Goodness of God

Today's junk journaling layout is all about the goodness of God and features a NEW stamp set from Creative Worship Stamps with that theme. 

The songbirds and flowers were stamped on mixed media paper and colored with Arteza Real Brush Pens. The tag backgrounds are negative prints of the Vintage Doily stencil made after spritzing it with Shiny Bauble Distress Mica Stain Spray. I stenciled the Single Damask design onto the book page using Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide. The side pocket was created using a strip of lace punched with the Deep Edge Embroidery Punch  from Martha Stewart. Some white acrylic paint splatters and crinkle ribbon complete this layout. 

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 Supplies and Tools:

•  From Creative Worship Stamps
• The Goodness of God Stamp Set 
• Single Damask Stencil   
• Song Birds Stamp Set
• Song Birds Die Set 
• Birds & Blooms Stamp Set
• Birds & Blooms Die Set 
• Vintage Postcards Stamp Set
• Vintage Elements Stamp Set 
• Bookmarks & More Die Set  
• Stitched Ovals Die Set 
• Scalloped Stitched Ovals Die Set 
• Vintage Doily Stencil 
• Canson XL Watercolor Paper Pad  
• Mixed Media Paper Pad   
• Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink  
• White Crinkle Ribbon
• Shiny Bauble Distress Mica Stain Spray (Ranger) 
• Peacock Feathers Distress Oxide (Ranger)  
• Arteza Real Brush Pens  
• Deep Edge Embroidery Punch (Martha Stewart) 

This post linked to:

• As You Like Challenge - Favorite main color
• Definitely blue - It's my favorite color and it's easy to photograph
• Triple B Challenge - Birds, Blooms, Butterflies
• Inkspirational Challenge - Use Stencils
• Just Us Girls Challenge - Stencil Week
• Stamping Sensations Challenge - Spring

He Leadeth Me

Today's junk journal layout is about keeping our eyes on Jesus since he is the only one who will never lead us wrong or let us down. It features several new products from Creative Worship Stamps. 

The left side of the page features a belly band with two postcards tucked into it. The postcards use the Watercolor Florals Printable from CWS printed on clear sticker paper. 

The right side of the page has a stenciled design over the old book page, a paper doily, and a mini file folder created by stamping and folding in half the Vintage Ledger Page stamp. It opens to reveal an encouraging verse and hymn lyric.

 

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 Supplies and Tools:

• From Creative Worship Stamps
• Vintage Labels 
• Tabs, Tickets & More Die Set 
• Vintage Postcards 
• Vintage Tile stencil
• Vintage Floral Collection Stamp Set
• Vintage Floral Collection Die Set 
• Vintage Ledger Page 
• Have Courage 
• Timeless Hymns 
• The Lord is Near
• Faith Innies     
• Take Time
• Script Background
• Grace So Amazing
• Decorative Frame Toppers  
• Lovely Wreaths Die Set   
• Watercolor Florals Printable 
• Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink  
• Vintage Photo Distress Ink (Ranger)
• Vintage Photo Distress Oxide (Ranger) 
• Crayola Markers
• Paper Doily
• Crochet Lace
• Baker's Twine
• Metallic Paint Splatters 
• Coffee Stained Paper 

 Click here to see all the layouts I've created in this junk journal so far. 

 This post linked to:

• Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

Gratitude

Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. 

Psalm 106:1

Today's junk journal layout focuses on gratitude. I started 1,000 blessings journal several years ago, but kind of forgot about it. This year I pulled it out and picked up where I left off (at 731), counting both the big and little things that I have to be thankful for. It makes the good days better, and the hard days more bearable when I'm intentional about finding something to be grateful for.  

