A couple weeks ago I mentioned that I was doing a bit of coffee dyeing. The heat and humidity were high. The papers took a good while to dry. I had to flip and rearrange the stack multiple times.
The Results![](http://www.halleshobbies.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/coffee-dye-stack.jpg)
These were my favorites of the batch. I definitely learned some things about how the types of paper reacted. Some really thin paper that I thought would be great, really didn’t hold onto the coffee. I bought a vinyl lace tablecloth at the thrift store this winter for the purpose of coffee dyeing papers…do you think I can find it?!?! UGH! So frustrating. I’m sure I’ll find it in the dead of winter when I’m not able to easily coffee dye.
Vintage finds
I went to a vintage tractor, car, machinery, etc show with my neighbors on Friday. They have been telling me for years that I’d love it. They were right! So many things to look at. I have enough photos to do an entire post about it. But I couldn’t wait to share the items I bought at the flea market that was also on the grounds.
I instantly fell in love with this little drawer. I love using interesting vintage items for storage. The color was what got me. I have a decorative wooden box the same color.
Don’t judge me for the poinsettia tablecloth. It stays on our game table year round simply because it fits perfectly and I like the color in the space.
Look at the adorable price tag. The booth that I purchased this from had all fun handmade price tags made from recycled boxes. Mine was a Raisinets box.
I found some vintage papers that will be great for junk journals.
And this amazing box of postage stamps. Some are sorted into small glassine envelopes but most are piled in the box and other envelopes. It’s a massive amount of stamps really.
Look how fantastic the glassine envelopes fit in the drawer. It was meant to be.
I fixed myself a hardy breakfast this morning. I had cooked way too much broccolini yesterday but it was great warmed up alongside the eggs. I used some Trader Joe’s Crunchy Chili Onion on top for a flavor boost. I love that stuff on eggs and was really good on the broccolini too.
Today has me trying some new recipes for dinner. I love trying new things but I hate having to measure and follow directions. I’m more of an intuitive cook but I try to follow recipes at least the first few times.
Halle i can tell you had alot of fun making that coffee paper… I’m sorry you couldn’t find your tablecloth… i know how frustrating that is.. I LOVE me a flea market! I haven’t found a good one in awhile.. I hope you got some good prices on your stamps and paraphernalia . Thats my problem lately.. people want to much $$ for it.. Happy T day! Hugs! deb
Great colors from the coffee. I’m a sucker for a good flea market or antique mall. That drawer is a great find.
Your paper came out amazing Halle. I really like how the stain and the stencils worked together. And that is a great little drawer. Especially since it hold all those fun looking pieces of ephemera. Your breakfast looks delicious also. I hope you have a happy new week and T day too. hugs-Erika
Loving the papers that you created, they look amazing š. Your vintage finds are fabulous and the broccoli and eggs looks just the thing for breakfast – yum! Wishing you a very Happy T Day! Hugs, Jo x
I’m in love with those coffee dyed papers. Some of the stencils you used were fabulous, too. I think they will make amazing backgrounds for collage.
That vintage box is adorable. I would love to sculpt the handle. And what a lucky find of those old catalogs. Of course, the postage stamps were also quite a find, too. You really lucked out.
I’m not much for breakfast, but yours looks wonderful and healthy, too. Thanks for sharing it and your coffee with us for T this Tuesday, dear friend.
You got some lovely shades and textures with the coffee dye. It will be fun to see what you do with the papers. The wooden box is such a handy find along with the stamps. Cute owl tag, too. Happy Creating and Happy T Day
Sounds like you had fun coffee colouring. Great for journal pages. Also the vintage papers you bought at the flea- market.
I love that drawer. As you say, the colour is beautiful.
A belated happy T-Day,
Lisca
Yes to taking a relaxed attitude towards recipes. Iām with you on that one. Even when I follow a new one, I do a little improvising.
best, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
The paper is wonderful, great idea. love the flea-market finds, too. Happy T Day, Valerie