Step 1: Gather your supplies for your background. I used Distress Crayons, Distress Mixed Media Heavy Stock, Distress Crackle Paste Opaque, Distress Collage Medium and the Numeric Stencil. 

Step 2: Apply the Crackle Paste through your stencil using a palette knife. Remove the stencil and be sure to clean it (or soak in water until you can). Let the paste dry.  

Step 3: Apply a layer of Distress Collage Medium over the entire panel and let dry. This is what is going to allow your crayon to blend over the surface.  

Step 4: Start applying the layers of Distress Crayon. Work on coloring in one section at a time, then use your finger to blend the pigment.  

Step 5: Continue adding color using the Distress Crayons and blending until you fill the panel.  

Step 6: Use Distress Blending Brushes to blend the pigment into the crackle paste areas.  

Step 7: Use the Mini Brush Marks stencil and a damp baby wipe to remove some color and give added texture.  

Step 8: Continue removing color until you get the effect you like.  

Step 9: Stamp some marks onto your panel using Black Soot Distress Archival Ink and the Mini Media Marks Stamps. Add an Idea-ology Paper Doll and a Quote Chip label to complete your card.  

I hope you enjoyed making this mixed media panel card with me!