Coming up roses.
I always seem to find myself either in Proverbs or Psalms if I need a pick me up or just my go to places to read. I decided I would "dress up" a page in Psalms with my first attempt at roses. (didn't practice before hand on scrap and mine came out fine but I wouldn't suggest it lol)
I can't wait to try it again and do some different types of flowers.  After doing this page I promptly went to the library and checked out watercolor books on how to do flowers. I think they are just so beautiful and these went up Really fast. I hope you take some time today and smell or paint some roses :)
It always brings a smile to my face!
Supplies: Pencil, "golden matte medium"(to prep my page), and watercolors.

Happy early Birthday to me!!

My loving parents gave me a new journal bible!!!!!!! (can you tell I am excited?)

This is the Esv Interweave bible.
The bible has a hard cover tan fabric cover. It comes in this nice hard box so if you give it as a gift it looks really nice and keeps it safe from damage.
Both of my bibles are from http://www.christianbook.com/
I have purchased from them for Years! and I am very pleased with the prices and how quickly you receive your items.


These are my two journal bibles that I currently have. As you can see the interleave is a lot larger then my 2 inch column bible.
The interleave has a full blank page between two pages of scripture. So you can do journaling or art on the page and have no worries of it bleeding through or covering the scripture. That is one thing I personally choose not to do is cover it so I can't read it because I use my bibles for studying or to bring to church. (if that is the type of creativity and option you personally choose then that is great! Go with it and let God use you as you create and study his word)



The bottom is the interleave and the top is my 2 inch margin bible. I have put washi tape on the beginning of each book of the bible. The interleave I did it on the long part of my bible and the 2 inch margin bible I put it on the top of the page. It was SOOO much easier to do the edge and I must say I love the look of it way better. I would definitely recommend anyone doing it!
***Tip- Go slow and take your time. Don't be in a rush and have less distractions as possible and you will have less chance of messing up. :)

Create in me a clean heart. The lord loves us no matter the sin or the life we have. He loves us and wants us to be part of his family. He will make that sinful heart clean and made new. I pray that my thoughts and my heart are now on Him and not of this world. Create in me a clean heart!

Supplies: Golden matte finish to prep the page, chalk, and micron pen.

Do you feel overwhelmed? That life and the worry is taking over you thoughts? Days like that do come and this verse in Psalms really hits home to me. When my Heart is overwhelmed lead me to the rock that is higher then I. I am not having to rely on me and my self to get through the hard times or stress of life. That when those times come that I can go to Him and know that he is in control of it all.

Supplies: Colored pencils and micron pens were

I always love how God always knows everything! How many hairs on my head or the stars in the sky. God knows each and everyone of us and I am so blessed that he does care for me.
A quick and easy page that is fun and a special reminder that he loves me...
 The page was prepped, colored pencils, and micron pens.

I total mess up!!

Have you ever messed up on a page it was Way to late to fix it? Well, this was me! I prepped the page before this and then I went and cleaned my brush. When I came back the pages had stuck together and I flipped by mistake to the next page! I drew it all out in pen and then I realized when I went to mark the words I wanted in the boot. I had drawn it on the WRONG page! an unprepped page and not the page I had intended to do it on. So instead I went with it. I realized that this is a learning mistake and that it doesn't matter I can still use this as a reminder that I am to use the Spiritual gifts that God has given me.

Psalms 90:2
Before the mountains were brought forth From everlasting you are God

What a wonderful promise this is. That God has been and always will be! Why worry? he is there and will take care of us.
I used watercolor and Micron pens to create this page.

1 John 3:11 God is Love
What a wonderful reminder that God is love!
I used chalk, washi tape, and micron pens to create this lovely page.

Be the light of the world

I was reading through this portion of Psalms and I felt like it was important reminder to be the light of this world. God calls us to be the Light of the World and to share that with others. Have no fear, walk in him and stay faithful no matter what.
I used colored pencils and Micron pens.

Bold as a lion!
How often are we able to do that? To stay true to God?
That is my Prayer that I will have that boldness and to show love to those around me.

As I created this lion I used a pencil and drew him out just the main areas. (pretty much what looks black is what I did)
then I went over it lightly with colored pencil to make a nice base for the lion.
I then dug out my water colors and just started layering him up and adding more color or detail when I thought it looked like he needed it.
This is the first Animal I have ever drawn and the use of water colored pencils also. I am very pleased with my first attempt.
I hope you have Boldness today!

Muffins

Who doesn't love a nice warm muffin? My biggest thing is time to get it all made in the morning or with a 1 year old. So I decided to experiment with some recipes and this is what I came up with by combining a few. You will mix the dry ingredients together and have it in a bowl for whenever you are in need or want muffins made you just scoop it out and add the liquids. Easy peasy right? It has made life so much easier..

Muffin recipe

8 Cups flour

2 Cups sugar

3 Tablespoons baking powder

2 Teaspoons salt

Mix well and store in an airtight container.

When you are ready to make muffins add
2 1/2 cups of dry ingredients 

1 cup milk

1 egg

1/2 cup of melted butter or oil. (I like half oil and half butter)

Grease muffin tins fill 3/4 of the way.
Bake 400 for 18-20 min (mine are done in 18)

Options to add to your muffins before baking

Blueberry: 1 cup of fresh or frozen. (1/4 tsp of cinnamon, dash of nutmeg)

Doughnut muffins: Bake the muffins and when they are cooled dip in melted butter and dipped in cinnamon and sugar.

Coffee: 2 tsp instant coffee and 3/4 cup of semisweet chocolate chips

Jam filled: Fill half of you miffin tin with batter add a tsp of jam and top with enough batter to fill your tins 3/4 of the way.

Bible Art Journaling Isaiah 1:18

As I spent the weekend with my mother we decided we were going to take some quality time and do some bible journaling. It was such a pleasant time and we both tried a few new techniques. This page we Prepped our page with "golden matte medium" and then used water colors, along with a white pen to add the bright white on the tree and the snow.
This is the tutorial we used:
Watching susan we were able to just enjoy trying something new.
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPnFhpJMwmQ

I hope you are encouraged to try something new today!