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Dear Kerrisdale Residents,
PUBLICATION TEAM CONTENT COORDINATOR: Richard Forzley DESIGNER: Bill Goodbrand CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER: Sarah Virag Photography 604-440-2844 | www.sarahvirag.com EXPERT CONTRIBUTORS Bryan Velve – Velve Group Real Estate Re/Max Crest Realty (Westside) Breant Black – Ripples Kitchen & Bath (Main Street) Christine Macdougall – Expedia CruiseShipCenters (Kerrisdale) Lawrence Kennedy – Rand & Fowler Insurance (MacKenzie at 33rd) Dr. Jan Venter – False Creek Health/Centric Health (West 8th near Cambie) Dennis Fancy – Home Instead Senior Care Mike Steiger – Commercial Electronics ADVERTISING Contact: mzurba@bestversionmedia.com ASSOCIATION SUBMISSION INFORMATION Are you on the association board for your subdivision? Contact us for information on how you can submit articles, updates, reminders, events and more to the residents.
Spring is finally here and the air is sweet with fragrances from the gorgeous flowering trees that line the streets of Kerrisdale. At this time of year, our thoughts naturally turn to all things outdoors, whether it’s replanting your garden or simply enjoying the sun on your face. Even spring cloud bursts feel new and fresh. As a very outdoor-oriented city, particularly in the warm months of spring and summer, it’s time to turn our attention away from winter cocooning and outwards to things reflected in this month’s articles. Find out how to avoid garden pests, how to buy running shoes, what lies in store for you by visiting gorgeous VanDusen Botanical Garden or how to make fabulous ribs on your outdoor grill. With the summer months fast approaching, it’s not too early to think about what to do and things to enjoy during the hottest time of the year. Fill us in on any summer activities for adults and/or children that your group or organization is planning. Send us the information and we’ll publish it in an upcoming issue. We want to be part of your success, so please let us know how we can help make your summer in the city the best ever. In the meantime, enjoy the weather, the birds, the trees and everything that glorious Vancouver has to offer. Until next month, Richard Forzley - Content Coordinator
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VanDusen Botanical Garden
The Garden’s History Information from VanDusen Botanical Garden website. Compiled by Richard Forzley
VanDusen Botanical Garden is located in the centre of South Vancouver on land previously owned by the CPR and then the Shaughnessy Golf Course. In 1960 local residents saved the land from development through a shared funding plan with the City, the Province, the Vancouver Foundation and a sizeable donation from W.J. VanDusen. About the Garden
The 55 acres of VanDusen Botancial Garden opened in August 1975 and houses more than 255,000 plants representing over 7,300 varieties from around the world. The plants are organized around the flora of various ecosystems and are intermixed with an impressive collection of sculpture that range from First Nation totem poles to busts of famous Canadians to contemporary pieces by artists from around the globe. Vancouver’s mild winters and temperate climate is fertile ground for a spectacular arrangement of plants, recreating an astonishing array of ecosystems from the Far East, Africa, South America, Europe and Australasia. Among the many gems in the Garden are 4
the Rhododendron Walk, the Sino-Himalayan Garden, separate gardens devoted to roses, herbs and heathers, and an Elizabethan hedge maze tucked away in the western corner. Site features include hills, lakes, and winding paths, all with a view of the city and mountains. Special features in the garden include carved totem poles, large stone sculptures, and a Korean Pavilion at the edge of the Asian plant collection. Children, in particular, enjoy the maze situated next to the heirloom vegetable garden. Other specialized plantings include a Heather garden, a “black” garden, a seasonal “Laburnum Walk”, a majestic stand of sequoia, a cypress pond, a formal perennial garden, a heritage vegetable garden (seasonal), a fragrance garden (seasonal) and a large sino-Himalayan garden. Garden Features
The hexagonal Korean Pavilion was a gift from the Korean people in 1986, at the conclusion of the World Exposition. In 2005, the Pavilion underwent a restoration, using a team of three artisans sent from Korea who specialize in the ancient technique May 2016
