Blessings

I hadn't played with rolled die cut flowers in awhile so it was time . . .

But the real fun was the background which is so simple that any newbie can do it.  It's also very quick.  The stamper calls the technique "Collaged Backgrounds" and you can see it in action HERE.  You simply take any one or two texture-image stamps you have, ink it up, and start repeatedly tapping around the edges of your pre-cut layer.  Do not re-ink: this will give you lots of depth with darks and lights. 

After you cover about 1-2", re-ink and keep going around the perimeter.  You can go for distinct images via less tapping, or you can get a diffused look with more tapping.  Switch to another texture and overstamp if desired.  It's easy to track your progress and figure out if you want to keep going or if it's time to stop.

I think this would work with so many images besides textured ones - I plan to do lots of experiments to see which ones I like best.  Give it a try!

Cardstock:   Marcos Jute, Nicole #100 Bristol, Colored scraps         

Stamps:       Stampers Anonymous Mosaic Scrap, Raindrops on

                     Roses “Smudge”, The Artful Stamper Biblical:

                     Authentic Werdz

Inks:             Papertrey Ink Classic Kraft

Emb Pwdr:   Vippies Transcendence

Dies:            Crafters Companion Mon Amour             

Emb Fldr:     Cuttlebug Mesh

Doo Dads:    Glitter, twine, Viva Pearl Pen Cream