Monday, January 21, 2019

Salted Winter Trees

Hello Friends.  Welcome to my blog.

It's pretty chilly here today.  A good day to stay inside and craft!


I'm still using some of that last batch of salted backgrounds and a
familiar layout.  The last for a while, I promise.


I explain how to do the salted background on this post.

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Thanks for the visit and special thanks for your comments.

Enjoy!
Card Recipe
Stamps:  A Better World (PB)
Ink:   Not Quite Navy (SU)
Paper:   Not Quite Navy, Real Red (SU), Watercolour (Arches 140 lb. cold press), Neenah, Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer (SU)
Other:  Tall Trees Die (Frantic Stamper), Star of Wonder Die (MB), Watercolors  (Gansai Tambi), Salt (Coarse Sea Salt, Pink Himalayan), Dazzling Details (SU)


23 comments:

BożenA said...

I have a huge request. You promise that this will not be the last card with a salted watercolor background this month. I love these cards, and I love your salty backgrounds. They are so beautiful, unique.
BożenA xoxo

Loll said...

Your salt watercoloured backgrounds are so pretty for winter skies, Bonnie. Two beautiful cards with the glitter trees in the circle apertures. xx

Carole said...

Brilliant cards Bonnie! Love the design and your salty backgrounds!

Cathy said...

Gorgeous cards Bonnie, the salted backgrounds look amazing! Cathy x

Nstiz said...

I've never had the salt give me such amazing results! They look like ice crystals on this wonderful, wintry background! Love the sparkly tree on this and the addition of my favorite die cut star.

Mac Mable said...

Loving these aperture cards and both of your cards are so very pretty and the slat backgrounds are fabulous x.

Bunny said...

Beautiful ! What kind of salt are you using? I never get results like this. Granted, I'm only using table salt but I don't know if that makes a difference. [Bunny]

Trina P. said...

The salted background adds perfect texture for this frosty wintery scene. Love your tried and true design. xx

Christine Alexander said...

Bonnie, I love that salted background and never tire of seeing them especially when you have them behind such pretty die cuts :)

Susan said...

Beautiful background - great results with the salt on these ones! Love the sparkle on the trees and the star. Two fabulous cards for your stash!

Maria - Ivyleaf Crafts said...

A lovely scene. I do like background technique it's one I've never tried so I am going to give it a go xxx

kiwimeskreations said...

Love the sparkle in the tress against the muted background - another beauty Bonnie
Blessings
Maxine

Doris said...

Who knew that salt could be used in crafting for such a beautiful background! What a lovely card, Bonnie.

Marlene said...

Elegant looking card. Love your style

Brenda in IN said...

This salty background is so pretty and the tree just sparkles along with the star. I just went over to that link and see you used Sea Salt and that result looks exactly like the frost on the windows. It is stunning.

Marcia Hill said...

You can keep your salted Winter skies coming as long as you want as far as I'm concerned Bonnie...they are GORGEOUS!! Love the 2nd one with the touch of pink among the blue too...SOOOOOO pretty! Lovely, lovely cards my friend!! :0)

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

BEAUTIFUL and the background is beautiful a lovely "frosty" effect.
Faith
x

JoAnn said...

Love your pretty salted backgrounds. The sparkly trees look great against them. Love the design of your cards too. TFS

Bobby said...

I wish I'd thought about the salt technique when I did my card, Bonnie. It gives a great frosty look.

nancy littrell said...

How wonderful to get two more gorgeous salted background CAS card designs for your Christmas stash, Bonnie. TFS your beauties. Hugs..Nancy

Brenda said...

Wow, both of these cards are stunning! I love that background you created and I really need to try this technique out. I can't believe how the backgrounds come out! Looks very frosty too. Love both scenes and sentiments. Hugs, Brenda

Keep It Sweet and Simple said...

love these backgrounds with the salt.
It gives such a pretty, icy effect.
I am new to watercolouring, but I definitely need to try this out.
xxx

Jo said...

Loving your salt background, especially the nuances of blue and violet. That Christmas tree reflects the colours of your background, a beautiful card! Hugs ss