dream....

Ahhh yes dreaming today....dreaming up a whimsical birdy with his birdcage. Thank goodness he got to fly the coop!    This  little project I made using some of my all time favorite products from Helmars.  I really wanted this project to have depth and lots of details.  I took two Maya road chipboard birdcages and layered them.  I painted the top one with cream paint and than went to work using my beloved crackle medium from Helmar. Once it dried I rubbed everything down with brown shoe polish to get that antique look.  I also crackled my large birdie. I also used Helmar's Zap Dots between the birdcage layers to give a shadow box effect.    I teastained just about every thing as well...the flower, vintage laces etc.  I love the subtle aging it gives.  I like to use both a combination of coffee and black tea.  It gives a lovely aroma to things as well!  I had this one rhinestone belt buckle and had been hoarding it and finally decided today was the day to use it.  I went to work adding the fun goodies...flowers, metal key, beads, crown for Mr. birdy...and lace!  I had so much fun creating this.  Hope you enjoy!  Hugs, cherry