Paper Napkin Transfer Tutorial

Hi friends! It's the long awaited paper napkin transfer tutorial..yay! Thanks for being SO patient while I was moving across the US and getting my room all unpacked again. I hope you enjoy my take on this really cool process that has been around for a really long time. I'm linking the YT channel I watched to learn this technique below in order to give proper credit where it's due.
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[@FamilyMentors]

“For you ladies...”. Had to laugh because I’m a guy who actually watched the whole thing. And I was impressed. Thanks!

[@lilianmilenarivasdebecerra9629]

Hermosas las servilletas

[@Krystaldoll282]

I thought the same thing. There’s bound to be a few males who craft and watch videos. Lol

[@gloriabrese8197]

So what do u want, a 🌟 ? Dude you're being rude and condescending ! 👍👍 for the video. 🙋 GreatNana in se OK usa 😷😷 Stay safe Folks. Oct 2021 🎃

[@marienicpon5605]

That's awesome

[@yvettevandermerwe6354]

Welcome Sir 😉😘

[@jolenegriffin661]

🦋 I have used this same technique, probably 34 yrs ago, when my two oldest daughters were small. Then, using the same technique, I made a couple of little “Rudolf” appliqués, and made the girls some Christmas aprons, for holiday baking & crafting. Your cards were nicely done!🦋

[@libbyslittlegarden9514]

I loved this!! I am no longer a scrapper. But my mom was a master seamstress and what she made with her hands way back when because I'm 64 was magnificent we were scrapping before it was popular. This was just beautiful. I don't know why it came up on my KZbin because I am an orchid grower and that's why I watch KZbin that and chihuahuas but your video came out and I loved it thank you. Libby the old lady from Florida. 👉👵👈

[@shadowliving6858]

Just so you know, men also watch your videos. Love what you do and never even knew this was possible. Thanks for sharing. Well done.

[@PurpleCottageCrafts]

SHADOW LIVING Hi Shadow ☺ I didn't know until you left this comment. Ever since I've been making sure I say "ladies & gents" ☺ Thank you for letting me know and for watching my video. Have a great week!

[@wisewillow5731]

Hey and some of us aren’t “ladies”... you should see me after a couple of Chardonnay’s hehe! But in all seriousness, I am so thankful too for these wonderful people who post these informative KZbin clips! Kindest Regards xx

[@renitadelacruz1925]

Purple Cottage Crafts do you have to put anything on top once it’s all done.. it won’t tear ?

[@sallyride7260]

@@renitadelacruz1925 I seal mine the same way I seal fabric, or other toppings...spray acrylic or matte medium gel.

[@sallyride7260]

Glad to see this, but we can't all be gender sensitive, really. You are in the lower percentile. My roommate recently had me iron his wedding attire (for daughter's wedding)...he had no idea how to use one. :)

[@beverlycooper4909]

I did this a hundred years ago, but with M.D. And on baskets. Then went to wooden magazines holders. Loved all and looked pretty good. After watching your excellent video I can't wait to start ironing after all these years of just ironing paper when I made. I enjoyed this so much and can't wait to see what clever goodie you come up with next. Thank you so much...

[@romans8287]

Thank you for doing this video. I'm new to crafting. Unfortunately, I've been very, very sick and bed ridden and watching crafting videos brings me joy. Please keep posting videos, i love seeing your creativity. God bless you my love. Rebecca Wagner.

[@MoonbeamStarlaSilver]

Hope you feel better soon, Rebecca. :)

[@ronmiller682]

Hope you feel better soon.

[@marilynmccormick3731]

Good for you doing something to keep your spirits up even when you are sick & have no strength. I hope you have a complete recovery soon. 🎀😀😍

[@DragunSlayor]

Great technique! I save the bottom, white layers from the napkins to use as collage material. Either just plain, to add extra texture, or stamp on them with permanent ink and then use like you would patterned tissue paper or decoupage paper.

