Use Your Scraps #17 - Let’s Journal - Using Napkins, Scraps, Postcards etc….

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

You’ll find links to other videos in this series in the video description box, including how I made the journal cover and bound the signatures 💕

[@evelynrauseo467]

The pages you did today are breathtaking! Actually, the whole journal is!!! Placing the napkin border at the top of your peacock page was a stroke of genius. I enjoyed this month and am so grateful for your time and creative guidance. TFS. 🙏💞👍

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks as always for your kind words Evelyn. I have loved working in this journal no will be sad when it’s finished. Have a wonderful week 💕

[@emilykoch3104]

I love these videos! Simple but beautiful ideas and you show how to do multiple pages in one video! So many would just do one page at a time! So thank you!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Emily, I’m glad you’re enjoying the simplicity of these ideas 💕

[@bonnerdebbie]

All three of these pages are beautiful Nina, you have inspired me to pull out my napkins for a play this morning. I have yet to dust off my sewing machine and use it in journaling. I did sew up a couple of new pillow covers last month, but no paper yet. Thanks so much, I always want your videos to be longer :) Have a great week.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Debbie. I love playing with napkins. Hope you have a wonderful week too 💕

[@janevincent7103]

Nina, the pages you did on this day are my very favorite from the colors and patterns used to your particularly beautiful girls. I am so attracted to these vintage looks and they are my favorite way to create my pages in my own journals. You also make it look like so much fun to create. In love with these and your tastes. XOXOJane

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Jane, glad you liked these pages. It should be fun for all of us to create ❤️ xoxo

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Nina, I really really enjoyed watching you create those outstanding page’s. Everything you’ve done here is absolutely inspirational and I really really love ❤️ all of it. I really really love ❤️ how you think 🤔 out of the box, and come up with such amazing ideas. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Th is so much for all the kind feedback you give Mags. I love working in this journal and will be sad when it’s finished. Thinking cap on now for ideas for the next one! Have a wonderful week 💕 xxxxx

[@amandashannon9347]

Beautiful napkin! Love how you put all the scraps together. The contrasting colors and textures worked perfectly ❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Amanda 💕

[@SusanHilesCreates]

Adding the image of the lady in the blue dress was just perfect! You inspire me as always! Susan

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Susan. I’ve been away for a couple of weeks, but haven’t forgotten your request. Will hopefully get around to recording something this week 💕

[@SusanHilesCreates]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia That would be wonderful. Thank you so much Nina!

[@GrumpetteJV]

You're not gross! Just needed to pauze the video and get that out. 🤗 I really enjoy watching you work in your journals, they are so beautiful and fun. Anything use-your-stash/scraps and any re- or upcycling gets my vote!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Eline ☺️. Glad you are enjoying seeing me working in this journal. I’ve really enjoyed spending the whole month on this prompt 💕

[@stephennepereira8997]

Hi Nina, all 3 pages are stunning! I love your creative process and your colour coordination is absolutely wonderful. I can watch you all day! Hugs 🤗👍❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Stephenne, glad you enjoyed the process 💕

[@LauraMe...]

Beautiful pages Nina! I love all the colors with the napkins.

[@lenabot5961]

Good morning nina, beautiful pages on what is going to be a beautuful autumnsunday in holland. This month has been a real treat to our eyes, enjoy this sunday and have a good week. Love and hugs lenaxxx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Good morning Lena. It’s going to be a beautiful day here too once the early morning mist clears. Turning much more unsettled and cooler from tomorrow. I will be in the garden today as many leaves and apples have fallen from the trees whilst we were away, so lots of work to do. Have a wonderful Sunday and a fabulous week ahead. Love and hugs, Nina 💕 xxxx

[@TheJournalCottage]

Stunning!! I'm just so happy to have joined watching this month. What a delightful month it's been watching learning and being so incredibly inspired by you, Nina.my inspiration journal is nearly full just this month watching and "playing" I sure would love to join in October however, we will be traveling via a road trip to visit children and 8 grandchildren not seen in 18 months. I'll be watching as you go along through the month however while not being inspired by the most stunning colors of the Autumn leaves as we head towards Vermont ( New England) USA. It's been a real pleasure getting to know you through the last 5 weeks! Blessings and thank you so very much for all you do to keep me inspired to new artistic home made Journals. 🥰🌻🍂🍄

