Lace Coffee Stained Paper Tutorial

[@katrinaarmendariz9099]

I think the "imperfect" papers are absolutely gorgeous! The imperfections give it character and truly make it 1 of a kind

[@angielordan3821]

I totally agree, they are beautiful

[@dawngrofvert5227]

Try to put the folded placemat between two pieces of cardboard and weigh them down with books...

[@instagamrr]

Wow I read the comments before watching, and just 50 seconds in and I agree with all of them. I can’t believe these are ‘seconds’, I’d consider them firsts! I love the variation in the tones

[@jenXMAGA]

AB. SO. LUTELY! 🥰😍❤

[@Bre_Creatively]

Never made it to the shop?! lol they are gorgeous ma’am! The imperfections are what make them gorgeous!

[@michelegrigg4952]

I would try those light weight mats under the paper and see if you get a neat textured papee for backgrounds.

[@debrasbarkle4896]

If you watch what messy papers other youtubers create, you would be so proud of yours! They're supposed to have imperfections to look more rustic. ❤

[@ideastimestwo3522]

Thank you, Debra!

[@marilynwalsh7957]

I love the imperfections.

[@tessahlberg7972]

I think they all the seconds look beautiful

[@julianajuju1031]

I love the flaws!!! Awesome tutorial!!!

[@gcarvalho2009]

Very good explanation! Tips of what not to buy were very useful!! Thanks!

[@mariewehofer6321]

I LOVE flawed papers!! These are gorgeous!

[@shirleykathan-sayess5764]

Beautiful. I love the “seconds” as much or more. Thank you. ❤️ Shirley

[@6777494Pam]

I love the imperfects!!

[@karenlewis632]

The more imperfections the happier I am because it makes me study it...that's just me! You do lovely lace dyed papers..thanks for sharing with me!

[@carmensimpson3352]

I love the imperfections makes it awesome like any lace that has been bleached by the sun or left in antique suitcases makes it look aged. Love it

[@susanely989]

Thanks for showing us how to use the lace and for sharing your experiences! I am going to have to try this!

[@donnacarraway9182]

Thank you! Great video!!

[@sharongruener6078]

Thank you, a fun video. Blessings.

[@lorraineknox7695]

Beautiful. You could use a big piece of glass/perspex on table or wet the plastic tablecloth to make it smoot before putting down on an old art table. I use a wallpaper table for crafts.

[@bettylongshore9594]

Love your papers!!!!!!

[@breelynn8810]

I am absolutely in love with this. wow.

[@debbiegodwin9711]

Would love them. New to junk journals....love it!

[@hopewright3636]

This was very informative! Thank you so much!

[@boundtobevintage5321]

I was trying to coffee dye with a thin plastic lace tablecloth that I’d started to cut up and was not getting good results. When I followed your method and used the helpful tips I got great results. As I continue to cut up the tablecloth, I’ll definitely avoid including areas with folds. Rubbing in those extra spoonfuls of coffee made a huge difference. Thanks!

[@laceyjane4285]

Your papers are gorgeous!

[@bev.wilson1449]

Love the flaws! :) thanks for the video.

[@Kathieartcraftanddestash]

Beautiful Papers

[@TheGrannycarol]

what a great idea and tutorial thank you

[@Craftsbykelli]

The ones you dont work, put your coffee in a spray bottle and spray over it, it will give you a stencil like image. Can't hurt to try. Love your lace paper

[@123.ABC.33]

Great tutorial. I will definitely have to try this technique.

[@candacethompson7235]

Thank you for sharing!! ♥️🌸

[@lise-lottelundroeddik4706]

AWESOME papers Thank you for showing :)

[@shirleyhaberle86]

The paper is beautiful!!!

[@seasidecrafter]

Thank you for sharing your process and tips! I'm going to try this but wanted to make sure I do it right!

[@exquisitely.shabby]

This is the best tutorial on the matter I have ever seen and the most brilliant results! Thank you so much for your perfectionism, your precision and your generosity.

[@candaceestrada5744]

Omg!! I’m in love 😍 your died paper is so beautiful!! Thank you for sharing, can’t wait to try.

[@sandybeebe9149]

I declare I love thoes flaws lol so obviously hand made such antiquity

[@Susanna79.]

The ones you find fault with look fantastic 💜😊

[@vershasuri6236]

Intresting to learn.

[@nameissturdy1390]

I’m not glad you spilled the coffee-but it’s so relatable! That’s exactly what would happen to me if I were to film myself except my shirt and shoes and floor would be dyed as well.

[@JudySweet]

Cool love them

[@CarolinesCraftTree]

thank you so much for sharing how you do your coffee dying.

