tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post7827436445753206501..comments2023-11-03T01:28:11.274-07:00Comments on zakka life: Painting the Newspaper Roses Redzakkalifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05430525020577576086noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-22777464961702747262011-12-21T11:31:16.867-08:002011-12-21T11:31:16.867-08:00I featured your flowers on my blog today. They are...I featured your flowers on my blog today. They are so unique! I love them!Here is the post: http://crazydazedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/12/flower-power.htmlAndi https://www.blogger.com/profile/12401355136438918042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-82582290240105621342011-05-03T10:51:16.091-07:002011-05-03T10:51:16.091-07:00Love these! I featured you on my "Trashy Tues...Love these! I featured you on my "Trashy Tuesday" segment today. I hope you don't mind, I also used your photo. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09638036458628891597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-4837571828826322602011-04-27T14:06:57.458-07:002011-04-27T14:06:57.458-07:00Hi, I made the paper rose following your tutorial ...Hi, I made the paper rose following your tutorial to a traditional holyday we have in Venice (italy). you can see it here<br />http://un-conventionalmom.blogspot.com/2011/04/25-aprile-san-marco-la-festa-del-bocolo.html<br /><br />Thanks for the great ideaUnconventional Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08524618477864932491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-67185436651516466092010-09-27T12:54:26.754-07:002010-09-27T12:54:26.754-07:00Try watering down the acrylics. Hope that helps :...Try watering down the acrylics. Hope that helps :)zakkalifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430525020577576086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-73427329755272101582010-09-27T12:38:14.262-07:002010-09-27T12:38:14.262-07:00I am trying to adhere newspaper on canvas and then...I am trying to adhere newspaper on canvas and then paint over it with acrylics, but I want some of the newspaper to show, as it does with your roses. I have had no luck with this. Every stroke covers the newspaper entirely. Should I use watercolors or another type of paint? Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-29027679729860641102010-06-27T09:28:44.038-07:002010-06-27T09:28:44.038-07:00I'm making these for my graduation party cente...I'm making these for my graduation party centerpieces! I'm going to leave some of the roses plain and paint some yellow since my school colors are black and gold. This is the best centerpiece idea I found that fits me. I'm going to college for journalism and my invites had a newsprint background so it's perfect! I'm also making a woven newspaper basket for my cards to pull it all together!A.Middsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-39789472689882511352009-09-14T18:19:58.306-07:002009-09-14T18:19:58.306-07:00Alex,
Sorry you're having trouble making thes...Alex,<br /><br />Sorry you're having trouble making these. When you start to roll the newspaper separate the layers at the same time, to keep them separated. Hope this helps. Wish I could just show you myself.zakkalifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05430525020577576086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-4745206875010940052009-08-26T20:16:48.200-07:002009-08-26T20:16:48.200-07:00i'm having trouble making these look like flow...i'm having trouble making these look like flowers how yours do, instead of just rolls of newspaper. when i try to make them poofier and more flower like, the just unfolds back into it's rolled up, un-pretty form. help? i thought they'd look really pretty in my bedroom, my desk looks kinda bare.Alexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-49077050001466388052009-04-19T22:57:00.000-07:002009-04-19T22:57:00.000-07:00Love these! I just linked to this bost here
http:...Love these! I just linked to this bost here<br /><br />http://siayla.blogspot.com/2009/04/earth-day-newspaper-flowers-and-more.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06977692457474576442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-80406916337689483812009-01-29T22:14:00.000-08:002009-01-29T22:14:00.000-08:00These are amazing! I'm going to make a bouquet ton...These are amazing! I'm going to make a bouquet tonight!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-57602741860568745262009-01-29T07:58:00.000-08:002009-01-29T07:58:00.000-08:00i would add something to the vase, i'm a fan of co...i would add something to the vase, i'm a fan of coffee beans myself, but the shredded paper sounds great too. i would also distress the edges of the roses with a darker red or even a little dark brown.<BR/>either way they are awesome!!!The Peacock Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03344647203957968411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-20405617749355773292009-01-27T08:24:00.000-08:002009-01-27T08:24:00.000-08:00Hi!Today (January 27) I posted an entry on my blog...Hi!<BR/><BR/>Today (January 27) I posted an entry on my blog with a link to this tutorial.