I first used light and dark red distress ink to blend over the stencil. Then I used a light green for the stems. I used a glossy texture paste and brushed it over the stencil with a pallet knife. I removed the stencil and set a side to dry. I then stamped the sentiment and cut it our and mounted it on gold cardstock. When the paste was dry I used a paint brush to splatter the coordinating distress ink on the card for some interest. I then added the sentiment with some foam tape.