Tag Archives: Faith

Advent Wreath Stand Repairs

Posted on November 15, 2021 by civilwarrose5

Five years ago Jay and I created an Advent wreath stand for our church. It was a labor of love and it turned out really beautiful. We used wood from the pews of the old church (our church was rebuilt … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Faith, Wood Work | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

My New Faith Blog

Posted on June 8, 2021 by civilwarrose5

It’s been on my heart to blog about my faith. If you are interested please join me at Kerry’d by Faith. I am not a professional nor do I play one on TV, so I can’t promise that it will … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, Faith | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

A Manger for Jesus 2019

Posted on December 24, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Since it’s Christmas Eve, and I’m a Christian, I feel that it’s only right that I give you an update on the Jesus Shed that Jay has been building. Tomorrow we will celebrate the birth of our Saviour by being … Continue reading →

Posted in angel, Catholicism, Faith | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Dear Santa – 2019

Posted on December 10, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Dear Santa, This year has been rough. Plans were waylaid. Projects took longer than expected. And beloved pets were lost. Not all was bad. We did have an engagement and wedding that helped us remember that love will prevail. Santa, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blankets, Charity, Faith | Tagged , | 2 Comments

A Jesus Shed

Posted on November 12, 2019 by civilwarrose5

This past summer one of the guys from church asked Jay to be involved with a project. Currently our creche at church involves a basic manger with plastic figures of Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus. They light up. Well, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Wood Work, Workshop | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Pew Wood Box Finished!

Posted on October 15, 2019 by civilwarrose5

This definitely wasn’t our biggest project, but it sure did make us stop and think. Once we figured out how we wanted the top to fit onto the box it was smooth sailing. In fact, once I got my act … Continue reading →

Posted in CNC Router, Faith, Spiritual, Wood Work | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Christmas Wreath in July

Posted on July 9, 2019 by civilwarrose5

If you’ve followed my blog for a while, then you’ve seen the ‘Real Life’ pictures of my Library. Here’s the latest: I thought that maybe we were having a contest to see just how much stuff we could fit into … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafting, Faith, library, Music | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Jesus Nuts

Posted on January 15, 2019 by civilwarrose5

About a year ago I was searching for something on the internet when I came across the Jesus Nut jewelry. This started my wheels spinning and I knew that I wanted to make my own version of this nut. Luckily … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Wood Work | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

A New Missal Cover for Karen

Posted on January 8, 2019 by civilwarrose5

Years ago I had (poorly) made a missal cover for Karen: I used a cross stitched piece that I had stitched years ago and that I had placed on my fridge (isn’t that where you display your art?). Karen loved … Continue reading →

Posted in Catholicism, cross stitch, Faith, Sewing | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Spring Cross Update – 10-17-18

Posted on October 21, 2018 by civilwarrose5

At the end of August I had finished the top half of the cross: In the last few months I have been making sure that I get my stitching time in the morning. Even though Jay is working 2nd shift … Continue reading →

Posted in cross stitch, Faith | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment