Excellent and really enjoyed it, however, you could have done without the bad language. My children repeated every word that you said but I think that you are very talented. Thank you.

@thediystruggle

4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! I've talked about this before in my content. Because, some make comments about the cussing. Most don't care. I think I am just going to post this comment here and address it encase anyone else has something to say about it! I cus for REAL! IF YOU MEET ME in real life, that's what YOU WILL GET! Not someone who watches her mouth and pretends life's fuzzy without the darker moments! I'm not that girl! I am Bubbly and optimistic with realism. THATS what you get! So, I try to be MYSELF in the videos! Me being anything less and dimming myself down to make others more comfortable while i conform to what others feel i should do holds me in a box I dont agree with. I dont judge people or value based on their verbage. This day and age, I believe it's important to be our authentic selves so people don't see a fake version of something. We have so much of that out in the world already. I don't want to contribute to it. Plus, and I say this all the time in the event anyone ever comes across me in the world. They will never be shocked at how I REALLY TALK because what you see is what you get! If I never cuss in my content or speak how you see here putting on a front for the camera. I don't want you walking away from our encounter thinking * WOW, she's nothing like that on camera! * And, to be fair on my about page I let people know my content might not be for everyone! That's OK! I completely understand and respect people's views even if they dont aline with mine! There are a ton of other content creators in this niche to help! I wish everyone the best and appreciate them stopping by! Take care

@marleenfriedrich7483

3 ай бұрын

@@thediystruggle Yesterday was my first time watching your videos and I must tell you I had the time of my life we roll exactly the same way I do in life you made me laugh and enjoy watching you work on the projects. I was working in my craft room just me and my dog and I said to myself I love this girl she is so funny and talented and best of all I can tell she is a kind and free spirited gal. I cannot agree with you more in your comment about you throwing in a couple self therapy words as I refer to them (😂😂) I call them my frequent flyer words😂 keeping life real is so important to our OWN WELL BEING♥️ I will be watching more of you and I loved your response reply to the self therapy words you were very kind and respectful and honest. Never change girl live your best life and always stay you🙂 this is how I choose to live my life especially as I get older. Looking forward to watching more as a new viewer. ✌️🖌️🎨

@ladyann5778

3 ай бұрын

Right on girl

@thediystruggle

3 ай бұрын

@marleenfriedrich7483 I appreciate you!!! I get it's not for everyone and I don't run around dropping f bombs in my content. I mean... I could, but I just try to speak NATURALLY. ....LOL

@kimlancaster8376

Ай бұрын

Girl, you do you!! If the language offends someone, perhaps they can wear headphones or wait until the kids go to bed. I mean wtf? Ha, jk!!

I just love listening to your one-sided conversations as you work. You keep me interested in what you're doing, and I get a few snickers and giggles listening. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and creativity. ❤️🙂🤣

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I am so happy to hear that KC, thank you so much for hanging out today!

Learned several things: don't cut the napkin, how to paint on glass, the fan brush technique, and using saran wrap. Thanks for all those tips! Love the sound effects (glass breaking LOL) and your face memes in the corners!!! 😆🤪

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

LOL Thanks Kathleen!

@kathleensemmens2530

Жыл бұрын

Brandi, I received a message in the comments that said I won a prize and to respond back to you through "telegram". I am suspicious of this message because I received the same message in the comments section from another KZread crafter. Just thought you should know in case someone is impersonating you.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

@@kathleensemmens2530 it's a scammer... ima address it

@palmiravega4116

Жыл бұрын

​@@thediystruggle is aßßà123 Ok

Hi, I've been decoupaging since the 1970s. I began decoupaging on glass about nine years ago. I use paper napkins, and I also use laces and beading and all kinds of things. I'm also an artist so I hand paint a lot of my pieces. Glass is my favorite canvas. One thing I would like to share with you is that if you really want to save time on base coating your glassware instead of using two or three coats of chalk paint and having to sand it, use some Rust-Oleum spray either a matte finish or a primer that's white. I also use Rust-Oleum clear gloss sealer to spray them afterwards when they're all dried and ready to go. Sometimes I will use acrylic paint, but most of the time I use acrylic enamels.When I do base coat with acrylic if I'm going to put another color over it, I will use a sponge to dab the acrylic on with and then I take a very soft, dry makeup brush and slightly go over it and it's as smooth as can be. The rustoleum primer works especially well if you're going to cover the whole thing with a napkin or it works well if you just cover partially with napkins and then do a background color of paint with it. Best of lucj with your how to videos. One day, I will make some videos. 🥰

@thediystruggle

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all the wonderful information!! I have used some of these techniques before.. it's so nice to know it works for so many others as well!! Bless you my friend!! Take care!

