Crafted By Hand Lettering

Hand-Lettering, Modern Calligraphy, and Design All lettering work created by Kristen Stansell unless noted. Email: [email protected] Shop: Crafted.By

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You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. ‭‭John‬ ‭15:16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ • • • Day 4 of 30 #30daysofbiblelettering • • • #lettering #handlettering #calligraphy #procreatelettering #typography #brushlettering #letters #moderncalligraphy #design #handmade #letteringart #handwriting #type #graphicdesign #goodtype #letteringchallenge #ink #brushpen #bulletjournal #letteringdaily #artist #letteringdaily #letteringdesign #liveinspired #CreatedToday #brushcalligraphy #brushscript #strengthinletters #handwrittennotes #wordstoliveby https://www.instagram.com/p/B-qbQnSn4xP/?igshid=14hherial1zgo

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Day 2 of 30 #30daysofbiblelettering • • • Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. ‭‭ 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5:11‬ ‭NIV‬‬ I think that if there was ever a time that people need to be encouraged it is now. Fear has a way of robbing us of our courage but as we build up one another we have the opportunity to restore their courage. I want to encourage you to pray about who needs a little extra building up and then find a way to encourage them in their situation. There have been so many times others have done this for me and it has completely changed my countenance. #lettering #handlettering #calligraphy #procreatelettering #typography #brushlettering #letters #moderncalligraphy #design #handmade #letteringart #handwriting #type #graphicdesign #goodtype #letteringchallenge #ink #brushpen #bulletjournal #letteringdaily #artist #letteringdaily #letteringdesign #liveinspired #CreatedToday #brushcalligraphy #brushscript #strengthinletters #handwrittennotes #wordstoliveby https://www.instagram.com/p/B-gLYvjnI3y/?igshid=c4chvfh4ntzn

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“So let go my soul and trust in Him The waves and wind still know His name” It is Well // @bethelmusic I love this song and how it ushers in a spirit of peace. It says over and over “through it all, my eyes are on you” and “this mountain that’s in front of me will be thrown into the midst of the see.” It’s just the reminder that God is SO much bigger than anything we face. And keeping our eyes on Him is the best way to see us through whatever challenges we are up against. Isaiah 26:3 says, “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” When everything around us is uncertain, the best thing we can do is keep our hearts and minds on Jesus. He is our peace, our strength, and will never leave our side. #lettering #handlettering #calligraphy #procreatelettering #video #typography #brushlettering #letters #moderncalligraphy #design #handmade #letteringart #handwriting #type #graphicdesign #goodtype #letteringchallenge #ink #brushpen #bulletjournal #letteringdaily #artist #letteringdaily #letteringdesign #liveinspired #CreatedToday #brushcalligraphy #brushscript #strengthinletters #handwrittennotes #wordstoliveby https://www.instagram.com/p/B-YbfQgHVYh/?igshid=1pcvn9u9kks44

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In the midst of all the crazy lately, it has been so important for me to just pause and remind myself who’s really in control. The past couple weeks have really shown me how much I rely on basic comforts (ie luxuries) like my groceries being delivered to my door anytime I need something. The option to get groceries and diapers delivered for my kids is not available right now (because of all the high demand) which is fine but the crazy part is that my husband ran up to our local Walmart last night to grab a few things and they were flat out of milk, potatoes, eggs, bread and basic staples (thankfully, they did have diapers and other items!). I’ve never in the past had to wonder if those things would be available or not. And honestly, that thought just makes me grateful and realize how I’ve taken these basics for grant-it. Everyday here in the US seems to be a constant change and shift from our normal daily lives as our government works so hard to stop the spread of the Coronavirus. We have no idea what the next announcement will be but we are choosing to have faith over fear and know that God is in control. And we are so grateful for all the leaders are doing to make the best decisions for our country. I know that a lot of you are from other parts of the world and I would love to know what life is like for you right now! Are you quarantined at home? Have you been able to get supplies, food and things you need? We are praying that in these unstable times, we would all be reminded of the firm foundation we have in Jesus Christ. He’s the same yesterday, today, and forever#. And we are praying that people that have limited access to the things they need would be taken care of as well as anyone dealing with sickness to be healed. Song: Be Still @HillsongWorship #lettering #handlettering #calligraphy #letteringvideo #procreatelettering #video #typography #brushlettering #letters #moderncalligraphy #design #handmade #letteringart #handwriting #type #graphicdesign #goodtype #letteringchallenge #ink #brushpen #bulletjournal #letteringdaily #artist #letteringdaily #letteringdesign #liveinspired #CreatedToday #brushcalligraphy #brushscript #strengthinletters https://www.instagram.com/p/B91a3uPnsvU/?igshid=zb0u22gqdw6v

