Jacky Drake: The art of napkin folding cards, using embossing folders and heat embossing

How to make an easy napkin card.
PLEASE NOTE: These cards cannot be sold as there are not many napkins produced that are free of copyright. They are ideal for making and giving for special occasions to family and friends xxx
#Stix

[@lynnehill8635]

Lovely cards, and a great technique. I could almost feel your nerves putting the napkin on. 😍

[@jackyd6194]

Thanks Lynne for your feedback x

[@gaylemora1390]

I love them. I love the gnomes a lot. Thanks for sharing

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you and yes gnomes are so popular these days x

[@jolynneb]

What lovely cards! I can’t wait to grab some napkins and get started. I’ve never dared do that before.

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you and happy crafting x

[@julesnz]

Fantastic ideas, and it looks quick and easy. Especially like your gnome cards!😍 Thanks for the inspiration and helpful tips!👏

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your lovely feedback x

[@helenhaskayne9512]

What a beautiful card, can’t wait to see what you do next

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you so much for lovely feedback x

[@caseyslove]

Outstanding cards and tutorial. Thank you for sharing.🇨🇦

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your lovely feedback x

[@amyfouts9781]

Thank u. These r all beautiful napkin cards. I love the butterfly card best. I would get napkins that u don't care about the pattern on it at first & practice with those. Then when u feel u Have the technique down use the more beautiful napkins. Have a great, blessed, victorious day.

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your feedback, definitely need to practice on the not so nice napkins first x

[@newelltops]

The gnome cards are perfect for St Valentine's Day! Thank you

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your feedback and yes they will be perfect for many occasions x

[@doriskarloff964]

They're lovely! Embossing adds an extra dimension to the napkins - mine can look a bit lifeless sometimes, especially if the background is a light colour. These are quality! Thanks for sharing 💖

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback x

[@coolstamper]

You make BEAUTIFUL cards!!! 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your lovely feedback x

[@lindalong3925]

Lovely cards! I've made napkin cards but never thought to run them thru an embossing folder. That takes them up a notch and I'll be trying that today! Thank you.

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you and yes you will have lovely results too x

[@Caz-0518]

Loved the tutorial, I've never thought of embossing a napkin before, what a great idea. Such a beautiful napkin and all of your cards came out so lovely, will have to try that technique out. Thanks for sharing x

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback x

[@kathleentritt7225]

Your cards are beautiful. I love the embossing. I never thought of embossing the napkins. Another great use for my embossing folders! 7:00

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your lovely feedback x

[@kaylindawilson2148]

Thank you for saying "excess" instead of "access" like so many people. I really appreciate it!

[@jackyd6194]

You’re welcome x

[@insanity6829]

Awww Love the Gnomes!!! All are so pretty!!

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your lovely comment x

[@noralababidi743]

Thank you for the tip with smoothing the napkin

[@jackyd6194]

You’re welcome x

[@felinemagic4473]

Oh my, lovely cards. You truly have beautiful techniques. I like how you use napkins. The layered mirror card screams, "This card is special."

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback x

[@ruthjames715]

I have tons of napkins. I must give this method a try. Thank you. Ruth down under

[@jackyd6194]

Thanks Ruth, have fun x

[@chaosandhappiness_Jami]

Just beautiful! My grandmother showed me how to use napkins to decorate flower pots many years ago. All of your cards are stunning! I love the iridescent card.Thank you for sharing your process in making them.

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you and yes I was taught many years ago how to use napkins, decoupage on to flower pots and things, such pretty effects can be made x

[@edieh393]

Wow I love all these cards! Thank you 😁

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your lovely feedback x

[@katebird7026]

Cards are great and you are made for ytube, well done. You have inspired me to use my tonne of napkins.

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you so much for your lovey feedback x

[@judevivier153]

Absolutely beautiful!!

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your lovely feedback x

[@AScrapOfKindness]

Oh. My. Gosh! You are brilliant and your cards beautiful. I always bypass napkins, but no more. Subscribed and look forward to seeing more of your creativity. Thank you for sharing!

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your feedback. So many pretty things can be made using napkins and there are lots of companies on line that specialise in all subjects x

[@annarodgers3385]

Very pretty! I love napkin cards and journal pages. Thanks for,sharing and God bless you!

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you so much x

[@elizabethdunn8961]

Love that you are taking your time to show us your cards. They are so lovely. Keep up the good work

[@jackyd6194]

Thanks for your lovely feedback x

[@touchedbyanangelecrafts417]

You did a beautiful job on all your cards ! They are stunning tfs😊

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your lovely feedback x

[@shulaney4639]

Napkins are great embellishers!!!

