Bible Journaling With Napkins

Learn how to use napkins and gesso to create beautiful, quick, and EASY bible journaling pages.
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[@msjr1765]

A little tip for tearing the napkin is to use a small paint brush and apply some water as a line, then it will just melt away as you tear it and you will get the tear exactly where you want it.

[@evoofti]

This is adorable. *goes to buy napkins * 😂

[@nuvoclassic]

I like to use CLEAR gesso for napkins or 'prepping' a bible page...tfs!

[@wholeheartedlyforthelord2290]

I love this!! I literally just returned home from church doing a beginner”s bible journaling class/session. We did the “napkin technique” and they loved it. I love your page and what a quick and easy way to do a bible journal page. You explained it very well. It was easy to follow. By the way, I love your Etsy shop. I often use them in my KZbin videos ( I just started). God Bless and thank you for sharing. 🙌🏼 I came home to begin a process video on this very technique. Loved yoru video! 📖📝❤️🙌🏼

[@kathydye1602]

Beautiful! I've been thinking of doing a Bible Journal, so I have been watching a lot of videos for ideas. This is a wonderful idea.

[@TheCreativeLifeStudios]

I use wax paper instead of copy paper. Really helps with the “sticking!” Great idea!

[@melrmontez]

I use parchment paper. Works well also

[@sarahadkins5331]

thanks for this! I had done it before with modpodge and it turned out wrinkly. the clear gesso works so much better!

[@nyclatina1331]

Just started Bible Journaling! Thank you for your idea. This is a great way to keep mementos from Wedding and Baptisms.

[@KCSmith1]

I hope to be as good as calligraphy soon!

[@kellyfredericks2326]

Can you still read where the napkin covers the words? Or is this just for looks?

[@lisaperry63]

Awesome Jenna! I was just about to look for a tutorial using napkins and poof! You must have read my mind 😉 Thank you for this video...I can’t wait to try it. I’ve seen lots of beautiful bible pages lately and yours is (as always) Super beautiful ❤️

[@lilliankimmell2281]

THANK YOU THIS IS AWESOME

[@theresaperry1805]

I’ve seen this technique a few times. I love the way you did this and the use of gesso. Beautiful and creative way to use napkins. ❤️💐

[@MoniM_]

I just did this and Oh my goodness I will never use scrapbook paper again! I also used the white Napkin backing to paint your watercolor roses on them and used it on another page! these are great amazing ideas thank you!!

[@uniquelycreated1494]

Thank you so very much. I always wondered if it was possible to use napkins. Love how it turned out. For those who live near a Tuesday Morning - they always have a great selection of napkins. Have a blessed day, Jo :o)

[@jetleg60]

I love this video. I need to get some napkins. It turned out beautifully.thank you for the video.

[@poisonlady1965]

I agree...very pretty and great idea with the napkins too!

[@bobbyc926]

Thanks for being an inspiration and great blessing to many

[@ladylexusis350]

Love how you did this page!!! tfs!!💐

[@carlaprimrose902]

So beautiful great job!!!!

[@brighteyes6585]

This looks so beautiful! Great tutorial!

[@kiwipommiegirl]

This looks like fun,will have to go through serviettes I have for when i can start my pages,thanks so much!

[@cherylshoats6692]

just gorgeous!!!

[@NurseGotGlow]

wow!!! so easy and Beautiful! thank you! i love ur channel 🥰💕🙏🏻

[@aprillong6313]

I’ve gotten some inexpensive napkins at the Dollar Tree, Big Lots and Tuesday Morning. I’m sure there are probably other discount stores to try. I’ve never done a napkin swap, but I’ve heard of some bible journaling groups doing that. I would like to do that sometime. Love your videos!!

[@iamdawt]

Your page is lovely! I enjoy using this technique on ATCs and other paper crafting as well. I have lots of napkins people have sent me in trades and a few packs I've picked up here and there for cheap. I usually use a mat medium, but I'm going to give the clear gesso a try, thanks for the tip!

[@mariad4183]

Gorgeous! Always shocked by napkins! xoxo

[@saritathyng6441]

I love this!

[@justbgutzy8700]

Thank you for this - I love it! Would this also work for a bible cover?

[@stephc5983]

Looks good. TFS

[@whitneydavidmeredith743]

Thank you for telling us about the art heat gun lol been useing my hair drier

[@melrmontez]

You don't need a heat gun unless you plan on using it for other crafts. It gets really hot...i use it to shrink wrap wiring.

[@kettyweiss10]

This is so beautiful!!!❤️I love it!! i don't understand why someone give you a thumbs down! I look your videos long time and you give my every time motivation!!

[@HowtoFaithALife]

I agree! 100% Good point! It makes no sense to give this a thumbs down!

[@nancywiltshire9919]

If you use a small paintbrush to wet where you want to tear, it’s much easier.

