четверг, 7 декабря 2017 г.

Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments

These wood slice Christmas ornaments were quick and easy to create, and I am sure that you can do it yourself in less than five minutes… well, maybe a little longer if you include drying time. They turn out really rustic and cute, and make great gift toppers as well!

Want to make your own? Here’s how!

Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments Tutorial

Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments - Becoming Martha

You’ll need:

wood slices (mine were white pine, I think)
black ultra fine marker
gold (or other holiday color) paint style pen
sealer of some sort – poly, mod podge, etc.
eye pins

To start, draw a design on your wood slice with the black marker. I just freehanded a few Christmas phrases like “oh holy night” and “for onto us a child is born”. I made a little edge on the left hand side of each letter to make it a bit fancy. (If you don’t trust your hand writing, why not try a stamp?) I also freehanded some doodled stars.

Next, I went back with my gold paint pen and colored in the edges on the letters and the stars.

Once your ink is totally dry, apply a thin layer of sealer all around. Let the sealer dry, and then twist an eye pin into the top of your wood disc. Use this to tie a pretty ribbon or piece of twine which you can use to hang the ornament.

That’s all there is to it! Aren’t these a great way to jazz up a wrapped gift? You could make super cute monogram ones that would double as a tag and an ornament! (I just thought of that right then, or I would have made one of those too!)

Do you have any quick and easy gift ideas up your sleeve this year?

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Original article and pictures take becomingmartha.com site

понедельник, 27 ноября 2017 г.

Wintergreen Montain Cabin by Balance Associates Architects

Every once in a while, we all feel the need to go somewhere private, somewhere in the middle of nature where we can relax and clear our mind. We usually look for a cabin where we can spend a few relaxing days with out loved one or with friends and family. But there’s also another option: to build your own private cabin where you can go whenever you feel the need to.

Here’s a very nice example of such a structure. It’s located in Methow Valley, Washington, USA and it was designed by Balance Associates Architects. The cabin features a very simple and authentic look and it’s also very cleverly divided so that everyone can enjoy their time spent there. The private and public areas are divided in a very functional way. There are basically two primarily shapes that form this cabin.

House in the middle of beautiful mountains by Balance Associates

Multi-functional residence in Cotes Island, Canada by Balance Associates Architects

The first floor is where all the living areas can be fond. The public areas of the living, dining and the kitchen feature large windows and a lot of glass so it’s quite open and allows the users to enjoy the beautiful landscape. The private areas are more intimate. The windows are smaller and they feature lower ceiling heights. Also, the seem more massive.

It’s a very functional cabin, well designed, taken into consideration all the factors and all the needs of those who might spend their time there. It’s located in a very beautiful area and the views are quite spectacular.{pics by Steve Keating Photography}

Original article and pictures take www.homedit.com site

среда, 8 ноября 2017 г.

Widows Dinner

At church , we have a dinner for the widows and widowers for Christmas. It is put on by our young people and the young married couples. We have it restaurant style. The youth kids were the waiters, taking their orders and bringing them whatever they needed while the rest of us made their plates. It was followed by caroling. I love being around these people. I take away wonderful memories every time. (Sorry I don't have better pictures. I snapped just a few when people were coming in then got too busy and forgot.)