THEY Came To Our Property and Our Earthbag House May Never Be The Same
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- čas přidán 24. 01. 2022
- THEY Came To Our Property and Our Earthbag House May Never Be The Same. We had a visit recently to our off-grid home. Our guest may surprise you.
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We are Jim and Jessica, a husband and wife team who made the leap from city life to an off-grid homestead in Southern Arizona. We've started this lifestyle equipped only with two Permaculture Design Certificates and a whole lot of determination.
We’d like to share our journey of starting a sustainable homestead from scratch with all its ups, downs, and lessons learned. Watch us take on the challenge of modern homesteading, off-grid life, and turning this barren piece of land into a desert oasis.
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You can tell Jess had a good time painting with her mom because of her smile when Jim says “give a 👍 for the mother-daughter painting team.” Keep on smiling and laughing, you two! God bless you all!
Jess, you're so fortunate to still have your Mom with you.
A couple of ideas I have thinking of the painted rocks.
Maybe when you celebrate holidays with family, or any get together with family and guests over, you can offer them to personalize 2 or more rocks of their own, one to leave, one to take with them. This way they have a memento to take or trade with ones you have created, and can leave you and Jim a memento of their visit. You can make a Family and Friends Rock Garden of sorts, which can grow with every visit. Hopefully you can seal them so the weather won't destroy them, or find a place in the house, like window sills or wall decorations.
You can also make some painted rocks to auction on your merch site as well, maybe some Crew footprint rocks!
I love seeing your Mom on here, she is a beautiful and creative woman. Those painted rocks will always remind you of that time well spent bonding and sharing.
Can't wait to see what is next!
Wish I had more time with my own mother and did more with her, this was so heartwarming.
From multiple trips to New Mexico and Arizona, we have loved visiting ancient sites with pictographs and petroglyphs. The symbols are quite beautiful, and it seems really appropriate for your rock painting project. Even bigger rocks could be welcoming symbols outside when approaching your lovely dome.
Rock painting ideas: rainbows, stencils, marbling, glitter, symbols that you like, your dome, galaxy, mermaid, ladybugs, butterflies, dots, cacti, geometric shapes, animals, glow in the dark, leaf prints, tree of life, swirls, seashells, quilt, negative space, emojis, constellations, & metallic!
Oh Jess how about a shooting star on one of those rocks 🪨? People seem to always be happy when they can see one waving as it goes by! 🤗
Shirl K - Texas
Jess, your mom is a really sweetheart just like you. Making such great memories painting with your mom.
For the rocks phrases: Enjoy the Journey, Look for the Joy,
Paintings: Dogs paws, dogs and other animals, Sprit animals, paws of different animals, pictures of Crew, and your chickens and any other critters you have or plan to have.
Enjoy the Journey :-)
When I see you both, I think about strength and perseverance. How much you love and cherish each other.
I want to paint a rock too!! 🌻🌤💞🌼💐
I think it’s so cool she gets to work with her mom not everybody has that opportunity Definitely have your mom sign and date some of them for prosperity
Try doing photo transfers on rocks, make sure you use laser jet printed as opposed to ink jet, transfers better and holds up over the years. Good job you two!! 😁
Now I can see where Jess gets her artistic ability and calmness, And Jim up down up down lots of hard today an everyday
Butterflies, Birds, Lady Bugs and Stars look great on rocks. Your mom is precious. I love it when she is on your video.
Shalom is my favorite word suggestion. Light, Joy, Share, Kindness, Patience, Goodness.
"Bloom where you're planted" has been my life motto.
So happy to see you and your Mom painting together!! Jesus the same yesterday, today and forever! It's nice to know in this crazy world that something good is not going away!
I paint rock dot mandalas. You can make heart shaped ones. Also, I found a heart shaped rock and painted. Then I melted crayons and dripped them onto it. Maybe you could do one with your guys thumbprints and Crew's paw print.
