How to IRON on NAPKINS | IRON ON METHOD

[@thediystruggle]

I am getting a lot of questions on this!!! I THOUGHT/SAID in the video I was using parchment paper! However, a CLOSER LOOK....I grabbed the wrong thing..lol It is WAX PAPER.. I am a hot mess some days... BUT, EITHER works for me. As you can see in this video, I had no issues with the wax paper! I hope this clears up any more questions. Sorry for the confusion..lol Your girl thought she grabbed the parchment paper...haha

[@marjiponsford-thompson1500]

You know what Brandi, if people want to tell you how to do your craft, then they need to simply rack off and do their own crafting utube channel !!! So never explain yourself, this is YOUR channel where you inspire people with YOUR different ways. Love from Australia ❤️

[@thediystruggle]

(hugs) You are gonna make me cry!!! Thank you for this sweet comment!

[@marjiponsford-thompson1500]

@@thediystruggle ❤

[@robinlynch5147]

She's Right Brandi ❤️

[@sherrymckibbon5265]

You are the funniest most entertaining woman on utube. I learn something every time I watch your videos. Much love.

[@thediystruggle]

Oh my gosh that is so sweet thank you!

[@jodyshafer4953]

I never knew there were only 1-ply napkins. Thank you so much for this tutorial. You are an amazing teacher! Decoupage Rockstar

[@thediystruggle]

I appreciate that Jodi!!

[@bonniereece5046]

You crack me up Brandy. You do you. The heck with the peanut gallery . Your followers love you and im one of them.! Love your channel.

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you so much Bonnie! I am so happy to hear it!

[@MrsJax304]

I love that you tell it like it is.

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you so much my friend!!!

[@keepitreal477]

When you said festive as shit today I smiled so hard it hurt my face. Girl you are freakin awesome as shit. I just LOVE your videos. Just so you know I adore your giggle. I actually feel like I've been hanging out with my friends after watching your videos.

[@thediystruggle]

lol, thank you!!

[@terismidt4920]

I love your napkin decoupage videos. I did a napkin on a pallet for Halloween for my daughter. It turned out so nice that I wanted to keep (but I didn't) I buy napkins for all seasons now. So, thank you for these videos, for the great pop ups and for your sense of humor. I'm one happy girl (not really a girl anymore, l'm 62, but girl sounds better than old lady 😂) when I see a new video from you.

[@thediystruggle]

My pleasure Teri!!! Thank you so much!!! Hey age is nothing but a number, you are as old as you feel. some morning my back and legs tell me I'm 73 so..lol Other days me wanting to watch cartoons with my kids tells me I'm 15..lol

[@lauram07]

Thanks Brandi for the detailed decoupage application video. Will definitely try it❤

[@pamelataylor3537]

Thanks for this video Brandi. I love all your videos but especially love the ones where you do all the explaining, you make everything so clear for when I want to do something. I keep a lot of your videos so that I can go back and listen again if I’m going to do something that you’ve done, thank you. Your projects always look awesome when you finish them. This is your channel Brandi and you do you, the way you want to do it. You do so much crafting and you show us what works best for you. It annoys me when people think they can tell someone what to do or how to do it . They are free to do what they want their way but you know what works for YOU and they have no right to tell you that their way is better. You just keep doing YOU. I love all of your videos for that reason. TFS and please have a great week. Look forward to your next video.

[@thediystruggle]

Aaa (hugs) Pamela ou almost making me cry here woman! Thank you so so much for the love!

[@debragriffin5844]

Love your Voluptuous Edges! Lol! Another very informative video! Thank you Brandi!

[@thediystruggle]

hahaha

[@lindaflaquer6577]

What a wonderful tutorial. That sign looks very nice on the wreath. Have a great day.😀👍👍👍

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you Linda!!

[@jeancheckley8104]

Love your wording

[@DiywithButtacupsCreations]

I’m so so ready for Christmas DIYs now!! I feel like I’ve been watching fall DIYs since spring lol!! And since summer was rushed I’m ready for Christmas!! Plus I love everything you create!!

