I LOVE the mixed media look, but don't have a lot of time to create all the layers and textures. And when creating cards, I really can't make them too bulky because I risk damaging the card en route to its recipient. This is why I love my stamps and inks to create depth without the bulk. For my cards below, I stamped the solid images from Petal Power with Distress Inks and watered them down with a brush to create the water colored look.
When they dried, I inked, stitched and distressed the edges. To create the textured burlap/canvas look, I stamped randomly Textures with Antique Linen right on top of the flower.
I then watered down some Distress Ink Black Soot and with a water colored brush, picked up the color and flicked the excess water off onto the stamped image to create this look.
I allowed all that to dry before stamping the sentiment with Versafine Ink above the image. To finish the card, I added some button, twine and Want2Scrap pearls. I made the card base to coordinate with the colors of the flowers. Adhesives by SA by 3L.
If you like to support a charity that appeals to us, card makers, check out Operation Write Home. They serve our military with handmade cards. HERE are OWH's current needs. I hope you will get to make some cards today. Have a great weekend!
