Mixed Media Monday! - Tutorial - Fabric Paper! - Journal Covers!

[@BanjoWantsATreat]

I had to pause this video so I could get supplies and craft along! I love these sort of techniques where it feels like I'm getting my hands dirty. Instead of plastic wrap I'm using a cereal bag, and I'm out of modpodge so will use watered down PVA glue. Can't wait to see how it goes. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

I've made these covers a couple different times. It's a unique cover: one of a kind and nice and sturdy. I hope you have a delightful day. Love&hugs ❤❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Darcy! Love and hugs back, my friend! ❤

[@gracepharis4895]

☕️🌞 Good late morning! I had to tell you how much I enjoyed your napkin work! So inspiring. You never fail to impress. Have a wonderful day!🫶🏼🤗😁🙏🏼

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Good morning, Grace! Thank you, my friend! ❤

[@elzanneshepperson6729]

Hi and hugs Gayle. Oh this looks like too much fun. Can't wait to see final product. Will definitely try it myself. Thank you.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Elzanne! Hugs to you! ❤

[@brendas8934]

Hi Gayle 😊 nice relaxing video. Public holiday here in Australia, so no work today. Sitting back in the sunshine watching you create, feeling very grateful and blessed. Bet theses covers feel yummy when they are dry. Thanks for sharing, sending best wishes to you and Mike 💕

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Brenda! ❤

[@annettedepete4314]

Hi Gayle! I was so happy to see your process in making a paper journal. I have never made one. It looks like fun. I have my Medicare app. On wed. I always crack up when I have to draw a clock. I can’t wait to see the finished result. TFS and have a wonderful day.🌴💕

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Annette! ❤

[@karenbelbin6790]

An interesting make Gayle not seen this done before ❤

[@susannorris1609]

Good morning. These covers came out beautiful.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Susan! ❤

[@freidagepner2370]

These are so beautiful ❤️. What gorgeous covers they will be! You always amaze me how you bring all the napkins to make it all pleasing to the eye! Great job, my friend.

[@mindybeveridge8377]

Good Morning, Gayle! Thank you so much for showing this process again. I have watched you do this before but never saw the finished product. Looking forward to Wednesday to see it dry. I am loving it! I hope you got to sleep last night after that game! ❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Mindy! ❤

[@tfntexas]

Gayle…your using napkins and peeling off the white backing brought back a funny memory from back in the days of (that virus we don’t speak aloud). Everyone in the world was losing their mind and buying all the toilet paper! I decided it would be a good idea to pull off the white parts of my decorative napkins and save them in case we ran out of TP. The ziplock bag of them is still in my bathroom cabinet lol. (Just in case) I remember telling you about it and I think you had the same idea. 😂 I always did love solving problems haha. ❤Tammie PS I commented before you were done and you mentioned this 😂.

[@Helen4938]

Was the world going to come to an end unless everyone had 10 miles/kms of paper. It took us 6months to use it all up! tee hee Helen from NZ

[@SharonFrancis-gu5sm]

Omg! I enjoyed this so much. I can’t wait to make my own ❤

[@Helen4938]

You can also make it without the fabric 49 dragonflies if you're interested. Looks like see through crinkled vellum.

[@tannabella6071]

Wow! Lots of fun! It’s been a minute since you did this! I gotta join in the fun and do this as well ! Tfs! Have a blessed Monday!!💕

[@jennylawson1980]

Thank you for the refresher tutuorial!!! I had forgotten some of the vital steps on these. Thank you, Gayle!! Yours turned out amazing ❤

[@patbrez3079]

Good Morning Gayle! Happy Monday all. I did make a journal using this method, I also used old pattern vintage tissue paper. I love how you coordinated your pieces together, TYFS this again and it reminds me to get out my napkins too. Our freezing weather finally eased up, back in the 40’s for the next 2 days. Have a wonderful day too! 👍❄️❄️❄️

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Pat! ❤

[@Helen4938]

Great idea

[@lorieduff7126]

Hi Gayle, this is the best idea I have seen to use up our napkins. I love this!!

