2016 Review

Thank you viewers, for a wonderful first year! I put together a little video remembering all the crafts we did together in 2016.  I'm looking forward to more in 2017!!

Watch my YouTube video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1E8ShEmZAk 

Christmas Rose Ball Ornament

A snowy, red Christmas Rose is the perfect way to fill an empty ball ornament for a very full look. A large rose, as big as the ornament itself, gives a wonderful "ship in a bottle" effect for a more interesting look.  We've all seen so many of these ornaments from the craft department filled with beads, faux snow, and other small filler, I thought it would be interesting to fill it with one large item that is seemingly too large to fit.  This makes for more visual interest.  It just takes a little bit of patience...

Watch my full YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qkHGcOpys4Y&t=7s 

Glowing Snowmen

Glowing snowman decorations are a great way to a a festive touch to your home decor at Christmas time.  I made these from glass globes, Christmas lights and men's socks! :-)  I used black aquarium gravel for the "coal" and a variety of other detail elements.  You can really add the extra touches in your own way.  You don't have to use the items that I did.  Get Craftie and see if you can come up with new ideas for the hats, scarves, and other finishing touches.  You're limited only by your imagination.  In my YouTube video, I'll show you how I made this adorable snow family.  It's easier than you might think.

Watch my full YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmii4YvDnAc&t=25s 

Grinch Kabobs

Grinch-Kabobs are a cute way to add an extra festive touch to regular fruit skewers at Christmas time.  You can also omit the grapes and serve as simple Santa hats. 

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JITa0Q5Mi3M 

Printed Candles

A personal favorite of mine!! These printed candles are definitely in my Top 5 favorite crafts of all time! These can be personalized with photos, names, personal artwork... Anything you want! They are wonderful keepsakes and make great gifts for any occasion!  In my YouTube video I'll show you how it's done.  There is also a photo slide show toward the end showing many examples.  These are great for names/name meaning, monograms, business logos, "In Loving Memory", wedding unity candles, couples/anniversaries, Pastor appreciation, Bible verses, support causes/charities, school events, graduations, sports team logos, holidays, baby showers/births, housewarming, holidays....  The possibilities are quite literally eNdLeSs!  Anything you can design and print out on your computer can be put on these candles.

Watch my full YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn52f0mWDH4 

Candle Bead Charms

Super easy! These candle bead charms couldn't be easier! And they're wonderful for Christmas jewelry. These are created using only two simple shapes: a cylinder and a teardrop.  

Watch my full YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=End0TrTUwHg 

Snowman Table Setting

This whimsical snowman is the perfect table setting at Christmas time, for children and adults alike.  Very fun with foam or paper plates and paper napkins. But this can become very elegant when done with fine china and fancy cloth napkins.  Snowmen are one of my favorite Winter decorating elements!  I would like to do the fancier version of this later on if I can find the right China.  

Watch my YouTube tutorial for the fun foam plate version below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwBndyyjD-I&t=7s 

Tin Can Snowman Hat

You're gonna love these tin can snowman hat decorations for Christmas! You can make a full-size decoration or a miniature version as a Christmas tree ornament. Both are simply gorgeous!  For the larger hat I used a coffee can and a plastic dinner plate.  For the tree ornament I used a tomato paste can (cut shorter) and a canning jar lid.  You could do these in so many different sizes.  Just get Craftie and see what size cans you can find and something of appropriate size for a brim.  The options are endless.  Use them or anything from tree ornaments to table decorations to hat decorations for your actual snowman.

Watch my full YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoDk3F_b1_s&t=1s

Angel Bead Charm

This precious angel charm is the perfect accessory for Christmas, or any time of year. It's so easy and goes together very quickly.

Watch my full YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQdNfdQjnak 

Beaded Scarf for the Snowman Charm

By viewer request, a tutorial on the beaded scarf shown on the snowman in my Snowman Bead Charm video. Keep those viewer comments and requests coming! Thanks to everyone who watches, comments, likes, shares, and subscribes. #StayCraftie :-)

Watch my full YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uvBKnQ-YBk&t=25s