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.

Just when you thought you'd figured out a bunch of ways to use washi tape on your #biblequiltjournal pages, you discover another fun project to do with it!

Mary Jo shared this idea with the BQ community recently on a Zoom call, noting she probably saw the original idea on Pinterest somewhere.

Check out this cute Christmas tree she made!

Simply stack up Christmas-y colors of washi tape to build the tree, then add some shimmery squares or stickers. Add a star on top and ta-da! You've got an adorable tree that you can add scriptures all around it.

This would be a fun technique to do with kids and lends itself to a variety of themes!