Monday, August 21, 2017

Salted Snowflake

Hi everyone.  Today's card is another for the CAS Watercolour August Challenge - Salt.  I love how the salt reacts with watercolours.


This time I die-cut a sparkly snowflake to pop on top of my blue Brushos and salt background.  I added a glittery jewel to the center.  A silver embossed sentiment finishes the card.

This card was simple to make.  I made a full panel of background (4 1/2" x 6"), then cut it into four equal pieces of 2 1/8" x 3" to create four cards.  Two are for my Christmas card stash and two I will donate.  A quick and easy way to get lots of cards made. :)

There's still a few days left to play along with the CAS Watercolour Salt Challenge. It closes at midnight August 24th.  Hope you'll join us.







Stamps:  Joyful Greeting (Paper Smooches)
Paper:  White card base (Neenah); Mixed Media (Strathmore 140 lb.); silver foil (SU!)
Ink:  Brushos:  Turquoise, Ultra Marine; Versamark
Accessories & Tools:  water mister, kosher salt, Snowflake die (Lil' Inkers), glitter jewel (AliExpress),

Challenges:
CAS Watercolour August Challenge - Salt

18 comments:

Mac Mable said...

This salt technique really lends itself to winter and water scenes. Absolutely love your card and the silver die cut snowflake is so perfect against that ever so pretty salted background x

Susan said...

Beautiful rich shade of blue! So lovely with the snowflake and the cabochon!

nancy littrell said...

Simply gorgeous salted background for your glittery snowflake and pretty jewel. Love how you could get 4 cards with one Brushos and salt background. TFS Loll. Hugs

Liz said...

Stunning card, Loll. Wonderful background for the lovely silver snowflake. xx

Nstiz said...

Another glorious color, Loll! You must have the most beautiful stash of backgrounds. I must try that salt technique! Your silver snowflake looks fabulous against that rich, royal blue!

Bonnie said...

I love this shiny snowflake against the pretty salt background, my friend! Love the silver embossed sentiment too!

My Card Attic: Hazel said...

Fabulous blue Loll and the salt has made some gorgeous markings! The silver snowflake looks great against that fabulous panel! Have a great week my friend! Love & Hugs. Hazel xx
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Christine Alexander said...

love the mix of sparkle and salt. The jewel at the centre is so pretty :)

aussie aNNie said...

Beautiful card and makes a perfect Christmas card. May case this for my international cards this year...xx[aNNie]

Jeanne said...

So very pretty, Loll! What a fabulous Christmas card. I have to try this technique the next chance I get. Golly...school is back in session and that means my life isn't my own for a while. Thanks for sharing! Hugs!! :)

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

You make simple look so VERY beautiful.
Faith
x

Canonbury creations said...

So pretty Loll, love that sparkly snowflake! The contrast with the wonderful background is so striking xx

shirley-bee said...

Another gorgeous card! Love the salt background. You're getting well ahead with your Christmas cards at this rate!

Susanne Vargas said...

I think the salt technique on blue makes the best wintry backgrounds! Your silver snowflake with the gem in the center looks so pretty!

Darnell said...

I'm seeing lots of bold blues tonight in Blogland and I think this beauty is fabulous and vibrant, Lolly! I love the simplicity of the design and the huge WOW it elicits!! Hugs, Dolly

Anita in France said...

Stylish and so stunning, Loll! Love the look of this technique ... haven't had chance to play along this time, though will certainly give it a go later! Hugs, Anita :)

Tina Z. said...

amazing, so classy!

BożenA said...

Beautiful winter CAS card. I like the combination of silver with blue. I like the glitter on this card. Thank you for the incredible inspiration, Loll.
Hugs,
BożenA