Divine Design Bible Verse Challenge 2015

[LMstamps]

I have had a great time hosting the Divine Design Bible Verse Challenge in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014. I have had requests to continue this for 2014, and I am more than happy to do so.

This is an opportunity for you to memorize ** Scripture each month. And to help you do so, you make any kind of paper project, with the Scripture as the focus, such as: Album pages, bookmarks, cards, calendar pages, and anything else that works for you.

I have been making a 6x6 Album for each year, with a month for each page. Then I have can keep going through them to refresh my memory on the Scriptures I have memorized, so as to keep them in my mind. I put each current month in a stand where I can see it often, then add it to my album each month.

There are a lot of great scripture stamps out there, but if you don't have any, don't let that stop you. You can print scriptures from your computer! This challenge is a great tool to help you with memorizing & meditating on God's Word. You can join anytime and I hope you will. The guidelines are simple:

1. Must have a Bible verse printed, stamped, hand-written or computer generated on your project.

2. Upload a picture of your project to the Gallery with the scripture reference as your project title (i.e. BVC15 - John 1:14)

3. Be sure to then post in this thread what Month you have uploaded and provide a link to your project in this thread. That way we can see what each other has done, and encourage one another with comments in the Gallery. You might even be inspired to use one of the Scriptures you see as a future choice for yourself.

4. Be sure to put BVC15 as a Keyword when you Upload. This is the Bible Verse Challenge keyword: BVC15 (same keyword all year). While I do appreciate all kinds of inspirational messages, poems and quotes, for the purpose of this challenge, please respect the scripture reference guideline. Do not use this keyword if you have not used a Biblical scripture on your project.

5. No vendor restrictions.

6. The goal will be to post one project for each month of 2015. Try to post it no later than the end of each month (but you can still post later than that, too).

I look forward to seeing all the great projects in the BVC16 gallery! Please feel free to PM me if you you have any questions!

I will post a link to the BVC15 Gallery once we have something in there..

I pray this blesses each of you, as it does me, each month.

Blessings,
LM

** The intent of the the challenge is to combine our love of scripture and our love of stamping. The goal is also to work on memorizing. I understand that not all are able to memorize, and I would never tell anyone that they cannot participate if they cannot get their posted verses memorized.

[yellowrose46]

I'm in for 2015! I only got halfway through the year this year, but hope to do better in 2015.

[smadson]

I am here! I will try to be more timely this year! Clean slate, right?
Happy New Year! Thank you LM for hostessing this challenge!

[LMstamps]

Welcome back Ina! :-) LM

[LMstamps]

Hi Sharon...I am so glad you are joining us again. Yes, indeed, clean slate! :-) It is my privilege to host this challenge. :-) LM

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Originally Posted by smadson

I am here! I will try to be more timely this year! Clean slate, right?
Happy New Year! Thank you LM for hostessing this challenge!

[muscrat]

Thanks LM! Looking forward to the new year!

[LMstamps]

Welcome back, Kathy! :-) LM

[lazylizard]

I think I would love to be a part of this challenge for the year. Years ago I did something similar and made two little ringer books that I cherish. I would love to do this for some of my favorite scriptures. These are the kinds of new year resolutions I like to make.

[Nana2sean]

I would like to join in this group. I will need help uploading my pics though as I've never done this.

Thanks
Have a blessed day
Taylor

[LMstamps]

Welcome Liz! So glad you are joining us. I look forward to seeing your Projects with Scriptures. :-) LM

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Originally Posted by lazylizard

I think I would love to be a part of this challenge for the year. Years ago I did something similar and made two little ringer books that I cherish. I would love to do this for some of my favorite scriptures. These are the kinds of new year resolutions I like to make.

[LMstamps]

Welcome Taylor. So glad you have joined us. Read Steps 1 & 2 in my Post #1 to answer your question. Also if you have never uploaded a card to the gallery:
-Click "Upload a Card" on the right sidebar of this page, and then follow the instructions.

Let me know if you have any additional questions.

Blessings,
LM :-)

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Originally Posted by Nana2sean

I would like to join in this group. I will need help uploading my pics though as I've never done this.

Thanks
Have a blessed day
Taylor

[MEnmystamps]

This will be my third year joining and I have yet to upload a card. *sigh* Has been a busy few years working full time and getting our daughters moved out and settled . Our youngest starting college this fall across state, .hoping this year will provide more time. Looking forward to seeing everyone's cards!

[yellowrose46]

I didn't last the course in 2014, but I am off to a quick start in 2015! My card, featuring Psalm 29:11. Psalm 29:11 Strength by yellowrose46 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[muscrat]

I've started the year off by giving thanks.

BVC15 1Thess. 5:18 by muscrat - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[LMstamps]

Welcome back, Martha! Remember, if you miss a month, it is more than OK to just make one for the next month. Looking forward to seeing your Scripture-inspired creations. You will definitely have more time to stamp with your empty nest. :-) LM

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Originally Posted by MEnmystamps

This will be my third year joining and I have yet to upload a card. *sigh* Has been a busy few years working full time and getting our daughters moved out and settled . Our youngest starting college this fall across state, .hoping this year will provide more time. Looking forward to seeing everyone's cards!

[muscrat]

I was ambitious and did februarys verse today. Will upload by tomorrow

[yellowrose46]

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Originally Posted by muscrat

I was ambitious and did februarys verse today. Will upload by tomorrow

That means you will have two verses to memorize this month.

