Direct to paper technique

Direct to Paper refers to using Crafter's ink directly to paper.  In this case I added Pearl Ex Powders to it to add shine and dimension. Seal in the background to make it easier to stamp on and also so that it won't come off on your hands.

 
Materials:  Pigment inks (Mellow Moss & Perfect Plum used on Moss paper in this sample)
Pearl Ex Powders (Assortment 2 used here), Stipple brush, Clear Matte acrylic sealer,
Basic Black  Pigment ink, pastels and dye black ink for focal image

Take the Crafters Ink pad directly to the paper (I "swirled" it)

I used Pearl Ex Assortment 2 with the stipple brush directly onto the wet ink

     
When finished, I sprayed two coats of clear acrylic sealer

    

Stamp the images on (I used Crafters ink again)
COOL EFFECT:  After stamping the background images in Crafter's Ink, dust a few areas with
Hologram Highlights embossing powder and heat set (adds the right amount of sparkle)

Finish by Layering a focal image (see tutorial on "faux sealing wax")