DIY "This Little Light of Mine" Flameless Candle

Pottery Barn Candle

I found these open flame candles at Pottery Barn.
I loved the look so much that I am adapting them into a craft that you and your kiddos can do together.

let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!

Here's a craft that will encourage your little kiddos to grab some paint brushes and sing a classic bible song right along with you as they make a flameless LED candle. No dripping wax, burning little fingers or risk of fire. Only a shining beauty they can "light" whenever they want to. Some models (like this one available at Walmart) even run on a timer!

You'll need...

So here we go..

Click this link and Print the sheet music template for "This Little Light of Mine".
Trim the sheet music to fit the candle.
Brush Mod Podge on the back of the music sheet and all around the pillar candle.
Affix the sheet music to the candle. Lastly brush a layer of mod Podge over the top of the music to give it a finishing top coat.

Now that was S i m p l e
Give it an extra coat of Mod Podge if you'd like.
And when it's completely dry, turn on the light and enjoy your shiny candle!

Jan 6 - When they entered the house, they beheld the Child with Mary his Mother. Falling to their knees, they paid Him homage. - Matthew 2: 9-11

REFLECTION. If we approach with faith, we too will see Jesus...; for the Eucharistic table takes the place of the crib. Here the Body of the Lord is present, wrapped not in swaddling clothes but in the rays of the Holy Spirit. - St. John Chrysostom

Gift for Jesus

My son came home with this
little handwritten message simply stating
what gift he would give to Jesus.
It really made me think -
if he's willing to give away one of
his favorite toys..what should I be
willing to give to Jesus?

Jan 5. "Where is the newborn King of the Jews? We witnessed the rising of His star and we have come to pay him homage." - Matthew 2: 1-2

REFLECTION. God's grace is a seed that we must not snuff out. We must cooperate with it. This is especially true of those inspirations that lead us to make acts of virtue on some occasion. Such cooperation in grace is sometimes the very essence of our happiness. - St. Claude de la Colombiere

DIY "Peace Be With You" Canvas Tote

I found the perfect gift for my son

to make for his teacher this year.
I decided to go with an iron-on transfer
that could be applied to a canvas tote.

Ready to Try it?

Print my Peace Be With You template.
Then follow the directions on the back on the iron-on
transfer paper package.


Now all you need is a canvas tote... www.landsend.com

You can find them at Walmart, LandsEnd or even Michaels.
{Happy Crafting}

Jan 3. I have come that they may have life, and have it in abundance...Eternal life is this; to know You, the only true God, and the One You have sent, Jesus Christ.

- John 10:10; 17:3

REFLECTION. The life that is proper to the Christian soul as well as the Christian family is the divine life. - Pope Pius XII

Journey Back to God in 2011

I'm a Catholic mother of 3 boys (now am a full-time stay at home mom). My journey to develop a deeper relationship with God has been ongoing all of my life. Something changed for me when I was handed the responsibility to teach my children about God. Realizing I had some things I needed to straighten out in my own heart and mind..I began a journey back home to God. Along the way, I came to a realization -The more I looked for the Lord, the more He revealed Himself to me. This blog is dedicated to all of those like me who are looking to find out more about their Catholic faith and become closer to God.

Jan 2 - On the eighth day, when the time for the child's circumcision had arrived, he was given the Name of Jesus. - Lk 2:21

Reflection. The name of Jesus is a name of joy. When the memory of our sins weighs us down, this name brings back our joy. this mighty name reminds us that the Son of God became man to be our Savior. - St. Alphonsus Liguori