[@christiantarver211]

Looks cool but how do you still read the scriptures with the napkin and writing over them?

[@shirleyjohnson7284]

The page is pretty and well explained. I will try it, But i can't cover my words. I add in tipins and if i wright in my Bible its all around the word. Or i add a page for note taking.

[@jennifertull5158]

😍😍😍

[@jessjtadesigns]

Great tips, so pretty! Would the plastic bible mat work for non sticking? I'll try it. Never knew gesso tip! I'm so doing this, hope that your feeling well!👶🤗👏

[@ScribblingGrace]

I think it would, but I haven't used a bible mat personally :)

[@gilbertgrapeape4832]

Looks nice but does the page stay wrinkled or does it flatten out eventually?

[@DeserieDrew]

Never use modpodge in journaling note books or your bible. Also stay away from anything with gloss. Your pages will stick together! Use a matte finish.

[@msjr1765]

I found some matte mod podge. Will that be okay? I bought it, but haven't tried it yet. I know that anything other than matte will make your pages stick (won't tell you how I know that...lol) but is mod podge okay if it's matte??

[@Kingdomwoman2]

@Deserie Drew why not modpodge

[@meganwachtel6175]

@@Kingdomwoman2 anything glossy will make the pages stick.

[@luellahobson2865]

Love using napkins! Finding pretty ones can be challenging! Very pretty page! How are you and the baby feeling?

[@ScribblingGrace]

Luella Hobson thank you! We are doing well! Just entered the second trimester, and morning sickness seems to be finally over 🙌🏻❤️

[@amandahernandez8223]

Wow, this is crazy! I've had it in my heart to try this but wasn't sure how to do it and then your video pops up! Perfect timing lol Can you do this with tissue paper like the stuff you put in gift bags? Cause that's what I had got before seeing this video. And using modern podge with it? Loved the video though. Tfs ❤

[@ScribblingGrace]

Amanda Hernandez yay, love that! You know, I haven’t tried tissue paper, it may tear, but I think it would work the same way. And yes you can use modpodge, but gesso does seem to work better

[@maureenchristensen2959]

Where did you get your heat gun?

[@janetlopez5365]

I really enjoyed this video. Hi, I wanted to know if I can use a gesso on the Bible page called- Finnabair Art Basics Clear Gesso. I googled it in Michaels stores. It supposed to be clear. Does it make a difference? This will be my first Time trying it for bible journaling gluing a napkin. Or if anyone else have any suggestions. I am a new learner about this. Thanks!

[@HowtoFaithALife]

I am a bit confused about Gesso, too! What's the difference between that and just using a glue stick or liquid elmers glue?

[@hedge_ca8219]

if you ouline the parts with a WET paintbrush it tears easily!

[@juliemaggard7094]

+ScribblingGrace will you give me a link to your Bible, pls? Ty so much!! Great video!! Love it. God bless you 🙏❤

[@ScribblingGrace]

Julie Maggard a link is in the blog post! Scribblinggrace.com/napkin (scroll to the bottom 😊)

[@hisalone5941]

Just use parchment paper under your bible page. Xo

[@ammerslo2632]

Use waxed paper under so no stick? TFS this tecgnique. & Mod Podge is ok to use... instead of Gesso?

[@ScribblingGrace]

You can used wax paper, and technically you can use mod podge, but it does usually leave the pages sticky and they can stick together, so gesso is better to use if you can

[@nuvoclassic]

too sticky

[@danamarie4722]

How do you keep the page from being super wrinkly, including the corners of the pages curling up?

[@ScribblingGrace]

With this technique, the pages do tend to wrinkle, but I find they flatten back out after a few days in the closed Bible. So I don't ever really worry about it :)

[@Kingdomwoman2]

@scrbbling grace would white gesso get it white?🤔

[@ScribblingGrace]

kingdom woman yeah it would, it’s not as opaque as like a white acrylic, but would still cover

[@ruthaitken3660]

Use parchment paper or wax paper instead of the photo copy paper.

[@colleengonzales4604]

Could you use wax paper instead of printer paper?

[@nuvoclassic]

yes!

[@celenia57]

Where can I buy napkins

[@nuvoclassic]

Tar-get, Tuesday Morning, party stores, Amazon, etc.

[@oxbaby73]

Have you considered doing an online napkin swap?

[@faodail3913]

Put baking paper under the page and the Bible page won't stick.

[@specialk8927]

But you cover some of the words at the bottom

[@roumstead]

My point exactly. I've seen beautiful work, but His words are covered. The idea of journaling is so you learn and highlight. Not cover up words in the bible.

[@sherrylawrencelewis2544]

Why cover the origin printed words? Is it not just like using the Bible like some ordinary scrapbook? Had you not overshadowed the printed text , your design would have been super beautiful.

[@josiedelgado6523]

why are you putting the napkins flowers over the bible words.

[@itsgettingold]

Writing on top of Scripture...no way.