Mixed Media WOOD SLICE ORNAMENTS - Napkin Decoupage

[@mariposa4902]

Wow! Great tutorial and tips!! Thank you!! OMG! I love that they are double-sided!!

[@KarenBurchill]

Double the enjoyment

[@lzrd8460]

How can we NOW just glue down the napkins after seeing how much better they look with the over painting! ☺️☺️☺️☺️ Really so pretty, 👏👏👏👏👏👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🥰🥰🥰

[@KarenBurchill]

Oh you made me laugh....K

[@stacylinn3102]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching you paint! These are beautiful ornaments and I have everything to make some🥰 thanks for sharing

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you so very much. I hope you enjoy making your ornaments.

[@Deeply-k3t]

Leise rieselt der Schnee” (“Softly falls the snow”) is a popular German carol

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you . K

[@lechat8533]

@desirepflugbeil ... and if I may add a very beautiful one :) Schöne Grüße nach Deutschland (aus Slowenien).

[@lzrd8460]

Excellent tutorial. You’ve really made us see how much farther one can go besides just gluing on! 👏👏👏🥰🎄

[@KarenBurchill]

I always want to make them more my own. Or at least vary up one from the other when I make multiples. K

[@cestmoi1666]

Wonderful ♥

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks

[@lechat8533]

Thank you very much for the inspiration, Karen❤

[@KarenBurchill]

You are very welcome. If you want to do wood slice ornaments be sure to source them well before the holiday period as the prices tend to go up and availability down. k

[@patriciagraham4786]

Such cuteness❣ Thank you for sharing these. I received my wood discs a couple of weeks ago, but wasn't quite sure what I was going to do with them. Now, I know something I can make.

[@KarenBurchill]

Well that was perfect timing...after making these 5 I ordered more discs....just got them so will be having an ornament making party with friends...each will make their own.

[@anniefaint6373]

These are gorgeous Karen , they will look lovely on your tree ,,,,xxxxx 🎄🎄

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks so much 😊I didnt think I would like them as much....made them as gifts...then went out and bought more LOL K

[@maggiehughes4283]

How lovely Karen. Just the best !!!

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you Maggie. K

[@maggiehughes4283]

Karen. I have just purchased a few similar wood circles from local shop, and plan to ‘copy’ your fabulous craft. Thanks.

[@sandrachanko422]

They turned out so adorable.

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you.. K

[@karenwhite1265]

Those are beautiful!

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks so much . It's almost time to dig the wood rounds out and make some new ornaments...hmmmm K

[@saral6978]

Karen, these are so sweet! They would be wonderful gifts to give. My fav is the dog one! I wish I had a napkin stash like you! You make such incredible pieces with them!

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you. Yes I am blessed to have access to such an array of napkins thanks to Ninnysnapkins . I plan on making more of these soon. K

[@marikareimer4411]

Absolutely love these ornaments Karen 😊

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you....I will definitely be making more .

[@dorceyt]

Beautiful Work

[@KarenBurchill]

It’s time to do more for this year

[@paulastrong7571]

Love these ❤

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks so much. K

[@therustymouse]

By far the best decoupage video and instruction, I’ve watched ! Thank you so much for taking me through each step. I can’t wait to try this technique out. I’m still a little unclear about the materials you’re using. I’ll have to look it up in the link and see if you have any previous videos on materials. Thank you so much and have a happy holiday, and a very merry Christmas❤️

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks for watching.

[@janashe8600]

Allof thes are adoeable!!

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you so much. K

[@lizmchenry3049]

Lovin this! ❤. What a great idea adding the stamping and stitching to the back !

[@KarenBurchill]

Glad you like it! Stitching adds so much .K

[@craftygrandma56]

OMG!! The bunnies are too cute!!! Just wondering how big are your pieces of round wood? and the writing reads Let it snow! it's just about the only thing I remember in German!! LOL! Another napkin project you have outdone yourself!

[@KarenBurchill]

The rounds are approx 3=3 1/2 inches round...they come smaller and bigger...also thinner. Thank you for the translation. I ordered a bunch more to make.

[@bbquiltartist11]

Wonderful use of napkins and holiday tissues. I am inspired to try it, but may leave the wood grain exposed. I’ll try it to see how it looks.

[@KarenBurchill]

Yes...depending on your napkin allowing the wood grain to show through will work....K

[@Dee-nl2jk]

Hey, Karen, I'm really enjoying your video making the Christmas ornaments with the beautiful designs. Can you just explain to me the difference between the benefit, and the use of the gesso, the Paint medium, protector and all the paints that you were using like on the paper with the different colors and the number codes, etc. What are those? Your work is beautiful.Thanks so much for a great video.