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you and yes they are x

[@lorriehansen6873]

I love your work! More please . I will join your Facebook group when you do it!! Have an amazing day!

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your feedback, just seeing to next one, should be on by Monday x

[@evemercier3460]

Stunning

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your lovely feedback x

[@KimberlyLetsGo]

These are gorgeous!!!

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you x

[@annmoden9865]

Welcome to KZbin Jacky, I find your tutorials and ideas amazing. Looking forward to seeing lots more. Ann x

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you very much for your feedback x

[@debbiepohl9725]

Jacky I love these cards. I have the same Gnomes napkins as you have :) . thank you for a fun video.

[@jackyd6194]

You are so welcome!

[@jackiefarr5703]

Great cards. ❤ I have hundreds of napkins from when I was doing decoupage with a vengeance! I think the way you make larger cards with the borders shows them up very well. I have only done smaller cards and they are a little bit "ordinary". I'll try giving larger sizes a go. 😍

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your lovely feedback. I do rather love a big card, the prettier the better lol x

[@jenniferfriddle7155]

Thank you for sharing your very beautiful cards with us . Can't wait to see more 🙂

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your feedback, wry much appreciated x

[@debrapohl7083]

Jackie, love these cards. I've been making napkin cards this weekend. But different than the way you do. I will be giving your way a try, love the look. Thank you for some great ideas.

[@jackyd6194]

Thanks for letting me know my tutorial is useful for you and you have gained some inspiration from it x

[@dropofsunshine]

Fabulous idea JAcky, thank you for sharing Xx

[@jackyd6194]

Thanks Marta, you’re so kind x

[@veronicaarmstrong1317]

Beautiful tutorial. Thank you so much. 😊

[@jackyd6194]

You’re welcome x

[@lindamaclaren1866]

Lovely cards!

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you x

[@fayrutland4165]

Another great tutorial. One that a lot of people don't often show. Loved the effects of embossing folders. Keep them coming Jacky xxx

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you Fay, you’re so kind with your comments. I’m working on next weeks tutorial already lol x

[@antoniaortiz7701]

Absolutely beautiful cards.

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you so much for your feedback x

[@annesmyth6237]

Lovely cards. Very impressive. Greetings from Melbourne Australia

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your feedback x

[@francesinglis6078]

Beautiful cards did not see your first video so of to see if I can find it lovely technique 😊

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback x

[@Taaleedee]

Just found your videos - lovely cards. Pauline.

[@gabrielebruhl1218]

Very beautiful card idea. You did an awesome job, your video is great😀

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your lovely feedback x

[@mariachivers2503]

These are absolutely beautiful. The gnomes are my favourite, and I have never seen anything like them. You are so natural at explaining things. You would think that you have been doing this for years. I also like that the videos are shorter. Already looking forward to the following tutorial.

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you so much for your feedback, it’s very much appreciated x

[@cynthiakoop2837]

You have gotten me so inspired that I am going to start looking for some napkins to make cards with! I know creating with napkins is not a new idea but it will be new for me. Thank you so much for your informative videos❣

[@jackyd6194]

So glad you have found some inspiration to make your own x

[@janepowell4739]

Love these they are so pretty. Keep going Jackie u are doing a great job xx

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you so much x

[@annbailey7053]

Beautiful cards

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your lovely feedback x

[@vickicunningham5380]

I have yet to see one of your videos that I don’t absolutely LOVE!!! 💜

[@jackyd6194]

thank you so much x

[@angeleasycraft3279]

Awesome tutorial 👌 thank you so much

[@jackyd6194]

You’re welcome, thanks for your feedback x

[@user-jf1kd6fi1q]

I love these, thank you for sharing a wonderful technique for using all those beautiful napkins (or serviettes in NZ 😊 ) we see. I am enjoying your tutorials xx 🌺

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you so much for your kind comments. We in the UK also call them serviettes but I think nationally they are known as napkins lol. So pleased you are still enjoying the tutorials, I know I’ve a way to go but I will persevere x

[@candiwelsh5524]

That turned out beautifully! Great job 👍❤️

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you x

[@geminidream4347]

Thank you ever so much for this way of using napkins on cards. Most want you to use paste over the top. I live in a very tiny apartment and I have a cat. There is no place I can put a paste version without him getting into it! I had to buy a glass house so any plants I want survive! lol Though I did find out this is a great idea as the florist told me that some plants can make or kill your pets!