[@Wanda6308]

I am a new subscriber from Michigan, I have been watching tutorials all morning about journal making, paper making card making, using several different mediums to see what I come up with, I am fastened about using napkins and have my materials ready to use to make along with you.

[@blondelebanese9922]

Well hell, I had no idea that might work, I’m shook! lol Not only are those beautiful pieces that you made, you are absolutely brilliant to share this economical ‘beauty from napkins’ with us. Thank you, dear. 🎨Annie

[@joaniebruce1773]

Thank you, Abby, for a GREAT video. We appreciate the time it takes to make these training videos. Thank you!

[@sallyescrader1771]

I just stumbled across this tutorial... and I’m hooked!! I have a load of REALLY old paper napkins that were amongst my late Nan’s belongings... I couldn’t bring myself to use them as the memories were too precious. Some of the napkins must be over 40 years old as I remember them from my childhood!! I’ve decided to use this technique to turn them into artwork. Some are SO delicate now, that I’m scared that they’ll just fall apart, so this will stabilise them. Great video! And you have a new subscriber!

[@cherylpesutimassie5010]

I have tried this napkin transfer technique. It does turn out just like your video and it also works with pretty tissue paper. I thoroughly enjoyed your video and all the wonderful project ideas you have.

[@PurpleCottageCrafts]

Why thank you so much Cheryl. What a nice complement : ) I'm glad you enjoyed my video. I've tried it on tissue paper as well but not for a long time. You reminded me about that so I'll have to use tissue paper again when I bring out the iron : )

[@meghagaur1498]

@@PurpleCottageCrafts can i do the same on mdf and wood too ?

[@floridagirl8563]

Love this! Will be trying it out! Thanks for not having music playing in the background as it’s so distracting when trying to listen & learn. TFS. PS. Beautiful napkins and your projects made were stunning.

[@mythicalpuma]

Super cool! Thank you for posting. I love it that you get down to business and don’t talk for an hour to give three simple steps. ❤️❤️❤️

[@mr.beachwalker7154]

I am a male and just watched this video. Wow, really cool. I can appreciate things I would never do or even know what to do with them if I did make them. Loved watching your process. Great video.

[@mariaflies]

OMG....I brought the most adorable napkins in Austria and wondered what to do with them... now i know. A million thanks x

[@we4r119]

I've never seen this before and ALWAYS have difficulties finding the perfect paper. I love that you say it has a nice texture feel, because that would make it seem really expensive. Thankyou for sharing and I love the projects you made at the end! xxx

[@rhondafoster6122]

You taught this old dog a new trick! Didnt think that was possible...thanks and God bless 💜

[@despinamitsou7258]

This is so helpful to me. Here in Greece it is very difficult to get supplies because of the shipping and now the government has put taxes on all parcels that come from the US and other countries which are not in the European Union. Thank you so much for this great tutorial. You are so helpful and so clear on how to do it. Thanks again. I am so lucky to have found your channel.

[@rebeccamorris7786]

So thankful to have a way to do the project without glues. My two little dogs have tracheal problems and am limited on crafting projects. As I live in a small apartment I imagine you would share a chuckle with me on my first phase of learning and how excited I get having only recently dived into KZbin.

[@GHCDesigns]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I tried it tonight and it worked! I used the baking parchment paper and glad wrap - both from the dollar store. I'll be using this more often. Big smile!!!

[@MsSuperklutz]

OMG Abby WOW What a Fantastic video......I've never seen this technique before and have to say you left me in awe when I saw what you had done. Love it so much and as a die hard scrapper this would be so fun to do to create scrapbook paper for a layout ... I am definitely awestruck...and seeing the results well it is fabulous and amazing!! Thanks so much sharing and doing you awesome tutorial....what you created using the paper you made sure are beautiful items....I'm still in total awe!! What a fun video. Thanks again for sharing your terrific tips, tricks & technique!! YOU so ROCK!! Joan Smith

[@josievanotterlo5191]

Just discovered you...lucky me. I adore napkin transfers and I love your technique. Thank you much for this tutorial. I have subscribed...looking forward to more.

