More Than You Ask For – Heaven Is Calling Lesson 7

Jul 8, 2016 / 18 Comments

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Hello Everyone! Welcome to lesson 7 in the Bible Art Journaling Challenge series, Heaven Is Calling! We’re talking about page prep, stamping and coloring with pens! Faber-Castell Pitt Brush Pens! And that title for this challenge? You’ll have to watch the video to understand. 😉 Importantly, I’m doing something highly requested, that I’ve never done before.

I’m taking you “behind the scenes” of my Bible journaling planning, designing and thought process… a major request. A big video and it is full of tips on font pairing, stamping, page prep, coloring with pens, no bleed through and a whole lot more that is super simple to do! Trust me. You can do this.

Lets be honest, I’ve been so busy developing an exciting new online course for you (coming soon!), that I’ve got a lot of people saying they miss me. So, I’m taking some extra time with you today. More time than I’ve ever taken on a Bible Art Journaling Challenge before! This blog post will be brief because of time invested in my video lesson, but I think you’ll love it. And of course, look below for all the supplies featured and shown as I walk you through everything.

I’d love to hear from you in the comments below! If you’re new here, we have lots of helpful people in our community who pop into the comments and share ideas and thoughts you may want to check out. If you’ve not seen lesson one yet, I encourage you to start at the beginning so we can go on a journey together in this free 12-part devotional series. It’s not too late to join in (it never is!) and I’d rather you start anywhere, than not at all.

In this lesson, we’re carrying on with the Heaven Is Calling series theme, of connecting with a good God. I often trumpet the importance of reading context when trying to understand scripture. Today, I will do that again but really, I want to narrow in on a little piece of scripture that is so “lost in the midst of them”, that I couldn’t find any notes near it in all of my Bibles that I searched through. I’m a bit of a note taker and marker, as you can see from some of my Bibles…

If you’re new here, or, if you’re an old friend, either way… grab a tea or coffee, your Bible and any fun art supplies you like the look of and let’s encounter God through creativity in the Word…

Scripture

I used my Double Column ESV Journaling Bible, for this lesson. The scripture for this challenge is Joshua 15:16-19.

¹⁶And Caleb said, “Whoever strikes Kiriath-sepher and captures it, to him will I give Achsah my daughter as wife.” ¹⁷And Othniel the son of Kenaz, the brother of Caleb, captured it. And he gave him Achsah his daughter as wife. ¹⁸When she came to him, she urged him to ask her father for a field. And she got off her donkey, and Caleb said to her, “What do you want?” ¹⁹She said to him, “Give me a blessing. Since you have given me the land of the Negeb, give me also springs of water.” And he gave her the upper springs and the lower springs.

And with that, enjoy the video, find the supplies below (or use what you have!) and comment below to share you thoughts, of what you’re learning and any questions too!

A quick interesting note I didn’t fully mention in the video, is that Faber-Castell Pitt Pens, although permanent and also quick drying, they have just enough time to blend with other colors if you create on top of page prep. Another fabulous reason to page prep in my opinion. I love what it makes possible.

Bible journaling supplies featured today

As promised, here are the supplies I featured (+ what I showed), in this lesson. I hope they help you find anything you may want to try out. All links will lead to my affiliate partners, Dayspring (DS), Scrapbook.com (SB), Amazon (AZ), Simon Says Stamp (SSS), and United Kingdom Suppliers (UK), with the exception of other links provided freely to support your process. These supplies are purely optional and you are free to participate with whatever you have, using the scripture for this lesson. Thanks for your support!