[@StampforLes]

Good morning Gayle! A very interesting way to make a journal cover😄I found it very relaxing and am definitely going to try this! I hope I have enough napkins saved!😆😊

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Les! ❤

[@LiesjeDeVries]

Goodmorning Gayle, thank you for sharing, I keep on buying napkins, so this is fun! Have a nice day❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Liesje! ❤

[@Helen4938]

Napkins at our Garden Nursery are so addictive - I 'm sure there is a new design every month! Helen from NZ

[@WoodlandInspired]

Good morning Gayle💞 Another fun session can't wait to see the reveal after they are dry. Thanks for sharing, hope you both have a fabulous day. 🤗Big hugs

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Celeste! ❤

[@donnaarsenoff8399]

Beautiful covers! 💗

[@wendaprior6160]

Hi Gayle, I’ve seen you do this once before but had forgotten how to do it. It was great to see you do fabric paper again . Thank you . Xx

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Wenda! ❤

[@Helen4938]

Hi and hugs to you too! Gayle. I have been saving my 'whites' forever. Now I will search thru Mum's quilt batiks - so funnnn 😆

[@SusanLee-t5m]

Good morning this will be fun to try. I am fortunate enough to have tons of fabric being a quilter. Have a wonderful day.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Susan! ❤

[@barbarawafer94]

Hi Gayle. I love the paper fabric book covers. I made one a long time ago when I first saw you do this and now I’m Inspired to do it again! You reminded me about how much fun it is to do this. Thank you so much for always inspiring me. 💜

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Barbara! ❤

[@marya5264]

This looks therapeutic with beautiful results. Thanks for sharing

[@theresawheeler5326]

I just love to learn new things , can’t wait to try this! Thanks so very much

[@judyschultheis]

Good morning, Gayle! ❤️

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Judy! ❤

[@dianacampanelli3250]

Good morning Gayle, I’m so happy you’re going the paper fabric, I love when you create your covers, they’re my favorite! I get to go to the doctor on Thursday for my wellness check up,wahoo! Thank you for sharing,please take care & have a wonderful day!🤗💜🌻💕🙏🙏

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Diana! ❤

[@dianacampanelli3250]

@ 💜🌻💕

[@Helen4938]

All the best from Helen in NZ

[@heatherparry3159]

Beautiful covers!

[@deniseb-g3475]

Good morning Gayle 💜

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Denise! ❤

[@susangazawaypapercrafting3749]

They are going to be beautiful, Gayle. I definitely want to try this. 😊❤

[@nancymoore1275]

So glad to see this process again! I am also thrilled to know that "it is okay to be wrinkly" LOL love that!

[@tatianar1313]

Hi, Gayle! This was amazing. I've heard you mention the fabric paper before, but this is the first time I've seen it. Now I know why I was saving all those white backings from my napkins! TFS

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Tatiana! ❤

[@nicolebarron6605]

Good morning Gayle! I tried this awhile back. It turned out very stiff. I don’t think my mod podge was thin enough, or too many layers😩. Will have to try again👍🏻

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Nicole! ❤

[@cathigonzalez5931]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@annrhodes4462]

Such fun!! Thanks for sharing, you are great!! And fun to listen to.

[@annrhodes4462]

Not sure if you remember HGTV in 1995 or so but when they began there was a lady on there named Carol Duvall I believe, she had a craft show, I loved her and you remind me of her. You are so fun to craft along with!!!

[@nancynorris9822]

Such an interesting way to make covers! And pretty. One day I'm going to try it! TFS🤗

[@colleenmc8450]

Good afternoon, Gayle! ❤ These covers are awesome! A few years ago, you made one of my favorite covers ever using this technique. It was a Christmas gnome looking in a window at a Christmas party. I hunted for that napkin everywhere. 😂 When I finally found it, I tried to make a version of yours that was ok for my first try. I can’t wait to see these all dry. I laughed at your cockroach story. Eew, they are awful creatures. I hope your shoulder feels better and your doctor can see you soon. Have a terrific Monday!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Good afternoon, Colleen! ❤

[@jenniesebrasky6023]

I really enjoyed this! Thanks, Gayle. What a unique video.

