BQJ Tips & Fave Supplies

Sometimes we may have an idea for a page, but the clarity re: pulling it off is vague. I've found that a way to kickstart momentum for my pages is to begin by coloring in the elements.

For example, I shaded in the lights on this Christmas-y page a while back then stalled out on the next step.

Recently as I was flipping through this particular BQ journal, I realized I needed some background color on the page.

I used a ruler to draw in lines diagonally. I think it helps the ornaments and lights pop out a little more to feature them when I write in verses later.

I'm considering labeling this technique as "wallpapering" since it provides a simple background to warm up the space. Whaddayathink?

I'm probably going to leave this page "as is" until closer to the Christmas season. Since that is such a busy time I've learned that it's helpful to have some foundation pages prepped.

Have ideas about kickstarting your BQJ pages?

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