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Bible Journaling Sales for Black Friday – Supporting Small Businesses

There are huge Bible journaling sales this week both in physical products and digital downloads. This blog post is in support of small businesses. I’ve reached out to every small business in the space of Bible journaling that I know and some that I don’t know, and here’s what I found. If I missed any, please add them in the comments!

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Bible Journaling Sales – Digital Downloads

I love Bible journaling sales on digital downloads because they don’t take up space in my craft room. Here are the sales that are happening this week:

Bible Journaling Sales – Physical Products

Physical products are also fun to have and to give. Here are a few of the small businesses that are having sales this week:

Why Do I Support “Competitors”?

Some of my business friends roll their eyes at me and ask why in the world would I share other people’s businesses…especially ones that “compete” with mine? Here’s my answer…I don’t see “competition” when it comes to God. Providing a list like this will help my customers and friends get a great deal on something they want. God has always provided for my needs, I have no fear or doubt that He will continue to do so. If I can help another sister or brother out in the process, then I will delight in it.

Philippians 2:3-4 says:

Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.

When I look towards the interest of others, I receive blessings too. xoxo

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7 Best Bible Journaling Deals for Black Friday

What are the best Bible journaling deals for Black Friday? You might be surprised that some of the best Bible journaling deals will be before Black Friday as many retailers are getting a head start on the Christmas buying season.  I polled the Bible Journaling for Beginner’s Facebook community to find out what they’d like to have researched where you’re likely to find these items on sale this year. Can you guess what made the top spot? Scroll down to find out, but before you do…make sure you’ve entered our contest to win Bible journaling supplies and faith-based gifts worth over $100!

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#1 & 4 Bible Journaling Deals on Supplies

To get the best deals on Bible journaling supplies you want to shop with coupons. All of the local retail craft stores will have coupons and sales ranging from 40-70% off.

DaySpring 30% off: Dayspring is launching their Black Friday sale early this year. Shop their entire line including their Illustrated Faith line. Use code: FRIDAY18 to get 30% off through 11/25 (Excludes Willow Tree and Illustrating Bible).

Michaels 30% off: Michaels will have 30% off including sales items on Thursday and 25% off on Friday. You can get your coupon or save gas and shop online here.

Load up that Bible journaler’s stocking with craft supplies like glue sticks, scissors, stickers, and more. Craft supplies always make my list. Here are my favorite brands:

Here are a few How-to Bible Journaling books you might want to check out:

#2 Illustrating Bible

The best discount on the Illustrating Bible is likely your local Christian retailer. DaySpring will have the most inventory, but their discount codes exclude the Illustrating Bible. Use code: FRIDAY18 to get 30% off at Dayspring through 11/25, but sadly it doesn’t include the Illustrating Bible.

#3 Die Cutting Machine Deals

I own both the Brother Scan and Cut and the Silhouette Cameo 3. I love having the ability to scan a pdf into the Brother Scan and Cut machine and have it cut out the stickers, but sadly after having it for a whole year I still use the Cameo 3 20 times more. I love the Silhouette Cameo 3. My first Silhouette was purchased in May 23, 2012, for  $270. It still works great, but I wanted the extra blade and wireless functionality of the Cameo 3 so I use that machine all the time. If you’re curious about how to print and cut, check out this blog post. If I were buying one this year, here’s what I recommend:

If you don’t want to shop Amazon, it’s likely that Michaels will have die cutting machines at around $199.

#5 Other Journaling Bibles

My favorite place to purchase Bibles is Christianbook.com. Their prices are always less than Amazon unless Amazon decides to run a book promotion. We’ll post that to our Facebook Page if/when it becomes active.

#6 More Time

I save so much time by employing automation to help me around the house. I love my InstaPot pressure cooker, crock pot, and vacuums that do the work for me.  I always recommend that people try to find more time by employing tools that save you time.

If you’re looking to give your Bible journaler a little more time, here’s a few low or zero costs items that you might consider:

  • Precook meals
  • Take care of the kiddos
  • Do some of the Christmas shopping
  • Take over the Christmas cards
  • Grab takeout
  • Clean the house
  • Order the gifts online with wrapping, and have them sent directly where they need to go
  • Make or buy the cookies or treats
  • Remind her that she has to take something off her to-do list before she can add a new to-do
  • Volunteer to set up for the Christmas tea and help clean up too

#7 Money for Others

I love Bible journalers! They’re always thinking of others. Some Bible journalers would love a donation in their name to a worthy cause. Others would love to have money to take their family on a special outing. If money isn’t something you like to give, how about gift cards?

