Making Glassine Napkins!

Come watch me experiment with making "glassine" napkins! I was inspired by Nik the Booksmith's video in which she makes "glassine" with paper: tinyurl.com/y3...
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[@JanieAlcove9]

What a terrific idea. As you mentioned, the texture and “noise” are an added bonus. I love paper that satisfies my tactile and hearing senses. Btw, I often use essential oils to add “smell” to my journals, so you have sight, sound, touch and smell…!!!!

[@LollyPalooza]

awesome!

[@averyroseshow1015]

I thought it was only me lol

[@CraftsandMorewithDonnaJackson]

This is an awesome idea. I've made them using baby oil but it's a huge mess. I've got tons of napkins. Tfs. Oh a little tip. When you're mod podging, if you will tear a piece of plastic wrap and ball it up, it makes the perfect tool for smoothing your project and doesn't stick or tear. 😉

[@LollyPalooza]

thank you for the tip.

[@noradunlap7539]

Thank you for the tip Donna!❤️

[@cindyhenry1410]

Crafts and More with Donna Jackson or use an old gift/credit card straight edge to smooth out the bubbles

[@estherpowell2372]

Thanks to Nik I am spraying anything paper! To deal with the blowing around problem, I lay my paper on cardboard and use straight pins in the corners.

[@LollyPalooza]

Good idea about the pins. I actually had put my freezer paper on cardboard, so that would work.

[@BlaizC]

@@LollyPalooza You could also tack the napkin to the freezer paper with an iron. It will peel right off. I have one of those irons that have a small triangular head which will work great.

[@JudyPsInMyMindsEyeMixedMedia]

Great idea!

[@Valeri4561]

Also, you could do what I do. When I find a napkin I like and want to do the technique with the pattern on the napkins. I scan the napkins with my scanner, then I can print it on a heavier paper such as vellum, tracing paper, etc. :)

[@LollyPalooza]

I have scanned old documents, too, so I could reuse often. Thanks for sharing

[@LifeDIYJosie]

This is such an amazing idea! The napkins look almost like vellum paper! I'm definitely going to give it a try on my TNs! TFS, hugs~ Josie :)

[@LollyPalooza]

fantastic :)

[@DonnasCraftingWhimsy]

i LOVE napkin swaps..am subscribing- I love to deccoupage and iron naplins wo adhere to cardstock. I lvoe learning new techniques.

[@LollyPalooza]

Thanks for subbing!

[@MsPuffCreativeCorner]

New subscriber here! Just love your tutorials and the sound of your voice. I am binge watching some of your videos.

[@LollyPalooza]

Wonderful! Thank you, and welcome to my channel :)

[@cindyhenry1410]

Beautiful! I would use the extra ply to stamp on (permanent ink) and make my own designs, then turn that into the “glassine” page. TYFS! ❤️🦋💜

[@LollyPalooza]

Great idea!

[@bobbyspapercraft]

The napkins now remind me of vellum. Crunchy and everything. I love it.

[@LollyPalooza]

yes! I love crinkability!

[@-Shel-]

I just ran across this and wanted to say thank you! I am new to decorating my journals and I love this idea so much. ❤😊

[@LollyPalooza]

great! Glad you found this video! :)

[@clombard7134]

I don't really do this type of crafting, but Lolly you make it look like I can get into this! Thanks for your creative tutorial!

[@LollyPalooza]

there you go! I appreciate you having an open mind and watching anyway!

[@bobbyspapercraft]

LOL "Crinky" a new Lolly-ism. :-)

[@LollyPalooza]

yup. "Are ya feelin' crinky?"

[@lorrainedurgee1761]

I’m going to try napkins, thanks.....great video on making napkin flowers also...

[@LollyPalooza]

Have fun! Thanks so much for watching :)

[@allthumbs3792]

A napkin swap is a great idea, and thanks for a terrific tutorial! Just found your channel, new subscriber here!

[@LollyPalooza]

Thanks so much! Welcome to my channel

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Neat idea!

[@LollyPalooza]

thanks so much, Lindsay!

[@lureesspace]

I have lots of napkins. I have been collecting for along time. Where did you get the small leaf one at? I use Saran Wrap as glue. I iron my napkins on cardstock with it. It is so beautiful. It turns out absolutely flat. You can add Mod Podge on top. You can iron the napkins on any hard flat surface that can stand the heat. I place a couple pieces of tablet paper over the napkin. It's also very fast, no drying time. Try it you'll love it. You gave me a great idea on making some napkin flowers. Thanks so much.

