The Crafting Process...

1. I buy my plaques in various sizes...

2. I choose the color of paint I want for a particular prayer poem and apply two to three coats on front and back...

3. I print prayer on cardstock of choice according to plaque size, and cut using a template I've created for each size...

4. I then adhere the cardstock to the plaque using a quality craft adhesive...and apply 2 coats over the cardstock to seal it...

5. I then apply a coat of durable clear gloss crafting varnish to the front and back, and place an alligator hook on the back so that it comes ready to hang. (Or plaques can be displayed on a stand alone easel.)

Each plaque is individually hand crafted in this fashion. Contact me if you have a special request. (See ordering/contact info post.)

Pricing/Ordering/Contact Info

Simple Prayers Wall Plaques are individually hand crafted in Versailles, KY and are available in three sizes.


*Small plaques are 4x4 square or 3x5 rectangle one stanza prayer poems. Price per plaque: $4.00 wholesale. Plus shipping.


*Medium plaques are 5x5 two stanza prayer poems. Price per plaque: $7.00 wholesale. Plus shipping.


*Large plaques are 7x7 two or three stanza prayer poems. Price per plaque: $10.00 wholesale. Plus shipping.


Individuals ordering plaques in KY will be charged state sales tax. Re-sellers ordering plaques please supply me with your re-seller's form so no taxes will be charged. No taxes charged to individuals outside the state of KY. Will deliver orders to re-sellers in KY when possible.


Each plaque is primarily made of solid pine wood that I paint with various colors of acrylic craft paints. Most plaques are square or rectangular. (It depends on what stock is available to me to use.) Most colors available per request. Plaques made upon order ie: color/poem desired. An alligator hook on back makes plaques ready to give as gifts or hang on wall. Small and medium plaques also do well on easel stands. These plaques make an ideal birthday, Christmas or other special occasion gift item.


Standard prayer poems are printed on white or cream cardstock and a decoupage technique is used to apply prayer poem to plaque, using a polyurethane finish. Colored card stock of choice available for additional 50 cents.


Prayer Poems currently available :
Small: Dad's Prayer; General prayers for Peace, Strength, Provision (stanzas from poem "Simple Prayers" - see post May 2012)


Medium: Teacher, Mother, Sister, Brother, Friend, Soldier, Doctor, Nurse, Pastor, Chaplain, Grandparent, Bride/Groom, Horseman, Jockey, Hiker, Fisherman, Dog Lover, Cat Lover, Bereavement prayers/poems (religious and sweet sentiments), Breast Cancer "Peace through the Journey"


Large: Family, Fireman, Policeman, Single Mother plus all medium size prayers listed above.


BRIDE/GROOM GIFT SET: 2 large plaques with prayers for each a bride and groom. $20/set 7x7. Standard black/cream. Other colors upon request.


THREE SMALL PRAYER PLAQUE GIFT SET: Three 4x4 plaques with prayers on peace, strength, provision. $10/set. Same color all three plaques.


PET SETS: 2 plaque sets in the 5x5 medium size plaques, comes with one Dog/Cat Lover's Prayer or Horseman's Prayer plaque and one custom ordered photo plaque of your pet. You provide the 4x6 photos (2-3 copies of matte finish photos) and choose the color of your plaques from black, expresso brown, brick red or cream. $14/set


UK WILDCAT PRAYER PLAQUE: This whimsical prayer speaks to the heart of every UK WILDCAT FAN! 7x7 See prices above


**IF I DO NOT HAVE A PRAYER YOU ARE LOOKING FOR, CONTACT ME & I CAN POSSIBLY WRITE ONE ACCORDING TO YOUR NEEDS!**
You may contact me through this blog for custom ordering, or you may email me at LCain43@windstream.net with questions or orders.


Thank you in advance,
Lucy Cain

Sample Large Plaque

The following are examples of 7x7, two or three stanza plaques that are available in a variety of colors:

*To order contact me at LCain43@windstream.net
*For more information, see "ordering/contact info" post from May 2012 that includes a complete list of available prayer plaques.

Sample Medium Plaque

The following are examples of the 5x5 medium two stanza wall plaques available in a variety of colors:

*To order, contact me at LCain43@windstream.net
*For more information, see "ordering/contact info" post from May 2012 that includes a complete listing of available prayer plaques.

Sample Small Plaque

The following are examples of the small, one stanza 3x5 or 4x4 wall plaques available in a variety of colors:

*To order, contact me at LCain43@windstream.net
*For more information, see "ordering/contact info" post from May 2012 that includes a complete listing of available prayer plaques.

Simple Prayers

SIMPLE PRAYERS


Lord, let me be a ray of hope
To someone who has a need
May they see Your love in me
Through my every word and deed


Lord, give me strength today
To meet my every task
Draw my heart near to Yours,
Dear Lord, is what I ask


Lord, give me peace inside
That can only come from You
Help me trust in all Your ways
And guide me in all I do


Lord, thank You for the blessings
You bestowed on me today
Help me be a blessing to others
Is what I humbly pray


Lord, You know my every need
Before I even begin to pray
Help me trust You will provide
All I might need today


By Lucy A Cain 4-23-12

The Making Of Simple Prayers...

Good morning! I start this blog today with excitement of a new venture. The making of Simple Prayers Wall Plaques started with one poem which I will post in the next entry. The journey has escalated into nearly 20 poetic prayers at present..and growing! These prayers are written for targeted population groups, and hopefully will touch the hearts and lives of people in many roles and situations.

The intent of these prayers is to help people devote their every day to the Lord..seeking His guidance, protection, will, strength, peace, and ways...no matter what role they play in life. Or situation they are in. I have been working on creating simple, attractive wall plaques for these prayers so they may be hung in a place easily seen, read, and focused on when needed. I even wrote a prayer for every UK Wildcat fan, our Kentucky horsemen, jockeys and fishermen. My next attempt will be to write one for our hunters...

I am humbled. Over and over again. For some reason, God continually gives me words to say to speak to the hearts of people by way of poetic words. I don't know why. I don't know why me. All I know is that these words come so swiftly at times I have to stop what I'm doing and go write them down for fear of "losing them." I've been writing poetry and other prose all of my life, or so it seems! My mother would ask me to write about someone or some event ever since I can remember. My father and I would leave little silly poems for each other every morning since he left for work long before I woke up.

So here we go! I don't know what God wants out of this journey yet, other than obedience. I feel in my heart that I am supposed to do this. I don't know to what degree or for how long. But, for now, I am going down the path set before me. :) Coming posts will include pictures of samples that can be made in most colors of choice. I hope you find these words a blessing to your heart and to your life. And hopefully some will just make you smile...

Lucy Cain