Transparency pockets, two ways.

I had intended to show the double picket in this video as a sample with the oxidized metal paper clip in my previous video, but I got side tracked. Here are two easy ways to make pockets using transparency film, both with and without sewing the pieces together. Thank you for watching and happy creating.

[@cheryl7476]

Cori, I have had such a great time using scraps and when I watch a project, I take a reminder pic and make at least one. Now, I have created many more pieces to include in cards or journals, and for this, I once again thank you so very much. You’ve been a godsend with building my box of pieces to use. May your surgery go without a hitch! 💐

[@CoriDahmen]

You are too kind, thank you. I'm happy to hear that your created pieces box is growing, and even more that you're having a good time while making them ❤️

[@DeniseS-6867]

Darcy, thanks for sharing your transparency pockets, love them.

[@ejej1964]

Wow!!! Corey your ideas are just amazing. You are truly an artist.

[@lorrainedurgee1761]

This is fantastic , double transparency pocket - thanks so much.

[@CoriDahmen]

You’re very welcome 😊

[@joycebergthold3170]

What a clever idea Cori! I'm going to try this. Thank you for sharing and inspiring me! Joyce

[@carold.9626]

I'm doing this right now tis fun , beautiful idea !! Just got out of hospital, and had received wonderful bouquets so I've loads of bits to put in these!! Thanx again ,love your videos °🎉❤

[@CoriDahmen]

I so love making those things. They are just bright spots in a journal. Hmmm. Maybe I'll add one or more to my current WIP ❤️

[@jamakrueger7460]

Thank you for sharing 😊. Always a pleasure to see your videos!!!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Jama 💕

[@shondra6]

Oh wow , these are so awsome. Little memories saved in time . I will have to try this . TFS cori.

[@joycrucitti6153]

Once again….another great idea! Thank you!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Love waking to a new video! Kinda like having “Coffee with Cori!!” My idea of a great way to start the day!!🥰🥰🥰🥰😘

[@CoriDahmen]

You are always welcome to have coffee with me 😊

[@craftnm7225]

Great ideas! Love your dried flowers! Thank you for sharing.

[@CoriDahmen]

You’re welcome and thank you 😊

[@wendyschmidt4339]

Now this is cool Thank you for sharing the double picket idea.

[@CoriDahmen]

You’re most welcome 😊

[@sandyfitchcorbett1782]

I really like these. Something different and new to make. Thanks!

[@CoriDahmen]

You’re very welcome and thank you 😊

[@MzGriz]

Wonderful ideas! Thanks also for the gun blue application. Mine arrives today! Will wear gloves and use tweezers. Cant wait to try!

[@CoriDahmen]

Excellent and thank you for being safe 😊

[@irenemueller1259]

Cori, those pockets are stunning!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Rene. I hope you and your men are all doing wonderfully well 💕

[@patriciaperry2053]

Such a great idea! Love it! I’ll add it to my list of things to try.

[@nancypyter1511]

Very cool pockets Cori! Gotta dry some flowers now!

[@CoriDahmen]

Happy flower picking and drying to you!

[@paulabrennan2607]

Omg Cori! These are gorgeous ❤ absolutely love them! Can’t wait to get in my she shed and create them! Your so inspiring

[@CoriDahmen]

Happy to hear that you like them. How pretty they will be, beautifying your she shed!

[@fiddliedee01]

Lovely idea Cori, with so many possibilites. Love spending time with you, take care my friend. 😍

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Gaye and me too. I look forward to the day we meet in person 💕

[@MaryMadeAJournal]

Hi Cori! Been playing catch up on your videos. Love this idea! Whenever I sew something slippery (or clingy) I put a piece of newsprint paper (or something like construction paper) under the two pieces I’m connecting. After sewing, I fold the paper at the seam and carefully remove it…regular copy paper works too, and may be preferable for this application since it’s thinner so the threads would be tighter. Thanks for sharing! 💕

[@CoriDahmen]

Excellent idea, thank you Mary!

[@patcarmody7592]

Hi Cori! How fun!!! Thank you!!!

[@CoriDahmen]

You’re welcome Pat 😊

[@arleenison7399]

Love this idea, like Sandra, I have been laminating my dried flowers and then wonder what to do with them, I have used them as pockets but have glued them in and find that the glue doesn't work well with the plastic .. will now definitely use this idea instead..

