BIBLE JOURNAL #21

Hello blogging friends! here is my Bible Journal for this week:

 

 

 

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“What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.”  Ecclesiastes 1:9 (NIV)

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Time has been on my mind lately; it seems to go so fast! I spent some time last week studying Ecclesiastes and this verse stuck with me. I know I am taking it out of context, but it reminds me that time may seem like it is moving fast, but to God, time is eternal, everlasting, infinity! That is what we have to look forward to with Him! So, no need to worry about time today…..there is an eternity ahead! 

This drawing is done with a Micron pen and Prismacolor  and graphite pencils.

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Have a blessed day!

Ellen

BIBLE JOURNAL #20

Hello blogging friends! here is my Bible Journal for this week:

 

 

 

“Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6 NIV)

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I have always loved this verse. It always brings me peace and comfort knowing that Jesus died for me, and he leads me through life. I believe in this verse is Jesus saying, “Trust me. Just put your trust in me and I will show you the way.” It brings me back to my word of the year – ABIDE. Abide in Jesus and he will show you the way. Thank goodness I don’t have to know everything, or be able to answer all questions! Jesus is there to help me when I stumble or get confused!

This drawing is done with a Micron pen and Copic markers.

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Have a blessed day!

Ellen

BIBLE JOURNAL #19

Hello blogging friends! here is my Bible Journal for this week:

 

“Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come. She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” (Proverbs 31:25-30 ESV)

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Mom is 83 now and I am so thankful for every day we have with her. She is a Christian and this passage makes me think of her and all she has done for us. I was blessed to spend a couple of days with her over the weekend. I just wish we lived closer to each other!

This drawing is done with a Micron pen and Prismacolor pencils.

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Have a blessed day!

Ellen

BIBLE JOURNAL #17

Hello blogging friends! here is my Bible Journal for this week:

 

 

 

 

 

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Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life^?

“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

(Matthew 6:26 – 37 NIV)

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I am participating in a Bible Study about drawing nearer to God and this verse came to mind. Sometimes I think it is hard to get closer to God because I feel like He has more important things to worry about. Or I think, He must be so busy and this thing on my mind is really insignificant.

I love this verse (really the entire passage) because it comforts me and reminds me that I am of value to God. He will take care of my needs if I just let go and trust.

I know that doesn’t mean to just stop taking care of myself! But it does help me not be such a worry-wart! I was such a worrier earlier in life but this has taught me to stop and consider what I am worrying about. Fix it if I can, and if I cannot, put it in God’s hands and have FAITH that He will handle it as He sees fit.

The beautiful bird image is a sticker from K & Company.

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Have a blessed day!

Ellen

BIBLE JOURNAL #16

Hello blogging friends! I got really behind and missed getting this ready for this past Sunday, so here is my Bible Journal for this week:

 

 

 

 

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He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”

But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?” In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’

“Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.” (Luke 10: 27-37 NIV)

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  Do you ever watch the so called “news” and wonder if the entire world has gone crazy? Thoughts of mercy, compassion, love and kindness seem to be a thing of the past. But, Jesus said if we love our neighbor as ourselves, we will live! This is a verse that most of us learn very early in life because it is a valuable lesson, but we seem to forget it as we get older. So my challenge this week is to do something for someone who does not expect it. Just imagine one week of people being kind to each other!

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Have a blessed day!

Ellen

BIBLE JOURNAL #15

Hello blogging friends! Here is my Bible Journal for this week:

 

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“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.. ” Romans 12:2 (ESV)

Transformed. That word made me stop and think. To be transformed is to be completely changed into something new; totally new. So to be transformed through the renewal of your mind tells me we have to totally change the way we think, the way we perceive things and the way we talk to God. That is a lot for me to wrap my mind around, and probably the biggest thing I try to accomplish. I used the tangle patterns to try to represent the transformation into something new. I think it works….maybe?

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Have a blessed Sunday!

Ellen

A ZENTANGLE BIRTHDAY CARD

Hello sweet blogging friends! Today I have a birthday card for you! It is Zentangle inspired.

I used a Micron pen to draw and colored with Copic markers. The sentiment is handwritten. I am hooked on the gems that I keep seeing in Zentangle drawings and included several on this card.

The Zentangle patterns I used are: Coils, Frizzed, Organic, Phicops and Flormeoba Rose.

Well, I hope you like my card. I really would like to hear what you think so please leave a comment!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy creating!

Ellen

MM442

Hello everyone! Just popping in to share my card for the Mojo Monday sketch challenge for this week.

(A2: DSP: Graphic 45)

This is another card that was drawn and written by me. I used the DSP to punch the butterfly and used black for the base.   I  hope you enjoyed my card!

Thanks for stopping by!

Here is a link to  the challenge in case you want to share in the fun!!!

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HAPPY CREATING!

CHRISTMAS CARD

Hello sweet blogging friends! Today I have a Christmas card for you! I know it seems early for Christmas cards, but I have a LOT to make, so here goes!

 

I used a Micron pen to draw and colored with Copic markers and a gold pen. The sentiment is handwritten. I matted the drawing on red foiled card stock and mounted on a cover stock card blank.  The ribbon is threaded through a metal circular paper clip.

Well, I hope you like my card. I really would like to hear what you think of my new direction, so please leave a comment!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy creating!

Ellen

SYMPATHY CARD

Hello sweet blogging friends! I have a new card for you today that has hand drawn mandalas.

