Stamps Craft 1

Stamping with Bleach

The first in the series Stamps Craft 1 is about stamping with bleach. I first saw the technique on SplitCoastStampers and since it turned out so well, I thought I would share it with you.

"Definition of Bleach:
the whiteness that results from removing the color from something;
~Wordnet"

Learning new techniques and methods of using our images is so interesting, not to mention economical. You can use your stamps to get all sorts of different effects and not wind up making the same images with the same tools over and over again. Learn how to stamp with bleach today!

Here's What You Will Need to Stamp with Bleach:

• A larger, more intricate image stamp
  
  
• Versamark Ink and clear mebossing powder
  
  
• A heat gun
  
  
• Ordinary household bleach (about half a teaspoon)
  
  
• A small paintbrush
  
  
• Coloured Cardstock, punches and embellishments of your choice

Here's What To Do:

• First, stamp your image in Versamark on cardstock. You will be lightening the cardstock with bleach, so choose a nice colour that you will like even when it is faded. (White cardstock won't work in this case, though you could experiment with it and see what effects you can get with the bleach). I chose a bright pink here but you could choose other colours.
  
  
  

  

  
  
  

• Now cover the image with clear embossing powder and heat set it.

  

• Next carefully pour a small amount of bleach into a bleach-safe container (such as a small dish) and dip your paintbrush into it. Carefully dab it on your embossed image until you have lightened it to your satisfaction

  

  
  
  

  

• To make the candles sparkle in this case, I used some Kindy Glitz on them

  

After you have your main image the way you want it, continue using your stamps craft skills to complete your card. Here's what I did to finish my own card

I hope you enjoyed the first in the series of Stamps Craft 1!

Do You Have A Favourite Handmade Card to Share?

Have you made a card lately and have fallen in love with it? Do you have a picture of it too? We'd love you to share it!