A couple of weeks ago, I was prepping for a beginner’s Bible art journaling workshop for a group of scrapbookers and other crafters who were enjoying a retreat together at Rhodes Grove Camp in Marion, PA. It was fun to come up with ideas that they might have used in their scrapbooks to show them how they could take all their scrapbooky goodness and turn it into recess with Jesus. I went for all the scrapbook-ish illustration tricks for techniques. It was a lot of fun, and they learned some new techniques. And… as it turned out, not all of them were at the retreatRead More →

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:1-4 Recently I was preparing for a Beginner’s Bible Art Journaling Workshop which would be attended by 11 ladies who had never previously heard of Bible Art Journaling. Sometimes in preparation for a workshop, I journal multiple examples for the sameRead More →

Fall. Fun. Foam. Let’s get our crafty on! In October’s Bible Art Journaling Workshop, we’ll play with fun foam to create a bright and worshipful page in our journals. There will be lots of room to make this technique your own and I can’t wait to see how you do that! You’ll complete a page and take the tools home afterward to use again. *I’ll provide the resources. Please bring your journaling Bible, journal, or notebook. Optional: if you are already a Bible art journaler you are always welcome to bring your favorite journaling supplies. Don’t wait to register! Classes are first come, first servedRead More →

Like the banner over a castle, military squadron, or tribe is its identification, God’s banner flying over me is love. What an amazing thought! His banner over you and I, His beloved bride the church, IS love. How amazing is that. Thursday was a discouraging and overwhelming day at my new job. But Friday is a brand new day. It was time to get my mind off the job and my discouraged heart for the weekend. I was supposed to be preparing for dinner guests and didn’t really have time to play but I sat in my little corner at my art table just enjoyingRead More →

What’s Up With Washi? Tuesday, February 20, 2018 6 – 7:30 PM at LifeWay Chambersburg, PA Cost: $5 per person REGISTER HERE Preregistration is required. Registration will close 24 hours before the workshop. Have you discovered the versatility of washi tape? Are you addicted to washi? You think, “just one more roll,” and suddenly you have 50 rolls! And every roll lasts what seems like forever. Really! At $1 to $1.50 a roll, it’s an economical crafty purchase. So What’s Up With Washi? In this brand new workshop, we’ll look at some fun ways to use this relatively inexpensive and simple little roll of fancy maskingRead More →