[@ommielouise]

I love this clever idea Cori.🤗🤗

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Anita 😊

[@swickham5]

Looking forward to trying this...TYFS!

[@CoriDahmen]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@gloriaskipper1691]

Ooooo! I especially love the double pocket for the center of the signature! These are awesome!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Gloria 😊

[@3rdeyeopen802]

Wonderful! I'll have to try this! 👍❤️

[@CoriDahmen]

I hope it works well for you!

[@tatteredpaperandlace2905]

TFS this idea. It will be going in my idea book.

[@CoriDahmen]

Woo hoo! I love that “I” get to be in your idea book ♥️

[@sandraarrington881]

You have inspired me to do things I hadn't thought of until watching your video. I love laminating dried flowers, but I never thought to use them as pockets. I thank you for all of the other ideas that floating through my head.

[@CoriDahmen]

You’re very welcome. All those squirrel ideas? I get it. I really do!

[@debrafazzi5382]

Love it, fabulous idea 🤩🤩🤩🤩🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Debra 😊

[@carold.9626]

Just found your site, love your artistic talents i might say it msyhelp placing paper tape on top of transparent sleeve , tis low tack and could eaisly remove with out disturbing syitches. Look in medical section thanx for sharing !! Cant wait to try !@🎉

[@CoriDahmen]

Excellent idea and thank you!

[@RingoWild]

Hi Cori, I just discovered your channel and I love your style! I skimmed over the comments and didn’t see any mention of Stitch & Tear (apologies if someone already mentioned it), but it makes sewing over plastic so much easier. The machine thinks it’s sewing fabric so it’s less likely to slip - then you just tear it away once your sewing is finished. It’s great stuff!

[@CoriDahmen]

Lori, you are a genius! I'd forgotten all about that stuff and it is sitting in my sewing bin. Super idea and I'll be sure and mention it, and you, next time I use plastic or transparency in a make. Thank you and welcome!

[@RingoWild]

We all gotta stick together in this crazy world! Thanks for your kind words. Have a fantastic day!

[@haikubarbie]

Transparency pockets are a favorite technique of mine; I love the hidden pocket you added! Plastic is fun to manipulate and play with as we recycle. Thanks for the new idea!

[@CoriDahmen]

I’m all about options and I’m glad this gave you a new idea in ways to use something you love.

[@marysmith9515]

Love this idea!🌺

[@CoriDahmen]

Have fun!

[@nancywalker7302]

Love It !Cannot wait to try this.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and happy creating!

[@lauraharmon659]

I SO Love this!!!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you 😊

[@deborahtrout8821]

So cool! Thanks for sharing! 💕

[@CoriDahmen]

You’re welcome and thank you 😊

[@albinaregalzi7876]

Gorgeous! Thank you for sharing♥

[@CoriDahmen]

My pleasure 😊

[@ephemeraphilesbytomi]

How fun!

[@nathalieheath5693]

Genius! Love it!!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Nathalie 😊

[@michelleanne9530]

Great vid! Thank you!

[@CoriDahmen]

My pleasure and thank you 😊

[@jjournaldiva]

New subscriber,, saw your interview with Gayle! And I picked a great first video to watch! These are fantastic!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you and welcome 😊 Isn’t Gayle the best?!! ♥️

[@jjournaldiva]

@@CoriDahmen yes she is!

[@LindaMZH65]

Great idea, thank you for the tutorial. 😘

[@CoriDahmen]

You’re welcome Linda!

[@brendabrannon3669]

Love this Cori! You are SO amazing!!!!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Brenda 😊

[@MissDaisyParsley]

These are awesome! I love using transparencies and my pressed flowers! Thanks for sharing!

[@CoriDahmen]

You’re welcome and happy creating!

[@jodimartin4250]

Got it. I love this. Will definitely try it. Thanks Cori. 💐💐

[@CoriDahmen]

So glad it worked! Have fun and happy creating!

[@connielester1641]

Love this look❣️

[@CoriDahmen]

Me too. It’s a fun option 😊

[@margaretgoertz8751]

I am loving your clear transparencies with the flowers. What a fabulous idea for botanical or special momento

[@CoriDahmen]

I’m happy to hear that you like it. Thank you 😊

[@susanswayngim1854]

I love this idea and I just happened to have some pressed flowers too! Another fun project.

