Here is a short tutorial so you can give it a try. You will need Clingfilm, Paper Napkin, Lightweight card, Copy Paper. Cut your napkin into 4 pieces and only use the top single piece with the images and discard the rest. To make the 'Sandwich' from the bottom, ( I use an old piece of cotton to save my ironing board from melted clingfilm) Then the card, clingfilm on top, the napkin face up,then the copy paper just to stop the film melting on the iron.Use a Dry Iron ( it doesn't work with steam ) and a moderate heat to press. Moving gradually over the whole piece. Check to see that its bonded, take away the copy paper and trim the excess film and give it a final iron. Sometimes after cutting the sides lift up a little ,but PVA glue is the best to stick it back down. Hope you give it a try. If your stuck at any point, just get in touch and I'll help you out. Enjoy. Rita xxx
31 comments:
Your napkin tag is just lovely Rita. Thanks for the directions. You always do a lovely job.
Hugs...Leanne
Love this Rita thanks for the Tut! Have a good weekend xx Jan
This tag is lovely, Rita. Thanks for sharing your method. Did you ever use napkins but separating the layers and using only the top design layer, putting gel medium or Glue and Seal on it, and adhering it to the tag or whatever you're making? It's very transparent and you can stamp under it or over it, or do whatever. I have to try your method. The more techniques the better!!
Have a great weekend.
lovely tag Rita beautiful colours and detailing
jacqui x
Firstly, huge congratulations on winning at OCC with your amazing chunky Rita! Love the idea of this napkin technique, will definitely have a go. Have fun with Astrid. Hugs, Anne x
Oh, just saw Redanne's comment, bit congrats!!
This looks fab, love everything about it! And now you have made it totally clear! The napkin looks wonderful and I love the messy bow at the top!
See you Saturday, can't wait!!
A great tutorial Rita and I love that tag. Can I make a plea? Don't throw out the 'under layers' of tissue - if you stamp on them with Archival Ink you can layer them over coloured/textured backgrounds using watered down pva glue (a trick taught to me by Laura).
Hope you got through that ironing. My pile is still sitting there but then you've got the promise of a visit to Astrid's which would get anyone going! Enjoy your playtime. Hugs, Jenny x
Your napkin tag is just lovely Rita thanks so much for the tutorial. I might have to give it a try.
Regards diane
fab tag and your technique sounds interesting! Will need to find my iron - lol!!!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend with Annie and Astrid! Hugs rachel x
Oooo ironing Rita lol hope you got through it have a great time with Annie and Astrid and fab tag and tutorial lots of huggles Sue xxxxxxxx
Beautiful tag Rita, wonderful colours and design. Very interesting technique.
I'm so pleased you had a good holiday in Haddington, I stayed in Musselburgh before coming to Inverness, and would go to Haddington fairly often and stayed in Nunraw Abbey a few times which is very near Haddington, you might know of it. You might also know of Lucca's wonderful ice cream.
Have a lovely visit with your friend and Annie, kate x
This is such a gorgeous tag Rita.xxx
Hi Rita, gorgeous tag - love the napkin you've chosen here and the sentiment too. Lovely colours. I'm off to Aberdeenshire tomorrow, for the weekend, but hope to catch up with you soon. Hugs, Elizabeth xx
Visiting Astrid? Lucky you, lucky Annie! Have a wonderful time! Great technique with the napkin! I love the butterflies! Beautiful tag!
Thanks for this tutorial - I recall someone telling me about it a while ago but seem to think that not all cling film will work?? I will be having a try anyway. Enjoy your weekend visit.
Good morning Rita,
Fantastic "tag" I love what you have done with this.
Have a great weekend
Hugs
Patricia xx
Hi Rita,
thank you so much for sharing this technic with us. I sure will have a go at this.
Your tag is so superb. Just love everything about it.
Have a wonderful crafty day.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
What a wonderful tutorial and the finished project is just beautiful! Have a great upcoming weekend!
Gorgeous tag and great tut. Rita. You can do my ironing if you want to!! :) :) Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs to you both,
Florence x
Fabulous tutorial Rita, I Love your tag the colours & design are Fabulous... Have a wonderful time at Artrid's at the weekend...Enjoy...Hugs May x x x x
A gorgeous tag Rita and super tutorial, love the colours and that is the best sort of ironing. xx Flora
This is gorgeous Rita, must try the tutorial when I get a minute. Carol x
A beautiful tag Rita, I haven't seen this method of layering a napkin before so will have to try it when I get home. Have a wonderful day with Annie and Astrid.
Hugs Brenda xxx
this is a beautiful tag and a great technique to try, have a fun visit x hugs trace x
sorry for any comments missed having a few days off as Steve is home and a few days out hugs trace x
Far from boring - great to hear how you created this beauty. I love all the dimension, and wonderful cheery colours. Hope you, Annie and Astrid have a great time.
Alison x
thank you for all the explanations the tag is gorgeous
bibiana
You really picked a lovely napkin to use. The butterflies are so vivid. Great instructions Rita and a beautiful tag. Hugs!
Hi Rita
Fabulous Tag..... I did try this napkin idea but didn't work for me.....
I. Must have done something wrong...
Hugs Sylvie xx
This is so beautiful Rita, the napkin design is amazing and I love that bow, great tutorial.
hugs
lorraine x
So generous of you to share this with us.
I've always used Gel Medium or Mod Podge but it will be interesting to try this technique the next time I use a napkin.
Thank You.
Wishes
Lynne
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