How To Make Faux Leather Paper With Hand Cream!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

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[@Laura-it2zb]

My mother would recycle (technically upcyle) our old toys, they would emerge as something "new" under the tree the following Christmas. I still have an old dressmaker doll that was broken, mom repaired her limbs, made a wig for her nearly bald head from my own hair (she had saved it from my first haircut), she made a bridal gown with lace, beads, old jewelry. There were two dolls under the tree recycle by mom for my sister and I, that was the year I turned ten, I am just shy of 70. My mother had a gift, but, she never saw it that way, she did love doing it, but, she was also very practical. There was not alot of "fun" money left over, so mom would make the best of what she could, as would my dad. So, from the time I could hold a pencil and moved beyond a scribble, to scissors and glue, I was inspired to craft and create. To make use of what was already available to reinvent or recreate. I was about seven when I made my first dollhouse out of a cardboard box, there was "wallpaper" from magazines, furniture "upholstered" with fabric scraps. It probably was a monstrosity, but, I was very proud of it, until one of my cousins visited and crushed it. I was devastated at the time. Lol! My life since has been filled with my art and my craft (it's a strange thing, but, I do distinguish the two). Besides my mom, I had other influences that inspired my crafting skill sets and taught me the basics that I would expand on or apply to other media down the road. An old friend and I are partnered in a small craft business, based in upcycling, we have been in business for over a dozen years. The point of this ridiculously long winded post is I have been at this for a very long time and I have honed my skills to as professional a finish as a hand made product possibly can. When your channel first popped into my feed, I thought this is just going to be another lackluster craft youtuber. Whoo boy, was I wrong. I immediately subscribed. Diedre, you continue to impress, thank you. Despite my experience and despite my abilities ... your videos have taught this old dog new tricks. You are a treasure with your endless tips, tricks and work arounds, using readily available and easily obtained products. This video is just another example (wonder how this would decoupage ... hmmm). Again, Diedre, thank you. You, and, what you do are very much appreciated.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

What wonderful memories 😊 thanks for watching

[@jerrib.1748]

My mom too, taught me to be frugal. And I'm always looking for new ideas to reuse old items, but Diedre is top notch! I truly appreciate her sharing with us ❤

[@6Itsallthere8]

Your mom was a special lady!🙂

[@merryaijlman7833]

What a fun technique. I tore pieces of brown bags and glued them on a bench I was making. To get the leather look I added shoe polish which made it look like leather. I also saw the bag and shoe polish technique used to cover a wall to look like leather wallpaper. 😊🤗😚❤❤

[@michaelparker2384]

Please share, I would love to see that technique. Thank 8n advance

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes that would work great!!

[@KimberlyGould-w2s]

I took the brown Amazon paper and wrapped presents with it last year for Christmas. I used all my stamps and inks to decorate and made handmade tags too.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It’s so fun to find creative ways to use craft supplies!

[@vickivale7990]

Yes! A great way to use all of that Amazon packing paper I can't bear to toss. THANKS!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yep sure is!

[@ashleymichelle1982]

Thank you. I am going to use this for a prop for our church Christmas children's play.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Excellent

[@truthseekerteller9304]

This project reminded me of when I was in the 6th grade and we made Mexican skirts out of sheets of packing paper. We colored the paper with crayon colors and then crumpled and wrinkled up the paper so much that it became pliable and cloth-like. This was back in 1970! HAHAHA 🥳😂

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh that sounds like so much fun!

[@barbiecurlz4130]

Looks great. i used wood stain on mine, and it came out great.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That’s awesome. Thanks so much for watching.

