Bible Journaling: No bleed-through or wrinkling

A bonus video lesson has been added to the Bible Journaling with Stencils & More E-course showing the step-by-step process of the techniques shown in the example of the cross page in the video above but on an interleaved Bible page at valeriesjodin.com/
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[@alwaysamber4960]

My favorite page is your mistake page. The cross and the blood. It's absolutely beautiful. I am so moved by it. Thanks for sharing your bible. It is without a doubt the most beautiful bible I have ever seen!!!!!!!

[@debbiet498]

You have just made my day. I'm a beginner at Bible Journaling and boy have I made a mess on a couple of pages. I'm so thankful I found you. It was such a blessing for me to understand there is a better way to journal without ruining your pages. Also I LOVE the way you do your word studies. That is an excellent idea. Thanks for sharing your faith and talent. I'm excited to try again.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Oh Debbie, I'm so glad. God bless you as you encounter Him as you create.

[@Eyes2C.]

Your work is stunning! I'm just starting and could only hope to have 1/1000th of your talent. Wow! He is pleased with you! God Bless you

[@debramoore6180]

ditto

[@cynthiaolson6853]

ToriMichele Morris i

[@tarad4164]

Thank you for the tips Valerie! Your bible journaling is absolutely breathtaking!

[@Graycat1735]

I am in awe! Your pages are beautiful! I have never heard of using the glazing medium to coat the page before now. I love how smooth your pages look. And gluing on deli paper with a glue stick... genius. Thank you so much for taking time to share and teach!

[@mrs.marissafraser]

I enjoy when older videos show up on my feed. I truly love your style and have been inspired by it for years. Watching this was a fun treat this morning, an I learned about deli paper! Thank you.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you Penny for your encouraging words!

[@karenkahindi3512]

wow wow wow LOVE your illustrations, writing etc etc love this - even the cross page - defo give this a try

[@hannahkatie1667]

A second ago my mum surprised me with the same Bible as yours so i decided to look at your videos your creations are beautiful

[@creativeinspirations7806]

God has given you such a blessing i hope we see more of this Beautiful work im no where near this, Its Outstanding

[@joecassada3230]

The extent of my Bible "art journaling" has been underlining, highlighting, and the occasional in-the-margin sermon outline or sentence diagram. Your art work is very well done. This whole concept is fascinating. I hope it causes many of God's people to spend more time meditating on His Word. God bless.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

+Joe Cassada Thank you Joe. I hope so to. Blessings to you!

[@rebecca375]

Thank you for the tip regarding the acrylic glazing liquid, it's another option instead of the clear gesso. I really enjoyed your video, your art work is truly amazing and God has sure blessed you with a beautiful talent.

[@1959GreenGables]

Thank you. I am tackling the project of "learning and doing" with the Bible Journaling. We are studying Daniel and my notes and stick figures, etc are coming along.

[@janetmylin]

Your work is gorgeous. I really appreciate how well-thought out your content is. I don't feel like you're babbling or doing this on a whim. It feels intentional which makes it clear and understandable. Thank you.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you Janet. I really appreciate what you said. Blessings!

[@joimanning2416]

This is absolutely beautiful! I love how pretty your pages are and I am so inspired! Thank you for actually showing how to do the glazing. I've watched quite a few videos on bible journaling and so far yours is the only one I've seen where they showed that part of the process.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you Joi. Blessings to you as you journal!

[@christinapreston9750]

Valerie I am so glad I watched this before starting...I was going to use the golden matte medium on my pages! Acrylic Glazing liquid it will be!

[@danamartin660]

such beautiful work, i am waiting till February to buy the inspire journal bible! can't wait to start

[@joycethomas84]

I have seen a ton of different bible journaling. A lot of them were very great videos, however, this video by far has been the BEST. Valerie Sjodin, you are beyond talented and your bible artwork is so beautiful and very professionally done. Thank you so much for showing us all of your beautiful bible journaling work. I definitely will use some of your great techniques when I begin my journaling process which I am beyond excited about.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

+Joyce Thomas Thank you Joyce. God bless you as you journal!

[@joycethomas84]

+Valerie Sjodin Thank You

[@susang1205]

Valerie, your Bible Art makes me want to read YOUR beautiful Bible! lol, you've done a marvelous job and are quite an inspiration. Thank you for the tips. Nice Job.

