Napkin Art - Mixed Media Altered Playing Cards - Quick & Easy!

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

Oh my goodness, I really do need a crocodile now. Your ATC's are so pretty. I will post mine now. ☺♥

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Joan, glad you like them 💕

[@insanity6829]

CROP o dile

[@Barbarachocolate1956]

Ohhhh, my GOSH! I’ve been sewing and making things for half a century and YOU just taught me something I wish I had known for the last 50 years…..threading thick fabrics using a folded piece of wire as a “needle”. Thank you! Life changing!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I’m so happy to hear this was helpful ❤️

[@Barbarachocolate1956]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia I was in 4-H sewing for years and never learned the method of using wire as a needle. I guess it’s more of a crafter necessity. I appreciate any crafter tidbits to make creating easier. Thanks again!

[@patvalenzuela5105]

Darling. Your cards are always so cute , I love them all.😊

[@torageirs6473]

These are so cute and I love your "needle" that is a terrific idea

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Tora, it helps a lot 💕

[@SK-ki1te]

Love the tag fabric off to the side instead of boring center!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you. I didn’t want a hole through her head 💕

[@rosem3577]

Just this past weekend I found two sets of playing cards from 1935. I’ve been jotting ideas down. Your project will definitely be added! These are so very sweet Nina!! ❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hello Rose, how fun to have a couple of vintage sets to play with. Happy Creating ❤️

[@StefaniePettisTheRollingStudio]

Love the Altered Slice playing cards!! ❤️👏👍👍🤠 You really kept it so simple but it looks absolutely busy like you did so much more! I loved the way it came together especially the bulb pin charms! They really set them off along with the eyelets fantastic tutorial!! Thank You for sharing ❤️👍🤠

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment Stefanie ❤️

[@AngelaRossetti369]

Your ATC'S turned out funtastic love the charms adds a nice touch!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Angela 💕

[@judymartin420]

I'm absolutely thrilled that I found your channel. You have so many interesting and easy to do projects. I can't wait to get started on the napkin covered playing cards. Good tip for gluing three cards together, thanks. Thanks for sharing your time and talent with all us paper crafters. God bless you 💖 judyfromGA

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Judy. Have fun 💕

[@sandradowske1313]

I love anything Alice in wonderland. These are very cute.

[@amandashannon9347]

Love your ATCs! It almost looks as if the girl in each one is focusing on the little charm dangling on it! ❤️🥰

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Amanda, I thought that too 💕

[@crafti.louisecreates6824]

I love the Alice playing cards, I also love your wire threading tool! Genius!!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Louise, it’s a great little tool 💕

[@ZsuzsaKarolySmith]

Love the addition of the little charms!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you. They look cute don’t they 💕

[@mariadelourdesgarciadepare8973]

Nina, estan preciosos!!!!! Me encantaron como quedaron las cartas.

[@ranimacias7638]

Love the ATCs!!! Thank you--great way to use up decks that are missing cards.

[@mmonr]

These are so cute! I love that rice paper. ATC’s are fun to make.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Marsha, they are fun to make aren’t they. Have a lovely week 💕

[@KelliHediger]

Love this idea!

[@phylliswilliamstn]

Oh, I love these!

[@glasslyn]

Love this idea. They are too cute!

[@loriericks3243]

Love your art it is very refreshing to watch you. Love this mini project. So fun. Thank you for sharing.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much for your kind words Lorie 💕

[@cheryl7476]

The rice paper illustrations are delightful. I’m off visiting Petra,Erin, and Luke, so I’ll participate once I return. Sure is fun being a baby with a walking baby! We’re having a grand ‘ole time.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Cheryl. Have a wonderful visit and look forward to hearing all about it when you get back. Love to all ❤️

[@julesiou12]

Until watching this I couldn't understand the whole altered playing cards, but these are gorgeous! So inspiring Nina x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much. I think it’s fun to leave a glimpse of the card showing so you can tell it’s a playing card and not an ATC. It’s just fun to work on something small and they are great to trade too 💕

[@scottmantooth8785]