I used a Micron pen to draw and colored with Copic markers. The sentiment is handwritten. I matted the drawing on textured card stock and mounted on a cover stock card blank.  The center of the bottom mandala is my attempt at the popular gems that are in so many of the Zentangle drawings these days. Need a sympathy card? This one is available in my Etsy shop.

Well, I hope you like my card. I really would like to hear what you think of my new direction, so please leave a comment!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy creating!

Ellen

VLVAprilWk1

Hello dear blogging friends!. Popping in with my Viva la Verve card for this week. This is the one for the VLV  April Week 1 sketch.

 

Size A2; Zentangle Patterns: Puf Leaf

For the background, I used artist tape to mask the panel and inked the stripes. I have been wanting to draw my own cards, so I drew the wreath, flower and holly and hand lettered the sentiment. So no stamps or DSP on this card. Just card stock, ribbon, a metal circular paper clip that I threaded the ribbon through and foam tape.

Thanks for stopping by!

Here is a link to the challenge so you can join in the fun!

 

Happy creating!!!

BIRTHDAY CARD ORIGINAL ART

Hi everyone! I am sharing exciting news today, at least for me! I am now hand drawing my cards! This art thing has totally surprised me, and I am having fun drawing, so I’m going out on a limb and trying my hand at this. Here is my first card that I now have in my Etsy shop!

This is a Zentangle inspired drawing that has these patterns: Ponio, Flormeoba Rose, Cruffle, and Zinger. I used a Micron pen to draw and colored with Copic markers. The sentiment is handwritten. I matted the drawing on textured card stock and mounted on a cover stock card blank.

Well, I hope you like my card. I really would like to hear what you think of my new direction, so please leave a comment!!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy crafting!

Ellen

MM438: CHRISTMAS CARD

Hello everyone! Just popping in to share my card for the Mojo Monday sketch challenge for this week.

(A2: Stamps: Rubber Stamp Tapestry (Christmas Love); SVG: Silhouette Studio

I have a Christmas card for today! I used some very old scraps to make this card and stamped the tag with poinsettias and tiny presents. I hand wrote the sentiment because I have been working on hand lettering in the hopes of writing my sentiments. I used the negative space of the circle and added layers beneath it.  I  hope you enjoyed my card!

Thanks for stopping by!

Here is a link to  the challenge in case you want to share in the fun!!!

Thanks for stopping by!
HAPPY CRAFTING!

BIBLE JOURNAL #10

Hello blogging friends!  This week, I am back with another Bible journal entry.

^“Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.” James 4:8 (ESV)

This is my reminder for this week to ABIDE in God. The bunny and flowers are from a stamp set called Spring Bunny from Rubber Stamp Tapestry.  I hope you enjoy this one!

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Have a blessed Sunday!

Ellen

BIBLE JOURNAL 8

Hello blogging friends!  This week, I am back to a more traditional Bible journal entry.

“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up..” Galatians 6:9 (ESV))

The text is hand lettered and the flowers are hand drawn. I used colored pencils to color them (I love my Copics but they bleed through). In additional to working on hand lettering and Zentangle, I found some great how-to art videos. I used some of what I have learned to draw the flowers.

Thank you so much for stopping by! Please take a second to let me you were here!

Have a blessed Sunday!

Ellen

BIBLE JOURNAL #7

Hello blogging friends!  This week’s post is a little bit different. I discovered a couple of great Facebook groups that are very inspiring! One is Art & Hand-Lettering Class | Dawn Nicole Designs, and Zenspirations® Create, Color, Pattern, Play! Dawn Nicole is such a talented artist and has been generous enough to share some of her templates. Here is the one I used this week:

and here is what I created:

“And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.” 1 John 2:28 (KJV)

I showed you the original so you could see what I added. Copic markers were used to color this. I posted earlier this year that Abide is my word for the year, so I used it on this piece. I have never had a word of the year before, but I really like the idea because it makes me focus clearly on that word and what it means. Well, that is my journal for this week.

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

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Have a blessed Sunday!

Ellen

BIBLE JOURNAL #6

Hello blogging friends!  Some things happened this week that reminded me of the importance of faith. I used to be a worrier. If I wasn’t worried about something, I started worrying what was going to happen that would make me worry (UGH)…..yes really. Well, now I know that faith is all I need to solve my worries. When I feel worry kicking in, I know I can pray and let God take care of it. What a blessing that is!

“For with God nothing shall be impossible..” Luke 1:37 (KJV)

The lettering on this entry is all by me, but the strawberry plants were done using peg stamps from Rubber Stamp Tapestry. They are so small, they are perfect for a beginner like me! I can add things that I would normally shy away from just because I don’t have the talent to draw it. After I finished, I chalked the background.

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Have a blessed Sunday!

Ellen

BIBLE JOURNAL #5

Hello blogging friends!  How was your week?  I just cannot believe another week has come and gone. We had so much ice, we just couldn’t clear it by ourselves. We are just too old for that! Well, yesterday, all of our neighbors came over and helped clear the garage entrance and the front entrance! I honestly have the BEST neighbors in the world. And that had me giving thanks and thinking a lot about thankfulness, so that is the theme of my Bible Journal this week.

“In every thing give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV)

I have never considered trying art of any kind, but once I started card making, I have become more and more interested in art. I started studying hand lettering a few weeks ago and I have picked up Zentangleing. I used both for this journal entry and colored them with Prismacolor pencils. Well, it will be fun to look back on these early entries and see how they compare later on.

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Have a blessed Sunday!

Ellen