Marble Paper: Spanish Pattern: gold, red, blue with metallic gold vein

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Marbled Paper: Escargot: burgundy, green, blue and ivory

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Marbled Paper: Spanish Moiré Design in navy, blue and burgundy

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Marbled Paper: Spanish Moiré Design in teal/blue with gold/white veins

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Marble Paper: Spanish Pattern: yellow, caramel and white

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Marble Paper: Spanish Pattern: red, ochre, black, white and blue

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Old Church Bell

Description of Illustration: old bell, Southwestern church, cross-hatching, stipple

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Baptism Title in black and white

Description of Illustration: ocean waves, river, stream, water, title, text "Baptism"

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Wedding Toast in black and white

Description of Illustration: black and white drawing of a bride and groom toasting each other on their wedding day

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Under the shadow of the Almighty...

Description of the illustration: original pastel by Kathy Grimm, child, with scripture "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the LORD, 'My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust." Psalm 91:1-2 (ESV)

• The courage and faith of Franz Hasel

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Three gold patterned papers for Chrismon crafting

Gold printable patterns for Chrismons by Kathy Grimm

       I've made some ornamental, printable papers here for those of you who are crafting paper Chrismons. These may be printed and used in personal crafts only. Do not resale them for profit or include them in any other online distribution. Terms of Use.

Lighthouse and John 8:12

Description of the illustration: lighthouse, Gospel of John, sea, ocean, scripture "I am the light of the world. He that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." John 8:12

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Baby says... "I got the good stuff"

 

Description of the illustration: baby, card, money, text, "I got the good stuff. Thanks."

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Jesse Tree Ornaments - The Burning Bush

"And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed." Exodus 3:2 (KJB)

Patterns for crafting a burning bush symbol for your Jesse tree.

Color suggestion for painting
the burning bush symbol.

       Burning Bush, that in which the Lord appeared to Moses at the foot of mount Horeb. Exodus 3:2 Such was the splendor of the Divine Majesty, that its effulgence dazzled his sight, and he was unable to behold it; and in token of his humanity, submission and reverence, "Moses his his face." So did Elijah in after-times. 1 Kings 19:12. Yea, the very angels cover their faces in the presence of God. Isaiah 6:2. When the Hebrew lawgiver, just before his death, pronounced his blessing upon the chosen tribes, he called to mind this remarkable event and supplicated in behalf of the posterity of Joseph, "the good will of him that dwelt in the bush," Deuteronomy 33:16. 

       These last words of Moses seem to indicate, that there was, in this memorable transaction, something of an allegorical or mystical import, though there are different opinions as to the particular thing that it was designed to shadow forth. Some have thought that Jehovah dwelling in the bush, in a blaze of fire, and the former not being consumed by it, might possibly be intended as an emblem of godliness which was exhibited in the fullness of the times, when "the WORD, who was with God, and was God, and by whom all things were created, was made flesh, and tabernacled (to tent) among men"--the brightness of the Father's glory, and in whom all the fullness of the Godhead dwelt bodily. 1 John 1:1-14 and Col. 1: 15-19; ch.2:9. And this was the truth, reality, and ultimate import of the Shechinah, there can be no reasonable doubt. But others consider that the particular thing intended to be taught the Hebrews by this phenomenon, namely, the bush of thorns or briars, burning yet not consumed, was to intimate to them that God was present with them in their great affliction and tribulations, and, by his providence, so ordering matters that their afflictions did not consume them; agreeably to the words of the prophet: "In all their afflictions he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them." Isaiah 63:9 "This fire, also," says bishop Patrick, "might be intended to show that God would there meet with the Israelites and give them his law in fire and lightning, and yet not consume them." Jones.

A baker's clay sample of the burning bush ornament.

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Easter Egg Banners

Description of the illustration: Two versions of Easter egg Banners, churches may superimpose a text on top of the Banners for Lent or Easter

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Small Sepia Dividers for Fall Layouts

sea shell divider

Description of the illustration: five different dividers in sepia

wild rose divider

ivy divider

grape vine divider

cornucopia divider

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Jesse Tree Ornament - The Crown

"David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years. In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah."  2 Samuel 5:4 (KJB)

Patterns for crafting a crown of David symbol for your Jesse tree.

A color suggestion for painting the crown of David symbol.

       King David  was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the second king of the United Kingdom of Israel and Judah, reigning in c. 1010–970 BC.

       Depicted as a valorous warrior of great renown, a poet, and musician credited for composing many of the psalms contained in the Book of Psalms, King David is viewed in biblical sources as a righteous and effective king both in battle and in providing civil and criminal justice. He is described as a man after God's own heart in "But now thy kingdom shall not continue: the LORD hath sought him a man after his own heart, and the LORD hath commanded him to be captain over his people, because thou hast not kept that which the LORD commanded thee." 1 Samuel 13:14 and "And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfill all my will." Acts 13:22.