*i can confirm that once you start down this particular rabbit hole it becomes a serious addiction of sorts but in a good way...you will start noticing things that might be discarded that can be incorporated into a piece...maybe not right away but you'll start assembling things in your mind and what groups of images go together...here's a tip get a nice archival(ish) box and envelops and start your own collection of images...also remember to use neutral ph adhesive when putting things together...no glue sticks unless you're not interested in producing archival work to sell...i also use a gold paint pen to guild the edges of my cards...more of a personal aesthetic and subtle but it's nice when someone else notices...also a good idea to use a workable fixative or other protective/archival spray coating on the front and back of the cards...i then further protect them by placing them in individual card sleeves...yes, all this can get expensive if done all at once so i advise obtaining supplies slowly over time until you feel ready to have a go at this...*

[@janewebster7661]

They are lovely. Not seen this video. 😊❤

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Glad you enjoyed it. Must make some more of these 💕

[@ShytPhyre]

Thank you. You reminded me of how much fun it is making my trading coins.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Yes, coins are a lot of fun too 💕

[@Danielle-nz9tn]

Your work is always so neat and beautiful!! I love these adorable cards. Always love your videos 😊

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much for your kind comment 💕

[@lauramurphy438]

Hello Nina, Love your Alice in Wonderland altered card embellishments.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Laura 💕

[@cindyowens6624]

I love this. Cards are gorgeous and I have so many I can use. Love your tutorial and the fact you are very detailed. Thank you

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Cindy ❤️

[@lynnboyd33]

Hi Nina, I just LOVE watching you work at your table! These cards are so fun and colorful. I L O V E your brilliant threading technique! As much as I like doing ATC's, threading those tiny holes is a pain in the butt! Thank you for this delicious share!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Nina, I really really enjoyed watching you create these ATC’s. They are really really stunning and gorgeous too. And there’s nothing whatsoever simple about them. You have to have the idea, and then pull it off, which is what you’ve done. I was glad when you cut the sari silk down. Perfect Nina. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much for your kind words Mags, you are always so supportive and encouraging and I really do appreciate it. Have a wonderful week 💕 xxxx

[@anjanowackadeklopp761]

Very inspiring Nina,

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@tinagillhamevans667]

They are so pretty Nina I can see a long involved search of the house for a pack of cards in my near future

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Haha, I know they’re here somewhere ....... 💕

[@cindycreateforlife]

Your altered playing cards are awesome, the charms and silk just adds so much! I have discovered that I enjoy working small so this should be fun!💕🇨🇦

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Cindy. I enjoy working small as I’m less likely to over think things. Happy Creating 💕

[@cty5498]

Hi!! So across the pond in the states, Poker cards are 2.5" x 3.5 and only Bridge cards are 2.25 x 3.5" > ATC and Playing cards are my obsession!

[@CraftyClaire2020]

These are so cool I love Alice in Wonderland 😊 tfs 💖

[@lynnebutler9350]

Love these🎨❤️🎨❤️ that’s awesome rice paper!,

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Lynne 💕

[@tobiyanda810]

First-time Watcher and I loved it your altered playing cards are just gorgeous thank you for all the tips

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much and welcome to my channel 💕

[@christieoertel1589]

Thank you Nina love them. Have a great week

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Christie, you too 💕

[@mariapatriciachavez214]

nice ideas 💡❤

[@janet257]

Love! Love! Love!

[@rhondamclendon8886]

Nina, I love the Playing Cards! You explain so well! Thank You

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Rhonda 💕

[@sandyloer2249]

Can’t wait to make some of these!

[@madebymartha]

Your cards are gorgeous 💖💖💖

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Martha, glad you like them 💕

[@SweeTart77kkibble]

Such fun! So happy to have discovered this channel!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much for watching and glad you enjoyed the video 💕

[@LauraMe...]

I adore minis!!! Looking forward to this month Nina🦋🌺❤

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Laura. Happy Creating 💕

[@JH-wd7ul]

Adorable!!!

