Stamp-a-faire: Sprinkle of Salt

Nichole showed us a video on how to use table salt or sea salt on cards.

For this technique you use an ink refill mixed with a bit of water and brush it over the paper.  After you have your design completed, you sprinkle sea salt on top, let it dry and brush it off.  I tried to do this using regular white cardstock but the water was drying too quickly so I switched to watercolor paper.

I made a quick design with my red ink and adhered it to True Black cardstock, rounding the right hand corners.  For the sentiment, I used Framed Out #8, cut in True Black and Vintage Cream papers.  I stamped "hello" and adhered the sentiment to the card with foam tape for dimension.

 

I have to say that this was not a favorite technique of mine.  I really can't see how the salt made that much of a difference - maybe I didn't do it correctly.  I'll have to take a look at the video and try it again some other time.

Card Details:

• Stamps:  PTI Communique Sentiments
• Paper:  PTI True Black, Vintage Cream; Watercolor
• Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black; Stampin' Up Rose Red
• Tools:  PTI Framed Out #8 Die; Corner Rounder
• Other:  Foam Tape; Sea Salt
• Card Size:  4.25" x 5.5"