A place for her photos...

Last week I had the chance to sit in on a cousin's first communion, and it was such a beautiful sight to see. I wanted to give her a little gift that she would be able to hold onto the memories of the day with, and that would also reflect beauty itself. I decided to alter the cover of a photo album, so that she could print out the photos from her special day and the captured moments with all the family members 

that came to spend it with her. 

I covered the album in gesso, and after it was dry, I spritzed it with Coloringz in Valentino, My Bleeding Heart, and Pink Stiletto. I also used Coloringz in No Yoking after those colors dried to add a bit more oomph! I then spritzed with those same colors, and then painted the Prima vine and flowers with Blingz in Flashee Fuschia, Shimmerz in Candlelight, and Pearlz in This Spuds 4 U. I also used that Pearlz around the edges of the album. Of course, I dripped paint in the Flashee Fuschia and Pearlz in Ballet Slipper around my cluster as well.... but I normally do that - don't I? :)

Here are some close-ups!

xx Heidi

Birthday Wishes

I have a very dear friend that celebrated her birthday. Because she's so special to me, I can't go out and get a card from the Hallmark store. It had to be from "Me". It's our birthday tradition to make cards for each other. So it was the perfect time to reach for Coloringz and Shimmeringz.



I made the flowers from circles and stamped the script. Then the fun began. I reached for Valentino and Ivy League Coloringz, Bronzed Bombshell and Heavy Metal Shimmeringz. Curled the petals as they dried and added a bit more bling and WaaaLaaa! A birthday card was born.