Today’s giveaway is from Sue, the artist behind In the Loft. She creates beautiful hand-painted figures, and ours are some of my children’s most beloved things. Advent begins on December 2nd this year, and her figures are perfect to help families with their Advent Journey! Her Advent runner is another great addition to your Advent traditions.
From Sue:
I’m Sue, owner and artist of In The Loft, a home based business and Etsy shop. I live in a small town in southern New Hampshire and my studio is in a loft above my living room.
My Etsy shop opened in 2013 soon after I attended training for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and began making materials for our parish. In those days I was in the midst of homeschooling my last 3 children, and fit in creating and painting in when ever I could. Today, my last child is a senior (my last year of homeschooling after 23 years!) and my days look very different. His help with all the wood cutting is invaluable. I currently paint full time and am excited to say my work is all over the world, in parishes and in homes.
These items are all designed, made and painted here in the wood shop and loft with great attention to quality and detail.
I love that my work helps families to teach & celebrate the faith. With Advent close at hand and Christmas not far behind, you will find beautiful materials for your prayer table, for celebrating the liturgical seasons, for tucking into stockings or giving as gifts.
I hope you find something you love.
My Advent runner, an original design, is a hand painted canvas path to Bethlehem. Sure to be a favorite family tradition, this Table Runner is placed on your dining room table so you can mark the days of Advent together. On the first Sunday of Advent, place the wood disc on the path and move each day at meal time. There are 4 discs, one for each week of advent. The discs are painted with the advent wreath on one side with the correct number of candles lit and on the reverse side the focus of the week. Week 1: hope, week 2: peace, week 3: joy, & week 4 : Love.
Use the reverse side on Christmas Day; painted with white poinsettias and space in the center for your Christmas candle or table decor.
Also included are a large storage bag, and a small storage bag for the discs.
Sue is offering one reader the opportunity to win a $75 gift certificate to her shop. In addition, you can use the code SMALLT10 to receive 10% off your order through Monday, November 12th. For your chance to win, leave a comment on this post. Comments are closed and the winner is Mae, who commented, “Just beautiful!”
Reviews:
“All of Sue’s work is amazing!! If you are debating about acquiring a piece or a set, do it!! You’ll never regret it!!”
“Absolutely GORGEOUS! We are so happy and pleased with it and Sue was a joy to work with. Love it so much!”
Anna says
I love her figurines!
Jada Pfeifer says
This would be a lovely addition to the Xmas traditions in our house.
Julia says
Your work is so beautiful, Sue!
Christi Benites says
Gorgeous pieces and such incredible detail! Thanks for sharing your talents (gift) with us.
Beth Guza says
Sue,
Your work is sensational. I just purchased 3 items for my Atrium. Thank you for sharing your talent with the world.
Katie says
My children would love this advent runner. What a lovely idea.
Danielle Jones says
I have admired her work for awhile! Love it!
Taylor says
Her work is so beautiful. I love how detailed the figures are. I just started an atrium at my church this year and would love to win the gift card and get something to use there!
Paula Lauzon says
These are beautiful. Love the shop.
Mary says
What a joyous way to celebrate the coming of our Saviour! Thanks for this chance.
Aimee says
Her work is so beautiful!
Sara says
Wonderful. Thanks for the chance to win such an awesome gift.
Caitlin & Paul Rivett-Carnac says
Beautiful. Thanks for the opportunity. We are setting up an atrium at our parish. This would be so helpful.
sarah says
Sue’s beautiful work would make the perfect Christmas gift for my Godmother. Thank you for sharing her site!
Alicia Dow says
I am so proud of her! She works so hard puts so much time and talent in every figure. ❤️