I think including bees on the rocks would be nice, especially given the dome’s beehive shape.And maybe some ideas on home, shelter and nature providing the materials
That’s a great idea.
Grest idea.
Hello there! For sure paint scripture AND paint a Baby Yoda "Grogu" rock for your Star Wars fans!
Beehive (Skep) for sure. Also, maybe incorporate images of your journey building your house. Great that Jess got to work with her mom!
I really like the blue bottles for the new window, it looks striking. How about “Love and Laughter” for words for the rocks if you haven’t already painted them. I think both of those words represent you two. I was thinking putting the date of establishment somewhere on the build would be awesome too. Not necessarily on the rocks but incorporated maybe by the entryway. Have fun and let the creativity flow.
Painting of various flowering cacti, or the actual cactus. Inspiring words like clarity, unconditional love, wellness, wellbeing, friendship, tolerance, appreciation…
So cool to see Jess work with her mom! Please thank mom for her willingness to be in the video.
When you were connecting the beams in the loft, why not use angle iron to attach them? The plates on the bottom limit attaching anything on the bottom, but angle iron on the insides wouldn’t limit bottom attachments. Say 3” by 3” steel angle even 1/8 thick, cut with angle grinder about 4 inches long could be bolted thru the beams and not too expensive.
Or if you are looking for *really* inexpensive angle bracing grab one of those used folding bed frames that are all over the place and use an angle grinder to cut pieces to size as needed.
I've always enjoyed the serenity prayer it was a favorite of my mother and is also loved by my daughter's.One of my granddaughters painted and hand lettered the prayer for her mom and myself ❤️
I suggest birds, and other wild creatures painted on the rocks inside the home.
I'm sure someone already said it, but what about painting dates on the rocks ? Like birthdays, the date your parents got married and when y'all got married. Any date that you would look at and bring a happy memory. Of course the rocks would also be painted with flowers, hearts or something that might reflect the date. 🤷♂️
I'm so glad you had that special time with your mom, enjoying something you both love. 🌹
Hummingbirds, butterflies and bumble bees are a few of my favorite that brighten my day!
I love the painted rocks! Could you make plant markers with some of them? I think they would be beautiful.
Have two thought of using that pile of rocks to build a heater/stove for the dome home? Looking great so far!
That's a verry good idea if I might add if you do decide to do that a guy could test the rocks by putting them in fire before building with them as you wouldn't want one to explode as it would be better to do that outside rather than when it is in your home in use ! ✌🏻 Elements elements!
Paint some AZ desert animals/critters on the rocks. Don't forget to paint one of Crew! Loving the house so far!
I like the bottle window design you and your mom made Jess. Beautiful painted rocks too! Good job on those crossbeams above the loft and the braces between the eaves. Thanks for this guys. It's looking really good.
Awesome work done ladies. Love the painted rocks!! Good to see Jim got all those boards cut and installed. Stay safe my friends!
paint a family photo around the build like a collage and your favorite bugs and animals so even when you don't go out it looks cheerful.
You could paint a picture of crew on one of the rocks that way he'll always be part of the dome. It's a sad fact that our pets don't live as long as we do.
Maybe make a collage of rocks show the progress you have made from beginning to ending. It’s amazing all you two have done! It’s going to be a great homestead!
Bees, Ocotillo, desert bunny, sunrise/sunset, silhouette of mountains
art in her DNA. love in her heart!
It’s Coming together, Looking Good, guys ❗️
Feathers or Dream Catchers.Saying "NEVER GIVE UP BECAUSE GREAT THINGS TAKE TIME." "We rise by lifting others". "Be Fearless", "Be stronger than your excuse", "It always seems impossible until it is done" or even "Make your own Sunshine", & "Speak Beautiful Things" in script or distinctive lettering. Your place will be amazing when finished!!
Diligence, resilience, laughter, joy, sharing, abundance, water, fertile, bountiful...
