Tuesday 8 August 2017

Salted Sky

CAS Watercolour Challenge for this month is Salted background, so much fun to try if you've never done it.  The challenge has a few links for you to follow if you need some instructions but basically you throw salt (any type) one very wet watercolour and wait and see what happens.  The tough part is the waiting because it has to completely dry before you brush/scrape off the salt.






Card Recipe
Stamps: both from Ali Express (so no manufacturer name)
Paper: 140lb Watercolour, Linen White, black
Ink: Ranger Archival Black
Accessories: MISTI
Techniques: Salt and watercolour

17 comments:

Sue's Crafty Corner said...

A gorgeous card Christine, I love that background you've created with the water colour and salt.

Sue xx

Karen Dunbrook said...

this is so stunning and one of my favs so far using this wonderful technique....awesome mf.
xx Karen

Becca Cruger said...

Elegant and ethereal! This is really, really pretty. Also - I love the name of your blog! Cracks me right up. So happy to be your latest follower.

Mac Mable said...

What pretty silhouette stamps and the most beautiful and calm background with that fun technique x

Unknown said...

Beautiful card, love the silhouette stamping on the gorgeous background :)
Hugs Kaz xx

Bonnie said...

Wow, love this background, Christine! The black dies and mat really make it pop!

Loll said...

Your background is beuautiful, Christine. Just perfect for your sweet fairy and wildflowers. xx

nancy littrell said...

Beautiful salted background, Christine. It looks like a cloudy sky. Wonderful for your fairy and wildflowers. TFS my friend. Hugs

Susan said...

Lovely background, Christine - beautiful shades of blue! Love the fairy and flowers!

Ros Crawford said...

Wow! You got a terrific result with the salt... Fabulous card! Many thanks for playing along at CAS Watercolour!

Nstiz said...

Love the magical background you created for those stamps, Christine! I really need to try this again since it's been years since I did. Love all the texture in the background . And Happy Birthday a day early!

Trina P. said...

Beautiful, Christine. Love the colours. Perfect for your fairy scene.
And happy birthday! Hope your day is fabulous! 😊 Trina xx

Christine Alexander said...

Glad you like the name :)

Christine Alexander said...

Thanks for the birthday wishes, only 3 more years to retirement and more card making :)

Christine Alexander said...

thanks for the birthday wishes :)

BożenA said...

Beautiful summer sky! Beautiful feathery clouds thanks to the watercolor salt technique. Black silhouettes of plants and fairies look amazing on him

Papercraft Boutique said...

Stunning background, Christine! Your salt results are amazing. The black fairy and the flowers enhance the beauty of the background. Love it! Hideko