[@doghairdontcarelindaniel7531]

Subbed from Houston sept 2020. Awesome. I love working with napkins. I have cover many clothes pins an given as gifts as chip clips. My friends/family say they think of me every time they see in drawer or use them. Made magnet ones also but this is fabulous. I hv tons of napkins left over so gonna try this. I gotta check dollar tree. I’ve never seen these beauties here. I usually went to Tuesday Morning.

[@diannebaldwin3667]

Hi Abby I love this thank you. I did this process some years ago and had forgotten all about it !!! Thanks so much for the incentive to get going again. Super.

[@pangsong4553]

😲 I'm so happy that I came across this video. Valentine's almost here. This will make a cute and wonderful handmade Valentines gift card. Thanks for the awesome video. 😘

[@Cards4Cancer]

I had never seen this before and I have been in the craft industry since 1989 working for a major manufacturer. I had heard napkin tutorials and assumed it was the type where you spray adhesive on the back of the napkin and then dust with glitter inside. This is amazing. I will be doing some of these. Paper wishes also has paper with linen texture in 8x8 pads of several different color families. I love the texture, but hate the price, so I shop around and found that. Thanks again.

[@yonunez5583]

This is terrific. I have neen wanting to try this out. Thxs for sharing! (....and for giving credit/praise to the gal that you learned from 💃😁)

[@LelaE34]

The butterfly gift set at the end is gorgeous. Thank you for sharing.

[@fairydhust]

WOW - oh my goodness, this is amazing!!!! THANK YOU - THANK YOU!!! I"m looking forward to trying this out!!!!!!!

[@shirleyvoss2572]

I just love the style of napkins you bought , their just lovely and your Idea with the decorative box was wonderful .. Thank you so much for posting your crats I will be watching more .

[@TanBraeDesigns]

Wow! Easy peasy! Thanks for sharing!

[@brigidlaffey7343]

What a great idea! I can never resist buying lovely napkins/serviettes because their designs are so appealing. However they are useless for their intended purpose, being printed. Thank you for passing on Allison’s technique...so well : ) : )

[@marshaknatcal104]

I just got into this technique and love it! It's so addicting. I added glitter to a child's card and it really turned out beautiful! Thanks for sharing your projects; they are gorgeous!

[@PurpleCottageCrafts]

Marsha Knatcal Hi Marsha...thank you so much for your sweet comment. Glitter...brilliant. I would have never thought of that. Great tip ☺

[@zehraoksoy1137]

Thank you for the wonderful project.Learned a new technique. Lovely. 🤗

[@janicedaniels9816]

I really like how you do your tutorials, they are great to follow. Such cute ideas

[@AnnaCWilliams]

GREAT VIDEO TUTORIAL...IT IS AWESOME I will be starting my journaling projects with these ideas. Blessings

[@debrafrei4717]

Can’t believe I just now found this.....totally missed the boat on this technique. It’s BRILLIANT! I’m gonna be doing this A LOT! 😁

[@judithcampbell-jones7745]

Wonderful demonstration and some inspired ideas. TFS!

[@Danielle-nz9tn]

That is so amazing!!! I am in awe of that beautiful set of card/tag/notecard!

[@marthamckinley5090]

I just came across your video, never knew this could be done I’m in awww! Really your explanation very clear. Well done. I’ll follow from here on your art work. Thank you!!!

[@karenkrosnick8725]

Really cool way to create unique gifts. thank you!

[@pattydevoux1143]

Love how you took such basic things to make such wonderful, unique goodies! Thanks for sharing!

[@lisawells1064]

How COOL!!!!!!! Thank you! I bet there are some guys watching your channel though, not just ladies.

