Gorgeous as always, Helen. (BTW now subscribed to your channel.) I love using teabags in art and after saving them for ages, I now have two whole 9-litre Really Useful Boxes full of emptied used teabags! Enough to last several lifetimes of art, probably. I saw a video recently (sorry, can't remember whose it was) where she made a slit along one end of the teabag and slipped a small piece of book page inside. She stuck various tiny pictures etc. on the front and stitched around the edges. I have made a whole load of these using images from greetings cards - both round and square teabags - you could also stamp or draw. They can be stuck onto journal cards etc. You can also paint the stamped/drawn on used teabags with a diluted solution of PVA glue which makes them dry much more transparent and with the texture of vellum. Fabulous! I think I invented the following technique because I've never seen anyone else do this: I always use used teabags in my art (love the stains on them and the colour), and even use the drying process to produce something useful. I lay out wet used teabags on a piece of watercolour paper (also recycled - the backs of my hubby's rejects because he never thinks to paint on the back lol!), either scrunching them up or spreading them flat according to the result I want, and leave them to dry for several days. The tea stains the paper with gorgeous shapes which you can then doodle over. I've done a lot of Zentangle and used this to create tiny pieces of art, following the shapes of the stains. I've generated so much used tea from emptying all those teabags that there's far more than I can use for art, so it goes in the compost for the garden. Tea really helps a lot of plants grow. I have a few sheets of kitchen paper in the bottom of my splat box. Over time these "mature" nicely with all the ink spraying and spattering, and can be used for art. Each one is 2 or 3 ply so you get more for your bucks! I'm another great fan of Natasha of Treasure Books. She's brilliant, and a really lovely lady. I see that you've given the link for those gorgeous vintage bottle stamps and shall definitely be getting those. Where did the dress form stamp come from? Love that.
Thank you so much for subscribing. I've pinned this comment as I think it's got so many great tips and techniques for others to follow in it. I'm definitely going to give your ideas a go. Thank you for subscribing! ❤️
@@journalingplanet Thank you so much, Helen - you are too kind! I'm not on social media and can't post links in a TH-cam comment but if you want to see my work (and my life lol!!) you can look at the header on my TH-cam channel to find how to get there.
I'm pretty sure I got them from Shein. It's a bit difficult to remember with the stamps as I haven't bought any in a really long time (because I have too many!!!)
@@journalingplanet Thank you for replying, Helen! ♥️ I was only able to find them on eBay and there was only one set of them. I’m sure I paid more them than I should have but I try to buy only what I absolutely love. I just got them this week and can’t wait to get busy with them!
@juliasmith5646 I'm glad you managed to find them. They are very cute and could be used for so many projects so I'm sure they will be a good investment.
Gorgeous as always, Helen. (BTW now subscribed to your channel.) I love using teabags in art and after saving them for ages, I now have two whole 9-litre Really Useful Boxes full of emptied used teabags! Enough to last several lifetimes of art, probably. I saw a video recently (sorry, can't remember whose it was) where she made a slit along one end of the teabag and slipped a small piece of book page inside. She stuck various tiny pictures etc. on the front and stitched around the edges. I have made a whole load of these using images from greetings cards - both round and square teabags - you could also stamp or draw. They can be stuck onto journal cards etc.
You can also paint the stamped/drawn on used teabags with a diluted solution of PVA glue which makes them dry much more transparent and with the texture of vellum. Fabulous!
I think I invented the following technique because I've never seen anyone else do this: I always use used teabags in my art (love the stains on them and the colour), and even use the drying process to produce something useful. I lay out wet used teabags on a piece of watercolour paper (also recycled - the backs of my hubby's rejects because he never thinks to paint on the back lol!), either scrunching them up or spreading them flat according to the result I want, and leave them to dry for several days. The tea stains the paper with gorgeous shapes which you can then doodle over. I've done a lot of Zentangle and used this to create tiny pieces of art, following the shapes of the stains.
I've generated so much used tea from emptying all those teabags that there's far more than I can use for art, so it goes in the compost for the garden. Tea really helps a lot of plants grow.
I have a few sheets of kitchen paper in the bottom of my splat box. Over time these "mature" nicely with all the ink spraying and spattering, and can be used for art. Each one is 2 or 3 ply so you get more for your bucks!
I'm another great fan of Natasha of Treasure Books. She's brilliant, and a really lovely lady.
I see that you've given the link for those gorgeous vintage bottle stamps and shall definitely be getting those. Where did the dress form stamp come from? Love that.
Thank you so much for subscribing. I've pinned this comment as I think it's got so many great tips and techniques for others to follow in it. I'm definitely going to give your ideas a go. Thank you for subscribing! ❤️
@@journalingplanet Thank you so much, Helen - you are too kind! I'm not on social media and can't post links in a TH-cam comment but if you want to see my work (and my life lol!!) you can look at the header on my TH-cam channel to find how to get there.
@@ShoshiPlatypus I will definitely check out your blog when I get a chance. ❤️❤️❤️
Very nice, I love watching Natasha's videos as well.
Natasha is such a pro and a light in the community. It warms my heart that she gets such recognition. It's very much deserved. ❤️
I love these. I did a few from memory now that I re watched the video I would like to do another round. Thank you.
You're welcome! I'm so glad the video was helpful.
Like what you did with the teabags. Subscribed and look forward to watching more of your ideas! TFS
Thank you Connie! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for the support. ❤️
Love your style. Love your ideas.
Thank you very much. ❤️
Lovely!!!
Thank you so much. ❤️
You’re funny. Love the ideas.
I'm glad! Thank you so much. Me? Funny? 🤣🤣🤣
VERY SWEET !!!!
I'm so glad you think so! ❤️
These are really sweet. I have quite a few saved tea bags so I'm keen to try making some of these soon. Thanks for the inspiration.
I'm so glad it's helpful! I really enjoy connecting with you all!
nice 👍
Hermosos !! ☺️👍🏻👍🏻🇵🇪✌️
Thank you so much. ❤️❤️❤️
nice ❤
These are SO cute! Where did you get your Vintage Bottles Clear Stamps from? Do you know who the manufacturer was? Thanks so much! ❤
I'm pretty sure I got them from Shein. It's a bit difficult to remember with the stamps as I haven't bought any in a really long time (because I have too many!!!)
@@journalingplanet Thank you for replying, Helen! ♥️ I was only able to find them on eBay and there was only one set of them. I’m sure I paid more them than I should have but I try to buy only what I absolutely love. I just got them this week and can’t wait to get busy with them!
@juliasmith5646 I'm glad you managed to find them. They are very cute and could be used for so many projects so I'm sure they will be a good investment.
Where can I get the bottle stamps that you used inthis?
I believe they can be found on Ebay!