Starshine Salon

Dyeing Paper

I've been experimenting with dyeing paper.  I thought I would save up all my samples and publish a comprehensive tutorial.  But there are so many possibilities for paper and dye combinations that I don't think I will ever really be finished.  So I've decided to share my samples as I progress.  Here is my first offering:

The aqua bell was dipped in water mixed with watercolor paint.  The pink bell was dipped in water mixed with alcohol ink.  The water looked much darker than the final product turned out to be.

Back to the kitchen for more dyeing adventures!

Starshine Wishes,

Karen

Spring!

I haven't posted for a while, having been occupied by family illnesses, but I am getting back to work and these new Spring creations are really cheering me up!

This was part of my display at last weekend's Briar Patch Marketplace.

I am loving these hearts with distressed paper flowers:

I am also using vintage buttons and trims:

These candle jars feature vintage lace and buttons (and hand-dyed seam binding, my new project):

These banners were made from vintage gingham and vintage feedsack pillowcases:

I am linking up to Etsy Cottage Style Spring Garden Party so I can share these pretty spring flowers!

Starshine Wishes,

Karen