The Complete Guide To Choosing A Journaling Bible	ESV Journaling Bible, Double Column, Black	ESV Journaling Bible, Double Column, Leather	Dina Wakley Clear Gesso, 2oz	Dina Wakley Clear Gesso, 2oz
Dina Wakley Clear Gesso, 4oz	Dina Wakley Clear Gesso, 4oz	Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool	Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool	Ranger Craft Sheet
Ranger Craft Sheet	Ranger Heat It Craft Tool	Ranger Heat It Craft Tool	Tim Holtz Flower Garden Stamp Set	Tim Holtz Flower Garden Stamp Set
Prima Cling Stamps, Bible Book	Prima Cling Stamps, Bible Book	Inkadinkado Stamping Mask Paper	Sizzix Texturz Accessory, Plastic Impressions Pad	Sizzix Texturz Accessory, Plastic Impressions Pad
Sizzix Texturz Accessory, Silicone Rubber	Sizzix Texturz Accessory, Silicone Rubber	Inkadinkado Acrylic Block, 2×7	Umbrella Crafts Acrylic Block Set	Umbrella Crafts Acrylic Block, Large 6.25×3.5
Umbrella Crafts Acrylic Block, Medium, 3.5×2.75	Umbrella Crafts Acrylic Block, Small, 3×2	Ranger Archival Ink Pad, Jet Black	Ranger Archival Ink Pad, Jet Black	Faber-Castell Pitt Pen Set, Black, 8 Nibs
Faber-Castell Pitt Pen Set, Black, 4 Nibs	Faber-Castell Pitt Pen Set, Black, 4 Nibs	Faber-Castell Pitt Pen, Black 199, Fine Nib	Faber-Castell Pitt Brush Pen Set, Shades Of Grey, 6 Colors	Faber-Castell Pitt Brush Pen, Warm Grey III 272
Faber-Castell Pitt Brush Pen Set, Skin Tones, 6 Colors	Faber-Castell Pitt Pen, Light Skin 114	Faber-Castell Pitt Pen, Light Flesh 132	Faber-Castell Pitt Pen, Medium Flesh 131	Faber-Castell Pitt Brush Pen Set, Manga Shonen, 6 Colors
Faber-Castell Pitt Brush Pen Set, Basic, 6 Colors	Faber-Castell Pitt Brush Pen, Pink Carmine 127	Faber-Castell Pitt Brush Pen, Permanent Green Olive 167	Faber-Castell Pitt Brush Pen Set, Terra, 6 Colors	Faber-Castell Pitt Brush Pen, Dark Cadmium Yellow 108
Faber-Castell Pitt Brush Pen, Cinnamon 189	Faber-Castell Pitt Brush Pen, Leaf Green 112	Faber-Castell Pitt Brush Pen, Dark Naples Ochre 84	Font Pairing Guide by Kimbery Geswein	Prima Bloom Cling Stamp Set, Birds
Prima Bloom Cling Stamp Set, Birds	My Favorite Things Clear Stamps, Circle Scribble Flowers	Avery Elle Clear Stamp Set, Peonies	Stampendous Stamp, Ranunculus Field	Stampendous Stamp, Ranunculus Field
Tim Holtz Botanical Sketch Stamp Set	Tim Holtz Botanical Sketch Stamp Set	Dear Lizzy Clear Stamps, Serendipity	Hero Arts Clearly Kelly Clear Stamps, Outline Letters	Hero Arts Clearly Kelly Clear Stamps, Outline Letters
Lawn Fawn Clear Stamps, Quinn’s ABC’s	Lawn Fawn Clear Stamps, Quinn’s ABC’s	Latina Crafter Mini Cute ABC Stamp Set, 2×3	Latina Crafter Cute ABC Stamp Set, 4×6	Avery Elle Clear Stamps, Elle’s Alpha’s
Heidi Swapp Clear Stamps, Mini Journey	Heidi Swapp Clear Stamps, Mini Journey

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Join me in this Bible Art Journaling Challenge

You can find answers to most any question you may have about participating in this challenge, on the Bible Art Journaling Challenge page and learn more about this devotional series, on the Heaven Is Calling page which holds the lesson archive, supplies list and and how to join in! Be sure to head over to our Facebook group or Google+ Community, to chat about this Bible Art Journaling Challenge and get started on your own creativity!

Many of you ask if it is okay to share these posts with your friends. Please share! It is a simple way you can partner with me to impact lives. And remember, you can join this challenge any date you wish. The community is always growing and you are welcome to participate whenever you want!

Additional Resources

I regularly get requests for advice on choosing a Journaling Bible and this free complete guide, is my answer to all the questions. It even has a free checklist for choosing a Journaling Bible.

I also regularly get questions about supplies I recommend for Bible art journaling. I’ve created linked recommendations on my Bible Art Journaling Supplies page, to make your starter choices easier.

Lastly, you can find a general supply list for this Heaven Is Calling, Bible Art Journaling Challenge devotional series, here.

If you have not done so yet, be sure to join my email list, so you can be first to know when I release new content!

Thanks for joining me. Please take a moment and comment below! I’d love to hear from you!

You are loved. x

*When indicated Scripture is from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

*Links take you to my affiliate partners, Dayspring (DS), Scrapbook.com (SB), Amazon (AZ), Simon Says Stamp (SSS), and United Kingdom Suppliers (UK). And, occasionally to other shops when I am not an affiliate of whomever sells/shares what I am linking to. When you find deals which I’ve recommended through my affiliate partners, I get supported. This has no effect on you and makes a real difference for me. You may view my affiliate and product disclosure for more info on how this works. Thank you, I so appreciate your support, which helps me support your creative journey with God!

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18 Comments

pattie bowen
Jul 8, 2016 @ 2:03 pm

Rebekah, Thank you for the scripture reference for lesson 7. I enjoyed watching the process of creating the journal page. It was informative and will be helpful. Your free resources are always great! Anyway, the verse in Joshua is very encouraging to me personally. I haven’t seen that passage in a long time. Thanks again for producing good, inspiring videos. You are making a difference in peoples lives.
P.B.

- Rebekah R Jones
  Jul 9, 2016 @ 10:35 am
  
  Thank you Pattie! What encouraging words.
  