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Remember to give yourself grace today & be extra kind to yourself. If the morning already has you tense or stressed, maybe it’s a good time to just take a step back and take a deep breathe. Go for a walk. Grab a tea. Read the Bible. Call a friend. Do something a little extra for yourself today. Something I’m learning is that it’s hard to pour out grace on others if I’m not willing to allow grace into my heart. None of us are perfect and we never will be. Instead of letting that be a discouraging thought - be encouraged because it’s freeing to know that we don’t have to look perfect, act perfect, or appear to be perfect. Anyone else with me on this?! May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord. ‭‭2 Peter‬ ‭1:2‬ ‭NLT‬‬ #lettering #handlettering #calligraphy #art #typography #brushlettering #letters #moderncalligraphy #design #handmade #letteringart #handwriting #type #graphicdesign #goodtype #letteringchallenge #ink #brushpen #bulletjournal #letteringdaily #illustration #artist #letteringdaily #letteringdesign #liveinspired #CreatedToday #brushcalligraphy #brushscript #strengthinletters #handwrittennotes #wordstoliveby https://www.instagram.com/p/B9mJO8wnSl-/?igshid=ten7fp3v460e

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“An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭31:10-12‬ ‭ESV‬‬ Photo Credit @fotografierende #madewithunsplash https://www.instagram.com/p/B9iYrzrnYy6/?igshid=1oc17co5fs5ba

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I especially love the part that says, “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” The peace is REAL! The peace is his promise. Our part is to choose to have a thankful heart and come to God with whatever it is concerning our heart. I have seen this miraculous thing happen again and again. There have been so many times I’ve been caught up in anxiety and then this scripture comes to mind. It doesn’t usually make sense to start thanking God for things when we are in the middle of trying to figure out life’s problems on our own. But when we shift our focus and attitude to one of gratitude things change! God is on our side and He wants us to be full of peace no matter what we are facing. We just have to trust Him enough to focus on Him instead of our problems. Here’s my interpretation of this verse: •Do not worry about a thin •Find something to be grateful for in the middle of your situation & give God thanks •Ask God to intervene as you praise him for the breakthrough that’s on the way •Receive his peace that is beyond comprehension Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:4-7‬ ‭ESV‬‬ • • • • #craftedby #procreate #createtedtoday #gritandvirtue #lettering #handlettering #christiancreative #handmadefont #goodnewsfeed #modernscript #thedailytype #calligrafriends #togetherweletter #modernlettering #faithfilledcaptions #procreateit #watercolorlettering #joyfulmamas #motherhoodrising #momitforward #ig_motherhood #littleandbrave #magicofchildhood #thehappynow #mytinymoments #littlefierceones #dailyparenting #kidsforreal #storytellingmama #motherhoodinspired https://www.instagram.com/p/B4l4m_cnSoh/?igshid=15zc5p30tx22

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These pumpkins are ready to be customized and shipped out! See the link in my bio to shop! I CANNOT wait to see how you style these pumpkins in your home. I only have a small amount so if you want one, I would order soon! To my local Dallas + Ft. Worth friends, you are welcome to pickup your order and opt out of shipping costs. Just send me an email to let me know that what you want to do. • • • • • • #homeinspiration #housebeautiful #makehomeyours #interiordecor #interiorforinspo #homestyling #interiorinspo #myhomestyle #getinspireshare #actualinstagramhomes #dream_interiors #tdg_letsgetdigital #pocketofmyhome #nicoledigipresets #fall #falldecor #handletteredpumpkins https://www.instagram.com/p/B2FZukVHXNu/?igshid=vr04ow0oqltd

