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A sharing of my heart and my home from a Christian perspective

...with a wee bit of whimsy added.

Wednesday, 28 November 2012

HOME



Hello dear ones and welcome to my HOME!

"Where we love is home.
Home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts." ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and you're all filled with the Christmas spirit! 

Today I thought I would share the most viewed post from last week. Still Woods Farmhouse shared with us her mini vacation in in Dollywood, TN. Isn't this Christmas chapel simply adorable! If you would like to take a step back in time, then please take a moment and visit her blog. 




Today I am sharing another Christmas craft. Many of you have already seen these around blogland I am sure and I wanted to try my hand at them. This is what I came up with.... 

Snowballs...



I found some white styrofoam Christmas balls and removed the hangers. I made the modge podge using a teaspoon of white glue mixed with about a teaspoon of water. I used an old brush to paint the modge podge on half the ball and then I rolled the ball in epsom salts.



I did one half of the ball at a time and let it dry on an egg carton.


Once dry, I did the other half and allowed it to dry.

They really do resemble snowballs and they don't melt!




I set out a silver tray with my snowballs, some fresh evergreens, and my feather tree in front of the window.  




I added a couple of sparkly birdies and look how pretty it is with the sun setting. The setting sun has cast a lovely pink glow on it all. I waited for just the right moment and caught this on my camera.



I hope you will give these snowballs a try.

Do you have something related to HOME? I would love for you to share it with us. Take a peek at the list below and see if what you have would be something we would all enjoy.

Thank you for your visit to my HOME today and I wish you all a beautiful day!


I am joining these wonderful parties too~

Share Your Cup Thursday~ http://jannolson.blogspot.com/
Home and Garden Thursday~ http://blissfulrhythm.blogspot.com/
Cottage Style Linky Party~ http://lavendergardencottage.blogspot.com/
Tutorials Tips and Tidbits ~ http://www.stonegableblog.com/
Home Sweet Home~ http://thecharmofhome.blogspot.com/
Vintage Inspiration ~ http://www.commonground-do.com/
Potpourri Friday~ http://twenty-eight-0-five.blogspot.com/
Open House ~ http://bernideensteatimeblog.blogspot.com/
Show and Tell Friday~ http://romantichome.blogspot.com/


Sharing from my heart~ Sandi
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31 comments :

  1. The Charm of HomeWednesday, 28 November 2012 at 13:12:00 GMT-4

    Sandi,
    I love your snowballs! I think I have everything to make them. I like the fact that they could stay up till Feb. too. Great idea! Thanks for showing us how to make them. Thanks for hosting!
    Sherry

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  2. My Little Home and GardenWednesday, 28 November 2012 at 13:17:00 GMT-4

    Sandi,

    Your snowballs turned out beautifully and snuggle in well with the greenery. The whole arrangement looks elegant with the feather tree and little birds.

    Thank you for this gathering.

    -Karen

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  3. SylviaWednesday, 28 November 2012 at 13:19:00 GMT-4

    Love the snowballs,Sandi. The pink "sunset" tree arrangement is so lovely.

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  4. Antiques And TeacupsWednesday, 28 November 2012 at 13:19:00 GMT-4

    I LOVE your snowballs! How clever! The Christmas chapel is really lovely! Thanks for hosting, Sandi!
    Ruth

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  5. Sally @DrinkingFromMySaucerWednesday, 28 November 2012 at 13:45:00 GMT-4

    What a beautiful vignette, Sandi!

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  6. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenWednesday, 28 November 2012 at 14:18:00 GMT-4

    Hi Sandi, aren't those snowballs sooo pretty! What a fun craft to try. They look so pretty with your feather tree. Thanks for hosting, sweet friend!

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  7. Judith @ Lavender CottageWednesday, 28 November 2012 at 14:28:00 GMT-4

    Hello Sandi
    The snowballs are realistic looking, so many things can be made with epsom salts!
    The vignette you made with the feather tree and greenery is stunning.
    Judith

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  8. StephanieWednesday, 28 November 2012 at 14:51:00 GMT-4

    Hi Sandi! I love your snowballs - they look like you went outside and gathered real snow to make them :) The pictures are beautiful! Thanks for sharing and hosting your lovely HOME party. Enjoy your day!

    Hugs,
    Stephanie

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  9. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasWednesday, 28 November 2012 at 15:07:00 GMT-4

    Sandi,
    Great tutorial and I have all the ingredients!!! Thanks so much for the inspiration and thanks so much for hosting!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  10. The TeaistWednesday, 28 November 2012 at 15:24:00 GMT-4

    The snow balls are a stroke of genius! They look so realistic :)

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  11. CarolynWednesday, 28 November 2012 at 17:25:00 GMT-4

    Hi Sandi,
    I love the snowballs -so cute! I will have to copy that.

