So... Betsy Veldman posted the coolest tutorial for creating watercolor salt backgrounds, and I just had to try it out! I went with a sea themed card for mine -- you can view the tutorial and Betsy's gorgeous cards by clicking here.
Supplies and tools:
- Canson Watercolor Paper
- Sonnet Watercolor Paints
- Salt
- Food Coloring
- Circle - Large Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
- 3D Lumber Embossing folder (Sizzix - Tim Holtz)
- Distress Oxide (Ranger) in these colors:
- Worn Lipstick, Faded Jeans, Seedless Preserves
- Seaside Stamp Set (Reverse Confetti)
- Cottage Cutz Dies
- Anchor
- Paddles and Rope Ladder
This post linked to:
Betsy Veldman Watercolor Salt Background
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