Bleach Stamping

 

This weekend I tried a stamping technique that I haven't tried before - bleach stamping.  It sounded a little intimidating, but it was really easy - and the results are a fun surprise depending on the color of cardstock that you use.

I choose to use ColorMates Deep Creamy Cocoa - along with JustRite Stamp's Fancy Labels.  The results reminded me of gorgeous batik fabric.  If you would like to try this technique, just fold a paper towel several layers thick, place on a glass plate, and pour enough bleach on the towel to saturate it.  Then just use this as use would a stamp pad.  I did not have to leave the stamp on the paper extra time - the bleach effect was almost instantaneous.

 The sentiment was stamped from JustRite's  , and the edges were ink distressed in brown.  I also used a flourish from this stamp set at the top of the card.

The bottom half of the card was dry embossed and then inked to bring out the detail.  I die cut 2 of Spellbinder's Fantastic Flourish One (one in pink and one in green).  I cut the pink flowers off of the vine and glued them down on the green base.  I added pearls to the centers.  The large flower was made using Spellbinders Rose Creations, and water distressed to produce a more realistic look. Finally, the leaves were cut from Spellbinder's Foliage set, and the debossed areas were colored with a Copic marker.

Challenges: JustRite Friday Challenge #110: Bleach Stamping

Supplies

JustRite Grateful Heart Vintage Labels Two

JustRite  Fancy Labels

Spellbinders Fantastic Flourish One

Spellbinders Rose Creations

Spellbinders Foliage

Tsukineko Ink

Viva Decor 3D Metallic Stamp Paint

May Arts Ribbon 7/8" Solid Ivory Checkered Ribbon AKB66

Copic Markers

Sizzix Embossing Folder- Regal Flourishes

WorldWin Papers:

ColorMates Smooth: Deep Creamy Cocoa; Medium Spring Green; Dark Spring Green

ColorMates Textured Cascata: Salmon

Kraft Cardstock