Making Ephemera! - Christmas Cheer Ephemera Stuffed Folio - Part 2

[@JeanetteHouse]

That little cornflower blue flower that speaks to the bird just makes me happy. 😊💙

[@marilyntorsch3970]

The embossing made all the difference. It is so pretty. You make it look so easy and fun. Thank you for sharing 🤗

[@juliemccoy7166]

Adding the stickies to the flowers with your finger was a brilliant idea. Good job Gayle. I love watching you create.

[@melodywilloughby4041]

Thanks Gayle! I love watching you create. Take care. 😍

[@lucillecrump3427]

The embossing just makes thing look so nice. I love what you did with the flowers adding the touch of sparkle. Beautiful as always.

[@beckyberquist1340]

Love it ❤❤❤the red flowers and picture is so perfect and beautiful ❤❤great job on the embossing looks great❤❤

[@jetwasik1648]

Absolutely gorgeous! I love it!

[@laurelrunnels637]

Knocking another Blue Fern cover out of the park Gayle!!! Gorgeous!!!!

[@fernanton8370]

The paper & everything your doing is so elegant, very pretty . This video is so very precious & special. 🥰 🎄 🥰

[@derrihanson9876]

I enjoyed watching the embossing. I had seen it only once before, but you your much more in depth. Thank you.

[@cheryl2455]

I love the flowers added on the cover! I have not used flowers much. I have the sticklers. Going to go get me some flowers & make my pretty too. Thanks for that technique! The embossing is beautiful! Yes, so worth it! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing with this “adult” crafter!

[@lesliedenton8081]

This project gets prettier everyday!

[@bernicechiniborch2600]

Beautiful work! Just love this!

[@danacolosimo5874]

Wow they turned out beautifully, love them ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@maryhodges8186]

This is turning out so very nice! Super!

[@deannafirst2563]

Beautiful!!!🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@karensumner3772]

THOSE FLOWERS ARE SO PRETTY ON YOUR PROJECT-LOVE YOUR VIDEOS-TFS-HUGS/BLESSINGS

[@aarahhaase6116]

So very much enjoying both of these videos Gayle ~ thank you

[@marianbrown4173]

Stunning cover....

[@conniesholl3409]

They turned out beautifully!

[@lauragaudry3402]

Just beautiful! ☺️

[@anitavatnedegard9687]

It`s a beautiful cover.Love it:))))

[@odettepeters7493]

Beautiful embossing!

[@lorraynesmith6302]

Even though you don’t normally craft with flowers you do an Exceptional job.

[@vickiwhitsitt5918]

This cover is gorgeous 😊

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

Love it. What a nice job.

[@earlinesmith3563]

Gayle, you do such lovely work. Love watching your videos.

[@crafterdeidra]

That cover is stunningly beautiful. Loved watching you decorate it all. Great video as always. Thanks for sharing with us!

[@dotsondial2483]

You were reading my mind!! Very tedious! I totally admire your patience!

[@photororo52]

My left hand is super random as well! I love it! And... the cover turned out beautifully! ❤️

[@kathyjean4785]

Looks beautiful!

[@robinpowell2712]

Thank you Gayle for inspiring me to get out my embossing stuff and play. My ears really perked up when you said, "the good, bad and the ugly". I am a Clint Eastwood fan. Lol. Have a great day!

[@rosiegarcia7664]

Beautiful cover !!!

[@maggieflatt9686]

Your cover is beautiful. I love it.

[@bluemuf]

Really like the embossing and I love the cover

[@lynnsinclair123]

Fabulous cover!

[@sharonedwards849]

Love it!! Ty for showing how to use stickler when you just want a little.

[@starlaarts9385]

Enjoyed you, as always

[@vickirn613]

Love it!

[@junebamburg1704]

Beautiful!

[@cynthiahowell2381]

OH MY, that embossing turned out beautifully. It was a bit fiddly but worth it. I have never done that but love the results enough to try it. Thanks.

