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In the Loft {giveaway}

lenten runner in use

Sue, from In the Loft, has introduced herself here before, 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.  This weekend Sue is here sharing her gorgeous Lenten runners (and a few other things as well)!

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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. Don’t forget Saint Patrick‘s feast day is March 17!

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Also available are mini altar sets,
good shepherd

the Good Shepherd and His sheep,

the last supper

and Jesus and His apostles for The Last Supper.

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.


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 on all orders.  Use code SMALLTHINGS10 at checkout to receive the discount. Discount is good through Friday, February 17.

For your chance to win, simply leave a comment on this post.  Comments are closed and the winner is Kim D.!

hand painted wood figures

 

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Comments

  1. What a neat centerpiece/ runner for Lent. A nice way to help kiddos follow along. Thanks for the giveaway!

  9. What beautiful pieces and beautiful ideas!! I love them. I wish I could reach into the picture and handle them and show my children, too. I can see how an Atrium would benefit so very well with these wonderful pieces.

  10. I have longed for one of her beautiful pieces since you first introduced them to us. Would be thrilled to have this in our home. Is anyone fortunate enough to attend a church with the Godly Play program? This items (especially the altar set) remind me of many of the props used in this curriculum. Peace and God Bless to all!
    http://www.godlyplay.org/

  11. I love this way to help children understand the Lenten season. I would love to win it for my little ones!

  25. Such a lovely creation. Our tradition has been a poster board with paper leaves to count the days and pipe cleaner caterpillars moving along the path to arrive at butterflies on Easter Sunday. I really appreciate the chance to win this as a way to keep the tradition relevant to my children as they grow older.

  26. This would be a beautiful way to prepare for Easter! I really would love to win, thank you for a chance!

  28. LOVE Sue’s work and would LOVE the Table Runner! What a great way to start each day of Lent! God bless you!

  29. What a wonderful Lenten tradition! I would love to do this with my children. Thanks for the chance!

  30. So beautiful!! What a lovely way to celebrate the season. Thank you for the opportunity to win such a beautiful gift.

  32. Oh wow, what an incredible giveaway! I would love to add this to our domestic church. Thank you for the chance. Many blessings.

  35. So beautiful, so meaningful. The simplicity goes right to the heart. I’d love to have one for our home and family.
    🙂 debbie h

  38. This would have been wonderful to have when I was teaching Catechism, I know my grandson will be interested in it. Thank you for offering it.

  40. Love this idea! My daughter really enjoyed doing a Jesse tree this year, thinking we have to do this for Lent!

  43. What a beautiful runner and great visual aid for teaching our little ones about lent and Easter.

  44. What a beautiful idea! I would love to own this amazing table runner so we could start a visual tradition that our children can participate with. Thank you so much for the opportunity.

  50. This looks like such a wonderful, tangible way for children to grasp the rhythm of the liturgical season. I have one question–why is one of the Sunday stones pink, while the others are yellow?