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I have recently been 'playing' with bleach on my cards... this time I used Brushos in the background, activating them with both a Lindy's spray and water on watercolour paper.
I had taped my paper down before making the background, thus the colours did not really 'run', but stayed as speckled, aided by the fact I used minimal moisture.
I stamped and copper embossed this fabulous image from Rubberdubadoo Stamps - (it
is one of my oldest stamps, and has been well used - I was so pleased to see they still stock it!)
I then bleached out the background inside the pear and leaves, and when it was dry, I painted the areas with watercolours - the bleach was not fully dry, and I had fun with the paint reacting to it ...
To keep to the rustic/autumnal feel of the panel, I layered burlap, organza and sparkly gold ribbons on the left of the panel, and die cut and stamped a tag with the sentiment embossed in copper, adding some more of the sparkly gold ribbon to the tag.
This last photo shows some of the shimmer and shine in the background
I did add some washi tape to the inside of this card, but had written in it before I remembered to photograph it!
I may not be visiting blogs for the next two weeks as I will be in an area without internet access, but I will pre-schedule some posts, and hope that they 'work'.
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Love the result Maxine, It is always a surprise when using bleach!
ReplyDeleteSUPER CARD! My fave one so far... Loving the pear and how well you have done the bleach technique. LOVE it.
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Monica
What a lovely creation! Thank you so much for joining us at Polkadoodles Digi Choosday and best of luck with your entry.
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This looks amazing, Maxine. Love the splatters of color! I've only used bleach once in card making at a stamping class so many years ago. Somehow I always shy away froom using it.
ReplyDeleteA super card Maxine, a fabulous technique.
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Very fun card, Maxine! I love the look you achieved!
ReplyDeleteLovely mixed media card, Maxine. Have a safe trip!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely Maxine. Hope you have a lovely time away. Safe travels.
ReplyDeleteA really lovely Brusho backgrond which really sets of the focal image which would make a great masculine card. I was also playing with bleach yesterday, very effective on Brushos. It's lovely to see you at our 10th Birthday celebrations at Allsorts, thanks so much for joining in the fun.
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Gorgeous card sis... really love speckly background and you superbly set it off with images, bleachy effect with side ornaments an tag.. love everything about it. That stamp isn't cheap. I do have one like it though.. clear SU set.
ReplyDeleteNote to self: USE IT!!
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Wow, it looks amazing, thank you so much for joining us at Allsorts xxxx
ReplyDeleteA great result Maxine. I love the stamped pear with its flecks and shades of colour, and the background is so pretty. That is new way to use bleach for me. I have some bleaching card that Barbara Gray used to demonstrate, but I never had much success with it.
ReplyDeleteWell done on another great card. Kate x
Beautiful,Maxime.Love this technique.The result is super.
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What a gorgeous card Maxine and your bleaching technique is fabulous! I love the speckled look mixed with the lovely sparkle too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with us at ATSM and I hope you will join us again soon.
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Beautiful card Maxine. I love the artsy look of the speckled brushos background. Bleaching the pear and leaves worked perfectly for your watercolour. Love the finishing touches of the different layers of burlap, ribbon, etc. Have a wonderful time away. xx
ReplyDeletewhat an incredible card Maxine. The different textures you achieved are really pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love the techniques on your card Maxine - I have not used bleach on projects for ages but have been thinking about doing it - thanks for the inspiration my friend - grea lyering too my friend xo
ReplyDeleteInteresting techniques and a lovely creation.
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Great effect to activate the brusho's with Lindy sprays to produce the shine. Love the way you used the bleach and loving this card and the fabulous design of it x. Have a lovely time away x.
ReplyDeleteWow you really got some amazing results with your goodies - love the look you were able to get - It's really so beautiful and perfect for a birthday card! Thanks for sharing at ATSM!
ReplyDeletesuper card. Thank you for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers this week. Hope to see your creative artwork back here again soon. Judy DT
ReplyDeleteMaxine, this is gorgeous! I love the splattery look! Awesome card!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the gorgeous background. And I love the bleaching technique for the fruit. Great to see you in the ATSM gallery. Hope to see you again soon. Nandini, DT
ReplyDeleteBeautiful how you made the background and that beautiful colouring of that pear! The ribbon and tag balances it perfect! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteLove your colourful, fun and creative background ;o) Thank you for joining our birthday challenge at the Crafty Cardmakers and I hope you'll forgive me my late commenting! have a happy and crafty week! Maike
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous splatter background! I like the added fibers and the small tag. Beautiful card!
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