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Every year I get requests for hand lettered pumpkins! So..... this year you will be able to order a *faux* pumpkin and get it customized! I’ll be adding these to my site very soon! Which one is your favorite color? I love the dusty rose pumpkin! • • • • • #homedecor #howyouhome #myhousebeautiful #homeinspiration #housebeautiful #makehomeyours #interiordecor #interiorforinspo #homestyling #interiorinspo #myhomestyle #getinspireshare #actualinstagramhomes #dream_interiors #tdg_letsgetdigital #pocketofmyhome #nicoledigipresets #fall #falldecor #handletteredpumpkins https://www.instagram.com/p/B1xkLy-nvQ1/?igshid=2e1llaxql3qh

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“Asking: Make your requests known. Be personal and specific. Write down details of your own issues and difficulties as they relate to the broader issue we discussed in that chapter, as well as how you perhaps see the enemy’s hand at work in them or where you suspect he might be aiming next. You’re not begging; you’ve been invited to ask, seek, and knock. God’s expecting you. He’s wanting you here. The best place to look is to Him.” • I just started reading Fervent Prayer by @priscillashirer again. And I think this excerpt is so good. We never need to feel guilty or shame for being “needy” with God. One of God’s names is Yahweh Yireh meaning “God will provide”. He promises to take care of us. He provides for us in all areas of our life. He can give us strength when we are tired. He can provide hope when we are full of doubt. He also can provide for our basic human needs. Our role is to ask and trust that He is faithful. We might have to wait - but we know his timing is perfect. • “So it is with your prayers. Ask and you’ll receive. Seek and you’ll discover. Knock on heaven’s door, and it will one day open for you. Every persistent person will get what he asks for. Every persistent seeker will discover what he needs. And everyone who knocks persistently will one day find an open door.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭11:9-10‬ ‭TPT‬‬ • • • • #craftedby #sheislight #shepaintstruth #shelaughsproject #solovelysofree #gritandvirtue #sheiscalled #shereadstruth #shecollective #lettering #handlettering #christiancreative #handmadefont #designinspiration #christiantypography #goodnewsfeed #modernscript #goodtype #script #thedailytype #calligrafriends #togetherweletter #modernlettering https://www.instagram.com/p/BtYenLtlyqE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1iil0py9dghe8

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We welcomed Madison Layne Stansell into the world this past week and I think our hearts have more than doubled! We are so grateful for this gift! (at Baylor Hospital - Labor and Delivery) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs6FDtRFPyJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1v3mekpl1ibwm

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Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭30:21‬ ‭NIV‬‬ • It’s only the 2nd week if 2019. But maybe you already feel a little lost trying to figure out how all the dreams and plans for this year will come to be. As we step out and seek God, He will lead our every step. We might not always get it “right” and that’s okay! Because sometimes the path is messy and full of unexpected turns but He never leaves our side. With his guidance, we can end up exactly where we are supposed to be at the end of 2019. Photo: @lexmilo @madewithunsplash • • • • • #craftedby #sheislight #shepaintstruth #shelaughsproject #solovelysofree #gritandvirtue #sheiscalled #shereadstruth #shecollective #lettering #handlettering #christiancreative #handmadefont #designinspiration #christiantypography #goodnewsfeed #modernscript #goodtype #script #thedailytype #calligrafriends #togetherweletter #modernlettering https://www.instagram.com/p/BsYLyXEgFSh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l4knd7o4r24d

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At the beginning of 2018 I had two phrases that were stamped on my heart. I normally have just one word for the year but last year was different. Here’s a little backstory. @magnolia had a sign in their shop that said, “There will be miracles.” It was discontinued by the time I saw it but the words just stuck to my heart. I thought about the phrase often. At the beginning of last year, this is what I kept hearing: “There will be EVEN MORE miracles.” I felt like I had just come out of a season of experiencing so many miracles but God was stretching me to believe for even more. Month after month, we God moving in 2018. I say “we” because these miracles were in close friends and families lives. Prayers were being answered and my faith was growing stronger. What I didn’t see coming, was my father-n-law being diagnosed with cancer the end of September. The news rattled my husband and I. In those moments, you have a choice to either believe for the best or the worst. We made a resolve to keep our eyes on Jesus, know that he is in control, and loves us and my husband’s father more than we can even imagine. We are believing for a miracle. We are believing for a full restoration and healing. We’ve seen Him move in big ways around us and believe He will do it again. I love this quote by @drtonyevans, “Faith is acting like it is so even when it is not so in order that it might be so simply because God said so.” Who else is believing for something big this year? Keep this verse in mind. “I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭32:27‬ ‭NIV‬‬ • • • • • #craftedby #sheislight #shepaintstruth #shelaughsproject #solovelysofree #gritandvirtue #sheiscalled #shereadstruth #shecollective #lettering #handlettering #christiancreative #handmadefont #designinspiration #christiantypography #goodnewsfeed #modernscript #goodtype #script #thedailytype #calligrafriends #togetherweletter #modernlettering https://www.instagram.com/p/BsMsHGLgXTX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tyrldhgcqq44

