On NGS, Carol runs a book study. We're currently working our way through "Compendium of Curiosities." Wrinkle-Free distress is probably one of the earliest types of backgrounds I ever played with and it's easy breezy. Carol has a nice tute on her blog so I won't post one here.
I will post some pics of my backgrounds, and the pendant I made using a newish Lost Coast stamp. This lady of antiquity appealed to me so much, and I thought she'd look good on a weathered background with a little gold leafing. I came across the fused glass tag pendant and added some muted gold and green beads.
