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I talk to a lot of women who want to draw but feel a surprising amount of fear around it. They want to try sketching in their journals, they admire other people’s faces or florals or little doodles on Instagram, and yet when they sit down with a pen and a blank page, something inside…
The start of a new year always makes me a little reflective. Not in a dramatic “new me” way, but in a quiet, honest one. I’ve been thinking about my evenings. About how easy it is for them to disappear into a screen. About how often the end of the day becomes recovery mode instead…
I’ve always loved the idea that God didn’t just give us bodies to move us around this world. He gave us senses so we could experience it. See it. Taste it. Smell it. Touch it. Hear it. And if you’re anything like me, those senses end up playing a huge role in your creative and…
This month in The Creative Faith Club we are starting our Faith in The Margins Sessions and looking at different aspects of margin—small spaces physically, mentally, of time and resources. This topic has made me think of all the little things I’ve had to implement to help myself become more of an actual creative and…
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…
Gesso 101: What It Is and Why Your Journal Pages or Mixed Media Art Might Just Love It Let’s talk gesso—that mysterious little bottle that lives on the art supply shelf, looking all official and important. If you’ve heard the word floating around in mixed media groups or craft videos and thought, “What in the…
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…
I love Texas. So I made a junk journal all about the great state of Texas. 🤠⭐ I’m sure there are other places that are nicer, for sure cooler places, spots with more rain and parts of the world that actually get all four seasons. But Texas is special and has my heart. I actually…
April showers bring May flowers and they showed up on my junk journal calendar planner this month! While I’ve been feeling lots of color this year, May brought a black and white vibe to my heart. Not really sure why, but I felt inspired to create the month in a strict two color palette. I…
April came fast this year! It’s a super FULL month for your family with some travel and prepping to graduate my oldest son. I felt the urge to be bright and cheery. It was also an amazing opportunity to celebrate Faith Fest, which is happening this month! Here are a few looks and a video…
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…
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…