DISTRESSING MAGAZINE PAGES - NO SANDING

[@bettylongshore9594]

Awesome use for Awesome!!! hahaha!!!! If you have stubborn laundry stains, Awesome is your answer. It will get stains out that nothing else will touch!!!!! Love what you did with it! I will be giving this a try!!!!!! We just lost our son on Christmas day to a stroke so never take anything for granted and alway be grateful for what you have!!!!!

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@bettylongshore9594 thank you for the tip! I would have NEVER thought to use on clothes,, thank you! Prayers, and big hugs for you. I'm so sorry to hear about your son. Hold next to your heart the beautiful memories. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for sharing, and this beautiful comment😊💖

[@Sarah_270]

Betty and your family, I'm so sorry ❤

[@2525Sddm]

My sympathies to your family. Your perspective in your outlook are wonderful. Stay strong even when you’re weak.

[@wendymontgomery9837]

Thank you so much Christy, for being bold enough to share your thoughts about and love of Jesus. I also love when you share stories about Scott, your grand babies. Please don't think that your story telling is not good enough, clear enough..... you tell a fine story, that is easy to understand and relate to. ❤Wendy

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

Thank you so much, Wendy! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, and I truly appreciate your kind words. 😊💖

[@judycopeland1995]

OH Christy I Love this so much ! Thank you for showing us another way to take the shine off. I'm going to try this. And you My Dear can talk til the cows come home. I Love hearing your stories !❤😊❤

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

I'm so glad you liked it, I'm so happy you enjoy the stories 😊💖 you're wonderful! Thank you😊💖

[@pamhauer-mcbroom7520]

Fantastic idea!!! And those images are so beautiful. After the Christmas and New Years’ celebrations are enjoyed, and done and dusted, I start pining for Spring … green and color and birds and happy sun. Those images are my jam!

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

Thank you so much! Those images are perfect for Spring 😊💖

[@mistywillowcottage]

The distressed magazine pages look great, can’t wait to try it. I wonder if alcohol would work the same. Oh, I love what you said about “Being Thankful” . I so agree.

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

I did try alcohol before. It will take a little off, but it's VERY slow, and only removes a tiny bit. Not enough to notice. That was my experience anyway. Thank you so much😊💖

[@ruthiephelps5901]

I appreciate your thoughts and totally agree. God says count your blessings.

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@ruthiephelps5901 thank you sweet friend 😊💖

[@lou9247]

thanku for the thoughts you shared, a wonderful reflection. Gratefulness is key in our lives. and i also can’t wait to try the technique!

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

Thank you so much, and I agree😊💖

[@DonnaJo3452]

This project will be fun to do. I’ll have to go to my library and pick up some flower magazine since I don’t have any around here at the house. I really like the look of it. Thanks for sharing. Donna.

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

I'm so glad you liked it! 😊💖 thank you😊

[@jessicacarter8925]

Christy ...everything you do is fun!🎉

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@@jessicacarter8925 I'm so glad you think so,, thank you😊💖

[@GwenTheTrashWitch]

Very nice tutorial. Beautiful images! Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

Thanks you so much 😊💖

[@belindazimmer2107]

Super fun technique you shared! I appreciated your thoughts on being grateful and it’s so true we forget to appreciate what we have and not gripe about what we don’t have. Back when I lived in Alabama I would gripe about having to mow my lawn in the humid temperatures and then I started thinking gee I should be thankful I have feet and legs to be able to mow my lawn and be thankful I had my lovely little home. It’s all perspective and I’m so blessed to have found you and your channel…thank you! 🥰

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@@belindazimmer2107 agreed! Thank you so much😊💖

[@ruthskiff2899]

I really like this video. A really cool technique. Thanks for sharing.

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked it😊💖

[@LaurelR-e9s]

I've been watching a few if the organized spaces vids. I saw one today that was filled to the last inch of space, organized but still fuulll. After a moments envy i realized I'm happy with the space I have. JJing lends itself tp hoarding and I don't need anymore opportunities. I barely remember where what I have is. Thanks for the reminder 👍

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

I'm so glad to hear you're happy with what you have! It's so important to be content. 🙏 I need to listen to myself more.😊💖thank you so much!

