Hi Everyone,
I feel SO loved! The truly meaningful messages and beautiful art you shared really made my birthday extra-special this year. THANK YOU!!!
If you would like to see some of the gorgeous cards I received, most of them can be found in the Zenspirations® Create, Color, Pattern, Play Facebook Group, or on my personal Facebook page. I haven’t had a chance to read all of them yet… but the ones I’ve seen are super special. Thank you again!
I wish I could say that in addition to celebrating my birthday, I am also celebrating having finished my new book, Complete Guide to Bible Journaling: Creative Techniques to Express Your Faith. However my publisher decided at the last minute to add 12 extra pages of art to the bonus section, and I’m still trying to get them done. It is REALLY exciting though, because the bonus section will add amazing value to the book– 8 pages of full-color stickers (which include a complete set of tabs with the books of the Bible!), 8 pages of my illustrations and lettering printed on vellum, and 8 coloring pages, which can be perforated. I’m trying to design the pages where most of the art is only two inches wide, so it will fit into the margins of a journaling bible.
The vellum and sticker pages are already at the printers, and I am wondering what would be most useful to put on the coloring pages. The photo below shows the three different types of pages I’ve been working on. The one on the left features words to color, the one on the right features icons relating to light, and the one in the center has variations of a particular item (flower, bird, sun, star, heart, etc.) to give ideas of different ways you could draw the icon.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of the book when it is published in March, please leave a comment answering the following questions:
I’ll pick a name at random from everyone who leaves a comment on this week’s blog answering these questions. Thanks, in advance, for sharing your thoughts!
I also want to thank everyone who shared their thoughts on how to improve the Legacy poster that my daughter wants to use as one of her Kickstarter rewards. Here’s the final design:
We also created a ‘Listen’ poster, which uses the same art as the CD cover:
Both prints are among the rewards Sam is offering to those who support her Kickstarter. She will be in touch with those of you who expressed interest when it launches.
Before closing tonight, I wanted to send hugs and sympathy to my friend Janice, whose mom died today… since I believe that it is important to commemorate those we love, I made a piece for Janet in memory of her mom:
I hope it brings her comfort.
Stay Zenspired,
Joanne
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Hi Joanne!
So excited about the new book, can’t wait till it comes out! Glad you had a wonderful birthday. All the birthday wishes you received is a testament to how much you are loved.
Here are my answers to your questions.
1. Bible journaling
2. 3, 2, 3
3. 7, 8, 5, 4, 2, 1, 3, 10, 9, 6, 11
4. 3
5. Maybe a couple of bigger pieces, 5×7 to use as book plates for the inside covers of the Bible or journals.
Love the designs for Sam’s cover and poster, too!
Hugs,
Terri
All I can saw is wow ! I am simply blown away bu the beautiful and meaningful are I see here. I kove my Bible Journaling ! Although I am just getting really started good into this new adventure, I can already see how relaxing the coloring part is and In turn I then become more focused on the scripture, and the meaning of the scripture ! Although I love all three of the extra designs, I think I like the light page the mose. Jesus is the Light Of The World and I can see many uses for these designs !
In answer to your questions :
1) i have started some Bible journaling and love it ! I have done more Faith journaling in the past but am branching out now.
2) The 8 coloring pages:. I most like to see
1) 3 word pages
2) 3 themed icon pages
3) 3) 2 mini icon pages
3) I think words are my favorite element(although I have tried many timed at wdifferent kinds of writing skills, Im not vwey good at it)
2)I love elements 3) and ocean themes as well as light are actually my very fav. Jesus is the light of the world and these things were created by him
4) i know I have gotten this all mixed up because I truly think they all important to my journaling because they were all created by him and I just cant choose
4) I prefer the no more than 2 in wide.
5) I think words and some smaller art would be of great help to me.
As usual, you are so thoughtful and kind for sharing with all of us. I truly admire the type of person you seem to be. PS… I love the posters !
I art journal
2 x word 2x mini icon 4x icon
Ocean, light, coffee, words, frames/borders, arrows
Not sure about perforations
I love step by step so that would be helpful.
