Handmade Napkin Paper - FAQ Answered - Making Large Envelopes And More

[@BanjoWantsATreat]

I found your channel a week ago and was instantly mesmerized. I did not know what kind of starch you used so I went looking for some. I found liquid laundry starch and decided to try it. I made about a cup and a half of strong coffee and then added the liquid starch, several tablespoons, until the coffee thickened a bit. I followed your method and the results are absolutely stunning! I’m so excited to try the many techniques on your channel. Absolutely love your style and approach!

[@hildapriore472]

Me te same...all😅❤👍🙏

[@Saacibo]

Oh wow! Thanks so much for sharing this with me and everyone else! It’s very useful to know that we can add coffee to laundry starch and make it work. I’m very happy about that. 😊❤️

[@MonaLisa-xc5dm]

Thank you, Banjo ❤

[@marionryce6661]

I found your channel today I think you are fantastic I have loved watching two of your videos about paper napkins.

[@Saacibo]

Glad you enjoyed the napkin videos. Thank you so much for watching and commenting 😊❤️

[@elainebates6967]

Lots of Love, Light and Laughter!

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much 😊❤️

[@pattivandeventer9302]

This was so C O O L !!! I love the large envelope. Thank you for doing this video. I also watched your how to make the startched napkins paper. Love this!

[@Saacibo]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching ❤️😊

[@elizabethglenbentley7882]

I would love to see a tour of your studio. You're so organised and professional. I enjoy all your tutorials. They take me to znother world 😅❤

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. I have a tour of my studio, here’s the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/qH_MhWZuh9uWl7ssi=ta9DKbLcT31Tuyya 😊❤️

[@sheilabartlett6044]

I love these and the stencilling just makes it!!! Thank you for sharing.

[@Saacibo]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching 😊❤️

[@tezag7561]

Thank you so much for your inspiration and sharing it with us. I am so disappointed with myself for throwing away those old road maps months ago (before I started journalling). Love them.

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video. I did something similar a few months before I got into journaling. I threw away many old and damaged books. About 30 of them, and I still regret it. Luckily I kept the old piano notes. Now, I’m searching for the right ones to buy 😂

[@gigidtx]

Fabulous tutorial! Thank you so much, can't wait to make mine 🥰

[@Saacibo]

You’re very welcome! Glad you liked it! Thank you for watching 😊❤️

[@junerobbins6871]

Your envelops are beautiful. I love them. You dont need a punchboard. I've made all sizes of envelopes without one. The tassels are nice too. You could use embroidery thread for them

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! Glad you like them 😊❤️

[@GraceBlossoms4U]

Thank you so so much! Love all the things! ❤

[@Saacibo]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching 😊❤️

[@ValTwineDeaner]

Hi Saacibo, thank you very much for showing us how to do these, they are stunning. I have a bag full of paper napkins, and wondered how to use them differently, and these are so lovely. I'm going to try it this week, once I get some parchment paper! I love your videos, and you're a brilliant tutor. Take care, and have a lovely week ahead, xx❤❤😊😊

[@Saacibo]

You’re very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. I hope you have lots of fun with your napkins once you start doing this technique. All the best to you as well ❤️😊

[@annelarsson6152]

Thank you so much for sharing these Beautiful envelopes and little journals/notebooks with your gorgeously made papers ❤

[@hadiel6894]

Sei davvero bravissima e con tantissime idee.Grazie dei tuoi video❤

[@Saacibo]

You’re very welcome! Thank you so much for watching 😊❤️

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

I had to subscribe as really enjoyed your tutorial.you get crafters who have every tool every board yet us newbes want to learn and we havnt got several boards s thank you 🇬🇧

[@Saacibo]

You’re very welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for subscribing and watching. I appreciate it 😊❤️

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

@@Saacibo you welcome .uk

[@lynnmcharry289]

I do boxes, you’ve given me great ideas! I’m always looking for papers and you’ve shown us some fabulous options 😊

[@Saacibo]

I'm so glad! Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching 😊❤️

[@sherryvanderpool8644]

Love them all just beautiful ❤

[@Saacibo]

I’m glad you think so! Thank you! 😊❤️

[@lynned.5491]

I happened across your channel a couple of days ago and I just love your techniques and especially your end products. Among other things, I make junk journals and I am now going to include these beautiful envelopes and pouches in them. I subscribed and also joined your FB page so I don't miss anything you do. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

[@Saacibo]

