Mixed Media Monday! - Christmas Fabric Paper Journal Cover!

[@lacreshaflowers5421]

Watching this is so interesting and relaxing at the same time 😃!! I love that 💕 🖌️ Paintbrush!! It's well loved and I can tell that it gets the job done well.

[@julie-annehoffmann8799]

Love mixed media monday yay. Thanks

[@edwardnapier6895]

So fun to watch you work your craft. Love all of your ideas! (Phyllis)

[@michelleanne9530]

Ive never seen this done before! I have some great napkins that would work well. Thanks for sharing your crafty art!

[@grahamfox931]

Morning Gayle. WOW,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, who knew that the "backside" of the serviette could be soooo useful. Love the cover you did and I am going to be trying to make one soonest. I just want to thank you for your inspiration and for sharing your awesome talent with us.. Love visiting with you and hearing all about your day and your family, they sound awesome people. Love both of the covers and can't wait to see more. As usual, I am sending you Blessings and hugs from Cape Town. Diana

[@susanhetler4704]

Always enjoy watching you make covers! Thanks for sharing 💜💜💜

[@juneribbons5196]

Love both of these journal covers .they are really pretty !

[@susan6038-u4g]

A rainy Montana Monday and I can't focus on only one project to work on. Watching your video while drinking coffee seemed a good compromise.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Haha! 😂. Love it! So grateful for the rain! Perfect cozy craft room kind of a day! ❤️

[@myhopecreations4986]

I have tried it using Sewing pattern on the top layer for fabric paper. Your right it makes it too stiff for my liking. So thank you for mentioning it in the video.

[@Angela152half]

I’ve never seen this technique for a journal cover. This looks great and looks like fun. There is hardly anything on television I want to watch except this time of year and I watch all the Hallmark Christmas movies. I know they have all the same plot and twists but they are good clean entertainment.

[@craftycat7212]

Fun video Gayle. Love these covers. Have never tried but I need to. Hugs, Amy💕💕

[@lovelyscraftinglodge]

Yes, I needed this! Thank ya!

[@artzology]

Love how these covers came together! Pretty lace pockets on the inside too. 💕

[@NowTheresaCraftyIdea]

Hi Gayle. I love watching you make the fabric paper covers. It's a great way to use and display napkins 😊

[@marilyntorsch3970]

It’s very relaxing watching you put the napkins in place. Turned out really pretty. Oh so much fun with all the Christmas colors. Thank you for sharing 🎄🤗🎄

[@lesliecaldwell2101]

I really love the fabric paper. I can't wait to see how it looks when it is dry.

[@debbievanmeter-jerseygirl374]

Always enjoy watching you create!😍❤

[@laurettechandlerthevintage3022]

Loved the video! Great refresher on making covers! Thanks for sharing! 💖❤️💖

[@sandycraig3411]

I must try this!!

[@CrafD2me]

Watching you always makes my fingers itch to create! Thanks for all the inspiration! You’re a good kid!

[@samanthaphillips5102]

Gayle is a great kid!! Just saying.

[@dawnijomo1799]

I love fabric paper and get sooo relaxed watching you do those ♥️

[@rhondaacheson2261]

Your fabric paper is stunning! I loved it the 1st time you did a tutorial. My attempt was a fail, I glued the napkins to the right side of the fabric! 🤦‍♀️😟 Lol! I will be trying this again! Thank you, Gayle! 😊❤

[@barbaraperna5536]

I have been wanting to try the fabric paper cover. Love both Covers. ❤️

[@CynthiaH914]

I always enjoy watching you create journal covers. And these 2 covers are looking very nice. I look forward to seeing you decorate them. Thanks for sharing.

[@sharonskains5049]

Being newer to this journal community, I had never seen your fabric paper journal covers, and I am fascinated. Every dollar store/home decor/ craft shop location near me that might sell napkins is now on my to visit list. I know there are many Etsy shops that have them, but I must have been distracted when God asked for raised hands from those who wanted patience, because I think that quality missed me altogether.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Me too, Sharon. Patience is definitely not one of my virtues! 😂❤️

[@debbiev.1311]

My nemesis...journal covers! But thanks to you & your wonderful ideas/demos, my confidence is renewed!! ❤🤗

[@LynsAlteredArts]

Mine too, good to know I’m not alone.

