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A creative lifestyle podcast for women of faith. Join us for conversations about faith, art, creativity and the Word of God that will encourage and inspire you! Melissa Ohslon from PinkPaperPeppermints.com is joined by various co-hosts and fellow creative believers as they discuss bible journaling, faith art, junk journals, and combining faith and creativity.
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Glittery Husbands and Easy Handmade Gifts
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Do you tend to wait until the last minute to make handmade gifts? (and then end up buying gift cards instead because you run out of time? 😂) Well we have lots of great ideas for you today, for simple, easy and fast handmade Christmas gifts! You'll Also Find Out: Our thoughts on the meaning of "unspeakable gift" The shocking response Melissa receive…
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Have you ever felt unloved? Or maybe unworthy of love? Have you wished you could have a closer walk with the Lord? You'll want to hear this conversation about the wonders of God's love and how to change not only how you feel about yourself, but how you walk in the world and how you feel about others. You'll Also Find Out: Why Melissa had to stop he…
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What does comfort and joy really mean? "Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God our Father, who loved us and gave us eternal comfort and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish them in every good work and word." -2 Thess. 2:16-17 Vine's Expository dictionary says that the Greek word for "comfort" here, "paraklēsis", "combi…
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The 90's, Spider Trauma & FBI Surveillance Vans - #022
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Melissa is back for a special edition series of the podcast! We’re celebrating Christmas in July at Pink Paper Peppermints so we’ll be discussing all things Christmas in the next few episodes. Today Melissa is introducing you to her guest co-hosts Michelle and Kathleen. They have stories of 80’s & 90’s fashion, spider trauma and FBI surveillance va…
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Encore - Sewing on Paper and Coffee in Your Purse - Our Favorite Sewing tips, tricks and tools! #018
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We are taking a short hiatus to work on upcoming projects. Enjoy this encore of Episode # 018 where we discuss tips and tricks for sewing on paper! --------------------------------------------------- Have you always wanted to sew on paper, but don't know where to start? Or maybe you love sewing on paper and need some new tips and ideas? We've got i…
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Encore - Blocked and Blank - What to Do About Creative Block - #006
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We are taking a short hiatus to work on upcoming projects. Enjoy this encore of Episode # 006 where we discuss how we met and became friends! ---------------------------- Are you feeling frustrated with your work, feeling unable to make anything pretty or just feeling stuck creatively? It's not unusual, it's all a part of the process of creating. I…
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Art Journals, Prayer Journals & 500 Paper Bags - #021
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In this episode we are sharing tips and ideas on art journals and prayer journals including: -What art journaling/prayer journaling means to us -How to start an art journal -Lots of Ideas for pre-made art journals and diy versions -A fantastic tip for how to get an expensive journal for 50% off -An art supply that Melissa hoarded as a child (and st…
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Slow Stitching and the Closet of Shame. Our Favorite Stitching Tips, Tools and Ideas! #020
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We are sharing our favorite stitching tips, tools and ideas with you today including: -Our favorite fabrics to use for slow stitching -An amazing story about a particular type of needle -The gorgeous hand-dyed thread Jess just bought -A trick for making your thread glide through the fabric -A necessary tool to protect your fingers -The amazing tech…
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Fabric Embellishments, Angel Hair and Southern Twangs. Our Best Fabric Tips, Techniques and Ideas! #019
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If you love fabric embellishments or you've always wanted to make some, you will love today's show! We're sharing our best tips, techniques and ideas for fabric embellishments including: -Some unusual fabrics that make great embellishments -The 90's scrapbook embellishment that isn't really fabric but still fun -A YouTube sensation that Lauri just …
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Sewing on Paper and Coffee in Your Purse - Our Favorite Sewing tips, tricks and tools! #018
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Have you always wanted to sew on paper, but don't know where to start? Or maybe you love sewing on paper and need some new tips and ideas? We've got it all for you today including: -Our favorite sewing machines and threads -A sewing supply purchase that Lauri and Melissa both regret (and Melissa found traumatizing) -A warning about a particular kin…
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Fabric Collage and Scary Dolls - Tips and Ideas for Using Fabric in Collage and Junk Journals #017
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Do you find Collage Art Dolls creepy or cute? Do you use your iron for clothes or crafts? Do you know what Mississippi Slap Collage is?? These are some of the questions we're mulling over today plus lots of tips and ideas for using fabric in your journals and collage including: -Sew and No-Sew methods -Using beeswax with fabric -Our favorite adhesi…
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Gel Plate Printing - Our Favorite Paints, Tools, Tips and Ideas #016
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Have you been bitten by the Gel Plate bug? We have and have so many tips and ideas to share with you today! Including: -How to gel print without a gel plate! -Our favorite plates & tools -How to ruin a gel plate?! -Jess's tip for using packing tape without the shine! (so good) -Melissa's tip for keeping your stamps clean while you're working -Pan P…
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Beeswax and Rat's Nests - Ideas, tips, tools and techniques for working with Beeswax Collage #015
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Jessica and Melissa have fallen in love with Beeswax (we're not sure about Lauri yet). Listen as we share our experiences using it and our best ideas, tips, tools and techniques for creating collage with Beeswax. You'll learn some fun and easy methods to experiment with, some tricks for trying it out without buying a lot of supplies and some import…
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Collage and Creepy People | Our Tips, Tricks, Techniques & Ideas for creating collage pages in your journal #014
