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Bible Journaling Supplies for Beginners

When you enter the world of Bible Journaling, you find that there is an endless list of supplies available. It can quickly become overwhelming and pretty costly. If you know what you actually need for Bible Journaling supplies and can keep within your budget, it can be so much fun and a creative way to bring more meaning to your study. Don’t forget why you are Bible Journaling in the first place – to spend more time in the Word. This is not about taking a verse out of context just to create a pretty painting. Don’t worry about perfection and just focus on God leading your time.
 
These are some supplies that I recommend when you are getting started with Bible Journaling. You do not need to go out and purchase a bunch of things! Look in your home and see what you already have on hand. Then, choose a few things you really need or want to purchase and build up your stash of supplies slowly. 
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Bibe Journaling Supplies for beginners. What do you need and what are some creative extras? Here is a list to get you started with journaling in your Bible! #biblejournaling #bibleart #biblejournal
 
 

BEGINNER SUPPLIES YOU LIKELY HAVE ON HAND

 
PAPER OR NOTEBOOK– This is completely your preference. You can journal in your Bible or use a journal that you already have. If you don’t have a journal, any notebook will do. 
COLORING PENCILS – any low cost colored pencil set will do; just make sure not to sharpen them too much.  
HIGHLIGHTERS – if you will be highlighting in your Bible, you may want to look below and get a specific kind of highlighter. If you are journaling in a notebook or plain journal, you can just grab a cheap set at your local store. 
GEL PENS – This depends on what you are journaling in, but any set of pens should do. You can choose a colored set or to write in black only.
PAGE PROTECTOR – You can make your own journaling mat out of a dollar store place-mat or just use a thicker piece of paper to protect your pages if you are journaling in your Bible.  Illustrated Faith: https://amzn.to/2MM2zpN You can even just use a piece of notebook paper.
PAINT– If you don’t already have paint in your house, you can buy the 50 cent acrylic paints at Walmart to start, or a cheap watercolor set. 
 

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BIBLE JOURNALING SUPPLIES

 

JOURNALING BIBLE

I have and use a few, depending on the day. I love the ESV Journaling Bible, The Jesus Bible, and the HSCB Notetakers Bible. I am also drooling over the newIllustrated Faith Illustrating Bible!

COLORING PENCILS

My favorite soft-core pencil is the Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils. They are a bit pricier, but will work well and last a very long time. 

BIBLE HIGHLIGHTERS

Any non bleed highlighter will do, but these highlighters are specifically designed for Bible study. I also recently received the Daily Grace Erasable Highlighters and so far, I am loving them!

GESSO

Helps eliminate bleed through and works well if you’re using a lot of water in your Bible. I use the Prima Marketing Gesso.  

BIBLE JOURNALING MAT 

I use this mat HERE to protect the other pages in my Bible. 

GELLATOS

Pricey, but a little goes a long way! I recently found a bunch clearanced at Michael’s! There are many different colors, and you can start with just a few in a pack of four or you can go all in and get a large pack. 



WATERCOLORS

Kuretake watercolors are a favorite of mine. I also frequently use the Illustrated Faith watercolor set, since it is so compact and easy to travel with.
 

PRECISION PENS

The Sakura Pigma pen set works well as a Bible set. You can grab them on Amazon, and I have found them at my local Christian store.  I also use the Illustrated Faith pens to journal and write in dates in my Bible. 
I also loooove the Pentel Sigma Sign pens!

ACRYLIC PAINT

This set HERE is a great set of acrylic paints. You may also want to check out these acrylic tubes

WASHI TAPE

I love the Illustrated Faith washi tape.  They are just so generous and I never seem to run out. They also have a great set of highlighter washi tape if you prefer not to use highlighters in your Bible. I use this washi tape in my planner too and love it. 
 
 

MONTHLY BIBLE JOURNALING KITS

 
I tend to use a few Bible Journaling Kits each month. You absolutely do not have to use a kit, but I find it makes the process easier for me. I can focus more on the Scripture and less on creating a picture. Most of the kits also come with devotionals or Scripture references, which can give you a starting point if you don’t know where to start. Check out this LIST OF MONTHLY BIBLE JOURNALING KITS HERE.

What are your must have Bible Journaling supplies?

 

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16 Comments

  • Reply
    Diane@worthbeyondrubies
    November 6, 2018 at 7:01 am

    Wow what a great list!! I am still trying to dive into it but I get so nervous about wrecking my journaling Bible with my lack of artistic ability lol. Thank you for sharing this!!

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    Heather
    November 6, 2018 at 10:54 am

    Oh wow I love crafting and now I can do it during my “me” time with the Bible!

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    April
    November 6, 2018 at 12:54 pm

    I’ve done a style of Bible journaling for so long that I’ve always been hesitant to change up, however I do feel that using different colors for different topics or so you know exactly what that color means to you is a good idea. I first came across this form of detailed journaling in a book by Kay Arthur. I think I’m putting colored gel pens on my shopping list after seeing your list.

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    April
    November 6, 2018 at 1:19 pm

    I am a HUGE journaling / planner fan. So I love the idea of journaling in my Bible. But, it scares me to think about using paint and water colors in my Bible! I love these supply suggestions. I feel like you’ve opened my eyes to possibilities;-)

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    MIchelle
    November 6, 2018 at 1:49 pm

    There are definitely several supplies you mentioned that I had not taken into consideration! I am a journal in a notebook kinda gal because I don’t wanna mess up my precious Bible, but I can attest to the gel pens! I started off with coloring pencils and markers, but have loved the look and feel of the gel pens. I also LOVE washi tape! Thanks so much for sharing about the other supplies!

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    Bailey
    November 7, 2018 at 9:17 am

    Those gellatos look amazing! It looks like the perfect tool.

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    Diana
    February 6, 2019 at 12:21 pm

    What a great list! I have no artistic talent 🙁 It makes me sad because all I can do is use highlighters and washi tape from your list .

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    ShootingStarsMag
    February 6, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    I really like the look/sound of those highlighters. I might need to check into those.

    -Lauren

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    Ayanna
    February 6, 2019 at 3:31 pm

    I recently got a journal Bible and have wanted to get some supplies just for it. So this is perfect and keeps me from over buying.

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    Kristin's Peppermints and Cherries
    February 6, 2019 at 5:05 pm

    My family is reading through the Bible chronologically this year. I have been using a regular highlighter to mark important verses, but the Bible highlighters you suggested would be great!

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    Ishah
    June 21, 2019 at 1:00 pm

    I’ve actually been reading up on journaling. I do it more so in an actual journal, but have bought some colored pencils to try it in my bible. I love it because it makes it more personal. I write all over my bible as it is. Might as well make it look prettier.

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      TERRYN
      June 21, 2019 at 7:42 pm

      Exactly! Make a beautiful book even more beautiful. God made us creative!

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    jenna
    June 21, 2019 at 3:44 pm

    I would love to start bible journaling but I’m a total beginner! This is a great guide 🙂 Thanks for all your tips, especially the colored pens!

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    jehava
    June 22, 2019 at 4:12 pm

    This is awesome! Love these tips!

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