“Heart At Rest” Journal Set-Up

It’s a new month which means a new devotional kit from By The Well 4 God. And, like so many other kits, the timing of this theme is absolutely perfect. As the frenzy of fall activities really sets in with the holidays on the horizon, what better idea to focus on than the peace andContinue reading ““Heart At Rest” Journal Set-Up”

Embracing Crafting Mistakes

We all make them.  Nobody is perfect.  Yeah, yeah, we hear that all the time.  Yet, when we go on social media, we see perfect lay-outs with crisp white backgrounds.  We see crisp stamping and clean lines.  And, all those things are great, but they are not the real world.  Glue gets out of controlContinue reading “Embracing Crafting Mistakes”

Creating Pockets for Your Traveler’s Notebook

Pockets, pockets, pockets!  I am loving this trend of creating interactive elements in travelers notebooks and pretty much any paper crafting project.  It captures the essence of why we create our crafts in the first place.  They are meant to be used, interacted with, and appreciated.  I love creating pockets in my TNs because IContinue reading “Creating Pockets for Your Traveler’s Notebook”

“Color Run” Traveler’s Notebook Process

A couple of weeks ago, my family participated in a Color Run at my daughter’s elementary school, and the event was so much fun!  The kids were so excited to be allowed to get absolutely filthy!  As I began to document the whole evening in my May traveler’s notebook, I grabbed the ephemera from “Carousel”Continue reading ““Color Run” Traveler’s Notebook Process”

Mixed Media Bible Journaling – JOY!

I don’t know about you, but May has my head spinning so far. With the array of end-of-school activities and programs, Mother’s Day, summer preparations, and volunteer commitments, I have been feeling overwhelmed and not at all full of joy. But, as a pastor at my church often reminds us, many of our stresses areContinue reading “Mixed Media Bible Journaling – JOY!”

Italy Traveler’s Notebook Process

I am so excited to be sharing another traveler’s notebook process in my Italy TN!  Mostly, I am excited to be re-living one of the most amazing vacations I have ever been on!  If you are new here, my husband and I recently took a 12 day trip to Rome and Florence that we hadContinue reading “Italy Traveler’s Notebook Process”

Have Notebook, Will Travel!

Traveling to Italy with my husband was by far one of the greatest experiences of my whole life.  There is something about seeing the world that just lights up my soul.  This is a trip we have saved towards for a very long time and the planning that went into it was meticulous.  Being theContinue reading “Have Notebook, Will Travel!”

Creating Quick Backgrounds #1

Sometimes, when I am creating a Bible journal entry, an art journal page, or a traveler’s notebook page the hardest part is just getting started.  Putting actual color to a blank page can feel intimidating at times, so it is great to have several techniques in your back pocket, ready to pull out and getContinue reading “Creating Quick Backgrounds #1”

Sunday Secret #9 – Secret Crafty Behavior

Back in graduate school, I was obsessed with “Sex in the City”.  I loved the show, watched it all the time, and could quote so many episodes!  In one of the episodes, Carrie Bradshaw writes an article about “Secret Single Behavior”.  These covered the realm of “secret” activities that everyone did when they were byContinue reading “Sunday Secret #9 – Secret Crafty Behavior”