       The Hebrew prophets regarded him as the ancestor of the future messiah. The New Testament says he was an ancestor of Jesus.

Baker's clay version of a crown of David symbol.

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Jesse Tree Ornament - The Natal Star

"When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was." Matthew 2:9 (KJB)

Patterns for crafting a natal star symbol for your Jesse tree.

       The Star of Bethlehem, or Christmas Star, appears only in the nativity story of the Gospel of Matthew, where "wise men from the East" (Magi) are inspired by the star to travel to Jerusalem.There they meet King Herod of Judea, and ask where the king of the Jews had been born. Herod, following a verse from the Book of Micah interpreted as a prophecy, directs them to Bethlehem, to the south of Jerusalem. The star leads them to Jesus' home in the town, where they worship him and give him gifts. The wise men are then given a divine warning not to return to Herod so they return home by a different route.

       Many Christians believe the star was a miraculous sign to mark the birth of the Christ (or Messiah). Some theologians claimed that the star fulfilled a prophecy, known as the Star Prophecy. Astronomers have made several attempts to link the star to unusual astronomical events, such as a conjunction of Jupiter and Venus, a comet or a supernova.

       The subject is a favorite at planetarium shows during the Christmas season, although the Biblical account describes Jesus with a broader Greek word, which can mean either "infant" or "child" (paidon), rather than the more specific word for infant (brephos), possibly implying that some time has passed since the birth. The visit is traditionally celebrated on Epiphany (January 6) in Western Christianity.

       Natal stars, whether they have four points or eight are generally used to reference the star that directed the wise men to see baby Jesus. There are three reasons behind this selection.

1.  The first being that the shorter arms of the horizontal points and the longer arm of the lowest point configure a cross shape. This shape serves as a reminder of Christ's death on a cross. 
2. The second reason being the association with the wise men or three kings to astrology. They used the star of Bethlehem to guide them to the baby's location. Astrology charts, compasses and other items used by those who study the stars often depict natal stars.
3.  And the third reason, the term natal means something relating to the place or time of a person's birth.

A color suggestion for painting the natal star symbol.

A sample of the natal star made with baker's clay.

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• This manger scherenscnitte pattern includes a star of David 
• Craft a yarn wrapped star
• "Away In a Manger" poem and music

Jesse Tree Ornament - The Candle

"In him was life; and the life was the light of men." John 1:4 (KJB)

Patterns for crafting the candle symbol for your Jesse tree.

A color suggestion for painting the candle symbol.

      Light frequently signifies instruction both by doctrine and example; "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Matthew 5:16 and "He was a burning and a shining light: and ye were willing for a season to rejoice in his light." John 5:35 or persons considered as giving light, "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden;" Matthew 5:14 and "And art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them which are in darkness," Romans 2:19. It is applied in the highest sense to Christ, the true light,the Sun of Righteousness, who is that in the spiritual, which the material light is in the natural world; who is the great Author, not only of illumination and knowledge, but of spiritual life, health, and joy to the souls of men.

A baker's clay example of the candle symbol.

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• Craft a Paper Mache Chrismon Candle
• Collage a candle to remember The Light of The World
• Christmas Candle Clip Art
• Lamp Symbolism for Chrismons
• Candles and Light Clip Art

Jesse Tree Ornament - the Ark

"And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.And the LORD said, I will destroy man whom I have created from the face of the earth; both man, and beast, and the creeping thing, and the fowls of the air; for it repenteth me that I have made them. But Noah found grace in the eyes of the LORD." Genesis 6:5-8 (KJB)

Patterns for crafting an ark symbol for your Jesse tree.

The term thebeth, Hebrew for Ark, used by Moses is different from the common name by which he describes a coffer; and is the same that he employs when speaking of the little wicker basket in which he was exposed on the Nile; whence some have thought that the ark was of wicker-work. However, for those who believe in God's preservation through storms and trauma, the comparison made by Moses between the Ark of Noah and his wicker basket has much more to do with salvation by the grace of God. The ship or ark and his floating basket both provided protection and preservation of God's people:

 "And the daughter of Pharaoh came down to wash herself at the river; and her maidens walked along by the river's side; and when she saw the ark among the flags, she sent her maid to fetch it." Exodus 2:5 (KJB)

• Commentaries about Israel's deliverer, Moses. (Moses is in the line of David, hence an ancestor of Jesus.)

A color suggestion for painting the ark symbol.

       The ark is the oldest symbol used for the church as a ship in the scriptures. It is important to understand, however, that symbolic imagery is also quite literal throughout the scripture. Not only does it stand for ideas, it also is a part of literal narrative.  In other words, there was indeed an ark that preserved God's family from annihilation and the ark on the Jesse tree also represents this repetitive promise made by God throughout all of scripture, to preserve his literal family, root of Jesse, and all who are spiritually adopted into his family, the church.