[@LollyPalooza]

I did a greeting card by ironing the napkin onto it. It did turn out great! Gave it to Mom for Mother's Day

[@sweetboo1022]

OK just so I understand (because that sounds really interesting) you have card stock on the bottom and then you put a piece of saran wrap or kitchen plastic and then you put the napkin on top and then put another piece of paper to protect the napkin on top of that and then iron it. And you're saying that the plastic melts and it adheres the napkin to the card stock because that is so cool. And if so I have to try that today. Look forward to hearing back from you, hopefully 💖💖

[@marciataylor4077]

Some say that method works, others don't. You can iron the napkin, separate layers first, to the plastic side of freezer paper too. More tutorials on this method seem to be successful.

[@adrinem4513]

What a great idea! I have tons of napkins and am happy to learn a new way to use them.

[@LollyPalooza]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching!

[@tamielizabethallaway2413]

Great ideas! Those black and white napkins are lovely! One thing... And it's just a pet peeve of mine so don't take this personally, it just irks me, is... You are INKING the edges, not distressing them. People always think distress ink makes "things" distressed, it does not, it makes them inked. Distress ink is water reactive... Which means the ink ITSELF is distressable, not the object it's on! It is an ink that has been made to react with spritzing, creating a blotchy "distressed" effect of the original solid colour. I'm no ink "chef" lol so can't remember the exact ingredients the ink has that allows it to do that, but there are videos where tim holtz explains how it works. The newer distress oxide inks turn white and chalky when spritzed giving a blanched kind of look. So if you like making your page edges look old and distressed, any old brown ink pad can be used, it doesn't have to be branded distress ink! Most people pay more for distress inks, yet never use them to their full potential, if you just want aged page edges, buy a cheap ink pad! 😁😁😁 EDIT*** found a link where tim holtz explains xxxxxxx kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZW0Y2SPq6t5jKM

[@LollyPalooza]

thanks for the explanation. I will most likely still use it as "distressing" as referring to applying his brand of distress inks. :) I see your point though

[@tamielizabethallaway2413]

@@LollyPalooza thank you for your positive response! I was expecting my head being bitten off when i really didn't mean it badly! Literally it's like one of those lil things that makes me get an eye twitch or something, like people scraping fingernails down a chalk board... And of course i knew what you meant and everyone says it, just sharing one of my lil irks! Plus of course some people may not have realised all the ways to use distress inks, OR may have been saving up for a few and don't intend to be all arty with them, in which case, any will do. In fact, i also initially lusted after them, then realised I could save my money, as I'm a crafter, not an artist! Now I need to find that gloss spray ... and some beautiful napkins like yours. Ps: we tend to call them serviettes in England too, and call the cloth ones napkins. It's where we get the word "nappies" from, as babies had terry toweling cloth squares folded into triangles and pinned on before the invention of disposables nappies! (What you call diapers! Now there's a strange word... Diapers....wonder where that came from...?) 😘😘😘

[@paulacollins6961]

I think you could iron the napkin in between two pieces of waxed paper with scrap white paper on either side so not to ruin your iron. To get the glassine look also.

[@LollyPalooza]

Sounds interesting

[@meanbean98]

how about putting a napkin on vellum paper u could probably do 3 things to get the same effect or stronger idea 1 I would try spraying the vellum paper with adhesive and then stick the napkin to it and then spray the clear or idea 2 mod podge it to the vellum idea 3 taking the vellum paper and stamping it you can already see through it and design it the way you want .believe it or not I haven't tried this myself but the idea came to mind... but I really love vellum paper what you print on it on top does not seep through i have painted on it with acrylics and had gotten some really awesome paper out of it . ive also tried oil paints on it and having some really cool results... just my 2 cents . love the idea thanks for sharing

[@LollyPalooza]

sounds like some great ideas!

[@meanbean98]

@@LollyPalooza thank you !

