Coffee lace paper technique tutorial | transform plain paper with plastic lace!

[@tuesdaymoriarty8655]

Way better technique than I was doing! Thank you, Donna ❤

[@JunkJournalideas]

I'm so glad you found it helpful Tuesday, I'm getting ready to show how they look on paper bags! 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@debrak5314]

When you first showed this technique many moons ago, I did it with cut up fabric doilies. These plastic ones look so much easier. Thanks again!!

[@JunkJournalideas]

I'm so glad you remembered that technique! Do the fabric ones leave a good imprint? 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@debrak5314]

@ they do but take forever and ever to dry!

[@konetawright7787]

Beautiful! ❤

[@JunkJournalideas]

Thanks so much Koneta, I love this technique! 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@christinacreatesau]

Beautiful imprints!

[@JunkJournalideas]

they are indeed Christina, it's getting closer to December! can't wait to see you!! 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@christinacreatesau]

@ hopefully I can get closer to your area. It’s still a little up in the air, but doing my best. 😊😊

[@nancynorris9822]

Gorgeous! TFS🤗

[@JunkJournalideas]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it Nancy, it's definitely a favourite of mine! 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@roosmarie1961]

Thank you Donna for this great explanation of how to transform this paper into coffee day lace paper

[@JunkJournalideas]

Thanks for watching Marthy! I love using this technique it always turns out so nice 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@denisegardner2373]

Absolutely beautiful!!❤

[@JunkJournalideas]

Yay! thanks a lot Denise, you're so kind 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@susanmorales8675]

Thank you, Donna, these are just stunning.

[@JunkJournalideas]

yay! thanks a lot Susan 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@idalujan3571]

Thanks again for showing how to use two different coloured cofee for dying lace paper.

[@JunkJournalideas]

my pleasure Ida, it's a nice way to get 2 diferent looks from one stencil, have a great weekend 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@MaAllen417]

I do the same technique, but put the stronger mixture in a spray bottle and mist/spray wet paper. Lay a piece on top.

[@JunkJournalideas]

arh thats a great technique Maryann, laying a piece on top gives another gost print and holds the plastic closer to the bottom sheet 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@junerobbins6871]

I do it this way too. I add stencils and sprinkle some with salt. They were all pretty.

[@KYATKAT]

Very pretty ... paper you have made ... Lois ..

[@JunkJournalideas]

Thanks a lot Lois, glad you like it! 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@annettedepete4314]

They are just perfect! I enjoyed watching your technique. TFS💕

[@JunkJournalideas]

I'm happy you love them Annette, they're so fun to make, the reveal is the best part 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@bumblebee4285]

Thank you for sharing your technique! Very pretty. 💕

[@JunkJournalideas]

My pleasure! So glad you liked it. 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@wallcreekandrea5196]

Very efficient, great tutorial, I will definitely give it a try! Thanks for sharing!

[@JunkJournalideas]

Glad it was helpful Andrea! you'll love it they are such beautiful papers in person 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@annariginalmake]

Beautiful effects, fab tutorial. Thanku 🤗

[@JunkJournalideas]

Thanks so much Anna 😊 they do transfer beautifully 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@yvettesobaszek8100]

Beautiful idea❤

[@JunkJournalideas]

thanks a lot Yvette they look so pretty in person 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@eloisewalker352]

Love this❤

[@JunkJournalideas]

thanks a lot Eloise, its one of my favourite techniques 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@MorgaineChristensen]

Wonderful tutorial and great technique! I wish I had more space to coffee dye paper. After selling our small acreage earlier this and moving to town, space is at a premium these days. LOL not to mention I have acquired 2 furry helpers right there helping whenever I craft on the small desk shared with my big computer. You definitely have to pick and choose what to craft. I inherited a ton of doilies from my grandmother and my mother I need to do something with. Anyone remember starching doilies in the days before spray starch? It seemed like a very long process to a 6 year old. I remember my grandmother, aunt and mother all celebrated and were completely fascinated when spray starch came out and became affordable. Anyway, beautiful coffee dyed papers! Have a great weekend!

[@JunkJournalideas]

I dread the day when it comes to sell our acreage! we love it here so much, I normally have the chickens running around my tables too lol I am blessed with my big craft room and really have to think about how to downsize when the time comes (wont be for a while yet) I have some of that old powdered starch by the way lol I remember it well lol I also remember when the spray starch come out and i used it, come to think of it I can't believe i used to iron!! I don't now, only paper (thank god) so glad you love the papers enjoy the rest of your weekend lovely 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@lyndaharris9711]

This is the best tutorial I have seen on coffee dying papers using lace. Thankyou.

[@jennr7500]

Those look stunning! I really like the two color tones. Yep, now I need to be serious about plastic lace!!😂❤❤TYFS

[@JunkJournalideas]

Thanks a lot Susan, ha ha indeed you do, you'll love them! it's always my pleasure (PS. hope i got your name right)? 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@jennr7500]

@ nope. I’m Jenn. 😉❣️

[@LynneWilliams101]

Donna, the papers are gorgeous! Thank you so much for the tutorial. x

[@JunkJournalideas]

hey Lynne! thanks so much hun and you're always welcome have a great weekend xx🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@Quill._]

Wow, these are very pretty.

