Thursday, April 11, 2013

Bleach Flowers


So I had this idea to use these Inkylicious stamps and colour the flowers with bleach for the Less is More Lime and Black challenge.
I was first shown this technique many years ago by Kim Reygate when she was demo at Newbury Artstamps. Often I used it on a Sailing boat stamp so its sails were white.
What I didn't reckon on was myself having several senior moments and my hatred of the brayer which eventually ended up back where it came from.
I still working on my technique using brushes instead of a blending tool, yes it is easier on my hands but I keep forgetting to dab.
After several attempts in the bin I was determined to make this card and this one I'm finally half pleased with.
The white isn't as bright as it should be cos you have to use really cheap bleach possibly Sainsbury thick bleach isn't cheap enough or its reactived to the inks.
I coloured the flower centre with a black gel pen and a few black pearls to finish,phew.


40 comments:

Jayne Hayward said...

This is fantastic - love the image used and the blending especially the lime colour.

Jayne x

downrightcrafty said...

love the fading on the yellow/lime and great image too
Hugs Kate xx

nnalorac said...

Gorgeous card Debby, love the striking colour combo and flower. Did this a few years back too and never done it since! Carolxx

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous card Debby ,, very elegant and stylish ,,, FAB :-)

luv
Lols x x x

Claire said...

Love what you have done here - really effective. Hugs, Claire x

Jacqui's little piece of England said...

Gorgeous Debby love the way you've layered your card
jacqui x

Dawn T said...

beautiful Debby. Love the soft colour on the background.

Chrissy said...

Oh! WOW!! Debby, this is just gorgeous, I love the colour and the white on the flowers is so striking..gorgeous.

Luv CHRISSYxx

Doreen said...

A beautiful card...gorgeous image and background.xxx

Sue - said...

Its beautiful Debbie. I think maybe the thin bleach would work better than thick.

Pop's Cards said...

Good Morning sweetie this is just gorgeous,I love your creation hugs Pops xxx

Riet said...

What a wonderful card Debby.

Hugs Riet.xx

Beryl said...

So glad you persevered Debby - this is gorgeous. I was useless with a brayer till I got my splodge mat - makes it so easy.
Beryl xx

Mary J said...

The finished product is just gorgeous Debby - well worth the effort!

Mishelflos Paper Creations said...

Looks fabulous Debby! I wonder is Tesco Bleach would be cheap enough bleach? I know when I thought I would try to go cheaper on bleach, I tried Tesco and found I had to use twice as much to do the job around the house:)

But a great technique, who would have thought it!!
Love
Michelle x

Debbie said...

Lovely card Debby. I have to confess i hate brayering too, just cannot do it, always looks so naf. I agree the brushes give a much better look. Love the double stamping flower. Debbiex

rachel said...

this looks fabulous Debby and its so long since I tried this I'd forgotten about it completely. Thanks for the memory jog xx

Sue said...

This is gorgeous Debby. I love the image and the colours are wonderful.
Hugs Sue xx

Janine said...

Fantastic card Debby. You do CAS so well! Love the gorgeous lime/yellow.
Hugs, Janine xx

Nannieflash said...

Oh wow Debby love that image and youve coloured it so beautifully to. hugs Shirleyxxxxx

The Little Stamper said...

Hi Debbie - I know what you mean about the brayer....it is not my best friend either - luckily there are lots of other things you can use instead these days! Your efforts were worth it though as your card came out just fantastic!

Sharon x

Alison Scott said...

Wonderful card. Great technique that you used. Looks fantastic.

heidy said...

What a beauty Debby!!
XXX Heidy

KraftyKoolKat said...

Gorgeous Debby. Fab technique but I don't think my hubby would let me loose with the bleach. Lol!!

Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx

Bonnie Weiss said...

Love the return to "old school" techniques. You brought this one into "new school" with your creativity Debby ... love the lime shades.

scrappymo! said...

I had not heard of this technique...it is quite wonderful! I think the flowers look really white!
Beautiful card.

Dotty Jo said...

Totally stunning! Thanks for the info on this technique Debby, still not sure if I'm brave enough to give it a go, Jo x

Anonymous said...

Debby, these flowers are so stunning!! I love how you've added the colors to them!! Really clever idea! :) Thanks so much for poppin in my friend! :) HUGS

Faye said...

Debby, I really love this stylish card. I must play with some bleach... Erm... That doesn't sound so good! X

Tammi said...

I think the white really pops, so pretty! ~hugs

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

A total stunner Debby, it's very beautiful.

Love
Maarit

Carla S. said...

This is gorgeous, Debby! The technique really showcase the beautiful flowers!

Jenni's Jems said...

Thus looks superb and I tried the bleach technique once it went everywhere it was supposed not to including my sleeves !!! but seeing how beautifully it worked here tempted to give it another go !x

Chrissie said...

Looks as great as ever Debby, looks like your bleach worked well!
Thanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"

Lynne in NI said...

Oh this is gorgeous! Love your double stamped flowers, I would never have been able to stamp it straight!

corryskaart said...

Hallo debby
Wat ziet dit er prachtig uit met die bloemen heel mooi van kleur
Groetjes
Corry

Jenny said...

Bleaching is a technique I tried once but never again!!
Love the effect... looks white enough to me :0)
Jenny x

Mary Mac said...

A great card Debby - I think your flowers are really white and striking! I tried bleaching once but it wasn't worth the effort, however, after that I read somewhere that 'thin' bleach is recommended for this technique.

Mary Mac

Stempelhexe said...

Hallo Debby,

ein traumhaftes Werk nach dem anderen haust Du hier raus. Egal ob niedlich oder nicht, einfach klasse.

LG
Ulla

Jocelyn aka JoBear2 said...

GORGEOUS card Debby! WOW!