[sewbusymom]

I joined last year .... but, things got really crazy, and I didn't make it back.

But - 2015 will be different ... right??? :grin:

So - I would love to join this challenge. My plan is to make a 6x6 album.

Thanks,
Cindy

[smadson]

HI Cindy! Glad you are joining us. I got real lax on this last year to. But we begin anew!

[muscrat]

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Originally Posted by yellowrose46

That means you will have two verses to memorize this month.

No. Technically I have until the end of February to get them memorized but I have them both almost memorized now.

[stamptician]

I would love to give this a try this year. I have tried in the past but have just been too busy with other commitments. I have plenty of Scripture stamps from Verve and Our Daily Bread Designs so there is no excuse. Now, to decide what type of project I'd like to make.

[muscrat]

I'm a little early, but here's February's verse. Do you see a running theme? LOL

BVC15 Psalm 100:4 by muscrat - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[LMstamps]

Hi Cindy...Welcome back! I love my 6x6 Albums of Scripture Verses. LM :-)

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Originally Posted by sewbusymom

I joined last year .... but, things got really crazy, and I didn't make it back.

But - 2015 will be different ... right??? :grin:

So - I would love to join this challenge. My plan is to make a 6x6 album.

Thanks,
Cindy

[LMstamps]

Hi Jennipher...I am so excited that you are joining us again. I look forward to seeing your projects showcasing your Scripture Verses. :-) LM

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Originally Posted by stamptician

I would love to give this a try this year. I have tried in the past but have just been too busy with other commitments. I have plenty of Scripture stamps from Verve and Our Daily Bread Designs so there is no excuse. Now, to decide what type of project I'd like to make.

[yellowrose46]

My February verse is on the cover of my ledger. This is a verse I have memorized before....just need to refresh my memory and get it down so I won't forget it again. It will be an important reminder for the rest of the year.
Proverbs 3:5-6 'Trust in the Lord' by yellowrose46 - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Julie Gearinger]

I would love to join in again this year- thanks for hosting and the inspiration!

[LMstamps]

Hi Julie...Welcome back! I am so glad you have decided to join us again this year. LM :-)

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Originally Posted by Julie Gearinger

I would love to join in again this year- thanks for hosting and the inspiration!

[brodammer]

This sounds wonderful and I would love to join! Thank you!

[LMstamps]

Welcome Brenda! That is so great that you are going to join us. I look forward to seeing your Scriptures and projects showcasing them. :-) LM

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Originally Posted by brodammer

This sounds wonderful and I would love to join! Thank you!

[muscrat]

I couldn't help it! I found another good verse on giving thanks so I created. Now I will take a break as I memorize these. My theme seems to be "thanks" so I'm going to continue with it as I look for verses. I found all these verses at WordArtWednesday, but I may have to create some of my own now.

BVC15 Ephesians 5 20 by muscrat - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[zineth]

This book has 3 bible verses referenced, but the other two are very common so this one is the one I want to put to memory:

Steampunk Christian Washi Tape Keeper

I've linked the picture to the inside front cover that has the verse on it. I bought the sticker for this book.

[tishahendricks]

I would like to try this challenge please. I love to read the Bible, but I'm not so good at memorizing. I'm going to make bookmarks to put in my planner, so I will see it everyday. Hopefully, that will help! At the end of each month, I'll put them in a 6x6 pocket page with my OLW for 2015.
4th100in100.002-003.OLW by tishahendricks - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[Julie Gearinger]

Here is my January card using a retired set from 2005 that had never seen ink yet- I am trying to use some of my retired sets and make sure they see some "love" :-)

CAS Faith, Hope and Love by Julie Gearinger - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[stamptician]

Here is my card for January.

Trusting in the Lord

[Celinda]

I loved doing these challenges back in 2008. I lived overseas for 5 years and now I am getting back into some stamping. Am looking forward to the Bible Verse Challenge this year. Will have my card for January soon.

Cynthia

[smadson]

Hi Cynthia! Glad you are joining us. I have to this months. I have memorized Col 3:16-17 this month. Don't kno yet how to incorporate it on a project yet.

[brodammer]

Here is my January verse. I am using 6 X 6 layouts to scrap later on.

http:// //www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/2603280?nocache=1

[LMstamps]

Welcome Tisha! I am sorry I am late welcoming you...I have been recovering from surgery. I look forward to seeing your bookmarks!. Curious...What is OLW? LM :-)

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Originally Posted by tishahendricks

I would like to try this challenge please. I love to read the Bible, but I'm not so good at memorizing. I'm going to make bookmarks to put in my planner, so I will see it everyday. Hopefully, that will help! At the end of each month, I'll put them in a 6x6 pocket page with my OLW for 2015.
4th100in100.002-003.OLW by tishahendricks - Cards and Paper Crafts at Splitcoaststampers

[LMstamps]

Welcome Cynthia! So glad you have joined us. I am sorry I am late welcoming you...I have been recovering from surgery. I look forward to seeing how you creatively express your Scripture verses. :-) LM

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Originally Posted by Celinda

I loved doing these challenges back in 2008. I lived overseas for 5 years and now I am getting back into some stamping. Am looking forward to the Bible Verse Challenge this year. Will have my card for January soon.

Cynthia

[muscrat]

LM...hope recovery is going well.