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Enjoy your travels Cheryl ❤️

[@flightyrambler8650]

I have been enjoying each of your videos because you share a wealth of information and tips!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much, that’s lovely to hear 💕

[@flightyrambler8650]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia You're very welcome

[@JH-wd7ul]

Beautiful pages (as always)! I'm relieved to hear of your fear of the sewing machine - my sentiments exactly and I thought I was the only one who felt that way! This is a lovely journal and I have enjoyed the whole process! Janet 🤗👍💕

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I honestly think it’s a genuine phobia that many of us have. My eldest son is a whiz on the sewing machine and has won several quilting competitions since he was about 12 years old. He has tried to teach me so many times, but I just couldn’t get over that fear. I’d be ok when he was there with me, but the second I had to do anything on my own, the fear would kick in and I was grounded. When he left home, I had no choice but to muddle through. It’s taken me 3 years to finally feel confident, and I can now thread and change the bobbin without having to watch a YT video to guide me through the process. You are not alone 🥰 xxx

[@JH-wd7ul]

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[@marihop5117]

Hi Nina, gorgeous pages again and your sewing is so neat now. Beautiful peacock napkin.🦚. I think all my work has got a little of my DNA in it lol. Not much crafting or gardening for me lately I’ve been flat on my back for the last 3 weeks with a bad back but slowly getting there. I’ve got so many napkins so I have to think of something to do with them . Tfs and have a great week . Hugs xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Marina, glad you like the pages. I also have a huge napkin collection which needs using up. Really must stop adding to it! Sorry to hear you are flat on your back. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Love and hug, Nina 💕 xxx

[@cheryl7476]

I love the gel print you used with the beautiful napkin, Nina. I’ve enjoyed these last two months watching you and Kylie create beauties to inspire us, even though I haven’t participated. Been crazy busy with friends and family coming out for some fun recreation, along with making holiday cards, so I’m not rushed. Thanks again for continuing the Mixed Emporium projects.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Cheryl, I must use up more of my napkins. Glad you are having a good time with friends and family. I can’t believe it’s time to start thinking about Christmas. Where has this year gone! Have a super week 💕

[@anniefaint6373]

As always Nina, I just love watching you create in your journal, some lovely pages , and your videos are never too long,,,xxxx 🍂🍁💛🧡❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Annie 💕 xxxx

[@DAnnsDesigns]

Beautiful pages today. I am so enjoying your series with working this journal. You are very inspiring and I look forward to the next video. TFS *Debbie*

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Debbie. I’m glad you’re enjoying it 💕

[@christieoertel1589]

Yes, love all your pages, it will be sad when you finish this journal. Thx Nina have a great week.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Christie. I love how this one has turned out. It will be time to either start a new one, or finish off some of my others soon 💕

[@TheJournalCottage]

I've almost forgotten. I have ordered my William Morris paper. I can hardly wait to receive it.. thank you for your previewing it in your artist inspired wild card!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Oooh, how exciting. You will love creating with it I’m sure 💕

[@suefalls1600]

Love all of the pages! Beautiful 💖💖💖💖💖

[@RoseD2016]

This journal is stunning Nina. I love it. This was a wonderful prompt for the month. Xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Rosie, I enjoyed it too 💕

[@debbieangelstar]

Next month! Noooooo! I need more sunshine ☀️ smashing pages Nina, very inspiring, thank you x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I know it’s frightening how quickly this year is going. We’ve just got back from 2 weeks in Spain and it was wonderful to feel the sun on skin. Let’s hope we have a mild autumn 🤞💕 x

[@janetgeist8505]

Very pretty. The blue lady set it all off.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Janet 💕

[@lauramurphy438]

Hello Nina, I love the pages with the peacocks. They are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Laura, I love those napkins too 💕

[@sandrahickey3593]

Oh, "one more page", love to hear. Gorgeous, gorgeous napkins, again love the colours. I used tea dyed just copy paper I my journal as my base pages, so no stark white in there either,, lol.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sandra. What is it about stark white that offends us so much, haha 💕