[@carolynb1413]

Great ideas. Have you seen the technique of adding modpodge to the paper and letting it dry. Then add your napkin on top of the dry modpodge and iron on top of napkin with piece of parchment on top. The heat of iron will melt the modpodge and fuse it to napkin with no wrinkles at all

[@LollyPalooza]

no! Nice idea! I have placed my card stock down, then a sheet of plastic wrap, then the napkin and a protective paper such as parchment. I have ironed that together so that the plastic wrap melted and adhered the napkin to the card stock

[@sislertx]

Heck i use the white onws to make faux handmade paper..its fun..dried used tea, strings, dried flowers stuff, purple onion skins, cut up colored.feathers, ..even the printed paper napkins, gold or metalic flakes

[@LollyPalooza]

sounds very creative!

[@sislertx]

I am a napkin hoarder...big time....heck im a craft item and junk trash hoarder now....damn junk journals...i cant go for a walk with the dog without bringing home a bag of finds

[@LollyPalooza]

sounds like a treasure walk

[@lindaholt2235]

Very interesting process. I cannot use them in archival projects. Just a warning to your viewers.

[@LollyPalooza]

Yes, I've stated this when a comment suggests using in photo albums

[@amandac6502]

Not to mention the cost, cheap napkins just went through the roof by the time you aerosol them 2-4 times, your labor cost of doing this, more labor fiddling with punching... buying a sheet of paper at Hoblob is sounding better by the minute.

[@marycoleman3711]

Learned alot of good info want to try to make

[@LollyPalooza]

perfect. Love to hear it

[@juliherron8991]

Your are a great teacher, love your journal and the excellent tips. Looking forward to having more time with you. 😀

[@LollyPalooza]

thank you so much!

[@kkossor]

That was so clever! From a Glassine Napkin to a finished journal in less than 30 minutes! So very pretty and the embezzlement’s were a stroke of genius. Thank you for sharing this idea.

[@LollyPalooza]

thank you. So very kind of you!

[@sophiemsmply4you572]

This is fantastic! I too am very tactile and one of the reasons I love papercraft is the feel and the noise. I love love love it. The journal turned out beautiful! Natasha from Treasure Books led me to you and so glad she did! Love your channel. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@LollyPalooza]

Wonderful! Natasha is a wonderful, creative lady!

[@missyleftrick5525]

“Crinky” will be used in my vocabulary from now on! lol I love watching your videos. They give me such great ideas!!!

[@LollyPalooza]

Yup, I think CRINKY is here to stay! I might need to name one of my stuffed Llamas Crinky!

[@CorinneCollette]

Great job

[@talksfromtheheart]

As always (you never disappoint) this is an amazing video! Is it best to put the wax paper on grass? I try not to do this on my deck cause the spray may leave a mark on the wood deck. So do you spray on grass?

[@LollyPalooza]

I take it to the garage and open the door. Then I lay out cardboard and on top of that the freezer paper. Next time I'll pin the napkin to the cardboard underneath for the first spray.

[@dixiehuenink2533]

The first video of yours I've watched! Love it. I have lots of napkins in my stash and now have another way to use them. Looking forward to watching more of your informative videos. Thank you for sharing you crafty knowledge.

[@LollyPalooza]

thank you, and welcome to my channel. You can browse through the rest of the videos. Lots to see!

[@cheerfulgreetings5535]

Hi Lolly, would you be interested in a 6 for 6 napkin trade? Vicki Romaine

[@LollyPalooza]

Sorry, I am not doing swaps, but I know there are swap groups on Facebook (check out decoupage groups)

[@sherylhardy3059]

Love this! I watched Nik the booksmith's video the other day, it was wonderful! I just love how one person has this really cool idea and other crafters just run with it and light bulbs are going on all over the place! TFS! Ps very cute napkins!

[@LollyPalooza]

thank you! Yes, she had a great idea, and I had what I call "lots of crafty thinks" after her video

[@asiap3296]

I just found your page and I'm already obsessed. Thank you for sharing your talent ❤❤❤

[@LollyPalooza]

Welcome!! Thanks for watching!

[@kristinaclark9542]

This is the first of your videos I've watched. I very much enjoyed it. Your voice is very pleasant and calming, reminds me of Elizabeth Elliott. Thanks for sharing.

[@LollyPalooza]

aww thank you so much. That's a compliment :)

[@SharonLuska]

I love it!!!now I’ve subscribed 😁chatted with a few of your commenters too hope that’s ok☺️

[@LollyPalooza]

they will appreciate it :) Welcome to my channel

[@aclark30121]

Hi I am so glad your video popped up-your idea and tips are so good. I love how you covered the jar with the plastic wrap to keep the modge podge from drying out. I love reading the comments also--they all are so helpful-Thanks so much for making this video--It is great to have this technique on the back burner--have a blessed day.