[@wondubarcrafts9259]

I love the red, blue and yellow as is...so beautiful. You did an amazing job with the embossing...it's gorgeous! I might just have to try one of these on my next journal I love it! Thanks Gayle for sharing your Art and Talents with us! Hugs and Blessings xoxo Denise

[@kikidodson4c4l51]

I love playing with embossing powder! You did a great job dressing up the chipboard pieces. As always, thank you for sharing! Hugs! 💖🌺

[@creativespacejeannie279]

Gayle I love the chipboard art they are lovely and make the journal extra special. I can almost feel the glitter on my hands 🤣 that stuff is beautiful but it gets everywhere. Hugs Jeannie

[@annettecolagrande3736]

Love Love Love this project! While I'm not doing a Christmas journal this year I love all of the ideas! I added some copper embossing to a journaling card that just needed a little something, it looks great! I am flagging this project for future use, I want to make one of these! Thank you for sharing!

[@ednasweet5637]

Loving your videos just found them thank you for sharing your talent

[@janetduchamp872]

Beautiful chipboard decorating Gayle. Went and bought me some chipboard can’t wait to use them. Have to get some embossing powders now. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us ❤️😊

[@JOBETHSEXTONSCraftyCauldron]

It turned out so pretty!! I love your videos! And I learn so much watching you! Thank you!

[@rhondarawlings1009]

Love this and I'm going to try this!

[@venitanelson3448]

Embossing tools are on my Christmas list! Hope Santa brings them!

[@dorissteele6217]

Gayle I’m so glad I finally found you, bless your heart, you finally found you a puppy, how exciting for you and your husband, don’t let anyone discourage you ( as I saw your tape when you got upset) I love watching you craft, my favorite! Your so funny and a delight makes my day! Keep being yourself, it’s perfect!!!! Your crafts are beautiful. I hope you get my message.

[@megsgonnamake]

GORGEOUS AS ALWAYS, MISS GAYLE!! XO

[@lesleyplumridge9199]

I’ve never done embossing, although it would be too messy for me, but you made it look okay so maybe I’ll try. Many thanks, really enjoying this making. 💕

[@sabrinabaker194]

It is so stinkin pretty! I want one of my own lol

[@tinlizzie4444]

I love how the cover came out Gayle....it's beautiful!! The chipboard pieces are awesome!! Can't wait to see the next part of this!! TFS!! Hugs, Liz:)

[@JannyHaak]

Cool embossing! I never had the patience, maybe I should try it, because I love how it looks! 👌

[@MG54321-a]

The cover turned out so nice! Glad you got to play. :)

[@laurettechandlerthevintage3022]

I have never embossed before so this was a great tutorial for me. I have the pens and clear embossing powder but I need some colors and some are on Amazon. Thank you so much! Gorgeous cover you have going there. 💚❤️🎄❤️💚

[@marthamanigross]

Love it! 🤗💕

[@jenlitscreations]

The cover is beautiful. Embossing powder is tedious but the results are fabulous.

[@BlaizC]

Jamie's tip below is a good one, and I'd like to add another one. Buy a bottle of Versamark refill ink, and you can squirt some out onto a palette, then use a brush to apply it to the chipboard. You can use different sized brushes to make it easier to add the ink to different areas.

[@adriawofford5715]

I was starting to suspect that embossing was not what I thought it was and you just proved it!

[@donnatolle1419]

Gayle, I have some of that brand of glitter "Stamp N Stuff" and it is ages old. That's one thing about glitter, it lasts forever. This folio looks amazing.

[@nancykirk8913]

Well, after watching you do the embossing I had to go to Amazon and order the versamark glue pen!! I have the pad although I've never embossed yet, don't even have any embossing powders but, it seems like a good little tool for tiny areas!!! I did look on Gayles favs first, but you don't have it on there! Love how the chipboard pieces came out and LOVE THE FLOWERS and how you arranged them....just made the most GORGEOUS cover ever! You are just the best Gayle, I think I would learn from you if all you were doing was cutting out ephemera all hour!!!! Hugs, and thank you and grateful that you are always here for us!!!! Hugs my precious friend!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thanks, Nancy! Oh, and for future reference, if you do the Amazon search through Gayle’s Favorite Things and purchase the pen, for instance, Gayle still gets a little somethin’ from Amazon. 😁❤️

[@nancykirk8913]

Gayle Agostinelli oh!!! I didn’t know that so thanks for the hint!! Sure will do that❤️❤️

[@Peppermint_Paper]

Absolutely love what you are creating! Between the beautiful collection and your talent, it is coming out gorgeous! That embossing pen has nibs on both ends (helps when one side is dryer) and you can get refill bottles of the Versamark to refresh both the pen and the stamp pad.

