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!
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.
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.
Special Advent Addendum for your Family Prayer Bank!
November 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
We have just released our special Advent Addendum for use with our popular All Season Prayer Bank!
You can tuck these 24 Advent prayer cards and prayer card templates in your All Season Prayer Bank, buy the All Season Prayer Bank
Cross Catholic Outreach Art Show!
November 26, 2013 by 1 Comment
This Christmas season, Catholic Inspired, Cross Catholic Outreach and other Catholic Bloggers including Equipping Catholic Families are teaming up to empower kids to help the poor while using their artistic talent. Kids of all ages will be able to participate in an online art show from now until December 31st, 2013. Parents, family members and friends will make donations on behalf of their artwork to Cross Catholic Outreach. All proceeds will feed impoverished children and families in El Progreso, Honduras at the Prince of Peace Nutrition Center.
The Family Handprint Jesse Tree
November 24, 2013 by 5 Comments
I will admit it. We have been raising Catholic kids for 17 years and up until this year, I have never really had a Jesse Tree.
In fact, as I prepared my review and giveaway of these awesome Jesse Tree Treasures, I had a number of “what are those?” questions. The kids have made their share of single ornaments at school over the years, but we have never jumped in on this tradition at home.
Heirloom Jesse Tree Treasures: GIVEAWAY!
November 5, 2013 by 130 Comments
Would you like to win this beautiful 28- piece Heirloom set of Jesse Tree ornaments for your family in time for Advent?
Read about this exquisite set of Jesse Tree ornaments here:
Review of Jesse Tree Treasures