[@LollyPalooza]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Gamchlo]

They don't stink too badly. BWAHAHAHA! Lots of ideas - thanks. Can't wait for the We R Memory Keeper's video. I am stepping way out of my comfort zone and making a December Daily for a friend who is a sister to me. I have that tool and have no idea how to use it. I have never made any type of journal.

[@LollyPalooza]

this pamphet stitch is easy to learn and a good one for beginners.

[@WilmaVoermans]

We cant buy the spray here in Europe. Does anybody has a idea for alternative spray? They even wont send it to Switzerland, because we have such tight rules what can be importet and what not :( Freezer paper......another thing we just dont have here..... I liked your idea, looks good!

[@LollyPalooza]

thank you. So sorry you can't get the items

[@joanndankovchik4861]

GREAT TUTORIAL!!! THANK YOU!!! Will try, love pretty napkins, and mini envelopes!! Again, thank you!!!

[@LollyPalooza]

You are so welcome!

[@artzyyma]

The sound and clarity of the sprayed napkin almost reminds me of sewing pattern paper. I love it. This is a must try! Great take on Nik's DIY Glassine!

[@LollyPalooza]

sewing patterns are great for spraying, too!

[@missrdeal]

Any moment now here in Richmond Virginia there is about to be an ice storm moving thru slowly...but who cares .. i have paper to spray paint!! Im going outside... Super Excited bc i lovvvve anything that resembles vellum or glassine... you are 👏 AWESOME!! Just know one thing...Nik the Booksmith ... YOU ARE LOVED!!!!

[@LollyPalooza]

Thanks for sharing. Stay warm!

[@NitrosMom074]

First time viewer here. Cool tip! I have another use for the plain back ply of the napkins. I use archival ink and stamp images on it to make tissue similar to the first napkin you used in this video! Use for decoupage or you can make this glassine paper with it.

[@LollyPalooza]

great idea, too! Welcome to my channel!

[@DRUMLINERGURL12]

Probably fuzzy cut the individual flowers from the black and white napkins. 😍😍😍 beautiful!

[@LollyPalooza]

that would be pretty, too

[@louisedesantis3039]

Dear Lolly, I can’t thank you enough for your advice to razor off with a ruler and craft knife the uneven excess of the interior journal pages. I’ve made two JJs; each time it was crazy-making, trying to cut off excess with my trimmer, first the right side of one page, then the left, until everything fit inside the cover, but nearly as unevenly as when I started. Also, I too watched Nik’s Video, now yours, and am ready to go outside with my giant piece of cardboard, ,my spray shield, and start spraying some napkins. In addition, you might find excellent pointers on decoupage through Patti Elhoff’s tutorials. She’s done nothing but decoupage for like decades. For instance, always spread the decoupage glue from the center out. Patio elf. Upcycle with Decoupage. I’m so glad to now be a steady viewer of yours!

[@LollyPalooza]

thank you for the tips! :)

[@joycewhite5550]

Thanks Lolly, I watched niks channel. I was hopeful she would try napkins. I'm glad you did it worked great. Thanks

[@LollyPalooza]

You are so welcome!

[@kimberlyshaw7469]

Another great trick for smoothing your paper if you have one is gently roll over it with your brayer or a small paint roller (I also roll my mod podge onto larger projects with a small foam paint roller, NEVER use a fuzzy paint roller it will leave fuzzy's on your surface.

[@LollyPalooza]

I would still cover it with some non-stick sheet before rolling, but that's a great idea. :)

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

What a cute idea. If you’ve never tried to adhere your napkin to paper with plastic wrap, you should really try it. It comes out amazing! It’s very easy to do. It’s far quicker than the mod Podge. Technique.

[@LollyPalooza]

I have done it, but I still end up sealing with Mod Podge when done. :) Thank you for watching!

