You are SO fortunate in the UK to have such lovely napkins! The US has cheap solids or cartoon characters in our grocery stores! What a fantastic way to use scrap tissue paper, napkins... even scrap tulles and embellished silk! BRILLIANT...as always! ❤️
Hello nina, love the word flimsy ( written like this?) Besides inspiration I get from watching you, it also makes my english better . The altered cards , beautiful. Napkins are so beautiful sometimes and I always keep my eyes open, when in a restaurant or with friends and my neighbour sometimes brings me one, she knows I collect them, so sweet of her. Next time I will send you something I will include some nice napkins I have picked up recently.. Thank you for this extra video, always a nice surprise. See you un sunday again, love and hugs lenaxxx
Hello Lena, Yes you spelt it correctly haha. I will include some napkins for you too as I have some beauties that may enjoy using. Enjoy the rest of your week. Love and hugs, Nina 💕 xxxx
Just so cool, Nina. Playing cards are wonderful to work with. I made several books with them last year, filled them with stamped images, stickers and quotes to cheer friends up while in lockdown. Hope they didn't have the opposite effect!! Have used napkins for decorating lit wine bottles which are good to do and the wine bottles have to be emptied, which is always a chore, not! These are really beautifully decorated, Nina and I will be inspired yet again by your lovely work. Thanks for sharing. x
These colors are so deep and rich. Beautiful altered cards. I don’t run across as many awesome napkins as you have either. My coolest ones are from happy mail.
Nina, what excellent ideas! Thank you for this. I like that your tripled the cards together for strength and LOVED those napkins of yours! The 3D effect just pushed the idea over the top. Beautiful creations, Nina!
Thank you so much Nina, I really really enjoyed watching you create these stunning and gorgeous altered playing cards ♥️. I would frame them and put them on display because they are to incredible to put away, or send out as a swap. And they would certainly make a fantastic display for any wall. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags
Beautiful and easy to make. I like to leave the backs of my playing cards alone, too, especially when using special cards with interesting images on them. Thanks for the tutorial. ~ Lisa
These are wonderful. ATC cards are my favorite craft. After watching your last one, i ordered some as assorted rice paper to give it a try. I purchased the extra large playing cards from Amazon. Because sometimes i can't bear to cut up the larger images. Tfs. 🥰
Nina, I cannot believe it but about a month ago I saw where someone on RUclips made little journals out of playing cards and added white cardstock to each and punched holes in their sides and weaved ribbon thru it. I loved the idea and I wanted to make a mini one out of different little things my mum has given me thru the years and little cards and pieces of papers I have found in her desk when cleaning it out. My mum passed away from Pancreatic Cancer a year ago July and I am a big pack rat and can throw anything away when it comes to my mum. I reuse everything she had down to a PKG of dollies I found in her kitchen. Last year I cut them out with my cutter bee fussy cutting scissors and made mini snowflakes I suspended from dental floss I get free at the dentist. Now in my rental flat I have a large window with separate panes of glass I will resivk the snowflakes on this winter. Anyway, just a month ago I ordered a cheap pack of playing cards from Amazon and if you can believe it, they sent me a pack of cards with different cats in them and they are beautiful. The cats are of paintings from an English artist name Lisa Parker. I took out one of each car to save as we have had Siamese cats when growing up and I have had 2 black cats, growing up I had a Hymalian cat. My brother has a cool cat now. I want to frame the 8 cats I have saved and I thought the rest I will save for the mini journal but, Nina no one but me might see the journal. I am so excited this Sunday morning, October 10, 2022 at 6:12 am to see your idea. I am going to make these with the little bits of different things I have saved from my mom. In one with my mini hole punch I want to punch a hole in the bottom and hang a charm she gave me on the bottom. I want to make separate little cards to hang on my wall and temporary on my Christmas tree. My place is so small where I live and I am so sad with my mum gone I was not going to have a tree this year but maybe I will now and I can hang these in the branches or prop them up between the tree needles. People have often called me the Button girl as I make lots of crafts with buttons even earrings and I have been called the Queen of Napkins. 