Paper Napkin Art Journal Background + Crackle Paint & Distress Stain | Mixed Media Art Journal

[@tiffanyg3355]

Thank you for this video. I wanted to try art journaling, but I am not really an artist. I have watched several videos about it and read some blogs. Your video was most helpful because you didn't simply slap some paint or goop here and there and say, "now isn't that nice?" But you said what you looked to achieve by using that item. I tend to buy art things thst I don't know how to use. I am thankful that you have explained some things. I look forward to future videos

[@carriecardwell608]

I have watched a ton of Journal videos and Journal background videos, and I must say that this one is honestly hands down my favorite! This is absolutely stunning!

[@AmberKCreative]

Wow! Thank you so much, Carrie!! ❣

[@sonjavanderhaegen]

Love the crackle effect!!

[@angelamercer-lewis8545]

I never would have imagined saying this but I have got to get met some 'black soot'; I didn't think this was going to work until you flipped the page. love it.

[@AmberKCreative]

That Black Soot really tied it all together I think!!! Thanks for watching, Angela!

[@jcliveshere2]

Looks almost 3 dimensional! Love it.

[@alicemayfield6545]

Neat!!! Unfortunately I am watching a lot more videos than actual doing art. I'm getting a lot of good ideas though. That's got to count for something. Right.......

[@barbaraleventhal8571]

Nice color choices..love the crackle paste. Like working on separate paper and putting in journal later, too. Thanks for sharing.

[@angiehallhaviland]

❤ I always shy away from my spiral journals... I either don't touch them or take them apart with the intention of putting them back together .. HA right! Like the idea of separate paper glued in!!

[@AmberKCreative]

I just recently started doing that, and I love it! Easier to work on and it looks so nice after you glue it in!

[@Sandra-rf5fs]

Your art is amazing! I have wanted to play with the wet stuff for a long time, but never have seen it demonstrated start to finish like this. This is such a great video, and I subscribed before you were even finished! I will look for more of your videos. Thank you for doing this.

[@AmberKCreative]

Thank you so much!

[@LisaThill]

I really likes the process, thank you

[@catgirldo7646]

Beautifully done.

[@AmberKCreative]

Thanks so much!

[@lindadesgroseilliers17]

Beautiful page. I have maybe 150 different packages of napkins, mostly from Tuesday Morning, and love to use them for card and journal backgrounds. I also have books of old sheet music. I see a journal page in my near future!! Occasionally I work directly in my journals, but I really prefer working outside of the journal and attaching it as you did. It definitely saves on those OOPS moments when you're afraid you've ruined other pages in the book. Really good video with some good ideas!!!

[@msjr1765]

Linda DesGroseilliers totally jealous here. I have no Tuesday mornings around here. the cheapest napkin I found was 3.99, and that is if I get really lucky.

[@AmberKCreative]

That's a lot of napkins, Linda!! lol Thanks so much for watching!!! 😊

[@AmberKCreative]

Hey, Rebecca, maybe check ebay!? I bet you could find people selling mixed sets. =D

[@SavedByMyKing]

Rebecca, gather some crafty friends and set out to a good store. Everyone decides which napkins are best. Go home, serve delicious beverages while you split up and distribute the napkin packs evenly. Voila! No one person is out more than a few dollars, and everyone gets a variety of napkins! 💚

[@msjr1765]

SavedByMyKing great idea!

[@tracygallo761]

I love the process and result of your project. I am excited to try keeping my projects more simple. Yours was pretty simple and looks so good.

[@pamburke8614]

Yes! Crackle. And coloring the background of the words. Thanks!

[@ASoulsHeartbeat]

Loved this. I never seem to get the crackle right, this helped. Just loved how you pulled it all together. Was against that napkin from the start and you had me loving it by the end! Great job. Patti

[@AmberKCreative]

I really don't love those napkins either, I guess I bought them for the price. lolol

[@ASoulsHeartbeat]

But look at the end result! Gorgeous.

[@DonnaHarris3578]

Beautiful!

[@AmberKCreative]

Thank you, Donna!

[@dr.amyanna9235]

Beautiful! I love 💗 it! And the music is so nice, it’s not blaring and howling! Thank you!