[@jenniferfrance7671]

I just did a few - I didnt use coffee/tea stain - ony put the die over it - I tried it with brwn, blue, green and burgundy colored dye (because people might want a different color - this is junk journaling after all!) and I'm loving it - it's still drying but it's looking to awesome .... the blue spread more when I applied the hand cream - maybe I should have let it dry longer but I just love it too much ... maybe next time I'l let the blue dry overnight for a more stark difference between the paper and the creases .... but thank you for this awesome idea, Deidre!!!!!! So many options :D

[@lanahasper6688]

I hate all that packing paper waste! I will for sure try this. Thanks!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Lana

[@barbara-dj1uo]

Wow! I can’t wait to do this! Your videos are absolutely perfect with editing and instructions. Camera angle is always perfect so we can clearly see what you’re doing. Thanks for being YOU!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you are enjoying 😊

[@constanciacarasigmercado6832]

I am loving your crafts 😍 you inspired me to do crafting again❤ thank u so much😍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

My pleasure 😊

[@sandieyule1644]

what a great upcycle project! I can't wait to see what you make with it.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So much fun 🤩

[@ΚυριακήΜαυρογεώργη]

Amazing........

[@mariedoremus8440]

Another great idea! Thank you

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@deborahcoffman5742]

Thank you for sharing your recipe for fake light brown Leather. It is nice to know where to start with products We have here at home. Please share more 🙏 🇺🇸

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dilemmix]

What a great idea! I would love to see what you did with it!

[@nolajones366]

Glad I caught this b 4 I threw it out I love leather what a great dyi u r so amazing t4s

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed 😍

[@candigates3291]

Really neat. Thank u 4 sharing 💓

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Your welcome 🤗

[@Rita-yw2tn]

I was searching for something totally different and I saw your video so I just gave up on what I was looking for and I just had to see what you have going on and it’s a brilliant idea as always ! 🤗

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️ glad you enjoyed

[@farifarrukhsayer781]

Very nice 💯

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 💯

[@artlines4all790]

Wow its a great diy💗

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@lgene7232]

That sounds interesting, I’d watch more about junk journaling

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@pquack51]

What a great video!!! I love working (playing?) with paper and will add this technique to my repertoire!! TYFS

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You are so welcome!

[@vintagelady1]

You are a magician! It wouldn't surprise me if one day you put up a video on turning packing peanuts into real gold nuggets!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Hmmm!! Wish I could do that ❤️

[@evarobinson9791]

Awesome this a good project for my grandkids

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it sure would 😀

[@cherylburkitt9722]

Really cool paper..you have so many new ideas I haven't seen before.. thankyou

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed 😀

[@Pooky-Cat]

Brilliant 👍. I've used this method before to make paper more pliable to sew onto mixed media collage. It works well on gel prints too.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes great idea

[@AveryV05]

Thank you🙂

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Your welcome

[@kaycrunkilton2817]

Thanks, I will certainly give this a try, as a junk journal person, I always like ideas like this.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad to inspire 🌸

[@minajones1635]

Deidre, this is wonderful! I junk journal, as well, and can’t wait to make this as an addition. Yea! Thank you! Blessings! 🦋😊

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Have fun 🤩

[@martinebangs6520]

Hi Deidre...brilliant idea...love it....Take care...

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Martine

[@Wvnursey]

I use this technique all the time and it's so easy and fun and gives great results!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I love the look of it

[@nancyludlum2646]

TFS! Appreciate that your video is informative...and brief!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@GS-st9ns]

I tried this hack this DIY and it looked really nice. Then I put it in the dryer and it came out way better than I was expecting.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh never thought of that idea!

[@trinascaman2315]

So Talented!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks Trina

[@khursheedtuli729]

I have seen other videos on making faux leather but this one is by far the fastest easiest n thrifty way!thk u!lovely result n as u so tightly say...the bonus is creaming your hands in the bargain! I love junk journaling n this is yet another inspiration to add to my pages Thx again Deirdre!you rock!love from India!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad this video was helpful! Thanks for watching

[@agneschrismer9946]

Very cool

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed

[@angelsmith4467]

That was really kool🤩

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed

[@gavinshineon3192]

Can I please move next door to you!?? I LOVE YOUR IDEAS!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad you’re enjoying thanks for following along

[@stonechops]

I think I’m going to really like using Vaseline Intensive Care Formulas instead of the more expensive Biosilk & Garner’s Sleek & Shine for this fabulous faux leather technique!🤪 Your skill to teach is fab!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes just use the cheap stuff!

