Hadn't had a chance to play with the latest Shape Shifters: Square 4 die yet and also wanted to try Betsy's technique with the colored salt crystals (HERE) and combining the two I came up with this:
For my negative die cut panel I started by finding the center of a piece of white cs (4" x 5 1/4") and then made my first cut with one of the corners of the Shape Shifters: Square 4 set diagonally...hope that makes sense. My 2nd cut was from the bottom up center and then the two sides to create a diamond shape. I placed the negative panel over a water colored panel that I did following Betsy's instructions for using colored salt crystals and it makes the prettiest backgrounds with lovely colored little flecks. I wish I would have taken a picture of the water colored panel first before I covered it with the die cut panel, but here's a closer up picture so you can see a little bit of all the colors:
I added a Raspberry Fizz layer behind the water colored and die cut layers, and then mounted to a white card base. My flowers are from Gran's Garden and my sentiment is from Winter Woods.
You can check out Ashley's BEAUTIFUL card and video HERE, and if you're quick, play along before the challenge closes tomorrow morning (Monday). This was a FUN technique and one I will use again! :0)
Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!
17 comments:
Oh my, this is just gorgeous, Marcia! Gran's Garden has been out of stock each time I try to buy it! Love how you positioned the square Shape Shifter die on that pretty salt crystals background panel ~ I must go visit Betsy's blog ... miss her AND the other DT members already :-(
WOW! This card really stands out. Super pretty. I love that background.
So so pretty! I love that shapeshifter, it’s my total favorite of the square line! Your card is so fun with the beautiful Grans Garden flowers. Gorgeous card❣️
This is a perfect die cut to show off a pretty background, Marcia! It looks like a lattice fence with flowers in front and behind! Beautiful, my friend!
So pretty with all the layers of flowers, Marcia! Perfect on that background die!!
Every layer is incredible Marcia! I've lawyers liked Grans Garden and it fits in perfectly with your design!
This is stunning Marcia! The shape shifters die is a tease for your watercolor / salt technique in the background. Looks gorgeous! Gran's garden is a favorite of mine too. Beautifully done!
Love the way you angled the dies -- made a really pretty card!
Your card is beautiful, Marcia!! Love the background with all those colors!
Really beautiful card! I didn’t pick up that shape shifter die- now I am regretting it.
Beautiful card Marcia. Love the pretty die cut with the shape shifter die and also your lovely background. Gran's Garden is one of my favorite flower stamp sets. TFS
You aced it, Marcia. You should be one of the PTI Design Team members.
Fabulous!! I love the salt technique and the different looks you can get and it was perfect for your BG... Wonderful design and terrific use of the negative
Those lovely blooms are so gorgeous against the soft salted background, Marcia ... how pretty! Hugs, Anita :)
love this beauty, so pretty!!
xx Karen
All I need is a patio chair and an sweet tea and I'll be all set to enjoy this garden trellis, Marcia! It warms me through and through on this cold and rainy day! Enjoy your week! Hugs, Darnell
Beautiful design! Love the layers and pretty colors!
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