This is the THIRD week of Advent via Jesse Tree Ornaments, from the Jesse Tree Ornament Swap organized by Michelle at Liturgical Time.
Click my set of Jesse Tree Ornaments from Jesse Tree Treasures if you’d like to see those
Jesse Tree Catch-Up Part 2!
December 15, 2013 by 2 Comments
As promised, these are the next 7 days of our Jesse Tree Ornaments, from the Jesse Tree Ornament Swap organized by Michelle at Liturgical Time.
Click my set of Jesse Tree Ornaments from Jesse Tree Treasures if you’d like to see those
Jesse Tree Catch-Up!
December 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This is the first time ever, my family has jumped into the Jesse Tree tradition.
First, I received an awesome 28-piece set of Jesse Tree ornament from Jesse Tree Treasures
…and then I made our Handprint Jesse Tree banner to display them!
Small Success IN 7 Quick Takes! Dec 12/13
December 12, 2013 by 1 Comment
I have decided to combine Small Success Thursdays with 7 Quick Takes Friday. I really like BOTH communities of bloggers and enjoy taking part in both link-ups, but want to spare my subscribers from back-to-back, somewhat repetitive posts.
want to transform your Christmas celebration?
December 11, 2013 by 2 Comments
“Would you like to transform your Christmas celebration from 12 hours of frenzied merry making to 12 days of festive and prayerful celebration?”
This 12 Days of Christmas project was created by a fascinating company I was blessed to discover at the Catholic Marketing Network this past summer.
This team of song writer, choir, crafter and designers have created a jammed packed craft kit focused on their beautifully sung version of the 12 Days of Christmas, explaining the Catholic/Christian meanings of the song.
Jesse Tree Treasures for Christmas!
December 9, 2013 by 2 Comments
A few weeks ago, we showcased our Jesse Tree Treasures and hosted a giveaway of the beautifully crafted 28 piece set.
Each wooden disk has a beautifully painted image representing the Scripture leading to the Birth of Jesus.
Small Success IN 7 Quick Takes
December 5, 2013 by 5 Comments
I have decided to combine Small Success Thursdays with 7 Quick Takes Friday. I really like BOTH communities of bloggers and enjoy taking part in both link-ups, but want to spare my subscribers from back-to-back, somewhat repetitive posts.
Cross Catholic Outreach Art Show
December 5, 2013 by 1 Comment
We are participating in the Cross Catholic Outreach Art Show, submitting our kids’ artwork for donations for hungry kids in Honduras.
My kids love to draw…what better way to raise money for such a worthy cause?!
Homemade Nativities
December 3, 2013 by 2 Comments
Over the years, we have made a number of Nativity figures.
…out of egg Cartons, felt, clothes pegs and toilet paper rolls.
I made this hand sewn Nativity for my husband…before we had kids. I made the stable and the star, but not the tree. Last year I made the Painted Wooden Saints version for our school’s Ornament Share. I outlined some of my recycled materials Nativity figures in my book A Treasure Chest of Traditions for Catholic Families …and a couple years ago, my Aunt surprised me with the awesome knitted version: Auntie Ingrid’s Knitted Nativity (this link includes knitting pattern links!) Here are a couple other awesome DIY Nativities I have found online… Shower of Roses Paper Nativity Tuscany Creative Etsy Shop: Felt Nativity and Finger Puppets Felt Nativity from youcanmakethis.com pattern and instructions by pdfEdible Nativity from AOK Corral
Keep Christ in Christmas: read Him, look for Him, pray to Him, visit him, share Him, give for Him; live for Him
December 1, 2013 by 34 Comments
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We have all heard the Nativity story, seen reenactments of Jesus’ Birth in school plays, Church pageants and even on the big screen. Santa Claus is pretty prevalent too, and we’re looking for ways to overpower the looming inflatable Santa Claus and Frosty that have adorned the house next door since mid-November.
