“Standing Up” Bible Journaling Process

First off, I believe that everyone has creativity in them.  I believe that we are all born with creativity and that different experiences in our lives either encourage or push-down that innate creative ability.  So, when people tell me that Bible journaling is not for them because they are not artistic, I just don’t believeContinue reading ““Standing Up” Bible Journaling Process”

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”

Speed Scrapping

Every scrapbooker has found themselves in the same situation.  Despite the best of intentions to “stay on top of it” this time around, we find ourselves falling very much behind in our memory keeping.  At least, this is where I found myself with March rolling in.  The truth is, I switched to the traveler’s notebookContinue reading “Speed Scrapping”

Personalizing IKEA finds

IKEA is a crafters dream.  At the very least, it is an organized crafter’s dream!  They offer so many functional and affordable options that help optimize a craft room to meet the needs of a maker.  That being said, with so many crafters racing to IKEA to meet all their needs, it can be easyContinue reading “Personalizing IKEA finds”

Sunday Secret #7 – Finding Your Style

Paper crafters often develop very distinct styles.  Some gravitate toward crisp and clean.  Others embrace and celebrate white space.  And still others love perfectly coordinated crafts, with matching elements from every embellishment down to precisely matched ink.  All of these are beautiful styles that you can find all over Pinterest and Instagram.  They are pleasingContinue reading “Sunday Secret #7 – Finding Your Style”