(A gentle guide to slowing down and savoring more of your actual life) I’ve been thinking a lot about presence lately — how little pockets of awareness can change the way a whole day feels. I don’t mean big spiritual revelations or dramatic life shifts… just those small moments when you catch your breath, look…
Looking back at blog posts, I am realizing I never wrote a post about my trip to Italy. I told my email followers about it, I posted some on social media and definitely talked with The Creative Faith Club members about it. But I never made a record of sharing it here. What a mistake!!!…
Get All 50 in a free printable version, sign up below Advent has always been one of my favorite times to slow down, reflect, and create. There’s something beautiful about pairing quiet moments with Scripture, color, texture, and prayer — especially in the middle of an incredibly busy season. When I started developing Artistic Advent,…
One of my favorite things about mixed media and faith art journaling is learning to see ordinary objects with new eyes. I love that moment when something random catches my attention and I think, “I wonder what kind of mark that would make?” Once you start looking at your everyday life that way, almost anything…
Without Overthinking It I’ll be honest: for years I wanted to be a morning journaler, but I had no idea how to actually get started. Every time I opened a blank page, I instantly felt like I needed to write something profound or polished. Or I convinced myself I needed the “perfect” routine before I…
If you’ve ever opened your journal, stared at that blank page, and immediately felt stuck… you are not alone. I hear this from women all the time. And honestly, I still feel that way some days too. A blank page can be a scary place. It holds so much potential that sometimes we freeze trying…
One of the things I love most about mixed media and faith art journaling is that you don’t really need special supplies to get started. I think a lot of people assume you have to run to the craft store and buy all the “right” tools before you can make anything beautiful, but honestly, some…
I’ve loved my faith art journaling practice for years, but lately, as I’ve followed more creative people on social media and scrolled around on Pinterest, my eyes have been opened to just how many different kinds of journaling there actually are. I honestly had no idea there were so many styles you could use to…
I’ve been thinking a lot about gratitude lately, not just writing down the big, obvious blessings, but noticing the tiny things woven quietly into my day. The things that are so easy to overlook but so beautiful when I slow down long enough to see them. Jesus says in Luke 16:10 that whoever is faithful…
Tags are one of those little things that seem simple, but once you start using them in your journals you realize they can go almost anywhere. Plus grab a free download: Tag Idea Booklet, that has this list plus more fun tag making ideas! Sign up at the bottom of this blog post. When I…
Not every journal needs to lie flat. Some journals feel more alive when they grow a little wild…bursting seams, layered pages, thick textures, pockets on pockets, bits sticking out everywhere. There’s something wonderful about a chunky journal you can hold in your hands. It feels like a collection of moments, a book that has lived…
Anxiety is something I’ve had to learn from the outside looking in. It’s not a word I usually use to describe myself, but someone I love — my daughter — knows it well. We talk about it often, and those conversations have opened my eyes. Anxiety isn’t just “feeling worried.” It’s physical. It’s loud. It’s…
One of the funniest things that happens when you start junk journaling is that your brain changes a little. Suddenly nothing looks like trash anymore. You start seeing potential everywhere. A cereal box becomes sturdy tag backing.An old library card looks like the perfect journaling card.A vintage flashcard at the antique store makes your heart…
I’ve always loved adding tags to my journals. There’s just something about the shape, the little reinforcement circle, the way they slide into pockets or peek out from the edges. They add texture, interest, and a bit of mystery to a page. But I’ll be honest, there have been times I’ve sat there holding a…
One of my favorite things about art journaling is adding texture. I love pages that look touched, lived-in, layered, and interesting. But sometimes the actual bulk — the bumps, the thick layers, the things that make your journal impossible to close — gets in the way. There’s a time and place for chunky journals, but…