Listen to God's voice at the foot of the crucifix." ~St. Gaspar del Bufaro~

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Resurrection Tomb Terrarium

I have been admiring the different Empty tomb~Easter gardens that have been floating around cyber space for the last year or two.  I especially love Lena's Empty Tomb Easter garden over at Joyfilled family.  This year, as I was moving with intention around Hobby Lobby picking up supplies for a different Lenten project, an offshoot idea of the Easter garden came to me. 
Call it Holy Spirit inspired?

It's a Resurrection Tomb Terrarium
all enclosed in one small vase!  
This would make a great Holy Week or Easter (season) project and it's so simple for a group, class, or family at home.  The best part...
It never dies!  
Isn't that fitting?
And it would also make a great gift:)
I got all supplies @ Hobby Lobby!
Estimated cost= $2.00 each.
(We will be doing this project with our American Heritage Girl's group:)
Supplies:
Vases: (est.)$1.20 each
Natural Moss
Mini terracotta pots
Small river stones
Backyard twigs
Small piece of white felt and tootpick
Back yard stone for the empty tomb

My 10 yo daughter did a few all on her own...Super easy!
Step 1:
Layer small pebbles
Step 2:
Add a little moss
Step 3:
Place mini clay pot for tomb, then add more moss on top
Step 5:
Make small tomb garment with toothpick and white felt or cloth 
Step 6:
Make twig crosses for Calvary
Step 7:
Place larger stone to the side or slightly across the tomb...
Hallelujah, He is Risen!
We actually made a few to give away and also made some mini-size tomb terrariums as well:)
Other than the moss being a little messy, this was a no-fuss, super easy project!
It's a simple and beautiful way to celebrate the glory of the Resurrection, especially with those helpers who have precious little fingers:)
Hallelujah, He Lives!

5 comments:

  1. "Moving with intention around Hobby Lobby" -- love it! And not easy to do! I love your twist on it. I too have eyed the lovely Resurrection gardens. One year I would like to do that with my kids.

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  2. Lovely!! These turned out just lovely!! What a great project.

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  3. Hi Tiffany, what a great idea! It is perfect for little hands and imaginations. Plus inexpensive. I love Hobby Lobby! May God bless you and through you to your AH girls!

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  4. Beautiful Tiffany!! Like all you do!! I shared it at Familia Católica:
    http://familiacatolica-org.blogspot.com/2013/03/manualidad-tumba-de-jesus-en-una-pecera.html
    blessings!!

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    1. Great to hear from you, my friend! Thanks for stopping by and for the link-back, Xhonane! Hope you are doing well out there in Catholic bloggy land:) Wishing you and your family a blessed Lent as we have entered the final stretch:)

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