Wednesday 23 January 2019

Add a Little Seasoning

Morning all.  Time for a new challenge over at Back to Basics and Beyond.  The Salt Technique is new to me.  I've never tried it before.  To be honest, I wasn't sure it was really me.  I've got some watercolours - up to now they've mainly been for show as I rarely use them.  I have watercolour paper...just in case I ever do decide to break out the paint.  I was even surprised to find we had rock salt in the kitchen cupboard.  Heaven knows how long that's been in there.  I can't remember buying it.  So there it is.  No excuses.  I have the means to do the deed - and, strangely enough, I really enjoyed it.  I fully expected this to be a pain - especially as I have no patience - but I am keen to try it again.  I used a deep blue and purple before sprinkling on the salt.  Once I had the background I just needed to find a die cut to top it.  I cut the 'just because' on my cricut out of black glitter card and used the same colours to paint my butterfly wings.  

I'm so chuffed with this.  What do you think?


Pop over to see what the rest of the DT have come up with and I can recommend giving this one a try.

Thanks for reading.

Love Dawn x

9 comments:

  1. I had doubts about this challenge as well Dawn, but like you really enjoyed it, fab card

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  2. Gorgeous card Dawn and such beautiful colors!! A beautifully die cut too and love those pretty butterfly wings!! Have a nice day my friend!!

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  3. Dawn, your salt background is gorgeous! I love your choice of blended colors, and the lovely butterfly on top is the perfect touch! How marvelous that all the needed goodies were in your cupboard. Thanks for letting me know that the watercolor paper is what should be used - great tip! hugs, de

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  4. What a gorgeous card Dawn, I love the colors you used and that beautiful die! It was a new challenge for me too and I really enjoyed it.
    Hugs, Tammy

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  5. Stunning card. Love the bold die cut on the softer organic background. Cxxx

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  6. A beautiful card Dawn, a fabulous technique and lovely colours.
    Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
    x

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  7. Pretty card, very soft background. Emmax

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  8. Lovely card, Dawn. The black glitter die cut is perfect on your pretty salt background :)

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  9. A beautiful card. I love how your salt back ground has turned out.

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