Inspired: Way before we had internet or Cable T.V, I remember always turning to paper for entertainment. Since primary school I've always made this for little crafty things such as cards, tags, scrap booking, etc. I decided to put the DIY out there for all you crafty lovers.
Verdict: I've always done this, it's quick, easy and convenient (especially when you have that birthday party on tomorrow and don't have time to buy a card before then).
- Your Paper
- Instant Coffee
- Boiled Water
- Paint Brush
Mix your coffee and boiled water together.
For a more intense colour I had used 2 table spoons of coffee and 1/4 cup of boiled water.
The more diluted the coffee is with water the more lighter the colour will be.
Scrunch your paper into balls. This will allow the coffee to give it more dimension with the creases in the paper.
After unraveling your paper balls it should look something similar to this.
I always lay mine on cling wrap - less cleaning.
Using your paint brush, paint the coffee over the creased paper.
For more dimension and different tones of colours I used a dabbing motion for painting.
Allow to dry, this usually takes about 1.5 hrs to fully dry.
Crafting.
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| There are different ways of using this paper, I decided to make some cards for my husband and sisters birthdays. The far right card is made with a more diluted batch of coffee. |
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| Or you can also use it for accents in a handmade card like in the one on the left. This was made with a more intense batch of coffee. |
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