Hope

Hopes have been high around here these last few months.  We hope to have good news about a new home in the next couple of weeks-a process we've been going through for several months.  While plans have been in process for that I haven't had much crafting time-but I decided I had to make time when I saw this month's color challenge over at Lindy's Stamp Gang:

I loved the colors and it fit so well with a little project I have had in mind for awhile.  Last year I created a canvas for Lindy's March challenge using one of my favorite wedding photos (see the original post here) and I decided I wanted to make a set of three.  The colors in this challenge fit so nicely with the same embellishments I used last time this canvas came very easily.

For this canvas I used Lindy's in the following colors, Creme Bruelee Cream, Bodacious Blush, Time Travel Teal-one of my absolute favorites-and Cattail Copper Brown.  

Here are a few close ups.

Don't forget to hop over to Lindy's to take part in their challenge!

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Through fire

I've always been a huge fan of Harry Potter, I listen to the audio books at work quite often, a great way to pass the time and I can easily jump back in if I miss anything.  The other day I was listening to Chamber of Secrets and there was a quote that struck me particularly hard:

"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities"~Albus Dumbledore

I've always found that quote inspiring, and I thought it would be perfect for a bit of inspiration for my room.  For those not familiar with the series, Dumbledore has a pet phoenix, a mythical creature that burst into flames when it is time to die and they are reborn from the ashes.  Once I had a starting point the rest came fairly easily.

I started by making a phoenix out of white polymer clay and painting it with acrylic paints.  I really wanted him to shimmer so I used my stash of radiant pearl paints to give him some sparkle.  Because  radiant pearls don't dry on non porous surfaces I embossed it with clear embossing powder.

The background was a lot of fun to work with, I used pages from an old copy of  Deathly Hallows adhered down with mod podge, On top of that I used modeling paste and a prima mask to give it a bit of texture.  I added some upholstery underlining spritzed with Lindy's and Dylusions, however in my hurry to dry it I found it melts with a heat gun.  And I loved it, so once I had it adhered down I zapped it with my heat tool.

Overall I'm thrilled with how this turned out and it is perfect for the Potter nerd in me!

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