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Thursday, October 27, 2011

Blast from the past!!

Happy Thursday!  Amy here today via the Market Street Stamps blog with a technique from your past!  This was one of the first techniques I learned when I began stamping many moons ago.  Stamping with bleach.  Yes, it's messy.  Yes, it's smelly.  But it's FUN!  I wanted to use the Blast Off stamp set and have the perfect occasion to give this card away this weekend to our neighbor boy for his birthday!    I thought this stamp set lended itself well to using bleach with those star images!


Stamping with bleach gives your image a fun distressed look.  Do not expect it to turn out like traditional ink because it won't.  I simply poured a bit of bleach on a paper towel lined plate.  After stamping my stars, I just watched as the bleach took the color away from my cardstock and whalaa!  It's like magic!  Have any of you tried this technique?  I'd love to hear about it! 

{BLAST OFF}
Stamps:  Blast Off (Market Street Stamps)
Paper:  Enchanted Evening, Summer Sunrise, and SS White (all PTI)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)
Misc:  Copics (YR68, Y38, Y35, B95, Colorless Blender, C1, B99), Foam Tape, Gellyroll Glitter Pen (Sakura), Bleach
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11 comments:

  1. Annette AllenOctober 27, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    love this card... I really do like the distressed look...

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  2. Jen CarterOctober 27, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    This looks so fun!! I have never tried the bleach with stamps...is it ok for clear stamps? Very cute card and the special boy will love it!!

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  3. Jinny NewlinOctober 27, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    It's been such a long time since I've done this technique! Thanks for the reminder! And those stars are PERFECT for it! Too cute!

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  4. Karin ÅkesdotterOctober 27, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    What cool effect! Never tried it so thanks for the tip I'll let you know when and if I give it a shot (-:. Your card is super!

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  5. LindsayOctober 27, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Such a fun look Amy! I personally, would be scared to death to break out the bleach! I would have spots everywhere! lol!

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  6. Karen B.October 27, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Fun technique, and so perfect for this stamp set. What a great look. I did it a long long time ago!

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  7. JoyceOctober 27, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Great card. You are a brave woman. I have banned bleach from my house, after too many spots on my dark towels and tee shirts.

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  8. LynnOctober 27, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    So cool...I have never tried that before...will have to give it a go! Love the look!

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  9. ReneeOctober 27, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    This card is so COOL!!
    And I've never tried bleach before...
    and have to agree that those stars are perfect for this...
    but is it safe for clear stamps because I do love the effect!
    Fabulous card! :)

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  10. BrandiOctober 30, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    How creative to stamp with bleach! I bet the smell is overpowering though. LOL! I love this blast off stamp though, it is too cute!

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  11. LaurieNovember 1, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Those stars look amazing! I haven't stamped with bleach in years! This card is adorable!

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