In these times of isolation, I'm so thankful for your friendship
and that we can visit with each other safely.
What a wonderful community of card makers!
I'm so thankful for all of you!
I've enjoyed my little break and have caught my breath.
Now I'm ready to jump back in!
It's time for a new challenge at CAS Mix Up.
This month our fantastic Loll is hosting and she chose...
There are videos at the challenge site if you aren't sure how to bleach your cards.
Our super talented Guest Designer, Mac Mable, and our fabulous
Design Team have some wonderful inspiration for you.
My bleaching is in the background not the butterfly. Just sayin....
I stamped some leaves on a piece of Brusho background with WOW Embossing Ink
and heat embossed with clear powder.
I put a bit of bleach in a jar and used a paintbrush designated for bleach to
dab some on the leaves. A little piece of paper towel works well to dab it off.
When the piece was dry, I stamped some more leaves and heat embossed with white
to add another dimension.
The butterfly was stamped with black ink and embossed on both Neenah and vellum.
I fussy cut both butterflies and glued the vellum one on top of the white.
Hopefully you have some bleach left (it only takes a little) and can join us at
CAS Mix Up.
Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.
Enjoy!
Card Recipe
Stamps: Butterfly Garden (PB), My Monthly Hero January 2020 (HA)
Ink: Archival Black, WOW Embossing Pad
Paper: Neenah, Linen (PTI), Vellum, Mixed Media
Other: Brusho, Stitched Squares Die (SSS), Clear and White EP, Bleach
28 comments:
The background behind the butterfly is so pretty. That bleaching really makes things pretty. Love the butterfly too!
Lynn
I'm so happy to see you back again, Bonnie. This is a stunning card and I love the bleached look. The butterfly is beautiful. This is one challenge I can't play in this time. I can't breathe in those bleach fumes so I am passing but can't wait to see all the great cards made with this technique.
Such a beautiful card and love the vibrancy of the background Bonnie x. So good to see you back....You have been missed my friend x.
This is absolutely BEAUTIFUL Bonnie!! Your background is SOOOO pretty and your black & white butterfly totally pops off the card! Lovely, lovely card my friend! Hugs. :0)
Such a gorgeous card, Bonnie! I love your color palette and how you added dimension with your embossing powders! A great example of bleaching on cards...Thank you!
I hope you and your family are well! I agree that we are so blessed to have our online community of card artists...I can't imagine what I would do without my hobby :) Barb xx
Nice to have you back hun. Gorgeous card too, the colour looks amazing and I love how you've used the bleach to create depth ..... great job! xx
This is gorgeous Bonnie, and I love the contrast between the bright emerald and white background with the black and white butterfly, and white on black sentiment banner. I love the look of the bleaching technique too. x
This is so pretty Bonnie. I love the layers you have created with the bleaching, stamping and die cutting. I think I might have done some bleaching in the very distant past. Maybe I will give it a try.
Take care
Beautiful background. Gorgeous colour and the white embossing is fabulous. I definitely did think you bleached the butterfly before reading your post. 😉
LOVE your background, Bonnie. Gorgeous, saturated turquoise with the bleaching and heat embossing. Great combination to give lots of texture. And your butterfly looks very happy perched on top. So beautiful!! xx
Loving that stunning background Bonnie - it's amazing, as is the butterfly. I too am very glad to be part of this crafty, blogging community in these days of isolation
Stay safe
Blessings
Maxine
That's so lovely!! Your pretty butterfly looks really happy nestled into the cleverly bleached BG. So happy to hear you are feeling better and back!!
Yay welcome back! Beautiful background and the bleaching has created great interest combined with the white embossing! The butterfly is so gorgeous!
GORGEOUS Bonnie.
Keep safe and well.
Faith x
Welcome home, Bonnie!! So glad to hear this news this morning … and you haven't lost your touch!
A beautiful bit of bleaching as a background for your butterfly! [say THAT five times fast!]
Stay safe and well, Bonnie - I'm so happy to have you in this community!
=]
That background is totally breathless. Love the subtle bleached leaves and the white embossed ones ...adds so much depth. Your Butterfly and sentiment that match adds to the elegance of this card. Take card dear friend xx
I just love your beautiful background with that butterfly. A very pretty card. I have never done the bleaching technique but will have to give it a try. Thanks for the inspiration.
Yes, it is great to be able to communicate through this great hobby of card making and blogging. :)
Love the way you did two layers of leaves in the background - the bleached ones are a nice subtle contrast to the white heat embossed ones. Great two-layered butterfly!
So happy to have you back, my dear friend. Missed you...terribly!! Love your stamped, bleached and heat embossed leaves background. Such a pretty background for your beautiful die cut layered butterfly. Wonderful CAS design, Bonnie. TFS Stay safe and keep on creating:-) Love and Hugs....Nancy
What fabulous results with this technique, Bonnie. Just wow! Love the bold white, the faint leaves in your background as well as your bright background. Your butterfly rocks!
This technique is so pretty, and your card is so gorgeous!
Bonnie, I'm so glad you feel a little re-rejuvenated after your break and I'm so happy to see you back in blog land :)
Beautiful turquoise background and love the touch of bleach to remove the colour.
Christine
I love the soft color the bleaching gave your leaves, Bonnie. What a wonderful background for the gorgeous butterfly.
Simply beautiful Bonnie. so much going on here yet still stunningly CAS. Gorgeous background.
I'm so happy to have you back, Bonnie! This is the best news I heard this week. :-)
Your brusho background is exquisite! I love the different tones of the leaves - the bleached ones and the white heat-embossed ones. The black outlined butterfly and the black sentiment strip look so cool against the wonderful emerald green background.
Hideko xx
Wonderful to see you joining us Bonnie! Love your striking design and the gorgeous colours you used.
Bonnie, this break made you come back with such enthusiasm and such amazing ideas! I love this wonderful whitewashed scene. The butterfly looks stunning against the backdrop of your bleached meadow
xx
This is stunning Bonnie, that backdrop is gorgeous!
Chrissie x
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