[@rosyrincon6101]

Thank you so much for your tips. I found your video extremely helpful. I've been going crazy trying to figure out how to stop the bleeding from happening. Thanks to your video I am now more confident to continue bible journaling with the gesso technique. Your Bible art is very inspirational! :) Thanks again.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

+Rosy Rincon Oh good Rosy. I am so glad you have found this helpful.

[@teresahewgill8880]

This is brilliant!! I love that you can still read the print through the deli paper. It's now on my shopping list!

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you Teresa. I'm happy you have found the use of deli paper. It is one of my papers I constantly use.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Grace,You're right, the gold used really matters as far as brightness and luminosity. I use Golden brand Iridescent Bright Gold (fine) fluid acrylic paint. Blessings, Valerie

[@debbiegilbert5588]

Your work is so beautiful - really well done. Thank you for this tip about the glazing solution as I used gel medium and I dislike the crinkle that the page has. So I am going to give this a try!!! May God richly bless your ministry.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

+Debbie Gilbert Thank you Debbie. I hope it works well for you :)

[@cindirevelle4100]

Your work is truly beautiful! Thank you for sharing tips,

[@msdixie1972]

absolutely beautiful! i love your handwriting and the continuity throughout your bible.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you Margaret. Blessings,

[@jessicawhitney2074]

I don't do illustrated faith but I just wanted to say your art is absolutely beautiful, really inspiring.

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

I felt like my eyes were big throughout most of this video, because your artwork is just so amazingly beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing! :)

[@valeriesjodin5194]

+Bliss7issolitude Thank you. Blessings to you!

[@alomdiewereld]

Ohhh my you have such a talent!! Your bible is beautiful. I wish I had 1% of your talent to make my bible so beautiful but then I try in my own humble little way and are having fun. Thank you for sharing your talent and ideas Valerie. God bless.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you Zanet. I think talent is over-rated. So much can be learned and I'm sure you are if you are Bible journaling too. You may be interested in a new Bible Journaling e-course I am teaching. We will be using stencils and then making them not look like stencils, so one doesn't need to know how to draw to make beautiful Bible pages. I'll be posting on my blog about it soon. valeriesjodin.com

[@cadigirl4152]

Some great ideas! never thought of doing this in a Bible...I color in the adult coloring books right now. This is a nice way to combine the two practices together...

[@rosaliedagler6729]

I love your artwork, it's so beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Could you do a tutorial?

[@Laurag_84]

Your Bible is beautiful! You are incredibly talented.

[@oliviabellemary1]

Wow!!! You are so talented!!! Beautiful work!!

[@WrethaOffGrid]

Thank you for sharing your talent with all of us, I love the glazing liquid idea and plan on using that in my Bible, I am currently using matte gel medium and Art Basics clear gesso, personally I want to work on a smooth surface (for painting and drawing), I don't want a texture, it appears that the glazing liquid doesn't create much of a texture if any at all... it looks like the perfect medium to paint and draw on.

[@scruffy281]

I looove the deli-paper idea and your work is very beautiful!! You are very talented.......thanks so much for sharing this awesome idea..... can't wait to try this idea out!! ; )

[@berthamiles6507]

YOU are an amazing artist! Thank you for sharing and all of your tips!

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you Bertha!

[@suetsnbjj2853]

Gorgeous pages! Thanks for sharing.

[@tinageorge8759]

You have such beautiful pages! God bless you for sharing!!! 💚

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you Tina! God bless you!

[@missbeehavenagn2day]

How beautiful! So blessed to have found your page. Thank you!'

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you Debbie! Blessings to you!

[@havasmama05]

oh my goodness, your artwork is gorgeous! I need to check out your other videos. btw, I also have a gel medium glued together page accident. but I love the way yours turned out. it's beautiful.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you. It's good to know I'm in good company. :)

[@1959GreenGables]

Thank you so much. I am learning and love doing my Bible journaling this way. I can hardly wait to get into the Word. There was a thing I learned in the process of using the Glazing LIquid - Don't use Pilot Frixion pens - All my notes disappeared on the other side of the paper. I get to study that page again. :>) Thank you again.

[@alicebravo9147]

i have one of your coloring books, and its one of my absolute favorites! i LOVE your style. (i have at least a couple hundred.)

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you Alice! I'm glad you are enjoying the coloring books. Blessings of joy and creativity to you as you color!

[@lacreshaflowers5421]

Great idea!! Beautiful idea!! I love the cross, blood splatter, mistake page. It has a message to it for me- I am not perfect, be who I was created to be, love me, always acknowledge the creator and give him praise, honor and glory, trust him, know that his son Jesus's death on the cross was for me and those in this world to have eternal life in heaven. I am to share this love with world, pray for it, care for it. Thank you for sharing this with us and may God forever bless you always!!

