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Sunday, 3 June 2018

Coffee Dyed and Oven Dried

Morning and we have a new ATG/Buttons and Bows challenge at 613 Avenue Create--now I normally go with the option but this time went ATG because I couldn't wait to post my 3 envelope fold after an after-noon of playing!!!

First of all I coffee dyed my envelopes then dried in the oven.

I then covered the backs of the envelopes with mod podge and covered with patterned napkins then glued the evelopes together with the flaps.

The fronts were then covered in paper from The Works and images I have had for yonks-think they were from a CD and had Man About Town printed on them,I distressed these and addes a few stamps/die-cut and punched border/hessian butterfly and corrugated card -to fasten I added string attached with a metal brad.
challenges-
make my Monday-go green/upcycle-coruggated pacaging/envelopes/string---WINNER
Pammies inky pinkies-ATG
TTCRD-ATG
lil red wagon-not too shabby
the paper shelter-flower power
Pennys challenges-ATG
Simon says-ATG
word art Wednesday-ATG
creatalicious-ATG
as you like it-flora/fauna-flora all the time as colouring fur/feathers puts me off lol
cute card Thursday-hello Summer
4crafty chicks-crazy egg/ATG
the creative crafters-ATG
not just cards-ATG
pink gem-3of something/envelopes
creative artiste-anything mixed media?
crafty calendar-3of something/envelopes
classic design team-ATG
mix it up-ATG
we love to create-anything creative/mixed media------DT FAVOURITE
CCC digi creations-Eileens challenge/ATG
creative inspirations-CAS or fussy and fancy
lil patch of crafty friends-ATG

Now to decide how to decorate the cards to go in the envelope pockets --just had a thought-may add some stamped postcards I received in a swap--or put three inside and send for a swap --that sounds a better idea.Now it's not perfect but for a first try I am more than well pleased!!!

Thank you for dropping by and all your comments are much appreciated-hope you find the time to join us this month.
Carol x x
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46 comments:

  1. meg3 June 2018 at 08:12

    Wonderful project, love the "napkins"you used, beautiful colours,together with the vintage images and coffee dyed envelopes a fantastic make

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  2. Lisa Lynn3 June 2018 at 08:57

    WOW - you are so creative. I probably would have burned it or started a fire if I would have put it in the oven, hehe.

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  3. KarinsArtScrap3 June 2018 at 09:58

    lovely Carol
    Gr Karin

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  4. Sam Squires - A Crafting Niche3 June 2018 at 10:38

    Love the look of these Carol x

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  5. Beebeebabs3 June 2018 at 12:01

    Wow absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  6. Alison593 June 2018 at 12:13

    Oh WOW WOW WOW amazing work Carol; fabulous :-)

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  7. Mia3 June 2018 at 14:44

    Gorgeous project, Carol. I LOVE IT!!!!!!! Coffee dyed? Oh, this is a great idea!!!!!! Thank you so much for the inspiration, my friend. Kisses!!!!!

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  8. Paper Scissors Glitter3 June 2018 at 16:16

    Wow beautiful envelopes Carol. Thanks for entering this month's challenge at Creative Inspirations and good luck, Jayne DT

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  9. Shuly3 June 2018 at 17:46

    Woooow this is such an amazing work !! It's all so creative and very delicate! I also love that you added bright touches of colours to the vintage look! In french we'd say très réussi, bravo !

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  10. JanR3 June 2018 at 18:06

    What a neat project! Thanks for sharing how you made it. And thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon.

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  11. sandy's crafty bits3 June 2018 at 18:26

    hi Carol … just loving your little envelope … I would love to receive that in the post … but don't think I could part with it if it were mine lol … well done … thank you for visiting my blog … have a great week … happy crafting and love sandy xx

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  12. Babs3 June 2018 at 21:21

    This is so beautiful carol great technique ..
    Hugs Babs x

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  13. Chrissy4 June 2018 at 03:00

    WoW..so creative Carol..such a neat project and love the outcome..

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  14. CaroleAnn4 June 2018 at 03:22

    Wow, this is absolutely beautiful so much to look at and love the vintage feel of the whole project!!! Very clever too!!

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  15. aussie aNNie4 June 2018 at 03:29

    Carol, wow, what a project and a half. So much work and so much to look at, this is fabulous.xx[aussie aNNie blog]

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  16. Sue Crease4 June 2018 at 09:12

    Oh wow! I don’t blame you being excited to share your folded envelope card as it is just wonderful. Thanks for sharing with us today over at LPCF

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  17. EmmaT4 June 2018 at 09:17

    What an amazing project and use of envelopes, very inspiring. Thank you for joining us at Make my Monday. Emma

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  18. Faith A at Daffodil Cards4 June 2018 at 15:06

    WOW! an absolutely beautiful result, I love the napkin addition and how you have put everything together.
    Faith
    x

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  19. Tracy Welham4 June 2018 at 15:29

    Oh my goodness, this is absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful vintage style, I love it. Creative Blessings, Tracy x

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  20. Faith A at Daffodil Cards4 June 2018 at 16:14

    I'm here again with my DT hat on, I've already said how I love your beautiful creation, but I'm happy to repeat it. Thank you so much for joining us in our ATG challenge at Through The Craft Room Door this week. Looking forward to see you again next challenge.

