Use this easy photo transfer method to decorate and personalize treasure boxes, ornaments, or wooden plaques. All you need is a porous, untreated wood surface, an image you like that has been copied on a laser printer, scissors, a jar of mod podge, a paintbrush, and a rag. Pro tips: when you rub off the paper with your rag and water, go slow and be gentle. Err on the side of less water. You can take some of the image off if you use too much force or water. To protect and seal the final image, add another layer of the mod podge. This project makes for great gifting...perhaps for Mother’s Day?

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Photo By Jen Johnson
 
Doris Mikolajczyk, 66 11/12-year-old Grandma
 
How am I coping?
I continue to read & pray.  I work remotely 22+ hours a week. I am intentionally keeping in touch with people to encourage and lift their spirits. I am reading more and watching more TV. 
 
What, if any, new rituals have emerged for you?
Daily exercise, communion, making a conscious effort of using things in my pantry and refrigerator/freezer and puzzle building! 
 
What is the worst part of the quarantine?
I miss in-person contact, going to Church, Boomer Lake and hugs! I haven’t been beyond my mailbox since 3/6/20. 
 
What is the best part of the quarantine?
Connecting with “old friends” on Social Media 
 
What am I most thankful for?
God’s love, good health; family; safety at home; FaceTimes, Zooms, calls, text messages, cards & letters between loved ones; helpers that have: retrieved mail, taken garbage out, brought me supplies I couldn’t get, assembled an incumbent bike, brought me treats, made home deliveries so I didn’t have to go to the market; the ability to continue to work remotely and hobbies! I enjoy bird- watching, gardening and rubber stamping greeting cards. 
 
 
 

A salon wall is a great way to show off a collection of artwork and found objects. It’s also a fun project that the whole family could help plan. On a traditional salon wall, dozens of objects of differing sizes and shapes are hung together. Symmetry is not important, but balance is. Make a miniature of each artwork you’d like to include and play around with placement. The kids will love this part! Pro tip: make sure to include both two and three dimensional works. Miniature shelves, antlers, bones, old tools- these will add visual interest and texture. Check out the curation at @barnesfoundation in Philadelphia for inspiration. https://www.barnesfoundation.org/whats-on/explore-the-barnes-online

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Photo By Jen Johnson
 
George Horton, 41
Megan Horton, 36
Mattie Horton, 8
Tate Horton, 5
 
 

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Photo Jenn Johnson

Toni and Dustin Ivey – both 43
Vivien – 9
William – 6
Henry 3
Buddy Love (5 yo german shepherd)

Occupation
OSU Professor and OSU IT Manager

How are you coping?
We have lots of outside time with gardening, lots of online art classes, and lots of movie and game nights

What, if any, new rituals have emerged for you?
More family bike rides and walks

The worst thing about quarantine.
Having 2 adults trying to work from home while raising (and teaching) three small children. We miss our schools and teachers.

The best thing about quarantine.
Getting to spend so much time with my family.

What are you most thankful for?
Being able to work from home and keep myself and others safe.