How To: Stain Paper with Coffee

Hello you beautiful people. This is my first blog post after my really long break and I hope you find this useful. I tried staining paper the other day and it was so much fun.

I think I saw a photo on Pinterest of coffee stained paper and found it really interesting. I have been wanting to try staining for quite some time now as I love the aged look of papers. Especially since the lockdown, I have been spending time learning to draw mandalas and this seemed like it would make the perfect background. I gathered all the supplies and went through a few videos. Some showed pouring a cup of coffee over a stack of papers while othes recommended baking the paper. I wasn’t going to waste so much coffee so I went ahead and decided to stain my sheets with a wide paintbrush. I thought the process might be messy or would take a lot of time but, it was pretty quick tbh.

So, let’s get started. You will need

• 1.5 – 2 tbsp of instant coffee
• A cup of water (I used a little less than a cup as I wanted my concoction to be dark)
• A wide paintbrush/ Sponge / Sponge brush
• The paper that you want to Stain
• A plastic sheet or whatever you have to lay on the floor to avoid the mess

Begin by heating the water in a microwave or on the stove. It should be warm enough so that the coffee can dissolve easily. If you feel that the water is too dark, you can add more water to thin it and get a lighter color. I forgot to take a picture of it (I know, I’m stupid like that) but it was pretty dark. As I mentioned, I was going to paint the sheets so this isn’t particularly a very speedy process.

You could instead go ahead pour your coffee in a tub and dunk each sheet in and then let it soak for a few seconds, take it out and leave it to dry overnight. If the papers are still damp the next morning, grab a cotton cloth and place your sheet between it and press and iron over it. It should be flat and dry.

However, I was going to stain the sheets in my art book so this method wouldn’t have worked for me anyway. So, I laid down my paper on an old art sheet and then took my flat paintbrush and coated the entire paper in the coffee concoction. This is after just one coat.

Sorry for the bad picture. It was raining the entire day When I did this.

I wasn’t too happy with it so I went ahead with another coat and left it to dry.

You could go ahead and use a blow dryer to dry the sheet but, I let it air dry. It dried completely in about 30 minutes. I then stained the sheets in my art copy the same way and let it dry. I patted down my brush in some areas to create some texture.

I love the way it turned out and I’m happy that I chose this method because I can actually write and draw on this. Baking in my opinion can make the paper a bit crisp, at least the corners and I’m not sure if you will be able to write on that.

This is after the sheets dried completely.

This method would also work well if you want that vintage look for your printed sheets. The finished results look very vintage and smell really nice which is a bonus 😊

Hope you enjoyed reading this and would try doing it yourself. Let me know if this helped you in any way. Comment down below if you have tried any other method of staining paper.

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Lulupu.com | Website Review

Hey guys.

Now, seeing the name of the website you all must be wondering what this website offers. I was fascinated by its Instagram feed. All the beautiful craft items had my heart. 

Check out their Instagram page to see for yourself all the beautiful things – lulupu.tcl

Now, let’s move on and see what they have say about themselves. 

About Lulupu.com – 

Lulupu – The Craft Lounge is one of the leading online paper craft supplies store in India. With an array of over 1500 products from leading international brands like Martha Stewart, EK Success, American Crafts and over 100 more labels; it is a one stop shop to purchase genuine craft supplies in India. With an aim to encourage budding crafters and build the crafter community, Lulupu has created a blog platform and YouTube channel which hosts inspiring creative craft ideas, projects and monthly contests along with a team of designers.

 Committed towards providing avid crafters in the country an access to world class products, Lulupu offers an extensive delivery network across India. To choose from an array of paper craft supplies for card making, paper quilling, craft tools, embellishments, pattern papers, washi tapes and much more at an attractive price point through convenient payment options including cash on delivery, visit www.lulupu.com.

 We promise that even if you leave the store without a purchase, you’d at least feel happier and more inspired from spending time here with us at Lulupu.

So go ahead and browse our amazing range of Craft supplies.

They have every single thing related to craft, you name it and they have it. Be it card stock or washi tapes or paints or even embossing or quilling materials( of which I don’t have much knowledge, because I’m crap at it).

They very kindly sent me some washi tapes, some snapcards( that is what they are called right) and some stickers.

( look how pretty everything is 😍 ) 

The snapcards can be used while making cards or in scrapbooks or simply anywhere that you want to place them. I’m definitely going to use them to make birthday cards for my friends and family. All these come at a reasonable rate too. They have COD available all over India and have free shipping on orders worth INR 2500 and above . They have regular sale and great discounts which you can take advantage of.

( I’m definitely using these washi tapes for making birthday cards and decorating my walls and jazzing up some boring picture frames) 

The washi tapes starts for a price of INR 69 which is super affordable. They have a pretty good collection of it. I mean this website is like a crafter’s paradise. They have a blog too where in creative craft ideas are posted. 

It’s a place where all your craft needs will be met. Though I feel that they should reduce the cost of free shipping a bit. Otherwise, for all the things that they offer I would give them a big thumbs up.

And, you can use my code “RASHMI” to get INR 200 off on your first order of INR 1000 valid till September 30th. 
Rating – 4.5/5 

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DIY Hair Conditioners

Hello people,

How are you all? I’m sorry I didn’t post anything for a long time. Work kept me busy. But i have some interesting posts lined up so stay tuned.

Coming to today’s post. How many times have you sighed looking at you hairs,wishing it to be as soft and silky as that girl that you hate?

Well,I have medium length hairs,or rather it’s long but not a s long as I want it to be. So taking care of them becomes really important. And it doesn’t matter if you have short or long hairs,taking care of them is obviously important. These DIY hair conditioners works so well that I have stopped buying conditioners from the market and use only these,unless I’m travelling. All you need to do is look into your kitchen.