30 years ago as a teen if I we t to an Easter lunch I saved my napkins. I ironed them and used them as dollies in my table. I made note cards 15 years ago with diluted Elmer's Glue and cardstock and I added buttons to the middle of the flowers and very fine glitter ariund the petals or very fine orange glitter around their leaves. I have to s of napkins my mom saved for me for projects. Last Christmas my Dad gave me packages of napkins for Christmas and others laughed and I was so excited. I took an old ceramic white water pitcher and put Mod Modge on the outside, fussy cut around the dragon flies and butterflies and put them onto the can. It came out beautiful. I have yet to find napkins with a Gold Finch. That is my mum and my favorite bird. My mum loved black eyed Susans and hygrangias so I hope you find those on napkins done day. I definitely want to make your cards. I think this is an outstanding project. Thank you for all these wonderful inspirations. Fondly, Rebekah
Hello Rebekah, sorry it’s taken me so long to reply to your message. I am playing catch up following my vacation. What a super find your playing cards were. I love the idea of hanging altered playing cards from a Christmas tree. I think they would be just the perfect size and not too heavy. It’s wonderful that you are using all the things your Mum left behind in your crafting. What a great way to remember her by having all your handmade treasures around you 💕
Lovely! Couple years ago I did a 52 words of affirmation for my husband for Valentine’ Day on a deck of cards. I did sand them all down and boy did it make a mess! But they did turn out well. We were sitting in a restaurant over the border in Italy on Valentine’s Day, and I was is putting the finishing touches on him he didn’t even notice. Then I handed them to him and he said like oh those were for me!
Ninny's Napkins carries a wide assortment of napkins, mixed media supplies, and stencils. This company is out of Canada, so shipping takes longer. Really nice products though.
These are all gorgeous Nina! I am working on some but, as much as I love working small, I seem to be struggling with a creative block lately. It is inspiring and uplifting to see all of the wonderful art people are posting though!💕🇨🇦
We’ve all been there Cindy and your creativity will be back with you again soon. We all need a rest and I am sure it’s just our minds telling us so ❤️❤️❤️
I love these cards and agree with glueing 3 cards together for extra sturdiness Nina, you didn't mention what type of glue you used to glue your cards together. Is there a preferred type?
You are SO fortunate in the UK to have such lovely napkins! The US has cheap solids or cartoon characters in our grocery stores! What a fantastic way to use scrap tissue paper, napkins... even scrap tulles and embellished silk! BRILLIANT...as always! ❤️
Thanks so much Natalie. I love the idea of using tulles and embellished silk ❤️
I love seeing the card showing thru
Thanks Sherry, I like that too 💕
I love those! I have some math flashcards saved from when my children were in school. I will be giving this project a try!
Stunning cards! ATCs are one of my favorite projects to create. Thank you for the inspiration!! :)
Thank you so much 💕🦋
I think the bird one is my favourite 💜🧚♀️
Thanks PF. I don’t know which is my favourite, but I do love the bird too 💕
Original and creative projects. I love all of them!
Thanks so much Rita 💕
Hello nina, love the word flimsy ( written like this?) Besides inspiration I get from watching you, it also makes my english better . The altered cards , beautiful. Napkins are so beautiful sometimes and I always keep my eyes open, when in a restaurant or with friends and my neighbour sometimes brings me one, she knows I collect them, so sweet of her. Next time I will send you something I will include some nice napkins I have picked up recently.. Thank you for this extra video, always a nice surprise. See you un sunday again, love and hugs lenaxxx
Hello Lena, Yes you spelt it correctly haha. I will include some napkins for you too as I have some beauties that may enjoy using. Enjoy the rest of your week. Love and hugs, Nina 💕 xxxx
What lovely cards! You have beautiful napkins and have created gorgeous ATC’s with them. TFS I did. God bless and stay safe.
