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A Bible Journaling Page with Umbrellas

The new DRS Designs Bible Journaling stamps are super great and help to make your pages look awecome.  I used the new Strength and Dignity Greeting on this Bible Journaling card. 

I lead a Bible Journaling class at my church and last month we made wedding dresses out of doilies. They loved them! So for the next class we are gong to make dresses out of umbrellas.  I used the DRS Designs Umbrella image to make this dress.  I stamped the image 9 times and shaded them using a sponge and some Tim Holtz distress inks.  I then layered up the umbrellas cutting sections off the top umbrella layers and using them to expand the bottom layers.  I sponged on a bit more ink and then added a few starfish from the 4-in-1 seashells image.  I then added a little gold lace to the top and sprayed the whole dress with some Fireworks spray.  For the base layer, I stamped the main greeting and then sponged around a chicken wire stencil.  It needed some more texture so I added some modeling paste on the stencil too.  To finish it off, I flicked some water colors in light brown and green. 

I attached my card to my Bible page with some washi tape.  I plan to write prayers on the other side.

My inspiration for this Bible Journaling card came from A Vintage Journey and their Sew Special Challenge.  This challenge and site are all about vintage, shabby chic, and mixed media creations.  I just found it, and I love it.  

Many hugz!

Comments

  1. SewPaperPaintMay 25, 2016 at 5:52 AM

    Oh how utterly wonderful and creative! I love that this is a flip fold and doesn't cover the scripture - makes me want to rethink Bible Journaling!!! How fun that you teach this as a class group! Love it! I bet they learn so much from you, if turning umbrellas into dresses is any indication of the ideas you share! ;0 Hugs, Autumn

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  2. cotnobMay 25, 2016 at 11:30 AM

    This is beautiful Nancy, such a clever idea, your umbrella dress is fabulous.
    Pauline
    x

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  3. Anne TempleMay 26, 2016 at 6:42 AM

    This is gorgeous! Such a clever idea too.

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  4. *Vicki*May 27, 2016 at 8:01 AM

    Really beautiful page and such a great idea too!! Wishing you a lovely weekend! HUGS

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  5. Julia AstonMay 30, 2016 at 7:22 PM

    What a very clever design with the layered umbrellas for the dress skirt - the lace bodice is lovely along with the star fish decorations! Beautiful Bible journaling! thanks for joining us in the AVJ challenge! Julia xx

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  6. MonicaJune 2, 2016 at 3:21 AM

    So inspirational, Nancy and I like the shabby chic look of it.

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  7. Words and PicturesJune 3, 2016 at 6:09 AM

    Love how you created the dress - what a delightful page. Thanks for joining us on A Vintage Journey.
    Alison x

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  8. JD/ JillJune 3, 2016 at 12:19 PM

    This is so pretty and creative!

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  9. Jenny MarplesJune 4, 2016 at 10:38 AM

    Genius! Umbrella dresses with a mermaid theme! Love it! Thank you for joining us at A Vintage Journey xx

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