I was looking for an excuse to use these great Stations of the Cross images from Catholic Artworks Teach Me to Discover – Lent & Easter CD and I decided to adapt a craft called the Prayer Carousel
I ended up creating my own rotating (lazy susan!) display of the Stations of the Cross.
I found 2 paper rolls: a strong, but narrower one from saran wrap and one from wrapping paper.
I liked the way one fit neatly inside the other. I cut each down to a 6″ length. I tied a long piece of clear fishing line around the wall of the wider diameter paper roll and continued to wrap the rest of the fishing line through and around the wall of the paper roll. I made sure that that the fishing line wrapped around the wall of the roll 10 times because I wanted to hold 10 folded cards in place around the paper roll. (If you run out of fishing line, just tie another piece and continue. Try to keep the knots tight and inside the tube.
I liked the way one fit neatly inside the other. I cut each down to a 6″ length. I tied a long piece of clear fishing line around the wall of the wider diameter paper roll and continued to wrap the rest of the fishing line through and around the wall of the paper roll. I made sure that that the fishing line wrapped around the wall of the roll 10 times because I wanted to hold 10 folded cards in place around the paper roll. (If you run out of fishing line, just tie another piece and continue. Try to keep the knots tight and inside the tube.
I found images not only for the 14 Stations of the Cross, but the Entry into Jerusalem, the Last Supper, Agony in the Garden, the Resurrection, Divine Mercy and Ascension.
If you are sticking to the 14 Stations of the Cross, you will only need 7 folded cards.
I began tucking the cards behind the fishing line, and noticed how the cardstock that I used likes to spring open. I decided to glue the images only on the ‘inside spread’ of each card.
I glued the smaller diameter paper roll to a frozen juice lid with a glue gun, but I think I need a heavier base so that it doesn’t just slide on the table when rotated. The wider diameter roll (with the cards attached) slides onto the smaller diameter paper roll and easily rotates, especially when the inner roll is held in place.
I liked the finished product so much that I made a similar carousel for all 20 Mysteries of the Rosary,
again with my favorite images from Catholic Artworks.
This time, I didn’t use the paper rolls. I just glued the outer side of each folded card to the next folded card. I used a glue gun to secure 1/4″ dowel to a base (plastic lid), threading it through the center of the attached cards and keeping the carousel steady and ready to rotate.
I placed this assembly on a clear plastic lid, and the whole thing spins on a smooth surface.
I think other variations could be interesting…especially spreading out these cute images and including special reflections and prayers on corresponding Stations or Mysteries.
Hmmmm….I think this could be a neat display for
holy cards of Saints…Please send me your pictures if you try this at home! Thanks!
holy cards of Saints…Please send me your pictures if you try this at home! Thanks!
Monica@ArmaDei.com
Great idea, thanks for linking up to the NOBH:)
I like this A LOT. And it’s space conscious also.
Great project! This reminds me of a guest post I showcased on my blog here: http://scathingweekly.blogspot.com/2011/01/guest-blog-miro-from-random-geek.html
By the way, I’m your newest follower via the Random Makings Blog Hop! I hope you will follow back ^_^ Thanks!
Love this idea! It will be making an appearance in our house! Thanks for sharing!
Gracias. Me gustó mucho esta idea.
Hi, I love this activity! I am having a hard time find the pictures that go with it. Can anyone help?
Such a fun idea! We may borrow this as a part of our Spirit led season. Thanks!
Awesome idea! Really love how well it could work in a small space.
Please help find the images that go with this project.
Not sure how to find them.
Do I have to create a link? or a blog, etc? Love to use this project for CCD class.
Another great idea that I think I will be using with my Faith Formation 7th graders. Found the link from Joe Paprocki’s 40 Days of Lent on Loyola Press!