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Cover Photo Credits: 1] Laburnum Walk (photo N. Vandergaag) 2] Sino-Himalayan Waterfall (photo Raymond Chan) 3] Livingston Lake (photo Raymond Chan) 4] Giant Squid by Paul Burke (Photo Raymond Chan) 5] Hummingbird & Cherry Blossoms (photo Raymond Chan) Pages 4 & 5: 6] Maze (photo Peggy Heath) 7] Perennial Garden (photo Raymond Chan) 8] Great Blue Heron (photo Raymond Chan) 9] Livingston Lake (photo Raymond Chan) 10] Pale Shadows by Brent Camber (Photo Raymond Chan)
of dan cheong. Dan cheong, a surface decoration style specific to Korea, is used primarily to decorate and prolong the life of wooden structures and involves staining the wood rather than painting over it, retaining the natural grain and beauty of the wood making it part of the design. In dan cheong only five basic colours are used – red, blue, yellow, black and white. The Maze
Mazes and labyrinths have fascinated people since the dawn of history. The VanDusen maze is made of 3,000 pyramidal cedars planted in the autumn of 1981. There is an observation terrace from which the less adventuresome visitor can view the maze. Stone Garden
This area has a landscape stylized on an oriental theme with vertical outcroppings of rock that symbolize “islands” in a dry lake. The area adjacent to the Stone Garden is the second highest point in Vancouver. Scottish Shelter
This structure in the Heather Garden is built of local basaltic rock in a style compatible with the moorland theme of the surrounding landscape. Originally such a structure would have had a thatched roof of heather, but for reasons of safety and ease of maintenance, natural slate is used instead. Neighbours of Kerrisdale
Art in the Garden International Sculpture Symposium
VanDusen houses a collection of several sculptures, including fountains, sited throughout the Garden. Eleven larger stone sculptures were created at the Vancouver International Stone Sculpture Symposium, held in 1975. Additional sculptures came to the Garden as gifts or were commissioned by VanDusen Botanical Garden Association (VBGA). Wildlife Birds
VanDusen Botanical Garden is an ideal ecosystem for birds, offering plenty of water, trees, sheltered areas, open lawns and food sources. Once a month, the Garden offers a Guided Bird Walk that is free for Members or included in the Garden admission fee. Bees
The Garden is home to honey bee hives that each house between 35,000 to 50,000 bees. On average one hive will produce 60 pounds of honey in a season (spring through late autumn when the hives are winterized and the bees are put to bed.) The cycle starts again in the spring when the first blossoms appear. continued on page 6 5
11] Laburnum Walk (photo Raymond Chan) 12] Korean Pavilion, roof detail (photo Raymond Chan
Urban Wildlife
Not surprisingly, the lushly planted 55 acres offer a wide diversity of habitats well-suited to urban wildlife. With plenty of food and shelter, the Garden makes a perfect home for squirrels, turtles, fish, coyotes and insects, all integral to the overall health and balance of the ecosystem. In addition to pollinating flowers and dispersing seeds, urban wildlife is beneficial in many other ways. Predatory insects prey on plant-eating insects, coyotes keep herbivores at bay, while the fish and turtles help keep the ponds in balance.
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VanDusen Botanical Garden 5251 Oak Street at W 37th Avenue Telephone 604 878 9274 vandusengarden.org Open 10am-sunset daily. Admission Apr-Sep $8.25; $4.25-$6 reductions; $19 family; free under-6s. Oct-Mar $6; $3-$4.50 reductions; $12.75 family; free under-6. Do you know a neighbour who has a story to share? Nominate your neighbour to be featured in one of our upcoming issues! Contact us at rforzley@ bestversionmedia.com
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Neighbours of Kerrisdale is all about bringing neighbours together and fostering a closer-knit community! Check out the many ways that you can contribute to and take advantage of your monthly neighbourhood magazine:
Resident Features Get to know your neighbours and community one resident at a time. We enjoy featuring residents from all walks of life and highlighting community events close to you. Make the magazine your own by submitting your own nominations of families, individuals, groups, clubs and other organizations that you’d like to see highlighted. Or use this feature as a way to share your own funny anecdotes, experiences or hobbies. See page 4 for one example of a resident feature.
