My First Try with a Mixed Media Board

 I have been so inspired by so many mixed media artists that I figured I would give it a try myself.  I recently purchased the Julie Nutting "Abby" Stamp, which I stamped and then colored using Copic Markers.  The papers I used came from the Authentique paper collection titled "Love Notes".  The stamped background images are from Tim Holtz Stamper's Anonymous "Ultimate Grunge" set, which I stamped using some Ranger archival ink.  I searched the internet for inspirational quotes and found one from Beyonce that I thought was perfect.  I am entering this project in the Stay Crafty with Hero Challenge where this month's theme is "Include a Heart" and also the Simon Says Stamp's "Layer It Up" Wednesday Challenge.