[@connievanlandingham7048]

I make this & use brown shoe polish from DT to accent the wrinkles ! Can't wait to try hand lotion on it !! Your paper came out beautiful , looking vintage !! Great 👍 job ! Take care and TFS my friend!! 🌹

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh great tip!

[@efleming4727]

Will try

[@cheriethompson7725]

Thank you for sharing. The idea is awesome.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Works great 😊

[@sherrymcsherry2984]

Incredible process. Thanks for sharing.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@RadBadJodster]

Well that’s really cool!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@corinapare9545]

You can create your own decoupage paper like this too 😃👍🏼😃 I bet that would look amazing!! Hopefully the oil in the paper would allow it to decoupage to a project. It would look beautiful sanded on the edges of a project.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I haven't had a issue when I let it dry really well

[@karenwalker1255]

Such a cool idea! I look forward to trying this method. Thanks!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Lots of fun 🤩

[@elisatomczak4928]

Thanks, what a great idea

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@franstoeckel2403]

Another Wow! Very cool. ❤️💖💕

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad enjoyed 🌸

[@annieo9468]

I absolutely love the effect...although it doesn't look 'leathery' to me. I'd still use the technique, just because I really like how it looks. Thank-you for sharing.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@ILoveMaltese]

Thank you

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Your welcome 🤗

[@wonderlandbyavitabos]

Love it!!!😍😍😍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So glad your enjoying! Thanks for watching

[@TamyC7]

❤️Hey, Deidre! I just found my love for junk journaling too. Thanks for making this tutorial O loved.... The way it came out. Have you think about making a JJ channel?. I would love to see all of your ideas ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks Tamy glad you enjoyed the Video. I will be doing more junk journalling videos during the winter when it gets too cold to work out in my shed so stay tuned

[@TamyC7]

@@OurUpcycledLife oh my goodness yay!.... 🙏🏾❤️ Than you.... I'm obsessed with you channel 😅 so I will be here for sure. I actually said in my head when I learn about: "I wonder if Deidre knows about this?, I bet she would have amazing ideas for this". 😩❤️❤️ Awe... I can't wait 🥰

[@blondelebanese9922]

I’ve made faux leather using a Manila envelope. Everything is done the same way except no scrunching required. Mine turned out well, I made a book cover with it since I was making a journal at the time.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for sharing!

[@annettehaley3338]

That is awesome!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed

[@WhatsMarlyUpTo]

Hi Diedre, Marlene from Michael's here. Been devouring all your videos since we met! ...AND loving it! As Maxwell Smart used to say. I made a faux leather on cardstock once long ago. I believe I used odorless solvent on it. It turned out so well I couldn't bear to use it 😂. I pull it out every so often a remind myself to try it again. Love the idea of decoupage, I've been meaning to make a wooden tissue box to hide ugly boxes. I think this technique would look great in on that box if I ever get it done!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Hello there my friend so glad you found my channel and are enjoying my videos! My mod podge is getting low so next trip into town I’ll probably see you❤️

[@beckyrumery6928]

Oh I love this technique. I don't have ink but I am definitely going to get some. Your videos are so informative. Thanks so much for taking your time to sharing all these techniques and crafts with us. ♥️

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Becky

[@doggiemama7192]

Darn clever!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So fun 🤩

[@lavenaihms1941]

Love it

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed

[@carlaorjohn]

There was a technique many many years ago using mod podge and a lighter I believe, on brown kraft paper that was very popular. I saw it on Aleene's Creative Living show. But im thinking yours may be simpler. I can't remember the technique obviously, but a bit of googling would yield much I'm certain. Thank you for always pushing the envelope, and sharing your results!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I’ll have to see if I can find it??