Association Updates If your neighbourhood has an association or social groups, we offer an open invitation to post information to your neighbours through this publication at no cost. Saving association money and putting it towards ways to improve your subdivision is important, so we create customized HOA sections, saving you time and money.
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babysitting, lawn care, pet care and other small business services by simply emailing your content coordinator with their ad. See page 8 for more info.
Pet Highlights Share your passion for your precious pet by introducing him/her to the community! Whether your little friend is of the feline, canine, amphibian, aviary or other species, we recognize the uniqueness of your pet and are happy to share his/her quirks, habits, favorite activities and more.
Bulletin Board Post your announcements and give recognition. Submit announcements such as: ~ Wedding/anniversary/engagement announcements ~ Military announcements ~ Neighbourhood rummage sales ~ Graduation announcements ~ Honours/thumbs up for achievements ~ New baby announcements ~ Retiree congrats
If you have a submission or feature idea, simply rforzley@bestversionmedia.com with your name and submission info. Please note the submission deadlines found on page 3. May 2016
MARKET UPDATE FOR WESTSIDE HOMES Units Sold
2016
2015 2014
Month
Units Listed
Active Listings
Sales to Listings Ratio
Month’s Supply
Average Price
Benchmark Price
November
117
130
668
90%
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$2,963,623
$2,323,300
December
99
100
545
99%
6
$3,242,879
$2,325,200
January
100
278
600
36%
6
$2,775,984
$2,351,300
February
166
404
754
41%
5
$2,784,655
$2,403,900
March
209
306
739
68%
4
$3,059,452
$2,447,700
April
220
317
709
69%
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$3,172,128
$2,490,600
May
211
289
682
73%
3
$3,207,945
$2,554,900
June
236
287
630
82%
3
$3,392,401
$2,599,700
July
155
280
625
55%
4
$3,421,507
$2,653,200
August
148
217
606
68%
4
$3,298,483
$2,695,100
September
125
309
666
40%
5
$3,165,207
$2,743,800
October
163
215
599
76%
4
$3,390,260
$2,773,000
November
165
166
504
99%
3
$3,537,049
$2,864,600
December
133
97
381
137%
3
$3,336,869
$2,885,500
January
134
319
461
42%
3
$3,873,600
$2,942,500
February
226
412
559
55%
2
$3,737,356
$3,003,800
Source: Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
Average Price: Total dollar volume of sales divided by the total number of units sold. Benchmark Price: Price for a typical property within the Greater Vancouver Board, with the qualities and characteristics of this property staying constant over time. Month’s Supply: 0-5 is a Seller’s Market, 5-7 is a Balanced Market, Above 7 is a Buyer’s Market Sales to Listings Ratio: The percentage of Units Listed in a month and sold during that month (Units Sold divided by Units Listed) Best Version Media does not guarantee the accuracy of the statistical data on this page. Any real estate agent’s ad appearing in this magazine is separate from any statistical data provided which is in no way a part of their advertisement.
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In Amsterdam, guests can choose from more than 140 art galleries and 40 museums to peruse; in St. Petersburg visit the world-renowned Hermitage Museum, which holds the largest collection of paintings on Earth, and in Helsinki they can discover its imposing fortress, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Suomenlinna Island, which can be appreciated from the comfort of a private boat tour. This region offers something for every discerning taste, ensuring a transformational experience with endless opportunity for exploration and enrichment.
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At mealtime, guests take their pick of four chic restaurants, including Compass Rose, an open-seating main dining room, plus an indoor/outdoor casual restaurant La Veranda that converts into Sette Mari at La Veranda, an Italian eatery in the evenings. And, for dinner, guests choose between two intimate reservations-only specialty restaurants (with never a charge), Signatures, serving exquisite French, and Prime 7, serving exquisite steak and seafood. Guests don’t have to stroll too far from their chaise lounge to dine on grilled food served poolside or they never have to leave their suite with free 24-hour room service.
