the question. I appreciate you

[@craftingwithgretchen]

I really love helping people actually make what I do tutorials on ☺️ that’s the fulfilling part.

[@briannaclark3070]

Where did you don’t that tissue paper?

[@craftingwithgretchen]

The napkins are made by Caspari and I got them online 😊