[@donnacarraway9182]

This is THE BEST new tip I’ve seen in a long time! What a difference it makes! My decoupage pages are smooth and perfect and pretty thanks to you! Thank you for sharing!! Keep up the great work!💕

[@kawestley1965]

I have not seen this Idea but 8m in love with it. Now I have to hope my Dollar store has these napkins because I haven't notice them at all. and my Mom has used up a lot of my card and I would love to surprise her with this idea. I'm am now your new subscriber.

[@munchkinheaven]

One of the first people if not the very first to do napkin de coupage and napkin transfer was “patio elf “on you tube, she is still doing new things with them! This was a good tutorial too, I have subbed x

[@Liz.4485]

OMG! I have found my twin! I do not use Twitter I am lucky to use emails. I am in Chronic Pain but I do a lot of art.Felting lately, but your Video was fun fun fun! Thanks! Liz

[@DeeLightfulCo]

Great tips and beautiful napkins

[@paulaharris6300]

Super video. I have used and taught this technique since the mid 90’s - before Utube! I also use dry cleaner bags and cheap sandwich bags as well as plastic wrap. Thanks so much for your video!

[@karenatkinson4053]

I love this technique. The one time I used it was about three years ago and then I forgot about it. I think it is time I tried it again. Your creations are beautiful and I have all of those napkins except for the Flamingos. Thanks for a great video and the reminder.

[@Jana-TheCraftyGambler]

I have been doing this for several years. It’s so fun and there are a plethora of ideas you can do with them.

[@TheMarynron]

Very clever. Really love the finished product. It has the look of expensive stationary! Lovely!

[@karenlewis632]

ran across this video and glad I did, I have some napkins that I want to use on booklet covers, some of my friends and family give me napkins too! I will make a booklet for my cousin, who had us over for Thanksgiving this past fall, and make the napkin (she gave me 4) part of a gift for her this next Thanksgiving ! thanks again...

[@carlyk502]

I’m thinking that you could even cut them down even smaller & frame them separately to use as photos for the bathroom, bedroom or wherever. Them are some beautiful napkins by the way. I’ve even seen other videos that use the same technique for applying them to clothing like a decal, putting them on canvas to resemble a painting, or many other uses in which the possibilities are endless. Great work by the way!!!!!!!!!!

[@jacquewelch5691]

Thank you! So fun and easy! I used my MacKenzie-Childs check napkins and cut into leaves, painted gold around the edges and mixed them in with my fall leaf and pumpkin arrangement. I plan on using the remainder to cut Christmas 🎄 for name tags on presents. So many things you can use this paper for. Thanks again

[@pamketron]

Awesome tutorial. I will definitely be doing this. Already have pretty napkins, card stock, & all the other supplies. Didn’t know this could be done. Thank you so much. New subbie to your channel. Can’t wait to watch your other tutorials. Happy Week 🌸🦋🌸 🌼🐝🌼

[@Phyllis-nk5ji]

A handy tip for those that got the sole plate of their irons gooped up ..... while the plate is hot, very carefully wipe it with new or used dryer sheets. Tongs might save burned fingers. Your iron will be clean as a whistle. I've even removes fusible web from my pressing pad. Heat the pad with your iron on top of a dryer sheet and while hot, rub the pad with your dryer sheet. 8/2018.

[@kathleenfrawley3978]

Thanks for the tip

[@Emerald1dx3]

Your work is beautiful. I've never seen this technique before.

[@vincenzolee6576]

Your videos are clear as crystal! Thank you!

[@chrishartley6940]

I wish my Dollar Tree carried some of those napkins... sob!! Small town living! But your ideas are awesome and so incredible very easy to follow and helpful. Thankful for people like you.

[@cherylburkitt9722]

Ok.. so this is really cool! I haven't done this technique with the glad wrap..but I will now.. Your projects came out lovely 🙂

[@amandabarajas574]

Fantastic. I love it. Thanks for sharing. Trying it. Hope it comes out as beautiful as yours

[@lavernsafford8616]

I have a box of tissues. That I get from . Dollar tree to do other crafts with. Never knew you could do this!!! Thank you!!! I am excited about this.