The line’s fares also includes all-suite accommodations, roundtrip air, highly personalized service, acclaimed cuisine, fine wines and spirits, gratuities, and a pre-cruise luxury hotel package for those guests staying in concierge-level and higher suites. Additionally, guests in penthouse suites and higher receive the ultimate indulgence of a personal butler. This is cruising as it was meant to be – a sumptuous and very personal experience where every wish, every whim and every want are met with gratifying luxuries, satisfying comfort and the romance of traveling to Northern Europe. For more information, contact Christine and her crew at Expedia CruiseShipCenters 604- 266-1118.
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>> >>>>>> May Calendar of Events May 7 A Growing Affair Plant Sale
April 30-May 8 Evita Lyrics by Tim Rice | Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. New Production Vancouver Opera Queen Elizabeth Theatre Evening performances 7:30pm. Matinée 2:00pm.
May 5 A Calendar of Songs Spring Concert Kerrisdale Community Centre 1:30 pm 42nd Avenue and West Boulevard Come enjoy a pre-Mother’s Day celebration featuring the Kerrisdale Seniors Singers, and relive songs from your golden memories. The choir is a group of volunteers who enjoy singing and entertaining at seniors’ care homes and community centres. Join us on May 5th, sing along and have fun. Everyone is welcome. Telford_Associates_March2016.pdf 1 Tickets: $1 at the door.
This popular annual plant sale offers an unparalleled selection of plants including a wide selection of plants propagated by the Friends of UBC Botanical Garden. Experts will be on-hand to answer questions and help make selections that will thrive in your environment. This year’s event will feature plants that attract birds, bees, and butterflies. Garden tours, children’s area and food available. botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/events UBC Botanical Garden 6804 SW Marine Drive @ 16th Avenue Vancouver 604-822-4529
May 7 Run for Women
A 5K walk/run, 10K run and 1K Little Steps run for kids at UBC’s Westbrook Village in support of Women’s Mental Health programs. With millions of women bravely facing mental health issues every day, we need your help to create a positive impact in their lives. 2016-02-05 7:53 AM runforwomen.caf
May 8 Fairmont Mother’s Day Run
3K, 5K, and 10K run and walk from Stanley Park to Jack Poole Plaza. Benefiting the Make-AWish Foundation. Cost is $25-$75. Participants will receive a souvenir technical running shirt and a gift bag. Moms will also be greeted at the finish line with a commemorative scarf. runmomrun.ca
May 10 Movies in the Morgue
Vancouver Police Museum 240 Cordova Street East The Vancouver Police Museum presents a monthly series of film screenings held at the old Vancouver city morgue. Join us on the second Tuesday of each month for a gritty drama, a classic comedy or a heartpounding action film, all the while surrounded by the ghosts and gadgets of Vancouver’s past. Opening credits roll at 7:00PM, tickets are just $10.00 each. Bring cash for pop and popcorn. May 10, The Silence of the Lambs vancouverpolicemuseum.ca/movies-inthe-morgue
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May 12-July 10 Billy Elliot
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage 2750 Granville Street Based on the acclaimed film, and supported with music by Elton John, Billy Elliot is an inspiring tale of courage, ambition, and overcoming adversity. Winner of 10 Tony Awards. artsclub.com
MAY 28 Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir
Soul gospel concert with Dawn Pemberton and choirs from the Sarah McLaughlan School of Music.