[@debbiev.1311]

@@LynsAlteredArts 😉💕

[@bettymcmenamin]

Hi Gayle, this first cover reminds me of the fabric paper creation you made as your injury was healing a few years back and you were wearing that black sling. I had just had my surgery and could relate! I really love the various napkin pieces you glued to this Christmas fabric. Such a gorgeous project, and I cannot wait to see it when dry. Also love the second piece with the crunchy Amazon envelope. The lace was just perfect! Praying your days are well, my friend. Blessings, Betty :)

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hi and big old hugs, Betty! So lovely to hear from you, my friend!! I hope you’re healing well and quickly from your surgery! 🤗😘❤️

[@JoAnn4gracenotperfectionm815]

Wonderful journal covers!!💕🐬Monday hugs

[@freidagepner2370]

Great covers. Can’t wait to see the fabric paper one dry. I always enjoy watching you make these covers. ❤️

[@giulianacarnevale6062]

That Santa is so cute!!!

[@billiejoethomason6075]

Yea ! Mixed media Monday. I’ve been missing them. It’s been awhile. I’ve seen you do this before but they all turn out a little different. I’m happy 👍

[@nancivessells1909]

Those turned out great. Love them both & went really quickly.

[@andreastewart5722]

Lovely journal covers.

[@RoseD2016]

Love making fabric paper covers. I love the feel f them when dried. Thanks for the reminder Gayle. Going to do my November Gratitude TN cover in this way! Hope you have a lovely visit with your friend. Xx🤗

[@dianacampanelli3250]

I’m so happy to see you do this technique again, I’m do this, Thank you for sharing again!🤗🌻❤️

[@carolynchatham6376]

I haven’t tried making a fabric paper cover yet but since watching you make one again I will have to give it a try. Thank you for sharing.

[@joanfriant211]

Ty for sharing these covers!!!

[@gladysward6969]

Gayle, you are on your way to two gorgeous covers! I will keep tuning in to see the progress, for sure! Hope all goes well at at doctor’s ofc. 😻

[@chaselip]

I have been wanting to do a fabric and nap!kin cover. Forgot all about it. Glad you did one today. Also love the Amazon envelopes with a fabric cover! Don't they just make the best sound! Great video💖💖💖

[@jenlitscreations]

Thanks for reminding me how to do these covers.

[@cindy77277]

Gayle, I hope you have a wonderful day. I enjoyed this video. Hugs 🤗 Your friend Cindy from a small town in Northern Ontario Canada 🇨🇦 ❤️❤️❤️

[@nancypyter1511]

I've learned some cool ideas today Gayle, thanks!

[@tannabella6071]

Good morning sweetie! Excited about today’s video! Thanks for sharing! Blessings!💕

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Tanna! ❤️

[@kathmcmillen3217]

I love both covers!

[@nancymoore1275]

Glad you did these. I made one before but used the whole package, I just folded it and it was way too thick! 🙄😕

[@beverlyjohnson9413]

Good morning, Gayle! Going back to yesterday! I was sick in bed! Ugh!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

I’m sorry, Beverly! Hope you feel better soon! ❤️

[@melonylee6788]

Hi Gayle. I can't wait to start my Christmas Journal. Great video

[@josettevaive3895]

This is a new way to do journal covers for me, so thank you! I don't mind gluing and layers, sounds like fun. Hope your day is wonderful 🥰

[@coreybartkuscole444]

Gayle, I love ya. It makes me a wee bit sad that we might never meet in person. But you never know what this crazy life will bring us and couldn’t a witchy New England gal and a Montana cowgirl be crafty friends? Can’t thank you enough for all you do for me, you elevate my artistic life!!❤️🧙🏻‍♀️👩🏻‍🎨❤️

