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Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Probably My Favorite, and Have You Heard of Core Impressions?

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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35 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    I love all of your coffee pieces! So fun and so artsy and free! Your work makes me smile :) Love it!!!

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  2. IsabelJanuary 11, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    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)

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  3. Terri SmithJanuary 11, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    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

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  4. wandamarie.blogspot.comJanuary 11, 2012 at 1:25 PM

    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

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  5. Janie HusbandJanuary 11, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    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.....

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  6. UnknownJanuary 11, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Fabulous Di, love how the 2012 was just there... spooky

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  7. KathyJanuary 11, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    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.

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  8. Lesley EdmondsJanuary 11, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    This is wonderful Diane. I love the textured coredinations cardstock and use it a lot.
    Hope Lenny is doing well!
    Lesley x

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  9. NettyJanuary 11, 2012 at 3:39 PM

    Wonderful canvas, love how you pulled it altogether so beautifully. x

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  10. Bren Graham ThebeauJanuary 11, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    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!

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  11. rocJanuary 11, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    wonderful! love that little number peeking through!

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  12. Say It In ColorJanuary 11, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    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!!

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  13. MargoJanuary 11, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    Really great series you've got goin'. Love the colors! I better they are stunning in person!

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  14. WrightStuffJanuary 12, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    The Universe moves in mysterious ways... Serendipity indeed!

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  15. Healing WomanJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    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.

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  16. DortheJanuary 12, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    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

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  17. sharonJanuary 12, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Wonderful coffee art Diane! I looove that paper you have sanded, it's gorgeous!

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  18. Jen Beaudet ZondervanJanuary 12, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    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

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  19. EmelieJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    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?

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  20. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:32 AM

    Gorgeous canvases, Diane! :) And I love that textured paper.

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  21. E Makes ArtJanuary 14, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    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

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  22. Theresa MacNaughtonJanuary 14, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    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. :)

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  23. Lynn CohenJanuary 14, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    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!

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  24. E Makes ArtJanuary 14, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    Hi again! Just wanted to say thanks for the compliment on my blue birdie!

    xoE

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  25. Pamela HoldermanJanuary 14, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    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!

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  26. BuffyJanuary 15, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    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.

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  27. Bleubeard and ElizabethJanuary 15, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    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.

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  28. Lisa Graham January 15, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    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!

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  29. MandolinJanuary 15, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    I love the textures.

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  30. Martha LeverJanuary 15, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    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!!!!!

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  31. rachel awesJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:13 AM

    love all that wakes you.
    delightful coffee art, diane!

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  32. juliaDJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    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

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  33. Deb HarveyJanuary 19, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    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! :-)

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  34. Lainey ParkerJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:22 AM

    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.

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  35. CameronJanuary 23, 2012 at 1:15 PM

    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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