TIP:Never cut the napkins unless the sharp edge look is what youre after, by tearing the edge it gives a more natural look,,,You can use a small paint brush with water, trace around the object you want to use, the water allows the paper to tear where you want it to and not rip into the picture

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Yep this is a great point! I talked about this is previous videos and touch on it in my next video!! Thank you so much for the help Buckiann

@user-qn5pw7nx2r

7 ай бұрын

I use deco podge before I paint.Especially if I'm using my paint pens on wood,it keeps them from bleeding into the grain.But the sponge effect is absolute,I use it on alot of my projects to keep from having to giving a second coat.

Stopped by for the crafting talent, stayed for the witty humor 😂❤️🙏

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Brandi, you are the best. I love that you tell it the way it is and you answer people's rude comments before they write them. GOOD for you, but I'm sorry you have to deal with rude comments. Love ya girl, you are so talented I really learn a lot from you. SO...thank you!!!

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that Sandie! It deff comes with the territory I think of just being in the public eye. Luckily last year I had a short hit over 200k views and almost every comments was rude...lol It did so well because people did not care for it like I did..lol and they had no problem telling me about it! over a 1000 rude comments I grew pretty thick skin after that..lol

Brandi, you have a great sense of humor and patience,. My first time watching you.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Nice to meet you Rose! Thank you so much for the sweet comment!

“I blacked out in dollar tree”🤣😂🤣😂 love your channel!

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

💞💞💞

Brandi, thank you so much for this video. The reality of the amount of time and patience that goes into each decoupage piece is wonderful to see. I keep thinking there is something wrong with me because everything I create just takes forever. Love your honesty and your humor! Have a voluptuous day!!

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

It is important to wait the dry times when your creating pieces. And, for me this is ART! I stress this because it SHOULD take YOU TIME! You should wait the recommended drying because ALL of it is going to make your pieces last a long time and if you have people who purchase from you, YOU WANT to be confident in what you are selling to people. I show stuff fast because I HAVE TOO, now sometimes. especially, when I am doing large pieces or furniture it takes me days and hours returning to pieces. Nothing wrong with you at all!! This is another reason I love doing these tutorials because it allows me to cut through the fancy of watching a quick diy video to show nice new items. and get down to *THIS IS ALL THE BEHIND THE SCENES* While I still keep it very real and informational on fridays it still does not give me the ability to break it down like i care to in each and every video. Unfortunately, youtubes algorithm doesn't seem to push videos like this for me to grow, like they do my friday videos, so when I post a tutorial I only worry about it reaching my subscribers and helping them. I am not sure if that makes sense but I hope so..lol Oh, my I am rambling! You take your time and love every piece!

@catherinevergati1284

Жыл бұрын

Brandi I think you were hacked, got a message that I won something and to send you a telegram

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I am so sorry! I am working on reporting the scammers now

@Momofukudoodoowindu

5 ай бұрын

Me too, friend. My husband is so patient with me 😅 I have whatever project just spread out over the area and he gives me a couple weeks before he requests I wrap it up 🥰 I take forEVER to do any project!!

I’m not sure what I like best about your videos, all the information you give us to put out a great project, or just sitting back and listening to you talk. Never the less I can always count on you for a beautiful project, and good laugh. Thanks for sharing all your talents.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

You have no idea how much joy this message brought me!!! Thank you so much!

Thank you. The extra steps make all the difference. Beautiful!!💜🐇. Love the bunny.

I love the way you mod podge. I was taught to put the napkin down and apply the decopodge over it and i have alot of wrinkle sometimes that cant be smoothed out so I'm glad I happened upon your app.TY

Absolutely loved this. Can’t wait to try this. Thank you for sharing your amazing talents with us.👏🏾👏🏾👸🏽👸🏽💜💜

They are both beautiful!! TYFS 🥰

You are hilarious! I will visit this crafting youtube channel again!! LOL!! Thanks for sharing your talents.

Great tips! I "cut" napkins by dripping water where I would cut with scissors and using the end if a small paint brush to separate. It seems to blend more naturally.

I love your Tuesday tutorials. Thank you!

Thanks Brandy I’ve not try to decoupage glass yet but I never made a ladder until I tried thank you I love watching your videos

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I hope when you do decoupage glass it turns out beautiful!

Loved both techniques. Learned quite a bit, especially using chalk instead of acrylic paint. Never thought about the fan brush for the edges. Have a couple of glass vases I can use techniques on. Thank you!

Thank you so much for your time! You are an inspiration and great teacher.

❤ these! Yes going to do all of them ❤

I really like using Saran Wrap on my decoupage projects. It’s amazing at getting the wrinkles out and doesn’t rip the napkin ❤

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I only experience it ripping if i put to much mod podge in an area. Other than that it works really well!

Damn. I jumped every time when the glass BREAKING sound.lmao. just love your videos! T U. U always crack me up.🌞

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

LOL. I am so happy I do, thanks for stopping by Debbie!

