Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Recycled file folders and homemade mica spray inks

Today I'm going to use some of the homemade mica spray mists I made on Monday.  I'm combining some natural elements with a plastic doily my friend Kathy and I found on a trip to the thrift store, along with a recycled file folder.  

Once again, this was a simple task.  I'm trying to keep these posts not just brief for you to read, but also for me to make.  I've already aligned the pieces the way I want to spray them.


I sprayed my mica mist and allowed it to dry.  I tried to wipe the sprayed side of the doily on the other side of the file folder, but it didn't want to cooperate very much.

I'm not a person who can draw, but I tried to freehand a few leaves using a black 0.5 Zig pen, after which I added pink mica spray through a piece of  large hole punchinella (sequin waste).

I have no immediate plans for this repurposed file folder, which I cut in half, but I assure you, I will use it before Earth Day.

Today is Day 3 leading up to Earth Day and I kept a file folder from the landfill.

10 thoughtful remarks:

Halle said... 1

I like the color combo you have going on there.

Darla said... 2

This came out very nice, very organic looking. These "R" posts are a treat! I tried the coffee idea from yesterday, mine came out sort of blah though - and I used strong coffee.

Darla

Dawn said... 3

Ooh love the pink/green combo Elizabeth, so pretty. File folders are fab to work on aren't they!
Huge hugs x

Jo Murray said... 4

Your line work looks very well with the spray pattern. Well done.

~*~Patty S said... 5

Wonderful colors and designs you got E along with your drawing!
The paper files are made of is especially nice I find for slooshing paints and more onto...well done you!
oxo

fairy thoughts said... 6

well that worked out ok .. at first I thought oh dear a bit messy but after you added the detail it looks really good.
janet WOYWW #27

Craftymoose Crafts said... 7

Pink and green is such a pretty combination, and your drawn leaves look nice, too.

Dianne said... 8

I quite like this! pink and green is a great color combo, and I like the leaves too...

Dandelion and Daisy said... 9

Very graphic! Nice colors, too.

voodoo vixen said... 10

Well that looks fun and the results are well worth it, love the colour combo. I am sure you will find a wonderful use for it!!