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October is the month of the Rosary!

Posted on October 12, 2018 by Barbara McLaughlin

October is a special month for me and it is also the month of the rosary. The rosary has a special place in my heart and I am blessed to share the work of my hands with others. I have been busy creating new rosaries for my Etsy shop. Below are just a few of my new favorites! To see all of my rosaries, click this link.

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Metal crucifix rosaries…

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Barbara McLaughlin

Metal crucifix rosaries are now available! It took time to find a supplier of metal crucifixes, but I finally found one that complements the natural olive wood beads. Both crucifixes were made in Italy and have Jerusalem engraved on the back of the crucifix. Such lovely additions to my olive wood rosary selection. As always, rosaries come with a muslin pouch with free shipping in the U.S.

Unique & Traditional Wooden Rosaries

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Barbara McLaughlin

Looking for a unique or traditional Catholic rosary? These handmade rosaries have a bit of a ‘Franciscan’ look to them. The beautiful rosary on the left has detailed weaving of the brown cord around and through the 6mm olive wood beads. This creates a strong and durable rosary with the knotted cord. As for the rosary on the right, it was traditionally made with spaces to move each bead when praying. Very simple yet elegant with the marbled wood beads. Both rosaries have the Jerusalem wooden cross which enhances the natural and rustic look. They measure approximately 12″ in length, putting them on the small side for rosaries. My rosaries come with a 3″x4″ muslin pouch along with instructions on how to pray the rosary.

There is something about the simplicity of olive wood rosaries that takes you back in time! For more details, click on each photo to take you to my Etsy listings or check out my entire rosary section.

Catholic Wedding Gift Idea!

Posted on August 3, 2018August 11, 2018 by Barbara McLaughlin

My ‘Love scripture verse’ card is simple yet beautiful, very similar to my olive wood rosaries. This rosary gift set would make a lovely wedding gift for a Catholic couple. All of my handmade rosaries at my Etsy shop come with a 3″x4″ muslin pouch, rosary instructions, and an optional Catholic card.

There are so many things to love about olive wood. Olive wood is hard, heavy, and strong. What a great material for handmade rosaries! There is such a variety of wood grain in a container of olive wood beads. When I sit down to make olive wood rosaries, I sort through the beads and select beads that complement each other. As an artist, I want to create a rosary that is as beautiful to look at as it is functional to pray with. Hence the reason for my double cords through each bead as it allows for more stability and durability.

I am honored to share the work of my hands with you.

Traditional Olive Wood Rosaries…

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Barbara McLaughlin

This five decade rosary is made with 8mm olive wood beads and an olive wood cross. Two brown nylon cords are strung in between each bead, resulting in durable and strong construction with tight barrel knots. What I love about this rosary is that there is space to move the Hail Mary beads. Feels substantial in the hand with the smooth and polished olive wood beads and cross. Each 15 3/4″ rosary is packaged in a clear plastic sleeve with rosary instructions and a 3″x4″ muslin pouch. This rosary makes a great gift for weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, and for those grieving loss. Free shipping in the U.S.