Beautiful Papers using Natural Dyes: A Step-by-Step Guide

[@venitarose8150]

Thank you for featuring natural dye ideas. And also the great tips from other subscribers. I have tried onion skins, tea and coffee. Im definatly going to try avacado, rose petals and beets. Thank you for all of your nature inspired projects. I look forward to your new posts.

[@creartivebynature]

I'm wanting to try rose petals too, looks interesting. I'm learning what else can be used, so many different plants to discover. Thanks so much for watching. Take care 💖 🙂

[@gigi9637]

I love how you always try to used naturally created products or found natural items in the garden . Thank you for your beautiful content 🥰

[@creartivebynature]

Thank you Gigi 🤗 I absolutely LOVE to create using natural elements!! I've been trying to focus on it more this summer 😊 So stay tuned!! Thanks so much for watching. Have a great week 💖

[@elainebates6967]

I have used pomegranate fruit skins and flowers . They make a wonderful yellow dye. Lots of Love, Light and Laughter Forever!

[@creartivebynature]

Oh, I'll have to try that!! That sounds really neat!! Thanks for letting me know. Thanks so much for watching. Happy crafting 💖 😃

[@mrs.pattiderge6743]

I cannot wait to see what you do with all of these gorgeous papers. When I was young, growing up on a farm, we had huge gardens and canned and froze lots of produce. I died eggs in onion skins and beet juice and I put tomato skins on papers. The eggs turned out awesome. The papers not so much. It is so amazing that the avocado skins and pits produced pink! Thank you for sharing!

[@creartivebynature]

Oh that sounds fun!! It's so amazing how we can experiment with things that we'd typically throw away. I'll have to try tomato skins, sounds interesting 🤔 Thanks for watching and sharing with me. Have a wonderful weekend 💗

[@loriholland6431]

Donna, I've never done any paper dyeing, but you made it look like so much fun! I never would have imagined that the avocado skins would produce such a beautiful pink color! I am so looking forward to next week's video to see what you do with all your new papers! See you then!

[@creartivebynature]

Ya, the avocado is so surprising, it's a fun experiment for sure!! Thanks so much for watching Lori. Have a wonderful week 😊 💖

[@lisaogg6337]

Wow Donna, that looks like a lot of fun to do. I have never dyed paper but you make it look so easy. I'm shocked at the color of the avocado color of dye. I'm excited to see what crafts you make with your dyed papers. Take care and God Bless y'all always

[@creartivebynature]

Aw, thanks Lisa. It was fun to do!! It's very easy and so forgiving. Thanks for watching. Have a great week 😀 💖

[@pdmullgirl]

Wow Donna, everything turned out so pretty! I love using natural elements to make beautiful dyes. Very nice! ❤️💜💚

[@creartivebynature]

Aw, thanks so much Paige, I truly appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed ☺️ Thanks for watching!!💖

[@gaylaely1990]

I haven't ever dyed paper so this was so interesting to watch you do it. It's amazing what colors you get! I can't wait to see what you do with the papers now.

[@creartivebynature]

Yay, so glad you enjoyed!! It's so much fun!! 😄 Thanks so much for watching. Take care 💖

[@CraftingMyBestLifewithLisa]

What a cool video! I love the idea of using food to dye paper. Can’t wait for the next video to see more. Hugs friend! 🥰🤗

[@creartivebynature]

Thank you so much Lisa Marie 🤗 It's a lot of fun to play around with!! Thanks for watching my friend. Take care 💖 🙂

[@michellesuniqueboutique3405]

Can't wait to see what you create with the natural dyed papers. I want to actually make my paper n use different dyes to color them. Putting dried flower, herbs and leaf pieces in them. So I can use this as a jump off point. Great idea!

[@creartivebynature]

Yes, that would be awesome!!! I am hoping to make my own papers too 😃 Thanks so much for watching. Take care 😉💖

[@debraarbuthnott3380]

I have used rose petals. Red are best so far.

[@creartivebynature]

Oh I will have to try it out. Now, I need to find red roses 😄 Thanks for watching and sharing. Take care 💖 🙂

[@yvettesobaszek8100]

Thank you so very much for the different dye ideas. Pleasantly surprised buy the avocado! ❤

[@creartivebynature]

Ya, it's a fun dye to play with 😄 Thanks for watching Yvette. Take care 💖 🤗

[@shelleyo6022]

I’ve coffee and tea died and love uses the papers. I can’t wait to make some onion paper. I can see many sunflower type projects with the doilies.

