Gather all supplies. I decided to use summery colors and the fun Hello Summer Itty Bitty. You'll also need a water sprayer and some salt.
Spray colors throughout the card base.
I like layering a few colors, making sure not to let them muddy up.
Holding my base down, I added some water to make a nice watery pool. Keeping the center from pooching up keeps the colors from running tougher and off the paper.
Sprinkle with salt. The salt begins to soak up the extra fluid, so don't worry about having too much liquid when you add the water. Different kinds of salt give different looks. The chunkier the salt, the larger the spaces left in the ink. This needs to be air dried, no short cuts, to get the best look.
Once dried, brush away the salt, scrubbing a little with a paper towel, if needed.
Doesn't it give a great textured look? This technique also works well with watercolors.
I added my painted stamped image, a colored doily, my sentiment, and some jewels. Doesn't it just make you want to sit by the pool with a frosty drink?
Thanks for sharing in my week of tutorials, I hope you find them useful and can't wait to see how you use them. Don't forget to comment for your chance at one of the 2 grab bags of awesome Unity. See you next time!
I have really enjoyed seeing all of the techniques you have used this week on your cards! This one is so bright and fun.
ReplyDeletevery festive card! makes me think of summer! nicely done!
ReplyDeleteSOOO ready for summer! I love this card and the technique. Thanks for a great week!
ReplyDeleteI like this technique. The salt is a great touch. Now we just need a Margarita to go with your summery creation. Loved your work this week! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card with a fabulous tutorial. Love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing another great technique, Laura. Fun mixed media card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for being a GIU. Your posts this week were awesome. I want to be like tou when i grow up.
ReplyDeleteagain, beautiful work! more techniques to try! :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome job!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this technique. Definitely going to try this.
ReplyDeleteI too, just want to be like you when I grow up!
ReplyDeleteLove the look of this! Haven't tried this one yet - think I will this weekend. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!! That is a gorgeous card! I know it works well with watercolor but now I'm going to try it with sprays and distress inks.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen the salt technique, but I love it!
ReplyDeleteMust try this!!! Keep it coming 😊
ReplyDeleteOh you got me with another one I need to try!i have to check a few I missed this week but you tips have been amazing
ReplyDeleteSuper cool technique. I have worked with Epson salts, but not regular salt. And another stamp set to add to my wishlist, lol.
ReplyDeleteYou are on a ROOOOLLLL girl love love love. The colors are fantastical! :)
ReplyDeleteLove this! And I have those sprays! Yippee! Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteAnother great post. I love this background effect and how simple it "seems" to be!!! I love your color combos too, citrus is my fav! & the perfect stamp to go with it <3 Great week! Thanks for all the how to posts <3
ReplyDeleteSuch a super cool technique! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove this technique and tutorial! It makes an awesome looking background! Great card as well. Thanks for all of your amazing tutorials this week. I really learned a lot. Hoping to try some of them out soon.
ReplyDeleteAnother easy technique I will be trying!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great week you have given us all!
Watching these makes me want to do more with my cards...I do tend to make cards that only vary a little bit.
Thanks for sharing :)
I can't wait to try this one with my girls. It's great. Thanks for all of the wonderful tips.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try this one with my girls. It's great. Thanks for all of the wonderful tips.
ReplyDeleteMakes me thirsty.
ReplyDeleteLove your background!Great job!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great week of neat ideas. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI love this technique, always so fun. And you never know exactly what you'll get once it has dried. Beautiful card! Love the cute image.
ReplyDeleteAnother technique I want to try. I never would have thought of using salt to create. Thank you so much for a wonderful week sharing your techniques with us! Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteI have not seen this technique before, thanks for sharing! Cute!
ReplyDeleteanother great example of a technique I need to try...been a great week...thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteOOh yummy background and I love the row of cocktails. Hugz
ReplyDeleteClever use of salt. I just got those sprays last month (I know, they've been out for years) so now I have something new to try! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAnother great technique to try! I will miss all the new ideas!
ReplyDeleteA lovely bright card, thanks for a great inspiring week.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I can't wait to try this technique. Thanks so much for sharing
ReplyDeleteYou have been awesome all week...never heard of the salt technique...love your colors and stamp choice!! Makes me long for those lazy crazy hazy days of summer!
ReplyDeleteI forgot about this technique! Thanks for the reminder! Great job this week, it was fun!
ReplyDeleteI forgot about this technique! Thanks for the reminder! Great job this week, it was fun!
ReplyDeleteI have used salt before but forgot about it. I love the card.
ReplyDeleteI've done this with watercolors but never thought about it with Dylusions thanks for the idea!!
ReplyDeleteNice technique with the salt. I will definitely have to try that!
ReplyDeleteI've never tried the salt- but I will now! Thanks! Very cool!
ReplyDeleteLove the technique! Thanks for a great week!
ReplyDeletethe salt technique is a good one. lovely card
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