The sparkling night sky has always been a source of wonder, comfort, and mystery to me. It makes me want to discover more of God who made it all. The cosmos is so huge, vast beyond imagination. To know the Great Creator of the universe is also the one who loves me is so amazing and wonder-full! There is nothing too hard for my God -YHVH (Yahweh) my Elohim!

The sky is the limit...

If I were to pick a metaphor representing outrageous hope and possibilities, in spite of the darkness and unknowns, it would be the night sky on a clear evening. There is always something new to see and discover - Similar to the vast ocean it is ever changing and ever the same. Looking up at the inky indigo sky sparkling with diamonds, and our beautiful moon, anything seems possible. When I trust the One who made it all, and believe that He loves little ol' me, I regain vision and discover the dreams planned for me, bringing light to my darkness. For further insight & Re-vision...

Read through the questions below & write the responses in your journal.
Begin with reviewing gratitude pages for the year, giving thanks

What has gone well this year that I want to continue?
Where do I see God’s blessing or favor in my life?
What area of my life could use improvement or do I want to change?
What do I want to learn?What area to I want to grow in?
What is keeping me from having vision for my life?
What is hindering me from fulfilling my calling/purpose?
What interest/s, opportunities, or event/s am I excited about?
Who is important to me, and how do I want to spend time with them?

"seek ye first the Kingdom of God and his righteousness.
And all these things shall be added unto you."
Matthew 6:33 KJV

“O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens.
You have taught children and infants to tell of your strength,
silencing your enemies and all who oppose you.
When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place—
what are mere mortals that you should think about them, human beings that you should care for them?
Yet you made them only a little lower than God and crowned them with glory and honor.
You gave them charge of everything you made, putting all things under their authority—
the flocks and the herds and all the wild animals, the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea,
and everything that swims the ocean currents.
O Lord, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!”

Psalm 8 NLT

FREE Plan with me Video Tutorials on this blog each month!

Below is a video showing how to paint the cover page for June, and below that, is the ‘Plan with Me’ video tutorial showing the step-by-step process of setting up the month of June in my calendar~word of the year journal.

The following first video shows the set-up and painting for the monthly calendar. The second one shows the rest of pages for the month.

The following journal set-up video includes how to make these pages: monthly calendar, gratitude pages, monthly workflow, & weekly calendars. Enjoy!

”Those who are wise will shine as bright as the sky,
and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars forever.”
Daniel 12:3 NLT

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Materials used in June’s 2021 journal set-up

Stencils:

https://www.stencilgirlproducts.com/stencils-valerie-sjodin-s/2044.htm 

Planner Banner Ribbons #L832

Script Sans Serif Planner Alphabet + Grid #L833

Stars Stencil with Stars Mask Edge- #L843

Stars Stencil with Stars Mask Double Border - #s868

Circle Bubbles - #s794

Mid Century Modern Stars - #s754

NOTE: Of course you can use any stencils you like. I am demonstrating in watercolor and pen, but you could also use other media like colored pencils, pens & Gelatos®.

Supplies used:

• 160 gsm notebook: https://amzn.to/3pPU7GV NOTE: There are many journals like this to choose from with 160 gsm dotted paper. I am trying this journal out because it has the thicker dotted paper, more pages than most, includes page numbers, has a low price point for the type of journal and is easy to order from Amazon. I will be testing more journals with 160 gsm dotted throughout the year.

• Pentel P205BP2-K6 Sharp Mechanical/Automatic Pencil, 0.5mm, Black, 2 Count: https://amzn.to/3m3lPgX

• Kneaded eraser: https://amzn.to/3m0wDwp

• Micron pen set: https://amzn.to/3jpWOup or other waterproof pen set such as STA pigment liner set: https://amzn.to/396GX2h

• White Posca paint pen/s: https://amzn.to/3hhmV75

• Cosmetic wedges: https://amzn.to/2IVno1J

• Metallic Gelly Roll pens: https://amzn.to/3l1dvwK

• MT Gold Washi tape: https://amzn.to/34w8Jls

• Misc. Washi tape

• Tombow double sided tape: https://amzn.to/3aRmnDI

• Color M600 Artist Mica Watercolor Paint, Metallic: https://amzn.to/337mfvp

• NOTE: If the above metallic watercolors are listed as 'currently unavailable'. If you want to order from Amazon, there are a few other choices that include gold like this one: https://amzn.to/3gZDqEU . I also saw some that look like they might be the same pigment but in a rectangular shape on Blick: https://www.dickblick.com/products/finetec-artist-mica-watercolors/ . You can also copy the name and google it to see other options.

• Silver Brush 3000S-6 Black Velvet Short Handle Round Size 6: https://amzn.to/339sEq0

• Silver Brush 3000S-2 Black Velvet Short Handle Round, Size 2: https://amzn.to/2UVEZtq

• Silver Brush set of large wash and small pointed brushes: https://amzn.to/37Si4Xb

• Signo White gel pens: https://amzn.to/360bixi

• Watercolors: (Qor brand used) Indigo, Yellow, Diarylide Yellow, Titanium white, Transparent Yellow Iron Oxide, Transparent Red Iron Oxide (or Burnt Siena), Thalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Paynes Gray, Turquoise

• Ruler

• craft knife

• small scissors: https://amzn.to/3etHVIw (comes in set of 5)

• 140 lb hot press watercolor paper Fabriano Artistico

• toothbrush

• Staedtler combo circle template (stencil) https://amzn.to/3h5Yewq

• UHU large glue stick

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Featured Word of the Year Blog Posts

For more how-to videos for your word of the year planner journal scroll through these blog posts and read more for inspiration!

For more Word of the Year Inspiration check out: https://www.valeriesjodin.com/word-year-calendar-everyday-journals