How to Make Your Own St. Joseph Statue

Joseph was the husband of the Virgin Mary, according to the Bible.

St. Joseph was the husband of the Virgin Mary, according to the Bible. Many people believe that if you bury a statue of St. Joseph next to the "For Sale" sign on your front lawn, he will bring you the luck you need to sell your home quickly. While inexpensive statues are available, with a little ingenuity and imagination, you can create your own.

Things You'll Need

• Picture of St. Joseph
• Glue
• Small plastic bottle
• Scissors
• Felt
• Cotton stuffing
• Needle and thread

Instructions

Plastic Bottle Statue

1. Print or buy a picture of St. Joseph. Pictures can be found online or at Catholic bookstores.

2. Wash a small plastic bottle. Dry thoroughly.

3. Glue the picture of St. Joseph to one side of the plastic bottle. Alternatively, use tape to attach the picture to the bottle.

Felt Doll Statue

1. Cut two person-shaped pieces from a piece of felt.

2. Glue or stitch the shapes together, leaving the head open for stuffing.

3. Stuff the felt doll with cotton stuffing. Glue or stitch the head shut.

4. Cut out a picture of St. Joseph. Glue or stitch to one side of the felt doll. Now you have an inexpensive St. Joseph statue ready for burial.

Tips & Warnings

• Bury your statue upside down (head first) in the front yard next to the "For Sale" sign. To get the full effect, get a St. Joseph prayer candle and say the prayer -- which you can find online -- every night to help try to sell your home.

• Even a purchased St. Joseph statue cannot guarantee the sale of your home.

References

• Lucky Mojo: Saint Joseph
• Fish Eaters: St. Joseph, Real Estate Agent?