MAY 30-June 5 Vancouver International Children’s Festival May 14 People Like Us: a new musical theatre revue for charity
A festival for young children that takes place on Granville Island, featuring theatre, music, dance, circus, puppetry and storytelling performances, plus many other childoriented activities. vancouversbestplaces.com
Opera Mariposa and the Mariposa Theatre Wing 7:30 pm Marpole United Church (1296 West 67th Ave. Vancouver) Tickets $15-$25 at the door, at operamariposa.com or from Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006 In this love letter to the modern musical theatre genre, multiple lives and Broadway shows intersect on a single night in New York City. Featuring hit songs performed by the award-winning young artists of the Mariposa Theatre Wing, this unforgettable night will honour the International Awareness Day for chronic neuro-immune diseases, and a portion of every ticket sale will support the National ME/FM Action Network. operamariposa.com
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Vancouver All British Field Meet VanDusen Botanical Garden
On display are Rolls Royces, Bentleys, Jaguars, Austins, Minis, MGs, Lotuses, Rovers, Aston Martins, Triumphs, McLarens and several other classic models. It’s a car lovers’ paradise. Dubbed “The Greatest Show on British Wheels.” vancouversbestplaces.com Neighbours of Kerrisdale
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To Your
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Six Easy Ways to Prevent Pests and Other Garden Problems By Phil Beck How do you manage pests and diseases that are the bane of every gardener? Avoid insecticides, opting instead to attack pests with some of these lower-impact methods and avert the problem before it actually becomes a serious threat.
Location, location, location: Pests can become more troublesome if your vegetables are grown in conditions that aren’t ideal. If you plant sun-loving vegetables in shade, for example, the result could be severe mildew problems. • Plant Choices: Find out which diseases are common in your area and choose plants that are infection resistant. • Know the enemy: The more you know about specific pests and diseases common to your area — when and how they spread — the easier it is to avoid them. For example, some diseases can run wild on wet leaves. The problem can be avoided by keeping water off the plants’ leaves or by watering them early in the day so they dry out quickly.
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• Keep your plants healthy: Healthy plants are less likely to have problems, so water and fertilize regularly to keep them strong and more pest resistant. Other healthy habits include keeping your garden clean and free of debris, eliminating hiding places for pests and diseases. • Encourage beneficial insects: There are good bugs in your garden that feed on the pests that cause problems for your vegetables. You likely have many beneficial insects in your garden already but you can also plant flowers to attract them. Watch out for sneaky little slugs that slither in at night and eat the leaves and fruit of many plants. Rather than letting them take over your garden, take action with a variety of techniques including lures and traps as well as using natural predators to get rid of slugs. Avoid chemicals and slug-killers because they can have negative effects on your garden, the environment and your pets. • Rotate your plants each year: Avoid planting the same plants in the same location year after year, especially if you are using raised beds. Rotation prevents pests and diseases that are specific to certain plants from building up in your garden. If an insect or disease does get out of hand, treat it effectively with simple control measures such as handpicking and squashing snails, or knocking off aphids with a blast of water from a hose. May 2016
Buying Running Shoes By Angie Spencer, Running Coach
A good pair of running shoes is worth the investment.
If you're thinking, "Hey, I've got an old pair of gym shoes I've hardly worn that have been in the back of my closet for a few years," think again. Even without use, the materials can degrade and the shoe will not perform as needed. If you've never been fitted for running shoes before, go to a specialty running store where they'll evaluate your foot type and gait. Having a supportive and comfortable pair of running shoes will make all the difference. Making the financial commitment to buy a good pair of shoes will also help cement the decision to reach your goal of completing a 5k, 10k or half marathon.
Understanding Your Foot Type Having a basic understanding of your foot type will help you choose the best pair of shoes. You can evaluate your foot type by wetting the bottom of one foot and stepping firmly on a paper bag. Look at the wet imprint left and evaluate how much of your foot came into contact with the bag. If you have a high arch, your toes, the ball of your foot, and your heel will be imprinted, but very little of the length of your foot will show up. A person with a normal arch will imprint all of the above as well as a two- to three-inch outline of their foot length. If you have a low arch or flat foot, you will see the entire bottom of your foot in the imprint.