[@shawnahaskins5206]

GOOD MORNING GAYLE!🌞 Loved this can’t wait to see it dried!❤️ 💛🤍🖤🏆🏈 Have a Wonderful Day Gayle!❤️🌈

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Shawna! ❤

[@CeriGriffiths]

❤

[@lauretteluluchartier8513]

Good morning, Gayle. The fabric covers are so unique, thanks for the tutorial. Have a great day. ❤️😀❤️

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Laurette! ❤

[@PattysPaperDesigns]

Good morning Gayle! This looks really fun. I can't wait to see the dry version. I'd like to try this. I'm not sure what my napkin stash looks like. I've not fooled with them lately. We are 13 degrees right now, but we supposed to get into the 40s later in the week and have rain. I think I'm going to get busy and make some cookies. You guys have a great day, take care and stay warm. I will see you tomorrow. I love you friend 😊🤗❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Patty! Love you too, my friend! ❤

[@Helen4938]

Be walm - I am sweltering in the hot humidity here in NZ -

[@Talonshire2]

Morning, I love bright colors. 😊

[@PositiveThanksLiving]

Morning 👋 thank you so much for a (new to me) way to use my paper napkins! My “paper napkin”box is almost at the top and like the organizer Dana K White says, the container determines the size of your stuff 😮😂 so I need to use up some before I collect more! 😉🤗 looking forward to seeing Wednesday’s video! Happy crafting Gayle and thank you again for being my fav person to craft alongside… 🩵Lori

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Lori! Thank you, my friend! ❤

[@colleenmc8450]

I am reading her book right now. It is a great read. I need to revisit my containers and thin out my supplies. 😂

[@tinlizzie4444]

Hi Gayle!! It has been awhile since I've seen you do this!! Both covers are going to look amazing once dry!! I'm excited to see on Wednesday!! Stay warm!! We are having decent weather this week but will get colder next week!! We are still in winter is what I have to keep telling myself!! Take Caremy friend and TFS!! Hugs, Liz:)

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Liz! ❤

[@susanchamberlain9226]

Good morning! Well, this is a interesting technique!👍 I love poppies! So very interested in seeing the cover and the corresponding journal!🥰 Can't wait for Wednesday!😘 Cold and damp today, so still doing knitting, reading and KZbin watching!🫶 Stay safe, prayers for those in need and have a good day!🙏😁❤️

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Susan! ❤

[@nicolinavincelli9369]

Good morning, Gayle, this is a great idea, I am going to give it a try on the weekend when I have more time. Thanks for sharing, enjoy your, big warm hugs Gayle.🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Nicky! ❤

[@kathylambert-uz1vs]

Good morning Gayle hope you have a great day today. Those will be very pretty ❤❤❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Kathy! ❤

[@junell-craftynana]

Good morning Gayle!! Love the fabric paper covers! So cool. TFS. Hope you and Mike have a wonderful day! 💕💞Hugs!!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Junell! ❤

[@carolpowerslavenderdreamsc1599]

Good morning Gayle!! Its been a long time since you've done this. They turned out beautiful!! 🥰 Another craft supply I forget to use...😂 Thanks for reminding me about this...love it!! Have an awesome day...💜

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Carol! ❤

[@LilacandTimeCrafts]

I love doing this technique. Thank you for sharing! 💜💜💜

[@leslihampton3273]

Good morning well early morning. I am really excited to see this video. I love the way you teach us. I will have to watch it when I wake up.

[@leslihampton3273]

Oh no this is so cute. I want to stay up and watch the rest now. I can’t though because my of an appointment in the morning.. this is beautiful and I can’t wait to see how this turns out.

[@Ann-eh7ii]

I am going to have to check my napkin supply to see if I have enough. If not I will be on the hunt for some more. Your covers are little works of art. ❤️🙏🙏❤️

[@marylouklooster5056]

Good morning Gayle! Beautiful fabric paper... always fun! Be well while you wait to see your doctor. Hugs, M.L.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Mary Lou! ❤

[@linsmith1461]

Liking how these turned out! When you water down the Mod Podge, is it about a 50/50 mixture?

[@enchanteddreams7166]

It is dear. Have a great day

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Yes 50/50. 👍❤

[@lucy7b]

We’ve all been waiting 😂😂😂😂😂 good morning Gayle ❤❤❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Lucy! ❤

[@Maggiesplace48]

Cant wait to see them dry, thank you Gayle for your lovely videos and ideas...Kia Kaha Stay Strong...❤

[@carolthomas9814]

Good evening, Gayle! What a fun project!!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Good evening Carol! ❤

[@debp5553]

I always threw away the white layers! Not anymore! Can't wait to see how it looks in the next video! ♥

[@kimberleymaloy1728]

Hi Gayle, this is a really cool idea! I'm looking forward to trying it. TFS 😊

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Kimberley! ❤

[@liekmacgillavry277]

Hi Gayle, I have done this once on a T-shirt and washed it it has a typical feel and look ; like those one time use washing cloths or underwear but I liked it. I almost forgot; thanks for the reminder 🙏🧸. PS I did it with ricepaper; loved the relief of the paper coming through 🥰😇

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Liek! ❤

[@claudettewillingham3978]

Collaging on fabric! Who knew? That’s lovely, Gayle.

