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The secret of life . . .


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“The secret of life is to let every segment
of it produce its own yield at its own pace.
Every period has something new to teach us.
The harvest of youth is achievement;
the harvest of middle-age is perspective;
the harvest of age is wisdom;
the harvest of life is serenity.”

~ Joan D. Chittister

~ Image by Shihya Kowatari
Text & image source: The Garden Of Pensiveness https://web.facebook.com/The-Garden-Of-Pensiveness-367268523352486/

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DIY Pine Cone Ornaments


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I wanted to share with you all my version of pine cone ornaments. This was my first time doing a craft project using pine cones. I had a lot of fun making these beautiful ornaments and adding a bit of nature to my Christmas decor.

I used the following supplies:

  • Pine Cones
  • Snow Spray
  • Jute Rope
  • Ribbon
  • Hot Glue Gun

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1. Go outside and pick pine cones.

2. Bake the pine cones in the oven at 200° for about 40-45 minutes. This will get rid of the bugs that are sometimes on the pine cones.

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3. Remove pine cones from the oven and let cool.

4. Spray pine cones with snow spray. I bought a small can of it at a dollar store in the Christmas decor section. The spray is easy to use and dries after a few minutes.

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5. Cut jute rope into 8 inch long pieces, and…

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Wood Mason Jar Holder


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I have to admit that I’m still not over the Mason jar craze!  For this tutorial, I decided to turn some of those jars and a wooden board into beautiful wall decor. Mason jars are such a versatile and inexpensive way to decorate your home, and they are especially lovely when you add flowers to them.

Continue reading below for instructions. And don’t forget to comment because I want to know some fun ways you like to use Mason jars in your homes. I know I can’t be the only one who loves to collect jars for projects!

Supplies:

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Instructions:

1. Paint the wooden panel board with the pink acrylic paint. Let it dry.

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2. Paint the…

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DIY Floral Tree Limb


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Today’s blog post is a fun project that is inspired by things found in nature.

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There was a severe thunderstorm in my area a little while ago.  These storms can cause lots of damage. Thankfully, the only problem was a few tree branches and limbs in my yard. Most people would see the debris as trash, but my crafty mind came up with a way to turn the tree limb into home decor.

This project is so easy to do. I completed it in under an hour with a lot of supplies I already had in storage!

Follow the directions below for inspiration.

Supplies:

  • Tree Limb
  • Burlap Jute Rope (1 yd.)
  • Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
  • Faux Flowers
  • Scissors
  • Wire Cutters

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Directions:

  • Pull the faux flowers from the stems or remove the flowers with wire cutters.
  • Adhere the flowers on the limb with a hot glue gun.

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  • Tie the jute…

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