[@sherryvanderpool4024]

Like that the playing cards still show thru

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sherry, I love to see that they are playing cards 💕

[@zeldabertalotto8263]

Very cute and so easy

[@debbieangelstar]

So lovely. Those Alice charms add the perfect finishing touch 💕💫

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Debbie 💕

[@evelynrauseo467]

These are fabulous! The rice paper you used is gorgeous! You always have such lovely surprises in your stash of goodies! I can’t believe you even had matching charms at hand!! This is going to be a fun month for sure! TFS I did. God bless and stay safe.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Evelyn. I’m really looking forward to this month too. Mini projects was something that was requested when we asked the group last year. I have tried so many crafts over the years and have accumulated a lot of supplies so I can usually put my hands on something. Have a wonderful week and thanks as always for sharing 💕 xo

[@dianeshaw8395]

I love these! My daughter is going to decorate her new office building with Alice in Wonderland. I need to get busy and make some of these for her grand opening.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Diane. That sounds fabulous 💕

[@donnaerickson3059]

What type of business is your daughter in?

[@dianeshaw8395]

Donna, she is a broker/realtor and also raises rabbits.

[@58calangel]

These are beautiful! I love anything Alice in Wonderland!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Alicia, me too 💕

[@jeretta1000]

These are really cute. Thank you for sharing.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much for watching, glad you like them 💕

[@martinmixedmedia2899]

Very nice cards I really like the addition of the silk and charms.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Martin 💕

[@kariberger106]

Nina, these cards are just wonderful!! I love the embellishments. You are so creative! Thank you for sharing.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Kari, glad you like them 💕

[@paulineweir4804]

I love this ❤

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Pauline 💕

[@kimbain4368]

So pretty! I love Alice. Tfs!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Kim, glad you like them 💕

[@TalitaVanNiekerk]

So beautiful !! Thank you. So glad i found this channel ♥♥

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much for your kind comment ❤️

[@maryramirez4221]

Omg so beautiful Nina🤗🌹

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Mary 💕

[@kazeekins1]

Wonderful Nina , I love Alice . Gorgeous altered cards thank you for the inspiration. Happy B.H. weekend . xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Kay, glad you like the cards. Let’s hope the rain holds off for as long as possible today. A bit cloudy here at the mo, but I hear torrential rain is on the way. Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend too 💕 xx

[@kmwwrench]

These are wonderful. I, too, have a giant stash of charms from my jewelry making days. Once in awhile I actually remember to dig some out and use them on cards or journal pages. Happy spring!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Kathy. They ever expanding stash of supplies hey. Happy Spring to you too 💕

[@KriRama]

These are just adorable!! 😍

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you! 💕

[@katel3709]

These are so charming! Have been following you for some time now and really enjoy your videos! Thank you for sharing!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hello Kate. Thanks so much for your lovely comment ❤️

[@beckymeldrum7022]

I really enjoy your tutorials! Thank you!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Becky 💕

[@chaimomma]

Just beautiful!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@miekemiddelhuis3782]

Very pretty Nina, thank you!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Mieke 💕

[@healingmagichands]

So much fun to see how differently you and Kylie approach the same project. Your cards turned out great! Thanks for being an inspiration.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Ellie. We have such different styles and I love that aspect. We never discuss what we are going to create and that adds to the element of surprise for you and for us too. I’m sure one day we’ll end up doing something similar haha. Happy Creating 💕

[@ChattylaineCreates]

Oh I do love that Stamperia Rice paper, I have the 12" x 12" pad as I just love Alice in Wonderland.... I seem to recall someone sending me some napkins in HM ha ha 😂😂🤔🤔💖💖🌼

[@CreatingwithJovi]

Your Alice playing cards are fantastic

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Jovi, glad you like them 💕

[@anniefaint6373]

These are gorgeous Nina,,,,, 🌸❤️🌼

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Annie 💕 xxx

[@Nancy0162]

I love watching you create and listening to your process and suggestions. So stunning! Tfs! Have an amazing day, Nina! 😊💗

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much for your kind words Nancy. Hope you have a great day too 💕

[@joanjetson55]

Very clever idea, with any number of beautiful possibilities. Thank you! (Subscribed!)

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Welcome to my channel Joan. Glad you enjoyed the video, and yes, many, many possibilities 💕

[@patriciaventurin3714]

Qué hermoso trabajo has hecho Nina, muy creativo, original, lo pondré en práctica.Un aplauso a la distancia para ti.Cariños desde Argentina 👏🏻😘 Patricia

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hola Patricia. Muchas gracias por tu amable commentario. Feliz Creando! ❤️

[@khursheedtuli5931]

absolutely darling cards！

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@purplefairy1]

Oooh I absolutely love those, love Alice In Wonderland! 💜🧚‍♀️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Purple Fairy 💕

[@Maggiesplace48]

These are so lovely tfs Nina....Kia kaha,,,

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

Your cards are gorgeous. Tfs xo

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Elizabeth 💕 xo

[@lenabot5961]

Good morning nina, as you know I love doing small projects, so I am looking forward to the coming weeks. The cards looked beautiful, interesting to put the ribbons and charms in the corner.. Loved the one you decuded to go for the words and half of Alice..... she became Ali in Wonderland. Have a nice sunday and a good week, love and hugs lenaxxx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Good morning Lena, I like mini projects as it stops me overthinking. Hope you had a wonderful birthday week, love and hugs, Nina 💕 xxxx

[@melaniebrown747]

These are very pretty Nina xx.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Mel 💕 xx

[@yolandakouwenberg-meijer344]

Lovely cards.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Yolanda 💕

[@shalacarter6658]

Hi Nina! Thanks for the link to the sari silk. Simple? You are so funny! Your altered cards are amazing. I never knew that you left the faces showing through. I like that much better than covering them completely. Cheers!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Awww, thanks Shala. You don’t have to leave the card showing through, but I just like to see that glimpse of the card underneath 💕

[@shalacarter6658]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia Antonio is doing that as well.

[@suefalls1600]

Very cute cards💖💖💖💖💖

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Sue. I love making these ❤️

[@marilynndavid622]

Bless you for deli info.xx

[@scottmantooth8785]

*i've done altered playing cards and artist trading/collage cards for over a decade at this point but have been actively doing collage since high school (yeah, i'm old) currently assembling around 80 art cards simultaneously or at least the base/foundational layer of the cards since i let the individual cards dictate what direction they want to go so the themes of each develop very organically...cards can develop very quickly or take months depending on what i find*

[@susanstemmet6078]

These are so beautiful

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@ingridf3490]

Lovely cards :-) I like making small projects and altered playing cards/ATCs. My playingcards are coated with something (plasic?) so I find the glue or gesso fastens better if I sand them down slightly

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Ingrid, I always used to sand mine down too, but I haven’t bothered with the last few and they’ve stuck just fine. Perhaps it is the cards I’m using 💕

[@knittingsister]

Love them!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@kathleenmay6711]

I love these❤! I just subbed to your channel and can’t wait to watch more of creations 😍

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Kathleen, welcome to my channel. I hope you’ll find lots of inspiration here 💕

[@staceymcghee77]

I love these!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@alisoncouzens3736]

Great projects Nina, how inspiring are your altered cards, thanks for sharing, Ali xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Ali 💕

[@ednamorgan7827]

Oooh these are gorgeous!! I love them. Many thanks, Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Edna, happy creating 💕

[@eugenebellion9142]

Love these, Nina. I have that very same tissue paper in my stash somewhere. Time to dig it out. Hope you all are well, and enjoying some Spring weather.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Eugene, all is well here. We’ve enjoyed some wonderful Spring days, but winter has returned on and off as well and we had snow a couple of weeks ago. Yesterday was glorious, but torrential rain forecast today. Oh well, the garden needs it. Hope all is well with you and Mark as well. Happy Creating 💕

[@beautybug1831]

Such an amazingly beautiful & fun project - thanks for sharing & inspiring! Your cards are G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S 🃏🔥💖 !!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@marihop5117]

These are wonderful Nina , I feel very inspired and I also have some of those charms you kindly gifted to me. Tfs hugs xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I love yours too. The quotes are perfect ❤️ xx

[@noreenhennessy9299]

Adorable

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you 💕

[@Scrapitydoodah]

Lovely xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Lynne. Hope all is well with you 💕 xx

[@katharinazefert7637]

oh, i love alice! Great cards, Nina!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Katharina 💕

[@pamelapollard9286]

love these I plan to do an Alice journal

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Pamela. Happy Creating 💕

[@robinhaury9295]

Just found you on youtube. Love this idea. What a great video. I just subscribed!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Robin, welcome to my channel 💕

[@vonaldautterback8831]

Love Alice!

[@RoseD2016]

I love this! Great use of the rice paper. Xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