What Supplies do you Need to Bible Journal? -

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Yesterday I started writing to you about Bible Journaling. I will have to admit that I didn’t start getting into Bible Journaling until I saw the amazing journaling creations that my friend Cindi would post on Instagram. I knew in my heart of hearts that this was for me. My favorite time of the day is when I can get my Bible and go out on my deck and read it as well as my devotional.

But sometimes the weather doesn’t cooperate and I am cooped up inside. That is where my Bible Journaling Corner Reveal will come into play. But, that will be the grand finale to my Bible Journaling post. But until then I want to help you get started on your own Bible journaling journey.

You might be surprised to learn you don’t need a lot of fancy supplies to Bible Journal.

Here are the basics you need to get started:

Bible
Pens
Colored pencils
Bible reading plan

Which Journaling Bible Should I Use?

If you don’t yet have a journaling Bible (or you have one but are considering another) this is THE post for you!

Which Journaling Bible is Best for You?

Do I Need a Journaling Bible?

No! Here are some other possible options.

You can use a wide-margin Bible, a note taker’s Bible, or a traditional Bible. I just got this new Inspire Large Print Bible, because I am getting older and my eyes aren’t what they used to be. Plus I love that it has some great images to color when inspiration doesn’t strike me.

Use a blank or lined journal or sketchbook. You can easily make it your own. Use whatever you are comfortable with!

In Bibles with small or non-existent margins, journal responses on paper or vellum can be attached with washi tape (sometimes called a tip in or a tip out in Bible Journaling speak)

What Do I Put in the Margins?

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Pictures or illustrations, doodles, circled words, lines, and arrows, highlighted sections or phrases, stars or exclamation points
Song lyrics
Devotional thoughts
Prayers
Sermon notes
A simple line down the page to make a connection
Also if there is anything in a book that I am reading as a devotional that has a poem or something I want to remember, I photocopy it and washi tape it into my Bible.

What are the Best Beginner Supplies for Bible Journaling?

Inexpensive mechanical pencils and good white eraser
Sharpie “no bleed” pens or Pigma Micron pens
Colored pencils: Crayola, Twistables, or Prismacolor. (Note: This is one area you really might want to consider splurging. Although pricey, people absolutely love the Prisma colored pencils! The quality difference is significant.)
Plus stickers- I find that I get the best supplies at the especially stickers at my local dollar store.
See more here: Bible Journaling: How to Get Started

Come join our new Facebook Group for Bible Journaling:

The Holy Mess Bible Journaling Group

We are a supportive group — if you are brand new or a Bible Journaling pro, we welcome you.

Tomorrow I’m going to share an AWESOME resource I discovered for Bible journaling. You won’t want to miss it!