Beth
Jul 8, 2016 @ 2:30 pm

Thank you for this video, tips, supply list, etc. I especially loved your message at the end – God will provide for us no matter what season we are in. I really needed to hear that. Thank you!

- Rebekah R Jones
  Jul 9, 2016 @ 10:36 am
  
  That is right! There is always enough for us kids. 🙂
  
Lesley Durio
Jul 8, 2016 @ 6:29 pm

I really enjoyed the video. For me it was a word in season, especially about using the supplies you have. I do like watching and listening it really works for me. Thank you for your commitment and sacrifice of time.

- Rebekah R Jones
  Jul 9, 2016 @ 10:36 am
  
  I’m so glad to support your journey!
  
Susan
Jul 8, 2016 @ 7:03 pm

Hi Rebekah, I enjoyed this process video very much. Thank you for sharing with us!
I liked how you said to stamp the front images first.

- Rebekah R Jones
  Jul 9, 2016 @ 10:37 am
  
  Oh I’m glad you enjoyed it! And yes, such a fun little stamping technique that can be used in all sorts of situations.
  
Erica Fields
Jul 8, 2016 @ 9:42 pm

Hi Rebekah, thank you so much for your process videos. I found a bible to journal in called
Inspire, NLT from Tyndale House Publishers. It really works for me because it already contains line drawings on many pages. Since I have two left hands when it comes to art, this allows me to color in lines. I also wanted to mention a product to use for prep, that I came across quite by accident. It’s called Angel Craft Podge, Semi Gloss. It says that it glues, seals and protects. Originally gluing was why I purchased it. However, if you let it dry for a quarter hour, it seals nicely I don’t have all the supplies you have, but watercoloring doesn’t bleed through and the pages have very minimal wrinkling.
As for Achsah, what an intelligent young woman. She must have prayed prior to telling her husband what she wanted, because those were wise choices. What is land without water? And not just any body of water, but a spring which will not easily dry up. I’m a widow now, but if the Lord brings another good man into my life and he asks me what gift he can give me, you can bet I won’t be asking for my usual…jewelry, clothing. It may be a bit impractical nowadays to ask for land, but I will be praying to the Holy Spirit for a worthy answer. God Bless you.

- Rebekah R Jones
  Jul 9, 2016 @ 10:42 am
  
  I love that you found a product for prep that you’re enjoying, but I have to caution against anyone thinking I might recommend it myself. Semi Gloss mediums like this can often cause pages to stick to each other in time. If this happens to you down the road, try dusting with an embossing buddy, which will help. I’m going to be delving into these things more deeply in my upcoming online course about page prep. 🙂
  
Erica Fields
Jul 8, 2016 @ 10:33 pm

Dear me Rebekah, My above comment is a mistake. Now I understand that she didn’t ask her husband for land, as he was given only her as a wife by Caleb. It was Caleb who gave the land to his daughter (as an inheritance…a dowry??) She petitioned her father for the springs. I have to be more careful in my reading. My lesson to self…re-read and listen to your entire lesson.

- Rebekah R Jones
  Jul 9, 2016 @ 10:38 am
  
  That is okay! I imagine we all can misunderstand what we read, at times. I love that you’re seeking out the deepest parts of what you can learn from things. x
  
Susie G.
Jul 11, 2016 @ 4:17 am

Another inspiring video. Thank you for sharing your gifts, talent and insight. God bless.

Joan Westaway
Jul 11, 2016 @ 10:56 am

First time I have watched a video of yours, after all this time! Loved it! And your care and patience in the prep explanation, through to completion… so worth the time! Bless you!
I’m in Australia, so how may I get some of these lovely stamps to play with!
Joan

Hope
Jul 13, 2016 @ 3:41 am

Rebekah, I need more clarification on page prep. Most specifically when do I use clear gesso vs matte gel medium? Very confused in Mississippi.

Thanks for your help,
Hope

Jan
Aug 5, 2016 @ 12:36 pm

I have really enjoyed your site. It has given me some new ideas and I have shared your site with many of my friend. I have some of the stamps you have suggested.

You might want to look at stamps from “Our Daily Bread Designs” – Great Christian based company. I use many of their stamps in my bible journaling and in my card making. I make cards for family and friends and also for the clergy to use. Check out their stamp.

http://www.ourdailybreaddesigns.com

Kelly is great to work with and I think you will find the stamps to be a great addition to what you are using now.

Judy Simmons
Oct 17, 2017 @ 5:21 pm

Hey Rebekah I love the sleeves you have your stamps saved in…can you tell me what they are and where we could find? I am still a work in progress with organization and keeping my stuff in good condition. 🙂

Debbie Reed
Jul 4, 2019 @ 2:36 pm

Really enjoyed watching how you prepare for your lessons.
Beautiful lesson…we have such a Good Father.