[@pamelaspence3528]

THANK YOU so so much for this video!!! I have been coffee/tea dying for awhile and trying different techniques. This! I was finally able to get the results I wanted after watching this video and following you instructions!!

[@ideastimestwo3522]

Thank you so much, Pamela!

[@loriaidt7652]

I love them all!!! They are beautiful!!

[@marykay8587]

I love the flaws only because I would cut them out and paste them into my scrapbook. I like to do vintage scrapbooking

[@gigidtx]

love this but its so funny, the things you are calling flaws are the very thing I would want to use

[@ideastimestwo3522]

I'm actually thinking about putting my "seconds" in the shop!

[@gigidtx]

@@ideastimestwo3522 I would def purchase this type of lace stained paper :)

[@gigidtx]

@@ideastimestwo3522 I just favorited your shop and your 1st's listing so I would get notified when you listed your 2nd's :)

[@homedecorbyaudrey5321]

Thank you This will help me

[@BeccaL2016]

They are pretty. You could sell them cheap if they have flaws. To me it’s the process that makes fun.

[@cheryl2455]

Great video! Thanks!

[@AngelaBailey-zq7gz]

The flaws is what makes it beautiful.

[@sparrowhawkerdesigns]

Great tutorial! (I like the flawed ones just as much.)

[@Hinna212]

Also, my placemats also came folded I just put a piece of cloth over them and gently ironed out the creases it didn’t damage them as I was gently ironing and then removing quickly and checking till I got the creases out. It got them out real quick. At first I doubled the fabric but after I tried without doubling worked fine both ways.

[@ideastimestwo3522]

Thank you!

[@tamarizona-13]

This is what I was going to suggest. I've put a wet cloth between the iron and placemats. Loved the video!

[@TealandTattered]

What a great tutorial! Thank you for sharing your method! And your papers are stunning!

[@lori88ish]

Thanks so much for this share, I have been waiting forever for someone to share the secret, although I have experimented. I had a chuckle about what not to do because I have been there too. You answered a few questions I was wondering about so much appreciated. Take Care and find reasons to smile Hugs and Smiles

[@melodine707]

Personally, I love the flaws, otherwise I'd buy a printed piece of perfection.

[@mulle3574]

Exactly....i would prefer imperfections too. And I just saw an easy way to make a stack at one time, super pretty and not perfect, ideal for homemade journals and art journals too.

[@dedepyle7046]

I totally agree. Imperfections are the best ever...otherwise, go to the store and buy the ugly perfect papers.

[@mtblondie0036]

I totally agree i love them too!!..i am making some and i cant even make my own mistakes lol it seems when u want it u cant get it but when u dont want the mistakes u have tons lol..thanks for sharing ur video i love all of ur work i say work because dooin this is definitely work i am new to doing this and it sure is alot of work but it is well worth it thank you for sharing

[@barbeickhoff9440]

I too love the imperfections.

[@flowersflowers5070]

Me too.

[@sabrinaandbenji1390]

The lightweight placemats that dont work for cofee dying can be stencils

[@leahwolfe8999]

Very good results! But your 'seconds' look better than my 'firsts' !!!

[@ideastimestwo3522]

Thank you. Don't give up!

[@JOBETHSEXTONSCraftyCauldron]

Thank you so much for this video, the tips and cautions. I appreciate you. Take care!

[@Danger1972]

I would use the really light ones that you don't have good luck with, put them on very bottom so the paper doesn't pick up whatever pattern of the table or pan or drop cloth on the table. With the Wright of the rest of the papers on top, they might transfer a little bit of design for the bottom ❤

[@dorasilvers1689]

I was watching your tutorial the other night and I had a plastic table cloth that also had wrinkles I ironed the wrinkles between two pieces of paper after I cut it in pieces it ironed right out hope this helps thanks for sharing your tutorial

[@ideastimestwo3522]

Nice! Thank you for sharing this tip. Take care!

[@Hinna212]

Hi I just wanted to stop by and say thanks for this video, it was sent to me by Tracy from one of the Facebook groups after she had posted a picture of some staining she did after watching your video. I immediately came and watched your video a few times. However I didn’t have any placemats to try this out. But luckily I’ve managed to source some and since yesterday I’ve been experimenting and trying it out. Although I’m not getting perfect results mine are more grungy I’m really happy with what I’ve managed to get. Thanks so much for sharing this tutorial. And now I’m hooked 🙈 i need to find more pretty doilies now.

[@ideastimestwo3522]

Thank you, I'm so glad this helped! It is addicting! I just love peeling off the doily and seeing the beautiful paper. I wish you much success in the next batch. Take care!