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you, Corey! Oh, how I’d love to meet all my crafty KZbin buddies!! You never know! Stranger things have happened! ❤️

[@MadCatLady9]

Oh my goodness this came out so very cute! I love to what how you figure out where to put things in your collages. You are a bright spot in my day, thank you so very much!🥰

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you so much, dear Sheila! ❤️

[@beverlynielsen6714]

Good morning Gayle. Great video. Thanks for sharing. Hugs

[@Melinda-S]

Lovely covers! Thanks for sharing! ❤

[@maggiequilts]

Goodmorning Gayle , Enjoyed the tutorial, I liked the method #2 with the prime envelope, I have umpteen of those so I’m going to try that, Thanks for the inspiration Hugs. Maggie❤️ 🤗🇨🇦❤️

[@rhodaburks4970]

For your fabric cover that you showed at the end, you were deciding on a front and put the Holly & Berries tag on front. It reminded me of a candle! If you placed a couple small tags to either side and came up with a string or tassel flame, that might be cute. I can't wait to see how your covers turn out. I have an old jar of mod podge and lots of napkins I could use. Thanks for the great ideas!!

[@caroltanzi29]

Gayle: great work! Like the different ideas for covers. Carol from California

[@enchanteddreams7166]

Good morning sweet Gayle! Yay fabric paper! Love these covers! BIG hugs

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Lorie! ❤️

[@darleneboehm9666]

You make everything look so easy…lol. It seems to be much more difficult when I try to make things…lol.

[@jamakrueger7460]

Thank you thank you!!!! Have seen this before, but had forgot🙃. Just today was going to begin fabric covers, however didn’t know how to begin. Now I do thanks to you!!!!!! Stay well

[@hulie67Julie]

Are you good morning to try fabric paper. I think your video just convinced me to do it. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@mmonr]

I have never made fabric paper like this. I can’t wait to see it dried. It is so pretty. I love the texture.

[@WoodlandInspired]

Good morning Gayle! Always love your fabric paper and can't wait to see after it dries. Christmas journals are in full bloom, how exciting. Hope you have a fabulous day, take care!

[@MelodiMade]

Beautiful process video 🥰🥰🥰

[@JannyHaak]

Oh this is simply gorgeous! Love the fabric that will show on the inside, and so glad you brought the fabric cover back to memory because I haven't tried it yet. Still can't try it because I don't have enough napkins, but now at least I jotted it down in my idea journal 😊💕

[@margaretcomella3318]

Fun. Thank you!🌞❤

[@bonnieglenn961]

Thank you Gayle for the instructions...I made two covers along with you🥰 I am excited!!

[@martinamunch7657]

Oh, I love this idea! Still remember how you did it last year, and that I really wanted to do it, but never did!

[@kathw7020]

Good Morning! I watch as I ride my stationary bike every morning, sure does make the hour go faster! Very windy here in Oregon

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Kath! ❤️

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

Yikes! those poinsettias are bright! Isn’t it interesting how we all have our favourite colours as well as some that make us say “yikes”? 😵‍💫🦌💌❤️📚🎄

[@beckydexter8843]

Evening Gayle, just watching this video, so interesting, I haven't seen this technique before, so am certainly going to give it a try. Thank you for making an otherwise rough day really good. Much love.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Hugs to you and hopes for a better day tomorrow! 🤗❤️

[@tinlizzie4444]

Both covers are going to be beautiful!! I enjoy it when you make the fabric paper covers!! You never know what you will end up with and I think that's part of the fun!! TFS Gayle!! Hugs, Liz:)

[@kathrynhelm4176]

I look forward to seeing the fabric paper when it’s done. The second material is just beautiful...both will be great covers. 👍🥰❤️

[@mouseydeb3245]

Yay! I remember watching you doing the fabric paper before, remember how you did it, but for the life of me can’t remember how you used it or how it looked when dry. 🤔 Thanks for showing us again! 💕 You sounded tired today. Hope your vitamin D level is ok? I worry. 😊 Sincerely hope you are doing well. 💕

[@robinpowell2712]

I appreciate the cover making video!