I really loved how you demonstrated decoupaging the napkins on glass! I have never done the glasses before and looking forward to giving this a try. Thank you so much for the lesson and sharing it! ❤❤

@denisepope8599

Жыл бұрын

Awesome instructions and INFO!!!!

Thank you for your projects and all the tips, and all the things!

I love your work!! So simple and stunning!! Thank you!

I am new to your channel, and enjoyed watching you do your glasses..NOW I LEARNED HOW! Thanks Bunches, be back...

Very helpful tips- thank you.

Thank you. Excellent.

Beautiful pieces. Thx so much for the tips 💜

I agree with you on the sand paper. And I along with other peeps love who you are too! You are real and don't put on a fake show. BTW I cuss like a sailor too 🤪

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

They say the people who cuss the most are the most trust worthy..lol So i been told.. LEGENDS SAY..hahaha

@dcruicks1

Жыл бұрын

@@thediystruggle I would totally agree with that!!

They turned out beautiful thank you for all the tips

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Bridget! Thank you!

I love your humor and your pieces. I’m making diys for Mother’s Day and my mom loves more traditional pieces

Love them ❤❤

I love watching your videos, and your comments are so straight to the points even your mean nice ones, lol.

Great information! I learned from you that you don't cut the napkin. Before being a fan of yours, I cut the napkins, and it shows the cut lines. My projects look so much better now. Thank you for taking the time to do these tutorials. I appreciate you.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I love how the ripped napkins allow for nice blends with paints! I'm so glad this helped

Thank you for shouting me out❤️I love you girl😂when I run outta cling wrap, I grab baggies, whatever😂ps, the case is GORGEOUS

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Love the tips!!! You know I love you!

Wonderful... Love your vibrance while teaching ❤

Brandi, this is by far THE most informative video on painting & decopouging (sp?) glass‼️ Especially the painting glass! Finally, a way to not have streaks. 😊 Well done girl‼️ Both of your pieces turned out stunning 🤩💙🤩 Thank you SO very much for taking the time to teach this❣️ It’s sincerely appreciated❣️😊💜 I’m looking forward to giving it a try. Thank you for sharing!!!

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Aww I appreciate that so much Charmaine!! Thank you!

It looks so beautiful!

No one does great decoupage like you Brandi!!!

@thediystruggle

3 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! There are so many talented artists out here!

Thanks very informative

Absolutely beautiful

Thank you for explaining every step. 😁

Thank you so much for the info I really appreciate it.

I love your decopauge videos. Keep them coming. I love to decopauge, and I learn something new with every video you do. These projects are both stunning, just like you my friend. Thank you for taking the time to do these tutorial Tuesdays. They are really helpful.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I love your Name by the way! Thats my daughters name.. spelled different but the same pronunciation!

This is probably the only craft I haven't tried. Thanks for the tutorial.

I don't know how I missed this video so happy I got to watch a old video on decoupage I just love decoupage I wish I could share you the ones I been making like I have said before and it was kafty Kathy that got me going and now you're channel you do a wonderful job.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Thats my girl Jill. She is doing makeover may with me next month for one of the weeks!

Thanks for the tips, very informative!! Great job on the vases, beautiful !!

love your sense of humor

@thediystruggle

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Mr grinch!

These turned out so beautiful, your so good at explaining things, thank you

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Debbie!

I always enjoy hanging out with you and I generally learn a thing or 2.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

sounds like winning to me!

Loved this. Fun, down to earth, easy to follow and cost conscious. Will view more of your videos. Thank you!

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much char! I feel like I need to put this on a billboard, you described how I want to come across to everyone perfectly

This was a great video absolutely beautiful diys love the napkins and the vases so beautiful ❤️🙏💕💜

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Liz

I happen to prefer the "curvy" vases, maybe because my taste is more traditional. There' a larger curved vase at DT I love (one without a lip at the top). I'm 70 now, and I remember when I was in my teens, decoupage, largely with napkins, was really "in". My mom and I did flower pots with poinsettia designs to go with live plants for holiday gifts. And all kinds of nice wood plaques were in stores for making wall decor.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

That sounds amazing!!!

@terirachelsims8928

Жыл бұрын

@@thediystruggle Now I'm ready to do some other "designs" for my own use, and for gifts, while there are some nice floral designs available, so I especially enjoyed your video right now. I practically laughed out loud when you used the word "voluptuous" - I love the word and it fits right in with the "curvy" vases.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree! Lol

Love listening to you!

@thediystruggle

2 ай бұрын

💙❤️💚🧡 I am so glad!!

thank you so much!

I love this. I might just try a fine nail sponge. I think it might work well and even use the buffer in spots that I want to shine. I really need to try this.

Loved these and learned a lot!

