Hi Patricia, you have a goldmine for crafting there, and not just for Christmas! Check out this link, it has tons of great ideas for you, hope it helps you out!
I stacked some in a fireplace I do not use. Looks like I am always ready to start a fire.
You can also use a hole saw and cut part way thru some and add little battey operated tea lights into the holes, (don't drill all the way thru) and let the candles come on each day with the ones with the timers. Looks like the logs are burning.
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Here are some ideas for using branches and logs: http://livingvintageco.com/2013/08/50-ways-to-upcycle-tree-branches-and-logs/
I will, thank you!!
You can drill into them and make candle holders. Then use as a center piece.
Thank you for your idea. I like the idea for candle holders😊
Here's a lot of ideas:
https://www.pinterest.com/rustico3059/birch-bark-log-crafts/
Thank you so much for the link!!😊
Tie a ribbon around a cluster of them. They'd make great seasonal centerpiece decor by adding some greenery!
Thank you for your ideas, sounds great!!😊
I would glue them onto an inexpensive pot for a cool outdoor centerpiece.
Thanks, that's a good idea!!😊
Here are some good ideas for decorating with birch:
https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/make-and-decorate/decorating/10-ways-to-decorate-with-birch-bark-pictures
Thank you so much for this wonderful link!!😊
There are also lots of birch log ideas here on Hometalk:
https://www.hometalk.com/search/all?filter=birch%20logs
Thank you so much for the link. It has a lot of good ideas
Hi Patricia, you have a goldmine for crafting there, and not just for Christmas! Check out this link, it has tons of great ideas for you, hope it helps you out!
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I stacked some in a fireplace I do not use. Looks like I am always ready to start a fire.
You can also use a hole saw and cut part way thru some and add little battey operated tea lights into the holes, (don't drill all the way thru) and let the candles come on each day with the ones with the timers. Looks like the logs are burning.
Drill holes the size of a candle and insert candle in holes and add flowers for spring look or green pine for Christmas look.
Drill a large hole using a spade drill bit and add succulents to them for your flowerbeds