Years ago when you were but a twinkle in your parents eyes, I was teacher in a uranium mining camp on an Indian reservation in New Mexico. I tell you this to get a proper context of just how old some of my craft supplies are. The process you shared was one that I used in my small school setting. This tutorial brought a rush of good memories to me and confirmed what a craft supply hoarder I am because I have and still use my golden oldies. Thank you for sharing!!

@shawndavis7862

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, in the seventies…what to make with paper and glue!

@deballen7031

2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Yes, those were the days....aah, there's my rose-tinted spectacles! 😊

Of COURSE you are a primary-school teacher! Not only do you have all these fun and creative ideas up your sleeve; you’re fantastic at explaining everything. I’m so thrilled to be your not-primary-school-aged student! 🤩

@pinkmosquito22

2 жыл бұрын

When she said it, I said to myself: ahhhh, it all makes perfect sense now! 😂 I absolutely love watching Natasha, for many reasons, and her explanations are definitely in the top of the list 😊

Love how the crackle even shows through the flowers as well. Adds character.

Lovely card Natasha…..you could have a blindfold on ,and one arm tied behind your back and you would make a fantastic card,you are so talented,and I’m so glad you share your makes on KZread,thank you Natasha xx💐❤️

LLLLLove the technic Natasha...thank you so much for teaching me new things again

Thank you for sharing these beautiful cards you make.You are at the top of my list.

Wow Natasha, I can see lots of possibilities for this technique. Thanks so much. 😊

This is just like decoupage. Those napkins are beautiful and your cards are lovely.

I did not know you were a preschool teacher but I can tell you would be excellent. You not only give excellent instructions but you exhibit so much enthusiasm and joy.

Great reminder that we can go back and use old techniques that look new again!! Thank you!

Every time I watch you I learn something new. Thank you

Love this crackle technique. So easy and no special medium needed.

Hi Natasha, what a stunning beautiful card 💞 thank you so much for sharing your awesome techniques 😁💐

So beautiful!!! Thank you, Natasha!

I have never tried this technique before but it makes so much sense thank you so much.

Bonjour 👋 Wouahhh ! Quelle bonne idée ! Joli rendu . Merci pour le partage

Wonderful technique! Lovely card.

I actually haven't heard you mention being a primary school teacher in a while,I was actually wondering if you still taught. I know you have a young family and sometimes life changes. Enough of my being nosy, I really really love the card, your creativity shows in everything you do. ☺️

@theresaz2023

2 жыл бұрын

I thought the same! Don’t know how you make time for it all but I’m very glad you do!!

I had no idea that you could use white glue and paint/gesso and it would give the crackle look. It looks amazing and I love how pieces don’t fall off. Thank you for sharing this technique. ❤️

Well Natasha you've done it again!😉what a MARVELOUS TECHNIQUE!! Beautiful Card😎😉♥️🙏🏻😘🇺🇸🦅

I’ve done this technique many times but I start with a layer of paint before the pva. I like the one direction version and if you’re quick you can add lines with the end of your paintbrush and make it look like wood planks that are peeling. Gold paint underneath gives a nice effect with red or green on top - good for rustic Christmas cards.

@JoAnn4gracenotperfectionm815

2 жыл бұрын

@Caro Lef Thank you for the tip about peeled paint on wood💕🐬

@Antfarmer

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea...I was just wanting to make an old fence😊

I’ve heard about napkin cards, now that I’ve watched your tutorial I think I might give it a try.

I definitely will try this technique. Love it. I learned something new. Thank you for sharing.

WOW Tash, you are telling me that all these years I paid big bucks for crackling medium and all it would have taken is THIS? And you are actually doing this in the opposite order of what the expensive stuff says, genius. I know craft supply companies often sell you stuff that is totally overpriced just because they put their name on it (as in cheap makeup brushes vs. "life changing blender brushes" with colored handles). But this had me stunned. I love the "straight crackle", btw, it's like birch bark or the edges in/of an old map. Elementary school teacher, ey? That explains your patience with us ... Loved it!

Another great idea. Simple but quite unique and affective! Thanks!

