Special guest Post from Lisa West - Faithbooking

Hello Divas,  Luisa here.

It is my pleasure today to present you a post written by a very Special Diva, our Lisa West.  Lisa is a very creative and talented Diva that has been a follower of CSDivas for a while. 

She has graciously offer to do a post for us about Faithbooking.  (Am working in convincing her to do a monthly post with us, ssshhhh is a secret!!!).

Here is Lisa's guest post:

I finally had a chance to check out several Faithbooks created by a Creative Memories consultant friend of mine. I have used verses and quotes in the past within my pages but I have never designed an entire scrapbook specifically for the sake of the inspirational message. The book is designed around the quotes instead of the pictures. This makes it really fun to match up any picture you feel coordinates with the quote for that page.

You start with a smaller book, I used an 8x8, and one pack of pages if you are using the Creative Memories book.

There are several quotes, books or messages you can design your Faithbook around. Here are the directions to the one I just recently finished.

The first page is for centering Psalm 139:13-16 with some special embellishments. I chose not to include a picture on this page.

Then there are 21 lines therefore, 21 pages... not including your first page with Psalm 139:13-16.

The first full lay-out starts the 20 lines of quotes. It works out perfectly as the backside of the last page, number 21, is for the author's name with another picture of your choice.

Here are the 20 lines. See below for my examples of how to incorporate them into the lay-outs.

You are who you are for a reason

You're part of an intricate plan

You're a precious and perfect unique design

Called "God's special woman or man"

You look like you look for a reason

Our god made no mistake

He knit you together within the womb

You're just what He wanted to make!

The parents you had were the ones He chose

And no matter how you feel

They were custom designed with Gods plan in mind

And they bear the Master's seal

No, that trauma you faced was not easy

And God wept that it hurt you so

But it was allowed to shape our heart

So that into His likeness you'd grow

You are who you are for a reason

You've been formed by the Master's rod

You are who you are beloved,

Because there is a God!

by Russell Kelfer

Here are a few examples:

I kept the pages simple and didn't do any "wallpapering". I didn't want to take away from the point of the book. This lay-out above has pre-made frames but none of other pics had matting. Simple.

The last page

This scrapbook is for my 10yr old. I'm in the process of starting another for my 8yr old using a different message. I will share it with you hopefully by Easter.

Another idea for you...Max Lucado has a children's book, "Just in Case You Ever Wonder", this concept could be created on. It starts out "Long long ago, God made a decision"..."He made the decision to make you". What a special little book that would make.

Lisa West

I know you enjoyed this guest post by Lisa West.  Please lets show her how much we like her special contribution to our blog.

Thanks Lisa for being so suportive of CSDivas!  You know that at CSDivas we do this because we love to share ideas, get inspired and meet great persons like you!

You can visit Lisa's blog here: http://lettersandlace.blogspot.com/.

Hugs and blessings,