[@lalagamma4452]

Another brilliant idea! Quote: "It takes tremendous effort to rise but it takes less effort to fall."- Kedron Omosigho" I previously used it for cleaning and it indeed has a strong smell. I agree that it would make for a great summer project, and I prefer your approach over others I've seen where all the pictures are removed.i hope I can wait until Summer. May you be enveloped in love's warmth, comforted by the peace that surrounds you, and supported by those who care for you, bringing solace and positive energy into your life, and may you find serenity in all that you do. Namaste🐞💙🐞

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@lalagamma4452 I love ❤️ reading your comments! I always feel so peaceful afterwards. You are a shining part of the day, me friend 🧡 another viewer said citrasol works, and it has a citrus smell. I haven't tried it, but thought I would share with you. Thank you so much😊💖

[@lalagamma4452]

Christy I appreciate your suggestion of Citrasolv, but it's a bit pricey for me, so I'll opt for the Dollar Tree brand instead. I'm excited for warmer weather in Florida by the end of March, which will allow me to spend more time outdoors. Today's temperature was only 45°. Thank you for all your tutorials and support. 🐞

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@lalagamma4452 Oh, I didn't even look at the price. I should have done that. I think it's been in the low teens here, but I know 45 probably feels really cold where you are. You're used to beautiful days. I'm jealous. Thank you for the information and for sharing it with me!😊💖

[@KristenEyre]

I love this idea! I have tons of magazines and didn’t know how to use those pretty shinny pages. Thank you!

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

I'm so glad you liked it, you're going to love what you can do with those pages! 😊💖 thank you!

[@wendymontgomery9837]

Haaaa haaaa ha haaaa.... broke your nose hairs off... haaaa haaaa I love you Christy. You're so funny. ❤Wendy

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

😆 🤣

[@cathsaxe4931]

Gratitude is such a huge blessing that can change any moment in any day. Thanks for "going with it" and sharing your thoughts. I like how the end result turned out in this process. Enjoy your weekend!🤍

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@cathsaxe4931 thank you so much Cath! Yes, things can change in an instant. Blessings to you, my friend 🧡 have a great weekend!😊💖

[@bridgetjones8339]

I love the look. I think it would look good sewn around the edges too.

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

Same! I will be doing that. Love the crazy sewing, and long threads. Thank you😊💖💕

[@shawnahaskins5206]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ What a cool idea! Thank You!❤️🌈

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@@shawnahaskins5206 I'm so glad you like it! Thank you😊💖

[@pdmullgirl]

13:03 Bless your heart. I enjoyed your message. Nowadays one has to be so careful not to offend someone or a group. It’s really quite silly. But it does seem like people don’t call on our Heavenly Father until something bad has happened or they need/want something. Anyway. I love this! Sanding is so messy. And personally I love the grungy look. Thanks for showing this technique. I’m definitely giving this a try. -Paige ❤️💜💚

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@pdmullgirl you nailed it, and not just that, but some read more into what we say. It's like, that's not what I said lol 😂 God has blessed me, and my grandchildren so much. We love, and appreciate each other. I used to worry about offending someone, walking on eggshells. Why? My life has been a lot of bad choices, and far from a Christian life. I think that stopped me a lot too. Like, I didn't want people to say, YOU'RE talking about God? I know the things you've done. Well, so does God, and He Chose to forgive me, and lead me to a better path. All that to say,, thank you! I'm trying hard not to worry about what others think. Bless you 🙏 for your wonderful comment. Thank you, thank you😊💖

[@donnaswisher8408]

Hi Christy. I've done similar things (bleach was the worst...never again type bad). But because of my health I do the sanding technique. No smell, light sanding and done. Takes ink well too. I have a ton of gardening books to use and looking forward to making spring and summer journals. (I'm still working on Christmas journals 🙄😏). I have a ton of the packing paper too so any new ideas on ways to use it will be appreciated. I like using it to make splatter papers. Lay out a long piece of it on the floor and just walk back and forth splattering away. (Very therapeutic 😁). Anyway, great video. TFS Hope you have a great day. 🌞

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

I'm going to have to try that splatter paper technique - sounds fun! 😄💖 I do love the sanding technique as well. I love using packing paper too. Thank you so much😊💖

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

I really like this technique. Thank you!😊❤

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

You're very welcome! I'm so glad you liked it 😊💖 thank you!