I didn’t think I was going to like this but I guess I was wrong! So many ways to be creative🎉🎉🎉

Natasha, you have the best techniques for using what you already have. Thanks for the ideas for those of us that need to use our stash and stop hoarding. TFS

What a cool technique! I have never seen this done before. Sure am glad it was your cheerful and great explaining self to show me!😊

I love this! That card definitely has a WOW factor!♥️

I kept saying Wow! When you showed them dry Wow! ❤

I must be living under a rock because I've never heard of this technique! I really like the texture. Thanks for sharing this, I'll give it a try.🌷🌷

Wow. Love this. I am going to have some fun!! Thank you Natasha.

How cool is that?! I’m going to try with the napkins again. I tried with cling film and the iron, but nothing stuck,. So I’ll be giving this a go for sure. Thank you for sharing this technique, and thank you for everything you do. You’re such a cheery bright light in this gloomy world. Xx

Wow! This is so effective and so much cheaper than crackle medium. Thanks for sharing this technique and putting napkins over the top is something I must try x

For anyone who doesn't know, Modge Podge is PVA glue. MP is just a brand name. The gold card stock gives it a look of gold foiling, really lovely touch.

@mrsmcphate

2 жыл бұрын

OMG! Thank you for that! I was wondering what PVA glue was! And I probably do have some Mod Podge somewhere!

@MargueriteAtHome

2 жыл бұрын

Well, now I know why I thought, "I could use that Mod Podge in my stash for this."

@HollyOak

2 жыл бұрын

@@mrsmcphate You're welcome

@susanroutley6986

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for that!

@ninasmith5619

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Didn’t know that.

I dont know where you get your ideas, but I sure am glad you do! This is such a cute idea! 😍

WOW! I'm going to be trying this soon!

I did not know this was even possible!! Thank you so much for showing us this technique. So much interest in one little A2 piece of paper!! BTW, I am so glad that you are an elementary school teacher. How fortunate your students are to have a person such as you as a role model. I don't know how you juggle all your hats, but am glad that you do!!

Hi Natasha. I have watched this video thrice already. I am seriously in love with this technique. It's Saturday morning here in South Africa and I just want to get in the car and go buy some pretty serviettes and get crafting. You are a brilliant KZreadr and I am very confident to share your videos with other crafters knowing that there is no way that they will find a more creative nor better tutor than you. In my eyes you are simply the best! Not a word of a lie. Thank you so much for all that you give to your viewers. God bless you and your family. 💙🤗💐

I have made cards with the napkins but not with the crackle behind, really pretty with it . Love your card and the crackle technique. Thank you for sharing Natasha.

Another technique on my to do list. I love the crackles and in combination with the napkin and gold mat it is perfect for some family members. Thank you for this great tutorial 👍

Absolutely beautiful card and great technique 🥰

Such a fab technique and the wonderful tip of using different colors of acrylic paint!! I will try this. Have a wonderful weekend💕🐬hugs

I didn't know you were a teacher...hi from a retired daycare teacher in Canada 🇨🇦. I love this technique..I'm looking forward to trying this. I keep buying packages of napkins because I want to make cards but I never get around to it. Now I have a great idea for those thanks to you!

I bet you are fun and loving primary teacher, Natasha. I have t done this background technique for years. Now, I can do it again and share doing so with my granddaughter. Thanks, Natasha.

Very pretty!

You are a great teacher! You explain every video well. Love this and will have to try it. Another one saved. Thanks for sharing..

Such a simple but effective technique

Oh my goodness, another fantastic technique for me to try. I did make a card using your scrunched paper technique but I can't show you yet as my recipient has not received it yet. Thank you so much Natasha 💓 x

So grateful for your creativity. I like this technique! The effect reminded me of Birch bark when you used a more smooth horizontal application. I’m going to try that with a smaller brush.

I have never seen or heard of this technique, and I absolutely love it!!! So simple, yet the visual interest this creates is far from simple. It is elegant!! Thank you for sharing your amazing talents with us (me)!!❤️❤️

I've never heard ofbthis technique Tash,and i didn't know you are a primary school teacher either. You're amazing! Your cards are gorgeous, i must have a go at this myself,thanks for the inspiration!

I love love love this technique and card so much xxx

The right one looks perfect for a birch tree

REALLY COOL Natasha! Thanks for the lesson!

You're creativity never ceases to amaze me. My 3 girls and I will be making some thank you cards for my daughter's graduation gifts, using this technique. We can't wait to try it.