Love your work. So inspiring xx
Q1. 1
Q 2. 4. 2. 2
Q 3. 1. 5. 8
Q4. 2
Q 5. Composites
Hi — here are my answers to your questions 🙂 .
1. I am just starting to journal. My prayer group are doing prayer journals. That isn’t on your list but perhaps that won’t
matter.
2. Word – 2, Themed – 2, mini-icon – 2
3. 5, 6, 1, 8, 9, 10, 2. I order of my preferences
4. I am not sure exactly what you mean by “perforated” so, I will say not perforated
5. Bonus section — as I am new to journaling, I am not sure what other things you could include but, I look forward to
seeing what the other commenters suggest
Live your site/blog. Now I will be signing up for your emails :).
Yours in Christian fellowship — Roberta
Do you journal, and if so, what type of journaling do you do?
Art Journaling X
Bible Journaling
Faith journaling NOT in the Bible
Don’t journal at all
For the eight coloring pages in the bonus section of the book, how many of each of the following do you want included:
number of word coloring pages____2_____
number of themed icon coloring pages _______
number of mini-icon idea pages ____6____
What themes would you like to see included? You can either rank them or list the ones which are most important to you:
flowers (with or without stems?)
elements (sun, moon, star, cloud, rainbow, earth)
ocean/beach (waves, lighthouse, fish, seashells, boats)
hearts (individual, stacked, patterned)
words (Grace, Believe, Love, Hope, Lord, Pray) X
light (lanterns, street lamps, candles, lightbulbs)
trees, leaves & plants
butterflies, dragonflies & birds
frames and borders, arrows & other graphic elements
coffee & tea (mugs, cups, teapots, cookies)
music (notes, staff, treble clef, musical instruments)
other __________________________________
In terms of perforation, do you prefer:
images that are perfed no more than two inches wide X
images that aren’t perfed
perforation at whatever size the image is
What can I include in the bonus section that would be most helpful to you? A bookmark
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
I’ll pick a name at random from everyone who leaves a comment on this week’s blog answering these questions. Thanks, in advance, for
1) Recently started Bible journaling!
2). 1) 3
2) 3
3) 2
3). 3. Ocean, 7. Trees, 8. Butterflies
4). 3, whichever size
5). Suggestions/hints/recommendations, regarding how you go about journaling. Page prep, tools used (markers, colored pencils ,,etc)
I never even thought about coloring in my Bible before! Makes sense though. I write notes in it, why not add some of the colors God gave us!
Happy Birthday again Joanne, you are truly blessed to have so many loving people in your life that sent beautiful birthday wishes!
I’m so excited Sam is offering both designs as rewards for her Kickstarter. Looking forward to its launch.
Now for your questions…
1) No I don’t journal but wish I could get in the habit of doing some type.
2) I think I’d want the most word pages to color and then mini icons (I know that doesn’t EXACTLY” answer your question.
3) In no special order I’d like Words, borders and frames, and other graphic elements, music, hearts, and something Judaic added because people may want to journal who are Jewish in a book. I’m not sure if you have anything Judaic in the book but think you should!
4) Whatever size
5) Definitely something Judaic for those who would like to to do Spiritual Jouraling that are Jewish.
((Hugs))
Toni
Question 1 – #1
Question 2 – one of each
Question 3 – all of them
Question 4 – no pref
Congratulations on reaching this next milestone in publishing your next book. As for my input to your survey, here goes:
1. Art journalling – Zentangle!
and Faith journalling
2. word coloring 2
theme icon coloring – 4
mini-con coloring -2
3. 5- words, 8 – butterflies and friends 12 – peacocks
4. 3 – perforations size of image (Do you mean size size of image or shape of the image?)
5. Bonus section – greeting card sentiments
All the best to you
Linda
I journal.I’d love to bible but I’m too scared I’d get it wrong.but I letter and draw.join prompt challenges online etc.
I love to letter in Faith phrases.birds.doves.plants.sun.
A few pages of each.
All of the list.especially sayings,phrases,words if faith, inspireatiobs.love the nature type,sun,floral,squiggles ans banners,floral wreath things like that.dangles.also love seeing to draw ships,animals in all those ways that beautiful!