<BR/><BR/>Would yu let me know if that's OK?<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/><BR/>Nancy Ward<BR/>http://paperfriendly.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-8893558181748655732008-11-23T18:27:00.000-08:002008-11-23T18:27:00.000-08:00oh so prettyand i like the quote from the bookoh so pretty<BR/>and i like the quote from the booksusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17999232957480033416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-38458792736675585862008-10-18T11:04:00.000-07:002008-10-18T11:04:00.000-07:00I'm sure you can guess how much I absolutely love ...I'm sure you can guess how much I absolutely love these...being such a newspaper fan myself! I love them just as they are, but a few paper leaves would be a nice touch.mayalunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06701015028881253692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-31507418995923966102008-10-17T15:18:00.000-07:002008-10-17T15:18:00.000-07:00How much fun is this??? Linking...How much fun is this??? Linking...Rachel@oneprettything.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06250788078724611457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-75544950160804267642008-10-17T12:34:00.000-07:002008-10-17T12:34:00.000-07:00I loooooooove those!I loooooooove those!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-79553102277399664322008-10-17T11:40:00.000-07:002008-10-17T11:40:00.000-07:00it's beautiful as it is, and i'll go with the shre...it's beautiful as it is, and i'll go with the shredded newspaper to go in the vase! :)ms fireflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15888608858886010195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-22742455623676125722008-10-17T08:18:00.000-07:002008-10-17T08:18:00.000-07:00My first thought, like woolanthropy, was superfine...My first thought, like woolanthropy, was superfine glitter. If you sprinkle it on while the acrylic is wet, it should stay. Another easy option might be "Glimmermist" spray which is sold in scrapbook stores - give it a hint of iridescence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-58968004616347002182008-10-17T08:17:00.000-07:002008-10-17T08:17:00.000-07:00What is that stuff people add to flowers? Maybe so...What is that stuff people add to flowers? Maybe some fake baby's breath or pressed green leaves? I know when D brings me roses there are always some long, soft greenery in the mix. Great idea though. If I ever get around to my Alice costume I'll have to come back to this.Satsuki Rebelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00106775549331057570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-6020598021201713062008-10-17T07:08:00.000-07:002008-10-17T07:08:00.000-07:00I think these would be great for halloween--do som...I think these would be great for halloween--do some black roses or deep blood red ones and hang some cobwebs offHannihaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15556389824836678469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-20993519777452060142008-10-17T07:00:00.000-07:002008-10-17T07:00:00.000-07:00I *love* these! I think they are adorable. :) You ...I *love* these! I think they are adorable. :) You said you think there's something missing - why don't you try putting something in the bottom of the vases? Maybe crumpled up newspapers? Or try running the newspapers through a paper shredder and putting the shreds in the vase.<BR/><BR/>I think it's great as-is, but just a thought!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing. This is darling.Misty Bournehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387253132549154504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-49359693328636993492008-10-17T06:24:00.000-07:002008-10-17T06:24:00.000-07:00Those are amazing! I love how aged they looked.Those are amazing! I love how aged they looked.Amber M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02021766787294910999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-22606242825716864482008-10-16T21:12:00.000-07:002008-10-16T21:12:00.000-07:00wow, i just learned something new today. I had nev...wow, i just learned something new today. I had never heard of zakka until i checked out your blog. It totally sums up my philosophy and I will be learning more about it. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.JesPlayinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590079135453901167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-71168767347843070102008-10-16T18:55:00.000-07:002008-10-16T18:55:00.000-07:00Neat idea! Creating and recyling, all in one step...Neat idea! Creating and recyling, all in one step!Rennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03628198694622790891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2588109276242760886.post-90091185732293279752008-10-16T18:46:00.000-07:002008-10-16T18:46:00.000-07:00Now that is really some pretty roses. Tks for all ...Now that is really some pretty roses. Tks for all the kind wishes btw and here's hoping you'll have a great weekend :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402753481785047700noreply@blogger.com