Jan (Far North) recently included a link to SCS mixed media challenges and I'm absolutely crazed in my craft room (thanks Jan). But another thing I learned along the way on HSN when they had their Craft Day was to Xyron the front of a greeting card, then crumple up a piece of colored tissued paper and smoosh it onto the xyroned card front... great instant background! I also just inked up the positive side of an embossing folder, then spritzed it with water and then laid down some cardstock. I am having so much fun!