How He Inspires Me

How He Inspires Me is just a collection of thoughts, experiences or creations in my life that have been motivated by my Lord. Having reached my "Golden Years" I have discovered that the one thing, perhaps the only thing, that is awesome about this time, is the ability to be able to look back and see how The Master has orchestrated my life. It is amazing to see so clearly how my God Led Pathes have taught me lessons, molded me and enabled me to grow into the person needed to fulfull His Purpose. It is also clear how the Self Chosen Pathes have led to disaster.

I hope as a viewer of this blog, the Lord allows some of the material to touch your heart in a special way that only He can do.

Coping With Copper

With every journey there is a first step. This is a finished project from taking that first step in attempting to work with metals. Applying different chemicals and heat to copper foil created some interesting, unpredictable results. Applying an open flame to copper and brass mess altered the color though not necessarily where I chose. A rusted metal object and a few embellishments completed the assemblage.

This was a neat project to work on in a warm home on a bone-chilling day. I thank Him for allowing the creative juices to flow. I will be including this piece in one of my altered books and look forward to taking the next step of my journey.

Labor Of Love - Attention Genealogists

My cousin Cherie is addicted to genealogy. She loves delving into and linking up the lives of ancestors. Thankfully for me, she was willing to share the fruits of her labor. As a result, I am creating altered books using her findings beginning with our Great Grandmother and Grandfather on the side of our Mothers.

For those of you who may not know what an altered book is, you are in for a new addiction. An altered book is a form of mixed media artwork that changes a book from the original form into something else. It begins with a book that has outlived its usefulness and needs you to breathe new life into it or it can be brand new. The choice is yours as the creator.

An altered book is an existing book that is awaiting your creativity whether it be by using rubber stamps, scrapbook paper, paint, collage, found objects or anything else that your creative heart desires. It is a relaxed art where you don't need to be an expert. Search the internet to learn more and see examples of free expression.

I used old family photos, ancestory articles and lineage, scrapbook paper, paint, found objects, and embellishments to present the lives of our family. So take that burning genealogy desire that you have and transform it into a work of art to be cherished for generations to come. Enjoy!

Again, a giant THANK YOU to Cherie, for without all of her work and dedication, these books would not be possible.