    Thanks for sharing,
    Carolyn

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  12. Johanna GehrleinWednesday, 28 November 2012 at 17:48:00 GMT-4

    Hi Sandi,
    thats a great idea and the result looks fabulous. Thank you for sharing these snow balls.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  13. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonWednesday, 28 November 2012 at 19:52:00 GMT-4

    Hi Sandi,
    I have seen the snowballs and thought they were fun. I covered the tips of some pinecones with epsom salt for a snow look out on my porch. Your Winter Wonderland tray truly is magical! Thanks for the party and happy to see that you'll be sharing with Share Your Cup.
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  14. Heirloom treasuresWednesday, 28 November 2012 at 19:57:00 GMT-4

    how pretty your lovely little display is Sandi,and so magical with the pink light,just beautiful. xx

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  15. Sissie's Shabby CottageWednesday, 28 November 2012 at 20:00:00 GMT-4

    Hi Sandi,
    I've got to borrow this idea! I love the snowballs. I'd love to fill a big bowl full of them.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  16. BethWednesday, 28 November 2012 at 20:13:00 GMT-4

    Your snowballs are just adorable...and in that pink light, oh my! Wow! Gorgeous!

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  17. AnonymousWednesday, 28 November 2012 at 22:15:00 GMT-4

    I love your snowballs Sandi. Your photography is beautiful.
    Thanks for hosting a great party! We appreciate all the work you do for us to "show off".

    Linda and Jeannie

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  18. DeannaThursday, 29 November 2012 at 02:35:00 GMT-4

    Love the snowballs!
    Think I'd like to try and make some of these. Would be fun having some displayed in my home during this cold season.

    May you have a blessed Christmas Season!
    d from the prairie

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  19. mairaThursday, 29 November 2012 at 07:20:00 GMT-4

    I felt like I had to comment and say greetings from Finland. I found your blog trouhgt the "next blog" -button. You have beautiful pictures and warm atmosphere in your blog, the love of God really shows. (I´m sorry for my english, not using it daily so the words get missing) :)

    And I´m using the snowball idea! They look great! :)

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  20. Theresa @ Shoestring EleganceThursday, 29 November 2012 at 08:21:00 GMT-4

    Hi Sandi!! It has been a while since I've been able to come over and enjoy your Blog and link up to your Party!! So glad to be come by today.. I hope the Island is being good to you..Throw a kiss to Moncton for me. Hugs and Many Blessings to you and yours,
    ~Theresa

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  21. Brenda@CoffeeTeaBooksThursday, 29 November 2012 at 14:16:00 GMT-4

    Those are snowballs are beautiful!

    I added your Christmas blog to my rss feed under "Friends" since that is the section I read a couple times each day. :)

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  22. Doreen @ Hymns and VersesThursday, 29 November 2012 at 14:32:00 GMT-4

    Hi ~ I found you from The Charm of Home blog. I love your snowballs and I was just getting ready to head to the craft store, so I've added styrofoam balls to my list! I also decided to link up to your party! I'm your newest follower.

    Blessings,

    Doreen

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  23. AnonymousThursday, 29 November 2012 at 17:19:00 GMT-4

    Hi Sandi, Great job on the snowballs, I haven't seen these before, looks like a fun project. Thanks Sandi, Jeannie

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  24. Judy at GoldCountryCottageThursday, 29 November 2012 at 17:47:00 GMT-4

    Hi Sandi: Thank you for hosting and sharing your beautiful snow balls. They look so pretty and with the sun setting on them they look amazing..Happy Thursday..Judy

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  25. Latane BartonThursday, 29 November 2012 at 18:26:00 GMT-4

    I must try that. I love what you did yours... the feather tree and snowballs. So enchanting.

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  26. Lady LindaFriday, 30 November 2012 at 04:15:00 GMT-4

    How fun is this? Oh they look so real Sandy.
    Having some computer issues...ugh.
    Happy decorating.

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  27. AnonymousFriday, 30 November 2012 at 11:40:00 GMT-4

    Sandi, I love your feather tree so much that I had to make one! Once again beautiful photography.
    Please check out my Feather tree. I listed you as my inspiration!

    Linda

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  28. GramFriday, 30 November 2012 at 14:16:00 GMT-4

    Great idea. I have some Epson Salts which I use on my rose bushes. I just need to buy some styrofoam balls and modpodge. Thank you. I'm running very short of time for our Sunday School Class Christmas fellowship on Friday, the 7th, so this will be easy to put together.

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  29. Joy@aVintageGreenFriday, 30 November 2012 at 17:47:00 GMT-4

    Hi Sandi, I do read your posts with great enjoyment. Love the snowballs and little birds on evergreens. Thank you for hosting.
    Joy

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  30. sandyFriday, 30 November 2012 at 21:31:00 GMT-4

    Your snowballs look so realistic! Love the feathered tree also!
    Have a great weekend!
    sandy :)

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  31. Shabby Brocante, KarenSaturday, 1 December 2012 at 18:52:00 GMT-4

    Sandi,
    It's just so dreamy. I love your vignette and snowballs! I found you at The Charm of Home's; Home Sweet Home party! New follower,
    Karen

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