Thanks Evelyn. I do have some lovely napkins and they are perfect for APC’s and ATC’s. Thanks as always for sharing 💕
So pretty Nina... I always enjoy your videos!
Just so cool, Nina. Playing cards are wonderful to work with. I made several books with them last year, filled them with stamped images, stickers and quotes to cheer friends up while in lockdown. Hope they didn't have the opposite effect!! Have used napkins for decorating lit wine bottles which are good to do and the wine bottles have to be emptied, which is always a chore, not! These are really beautifully decorated, Nina and I will be inspired yet again by your lovely work. Thanks for sharing. x
Thanks so much for your lovely comment Pam. Yes, I like decorating bottles too haha ❤️
Hi Nina - love your napkin cards - beautiful finish - tfs 👵🏻🎨❤️🤗👍
Thanks so much Peggy 💕
Love these! Thanks for the inspiration Nina! Xx
Great inspiration. Getting ready to add to my napkin supply soon.
Hope you come across some interesting finds ❤️
love these Nina。thank.you for sharing！
These colors are so deep and rich. Beautiful altered cards. I don’t run across as many awesome napkins as you have either. My coolest ones are from happy mail.
We are so lucky with our supermarkets here. They don’t stock many, but they do change the selection regularly and tend to be more seasonal 💕
Nina, what excellent ideas! Thank you for this. I like that your tripled the cards together for strength and LOVED those napkins of yours! The 3D effect just pushed the idea over the top. Beautiful creations, Nina!
GORGEOUS!!❤❤❤
I love these!… I very rarely think to use my napkins.I have the bird /painty one I think 😁x
Thanks Lynda. You should dig them out when you are feeling better 💕 x
More beauties Nina , love using Napkins they really are wonderful. Thank you . Kay xx
Thanks Kay. I enjoy making these ❤️ xx
Thank you so much Nina, I really really enjoyed watching you create these stunning and gorgeous altered playing cards ♥️. I would frame them and put them on display because they are to incredible to put away, or send out as a swap. And they would certainly make a fantastic display for any wall. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags
Glad you enjoyed seeing these come together Mags. I might just do that and put them in a 3D mini frame. Thanks for the idea ❤️ xxxx
Beautiful and easy to make. I like to leave the backs of my playing cards alone, too, especially when using special cards with interesting images on them. Thanks for the tutorial. ~ Lisa
Thanks Lisa, Glad you enjoyed it 💕
These are wonderful. ATC cards are my favorite craft. After watching your last one, i ordered some as assorted rice paper to give it a try. I purchased the extra large playing cards from Amazon. Because sometimes i can't bear to cut up the larger images. Tfs. 🥰
Thanks so much Phyllis. I have some giant playing cards somewhere and I have never used them 🤔
Beautiful 💖💖💖💖💖
Thanks so much Sue 💕
There is a wonderful internet shop called the napkin shop that sells single napkins. I can spend hours browsing there
I think that’s where I had mine from 💕
I was wondering where to get artistic napkins from. Is this on etsy?
Wonderful napkins and great use of them to make your beautiful altered playing cards, I love the dimension. Thanks Nina, can't wait till Sunday :)
Thanks so much Debbie. Have a great day 💕
Nina,
I cannot believe it but about a month ago I saw where someone on RUclips made little journals out of playing cards and added white cardstock to each and punched holes in their sides and weaved ribbon thru it. I loved the idea and I wanted to make a mini one out of different little things my mum has given me thru the years and little cards and pieces of papers I have found in her desk when cleaning it out. My mum passed away from Pancreatic Cancer a year ago July and I am a big pack rat and can throw anything away when it comes to my mum. I reuse everything she had down to a PKG of dollies I found in her kitchen. Last year I cut them out with my cutter bee fussy cutting scissors and made mini snowflakes I suspended from dental floss I get free at the dentist. Now in my rental flat I have a large window with separate panes of glass I will resivk the snowflakes on this winter.
Anyway, just a month ago I ordered a cheap pack of playing cards from Amazon and if you can believe it, they sent me a pack of cards with different cats in them and they are beautiful. The cats are of paintings from an English artist name Lisa Parker. I took out one of each car to save as we have had Siamese cats when growing up and I have had 2 black cats, growing up I had a Hymalian cat. My brother has a cool cat now. I want to frame the 8 cats I have saved and I thought the rest I will save for the mini journal but, Nina no one but me might see the journal. I am so excited this Sunday morning, October 10, 2022 at 6:12 am to see your idea. I am going to make these with the little bits of different things I have saved from my mom. In one with my mini hole punch I want to punch a hole in the bottom and hang a charm she gave me on the bottom. I want to make separate little cards to hang on my wall and temporary on my Christmas tree. My place is so small where I live and I am so sad with my mum gone I was not going to have a tree this year but maybe I will now and I can hang these in the branches or prop them up between the tree needles.
People have often called me the Button girl as I make lots of crafts with buttons even earrings and I have been called the Queen of Napkins. 30 years ago as a teen if I we t to an Easter lunch I saved my napkins. I ironed them and used them as dollies in my table. I made note cards 15 years ago with diluted Elmer's Glue and cardstock and I added buttons to the middle of the flowers and very fine glitter ariund the petals or very fine orange glitter around their leaves. I have to s of napkins my mom saved for me for projects. Last Christmas my Dad gave me packages of napkins for Christmas and others laughed and I was so excited. I took an old ceramic white water pitcher and put Mod Modge on the outside, fussy cut around the dragon flies and butterflies and put them onto the can. It came out beautiful.
I have yet to find napkins with a Gold Finch. That is my mum and my favorite bird. My mum loved black eyed Susans and hygrangias so I hope you find those on napkins done day. I definitely want to make your cards. I think this is an outstanding project. Thank you for all these wonderful inspirations.
Fondly,
Rebekah
Hello Rebekah, sorry it’s taken me so long to reply to your message. I am playing catch up following my vacation. What a super find your playing cards were. I love the idea of hanging altered playing cards from a Christmas tree. I think they would be just the perfect size and not too heavy. It’s wonderful that you are using all the things your Mum left behind in your crafting. What a great way to remember her by having all your handmade treasures around you 💕
Lovely! Couple years ago I did a 52 words of affirmation for my husband for Valentine’ Day on a deck of cards. I did sand them all down and boy did it make a mess! But they did turn out well. We were sitting in a restaurant over the border in Italy on Valentine’s Day, and I was is putting the finishing touches on him he didn’t even notice. Then I handed them to him and he said like oh those were for me!
What a wonderful present for your husband ❤️❤️❤️
Ninny's Napkins carries a wide assortment of napkins, mixed media supplies, and stencils. This company is out of Canada, so shipping takes longer. Really nice products though.
Thanks so much for this recommendation 💕
Hello Nina, I love your altered playing cards. Love the butterflies. Have a lovely day!
Hello Laura, thanks for watching and glad you like them 💕🦋
These are all gorgeous Nina! I am working on some but, as much as I love working small, I seem to be struggling with a creative block lately. It is inspiring and uplifting to see all of the wonderful art people are posting though!💕🇨🇦
We’ve all been there Cindy and your creativity will be back with you again soon. We all need a rest and I am sure it’s just our minds telling us so ❤️❤️❤️
Oh..so clever..I love these cards..reminds me of the lovely swap cards we used to collect
Thanks Cheryl. Glad you like them 💕
Gorgeous cards! Love the napkins you used!
Thanks so much Susan, glad you like them ❤️
Oh my, you are on fire with these Nina, I always love napkins, no matter where they are used, and these are perfect. Tfs xo
Thanks Elizabeth, I always enjoy making these 💕 xo
Very cute playing card atcs. I love using napkins too😊.
