DECEMBER DAILY: 2016 Album Cover

The time has come again to start December Daily prep work.  Which means...another fun album cover.

This year, I ordered an album, Décor 8 mini-kit, and some silk screens.  I plan on incorporating past years' supplies as well.  Use what you have...or at least try :)

(photo courtesy of aliedwards.com)

I started by applying gesso to the entire album with the intent to mute the bright red letters. 

Created my compass heart.

Then started to sketch out my design, trying to work small.

 I wanted to use Danielle Donaldson's "Be Still" class technique with winter foliage and flowers.

  Once sketched, I watercolored the images.

Applied details with pencil and white marker pen.

Adhered my compass heart. And mission complete

 

Some of the tiny details include snowflakes, stars, tiny flowers, and the number "25"

I completely love this!! 

Not sure how I will complete the rest of the album, but for now, I am HAPPY!