April's Heart...

It's that time again already, so Thealie and Lillibule posted this months heart which features gesso and baking soda!

I've not heard of such a mixture so it promised to be a novel experience! It wasn't too bad, and it's great fun, if you don't overheat you get some great imprints... here it is before the painting...

I used various stamps, then added wooden letters and shapes covered with the mix too. I then painted with acrylics, buffed and highlighted with pearly and gold, and added depth with texture paint in orange and violet. The butterflies were embossed then highlighted with paints and copics. As I usually use wire and beads I thought I'd keep that going as I've changed the colour theme for the next 3 hearts- something bright and summery... I shall end up with 3 hearts in each seasonal change.

I really enjoyed this one... but I'm still wondering whether to add some text... or a pic... 

Digital Scrapbooking

 WoW!! How do you fancy winning a FREE copy of  My Memories Suite, or get a discount when you shop with my memories.com ?
Are you already into digital scrap-booking  or thinking about giving it a go? 

Those of you that know me know I don't usually digital scrapbook... but I do make books, so when I was offered the opportunity to host a GIVEAWAY, I could hardly refuse!! 

The winner will receive a free copy of My Memories Suite 3, which I shall be test-driving over the next few weeks. I use Photoshop for my pics so I shouldn't find this too hard to use and it looks like fun- I had a quick peek earlier... it looks pretty versatile too, ideas for much more than just books... great for me!

TO enter the giveaway visit  my memories   have a look around and then come back and comment here about which would be your first design pack and why- simple as that!! If you want to try it out they actually offer a FREE TRIAL so posting a pic of your first design would be even better!!

The winner will be chosen    

Midday, Sunday 18th March

and in the meantime, if you're already into  digital scrap-booking  you can use this code STMMMS26250 and get $10 off your purchase, always handy!

 

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I'm off to plan a book for Mother's Day, so I might as well get started doing my test drive...

Don't forget to post your first design choice here... ENJOY!