Ready to try another fun technique? A sprinkle of salt is all you'll need. I began by stamping a wreath using the Wreath for All Seasons stamp set and Dark Chocolate ink. Then came the salt technique added on top of it. I added Elmer's Glue directly to the snowflake stamp from the Tag-its #8 stamp set. I then stamped the glue covered snowflake image over the Dark Chocolate stamped wreath image and coated it with salt, shaking off the excess.
Now for the colors. I added drops of re-inkers to the salt covered areas and sat back and watched the color move around to form a lovely fall wreath. I used Limeade Ice, Orange Zest, and Berry Sorbet. The colors become more vibrant and beautiful with time, as the ink dries.
After everything had dried, I embellished with small flower and leaf stamps from the Polka Dot Parade #6 stamp set using Melon Berry, Scarlet Jewel, and Simply Chartreuse ink. I embellished the wreath using Melon Berry, Canyon Clay, and Simply Chartreuse felt and the Flipping Out die.
These little flowers were stamped to frame in my sentiment which came from the Autumn Hills stamp set.
Will you try it? Kind of fun and definitely inspiring.
Be sure to visit Nichole's blog for more ideas using this technique.
Melissa
Adorable! I loved how the salt stands out a bit like little berries.
Posted by: Candida | August 24, 2013 at 12:06 PM
so beautiful!!
Posted by: Kara | August 24, 2013 at 01:02 PM
What a unique look! I love how deep and vibrant the color turned out to be using your approach, Melissa!
Posted by: Smilesandink.wordpress.com | August 24, 2013 at 02:06 PM
This is so pretty! I didn't realize the stamp-a-faire was all day.
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | August 24, 2013 at 04:10 PM
Soooo, the Polka Dot Parade #6 is where that great little flower die is from. It's already in my cart because you have made me realize I can't live without it. (See what a profound effect you have on us?)
Your projects, all of them for today, are really exceptional - even by your standards, and that's saying some. I've learned a great deal about what makes richly detailed cards work from this blog. Well, it's more like I've seen the best, rather than being able to create that look! I'd love to see a video of you talking about your creative process; you know, like the one Betsy did on picking coordinated papers to work with. But before you make that video, you should have a nice long nap!
Posted by: Marcie Rhys | August 24, 2013 at 05:11 PM
This is so very amazing Melissa dear. I'm getting ready to try it myself. Taking a bit of a different spin. I hope it works.
Posted by: SheriE | August 24, 2013 at 05:40 PM
What a gorgeous card Melissa, love as always all your details and little pieces of loveliness scattered around. Those colours are beautiful, gorgeous Autumn shades and tones.
Posted by: Deirdre | August 25, 2013 at 06:16 AM
This card is so lovely! I wouldn't think the salt would stay in tact. It gives a wonderful texture to the card.
Posted by: KATHY H | August 25, 2013 at 08:57 PM