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Grace & Gratitude Journal Update

A journal titled “100 Days of Grace & Gratitude” is surrounded by pens, a highlighter, correction tape, and colorful inspirational cards with quotes. The items rest on a white surface, and “Patty Bennett PattyStamps.com” is watermarked at the bottom right. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Yesterday during my weekly live YouTube video, I enjoyed sharing the updates I’ve made to my Grace & Gratitude journal, using Stampin’ Up! stamps, ephemera, dies, journaling pen, adhesive and other supplies. One of the tips or ideas I shared was that I like to print inspirational or scripture quotes from online sources and add them to my pages. You can see some of them above, and in the samples below.

I have several Bible Study and prayer journals and “scripture a day” type books but this 100 Days of Grace & Gratitude journal is still my favorite. Right now it’s on sale for $10.74.. not sure how long the sale will be in effect, but even at full price it’s a great devotional journal!

Grace & Gratitude Journal available here

One tip I shared for the inspirational quotes I printed is to use your larger dies to die cut them, rather than just cut a square or rectangle with your trimmer. I used the Party Banner dies below.

Open devotional book with painted brush strokes; left page features text, “Praise Him in the Night” with Bible verses, right page highlights a quote on a wooden sign: “The more we thank God for what we have...” “Patty Bennett pattystamps.com” watermark appears at bottom. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

An open journal shows motivational text about what matters most, a Bible verse, and a prayer. The right page has forest illustrations, day 59, and the word “PRAYER.” Background includes abstract pastel patterns and washi tape accents. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

I hope you enjoy the examples of my Grace & Gratitude journal pages!! See more info in the video.. I’ve included the replay at the bottom of the post.

An open journal displays scripture, a butterfly graphic, and a list titled “8 things to remember when going through tough times,” with encouraging notes and artistic accents in orange, pink, and black. The right page is labeled “day 54” and the left page highlights faith. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

One thing I tried out when I first got my gratitude journal was stamping and coloring with Stampin’ Blends markers.. but I found that the color did bleed through to the other side. So my solution is either: stamp on a separate piece of cardstock, color and add to the journal page, or, try the ephemera pieces to decorate!

Scrapbook pages and autumn-themed stickers—leaves, pumpkins, acorns—are arranged. A scalloped card in the center lists November activities: gratitude, giving, and more. Warm fall colors and “PattyStamps.com” branding are visible at the bottom. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Above/Below: My Thanksgiving / thankful journal pages featuring the Harvest Hues Ephemera pack.

Open journal with autumn-themed decorations, text about Thanksgiving and praise, and highlighted lines. Right page has “day 12,” a section about November goals with leaves and acorns illustrations, and a “PRAYER” label. Patty Bennett’s watermark appears at the bottom. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

I did find that this highlighter was great for this journal without bleeding through. And I used my Stampin’ Up! Journaling Marker when underlining or writing in my Grace & Gratitude Journal.

An open journal shows a highlighted devotional passage about trusting God, an inspirational card reading “Stay close to people that inspire you, believe in you, support you, and celebrate with you,” and decorative elements like number 95 and artistic splatters. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

An open gratitude journal shows advice about gratitude, with an autumn-themed border. The left page discusses how to show gratitude. The right page, labeled “day 62,” lists seven gratitude actions and includes a short prayer at the bottom. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Below: I added some of my hot foil Butterfly Flight die cut pieces!

An open journal displays devotionals and art. The left page has highlighted text and a yellow butterfly sticker; the right page says, “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts” with floral art, butterflies, and “day 35.” The website pattystamps.com is visible. To read more, visit Patty Stamps (pattystamps.com)

Grace & Gratitude Journal Video replay:

Stampin’ Up! supplies I used in my Gratitude journal:

Grace & Gratitude Journal available here

Harvest Hues Mix & Match Ephemera Pack – 168495

Price: $7.00