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you Lacresha. God bless you!

[@taylorkb1]

Your work is so neat! I love it!!

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you Kelly!

[@572checo21]

Valerie Sjodin, WOW, i am very amazed of your Beautiful drawing skills. Your very creative in expressing your feelings of the verses that mean a lot to you. Your such a sweet kind soul. May the LORD GOD Bless you and yours always.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you. That is so kind of you. God bless you!

[@coolgraphixstudios2186]

Just beautiful...I just ordered this Bible per your recommendation :) And I will implement some of these techniques! Great video :)

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Great! Blessings as you create in your Bible!

[@pug8292]

GORGEOUS!!! Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

[@heidiann184]

Wow! You're a superb artist; what a Gift. :)

[@sheilacrace7839]

Your work is beautiful

[@d8zdly]

You are such a talented artist! I would like to try this.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you Deborah. Yes, try!

[@sereneva4205]

This is beautiful!

[@princ3ssMusicifiy]

This is so creative! I just started looking into creative bible journaling and exploring the different types and I can honestly say I need to buy me a "creative bible" because I would often get distracted and start drawing during sermons or I would have to take notes to keep my mind engaged while at church. Often, times I would get into trouble if I'm not paying attention and I'm 20 years old lol. - Pretty sad, I know. lol. But, I'll look into getting me one because I've been wanting a new bible for sometime now. Looking through my old ones which are still somewhat new. It's too simple for me because it's a "youth's bible." I need more life related examples for me and something that will keep me engaged. This definitely helps!

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Not sad at all. Doodling has been proven to help people listen better. I'd say go for it and get a journaling Bible with space to draw, doodle and write as the Spirit leads. Blessings to you as you step out into more inspired creativity.

[@princ3ssMusicifiy]

Thanks! I ordered "My Creative Bible" the Pink version from Amazon last week and it's due to come in on June the 2nd. I can't wait! :)

[@tinabahena1254]

Omg your art is breathtaking 😍😍

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you Tina!

[@lisamariesweet1297]

Your artwork is Beautiful!!!!!❤️

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you LisaMarie!

[@v3nnicat]

This is so inspirational. Thank you for sharing.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

You're welcome. Thanks

[@adrockoff12345]

Wow you're so talented ❤️

[@StayTrueToGod]

Great tips... and beautiful work... very inspiring!!! :) Love in Christ... Tracy

[@gailgaardner5151]

Beautiful work!

[@serventofTheMostHigh]

Beautiful simply Beautiful I Love this Your work is outstanding

[@valeriesjodin5194]

+Kathy Fann Thank you Kathy.

[@laurainehoughton8968]

Fantastic work.

[@brettesutton190]

This is so beautiful

[@brighteyes6585]

Just wanted to say I love your art! It really inspires me. Thank you for these videos! Also, glad I know how to say Sjodin now. That was actually bugging me for some time... 😊

[@valeriesjodin5194]

I'm so glad! Thank you!

[@londa584]

Beautiful work

[@niki-yq1oo]

Wow, this is beautiful! I love your work, it is soooo inspiring! Keep it up;)

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you!

[@codexb9859]

Very nice! Really great job!

[@OlvOyl4383]

These are just beautiful!! Thank you for the tips!! God Bless you~

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you! God bless you as well :)

[@gaynellgrier6711]

Amazing, amazing artwork.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you Gaynell :)

[@sunflower2850]

THANK FOR SUCH INSPIRING BIBLE JOURNALING AND TIPS.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

+Tina Hanel You're welcome Tina. Thank you!

[@lottayogaa]

Your Bible is so beautiful!

[@valeriesjodin5194]

+LottaRunner Thank you Lotta!

[@tastyytiny]

Great Video, your bible is very beautiful! I find you inspiring.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you Alexis. Blessings to you :)

[@Artchick1972]

beautiful! I can see doing stuff like this with other books as well. Maybe a favorite play, Nursery Rhymes or story.

[@encouraginghope7657]

Wow! Thank you for this video! You are really encouraging me because I feel inspired to do a art journal through the psalms....I found your website first and then this youtube video. I look forward to learning more from you because it seems that you aren't just doing pretty art, but really studying God's Word as you go. That's what I want to do. I would appreciate any other resources that you can point me toward. THANK YOU!!!

