Bleaching Cardstock by Nancy Penir

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Greetings Poppy Friends! I have a pair of square cards for you today. 

Crafting cards during Shelter in Place is such a wonderful way to let creativity bloom. I haven't done a square card in forever, and because I wanted to showcase the Adriana Square Frame, it seemed a fun, not often done choice.

My card base is 5 1/2 x 5 1/2". And I cut my Adriana frame from colored card stock. Then comes the fun...

I 'painted' certain elements of the die cut with bleach. Within seconds you can watch the color lift. It's always a surprise to see what color emerges. Note: (Extra care and caution using bleach)

I doubled the die cut frames, turned it to form a diamond shape, and embossed my sentiment on vellum. You can see the back of the assembled frame, and the sentiment in the window. I also added foam to pop up the frame.

The final die cut element is added to some MB designer paper (listed below), and I cut a frame from the new Washi tape to place on the frame window.

Lots of time to do several of these frames, and play with the bleach technique, so I created the same layout with different colors for a second card.

With this card I added color to the berries with copics.

I made envelopes to accommodate the 5 1/2" card size with my We R Memory Keepers 123 Punch guide, something I use often with non normal sized cards.

Hope you enjoyed a bit of fun with the bleach technique, and are willing to give it a try. Another tip for you: Not all cardstock reacts to bleach. Most darker colors really react and contrast. I was surprised to see the melon turn to pale yellow.

So glad you stopped by today,  and hope you're enjoying some of the time as we all stay safe. Be well, friends!

 

 

 

 

Supplies

 

2323 Adriana Square Frame

PP1006 Springtime Bouquet 6x6 pack

CL5258 Wild Rose Stem clear stamp set

Comments

so very pretty

Posted by: Abby | 04/28/2020 at 12:42 PM

Hi Nancy, These cards are so pretty !! I absolutely adore the Adriana Frame die, it is one of my favourites. I have never tried the bleach technique, but I will definitely be giving it a try, wow. I find it amazing that upon first glance, I didn't see the 'square' part of the first frame layer, I only 'saw' the 'diamond' part of the frame layer, a brilliant way of layering up this card. I absolutely love these.
Stay safe, stay well.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Posted by: PATRICIA HOWARTH | 04/28/2020 at 03:25 PM

Attractive cards and a new technique to try! Thank you!

Posted by: Barbara-Jean | 04/28/2020 at 08:44 PM

These are gorgeous!!!

Posted by: Charity Chamberlain | 04/28/2020 at 10:10 PM

Wow these are gorgeous, the technique worked wonderfully on these!

Posted by: Connie Griffin | 04/30/2020 at 11:21 AM