Laughter, delight, cultivate, nurture, cozy, tranquil
Years ago my team at work was splitting up and one member of the team painted rocks for all of us. They all had the word "gratitude" on them in different script. I kept my gratitude rock on my desk until I retired, then brought it home where it now lives on my desk here.
We live on the open deserts of New Mexico and I think a small rock mosaic of a sunrise or sunset on your wall would be nice, maybe with a light focused on the sun
The word that comes to mind watching you and your Mother painting, "Beautiful ".
Compassion, politeness, kindness and patience
WOW! The "Painted Rock Lady". LOL! Y'all having tooooo much FUN!
I love the technique of using two colours on the brush at once. Never thought of doing that. Reminds me of an April Fools joke played on my ex once. The boss sent him out to get some striped paint. We still laugh about that. Live. Laugh. Love.
Great having your mother come join in on the decor 🙏
Quote for a lil bigger rock, "Peace to all who enter our home!"
Maybe create a sm picture framed wall space with beautiful painted inside the frame to create a 3d painting.
Great job on your home!
I like a saying we always told our kids as they were growing up. It goes - Manners Cost you Nothing and gets you remembered, by others.
I thought that when it rained the Cob was washed away, so why are you putting up boards again? You have done a great job on the build don't spoil it now. Happy Times with Crew will be had I'm sure. Go Green Dream Crew
How about painting some of the critters on your property? ( Even those not on your favorites list. Put those by the door so they remember their boundaries. 🙂) Love the window and the intentional creativity you've envisioned for the inside.
Good to see Jim and Jess!Crew is spoiled rotten!What a magnificent animal.
Given I'm from the Welsh Marches area, for me Celtic symbols have a strong connection to my roots. So, I would go with the Celtic Shield Knot because it is an ancient Celtic symbol of protection.
Lovely to see Jess with her Mum. Special memories are made when doing the simple but pleasurable things in life.
Lumurine Calender is starting this year paint some on you're stones....earth...wind....water....fire.....stars consolations inside in patches of blue could use illumnus paint so stars shine at night up in the dome....in the middle coming down make a hanging mobile made from crystals with it being so high you could make something really amusing even with your glass bottles a central light fitting....if you could get a cart wheel or make that shape and fall down in 3 like a shangalier you could use bottles put light bulbs inside them I love you're blue bottle's but I love blue......awesome you're windows love to you all ❤
I think an image of Crew would be appropriate! ........ Doing his "inspection" ;o)
Good afternoon, I'm very impressed with your progress and your process! I have a question about the dome floor, specifically the area around the perimeter. Will you extend the floor, fill with cob, or do you have another plan?
I hate it when they heart something and not answer
There are a lot of Native American tribal sayings that are quite inspirational and soul calming that you might research for your rocks/boulders (🙂).
I like Angel's and the smiles they have, the wings remind me of comfort and joy. I like the nativity scenes...always reminds me of his love. Hope tomorrow the right leg is better. We give a small aspirin, a treat, and massage our dogs to see if any bumps are a concern. We have acupressure book for dogs...helps to look up when needed. Burning the wood is nice to see. Glad you got more water saved. I look forward to see the bottles placed in the next window. So glad to be following your shares.♡
FLOWER GARDEN ROCKS. I love flowers, especially coneflowers. SINCE YOU ARE IN THE DESERT how about making a flower garden out of painted rocks. This way you would have flowers year round.
Hi guys, Awesome and Beautiful is all I can say. Jess and her Mom have a great imagination !🙏🏽👍🏽✌🏽🇨🇱.
Crews paw prints on rock
Hebrews 3:4 For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything.
Amen 🙏🏽 ❤️
So many awesome native tribal designs to honor the Earth and have in your home🙏🏽💕
When trying to think of wordsI thought of ….happiness…..laughter….whimsical…. Silly fun…. Creativity….growth…. Together forever…
Like Sunday Morning News gets all kinds of different artistic Sun designs, you too could have lots and lots of suns all over inside. It would be very cheery!