[@robinpowell2712]

Thank you for this info!

[@Peppermint_Paper]

Robin Powell You are most welcome!

[@Brocanteblanc]

Love the embossing!! Never a dull moment with you. You are always using different techniques and designs, makes your show really interesting.

[@carolinefolts1596]

I have the Versamark pad and emb. pwdr., but was afraid to try it. You make it look so easy, that I feel I can try it. Thank you so much for showing the process on video! :) Blessings, Caroline from MI.

[@johayes7953]

I think Versamark also makes a Re-inker. I’ve seen where people use glycerin for embossing also

[@MrsGigi]

Lets say I have all the embossing things needed.... Thanks for sharing this cover idea. Love the end result of the cover and got me to think about ways to use my stuff. My feeling before - so much work for the bling.

[@cottew]

I'm in the process of making my very first ephemera book. I can't tell you just how much I love crafting along with you! Thank you for what you do.

[@travelingmntngal7963]

Hi Gayle, I still have yet to watch the last videos; just too much right now. I'm in a funk that I can't seem to shake. Too much has been going on, I think. I'm off all next week. We are going to CA for Thanksgiving visiting family. So maybe I'll have time then. I sure hope so, coz these videos really are a highlight of my day. When I don't get to them, well, it just feels like there is something missing. Especially when you are making such gorgeous items! Plus, I really enjoy your conversation and writing a bit back to you. It helps keep me positive. Wow on this folio cover! It is just gorgeous! That Blue Fern kit is wonderful! But it's your vision for it...just fabulous, my friend! Well, time to go to sleep! Hope your Wednesday goes well. God bless. Sue

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Sending big comforting, joy filled hugs your way, Sue! I hope you feel better soon! I totally hear what you’re saying. When life gets to busy, I get cranky! It’s funny, I’ve kind of identified my “threshold” of busy-ness and boy when life takes me over that, it’s not great. Lol! The other thing I’m discovering is my threshold is getting lower as I get older. And...even if it’s good stuff, too much packed in is just too much, you know? Anyway, I hope your week off will rejuvenate you. May some “Sue time” can happen. I know it always helps me to have a little alone time. Lots of love, sweet friend! ❤️

[@katpaints]

I started watching when I was very sleepy and when I finished, I realized that I have missed part 1! LOL I love how this looks!

[@patriciastubbs7605]

Gorgeous, Gayle ! I don't think we could buy anything that pretty in the stores. Tfs 🍁🍂🍁

[@paulaniles6457]

Matte medium the December pocket on the top...should be ok when u attach it

[@kathylambert-uz1vs]

❤❤❤

[@brenkyable]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you so much for reminding of a very pleasant memory of my introduction to embossing with an old St. John of God monk, Brother Anthony Malone in Dunleer, Ireland. He taught me calligraphy in exchange for me teaching him how to do gold leaf illumination. We spent many hours with our heads together exchanging skills. He also paid me and I ate with the monks on the days we spent together. Both greatly appreciated by a struggling art student in the early 90's. I love the way your chipboards turned out. I'm off to the hobby shop now to get some of those powders. See what you started? 💚💚💚🍀😜B x x

[@wendyjackson5976]

I love embossing in my card making but I’ve never tried with chipboard pieces....going to have to give it a try ....thanks ....there is a glue pen that’s also good for embossing powders....you just apply it and then let it go tacky before applying the powders....x

[@bettyalbrent7060]

Gayle the company that makes jelly roll pens also makes a pen that has glue. It is awesome for small spaces.

[@lynnecoleman1135]

While the dew is still on the roses..😊

[@barbarayoung1708]

You can refill your pen with the ink refiller

[@sunshinelynable]

The cover looks beautiful Gayle. If you put some matte medium on the music paper on the tag, back and front, that will make it strong enough to use as a pocket. Hugs Linda

[@lalagamma4452]

Lovely 💚💙💜

[@LynsAlteredArts]

I believe the embossing ink is basically glycerin, so you can always dip your pen nib in that. Anything that stays wet awhile will work. I am embarrassed to say I have been known to lick the edge of a card and dip it in embossing powder, if you’re quick it works.

[@mellik2522]

Turned out so pretty, all that detail on the chipboard just makes it so much more!!!!

