Making Wooden Freedom Flags

 

Making Wooden Freedom Flags

 One morning I woke up with an idea to paint wooden freedom flags. I could gather some wood and paint flags that represent the countries around the world that were bravely standing up for their human rights. I planned on displaying them outside in the garden to bring about awareness and support.  Thousands upon thousands of people around the world are demonstrating their desire to end  restrictions that are forced upon us in ways that take away our human rights. 

 

 I loved the idea and hopped out of bed to get my chores done. I went outdoors to find some spare lumber laying around the barn. I found just what I needed. Next I got my bow saw out of the shed to cut 12"x 6". pieces. I used 2 two saw horses and a large clamp to help me steady the wood as I cut. 

Cutting the lumber for the wooden flags.

My wooden boards were cut and sanded. I stacked them in a tub and brought them indoors to paint. I had my first list of countries written down that I was aware of. As the days passed there were more.

 

I began with Canada. It took awhile to get the right size and 

shape of the Canadian maple leaf. 

I looked up images of the flags and painted them with left . I used acrylic paint then a coat of Mod Podge gloss, and finished with a gloss sealer spray to weather proof them because I was hanging them outside in the garden for all to see..

 My husband helped me with the mounting screws and wire hooks. I hung the finished flags on our windmill

and the trellis in our garden box. 

American, German, French flags were
  hung on our windmill.

Canadian, Netherlands, Italian, and UK flags. 




 There are many people standing up in peaceful demonstrations for their freedoms, our freedoms. 

A wave of freedom and love of country is spreading across the globe. Many more citizens in other  countries are joining. Some countries are lifting some of their restrictions and a few have lifted all of the restrictions. There are some countries that are ruled by dictators that have not budged.

I enjoyed this ongoing project and feel good about bringing some awareness and good vibes to humanity.  

 You can pray

You can visualize/imagine a peaceful world

You can light candles with love towards our fellow man all over the world

If you are able peacefully demonstrate.

Make your signs for Peace Liberty, Democracy, and Human Rights

Manage your emotions 

Use discernment - don't react

Remember worry never solved any world problems

If you can, say no. 

And most of all keep yourself well. Choose a few techniques and use them. 

Let us choose Love Peace and Unity

 

That's all I have to say about that. ~ Forest Gump

 

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Until next time, 

Do something to support this wave of change for humanity. Many call it The Great Awakening. Ask God to guide you. That is what I did. I received an answer within a few days. 

Deborah Moen