[@rnee1000]

Oh! Also I like the idea of working outside of the journal and gluing the page inside when done. Never did that--another new thing to try!

[@kmrjdf]

Renee I can't wait to try crackle paint. I have some and never knew how to use it

[@ralphahmed7669]

instablaster

[@chrisrice1376]

I would love to know when to use what adhesive - i.e. PVA glue vs. a collage-type vs. a gel medium. Thanks in advance. New subscriber here :-)

[@pamburke8614]

Love this page! I'm glad to know that you didn't know where you were going with it! That's the fun part. I like to scrunch up the napkins into a little ball and actually put them down all bumpy and with interesting texture. Thanks for your inspiring videos.

[@AmberKCreative]

That's a great tip, Pam, thank you for sharing!!! Thank you for watching and commenting. 💙

[@tuthillg]

Love the crackle! TFS!

[@JanisK1953]

Another winner!! I enjoy watching your process and the things you “say” about it during the video too. I see that the watercolor paper is 9x12, but the journal you tape your page into is 8.5x 5.5. Do you cut the watercolor paper or is there another size that is just right for taping into the journal?

[@AmberKCreative]

Yes, I cut it down to fit! 💙 Thanks for watching, Janis!

[@kper6318]

Newbie here, great page! What size is the paper you’re using? When you attach it to a bound book with perforated pages, doesn’t the perf get worn and eventually tear outof the book by page turning?

[@ClaraMelchorBowman]

Really lovely Amber! I see the crackle background as the earth and the sheet music as the sea...a sea of music. Was there a globe/earth theme somewhere in your subconscious? I have to try this... Thank you for sharing. 😊💛

[@AmberKCreative]

Maybe there was! lol I can totally see it now that you mention it. 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@ChattylaineCreates]

Oh yes I can see it too now xx

[@MyCreativeLife]

Love the crackle look and your page comes together nicely!how do you decide what paper and journal to use....i see from looking at several of your videos you use different paper and journals.?.

[@AmberKCreative]

That's a good question. I really don't know how I decide. lol Probably depends mostly on the size. 😊

[@anniemorris5855]

I am definately kicking myself for deleting the Candy Rock off my last order... I will get some next time though, as I loved the effect of the stain in the cracks. Wonderful job as always! Thanks for continuing to share with us.

[@kandieskrafts2963]

Love this! Who ever put a thumbs down is nuts!

[@christinemuller3526]

Your way of working is too dirty to me, sorry. But the result was great.

[@caroldurst1855]

Lovely page....I have not used crackle in 30 years...lol.....think I will try it again😊. Thank you for sharing!

[@kathybrown4169]

Love this 💕

[@skylarkingable]

hi bella rose! i like your technique and i think i might try it out. i don't have the exact same resources that you have but i will substitute, seeing as i am on a very strict budget. :-) i just bought some gorgeous paints and some delicious craft paper to play with this month, so i'll use what i have! i do have crackle paint and mod podge, which is fluid and soft, so i'll use those with my pretty napkins. i have some inks, too, so i'll be fine. thank you for your excellent video. michele xx

[@shondra6]

I love love love this. TFS . I’m thinking of a journal cover for this using map page 😱😱😱😱😱😱👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🌺

[@merrillhawkins4732]

Hi, What is Two Step Crackle please?

[@judithmorgan1718]

love all of it, the napkin, stains, crackle...awesome.

[@MarketsofSunshine]

Now I'll have to add crakle paint to my supplies. Beautiful work.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Amber, I really really enjoyed watching you create this amazing and stunning piece. It looks like the map of Africa? I really really love ❤️ it and everything about it is absolutely gorgeous and an inspiration too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤😊

[@bettycotton4323]

Love this ....and you made it look possible even for us beginners! Thank You...prefer your style of teaching...not so much. talking but right to the point and the project! Plan to look for more of your videos...have also subscribed!

[@brendastallings7920]

Very cool journal cover! I was cleaning in my craft room today and found 2 bags of napkins purchased several years ago just for art. Looked up some videos and now i remember that I liked this. Your work is always inspiring! Thanks for sharing.