Is love whole designs to copy.certain words.maybe some parts,phrases to look up to I. Bible where its inspired.like book of Jon etc.
Doodle border designs.
Bonus notes pages to practice.note down bits.
1. bible journaling 2.mini icon pages 3. hearts, words, frames and borders, trees, butterflies dragonflies and birds. 4. perforation at whatever size the image is. 5. reminders of how to hold pen. and your favorite tools and where they can be purchased.
I am SUPER excited about your Bible journaling book that you have been working on. I can hardly wait until it is done! I currently do some Bible journaling and I’m always on the lookout for others “interpretation” or idea on scriptures. I think a two or three pages of word coloring and the mini icon idea pages would be good and would be really excited with say 5-6 or more of the themed pages. Music themes as well as butterflies and flowers are most appealing to me but sometimes something structural is needed – for example the story of Jesus in the temple with the money changers. But I would be happy with all those on your list for question 3! I vote for perforation 2″ wide. Perfect for book marks too! I think the bonus section would be a great place for uplifting scripture references and various ideas to make them more personal – for someone who needs a particular lift. I’m not explaining this well but like when I person is happy – a themed set of scriptures related to happiness and maybe a suggestion of how to personalize that scripture or remind you of that scripture for easy reference again later. Whatever you do I’m sure it will be great! God bless you in this endeavor!
Good Morning Joanne, when I can make the time I like art journaling. I think 3 pages of the words, 2 pages of themed icon pages and 2 pages for the mini icons seems about right. Having a choice I would choose flowers w/o stems, the elements and words for question three. The perforations should fit the size of the image. I cannot think of anything that should be added in answer to question 5.
Art journal and just beginning Bible journal; equal of options 1 and 2; flowers (all), ocean, words, butterfliec, etc., heart, elements (in order of my preference); not perfed, and lastly, and ideas for color blending.
Thanks so much for the opportunity.
Belated Happy Birthday, Joanne!
1. Bible Journaling
2. number of word coloring pages___2______
number of themed icon coloring pages __4_____
number of mini-icon idea pages ____2____
3. words (Grace, Believe, Love, Hope, Lord, Pray)
light (lanterns, street lamps, candles, lightbulbs)
music (notes, staff, treble clef, musical instruments)
hearts (individual, stacked, patterned)
flowers (with and without stems)
4. images that are perfed no more than two inches wide
I have many thoughts. #1-Art journal. #2-4 pages each words and mini icons WOULD give up a couple pages of each for outline stencils 4-6 inch, that could be a highlighted image over text. #3WORDS are most important, then tree/leaf/bird/musical notations. #4 I would use in margins only, but understand half of stuff might not fit in that catagory. #5 WORDS: Hallelujah, Everlasting, Almighty, Savior, Godspell, Godsend, adore, elation, Father, Father God, God, Lord, comfort, worship, truth, trust, honor, The Light, faith, hope, love, peace, believe, Jesus, Spirit, Holy Spirit, Psalms, Peace unto you, peace be with you, Psalms, rejoice, joy, Holy, exaltation, praise, open heart, bless, blest, Blessed, Lord of lords, Everlasting God/Father, Prince of peace, angel/angels, The Way, The Truth, The Light, glory, beatitude, gladness, holy, heavenly, Grateful, gratitude, Creator, pray, celebrate, peace on Earth, joyful noise, joyful, joyfully, sing, faith, faithful, faithfulness, devotion, prayer, praise, hymn, Bible, Life, calm, harmony, Serenity, inspire, glad, happy….Pax and “peace” in any form!
What has happened to the Calligraphy posts? Are you just too busy at present with book? I hope my name didn’t get dropped from that mailing list.
Hi Monica,
I’m going to go ahead and answer this, because Joanne may not get to your question right away, and i just spoke with her the other night. The book is taking 100% of her time at the moment. But Joanne is close to having it done and when she does, I’m sure the lettering club will be high on her list of priorities. So you haven’t missed anything and I know she appreciates our patience!
Hang tight and we should be hearing about it soon.
Have a great evening!