[@pameladouglas5193]

What a lovely journal cover this is going to be! Thank you for your videos and the hard work that goes into them. Where do you get your napkins and your fabric?

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Napkins at the dollar store or on Etsy and fabric a quilt stores when with my quilter friends or again on Etsy! ❤

[@pameladouglas5193]

Thank you for answering again. I know I am full of questions.

[@susanyarbrough30]

I’ve been saving the white napkin layers for this but I’m still hesitant to try it. Let’s see how the coves turn out on Wednesday. 😊

[@debbiethompson1320]

Good morning Gayle ❤. Thank you for this video. Have a blessed day 💕

[@mouseydeb3245]

Good afternoon Gayle!❤ This are fun to make! Very sturdy covers. Made 3 or 4 after I saw you do them quite some time ago. In the ever humid south, took mine several days to dry. Turned out darker and shinier than I expected and still a bit ‘sticky’ even now. 😊 Maybe I’ll try PVA glue instead of matte mod podge next time and more white napkins than I used before. Experiment time! 😆 Have a great week! ❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Good afternoon, Deb! Must be the difference in climate as mine aren’t sticky. 🤔❤

[@mouseydeb3245]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct I do believe our southern humidity is the culprit. And I’m sorry my comment posted twice. Don’t even know how I did that. 🤷‍♀️😁

[@pamjohnson3784]

Can't wait til Wednesday!!!😊

[@Anne-Marie-sx9rf]

Thanks for an interesting technique. Definitely going to give this a go. 😊

[@rachelpatten8889]

Yay! It’s okay to be wrinkly. Good thing, since my journals, tags and self are plenty wrinkly!!😂😅😊 I always wondered why you saved the white part of the napkins until I saw this process. Messy but fun. I think I started watching your videos when your arm was in a sling. I was fascinated at how much you could get done with one arm. Then I was hooked. BTW enjoyed watching Chiefs win their way into the Super Bowl last evening. 🏈 😃 🎉🎉🎉

[@Helen4938]

I agree

[@SueShideler]

Loved watching this process! Thank you!❤️❤️❤️

[@lululove43]

Hi Gayle ❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Lulu! ❤

[@janedilley9538]

Thanks ❤❤❤

[@loriqualls3100]

The poppies are gorgeous. It’s so cool how it all comes together. Is there anyway you could sign your name to your beautiful artwork? That would be a nice touch!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

I sign all my journals, but not sure how I’d sign the cover. 🤔. Maybe with a fabric marker on the back inside cover. 👍❤

[@Helen4938]

Maybe wooden letters pressed into the wet fibres as they dry. an embossed signature - a rubberstamp maybe.

[@cherriberri7161]

Good Morning Gayle & Friend ps from coooold burrrr🥶🥶🥶Andover! Fabulous tutorial! You know we’ll all be making “Fabic Paper” journal covers soon after watching & learning how! Have a perfect Monday my friend. Luv, Prayers, & Hugzzz 💖🙏🏻💖

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Cherri! ❤

[@loriegaskins7679]

Love this idea!!!❤❤

[@heatherdenise1975]

💜🎶Good morning Gayle!🎶💜

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Heather! ❤

[@deannanderson2033]

Good morning ❤.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Deann! ❤

[@carolm4094]

Fun way to use up some fabrics and napkins.