You’re very welcome! Glad you joined the FB group and subscribed. Thanks so much for watching 😊❤️

[@bellamia276604]

I came across your napkin paper video today and have now watched multiple one’s lol I have to try this. Thanks for explaining everything from beginning to end so well you make it look easy and as a beginner I’m intrigued 😊😊

[@Saacibo]

I’m so glad you enjoyed this! Thank you very much for watching and for your nice comment. I love it! 😊❤️

[@TubeYouLena]

Very informative, thanks a lot! 39:09 I love the elastic band closure you showed here, super functional, accessible, and pretty. Your templates for making envelopes are much more convenient, versatile, easier to use and cheaper than commercial products. I like (love!) templates. Not only in my crafting, but everywhere I want to be productive, motivated and precise-ish. If you have any templates to share, please do that on your website. If not - that’s ok, they are pretty intuitive and anybody can make their own. For me having those templates in one spot is just facilitation for my memory. Which reminds me that I need to find time to consolidate my multiple storages of templates (physical and virtual). Also, if you are taking viewers requests for topics of videos, I’d volunteer the topic of templates (types, uses, storage, etc.) and also clever closures.

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! I love templates, too. I have a few on my website already, and I will try to make some for the envelopes as well. I love your idea about doing a video on templates and closure. I am going to do it! Thanks for the inspiration 😊❤️

[@Wendy-c9t]

These envelopes are just fabulous! Thank you for sharing.

[@Saacibo]

Glad you like them! Thank you for watching 😊❤️

[@kayeganann5237]

Just found this video. Very excited to try this technique. Thanks!

[@Saacibo]

Welcome! Thank you so much for watching 😊❤️

[@Cooky_5580]

I think the natural dyes that you make would work well to Color the starch mixture.

[@Saacibo]

I agree! I’ve been wanting to try with avocado dye for some pink papers 😊❤️

[@emanuelaferri8456]

Good morning Saacibo, how wonderful these cards are, congratulations!! I just signed up to your channel, I love junk journal and this whole beautiful world, thanks for sharing the very interesting video. Have a nice day 🙂

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much dear Emanuela! Have a nice day, too! ❤️❤️

[@emanuelaferri8456]

@Saacibo thank you, you too🙂

[@vamps_rock]

I AM IN LOVE with these! 🥰😍😘

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much for your kind comment 😊❤️

[@dandani2]

What a nice way to do an envelope 🙂

[@Saacibo]

Thanks so much! Glad you think so 😊❤️

[@kerenvalentin7082]

Another awesome video which I do find very inspirational. Always wonderful to watch. Thank you again for a great video! 🤗

[@Saacibo]

You’re very welcome! I’m so glad it was inspirational. Thanks for watching and for your nice comment 😊❤️

[@wallcreekandrea5196]

Brilliant, thanks for sharing! I will definitely give this a try! I am always looking forward to your videos, such useful and well done instructions! :-)

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much for your kind comment! I really appreciate it 😊❤️

[@thepenclw]

These are beautiful, works really well to hold a journal. Thank you for sharing.

[@Saacibo]

You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it 😊❤️

[@Sheamarie]

Thank you for sharing how to make all these beautiful creations. I enjoyed this very much. I will be trying this. Thank you for sharing.

[@Saacibo]

You’re very welcome! Glad you liked the video. I appreciate you watching 😊❤️

[@swannwillow9476]

Absolutely gorgeous. You make everything look so easy. TFS❤

[@Saacibo]

Thanks so much 😊❤️

[@craftingexperiments-StellaT]

They are so beautiful. I think I'm in love with those papers. I find it soul pleasant to know that there is nothing artificial in them. Thanks Dragana.

[@Saacibo]

You’re very welcome! Glad you liked the video. Thanks so much for watching 😊❤️

[@wandasinclair3748]

Use a clean brush when u change colors. Your sunflower had to much brown. Your work is so beautiful and so easy. I just forget so I have to watch some shows a few times.thanks again for your time.

[@Saacibo]

You’re very welcome! Thanks for watching 😊❤️

[@barbarawafer94]

Great tutorial! Very inspirational. Thank you.

