My ESV Interleaved Journaling Bible Set Up

[@prayersquad3391]

We need a you and Faith collaboration PLEASE!!❤❤

[@katievandermeer8389]

I started using the cloth bound hard back version of this 8 years ago. It's falling apart due to all my work in it. Now I need a new one and they no longer make it... In Canada anyways. So I have this one on my wishlist. I just haven't pulled the trigger yet. This has brought me closer to doing it. I'll miss my damaged one a lot but I'm glad it's falling apart due to use and not neglect.

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

Yeah I originally wanted the cloth over board version but it wasn’t available anymore 😕 If you still have space to fill in your current one, rebinding might be a good option! I already plan to rebind mine down the road when necessary ☺️ But, a well loved, well used Bible is a wonderful thing - good for you!! 🤩

[@TheMkupjunkie]

Wonderful video, I also love Faith, I have her Bible Study Plan, Boot Camp. You gave me great ideas. I have enjoyed my Interleaved ESV. I use beige/cream whiteout that really makes corrections look seamless, Amazon Zonon 4 piece correction tape beige color. They last forever!

[@AriannaMGrace]

I have wanted beige correction for my Bible and could never find it! Just assumed I was the only fussy person that wanted it! You made my day!

[@janae23]

I just ordered this bible for my birthday. Perfect timing! I am so scared to even put a pen to it. This was very encouraging and a good reminder to stay focused on the Word and not about making it perfect and pretty. I've heard that a worn bible is better than a brand new one. I do have a couple bibles I feel more comfortable writing in bc I've had them for some time. I wanted a "stay at home" bible and one that is interleaved for more notes. I love the idea of passing it down to kids! Great video! Grace and Peace from the Midwest 😊❤️

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I’m so glad to hear that! I hope you have a wonderful time writing notes in your new Bible 😁 And happy birthday! 🎉

[@Inspired_JG]

Your advice at the 6:00 minute mark was solid. Keep moving forward in Gods Word, don’t get caught up ok the aesthetics. I love it!

[@theSommerrose14]

Bible College grad here! Thank you so much for telling your viewers to read the preface to their translation! It’s so incredibly helpful for understanding the text and knowing how it compares to other translations as well as any theological biases the translation may have (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, just helpful to know). Anyway, thank you for pointing folks towards informed Bible reading!

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

My pleasure 😊 It’s such important, underrated information!

[@stacisjournaljourney7]

This is my absolute favorite Bible...may sound silly but I have gone thru three of them in the past three and a half years.

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

Not silly at all! That’s awesome 😁

[@stacisjournaljourney7]

​@@ElyssaNalaniTVi forgot to mention I really enjoy your channel ❤😊

[@heathersheartco]

I love picking elements that make you happy. That’s way more fun than look for a particular aesthetic

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

Absolutely!!

[@wendyhoward2699]

Where did you get the tip-ins that have all the things in that particular book. Like the one where Numbers starts. Many blessings.

[@thesassyraven]

Loved this! I just ordered the interleaved bible yesterday. Thank you for sharing!!

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

Awesome!!! I hope you enjoy it 😁

[@Momma5Cat]

Thank you for sharing. Just ordered this same Bible for journaling. I also have been following Faith. Enjoy her videos. Enjoyed your video also. Appreciate the items you listed. It really helps.

[@JustScribble]

Back in 2020 the manufacturer for TRP had to change their process/machinery so the “old” original TRP that everyone had loved changed and they started producing “new” TRP. This was short lived and then decided to discontinue production completely. Definitely caused an uproar in the FP and planner communities. Then they announced that they decided to sell their rights to Sanzen who’s been making the 52gsm TRP for a while now. It’s hard to find old anymore - especially looseleaf and new is also hard to get. But Sanzen TRP is readily available. Although it’s different not all the differences are bad. It’s quite nice. Generally speaking pens dry faster and there’s less ghosting. But there’s some other great thin paper options even a printer page from Kokuyo. Loved the video.

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

Thank you for the details!! I linked both the new Sanzen TRP and the Kokuyo paper! I'm glad I was on the right track cause I was floundering a bit 😜

[@JustScribble]

@@ElyssaNalaniTV you did great! If you ever need help don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m kind of a paper snob 😝

[@courageandfaith]

Thank you! Have this Bible and completely overwhelmed what to do with it. This was so helpful!

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

So happy to help!!

[@kristineshepardson649]

Love that your Bible is used! Don’t worry about aesthetics ! Your an inspiration

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

Aw thank you!! ☺️

[@texasmom8827]

So many great ideas and resources! Thank you!

[@jenniferwilson313]

Yesssss I follow Faith!! For Months! She’s my fav Bible teacher and I’m subscribed to her patreon.