[@Sandy-mx5fr]

I love the texture; looks like snake skin. The black border really framed it beautifully. I'm excited to try it on my next project. Great job. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@adriennep7512]

Wow, this is gorgeous! Can you use mod podge instead of napkin collage? And I don't have distress stain so could I use watery oxides? Thanks.

[@karenopet1223]

I havent gotten clear crackle medium cuz i can only find gloss..which i hate. Never thought about putting matt medium over to cut down the glare. Terrific idea!!! And i love the page

[@sophietennyson4103]

I tried making a tag with a napkin and crackle paint.....I only had walnut stain and it was so dark it mostly obscure the birds that were printed on the napkin, but I love the look of the crackle so I ordered some vintage photo and tea dye stain....have you ever done this technique using brighter colors?

[@CathsGardenPlants]

Great idea for using napkins. I have quite a lot of napkins so I can't wait to get started. Thanks for sharing Amber.

[@becky8193]

I’m extremely surprised the dye of the napkin didn’t run or bleed all together with all the watery consistencies of the decoupage. I’ve run into that issue before a lot.

[@newpjs6654]

loved all of it! I definitely want to try the crackle paint. I thought that was very cool! I need supplies. I liked the soft ink print pad. Where did you find that? Thanks

[@annlim4378]

Love love love. I don't have crackle paint. Can I instead use FolkArt crackle medium ??

[@PerfectlyImperfectJunkJournals]

I haven’t used crackled paint before and after watching this video I am going to Amazon 😎

[@bethmiller4266]

This particular decoupage paste is extremely difficult to find - anywhere 🤨

[@nancyolsen3359]

Great video ! Now I have something to do with paper napkins. Just need to buy the crackle now ! Thank you !!

[@annabelleavila6593]

Another beautiful page!!! I love your artwork. Thanks sooo much for sharing 🥰

[@deniseh5269]

Just bought some clear crackle and was wondering what to do with it. Going to try this as it isn't too scary for a beginner. LOL Thank you!

[@brucewagner4394]

I thoroughly said " I nearly crackled it...I'm sorry..lame....lol

[@tashlythgoe319]

I never even thought of adding stain to the cracks in the rock candy!!! So cool!

[@jamee_maree]

Omg never ever thought about using a pen for aging!! Genius and soooo much easier lol

[@faeriegarden]

OMG - that was delightful!! Thank you.

[@attilathehen1555]

Beautiful! At the start I thought it was a map! The south east coast of South America.

[@tiffhop3544]

I ♥♥ this video.. the torn music page over the napkin is absolutely gorgeous🤣🤣..I am going to steal that from you.. Lol.. Oh have you tried Marabu crayons or spray OMG they are wonderful!! 🤗

[@AmberKCreative]

Steal away! 😃 I have not tried Marabu crayons, but it sounds like I need to!😊 Thanks for watching, Tiff!

[@JudyPsInMyMindsEyeMixedMedia]

I love this, how fabulous! Must do this on some of my journal covers I make! Simply lovely! New subbie here, would love to be crafty KZbin friends!

[@AmberKCreative]

Thanks for subbing! ♥

[@lisad.3247]

Came out pretty awesome. that black soot crayon really gave it depth. Cool!

[@jennifergreene2081]

I've been hoarding creepy Halloween napkins!

[@Kitchensurprise]

I thought it looked like snake skin too. I am going to try the entire page!

[@Lanarks]

I love crackle which is what attracted me to watch. I got so much more than crackle!! thank you.

[@HeiderosesPhotograph]

I LIKED THE EFFECT FROM THE CLEAR CRACKLE PAINT, THIS CAME OUT NICE, I LOVE THE COLORS....TFS

[@josievanotterlo5191]

Great video! Love the touch of glitter. Thank you!

[@BarbaraRademacher]

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!!!!!!!! I am putting this video in my Favorites.

[@AmberKCreative]

Thank you, Barbara! ♥

[@mumstheword8851]

Wow!! Wonderful!! I love that 😏👍😍😄

[@angelahoynes5649]

Enjoyed watching your process, hoping to try this soon.