[@thediystruggle]

Me too girl, I was just over fall. And, I do not really do Halloween..lol

[@DiywithButtacupsCreations]

@@thediystruggle I don’t do Halloween at all! So I completely feel ya!!

[@tenapenley253]

I love watching your craft ideas and you are so funny and make the video enjoyable, thanks for the ideas.

[@terilemaster4405]

Thank you so much Brandi for starting these decoupage tutorials. I’ve learned so much. You are the decoupage queen ❤.

[@thediystruggle]

I appreciate that Teri! I love doing this!

[@cherylclaviter6398]

I love watching you and your process. You are the queen as far as I as concerned💕💕. And you also make me chuckle in every video and every time you say “bits”💕💕

[@thediystruggle]

Awww, Bless you Girlie! I appreciate that!!! LOL. I say it in real life a lot.. last night I made break fast for dinner. I told wes I pulled off all the crusty bits of your egg..lol

[@heatherroberts7384]

I learn watching you! You have taught me alot! Ty so much poo 💩 on those rude ass people!

[@thediystruggle]

Awww thank you so much heather!

[@carmenlheureux5435]

For me, you are the decoupage authority and that's it. I'm getting good at this because of you. Thank you Brandi.❤️

[@thediystruggle]

OMG (hugs) that is so sweet of you to say! I truly just LOVE doing this and want to share it so you all can love it like I do!

[@rebekahbardsley5947]

I started decoupaging in the 80s with diluted Elmer's glue when I was in my teens and in the early 90s looooooong before I ever saw KZbin I used napkins in card stock and ironed them into the cardstock with seran wrap in between. I added butterfkies with my own stained glass look invention using clear moving tape and glitter. I have never ever thought of decoupaging onto wood and I find that so strange. That I never thought of that. Just Saturday. Ight for the first time on KZbin I watched a woman decoupage onto cutting boards. For the life of me I cannot recall her name, I had never seen her before. I worked very late tonight at my FT job and I am too tired to even eat. I thought I would put my legs up for a bit and check out what the crafting world is doing. Your alert was the first one to appear, and what do you know, another video on decoupaging onto wood. I am known as the napkin queen. Going back to when I was 10 years old I collected napkins at church luncheons on Easter. My mom called me her little Martha Stewart as I would bring the napkin home, iron it and use it in the middle of our Easter table as a doillie with our flowers in the middle. I also ironed napkins onto canvas with seran wrap in between to make wall art. I love your method and I had an idea for you too if it is ok to me tion this to you. Sometimes I find it's hard to get a large piece of sandpaper into the nooks and crannies of your wood plaque. I find it is easier when needing to sand a simple edge using an Emory board (nail file). I use them for lightly sanding my wooden beads when by the hole there are little pieces of wood shavings. I bought a dragonfly wooden shape from Dollar Tree and the wing edges were rough and the Emory board was easy to meneuver (forgive my spelling, spell check is not helping me) around the wings easier. You can go faster too with an Emory board and not catch the top part as bad either. Just a suggestion I hope that is ok. I never want to hurt anyone's feelings. I agree with one of your other fans who said the people that condem you should then be creative and be on KZbin. My mother use to tell us kids always to be respectful and never point fingers and condem because when you point tiur finger, you have 3 coming back at you. Thank you for a cool craft idea. I am living in a sea of boxes right now and haven't any room to craft in but hopefully soon. Thank you for a great craft to make. Sincerely, Rebekah in VA

[@thediystruggle]

My friend the official craft nerd uses nail files. I always forget to grab some! Thank you so much for this sweet comment and all the good information! Have a great week Rebekah!

[@mariaTsounakis1521]

I love and appreciate this tutorial. Explain things so clearly I can’t wait to try that method. Thank you!

[@thediystruggle]

I am so happy you think so Maria! Thank you for the love!

[@bonita1228]

New to your channel. Wanted refresher in decoupage. This is great idea for cheap but cute and better made wreath sign. Thanks!

