What if the best thing about growing older is that we have more know-how and resources to put into crown-making? What if all our best work are as flower circlets to place upon Our Mother’s brow?

Decoupaged shells are popular right now, and lovely examples can be found all over Etsy. Most of these feature attractive patterns that come pre-printed on napkins or decoupage rusks. Our idea was to turn this fashionable decoration into a devotional item that could grace a prayer table or be held as a comfort object.

Here’s a free multi-occasion card for a lovely lady-friend in your life!

A paper craft for the last days of Christmas and to keep for future years.

Happy feast day of Our Lady Stella Maris! Here’s a sneak peek at a box-in-progress honoring Mary.