[@PrettySassyCreations]

This looks fun! I love watching Anne’s videos too. I am so not techy, I need to learn how to edit. I just don’t have the patience to learn it. Haha.

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@PrettySassyCreations my grandson taught me. Love that sweet boy. I hate editing, worst part of the video. Thank you😊💖

[@1lawn68]

Glad I came across this video, definitely going to give it a try.

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

I'm so glad you liked it!😊💖thank you!

[@lawrencerodgers2074]

Thank you for sharing how to take that shine off the magazine pages. This is really neat. I'll have to try it to see if it's something I can do too. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@lawrencerodgers2074 thank you so much. I ❤️ your comment. Sometimes, certain words touch your heart, and you have done that for me today. Thank you, my friend 🧡 😊🤗💖

[@thegrandfernalley9146]

I LOVE THIS!! I'll for sure be doing some. Thank you for sharing! I always wondered how people do this. It's not hard at all!

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

I'm so excited for you to try it!😊💖thank you!

[@pquack51]

Thank you for stating the obvious! Really...I try to thank God every day for just what you stated. We are lucky, if you call it that. Keep doin' what you're doin'! It's great!

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

Thank you so much! 😊💖

[@wendymontgomery9837]

I have loads of glossy pages gardening books that I've collected.... this is the greatest idea I've seen for altering and using them. I hope i can find that spray or something as good in Australia. ❤Wendy

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

You are going to love how it turns out! 😊💖 do you have mean green, or citrasol? I haven't tried those, but others said they work

[@BanjoWantsATreat]

Kudos to you for posting a fun technique or project on a daily basis! That’s really hard to do and editing takes up serious time. I’ll have to hunt down Awesome, Zep, or CitraSolv (as soon as I finish futzing with the paper netting, lol).

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

You're going to love the results!😊💖 lol 😆 you made me laugh! Thank you❤️

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

I lost my husband one year ago today. Yes I am grateful for what I have but I believe we are allowed to feel sadness and pain for what we no longer have ❤ but thank you for teaching this technique to us today. I will be giving it a try. I love your style of creating. 🙏 Blessings

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@janetvisochi-baum7572 my heart hurts for you. Big, big hugs 🤗 yes, feel it. I tried running from my pain, and it only created more grief. One day, there will also be smiles with the tears. I talked about that in a different video. Being blessed enough to know love, that when it's gone, you feel such great sadness. Grief is great love. Thank you for sharing with me. I feel your words in my soul. My dad, and husband's birthdays were this month, and January is always a bittersweet time. It holds so many great memories, but also the beginning of very sad memories. Big hugs, prayers, and love ❤️ 😊💖

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

@CraftedByChristyShop Thank you and thank you for sharing your story with me. It helps. And your kind words have also helped. It's been so hard and I am trying. Blessings 🙏 so glad I found you. Your videos are helping me. I have not yet created since his passing 💙

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@janetvisochi-baum7572 take your time. There is no time limit on grief ,, hugs 🤗 ❤️

[@carold.9626]

Great project ! Ye did put lots of work in it, but just to share n maybe make it easier, I seen video, where lady used nail file or low grit sandpaper across picture, antiqued it , I tried came out good , love all your ideas ! !! Oh and FYI for all Ann Kenlyon also had video, if your distress oxide pads are DONE, don't throw away, place only pad in jar of water, at least 24 hours, and then use in spray bottle !! Great for grungy 😊🎉❤

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

Thanks for sharing the tips! I'm always looking for new ways to distress paper. I have used sand paper, and file. This was just for the people who don't like the dust. Yes I've seen Anne's video, so good! Thank you so much😊💕💖

[@lesliedenton8081]

Love this idea, I want to use it with mushroom pictures.Very cool.

