An Obsession: Illustrated Faith

 

Have you heard about this fad (that I think is here to stay) called Illustrated Faith/Bible Journaling?

To say that I'm obsessed is an understatement. It's all the rage right now - popping up all over my IG feed and my Pinterest Page.

 

 

 

If you don't know what I'm talking about - check out:

 #illustratedfaith or #biblejournaling or #drawinginthemargins on IG.

 

Lovely ladies (mostly) from all over the world share their love of the Lord through creative doodles, drawings, scripts, etc. It's another way to connect to the word of God and to worship.

 

I started dabbling in the bible journaling community last fall while I was on maternity leave with Kingston. Before you knew it, life took over - I lost interest and my bible sat with all my craft stuff just waiting for me to find the time and inspiration again. Unfortunately, I hate the reason that got me back into bible journaling and really spending time with the Lord. If you read my previous post, you know that CT and I experienced a missed miscarriage last month resulting in an immediate D&C.

 

What a crushing few days it was for me. I recognized I needed an outlet and something to pour myself into and that happened to be creating - in my sewing room, in my planner, in my bible. Quickly I realized how much I missed creating for the Lord and how good for the soul it is.

 

My situation was perfectly stated in my daily devotional from She Reads Truth:

I cannot fully grasp the sweetness of God without knowing the bitter taste of life in a fallen world. What a truth this is. I'm ashamed that it took something so awful to bring me back to God, but now that I'm back - I'm more excited than ever!  

(side note: I was never really 'away' from Him - but I wasn't craving a relationship with Him like I am now)

 

Here's what I've been up to lately:

By drawing and doodling in my bible, I've found that I'm able to concentrate on the verses or themes that I'm creating - and this helps me retain the scripture better.

 

 

If you aren't comfortable drawing in your bible - start with a journal - but what ever you do I know it will bless you like it's blessed me!

 I wake up wanting to create in my bible and I go to sleep thinking about creating in my bible!

For the LOVE of Rugs!

If you haven't heard yet . . .  CT and I are in the process of purchasing our first home. (I guess you call it purchasing even though we are really just loaning it from the bank) That's if the sellers can get their act together ... but that's a story for another day. Anyways, it has been so overwhelming and exciting trying to come up with color schemes, decor options and deciding on furnishings. 

The living room is the one area in our new home that I'm having the most difficulties making decisions on. It's the first room anyone coming into our home will walk into, it's the room where most of my time will be spent and it's just the hub of our home. Decorating this room is a huge decision and obviously one I don't take lightly. 

A few things that I've made decisions on so far:

1. Color scheme: Grey, White, with Emerald & Black Accents

2. Walls - Light Grey 

(still need to decide on accent wall which will be the color of our kitchen. Right now I'm leaning towards a light green.) 

3. Small sectional in front of our fireplace 

4. Kingston's former changing table by our stairs
5. Our watercolor portrait as the focal point when you walk in

Fortunately, we have wood flooring throughout the majority of the house, so I knew from the beginning that I wanted a fun rug in the living room. I'm still looking for one that 'speaks' to me without breaking the bank. I know if I could just decide on something, it would easily make the rest of the room come together. 

Here are a few that I've thought could possibly play the part. 

Bouvardia Crewelwork Rug from Anthropologie

(This is seriously amazing and on sale... but still $480 - which CT would never go for!)

Frontier Juniper/Winter White Zig Zag Rug from Wayfair

(If only I didn't have a chevron rug in King's room and chevron bed sheets ...)

Safavieh Retro Black/Light Grey from Wayfair

(Because we are totes a black and white family)

Marrakesh Shag Grey Rug from RugsUSA

(I love the texture of this but I feel like white couches is a must with it - which I'm not so sure I want to do.)

Couture Magnolia Grey Rug from RugsUSA

(This one is only $99 which makes me love it even more!)

Pantone Prismatic Watercolor Rug from Target

(My decor options would be endless if this was my rug. Plus it matches our painting perfect!)

So ... as you can see there are many different options I like and I don't really have any one distinct style. My mind is going in 6 different directions and it's time I finally decide on one. 

Help a sista out - which is your fave?

{Guest Blogger} - - How to: Decorate with Letters

As I'm away having a baby, I asked a few ladies to take over my blog for the day. Today meet Shelbi - at Everyday Mrs.  She is a lover of all things mint, puppies, decorating, crafting, cooking, glitzy and fashion. 

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Hi Crafting a Fairytale readers, my name is Shelbi and I blog over at Everyday Mrs. Today I want to share with you one of my favorite items to decorate with: letters. Letters seem to be everywhere these days and I have been loving this trend for quite sometime especially considering my recent marriage and therefore new last name! 

Above are a few ways that I’ve used letters in my own home. Letters can be used in so many ways, big and small. They can be used as a wall hanging, part of a gallery wall, to spell out your baby’s name above their crib and so, so much more!

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This picture might be a little overkill but see how fun all different types, colors, and sizes can make a space so unique?

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I love this one, not only because it just happens to be a “g” but also because of it’s size and that it’s a framed print. I really want to make one like this for my own home. It would be fairly simple, just print out a big, bold “g” at Kinko’s and find a frame that matches your décor!

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I’ve had this one pinned for quite sometime, I think it could use fewer letters but I love the concept. Would be fun to also do in a child’s bedroom with their initial.

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One last one for inspiration I had to throw in for baby Kingston. Marquee letters that actually light up are seriously amazing, this is a must for my someday nursery!

There are so many places that you can buy and find letters. I’ve bought mine at Anthropologie, Estate Sales, and Etsy. They are seriously everywhere now! I love mixing old and new finds together for a fun, unique, eclectic style. I’ve even been reading up lately on how to DIY my own marquee letter-stay tuned. Thanks for having me today Tiffany and if you like what you’ve read here today come on over and check Everyday Mrs out!