[@karenslemmer2346]

Thank you I learned so much tonight.

[@thediystruggle]

I am happy to hear that Karen! Thank you for stopping by!

[@Linda211]

Thank you, Brandi! Really appreciate this most helpful video! ♥

[@thediystruggle]

That means a lot to hear Linda! Thank you for the love as always, it means so much!

[@karenhines2596]

I love this way, I have never done it this way though . Thanks for all the great info

[@thediystruggle]

My pleasure Karen! Thank you so much for hanging out!

[@Spoillygirl]

OMG Brandi I apologize for missing the chat time. I really love this method. That napkin is so pretty. Thank you for sharing.👏🏾👏🏾👸🏽👸🏽💜💜

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you so much for stop by girl! It means the world to me you love my content still! I am not sure if every Tuesday will be a thing but I know at least next Tuesday I am aiming to make another video!

[@joanneshaw3071]

Thank you love! I’ve been wanting to try decoupage for a while so I’m going to give this a go. Been meaning to say in one of my comments that your engagement ring is absolutely beautiful!

[@thediystruggle]

I hope you love it as much as I do!!!

[@thediystruggle]

and thank you! I really need to start taking it off when I film. I am scared I am gonna mess it up!

[@christinelardner3371]

Love the iron on method.... thanks for all the great tips 😊

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you my sweet friend!

[@tarahall8680]

Excellent tutorial, thank you.

[@thediystruggle]

I appreciate that Tara!!! Thank you!

[@Sandra-ju6nz]

I love all the tips I’m very new to this and loving it!

[@thediystruggle]

I'm so glad! Thanks for stopping by!!

[@denisehood1874]

Thank you!! Learned so much from this video 👍🙌🤗

[@thediystruggle]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for stopping by Denise!!

[@livingcreatively1]

Well I know now why my iron on method didn't work last time. Thank you Brandy for clearing that up I am gonna have to try it this way

[@thediystruggle]

Anytime! Thank you for hanging out!

[@carasmith7993]

Thank you I learned something new

[@thediystruggle]

Happy to hear it Cara! Thanks for stopping by!

[@marymendoza3351]

It looks amazing! A beauty🥰

[@thediystruggle]

Thank you so much Mary!

[@peanut6265]

MERRY CHRISTMAS

[@deborahfuselier40]

I’ve never seen napkins that are 1ply. 🤔hmmm interesting. The iron on method is my favorite for flat surfaces. Love that wreath. You good girl👍

[@thediystruggle]

It's a thick fancy napkin...LOL I am super happy with how that turned out!! So happy you liked it!!

[@lyndarandall211]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm getting ready to work on decoupage on wood. I was just going to do regular way, but I'm going to try iron on method. I did see another KZbinr, Joan-Marie Domino, use plastic wrap instead of Mod Podge. I was going to watch hers over again before I started. Waiting is good for me, because I work on several projects going on. Most of my items seem to be waiting for things to dry. Yeah I'm a wild crafty woman.🥴 I've had that issue with foam brushes to. Here in NM, they dry out so fast even if I have them in a plastic bag. I liked your piece. Blessings and take care.🤗🌻

[@thediystruggle]

See... this is exactly WHY I wanted to mention the TIME, because sometimes YOU HAVE THE TIME, and you don't mind waiting. But, a lot just toss out the *this is the best results method* Yes, yes it is, but (on a personal level) I gotta make 4 projects and film, edit for many days plus. I personally LOVE this method but I do not have that time. However, a lot of people do and I want everyone to just know THIS IS THE BEST, if you have that time DO THIS, ya know..lol I am rambling..lol I love a good foam brush but I have paid for it using them to seal stuff..lol Oh those struggles.. I can so relate! You take care as well Lynda. Thank you so much for stopping by!

[@lyndarandall211]

@@thediystruggle OMG. I thought it was wax paper and then I said to myself no couldn't be. Maybe she has a new kind of parchment paper.🤣🤣🥴

[@rhondaeversole2975]

I have not tried this method yet and I'm SO glad I haven't! I didn't know that you had to do two coats and let each dry! I don't like using the sponges either but that's because I feel like they soak up a lot of the product! Thank you for this tutorial and the laughs! 🤣 As always I enjoyed watching!!