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@@lesliedenton8081 that will be cool! Thank you😊💖

[@susietruelove3657]

I did a journal cover with the brown paper and did exactly what you did I made a Halloween journal for my sister and those flowers from your magazine are gorgeous I'm glad you stopped when you did cause I think you took of enough

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@susietruelove3657 thank you so much!😊💖 I bet your journals were beautiful

[@emmkaa2099]

Wow! Scott you said your husband's name was? I love his answer! I'm 66 years old and have NEVER heard that before. God allows us to make our own choices - He doesn't force Himself on us and I think that good people go through bad times so that we'll step closer to Him. Try "Awesome Orange" cleaner - you'll get a similar result and it's not nearly as stinky! It's been a few years since I did it but I'm absolutely certain it took LOTS longer for the product to work, like maybe an hour or more! An excellent tool for roughing up the edges is a seam ripper! The inside bottom of the "U" shape is a blade and it does a great job! You've done a great job here and I'm gonna give it a try with the Totally Awesome - I have more tolerance for smells than I do for waiting for stuff to work. 🤣🤣 Hugs from the Midwest, USA, MK 🤗❤🤗 PS, I love Anne too! Isn't she terrific?

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

Yes, Scott. There was actually a little more to the answer, but u edited it out. I wasn't sure I should say on video. To the part why do bad people get it so easy, always getting the best of things. Scott said, I believe this is our hell, when we die things only get better. For them, this is their heaven, this is a good as it will ever get. Hope that made sense. Agree, I'd rather manage the smell as wait! Lol 😆 I LOVE the seam ripper idea! Would have never thought of that, perfect. Thank you so much! Big hugs from Missouri! 😊💖🤗

[@darlenebriggs9746]

New to your channel, loved your idea.

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

Oh yay! Welcome aboard! I'm so glad you're here. Thank you😊💖

[@jeanadamsick9854]

IT IS SOOO TRUE, THINGS CAN ALWAYS BE WORSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I FIND MY SELF, SAYING THAT ASWELL!! I LIKE THE DESTRESSED PAPER BAG IDEA. Do take care. Fl.

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@@jeanadamsick9854 thank you! Have a great weekend😊💖

[@wendymontgomery9837]

Could when make a lovely journal cover from this idea ❤Wendy

[@daviddench829]

You can use a toothpick to turn up the edges

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@@daviddench829 thank you! That's a great idea😊💖

[@alifranklin8102]

Hi Christy . Another lovely idea, not sure what the product would be in the uk however

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@alifranklin8102 thank you so much! I tried looking up what the equivalent was in UK, but I didn't have any luck. I'm sorry😊💖

[@carolm9451]

Hey Christy, I decided to give this a try, mhm, yours turned out awesome, mine.... well, not so much yet, but continuing to work on them. 🥴 I cut up a bunch of paper grocery bags to glue them too and make signatures out of them. I used some bird magazine pages, they worked best, some heavier book pages of flowers, didn't take too much of the "shiny" away, so may cover them with glue after gluing them to the page, and a 12 month calendar, so again, lighter weight pages that worked pretty good. They all came out ok, but it's dark out so hard for me to see if I'm gonna like it, with my eye issues, so in the morning, I'll look with natural light and see what I think. I used Zep brand citrus degreaser, similar to what you used and I had it already, I bought it for another similar project I had seen, it smells like orange, so that's nice, and it worked, lol. 🧡🧡🧡

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

I’m so glad to hear you’re having fun experimenting and that the degreaser worked! Someone mentioned citrasol too. It's supposed to have a citrus smell. This stuff works on a heavier weight, but it does have a smell. Thank you 😊💖

[@carolm9451]

@@CraftedByChristyShop Yep, Zep was the closest I found to Citrasol, Citrasol is very expensive and had to be ordered online. It's gonna be -2 to -5 the next few days, with colder wind chills here, have appt with retina specialist Wed and gonna try to get into GP on Tues, both are close to a Dollar Tree, so may stop, but otherwise not leaving the house, lol. Cold is one thing, but can't deal with those temps, lol.