[@Saacibo]

You are so welcome! Glad you liked it 😊❤️

[@alessandrapenitenti1259]

Wonderful tutorial, wonderful paper,(amazing previous tutorial), envelopes and booklet. the closure of the booklet is super cute ❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much dear friend. I am really glad you liked everything 😊❤️

[@carolm9451]

Love the projects you made with the napkin paper! 💜💜💜 I tried a few of the napkin papers, 2 worked perfectly. I tried adding some flat leaves, saved from eco-dying with the Sizzix, didn't work too well, separated where the leaves were placed, so once dry, pulled apart and used thinned glue to glue the napkins back together. I think the hardest part for me was knowing how long to iron the paper, seems it was either too dry and I couldn't remove from the parchment paper or not dry enough. I did finish the drying in the oven, I turn the oven on at 350 degrees, set the timer for 4 minutes and then shut it off, doesn't get up to temp, but gets warm enough, that way, if I forget it's in there, it doesn't catch fire, lol. So, gonna give it another try soon, thanks, another great tutorial! 😊

[@Saacibo]

You are very welcome! Glad you worked it out. When I add leaves and plants to napkins, I use watered PVA glue, but I don’t iron. The paper tends to be a bit shiny but gives very nice results, too . Thank you so much for watching and sharing your experience with these papers 😊❤️

[@mariacorless1287]

Well done! ❤

[@whiteherondesigns]

I had a go at making your faux homemade paper and have just made an envelope - thank you, it's an amazing process and result! So much fun, I will have to make more... Thank you for your ideas and perseverance, it saves us all so much time. You are amazing! 👌👌🙌🙌 Nicola x

[@Saacibo]

You’re very welcome Nicola! Glad you enjoyed the video and made the paper and envelope. That’s awesome! Thank you so much for watching and for your kind comment 😊❤️

[@nadinepalmaerts3197]

I like that your videos are quite long. I can do the craft in the same time without clicking on pause every three seconds 😉 I also like your calm and delicate voice very much. Thanks for sharing your talent and tutorials 😍

[@Saacibo]

You’re very welcome! I’m really glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for your kind comment 😊❤️

[@831Miranda]

Maybe in humid weather it would be good to coat the finished piece with some matte acrylic medium?...😊

[@Saacibo]

Sure, that sounds like a good idea to me! It would also provide extra protection and firmness to the paper 😊❤️

[@MonaLisa-xc5dm]

Thank you very much, very kind to show all this again and I like your straightforward view on things ❤

[@Saacibo]

You are so welcome! Thank you very much for watching and for your kind comment 😊❤️

[@janillingsworth7478]

These envelopes and pouches are gorgeous. I love them. I was thinking if people are worried about the coffee and cornstarch going off you could add a little white vinegar.

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much for that tip! It’s very useful. I think as long as the moisture is not present over a longer period of time, papers should be fine, similar to dry leaves or flowers 😊❤️

[@dahlia3457]

Absolutely beautiful 😍 love it ❤

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! ❤️😊

[@sabinemetscher6449]

I made some smaller ones with a spray stiffener I had (for a long time)🙄My iron was not super hot. The layers did not fuse well but I tacked with glue a bit. I will use them as journal cover padding 🌞Your project is very pretty💗🎈

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you were able to fix it with glue. 😊❤️

[@hildapriore472]

Thank you so much, for this Tutorial.... So useful❤ And all of theme are soo beautyful made 🙏🍀👍🤗🇨🇭

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it 😊❤️

[@kimberleymaloy1728]

These are so pretty, thanks for giving us so many great ideas for how to use the papers you showed us how to make😊

[@Saacibo]

You’re very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching 😊❤️

[@GraceBlossoms4U]

Very pretty! Mine are not sticking together very well. It’s messy so I am sure I am using enough mixture.

[@Saacibo]

I find that even the smallest traces of oil in the mixture or on napkins can cause papers not to stick properly. Some baking papers are greasier than others and when layering the napkins avoid placing the inner sides onto the baking paper. They are super absorbent and can pick up oil from the baking papers. Hope this helps 😊❤️

[@mariaevans7894]

Mine don't stick together very well either ...

[@debpate9405]

I have started my first master board on a tissue paper base. I mod podged book pages all over the not shiny side of tissue paper. It's dry and stuck down well. My question is, will I have a problem getting papers stuck on the shiny side of the tissue paper?

