Mesh Christmas Tree Door Decoration

  I got the idea from Pinterest

Sisak Photo

There were several photos  done by various makers. 

Mine isn't exactly like the Pinterest models and the ornaments are placed "differently" but, who wants to be like everybody else?🙃 I'm pleased with the outcome.

That's it 🎄🎄🎄

Update  :12/18/2024 

The ornaments are a little more orderly.

 

Carver Jones Market

 For some time the citizens of Fairfield, Alabama and surrounding areas have been living in a food desert. On July 31, 2024, Carver Jones Market opened.

President and CEO, James Harris has over 30 years experience in the grocery industry.

The store is named after George Washington Carver and Frederick McKinley Jones. Both men were pioneers in their field. Carver in agriculture and Jones in mobile refrigeration. 

I had the pleasure of picking up a few items while over that way. The store is small but expertly arranged and doesn't give a cluttered feeling. It was clean and employees were friendly and knowledgeable about where to find items. Prices were about what they'd be in most markets. 

I don't know how to stitch video so I've provided the run time beside each one. Total=39 sec.

Entrance 11 second video. 

 

Produce ,etc. 17 sec.

Meat, dairy, etc. 11 sec.

Mission Statement

The store has pharmacy hours listed on the door. Since I wasn't in the market for any pharmaceuticals, I didn't seek it out. 

If I lived on the western side of town in the community, I would shop here again. 

That's it. 🍐🍋🐔

Mobile Carnival Museum

 

Mobile, Alabama is the birthplace of Mardi Gras. It is the oldest official Carnival celebration in the United States, started by Frenchman Nicholas Langlois in 1703 when Mobile was the capital of Louisiana.

While attending a Family Reunion, I had the opportunity to visit The Mobile Carnival Museum. The exhibit is enormous. These are just a few snaps I captured.  If you'd like to see more, click here.

Entrance fee. (Senior citizenry has its perks. $6.00 as opposed to $8.00) 😉

The eye of Vernadean, the dragon mascot of the Mystics of Time Mardi Gras krewe. 

More Mardi Gras Band memorabilia

One of the many Mardi Gras throws, doubloons are large coins, either plastic or metal, that are usually in the Mardi Gras colors. These coins portray the mystic society's emblem, name, and founding date on one side, and the theme and year of the parade and ball on the other side.



 

Showroom of past Mardi Gras costumes

Second-line dancers at the reunion.

That's it ☂☂☂

AFRICATOWN- Mobile ,Alabama

 This year's Family Reunion took place in Mobile, AL.  It was my hope to see Africatown. I attended a screening and panel discussion at The Jazz Hall of Fame sometime ago.  It had me wanting to view this hidden gem of a page in American history in person.   

What is Africatown? A group of Africans were illegally transported  to the U.S. on the ship, Clotilda in 1860 long after slavery had been banned in 1808.  In an effort to hide their crime slave owners tried to burn the Clotilda. Africatown was formed by survivors and their descendants. 

Replica Souvenirs

Bioswales are channels designed to concentrate and convey stormwater runoff while removing debris and pollution. Bioswales can also be beneficial in recharging groundwater.
copied from Wikipedia

March 21, 1883, a group of Christian leaders from the Plateau community organized a Baptist Church known at that time as Three Mile Creek Baptist Church, under the leadership of Reverend Frank Peterson.  Years later, the church name was changed to New Hope Baptist Church, then later to Yorktown Baptist Church.    copied from Yorktown Missionary Baptist Church – The Friendly Church With a Welcome For All.

Rock Glue

I didn't believe it either when I was told about it.  I went to YouTube to find out what I could. After watching several videos and hearing favorable reviews, I decided to try it.

The product is a little pricey ($34/32oz.) but, I was lucky enough to have an Amazon gift card. 

I'd also need a sprayer

(something else I'd never used)

I once again went to YouTube for instructions. After watching  an exhausting amount of videos I decided to try it.

Here's the problem .  Along the side of the house, grass had died and didn't grow back leaving a rocky  area that the yard man didn't want to weed with his weeder for fear that he'd break a window.  I was offered suggestions as to what I might do.

 Glued pea gravel was my choice. It would match the pea gravel I have in the flower bed.

The glue needs 24-48 hours to cure. Fortunately, I was able to get 24 hours without rain. The next few days were periodic rainstorms and I was afraid things might not stick.

As you will see below everything is still in place. I'd count this as a success. 

I'm waiting for lawn edging I ordered from Amazon to neaten up the edges.  (Yes, I waited until Prime Day before ordering.) According to users the glue lasted for about a year in low traffic areas. After a year they resprayed the area with the glue. 

That's it ***

 

Hydro dipping Part 2

 Previous post- click here

I chose to remove the top edge of the plastic jar to make it more open.

I gave  the container a smoother lip using air dry clay. 

I've never used air dry clay before. 

Instead of using the silicone molds  I opted to simply mold the clay around the ragged rim.

Afterwards I painted the rim with acrylic paint. 

That's it***

Return of the Pretty Blue Pot-Ugly

 

I'd previously tried to decorate an azure blue, plastic, container into a decorative pot. Click  here  to see the post.

I decided to  give it another try.

I spray painted the container to cover up my previous painting attempts.

Silicone mold

That's it***

Egyptian Fruit- Reverse Decoupage #3

 

That's it ***

Wash & Dry reminder

 

Hydro Dipping using Nail Polish

 Because nail polish can be a little strong, I suggest working in a ventilated area.  I used my garage with the door up.   I urge you to plan ahead.  You'll see why at the end.

What a kaleidoscope   of colors!

After thoughts

• I  hydro dipped beads in the past using a foam cup for the water and polish. Don't use foam. The polish eats out the foam and you'll have a big mess. 
• I didn't use a sealant after the colors dried. I'm unsure as to whether it's needed or not. My item is being used indoors. 
• Wear a pair of gloves not just one (like I did 🙁) You never know when you'll need the other hand. 
  
  
  
  
  I'm fond of azure blue but, not this much. Try as I might it has been difficult trying to remove this from my hands.  That's why I said PLAN AHEAD. 😟

There's more than one way to hydro dip. Numerous items can be dipped such as tumblers, wine glasses, Christmas ornaments, etc.

Here are some links to videos of hydro dipping;

How to hydro dip with nail polish

DIY Marble Mugs

Hydro dipping Christmas ornaments with nail polish!

That's it ***