[@girleddy]

I don't have that product but I think it's about the same as Mean Green so will try that. I know it takes off paint because I sprayed it on the outside of a crock pot that was grungy, was interrupted and when I came back to it the paint wiped off with the grunge! I will wear gloves though because the Mean Green is strongly alkaline and will dry out your hands. Thanks for your videos!!

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@girleddy oh no! Who would have thought , good grief. Thank you so much for watching 👀 ❤️ 💕

[@karver3440]

I like the pages. I don´t like glossy so I scan the images and then print them on paper or put thin layer of gel matt medium over them. It work well😊

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@karver3440 why didn't I think of the printing!! That's a great idea. Haven't used the matte medium, but use elmers, and it works great too..I think I was just wanting a little more distress. I'm so excited about the printing.. thank you!😊💖

[@karver3440]

@@CraftedByChristyShop ☺

[@sherrybarfield8446]

Nice

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

Thank you😊💖

[@loriqualls3100]

I love this!! Definitely will try! I subscribed to Garden Gate a long time ago. Of course, those magazines are long gone. Boo hoo

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

Darn,,I was wondering about that. That's sad, because these magazines are so pretty. Do you have any left? 😊 thank you so much💖

[@pamhauer-mcbroom7520]

I’ve used a matte varnish to dull shiny images .. it works but they don’t take the ink like those did

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@pamhauer-mcbroom7520 I've used elmers glue to dull it, but kind of wanted a more distressed look. I'll have to try your method too! Thank you😊💖

[@jessicacarter8925]

Christy, I have to get this liquid first. Do you think it would work on glossy photos in " coffee table books" have you tried that?

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

I haven't, but I'm going to try it. I don't see why it wouldn't work. Thank you!😊💖

[@merrybrantley4991]

Looks like the citrasolve process

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@merrybrantley4991 I had to Google that, never heard of it. I think I would like that better! It says it's citrus based, so I know it would definitely smell better. Thank you so much! I'm loving this option😊💖

[@kimberlymcv8408]

July 10th will be 7 yrs that my husband passed and he was at peace with dying and felt there were other people that had it worse than him

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@@kimberlymcv8408 hugs for you, my friend 🧡 your husband sounds like he was an amazing man 😊💖

[@2525Sddm]

You said you’re not good with your words, but you are good with your words. it sounds to me that you’ve only started speaking about God and blessings and maybe you’re a little nervous wondering how people are going to take it. honestly, how people receive your word and what they think about what you say is really none of your business and I mean that in a very nice way if God put it on your heart to share, then you should share it and how people take it is not up to you, and it’s not for you to worry about I am a crafter and the times have forced my hair lost the use of my hands. I’ve been hospitalized for four years now I hold onto my faith. I hold onto Jesus because without him I wouldn’t be able to make it and also watch a lot of KZbin videos I get home. I’m gonna be an expert on cooking and expert on crafting. God bless you.

[@2525Sddm]

Please excuse my typing

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

I know without a doubt God had a hand in your comment. I needed to be reminded of this. You're so right! I know exactly what you meant about it not being my business. I've said that before. If we're called to do something, do it, how they take it, or what they do with it, is not on us. I love so much that you said this. I knew God was speaking to me, through you. This made me cry, in a good way,, thank you!!😊💖 prayers for your comfort, and healing 🙏 ❤️

[@2525Sddm]

Yes, I believe God brought us together at the right moment. I got such a blessing from you the other day and I am enjoying your videos.. I am in a rehab facility. I have some supplies with me. I’m using the art as a form of therapy just keeps blessing me over and over. He’s so very faithful. I’m looking forward to seeing more of what you have to offer.

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

@2525Sddm thank you so much, my sweet friend 🧡 big hugs

[@wendymontgomery9837]

Could when make a lovely journal cover from this idea ❤Wendy

[@CraftedByChristyShop]

I don't see any not!