ALTERED VINTAGE PLAYING CARDS - DIY - Ephemera for Junk Journals PART 5

[@TreasureBooks]

If you want to see how to vintage up some Magazine Images, have a look at this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4KTgWB3Ztl3bZY

[@BrendaHowell-e2e]

This was new to me. Thank you, even four years later!

[@queeniepop2058]

Every time I see playing cards I want to buy another pack. Now I know why. LOL. Keep an eye out for miniature cards (toy aisle at dollar stores) and enlarged ones. 😊❤

[@katemcgough6237]

Great idea to use different sizes!

[@katkat5484]

I’ve got to start drinking more tea!

[@TreasureBooks]

hehe Yes! Time for some tea I think :)

[@kathycultice5272]

Me too!

[@lisadiver5253]

Natasha, if you didn’t want to fiddle with using tea bags what would you recommend as an alternative to this step... could use use stained muslin, or cheese cloth?

[@tessasalkil7742]

I don't like tea, however in the usa a box of tea is less then $2 so I will just make the tea for the bags.

[@marysiniawa5371]

Lolololol

[@mistymockingbird3511]

This is the coolest project I have seen for junk journaling. I tried it this evening and was stunned at the results.

[@TreasureBooks]

I’m so glad!!!

[@sheilabartlett6044]

Thank you, I have always admired altered playing cards, but never sure what to do. I love your technique and so many ideas of how to use them.

[@moonviolet27]

This is so lovely! I really appreciate the simple materials used for those of us on limited budgets. Thank you💕

[@TreasureBooks]

My pleasure! Glad you like it and thank YOU!

[@Patricia.R.]

I have partial decks of cards! Can’t wait to make some journal cards. These would also make cute party tags. Place setting on a formal table with guests names (if we’re getting fancy), even tags on a gift or put one at each end of a ribbon and make a book mark. So, soooo many ideas! ❤️

[@ThePaperOutpost]

You have the best ideas Natasha! You are so creative! Love your videos! Very inspirational! :)

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!! Means a lot :)

[@alicesullivan1790]

Some very clever ideas, with very clear and easy to understand instructions, which have the added benefit of your writing them out; plus you put the decorated cards together and showed us many ways to use them. Thank you for all you do.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Alice :)

[@carolmcinvale9085]

Natasha, I am new to junk journaling and discovered your KZbin channel this past week. I have already viewed several of your videos and I have become a fan. Thank you for the clear instructions 😊!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Carol and welcome to my channel. So glad to have you :)

[@suzannewolfe8506]

When I made these I sewed tea dyed lined paper on the back, then punched a hole and ribbon. I love these for my journals. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@bugaboo1625]

Okay your insight into that booklet was astounding... it's a little widh booklet. And see here it says, make a wish AND THE KING WILL GRANT IT BECAUSE HE HAS THE KEY TO WHATEVER haha. That just such greats tory telling based on the random elements you threw together for demonstrations sake.

[@jukeboxjaime8795]

You have inspired me to make my own distressed cards. Thank you. You did a wonderful job.

[@TreasureBooks]

I'm so glad! Have fun :)

[@pamelal210]

Love this idea! I've got lots of playing cards - they are nice size and weight, are easy to get at thrift stores and garage sales for next to nothing and can be used in so many ways. Thanks for another great idea - adding the tea bag really makes a difference and I'm going to try the napkins too.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Pamela. Have fun creating :)

[@sandyheath9314]

Oh my goodness, as soon as you cut the card and I saw the scrap, I immediately thought how cute it would look in the journal too!! They're all so cute.

[@TheElfiestElf]

Was looking to antique a tarot deck for prop purposes and was recently referred to this video by a crafter friend. Very nice and a lot easier to deal with than the sanding and soaking in tea that I had done so far... and gotten very little actual result from. :D

[@TreasureBooks]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching :)

[@katherinestephenson7426]

absolutetly love the playing cards booklet

[@retiredbooknerd]

Oh, how adorable!! I have lots of cards of different kinds and didn’t really know how to use them up.. I’ll be doing this right away!! 😊Thanks for sharing this lovely idea!!

[@pquack51]

I sort of came in the middle, but I LOVE this idea! Who doesn't have a stack of cards stuck in a drawer somewhere? Thank you!!!

[@steviecraftyhands3353]

Omg I will never throw away bags again lol I love the vintage look for my cards I would have never thought of using used bags

[@SammiJaney]

I love your easy way of altering playing cards. The little book is my favorite. Genious !!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it 😄

[@lorettavalmorbida7793]

I love your playing cards made into a booklet really cute. Great Job.

[@Firestarter078]

I love all the book page cards...especially in the middle! A couple looked like misshapen hearts. Thank you for sharing this technique! I can't wait to try it!