    Faith TTCRD DT
    Daffodil Cards {My Blog}

    Through The Craft Room Door
    ttcrd.blogspot.com

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  21. Leslie Miller4 June 2018 at 19:59

    Oh, my! These are beautiful! I'd probably scorch them or start a fire. Maybe that would add to the vintage look. Really, though, you're very crafty and always doing something interesting!

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  22. rachel4 June 2018 at 21:11

    This is so cool Carol - such a brilliant project! love it! Hugs Rachel x

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  23. cotnob4 June 2018 at 21:28

    This is fabulous Carol, lots if super details - it has such a lovely vintage feel.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  24. Loose Stitches5 June 2018 at 10:23

    Gorgeous creation Carol, totally love the vintage look! Now I want to make one. :) Thank you for sharing with us over at The Creative Crafters! Hope to see you again!
    ~ DT Sherry x

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  25. Chana Malkah5 June 2018 at 14:35

    Carol, this is just outstanding work. Needless to say, I will spend my afternoon trying out this technique. I was going to do another napkin project using freezer paper but this technique looks like so much more fun to undertake.

    Your work is incredible, thanks for the inspiration!
    Hugz,
    Chana

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  26. DonnaMundinger5 June 2018 at 14:43

    What a cool idea and so creative! I'm definitely going to have to try it. Love the vintage feel. xxD

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  27. Katie5 June 2018 at 17:30

    This is gorgeous and has a real aged look to it

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  28. Kim Hamilton5 June 2018 at 18:56

    Beautiful projects! Thanks so much for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge :)

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  29. https://shinebrightandcreate@blogspot.com/5 June 2018 at 20:01

    absolutely love this Carol and a great tutorial to go with this x

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  30. Deb5 June 2018 at 20:06

    Not only is this absolutely beautiful but it looks like a lot of fun to make, thanks for sharing your process!
    Many thanks for joining us at Cute Card Thursday this week!
    Debxx

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  31. Keen Crafter's Hand Made Goodies6 June 2018 at 02:52

    This is gorgeous love it Thank you for sharing with us over here today at the Classic Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.

    Michelle DT Owner/Admin for http://classicdesignteamchallenge.blogspot.com.au/

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  32. *Vicki*6 June 2018 at 17:17

    Wow wow wow Carol!! Your project is just gorgeous my friend! Love your details and I appreciate you sharing the process!! With my DT on...Thanks for sharing your creation with us at Cute Card Thursday Challenges! HUGS, *Vicki* (DT)

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  33. anncreatief6 June 2018 at 19:17

    Beautiful card. Thanks for playing our challenge at CCC Digi Creations. Good luck!
    Anneke DT

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  34. Anonymous7 June 2018 at 14:13

    Wow! This looks amazing! I love how you achieved an antique look with the coffee!
    Thanks for joining us at MIUCB!

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  35. Jackie C7 June 2018 at 16:32

    This is wonderful, so inspirational! Love this entry, thank you for sharing with Creatalicious. Good luck and we all hope to see you and your creations again! Jackie DT member.

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  36. marzia8 June 2018 at 06:12

    Lovely Card!
    Marzia Dt The Creative Crafters

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  37. Terry8 June 2018 at 19:19

    https://welove2create.blogspot.com/
    Thank you for sharing your fabby project with the DT from We Love To Create, Hugs Terry xxx

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  38. Helen8 June 2018 at 23:07

    Beautiful, Carol - a gorgeous piece of artwork.

    Thanks for joining us at A Gem of a Challenge.

    Helen x

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  39. Dee's Craft Room8 June 2018 at 23:18

    This is amazing, your antique effect is stunning and the embellishments so pretty.

    Dionne xx

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  40. Cazro10 June 2018 at 16:59

    Wow! I love this card Carol. The techniques used, the use of bits you've had ages, a great combination of up-cycling. So pleased you shared with us at Make My Monday. Caz DT

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  41. creationsnz11 June 2018 at 17:43

    Great effect and I love how you experiment. CarolG

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  42. Claudia's kaartjes15 June 2018 at 19:11

    Awesome card. I love it. Thanks for joining us at CCC digi Creation Challenge

    Hugs
    Claudia
    DT CCC Digi Creation Challenge

    http://creativesketchygirls.blogspot.be/
    http://knutselmeisjes.blogspot.be
    http://cccdigicreations.blogspot.be/

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  43. Lisa25 June 2018 at 04:18

    Wow.. just wow! This is very cool! So happy you're joining us at Three Amigos!

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  44. Lisa Andersson25 June 2018 at 21:21

    Fantastic. What a super project. Love it!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  45. Terry30 June 2018 at 14:42

    Hey there thank you for your fabulous project showing it to us at We Love To Create Challenge Blog, hugs Terry xxx

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  46. Melanie18 August 2018 at 13:46

    A great project!
    Thank you soo much for taking part in our "anything goes with photo inspiration” challenge over at Creatalicious & good luck in the draw.
    Hope to see you again in our new challenge as well…

    Hugs,
    Melanie
    (DT-Coordinator Creatalicious Challenges)

    (DT Crafty Friends)

    (DT The Sketchy Challenges)


    PS: Sorry for the late comment, life had been very busy these past weeks…

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