[@CoriDahmen]

I’m happy that the timing worked out well. Thank you Susan 😊

[@cindyhoffmannsmith8877]

So pretty! I love the clear pockets made with transparency pieces. I must admit I never thought of making pockets like this. Thanks for sharing!

[@CoriDahmen]

My pleasure and I’m happy that it will work for you!

[@rosalindfeemster8049]

Lovely and so creative

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you 😊

[@nathaliet.3985]

This is such a great idea, and your pockets are gor-geous!! Thanks for sharing, Cori! 🤗 💕

[@CoriDahmen]

It’s my pleasure Nathalie. Thank you 😊

[@sandrajohnson9926]

Very nice ideas!

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Sandra 😊

[@WoodlandInspired]

Happy Friday Cori! Very cool project, love how they turned out. Thanks for the share and I wish you a fabulous weekend, take care. 💜

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you 😊

[@miemieskeepsakes]

Love this idea! I have a lot of dried flowers and wasn’t sure how to use them, but now I know. Thank you for sharing! Marnel

[@CoriDahmen]

My pleasure Marne. I hope you enjoy the process!

[@artisanstitch]

Love this 😍❤️. I’ve laminated dried flowers before so this has given me so many ideas I need to try.

[@CoriDahmen]

Happy new ways to you!

[@junellancalade1879]

Hi Cori! Awesome idea! Always love your creativity. Hope you have a wonderful time at the retreat with Gayle! I can’t wait to see the video she does when she interviews you. How fun! 💕💖Hugs!

[@CoriDahmen]

Awwww, thank you. Gayle is even more delightful, kind and charming in person. You’re certain to adore her ♥️

[@suzannesmith5406]

Can you provide more information on the press board you use? Great tutorial. The clear pockets really change the look of pockets and adds dimension.

[@CoriDahmen]

Sure! I use two pieces of plywood and clamp them together. I have screws and bolts in the corners of mine, but high pressure clamps work great too. I use them for flowers and for coffee dyed paper, to make it flat.

[@kerynokeeffe9133]

Cool creating, Cori! 😀💞

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Keryn 💕

[@inspirationscrappy]

This is so beautiful. I've made also transparency tags and pockets... but these doublesided pockets with the flowers are so wonderful🥰 Thanks for your ideas and inspirations.. Iris from Germany🤗

[@CoriDahmen]

I’m happy the idea works for you and you’re very welcome 😊

[@roxstar3726]

Hi Cori! These transparent pockets are amazing, so gorgeous and clever. I unfortunately don’t have dried flowers but I do have those clear stickers. I’m going to give it a go. Thank you for sharing Cori. Have a great weekend. 😘🙏🏻🥰

[@CoriDahmen]

Those will work too! Flowers are very easy to dry, if you ever choose to go that route. I hope your weekend is fabulous as well 😊

[@helennelson3120]

Hi Cori. Looks terrific. Thank you for sharing. Hey, so pleased you've found your mojo. Take care of yourself and stay safe. Blessings Always. 🥰🤗🦋 PS. What about placing a piece of paper under the transparency while you machine sew it so it's not as slippery. You can then pull the paper away when the sewing is done. It might work better for you.

[@CoriDahmen]

Good idea and thank you. I’ve been wanting to create for a while, but work and life had other plans. I’m just grateful things eased up a bit to allow me to play with some ideas!

[@nathalieheath5693]

Awesome idea! For sewing on lighter/slippery fabrics I usually use tissue paper underneath the fabric. It’s easy to tear off after sewing

[@BarbaraTristan444]

❤️👍

[@debbiecarter6430]

Hello Cori. Wide awake at 2:00am with a horrible cold so was delighted to see you pop up. ❤️ Love these pockets. If you have the time and inclination I’d love to see how you do them with Washi tape as well please. Many thanks. Debbie x

[@CoriDahmen]

Awwww Debbie. I’m sorry you’re ill. Take care and get better soon!

[@istampc]

Such a clever idea sweet Cori!! I found mica-sheets, remember those?! may try a different twist... LOVE your tutorial!!

[@CoriDahmen]

Great idea! Just remember that mica breaks apart really easily. Could be a challenge to sew, but it will be gorgeous if it works!

[@istampc]

@@CoriDahmen You are correct, sewing would be difficult, going to use glue with either clear stickers or might use stamps. TY!