[@julieward3813]

That looks like a cover for a cute little journal. Lovely

[@lyllydd]

I was thinking itty bitty booklet to add to a larger journal or mini-album. I've cut journal cards in half and used them as the covers of tiny accordion books for that purpose.

[@brendacollinsdeeks7268]

Natalie, your imagination is delightful! I love this idea.

[@Girasole5849]

Love this. Thank you for sharing. Can’t wait to get a deck of cards to “play with”!

[@lindagalioto9791]

Just had to let you know how much I enjoy your show. You are the best! I love the way you explain everything. Thank you so much!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Linda 😊

[@tvg1003]

Absolutely GORGEOUS ! Playing cards usually are fascinating but after this vintage process, they really have a soul, with a beautiful mystery look and this touch of magic you are so talented with to give to any project. I really love these and can't wait to make some. Thank you for sharing so generously !

[@reigna963]

This was the first recommended vid of yours. You're inspirational! Thank you.

[@patmclucas3347]

As we continue to follow you, we beginners truly appreciate the inspiration you send.

[@TreasureBooks]

I appreciate that! Thank you :)

[@artfulyama9071]

Great idea for creating with playing cards and used tea bags. I have both, just "sitting around," and NOW I know what I can do with them! Thank you!

[@deborahlynch2580]

I HAVE RECENTLY FOUND YOUR CHANNEL. I LOVE YOUR IDEAS, TUTORIALS AND HUMOR! A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO I LOST MOST OF MY EYESIGHT. I HAVE NO CENTRAL VISION AND ONLY A SMALL AMT OF PERIPHERAL VISION IN ONE EYE. I DEARLY MISS MAKING JUNK JOURNALS AND EVERYTHING THAT GOES WITH IT. BUT YOU HAVE SEVERAL IDEAS THAT I THINK I CAN DO! ESPECIALLY THE COLLAGE IDEAS. THANK YOU!

[@blupoppy608]

I love this idea, especially the little booklet. You inspire me so much, excellent tutorials. You're an awesome artist!

[@russellmiles8783]

Amazing looking ephemera. I wish we had teabags like that in the UK but ours are crimp sealed all round. Thanks for sharing!

[@alicesullivan1790]

Good thing ms. ross got her comment in first, so far it is 264 lovely comments and appreciation for what you do, to one, who hasn't a clue. Just saying, keep on crafting, teaching and being yourself. Obviously, lots of folks enjoy you, your style, and you art. Not to mention the 22,633 folks who watched and most like enjoyed, admired, including the 264 who took the trouble to comment, and only one unhappy soul. We love you! Alice from the soggy SE USA.

[@TreasureBooks]

Oh Alice, thank you SO much!!!! This community is full of amazing, supportive, beautiful people, than one disgruntled, unhappy soul can't shake my desire to create and share :)

[@alicesullivan1790]

@@TreasureBooks, your positive outlook is amazing, and the overwhelming majority of your fans are lucky that keep creating and sharing. Hugs to you.

[@summerrain7466]

Thank you for making your instructions so simple. I've wanted to start making junk journals for a long time, but felt too overwhelmed. Now I've started one thanks to you!

[@dawnc8755]

Fantastic! I love the idea of using book pages along the edges. And I like the leftover bits of tea bag attached to book page, which would be lovely for a collage element!

[@teehan3130]

Love to watch your videos. Great ideas and most of all thanks for the screen shot instructions.

[@MarylynBroomhall]

What a wonderful way to use playing cards. Now to go do some tea dying so I have some tea bags! Lol! Thank you for your easy to follow directions and I love the way you allow screen shots of the instructions for us to capture.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@karenbearden6198]

Natasha, I can tell you the purpose for my watching this creative video you've made, was to bring joy into my life. I have a deck of cards in a drawer that had never even been opened. They've been opened now! Love the look, it makes me daydream of long ago and far away. Oh the adventure....by the time I get finished with this deck they will appear as though they have traveled the world, even been on a pirate ship, (or something just as dangerous).") Thanks!

[@TreasureBooks]

heheh I love this comment and your beautiful imagination!! Thank you

[@conniejenskindsfather979]

Love the tunnel book idea! Telling a story appeals to me. Wondering about the weight of the paieri. And I like butterflies too, and snails.

[@kraftywytchkreations4763]

Thank you! I've been struggling with ideas for altering playing cards. This will make incorporating them into journals so much easier and more fun

[@lorrainewilson2067]

These are beautiful. Great way to use up the decks with cards missing. I have just discovered your channel and will look forward to learn more!