Nice. Great progress!
Healthiest crop of rocks I've seen in a long time! Actually the last time I saw that many in one place was when I made my garden.
Those rocks are beautiful! Love the blues n greens in the arched window! You have amazingly wonderful ideas!
Serenity and Tranquility. It's looking amazing guys.
We Love You guys !
Suggestions :
We would enjoy seeing "Dragonflies" used as decorations 😁 ...
Honey Bees ...
Animals (Crew of course)...
Also other thananimals that are on & about your 40 acres ...
Also Representatives
of Liberty ,
Because LIBERTY is what you possess there where you are ...
Be blessed !
Native history in your area is a source for words, symbols, and imagry.
Joshua 17-9. Be strong and courageous. It takes strength and courage to do what you are doing!
"The Joy of Life is to be found in Each Moment Lived. NOW is the Moment." Make a plaque with that on it, over the door? :)
Psalms 37:29 "The righteous will possess the earth, And they will live forever on it"
Psalms 37:11 "the meek will possess the earth, And they will find exquisite delight in the abundance of peace."
A flower series would be nice in the bedroom.... maybe an herb set in the kitchen... a wildlife set would be cool ...
I love painting rocks. That’s one of the first things I painted. ❤️😃 Those are so adorable! Glad y’all got family time. I thought Crew was eating an 🍦 ice cream. 😁❤️❤️❤️
You're the rock painting master!😀
Yes, it's great getting to spend more time with the fam.
How about painting some local flowers, plants and animals on the rocks? Your wrens, thrashers, quail and coyotes would add local character. Don’t forget the lizards also. You could even name the rooms like Thrasher Hall or Buttercup Loft. Have fun.
I liked the part where you were painting stones with your mom. What a great memory. I am wondering if spraying a generous amount of cement sealer onto the exterior would help strengthen the outside cobb on your house.
Keep your head above the clouds .!!!
And the sun will always shine on you.
in finland we have those stones as door stoppers. you make incredibly beautiful animal paintings, paint animals. elves. fairy. wonderful things in the world.
Beautiful painting!!everything is looking nice! I can’t wait to see it finished!
Things are looking so good! I hope you guys are staying warm.
Soul connection! It those moments when one feels all goodness, beauty and the warmth of the moment, is when you connect with your higher self and soul.
Truth Seeking! Knowing and expressing your true inner truth. Inside out over outside in. Love you guys ✨❤️✨
Awesome 👍
I want to share with you one of my favourite inspiration citations - "Joy is like a light in the dark. And the more such lights turn on, the more darkness recedes, the more joy there is."
(From video "CONSCIOUSNESS AND PERSONALITY. From the Inevitably Dead to Eternally Alive")
So glad you were able to spend some time with your mom. You both did a beautiful job on your rock painting. Never give up.
You could paint different herbs on rocks to put between the inspirational rocks that your Mom made. ❤
Love the attention you are putting into the detail of the dome!
Great work on ur Dome Earthbag home. Looks great..
Yes Beautiful pictures window
Your mum is so cool Jess, am glad that you took all her traits!
Looking good y'all, love the painted rocks! 🙂🏜️
put 'Rock on' on one of the rocks lol.
Beautiful home
We love your channel ... You can do bugs, frogs, butterflies ...paint faces (hsppy, sad, mad, crazy, lazy etc) have fun!
Beautiful pictures window
Lovely to see your mother there she is very special. I love painting rocks Some of mine were different color patterns or al the scrawling creaters i HAVE AROUND MY HOUSE. mY FAVORITE WAS A lady beatle. sending love from Australia xxxxGod bless xxxx
I would use the rock’s around the doorways like organic moulding.
Love, love, love the painted rocks…just gorgeous…much love and greetings from NYC.
Yes Sweet pictures window