[@seriouslyscrapping]

Hi Nina..I really like the mixed media feel of your joyrnal and all the pretty colours...tfs irene xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Irene. I’ve collected and been gifted so many wonderful images and love displaying them in this journal 💕 xx

[@elizabethnaisbitt1795]

Your pages are absolutely stunning, I've loved this month's prompt, even though I haven't been able to participate much. So many fantastic ideas. Tfs xo

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Glad you’ve enjoyed it. It’s been lovely having a whole month to focus on some of these pages. Hope you will feel up to participating again soon 💕 xo

[@rosayoung9454]

You are such a joy to watch and to learn from! All your pages have turned out beautifully. TFS🤗

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much 💕

[@eugenebellion9142]

Beautiful spreads, Nina. Love the way you pulled those pages together. Will be sorry to see this month end, one of my favorites.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Eugene. I’ll be sorry to see the end of this month too. Loved playing with the rest of the papers you sent me, they were perfect 💕

[@debe1955]

I just looked at your playlists! Wow you have done a lot of work…❤️🇨🇦

[@purplefairy1]

Love the elegant Peacock page. More lovely pages 💜🧚‍♀️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks purple Fairy 💕

[@sandrabridgeman24]

Nina I love this prompt,especially the peacocks..so looking forward to following more of your tutorials.........

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sandra. Glad you are enjoying them 💕

[@susanstemmet6078]

Loved this prompt just seeing what was done each week.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Susan, I enjoyed doing a month of journaling too 💕

[@janelane4078]

Wonderful pages again Nina. I love this journal, so eclectic yet cohesive. xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Jane. I’m really pleased with how cohesive it is 💕

[@cindycreateforlife]

I absolutely love the pages you completed today, your journal is a real work of art! I have thoroughly enjoyed the month-long prompts and all of the inspiring videos you and Kylie have done, it is so nice to have them to go back to for inspiration because we don’t always have the time to give in the actual month. I so appreciate all the time and effort you and Kylie put in for us. 💕🇨🇦

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Cindy. I’ve really enjoyed this months prompt as well. It’s been lovely adding so many more pages to this journal during the month 💕

[@janettegeorge2691]

Fabulous pages Nina love them 👍❤️

[@starlaarts9385]

Your journal gets better and better!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Starla. I’m really pleased with it 💕

[@lsl43deo]

Most excellent, as always! 🦋💙🦋

[@healingmagichands]

Napkins are a great resource, and I have lots of them. Mi just never remember to pull them out and use them! Great pages as usual, Nina.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I must use up more of mine too 💕

[@pamelalambert3392]

Absolutely gorgeous pages, again, Nina. I have been totally inspired by your work and have started organising my bits and bobs into photo albums which you were doing in a video not so long ago. I am really excited to get started. You have a brilliant eye for what works and your journals are just stunning. Thank you so much for sharing. x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Pam. Lovely to hear you are going to be following along too 💕

[@susanvanschuyver7900]

Gorgeous pages! Love each one. I have not been able to find such beautiful napkins in my area, but seeing yours is a treat.

[@elisabethwolf1841]

I found the napkin with the big peacock here in Germany! Was searching for hours for them........

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

eBay is a great source for napkins. If you search Decoupage napkins, there are lots of wonderful styles available. I hope you find some 💕

[@ValTwineDeaner]

Thank you as always, for your excellent tutorial, another superb video. Your imaginations are endless, I love all that you do - sorry to be boring and always say the same thing, but it is true. This one is so pretty, I must give it a go - I do have some peacock napkins. Thank you very much. Have a great week ahead. Take care. xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Valerie. I always appreciate your kind words and support 💕 xx

[@tinagillhamevans667]

Yes I have enjoyed this month too. I love doing journal pages

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Tina. It’s been lovely having a whole moth to finish off some of these pages. Glad you’ve enjoyed it too 💕

[@patriciaventurin3714]

Bello Nina, eres muy creativa, gracias por compartir, siempre te sigo.Un aplauso a la distancia desde Argentina 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😘 Patricia

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hola Patricia! Muchas Gracias por tus amables palabras ❤️

[@ednamorgan7827]

Gorgeous pages again this week, Nina. I love the way you have pulled all the elements together and co-ordinated the colours too. Well done you! Thank you for another lovely video.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Edna. I’ve really enjoyed playing in my journal this month 💕

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Gorgeous as always!

