Discovery of Exactly Who He Was - Altered Book Page

This is a spread I worked on while we were up North. Also I did a digital page last night.

This is the digital page that I made. I used my own background over an image of a letter.

You Are My Hiding Place

God Works Together With Us for Good

This is a Bible verse that has meant a lot to me lately, and as I have been learning more about God's character, I am learning that he desires to work together with us to bring about good. What infinite love and grace he shows toward us!

"Being a Mom" - Altered Art

Being a mom is the most amazing, fulfilling and ecstatic experience there is and at the same time, terrifying, frustrating and full of difficulties. A mom loves her child with all of her being and that love never changes. And yet, when they are older, living out that love is a difficult task. Knowing whether to say something or keep quiet, whether to try to teach or let them learn on their own, acting on your feelings or holding back - always, it is a balancing act. And so often, no matter what you choose to do, you are misunderstood and rejected. You don't know what your child is thinking or how they are interpreting your actions, words or lack of either. Only later, you might find out that things were totally interpreted opposite of what you meant. And by then it is too late - the damage has been done. Lost opportunities are only seen in retrospect. Words unsaid, hugs unhugged, feelings unshared, trust undemonstrated. Only grace will allow rebuilding. Grace and unconditional love. May I ever seek to increase grace and unconditional love for all of my children. This is my prayer.

Altered Book Page - Faith, Love, Hope

"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." 1 Cor. 13:13

I used my book background and added a few digital embellishments for this one.

Relying on God

This is a digital page that I put together. It was kind of fun - but I am really going to have to learn Photoshop, because I need to do more than I know how to do right now.

Digital Play - Three Sisters

No one has yet realized the wealth of sympathy, the kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true education should be to unlock that treasure.
Emma Goldman

Photo courtesy of The Last Door Down the Hall

Listen to Your Muse - Altered Book Page

"France and After" Love Eternal Altered Book

Altered book page with photo overlay - Spend time every day listing to what your muse is trying to tell you. The photo is of Mary Miles Minter, 1917, who was a silent movie actress. I liked the way she was so pensive here.

Altered Book Page - "Wang" - Chinese Ginger Jars

Still working in my Asian-themed altered book. I did this page and added a little digital art to it to finish it up. I have just started my foray into trying some digital additions.

Just Playing Around - Dead End

I have been enjoying playing around with the online editor Pixlr.com. This was a photo that Jess & I took while wandering around Cheboygan. I thought I would try a psychedelic look.  This is something very different from what I usually do, but it is fun to experiment.