[@karenshawn8406]

Oh they are so pretty flaws and all. I like the flaws and am going to try this. Thank you for showing us this. lean on God

[@SammiJarrad]

Thank you for sharing your tips! 😁💜👍🏻

[@karenbearden6198]

I think the loose weave ones, not suitable for coffee dye purposes, would actually work great with the gelli plate. TYFS, great video.

[@juanitawaford3516]

Thanks!

[@darlenebaldwin1398]

I’m noticing how long ago this was…😊 anyway…I work with varying weights of papers, this fixes the wrinkled covering material everything time. At first I used hot cloths - swiping smooth with cloth after I allowed them to lay over table cover. Then I discovered my steamer did the trick far more efficiently! You have to find your range…not too close. Once again, smooth out afterwards. I did read other comments, someone else likely minded already shared this hint.

[@terriebrockmann9497]

I use a turkey baster to add dye. So easy to suck it up and put it down with a gush or a dribble. I got one at a yard sale for a quarter and have dedicated it to my crafting projects. But since coffee or tea dye is food-safe, you could use your Thanksgiving one! *wink*

[@deenawatts3257]

Beautiful. Would have liked to see the reveal.

[@ideastimestwo3522]

Yes, several people mentioned that. I thought the papers I showed initially were good examples, but you're right, I should have showed the results of the actual tutorial papers. I will have to do that next time!

[@rhondaacheson2261]

YAY!! Thank you so much for doing this tutorial! I have all the supplies and giving this a try TODAY! I'll let you know how I do! 👏❤

[@ideastimestwo3522]

That's awesome! Show us pictures when you're done. Woohoo!

[@DonnaBerryArts]

I use a few layers of paper towels on top of a cutting mat on top of my canvas drop cloth table cover.

[@3rscrafting]

Thank you do much for this tutorial. Your paper is beautiful. I'd put your "seconds" sheet in your shop at a discount, because they have so many uses, like backings on tags, and you can even print on them. I can't write in a straight line to save my life, so I made a template of double spaced lines for the papers I use to journal, and can change the color depending on the pattern. You also could probably print an image and keep.they pattern on the page, just make it print at like 60 to 70 % less saturation. I have a Microsoft computer so Apple I'm sure has the same or better. You also could use your seconds to create envelopes. Your work is lovely. Again, thanks so much. I ordered a plastic tablecloth from Amazon, to do this. Which is probably why your video populated, and they're supposed to deliver today. Best regards, Patricia

[@ideastimestwo3522]

Thank you so much, Patricia. I have started doing some more work with them and also hope to print digitals soon. Take care!

[@marilynmccormick3731]

I just watched a stencilling video and the i structor said because of her astigmatism she couldn't draw a straight line. I have the same problem even though I wear glasses. I cannot even write a list of numbers when I play cards----they veer to the left. Now I know why I have so much trouble doing a straight line. Maybe a lot of people with astigmatism have the same issue.

[@alexaangels4488]

These are beautiful even with flaws 😍👍

[@gypsierosejane3827]

If you place them between 3 or so tea towel top & bottom & iron them they will straighten also if you use spray bottle & spray over the top of open dollies it will work wonders 👋💜✌️

[@margaritaderose6805]

Thank you...now i see what I have been doing wrong!!!!!

[@mala3isity]

7:00 how about doing a reverse? Splatter onto the placemats? Or make a paste, roll it onto the mat and then weight the paper (big cutting board) over it? It won't be the same but you might like it. Now I'm wondering if espresso powder could be sifted over the mat onto the coffee wetted paper.

[@ideastimestwo3522]

Sounds like great experiments for sure!

[@angielordan3821]

Try using a shower curtain, super cheap and does the job great to protect your table x

[@marilynmccormick3731]

There's a japanese word that translates to something like, "the appreciation of an object's imperfection". I think that view has made me more willing to re-use and repurpose things that are imperfect.

[@justjudycrafting7401]

Loved the video. I was never successful at doing this so I am totally going to try your way. I got all my doilies from Diaso. They have a lot of different kinds. They also have table clothes that you could share with a friend.

[@lenscraftylife]

Thanks, looks so pretty, will give that a try. Blessings.

[@bonnienevills401]

Thankyou for sharing love your papers Hugs Bonnie

[@MimisCraftyShoppe]

Thanks for this I have tried it with not great results but I’ll try your method!!

[@ephemeraphilesbytomi]

I for one really like the flawed seconds. 😇. I also clean up spilled coffee with sheets of paper.

[@ideastimestwo3522]

Yes, a great idea. Thank you!

[@CW59231]

It actually does make it look like vintage paper with the flaws. I really like it as well.

[@careyclapp8357]

@Michelle lol me too!

[@creartivebynature]

Thank you for sharing. I have just started to get into doing different types of paper dying. This will be fun to try 😃

[@sislertx]

Wonder if stencils would work too...ever try them? I have some large lace looking ones

[@ideastimestwo3522]

@@sislertx yes, I have and they work great!

