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In the Loft {giveaway}

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Sue, from In the Loft, introduced herself here last November, telling a bit about herself and the story of how her shop came to be.  She creates gorgeous hand painted figures, perfect for your home or Atrium.  Today, she is here to share her newest creation with all of you!

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In Sue’s words:

I love this season. Snow and cold abound…but spring is on it’s way.
Lent is fast approaching and I am happy to be in the loft working on items that will help families celebrate the church year.
The Lenten Table Runner is a favorite. My family had used a paper Lenten path to mark the days of Lent since the kids were little. I created a beautiful canvas runner that we could use every year. Now, I am pleased to offer this item to others.
Here is a lovely way to mark the days of your Lenten walk and teach your children about the beauty of this season. This double-sided runner is durable and beautiful, sure to be used year after year.
+As you celebrate Fat Tuesday(Mardi Gras), place runner with the “Alleluia, Alleluia” side showing. As you end your celebration, turn over the runner to hide the Alleluia, showing your children that the Alleluia is hidden (not sung) during Lent, revealing the image of the stone path leading through the Lenten desert to the Tomb of the Resurrection.

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+A grapevine wreath with thorns (toothpicks provided) is set in the center of the runner. You may wish to have your child/children remove a thorn each time a sacrifice, prayer or act of charity is offered.
+Each day during lent you will move the small wooden cross or mini wreath (your choice) one stone forward on the path to mark your progress toward Easter.
+ On Holy Saturday, remove any remaining thorns from “crown” and decorate with ivy and colorful, spring flowers, symbolic of the Resurrection and new life.

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+At the Easter celebration, the table runner is once again turned to the Alleluia side to grace the table with a beautiful and festive reminder of the Easter season. Place your decorated wreath in the center space provided.


My saint figures are perfect for tucking into Easter Baskets. New to the shop are Saint Patrick (I have one ready to ship!  feast day is March 17) and Saint Joseph(feast days March 19 and May 1).

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Also available, are In-Hand Saint Figures.  Each figure now comes with a peg to hold the symbol in place during play.  The newest addition to this series is Saint Joseph Holding The Child Jesus.

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I am happy to create custom figures, and can work from photos if you wish.  Please contact me through my Etsy shop if you would like to explore this option.

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Thinking ahead to Christmas, I also thought I might share this set of Nativity wood blocks, perfect for small hands.


I am excited to offer one Small Things reader a Lenten Table Runner (This giveaway is open to U.S. readers only as shipping costs would be prohibitive.)  Included are: Table Runner (approx. 12″ x 45″), 8″ grapevine wreath, wood cross, mini wreath, and 1 pkg toothpicks, muslin bag for small items and large muslin storage bag for all items.
***In addition, I would like to give a 10% discount for on all orders placed from February 7 to 14.  Use code ginnylent10 at checkout to receive the discount.

For your chance to win, simply leave a comment on this post.  Comments are closed and the winner is Sara, who commented, “What a great idea! My kids would love this!”

Thanks, Sue!

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  5. what a wonderful idea for Lent. Such a lovely table cloth and easy for children and adults to follow.

  7. What a beautiful reminder not only for the children, but also for the adults on what we should be focusing on during the lenten season. So glad to be introduced to your shop…. so many lovely things. It’s now on my favorite list <3

  10. Oh, how I would love to own one of these! I am in a new, lonely, “foreign” season of my life right now, and I surely need the Hope and Love this table runner would give me — God knows this. He knows my heart is aching right now, and He’s doing His best to comfort me. Thank you for offering this gift to one very blessed reader of your blog, Ginny. (I’ve posted here many times to win one of your guest’s crafts, but this is the first time I’m actually really, really hoping to win.)
    Charlene, who used to live in Virginia but now lives in Florida

  20. I have admired this Etsy shop since the first time you shared it–amazingly beautiful art! I would really enjoy using this with my kids this Lent.

  29. Sue,
    I am blown away by the simplistic yet grand gesture of this crafted item.
    What a lesson to teach, and relearn yourself at this special time of year.
    x

  30. I love the Blessed Mother with Baby Jesus tucked in front! These are all so simple and prayerful pieces. Would love to win the table runner!

  38. This is beautiful! My husband and I were just talking about what we wanted to do as a family for Lent especially with our boys now at an age they can really start to grasp it. This would be a wonderful family tradition. Thanks for the opportunity!

  49. This would be a wonderful way to teach my children about the season and instill a love for God in their hearts.

  50. I really like the things in your shop — just favorited it on Etsy. I’ll be sure to be in touch when my daughter is confirmed next year.