[@thediystruggle]

And, thats why I like using the sponge, because its collects the product through the napkin and don't just sit and pool! I love these kinda comments! It really helps me grow and see what people like and their experiences with things! Thank you Rhonda!

[@rhondaeversole2975]

I meant to say I don't like using sponge brushes to paint or mod podge with... I have however used sponges to press it.. ty for that idea!

[@rhondaeversole2975]

I have brain farts when I'm typing at times 🤣

[@judystagg2447]

Excellent video! Thanks so much

[@donnas1389]

Thank you so much for the lesson! I have never did the iron on method, but now I plan on trying it! I really love this lesson and can't wait to learn more 😊❤❤

[@thediystruggle]

I am so happy to hear that girlie!! I might take these down to twice a month Come December.. we will see..lol I do really enojoy doing them!

[@DrSandy-eu5wv]

I love the iron on technique! Today I ironed a napkin on a canvas bag at it looks wonderful!! I love all of your pieces as well!

[@thediystruggle]

Thanks Dr. Sandy!!!

[@kathymccarty8555]

💙💙💙

[@artstartdiy]

Thanks for the info Brandi, life is definitely too short to wait around for mod podge to dry! Looks like you were using wax paper instead of parchment, did your iron get sticky?❤️✨

[@thediystruggle]

I hate waiting for things to dry..lol Yes you are correct. After some investigation. I grabbed the wrong box..lol

[@mariapollard269]

You're the best 💖 on decopage and a genius with all you're crafting so anything you make I loved it I really appreciate it if you come over and teach me how to organize it all of this glamour the I've been doing trying to get some of them they're amazing gul stayed blessed and lovely 🌹 1/2 weekend l.o.l. let me know when you're coming to see me... Ja. Ja. Ja. My good friend 💋 🤗 ❤️ 🙏🙏🙏

[@thediystruggle]

Wow, thank you! That means a lot Maria! I am so lucky you have not gotten bored of me yet!

[@minicaestilette3010]

Love these girl I been wanting a Lil heat press iron like this you can do so much with it

[@thediystruggle]

It is nice to have for sure!

[@dinabaughman8731]

Bless you for your time and patience making these videos for us!!😘 Think I could do it with cardstock??

[@thediystruggle]

Absolutely!

[@alisonhicks9298]

Girl, you are amazing! This is absolutely the BEST how to video I've ever seen!! You describe everything perfectly and I love the added "in case of's" That's the things we need to know. Wish I'd been here earlier, but I've been so sick 🤢. I love to too much to puke on you😂😂 💕

[@thediystruggle]

Girl, you are so so sweet! I hope you feel better! please take care!

[@SimplyEnjoyingCrafting]

I've been wanting to try this method I just haven't yet. I typically am not super patient when it comes to crafting but I've been trying to take lots of breaks while working on a project to limit back issues and not undo everything my chiropractor has been doing for me. 😂 So a longer method doesn't bother me. 😀

[@thediystruggle]

I hear that girl I need me a chiropractor! You take care of yourself!

[@jenimiller71]

YOU ARE THE BEST!! BETTER THAN THE REST!!! 😁😁 Do you ever do zoom classes? You know for question asking and interaction.. lol. My English is horrid.

[@thediystruggle]

Bless you Jennifer! I have not done classes no! I may do a members only thing in the future and do lives once a month for this reason. I have a bunch of people ask me to do lives. It is just something I ever do. But, Thank you so much for asking!

[@melodystevechandra2529]

Excellent video, thank you. Just found your video. Subscribed

[@loosewheel5159]

I love you, you crack me up. 😆❤

[@terismidt4920]

This is a great tutorial. Thank you. I do have a couple of questions. 1. Do I leave the backing on when ironing? 2. What do I set the temperature to when doing this iron on project? 🤔

[@thediystruggle]

I don't have a temp setting I use. When I did use a regular iron I just spun the dile to the middle and made sure the steam was off...lol I wung that..lol and my little irons don't have temp gouges on them!

