From Ordinary Napkin to Extraordinary Pocket - Mixed Media Magic 🪄

[@terri3779]

LOVED it when you decided to messy-sketch around the dragonflies...made the whole picture perfect

[@petraskunstwerkstatt1596]

👏👏👏sehr gelungene Arbeit 👍😁liebe Grüße Petra ❤️

[@lleonard2779]

So pretty and enjoyed your info about dragonflies….on the science side, dragonflies experience up to 4g (force) when they fly fast and when they take a corner at top speed, they experience up to 9g. Most humans, including some fighter pilots, pass out at just 5g! Dragonflies are experts when it comes to withstanding the effects of hyper gravity. Amazing creatures….thank you for the video today Barbara ❤

[@49dragonflies]

So interesting! 😊❤️

[@annemillion1501]

Love this! The white splatters really made the white outline make sense.

[@chelliebarron2094]

Love this dragonfly and all the wisdom that went along. Thank you we love you too!

[@JunkJournalPR]

That's a tasty art snack 😊

[@joycemccullough7856]

Love this! I have so many napkins. I really need to do more with them. Thanks for the inspiration!❤

[@ItadakimashuU]

I have come to love Dragonflies so much (because of you), thank you for this inspirational piece! Just wanted to let you know i also finally created my very first soft cover ringbinder, having wanted to make one ever since Dephemerember 2023! I love it so much!!! And i caught myself filling it up with pages inspired by all kinds of craft projects you have shared with us, so I really want to thank you for all the inspirations! Wishing lots of continued succes and fun to you and this channel 💕

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw that makes me so happy! Thank you! ❤️

[@fernanton8370]

Good morning Barbara,I loved this video. Every technique you add was perfect . It just made it perfect . Blessings to you and your family. From Canada 🇨🇦 🍁🇨🇦 with love . ❤️

[@mncountry3797]

Cute page!

[@LoJo99]

Turned out beautiful

[@tootsfour956]

Beautiful, Barbara! Gives me courage to do the same. Blessings

[@49dragonflies]

Wonderful 😊❤️

[@vickihernandez5922]

Love it!

[@scrapartforfun]

So Beautiful.🥰😍 I really like this xl journal. I've finally made my own soft cover. 🤸 Thank you so much for all the amazing inspiration.❤ You are the best!

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! So happy you made one! 😊❤️

[@gaynortaylor3840]

Beautiful pocket. Love the shimmer. The white splatters and sketchy outlines elevated the dragonflies.

[@bluemuf]

I love this project. Dragonflies are so amazing. 💕🇨🇦

[@I_give_I_give]

The only napkins I ever see are super ugly boring ones! I guess I need to shop at better places LOL. Thanks for the video! Everyone don't forget to like and comment to help boost her crafty algorithm

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! You can find beautiful napkins on Etsy 😊

[@lk4709]

Oh my gosh Barbara, somehow you have got me completely addicted to GOLD lol. I've never in my life liked gold, I've always been a silver person and now I'm putting gold on everything and it is your fault 😂. Thanks for the video, I love dragonflies so this was fun to watch you do this project. Big big hugs from me in Oregon USA

[@lk4709]

I've recently put gold paint on gelli prints, tags, a paint pouring project, gold on all three paint pours lol, gold on my collage master boards, on a card I made last week AND lots of gold on my rolladex cards I've been making 😮😂😊

[@49dragonflies]

You go, girl! Thats the spirit! 😂😂😂

[@adhita88]

That napkin was totally you. The dragonflies popped off the page with the metallic color, I loved them. Thank you for this video. 😊

[@juliemonroe105]

That's a fun page to add to your journal. Big fan of white spatters. They save the day often in my art. ❤

[@heyjude85]

The sketchy outlines at the end were the perfect finishing touch, along with the sewing! And if you dont sew, you can do those lines sketchy with a pen, as well.

[@pambotter355]

Barbara, this turned out gorgeous. I have several napkins and will definitely be trying this. As a,ways thanks for your inspiration! TFS! ❤

[@telenaeldridge3737]

I want to be like you when I grow up! When I am crafting, I am constantly saying to myself, “What would Barbara do now? Would she add another element? “ I just am in such awe watching you experiment and keep adding/doing more to each thing that you share.

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaaw thank you! ❤️

[@allisonjames2923]

Love how that turned out, from the glowy background to the dragonflies to the tears & everything else. Amazing to see the napkin & background at the start & what you ended up with. Would definitely make a beautiful card! And there’s nothing to say you can’t take a page from an art journal & make it into a card when you need one 🤷‍♀️ 🤗💕Carrie

[@Mommyoffive4Him]

Love this!! Every time I watch a video of yours, I realize I NEED new crafting supplies! Gelli printing is something I have never done....nor do I have the supplies to do it right now but it is on the list of "must haves"!! Thanks for sharing this awesome project! I love the colours!