[@lucyfanning7496]

Stunning.

[@58calangel]

Your whole journal is a work of art. Love the pages you did today.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Alicia 💕

[@yellowbird08]

You can do it! Changing the needle is easy peezy. Just read the manual or better yet search you tube for a demonstration. 💛

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you Yellowbird. I am such a girls blouse. I know I will roll my eyes at myself once I’ve done it 💕

[@tuthillg]

Gorgeous pages, Nina! Love Mucha! TFS the inspiration!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Gail. Glad you like them 💕

[@bridgetletcher3034]

Love your peacock pages. My home decor is all peacock

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Oh how lovely 💕🦚

[@hankejoosen4029]

These pages are absolutely stunning 🤩

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much Hanke 💕

[@SylviaD]

Beautiful pages Nina 😍 i love the 3 of them 😍 thanks for the inspiration 🧡

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Sylvia 💕

[@lauriesmith372]

So pretty. 😻

[@janehumphreys402]

Love this journal! Love the pages you did today! In fact love all the pages that you've done in this journal!💙🦋

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Jane. I’m really pleased with the pages today. Glad you like them too 💕

[@tammyhale9462]

Love your journal!

[@debra8108]

Everything you do is just beautiful!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much ☺️💕

[@julesiou12]

Beautiful as always Nina. Always very inspiring x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@judygray7718]

Brilliant!

[@madebymartha]

Love your pages! Especially the Victorian lady😍 by the way changing the needle in your sewing machine couldn’t be easier. The first time I had to do it I panicked and thought it was going to be a huge ordeal but I found out that needles for sewing machines are universal. They do sell different types for different materials you are sewing. I use one that says it’s for jeans material so that I can sew my thick journal covers 😊💖

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks for the encouragement Martha. I am going to change it the next time I get the machine out. I do have a pack of denim needles. Wish me luck 🤞💕

[@madebymartha]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia I think the jeans needle might be a bit rough on paper but I still use it. I lengthen the stitches and I think that helps cause I use the same needle for everything! I only change it if it breaks 😊

[@ritaharker8792]

I’ve really enjoyed watching you working in your journal this month Nina, your pages are always inspirational xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Rita 💕

[@NancyMcInnis18708]

Nina, beaurtiful pages. Thank you again.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Nancy, glad you like them 💕

[@tavanetaylor98]

Always so beautiful! Your work is so inspiring!💙

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Tavane, glad you are enjoying the videos 💕

[@peggyr7799]

Beautiful Nina - tfs - 👵🏻🎨❤️🤗👍

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Peggy 💕

[@veronicawhite398]

Such beautiful work, Nina. Very inspired!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you so much 💕

[@lizsutton4987]

You are puir dead brillant and thanks for sharing your talent x

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Aww, thank you so much ❤️

[@evehamer3490]

Very, very 😻 beautiful xx

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Eve 💕

[@sherrywright6634]

Beautiful pages! Love how you have coordinated each of your pages. The colors are gorgeous!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Sherry,. I love the colours in this journal too 💕

[@cindihoskins5728]

Beautiful page!! I love the colors!!! ❤️

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Cindi 💕

[@noreenhennessy9299]

It is absolutely gorgeous

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Noreen 💕

[@marilynalexieff285]

They are so beautiful!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Marilyn 💕

[@katharinazefert7637]

great journal!Thanks Nina.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Katharina 💕

[@Maggiesplace48]

Your pages are just Beautiful tfs Nina...Kia Kaha...

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Maggie 💕

[@sarojm893]

Beautiful pages Nina, love how you used all the different elements and pulled them together to work. Thank you for the inspiration.. take care.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Saroj, glad you enjoyed it 💕

[@purplenanna1272]

Lovely pages again.I still haven’t done anything with my sewing machine,apart from thread bobbin,and needle,and do a very small practice bit on the material that came with it 🙈x

[@robinsutton4952]

Same here. Got my new machine 5 years ago, lost the foot pedal 4 years ago. And it stares at me in the box every day.

