Tidbits in Candlelight {iPhoneography}

 

Photo taken with Camera+ and edited in Snapseed, DistressedFx, PicFx and PhotoToaster

I found these pretty hyacints on my desc at the office today - A greeting from "the secret elf". During the month of December everyone is "a secret elf" for someone else. Each elf is to make her / himself known in some way 3 times. It's been nice to make surprises - and  to be surprised!



Photo taken with Camera+.I have added textures 2811 by Kim Klassen and Avignon from Olde World Collection by Love That Shot

Candlelight brings coziness to the dark, wintery mornings...

Camera+, HandyPhoto

... and enlightens the evenings as well. It is often dark outside, both when you go to work and come back from work ... We do need some soft candlelight!

Hipstamatic, Snapseed, Mextures

The tiny oak, next to the Christmas tree on our local town square, has gotten a woolen scarf :)

Camera+, Snapseed

My bicycle tire punctured on Wednesday - so I had to do some extra walking and I got home late. When walking slowly towards the train station, I discovered that the station looks pretty cool with all these lights ... I haven't noticed that when biking! And as I arrived to the station, I met an acquintance, I hadn't talked with for a long time ... we chatted and cathed up in the train. So the punctured tire was not a disaster, after all.

... Have a great weekend,

 

Nina

 

 

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They will walk ...

 

"... but those who hope in the Lord

will renew their strength.

They will soar on wings like eagles;

they will run and not grow weary,

they will walk and not be faint."

 

Isaiah 40:31

 

Oslo Gosper Choir: Open the Eyes of My Heart

Blessings to your week, 

Nina
 

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Textures with the courtesy of Nancy Clayes (Scriptured 2 & Scriptured 3) and Love That Shot (Sunshine 2 & 3 from Illumination Collection  and Naples from Olde World Collection)


First snow

Friday morning the streets were covered with snow - a pure, white thin carpet over the landscape changed the neighbourhood to a "winter wonderland." On Saturday the sunlight was reflecting on the snow ... and I headed for a Photo Walk in the afternoon. I'm wearing the woolen mittens knitted by a creative friend of mine - they're perfect when taking photos outside - leaving the fingertips "free".

The lake is surrounded by dried burdocks ... As I made my way home, I discovered that I had dozens of them on my mittens, coat and jeans!

The weather has changed now- to rain and mist ... but I've hidden the winter wonderland in my mind and heart ... There's still two weeks to Christmas - Maybe the frost will arrive with some more snow - Who knows?!


Nina


PS. I have added textures Cherish / Cherish Scriptured and Cora by Kim Klassen.

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You are worth more

 

 Since you are so much more precious to God

than a thousand flocks of sparrows,

and since God knows you in every detail

—down to the number of hairs on your head at this moment—

you can be secure and unafraid of any person,

and you have nothing to fear from God either.

 

Luke 12:7 The Voice

 

 

 

 

Blessings to your week, 

Nina
 

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The Country of the Heart

Texture Still by Kim Klassen and Avignon from Olde World Collection by Love That Shot

Every First Advent Sunday our family gathers around the dining table, that is filled with branches of pine and juniper, acorns, clay, candles and tiny Christmas balls. We spent the afternoon crafting Christmas Candle decorations, chatting and listening Carols ... not to forget the ginger bread cookies and chocolate treats.

As we sat by the table this Sunday, I was happy that our boys, now teenagers, still wanted to join us. I hope that they'll carry these memories in their hearts, along the moments from our everyday life ... That our family would be the homeland of their hearts, a safe harbour, where they can sat sails, to go and explore the world.

Every December I get a bit nostalgic, seeing how the time passes by ...
You notice it so clearly in your children as they mature and get older!

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... Happy Tuesday to you,

 

Nina

 

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DIY Paper Heart Garland

 

Paper Heart Garlands are easy to prepare and a nice crafting idea for home decoration.

It took me about 60 minutes to make these 9 paper heart garlands, using materials I  already had at home. I adjusted the lenght of the garlands by varying the number of paper hearts from 3 to 5 hearts / garland.

 

You will need:

- a heart paper punch

- some paper with print - I used an old school textbook, that is made of strong and slippery paper

- one small bead for each garland 

- white sewing thread

- a needle

- scissors

 

 

 

 

I proceeded as follows: 

• I started with punching the hearts. I noticed afterwards that some words were randomly placed in the middle of the heart, like "dilemma" (I used an old textbook from Qualitative Research Methods :-)
• I then clipped the hearts out with scissors.

 

 

• I fastened the bead to the thread by binding a knot.
• Then I connected the hearts, one by one, using three double stiches on each heart. I left a space about 4 inches between the hearts.
• Finally, I bound a loop at the end of the each garland, so I could hang them up.
• I made 9 garlads in all, three to each window, with different lenghts.

- And that's about it - pretty easy, aint it!

Crafting Paper Heart Garlands is a fine way for repurposing an old book, and for making timeless, wintery decorations.

... with hearty greetings,

Nina

 

 

 

 

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In My Love

I've loved you the way my Father has loved me.

Make yourselves at home in my love.

 

John 15:9 The Message

 

 

The Blessing by Michael W. Smith

Blessings to your week, 

Nina
 

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