A creative parting gift for my father - altered book/mixed media project

I made a gift for my aging father as he was battling cancer. Because I live far away I was concerned if I would make it to see him in time as I wanted to create this gift to encourage him before he leaves this earth.
In this video I share my thoughts about the end of life, about the hope we have as Christians even in death.
Using mixed media, collage, papercutting and also my digital art - I put together a meaningful collection of bible verses in an altered board book to tell a little story about life. Making this book turned out to be very therapeutic and helped me spiritually to draw closer to God’s word, comforting and strengthening me personally as I was preparing to say good bye to my father.
If you’re interested in reading my thoughts, you can find my past posts in substack - and subscribe to my newsletters if you’d like to support me there:
substack.com/@...
If you are looking for encouragement and inspiration, especially if you have a loved one who needs the comfort of God’s word, maybe a family member fighting terminal illness, or someone nearing the end of life, this video is for you.
Let me know if you can relate to this topic in the comments, and share something that will be uplifting to those in similar situations🙂
This video is about creating a farewell gift, encouraging someone with terminal illness, visualising scripture, using art to share God’s word, art journaling ideas, making a meaningful gift using painting, mixed media and collage.
If you enjoy
- Bible Art Journaling
- using art for worship or devotional practice
- meditation on God’s Word
- hearing about faith in Jesus Christ and Bible inspired thoughts,
or if you like paper cutting or mixed media projects
- and interested in reflections on Christian spiritual growth through my art making process -
please like this video and subscribe to follow along as I share my thoughts about God’s word through my art projects.
www.youtube.co...
Connect with me on Instagram @papercut_prayers

[@barbrabakuhnlehner]

I just found your channel.What a beautiful beautiful way to say.Goodbye to your dad you're Art is beautiful

[@papercut-prayers]

Thanks for stopping by, so glad you found this! I’m so blessed by your words. It was a joy to make this gift, and a blessing to know others can enjoy it too here on KZbin.

[@Three721]

❤I’m a hospice nurse and I truly thank you for sharing your beautiful story. Sometimes it’s hard talking about death. Each of my families deal with it differently. Sometimes we get close and it’s difficult to say goodbye. Your father’s testimony made my heart sing. ❤ New subscriber here ❤

[@papercut-prayers]

Your work is so important and must be so challenging. I really respect the medical workers who helped my father and our family get through a difficult time. It takes a lot of wisdom and compassion. God bless you for all you do. So glad you appreciated this video, and thanks for subscribing.

[@wendyprice7731]

Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful and thoughtful gift. I'm making a book of photos for my Father, who is not in the best of health, and you have inspired me hugely. My Father is also a Christian (as am I) and he will appreciate the verses you have used too. Thank you!

[@papercut-prayers]

So happy to know that this inspired you! Your father will be so happy to receive your gift with Bible verses. God’s word is the best gift❤

[@pamelallewellyn6966]

Dear Aiko, First of all, please accept my condolences for the loss of tmyour father. I hope you feel God's presence close to you as you grieve the loss of your father. I wanted to say how much I loved this video and your ideas expressed within this wonderful book. I am glad that you were able to share it with your father. What a lovely parting gift. I have only just forund out about you and your ministry through encounters in colour but i am moved by your art and your words as you explain your understanding of scripture. I have been drawn to look through your previous videos which I have enjoyed. Be encouraged. Thank you for sharing with us. God bless!

[@papercut-prayers]

Thank you so much for your encouraging words, which really motivates me to continue making art and sharing what God teaches me. So blessed to know my art and words have resonated with you. May the Lord bless you and your loved ones and all that you do:)