[@KarenBurchill]

Fluid matte medium I use to glue down the napkins.. I use white gesso...it primes the surface and prepares it for paint ( paint will soak in less, will be easier to blend if you gesso first) I sometimes use white gesso instead of white paint...cheaper and usually because it's always close at hand. The varnish or protector is final coat to seal the paint and protect I use Min Wax Polycrylic varnish I like the satin finish for a little shine. The colors used will depend on the napkin. I use mainly LIquitex Basics acrylic paint. I make whatever colors I have work/match what I need . Hope this helps

[@melonmahfood2439]

Super cute!

[@KarenBurchill]

You are so kind

[@susanasilva2737]

It looks really amazing. Thanks for share this wonderful idea. 🙏😁

[@KarenBurchill]

My pleasure 😊

[@carolyndaughton3373]

Fantastic tutorial! Thank you for sharing your talent.

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks for watching!

[@tinaharsch8761]

love this! I've been looking for something to do with the leftover wood slices from my daughter's wedding...this is perfect! thanks so much for this video

[@KarenBurchill]

Glad it was helpful! These are so easy and so adorable....I am thinking of putting them in garland to hang on mantle...or to attach to wreath...or both LOL

[@ScrappyMim]

I love these! What a great idea.

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks so much! Hope you give it a try. K

[@hankejoosen4029]

Beautiful 🤩🤩🤩

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@marjiens8163]

Absolutely beautiful, new subscriber!

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks for subbing! Happy creating. K

[@DecoupagewithAnnMargaret]

Love your video! Can you please explain what type of white paint you use to blend?

[@KarenBurchill]

It is white gesso. I use an art store economy brand. Pretty much every company has a gesso. You don’t need to buy expensive gesso.

[@appleknocker56]

Could I use clear gesso on first layer & then white gesso for second? Love this idea!

[@KarenBurchill]

You mean use clear gesso to seal the wood? You can keep the wood round natural..but then the color impacts the color of the napkin focal...thats why I use the white gesso?

[@rinamarsland4690]

This is awesome as always! I love the inspiration!

[@KarenBurchill]

Thanks so much! Hope all is good with you . K

[@maryburns5436]

Could you slow down a bit when you show the products you are using? it would be so helpful to be able to read the labels. Thanks

[@KarenBurchill]

I speed up the video so that it takes less time to upload. That being said did you know you can adjust the playback speed and slow down /speed up the video. Click on the settings button ( 4th from the right and adjust playback speed)

[@beaverunitedmethodistbeave185]

Could you send or post a list of the mediums you use please

[@KarenBurchill]

Liquitex Matte Medium....or Gel medium Minwax Polycrylic varnish at end.

[@corinnepage1260]

I just discovered your channel, and with Christmas soon coming around again, these are a perfect little gift. I have a question: for what purposes is gesso used?

[@KarenBurchill]

Yes they do make the perfect gift...so easy to make varieties and personalize too

[@diannademay8071]

Leise rieselt der schnee...German..."softly falls the snow"...children's song

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you. I will add to my list. K

[@jillsantanni6145]

I love this but trying to locate I think you said ink blocks where do I find that you had many colors that you were using on the robin napkin

[@KarenBurchill]

They are Inktense Blocks Here is a link...Inktense Blocks 36- amzn.to/2b3MB7l Inktense Blocks 72 - amzn.to/2aU3mnK Inktense 24 Pan Pallet - amzn.to/3EAa1Oi Inktense 12 Pan Pallet #1- amzn.to/3r6ZiaK Inktense 12 Pan pallet #2- amzn.to/3Pkm2MO

[@jillsantanni6145]

@@KarenBurchill Thank you so much

[@Juliebennettwong]

What did you seal the side of the wood with? Thank you so much.

[@KarenBurchill]

Fluid matte medium from Liquitex. K

[@junewilkin8303]

These are awesome! ❤❤❤ Does the using the sealant to seal them keep the wood slices from cracking? Is the sealant different from the Gesso? Thanks!

[@KarenBurchill]

Yes the sealer is different than gesso....it's more like a varnish than gesso .When applied the sealer brings out the wood grain which you can then sand down leaving you with a smooth surface. If you go and paint the raw wood the wood grain would still get raised but you wouldnt have a smooth surface. I think it does prevent cracking but only time will tell. I also varnish them at the end which also may prevent it from cracking. The thing to remember is it is wood ( a natural product) AND its also not overly expensive....quallity and long lasting durability may not be there. K

[@junewilkin8303]

@@KarenBurchill, thank you very much for responding! ❤

[@jaylynncraftroom4402]

Is varnish the same as polyurethane

[@KarenBurchill]

I am not exactly sure..there are a lot of different varnishes at reno supply stores with different purposes ..the varnish I use is water based, easy clean up and has no scent. I use MinWax Polycrylic Varnish .

[@charleneblake1146]

Love these❤

[@KarenBurchill]

Thank you....K

[@karenandrews4023]

Love these ❤

[@KarenBurchill]

thank you....they make lovely gifts