[@joycebergthold1465]

Napkin swap?! I was just thinking, I wish I knew who would want to swap napkins and where I find them! Do you have a group that would like to swap with me? Or, can you put me in touch with someone? Ok, back to your video. Joyce

[@LollyPalooza]

There are napkin swap groups on Facebook, but I'm not in any and cannot recommend any personally

[@minnahumble2294]

I don’t dispose of the first and second ply because I use them. I love using the in between ply because there is often a very light pattern on them that is nice for collaging. The totally white layer makes a great looking faux rice paper. You can adhere leaves and dried flower petals on it which gives it a mulberry paper-like appearance. There are a couple of videos on KZbin about how to do this. I’ve varied the technique I saw in the videos by using rice paper sketching sheets as a base.

[@LollyPalooza]

awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@surfmomma1949]

Cool idea. Ives watching another YTer and she does it with Matt Laminate. I was things going that years ago we did something with wax paper.. can’t remember. So fun to watch your videos. Thanks

[@LollyPalooza]

Very cool! I never heard of that

[@maddysgrandmommy6838]

I usually let my MP dry on the cardstock and then iron on the paper. No wrinkles. Then topcoat with MP. Always works (almost ;) )

[@LollyPalooza]

I'll have to try!

[@beckyb4074]

Another tip for what to do with the white backs of napkins is to stamp images onto, and make your own collage type napkins. Nothing goes to waste. Great ideas everyone. Take care and God bless. Sincerely Becky B from Arkansas

[@LollyPalooza]

thank you. Yes, a couple other viewers suggested this, too Must try!

[@TheCraftydevilSpeaks]

My spray box is a cut down cardboard carton. I use straight pins in the corners and middle edges. It pierces through the paper and box and holds it down quite well. I always trim the edge off my paper after it’s dry anyway ( sometimes the napkin ripples along the edge or doesn’t get quite enough spray) so the pin holes get cut away

[@LollyPalooza]

I had a spray box, and my husband cut it apart and recycled it. Now I have another one.

[@dianecaust2425]

Just lick your fingers, then squeeze, pinch serviette. It will just come apart. Only takes a second.

[@LollyPalooza]

I have tried the moisture but not the squeezing. Thank you

[@IceCreamCarla]

i learned from PatioElf that you can smooth out the modpodged napkin by laying a piece of plastic wrap over it and hand smooth. She is the napkin decoupage queen!!!!

[@LollyPalooza]

I have heard that! Not sure if it was her nor not, but I did see a video on it. I haven't tried yet

[@sonofhibbs4425]

You did emphasize spraying that stuff in a well ventilated area, but might I add, to those who are very chemical sensitive to wear a respirator. For me, the slightest whiff of it is enough to make me ill. Wish I wouldn’t, because the process of making these would be fun. I do like the end results though.

[@LollyPalooza]

yes, a respirator helps!

[@anashandmadecreations5764]

Lolly love your video I need to try this thanks for sharing ❤️

[@LollyPalooza]

thank you so much

[@PixieLinsStorytime]

I just got some napkins from E-bay with birds on them, so I was really happy to find this video. Now I know what to do with them. Thank you.

[@LollyPalooza]

sweet! Great find!

[@esther5333]

Also a new sub. Love this idea, these are great. I can't wait to try this!!

[@LollyPalooza]

thanks so much. Welcome to my channel!

[@suzannebeyer5369]

With the flower idea, you could punch with a pale pink for example and layer it in between the black and white napkin print . Or layer a pink napkin layer in between. And then save the regular paper “ punch backer” flowers for another project.

[@LollyPalooza]

sweet layers! Great idea. I had originally ended my video after the notebook. The next day I went in and filmed the flowers. I had another idea, too, but I thought I'd better end the video!

[@plips71755]

I would on the flowers use your cording and needle to secure with a tiny pretty bead in the center. You can buy all kinds of beads or make your own ...paper beads. But once secured with the thread - you can fluff the petals. There are excellent videos on making paper flowers that you could use the napkin paper as your base instead of the tissue paper or fabric they use. I might use the card stock or colored paper piece as backing and contrast layer to show it off too.

[@LollyPalooza]

thanks for the input. I make paper flowers, but usually with card stock, rice paper decoupaged on card stock, or Kraft-tex

[@lunajen8970]

This is so creative, thank you for sharing! I saw the video Nik had posted awhile back but I kept thinking that can be the beginning of so many other ideas and here you are! 😊 thanks again for sharing.

[@LollyPalooza]

You are so welcome!

[@Marny5580]

Well, now I realize that my creativity is no where near yours. Whew! I loved watching yours. Kudos!!

