Sometimes I just have to make something…with my hands …and Adam’s 2nd birthday this last week offered the perfect opportunity. With left over felt from the Felt Castle Fort I made last year for Bridget, I just started cutting felt, beginning with an 8 track. I knew I wanted houses, garages (pockets) to hold the little cars and a few things to make it different from anything I have seen.
I found a link for Homemade Car Mats and I liked some of the ideas I found. I still plan to put a drawstring in the seam so that it can close and carry the cars. A circular mat would lend itself better to the drawstring closure, but I think that this will work too.
Custom 3D felt Car Mat
April 26, 2012 by 2 Comments
no more video games for Sacrament gifts
April 20, 2012 by 3 Comments
This is the time of year when parents and Godparents might scramble to get that Sacrament gift for their child or Godchild receiving their First Holy Communion or Confirmation. Rosaries, bibles and prayerbooks are always appropriate, but sometimes fearing duplicates, we resort to cash…or a video game.
How about a special Catholic “All about Me” book …
celebrating the child’s journey through the Sacraments…
Awesome Catholic Products NCEA 2012: Links of LightBulbs {13}
April 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
We just returned from the NCEA 2012…the
National Catholic Education Association
Winner announced for Giveaway: God’s Heart for You!
April 9, 2012 by 1 Comment
Announcing that Patty S.J. is the winner ofGod’s Heart for You!
Thanks to all who participated in the
God’s Heart for You Giveaway!
Simplified Seder Supper
April 5, 2012 by 4 Comments
Jesus was celebrating the Seder Supper
AS He instituted the Holy Eucharist,
knowing that He would take the place of the Sacrificial Lamb.
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Expanded Seder Supper with Script
$6 PDF Download
OR you can get our original Simplified Seder Supper printable
Our Simplified Seder Supper…is an excerpt from
A Treasure Chest of Traditions for Catholic Families,
reformatted into a neat 2 page printable with a couple new illustrations.
This is a sneak peek at the printable!
***2026 Seder Supper Printables Updated***
Comprehensive 24-page Sacred Supper Printable ($12)
MORE INFO
Expanded Seder Supper Printable (with Script) $6
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And here is a Simplified Seder Supper guide
…adapted with references to the Last Supper for just $2
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God’s Heart for You {GIVEAWAY and Printable Prayer Doodle}
March 27, 2012 by 16 Comments
God’s Heart for You
by Holley Gerth
Book Badge Review, Doodle Summary and {Giveaway}
This is a treasure of a book. The form factor…its small pocketbook size, padded, board-book cover make it a special little gift with a big message. Affirming and personal and grounded in Scripture, this book offers a reminder of our dignity and preciousness as daughters of God.
Scrapbooking for Sacraments {free printable}
March 21, 2012 by 1 Comment
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series of Cathletics Craft Kits by PDF downloadable,
with edits reflecting the NEW Mass,
added Kelly Comics graphics and better resolution, we are releasing a FREEBIE PDF of graphics (in vibrant color) and journalling prompts for use with any of our 3 kits:
TY dolls to Saints: Index
March 6, 2012 by 6 Comments
This is my special Project Gallery for TY doll to SAINT makeovers!
Here’s a better look at Lucia’s TY Saint Dolls!
I have a couple of posts about my
TY dolls to Saints Makeovers.
Do you remember TY dolls? This is what the TY dolls look like…before…
Daytimer Prayer
February 29, 2012 by 4 Comments
This Lent I have promised myself to pray more often, more deliberately, more consistently and more thoughtfully. I know that I have tried many approaches to prayer throughout my life with varied diligence and consistency! As I look back, there where times when my prayerlife was stronger…but I didn’t necessarily know it at the time! I know that I have felt happier and more peaceful when I’m praying each day…and preferably using a prayer journal to write my prayer, reflect on Scripture, ask the Lord questions and try to listen to what He is telling me.
I have filled up quite a few prayer journals…but there are some times when I have strayed and fought to get back on track…and I think that this is one of those times.
Sometimes I have resorted to Lenten resolutions or gimmicks=&1=&to get myself back on track. (More about prayer gimmicks to come in future posts!)
With a particularly bumpy start…it looks like this Lent is going to be one of those times.
Inspired by the 3 times I have been on the Lightweigh, I recognize the importance of checking in everyday and keeping myself accountable to my commitments…even if I have to resort to a checklist to keep track.
Somehow a checklist motivates me…I’m not sure why.
Does anyone else understand that?
Before Lent started this year, I was already trying something new. I picked up a spiral-bound daytimer calendar at the dollar store. I like it because there are only about 2 days per page, with lines to write on and even little check-circles to check. The calendar is not specific to any year…it has the months and the dates, but not the day of the week. I’m using it to keep track of how I meet my goals each day:
