Vlogmas Day 15 - DIY Wine-Cork Gnomes and More

 

If you're looking for some quick and inexpensive Christmas presents to make for friends, here's a simple idea that you can make with things you might have sitting around the house.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Wine Cork

A little fabric

a little pompom (cotton ball) 

Glue Gun

TIME TO MAKE:

10-15 minutes

If you're interested, watch this video and let me know what you think of this craft for Christmas.

https://youtu.be/uci6xKMAnM4

Vlogmas Day 10 - Danish Christmas Stars

 

This is a tradition we've done at Christmas for decades. Lars used to make these Danish Christmas Stars out of paper when he was a kid back in Denmark. Today, it is fun to make them out of fancy metallic ribbons but sometimes we still make them out of paper.

If you're curious to see how we make these fun stars to hang on our tree and to decorate Christmas packages, then click on the link and watch the short video below. And, if you do make some of these Danish Christmas Stars, please let me know in the comments below. I'd love to hear what you think of this project and the product you come up with.

https://youtu.be/tt2c7xfa2IY

ASMR 1-HOUR HAIR WASHING VIDEO

Looking for a way to get to sleep tonight? Check out this 1-hour hair-washing video with the soft-spoken conversation and warm soothing blow-drying of hair, you just might unwind enough to fall asleep.

ASMR One-hour Wood Pencil Sketching

I love to craft and I'm just learning to sketch and paint. Plus, I love doing my ASMR videos - so I thought, why not meld them all together? This video offers the soft-soothing sounds of pencil scratching over wood as I create little woodland animals for a stool for my great-niece. My hubby made a child's table and we wanted to make some stools/chairs to go along with the gift. 

Lars created them out of particle board and I am painting them with little cartoon creatures. I know they might look a little silly but I enjoy painting and sketching so this is a good way to learn as I go and create some fun things at the same time.

So, if you're having trouble getting to sleep and looking for something to help you unwind, this ASMR video just might be what you're looking for. Try it out and see if the oddly satisfying sounds help sooth your nerves and put you to sleep. And, if the sounds work for you, please let me know in the comments below.

Thanks for watching and reading.

ASMR HAIR BRUSHING AND COMBING VIDEO

If you're looking for something soothing to help you unwind at the end of the day, ASMR just might be the thing with the soft-spoken tones of light conversation along with the crunchy sounds of hair brushing and the sleek rhythm of a comb sliding through hair.

If you're unfamiliar with ASMR, here's what it is: usually a sound or visual stimulation that starts a tingling sensation that begins on the scalp and moves down the back of the neck and spine to create a feeling of euphoria that helps you relax and fall asleep.

If you're interested, click on the video link below:

ASMR 40 MINUTE HAIR BRUSHING

With so many people stressed out, you might think I'm pulling out my hair but that's not the case here. I know that there are a lot of people struggling to fall asleep. So, I thought I'd do an ASMR hair brushing video with the soothing sounds of hair streaming through the bristles of my brush and floating past the tongs of my comb. Plus, who doesn't love the warm comforting sensation and sounds of blow drying on a chilly fall day? So, if you're looking for something to help you get to sleep, this ASMR video might be the trick you need to unwind and fall asleep so you can wake up refreshed to face a new day.

2022 HAUNTED HALLOWEEN HOUSES -PDX, OR

If you're looking for the 10 BEST HAUNTED HOUSES IN PORTLAND, OREGON

to drive by or simply wander past, this is the list you're looking for:

Simply visit my google maps with this link and you can download the locations right to your phone so you can get directions on how to find each of these Haunted Houses:  https://goo.gl/maps/VUDc1dqxan6mEnxx5

1)    5111 NE ALAMEDA

A MUST-NOT MISS HAUNTED HOUSE with GHOSTS, SKELETONS AND WEBS that are waiting for you on your stroll. So, make sure to pass by this haunted Halloween house. Decorated with spooktacular skeletons that are just dying to greet you in this Alameda neighborhood that you’ll not want to miss this.

2)    5519 NE ALAMEDA

GHOSTS, SKELETONS AND WEBS are waiting for you on your stroll down Alameda. So, make sure to pass by this haunted Halloween house while you're on Alameda. Decorated with spooktacular skeletons that are just dying to greet you in this Alameda neighborhood that you’ll not want to miss this.

3)    4735 NE ALAMEDA

DRAGONS, SPIDERS & SKELETONS - Egads!!! These scary characters are haunting to greet you in Alameda.

4)    4631 NE ALAMEDA

A BOO-tiful Sight to See with Giant spiders and loads of pumpkins create a real boo…tiful Alameda neighborhood experience.

5)    3229 NE Glisan Street

GIANT GHOULS haunting a household cemetery with a marvelous morgue. Easy to find location worth a stroll to check it out but if you don't have time for a leisurely walk, definitely worthy of a drive-by to check out all the work that went into these spectacular Halloween decorations.

6)    3236 NE Glisan Street

GIANT WEB AND SPIDER right across the street from another worthy location to meander past on your Haunted Halloween search. It's easy to take a quick walk down Glisan and check out the haunted houses sitting nearly next to each other and this house will add to your spooktacular experience.

7)   4845 NE Everett Street

GREEN GHOSTLY OOGIE BOOGIE, with spiders and ghosts are sure to give you a thrill as they float around this North Tabor yard.

8)   5932 SE Lincoln Street

RED-EYED ARACHNID (must see at night to get the glowing eyes) you don’t want to miss this Giant long-legged arachnid and skeleton that are sure to haunt your memories long after Halloween floats away into the past. So, don't miss this Mt. Tabor Neighborhood Haunt. 

This is a side view of Audrey II and a rambling skeleton. 

9)   214 NE 58th Street

GHOST BUSTERS' Pillsbury dough boy haunts this North Tabor House not to mention the large inflatable Spiders and skeletons just waiting to greet you. 

and

10) GIANT JACK SKELLINGTON and Sally are waiting to meet you in this North Tabor Neighborhood. Just be careful that these sights don't create a Nightmare Before Christmas for you. And while you’re here check out the hauntingly humble decorations littered around the yard.

If you visit any of these sights, let me know in the comment section below. 

HAPPY HAUNTED HALLOWEEN!

Remember, here's the map location to each of these spooktacular sites: https://goo.gl/maps/VUDc1dqxan6mEnxx5