[@creartivebynature]

It's such a neat colour isn't it 💛 Thank you for watching. Happy crafting 💖😉

[@lisamarieesposito4842]

I have coffee, tea dyed muslin and chenille fabrics before. I also have walnut crystals (mix with water to make a walnut stain) that I’ve used in the past too. I’ve also died wooden clothespins too and white fabric. I have tried it on paper tags too. So fun!! I haven’t tried it just on paper though. Only issue is we don’t eat onions or avocados…so I don’t have access to the skins. But I am looking forward to your tutorial next week to see what you do with them and see if I need to get using/making these again! Thank you!!!

[@creartivebynature]

Ooo, walnut crystals. It sounds interesting 😃 Dying fabrics is fun too. Thanks so much for watching and sharing, I appreciate it. Take care 💖 🙂

[@kristan8713]

I've never dyed paper but I've done a lot of fabric and yarn and embroidery floss. One of my favourite natural dye is with Mullein that you can collect from the side of the road. The leaves make a gorgeous bright yellow. I had to buy it but Madder is amazing as if you change the pH you get completely different colours. Great video!

[@creartivebynature]

Oooo, good to know. I am going to Forage some mullien, but I was going to try it as a tea. Now I want to use it for dying too 😄 Thanks so much for watching and sharing with me, I appreciate it. Take care 💖 🙂

[@rachelburgener819]

I’ve never heard of mullein or madder🤔 Perhaps you could share on that🤷‍♀️😝 ❤️😀

[@kristan8713]

@@rachelburgener819 Madder is a plant used traditionally in Europe for its roots to make beautiful red dye. Mullein has lots of properties but mainly grows along roadsides or disturbed areas and grows really tall. Its leaves make an excellent yellow dye.

[@rachelburgener819]

Thank you for sharing about these plants 🤔❤️😀

[@rachelburgener819]

I’ve never done any dyeing but it looks fun and exciting!!! I’ll be excited to see how you put them to use!!! The colors are awesome ❤️😀

[@creartivebynature]

You'll have to try it, it's so fun and surprising 😀 Thanks so much for watching. Have a wonderful weekend 💗

[@karenstewart8818]

I love love the results I got when I used clothing dye and balled up waxed paper. You have to sort of babysit the process, turning the balls of waxed paper over because they float. I saw it done on a KZbin channel. Once the paper is dry, I ironed it and it is so soft, but sturdy too. You can't really glue things on it but it does add a lovely pop of color in a journal. Or you could use it in a sun catcher.

[@creartivebynature]

Really?? That sounds so fun!! I would never have thought of wax paper 😃 I'll have to check it out 😉 I wonder if you used gel medium if things would adhere to it 🤔 I'll have to tryit out. Thanks so much for watching and sharing, I greatly enjoyed it 😊 💖

[@karenstewart8818]

@@creartivebynature I hadn't thought of a gel medium...I have collage medium I will try. I even wondered if sanding lightly would help....I shall to experiment!

[@klwjordan]

This was so much fun to watch!! I may not ever dye paper, but I'm looking forward to next week's usage video. I have recently gotten back into cross stitching and I've seen several videos where people dye their fabric to give an antique look. But I've always worried about using chemical dyes with my kitchen pots, pans, baking sheets, bowls, spoons, etc. This may be a nice alternative.

[@creartivebynature]

Ya, I would try it out. I have dyed fabric with coffee before, it's beautiful, especially if you like the aged look 😉 Thanks so much for watching. Have a great weekend 😀 💖

[@terriallen2537]

Love this!!! Thanks for passing on your knowledge. 😊

[@creartivebynature]

You are so welcome Terri!! I am happy you enjoyed. Thanks for watching 💖🤗

[@deborahwilson3546]

If you add baking soda to the avocado while it is on the stove, you will have an even richer color.

[@creartivebynature]

Oh, good to know. I'll try it out next time!! Thanks for watching and sharing. Take care Deborah 💖 🙂

[@shesshyshescrafty9084]

Love this idea Donna .. looks like fun too .. im definitely going to make some .. Thank You for sharing .. hugs 💕

[@creartivebynature]

Yay, glad you enjoyed. It is so much fun!!! Thanks for watching Lorene. Happy crafting 💖

[@maryellenyork2819]

I have never dyed paper but I will now.

[@creartivebynature]

It's a lot of fun 😉💖

[@maryellenyork2819]

I imagine leaves or herbs could be used for the, too.

[@creartivebynature]

Yes, I have seen that. Certain leaves and such work better than others from what I've read 🤔 Thanks so much for watching. Let me know if you try this out. Happy crafting 💖