I'm capturing a couple of our 31 Days of Peace verses on the blank pages at the back of the Monthly BQJ . At this time of year I like to incorporate some Christmas carols from old hymnals, too. I finally found some earth stickers .

How is YOUR joy-seeking going this season? Sometimes creating a simple BQJ page helps me remember the long-lasting, historic JOY that generations upon generations have experienced before us. Looking into the background history of favorite Christmas carols puts them in context. Adding scripture aro

- Good Friday tends to have us reflecting on the cross more than usual. This morning while I was walking my dog, enjoying all the blossoms of spring, the hymn "the Old Rugged Cross" kept coming to mind.

Just when you thought you'd figured out a bunch of ways to use washi tape on your #biblequiltjournal pages, you discover another fun project to do with it! Mary Jo shared this idea with the BQ community recently on a Zoom call, noting she probably saw the original idea on Pinterest somewhere.

Sometimes it takes us a little while to get a page completed. And that's OK! I started this Christmas tree a few weeks ago by ripping a scrapbook paper into a triangular shape, leaving the edges rough. I glued it onto the journal page and added a few stickers.

The Three Trees template is an original design created by my sis-in-law last Christmas season as a supplement to the Bible Quilt® journal. This template can be easily geared toward a Christmas, winter, or nature theme. It's a fun one to play around with washi tape and colored paper!

The Trees template was designed by Alice, a Bible Quilter in Alabama, as a supplement to the Bible Quilt Journal. I added some stitch lines to her original version to provide you with some ideas re: ways to decorate this fun template. This pdf includes both versions of the Trees (with and without stitchlines) in both sizes.

God used a rainbow as a very colorful reminder of His faithfulness to never flood the earth again. Let's do a rainbow post-it page!

These little 3 x 3-inch pops of color are simple elements that can have a big impact in our daily routines and on our attitudes...

One of my favorite stamp sets is this clickable set I've had for years. You can snap the individual letters together into a one-word stamp, which keeps the letters in alignment. Typically I stamp my word onto a piece of scratch paper before I stamp it onto my Bible Quilt journal page.

If you want a quick way to add a little flair to your #biblequiltjournal page, you can stamp words or illustrations on it. I used to be intimidated by acrylic stamps ( not sure why ) but I have come to appreciate their easy use and adaptability for a variety of themes.

Several people have made inquiries recently re: what BQ products where available and what would be the best way to get started. So...this morning I did a spontaneous video tour of my in-home shop for you, which hopefully will give you a better overview of what's accessible to you on your BQ journey.

This Bible Quilt Journal is designed with fun, dynamic templates that can appeal to girls of all ages! It is a convenient 7 x10 size to stack easily with a Bible, so you can tuck it in your tote with your BQ supplies and be ready to go!

I've got a handy-sized notebook for you to do some creative #biblequilting notes for your new journaling endeavors!

Have a stash of gift tags? Many tags have unique shapes that you can use as stencils on your #biblequiltjournal pages.

When you gift with intention and purpose for how it's going to bless the recipient, it takes some of the "chore" out of shopping and packaging everything together.

My favorite markers are Papermate flair pens . They come in a variety of bold and pastel colors. I've been impressed how long they last! You might find some good deals during back-to-school sales. I've had luck finding them at Target, Walmart, and office supply stores.

Let's get creative ahead of the Christmas season with some BQJ Christmas pages and crafts!

Online chat with Di & other Bible Quilters

Online chat with Di & other Bible Quilters

Here's a few templates to help prepare your heart for the holiday season! 🎄❤️🎄 This BELLS template is a festive way to gather scripture for the Christmas season or any celebration. Sample page: Good News . Do you follow a structured Advent plan?

Do you sometimes catch yourself humming a refrain from a Christmas carol? The phrase "the weary world rejoices" kept swirling about in my head last week, so I decided to spend some time creating with it and digging into the rest of the song, too.

The Psalms are a treasure trove of lyrical wisdom and encouragement. Join us as we explore them throughout July!

The Music Notes template is our featured template for July in the Monthly Bible Quilt Journal. Here's a peek at how I created mine using our focus on Psalms this month. To get started, I lightly brushed the wavy stitch lines with gelatos and blended them softly.