Gift cards are so easy to buy, and they’re perfect for the person that’s hard to buy for. Here are the gift cards I recommend for Bible journalers.

The entire poll is here if you’d like to see all of the results:

10 best bible journaling deals

I’d love to know what’s on your wish list this year! Let me know what you think the best Bible journaling gifts are in the comments below as well as if you know of any other Bible journaling deals this season!

 

 

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Bible Journaling and Crafting With the Proverbs 17:6 Fathers Kit

Bible Journaling and Crafting With the Proverbs 17:6 Fathers Kit

I had so much fun using the Proverbs 17:6 kit this month. I love the vintage look and since I don’t have many masculine Bible journaling pages, I thought I’d take the time to put some together. Scroll down for the videos on how to make the traveler’s notebook and Bible journal entry.  I hope they encourage you this week!

You can purchase this kit in our store here. This is also located in our Momentum program in the bonus files section.

Proverbs 17:6

Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.

Happy Father’s Day Card

Traveler’s Notebook – Remember This

Here’s a tutorial on how to build this traveler’s notebook.

Proverbs 17:6

Children’s children are a crown to the aged, and parents are the pride of their children.

Here’s how I did this page.

Psalm 103:21

Praise the Lord, all his heavenly hosts, you his servants who do his will.

Isaiah 41:10

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Bible Journaling and Crafting With the Fathers Day Kit Isaiah 41.10

Bible Journaling and Crafting With the Fathers Day Kit Isaiah 41.10

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10 Best Bible Journaling Gifts for Christmas + Giveaway!!!!

What are the best Bible journaling Gifts? Christmas is just around the corner, and my husband is always asking me what I want for Christmas. While we don’t focus on the gifts much, I do want to make it easy on him (and others), so I polled the Bible Journaling for Beginner’s Facebook community to find out what they’d like to have. Can you guess what made the top spot? Scroll down to find out, but before you do…make sure you’ve entered our contest to win a fantastic set of Bible journaling how-to books.

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#10 Best Bible Journaling Gifts – Gift Cards

Gift cards are so easy to buy, and they’re perfect for the person that’s hard to buy for. Here are the gift cards I recommend for Bible journalers. Please note that there are affiliate links in this post. You don’t pay more when you use our affiliate links and it really helps support us. Thank you!

#9 Best Bible Journaling Gifts – Die Cutting Machine

I have a Brother Scan and Cut on my list this year. Mostly because I’m crazy busy and think that having the ability to scan a pdf into the machine and have it cut out the stickers will save me time. Don’t get me wrong; I love my Silhouette Cameo. I’ve had it since May 23, 2012, and it’s worked like a champ since day one. I’ve owned many Cricut machines, but Provo Craft was a bit behind the digital game when I switched to the Silhouette years ago. My Silhouette was $270 back in the day, and now you can get a better one for about $230. Here’s what I recommend:

#7 A Partner

Who wouldn’t want to Bible journal with a friend? If you have a friend that’s into Bible journaling, ask her over for some fellowship. You’ll build your relationship while building your knowledge and growing closer to God. It’s a win-win-win! If you’re having a hard time finding a partner, please consider joining our Bible journaling for Beginners community. It’s like having your own family of Bible journalers who are passionate about God!

#6 Best Bible Journaling Gifts – Bible Journaling How-to Books

Bible journaling in its present form hasn’t been around for very long even though note-taking in the Bible has been around for decades. There’s something amazing when your right and left brain work in harmony to bring the story to life, and you finally make sense of it all. Bible journaling helps you remember the lessons, the stories, and verses and makes it easy to explain it to all ages. But, you must start at the beginning if you want to do it and not “ruin” your Bible. I put “ruin” in quotes because I don’t think you can ruin the Bible if you’re using it for what it’s intended to be used for — to build your knowledge of the Word, grow your relationship with God, and spread the good news.

Here are a few How-to Bible Journaling books you might want to check out:

#2, 3, 5, & 8 Best Bible Journaling Gifts – Bible Journal Supplies

Bible journaling supplies make the perfect gift. Let’s face it, supplies are expensive. A good pen set can set you back $7 for one or two pens! Supplies made it to my list this year too. I’d like a big bottle of Matte Medium to last the entire year. It would be great in my stocking (hint to my husband). Here are my favorite brands:

#1 More Time to Bible Journal

More time to Bible journal is the leader of the best Bible journaling gifts according to a poll from our Facebook group of over 12,000 members. That makes a lot of sense. We are all busy, especially during the last quarter of the year. If you’re in retail or you deliver packages, it’s even worse. Not only do you have the stress of making end of year numbers, but you also have frantic shoppers, and packages to deliver. Of course, if you work in corporate, you’re busy too with year-end activities, planning, and hopefully a Christmas party or two. For moms like me, we’re attending school functions almost every week, and if we’re lucky, we may even bake a few goodies. But, truth be told, I’ll probably stop the by the bakery on my way to the cookie exchange. And no…I won’t tear off the label and pretend they’re mine. I’ll wear my “I cheated” shirt proudly because I’d rather be a little shamed than miss the gathering altogether.