Mary Anne
1. Faith journaling.
2. word coloring pages. 4
themed icon coloring pages 4
3. flowers
hearts (individual, stacked, patterned)
words (Grace, Believe, Love, Hope, Lord, Pray)
butterflies, dragonflies & birds
music (notes, staff, treble clef, musical instruments)
4. In terms of perforation, I prefer images perforated according to size.
5. What can I include in the bonus section that would be most helpful to you? Bookmarks, list of tools used , journal pages, __________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
1. Art Journaling, learning Bible Journaling. Absolutely love your work to color.
2. All
3. 5,3,4,7,6,8,9,10,11, ?bookmaks?
4. No pref.
5. So excited for Bible Journaling book and learning. Still learning supplies I like and technics. Thank you for teaching, sharing an outlet such as this, I don’t know if you realize how much it has been wonderful.
Happy Birthday belated, and many blessings for your daughter.
Hi! Thanks for another opportunity in a give away.
1. art journaling and faith journaling
2. 2 of each
3. 1 thru 4 and 7 and 8
4. 1
5. ideas on how to use. Thanks!!
Thanks Joanne again for an opportunity to win one of your fabulous books. Here are my answers.
Do you journal, and if so, what type of journaling do you do?
Don’t journal at all – but I just might have to start soon!
For the eight coloring pages in the bonus section of the book, how many of each of the following do you want included:
number of word coloring pages____3_____
number of themed icon coloring pages ____4___
number of mini-icon idea pages ___3_____
What themes would you like to see included? You can either rank them or list the ones which are most important to you:
flowers (with or without stems?)
words (Grace, Believe, Love, Hope, Lord, Pray)
butterflies, dragonflies & birds
In terms of perforation, do you prefer:
images that are perfed no more than two inches wide
What can I include in the bonus section that would be most helpful to you?
___It would be helpful to me to have some journal writing prompts_________________
_______________________________________________________________
1. Trying to journal greeting cards
2. Words: 4 pages
Icons: 4 pages
3. Themes: ocean/beach, lights, music
4. Perforate by image size
5. Helpful: layout templates & greeting card sentiments
1. 3
2. 1
3. 2,3,5,8
4.3
Happy Birthdayy, Joanne-sorry I missed the day
Here are my answers
1. 1
2.3,3,2
3glowers, ocean, hearts, words, light
4. perforated 2 ”
5 Ideas for combining elements
I am so anxious for the new book, Love all your work!
Happy birthday!
1. 4
2. 1. 3
2. 2. 3
2. 3. 2
3. 5, 9, 1, 7, 4, 3
4. 3
5. A smaller, column-style completed design that could be cut out and pasted in a journaling Bible.
Thank you! Looking forward to this book!
I ❤️ ALL of these!! But I shall break it down:
1. Art Journaling
2. 2 word, 3 themed, and 3 mini icon idea pages
3. Sheep, 3, 1,2,7,6,10,5,8,4,11
4.3
5. I would love to see sheep, some step-by-step samples of anything (flower, lamp, etc), and a few ideas for composition.
Your Zenspirations book…the first one is STILL my go-to book for many ideas and how-tos! Thank you for your generous sharing and sweet spirit! You make the art world accessible and adventurous!! What a gift!!!
1. 1 & 2
2. 4,2,2
3. 1,5,7,8,9, 11 – altho I like all of them
4. No preference
5. Maybe a note about pen pressure – sometimes I think I push down toohard.
1. I do art journaling and Bible journaling.
2. number of word coloring pages___3______
number of themed icon coloring pages ___2____
number of mini-icon idea pages ____3____
3. What themes would you like to see included?
ocean/beach (waves, lighthouse, fish, seashells, boats)
hearts (individual, stacked, patterned)
words (Grace, Believe, Love, Hope, Lord, Pray)
frames and borders, arrows & other graphic elements
4. Perforation at whatever size the image is
5. I’d like to see words or verses in a die cut form to use in my Bible
Your work has always inspired me.
1. I have been doing Faith journaling for several years – but not Bible journaling, yet! I also do a little art journaling/tangling.
2. 2 words
4 themes
2 mini icons
3. elements, words, hearts, trees, frames
4. Perforation at image size
5. Ideas for layouts and combining elements.