[@colleenmc8450]

I was so excited to see you do this project today! I tried one of these last year because of the gnome journal you made. I love the process of these covers.

[@carolpowerslavenderdreamsc1599]

Good morning Gayle!! Love how the journal covers turned out, so beautiful. I have not tried the napkins over fabric yet. I'm elbow deep in making Christmas journals right now. I have more spring napkins then I do Christmas, so I have this idea on my to-do list for spring. 😁 Have an awesome Monday..💙💚💙💚

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Carol! ❤️

[@stephennepereira8997]

Hi Gayle, can't wait to see this cover ready to be used! Definitely going to try this. Thanks for sharing 👍💛

[@vanessarussell7997]

The covers are pretty. Have a great day.

[@irenemueller3888]

Another great day of crafting Gayle, these are going to be beautiful covers!

[@laurettechandlerthevintage3022]

Morning sis! Have a marvelous Monday!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning sis! You too! ❤️

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

Very nice. I'm thinking I need to mass make some covers because the signatures are easy; the covers slow me down. Having some on hand would be nice. :) Have a delightful day. 😘

[@lesliefink3655]

Beautiful ❤

[@CrafD2me]

What if one would do all napkins with the last layer only a pretty tissue? Wonder if toilet paper or paper towel would work in place of napkin. I better stop wondering before I get lost! Lol

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Perhaps you could experiment on a piece of fabric that you don’t particularly like, then if you have to toss it, nothing is lost. I do think paper towel would be too thick though and toilet paper too thin. Haven’t tried them, but just my initial thought. ❤️

[@JodiLewisCreations]

I did this last year with muslin as my fabric base. Then layered white layers until only a decorative as my top base. I was pleased with the outcome. Although, I think I did too many white layers as my cover is stiff. It is pretty though.

[@anntackett2496]

Good morning Gail ! I want to thank you so much for sharing all of your talents ! This cover is looking great! A few year's ago I was wandering around on KZbin and one of your videos popped up, I have been hooked ever since and I had never even heard of junk journals lol. So you have opened up a whole new world me, again Thank you 😊! I seen Mrs coggs video the other day ,where she made three Audrey Hepburn megazines , they are so beautiful, she showed some tags that she had made did you see that? Also , lol I have many many lol, little golden books and have made so many journals, you girl are an inspiration 💖!!

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Thank you, Ann! Yes! I saw Mrs. Cogs journals and the tags. I saw the tags first on Instagram and asked her if she was selling the tags. 😂. I bought an Audrey journal from her years ago. So I thought it would be fun to have a tag for it. Little did I realize she was making a bunch of Audrey journals! 😂. I’m sure that’s why I never heard back about the tags. 😂❤️

[@anntackett2496]

@@gayleagostinelli_ct lol, on the KZbin video she said they were for you .

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

@@anntackett2496 so hilarious! After answering comments here, I went on Instagram and had a message from her that she was sending me some tags! Such a sweet lady she is! I’ll have to watch the video! 😂❤️

[@lucy7b]

🌷🌷🌷

[@kateconrad7463]

Gayle - this is so interesting. Is there a benefit to ripping the white portion of the napkin into various strips before covering it with the Modge Podge solution rather than laying down the entire napkin and then putting on the modge podge solution? I like this idea, but if I can save some time , I’m going for the simpler process. Thanks for taking the time to post this video..

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

You can sure do that. I like the torn because once it’s dry, you feel and see more texture. ❤️

[@samanthaphillips5102]

Gayle, I love this idea!! This is my first time seeing this process for a journal cover. I guess I need to watch your journal cover series playlist! So many videos, and so little time! I am confused now though. In the below comments a statement was made about which was the outside and which was the inside. Does the fabric go on the outside and the napkins go on the inside? Which way does the final journal cover go? I am asking about the black and red Poinsettia cover you were working on in this video. Please reply.😊

[@angiebailey4080]

On the first couple layers using the white napkins can you just glue the whole napkin down at once?? Or is it better to tear them for them to adhere better?