The shoe should feel comfortable when you walk. Take it for a short test run. Every serious running store I’ve visited allows customers to jog down the sidewalk and back. If the shoe hurts, don’t buy it. Once you have found a great pair of running shoes, remember that they'll only last for four to five hundred miles. A good way to track how many miles you have run on your shoes is through a running log. After four to five hundred miles, the inner support of the shoe starts to break down, even if the outside still looks good. The outer materials of running shoes are built to withstand around eight hundred miles, so don't be deceived by outward appearance.
Most Runners Fall Into Three Basic Categories: »» Neutral (normal arch): The foot strikes the ground near the outside of the heel and rolls slightly inward to the ball of the foot, which absorbs the shock of your weight as you land. »» Overpronation (low arch, flat feet): The foot strikes the ground near the outside of the heel, but as it pushes off, it rolls too far inward and the weight shifts toward the inside of the sole, causing more range of motion than normal. »» Supination (high arch): The foot strikes the ground in the right place on the heel but doesn't roll inward enough, creating less than normal range of motion.
Tips for Buying Shoes I can’t stress this enough. If you are going to be a serious runner, it is worth it to visit a specialty running store and have a gait analysis. The analysis should be free and consists of you running on a treadmill, while a slow motion camera captures images of your foot strike. You should be able to fit the width of your index finger between the end of your longest toe and the front of the shoe upper. This extra room allows for your feet to swell, which naturally happens when running longer distances. Also, make sure the toe box has enough room to allow for up and down movement of the toes (they shouldn't feel cramped). Neighbours of Kerrisdale
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Recipe of the
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Hoisin Glazed Barbecue Pork Ribs Courtesy of Chef John at Foodwishes
Chef John at Foodwishes is one of our favorite video food blogs–great recipes and great sense of humor. This is his recipe to a “T” except for the dry rub where we added some Sichuan peppercorns to kick the Asian BBQ theme up a notch. Whole rack of pork ribs Marinade
Glaze
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
6 oz. pineapple juice
1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
1 tbs sambal chili sauce
1 tbs soy sauce
First cut rack of rib in half and place in large 1 gallon ziplock. Add the marinade ingredients and give it a little massage and marinade for at least 8 hrs, preferably overnight.
Dry Rub 2 tbs kosher salt 1/2 ts 5-spice powder 1 tbs brown sugar pinch of cayenne powder 2 tbs Sichuan peppercorns, pan roasted and then crushed in mortar (our only addition to the recipe)
1 tbs fish sauce 2 tbs hoisin sauce Mix all ingredients well in small bowl. After 1 hour, baste the ribs with a brush, both sides and repeat every 20 minutes, and it will form a nice golden brown/red crust. We repeated this for about 3 1/2 hrs total and the ribs were very tender and slightly falling off the bone. If you like them to melt off the bone, continue cooking it a little longer at a lower tempurature. We served it with some Vietnamese style coleslaw (goi) and spiced candied kumquats. It was fantastically good and the tangy kumquats go great with the sweet hoisin glazed ribs. Definitely give this a try!
Remove ribs from ziplock and dab dry with paper towel. Generously apply the dry rub all over. Roast in oven at 300 degrees for one hour. 14
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KIDS Corner!
PICTURE VASE:
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his was a fun way to spend an afternoon with my kids. At two and four years old and armed with their smocks, the painting was by far their favorite part. Take care to spray paint outside, and enjoy their expressions when this project comes to life and they see their little faces in the frame window. Mason jar Interior satin paint Paint brush Colored masking tape
Photo Plastic cup (that fits in jar) Fresh flowers Clear spray paint
1. With masking tape block out a square on the outside of the mason jar the size of your picture. 2. Turn the jar upside down and paint the rest of the jar with the chosen color. 3. Remove the masking tape before the paint dries. 4. When the jar is dry, insert the picture on the inside of the jar into the window created by the masking tape. 5. Secure the photo with tape. 6. Head outside and spray the exterior of the painted jar with clear spray paint to seal. 7. Place plastic cup in the jar and fill with water. Avoid putting water directly in the jar to keep your photo dry. 8. Place flowers in the cup.
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