[@marygillmarten6758]

I was really surprised at how well that bright napkin turned out -- did you buy those napkins for your art journal or for home? I ask because I never would have bought them and it turned out beautifully and I think I limit my self too much sometimes. I really liked how the crackle with the stain turned out and I haven't tried that yet. I've been skipping your videos of late in favor of Christmas cards I'm afraid and here I am start of November a bit sick of Christmas cards! LOVED your video and I am excited about the "backlog" I get to watch now! :)

[@AmberKCreative]

Hi, Mary! I bought the napkins with art journaling in mind but knew I'd probably only use a couple of them. The rest are in the kitchen now. =D Have fun catching up on videos!

[@bethmiller4266]

Why did u use watercolor paper rather than another type? So many options

[@gaylehodgins7063]

Oh yes! I love the way this looks and have enough of the supplies to give it a whirl. Your really surprised me with the stamping at the end. After seeing you do it, I used my black soot crayon as a border and *LOL* made a hot mess :) AND I've started doing my journal pages outside my journal after being super inspired by your and it is a brilliant idea! THANK YOU!

[@AmberKCreative]

It is a brilliant idea, but it wasn't my idea. lol I've seen other art journalers do it. It makes it so much easier, I think!

[@msjr1765]

this is BEAUTIFUL, LOVE LOVE LOVE . I want to try it all, I wish I had all the supplies. I have been too afraid to try crackle paste, but I think it's time! thanks for the motivation!

[@AmberKCreative]

Thanks, Rebecca!!!!! So glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@janevincent7103]

Hi there, Yes, I'm excited about everything in this video. I ordered some crackle paste from your link. I had some crackle craft stuff that never seemed to work, but from the look of the stuff you used (thick), it will work properly and well. Yay, I can't wait. I'm in the midst of a big move, but I would like to join your facebook group when I'm settled. It sounds like such a lovely supportive group to be a part of. When I saw your page in the beginning of the video, I thought it was a journal cover. It certainly could be! So I think when I get my crackle medium I will do just that, cover one of the 3 journals I'm painting in now that don't have a cover yet. I love your page if you didn't get that already, lol. I also love how you do some of your pages on a separate piece of paper and then attach it to a journal page when done. On another link of yours I ordered a black notebook, and some 5X7 strathmore watercolor paper (25 pages) so I can do that. I've been thinking of doing that, yet didn't get to it till I saw your videos recently. I love how you stain the crackle areas then seal them. Pretty much every step was exciting to watch and the result: dyno-mite!! Jane

[@AmberKCreative]

Jane, thank you SO much for using my links! I spend a ton of time compiling my link lists! 🙃 I look forward to you joining the group and sharing your work! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LovinglfDesigns]

Flipping the page made all the difference. Beautiful

[@pambrown4513]

beautiful work definitely want to try this effect.

[@coloredbycaroline]

Woowie that really inspired me ty for sharing

[@elenadalwood1291]

I love this page! I am learning so much from your fabulous videos😀 Will definitely try the crackle texture soon. Thanks for the inspiration..from all the way down in Tasmania🇦🇺😄

[@AmberKCreative]

I'm so glad, Elena! Thank you for watching! 💙

[@rnee1000]

Beautiful page!!! Love the color scheme and the sentiments. I would try the crackle paint at some point. I think I have some someplace in my craft room LOL! I love using napkins but often find they don't glue down smooth enough for me. I guess I need to embrace the bumps! LOL

[@AmberKCreative]

Yes, embrace the bumps! Or better yet, make it bumpy on purpose! =D

[@jenniferkelly8554]

Wonderful! - so many ideas! Thank you!

[@conniefullmer7824]

A friend just suggested I watch one of your videos. I'm hooked. I have been hinge watching them. Wish there was a love button instead of just like. I absolutely love this. Can't wait to try it!!!

[@AmberKCreative]

Thank you so much, Connie! 💜

[@69Sugah]

Great ideas. I didn't know how the effect of the crackle paste would turn out. So happy you showed the detail. And yes, it did resemble snake skin. This will be one of the many details/textures i an willing to try in my art journal. Thank you for sharing.

