Let’s be honest—making time for creativity isn’t always easy. We want to paint, journal, collage, or write—but life gets loud, schedules fill up, and next thing you know, your art supplies are collecting dust. But here’s the truth: your creativity isn’t optional. It’s part of how you were made. And making space for it isn’t…
IIf you’ve just finished making a junk journal, first—congrats! That in itself is something to celebrate. 🥳🥇👏🎉 Whether it’s bursting with old book pages, scrapbook scraps, washi tape, or faith-filled prompts, completing a journal is an accomplishment. But now what? What do you actually do with it? This is the number one question that comes…
I curated a list of 200 mixed media journaling art vocabulary words and definitions for beginners. If you want to dive into the world of mixed media or junk journal creation, but don’t know where to start or what some things even mean then this list is the perfect resource for you! Starting a new…
The dollar store is a wonderful source for inexpensive craft supplies that are perfect to use in your art journaling adventure! This list will have you heading to the dollar store ASAP to search for some obvious and some not so obvious supplies to add to your craft room stash! Be sure to read my…
Feeling overwhelmed by what to put in a junk journal? Don’t worry, friend—I’ve got you! Here’s a list of creative, unexpected, and easy-to-find items that will add texture, personality, memories, and fun to your journal pages. Junk journals are homemade, anything-goes books filled with a mix of papers, materials, and textiles—all bound together in a…
Flip through March with me! I am obsessed with my junk journal calendar. I’ve been working with this calendar format for the past 8 months and every month it brings me more joy. If it seems overwhelming, let me assure you it is not. I have a course on how to put this calendar together including…
Where do I start journaling? Here are 5 tips for beginners, if you are new to faith art journaling take these quick tips to get started without the overwhelm.
Need Bible Journaling inspiration and ideas, I’ve got you covered. Beginner faith art journaling ideas for you to learn from!
These paper ruffles are a blast to make and have tons of uses from journaling to gift giving to decorating. I can’t wait to see how you use your no-sew paper ruffles. Here is one I made in my junk journal… I came up with a no sew tutorial, but you can also sew these…
I turned 50 a few weeks ago. I’ve never struggled with a birthday like this one. Honestly, it had me a wreck, I had so many feelings and thoughts about my age, my life, where I’ve been and where I’m headed. I decided to set a creative goal for myself and really dig into discovering…
It’s beginning to look a lot like spring and summer, which means more outdoor time! I was in desperate need of a wooden patio furniture makeover and luckily this update is affordable and easy to do in a day. I’d like to thank Rust-Oleum for sponsoring this makeover! I have a short attention span for…
I want to tell you a story of a girl I used to know. I loved her to pieces, she was vibrant, funny, and always the life of the party. Yet, whenever life threw her a curveball or left her feeling anxious, she instinctively reached for her phone. She had a knack for dialing just…
Junk journaling has fast become a favorite hobby of mine and if you’re like me you want to dive in head first. Supplies are a fun place to start! I created a full list of the best junk journaling supplies and where to find them just for you! I’d love to send you the download…
Are my creativity and faith connected? Am I utilizing my creative gifts for the betterment of the Kingdom? How do I use my creative gifts to spread the gospel? These are questions I’ve wrestled with for years. Creativity is something that has always come naturally to me and like most people and the gifts they…
Ever found yourself intrigued by the buzz around junk journaling or the broader world of artistic journaling? You’re not alone. If you’ve seen those giant books bursting with bits and pieces and wondered what’s a junk journal and better yet, what’s the point of a junk journal, you again, are not alone. Today, I’m here…