Both beginning and more advanced scrapbookers occasionally need to try a new technique to stay inspired. This technique challenge is something that anyone can try with just a few supplies. Create you own fun and unique background papers by rubber stamping with bleach.

Rubber Stamping With Bleach

Supplies Needed:

• Regular Household Bleach

• Paper Towel

• Rubber Stamps

• Solid scrapbook paper

Supplies Used on Sample Page: Teal paper - The Paper Loft; Bright pastel papers - Colorbok; Alphabet Foam Stamps - Jersey Uppercase - Making Memories;

Simples Steps:

1. Fold a paper towel into quarters and place on a dinner plate.

2. Soak paper towel with bleach, creating a bleach stamp pad.

3. Dab stamps onto paper towel and press on background paper.

Tips -

Try letter and phrase stamps to make graphic backgrounds that match the theme of your layout.

Use solid colored cardstock that is the same color all the way through the paper (do not use papers with a white back or core).

Test a stamp of bleach on a scrap of the paper you are thinking about using to see how it reacts to the bleach.

Do not allow bleached areas to come in contact with your photos until it has completely dried. Once it is dry the bleach will have evaporated and the paper is once again safe for your photos.

Have you tried it?

If you try out this technique, come share your layout with us on the About Scrapbooking Forum.