I'm 76 and love the old fashion Christmas, old ornaments from my Mom, Red, Green & White colors. don't LIKE white lights,m it reminds me of going to the mall and there are white lights everywhere.. so Christmas with no color. Christmas is cheerful and bright different colors. My house is done in green lights, red lights & blue lights, and multi-colored trees, From all the houses I see they look blah and lifeless, but of course it is the taste of the individual, for me lots of color trees, MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY, HEALTHY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.
I like the Christmas colors and decorations of the 50’s the most. The pink, teal and red are so beautiful. But truly I like every Christmas theme except the formal trees done usually in gold. But even those are better than none.
Hi Donna, No, do not use power tools. Actually had a conversation with another Crafter, and we think crafts should be done with the hands. If it gets to using expensive power tools, well it becomes furniture making. Way off the mark. Crafts are cute and delicate. You do everything the natural old fashioned way.....I love it. 🐓🐄🎀🎨🎄🎆🚜
Good point. I guess crafting is different for everyone 😉I know some that use large tools and others just their hands 🤗 Thanks so much for watching. Take care 💖
Donna your crafts are so beautiful!! I live on a small hobby farm in the middle of my own forest. Needless to say there is no shortage of natural items that I craft with whenever possible. Thank you for the amazing inspirations!! God bless. 😊🙏
Love the window over a Christmas card winter scene. You could cut out 2 windows and put a living room fireplace scene on the other. Then glue them back to back for an indoor/outdoor view.
I have tears in my eyes. My mom, gone 6 years, was a meticulous crafter like you Donna. These are the beautiful items she would lovingly make her family. Thank you for being good teacher and sharing the love of handcrafted decor.
Lol, thanks Liyana 😊 It seems too early, but I know my crafty people that sell are making stuff like crazy right now 😄 Thanks for watching my friend. I hope all is well. Take care 💖 🙂
I am so 😍 with the amount and natural decorations. The way you turn them in beauty with simple material. The more I see the more I love it. You have a big creative brain 👍 1000 thank you
That's awesome!! I didn't see them. I still have a few from last year though, I should try removing the glitter to see how that goes 🤔 Thanks for letting me know 💖
Love all the ornaments! Another idea for the branch with the bird nest is to glue a clothes pin or other clip to the bottom and just clip it to Christmas tree branch. :)
I wish I was brave enough to use the power tools I’ve already spent hundreds on but I’m to scared!! 😂 my favorite has got to be the tassel lace angel!! I just can’t find the wood mini pots!!
I hear you, I was scared of them too, but my Hubby helped me with a few tools and now I'm willing to try it on my own. I just need a proper set-up. I have seen the wood pots at different craft stores and dollar stores. You could use a mini clay pot and paint it. I hope that helps 🤗 Thanks so much for watching. Take care 💖
Hi from Florida, I think you’re a great teacher and you describe things wonderfully. I love the way you finish things on the back because on a Christmas tree the ornaments do move around and you do see the backs. I loved all your projects and I appreciate you taking your time to teach others !
I like everything about your video. The crafts are easy and attractive, you spend the perfect amount of time on them and the background music is unobtrusive. Thanks for the great content.
You are by far the most creative crafter that I've seen Donna! Love your style, description of your work & the nature you add. Well, the cabin last year is still my fave, but I'm going to make your romantic shabby chic angel this year! Plus the card ones as well - beautiful way to use those cards I've saved over the years! I don't generally use a power tool for crafts - just Arm strong power😉, unless it's bigger wood projects.Thanks so much!
Wow wow wow wow wow wow! These are all really beautiful! Thank you for Awsome ideas! I made a rag garland last year for my kitchen shelves, I tied them onto led warm white lights in a gingerbread theme, my grandkids loved it, do dud my adult kids!! Lol anyway you have put me in the mood to craft my Christmas stash now! But I still have pumpkins everywhere in my craft room in different stages of being worked on! I absolutely loved watching this video! You have the perfect balance of talking and soft music! A star from me!🌟 God bless you abundantly in all things and much love from me too! ❤️🙏🥰😘🌟
I am all over the place when it comes to different styles. I love, love, love nature DIYs as I am a forager for not only crafts, but also foods and some medicines also, and I go to shabby, boho, farmhouse and retro (think hippie) too! I just discovered and subscribed to your RUclips channel and I love how you explain everything in detail. Thank you!