[@jackyd6194]

glad you’re finding some inspiration x

[@melodylebeau2190]

I love napkin cards! So many beautiful & fun designs! Never thought about heat embossing..Ive just start cardmaking & not too sure of myself yet. 🙂

[@jackyd6194]

That’s so exciting for you starting out, there is so much fun ahead of you trying lots of different crafts, have fun x

[@MargueriteAtHome]

You make it look so easy! I like how simple the design is and how the finished product has the napkin so smooth. All the other videos using napkins has them wrinkly, which is also pretty, but it's nice to see this option. Thank you!! 🌸

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your lovely feedback x

[@love-light369]

Yes, I don't like wrinkly napkin application, but this is a splendid idea💡... I don't make cards but I do art journal. Will have to source some double - stick sheets 👌🥰

[@romabunyard5168]

Beautifully done😍keep up the good work

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you, I’m hoping to improve soon, what with light fault this time, it’s not a good place to start lol. I will get there though x

[@loisskiathitis8926]

Your cards are just stunning. Thanks for explaining so well how they are made! 👏🏻

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you and You’re welcome x

[@s44577]

Beautiful cards! Thank you so much for sharing your techniques---just so very lovely!

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your lovely feedback x

[@jannsmith9455]

Fantastic . Thank yoh

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you x

[@Kayenne54]

1:44 A small piece of sticky tape, attach it to the back of the napkin, will speed up the removal of the layers...carefully of course ;-) If that seems too risky, dampen forefinger and thumb and gently rub them on a corner...I think the cards all look fantastic.

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you for your feedback and yes both techniques work too x

[@amyfouts9781]

Thank u so very much. I learned some things from u 2day. I have been paper crafting 4 years. I have not seen videos where u can emboss with an embossing folder & then heat emboss on top of the embossing folder impressions. That is so cool. With having double sided tape down on the card doesn't it cause the napkin 2 stick 2 it while u r trying 2 smooth out the napkin with a gift card? U r doing an awesome job with your cards u r making on video. Keep it up. Have a great blessed, victorious day.

[@jackyd6194]

For some reason, the napkin seems to stay in place, the first time I tried this I was expecting the same result as you. But it works as long as you take your time. Thank you for your lovely feedback x

[@pammyfayeway3503]

Lovely

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you x

[@diannecrowe9183]

I used and iron to make a paper napkin card .. was not a fan of this style. Wow so much easier and for sure will be looking for double sided tape and try again. Beautiful cards.

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you so much for your feedback. I used a double sided sheet, A4, copier size, by Stix, their sheets are so easy to use x

[@conniecornelio147]

beautiful cards. please show how you heat emboss.

[@jackyd6194]

Connie, not planned yet but will do in due course. If you put in KZbin you should find lots of tutorials on just heat embossing comes up to help until I get one done for you x

[@helenduplessis9820]

Just love your cards! Would you consinder showing how the red border was done? ❤

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you and the red border is simply matts and layers. I started by placing a red layer of mirror card on top of the actual card base. Then I added a layer of white finishing with another layer of red before adding the napkin layer. The layers were each on this occasion a half an inch smaller, whereas I would usually make the layers quarter of an inch difference. I have to admit to what some say is a waste of the mirror card and some people are known to ‘gut’ the card by cutting the middle bit out where it can’t be seen, but I choose not to do this. I have just started a fb group where people can go to get this sort of help from me and this can be found under the pretty paper crafts name. Until now the group has not really been ready which is why it has not been promoted on my KZbin channel, but hopefully that will be done this week. Incidentally my latest napkin fold cards tutorial is going on KZbin later this week. Thank you again x

[@Kazzandshazz]

Beautiful cards, will you be doing a demo of the heat embossing process?

[@jackyd6194]

Sorry, not at the mo x

[@CraftedbyShazz]

it would be lovely to see you actually make the card from start to finish, lovely cards. where did you get the red holographic Miri Card from please?

[@jackyd6194]

Sharon, thank you for feedback. I’m trying to keep videos under 10 minutes. @hunkydory for the mirri card x

[@krisostrowski3054]

Never thought you could run napkin cards with embossing folders. Thanks for the inspiration. Have you tried it with 3d embossing folders?

[@jackyd6194]

No I haven’t, so will have to definitely give that a go x

[@Wyrmwood66]

Can you show how you made the whole card. The foiled frames on the first one has me confused. Your cards are beautiful. I would love to make one that pretty

[@jackyd6194]

Connie, they aren’t actually foiled frames, they are just matts and layers on top of the card base then the actual finished piece is mounted on the top of them x

[@TKelly-kd6fy]

You could make framed pictures out of these and hang them on the wall

[@jackyd6194]

That’s a great idea, they would look so pretty x

[@edithshaw2473]

I am one of "those" people. These cards are beautiful. Are they all actually napkins? Are the gnomes a 1/4 of a napkin or fussy cut out? I am curious, you said you heat embossed with clear powder on the first floral card. How did you apply the embossing glue base? Nice video!

