Poppies & Rock Salt
I was scratching around late last night looking for inspiration and found Trish Latimer's article on creating backgrounds using salt in a Craft Stamper magazine. I had to improvise a bit and really enjoyed using some products I haven't handled in a while. The background strip on the right was made using Colour Washes and Glimmer Mists which I then sprinkled with rock salt and dried overnight. I was delighted with the textured finish the salt created. I got in a real mess ... my favourite kind of technique!
Messy = fun! Your card is gorgeous Pen, the messy play paid off :D I too have read somewhere about using salt - might have to give it a go!
ReplyDeleteI want to have a go at this! Brilliant effect, and I love that rubber stamp. Great colours too.
ReplyDeleteI've only got table salt in the cupboard and i don't think it would give quite the same effect!
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This is very delicate. I've used rock salt on wet dyes onto silk at a craft centre. Yours is very efective & pretty.
ReplyDeleteoh that is heavenly. I did this years ago, and have forgotten all about it. Thanks for the reminder. And thank you for the comment!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a fabulous texture you have created, Penny! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeletegreat technique! and i LOVE these poppies (glad it is their time of the year soon...)
ReplyDeleteLove this. I so miss being messy, You did a wonderful job at it. The effect is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHi Penny,
ReplyDeleteI love this gorgeous background, it makes a lovely card. Thanks for coming to visit my blog today, so happy that you came, because now I am here to visit you too.
Rob
What a great result - it looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteIt turned out just lovely! I also loved the echinea!(sp)
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Pen! Must try this technique myself! x
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