Yay, glad you enjoyed. I have started to forage for food a bit, still learning 😉 Thanks for watching and for your support Barbara. Have a great day!!☺️💖
We don't have paper birch trees in the Southeast, but I've found a substitute that works for some projects- older crepe myrtle trunks naturally peal. These have to be treated to reduce cracking when cut; I usually use olive oil because that is what I most often have available, but furniture oil is great and any cooking oil can work. The PROBLEM is that it takes TIME. The oil needs to soak in over night to make the bark flexible enough to work with, and then it might need another while for the oiliness to either be absorbed completely or dry out a bit. Crepe myrtle bark also varies from tan to reddish, so if you want a "birch look" you'll need to improvise with chalk paint in 'birch' and charcoal.
Thanks for sharing this with us Laurel!!! I have had a few viewers over time mention that they can't get their hands on Birch Bark, so it's great to know that there is an option. I am hoping to find other barks to use for crafting in upcoming videos. Thanks for watching. Take care 😉💖
Absolutely love every single one... it is so wonderful of you to share these ideas. You keep the teaching simple too..... Thanks for sharing your crafting ability with us....
First time I've watched you. Really enjoyed it. I liked how you use inexpensive items; my crafting is done on a budget! I collected the tiny "pine cones" off alder bushes this year,= and drybrushed them with white paint for a snowy look. I make dollhouse minis as well as items to sell and for my church bazaar; they were cute on tiny wreathes and ornaments. I think the galvanized and green houses were my favorite but I loved so many of them. Enjoyed your foraging additions, too!
Wow Wow Wow!!! I absolutely love all the rusty ones. lol (that's how my husband says it to tease me) Which is almost all of them all. Thanks for showing each one of them all again. Enjoyed watching. I might try and make some for Christmas Gifts. Take care and God Bless y'all always
Donna, your channel just came up on my RUclips feed & I am very grateful. Your ornament creations are simple but beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I did subscribe❤
Here's my foraging video for those of you who are interested ruclips.net/video/J0oxqGuBQ3A/видео.html 💖💖🤗🤗
I'm 76 and love the old fashion Christmas, old ornaments from my Mom, Red, Green & White colors. don't LIKE white lights,m it reminds me of going to the mall and there are white lights everywhere.. so Christmas with no color. Christmas is cheerful and bright different colors. My house is done in green lights, red lights & blue lights, and multi-colored trees, From all the houses I see they look blah and lifeless, but of course it is the taste of the individual, for me lots of color trees, MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY, HEALTHY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.
I like the Christmas colors and decorations of the 50’s the most. The pink, teal and red are so beautiful. But truly I like every Christmas theme except the formal trees done usually in gold. But even those are better than none.
I enjoy either primative or country style. There's something so warm and happy about those styles.❄️☃️
I totally agree! 😉
Wood burning is so fun! I was hooked after the first time doing it too.. I need to make more
Me too 😃💕
Hi Donna, No, do not use power tools. Actually had a conversation with another Crafter, and we think crafts should be done with the hands. If it gets to using expensive power tools, well it becomes furniture making. Way off the mark. Crafts are cute and delicate. You do everything the natural old fashioned way.....I love it. 🐓🐄🎀🎨🎄🎆🚜
Good point. I guess crafting is different for everyone 😉I know some that use large tools and others just their hands 🤗
Thanks so much for watching. Take care 💖
I plan to make the hearts and books for my grandchildren. I make them ornaments every year. These will be awesome. TYFS.
Love them all. Birdhouses were my fav.
Donna your crafts are so beautiful!! I live on a small hobby farm in the middle of my own forest. Needless to say there is no shortage of natural items that I craft with whenever possible. Thank you for the amazing inspirations!! God bless. 😊🙏
Sounds so beautiful & l would luv all the birds you visit with.
Oh that's awesome!! That would be a dream for me 😄
I am happy you enjoyed!! Thanks for watching Sandi. Take care 💖
So love the little book, I think I might try to make one. Love all your decorations
You sound so lucky! I bet it is a lot of work!
I live on an acreage in the bush as well. I live for the visiting wildlife and birds. We let it mostly grow wild so as to limit maintenance.
I loved them l but favorites were the lantern and the book tfs God bless
Every single one of these ornaments is more beautiful than the next. You are one very talented artisan!
Thank you so much 😊I am happy you enjoyed. Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words. Take care 🤗💖
I'm in awe of your whimsical, creative ideas!!
