Saturday 7 June 2014

Bleach Blocking ...

The newest issue of Craft Stamper magazine has a tutorial from Hels Sheridan on bleach blocking - a technique using distress inks and water to create an interesting background.  I thought I'd better have a go to see for myself what I could create.  I love the technique it is so straight forward but really effective.  The June challenge at the Craft Stamper blog is to use this technique so that is what I have done.  The finished card is very different to the first card I made today!


I paper pieced the flowers and popped onto dimensional
I chose the colour palette to reflect the blue of the summer sky when the sun is shining with the flowers (although stylised) looking up and happy.  I used a stamp that I bought ages ago and have just looked at and admired but never used and also some pearl embellishments that have never been opened! 

A blog friend, Darnell of djkardkreations, is celebrating reaching 500 followers by organising a challenge for her followers - the challenge is to create a card using NBUS (this Darnell defines as "never-before-used schtuff" ) so this card is also for her challenge.  Please pop over and check out her blog - her cards are amazing and her posts are smile inducing!

I used the following:
Distress Inks - Salty Ocean, Peacock Feathers and Evergreen Bough
PaperArtsy Stamp set - JOFY 11
Hobbycraft large white pearls coloured black with Spectrum Noir
Kaisercraft Clear Stamps - Curiosity

I will enter these challenges:

Craft Stamper - Bleach Blocking

TIME OUT Challenges - Summer with the optional twist of flowers


Enjoy!

21 comments:

  1. This turned out really cool! I love the popped up flower heads. Thanks for joining us at the Take It Make It Challenge.

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  2. Elaine, this is so great! The whimsical flowers are the best! Your card looks like a fabulous ATC (Artist Trading Card)! If you aren't familiar with them, I think there are tons of them on Pinterest. This wonderful design is spot on for one! I love the color, of course, but also the way you have done the words - great advice! Thank you so much for joining me on my first-ever NBUS challenge! I appreciate it very much!! Hugs, Darnell

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  3. Elaine, this is such a beautiful card! I love the rich colour with those gorgeous flowers. Beautiful design!

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  4. This technique is fab and I love the background it creates, thanks for joining us at TIME OUT

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  5. What a beautiful background, I love all the different shades of blue, looks very interesting! Thanks for taking TIME OUT and joining our challenge!

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  6. I really like this crafty card! That background is simply gorgeous! I am going to have to check out that technique.

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  7. Beautifully done Elaine and so happy you joined us for Craft Stampers Take it Make it challenge.
    Xxxx

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  8. What a fabulous background, Elaine ... love the tone on tone look with those gorgeous whimsical blooms! Anita :)

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  9. Gorgeous card,love everything about it!

    Donna.x

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  10. Gorgoeus background, very summery. Thanks for sharing with us at the Take It Make It Challenge. Elizabeth x

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  11. What a fabulous card you did with this technique! You have me inspired to give it a try.

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  12. A great technique and great color. Well done.

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  13. Love how your background turned out, Elaine, and those JOFY flowers look great popped up. Thanks for joining in at Craft Stamper Take It, Make It :)

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  14. Gorgeous card. Hels is great on techniques.

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  15. I'm going to have a go at that now that I see the fabulous color tones you achieved. Super fun.

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  16. WOW! What a fab technique and end result on your card. Thanks for sharing & thank you for taking the TIME OUT and joining in on the challenge. Hugs Bev x

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  17. Fab colour in your background and a neat technique, love your card :D x

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  18. Stunning colour and the background looks fab. I love how you've layered the flowers too. Thanks for joining in with the Craft Stamper TIMI Challenge ..... good luck! Linda xx

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  19. Great colours and fab background, thank you for joining us at Craft Stamper this month. x

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  20. Gorgeous vibrant colours! love it! Thanks for playing along with the Craft Stamper blog challenge this month! xx

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  21. I love the color scheme! Such a stunning card! Thank you for joining the challenge at Craft Stamper and congratulations!

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