[@chiagirlmyfatcat896]

Glad you had fun. The card stock looked more like periwinkle than denim. We love you too!❤❤

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

How beautiful! And I just love those napkins, with the perfect colors. Everything about this screams “Barbara!”.😂 Which means it also screams “Amazing!”. Thank you for sharing this gorgeous inspiration. Hugs ❤️🤗

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw! Thank you so much! ❤️

[@cheryl7476]

You made a lovely piece from this gorgeous gifted tissue. Perfect for you. Thank you, Barbara.

[@caroltanzi29]

Barbara: just love it! Every time I think you’re done, you add a little something that makes it perfect. Carol from California

[@vickilimbocker2505]

Beautiful page. Dragon flies bring me joy.

[@49dragonflies]

YOU bring me joy! 😊❤️

[@beverlymccall7575]

Barbara, thank you for another inspiring video. I've decoupaged with napkins before but never in my journal. Now, I have a new challenge. That is what is so great about your channel. I'm always challenged. Would not attempt these techniques without your walk throughs.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you and have fun! 😊❤️

[@Paula-rh5kl]

Everything you too is lovely and creative. Thoroughly enjoy your work. I love blue, yellow, and white the colors of Scandinavian decor…❤

[@patricialaine319]

This turned out beautifully Barbara. I love the colours, and the torn edges and mounting on the blue bookpage really made it stand out. ❤

[@carolm4094]

Beautiful! I love dragonflies. We don’t see them very often so it’s special when we do.

[@I_give_I_give]

That turned out really CUTE! The added background really helped pull it together for me.

[@donitamoore9748]

Beautiful dragonflies turned into a gorgeous piece of art! ❤

[@LynneWilliams101]

Barbara, this is an awesome tutorial in that I have the gelli prints and napkins but then tend to not know how to take them to that next level. A very sincere thank you! x

[@49dragonflies]

You are so welcome! 😊

[@rachelpatten8889]

Love the sketchy outlines. So many cool layers.

[@paginator]

This turned out so beautifully! The napkin blended perfectly!

[@susanbilyeu22]

Fabulous...beautiful...and I loved all the tidbits of symbolism and lore. I'll be sure to check out "the story behind 49dragonflies..." XO!

[@machellesnow4214]

Love the dragonflies and the colors. You for sure.

[@SNDDuffy-qo9zf]

So excited to find out how the dragonfly chose you! Great project. So BEAUTIFUL ❤🎉

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! 😊

[@RosemaryHerb]

Oh Barbara, love the way you did this and the explanation of Dragonflies was what I needed!!! Thank you ❤

[@kathytrakas772]

The final result is beautiful. I always enjoy your videos, Barbara!

[@doreethorpe4800]

Another winner, Barbara. Love this addition to your art journal. ❤

[@talesfromgrace]

I'm so glad you liked them! Turned out beautiful! I knew when I saw them you would like these napkins!!

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you again! I love them! 😍

[@tinaknoell2401]

Oh! Those dragonflies! ❤❤❤

[@juliemills5134]

What a gorgeous piece of artwork!! LOVE it!!! 💙💛 Look forward to the next one!!! Love Julie 🤗❤️ 🇦🇺

[@PeterMurphy-c8i]

Lovely, its always is interesting to watch you make the different layers to complete your project!

[@dinaelse414]

Thank you for sharing your creativity and heart with us!❤ 😘😘 right back at you!

[@karenmaki4734]

Awesome, I love how you are so talented and can speak with such precision. You truly blessed with a gift of speaking.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@martharoy5524]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@donnaarsenoff8399]

Lovely. Each step added so much. ❤

[@lisamendoza-rodriguez1968]

Such a lovely creation Barbara. ❤

[@BarbaraTuma]

Thank you so much for taking us along on this creative journey! Your videos are always so inspiring... can't thank you enough. ❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@debbie1016]

So pretty. Dragonflies are my favorite insects. My favorite are the pink ones. They are so beautiful. Sadly they don't live in my state. However U was blessed last time I was in Florida. I went to a state park that had a few ponds in it. At each one of the ponds there were several pink dragonflies flying around. It was such a beautiful site. Of course I took pictures. I enlarged one and hung it up in my living room.