I Love the Angel,She's Beautiful.I been wanted to make angels for christmas and you show me how.Thank-you for sharing..🥰
I loved the ornaments with the deer sticker and the angel and deer.
I use power hand tools. Not table saws or big drills. I loved the beautiful angel!
Love the wood burned trees!
The little houses r so sweet
Thank you for sharing your great ideas for Christmas crafts!
Love the bird houses
Love the window over a Christmas card winter scene. You could cut out 2 windows and put a living room fireplace scene on the other. Then glue them back to back for an indoor/outdoor view.
Yes, that would look awesome!! Thanks for watching. Have a great week 😀💖
Super cute ideas loved them all❤🤗☺🌲
I’m a bit speechless, so I’ll just say “Wow!” Thank you so much!
Aw, thank you 💖💖💖🤗🎄
Love the book but all are beautiful
The Angel is absolutely gorgeous.
Thanks so much Denise 🤗💖
I have tears in my eyes. My mom, gone 6 years, was a meticulous crafter like you Donna. These are the beautiful items she would lovingly make her family. Thank you for being good teacher and sharing the love of handcrafted decor.
Aw, this warms my heart Chris 💗 I am so happy you enjoyed and it brought back beautiful memories 🤗
Thanks for sharing that with me 🥰
Take care 💖
My favorite decor is traditional with red mittens, gingerbread people etc. But currently have blue and silver....
You have been such an inspiration.. Thank you for you so very much. Wishing you and your family great health and happiness.
Yay, I am so happy you enjoyed!
Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words 💖
Take care 🤗🎄
Love yr work.every thing is so lovely… and simple, thank you so much for showing us yr work.
I have far more power tools than crafting tools, so I definitely use them!
I would love to use more, but I'm not really set up for it. I think I need to figure something out 😉
Thanks for watching 💖
Love it all. I too like all style, prim, shabby, country farmhouse etc….. ty
Yay the Christmas queen is back! I can't believe Christmas has come round so fast!
Lol, thanks Liyana 😊 It seems too early, but I know my crafty people that sell are making stuff like crazy right now 😄
Thanks for watching my friend. I hope all is well. Take care 💖 🙂
I am so 😍 with the amount and natural decorations. The way you turn them in beauty with simple material. The more I see the more I love it. You have a big creative brain 👍 1000 thank you
Thanks so much 😄 I am so happy you enjoyed. Thanks for watching. Take care 💖
True surprise how nice they look. Not the usual $store item!
Thank you kindly 💖
I loved them all but the angel is my favorite and I plan to make a few to sell and put on my shabby chic tree. You are so talented. Thank you!
Live your ideas. I will use them as I want to use up all of my scraps I have. thank you, lean on God.
Loving your crafts and feeling very inspired I loved the little bird on the branch and doilie tree but there are many I loved 👍🏽♥️
Thank you so much 😊💖🎄
Ill b making almost all of them some will b in fabric...cause thats what I do....Thank you for the inspirations!!!
Yay, glad you enjoyed. Thanks for watching. Happy Crafting 💖
loved the green bird house.
I just love the hearts! The are beautiful
Beautiful assortment of diy ornaments!
This year, our DT has the little deer mounts with NO GLITTER! I bought all they had. 😆
That's awesome!! I didn't see them. I still have a few from last year though, I should try removing the glitter to see how that goes 🤔
Thanks for letting me know 💖
Love the bird
I agree you are a master crafter!
Aw, thank you kindly 🥰 Merry Christmas 💖🤗
Love all the ornaments! Another idea for the branch with the bird nest is to glue a clothes pin or other clip to the bottom and just clip it to Christmas tree branch. :)
Thanks so much 🤗 Yes, I have done that before with other fun elements, definitely a great idea for the nest 😉
Thanks for watching 💖
I liked the birdhouses, and the angel is really cute,
I just love the houses. I have a couple of them and try it on mine thanks
I did this makeover on my houses and I love them
I absolutely love all your beautiful creations ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much 😊
Love your handmade ornaments. They are lovely. Your video is informative and fun! Thank you for sharing. Sheree 😊
Aw, thank you so much. I truly appreciate it!!
Thanks for watching 💖
Love all but the book is so sweet. You are artistic and detail oriented and patient. Happy holidays.
Donna, Love all your crafts . Thanks for sharing
Thank you kindly 💖
You have amazing creativity. I would of painted the little bird on the nest.
