Silly Bee’s Chickadees presents: LIFT UP 2019 Christian Women’s Creative Retreat Presented by: Melissa Garza With: Karen Price, Lisa King, Lisa Stander, Michelle Bailey, and Tai Bender September 12 – 15 Thursday dinner through Sunday breakfast Tuckaleechee Retreat Center Townsend, Tennessee Lift Up is a Christian women’s creative retreat dedicated to lift up hearts, minds, and praise to the Father. During Lift Up, you’ll experience a Spirit-filled weekend of fellowship, worship, and creativity with Bible journaling, crafting, and evening devotionals. Tuckaleechee Retreat Center in the stunning hills of Tennessee is the home of Lift Up. We were blessed to be able to reserve the gorgeous Elk Lodge with more room for crafting, dining, and relaxing! The fee is $200/person and the payment schedule is as follows: November 1- $50 January 1- $50 February 1- $50 March 1- $50 Cancellations made by August 1, 2019, will receive full refunds. After August 2, partial refunds in the amount of $150 may be given. Send your payments via PayPal friends and family option to avoid fees: [email protected]. I can’t wait to welcome you to Lift Up in September!
Hi, chickadees! This bible journaling page is very special to me. I dedicate this page in honor of all the Alpha Delta Pi diamonds who have helped shape my life and in honorable memory of those before who were trail-blazers for women in higher education and the ideals of Christian womanhood. Those ideals of a Christian in relationship with God are further illustrated in the 15th Psalm from the King James Version, our sorority's official scripture: Psalm 15 King James Version (KJV) 15 Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. 4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the Lord. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. 5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved. The visual elements in the page include our open motto, "We live for Each Other", our official colors- azure blue and white; and the woodland violet our sorority flower. The velvet leaves are from my late grandmother's craft box. The links below are from the actual creation of the page- in two parts because of course, technical difficulties! In the introduction, I gave a brief commentary on the history of Alpha Delta Pi. I hope you enjoy it! And, you better grab a cuppa and settle in because they are long! And after a brief technical glitch...
Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among nations, I will be exalted in the earth. -Psalm 46:10 When I think of stillness, water lilies come to mind. Specifically, one particular pond in the middle of the city. There is a restaurant in Houston with an impressive water lily pond. It's a sight to see-- both mesmerizing and calming. Sometimes if I am in the area, I stop by just to stand at the rail and gaze at the stillness. The jewels of the pond, as they are called, are rooted in rich muddy soil in very quiet water. They require lots of sunlight to thrive, opening in the morning and closing at night. I like to think that we are like the water lily, "rooted and grounded in love" (Ephesians 3:17), with a peaceful countenance (Numbers 6:26) and unswerving, ultimate assurance (Hebrews 10:19-23), focused on the light (John 8:12). Consider the water lily and be still.
It's all about the process, right? This one took 4 hours. Seriously, 4 hours. I worked on it all afternoon at work-- it was a slowwww da...
Dig into the scriptures using a NEW tool: DOODLING Those who fear the Lord are secure; he will be a refuge for their children. Proverbs 14:26 by Shawna Wright words→pictures→do…
Some plants have very shallow roots and they grow horizontally just underneath the soil. Others go deep down into the soil and create a strong support system. The shallow roots can be easily pulled out of the soil, but the deeper roots are supported by the soil even more and are difficult to remove. The soil provides vital food for the plants and the stronger they grow, the more fruit they bear and for some, the greater the shade they provide for others. Like plants, we can use the soil to grow deep roots into God's love. When we are grounded in faith, God is able to use us as vessels to bless others more and more. I have absolutely no green thumb, so alone, I am weak! Praise God for his grace-filled soil!
Mini Bible Journaling Grab Bag Giveaway! Thanks for welcoming me on periscope! I thought it would be fun to give away a couple little grab bags with some scrappy bits, a bookmark, AND a mini bottle of Silly Bee's Polish! Enter to win! Giveaway ends Friday night. a Rafflecopter giveaway
Mini Bible Journaling Grab Bag Giveaway! Thanks for welcoming me on periscope! I thought it would be fun to give away a couple little grab bags with some scrappy bits, a bookmark, AND a mini bottle of Silly Bee's Polish! Enter to win! Giveaway ends Friday night. a Rafflecopter giveaway
Hi there! First things first, I have a little announcement! If you’ve been following me on social media you may know already that my life is pretty chaotic this month! Husband will be returning from his six-month deployment soon (hallelujah!)...
