I have been having fun with these block backgrounds. I used Soft Suede ink on the block and stamped it heavier on the edges to make it darker. The Eiffel Tower from the Artistic Etchings stamp set is stamped in Early Espresso ink and cut out and popped up with Dimensionals.I love ripped paper. It is so easy to do and looks so nice!
You can see how I did this technique HERE.
Here is a close up:
