Batik or Faux Bleach?

Good morning!  I hope you all had an enjoyable weekend. I myself, did nothing – absolutely nothing.  I sat on the couch in my pajamas, took naps and watched movies . . .  Bliss I tell you, pure bliss!  Of course, I have to pay for those two days today.  I have errands to run, finish up some cards I should have done over the weekend – and post today, and begin preparations to go out of town.  This I what happens when you are lazy . . . too much crap to catch up on!

I did want to do a little fun stamping this morning, and checked in on the Try a New Technique Challenge on Splitcoast.  I have to say that since Lynn has taken over (no offense Beth), but the challenges really do test me!  Today’s challenge, Batik – The Colorwash Way, is actually the very same thing I’ve been doing, only calling it Faux Bleach.  The difference with today’s challenge is, however, that Lynn used watercolor paper.  Interesting!  I had to try it!  AND, it does give a different effect because the color wash soaks into the paper leaving a darker background.

Anyhoo, chores beckon, so here’s my card!

I stamped the silhouette on watercolor paper and clear embossed.  Using Ranger Color Wash, I misted the image and then placed it between two pieces of printer paper.  With my iron set on cotton, no steam, I ironed the paper to remove the embossing.  To finish my card, I stamped Flannel Plaid (because it just goes with everything) on my background panels.

• Stamps: SU Upsy Daisy and Flannel Plaid
• Paper: Canson Watercolor Paper; SU Kiwi Kiss and Baja Breeze
• Ink: Ranger Archival Jet Black and Tim Holtz Distress Embossing; SU Kiwi Kiss and Baja Breeze
• Accessories: Ranger Clear EP; and Red Pepper, Stream and Butterscotch Color Wash; SU Scallop Punch and Ribbon; Spellbinders Petite Oval Nestabilities; Venture Foam Tape

Enjoy your day!