A Blank Canvas Makes My Fingers Itch

Last night I had a houseful of relatives. Our niece Hannah and her two daughters Lucy and Cora. Our brilliant niece Sarah, and our nephew Clay's boys, Tyler and Taterbug (he has a real name but I don't know what it is!)

I fell instantly in love with little six month old Cora! As you will see, she is so precious, happy, chubby, cuddly...all the things a baby should be. She was born with Plagiocephaly

(flat head syndrome) and wears a helmet for 23 hours a day as her head reshapes itself. What a medical miracle! She only has two weeks left...bless her little baby heart. Did I mention how much I love her??

Here is her little pink helmet:

Look at those chubby arms! Isn't she cute?

Are you thinking what I'm thinking??

So, I asked her mother if I could haul out the Mod Podge and pretty paper to "fancy it up" a little. She was very trusting (thanks Hannah!) and I set to work. The more I cut and decoupaged, the more excited we all got. I LOVE the way it turned out. I think Cora did too! Let me know what your think.

I now give you...the reinvented "helmet". (I kind of want one too.)

I used Satin Mod Podge. However, I should have used Outdoor Mod Podge so that it could be washed. I didn't have any and Hannah said there were only two weeks left, after all, so it really wouldn't matter.

I must confess that I've always wanted to be featured on Mod Podge Rocks! However, my idea to decoupage my car's dashboard didn't turn out so well. Don't ask, and stop laughing. SO...this is my best shot. Amy, if you are reading this, you're welcome!!