[@LollyPalooza]

Thank you! 😊 Very kind

[@sharonolsen3814]

I have trouble with wrinkles putting down napkins. Doing it this way, are wrinkles less likely?

[@LollyPalooza]

Yes, it would help, as it's stiffer.

[@Dustanne]

This is a great idea, though I have tried something different. I have only participated in one napkin swap and the napkins were awesome. I can't recycle styrofoam here either. Thanks for the tip :)

[@LollyPalooza]

Thank you!

[@juanitadrexel339]

Somehow I just came across your channel. Another way to use your punch, is to turn it over so you can see where/what you are punching. You might find some very interesting stuff that way.

[@LollyPalooza]

thanks for watching!

[@butterflyforeve]

Why not try some matte laminator sheets put your napkins one face up to the top and the other face down facing the bottom. In other words putting the pretty side toward the outside. Now put 2 pieces of regular copy paper between the napkins, this way only one side of the napkin is laminated. The napkins will be more table and look like pretty wax paper

[@LollyPalooza]

isn't it fun playing with options? Thanks for watching

[@sue8237]

Lovely, but seems 4 coats of spray would be pretty expensive. And yes, love the crunch! Great tips in this video - thank you so much!

[@LollyPalooza]

thank you. It's a fun experiment

[@Jaydonanthony]

Great ideas and super detailed instruction!

[@LollyPalooza]

thank you! :)

[@mariannetrana8145]

Omgosh this is fantastic! You answered all the questions I had as you went along! I love working w napkins n I cannot wait to get this spray to try! I have been using double sided rolls of tape to adhere my napkins to paper to make card fronts! This is gonna make it so much easier!!! Thank you thank you!!!!

[@LollyPalooza]

You are so welcome! Love to hear this, and I'm glad I could help!

[@sherrydmyterko-tramp8654]

I just love watching you. I watched a video posted this week doing this. Thought it was their idea but of course you did it first. 😝. It’s calming listening to you. Love how you explain things I would normally do. You save me. lol

[@LollyPalooza]

Oh thank you! Very kind of you to comment!

[@deniselariscy5950]

I’ve been spraying the napkins with the clear spray for years now to use in my cardmaking!

[@LollyPalooza]

yay! :) Thanks for watching

[@mawmawvee]

I saw someone decoupage a napkin to a vase and she used bunched up cling wrap to smooth the napkin instead of her hands, which worked very well.

[@LollyPalooza]

yes, another viewer suggested I try this, too. It's on my "to do" list :)

[@deannasnyder2470]

You know there is fabric just like those Paris napkins! I forget the name brand - but even the colors are the same.

[@LollyPalooza]

oh cool!

[@kathleenwoffordencaustics5633]

Thank you. Where can we find napkins swaps?

[@LollyPalooza]

There are groups on Facebook. I'm not in any of them, but I've heard of several -- usually in decoupage groups, I think.

[@susanlynch5796]

great idea...could you use these as a background on a scrapbook page? attaching them with glue or mod podge to a patterned paper or white or black cardstock?

[@LollyPalooza]

if you put on black cardstock, you'd have a hard time seeing the image of the napkin. Also, probably not archival quality or acid free?

[@fairydhust]

Thank You!!!! Fantastic and Beautiful idea's LOVE IT!!!! byeeee --- heading to Tuesday Morning - napkin shopping hahaha haha!!!!!

[@LollyPalooza]

hee hee. They always have such beautiful ones

[@AMcDub0708]

For the first coat of spray, maybe try sticking a needle in the very corners to anchor it down. The hole would probably fill in and not be noticeable when you remove the pins to do the second coat

[@LollyPalooza]

yes, someone suggested it, and I had to think DUH, why didn't I think of that? :) I do place the freezer paper on top of cardboard, so the pins could stick into the cardboard. Next time I will! Thank you for adding your suggestion

[@conniesanborn1754]

I would not worry about 2 layers not sticking the air pockets and separation just adds to the texture, crinkle etc

[@LollyPalooza]

Thanks :)

[@ladybug639]

I love this project. I ordered the twine and tapestry needle from your store not knowing exactly what I was going to use it for; now I know one thing to use it on. I love me some Tuesday Morning napkins!!! I usually hit the discount section in the back of the store first to see which ones they have there, then I go to the other section where they are kept. Thanks again for the inspiration your provide. Have a blessed day

[@LollyPalooza]

yes, their clearance is a great area! Thanks for watching :)

[@Pamsartplace]

Fabulous idea! Thinking gift wrap tissue as well ❤

[@LollyPalooza]

Yes! Thank you!