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People all over the world during all times and ages have kept journals and diaries documenting their world. Journals can be as far-reaching as the notes of Lewis and Clark as they explored an unknown country, or as simple as recording the everyday experiences of people like you or me. Keeping a nat
After I made my super cute tassel of many colors, I thought, Right. I can’t exactly just tuck it in my Bible and say, “Yay, me!” So, I went back to Genesis to see what I can learn as an adult from the “children’s story” of the coat of many colors. What I gleaned was this: Genesis 50:20 NIV 20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. It immediately made me think of the Bible. The Bible can be twisted around to try to do evil, but God intended it for good and his plan reigns. People may think we are silly for journaling and “coloring” in our Bibles, but the Word was intended for good and no one can take away our dedication to it. Everyone has a different way of expressing themselves as they study (remember creativity!) and we should all appreciate what others bravely, joyfully and kindly share with us here even if it’s not quite how ourselves would do it. God intended the Word for good! Don’t let anyone take that away from you.
Hello! I want to share my first Bible journaling entry. I'm dipping my toes into journaling right now and sticking to the margins. I may venture out, but I think I will always want to keep the scripture legible. It's pretty much my battle cry. Whenever I think I'm physically spent, I chant Philippians 4:13. It started when I was a senior in high school and went on the Wilderness trip with Young Life. It was an arduous trek, but I just said the verse over and over in my mind as I quietly hiked in the middle of the group. I was about 95 lbs. of pure determination. I was not going to be the one to slow the group down and I refused to complain because everyone was on the same trail. I was like the Little Engine that Could. Last year I foolishly thought I could hike up a volcano side in Costa Rica (I was in no shape to do so), but I huffed and puffed the whole way, taking breaks when I needed to, and lived to see God's gorgeous rainforest and waterfalls beneath. The drawing looks just like my hiking boots, which just happened to fall apart in Peru and I had to toss them there. So, in Christ I am strong and victorious, but without Him, I probably would have concentrated on the pain and been paralyzed with fear. Praise God!
My heart is filled with gratitude and hope after prolonged exposure to ‘spiritual warfare’ originated from a sinful world. We live in a broken world. People’s mind are perverted, hearts are hardene…
Style: Photo Notebook (80 Pages B&W) Organize your day with a custom notebook! Made with your images and text on the front cover, this notebook is a great way to show off your personal style and keep track of all important notes and appointments all at once. Dimensions: 6.5" x 8.75" Cover printed in vibrant, sharp color 80 black & white lined pages College ruled Lay flat spiral binding This product is recommended for ages 8+. Designer Tip: To ensure the highest quality print, please note that this product’s customizable design area measures 6.5" x 8.75". For best results please add 1/8" bleed.
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NobleWorks Congratulations Greeting Card with 5 x 7 Inch Envelope (1 Card) Congats, Good Luck Scripture Birds Cover Reads: LET EVERYTHING THAT HAS BREATH PRAISE THE LORD PSALM 150:6 Inside Reads: Congratulations Send your tasteful applause and adulation out to someone special who has achieved something significant with this lovely, bird on a branch, biblically inspired Congratulations card. Done up in striking, subtle watercolors, against a bright white weathered board background, and featuring a moving and appropriate passage from the scriptures and another colorful chickadee on the inside, this classy congats will convey your best wishes with grace and style. Sure to be treasured by the lucky, successful recipient.
Wow! I created this scripture art for my journaling Bible and didn't think anyone would really notice it when I uploaded it to the Fa...
I have a new love- Bible journaling! I was bouncing around on Pinterest and kept seeing these beautifully illustrated pages in people's Bibles and I knew it was for me! It has really changed the way I read the Bible. I am more invested in making connections with the Word creatively and more personally. It has really brought the scriptures to life for me! If you are interested in getting deep in the Word and want to express your faith in art or just love to take notes in your Bible, you must try Bible journaling! There are a bunch of resources out there from free designs you can trace right into your Bible and color, to videos of different journaling techniques. I would definitely start with a great blog called Illustrated Faith. Shanna Noelle and her team have tons of ideas on incorporating art into your Bible study. Another great online resource is Stephanie Ackerman's Documented Faith. I just love her style and bright use of colors. She also has lists of her favorite tools and you'll find lots of great ideas in her "doodles" section. Right now, I'm just using a couple really old sets of watercolor pencils-- a Kimberly 12-pencil set and a 24-pencil Derwent set-- and my favorite pens- Micron pens by Sakura. My watercolor pencils are like twenty years old. I'm excited to get use out of them! I have both the double-column and the single-column versions of the ESV Journaling Bible by Crossway which you can easily find on their website, Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com. Aside from the cream-colored pages, they are just perfect for journaling. The only thing you have to be aware of is the amount of water you use with watercolors and the kind of pens/markers you use. The pages are a bit thicker than your old trusty Bible, but not by a lot. I think the best way to start is to pick a favorite verse that has a strong visual you can sink your colors into. Once you are comfortable coloring or lettering in your Bible, you may want to follow along with a Bible study or with your sermon notes. Some people stay in the margins and incorporate stickers in their notes. Other people use acrylics and stencils and all sorts of mediums and cover entire pages. There is no right way to journal in your Bible, just do what you feel led to do. Keep your heart fixed on God and your eyes fixed on the Word and you will be blessed! Happy journaling!
