I don't drink coffee, but dh does and I mentioned to him that I wanted to use his left over coffee and grounds if he was through with them. He was, but was very curious about WHAT I wanted them for - boy, was he surprised when I "stamped" the coffee using a glass, then dumped the grounds on the pages and smooshed them around.
Once this was dry (which took longer than I imagined), I dusted off the grounds and the pages looked like this.
Here's a closeup of them. Not really the look I wanted.
Plan B: splatter paint on the pages. I dumped some acrylic paint in a small glass and added a little bit of water to make it runny. Then I took the handle of a paint brush, dipped it in the paint, and slung it out over the pages. I like the look I got with this!
Here's a closeup!
Now I have to add a smudged stamp image on the back, along with my contact info and these are ready to go in the mail (after they dry, of course).
5 comments:
These are really great journal pages! I hope you post it when you get it back.
Joanne
Hey Robin - you've been busy! I'm so impressed that you have finished Peyton's socks, made your "Dare You" pages, updated your blog twice in two days! What a woman! Those pages must have been fun to make - they turned out pretty cool too.
Looking forward to seeing you soon.
Patty
I am signed up for the swap too--can't wait to trade with you!
--Elizabeth in NM
Hi Robin, thought I would check out your blog. You have been busy. Love the socks. And your journal pages look very cool. Love the splatters. Your pages in Andi's calendar are great. I hope you like your new job.
~k~
Robin,
your "dare you" pages are great! I love the pink socks, too.
Happy Mother's Day!
Shirley
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