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May 6, 2011
Benefits of journaling, part 2
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Journaling has been around forever but with our age of technology, it seems like a lost art. Much of what we know about the last five hundred years of history comes from personal journals. My article on journaling last Friday explored the use of journaling in the process of healing. There are many other uses for [...]
Dec 14, 2010
Edible Christmas Tree Ornaments
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A long time ago people used edible Christmas tree ornaments when it came time to decorate their trees for the holidays. They used cranberries and popcorn for garland. They may have also baked cookies and placed them on the tree in lieu of store-bought ornaments. If you like the idea of making your [...]
Dec 7, 2010
How to Make Paper Mache Ornaments
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Christmas ornaments are usually lightweight so they don’t weigh the tree branches down. Paper mache is a perfect medium for making ornaments because they can also be lightweight. If you’ve never made paper mache here’s a simple recipe: One part flour Two parts water The ‘part’ can be anything – a cup, an [...]
Dec 1, 2010
How to Make Terracota Christmas Bells
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To make these terracotta Christmas bells you’ll need a few supplies: Two 3-inch terracotta pots Acrylic paint (gold, silver, red, white or green are good choices) Soft-bristled paintbrush Heavy cord Large wooden beads Water-based polyurethane Start out by washing and drying the pots. This will ensure there isn’t any loose clay or dirt [...]