Girl, what is crafting life without power tools? I have them all!!! 😜🥰
My power tools are my hands I guess 🤷♀️🤣 Thanks for watching 💖
I wish I was brave enough to use the power tools I’ve already spent hundreds on but I’m to scared!! 😂 my favorite has got to be the tassel lace angel!! I just can’t find the wood mini pots!!
I hear you, I was scared of them too, but my Hubby helped me with a few tools and now I'm willing to try it on my own. I just need a proper set-up. I have seen the wood pots at different craft stores and dollar stores. You could use a mini clay pot and paint it.
I hope that helps 🤗
Thanks so much for watching. Take care 💖
Great ideas. I like the houses. thank for share with us. from Florida.
If I am cutting pipe or wire for an armature I use a miter saw. For other projects similar as your techniques.☕
I love the felt hearts they are so pretty
You are the very best I have yet to see! Thank you for sharing !
Wow, thank you!💖💖💖🤗
We didn't get most of what I see on your channel, at our Dollar Tree and Dollar General was really Sad... But it was fun to watch what You did!!
I love the Angel 😇 💛. I'm so glad I found your channel ❤️
I'm going to make angel and the vintage circle w/deer in the ctr, and felt hearts. Thank you.
Yay, glad you were inspired 😀
Thanks for watching. Happy crafting 💖
Live them all so much.
Hi from Florida, I think you’re a great teacher and you describe things wonderfully. I love the way you finish things on the back because on a Christmas tree the ornaments do move around and you do see the backs. I loved all your projects and I appreciate you taking your time to teach others !
So many pretties...just love the angel!!
Thank you Patsy 😊 💓
I just love natural items. We have so much in Nature that has hit the ground that makes the best ornaments . Thank you so much !
That's awesome, so many fun crafting supplies!! Thanks for watching. Take care Debbie 💖😀
Absolutely stunning, everyone of them. Bravo!
So many fantastic ornaments , I love the little galvo houses , the lanterns are so cute , but there are so many I like .
Angel favorite thanks
Thank you Frances 💖💖💖
Loved them all!! Thanks
Just wow!!! I loved everything in this video!
You are so creative!! Love watching what you come up with!
Thank you kindly Dawna 💖 🤗
I like everything about your video. The crafts are easy and attractive, you spend the perfect amount of time on them and the background music is unobtrusive. Thanks for the great content.
Aw, thank you so very much!! I appreciate your kind words 🥰 Thanks so much for watching. Have a wonderful day 💖🤗
I love them all but the angel is my favorite.
Thank you kindly Suzette 💖
The shabby chic angel is awesome. I love how all of the trims just flow together.
Thank you Ann Marie 🤗💖
Oh so many cute things to make! I enjoyed watching!
Love pinecone decopage ornament. Gorgeous
You are by far the most creative crafter that I've seen Donna! Love your style, description of your work & the nature you add. Well, the cabin last year is still my fave, but I'm going to make your romantic shabby chic angel this year! Plus the card ones as well - beautiful way to use those cards I've saved over the years!
I don't generally use a power tool for crafts - just Arm strong power😉, unless it's bigger wood projects.Thanks so much!
Aw, you are quite the talent yourself Debbe 😉 I appreciate your support, it means a lot 🥰
Thanks for watching. Hope you're having a great week 💖
Love your crafts . They look professional. And so creative ❤
Thanks so much 😊
I utterly LOVED your creativity!!!! Congratulations 🎉🎊🍾🎈
❤loved the bird 🐦 🪺 nest!!!!
Wow wow wow wow wow wow! These are all really beautiful! Thank you for Awsome ideas! I made a rag garland last year for my kitchen shelves, I tied them onto led warm white lights in a gingerbread theme, my grandkids loved it, do dud my adult kids!! Lol anyway you have put me in the mood to craft my Christmas stash now! But I still have pumpkins everywhere in my craft room in different stages of being worked on! I absolutely loved watching this video! You have the perfect balance of talking and soft music! A star from me!🌟 God bless you abundantly in all things and much love from me too! ❤️🙏🥰😘🌟
Ooooo, your garland sounds beautiful, especially with the lights!! I think you've given me an idea 😄
Thanks so much for watching Nikkie. Take care 💖
I am all over the place when it comes to different styles. I love, love, love nature DIYs as I am a forager for not only crafts, but also foods and some medicines also, and I go to shabby, boho, farmhouse and retro (think hippie) too! I just discovered and subscribed to your RUclips channel and I love how you explain everything in detail. Thank you!