[@49dragonflies]

Wonderful 😊

[@yolandakouwenberg-meijer344]

I really like Art journals

[@sandysmith6841]

You're so creative,when I think you're done you keep going and it turned out so great🎉

[@debbiev.1311]

Absolutely gorgeous!! 💙💛🩵

[@dawnbrosnan7186]

Love this! I love the layers! Beautiful dragonfly! Dawn

[@edie44]

So pretty as always Barbara. Now I have to find some pretty napkins to play with. 💖

[@conniebentley9699]

I just finished the cover and signatures for my XL art journal today! Now, it’s time to play. I’ll have to be brave and dive into new processes.

[@ledstoke]

YOU are so loved! Thanks for another great tutorial. Love spending time with you, it’s a happy spot in my week🩷

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw thank you! ❤️

[@susanmorales8675]

Really nice page. Dragonflies always make me smile!

[@junkjournalgirl]

Beautiful and gorgeous napkin 😊

[@carolbisson5242]

Absolutely stunning. 😍

[@erikachapman5808]

Thank you for sharing beautiful napkin art!! Can't wait to try it!!

[@ludmilaschicchi8278]

Thank you 😊. Very beautiful and my favorite colors. ❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks! Yay, we have the same favorite colors ☺️❤️

[@teresazuehls783]

A beautiful piece of art. TFS!♥️

[@ebknight74]

Thank you for sharing your story. I love the logo image. So beautiful.

[@stormyswann6177]

Those napkins are amazing

[@KateriBurnett]

Barbara I love you too. What a beautiful art project. I do love the dragonfly too. I want to make a wire dragonfly. Maybe today. I think I also have that napkin going to go check. Love how this turned out. Beautiful hugs🩵💛🩵💛

[@49dragonflies]

Go for it! Have fun! 😊❤️

[@jeannetimme7337]

Beautiful!!! Our bedroom is yellow and gray with pops of turquoise. Off to Etsy to find some napkins to play with! So fun!

[@lorifitzgibbon3085]

I love this!! The dragonflies are so pretty

[@amywalker5438]

Turned out really beautiful ❤

[@wendyk2557]

lots of interesting techniques!

[@janillingsworth5347]

So pretty.

[@robinknutson8765]

Beautiful Love the yellow!

[@kimberleymaloy1728]

Hi Barbara, that looks fantastic! TFS 😊

[@claudiacosijns2856]

Thanks for sharing. I love the process and the page very much ❤

[@christine0nowell757]

Thankyou Barbara, I shall certainly have a go at this. xxx

[@49dragonflies]

Have fun! 😊

[@judithanderson9727]

I love dragonflies!!

[@Dawn-fz5cu]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing! 🥰

[@lalagamma4452]

Beautiful. Wonderful idea! The most important qualities: K - Knowledge I - Idyllic N - Namesta D - Dazzled N - Nurturing E - Eloquent S - Sacrosanct S - Sanguine - Lala Gamma Huge hugs. Namaste 🐞🐞🐞

[@connieammerman8302]

Turned out beautiful ❤

[@debiv7834]

So pretty!! Love the color palette ❤️❤️

[@ireneschweiger5724]

Wunderschön geworden🤩

[@christisartworld]

welch wunderschöne Serviette 😍 und eine wirklich tolle Idee für eine Karte. Danke und LG von Christine

[@mar-louisemyburgh7030]

Supper stunning!

[@angelathoma-dogwoodpaperarts]

Absolutely beautiful!🌷💕🌷

[@mindybeveridge8377]

So beautiful!

[@trishpope601]

This turned out so awesome!

[@pepaiesgclengua5641]

Fantastic artjob, as always! you are a great inspiration! thank you very much! Kisses from Spain,

[@nairafoganholi6563]

Hi Barbara! ❤ Wow! This is super! I love it! I really wanna try it!!! Thank you so much! Have a wonderful day!!! ❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you sweetie! Have fun with this! 😊❤️

[@sandiharkin9922]

Great page Barbara!

[@kristinluvsdogs]

So pretty! I think napkins need to come back into projects more.

[@swannwillow9476]

Hi Barbara. I couldn't watch any YT for a couple of weeks due to illness, and this is the first video I watched when I got back on YT. Wow, what a great video to come back to. I enjoyed every moment and I love the final piece. Great stuff!! TFS. Love 💕💕

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! I’m glad you are feeling better! ❤️

[@matildaenlund6679]

Just beautiful!❤

[@Danger1972]

You can lightly paint just the back side of the dragonflies only with white, let the paint dry and then collage them like normal, this will make them show up. ❤

[@49dragonflies]

Interesting, thanks! ❤️

[@jeraldbaxter3532]

Thank you!😊