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 Supplies and Tools:

• From Creative Worship Stamps
• Gratitude Matters
• Colors of Fall
• Sketched Leaves Background
• Faith Innies
• Vintage Ledger Page Stamp
• Peaceful Botanicals 
• Stitched Circles 1 Die Set
• Delicate Doily Die
• Thanks Word Die 
• Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink  
• Arteza Real Brush Pens
• Crochet Lace
• Crochet Thread
• Old book page 
• Printable Text Background from Mel Stampz  
• Vintage Farmhouse Digital Papers (Jenny Allsorts)
• Mermaid Lagoon Distress Ink (Ranger)  

This post linked to:

• Try it on Tuesday Challenge - Going round in circles
• scalloped circle die cuts and circle doily
• Little Red Wagon - Circle of Life - use a circle
• scalloped circle die cuts and circle doily
• Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
• The Flower Challenge - Add Embellishments
• As You Like Challenge - Favorite coloring medium
• Arteza Real Brush Pens - They're the only medium I've been successful with, and I love how you can blend and shade with them. 

Patiently, Tenderly

The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: 

“I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.

Jeremiah 31:3

The Creative Worship Stamps team is sharing seasonal projects this month, and this week's theme has been spring. My junk journal layout is all about the tender, patient way that Jesus draws us to Himself often using the trials and storms of life to remind us just how much we need Him. 

That bold flower was stenciled using white gesso and then colored with Tim Holtz watercolor pencils. I love the texture and dimension it adds to the page. 

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 Supplies and Tools:

• From Creative Worship Stamps
• Mindful Magnolias
• Vintage Butterflies & Blooms 
• Timeless Hymns 
• Vintage Sheet Music Tile 
• Bold Bloom Stencil  
• Scallop Border Dies  
• Circles Die Set 
• White Gesso 
• Tim Holtz Watercolor Pencils Set #4
• Tim Holtz Watercolor Pencils Set #6
• Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink  
• Arteza Real Brush Pens
• White & Black Acrylic Paint Splatters 
• Paper Doily
• Gingham Ribbon
• Slot Punch  
• Tiny Gingham Digital Paper Pack of 40 (Jenny Allsorts)   

This post linked to:

• Crazy is our fame, stencils are our game challenge - ATG with stencils + optional trees/leaves
• Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
• As You Like Challenge - Favorite season
• Spring is my favorite season. I love when everything turns green and starts growing again after a the bleakness of winter.

Peace Be Still

 

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. 

Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

John 14:27

 Since there isn't a new release for Creative Worship Stamps this month, they'll be doing a "Through the Seasons" theme this month using the amazing products they already have in the store. This week we're sharing spring themed projects, and I have another junk journal layout to share that focuses on peace. There's nothing like the peace of God, especially when you're going through a storm. Knowing I am His child, and He has my life in His hands brings such comfort and hope. 

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 Supplies and Tools:

• From Creative Worship Stamps
• Be Still & Know
• Words of Jesus
• Beautiful Bouquets stamp set
• Beautiful Bouquets dies set 
• Vintage Butterflies & Blooms stamp set
• Vintage Butterflies & Blooms dies set 
• Scribble Flowers stamp set
• Scribble Flowers die set
• Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink  
• Arteza Real Brush Pens
• Paper Doily 
• Printable Text Background from Mel Stampz
• Tiny Gingham Digital Paper Pack of 40 (Jenny Allsorts) 
• With a Cherry on Top Digital Scrapbook Kit (Oohlala Scraps)   
• Slot Punch 
• Heart Paper Clips 
  
• Gingham Ribbon
• Crochet Thread 
• Burlap Ribbon 

 

This post linked to:

• Simon Says Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
• Time Out Challenge - Torn, Book (torn paper and a junk journal book)
• Krafty Chicks Challenge - Anything Goes
• Stamping Sensations - Birds, Bees, Butterflies

Worthy of all praise

Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!

Psalm 103:1

I have another junk journal layout to share with you and this one focuses on praise. One of the lessons I'm learning this year is that worship isn't just for the good days; it's for the hard ones too, and it makes a world of difference in getting through the tough stuff. 