[@mariechristianemourges9626]

I've liked you laughing, that sweets you....jolies idées pour faire revivre un jeu de cartes aussi....😘

[@gailclarkson6428]

Loved this project Natasha - your method for showing the written notes at end of each video is BRILLIANT!! I have no memory so taking a screen shot so I have a written reference makes it so much easier for me. Love, your work and cant wait to get into all of the other videos. Thanks from one of your latest followers 🙂

[@KriRama]

Natasha I made some yesterday with tissue paper from shoe boxes & love them! 🌟 One tip to share that I saw on another video: After the tissue paper/ tea bags dry, go over the edges with a sanding block (sand paper) & u get a nice smooth edge with no cutting

[@2ndchancecreationsbychrist12]

Yes I am still here .....lol.... now I can use up my abundance of teabags that i always seem to forget to use, with the card booklet great idea using them as pages as well I always seem to use them for covers......ok am off to crafting now.... Have a GREAT weekend

[@TreasureBooks]

Hehehe I love it!!! So much fun to be had, with so many things! Not enough hours in a day I reckon :)

[@joank8370]

I think these are just adorable!

[@buntysvintageemporium3632]

What an absolutely lovely idea. I will be nipping out to poundland for a few packs of cards.

[@violetvago5287]

Thank you so much for your generosity as always while sharing your talent and process. I have been trying to keep up with what is going on in Australia with the fires. My heart really goes out to the people and all the creatures that are being devastated by this disaster. It may be just me, but I feel like news coverage in the US has been somewhat lacking - I would like to know what I can do personally to be of any assistance other than the prayers for your country. If you have suggestions I would be grateful to know. I honestly do not know who else to contact other than the crafting community which always seem to give of themselves so freely. Be safe and well.

[@christineculbertson4804]

I love your card ones! I was watching one on using index cards by someone and then found your playing cards!

[@debbieellebracht9422]

I don't have many tea bags handy, but old tissue paper patterns are 10 cents a packet at a local thrift shop! Fun!! How do you flatten your cards, once dried? Mine seem to curl.

[@TreasureBooks]

Mine don't curl. Maybe theres too much water in your glue? My cards are all flat. Could be also because they are stuck on the book page while drying.

[@tumblingtangles]

I don't have tea bags but I was thinking of using paper napkins! Lovely idea thank you!

[@zulmabontiffe487]

THIS IS PERFECT !!! YOU ARE SOOOO CREATIVE and very pleasant to listen to. Thank you especially for writing out the steps for us in a very neat and clear way that can be copied on screen with a cell phone. We need the instructions when making these fabulous cards. Very thoughtful of you as well !!. So sorry about the GROSSLY negative comment by someone who is obviously very unhappy. You are a JOY to watch and learn from. I love your gift !! Thank you .

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so very much for this wonderful comment Zulma :)

[@michelleadamchak1330]

These little cards are perfection. Lovely bits of ephemera! Tyfs!

[@debk1915]

I really like the little booklet you made with the cards. So cute!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thanks so much!

[@eileenthomas9983]

You have such cute ideas. I love the cards.

[@ruthannamarteifio9069]

Love this idea----simple materials we have on hand!!

[@AnythaLaMontoyenne]

Bonjour Natasha, Je vogue sur vos pages depuis un tit moment et j'en suis ravie😊. Je vous remercie infiniment pour toutes vos idées, détails, explications et toutes l'énergie que vous nous transmettez. Passez un joli dimanche, prenez soin de vous. Bises😗😗😗

[@helenredfern6319]

These are so crafty and clever, and so much potential. I just love your videos and your creativity 💞💞💞

[@lori88ish]

Very creative and inspirational TFS Hugs and Smiles

[@deborahneumann9162]

VERY clever! (: A couple used spring to mind - - "Favors"... There are a lot of people that play cards in their homes, in assisted living places, et cetera; get-togethers once a month. A 'pack' of 3-5 cards could become a little booklet and gifted to everyone as 'favors' or 'scorecards' (paper on the backs, of course). "Memory Cards"... There could also be 1 tiny item or drawing or something hidden like a tiny face on each card... 2 or 3 that match. The person (child or elderly) would go through the cards and put the ones that 'match' together. This would engage the brain... a very good memory tool, I would think. And so on and so forth... (:

[@liettelafontaine7936]

oh!!!You have a beautiful project! Thank you for sharing!

[@lindafriend9392]

These are so cute and a really good excuse for me to drink even more tea than usual😉

[@lericamims]

Loving this fun project!

[@shirl57]

Your ideas are always so crafty and clever. Thanks for sharing and for easy to follow instructions. 💕😊

[@ellenhutchinson2889]

Love your creativity!

[@debbik4794]

Fabulous project and I love your teaching approach.

[@valerieb8006]

They look so Old!!...I bought tea for the tea bags which i have been saving. The tea is really good as well! haha! Thanks so much for a fabulous idea!

[@Audrey-CrowsNestStudio]

Well done. You are contributing wonderful information to use in the smaller part of the larger finished "picture" Well organized and fluid.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you Audrey!