[@dhillcrafts]

Your flower is cute and "crinky!" Lol! I love this project! I heard you mention tissue paper and I already had that thought early on in the video because I have more tissue in my stash than I do napkins. Are you going to try spraying tissue?

[@LollyPalooza]

I will try. It will have a totally different effect. I think sewing patterns would be great too

[@dhillcrafts]

@@LollyPalooza great idea! I love using old patterns for embellishments. :) Okay here's another idea. You know how crepe paper has the tendency for the colors to run? I wonder how it would turn out sprayed with clear. Hmmm, the possibilities are endless....*thinking, thinking*

[@melodyjwilloughby]

These r sum great ideas. Keep playing around to see wut else u can make out of these. I'd luv to see more.. Tsmfs!!

[@LollyPalooza]

thanks so much!

[@lyndah8566]

Love the idea I have a collection of napkins but where did you find the mat you use to put the Mod podge on the napkin and how do you get the glue off your brush

[@LollyPalooza]

I use Teflon mats like these: amzn.to/2F4sHu8 Mod Podge washes off with water, but don't wait too long -- you'll want to wash it right away. I like to rinse the brush, then even set the bristles in an inch of water for an hour

[@evehamer3490]

Thank you for coming across very well. Super ideas xx

[@LollyPalooza]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@carrollwilliams4195]

Are these useable as a cover for a notebook, can they be glued or be used with double sided tape and will they ter? Are they waterproof?

[@LollyPalooza]

These are still tearable. You would not be able to use it as a cover, but it can be glued. If you want to use double sided tape, apply the tape to the PROJECT and add the glassine napkin on top of that, instead of applying the tape to the glassine napkin.

[@brendadavis4254]

What you can do before you spray your napkin is take straight pins and pin each corner to your freezer paper and then spray that way it doesnt blow away.

[@LollyPalooza]

thanks for the tip ;)

[@dinabaughman8731]

I stamp on my blank napkin ply and Decoupage with it. Makes a one of a kind of print!

[@LollyPalooza]

lovely!

[@aliasalien1806]

Nice idea. I have fallen for spray modpodge and spray gorilla glue. So fast and easy

[@LollyPalooza]

I have not tried them. I got spray Mod Podge at Creativation though

[@janwinchester7097]

thank you, this was very helpful and I learned something new as well.

[@LollyPalooza]

You are so welcome! Thanks a bunch for watching :)

[@sparklesass780]

Can mod podge the flowers over a small plastic ball so that you can remove them snd layer them and they'll have more shape?

[@LollyPalooza]

they would, but they would be pretty soft and easily smashed

[@Canadian693]

TFS! Have tried this and like the way it turned out. Also, serviette is also a French word for napkin.

[@LollyPalooza]

so the Americans are just weird. Again. :)

[@lwhitt9655]

Love your idea.What about using spray starch?

[@LollyPalooza]

it would stiffen it somewhat but not give it the same thickness or feel.

[@marydigiovanni6165]

try backing thin paper with plain computer paper, works for me

[@LollyPalooza]

thanks for watching

[@shirleykathan-sayess5764]

Brilliant! Thanks for such detailed instructions.

[@LollyPalooza]

You bet! Thanks for watching!

[@joancrainflynn8061]

I think using metal dies to cut shapes would work better than punches.

[@LollyPalooza]

I bet so, too. Unless the napkin also needs a piece of paper with it to help it cut sharply

[@dianecaust2425]

Maybe now paper is stronger it would be better for sewing stitching?

[@LollyPalooza]

hmmm. Depends on the use. As a decoration it would be okay, but not strong enough to make a pocket

[@lynniemarinelli8333]

I love the parchment tie with the tapestry needle. It looks better than stapples. But it is atill tricky to tie.

[@LollyPalooza]

it is. Tightening the cord is the tricky part with the pamphlet stitch

[@theresa_lili]

Start at the top hole on the outside to have out side strings to tie beads onto or on the inside. No reason you have to start in the middle. Start on the outside for hidden spines.

[@LollyPalooza]

There are many ways to do this :) Depends on where you want to tie it off.