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 ❤️

[@mncountry3797]

Cute page!

[@chelliebarron2094]

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

[@annemillion1501]

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

[@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! 😊❤️

[@vickihernandez5922]

Love it!

[@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 . ❤️

[@JunkJournalPR]

That's a tasty art snack 😊

[@LoJo99]

Turned out beautiful

[@tootsfour956]

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

[@49dragonflies]

Wonderful 😊❤️

[@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! 😊❤️

[@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.

[@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! ❤️

[@adhita88]

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

[@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 😊

[@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!

[@I_give_I_give]

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

[@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! 😂😂😂

[@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 🐞🐞🐞

[@cheryl7476]

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

[@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. ❤

[@Paula-rh5kl]

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

[@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! ❤️

[@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! ❤️

[@paginator]

This turned out so beautifully! The napkin blended perfectly!

[@bluemuf]

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

[@chiagirlmyfatcat896]

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

[@gaynortaylor3840]

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

[@JunkJournalFlavi]

Und noch so eine wundervolle Idee! 🥰

[@caroltanzi29]

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

[@rachelpatten8889]

Love the sketchy outlines. So many cool layers.

[@RosemaryHerb]

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

[@juliemills5134]

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

[@donitamoore9748]

Beautiful dragonflies turned into a gorgeous piece of art! ❤

[@machellesnow4214]

Love the dragonflies and the colors. You for sure.

[@vickilimbocker2505]

Beautiful page. Dragon flies bring me joy.

[@49dragonflies]

YOU bring me joy! 😊❤️

[@juliemonroe105]

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

[@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 😊

[@carolm4094]

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

[@pambotter355]

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

[@PeterMurphy-c8i]

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

[@doreethorpe4800]

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

[@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 🤗

[@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! 😊

[@SNDDuffy-qo9zf]

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

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! 😊

[@kathytrakas772]

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

[@donnaarsenoff8399]

Lovely. Each step added so much. ❤

[@martharoy5524]

Absolutely gorgeous!

[@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! 😊❤️

[@dinaelse414]

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

[@lisamendoza-rodriguez1968]

Such a lovely creation Barbara. ❤

[@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! 😊❤️

[@yolandakouwenberg-meijer344]

I really like Art journals

[@debbiev.1311]

Absolutely gorgeous!! 💙💛🩵

[@tinaknoell2401]

Oh! Those dragonflies! ❤❤❤

[@susanmorales8675]

Really nice page. Dragonflies always make me smile!

[@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!

[@carolbisson5242]

Absolutely stunning. 😍

[@junkjournalgirl]

Beautiful and gorgeous napkin 😊

[@joycemccullough7856]

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

[@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! ❤️

[@dawnbrosnan7186]

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

[@angelathoma-dogwoodpaperarts]

Absolutely beautiful!🌷💕🌷

[@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! 😍

[@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.

[@sandysmith6841]

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

[@ebknight74]

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

[@teresazuehls783]

A beautiful piece of art. TFS!♥️

[@mar-louisemyburgh7030]

Supper stunning!

[@Dawn-fz5cu]

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing! 🥰

[@amywalker5438]

Turned out really beautiful ❤

[@debiv7834]

So pretty!! Love the color palette ❤️❤️

[@stormyswann6177]

Those napkins are amazing

[@janillingsworth5347]

So pretty.

[@erikachapman5808]

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

[@robinknutson8765]

Beautiful Love the yellow!

[@christisartworld]

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

[@ludmilaschicchi8278]

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

[@49dragonflies]

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

[@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

[@mindybeveridge8377]

So beautiful!

[@connieammerman8302]

Turned out beautiful ❤

[@matildaenlund6679]

Just beautiful!❤

[@kimberleymaloy1728]

Hi Barbara, that looks fantastic! TFS 😊

[@claudiacosijns2856]

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

[@leannearmstrong1393]

Beautiful page!! ❤

[@angie-tq4ew]

Gorgeous! 😊

[@sandiharkin9922]

Great page Barbara!

[@judithanderson9727]

I love dragonflies!!

[@trishpope601]

This turned out so awesome!

[@natalieserrato2157]

Love it!!! So beautiful!

[@MsHamsti]

Sooo toll geworden! ❤

[@CanadaFree.6014]

Very pretty!

[@prof.mommyarty]

Oops, normal brush is definitely safer! Ooh I love that blue shimmer spray 😍. As soon as the ink and sewing went on and framed it, it became so 'Barbara '🤘. It turned out lovely😍 and you are loved! Tfs and have a great day 💖💖💖

[@bonnerdebbie]

Beautiful!!

[@RobinfromCA]

Love this piece!!

[@hannetjieemmott7165]

This is soooo pretty

[@kristinluvsdogs]

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