This is the second in a series of two no-sew quiet books made by my friend Steph.
She has used an Alpha symbol over the cross for the Old Testament and an Omega over a cross for the New Testament covers, which I thought was a terrific idea.
To save time and effort, and for motivation that it would actually get achieved, Steph used glue instead of sewing the books. I am going to share the pages with you that have been completed so far, but this project (Like the Bible Quiet Book Project of mine) is an ongoing one, at least for now.
The books are bound simply using a hole punch and ribbon. The front and the back of the felt pages can be used since glue does not show through to the other side like sewing does.
Page one is a hand drawn maze (using a Posca fabric marker) depicting the Nativity journey.
Page two is a peek-a-boo style manger with a star and baby Jesus inside. The donkey can move back and forth along the cord.
Page three is for building on the Rock (Jesus Christ). Steph had her son in mind when she made this page with various tools and a builder's vest complete with side release buckles to do and undo. You can see the plans in the background with a house built on a rock with a big tick and one built on sandy land which has been crossed out.
Page four was designed by another friend who was wanting to teach good money management - to divide your income between spending, saving, and tithing. I have to confess there are only 9 coins featured here because I lost one of them. How embarrassing. Steph says it is very easy to make another and she has more felt to do it with. Sorry Steph! Also, I'm not sure why I arranged them this way, with all the money going to tithing... it is not very accurate or true to life. Oh well, at least they are learning generosity?
Page five was inspired by my Luke 12 - Where is Your Treasure? Quiet Book Page. Instead of using a heart button closure, Steph included a heart bangle inside.
Page six is an I-spy page for "if you seek Me you will find Me" (which is actually from the Old Testament) but let's not get caught up in semantics - there might be another reference elsewhere too. it was inspired by my Deuteronomy 4 - Seek Me Find Me Quiet Book Page.
Page seven is Zacchaeus up in his tree waiting to see Jesus.
Page eight is the lame man who had faith and was healed when Jesus told him to take up his mat and walk. I love the use of a dishcloth here. Such a simple and effective material.
Page nine is a little out of order but it is the story of after Jesus was resurrected and appeared to the disciples who had gone back to their fishing boats. They had been fishing all night and caught nothing, He told them to cast their net on the other side and they caught the biggest haul of their lives!
Page ten is the empty tomb with a cross in the background. You can learn to spell the word "RISEN" and open the door of the tomb to find the graveclothes which were left (something a robber in their haste would not do).
Page eleven is a dress-up page with the Armour of God from Ephesians 6. Steph hand drew hers with a Posca fabric marker, but there is a free template from the Laura Thoughts blog.
Page twelve has two racing cars, a race track and a medal. There are a few Bible verses that talk about running a race (Hebrews 12:1, 2 Timothy 4:7, and Galatians 5:7).
Page thirteen is very fun and bright! Tell the World (the good news of Jesus Christ)! Steph used my Matthew 24 - Gospel to the Nations Quiet Book Page tutorial as inspiration.
Page fourteen is to do with the Second Coming, but remains a secret for now because it deserves it's own post (link at the end of the post once published)!
Page fifteen and sixteen are a tissue box and dress-up face for God drying all our tears. The tissue box was made by inspiration from my Isaiah 25 - God Will Wipe Away Our Tears Bible Quiet Book Page, but Steph has used it for a Revelation 21:4. You can find a free tissue box pattern at my link, but Steph like to free cut her pages because it is quicker.
I like that she included a booger (snot) for her son's enjoyment! Boys will be boys.
Also another confession - I broke the beautiful eyelashes. But I did give Steph some stronger felt to make another pair. I know I should have made them for her myself, but I didn't want to hold the books back from her for any longer than I already had.
Page seventeen is a mirror page for God loves me.
There are an odd number of pages because this project was planned to keep growing.
You can see the Alpha (Old Testament) Quiet Book and the secret page that got it's own feature post by clicking on the links below (once published):
- Alpha (Old Testament) Quiet Book - by Steph
- Felt Bible in 8 Verbs - Interview with Steph
- Simple Bible Second Coming Quiet Book Page - by Steph
What inspires you most about the Omega (New Testament) Quiet Book?
