For being a CAS card this took me a long time. I must have made 5 or 6 backgrounds with different distress inks. This one matched the best with my floral panel. I'm not sure if you can see any salted pattern but I did do that technique. TFL!
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2015 GMT Views: 846
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Registered: July 27, 2007 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 131468
Thu, Feb 05, 2015 @ 8:58 AM
Grins - maybe once I had the salted technique turn out looking good - and then when I tried it on glossy card which gives quite a different look, that was OK. But try as I might, I struggle with it. I can see the soft grainy look here, almost as if you'd stippled the background! Love your colours, too.
Registered: May 28, 2008 Location: Arnold, Missouri Posts: 15273
Thu, Feb 05, 2015 @ 9:36 AM
Polly, I think your BG turned out wonderful. I agree with Sabrina. It almost looks stippled - which I struggle with. Love the bright and cheery colors you used to. Great card!
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Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 71952
Thu, Feb 05, 2015 @ 12:22 PM
I can so relate to the salt technique.....tried it, and it doesn't show very much. Either not enough water, or I don't get the salt on quick enough. Anyhow you can see the technique in your background. The colors are yummy. Bright and cheery. tfs
Registered: February 5, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 92393
Thu, Feb 05, 2015 @ 4:20 PM
Your bg panel is lovely, Polly. I find that salt technique tricky...too much water, too little water. just right water all give different results IMO. Your multiple-stamped tag with all the flora is so pretty....as is the entire card.
Registered: December 15, 2011 Location: Abilene TX Posts: 11275
Thu, Feb 05, 2015 @ 4:45 PM
Terrific card, Polly! Love the 'friend' die cut, and your collaged flag. The colors are wonderful!
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