[@valeriesjodin5194]

+encouraginghope Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad this video is helpful to you!

[@anniemae552]

You are one talented artist! I adore your work. Can you tell me the difference between the glazing liquid you are using versus matte medium? Thanks so much!

[@gaynellgrier6711]

Absolutely beautiful

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you Gaynell!

[@Kraaftshaak]

I am a new fan!!! Just found you and love all you are sharing. Please give more tips on how you do your word study and how you do the lettering too. THANK YOU!!!!

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Kraaft Shaak Thank you. Here is a blog post address where I tell about my word study process: visualblessings.blogspot.com/2015/01/going-deeper-from-study-to-experience.html. You may want to check out my "Lettering & Doodling Hope" online class on my website for how-to lettering. I have another KZbin video on a lettering technique too.

[@sallyannmales4676]

hello, where did you get the sticky tags you take off the pages when you get to the page, I'm Australia

[@joanneeichelberger2432]

Thanks so much for your help, I use Prismacolors also, now I don't have to worry. God bless

[@NessysSanctuary]

great i have just found you and your last upload was 4 months ago if you are out there you are missed........still subscribed just in case you came back and to watch all your uploads thank you for the ones you did

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you for checking up on me. Currently (June 2017) I am filming some Bible journaling processes using stencils I designed for Bible Journaling produced by StencilGirl© Products. We are working on getting them out in the next few months along with an online Bible Journaling class.

[@kelleyroth81]

My journaling Bible just arrived and I knew KZbin would have tips. Thank you for sharing yours, they will save me from wrinkled page frustration. :)

[@KristiBarreto]

SO beautiful!

[@JanetRibet]

You can put on Dorland Wax after finishing, then they won't stick.

[@caroldurand6803]

This is soooo good. Thanks for sharing :-)

[@wilddove57]

Your voice "Sounds" like Ellen Burstyn! I've watched your video several times and I have ordered the Glazing Liquid. I had previously ordered the clear Gesso, as I saw in other videos, but my experience with the gesso was not so good. My Bible pages ended up all wrinkled and looked terrible. Your pages with the Glazing liquid don't look wrinkled at all. Hope that is how it will work for me! Thank you so much for doing this; It is SO Helpful...especially for us beginners! Have a blessed Day!

[@valeriesjodin5194]

+Debbie Williams I hope it works well for you Debbie. Sometimes there is a little wrinkling, but mostly smooth.

[@opal777]

I would love to do this, but wish that I could draw like you....you did an awesome job! I like the idea of using the deli paper because I could then cheat and trace things that inspire me. Or, I have an electronic cutter where maybe I could design stencils to color in. These are ideas that are spinning out of control in my head...LOL. But, I have to say....you are so talented!

[@valeriesjodin5194]

You could totally do that! A great idea. Go for it! Let those ideas come out. Cheers to your creativity!

[@1deleau]

Very cool!! Do you have videos on where you break it down to instructing how we can attempt this?!

[@valeriesjodin5194]

I do have some more videos about some of the process especially a Bible Journaling e-course just launched November of 2017. You can see and find out more on my website: valeriesjodin.com/e-courses/

[@jeanheming]

Hi Valerie I love your ideas, I have a question about the acrylic glazing....you are using satin, is there no shine to it?? compared to the gloss one, i know in paint the satin is just a little shiny, I have tim holtz new mediums and you can move your finger and shade with pitt pens on it..and now I have just bought and tried dina wakely clear gesso which is definately thinner then Tims but has no shine and you can barely tell I put 2 coats on the page....I havent tried pitt pens on it yet,just coated the page last nite....I personally like some shine, but the golden is pricey especially the satin /

[@valeriesjodin5194]

+jeanheming It sounds like you have tried some things that work well for you. That is great! I am using satin. There is not any shine on my Bible pages.

[@1seanv]

Beautiful!

[@lynnwilliams7894]

Love your work. Love, love, love your sharing what not to do! :))) You mention gluing down the "deli paper" but which glue do you use? Do you use deli paper that is made for scrapbooking or what is sold in boxes and folded? Thank you

[@valeriesjodin5194]

+Lynn Williams I've not used the deli paper made for scrapbooking, but it sounds like it would be worth a try. I talk further about the types of deli paper I've used on the blog post linked to in the text below the video

[@KellyBarron]

Your pages are exquisite! I just love them and will most certainly be checking out your blog. Thank you for sharing these techniques. I have only done two pages and have stopped because I didn't like the buckling. When you say painted, are you referring to your prismacolor pencils?