[@ornamentologygailyoung]

Loving your very informative blogs. Have you tried putting tissue paper each side of your transparencies to help with the grip and slip? Worth a try maybe

[@CoriDahmen]

Super idea!

[@learningkeys21]

I have been picking and drying wildflowers and ferns from my yard, and I was thinking about different ways to use them other than specimen slides. These are great because I have some large flowers - thanks!

[@CoriDahmen]

Your journals/pages will be gorgeous!

[@amyb82941]

💜💜💜

[@JamieLOVEUMOREJOURNALS]

These are great. I haven’t tried yet, but I recently bought a laminator. Could you laminate dried flowers? Or will they mess up the laminator? Just thought maybe you had tried. I’m just thinking we could laminate a whole page of little dried flowers, and then sew transparency on the back of them for the 2nd pocket? Another great idea. Thanks for sharing and teaching! Love ya!!

[@CoriDahmen]

Hi Jamie. Yes, I’ve laminated dried flowers. Because the idea with laminate is to “suck together” I’ve found that anything not completely flat creates air bubbles in the laminated surface. Flat things do great, but I’ve had less luck with anything that has bulk.

[@dawncarter2759]

Awesome idea, can't wait to try this. wondering if using tissue paper as a buffer under the plastic to help feed it through the sewing machine? and it could be easily torn off

[@CoriDahmen]

I think you're right and I'll give that a try next time 😊

[@kathyanstine4472]

I love this idea! What do you use for transparency? Is it packaging or what should I purchase? I want to make specimen cards so will need for that as well. Thanks for all your great ideas!

[@CoriDahmen]

Hi Kathy! I use an old box of transparency that I rescued from s hook. They were used for overhead projectors. I think they can be found under transparency sheets or acetate.

[@kristinluvsdogs]

Beautiful!! Can you show us how you do your flowers? Also, what was the woodland paper with the bird on it?? Thanks!

[@CoriDahmen]

Hi Kristin. I pick the flowers, lay them on copy paper and press them between two sheets of plywood. That’s it! The paper is Woodland… I believe it is by Mintay.

[@nancymoore1275]

I would love to see a video on how you dry your flowers. I have tried so many times and they never look like yours. I have tried the microwave and books they always turn brown or fall apart. 🤔🙄

[@CoriDahmen]

I wish I had a secret to pass on! I pick them, let them dry for a day or so, put them between copy paper then put them in my page press (two sections of plywood that I clamp together). I’m sure there are many great YT tutorials on effective methods.

[@hizzins4575]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@joannewatson8674]

This is a great idea. May i ask where to get the clear stuff you made the pockets with.

[@CoriDahmen]

Thank you Joanne. I have a stash of old transparency film used for overhead projectors, from eons ago at school. Many people use recycled plastic packaging and I’ve also used plastic report covers, again recycled. If those don’t work I imagine you can get transparency sheets on Amazon.

[@lindaearls5746]

Hi You are so Talented and I am fairly new to Journaling ...I have a question on what type of transparency plastic brand you use and your scrapbook paper brands you use alot ..Thank You So Much

[@CoriDahmen]

Hello Linda and welcome! I use an d box of transparency, and I don’t know that brand matters as much as thickness. I think between 3-5 mil would be thick enough without being too thick, but that’s just based on my use. Other sizes could work well too. I like working with thicker paper do I use a lot of cardstock or extra thick copy paper. Tim Holtz, 49 and Market, Graphic. 45, Mintay and Carta Bella are a few of my favorites with junk journaling.

[@facsmom]

What would happen if you placed paper or tissue paper between the transparency and feed dogs like you might for chiffon?

[@CoriDahmen]

I’m not sure, but I’ll give it a try. Thank you 😊

[@AntonioMakes]

Another fabulous project Cori 🌸🌼I just dropped you an email, can you look at it when you have a minute please? Thank you so much 🌼🌸🎉

[@CoriDahmen]

Hi Antonio. I will definitely look for it! ETA: I just checked my email and I didn’t see a message from you. My email is [e-mail]

[@StayStitching]

Cori, You might try increasing the presser foot pressure, or lowering it, depending on which works best. That may help with the slipping.

[@CoriDahmen]

Excellent idea. Thank you! Another sewing friend also reminded me that a lead might help 😊