 

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 Supplies and Tools:

• From Creative Worship Stamps
• In the Psalms
• The Lord is Near
• None Other Name 
• Peaceful Botanicals Stamps
• Bloom with Grace Stamps
• Bloom with Grace Die Set 
• Botanical Branches Stamps
• Botanical Branches Die Set 
• Gratitude Matters
• Special Blooms 
• Going Postal   
• Vintage Postage  
• Worshipful Wordfetti 
• Postage Stamp Cover Plate 
• Rectangles & More Stencil
• Stitched Ovals Die Set 
• Stitched Circles 2 Die Set 
• Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink  
• Printable Text Background from Mel Stampz  
• Tiny Gingham Digital Paper Pack of 40 (Jenny Allsorts) 
• Moroccan Tile 3D Embossing Folder   (Altenew)
• Arteza Real Brush Pens
• White Acrylic Paint Splatters
• Tags
• Crochet Thread
• Crochet Lace 
• Worn Lipstick Distress Oxide Ink (Ranger) 
• These colors of Distress Ink (Ranger): 
• Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, Cracked Pistachio   

 This post linked to:

• Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
• Allsorts Challenge - Pretty Flowers
• Love Those Pretty Patterned Papers Challenge -ATG with Patterned Paper + optional birthday

Lay it at His feet

 Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

1 Peter 5:7

I started this junk journal in 2022, but only finished one layout. This year I pulled it back out to journal reminders of God's love through some difficult stuff. Life gets heavy and hard sometimes, but Jesus gives hope in our despair, comfort in our pain, and light in our darkest night.

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 Supplies and Tools:

• From Creative Worship Stamps
• Sitting Pretty 
• Bingo Card
• Vintage Elements
• Vintage Nature Elements
• More Than Sparrows 
• Vintage Butterflies & Blooms 
• Butterfly Bliss
• Pray Without Ceasing
• Faith Innies
• Circles Die Set 
• Sweet Scalloped Circles Die Set 
• Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink  
• Arteza Real Brush Pens 
• Walnut Stain and Vintage Photo Distress Ink (Ranger)
• Lace Doily Glassine Borders 
• Vintage Tape Measure Printable Paper (StudioOnGlore)
• Kraft Digital Paper Pack (Frou Frou Craft)
• Printable Text Background from Mel Stampz 
• Canvas Paper
• Twine
• Tag 

This post linked to:

• Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
• As You Like Challenge - Favorite non-card crafty project
• I enjoy creating different kinds of journals and just recently pulled out this unfinished junk journal to work in again

Mini Journal

 I have something different to share today.  Inspired by two of my IG friends (Autumn and Angela), I got together with a couple friends this week and we created mini journals to fill with Scripture and inspirational thoughts. This first layout is based on these two verses that are favorites of mine:

Micah 6:8 "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." (NIV)

Psalm 116:2 "Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath!" (NLT)

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Autumn was generous enough to share her process with me and I used it as a basis to create my journal: 

• Cut a cover from card stock measuring 8 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches
• Score at 4 1/4 and 1/8 inch on either side of that and fold to create the spine
  
• Cut pieces of designer paper to measure 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches
  
• Score these pieces at 4 1/8 inch and fold to create the pages
• Tuck bits of book pages, glassine bags, paper bags, dictionary pages, notebook paper etc. between the pages
• Bind using the pamphlet stitch
  

Don't miss out on the FLASH SALE going on this weekend! 

Supplies and Tools:

• From Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps:
• Scribble Flowers
• Scribble Flowers Dies
• Pray without Ceasing
• To Do List 
• Vintage Doily Stencil 
• Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink 
• Vintage Photo Distress Ink (Ranger)
  
• Vellum
• White Embossing Powder
• Dictionary Page
• Crochet Lace
• Cream Thread 
• Glassine Bag
  
• Tag Collection (Sizzix - Tim Holtz)
• Moments in Time Paper Pack (Photo Play)
  
• Lost and Found Heirloom and Ruby Ephemera packs (My Mind's Eye)

This post linked to:

• Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes
• Tic Tac Toe Challenge - Die Cut, Patterened Paper, Pink