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Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Growing In Unity - Day 2: God's Word Is Sweet (Bible Art & Journaling)

I am back again for day 2 of my week as a Growing In Unity gal!

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Today I have a Bible journaling entry to share with you:
Since I was having so much fun doing watercolor on yesterday's card, I decided to give watercolor a try in my Bible. (Note: I did prep my Bible page before doing any watercolor or stamping.) I stamped first, added a wash of watercolor, and then went back in and added some extra tint to the stamped hearts with more watercolor paint. I then added in some hand lettering ("God's word is sweet") using a fine-tipped black pen.

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Supplies:
Bible: Zondervan (NIV Holy Bible, Journal Edition);
Page Prep: Ranger (Dina Wakely Media - Clear Gesso);
Stamps: Unity Stamp Company ({Jar Full Of} Sweetness);
Ink: Ranger (Archival - Jet Black);
Other: Watercolor Paints (Master's Touch Watercolor Paint Set - 24 Colors);
Pens: Faber-Castell (PITT Artist Pen - Black);

42 comments:

  1. I haven't gotten up the courage to watercolor in my special Bible. I am worried that the pages will ripple. I need to find out how to prep it well before I watercolor.
    I like how you added all of the color. It is beautiful. I am going to, once I get up the courage, take my time and make the artwork very meaningful. Thank you for the inspiration.

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    1. This was my first time trying watercolor in my Bible and I was nervous, too.
      I prepped my page first (link to what I use is in the supply list at the very end of the post) and kept my heat gun on hand to dry it quickly between layers. I don't think the heat tool was necessary, but it did help speed up the process.

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  2. I don't have a journal Bible but admire all you gal's who do ... and use them well! This is pretty and a good message ( love your hand lettering!)

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  3. So beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  4. Very pretty and great hand lettering.

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  5. Thanks for the wonderful idea. I don't Bible journal in an actual Bible but in a book that I do my other art journaling in. Easier for me. I will definitely be using this idea. Thanks

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  6. Pretty journaling! Love the row of candy jars! Your lettering is beautiful!

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  7. I'm not that into bible journaling but this is really cute!

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  8. Awesome! Love. Love. Love. Angie VerDuin

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  9. I love the Bible Journaling. I'm still to freaked out to this in my Bible. What if I mess up? It's not like you can rip out a page and not miss it.

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    1. The mistakes are part of the process - nobody is perfect.
      But...there are also lots of ways to cover the mistakes 😉 - paint, washi tape, stickers, etc.

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  10. Very pretty! I never would have thought it possible to watercolor in a bible. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. Beautiful! I'd love to see one of your quick tutorials on how to watercolor in your bible.

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  12. Great journaling. Feels inspired. Thanks for sharing.

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  13. Your additions to this page add so much! Like the colors!

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  14. Beautiful work! Love the colors.

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  15. I love Bible journaling and this one is very beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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  16. Bible journaling is something I have wanted to try, really nice.

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  17. Wow! I like the look of Bible journaling. Bible pages are so thin though. What did you use to prep it? What stamp set did you use?

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    1. I saw the supply list after I posted :)

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    2. Good catch! I always try my best to list my supplies (with links) at the end of each post.

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  18. love what you did in your Bible. Beautiful colors. Love the words and writing. Well done!

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  19. What a creative way to use stamping and watercoloring. I like the way you combined techniques on this colorful project

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  20. This came out lovely;creative way to use jar full of sweetness stamp kit!

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  21. This came out lovely;creative way to use jar full of sweetness stamp kit!

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  22. Beautiful. I love the way you provide all details of each item used. Very helpful! Thank you!

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  23. Beautiful. I love the way you provide all details of each item used. Very helpful! Thank you!

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  24. Wow what a great way to illustrate the verse! I love it.❤

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  25. Beautiful! Love the colors! That stamp is perfect!

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  26. Another beautiful bible journaling page.

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  27. I have not tried Bible journaling but it looks very nice!

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  28. Cute images and fun sentiment! Love those candy colors that you used on your page.

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  29. This is a very creative way to use this stamp for bible journaling.

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  30. Your hand lettering looks great . I really like this and the vibrant colors!

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