2017 Review

Thank you Crafties for another wonderful year!  Here's a look back at all the crafts we did in 2017.  I can't wait to see what 2018 will bring!

Watch my 2017 Review here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-DRgzF--mQ&t=25s 

Stocking Stuffer Mini Gift Basket

This mini basket filled with stocking stuffer treats makes a wonderful gift for co-workers or other associates at Christmas.  You could quickly and affordably put together several of these for co-workers, church members, bosses, teachers, etc.  It also makes a great hostess gift.  You could even change the candy to such as bubble gum, ring pops, M&M's, etc., swap the coffee packets for Nestle Quik, and add in a couple small toys for a children's gift basket.  So may possibilities!

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC-iusoy3e0 

Gift-in-a-Jar Gift Set

From all the gift-in-a-jar mixes that we've done, I chose three to put together into a Christmas gift set.  I included a Chicken Noodle Soup Gift-in-a-Jar, a Coconut Crunch Cookie Mix Gift-in-a-Jar, and a Hot Chocolate Gift-in-a-Jar.  This way the recipient has a complete meal including dinner, dessert, and a drink so they can take a day off from cooking after a hectic holiday season.  I love giving these and I always make one for myself.  I like having these prepped ahead so I can take a day off after the holidays too.  Happy crafting, happy gifting, and Merry Christmas to you all! 

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=276giPQdFyQ 

Hot Chocolate Gift-in-a-Jar

We've gotta have hot chocolate at Christmas.  Right?  This mix is so quick and simple, but so delicious!  The recipe and instructions are in my video.  Give these as gifts and be sure to make a batch for yourself too! :-D

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_xXat3oa9M&t=25s 

Chicken Noodle Soup Gift-in-a-Jar

Everybody loves chicken noodle soup and anybody would love to receive this instant mix as a gift at Christmas or any time of the year.  This is actually the same recipe from my Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup Gift-in-a-Jar at Thanksgiving last year.  The only difference is that the recipient will add chicken instead of turkey.  I wanted to make this new recipe labeled simply as Chicken Noodle Soup, and not geared toward any specific holiday, since a lot of people may only find the other one when searching specifically for Thanksgiving recipes.  This recipe is SOOOooo delicious and I want to make sure that everyone can find it easily all throughout the year.  You really have to give this a try.

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mouK3KROzf0&t=25s 

Beaded Icicle Earrings

These earrings are done the same way as my Beaded Icicle Christmas Ornament, only smaller and done with AB crystal beads rather than large acrylic beads.  How cute for Christmas and all Winter long!

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnQeqs-SX4k 

Beaded Icicle Christmas Ornament

My beaded icicle ornament couldn't be easier!  And it sparkles beautifully in the lights from the tree!  All it takes is a few beads, an iridescent tinsel stem, and some beading string to hang it by.  And it's all held together with a little bit of E-6000.  So simple!  It's a great project to get the kids involved in.  You can make a bunch of these in no time and have a full set for your tree or give them as gifts.  Maybe attach them to gift packages.  This would also be cute as a rear view mirror ornament.  Like I always say, you're only limited by your imagination.  Have fun and Merry Christmas everyone!

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=liGbV_MNQ8s&t=25s 

Angel Napkin Folding

The traditional bow tie napkin fold becomes angel wings.  And the same fold, shifted to one end rather than centered on the napkin, becomes the robe of the angel.  Beautiful for Christmas! 

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dALSR5CC8ZQ&t=25s 

Clear Gift Tags

Clear gift tags are a great way to add a unique touch to your gifts, and a great way to recycle product packaging.  Also, these don't have to be just for Christmas.  These would be really great on gifts all year long.  Birthdays, weddings, baby showers, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, the possibilities are endless.  Let me know if you have any other ideas.  Also, let me know if you would like to see me do more videos featuring clear gift tags for other occasions.  

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4DzZmXoZys&t=25s 

Filigree Angel Bead Charm

Another beautiful angel charm for you!  This one is a golden filigree  beauty!  The filigree bead cap robe and filigree-like ribbon wings make her uniquely beautiful. But she is just as quick and simple to put together as any bead charm we've ever made.  

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUbLAdydn3I 

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Gold Ribbon for the wings:
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Gold Filigree Bead Cap:
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8mm White Pearls (select your color and size):
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8mm Clear AB Wavy Rondelle Spacers (select your color and size):
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Coconut Crunch Cookie Mix Gift-in-a-Jar

You're gonna love this gift-in-a-jar mix and you're gonna love my new friend Dolores, AKA The Baking Diva.  I'll show you how to put together this cookie mix to give as a gift and The Baking Diva will show you how to bake the cookies from there.  This mix really makes delicious cookies!  