Thanks so much!
These are so lovely, Nina. I like them very much. Many thanks!
Thanks so much Edna 💕🦋
Absolutely gorgeous. You give me such good ideas as I use a lot of playing cards in my projects. Thank you Nina xx
Thanks Eve, that’s lovely to hear 💕 xx
Great 👍💕
I love these Nina. TFS xx
Beautiful! The napkins or very well on ATCs. I must give this a try. Thank you very much for sharing🌻
I personally like to see the playing card showing through underneath, so napkins are perfect for this. I hope you’ll give some a try ❤️
I love the 3 D effect, great video. Thank you!
Thanks so much Anja 💕
Beautiful 🎨❤️👍👍
Love them all Nina so dainty. Thx Have a great day.
Thanks Christie, love these small projects 💕
Absolutely stunning altered playing cards 🦋 tfs💖
Thanks so much Claire 💕
Very pretty cards! TFS 🤓
What awesome napkins and an excellent use of them!
Thanks so much Starla 💕
LOVE LOVE LOVE, Nina!! Loving your videos so very much!😀
Hi Kat. So glad you are enjoying my videos 💕
Beautiful!
Beautiful! I do like the altered playing cards. Tfs!
Thanks Kim, glad you like them 💕
Wow those are some really cool napkins!
Thank you. I will be unboxing some new ones next week 💕
I absolutely adore these Nina! Beautiful x
Thank you so much ☺️💕
Gorgeous cards ,,,, love the napkins xx
Thanks so much Annie ❤️ xxxx
So imaginative! Love these!!! Janet 🥰👍🦋
Thanks so much Janet 💕
Pretty!! Thank you!
Lovely Nina, I have playing cards on my shopping list, have almost used all mine! x
Thanks Betty 💕
I love them all! You have inspired me to try to to these because bigger art is too much right now.
Thanks Stacey, that’s lovely to hear. Happy Creating ❤️
Beautiful 🥰 I found your channel just today while looking for a Boho journal tutorial and I loved it! I am your newest subscriber!🥰
Hi Linny, welcome to my channel. Glad you are enjoying the videos 💕
lovely cards Nina, especially the last butterfly (from Australia:)
Thanks Jenny, glad you like them 💕
Thanks for the tip on ordering napkins on ebay. I found a place in Lithunia who sells three for $4. I hope I can find a better deal than that!
Love your Altered Playing cards tfs Nina...Kia Kaha....
Thanks so much Maggie 💕
Very nice ideas....😻
Lovely cards, Nina.
Thank you 💕
They are realy lovely. Will have to give it ago.
Thank you and Happy Creating 💕
they are awesome, inspiration for sure!!
Thanks so much Ineke, hope all well with you 💕
@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia thanks Nina! Doing well, work a lot. Little craft time or energy.💞
Love them! 😍
Thanks so much Lainey 💕 xxx
I love these!
Thanks Yolanda 💕
Lovely!
Thank you 💕
Fun and easy! 💖
Thank you 💕
Tesco in UK have some nice fun party napkins for £1, some on offer 5 for 4
I must have a look the next time I am in there. I have a few very pretty ones from Tesco 💕
I love these cards and agree with glueing 3 cards together for extra sturdiness Nina, you didn't mention what type of glue you used to glue your cards together. Is there a preferred type?
So beautiful Nina, thank you for sharing❤️
Which kind of glue do you use?
My preferred glue is Windsor & Newton Galleria Matte Medium.
@@NinaRibenaMixedMedia thank you so much
I searched every term I could think of for that curved emery board tool. What is it called? I am in the U.S. Can't seem to find it online.
Hi Gina, it’s called a curved ergonomic emery board, but to be honest, I wouldn’t recommend it. The flat ones are much easier to use 💕
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Love these!
Thanks Sherry. Altered playing cards are always fun to do ❤️