Make your own prayer books or Scripture booklets with this simple DIY technique. With only a few supplies that you probably already have, you can make cute little prayer books that are perfect gifts for the ladies at church, a loved one in the hospital, or your Secret Sister (of course)!

This would be an ideal activity to be done in your local women's group at church. This is an inexpensive small group option that could be a fun gathering experience.

To make these, cut cardstock paper into strips that are about 3 inches tall. Fold each strip into equal panels, accordion-style. If you have a paper-scoring-board, that makes it easier to plan your folding measurements, but a ruler would work just fine. If your paper strip is 8 inches wide by 3 inches tall, you may fold it every 2 inches. Then it will look similar to the top example shown in our photo below.

An optional way to decorate the pages of these prayer books is to cut patterned scrapbook paper into rectangles that are the same size of your folded panels. For example, if each "page" is 3 inches by 2 inches, cut decorative paper into 3" x 2" sections. Mix and match your paper patterns for each panel, as shown below. Attach them to the folded cardstock with a glue stick or double-sided adhesive tape. (Hint: you won't need fancy glue. Stock up on inexpensive multi-packs of glue sticks when there are back-to-school supplies on sale.)

Next you will add writing to the pages. Include short prayers, Bible verses, and/or inspirational quotes. These messages could be written with pen, marker, or a calligraphy set. Another idea is to use Scripture stickers on each page, if you have those available.

Decorate your prayer book(s) with stickers, ribbon, stamps, or pressed flowers.

Make these for yourself, or to share with someone else. You could even keep extra prayer books in your purse to give to the people you encounter in your daily life (grocery store, church, work, on a walk, etc.) to bring a smile to their faces and spread some joy to their hearts.

Here at Secret Sister Gifts, we are all about sharing love and encouragement to our sisters-in-Christ. Through our amazing religious cards and gifts, our free printable resources, and our tips for Secret Sisters - we focus on encouragement! We hope the uplifting message offered in the image below will inspire you as you do wonderful things to be a blessing to others. Every little thing you do for others makes a big difference. You are a blessing!

If you would like to participate in our 7-day kindness challenge, simply follow the prompts below, one per day for a week! These are simple ways to participate in showing random acts of kindness. Many of these ideas are free or low-cost. It is designed to get you into the routine of making daily habits of spreading kindness in your community. You may adjust each idea according to what works best for you, your location, and who you decide you want to show kindness to.

Have fun implementing the ideas in this challenge, and hopefully others will want to participate in doing kind deeds with you - or because of you.

Just a small act of kindness can make a big impact on someone else's day. One simple card might turn a person's day around. A thoughtful gift may become a treasured keepsake, reminding her of the time a friend made her feel important, seen, and loved.

Read our brief description below of the big impacts you can make to change the world through small acts of kindness. Then go implement one intentional act of kindness today! We're proud of you!