[@Saacibo]

I tried doing this on a shiny side of tissue paper and my napkin was completely stuck on it! I used starch instead of glue. I hope yours doesn’t! Thanks for watching 😊❤️

[@debpate9405]

@@SaaciboTo guarantee it doesn't fall apart I think I will machine sew all the layers after I cut up the master board into pages just Incase it decides to unstick later. I have applied a layer of copy paper over the shiny side with Elmer's glue stick (I'm not impressed with how it sticks) and it seems to be 90% stuck down after I added liquid glue around the edges. Thanks for replying! 😊🦋

[@sharonhastings2758]

This is wonderful

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much 😊❤️

[@831Miranda]

Love Love Love! ❤🎉

[@Saacibo]

Thank you😊❤️

[@pamelakemp9834]

Hi I found your channel only 2 days ago and looked at many of the videos could you please tell me or show use how you made the envelope cover for your weekly planer I have looked and can't see a tutorial on it look forward to more of your video's Thank you x

[@Saacibo]

You’re very welcome! Glad you liked the video. Here’s the link to that tutorial How to Make A Junk Journal Cover With 2 Large Envelopes kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKCTq4ibmLefr5I Thanks for watching 😊❤️

[@pamelakemp9834]

@@Saacibo Thank you so much x

[@cjsimplyscraps]

Fantastic video as always. These came out amazing. Any clue where you got that little stencil with the corners that you used on the first envelope or who it is made by?

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it. I bought the stencil from AliExpress a few years ago. I’ve just checked and they still have them! Here’s the link s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Ew4IVLn

[@forevercreating]

Hi! I have been binging on your videos. Love them all so much! I was wondering where the video is of you doing this technique using napkins, starch, iron and baking paper? Kind regards.

[@Saacibo]

Hello! Thank you so much for watching! Here’s the link to the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmTMfnhphNWmrdE

[@forevercreating]

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much.@@Saacibo

[@naomichristman729]

Instead of starches, could you use flour? Thank you

[@Saacibo]

I haven’t tried with flour but I know that it works on fabric.

[@1lawn68]

Can you substitute liquid or spray starch for this? I couldn't find powdered starch in my grocery store.

[@Saacibo]

Yes, you can. In that case you don’t need to cook it. If you want, you can add a small amount of strong coffee to get the brown color or just add some brown ink 😊

[@CarolKnoles-c5m]

So beautiful ❤

[@Saacibo]

Thank you so much 😊❤️

[@connienielsen9201]

This is lovely 😊❤

[@Saacibo]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@snowstormcrafts8558]

This is great!

[@Saacibo]

Thank you 😊❤️

[@rebeccamccormick4784]

Can you tell me the recipe for the coffee, starch and water measurement s

[@Saacibo]

Hi! Thanks for watching! I share the recipe and instructions in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmTMfnhphNWmrdEsi=rHc9aFXZGxXGmVMl

[@Atcraftcity]

Just curious about how much cornstarch to water ratio?

[@Saacibo]

Hi! You can find the answer here in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmTMfnhphNWmrdEsi=BXodSuGKWjqtcg-V Skip to 7min 30 seconds to see how I make starch ❤️😊

[@Atcraftcity]

@@Saacibo Viewed your video on explaining the starch method. Really good! I’m going to try this today! Thank you for sharing this! Have a nice day, Dragana!

[@mariaevans7894]

I cant find abstract napkins so I've printed my own 😮😊

[@Saacibo]

Great idea!

[@brennakohlhase4194]

Genius ❤

[@Saacibo]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

If parchment paper is called baking paper.what is freezer paper called?? Cause when you watch another crafter making paper they say freezer paper.but we only have grease proof paper.as the kind person pointed out if its wax coated it don't work?? TO make paper.but as usual in uk 🇬🇧 doesn't have ingredients giong into grease proof.wax or??

[@Saacibo]

It’s a tricky question. I used baking paper, and I couldn’t find any information on the packaging about what was used to make it non stick, oil or wax. We don’t have freezer paper here, so I couldn’t test if it makes a difference. In your case, I would try with grease proof paper that you have. It seems like the right choice. I hope it gives you nice results. 😊❤️

[@jeanettereynolds3151]

@Saacibo thank you im going to try that.

[@ginnykluver4337]

❤

[@mariakristinaengen3215]

💜

[@amyb82941]

💜💜💜

[@manuelamagnani2798]

Whaooo

[@Saacibo]

Thanks for watching ❤️😊

[@anitajansen5610]

👍🧡

[@SteffiCullen]

🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@Saacibo]

❤️❤️❤️

[@magn630]

Dang - just stuck.

[@karenholst8306]

👍👍👍💕💕💕🇩🇰

[@Saacibo]

Thanks Karen ❤️😊