[@Dustanne]

This was beautiful, thank you

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks do much Dusty 💕

[@thereseduffney317]

Awesome pages, Nina.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Therese 💕

[@ronasemler2202]

Love it,soooo beautiful 💖💖

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks for watching Rona, glad you like them 💕

[@kippytx]

Really beautiful

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thank you 💕

[@sonja5654]

Lovely pages

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Sonja 💕

[@kathielemon9546]

Very inspiring!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Kathie 💕

[@toniscott1029]

Love these!!!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks so much Toni 💕

[@wanz8791]

You really inspire me!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Awww, thank you 💕

[@ChattylaineCreates]

I'm just playing catch up, sorry I didn't participate in this months prompt, I wasn't doing very much creating at all really... These were all lovely pages as usual Nina 😊💖

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Elaine. There are never enough hours in the day to do everything. Loving the pages you been sharing on Instagram recently ❤️❤️❤️ xxxx

[@ChattylaineCreates]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia awww thank you so much Nina, I'm glad to be back at it again... I'm much better doing my own thing generally 😁😁😁💖💖

[@ZsuzsaKarolySmith]

It's so funny that you're afraid of the sewing machine! I'm not afraid of it but for the life of me I can't sew in a straight line LOL. Loving all your pages!

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Its taken a lot of practice for me to do that too 😄💕

[@deniseronn9941]

Love your videos. Question- when I glue doilies or lace some of it seeps out and even though it dries clear, it is shiny. Know of anyway to remove or lessen the shine? I am doing better not to add too much glue, but some laces won't stay stuck without a certain amount. 😃

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Sorry for the late reply. Having been using the Art Glitter Glue for a few weeks now, I would definitely recommend it for something like this. It is incredibly strong, dries quickly and with the metal fine nozzle it’s easy to apply a very small amount. I hope that helps 💕

[@patnunley2341]

Beautiful artwork do you have a certain website where you get your napkins from

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Pat, the supermarkets here in the U.K. sell some fabulous napkins, especially Waitrose. I also get a lot from our local garden centres. eBay is a fabulous source for napkins and rice papers. If you search decoupage napkins on eBay you should find plenty and many are sold in packs of 4. I hope that helps 💕

[@maryellenlittle5812]

You are so inspiring. Very interested in the make up brush from Amazon. Tried doing a quick search (Amazon- US) and couldn't locate any with the foam.....could you share where on Amazon that you found it, please.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Mary Ellen. These are very similar to the brush set I have: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01NGYU7IY/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MJ8XG2954A425G4954HZ

[@maryellenlittle5812]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia Thank you.

[@marilynmccormick1658]

In the US, is deli paper like wax paper or like parchment paper? I don't think we can buy sheets of deli paper.

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I would say it’s more like parchment paper, although bear in mind, parchment paper is a lot thicker. Hope that helps.

[@buckiannscreations9089]

Lol. I'm going on 5 years without changing my needle..thought it was just Me..I'm striken with terror when my bobbin runs out haha

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

I completely relate ❤️

[@LenaGus2728]

Hi Nina, I really like everything that you do, but I find it a bit hard to understand why everything has to have inked edges. Of course I understand that it is to make things look vintage, but do they have to look vintage to be beautiful?

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Lena. I don’t ink everything in my journal, only where I think it will add to the aesthetic 💕

[@diannajohnston4558]

Please how did you do that binding....

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Hi Dianna, here are the links to the videos showing how I made the cover and bound the signatures 💕 How I made my Journal: Cover: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn6mk5WfZ9SJd7s Signatures & Elastic Binding: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6Ovq3aEd9yYhac

[@DazzlingStar07]

What's the purpose of this beautiful journal?

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

It will become a kind of coffee table book. It’s just a fun way to store some of the beautiful images I’ve collected 💕

[@DazzlingStar07]

@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia hmm i like this idea

[@yolandakouwenberg-meijer344]

Lovely pages

[@NinaRibenaMixedMedia]

Thanks Yolanda 💕