1. Rub an Embossing Buddy or dryer sheet over paper,
so you don't get stray 'freckles' of embossing powder. Blockheads carries an anti-static bag very similar to the one I used.

2. Ink up stamp with VersaMark watermark ink.

3. Sprinkle clear embossing powder over image, and tap off excess.

4. Use a heat tool to set image. I use a wooden clothespin on
small papers, so I don't burn my fingers.

5. Begin layering colors with dye ink. I used Distress Ink Pads. Antique Linen Distress Ink is first.
Use a light hand and a swirling motion to put the ink down
with a sponge (even a makeup sponge would work.) Do not
pat sponge on paper; it creates a different look altogether.
Swirl color all the way to the edges of the paper.

6. This is the image after a coat of Antique Linen.
It's too light, so we need to add more colors.

7. Scattered Straw is next. Pick up color from ink pad with your
sponge. Dab off color once or twice onto a scrap piece
of paper, so the color is not too intense. Sponge in a
light, swirling motion almost to the edges of the paper.

8. Time for Frayed Burlap. Again, pick up color with the
sponge from ink pad and dab off once. Sponge lightly around the edge
of the honeycomb image, to the edges of the paper.

9. With Walnut Stain, lightly go over edges of paper.

10. Go back to center of image with more Scattered Straw.
Think of a warm glow, leaving the very center of the image lighter.

11. Make a card base from white cardstock. Stamp edges with flowers
from stamp set, using Scattered Straw and Frayed Burlap.

Don't forget the envelope! I used Scattered Straw and Walnut Stain here.