"The image of the Church as a ship was one that naturally grew out of the idea of the Ark, and also was doubtless associated in the Apostles' minds with the ship which so frequently contained Him when He spoke with the multitudes. Its appearance in the catacombs, on gems and in mosaics, is very common. Its distinguishing mark is usually a cross above the mast, (in later depictions of the church as a ship) or the Holy Dove hovering over it. (The dove was used by God to bring hope of renewal to Noah after the flood. Genesis 8:11)" Jenner

A baker's clay symbol of the ark symbol.

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First Week During Advent: Holly Set

First Sunday During Advent. "During the reign of King Herod of Judea,
there was a priest named Zechariah, who belonged to the priestly
order of Abijah. His wife was a descendant of Aaron, and her
name was Elizabeth." Luke 1:5

Description of the illustration: 10 scriptures decorated with holly and illuminated letters for the first week of Advent, white backgrounds, all scriptures are from the International Standard Version

The First Weeks Scripture, "A shoot will come out from
 the stump of Jesse, and a branch will bear fruit from his roots." Isaiah 11:1

Sunday scripture, "Therefore the LORD himself will give you a sign.
Watch! The virgin is conceiving a child, and will give birth to a son
and his name will be called Immanuel."  Isaiah 7:14.

Sunday scripture, "As for you, Bethlehem of Ephrathah,
 even though you remain least among the clans of Judah,
 nevertheless, the one who rules in Israel for me will emerge from you.
His existence has been from antiquity, even from eternity." Micah 5:2.

Monday Advent readings in the first week,  "Now in the sixth month of her pregnancy, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin's name was Mary. The angel came to her and said, 'Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you!' Startled by his statement, she tried to figure out what his greeting meant. Then the angel told her, 'Stop being afraid, Mary, because you have found favor with God. Listen! You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you are to name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David. He will rule over the house of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will never end." Luke 1:26-33.

Tuesday Advent reading during the first week,  "Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah happened in this way. When his mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, before they lived together she was discovered to be pregnant by the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to disgrace her, decided to divorce her secretly. After he had thought about it, and angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. "Joseph, son of David," he said, "don't be afraid to take Mary as your wife, because what has been conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will birth to a son, and you are to name him Jesus, because he is the one who will save his people from their sins." Now all this happened to fulfill what was declared by the Lord through the prophet when he said, "See, a virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanueel," which means, "God with us." When Joseph got up from his sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary as his wife." Matthew 1: 18-24.

Wednesday Advent reading for the first week, "While they were there,
the time came for her to have her baby, and she gave birth to her first child,
a son. She wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough,
because there was no place for them in the guest quarters." Luke 2:6-7.

Thursday Advent reading for the first week, "In that region there
were shepherds living in the fields, watching their flock during the night.
 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord
shone around them, and they were terrified." Luke 2: 8-9.

Friday Advent reading for the first week, "Then the angel told them,
 "Stop being afraid! Listen! I am bringing you good news of
 great joy for all the people. Today your Savior, the Lord Messiah, was
 born in the City of David. and this will be a sign for you: You will
find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a feeding trough." Luke 2: 10-12.

Saturday Advent reading for the first week, "Suddenly, a multitude
of the Heavenly Army appeared with the angel, praising God by saying,
"Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to people
who enjoy his favor!" Luke 2:13-14.

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Holly and bell frame in black and white

Description of the illustration: black and white frame, holly and berries, bells, Christmas

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Annunciations of Jesus and Virgin's Visit With St. Elizabeth: Holly and Bell

Description of the illustration: Christmas bell, Advent bell, holly trim for a bell, red ribbon, scripture from The Gospel of Luke, transparent background

"Later on, Mary set out for a Judean city in the hill country. she went into Zechariah's home and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting , the baby jumped in her womb. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and she loudly exclaimed, 'How blessed are you among women, and how blessed is the infant in your womb! Why should this happen to me, to have the mother of my Lord visit me? As soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb jumped for joy. How blessed is this woman for believing that what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled!" Then Mary said, "My soul praises the greatness the greatness of the Lord! My spirit exults in God, my Savior, because he has looked favorably on his humble servant. From now on, all generations will call be blessed, because the Almighty has done great things for me. His name is holy. His mercy lasts from generation to generation for those who fear him. He displayed his mighty power with his arm. He scattered people who were proud in mind and heart. He pulled powerful rulers from their thrones and lifted up humble people. He filled hungry people with good things and sent rich people away with nothing. He helped his servant Israel, remembering to be merciful, according to the promise he made to our ancestors -  to Abraham and his descendants forever." Now Mary stayed with Elizabeth about three months and then went back home." Luke 1:39-56

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