Bible Journaling Psalms 103

Today's craft time was spent in Bible Journaling. I recently purchased a NIV Notetaker's Bible and I love it. What a way to study the word of God. I am enjoying this very much. I start off by picking out a scripture or scriptures that have stood out to me in my bible study time. Today's scriptures were

 Psalms 103 :1-5

Praise the Lord, my soul;

    all my inmost being, praise his holy name.

Praise the Lord, my soul,

    and forget not all his benefits—

who forgives all your sins

    and heals all your diseases, who redeems your life from the pit

    and crowns you with love and compassion, who satisfies your desires with good things

    so that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.

First thing I did was prep my page borders with Gesso and let dry...I used a very light coat just enough for me to paint over.

After my Gesso dried I then apply a nice amount of  Acrylic paint in the color of Dark Yellow.

When my Acrylic paint dried I then started decorating the page. I add some black lines around the boarder and then stenciled some blue pokey dots along the border also. I use stickers for the word "Praise" and added a little tab to my page.

To change up my stickers I rubbed Gesso over them with my finger and let that dry. When it was good and dry I then used my small stamp pads in yellow and teal and went over my letters. I added a few other elements such as a few doodles and a hand made "the Lord" label. 

Finished Product:

Turned out pretty I think. This is probably one of my favorite things to do.

Thanks for looking and God Bless!!

Sick day off? Time to make ATCs!!

Today's project was making new Artist Trading Cards. First off let me tell you that I am in love with the Dylusions Ink Spray! I have only just discovered this and it is so fun. For these cards, I used old playing cards, doilies, paper towels, acrylic paints and stamps. I am still working on the two on the left. My favorite stamp of all time is probably the mason jar stamp on the right, today it is holding wishes. Wonder what I can put in the jar next time........

The finished Products:

This birdie ATC background was made with a paper towel that was painted and stamped on. I then glued it to a old playing card, added my bird die-cut and ribbon. Then I hand stamped and made the word Tweet. 

 

 This ATC background was made with an old playing card, dictionary page, doilies and acrylic paints. I then stamped a Mason Jar and filled it with wishes (aka star stamps) Handmade word wishes and a little washi tape and staple...Turned out cute!

This ATC background was made in the same manner as the above....just used yellow more.

Thanks for looking! God Bless!!

Hi Ya!

Hi! And welcome to my blog!! 

My name is Crystal and I love to craft. My nickname from a few of my dear friends is Crystal Chandelier hence the name of my blog. I have been crafting for years now and decided it was time to share my fun times with you all. I hope to share not only my crafting ideas, but also my life. I am a single mother of two beautiful girls. I am a Children's Program Director at my local library. So I have lots to be shared. Thanks for looking. Enjoy!!