[@honestly8015]

Hi, there. I just had this idea while watching you show your placemats. For the ones that won't work well because they are so 'holey' and light, could you try spraying a tacky adhesive like easy tack on the back? Let it dry and it should stick fairly well yet pull up easily without damaging the paper. Just a thought. Out of curiosity, as I find the 'hollow' or holes through to back placemats available, have you ever tried polyester doilies? There are some pretty ones but I have no idea if they would work. Also, I wonder if spraying real crocheted items with several coats of clear sealant (Krylon Crystal Clear, for example) they would work? I guess I should just try it, right? Thanks for the great video and the inspiration.

[@ideastimestwo3522]

You're so sweet! I like the idea of spray adhesive...I'll have to try it! Not sure about the stiffener on crochet doilies because the image will only be clear and precise from having a totally flat surface on the paper. It's always worth experimenting though!

[@sherriczmyr-studio28ejournalcr]

I think all of the pages are beautiful. Are you using like a plastic banquet table cover?

[@ideastimestwo3522]

Thank you! Do you mean what do I use to cover the table? Yes. It's just a cheap plastic table cover. Nothing fancy at all. From any party or big box store or even grocery store.

[@sherriczmyr-studio28ejournalcr]

@@ideastimestwo3522 Yes, that's exactly what I meant. Thank you!

[@sherylmailath9193]

Hi take your plastic tablecloth and throw it in the dryer and as soon as it gets warm pull it out and lay it flat quick works well with 2 people

[@morningdewgarden7432]

Tape the plastic to the table so the wrinkles can be smoothed or pulled out and it won't move again while you're working. Maybe a spray bottle from the Dollar store would be a great way to get the first initial layer of coffee on the doily.

[@brandythompson6544]

On the folded placemat-- have you tried just pressure- like heavy books- leave it for maybe a week? It may take the fold right now-- it obviously is like that because it was maybe new old stock or stored that way-- so it would make sense pressure is the way to take it out... I wish you luck- weird that it wouldn't just come out with heat since it is plastic.

[@nancynorris9822]

They're beautiful, but you only do two at a time? When I'm making a mess I want it to be worth my time! LOL! TFS🤗

[@ideastimestwo3522]

I do as many as possible for sure. I just shortened it for the video! You're right...so messy. Thank you for the comment. Take care!

[@thebookvandalshop5592]

I put my plastic doilies in the dryer on low for just a short bit. It helps them lay completely flat and gets the folds out.

[@ideastimestwo3522]

Good idea! Thank you!

[@cherylemery8594]

Wonderful tips and hints! I’ve tried my hand at this a few times. A BIG mess, that’s all I can say. Thank you!

[@icarogibran2289]

Parabéns! Fantástico! Belíssimo trabalho. Muito obrigado por compartilhar.

[@Bostoncrocus]

How about working on a rotary cutting board, especially if doing only a few pages. Ah-ha! The plastic doilies are perfect for this! Right? Or can you use fabric doilies too?

[@ideastimestwo3522]

Cutting board would be great! Fabric would leave a print but not as crisp. I've just been using the plastic. Thank you! Happy New Year!

[@lorraineknox7695]

You could put it flat in the sun that would soften it enough and maybe hold the corners down with a drawing pin through a board.

[@brigittebenson6166]

To get the wrinkles out of heavy plastic is a hairdryer set on the low fan and highest heat

[@DawnDBoyerPhD]

A sponge might be more practical to add the extra coffee on top of the doily versus a spoon?

[@andreab425]

Could you potentially do this in another sheet pan instead of the table top?

[@ideastimestwo3522]

Absolutely. You just have to be sure you have enough room for the paper and the doily both to be completely flat.

[@andreab425]

@@ideastimestwo3522 okay thank you for responding and making this video 🙂

[@erangafernando7100]

These are just beautiful..I just saw the coffee painting on utube.. I'm so interested.. Your lace work is so beautiful... I'm so new to this and please tell me what can you do with these coffee dyed papers...

[@ideastimestwo3522]

Hi there. You can use them for journal pages, tags or collages or decoupage. Lots of fun! Thank you!

[@erangafernando7100]

Oh ...thank you.. Best wishes...❤️❤️

[@marilynmccormick3731]

A little bit of baking SODA will reduce the acidity of the coffee, which will make the paper more archival, so it will not deteriorate over time.. Maybe 1/2 tsp. to 2 liters of coffee.

[@juneribbons5196]

Love these. Espically the round one. It took my breath away. I've done some lace paper, but not as pretty as these !! Can't you just put a piece if clear packing tape on the ripp to seal it ?