[@shondra6]

Stunning. Like all your work . TFS 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@DonnaVintageSnippets]

What a cute idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@mano5716]

Very good idea. Thank you for all your marvellous videos. 😻

[@SaltLifeGypsy68]

Really cute and fun. Love the "Wish Book" 😍

[@pamstreasures3823]

Another wonderful idea! Been saving my teabags & have plenty of playing cards. Tfs!💕

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Love this idea - thanks! I was just about to post this comment when I read the negative and rude comment below; you were wonderfully gracious in response, and I liked your cheekiness at the end too! I'm sorry when people say unnecessary and hurtful things to you (or indeed anyone), so want to say how very much your channel benefits my life, as a member of society and an artist-in-the-making, and helps me to think creatively out-of-the-box. There are many mistakenly under-rated skills that are modifiable and transferable to many other areas of life, so are not a waste of time or use of brain power! Thankyou so very much! Hugs.

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Jennifer!! How can I possibly be upset about a random negative comment, when I have this supportive community, and lovely women such as yourself, commenting and brightening up my day?! Impossible! Thank you :)

[@emmkaa2099]

WOW!! EXACTLY what I've been looking for. I love, love, LOVE these cards and this method seems no-fail. All because of these cards and your excellent teaching manner you have a new subbie! I look forward to learning more from you soon. Greetings from the Southern California desert. 😁🏜️ 😁. MK

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Emma, and welcome to my channel!!!!

[@robindudleyhowes]

What a wonderful idea I love how you overlaid the teabags on the cards. And I also agree that the collage book pages look great on the sides. thank you for sharing they are very adorable!

[@thejerseylady1]

Oh, what fun! I am half way through altering a deck of cards. Your technique gives me a new avenue to explore with part of the remaining cards. Thanks muchly for the inspiration. Can't wait to try it. Gloria

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Gloria :)

[@Creativeplayeveryday]

Really clever idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@thepickypainter9854]

Too cute. I have tons of partial decks. I bought them at a thrift store for $1. Fills a gallon zip lock bag. Perfect project for us I g them up. Love that grungy look ! Thank you for sharing.

[@mauricepowers3804]

Really great project and I think all the cards look great even the ones with the book pages in the middle!!!

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Maurice :)

[@sharontilyard949]

Sooo fun Natasa!!! I have made these before... and I love them!!! So quick and effective!!! You can also use pattern paper if want a more aged look but you don’t have tea bags. I loved the story at the end for your ‘Make a Wish’ book. I’m glad I’m not the only story teller. 🥰 TFS!!! You always create beautiful things!!! Hugs, Sharon 🌷💜

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much Sharon!

[@susannaeasdale1162]

What a great idea, your videos are so clever thanks for sharing. Hugs Susanna xx

[@eileenhogan9229]

Can't wait to try this project! Love it!

[@TreasureBooks]

Yay! Thank you!

[@georgiewalker1069]

I really enjoyed this, I was just thinking of using cards the other day and here you are!! The book page ides is brilliant. Thanks from South Africa. 🇿🇦 🌟

[@NancyVastine]

What a fun idea they are so cute I love the little book I really like little things. tfs

[@cecilyroberts1696]

I have always love playing cards so this is ideal for me xx

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much. That’s a great idea and using few things to get a really really brilliant effect.....I’ve got some playing cards that I really really think 💭 will be really stunning and gorgeous as yours are. xxx Mags

[@anitaf.2521]

Easy and fun project, thank you Natasha for sharing 💓

[@LoneSeaEagleOfSkye]

Hi Natasha, I have quite a collection of old playing cards that have been with me for years, just waiting for someone like you to trigger my imagination, and demonstrate what can be done with them to give them new life. I've been checking out many more of your videos, because I love what you do, and appreciate your clear instructions communicated in such a friendly, generous manner. Thanks so much : )

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much :)

[@josievanotterlo5191]

Thank you for another inspiring idea. I love how these items are all easily found in the home! Just beautiful.

[@evahovelsrd5771]

Great video, I am officially hooked on gluing down teabag paper! The effect is fabulous 👌 Thank you ❤ Btw I skip putting glue under the teabag, as the moisture disturbs the pretty text fragments.

[@sbonhamleo]

These cards look amazing!! I can't wait to try these!! Thank you Natasha. XOXO ❤️ ❤️

[@leelacherian8707]

love your channel. Your instructions are so complete and your ideas so original. Thank you .

[@TreasureBooks]

Thank you so much!

[@patricianadon]

I love your humour and your tutorial tfs

[@karenlewis632]

So very clever and fun! Thanks for sharing! Love it!

[@thefeatheredtreasure6700]

This was such a great project. My kids have so many random cards. I cannot wait to try it. I see lots of miniature booklets in my future crafting. Thank you so much Natasha for sharing this with us.

[@I_am_Michelle]

Very clever and beautiful.