Thanks I love the rabbit this is the first time watching you. I can’t wait to try this.

Nice! Thx!

I learned so much. I can't wait to try it on the vases I already had. Tfs

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that Patricia! I hope they turn out beautiful!!

You do beautiful work, I love watching your videos.

Loved this,Thank You. Great info Girl!! ❤😊

I learned a lot from this, I'm ready to do my pitchers!! I absolutely loved the bunny!!😊💜

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Awww I'm so glad girlie!!!

Totally agree about the sand paper. I always use 220 or 400 for glass and even for furniture when most people do 100 always works great for me without sanding to much off.

Love watching you! N I learn alot ty

I learned a lot..thank you Brandi. The bunnys are the cutest!

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I am so happy to hear that Susan!

I love your work.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gloria

Learned alot and they are nice pieces thanks

Great video and yes it was hysterical when you rolled out of Dollar Tree with that buggy full 🤣🤣🤣. Thanks for doing the curved surfaces today. Good tutorial.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

lol

Thank you! Nice watching a real person. I learned so much! ❤ take care.

@thediystruggle

Ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

I'm planning to put napkins on glass vases. Your DIY is the best tutorial I've seen. Thank you so much

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

That means so much! Thank you!

Thank you so much for this. I've been wanting to decoupage a bottle but never felt comfortable enough. Now I think I am better prepared for it. Very helpful tips. Thanks again...

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

That is so good to hear Jenny!!!

Thanks again, Brandi, your tips and tricks are amazing!!! I have been re-watching your tutorials (and making "how to" notes) while waiting for all my tools and supplies to show up before I begin my planned projects. You are a blast.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Dottie! I love tools, you are speaking my language!

@iamDottieLO

Жыл бұрын

@@thediystruggle I never should have gone into Hobby Lobby yesterday, Brandi, Haha. But I am so glad I did. I got more and more tools and fun stuff.🤣🤩🤪

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

HAHA, That is the story of my life in Hobby Lobby, ohhh and dollar tree, and oooo home goods too haha

OMG! That bunny is so cute! And yes I was yelling that in my head while I typed!

Love it

This is so gorgeous. I just looked to see if you did anymore and I would love to encourage you to do more! Please ❤

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I have so many asking for more I am working on a video right now with more glass decoupage Marie!

You are a lot better than I am when I go to the Dollar tree I spend at least a hundred but I only go there about every 2 or 3 months lol ❤❤❤

Thank you so helpful and easy to follow your advice ,❤

Great tutorial!!! I'm so happy a found you!!!!😊❤️

@thediystruggle

4 ай бұрын

Awww❤️💛💙💚

Love your video you keep it real love your pieces also thank you

These are beautiful. I learned so much from this. I think.I have the courage to try glass again. I have been doing the heat method on wood that I learned from you and love it. So now time to conquer glass. Love Teaching Tuesday!!

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it Pamela! I try to put atleast 1 out a month. More if I get requests between what I have planned!!! I hope your decoupage turns out amazing

Ty for sharing..I've never decoupaged b4. Gonna try it. Those r beautiful.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I hope it turns out beautiful Debra!!

Thank you for this tutorial. I have those exact vases (7 of them) and I have been mentally blocked as to what to do with them all. You have inpired me!!!

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate how light weight they are!

Thanks for sharing. I'm a beginner on decoupage.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Take your time, There is no rush with it. And, mistakes are all gonna help you get better!!

Thank you so much for the info, you are great❤

@thediystruggle

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you Doris

Thanks for pointing out the opaque look compared to the see through look. Was going to decoupage a jar with a white candle in it, without thinking what it would look like after the candle was gone. I'll paint it first now. Always enjoy your videos.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Happy I could help Karen!

Love your channel!!

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

I love watching your videos! Not only do I learn a lot but you are very funny.

I really liked the video and I really loved how both vases turned out ❤🤗☺

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

I am glad Bonnie! Thank you!

Enjoying your voice over always. Great 💡 Watching til the end.

Great tutorial.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lori

I am SO EXCITED to Have found your channel!!! Thank you for sharing and going I depth! It helps so much! You’re wonderful and I LOVE your voice 🎉

Absolutely love your channel. I learned so much to help me master this technique. Thank you.

@thediystruggle

9 ай бұрын

I'm so happy to hear that! Thank you jeana!!!

Brand new..glad I found a use for the fan brush. I think this is gonna be fun🙂

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Bonnie!

😂😂😂 you are a joy to watch!! ❤

@thediystruggle

5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much mandy

Beautiful

You have helped me so much explain decorating with napkins.And believe me I can going Dollar Tree for one thing and get to check out($50) and more.Aint it amazing?Love you girl you make my day.Keep up the good crafts.

@thediystruggle

Жыл бұрын

Lol no $50 trip this month. Help me save..hahaha