Saturday, June 18, 2016

Summer Coffee Lovers Hop Day 2: I LOVE YOU A LATTE

Hey happy hoppers!  I'm back today to share another creation for the Summer Coffee Lovers Hop. I'm excited to share a spread from my Bible...Yes, I love bible journaling... A LOT!  It is such a comfort to me when I'm feeling lost, searching for answers, or in need of strength.  It helps me connect to His word in the most therapeutic way.  It helps me to understand. It reminds me to have patience.  It helps me to reflect...
Sooo...I prepped my iced coffee:  
Ummmm...That wasn't planned!  Or...Maybe HE planned it all along...  After I cleaned up my mess, I grabbed my iced coffee and with my puppies in tow, I headed up to my craft room...

This past week has been a heartbreaking one for many people around the world.   It has been so excruciatingly painful to hear about the horrible evil that hides in our midst.   I have spent much time reflecting and questioning WHY terrible things like this happen.  It lead me to find comfort and answers in His word...and so, I sat down at my craft space...To search for answers... I spread out my tools and went on a journey...and LANDED on the perfect page...
It made so much sense.  It was as if it was a reminder... He is always in control.  Yes, He is...Overflowing LOVE is what we need the most.    
As I worked...I read...and I worked some more...
...and in the end...I found comfort in His words...Overflowing with love...
The whole spread...
HE gave you the most precious instruments...Use them for GOOD...Use them wisely... #stophate #spreadlove #spreadpeace #forgivenessispower
Thanks so much for popping in to share my #faithjourney with me.  I'll be back again tomorrow with another project- COFFEE related, of course.

Remember, as a Super Sponsor for the Summer Coffee Lovers Hop, one lucky participant will win the set featured below:
As a FLASH Prize Sponsor, I'm offering the winner a $25.00 Gift Certificate to use in my FSJ shop (US residents only at this time.)  Please visit my opening post HERE for more information!


Products currently available in my shop:  

**New Products available July 1:  
Pan Pastels
Hey Sugar stamp set (Pictured Above)
God Is Light set (Pictured below)

Non FSJ Products Used:  
Antique Gold Rub-n-Buff
Crossway Journaling Bible
Micron .05 pen

92 comments:

  1. So beautiful!! Love that it bring you so much peace too... keep on keepin on!

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    1. Thank you for visiting. It's such a respite for me. :)

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    2. Thank you for visiting. It's such a respite for me. :)

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  2. So beautiful and peaceful! Your bible journal page is so creative! Thanks so much for the inspiration and uplifting words!

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    1. Thank you for visiting. I just love spending art time with The Book. :)

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  3. That's What I am talking about! Love it - need to do this with my Bible Journaling! Great Idea!

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    1. Thanks so much for visiting. Would love to see your artsiness in The Book. :)

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  4. Beautiful Kerry! Love the inspiration.

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    1. Thank you. I'm so thrilled to have Bible Journaling embraced by my FSJ family. :)

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  5. Your bible journal pages are so beautiful. I imagine it was a lot of fun to create.

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    1. Thank you...They are OH SO FUN...and it's hard to tell myself to be done...I can just keep going, and going all day and night. I get lost in creating...

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  6. Beautiful bible journaling! Thanks for sharing

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  7. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!! That's all I got...hee hee!!!

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  8. Oh, this is absolutely GORGEOUS!! Thanks so much for the inspiration :)!

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    1. Thank you for stopping by. I'm inspired to make His light shine when I read The Book..

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  9. Wow, This is such a beautiful post! After a very difficult and heartbreaking week in our country, this was so refreshing to read. Your journaling is beautiful...soft, peaceful. Could not be paired with better words...ever! Thank you for sharing this with us...a gift to me today!

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    1. Thank you... Letting His light shine...one page at a time. It's amazing how He guides me to the right verses at the right time...:)

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  10. beautiful! never thought much of coffee as an illustration of biblical ideas -- thanks for making me twist my mind around something like that :D

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    1. Thank you...It's amazing how He speaks to me. Something in the everyday happenings...I just have to pay attention and notice them. That's why bible journaling is so therapeutic...It opens my eyes, ears and heart to His precious gifts...

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  11. WOW! This is really beautiful! Stunning job!
    Have a blessed day,
    Migdalia
    Crafting with Creative M

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    1. Thank you so much! I think I've been following you all evening in the blog hop commenting trek. :)

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  12. This is really great!! I love your journaling pages and your sweet comment when you came to my blog
    Thank you for your inspiration in the coffee lover’s blog hop. Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.

    DL.ART
    DL.ART DESIGN TEAM MEMBER
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com
    http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

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  13. Ps I am always spilling my coffee on my bible this is a great idea to cover it !!

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  14. Great inspiration for our troubling times, beautiful project.

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    1. Thank you so much. We've gotta practice what we preach. :) :)

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  15. Love this so much, beautiful colors and perfect reminder!

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    1. Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate your comment. :)

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  16. Kerry, you are one of the most amazing artists I personally know. Your attention to detail is like no other. Your love for God shows. Remember to keep the faith and don't stop believing. You have a gift. I am blessed to call you a friend and also blessed to have you on the Journey. I love that I get to tell everyone she's on my team! Tee hee. Love you Kerry girl.