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I stand silently to listen for the one I love, waiting as long as it takes for the Lord to rescue me. For God alone has become my Savior. He alone is my safe place; his wrap-around presence always protects me. For he is my champion defender; there’s no risk of failure with God. So why would I let worry paralyze me, even when troubles multiply around me? ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭62:1-2‬ ‭TPT‬‬ • • • • • #iPadPro #Procreate #sheislight #shepaintstruth #shelaughsproject #solovelysofree #gritandvirtue #sheiscalled #shereadstruth #lettering #handlettering #christiancreative #handmadefont #designinspiration #christiantypography #goodnewsfeed #modernscript #goodtype #script #calligrafriends #togetherweletter #modernlettering #ipadlettering https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo0QysPAEPs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yhgiqm0q9owu

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My fear doesn't stand a chance When I stand in Your love Stand in Your Love // @gatewayworship One of my favorites right now! • • • • • #iPadPro #Procreate #sheislight #shepaintstruth #shelaughsproject #solovelysofree #gritandvirtue #sheiscalled #shereadstruth #lettering #handlettering #christiancreative #handmadefont #designinspiration #christiantypography #goodnewsfeed #modernscript #goodtype #script #calligrafriends #togetherweletter #modernlettering #ipadlettering https://www.instagram.com/p/Boxvp2XguBk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ctq5oygl55a3

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When all else seems uncertain - we have an everlasting rock to run to and to cling to. All the cares and concerns of this world are like waves trying to pull us off our solid rock. But when we fix our minds on Him and choose to not be shaken by whatever we are going through, we are promised a peace that goes beyond our understanding. He will give us the strength to keep standing and clinging to Him. He will carry us through. You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock. ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭26:3-4‬ ‭ESV‬‬ • • • • • #iPadPro #Procreate #sheislight #shepaintstruth #shelaughsproject #solovelysofree #gritandvirtue #sheiscalled #shereadstruth #lettering #handlettering #christiancreative #handmadefont #designinspiration #christiantypography #goodnewsfeed #modernscript #goodtype #script #calligrafriends #togetherweletter #modernlettering #ipadlettering https://www.instagram.com/p/BowbiYNADay/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rnu8ia5zh0ko

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When we receive bad news or are facing something hard our minds tend to jump ahead to the worst case scenarios. Or at least mine does. Before I know it, I see all the terrible possible outcomes and I’m overtaken by fear. This all happens within seconds. But this way of thinking is not the way God wants us to think. He doesn’t want us overcome by fear. He wants us to be overflowing with peace even in the most difficult circumstances. Not just a little bit of peace but PERFECT peace. No matter what we face, we can lay our heads on our pillows at night and drift to sleep because we know that God has got us in the palm of His hand. How do we receive this peace? We have to keep our thoughts focused on Jesus. When our mind starts to drift down a dark road, we need to go to the Word and find a scripture that counteracts that thought or fear. He sees us and knows exactly what we are facing. We can trust Him to take care of our every need. He might not instantly deliver us from whatever we are facing but He’ll walk with us and fill us with His peace and strength to make it through to the other side. “You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Trust in the Lord forever, for the Lord God is an everlasting rock.” ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭26:3-4‬ ‭ESV‬‬ • • • • • #iPadPro #Procreate #sheislight #shepaintstruth #shelaughsproject #solovelysofree #gritandvirtue #sheiscalled #shereadstruth #lettering #handlettering #christiancreative #handmadefont #designinspiration #christiantypography #goodnewsfeed #modernscript #goodtype #script #calligrafriends #togetherweletter #modernlettering #ipadlettering https://www.instagram.com/p/Bosk1TBgd3x/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=o0kqx4gdkaw3