[@jackyd6194]

Hello, firstly, yes they’re all napkins. The gnome cards are 8”x 8” and the napkin is again 1/4 of a napkin. The napkin I used for the demo is still 1/4 of one but the napkin is a much smaller one than the gnome one. I embossed first with an embossing folder through the die cut machine, then used an embossing pad over the top of the pattern that was created, sprinkled with the powder, then used the heat tool. Hope this helps, never be afraid to ask a question, that’s how we learn. Thanks for your compliment I have a long way to go lol x

[@edithshaw2473]

Thank you. One more question pls. When you applied the embossing pad to the napkin were you able to swipe the pad over the area or did you need to tap it around until the surface was covered? I like this technique but their is not alot of videos on it & everyone uses different materials. I love the full designed napkins but never see them when shopping. Do you have a special source to get them?

[@jackyd6194]

@@edithshaw2473 I swiped it over x

[@candiwelsh5524]

Would you mind showing how you did it sometime? It’s so helpful to see it done sometimes.

[@krisgue1978]

Lovely! I’m going to try this! What is the name and brand of the napkin? And what is that lovely embossing folder. I think I see an umbrella and I love it!

[@jackyd6194]

Sorry, this particular napkin I purchased from our local garden centre gift shop, and I don’t have a brand name. Good luck when you make some yourself x

[@krisgue1978]

@@jackyd6194 do you know the name and brand of the embossing folder you used on this card?

[@cindyburns7667]

Thank you for a great video, well done and well explained directions. Can you please tell me where you got the embossing folder you used or the company that makes it? Thank you 6:54

[@jackyd6194]

I’ve recently bought a few from craftstash. the ones I already have were unarmed from AliExpress x

[@love-light369]

My only suggestion is to change the name of the video (if you can), so more people will be able to search & find this great technique. I've noticed you have video titles on your other ones. I'm not a KZbin creator, so it's just a suggestion. I'm not sure if it's possible. Loved this... Off to watch your others 🥰❤️

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you so much, I will certainly see if I can, I’m not really sure what else I can call it because this is what the technique is called lol. Would welcome any suggestions x

[@jackyd6194]

Whoops, wrong reply, will go see what I can do lol x

[@jackyd6194]

Changed, thanks for pointing out to me x

[@Goldthreads50]

I will definitely try this method, the results are beautiful. I didn’t understand the ‘heat emboss’ reference. I am guessing that you are using versamark ink on the raised areas of embossing, adding embossing powder, then heat with a heat gun. Is that correct?

[@jackyd6194]

That’s exactly right sorry if I didn’t explain it enough I’ve had a few people have to ask questions so I need to learn by this lol x

[@Caz-0518]

New subbie #889 🙂

[@jackyd6194]

Thank you x

[@michellerickard1290]

I really liked the glitter. So are you putting embossing glue over the whole front, then embossing powder or glitter on it. Heating. Then sending through the embossing folder? Not 100% sure how you are heat embossing these. I'm familiar with heat embossing, but usually just an image or stamp. Haven't done a whole front. Thanks for any help.

[@jackyd6194]

Because I embossed the card first with an embossing folder it is then raised in selective places, then when I add the embossing glue and glitter, it keeps the glue in those raised areas. Why don’t you join my Facebook group under Pretty Paper Crafts, then I can give you more personal advice x

[@noelineclare-talbot3171]

Thank you for the video your cards are lovely. I am not understanding what you mean when you say you "heat emboss". My understanding is heat embossing uses powders and a heat gun. Please could you explain. Thank you

[@jackyd6194]

The reason I said heat emboss was to divide up 2 different embossing techniques. The first one I used was the folder technique where you sandwich the piece between a plastic folder and put through a die cut machine. Many would leave it there, but I then added what I term the heat emboss technique, whereby as you say using powders and then a heat gun. It’s pretty with both don’t you think. I hope this helps x

[@sonyabunkum6212]

Is it possible to show how you did the edging on the cards? Just so a beginner can see

[@jackyd6194]

Sonya, do you mean the backing matts and layers? x

[@sonyabunkum6212]

@@jackyd6194 how did you attach the red edgings of the cards. A full tutorial of how to make the card. All the steps including your outer attachments would be great

[@jackyd6194]

@@sonyabunkum6212 Sonya, I am planning on making a video on the principal of the layers but because I’m hoping to keep all my tutorials to less than ten minutes I don’t think it’s possible to complete it from scratch x