[@JunkJournalideas]

thanks a lot Quill, they do transfer beautifully! 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@jeangoza2464]

Fantastic fun and beautiful results. Thanks for sharing.

[@JunkJournalideas]

Thanks so much Jean, it’s one of my favourite techniques! 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@jatzygirl3120]

I've been waiting for this. And already ordered. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@JunkJournalideas]

hey thanks Anne, i had to go have a look and yep there you are lol, thanks so much!! i'll be sending them out tomorrow for you 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@tonaclark253]

Thank you Donna. What a great idea. They look stunning ❤

[@JunkJournalideas]

You're so welcome Tona! I'm so glad you like them 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@lyndaharris9711]

This is the best tutorial I have seen about coffee dying papers using a plastic doily. (Even though I did wonder about using tomato sauce as a second colour until I heard your explanation).😊 Thankyou.

[@JunkJournalideas]

ha ha that made me giggle! thanks a lot Lynda and you're very welcome 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@tbrcspirit]

These are beautiful! Now I have to find some plastic lace 😊.

[@JunkJournalideas]

You won't regret it Trudi! It's so much fun to make. 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@dianas5247]

These are beautiful!

[@JunkJournalideas]

Thanks a lot Diana, I'm so glad you like them! 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Thanks for this info! I like the lighter one best!

[@JunkJournalideas]

Thanks a lot Jennifer! the lighter one is so pretty😉 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@pamjames3296]

Ooooh! So beautiful. I tried this a while back and it works great! Had some difficulty finding the plastic mats though! It’s great you have them! ❤

[@JunkJournalideas]

hey Pam, I know what you mean about finding the plastic lace its like hens teeth! glad you found some though! I have my own stash and come a cross another, thats why im selling some, It makes such a difference. 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs to you Pam

[@tracylyon-woerner8189]

Great tutorial - thank you :)

[@JunkJournalideas]

My pleasure Tracy, it's so nice to catch up xx so glad you liked it! 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@Ammiel7]

🙋🏼‍♀️Donna 🐨 I purchased some plastic lace from spotlight a long while ago and had Such fun dying papers, I must dig that out and make some again Thanks Mate great tutorial

[@JunkJournalideas]

Hey Kylie, it's awesome you're getting back into it, you'll have such a blast! 🤗🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna (PS. sorry if ive messed your name up lol)

[@blackcoffeeandwildflowers]

This is how I do it as well! It works beautifully and looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing your technique and inspirations! Hugs ❤️🤗

[@JunkJournalideas]

I'm so glad you love it Tamara, it's definitely a favourite for a reason! 🤗🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@mkaysartfuljourney1239]

Awesome work ❤

[@JunkJournalideas]

thanks a lot MaryKay! much appreciated 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@Canadian693]

TFS! Such a great technique and love the way the paper runs out! I missed out on buying a set of the flat plastic doilies. I cannot even find any to buy where I live in Canada, they are just not made anymore. My mother used to have a bunch, but I never thought of keeping them.

[@JunkJournalideas]

Aw it's sad when you miss out on things like this! I'll keep my eyes peeled if I find anymore I'll add them to my shop again! you never know when a little treasure might turn up. Have fun with your crafting! It's always the way we have something we think we'll never use and boom! ooopsies lol 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@xerylemountain7154]

Geepers, you sold out of A4 fast! Thank you for this tutorial. Thinking about trying this with regular plastic stencils, but not quite sure if the effects will be as lovely.

[@JunkJournalideas]

they sure did! the offcuts are still a good size thow, you could always try your hard plastic stencils, I have and they do turn out alright, but not as good as the soft plasctic lace, you might be surprised at what you get! anything is worth a try! 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@xerylemountain7154]

@@JunkJournalideas ah, i was thinking that the soft lace could have a better effect but i will give it a shot with the hard plastic since that's what i have and see what happens. thanks again, crafty hugs backatya! :)

[@6ixties]

Thank you🎉 now I need to buy plastic lace in The Netherlands 😅

[@roosmarie1961]

die kan je hier echt overal kopen😉 en je kan hem ook in china bestellen is hij best goedkoop

[@6ixties]

@@roosmarie1961kan je mij een link sturen? (Geen China)

[@JunkJournalideas]

you're welcome G @6ixties, hope you can find some in your area 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@lindarotter2282]

👍

[@JunkJournalideas]

thanks a lot Linda 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@junerobbins6871]

I've done this method, but using fabric lace

[@JunkJournalideas]

sounds lovely June thanks for sharing your idea 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@racheljolley26352]

They do look very lovely indeed, especially the lighter ones but sadly I just don’t have enough room, living in a small house 😞🫶🏼🏆🥰

[@JunkJournalideas]

thanks a lot Rachel, aw thats a shame I might have to make some up for sale already done, I didnt think of small space issues 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@Esme-qu7zs]

It looks nice! But what do aou do with this Papers? To dark for writing, i think…

[@JunkJournalideas]

Thank you so much, Esmeralda! 🥰 These papers can be used anywhere you like in a junk journal. Not everyone writes in their journal; some enjoy the visual appeal. These papers are often used as pages to add a pretty surprise. To balance them, I usually pair them with a blank coffee-dyed piece for writing or decorating 🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@Susan-u3j]

are you putting more plastic lace in your shop

[@JunkJournalideas]

as soon as I can find some more vintage plastic lace Susan, it doesnt come up often 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@terracecil6954]

Is your table covered with contact paper?