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

I like the texture of the torn edges. It doesn’t show as your gluing down, but once it’s dry, you can see and feel it. ❤️

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

I hope you'll post the dried cover on Instagram. I know mine looked very different when it dried. I'm very curious to see how yours turned out.

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

I show the dry and finished cover on Wednesday’s video. 😁❤️

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

Looking forward to it.

[@dimonty7052]

Been enjoying your videos. Love your process. Do you always watered down the modge podge when doing napkin projects? I’ve done a few projects with full strength and have found it difficult to manage. Wasn’t sure if just me or a better way to do it. Thanks for your help.

[@catherinekelly8097]

When you are covering front and inside covers with the same fabric, have you ever thought of putting the fabric from the spine around the edge and to the spine again? Thus, there is a “finished” edge that the sewing abuts…. Spine fabric and lace would cover the ends …

[@lalagamma4452]

You were going to tell us about using book pages instead of napkins and you got distracted. Would that work? I believe the last time I made it or try to make it I didn't use enough mod podge. After my move I would like to try this again cuz I just think it's so relaxing to watch and it turns out so beautiful. Hope you had fun at your lunch. 🕉️✌️🐞

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

I found book pages to be too thick. I like this project to be strong but flexible. It’s a matter of what type of cover you prefer, I think. 👍❤️

[@bettybutler1686]

Recall the first time you did this I thought you were so brave!!! Now I know you as a true mixed media culture expressive creative! Goes with the flow and can make Merlin jealous! Luv it!! (Side note.... 47 year old Covid Nurse Daughter just called to give me heads up that her “3diamond” promise ring arrives Wednesday, her guy overseas w/terminally ill parent, Real engagement ring when he gets back. So this gives me time to: A. Lose 100 pounds, B. Get G-mommy makeover, C. Make or buy size 14 mauve lace MOB dress, D. Make party favors/banners/make the date envelopes/weddings party invitations/fancy-ish journals for all the wedding party and keepsake journals for the new family for Christmas. No pressure. Me and my hexagon punch are gunna mass make!)

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Congratulations! I just love weddings! 🥰❤️

[@patbrez3079]

Good morning Gayle! I made small covers, test run with tissue paper and the cover did come out as a hard cover, has not cracked at all. This time I will use just napkins and follow your directions. Your covers are always beautiful. Been watching the new Christmas Hallmark movies. Have a great day! 👍🍁🍁🍁

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

Morning Pat! ❤️

[@yvonnewrightfranklin8424]

Oh ok. I tried this a way ago, and it peeled. So now I will try it with a little more glue. Thank you

[@jayneterry8701]

50/ 50 blend Gayle mentioned.

[@vickibusybee]

Yes mine peeled off too. I think that I did too many layers and it was so thick. The fabric just peeled right off when it was dry. I then used the thick tissue layer for dye cuts so it wasn’t wasted 🥴. I must try another one soon. Vicki 🌸😘🇦🇺

[@debbiebrowne1821]

Loved it cool process ❤️👍xx

[@darlenem4940]

This cover will be amazing I just know it. How long does it take to dry

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

It takes a day or two to dry. ❤️

[@heatherb7491]

Gayle, love the technique with 5he napkins and fabric cover. Can I ask, when dry is it still a soft cover or does it feel hard because of 5he glue? Luv and hugs xxx

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

It’s harder…tougher. But it’s flexible. That’s what I love about these covers. ❤️

[@ginapearson3601]

Good Morning Miss Gayle, happy mixed media Monday. Do you know when Barbara’s interview video will be released?

[@gayleagostinelli_ct]

I believe Nov. 12. 👍❤️

[@joannescollectiveco.4240]

🥰❤️🥰

[@lorrainedurgee1761]

Great ideas - thanks & it doesn’t have to be a journal cover, can cut it up for cards..