[@debbiesilver3549]

Good morning Gayle ❤ love these! Glad I didn’t skip through the cockroach story 😂

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Debbie! ❤

[@raggedyann4372]

Gayle, Thank you “It’s ok to be wrinkly “ I think I need that on a t shirt, so when people are looking at my face, I can point to 😮my shirt😳🙄🤣 Aging is hard, you just keep pushing forward. Watching you everyday gives me a boost. Much Love and Prayers for Mike, You❤️😘🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻and all your Family❤️

[@visualisednz]

Fast forward? No!...that would be denying me quality time with my friend. I really should give this a go. Why do you make everything look such fun, Gayle? 😂 ❤ Belinda xxx

[@natalieanneshaw7879]

Good afternoon gayle 😊❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Good afternoon Natalie Anne! ❤

[@enchanteddreams7166]

Good morning, sweet Gayle ❤ hehe I'm wrinkley, only problem is its my face! Lol 😂😂😂😂

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Lorie! Me too! Wisdom lines! 😊❤

[@BethsVintageStitchedHome]

Hi Gayle, these look lovely ❤ Quick question - is there a reason you collage small pieces of white paper on to the back, instead of sticking one whole piece of white paper directly across the whole of the fabric? Thanks in advance, Beth x

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Small pieces add variety of texture. But for the first few layers you could do a whole napkin if you wanted. 👍❤

[@BethsVintageStitchedHome]

@gayleagostinelli_ct thanks Gayle, that makes sense x

[@donnaswisher8408]

Hi Gayle. I would love to try this but I don't have much for napkins...I need to dig and see if I can find enough of them to coordinate into a cohesive look. Does it have to be Mod Podge or will any white glue work? (I think it would but want your expert opinion 😊). Also, when it drys does it get that "sticky/tacky" feel Mod Podge is notorious for leaving behind? TFS. I hope you and Mike have a great day. 🌞

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Donna! I’ve never tried any other glue than Mod Podge, so can’t give an expert opinion. 😂. Maybe it’s the added water, but the end result is not sticky at all. 👍❤

[@donnaswisher8408]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct thanks for the info. Another question: Would this work for making place mats or table runner?

[@saundrabusch4452]

Funner can be a knew word 😊

[@edie44]

Good Morning Gayle. 💖💖

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Edie! ❤

[@LoriHilleboe]

Is it feasible to do a glitter edge via tulip type paint(think 90s n fabric painting w/applique)?? Those poppies are pretty n I see a glitter edge on a few .

[@Helen4938]

Nice!

[@craftyone5419]

Gayle, woo-hoo, the Chiefs won last night! I'm a big fan, too! Interesting video!❤❤Roxann

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

So excited to have one more game to wear my Patrick jersey!!! 🎉😂❤

[@janhill6891]

Hi Gayle, I think this project (fabric paper)was one of the first videos of yours I watched-back in the day! I’ve wanted to try it since that first video. Could you please share the name of the Etsy shop you buy napkins from? I know I’ve heard you say it before but I don’t remember. Thanks so much!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Jan! I like Truly All Supplies on Etsy. 😊❤

[@susancarvey9063]

Best source for napkins?❤❤

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

I got many of my napkins from the dollar store. I also like Truly All Supplies on Etsy! ❤

[@karensumner3772]

HI GAYLE-A FUN VIDEO-TFS-HUGS/BLESSINGS

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi Karen! ❤

[@sharonpurdum8073]

Could you use Elmer’s glue watered down instead of mod podge? I have a huge gallon bottle of elmers

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

I’ve not tried it, but let me know how it goes if you do! ❤

[@cherylbariel2997]

Could you also use decoupage paper to make this?

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

I haven’t tried it, but it would be interesting to see what the weight and texture of the cover would be using different papers. 🤔❤

[@karens-h9124]

Hi Gayle this is a fun one. Question - what is the approximate ratio of water to Mod Podge?

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

50/50. 😊❤

[@karens-h9124]

@@gayleagostinelli_ctthank you!

[@VaneeseCollins]

What ratio of water to mod podge do you use? It looked really thin but I’ve never watered it down before

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

As close to 50/50 as I can get without measuring. 😉❤

[@jacquiemallett5499]

I live near Limoges France, seems strange seeing on your cover. I hope it's still visible by the end.

[@dottiewood3669]

Glad you feeling a lot better. Pace yourself. I think the new kit is wonderful but I don’t think I would be interested in a journal that size. I, like you, wouldn’t gravitate to that style but I think the price is great for the amount of product you receive and the classes. Take care.

[@kathrynlester2352]

I had my doctor cancel just within the hour of my appointment because his wife had gone into labor a week early. He had taken the month off starting the next week. So, I ended up going to his associate for the next 3 appointments of my pregnancy.