I wanted a touch of blue.
I decided to tint some of my book pages, and fabric.
I didn't have any dye on hand, so I used watered down milk paint.
I used spruce. It's the same color I used to paint the fabric on my french chair seen HERE.
I just ripped strips of cotton fabric,
and gave them a bath, along with some of the book pages. I just let the book pages dry.
The fabric was rinsed several times. The color faded, and it maintained a soft texture. The book pages will have a little bit of a film after it dries. I just used a rag to wipe it off.
Here are a couple fabric roses I swished in watered down gesso.
While I was in a soft blue and white mood, I painted a crate. I decided to make it one of my horseshoe handled pieces, and painted them as well.
It's layered with white, and aqua paint. I gave it a little distressing, and painted the inside bottom a contrasting color.
This was my little break from whacking metal to make tiaras. Now, I have to get back at it. See ya soon.
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Thrifty Decor Chick: Before and After
Savvy Southern Style: Wow Us Wednesdays
The DIY Showoff: That DIY Party
Funky Junk Interiors: Saturday Nite Special
French Country Cottage: Feathered Nest Friday
Shabby Art Boutique: Shabbilicious Friday
This is so great~I really want to try this! Thanks for sharing your inspiring creativity.
ReplyDeletemelinda
Another brilliant idea from Rosemarie! Patti@OldThingsNew
ReplyDeleteI've never thought to paint book pages, thanks for the inspiration! Love that pretty soft blue!!
ReplyDeleteI love your idea for old book pages. I might just have to make some.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration.
Great idea! They look wonderful with a tint of blue! I also read your chair post - excellent! That chair is so gorgeous and the color fits it perfectly! Looking forward to seeing more! Hugs, Leena
ReplyDeleteYou sure made me laugh with that last sentence:-) I love what you did with the milk paint, it really adds just a touch of color.
ReplyDeleteAhhh Rosemary, you do the coolest things. I like this very much.
ReplyDeleteHappiness~~Mickie
Wacking metal, made me laugh. Your break paid off, beautifully done. I adore the blue tinted ribbon and pages. Tres Chic!
ReplyDeleteVery soft romantic colors you achieved with the milk paint. It is fun to use what we have on hand. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty! Love the tray and the roses. X
ReplyDeleteWhat a Great Idea- love it-and turned out so pretty-.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing a Great Idea
Karryann
Really pretty Rosemary. I love the soft blue color. I haven't used milk paint yet. Only chalk paint. I would like to try it.
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Jann
Well, that's something I never would have thought of doing! I have to give that one a try.
ReplyDeleteWhat's not to love about what you have done here Rosemary...it's beautiful! Enjoy your weekend, Gail
ReplyDeleteawesome idea! You are so creative!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty, soft blue that turned out to be, Rosemary! It looks very romantic the way you have it tied around the book pages.
ReplyDeleteNOW that is cool! Love the look, how clever you are.
ReplyDeleteI don't think there is anything you do that I don't love! It's all inspiration and I really appreciate that you post about the different ways you're trying things out. It makes me less fearful of taking a brush to something. Just to see the possibilities that you show us. Thank you, Rosemary!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to dye that fabric used for tying those book bundles. They turned out so pretty! I love the soft blue color.
ReplyDeleteI have to try the milk paint. I love your painted crate.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Rosemary! What a beautiful technique! LOVE that soft color! So romantic!
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Anne
MARAVILLOSO
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PRECIOSO!
Your "experiments" are gorgeous! I never thought of doing all of that with milk paint. 20 or so years ago. long before the milk paint and chalk paint craze, I came across a recipe for milk paint and did a small desk and chair for my 8 year old little girl. It turned out way beyond my expectations. She has it in her home today and it looks the same as the day I did it.
ReplyDeleteLoving the blue Rosemary!
ReplyDeleteThis is so very pretty Rosemary.
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Linda
love this idea Rosemary. YOu are so smart! I liked using the milk paint at the bottom of the mix when it gets all crustified and chunky....I add water to it and then use it over my Chalk Paint® finish to make it look older and crusty and aged. xo
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Thanks for sharing. Blue is my favorite color so I'm especially attracted to this.
ReplyDeleteThanks for those (as usual!) great ideas, Rosemary! Everything is just so romantic looking and your photography is just wonderful.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Rosemary. Hugs, Peggy
ReplyDeleteLove the softness and romance of the colors. Great job!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Patti
Your book page bundles are so pretty. I would never have thought to do just the pages. New food for thought.
ReplyDeleteThere's nothing you can't do! Love the soft colors!
ReplyDeleteI must be the world's greatest dummy! I had several similar angels, all quite lovely as a matter of fact, but I hated the gold finish. So I gave them all away to Goodwill! Why didn't I think like you? Silly me!
ReplyDeleteI chuckled when I opened this post...I have some milk paint just like that! Mine's green, unfortunately, but it even has the same red Walmart clearance stickers. Funny.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Kelly
Thanks for linking up at Shabbilicious Friday Rosemary. I love your fantastic crafting techniques and I'm featuring you at today's party.
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