I started by creating my background paper with alcohol inks and a salad spinner (thanks, Karen Dunbrook for this easy and fun technique!).
I have found that if you layer up your colours by using one colour at a time, spinning and letting it dry before adding the next one, rather than dropping them all in at once, you get a more defined colour pattern like this one. Not that you can really control it! lol!
For the negative die cut element, I used Ellen Hutson essential rectangles dies to create a negative frame. This adds interest and definition without actually cutting down the background, and I really love the edges of this panel!
Date: Sunday, October 31, 2021 GMT Views: 642
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Sun, Oct 31, 2021 @ 4:57 AM
Love your technique for that background and that very cool birthday die cut. This is a fresh and fun birthday card case, Ardyth. Love it! Hugz
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Ardyth, I am so intrigued by the salad spinner background you created. I'll have to check out Karen's technique. I love how the different colors spun one at a time created such a colorful and beautiful background. It's the perfect backdrop for your birthday sentiment.