Paper Issues: Color By Numbers!

I am so excited about this current issue being revealed today by Paper Issues!
One, because the theme was kind of my idea :)
And two, because I am one of the design team members providing a layout for this issue.
It can be interpreted a number of ways (your favorite/lucky number, use number product or a number as a focal point, add color to your page using gelatos, mists, Copic markers, watercolors, ink, paint etc...)

Here is my page using the photo collage from a few posts back that is in Mike's mini album. But I kept it intact for this page instead of cutting it apart.
I decided for the Color by Numbers theme that I was going to use my gelatos for a little bit of a watercolor technique.

I started out by tracing a heart on white cardstock using an acrylic heart shape. Then I loosely filled it in with my gelato.

Then using my handy little water color brush, I filled it in. So, So easy. You can also just use a plain brush. But with this tool, I don't have to mess with a cup of water. Just squeeze it and go!

I made a few extra just in case. Plus it was kind of fun to play with it a bit. :)

I then cut out the hearts I wanted by hand and loosely attached them to the page. I decided to use one for my journaling and really like how that turned out.
I can see myself using gelatos more in the future. I have been looking for some more fun tutorials. And someone recommended *This Class* by Wilna over at Two Peas in a Bucket. Not sure I want to spend the money though.

Also, just want to mention that Pinkfresh Studio is actually sponsoring the issue this month and giving away a goodie bag full of product to one lucky person who links up with this issue.

That little half pink/half plain wood veneer piece in my photo is by Pinkfresh Studio. So cute!

Here is a peek at some of the goodies you could win.

So make sure you check out this post *Here* on the Paper Issues blog for all the details on how to link up your projects featuring numbers and/or color :) Looking forward to seeing everyone's projects!

Thanks for stopping by today!