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Cin-Covered Wishing Trees in Portmeirion, Britain. Sticking hundreds of small denomination coins into tree trunks is apparently a popular way of getting rid of illnesses.

At least that’s what the staff at a holiday attraction in Gwynedd discovered after investigating the story behind several coin-covered tree trunks in the vicinity of Italianate village Portmeirion. The first tree was cut down four years ago, in order to widen the path to the picturesque settlement founded in 1925, and within only a few months it was covered with 2p coins. Now there are seven such tree trunks in the area, so estate manager Meurig Jones started an investigation to uncover the origins of this unusual habit. Photo credits She managed to track down coin-covered trees back to the 1700s, when they were apparently used as wishing trees. Photo credits Photo credits Photo credits Photo credits Reddit Stumble. How To Mix Chalkboard Paint in Any Color.

We love using chalkboards as backdrops for displays and parties (like this one here!).

So we were super excited to learn that you can create your own custom colors-and it's really easy! We first learned how from Martha Stewart whose tutorial you can read here. She recommends that you use latex paint, but we tried it out with acrylic paints with much success. Here's how you too can create your own chalkboard paint... Supplies: 1/2 cup acrylic paint (choose any color you like, or mix colors together to make the perfect shade!) 1. 2. Once your chalkboard has fully dried be sure to slate the surface before using it for the first time.

Have fun creating any color combination you like!! The Psychology of Color [Infographic] Download the infographic as a PDF Embed this image on your site:

30 Amazing Conceptual Photographs. Photography is always about capturing the meaning, significance and essence of a moment in time, however, conceptual photography takes this idea to the extreme, by capturing a thought, idea, or message to the viewer and communicating it in a clever and interesting method.

We’ve gathered up 30 awe-inspiring conceptual photographs that will make you take a moment to look a little bit closer and try to decipher the message of each photograph. If you love these photography roundups, check out our other posts: Thanks! As always, if you enjoy these posts, please help share them with your friends via your favorite social network. Your support helps us continue to grow and provide the best articles and tutorials on our network. Have an inspired day! 1 by Avi Abrams Love by Jorge Gazzanno Black Sheep by Spin360 Kiss by Nicmaos It’s just a Game by Ibrahim AlRabeh Bienvenido al Paraiso by Xabier M.

What’s All The Eggcietment About by Ariel Bo Bariel Anorexia by Santy Ago Reborn by A Madestra Suicide Teddy Mr. - STREET ART UTOPIA. On Facebook.

Click on a photo to make it bigger or to post a comment on it. All photos by Ingrid Aulik that have this blog: Go to Ingrids blog for more info and more photos! On Facebook. Best Street Art of 2011 - StumbleUpon. December 27, 2011 | 72 Comments » | Topics: Art, Pics Hot Stories From Around The Web Other Awesome Stories.