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvyK60poMTA&t=25s 


Watch The Baking Diva's video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4aJdk1gEhg 

Lighted Snowman Wreath

This snowman wreath was easy to make and he's sooo adorable!  I'm in love with this little guy.  I was already a snowman lover but he has won my heart!  Let me show you how easy it was to create him  

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_H66SwXMv0&t=25s 

Beaded Christmas Wreath Pendant

This beaded Christmas wreath pendant is spectacular with it's little red bow and tiny silver bell.  I am just so proud of the bow and the bell!  The bell is made using a tiny silver filigree bead cap, a bugle bead as a spacer and a ball head pin.  The bow is made from two heart beads and a seed bead.  All simple and common components, but when they all come together they make a stunning little wreath.  Let me show you how I did it.

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSjgW2sGINo&t=25s 

CELEBRATE JESUS Christmas Card

This card has a beautiful and fun message reminding us to focus on what really matters during the busy Christmas season.  Never let the season get so busy and hectic that you forget to celebrate Jesus or catch snowflakes on your tongue.  Keep it meaningful.  Keep it simple.  Keep it fun.  Merry Christmas and many blessings to you all! 

Feel free to print my PDF page which has four card fronts.  Just cut in half lengthwise and again in half widthwise.  This will create four fronts that measure 41/4" x 5 1/2" which is the full size of an A2 size card, or you can trim it as I did to show a matted border.

Click the following link for the PDF:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IMEP8zNxrEtWawPm9Y1lcJkm-TONgeOv/view?usp=sharing

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0HfvtLcHpo&t=25s 

Coal Bracelet

Don't be upset if Santa brings this coal in your stocking! ;-)  After all, coal is where diamonds come from and if you ask me it makes beautiful jewelry in either form.  But that might be because I live in a coal town, lol.  

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypdWCkbD3xI&t=25s

Poinsettia Napkin Folding

Decorate your Christmas place settings with beautiful poinsettia napkin folds with delicious candy treats as the flower center.  

You can also use this same napkin fold but change up the colors to create many different looks.  Keeping in the Christmas theme, and removing the candy center, you could do these in white to create simple snowflake napkins.  Maybe a light blue or silvery gray napkin to create a Christmas star.  You could use yellow to create sunflowers, white for daisies, or any other flower color.  Pastel flowers would be great for Spring time gatherings, such as Mother's Day.  

This is as versatile as the paper bag crafts.  Be sure to check those out too.  So far we've made Paper Bag Snowflakes and Paper Bag Poinsettias for Christmas, and Paper Bag Sunflowers for Thanksgiving.  

Watch my Poinsettia Napkin Folding video here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PnPuf2OaCo&t=25s

Gift-in-a-Jar Ornament

This little gift-in-a-jar Christmas tree ornament is an adorable representation of the real gift-in-a-jar mixes that we love to exchange at Christmas time and the recipe in this one is SNOW!  So cute!  This is definitely one of my favorites.  I did get this idea from an ornament I saw in the store at Walmart, but what I love about making my own is the freedom to change up things like the fabric and ribbon, the cute little customized tag, and anything you want to change or add to make it match your style or your decor.  

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJHW-7IQ-rs&t=25s 

Chocolate Covered Cherry Christmas Mice

You won't believe how quick and easy these chocolate Christmas mice are to make.  They are super simple but they have huge impact!  Bring these as your contribution next time you attend a Christmas party or serve them at your own party.  They are sure to impress!  

And don't think you can only make these at Christmas time.  Get Craftie and think of what other party themes might involve mice...  Cinderella...  Three Blind Mice...  or my childhood favorite: The Secret of Nimh!   And I'm sure there are so many more!  (But, if you serve these to children, be sure to use pitted cherries to prevent choking.) 
Besides Christmas, what party theme would you use these with? 

Watch my YouTube tutorial here: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRJMoygt3Og&t=25s

Red Hat Snow Lady Bead Charm

Isn't she cute?!  I know, I did a version of a snow woman last year in my Snowman Bead Charms video.  But I received these adorable little red hat beads as a gift and I knew right away that I wanted to make a snow lady who is a member of the Red Hat Society.  How fun!  She's all dressed up in her red and purple colors.  I think she's positively lovely! 😍  

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIMabO9wyT4