Author Topic: Ready To BarterSellTrade? We All Have Gifts! (Read 8252 times)

michaela benedicta · « **on:** January 13, 2013, 10:32:21 PM »

Hello, CathInfo Family!

I was wondering the other day...about how many of us have God-given talents, and how to put them to good use.

I wanted to make this thread, so that all of us can post examples of things that we make/do, so that we can all help each other out. :reading:

For example, I make heirloom Rosaries for a fraction of the cost. A base-metal Rosary goes for $33, and a gold-plated for $45. My mission for my business/apostolate is to make Rosaries that will last forever, but for a reasonable price.
I also do statue restoration, as well as paint new and old statues. Another aspect of my business is making chapel veils...you ever notice how you can never find a "long" veil without spending an arm or a leg?? Also,all of the veils that I have seen for sale in bookstores are short. And I also came up with an almost-patented way to keep veils on the heads of babies and small children. :baby:

But I didn't start this thread to just advertise what I can do....post YOUR pictures and ideas! I was hoping since we are all one big Catholic family, we could buy/sell/trade with one another...we have all been given gifts from Our Father in Heaven. :dancing:

So, let's share!! I know in my heart that we can do a lot of good for each other!! And I love getting feedback from people...there is ALWAYS room for improvement!

Sooooo, I will start off by posting some images of work I have done, and PLEASE do the same!! I am available by PM or by my email. Have a great day, and let's have fun! :cheers: :rahrah:

Love,

+michaela benedicta

michaela benedicta · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:33:55 PM »

My St Therese Statue in my Home Chapel 😇

michaela benedicta · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:36:00 PM »

Picture that I drew for my husband, for our Anniversary. He wrote a poem for me, so I put it in the Angel's skirt...

michaela benedicta · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:37:34 PM »

Special Rosary made for a friend.. Swarovski pearls and AB beads.

michaela benedicta · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:39:21 PM »

'Moon and Stars' Rosary.. the black beads look like they have 'starry night skies' in them...

michaela benedicta · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:42:00 PM »

The "Fatima"Veil... it goes down to a lady's elbows..

michaela benedicta · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:43:08 PM »

The "Marian"... for when you would like to look more Mary-like...

michaela benedicta · « **Reply #7 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:45:02 PM »

This is what my Mommy Mary statue looks like painted..

michaela benedicta · « **Reply #8 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:46:01 PM »

PS.. the colours are not translating well on the computer, sorry!!

michaela benedicta · « **Reply #9 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:48:34 PM »

Our Sacred Heart Statue (still not happy with the Face..)

michaela benedicta · « **Reply #10 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:52:31 PM »

My card, Dahhhh-ling! :)

michaela benedicta · « **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:57:02 PM »

I made this crown for Our Lady..she is at the parish Church. I made it out of doilies, paint, and beads.

michaela benedicta · « **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2013, 10:57:47 PM »

up close...

michaela benedicta · « **Reply #13 on:** January 13, 2013, 11:12:36 PM »

A BIG pic I did a long time ago called "Generations".. each panel was 38x80!

michaela benedicta · « **Reply #14 on:** January 13, 2013, 11:26:42 PM »

Pink finer-optic Rosary with rose Our Fathers