[@karenbrauneis4290]

I've never seen this technique before. I have a lot of beautiful napkins I bought to decoupage. It's nice to have a different way to use them. I can't wait to try this.

[@stanky6261973]

Really cool project. Beautiful napkins too. Tfs

[@joycemcnealy140]

So glad I came across this video. I have a package of one of the napkins you have. Can't wait to try this.

[@peggygrabowski2604]

I Absolutely ADORE the box and all your ideas! And that's the first time I've seen a napkin transfer that way! Great tutorial! Thank You so Much! ❤❤❤

[@andreaviverito4638]

I can relate to your talking about taking so long to get started on a new project. Also about the getting overwhelmed with sooooo many ideas.

[@tinakearns7003]

Just beautiful! What a creative way to use napkins.

[@lyndaleczycki2310]

Love this, l have bought so many different napkins from Amazon , l live in England so we don 't have many places here to buy them, but Amazon have so many beautiful designs, l make a lot of cards with working clocks so with these napkins they will be so unique and different than patterned card stock, thank you very much for sharing , can't wait to get started.

[@buttercup.accessories]

I really enjoyed the tutorial. Instructions were very clear. Can't wait until I get back to Georgia (home) and try this technique. Thanks. Have a great day.

[@juliaclements8853]

What a fabulous idea. So simple to do. Very well demonstrated from UK

[@petergill9269]

Greetings from an 80 year old MALE crafter, a fascinating video, Thankyou, Hello from the UK !!

[@PurpleCottageCrafts]

Hi Peter : ) This video is a couple of years old (when we used to live in Florida) but I've changed my intro to "everyone" and I really try to say "ladies & gents" during my videos. I certainly don't want to exclude anyone in my videos : ) I think it's awesome that you are a crafter as well. Do you share your work on your YT channel or a blog? I'd love to see what you create. The UK is a place my hubby and I want to visit some day. You have a beautiful country. Hello back from Oregon : )

[@earlinekeepingitreal]

First time coming upon your tutorial love it thanks love the napkins you choose beautiful

[@verafrajar]

That last one with butterflies....❤❤❤❤

[@lisabottjen9483]

I love this, thank you so much for sharing. i can hardly wait to go napkin shopping now. I know Tuesday mornings always has great napkins.

[@wenddya8757]

Loved the napkins especially the wooden box with tags. Thanks for sharing

[@mariaestrada2740]

I love those napkins. Thank you for sharing your ideas♥️♥️♥️

[@LadyLeda2]

Oh my gosh Abby!!!! I am jumping up and down and I want to give you a BIG HUG. I can throw away that nasty modge podge forever!!! Yipeeee!!!!!!! I have always made such a wrinkly mess before!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!!!

[@juneribbons5196]

Pretty cool. You're right about the name brand papers being quite expensive. I purchased a really pretty paper in a tablet from Wal-Mart. It cost me about $ 5.00. I will look there first when I need more decorative papers

[@lorahyatt5429]

Wow! Love this, you just made my brain go into overdrive and solve a problem ! I have been trying to figure out a way to make a napkin sturdier to use for a decoupage project that didn’t want to take a chance on the glue By the way I am a born and raised Oregonian living in Arkansas!

[@cindym3578]

Love the butterflies! Thanks for taking the time to show your ideas!!!

[@mariaramirez2203]

Really enjoyed this diy project, super cute. A must try for me. Big Tx hugs from South Tx.

[@happylablady]

Awesome!! Cannot wait to try this....

[@northcoastize]

Your transfer method worked really well! I watched another video & it didn't show the full process. It looked like it was glued to the wood. Thks for sharing!

[@cynthiabaker5470]

Thank You for sharing this wonderful video. You made it look so easy! I can't wait until I get napkins and try this project!!

[@PurpleCottageCrafts]

Cynthia Baker Hi Cynthia...thank you so much for such a sweet comment. I try to make projects look less complicated so others won't feel they can't do it. Thanks again ☺

[@evelynponczek7333]

Love it ! Can’t wait to try it !

