Fairy dust

I saw this technique for the card background in Quick and Crafty. Don't think mine has come out as well as it would have if it had been a smooth card but I like the effect.

Basically you apply a wash of water all over then add some water colour paint to it so they just blend together. THen sprinkle salt all over it. I used rock salt as it didn't actually say. Brush the salt of when its dry.

I then stamped some flowers , and thought I'd use the fairies as they look like they are blowing the 'bubbles' made by the salt. Added just a little fairy dust to twinkle.

They're lovely, Jo. So delicate looking.

How very pretty these look - must give it a go.

Very pretty, and salt is better on a card than on your dinner.

we use that technique in watercolour paintings as well jo , ive never done it myself , but lots have done at the art group i go to . anywhere where they need a bit of texture that you cannot do with a brush

love your card

gorgeous effect, i saw that technique...yours looks better than theirs...

Love the results, great cards.

Very pretty, gives a lovely effect.

Steph wrote:Very pretty, and salt is better on a card than on your dinner.

depends what i'm eating

looks good Jo, will have to give it a try

Lovely colours, Jo - and lol at Steph!

Lynda

Very good effect, is the fairy one of Joanna Sheens ?

NO , they are out of a tin full of fairies and some dragons I got for Xmas from hubby.

Very soft and pretty.

A beautiful effect