Heid and Nieradka, founders of the blog Everyday Is a Holiday, have presented a mixed bag, from mini faux doughnuts (which look delicious if one ignores the presence of clay, paint, and glaze) to a journal-making project in which a white cover of a notebook is painted black, then accented with embellishments and colors. Those who have dabbled in mixed-media projects may have more tools at hand than the average reader. Many projects require up to five colors of acrylic paint, plus upwards of a dozen smaller items, such as painter's acrylic latex caulk, tracing paper, striped paper straws, stage-curtain collage sheets, distressed ink and applicators, and a rose cupcake pick (for the Fabulous Keepsake Cake). The projects are complex, but may provide just the spark of inspiration to those who already experiment with intricate necklaces made from wooden beads and paper ephemera (Sweet Spot Necklace), or heirloom bride-and-groom photo assemblages for unique family keepsakes using rickrack and rulers, sheet music slices, and a vintage photo of the newlyweds. (Dec.) Copyright 2013 Publishers Weekly Used with permission.
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