Kids on the Block - Mini Journal - 04

Kids on the Block - Mini Journal - 04

 This one has a lot of depth.  I love layering and it shows here.

Kids on the Block - Mini Journal - 03

 

Kids on the Block - Mini Journal - 03

I am really into the backgrounds that I created for this series.  There is a good contrast between the focal point and the background in my opinion.

Kids on the Block - Mini Journal - 02

 

Kids on the Block - Mini Journal - 02

It is difficult to see the embossing powders in the image above.  It is best held in your hand to feel them.  Just so you know the embossing powder is in three of the four corners.  Does that help? :-). If you have never used embossing powders before, they are a lot of fun.  You use a pad of embossing glue applying by rubbing it over the desired area.  Then you sprinkle on the power and shake off.  Using your heat gun, you melt the powders onto the spread.  Just plain fun to watch the heat work its’ magic.  I could see this piece enlarged 

Kids on the Block - Mini Journal - 01

Kids on the Block - Mini Journal - 01

 This mini journal is a series of eight.  Each spread has a “kid” and some vegetables, in this case carrots.  I also used embossing powders on each spread.

The Crow

 

The Crow

The idea for the grid in Lewis Rossingol’s workshop was to combine writing, photographs, and drawings. I think the grid idea is a great journal activity.

Another Thing

 

Another Thing

When I was taking the Lewis Rossignol workshop we were to do some work with a grid.  This is one of mine.  They are fun to do.

Lumber Jack, Jack

Lumber Jack, Jack

 Can’t you just see this guy with a chainsaw either carving out a bear sculpture or balancing a tree trunk in the air in one of those lumberjack contests?