We were thrilled about the Ranger mixed media stamp and stencils included with Simply Cards & Papercraft 186. The gift included, not 1, but 4 stamp & stencil sets from various Ranger brands. Here's what's included in this jam-packed issue! A bit of Dylusions, Wendy Vecchi, Dina Wakley, and Letter It! Can you believe this gift?! And there's even more included in issue 186...just keep reading! If you've never tried mixed media or you need some ideas for how to use the gift inside Simply Cards & Papercraft 186 (which also includes a Ranger supplement with 20 projects using your gift), then please watch our All-Occassion Mixed Media Card video tutorial at the bottom of this post. And make sure you check out the Ranger supplement which includes step-by-step guides, inspiration, plus 4 exclusive patterned papers! Our All-Occassion Mixed Media Card tutorial is a step-by-step process video showing you how to create blended backgrounds with Distress Oxides, and how to stencil with texture paste. (We love Aladine Texture Pastes) We also do a bit of decoupage with the Wendy Vecchi flower stamp, much like we did in our Easy Decoupaging with Stamps tutorial. Throughout the video we share some easy mixed media tips and techniques. It may look a little complicated, but once you see the process, it's not so intimidating. Give our All-Occasion Mixed Media Card a try: Buy Simply Cards & Papercraft 186 from Craftstash (available from December 27th)