How long since you did one of these cards? The backgrounds were both done using the direct to paper technique. Magenta Rubber stamp company taught this using the pigment inks. The background can look a lot like the ones that Tim Holtz teaches except pigment ink stays wet longer and blends without water. It is a similar, but different look. I worked in 3-4 color combinations, adding same color stamping as some of the background. The idea was is to create depth. The flower tile is also colored with the 'cats eyes' pigment ink, then embossed in clear embossing powder.
