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ArtPlay Palette Red Suit ArtPlay Palette Red Suit by Anna Aspnes
Christmas WordART No 11 Christmas WordART No 11 by Anna Aspnes
Stained Edge Overlays No 3 Stained Edge Overlays No 3 by Anna Aspnes

I mixed two papers together to get the background I was looking for. I added a transfer in the upper right corner to get more texture. I used one of the Stained Edge Overlay on top of these and got a more vivid impression. I blended the photo in to the background and changed the level for the grey. I prefered a smoother transition between the photo and the background.