[@valeriesjodin5194]

kelly barron Thank you Kelly. When I say painted, I refer to painting with fluid acrylics. I use both pencils and paint on some of the pages. I talk more about the paints in the blog post linked to in the description of this video.

[@marbella10c]

will the acrylic glazing liquid work well with water colors?

[@ginamosleybivens3760]

Very Beautiful

[@viviansmith8036]

I think you are very talented. I would urge everyone who does this to think past it being your bible. Because when we leave this earth someone else will be reading the things we put in it. Especially in a bible that looks so pretty. Most of the art work I have seen is just that, art. But some people may erroneously add"commentaries" which then is technically adding to how someone may interpret a passage. Some of us older ladies are teaching the younger generation. Weather we know it or not. 1Cor. 3:10 AMPC According to the grace (the special endowment for my task) of God bestowed on me, like a skillful architect and master builder I laid [the] foundation, and now another [man] is building upon it. But let each [man] be careful how he builds upon it, NKJ According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise masterbuilder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. BLESSING TO ALL WHO READ THIS AND WHO ADD THEIR ARTFUL COMMENTS TO THE WORD. I'M SURE GOD WILL USE YOUR BIBLES LONG AFTER WE ARE NO LONGER HERE.

[@PamelyB]

For your page "Spirit of Truth" in the beginning of Acts... do you have a tutorial on this type of work? I am in love with how that page turned out and would love to create something similar!

[@valeriesjodin5194]

+PamelyB I do not have a tutorial at this time for that page. I appreciate your feedback. As I work on my current projects, I'm considering what God has for me next. Hopefully it will include some video tutorials. Blessings.

[@laurelschmitz6750]

Does the glazing liquid have to be a golden product? I have some acrylic glazing liquid, but it is not Goldens and I'm kind of afraid to use it. Also what about the deli paper...never seen any nor do I know where to look for it. I have a roll of wax paper! is that the same thing? It does make those colors jump out...I have some gesso I'm going to try to use. My pastor bought me an ESV journaling bible Interleaved Edition. Which means there is a full blank page between each page of this bible. This bible is so thick because of it.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Laurel, I think it would be a good idea to test your glazing liquid to see if it works. Don't be afraid. It's worth the learning. Other translucent paper may work. You can test that too. That's how I find out if things work. If you want to see what I use, I have an Amazon store on my website with the supplies: valeriesjodin.com/astore/

[@serventofTheMostHigh]

really awesome

[@PurposefulHomeschool]

do you know how this glazing liquid compares to clear gesso on the bible pages? also do you paint with acrylic or watercolor? your work is just beautiful!!!!

[@valeriesjodin5194]

Thank you. Yes, since this video I have also used some clear gesso Art Basics brand. It works very well. I still use glazing liquid too, which can be as a base like the gesso, but it dries slower. The glazing liquid works very well if you want to extend the flow or drying time of the acrylic paint to make a soft edge. If I had to use just one product it would be the glazing liquid, but I use both. The Art Basics clear gesso works very well. I did not like the result of Liquitex clear gesso, and am going to try Dina Wakely's clear gesso next.

[@AJ54Makeup]

I just got my clear Gesso and I applied it to 1 page. After it dried it felt rougher than I like it to be so I took my emory board and using the fine side of it I lightly went over the area I would be painting on and it smoothed it out very nicely. My question is how do you keep the page from curling up after it dries. I tried ironing it with no steam but it is still trying to curl. Love your art work...Beautiful.

[@valeriesjodin5194]

It still wants to curl even after some ironing but I found it flattens out more over time as the Bible is closed.

[@maranathaanathama2153]

Thank you

[@cassandra007]

Love this! How did you get the gold on John: "I am the Way..."? And other spots?

[@valeriesjodin5194]

I painted it with Golden Iridescent Bright Gold paint and a small round brush. Also spattered with a toothbrush

[@jillianchandler111]

Though I have not tried it yet, I understand you can use wax to keep your pages from sticking together. Perhaps this would resolve your "cross page" issue...

[@teacherdeb003]

Yes... But it looks SO authentic!!!

[@hairdebi]

How do you read what is written under the butterfly?

[@bonniesmith3061]

Debra G the paper she used is translucent so it's still readable

[@S.Patierno]

Would you mind listing the supplies you describe..I'm new to bible journaling and would like to learn more about the materials used

[@valeriesjodin5194]

+Carmen Patierno The supplies described are listed in the blog post linked to in the video description above.