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In the Loft {Preparing for Lent giveaway!}

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Today’s giveaway is from Sue, of In the Loft.  Sue paints the most beautifully detailed figures, perfect for your home or Atrium.  She has wonderful tools and ideas for celebrating Lent, and her figures are perfect in an Easter basket or for First Holy Communion gifts!

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Hello, my name is Sue, owner, designer and artist of In The Loft, a home business and Etsy Shop.  I am wife to Glenn, Mom to 6, and Meme to 4, living in southern New Hampshire up a dirt road at the top of a hill in a house with a view…and space to breath. Three of our children are grown and on their own and three are teenagers.  I am grateful to be able to use my gifts to offer beautiful materials to little ones from around the world.

Lent is fast approaching (Ash Wednesday is February 10th) 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.+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.

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Easter Sunday falls on March 27th and my saint figures are perfect for tucking into Easter Baskets.  The Annunciation is April 4th this year, and The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is May 31.

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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 through February 5th.  Use code gsheller10 at checkout to receive the discount.

For your chance to win, simply leave a comment on this post.  Comments are closed.

Thanks, Sue!

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  10. So pretty. And an awesome, concrete way to walk through Lent with young children. Would love this!

  11. Your artwork is absolutely beautiful. Every year I look forward to my Lenten journey to Easter. It is probably my favorite time of year. Our family would treasure your runner. but I will send a prayer for the person who needs it the most to win.

  16. What a wonderful way to celebrate Lent. I have 3 little girls who would love this. Thanks for sharing.

  26. What beautiful figures! Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is such a beautiful program. I love the table runner idea! We have usually had a paper version on the wall. The table runner is so much more appropriate for the season.

  30. What a wonderful journey through Lent! My niece, Marchelle and her family are in my thoughts for a gift like this.

  31. I would love, love, love one. Thanks for sharing Sue’s work on your blog. That’s how I heard about her, and as a result we purchased a number of figures for the atrium here at the parish.

  32. Thank you for offering this lovely set! I have seen it in person at a past retreat and it is so beautiful.

  33. This is absolutely lovely! I like the fact that it’s “hands on” for the kids so that they understand what Lent means better.

  37. What a fantastic and creative way to mark the days of Lent with children! Thank you for hosting the giveaway!

  40. I just bought the St Patrick. I love that they are for tiny hands, yet are beautiful and uncartoonish. That is hard to find. I hope I win.

  42. This is so lovely! What a wonderful way to make the Lenten journey approachable for little ones. Your art is a quite a gift – thanks for sharing with us!

  49. Thanks so much for sharing, what a wonderful site for our atrium, too. Passing this on! Would love a chance to win.