[@AmberKCreative]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PaperInspirationsAU]

Absolutely gorgeous! I’ll definitely be using this idea on the cover of one of my journals. Thank you for sharing. X

[@AmberKCreative]

Thank you for watching! ♥

[@alicejump2290]

I could not believe how beautiful this turned out, at a few points I thought I didn't like it! I said to myself I would never combine the pattern or colors. But I loved the colored glitter, something I have avoided (thought it could get tacky) . Thank you for opening my eyes to all of this!!!!

[@AmberKCreative]

I was kind of worried about it until the end too! lol Thanks for watching! 💜

Wonderful as always!! I’m learning a lot watching your videos. Thank you very much from Spain ❤️❤️❤️

[@AmberKCreative]

I'm so glad, Anabel! Thank you so much for watching! 💙

[@lindyl.1219]

I've tried using napkins, but I've never had any luck with them in my journals. They've come out ok on cards, so maybe I need to give it mother shot. I've also never tried the distress crackle paint. I need to pick some up! Great video!

[@AmberKCreative]

Thank you, Lindy! Give it another try! 😁

[@valray405]

Stunning page. Love the Tim Holtz crackle paint and the colours you used. Thank you.

[@AmberKCreative]

Thanks so much, Val!

[@artcraftjournals]

Gee I wish we had access to all these products more easily in Australia. Love the page and the crackle medium.

[@AmberKCreative]

Maybe look into Blitsy. I know they do free worldwide shipping if you spend a certain amount. 😃 shrsl.com/jeuv Thank you for watching! 💜

[@jocelynwalters7627]

I have used crackle paint and vintage photo ink before in my art journal, but I will have to try adding a layer of matte over the top to seal the cracks. I learned a lot from this video. Thanks for sharing, Amber! ❤️

[@AmberKCreative]

Thank you for watching, Jocelyn!

[@aprilcarter749]

Beautiful page love it can go right inside of a journal

[@johnarosser6400]

I love everything about this!!! I have some napkins and I LOVE the idea of the musical paper with it. My napkins have birds on them, so I am definitely going to give this a try! I love your videos!

[@AmberKCreative]

I bet it will turn out awesome with the bird napkins! Thank you for watching. ❤

[@sharonm9890]

Really enjoying your channel I found it.

[@militarymom6690]

I think this turned out really well. I thoroughly enjoy watching you create the journal pages. TFS🌺🌼😊🌺

[@loriakelly7969]

Great video! Oh, and I actually watched the whole Jerry's Arterama commercial because it was so interesting! Hope that helps

[@AmberKCreative]

lol, thanks, Lori!

[@zulmabontiffe487]

beautifully done, and thank you for taking the time to show the products names you used and explaining what you were doing... very well done.

[@AmberKCreative]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked it! 💜

[@jackiekeegan1678]

Loved the page. I am now heading off to my craft room to dig out my eggshell crackle that I have never used and I know just the napkin to try it with. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@AmberKCreative]

Have fun, Jackie!

[@evastanley1577]

excited to try the crackle paint with the colour over top

[@cenortheast799]

Amazing. Classical music at the end was a perfect choice. The journey can be both the creative process making the page and that the page itself looked a bit like a map with the blackened crackle as mountain ranges.

[@AmberKCreative]

Thank you!!! ❤️

[@joshmorg91]

Those colors are right up my alley!! I think I'm gonna get my crackle out and give it a try! I just love your videos!! Thank you!!!

[@AmberKCreative]

Have fun, Lynn! Thank you for watching!

[@maryamkj1264]

خیلی قشنگ بود سپاس از ایران🥰🌹

[@karenatkinson4053]

Love the way this turned out. I have used napkins, but I've never used the crackle paint. I really like the way that looked and I may have to get some and give it a try. You're right, it did look a bit like snake skin.

[@AmberKCreative]

Thanks, Karen! 💜

[@slow-and-steadycreationkor4909]

I like your presentation style... no voice-over with clear on-screen titling. Very relaxing. Invites "create with me".

[@AmberKCreative]

awwww, yay! Thank you!!! ❤️❤️❤️