I have been loving the Bloom devotional with Stephanie Ackerman and I wanted to share a couple tutorials and how I’ve been using the kit in my Bible. First, I have a little funny confession to make: I was supposed to go on a scrapbooking retreat last Thursday and was going to leave after lunch but my USPS tracking said that my package was going to arrive that day. I totally waited for the mail to arrive before I headed on the road. I’m so happy I did because it was a nice break in my work projects to spend some time in my Bible with the devotional and stamps. Yes, I brought work with me to the scrapbooking retreat and totally didn’t get any scrapbooking done, LOL.
First, thing I did when I arrived was pull out the stamps and devotional and a few supplies. I thought a good way to keep the entries cohesive and be able to know that it came from the devotional, was to pull together a little supplies kit and use those paint colors and washi tape. With the theme of “bloom” and it being spring, I went with a very spring-ish color scheme and I’m in LOVE with it.
I jumped right in and had so much fun playing with paints and stamping. I love that the devotional has lines for journaling and writing down your thoughts. I found some scrapbook paper with some fun quotes and decided the first day I would add a tip-in. Day 2 I just used washi tape and stamped on top of it. Day 3 I knew I wanted to say, “His love is enough”. I remembered I had the word “enough” from the “You Are Enough, Made Perfectly In Him” kit, but didn’t have an “is” stamp. I knew that I could use the “His” stamp and mask off the “H”, so I stamped the whole phrase and hearts and left out the “is”
- STEP ONE: grab a small piece of washi tape to mask off the “H”
- STEP TWO: ink up your stamp, then remove the washi tape mask
- STEP THREE: stamp where you want it stamped (note: quickly and lightly, especially on the slick washi tape, but also to prevent bleeding through to the other side of your Bible paper)
Days 4 through 6, I just continued to use the same paint colors and washi tape. I stayed mostly on the Bible pages but added in a journaling card on Day 6. I just thought the “adventure awaits” was so perfect for the verse and devotional. When I got to day 7 I really wanted to add some flowers to show blooming. I wanted to add the larger flower from the kit, but wanted to be sure I could read the stamped words. Washi tape isn’t permanently sticky so it’s a great option for using as a mask.
- STEP ONE: use washi tape to cover up the part you want masked off.
- STEP TWO: stamp over the washi taped area… as you can see there was a leaf right in the middle of the word “serve”
- STEP THREE: remove washi tape
- STEP FOUR: using your pen, fill in the space to connect the stamp back together again.
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Here’s all of my Week One pages… I’m looking forward to the next week and digging in and blooming some more. I just adore Stephanie and how real and honest she is with us. I totally relate to so much of what she’s shared with us.
– Heather
Does the ink dry on the washi tape? Any time I try to write on washi tape it never dries. Thanks.
I find you need to use a waterproof/permanent ink for both stamping and writing on washi tape. I use Staz On ink pads for example.
So pretty! I love the idea of using consistent paint colors and washi to go with the devotional!
Hi Heather. I’m somewhat new here, and I just want you to know that I really enjoyed your post. It is a great idea to mask using the washi tape, and I love your creativity in using the “is” from the His stamp. Great idea. I also like your tip ins. Ok, let’s face it. I like everything you did. Also Stephanie’s bloom stamps are very cute, and I’m hoping I can get them soon. Thanks for sharing….
I just learned so many new and fabulous things! What a great post. I love the idea of using a cohesive colour palette for everything out of the devotional, that’s a fabulous idea!
I received my Bloom kit too. I love it! Thanks for the tips with the washi tape. I always seem to forget these simple solutions! Your pages are very pretty.
Hey Heather…girl you have some mad skills! I love how visually they are all tied together. ..another reminder to my heart as I flip through my Bible of the “collection of truths” that I gained while doing a multi-day devotional! Can’t wait to try this for myself. Thank you for sharing! ((Hugs))
I am wondering what tape you recommend to add thick watercolor paper into center of bible as tip on? Washi tape is not holding thanks
Oh my goodness, I’m learning so much from reading blogs! I also love the idea of color coordinating for a devotional or a concept. Hmmm, that brings some great ideas to mind!! THANKS
I’d LOVE a process video on how to use the distress paint. Did you dab and then use a credit card or??
Thank you for sharing that “how to”. It is exciting to try new techniques in our Bible Journaling.
Oooh! I love these ideas! So inspiring! Thanks for sharing them.