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

She’s a great creator ☺️

[@cathyferran7291]

Faith was my inspiration and I can't wait to do this as well, another way to love the lord, God Bless You

[@stepintofaith]

Thank you for your video! I appreciate the freebies as I am new to bible journaling.

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

Awesome!!! Enjoy 😊

[@MoniM_]

I’m So happy you’re doing videos like this again! I started my Bible study a year ago because of videos I watched from you and a couple of others ; I adopted your highlighting system back then please do more Bible studies Bible study / related content

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I’m glad you like the highlighting system!! I plan to get back in the saddle and do more Bible content 😊

[@Yesica1993]

Oh, wow! I've only ever seen interleaved Bibles in videos. Never in real life. I just assumed they were for writing in. It somehow never occurred to me that you can add all kinds of study helps! It's like your own, homemade study Bible. Amazing! I also somehow didn't know about those Bible Project posters. How cool is that!

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

Exactly! Your own homemade study Bible 😁

[@marylarson7447]

Thanks for the helpful handy hints as well as the freebies!

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

You are so welcome!

[@dianacriswell7798]

Those leather stains are beautiful. Don’t change that.

[@mamabear8150]

I’ve got the smaller version of that bible, same cover too. I definitely need to add extra paper and I’ve added so many sticky notes of all colours with white out all over, it’s definitely not perfect 😂 but I love it and there’s so much more still to do in my messy bible

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I love a Bible filled with notes and color ☺️

[@jennifermcfarland3800]

The is awesome Elyssa 🤩

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

Thank you!!

[@ZionTreasureHunt]

I love lyrics “worship music” what a great idea. I always have a song on my heart, now I can write them down with dates or something in my Interleaved bible.

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

It’s so much fun 😁

[@homesteadgal4143]

Very nice video...I really like how you have placed your notes, with the washi tape, color strips, and stickers here & there. Pretty! Although I don't color-code verses or passages, I really love how you set your color-code guide up in the back. The flip-out page is genius!! I have the same Bible that you have, though I only have book tabs for 8 of the more important, more used Books (such as Acts, Isaiah, Psalms, John). From those tabs, I am able to quickly flip to the Book I want to get to. I did choose to make some subject tabs which have been helpful for quick reference. Faith inspired that idea...also a brilliant idea. My other 'big' Bible is the ESV Study Guide which I fully tabbed. That Bible has many more tip-ins... there are so many tip-ins that the spine began to split. So now my Study Guide is more of a resource and my Interleaved is for most of my reading, notes, and reference material. Thank you for sharing so much. I appreciate the added lyrics to songs. I have added lyrics from a few hymns, my favorite being A Mighty Fortress is Our God (inspired by Psalm 46).

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

That’s awesome!!!

[@321morlan4]

I have this exact same Bible, and mine has been sitting untouched because I want to do this the “ right” way. So this video is perfect for me!

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I totally understand! It took me a long time to start writing in mine 😆

[@prayersquad3391]

9:55 i love the imperfections!!!!

[@MoniM_]

Sterling ink has loose tomoe river paper -A5 which fits any Bible or you can put it in a ring binder and it is also Gold edged . Her stuff is absolutely beautiful . She’s on KZbin

[@amberfusto5906]

I just got the same one a week ago! I love it so far.

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

Awesome!!

[@SAY.8.18]

Fantastic! Inspirational!

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

Glad you think so!

[@sonagray3176]

Great Video! Faith actually sent an email advising that this Bible is on sale for $38 at Amazon. I was on the fence if I should buy another Bible…thanks to your setup (my style) and mentioning Faith…I’m going to buy it! I always wanted to add the Bible Project Posters to my Bible and I will be doing so in this Bible too. Also, they have cream color white out.

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I sent an announcement about the sale in my newsletter too 😁 It’s a great price!!!! Have fun using yours 😃 And I bought some cream colored white out ☺️ can’t wait to try it 🤩

[@sonagray3176]

@@ElyssaNalaniTV I just saw it in your newsletter

[@liya2616]

Thanks for sharing…. I might need to grab one😍 I am currently enrolled in APIIS (Singapore). We are studying the Bible book by book. ❤

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I hope you get one 😁 Enjoy studying book by book!

[@debbieadkins1957]

I missed seeing the link for your leather Bible cover your parents gave you.. love the videos! So inspiring❤

[@debbieadkins1957]

Do you have info regarding ordering Bible?

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I am so sorry, I'm just now getting to this comment! I popped the link in the description box. I just don't know which size I have cause it doesn't say on the cover and I don't know where the box is 😬

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I'm not sure I understand this question. I'm just seeing it - I'm sorry! Can you clarify?