Yay, glad you enjoyed. I have started to forage for food a bit, still learning 😉 Thanks for watching and for your support Barbara. Have a great day!!☺️💖
Love your creations, I have been binge watching your videos for a couple of days now. Great ideas and yes I sure have subscribed.
Aw, thanks so much, I truly appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed ☺️ Thanks for watching!!
We don't have paper birch trees in the Southeast, but I've found a substitute that works for some projects- older crepe myrtle trunks naturally peal. These have to be treated to reduce cracking when cut; I usually use olive oil because that is what I most often have available, but furniture oil is great and any cooking oil can work. The PROBLEM is that it takes TIME. The oil needs to soak in over night to make the bark flexible enough to work with, and then it might need another while for the oiliness to either be absorbed completely or dry out a bit. Crepe myrtle bark also varies from tan to reddish, so if you want a "birch look" you'll need to improvise with chalk paint in 'birch' and charcoal.
Thanks for sharing this with us Laurel!!! I have had a few viewers over time mention that they can't get their hands on Birch Bark, so it's great to know that there is an option. I am hoping to find other barks to use for crafting in upcoming videos.
Thanks for watching. Take care 😉💖
Great idea. I'm from Maine now live in FL. I miss the birch bark. Thanks for your idea!
Incredible. I love them al l Ann from Va.
I have a variety of styles for Christmas. I live all of these projects. I definitely will try some.
Awesome!! I am so happy you enjoyed! Thanks for watching. Happy crafting 😉💖
I wanted yo let you know that my 7yr old granddaughter will be making some of your projects each Saturday during the months before Christmas 🎄
That is awesome! I am so happy she was inspired 😉
Happy crafting to you both 💖🤗
❤️ the angel!
Traditional red & deep green.
TODO TE QUEDÓ MUY BONITO!!!
MUCHAS GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR TU CREATIVIDAD!!!
SALUDOS Y BENDICIONES DESDE MÉXICO!!!
Thank you 😊 💓
I absolutely love that angel
Absolutely love every single one... it is so wonderful of you to share these ideas. You keep the teaching simple too..... Thanks for sharing your crafting ability with us....
We love rustic Christmas with a touch of industrial such as iron railings etc. It sounds strange, I know, but it ends up looking awesome!
Sounds awesome!! I love to mix it all 😄 Thanks for stopping by. Take care 💖
I love the little book. Everything is fabulous. I make the books but differently. Yours look easier. Thanks for the inspiration.
First time I've watched you. Really enjoyed it. I liked how you use inexpensive items; my crafting is done on a budget! I collected the tiny "pine cones" off alder bushes this year,= and drybrushed them with white paint for a snowy look. I make dollhouse minis as well as items to sell and for my church bazaar; they were cute on tiny wreathes and ornaments. I think the galvanized and green houses were my favorite but I loved so many of them. Enjoyed your foraging additions, too!
Wow Wow Wow!!! I absolutely love all the rusty ones. lol (that's how my husband says it to tease me) Which is almost all of them all. Thanks for showing each one of them all again. Enjoyed watching. I might try and make some for Christmas Gifts. Take care and God Bless y'all always
Aw, thanks so much Lisa, I truly appreciate it. LOL, rusty is good😄!! Glad you enjoyed ☺️ Thanks for watching!! Happy crafting 💖
The window scene was my favorite!☺️
Thank you 💖💖💖
Amazing work and inspiration!!!👏👏👏
Very creative and entertaining to watch
Keep it up💝💞👍
Thank you so much Linda 😀
I love the bird nest I amgolng to copy it
Hello I am a new subscriber and I absolutely love your DIY Christmas projects. My favourite is the beautiful angel. Thanks for sharing 😊
Aw, thanks so much 💖 I am so happy you enjoyed. Thanks for watching and for your support. Take care 🤗
Donna, your channel just came up on my RUclips feed & I am very grateful. Your ornament creations are simple but beautiful. Thank you for sharing. I did subscribe❤
Thank you so much Sandra. I appreciate it. Thanks for watching and for your support. Take care 💖🤗
Wow .. Love all of Your wonderful creative crafts Donna .. Thank You for sharing .. hugs ❤
Thank you Lorene 🤗💖