[@JunkJournalideas]

@@terracecil6954 no Terra this is a plastic 6 foot long folding table we get her from bunnings in Australia, if you need to protect your table with plastic it would have to be super flat for the lace transfer to work. crafty hugs 😃 Donna

[@marli269]

Where can we buy these plastic pieces?

[@JunkJournalideas]

hi Marli, I have them in my shop here junkjournalideas.com.au/product/plastic-lace/ enjoy the rest of your weekend 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@debrak5314]

Are these available for shipping to US?

[@2ndChanceCrafting]

I was wondering also. I have a hard time finding plastic lace here in the US!

[@JunkJournalideas]

Hi Robin, yes I will send these lace pieces to you! I have them listed in AU$ so check the coversion calulator I have in the description box on my shop listing so you can see what it is in US$ our dollar is so low to US$ right now, 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna junkjournalideas.com.au/product/plastic-lace/

[@JunkJournalideas]

hey Debra, they sure are! so you dont faint at the shipping price lol. I have them listed in AU$ so check the coversion calulator I have in the description box on my shop listing so you can see what it is in US$ our dollar is so low to US$ right now, 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna junkjournalideas.com.au/product/plastic-lace/

[@bonzibonnie]

Oh so beautiful… I need to buy some Plastic Lace in the USA. Help, can not open your shop.😱😭

[@JunkJournalideas]

hey Bonnie I just checked and my shop is opening up fine from my end, try this direct link junkjournalideas.com.au/ then go to stencils, there almost all sold out, theres only 2 packs of 3 pieces left. hope it works for you this time 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@bonzibonnie]

@@JunkJournalideas "can't load page?"🤔😪

[@JunkJournalideas]

oh I'm sorry Bonnie, our shop is temporarily unavailable as we complete some technical updates /improvements. (terrible timing) We're currently switching to a new server, which should be ready soon. Thank you for your patience, and we’ll be back online shortly!.🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@saraparker184]

just so you know…the advertisement i saw before your video was about a “f*#% it” calendar.

[@JunkJournalideas]

well thats dissapointing! thanks for letting me know! it's not a good fit for a crafting community. in saying that, i have seen these types of ads on facebook and some of the ladies love them, and go "where i need this"!! unfortunately, KZbin has control over the ads they place, they don't care as long as they receive money, me on the other hand, I do care, I will give them feedback about this if possible. Happy crafting! 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@saraparker184]

@ thank you for your kind reply! it’s a shame that ads have become so bold these days-i went ahead and reported that one. who wants surprise expletives when we’re just here to enjoy some creative paper dyeing! your video was beautifully done, and the instructions were super clear. thanks so much for sharing!

[@beabennett5492]

Sorry, I'm not sure which video I was watching but you used a Brad & eyelet to use as a closure. The ribbon you suggested attaching wasn't complete because you didn't mention how to attach it the the other side. I just don't want to guess.

[@JunkJournalideas]

It was this video here Bea, kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqHMhIWDjqydfKs and i didnt attached the ribbon on the back Bea I just held onto it to do a demonstration for the video. but the way you would do it is put an eyelet (hole) in the back and get a long piece of ribbon, you need it doubled with a loop in the center, put the loop end in the eyelet and pull the 2 ends through the loop. check out this part here kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZvVhq2lfrZ5nNUsi=EYz9-NKtU4IKzJKn&t=2134 I am doing a video this Saturday on how to put grommets in the cover (hole) for adding ribbon ties. I will make sure I add this part for you to follow along. 🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@Susan-u3j]

hi donna i got your message about the plastic lace i said yes please hoe do i pay for them

[@JunkJournalideas]

can you reply to the private message i sent you on facebook? 😄

[@Susan-u3j]

HI donna your shop you have plastic coffee transfer does not work

[@JunkJournalideas]

I'm very sorry you are having problems accessing the shop Susan! Our shop is temporarily unavailable as we complete some technical updates /improvements. We're currently switching to a new server, which should be ready soon. Thank you for your patience, and we’ll be back online shortly!.🥰🐝🌹🦋 crafty hugs Donna

[@creativegirl9710]

So you either have to buy some ugly plastic lace or you could just buy a lovely stencil with any design. Hundreds and hundreds of stencils already out there. So why waste money buying plastic lace? Eee-gads!

[@JunkJournalideas]

Hi there! these lacey goodies are far from ugly 🥰 there are definitely lots of beautiful stencils out there! plastic lace just gives a unique look to coffee-dyed paper that’s different from traditional stencils. plus, I love reusing items like plastic lace for that vintage effect, and it can be an affordable option for many crafters. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and happy crafting! 🥰🐝🌹🦋 hugs Donna