Another piece of coffee art, and the reason this is probably my favorite is because of the way it came together. I found a scrapbook page that I had that was filled with phrases all over it, and it was the same color scheme that I've been working with, and it gave me an idea--
I love it!!
And......have you seen these before by Core'dinations?
They're called Core Impressions. This particular scrapbook pad has Jenni Bowlin designs, but they also have Basic Grey, Graphic 45, and My Mind's Eye to name a few. They're textured cardstock pages--the textured side is one color and the back of it is another color, and when you sand it, this is what happens--
--they're very fun, and this one was perfect for the sides of my coffee house--
And in my last post I mentioned how I liked using the dictionary pages for the background and how you find things in the pages after the fact. I was working on my one piece on New Year's Eve, and I promise you that I didn't do this on purpose. But when I was adding the final details I noticed this--
When I saw that page number, I made sure not to cover it up. How freaky is that?! Seriously--what are the chances of me ripping out page 2012 when there are almost 3000 pages in this book!
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I love all of your coffee pieces! So fun and so artsy and free! Your work makes me smile :) Love it!!!
Love this piece and all the colors:O) That is freaky the 2012 page number:O) Thanks for stopping by:O) Have an awesome day of creating:O)
Diane, I Get So Many Wonderful Ideas When Visiting Your Place! You Have Such An Open Heart To Share So Much With Us. Your Work Always Makes Me Happy And I Want To Thank You For Opening Your World To Us. Sending You Much Love & Sunshine, Terri
UNBELIEVABLE what your mind and talents come with diane! love it all and especially your sanding piece for framing. thanks for the tutorial and valuable other tidbits!!! xo
i love it to, diane........black, white and red have always been a favorite of mine....i can remember, way back, when mt wardrobe was nothing but....now my wardrobe only consists of denium and boots.....
Fabulous Di, love how the 2012 was just there... spooky
That sanded paper is a great idea! I love the way it brings out the texture. Page 2012 is such a coincedence, like something subliminal at work.
This is wonderful Diane. I love the textured coredinations cardstock and use it a lot.
Hope Lenny is doing well!
Lesley x
Wonderful canvas, love how you pulled it altogether so beautifully. x
These are so interesting, full of little details and embellishments that just keep you looking. You find the coolest things to use, like the sandable paper, what a great effect. And I'm with you what are the chances that 2012 was the page you used!
wonderful! love that little number peeking through!
Hi Diane! It has been a while since I have done much blogging or art seriously.....but I am so inspired by all the posts I just checked out from the middle of Dec.....and you amaze me with how much you continue to produce!! Was also excited you mentioned some clases, I have signed up for ....hope I can do them, Life Book and Traci's free one....plus a doodleing with Alisa Burke....I still LOVE mystelle the best but needed to venture out. We are in the process of downsizing and going to move in the next 6 months....so we'll see what I can do....but GEE....thanks for all the continued beautiful work you do to keep us lazy artists happy looking and enjoying!!!! Happy New Year!!
Really great series you've got goin'. Love the colors! I better they are stunning in person!
The Universe moves in mysterious ways... Serendipity indeed!
Serendipity for sure on the 2012.
Love these pieces and a big thanks for showing the idea of sanding off the embossed design to recolor..fabulous idea and yours turned out super.
What a coincidense, Diane--or maybe not! what does we know!
But I know I love your new piece, it is wonderful.
Hope your day is joyfilled.
Hugs,Dorthe
Wonderful coffee art Diane! I looove that paper you have sanded, it's gorgeous!
That is freaky! Wow! I
love this piece, the new color combo is wonderful and love the coffee cups! Thank you so much for entering my giveaway! I've extended it for another week. hope your week is great!
Jenniferxx
I love the 20 12 story, it was just meant to be on that day to have that turn of artfulness.
I have this idea that we turn to red frequently in Jan. I see a lot of it out there and I am in the mood myself. Doing some red things around the house.
O have to go back and look at your post again, you gave the best tip and I can't remember what it was now but I knew I would use it. How feeble is that?
Gorgeous canvases, Diane! :) And I love that textured paper.
I love this piece!!! I know I keep saying it but you're just so darn creative!! I love all those great little quotes around it! And that embossed paper looks pretty darn cool... may have to find me some! I use vintage dictionary pages a lot and have had some weird coincidences pop up too!! It's kind of cool though. Happy creating to you and I hope you enjoy your weekend.
xoE
Hi Diane! This is so fabulous!!! I ADORE your coffee art. :) That art paper is seriously cool. Thanks for sharing the link. I'm always on the lookout for fabulous papers. :)
Amazing end to the story. I love it! Love the red, white and black too. Very cool piece. I see why you lOVE it! ;-))) Thanks for stopping by today, enjoyed seeing you on my blog!
Hi again! Just wanted to say thanks for the compliment on my blue birdie!
xoE
Ha I love the page number!!! Too funny. and you know I love a coffee house theme - you must have had Seattle on your mind. Very fun indeed!
Very freaky! I love your coffee piece,and that paper pad looks cool too. I love the effect that you got when you sanded it. I'll have to keep an eye out for that pad.
I realize I'm late getting here, but I finally made it to see your awesome Coffee assemblage. Loved the serendipity of the background.
Yes, I have seen the Core Impressions. I saw the paper demoed several years ago during a few episodes of the old Scrapbooking show on PBS (now called Scrapbook Soup). There were several ways to use the paper, but all I remember is sanding and tearing the paper to expose the core.
Wow! That's crazy that 2012 would be there! Amazing amazing piece Diane! I absolutely love it...I am looking into that textured paper right now.!
My favorite phrase is "paint the sky any color but blue". I have done this on several paintings and the result is always rewarding.
Thanks for sharing your work and photos! What an inspiration. Its' time for some coffee now!
I love the textures.
I love this Coffee House piece! And Wow what a "coinkidinki" that 2012 was! I bet you got chill bumps on your arms and faintly heard in the distance the theme from "The Twilight Zone" when you saw that! Thanks for showing up the paper. Very cool!!!!!
love all that wakes you.
delightful coffee art, diane!
Hi Diane,
I really like this piece, has made me want to have a coffee!!...I love the embossed pattern you used around the outside edges, and the colours you have used too...x..julia
Love this piece! It reminds me of my espresso shop...it was red and white. Very cool paper, too. I'll have to check that out. I love the texture. Thank you for sharing!
It's very strange when the things like your 2012 happen. But, fun too! :-)
Love! Love! Love! this piece! Just gorgeous. And the one above of the woman is just beautiful. I always get inspired when I come visit your blog.
Your coffee art is always amazing! What a happy coincidence that you just happened to include pg. 2012!! Haha!
I'm so sorry I've been late in my visits! I was getting white blank screens when trying to visit some blogs....I finally just updated my Browser to Chrome, so I can stop by again....woohoo!
I hate missing your stuff :)
I'm so excited that you'll be the Guest Poster on Butterfly next week! You do layers better than anyone I know...heehee!
Have a great week!
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