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Thinking of Elizabeth's and others way of bring painted/wooden WORDS to the different seasons.......I was thinking about what four words could be used for Advent, if you did a new word each week.
Mine would have to go on the piano.......my wood stove just does not have the appropriate mantel 
What words can you come up with?
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Hmm, good idea! What about Veni, Emanuel or some other Latin words from the Introit and definently Gaudete for the week of the 13th. I will try to think of more.
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My list:
Hope (Spes), Prepare (Paro), Rejoice (Gaudete), Come (Adveniat)
Our family "phrase" is "We wait in joyful hope."
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I like those Michele!
Unfortunately level space is at a premium in my house, but I put the words into my computer screensaver so every time the computer goes idle, the chosen words 'float' across my screen  .
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Michelle,
We like to use our "patience" sign on the mantle during Advent, but when I mentioned your "family phrase" to my husband, he thought we should try to incorporate it. Here is what I came up with. Just thought I'd share what your comment inspired!
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MicheleQ wrote:
My list:
Hope (Spes), Prepare (Paro), Rejoice (Gaudete), Come (Adveniat)
Our family "phrase" is "We wait in joyful hope." |
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The English words that Michele listed are the exact ones I had chosen. I think they correspond a little with the Advent Sunday themes.
As far as displaying, I don't do the big letters, but have found pieces of wood or things to paint or write the letters.
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I made a mantel piece out of a large piece of wood (painted purple), craft paper and modge podge!
I used the words:
P R E P A R E
tomorrow, I will come
This was inspired by the O Antiphon House that I was making at the same time.
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I read through this thread and thought.. another set of words that would work is
faith
hope
joy
love
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Mine are:
Watch
Wait
Rejoice
Come
And then on Christmas Day:
Emmanuel
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Matilda wrote:
Michelle,
We like to use our "patience" sign on the mantle during Advent, but when I mentioned your "family phrase" to my husband, he thought we should try to incorporate it. Here is what I came up with. Just thought I'd share what your comment inspired!
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It's really lovely Charlotte --I like it a lot! We've never actually done the letters on the mantel thing though I like the idea.
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Betsy wrote:
I made a mantel piece out of a large piece of wood (painted purple), craft paper and modge podge!
I used the words:
P R E P A R E
tomorrow, I will come
This was inspired by the O Antiphon House that I was making at the same time.
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I love that! "Ero Cras"
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JennGM wrote:
| As far as displaying, I don't do the big letters, but have found pieces of wood or things to paint or write the letters. |
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Now why didn't I think of that? Letters are sooo expensive here so I would read your word ideas in envy. But now thank you, and I love your ideas Michelle. 
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Erin wrote:
JennGM wrote:
| As far as displaying, I don't do the big letters, but have found pieces of wood or things to paint or write the letters. |
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Now why didn't I think of that? Letters are sooo expensive here so I would read your word ideas in envy. But now thank you, and I love your ideas Michelle. |
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I was thinking of getting a little blackboard and buying some of those fancy chalk paints, so the sign could be reused and I could post my fancy messages all through the year. Problem is, I can't find a blackboard just the right size, so I'll put this idea on hold until I find the right size.
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JennGM wrote:
Betsy wrote:
I made a mantel piece out of a large piece of wood (painted purple), craft paper and modge podge!
I used the words:
P R E P A R E
tomorr ow, I will come
This was inspired by the O Antiphon House that I was making at the same time.
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I love that! "Ero Cras" |
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Thanks, I wanted to use Ero Cras, but it just didn't look 'right' with prepare. :)
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I know this is an old thread...
At Costco there was a set of 9 painted letter blocks (Holiday Wood Blocks) for sale. We passed them by when they were $15, but today I noticed they were half off. Now I can't make words like "Prepare" and the colors are red and green, but I really liked them as a jumping off point to make my own. Perhaps a block of wood would be cheaper to buy and paint than precut. (You can see the word peace in this picture[/url].)
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I keep seeing the word "Believe" on decoration this year.. and trying very hard not to buy it.. but I might just do so.. so many levels to the word.. and I find that it makes me smile.
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I've been tempted to buy the "Believe" signs too. That is one of my favorite "phrases" when I am lacking peace -- yes, lots of levels of depth.
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We just need someone to sell "Be not afraid!" blocks...with exclamation point...I'd be ready with checkbook, for sure!
This year I finally have a mantel - I appreciate the revival of this discussion.
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Well I did it.. I saw a nice little "Believe" on sale so it was only $4. I couldn't resist and now it's on the high shelf in my living room.
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So...where does one find plain wood letters to paint? I was admiring Elizabeth's "PREPARE" as well...
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