This is beautiful 😍

I didn't know that you were a primary school teacher Natasha . Thank you for sharing your beautiful card and card technique with us today my friend . Love it and I will have to try it as well. 🙂

Fun idea! Thanks!

Beautiful! Love the added dimension! I did napkin cards last year for all the moms at our church. I did emboss the card after I glued the napkin on . This would have worked nice for that. Thank you.

I absolutely LOVE this! I wanted some crackle medium but it's expensive IMO, so I've never purchased it... this is a perfect substitute and honestly, I think it does a better job! 🤩 The striped (one direction brush strokes) card I think would make an awesome Burch tree!! Add more gaps and BINGO! Burch tree background done! 😍

WOW - this DIY crackle technique is amazing and Natasha your final card is absolutely stunning. Your students are so lucky to have you as their teacher - as we are 🌻🌻🌻

Very cool!

Just love it. Used to iron on plastic wrap.

@jennifermcdaniel3808

2 жыл бұрын

On the card front. Was beautiful too. TFC

What a cool technique. I can see doing this with some green or orange or purple & using a Halloween napkin. Would be bery spooky. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful card!💖

Totally love this, so classy!!

Very cool! Have to try this. It makes sense you teach, I never knew you did that!

A beautiful card Natasha 😊

Wow! Love the look!

Thank you! I’ve always wanted to try this, Natasha!

OMG!!! I am LOVING the look of the crackled effect! Thank you!

Why am I not surprised to hear you are a teacher ?! Thank you so much for everything you do !

Great techniques! Thank you.

Fab!! Thanks for this great technique 👌

The smoother crackle looks more like old wood, very cool. Great technique, thanks for sharing

Another great tutorial, thank you Tash. We've just moved to the South Island so all my craft stuff is still in boxes, hopefully I can get sorted soon, I know I have everything I need to have a go at this...somewhere! 😆

Very cool technique I'm going to try this and a cool card 💜🦋🥰

Definitely looks fun 🤩

Think I'll try this with my little lady. Thank you xxx

Amazing, love the result. 😍

Thx Tash for the reminder of this technique, I also wonder how you find the time in your busy life to share and teach us, have a great long weekend

Hi. This is just AMAZING! I have the PVA glue, I have some acrylic paints ( somewhere) and I have the cardstock. The only problem I have is being able to get hold of quality, pretty napkins. Here in the UK there seems to be plenty of the crinkly tissue paper type with the embossed edges available but I've not come across the nicer ones since circa 1980's so the search continues. DOH! Thank you for sharing this super technique, I think it's brilliant.

No wonder you educate us all so well!! I learn tons from your videos, this idea is another great one!! Gotta try this technique, love the look with AND without the napkin. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!!

Say what? I can’t wait to try this as I have never seen it before. Crackle mediums are pricey and this uses what I already have. Tfs. ❤️

Hey Natasha! This is really cool! TFS Hugs!

Stunning beautiful card! Love it. Have a great weekend. Thanks for sharing.💜

I really liked the look of this technique. The card was beautiful.

Lovely as usual

Just beautiful! I love that you used napkins I have many nice ones and I will have to try this. Thank you again for getting us out of our comfort zone and do something different. Love all your videos.

Magnifique !!!

I've done that crackle technique on the sides of a chipboard box that I had used a napkin to cover the top. I'd never thought to lay the napkin over the crackled parts, though.

I really enjoyed this technique, thank you Natasha. I might give this technique a go when I make my Father's Day cards 🙂

What an interesting tutorial! I love the look. The final result with the serviette is really lovely. Thank you for all your amazing inspiration 😊🌸

Awesome card, a definite favourite! This is going to be another fun project, so many possibilities.

That is the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while with the napkin over it! So simple but really cool! All the things you show amaze me but this surprised me! I actually have switched from another channel I watched faithfully to yours now. And the amazing thing is you do mostly stamping! So many ppl hardly stamp anymore, it’s stencils and dies and like you said before, those dies are so expensive! You do amazingly beautiful work without all the extras! It’s mind blowing to me. Great job! I’ll have to get some paper napkins!!! Talk about a fast easy Christmas card! WOW! There’s an idea!!!

One of yr best tutorials love this didn’t realise how easy to make yr own crackle ☺️

Thanks Natasha

This is a great idea😁

This is so pretty and looks easy to do! Thanks!!