2025 was a year of showing up, creating with intention, and glorifying God through every brushstroke, stitch, and word. The Lord opened the heavens and poured out blessings this year. It’s not just a year of gratitude, but a lifestyle of gratitude: My family and I are all saved, healthy, and living in the truth.
The Creative Blessings of 2025
The Lord helped us build my art studio debt-free, guided me through private spiritual growth in matters of the heart, taught me sewing, and reignited my love for sketching. After faithfully pouring into my family for years, the Lord stirred my heart to invest in my creative gifts again. While home- making, homeschooling my children across various age groups, studying Scripture, learning new skills, strength training, and creating art, I discovered that seasons of motherhood change and God makes room for new expressions of creativity. These 19 posts capture what happens when God’s favor meets faithfulness. Here’s everything documented this year, organized by category.
Artisan Journal/ Sketch & Reflect
Sketch &ReflectStudies of 2025
Returning to sketching after long seasons away, documenting still life studies and nature observations.
Plumbline & Cornerstone: Prophetic Art
A worship sketch exploring God’s unchanging standard and Christ as our sure foundation.
Creative Sabbatical: The Art of Choosing Presence Over Perfectionism & Performance
Learning to rest without guilt and choosing to be present over performing.
Growing in Creativity Not Consumption
Shifting from consuming content to creating with intention.
Why I Don’t Bible Journal (and What I Do Instead)
My personal approach to engaging with Scripture through art.
Painting & Mixed Media
From Performance to Presence: John 3:16 Mixed Media Artisan Journal
A mixed media reflection on God’s love and grace.
Art Studio Organization
Appointed & Set Apart: The Prayerfully Sent Studio
The vision and heart behind my dedicated creative space.
Digital Design Tools: How Lowe’s Kitchen Visualizer Transformed My Planning Process
Using unexpected tools to plan and design my studio layout.
The Blind Corner Cabinet Breakthrough: Fabric Storage Success
Solving storage challenges with creative solutions.
Custom Card Stock Tower: DIY Organization for Paper Crafters
Building custom storage for my growing paper collection.
Acacia Countertops and Sealed Surfaces: Choosing the Right Work Surface
Selecting durable, beautiful surfaces for creative work.
Art Studio Transformation Series Part 6
The final chapter in the studio build journey.
Fabric Arts
Fabric Arts For Creative Tools: Handcrafted Large Paint Brush Scroll
A functional sewing project to protect and organize painting brushes.
When Plans Do Not Go Perfectly and Mistakes Become Blessings: The Story of My Protective Mixed Media Glass Mat Zipper Case
Learning to embrace imperfection and find blessings in the process.
Protective Mixed Media Glass Mat Zipper Case Tutorial
Step-by-step instructions for creating protective storage.
Stationery & Greeting Cards
How I Built a Color System That Streamlines Creative Stationery & Greeting Cards
Organizing supplies by color for efficient workflow.
Circuit Board Birthday Cards for Christian Men
Masculine-themed cards combining technology and faith.
Handcrafted Sushi Stationery & Greeting Cards
Playful dimensional cards with punny sentiments and scripture inside.
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These 19 posts represent more than projects. They’re evidence of growth, faithfulness, and God’s gentle hand guiding my creative work throughout this year of abundance. As I step into 2026, I’m grateful for every lesson learned, every project completed, and every moment spent creating for God’s glory. I’m proud of what He accomplished through me this year, and I’m excited to see what He has in store next. What a year. Thank you, Lord, for every opportunity to create, to learn, to rest, and to begin again. All glory to The Lord Most High!
May the Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace. Numbers 6:24-26 KJV
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