ABAA - Milagros Heart

Mi Corazón

Loved, Loved, Loved this challenge! This week at Awfully Big Art Adventure the challenge was to create a Milagros Heart.  It is a religious icon of sorts, popular in Latin America.  (You can get more information here.)

I was inspired almost immediately!  I have to admit that I am enthralled with the Latin American culture.  But could a gringa like me do justice to this theme?

I created the ATC you see above.  I love the way it turned out.  For once it matched exactly what was in my head!  

I used chipboard hearts and covered the bottom one with red and gold glass glitter.  For the top one I first covered it with patterned paper, used a rub on from Hambly, and then a vintage button I had in my stash.

I used the hot glue gun to adhere the mini pearl garland around the edge and cut out the flames from chipboard covered in gold paper.  Stuck it all on a card and here it is!

I added the picture below to show the different layers.

Linda, Rosie:  Gracias por el fantastico desafio!