[@christinecadele117]

I love this idea. Now to get some napkins and other stuff to do this. Thank you for a great explanation of how to do.

[@wendymerchant6998]

This is August of 2018 and I just thought to look up this technique yesterday and there you were and I am anxious to try this. I really liked your "finished" projects---THANKS!

[@polymerclayannex5453]

You have me thinking now...I think I may find a picture frame from dollar store and glue into the frame as a base removing the glass for another project. What do you think ? :)

[@angelcamael7424]

I didn't this was a thing that could be done! Very cool!!

[@millana6292]

Woohoo, it worked, love, love love.so smooth too. Thank you

[@millana6292]

Wow, it is really beautiful, I used bright yellow, with big white polka dots. I’ll be getting to bed around 5 am, lol

[@millana6292]

Another little helpful hint is, once you have done cutting the edges, go back over the napkins and parchment with the iron just to make sure all the edges are sealed down. For anyone interested I used glad cling wrap, but I will be heading to the dollar store to try out a cheaper brand. I also put my iron on the linen setting.

[@carolemorrison9870]

As usual for me, Abby, I'm a bit "late for the party"!! :) A well done video......I've got napkins for my napkins!!!! Hahaha Looking forward to trying this......finally!!!!! Thanks so much!! Carole from Chicago

[@markgallagher325]

Why do you say ladies? I have the same complaint with my quilt guild. It always makes me feel not very welcome. On a more serious thought is it possible to do this on canvas? Especially painted canvas?

[@PurpleCottageCrafts]

Hi Mark : ) First let me apologize for not saying "gents" at the time when I filmed this video. I now make sure I remember to say ladies and gents in my intros, sometimes I forget but I have made a really good effort to do this since filming this video a couple of years ago. I absolutely do NOT want to make you or any other gentleman feel not welcome. Yes...you can do this on canvas. I did film a follow up video testing this after another subscriber asked me about it (Video is titled "Paper Napkin To Canvas Tutorial). I will link it for you at the end of this reply. I don't know if will be an actual hyper-link or not but you can copy/paste the link info and watch it that way if not. I made some additional wall art for my daughter's bathroom while testing this out on canvas and two years later it still looks as good as it did the day I made it. I don't think I've ever tried it on painted canvas though but I can put that on my list of projects to try. We just moved back to Oregon after living in Florida for two years so my craft supplies are still packed up. We've only been home for two weeks. I say this in case you might want to search on YT to see if anyone else has tried this on painted canvas since it will be a few months before my craft room will be remodeled, unpacked and ready to go. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave me a comment : ) Video Link/URL: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6WUhGljfqaKgrs

[@Lyn4817]

Many thanks for this awesome procedure and I am really envious of your napkin stock. Mine supply comes wholly from stock purchased online at a $1 a napkin (truly expensive). I am only sorry that the sarcasm of some Millenniums and Snowflakes have crept into craft. It is ashame that we have to now put up with their malicious whinging in the comments, here as well as everywhere else in our lives. There are many of us who appreciate the efforts that people go to, in order to share their knowledge with us. Please keep sharing and ignore rude critics

[@statuepark]

Wow! Just landed in your channel and I’m over the moon! I’ve got so many napkins that I use for decoupage mainly on glass or wood but never thought that this could be done on card as well. Thank you so much for sharing this great tutorial. It’s going to be really useful. Elisa xx

[@sclmb]

This is awesome. Designer card stock is so expensive, this is a great alternative. So many possibilities! Thanks.

[@sinahazar3238]

Wow! I am amazed how to watch this tutorial, this has given me more inspiration to transform beautiful designed napkins into pretty cards and on boxes. No more looking for the perfect card when I can make my own yayay😂😂😂

[@thequeenofmyhomeauntienina4691]

Oh Whoaaaa! Never knew this could be done. I loved your bloopers too. Love it!