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Whether you are new to collage or an experienced pro you'll love all the tips, techniques and ideas we're talking about today! * A fun typewriter trick, * How to do matte medium image transfers (with a game-changing tip!) * Two ways to create your own collage images! * Tips on organizing all those tiny pieces * A very unusual substrate We're addres…
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The Fingerprints of God - Mark-making, both human and divine plus art tools, supplies and ideas to make your mark #013
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Do you love the idea of mark-making in your art journal, but feel stumped when it comes to what marks to make? Today we have dozens of ideas for you including techniques, tools and of course art supplies! Melissa shares a fun discovery of a new twist on an old product that has the three of us really excited! Jessica and Melissa are having smelling …
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Painting Faith Art Journal Backgrounds | Watercolor, Gouache, Gesso & Tips, Tools and Ideas #012
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What's the difference between Gouache and Acrylic paint? How do you know which brand of gesso to choose? How do you create a watercolor background? We're answering these questions and more today as we start a brand new series on Mixed Media. We're sharing our favorite tips, tools, ideas and techniques for creating painted backgrounds in your faith …
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Die Cuts & Controversy | Favorite Die Cutting Machines Plus Tips, Tricks and a Controversial Stand #011
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We're talking all things die cutting today including our favorite machines, supplies like adhesives and papers (find out the most unusual thing we've cut in our machines) plus tips and tricks we've learned and some fun techniques that you might not have tried. Plus a PSA from Melissa about certain manufacturers that may be controversial. Find all t…
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Printing All the Things! | Our Tips, Tricks & Favorite Supplies for Printing Beautiful Printables! #010
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In today’s show we’re sharing the best printers, inks and papers for printing beautiful printables for your art journals and junk journals! We’ve got some great printing tips, tricks and hacks for you, plus our favorite printing related apps, one of which is just plain magical! Melissa is announcing a new shop!! Plus we're sharing our Fun Finds of …
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The Word was God | How to Weave the Bible through the Pages of Your Art Journal #009
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What does "Horton Hears a Who", have to do with Bible Journaling? You'll have to tune in to find out! We're talking about infusing the Word of God into your art journal pages and we've got so many tips, tricks and ideas for you! Find all the links we talked about in our show notes at: https://www.pinkpaperpeppermints.com/009 Where to find our hosts…
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Is Bible Journaling a Sin? Our Possibly Controversial Opinions Plus Hand Lettering Tips #008
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If you've ever wondered if writing in your Bible is ok, or you've had someone make a comment letting you know it wasn't, then you'll want to tune in to this episode. We're sharing our hearts about this controversial subject and it goes to an unexpected and somewhat deep place. We're also talking about hand lettering, whether you would like to lette…
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The Myth of Inspiration - How to Create and Keep an Inspired Heart #007
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Do you tend to wait until you feel "inspired" before beginning a project? Do you wish you knew your favorite artists' secret of always seeming inspired to create beautiful things? In this episode we're discussing the truth about inspiration and a secret that many prolific creatives know! We're also talking about our favorite idea books and Jessica …
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Blocked & Blank - What to Do About Creative Block - #006
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Are you feeling frustrated with your work, feeling unable to make anything pretty or just feeling stuck creatively? It's not unusual, it's all a part of the process of creating. In this week's episode Melissa shares the story of not only one of her worst creative blocks, but how it led to her friendship with Lauri and Jessica! (Romans 8:28) We've a…
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How to Start Creating | Procrastination, Perfection & Practice #005
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You want to start creating, but instead you find yourself buying all the supplies, scrolling through social media or organizing your craft room. If this sounds familiar, we can relate. Listen to today's episode to hear Melissa's 3-step formula for starting a project as well as all our tips and ideas on how to conquer procrastination and actually st…
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Have you ever made a color journal before? We're wrapping up our series on color with a new episode exploring color journals and acrylic paints! We're sharing our favorite paints to work with, some fun tips & techniques, and we have some unusual Fun Finds! It's also time for a new assignment for your inspiration journal! Find all the links we talke…
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Swatching All The Things! Today we’re talking about color swatching, not only as a way to organize and track your journaling supplies, but also as a way to warm up a blank page, or create a pretty background! We’re also talking about one of my favorite art supplies, Spray Inks (and I may or may not have an announcement). We're sharing our favorite …
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Are Colors Alive? Today we are beginning a new series on color! In this first episode of the series we're talking about color and color wheels. We have some pronunciation issues, some off-topic fun and then the conversation goes to an unexpected, but really uplifting place. We also have a new assignment for your inspiration journal that's going to …
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Is it "Faith Art" or just art? What makes faith art journaling different from art journaling and how do you find your creative style? These are some of the questions we're tackling in today's episode. We also have two fun segments at the end of the show that we're introducing! Find all the links we talked about in our show notes at: https://www.pin…
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Creative Faith, Art, Supplies & Friends! Welcome Episode #000
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Do you love buying art supplies as much as using them? Well you have a lot in common with your hosts Melissa, Lauri & Jessica. Get to know them in this quick introduction as they share some unusual things about themselves plus their favorite art supplies and fun finds. More Creative Resources: Pink Paper Peppermints.com/podcast Where to find our ho…
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