[@snorthinorthi2967]

I covered charity shop picture frames in it and they came out very classy, great technique x p.s I got to use up some disgusting cheap coffee 😄

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great idea!!

[@gailrobinson6933]

What would you use to securely adhere it on a card? Does lotion affect the use of glue?

[@firstnamelastname149]

Great question, Gail. Wondering if the ingredients in lotion would prevent glue from sticking. Hmmm.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have not had a problem but I let the sheet dry really well for a few weeks before I use it in my projects

[@debbiestyer453]

Kool!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@nicoledesutter9935]

Hi Deidra thnx for your time🙌✨ Love this💕 could you use hot glue on it after its dry? Kisses from Mb.🇨🇦🥇

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You sure could ! Thanks for watching

[@ginacrusco234]

cool!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Works great 😊

[@mariathompson9079]

Wow!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Works great 😊

[@camilleveronicamusicalartist]

About how long does it take to dry? Also have you found a need to put any protective coating on it?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have not ever put a protective coating on it it has worked just fine and I usually let it sit overnight before I use it

[@sandrineogerkillians2926]

Hi, What is the colour of the pigment ink please? Can I use something else like regular paint?🤔 I'm just dying to try it ❤

[@laurieowen8696]

Brilliant, but I haven't even caught to making the rice paper. 😆

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So much to do!! Lol…

[@kaylard9541]

Try shoe polish from the tin, not liquid.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Great tip!!

[@karensmith3712]

On the printer you use. Will a laser jet work

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, that is what I used my LaserJet printer

[@angelaguinnip7269]

the lotion won't cause staining in your other papers if it touches it?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Let dry completely and I don’t find it does

[@angelaguinnip7269]

@@OurUpcycledLife Thank you so much for letting me know. I have the stuff to do it but was worried about what it might do. I have a friend I would really like to make the leather work look for. I think they would love it. Thank you for your help.

[@geralyn-mm]

OMG you journal as well? I don't know how you do it!! My house is outta control, my summer nautical decor took 2 months of cutting shapes from. Cardboard with single edge razor blades, painting various tecniques and decoupaging. Now the installation is giving me fits aarrgh!!!!! So disappointed.. I may just have to return to housework full time .....wah! Your paper looks great !

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Sounds like my craft room

[@geralyn-mm]

@@OurUpcycledLife sadly, my house is my craft room! Thanks for your wonderful videos!

[@Grambo1946]

I don't junk journal can you use it for anything else?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You sure can! Make into tags or cards or decoupage on a DIY

[@sandrineogerkillians2926]

What can you do with this once you've got it done? Craft ideas?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I use it in my junk journals

[@nneedler]

If the faux leather paper is placed next to standard copy paper or journal paper, Does the lotion leach out and cause any stains on the adjacent paper?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have not had a problem. I let it dry really well before adding to projects

[@flowerchild777]

Is there a substitute for the stamp ink?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You could dry brush acrylic lightly maybe 🤔

[@cynthiapool5953]

What type of glue can I attach this to plastic with?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It’s difficult to attach to plastic unless it is painted with a primer

[@petrahobby1518]

👍👍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@asmrhappycrumbling]

💟💟💟

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed

[@JohnHernandez-mc8kk]

Being it only papper is it to fragile for a book cover

[@OurUpcycledLife]

No, it holds up very well

[@rayemartineau8644]

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[@NancySherer-t9v]

Hand creme worked a lot better for me. Hair rinse didn't leave is as soft.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes I found that also

[@thecraftywitch510]

Glycerin still works better and more natural.

[@tinahillsdon2776]

it looks like crinkled brown paper to me, sorry

[@suescott4418]

I will admit I don't know what a junk journal is. Someone educate me

[@cheryldolan5555]

Sue, if you google it you will find videos on it.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Lots of inspiration on KZbin! So many wonderful creators to guide you along ♥️

[@carolstrachan4197]

No, this doesn't look like leather. There are much better ways which look better than this. You don't need ink.