Tag : ephemera

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Just playing around again.

I found this picture in an old family album. Mom said she wasn’t sure who they were so… I get to play.

Check out the curtains!! And davenport…yes, that’s what my parents always called it.

Anyone know what card game this hand would be good for??? Bet you can’t guess!

I’m playing around with different backgrounds for my blog as well as colors. So if you come by and it is completely whacked…I’m likely working on it. Try back later and it should be looking better.

I’m doing my best to create a custom background in Adobe Photoshop. With no training whatsoever it’s a challenge.

I sent off more art to Somerset Memories in hopes of getting published again. This time it’s an altered book about my dad and his childhood.

Here’s a tiny sneak peek:

Every year I make a scrapbook page… virtually the only traditional scrapbooking I do…then make color copies to send out as our Christmas greeting.

This year I am struggling with both a design and color scheme.

My first concept was this completely non-traditional color scheme. I love the colors and elements but can’t seem to find a design I like.

The second has more traditional Christmas colors but just seems blah and ordinary to me.

I’m also struggling with what photos to use.

I think I just have too many things going right now and need to just focus on one at a time.


Just felt the need to play a bit today.


The red one does have a map background…it’s just really hard to see in the photo.

There are so many things I love about altered books.

  • The feeling of completion when I’ve filled up the all pages
  • The way they never close completely
  • The warped pages
  • The paint that got smudged onto the inside covers even though I thought I was careful
  • The colorful pages just begging to be touched

I’m definitely going to start another “no theme” book. I love the freedom and chance to express what ever it is that I am feeling at any moment. It also gives me a great place to practice techniques and designs.

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