[@Jesuslovesyou88627]

I'm taking notes in my regualar bible hoping to get an interleaved bible for Christmas

[@Mrs.JenniferSmith]

I love how you credited @Howtofaithalife for your inspiration.❤️

[@twilagitschlag5662]

A great video it gave me some good ideas.

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

Awesome!! Glad to hear it!

[@mashplans]

This is awesome! What are you using for prayer journaling / scripture writing/ other sermon notes?😊

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

It’s been kind of a hodgepodge 😆 I have a couple journal set ups that I’m playing with at the moment. I’ll share more in another video ☺️

[@lemedeiros1979]

Hey! As an FYI, if you wanted, you can buy cream colored whiteout!

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I did and it’s the best!!! 😁

[@justme-ll8qs]

Thanks for your videos...loved the notebook pages you created in another video. What do you put in the Bible as opposed to the notebooks? How does it differ? Thanks in advance.

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😊 I don't have a hard-fast system for notes in my Bible vs. my notebook. Basically, what I can't fit in my Bible ends up in my notebook 😁

[@JustScribble]

I have this awesome tipin tape that works great and some binding glue. Never tried a glue stick 🤔

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I’ve never used binding glue! I’ll have to look out for some.

[@1dc25]

What percent did you scale the Bible project outlines to? Thanks 😊

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I honestly don’t remember - it’s been so long 🙃 I usually focus on dimensions of the Bible page. So I would measure the size of the insert you need and then size the image on the document accordingly ☺️

[@bradbowers4414]

What type of paper do you use for the tip ins? Regular printer paper, or do you print on the nice TRM and other fancy papers?

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

It varies 😊 I’ve used Tomoe River Paper, regular printer paper of different….poundage (is that the right term 🤪😆)? I’ve also used velum and some paper from a lined paper pad.

[@bradbowers4414]

@@ElyssaNalaniTV So you can run that Tomoe River Paper through a regular printer, and set the size to make the poster match the Bible Pages? Thanks for the reply. I am going to use some of your techniques to make a custom study Bible with an interleaved ESV.

[@seoxo16]

Because i don't have a printer, it's the resizing that I struggle with. We're bible twins. I love this bible.

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I understand! Unfortunately something like this requires a bit of trial and error 😬 I love this Bible too!

[@susanburns1052]

I think that inner edge where you are adding the tip instead of is called a gutter.

[@candynabell9501]

How do I set the size on my printer to size the printables like Bible project to fit my bible . ❤️

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I saw you're comment on the other video 😉

[@alisonC4HG]

This is inspiring and wonderful. Could i just paste the posters onto the blank page at the beginning of each book instead of tipping in or is there not always one opposite each first page ?

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

You totally could! There is always a blank page opposite the beginning page of a book 👌🏽

[@alisonC4HG]

@@ElyssaNalaniTV thank you! I absolutely love your suggestion to include those posters. I find them so helpful

[@lilboo1199]

I absolutely love what you’ve done with your bible! I’m very new to bible studies and bible journaling. Your videos are great. I do have one question: what is Club 119 and how can I find it? Keep up your wonderful work! God Bless

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I should have mentioned this in the video 🤦🏾‍♀️ The Club 119 Collective is my online community. If you scroll to the bottom of the description box, you’ll see the link ☺️

[@regnancy]

How do you print off the tip ins for each Bible so you can read it I tried but way to small

[@pwitter01]

Thank you for sharing ❤ Do you always use post it notes to Write in your bible vs direct note-taking?

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

My pleasure! I don’t really have an exact method of using sticky notes in my Bible. The biggest consideration is whether I’ve committed to the note enough to ink it on the page. Sometimes it goes on a sticky note cause I’m not sure yet if the thought is complete or if I want it on one page or another. Besides those considerations, I just do whatever I feel like 😊

[@texasmarshalls]

Great video!! I am curious how you scale and print you Bible Project tip in's? I have tried to scale but the words become so tiny. Thanks for doing this video!!! :)

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I just take the image and size it in a document. The words do get small so I just consider anything I can’t read as reference points to the video. In other words, I’ll watch the videos for anything that isn’t clear in my posters ☺️ Hope that helps!

[@leobaker291]

That is very nice how you have your Bible

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

Thank you!

[@leobaker291]

@@ElyssaNalaniTV you're very welcome. I study God's word all the time

[@thebreadoflife77]

I tried to print out the outline of the books and it kept cutting off the end. What is the size that you used to print them out please?

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

All of the pages I’ve tipped in are roughly the same size as my Bible pages, but just a touch smaller so it doesn’t hang over the edges. If I’m correctly understanding the problem you’re having, you need to adjust your print settings or resize the image. If you’re trying to print the image directly, I recommend copying it and pasting it to a document so you can size it properly.