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    1. Thanks so much Christine. You know me...Thanks for being such a great listening ear and for encouraging me during difficult stretches...I know I am a WIP and I appreciate good friends like you that help me direct my heart where to turn when my thoughts take me down bumpy roads... Love you...

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  17. Wonderful pages, love them. Such inspiration. They helped me to remember I want to do some coffee themed pages in my Journal Bible. God bless you.

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    1. Thanks so much. I'm happy my post reminded you that everyday stamps have a place in The Book. I hope to see your work soon. God's blessings to you too. :)

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  18. Your project is wonderful! Inspirational! And perfect! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Thank you Tonya. I appreciate your comment and your visit! Please stop by again.

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  19. Beautiful two journal pages, Kerry, it's funny that you should journal in your Bible because I sat this morning and wondered if it would be okay to do that...guess I got my answer. Lovely work. Happy hopping and enjoy your summer!

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    1. Thanks Sylvia...and I wondered the same thing but I guess in my coffee loving crafter opinion...Whenever and wherever...My muse loves variety and she loves to happen upon unique and non-traditional hopper projects. :) Happy you approve. :)

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  20. This is simply stunning! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Thanks so much Tonya. Your name sounds familiar...As in childhood/homeland familiar... Makes me wonder... :)

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  21. OMGosh you poor thing, I am lucky I have a reservoir for those moments when my keurig has a sense of humor, lol. Love how you decorated you bible. It's fabulous

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    1. Hee hee...I have a reservoir too- but I remove it for that cup. It's a bit too big to fit on top of the reservoir. LOL...Yeah, I guess I should have changed the cup setting after adding all my ice! Lesson learned...

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  22. Absolutely Fabulous and inspirational, love the colors, wonderful Journaling with so much detailing!!!

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    1. Thank you so much! I was really immersed in creating this page. :)

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    1. Thanks a lot. I appreciate your comment. Thanks for stopping by. :)

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  24. i love that you did a bible journal page

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    1. Thank you. I'm happy you stopped by to see it. :)

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    1. Thank you, Thank you! It was a pleasure to create, for sure.

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    2. Thank you, Thank you! It was a pleasure to create, for sure.

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  26. Aww!!! Such a great project! Love it!

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    1. Thanks so much. Thank you for stopping by.

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    2. Thanks so much. Thank you for stopping by.

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    3. You're so sweet! thank you! A big hug from italy!

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  27. Wow This is just STUNNING love how you did the edges of your pages

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    1. Thank you! I like to decorate the borders of my pages only...I just can't seem to cover up His word.

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  28. Beautiful Bible journalling! I love all the gold!

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    1. Thank you. I just love using Rub-n-Buff...makes things so shiny! It's the perfect place to shine! :)

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  29. Cant think of a better book to journal! Love your creativity!

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    1. Thank you. It's a great Book to immerse your creative soul in. :)

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  30. This is beautiful! Every time I see someone with a beautifully decorated bible page, I want to do it myself! I think I finally will!

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    1. Thank you so much! Go ahead...Do it! Open your hand and your heart and His light will shine. :)

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  31. LOVE your Bible journaling and the peace it brings you! The Word does that! Loved your "accident" you caught on video, too! Made me laugh because I've done things like that, myself! Love your stamps and thanks for your super sponsorship!!

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    1. Thanks so much...That accident started this pages process. I love that when He sends messages in everyday events. :)

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  32. I love, love your Bible Journaling! Awesome pages! TFS and thanks for your kind words on my blog!

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    1. Thank you so much. I love spending time interpreting and "feeling my Bible. :)

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  33. Hello Kerry, this is absolutely stunning. It must be great to read in a bible
    with such great decorations.

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    1. Thanks Hetty...This is something I'll pass on to someone special when I'm long gone. I hope they enjoy it...

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  34. Wonderful Bible journaling for this verse from Isaiah!

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    1. Thanks so much...It was the perfect answer to my question. :)

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    2. Thanks so much...It was the perfect answer to my question. :)

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  35. This is so pretty, Kerry. I hope whoever inherits it one day will love it as much as you.

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  36. this is an amazing labor of love Kerry :)

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  37. I totally am drooling at your beautiful pages! Wow!

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  38. Oh my i love the look of this page, i like the small bits of colors and tgis coffee stamp is precious. I love that stamp set, as for me and this house, we will serve the lord.... my favorite verse. I also like more then anything the we are called to be bold. I am a leader and a missionary. This is incredible

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  39. Oh my i love the look of this page, i like the small bits of colors and tgis coffee stamp is precious. I love that stamp set, as for me and this house, we will serve the lord.... my favorite verse. I also like more then anything the we are called to be bold. I am a leader and a missionary. This is incredible

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  40. Beautifully illustrated and meaningful!

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  41. WOW! Fabulous journaling! LOVE the texture and your creativity using the stamp on it. THANK YOU For sharing!

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  42. gorgeous Bible journaling. I love the softness of the cups and an almost beachy feel. the layering of textures and the metallics are awesome. beautiful work!

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Thank you for taking the time to comment about my creations! I appreciate the feedback and LOVE. A stamp in the hand is a song in the heart. Kerry