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These I purchased at HomeGoods. I've worked with wood, resin, paper and ceramic, just picking them up here and there.

I should make that more clear, I just just DuraClear now for all layers on most projects 😊

You are so welcome!

So glad it was helpful!

Thanks so much! 🙏🏼

Thanks so much 😊

I hear you, this was my second video, I purchased a camera mount for all subsequent videos.

Thanks for subscribing, happy you enjoyed the video!

Ha! It's my craft room but we are moving in six months and they buyers prefer it neutral! 😊

Thank you! 😊

So glad it was helpful and you are off to decoupage your own pumpkin! Thanks for the kind words!

These were luncheon. The cocktail in this design are fun but the colors are a bit more muted.

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You are so welcome! 😊

You are so welcome 🙏🏼

Wow, thank you 😊

Wow, thank you

Thank you! 😊

Hmm...shredding when you cut them! I also often use a watercolor pen to outline what I want and separate them that way. If you watch the Easter egg tutorial it shows that method. I often keep them with the back layers prior to cutting so they are a little thicker, and use very sharp fabric scissors. High quality napkins make a difference as well. Hope some of that is helpful! I'm sure that is super frustrating!!

So sorry, this was only my second video, made two years ago I'm not a professional so there was a learning curve. I've learned a lot in the last two years. I understand you likely won't watch others but you look at subsequent videos I purchased a camera mount which gives a great view of the project.

@@craftingwithgretchen good to know ! this is the first time you showed up in my feed so I subscribed as I wanted to see what else you had to offer keep well

Thanks for watching and your kind words! It was only my second video so I had a bit of a learning curve, thanks for hanging in there. 😉

@craftingwithgretchen Second video, oh my, you did great!! My 2nd one, you don't even want to know. It was such a mess! Keep up the great job, your work it stunning.

That is awesome, thanks for your kind words 😊. Love our island! I'm sure being near your grandchildren is wonderful!

Love hearing you will be doing it with your daughter! I use DuraClear as both the glue on the first layer and then the varnish on subsequent layers. You can use Mod Podge, I just find that I have better control and less wrinkles and creases when I use DuraClear, hope that helps. 😊

These I got from HomeGoods but they can sometimes also be found in shops like Target.

My goal is to make something gorgeous that I'm super proud of and you are correct, that takes some time but is so worth it in the end! Thanks for the encouragement!

Yes, sorry, this was only my second video and I am not a professional so there was a learning curve. I purchased a camera mount and subsequent videos are taped using that. Hope you found what you were looking for in another tutorial.

Thank you so much! I still cut but yes, continue to improve and evolve 🤣

@@craftingwithgretchen We all evolve. Ha, ha. I usually sponge the paint on my object, so it has a textured effect, this way cut or tear my napkin, the edges do not show through so much. Keep on making the videos, even if the topics are the same, because with each video, you learn something new. Thank you.

@@craftingwithgretchen In the end, we always use what works in the particular situation and particular project. Cheers.

So glad you found it helpful, I have always been afraid of doing lampshades thinking every flaw would show up when you turn it one 😊

@@craftingwithgretchen Hello Gretchen. If you want to decoupage lampshades, I recommend that you get some cheap used ones from Goodwill or garage sale or another thrift store to practice on at first. The ones with the panels are easier than the drum shape ones because you only one one panel to deal with at a time and Caspari "towel" napkins are big enough for most lampshades. Also, depending on your style, I always get the ones with light fabric because the pattern will get lost on the dark fabric. Now, the next thing to do is to experiment. My problem is that some glues/varnishes/topcoats bleed through to the inner fabric. I always made lampshades only for me, so I didn't experiment to see which adhesives do NOT bleed through. It probably depends on the amount of adhesive put on. I.e., put very thin, light coats. Then the adhesive bleeds through to the inner fabric, the lampshades look great from the outside, but if you look underneath, you will see the two fabrics stuck together. If you have a plastic backing, this will not be a problem. Don't worry about the wrinkles on the napkin because they will happen and a lot of them. However, they do not show from a distance. Actually, they look nice. They have a wrinkled fabric effect. The feel is that of plastic. I have some photos of my decoupaged lampshades on my insta gram. When you get there, just look up my user name from here but for the number use "13". And, if you figure out a way of decoupaging lamp shades without bleed through, please create a video. Thank you.

@@craftingwithgretchen One day you will have the courage to do it. Remember, you can always find a cheap lampshade in a thrift store or a garage sale and just go for it. I bet it will be awesome!

Soft eyes just means to not be so overly focused on one aspect that you don't see the contributing factors. Looking at things holistically rather than using laser focus on each individual area or flaw.

Thanks so much 😊

So glad hope it was helpful!

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@@craftingwithgretchen appreciate it! Thank you so much!

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🤣 thanks so much!

Thanks so much 😊

Welcome!! Thanks for subscribing and the kind words!

You are most welcome! I hope you have so much fun creating them 😊

It depends on the size of the object, I want it small enough to keep from creasing but want to cover a decent amount of the surface. If using strips I try to find a spot that it will be easy to camouflage the seam. i.e. not right in the middle of the primary image. Hope that makes sense. 😊

Yes I did a tall flat tree and it was super fun! Thanks for mentioning!

Thank you so much 😀

Thanks 😊 Most of these are Caspari and I purchased them online.

​@@craftingwithgretchenyou can sometimes find them at home goods or t.j Maxx or Marshalls as well

😊 Thank you. I just did one a week or so ago for flower pots my newest since the Champagne bottle.

Thanks for being so helpful! 😊

Yes sorry about that, it was only my second video and I hadn't gotten a camera mount as I'm not a professional! There was a learning curve for sure.

Thanks so much ❤️

Hi there! Thanks for the kind words! I do sell. I've primarily had them provide the bottle but also have had them reimburse me for cost plus tax, as well. Charges depend completely on the design and how custom it is. I've charged everywhere from $50 to $125 for design. In addition to bottle cost. (If they were for friends may be lower than that)

Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly Gretchen. I appreciate it so much ❤

Thanks so much 😊

Thank you so much! I feel the same way, it's hard to express that, decoupage is wonderful for more than a 2nd grade school project!

You are so kind! It's so fun but admittedly also addictive 😊

Hmm... let me see if other brand options. On the varnish, I didn't use triple thick, I do either use several coats of gloss or one final coat of high gloss. Triple thick on the bottles has too much opportunity to create drip marks.

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@@craftingwithgretchen Thanks so much for taking the time to help me! Your art is an inspiration.