[@williamhawthorne1375]

Nice job Gayle,your flower arranging is good,you could do with another little red flower to make three in top cluster,great that you are using up all your stash,I too have boxes full of products ha ! loveLizzie xx

[@peggyeaton6601]

Just beautiful

[@seekingart]

Just love the way the chipboard turned out. DreamzEtc has so much cool stuff. You do such creative things with it. /Nanette

[@jbeaudi]

Your cover and pocket look so elegant! I saw the embossing powder flying everywhere, I've done the same thing! It makes a mess!

[@JamieLOVEUMOREJOURNALS]

I have embossing pen too. Almost totally dry, I dip it into my stamp pad and it works like a charm!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Such a great idea!! You are just the cleverest, my friend!! ❤️

[@robinpowell2712]

Wow, thanks for the great tip!

[@lindenbergers]

I was thinking the same, the pens just don't stay juicy.

[@junebamburg1704]

Jamie- LOVE U MORE SOAPS & JOURNALS - Glad I read your comment. The whole time I was saying dip it ion the pad. Thanks for letting everyone know.

[@madison6571]

I get the Stampendous embossing ink that is sold at Michael’s ; it comes in a small bottle almost like a dauber and you find it with the embossing powders. I use it to refill my embossing pen and my embossing pad.

[@fanshopper8722]

I love it to. It's a beautiful creation with the embossing and the flowers ❤👍

[@artzology]

I used to have all the embossing stuff but gave it away long ago. Someone else commented about stickles on the stocking and I was going to suggest it too. Looking awesome Gayle! xo

[@KLThames]

Gayle, if you store a dryer sheet in the body of your embossing tray, and give it a swipe before using the tray, it cuts down quite a bit on the static when using it. For pieces like the holly flourish where you are having a rough time with the details, you can emboss the entire piece with a clear embossing powder and go back over with a pen and then add the detail. Just make sure that you give the cooled chipboard a swipe with the dryer sheet so that you don't get overwhelmed with static cling. This helps the Versamarker ink to actually sit on the surface, and not soak into the porous chipboard and dry so fast. Also, if you think that you might have better luck getting detail applied with a brush, just get a small bottle of glycerine from the cake decorating section and put a small drop in a dish, and dip the tip of your brush into it and then paint it on the chipboard.

[@robinpowell2712]

Such great tips. Thank you.

[@CeriGriffiths]

Could you trim the words off the top of the December pocket and stick them at the bottom of the pocket so you can still make it top loading?

[@thesarcasticcrafthoarder-b5733]

Hi Gayle, ive been watching you for about 6 months. I go searching each day for your new video even though i have you ticked to watch i rarely get the notification. i am writing to you now with a suggestion about your cover. On the pic of the stocking are 3 jingle bells, why not clear emboss them to continue the shine that you have going on at the bottom. I was also going to say when doing small parts as you heat say the holly berries have a tweezer with a pinch of embossing powder ready and sprinkle it on top of the heated berries before it cools and heat again that way you dont need to use your versa pen as often. I LOVE your channel, never stop creating for us! TFS ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Great ideas!! ❤️

[@vanessarussell7997]

It's beautiful. Can't wait to see what you do next. Have a great day.

[@Jenny-W1910]

lots of "ooohs and ahhhs" with this one gayle! enjoyed watching you work with the flowers and i LOVE how they looked after you dabbed on Stickles. i was holding my breath when you started using the heat gun, i kept watching the tray of glitter and then .... "pooof" - "it's a glitter party!" i've done that a few times, it makes for a festive crafting space i think! glitter is just a part of the holidays. thanks for sharing, you are just so creative and talented! looking forward to what's next 😍

[@debandrew2802]

Love the sparkle. Love how you make it all comes together. The finger is a great tool, one that is always there when needed.

[@sharontilyard949]

I love how you’ve embossed your chipboard pieces Gayle!!! Sooo fun!!! I’m wondering if the chipboard was soaking in the embossing pen (as it is porous when it isn’t sealed) and that’s why it seemed to take more work. Perhaps it isn’t because your pen is drying out. 🤞🏻😉 I’m excited see this project develop!!! TFS!!! Hugs, Sharon 🌷💜

[@veronicawhite398]

😍😍😍😍

[@linetlalluk7450]

So beautiful Gayle and always so fun to 'be ' with you. You are so real and that makes you a winner😍. For me I liked the flowers better without the blue one..