[@alisonC4HG]

Would you have any tips for printing the Bible Project pages to fit this particular Bible? A4 too big, a5 too small, and I’ve tried adjusting scale to print and keep having issues. Any advice gratefully received ☺️

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

Hi! The best advice I can give is to measure the size of your Bible page and decide how big you want the image to be. Take your image, add it to a document on your computer, size it according to the measurements you took, and then print and cut. I hope that helps!

[@alisonC4HG]

@ thank you ☺️

[@heathersheartco]

I think the ESV interleaved Bible is the better of the two based on reviews that I’ve seen on KZbin. And they’ve all mentioned the paper which is too bad because the NKJV version has a 9 point font. The ESV font is so small. I would need readers but I’m literally praying to run across someone in real life who Has one of these so I can see what the Bible is like in real life before I buy one and buy some companion readers hahaha.

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I know!! I wish the features in the NKJV were better 🙃 I hope you’re able to see one out in the wild!!! It really does help when making the purchase!

[@christinavaughan1980]

Have you ever put tabs in a Bible and then regretted the decision? I used leather tabs because they were so pretty with the Bible but they bulked up the right side a lot.

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I haven't fully regretted any tabs yet but I've historically taken a loooooong time to decide, so I'm sure I want them in my Bible. They do add bulk 🙃

[@Angelwings917]

I've been eyeing this bible! What type of pen are you using for these pages? Also how do you size the print outs to tip in?

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I use several different pens - I use Pigma Micron & Sharpie felt tip most often in this Bible. For tip ins, I copy the images to a document and size it to the dimensions I need.

[@m.m.3181]

Great video ! Amazon does have cream-colored "white-out", fyi (;

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

Good to know! I never even thought to look for that! ☺️

[@m.m.3181]

I have ordered a set before, it is a 4 pack, I think Zenon was the brand? It works fine and will last a lifetime, lol. I use cream colored Sansen TRP often.

[@iancognito6920]

what does 'tipped in' mean and how do you do it ? thanks

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

A ‘tip in’ is a piece of paper that you add into a book. There are a couple different ways I know to do it - glue and tape. Bear with me, I don’t know how to explain without showing 😆 Definitely check KZbin for tutorials. Glue - I put stick or liquid glue on the edge of the page I’m inserting and stick it into the Bible, in between the pages. I do my best to nestle the page as deep into the binding as possible. I close the Bible and let it sit for a bit and it should stay. Tape - Using washi and/or scotch tape, I place a strip of tape down the length of the edge I want to insert, with the tape halfway on the paper so there’s an exposed sticky half. That sticky side then gets nestled into the gutter, in between the pages. I feel like that’s clear as mud but hope that helps! 😅

[@sharonyoung8251]

I have this Bible but the font is so small. I like the ESV and that’s what I usually carry to church. I just received my NKJV interleaved Bible and it has larger font. I’m not sure if this will be a “notes” Bible or an art Bible. I try to keep them separate.

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

Yeah the font is a bit small! I hope the NKJV works out for you!! 😎

[@guccnita6678]

What size do you print your printables? I have the same Bible, and everytime I try to print out templates and bible recourses, they’re either too small or too big.😂

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I do one of two things - I measure the Bible page and size my images accordingly or I just eyeball it 😜 Sometimes it takes a few tries before I get it right but I make it work eventually ☺️

[@sofiawhite9337]

Love the video!! These are great!! Do you find that you have a lot of bleed through with this Bible? I have this bible but the leather wrap around one. What pens have you found that are best?

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I definitely have some ghosting and bleeding. I used to be more particular with the pens I use but now I use a few different kinds of pens at random. I’ve found that if I’m too particular, I overthink and won’t take notes because I don’t have “the right pen”. I really like Pigma Microns and Sharpie felt tip pens the most ☺️

[@sofiawhite9337]

@@ElyssaNalaniTV yeah I struggle with that. Thanks for the encouragement and suggestions!! I love your videos of this kind.

[@sandymcallister4123]

Mr. Pen highlighters are greaat

[@Mb2IseeU]

I have this bible and after swatching tons of pens in it, the pigma microns 0.3 are my favorite. I also have Pentel Hi-tech 0.3 black ink works well. No bleed through.

[@tiffanywitmer6360]

What kind of ink did you use for on the vellum?

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I have an old laser Brother printer and use off brand toner 😜

[@dianacriswell7798]

The BibleProject overviews how did you get the posters to print that size?

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

I copy the image to a document and size it to the dimensions I need before printing!

[@dianacriswell7798]

@@ElyssaNalaniTV thank you so much! Your Bible is beautiful.

[@user-ee1sq7ly6y]

Larger font please and thank you Crossroads!

[@ElyssaNalaniTV]

Larger font would be nice but it would make the Bible even larger than it is! 🙃