Let’s get started.

1. Honey and Yogurt Conditioner–

Now the quantity depends upon the length of you hairs. for my hairs I use about 4tbsp yogurt and 2 tbsp honey. If you have shorter hairs you can use half the quantity that i used. This works so well and makes my hairs soft,really soft. And honey adds to it some much needed shine. And it nourishes them too.
I apply this about half an hour before washing my hairs. After half an hour,i wash my hairs with normal water and then use shampoo. The result is amazing.

Home Remedies to Get Rid of Sun Tan

Hiii guys,
Summers are back,and with a bang. And that means i can wear my short summer dresses 😍 . But the harsh rays of the sun cause sunburns which develop into dark patches. This is probably one of the most searched topics during summer and hence i decided to do this article.  Now few of my friends suggested me to do a summer skin care article  which I’m currently working on. Till then i decided to post this article. I wanted to write this under the summer skin care tips. But there were a lot of points and thus i decided to a do a separate post on this topic.
Coming back to the post, many people to get rid of the tan,go for bleaches or some other treatments which cause harm to the skin in the long run. Now really when you can get rid of the tan using home remedies which are absolutely safe for the skin,then why do you need all those chemicals which are doing more harm than any good?

Remedies

1. Sandalwood powder, Gram flour and lemon face mask-
Sandalwood helps in removing impurities,and is very soothing. Lemon is a natural bleaching agent . Gram flour is very effective in cleansing the skin.
Mix 2tbsp of gram flour with 1tbsp of sandalwood powder and 1tsp of lemon. You could also add rosewater. Mix the ingredients well and then apply it on your face for 20 minutes. Then wash it off.

2. Cucumber,lemon and rosewater-
Cucumber and lemon are natural bleaching agents. Cucumber will soothe the skin because of its cooling properties.
Take 2tbsp of cucumber juice and mix in it about 1tbsp of rosewater and 1tsp of lemon juice apply it on your face and wash off after an hour.

3. Tomato juice, yogurt and lemon–
All three are powerful natural  bleaching agents. Tomato works in removal of dark spots. Yogurt moisturises the skin.
In a bowl mix 2tbsp of yogurt,1tbsp of tomato juice and 1tsp lemon juice. After mixing all the ingredients well apply on your face and let it sit for 20 minutes then wash off.

4. Potato and lemon juice –
I didn’t know that this was so effective until i started using it myself. Now i apply this almost thrice a week. Mix 2tbsp of lemon juice and 1tsp of lemon juice. Apply on the effected areas and wash off after an hour or two. This is very effective in getting rid of dark circles too.

5. Oatmeal and honey scrub-
Oatmeal is a natural scrub which removes the dead skin cells and gives the skin a healthy glow. Honey is a moisturising agent which makes the skin soft and supple.
Mix 2tbsp of grounded oatmeal with a tbsp of honey. Apply on face and after 20 minutes,wet your hands and slowly start scrubbing your face and then wash off.

Random Tips
1. Rub an ice cube all over the effected areas 2 times  a day for soothing the irritated skin.
2. Clean your face with rosewater once a day. Read 7 Benefits of Rosewater for Skin
3. Apply unboiled milk 2 times a day. Wash it off after it dries.
4. Grind a few mint leaves and apply for a cooling effect.
5. Apply aloe vera on the effected areas. Read 10 Aloe Vera Beauty Hacks

What do you guys do,to get rid of sun tan?

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DIY Chocolate Face Mask

Hiii guys,
So I’m on holidays and have been trying different face masks these days. I had read about the chocolate face mask but never tried it.You can obviously buy chocolate face masks.  But then why spend when you can make your own chocolate face mask?
It’s very easy and i always think that homemade things are better than the packed products available in the market.
Now coming to the chocolate face mask,what many people don’t know is that chocolate isn’t only good for your heart but is also good for your skin.
I’m going to be using unsweetened Cocoa powder. Cocoa is excellent for the skin. It has antioxidant and anti-ageing properties and moreover it suits all skin types. It helps improve hydration thereby giving a healthy glow to your face. It helps in getting rid of tan too.

Let’s get started.
Ingredients –
1. Unsweetened cocoa powder
2. Oatmeal
3. Honey
4. Plain yogurt / milk cream

Preparation –
In a bowl take 1tbsp cocoa powder, mix in it 1tbsp oatmeal, 1tsp honey and 2tbsp yogurt or cream. Mix all the ingredients well and apply it on your face. Let it sit for 20-25 minutes and then rinse off with normal water.
Resist the temptation to lick it off. 😂

Random Tips
People with dry skin ,you could add olive oil or almond oil for a more moisturising pack.
People with oily skin,you could add gram flour to the face pack.
If you have an excessive oily skin avoid using milk cream in the face pack.

Benefits of the ingredients used in this face mask–
Cocoa powder as i mentioned above has anti-ageing  properties and gives a healthy glow to the face.
Yogurt has moisturising properties that adds a youthful glow to the face and also gently exfoliates the skin and heals sun tan too.
Honey helps lock in moisture of the skin and is one of the most effective ingredient for a glowing face. Try applying just honey on your face for a few minutes. You will see the results.
Oatmeal deep cleanses the pores resulting in soft and smooth skin.It works as an exfoliant to remove dead skin cells and acne causing bacteria.

The above face pack is very effective and you could use it once or twice a week. I am a big, big, big chocoholic and thus end up using it 2 times a week currently. It definitely has given a healthy glow to my skin.

Hope you guys like the article . Do share your experience.

P. S. – all pictures taken from google.

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