If you’re looking to give your Bible journaler a little more time, here’s a few items that you might consider:

  • Offer to take care of the kids for a few hours 
  • Do some or all of the Christmas shopping
  • Put the labels on the Christmas cards, or better yet order them because she hasn’t yet
  • Grab takeout
  • Clean the house, hire someone to help, or tell her it looks just fine
  • Order the gifts online with wrapping, and have them sent directly where they need to go
  • Make or buy the cookies
  • Remind her that she has to take something off her to-do list before she can add a new to-do
  • Volunteer to set up for the Christmas tea and help clean up too

The entire poll is here if you’d like to see all of the results:

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I’d love to know what’s on your wish list this year! Let me know what you think the best Bible journaling gifts are in the comments below.

 

 

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Last Minute Bible Journaling Gift Ideas for Mothers Day

Last night my sweet husband asked me what I’d like for Mother’s Day. I glanced at the calendar and realized that it’s this Sunday! Last Minute Bible Journaling Gift Ideas for Mothers DayI can’t believe Mother’s Day is almost here. So for all of the hubbies out there who are searching for that perfect gift here are a few Bible journaling gift ideas for Mothers Day. Scroll down to the bottom for my favorite idea.

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Bible Journaling Gift Ideas for Mothers Day

Remember when you were young and you used to write the sweetest love letters? Yes…years ago. Those still work! Put your thoughts on paper, make a card (no it doesn’t need to be as good as the ones you see her make), frame a picture, put some non-toxic paint of your kid’s hand and make a print. The list is endless.

A New Journaling Bible

I love collecting and journaling in a new creative Bible. The newest Bible journal released on February 1, 2017, and is the first paraphrased creative Bible on the market. It’s called The Message Canvas Bible: Coloring and Journaling the Story of God by Eugene H. Peterson. The publisher is NavPress. It is simply a stunning Bible, and I should be getting one to review soon.

When buying a Bible, make sure you purchase a translation that she’ll like. The Message is more of a story as opposed to a word-for-word or thought-for-thought translation. However, the art in this Bible is enough to get anyone diving into the Word!

There are many other creative Bibles on the market, so feel free to use our Bible Journal selection tool to find one that best suits your gifting needs. The other two creative Bibles that are on my list are the KJV Creative Bible and the MEV Promises of God Bible.

The Complete Guide to Bible Journaling

The Complete Guide to Bible Journaling by Joanne Fink and Regina Yoder. This book is a must have and is a #1 best seller. It has tools and techniques that help you express your faith in a fun and creative way. Techniques include:

Tracing, Drawing, and Patterning
Painting Backgrounds with Stamps
Stencils
Colored Pencils
Watercolors
Page Prep
Acrylic Paint
Washi Tape
Stickers & Die Cuts
Rubber Stamps
Lettering
Layout Techniques

I think the best part of this book is all of the stickers and elements provided in the back of the book. Those alone are worth at least three times what the publisher is charging. To see my in-depth review of this Book, click here.

Bible Journaling Kits

Dayspring sells kits by Illustrated Faith every month. The latest one is Doodles to Live by. It’s simply an adorable kit. If you want that kit or any of the fun Illustrated Faith stickers and stamp sets, you’ll need to choose next day shipping and purchase your gifts by noon on Thursday.

For those starting out, The Starter kit by Illustrated Faith makes a great gift as well as the Genesis kit. If your budget is limited, I would recommend purchasing a journaling Bible and a few coloring pencils.

Stamps

I added a few stamps to my wish list. There are so many new Bible journaling stamp sets on the market these days. Spellbinders just released an entire set by Joanne Fink. It’s definitely on my list! Also on my list are these cute Angel stamps by The Greeting Farm. Geez, it doesn’t get much cuter than that.

If you buy stamps, remember you need a clear block,  ink and gesso to reduce bleed through.

The Best Mother’s Day Present

I could go on for days listing all of my favorite Bible journaling gift ideas for Mothers Day. But, then we’d be passed Sunday so I’d better stop here.

Remember that the BEST Mother’s Day present has already been given to the one you love. And that is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 5:25-28 ESV says:
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. In the same way husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself.

The Best Bible journaling gift ideas for Mothers Day is simply that.

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