[@bananie2383]

Hi! What is your favorite sealant for coasters? I followed your directions exactly, and my coasters look fantastic! I just want to protect them against moisture and heat. TY

[@thediystruggle]

I would deff use the dish washer safe mod podge.. I have not used it for that kind of project yet but have heard amazing stuff about it

[@patricialyon9317]

Love it. What temp would you put a regular iron on? Thank you 😊 💓. I get so many great ideas and tips from you

[@thediystruggle]

Lol, you are gonna laugh but i just turn my dial to the middle of the iron when ever I used it..hahaha

[@lindabrendle211]

Love your pop-up characters! Do you draw them yourself? They are so cute!

[@thediystruggle]

It is a cartoon photo filter! They are real pictures of me I turned into cartoons using it!

[@kathybridges3343]

Is that parchment paper or wax paper? Absolutely love that wreath ❤️❤️

[@thediystruggle]

I messed up..lol it is wax paper!

[@jenniferpott7595]

What about a jar or a can or anything that's rounded? Btw, absolutely love using the sponge method, that sounds like I'm talking about birth control! I use a lot of napkins and one problem I've had is the napkin tearing when I go to apply the mod podge on top of the napkin. I think I'm being very gentle but maybe I'm using too much? Thanks for your great content!

[@irmarochin5271]

I enjoyed your video and learned a lot. What setting was your heat press on? I have the same Cricut press and I’m going to try your method. I tried this method on a ceramic coaster and the napkins bubbled when I put a layer of mod podge after 5 minutes of ironing on the napkin.

[@thediystruggle]

I try to wait till the next day after decoupaging anything to give it all a chance to cure a bit. It was on the highest setting. Hope this helps!

[@irmarochin5271]

Thank you for the quick reply!

[@thediystruggle]

@@irmarochin5271 I try!! Lol

[@susanruppel434]

How do you clean a brush used for mod podge?

[@thediystruggle]

I use dish soap and let it dry!

[@tenapenley253]

What kind of sealer do you recommend.?

[@thediystruggle]

It depends on the project!! I like different sealers for different reasons. On a lot of my Napkins I just use the medium I used to attach it

[@loricrumal9149]

Parchment paper or waxed paper? I want to try this method!

[@thediystruggle]

Lori,,, you gonna love this... so You are not the only person asking this... In the video I said Parchment paper. I genuinely thought it was. HOWEVER, upon further investigation this morning, has led me to now know, I grabbed the wrong box and it is WAX PAPER..lol SO I have used either and no issues with them..lol I hope that helps. Sorry for the confusion!

[@tracyclyde]

How do you get the decopodge out of your brush when you are done with a project?

[@thediystruggle]

I rinse it in hot water and soap

[@tracyclyde]

@@thediystruggle I have done that, maybe I have done it wrong, mine just got really gummy 😐

[@christinelardner3371]

Hello

[@thediystruggle]

Hey Beautiful!!!

[@bananie2383]

Festive as shit? I’m butin' a gut over here! 😂

[@deborahfuselier40]

Hi Brandi! Package in?

[@thediystruggle]

I am going tomorrow..lol I SWEAR.. please love me..lol

[@deborahfuselier40]

@@thediystruggle of course I still love you. 😂I just want to make sure it gets to YOU!❤️

[@thediystruggle]

@@deborahfuselier40 thank you!

[@loricrumal9149]

Steam or no steam

[@kimberlyspears6749]

No steam

[@thediystruggle]

What Kim said. The steam will wet the napkin

[@jodyshafer4953]

That isn’t wAx paper?

[@thediystruggle]

Parchment! I think the box said. I don't think I grabbed the wrong one but I have used both honestly

[@wifemomteacherlife7648]

Festive as shit!😂

[@thediystruggle]

lol, just saying, It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas round here..haha