His eye is on the sparrow and He watches over me. This reproduction of an original hand painted, hand lettered watercolor and gouche painting by Ruth Chou Simons is printed on a professional quality gallery-wrapped canvas with solid backing. It comes ready to hang and does not require framing. Canvases ship two weeks from order date and are available to ship within the continental U.S. only. View other products in this design
This cute notebook (cahier) featuring a black-capped chickadee perched in a wreath of colorful leaves is a great way to record travel adventures, dreams, song ideas, to keep lists, take meeting notes, and keep secret family recipes. It would also make a perfect gift or back to school treat. Each journal is hand-painted, making each piece a one-of-a-kind creation. This is a journal sized notebook - it is approximately 5 inches wide x 8.25 inches tall and is decorated with my original illustration. The cover is made from flexible heavy-duty kraft paper and is stitched on the spine. There are 80 ruled, acid-free pages (the last 16 sheets are detachable) and there is a back pocket for collecting loose notes or small mementos. The pen is not included. Your notebook will be protected in a clear sleeve and shipped in sturdy packaging so it arrives safely to your home. Please message me with any questions and thanks for visiting! ----- All artwork © by Kelli McNichols Art.
Wow! I created this scripture art for my journaling Bible and didn't think anyone would really notice it when I uploaded it to the Facebook group, Journaling Bible Community. Then, I saw another Bible journaler share her own version in the group about a week later! In her post, she explained that she saw it on Pinterest but wasn't sure of the source. I told her that it was shared in the same group. Crazy, right? Because Pinterest tends to send people on wild goose chases for sources, I thought I would make it easy for others to find the original artwork. So, here it is! Feel free to incorporate it into your own Bible journaling. I am so thrilled that This is my Bible has inspired so many fellow journalers and I'm honored that it has found homes in their Bibles. It's such a joy to see all the various interpretations! I would absolutely love if you would share your own versions of This is my Bible by uploading a picture to my Facebook page, The Nest - Silly Bee's Chickadees. Please do not download the original artwork and post it on social media. Instead, link a thumbnail of the image to this post. Thank you!
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Good Morning, Friends! Hope everyone has had their power restored... A weekend to clean up limbs and push snow piles~ Rainbows to brighten the day! A sweet mom requested one of my pen & ink treasures with a rainbow across the top... what fun! I have added touches of color in the past to bumble bee bellies... Bright red to plump, juicy strawberries that mice have gathered~ Sky blue to tiny little forget me not bouquets... These rainbows were great fun! I made a few extras to share as gifts and added some to my Etsy shop~ Wishing your heart joy, Sweet Friends~
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As promised, this is the materials list for next week's periscope tutorials. I encourage you to shop your stash first- you will likely have most of the items already. You may want to make a trip to the craft store to grab some scrapbook paper. Ingredients: Scrapbook paper- 2-3 sheets of a floral print 2-3 sheets of coordinating paper of a light color (pale yellow, light blue, pastel pink, etc.) Notebook paper or graph paper- just a few pages, you can tear them right out of your spiral :) White acrylic paint- any craft acrylic will do Watercolor pencils A few different coordinating washi tapes- I used black and white stripes, a gold stripe, and black glitter.' Black pen (I use Sakura Micron and Prismacolor Premier Pens, both you can purchase in sets or individually. Fine paintbrush Extra stuff: Paper towels or facial cotton pads A little dish of water Scissors A sheet of plastic to place between pages Glue- preferably Aleen's Tacky Glue Your fingers- this is a little messy! See you next week! Can't wait! Here are some examples of floral prints just perfect for this project:
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Mini Bible Journaling Grab Bag Giveaway! Thanks for welcoming me on periscope! I thought it would be fun to give away a couple little grab bags with some scrappy bits, a bookmark, AND a mini bottle of Silly Bee's Polish! Enter to win! Giveaway ends Friday night. a Rafflecopter giveaway
Wow! I created this scripture art for my journaling Bible and didn't think anyone would really notice it when I uploaded it to the Fa...
