All Hail to thee, dear Mary,
the guardian of our way;
To the fairest of queens,
Be the fairest of seasons, sweet May!
[from "'Tis the Month of Our Mother," traditional Marian Hymn]
Our Mother's month is fast approaching, and the girls and I are back from the craft store brimming with ideas! (Patrick is back too--but he's just brimming with Gummy Bears.) Join us beginning April 28th, the feast of one of our favorite Marian saints, for "Crafts, Crownings, and Celebrations," a series of posts highlighting ways to honor Our Lady during this blissful, blessed season.
OOOHH! You are such an answered prayer, Alice! I was just deciding what special things we could do for Our Mother in May. I can't wait for your creative ideas!
Posted by: Rebecca | April 26, 2006 at 12:21 AM
Rebecca, this is so funny! I believe we were just simultaneously commenting on one another's blogs! : )
Posted by: Alice | April 26, 2006 at 12:27 AM
This is so exciting Alice! I can't wait to follow along with your crafts. :)
Posted by: Dawn | April 26, 2006 at 05:34 AM
Looking forward to lots of great ideas, Alice---thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Diane | April 26, 2006 at 06:04 AM
All right, ma'am, your craft-challenged friend needs specifics. Itemized supply list, please? My girls have Michael's gift cards from Grandma burning holes in their pockets...maybe we can join you long distance in your Mary crafting!
Hey, remember way back when, when I was getting those monthly "Together Time" craft kits? That's totally what I need now--customized Alice liturgical craft kits! Now there's a cottage industry for you... (ba dum bum).
Posted by: Melissa Wiley | April 26, 2006 at 06:46 AM
Thank you Rebecca, Dawn, Diane, and Lissa!
Lissa, I'll be posting lists with each individual craft, along with some suggestions for improvising supplies that might be unavailable in some areas (and hopefully saving money too!) Thanks so much for asking.
And, yes, I remember those kits well! That's when you taught me your awesome trick for simple stained glass!
Posted by: Alice | April 26, 2006 at 08:26 AM
I'm looking forward to the ideas, you are so full of great ones, Alice!
Now where do you keep all these beautiful craft supplies?
Posted by: Jenn Miller | April 26, 2006 at 09:08 AM
Ooooh, I can't wait to see this!
Posted by: Theresa | April 26, 2006 at 09:28 AM
>Now where do you keep all these >beautiful craft supplies?
Two craft closets!
Posted by: Alice | April 26, 2006 at 05:49 PM
This is great!! WE will be in the midst of a move, will they be somewhat poratble??? Looking so forward to seeing everything! Happy St. Louis de Montfort!
Posted by: Meredith | April 28, 2006 at 09:58 AM
Alice,
This looks so lovely and inspiring! Could you pretty please post a list of the supplies? I am going to our out of town craft store this afternoon (we don't have a craft store in our town so to speak). Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful ideas!
Posted by: Louise | April 28, 2006 at 10:31 AM
Yes, Meredith, many will be portable, including a portable prayer corner craft! Today's bedside Marian Altar (to be posted) would not be difficult to tote either. Praying for you on your move!
Louise, I am so sorry I did not read this sooner, or I most certainly would have posted a list of supplies. I do not actually have a list written down, but I'll try to mention a few major items in my post tonight.
Thanks for all the great comments!
Posted by: Alice | April 28, 2006 at 09:06 PM
I went to Michael's and was able to find about half of what is pictured. Where did you go shopping? The church is beautiful but I didn't see any, same with the shelves.
Are those handkerchiefs we see in the basket?
Maybe I'll be able find what I am missing online.
Thanks again,
Louise
Posted by: Louise | April 29, 2006 at 12:29 AM