Advent at The last Homely House December 4th Advent Balls!

[@clairehampton986]

As a very young girl, finding these crepe paper rolled balls with tiny toys inside was the highlight of the Advent season. The religious aspect came later in life.

[@rowenaoverton4568]

You are so ingenious. I bet the cats would like it as a toy!

[@lindalewis8565]

Norma loves you so much! She’s delightful! And your advent calendars are wonderful. Thanks for sharing!

[@JB-pd4ni]

Great idea......what a fabulous view at your friends house!

[@sandrawhitakermyer4146]

Another exciting activity for Christmas!

[@083purplecola]

What fun ideas for Advent calendars! I've shared the crepe paper wrap idea with my niece, and we are going to make some for her children (she has five, from 10 years to 1 year) even though we're getting a late start. Thank you so much, Dear Kate!

[@judithburke3637]

Kate you are a hoot a breathe of fresh air thankyou

[@ingridellis8237]

Thank you for sharing.

[@vickisromovski4979]

Love the idea ! Thank you once again !

[@ellenrik]

GREAT idea!! I've seen this done with puzzles too. Just put one or three pieces in each layer and the recipient can start building the puzzle as they go! what fun these are!! (Good Luck John!)

[@shepardleroy6036]

i realize it's kind of off topic but does anybody know a good site to watch newly released tv shows online?

[@coltenraphael1268]

@Shepard Leroy Flixportal :)

[@shepardleroy6036]

@Colten Raphael thanks, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) I appreciate it !!

[@coltenraphael1268]

@Shepard Leroy Glad I could help :D

[@WistfulCreative]

So fun...I made surprise balls for my grandsons one Halloween, all kinds of fun things in there (chocolate too, of course). The top crepe paper was was white and I added googly eyes sticking halfway out the paper...Mummies! They loved them! Thanks Kate for sharing!

[@pambrackemyer4356]

I am in awe of your never ending imagination and talent. I watching all of your past posts! ❤

[@pjl2963]

What a delightful game!

[@denisesefton9432]

Wow ! What a lot of work!

[@rhoz5191]

Very clever and fun. I was wanting to see more of the view out the window behind the girls. So beautiful !!

[@rachelhamby3851]

Kate ... You're simply a TREASURE!!!! Wishing you every happiness this holiday season!!!

[@lunalovegood69]

🐱 😢 the first video after you told us yesterday about Normas passing. I am still watching your videos in order. And I will make this advent calendar for my children this year. 😊

[@christinepease890]

love your advent ideas, I remember watching you make last years, dream sweetly tonight Kate and have a beautiful day tomorrow, thank you for all the work you are putting into these videos it is making the count down to Christmas even sweeter (and no calories :) x x x x x

[@HumbleVoyager]

A very novel idea. I can’t wait to see what happens tomorrow! 😎

[@sylviapage8572]

They are so good. If I remember I’ll do some next year. Thanks for sharing.

[@busybeaver793]

Lovely idea Kate. You have a very creative mind. I am sure your family and friends look forward to this every year!

[@mecraftytoo]

Great idea Kate, love the way Norma watches and listens to you, I’m sure she thinks you are talking just to her. So sweet, love her.what a fabulous place your friends live in, such great views. Merry Christmas to you and your family Kate xx

[@TheUnnur81]

So clever and fun!!! 😃🤩

[@stellaunger8568]

You are so creative Kate, I love watching all your videos. Thanks for sharing ❤️😊🎄

[@suedale1865]

Genius what a great personal advent

[@shirleylindsay5586]

Hi, kate. You come up with some of the greatest ideas. I would never have thought of this. You are a great inspiration to all

[@maryfennell9672]

What a fantastic idea!

[@charlieharley616]

Oh, how I adore Norma!

[@twyla2575]

Good old Norma, so good to see her again!! Stop watching John!!! LOL.

[@bonniestalhiem8025]

What an awesome idea! Thank you so much......I love watching all your videos.👍🏻👵🏻

[@brigittethebusystitcher]

Another delightful video 🌸

[@susanfryer1616]

Great idea I,m going to try that next year , I have,t got time now. Thanks x

[@stephanieloffler8566]

Dear Kate, honestly I am a little behind with your calendar, so I'm sitting here on 6th to watch 4th to 6th, having a cup of tea and just enjoy ;) xoxo Stephanie

[@lesleygilbert1945]

Wish I could think of things like this - now I've no excuses for next year - thanks Kate :)

[@Jillyflower7]

You are such a lovely generous lady! I'm watching this in Feb, thinking I'll start now for next Christmas! Xx

[@carolynhoover9444]

I love the Adve t ball idea! Your friends nade me chuckle with the anagram film both going for the chocolates. This is what I would do. Norna makes my day. She is so cute. P S. I mastered the no sew fabric stars but they were not easy at first because I am not a crafts person but you made it fun do I went ahead and tried these. I am glad I did. Look forward to the next Advent day surprise..

[@suewilson3044]

Blooming brilliant idea, thank you for sharing with us Kate

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

Great fun, thanks much! Great to see the gals open their advent ball.✌️🇨🇦❤️🙏

[@RedwoodsAndRain]

Oh Norma...How I love thee!!! Happy Christmas! Sally in Northern California 😁

[@lucybyrd2188]

That is fabulous!!! I can’t wait to make this for next year. I made your little packages with chocolates and anagrams of Christmas carols and movies. My family is loving it. ❤️❤️

[@carmenbailey8209]

Cute idea, I’m sure they’re have fun. Lots of work for you look forward to hearing how your children. Love the movie challenge as well very good, thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

[@susuburleson878]

This is such a fun idea, Kate! I’m tucking the idea away for next year.

[@tuthillg]

Such great fun, Kate! Wonderful idea! TFS the inspiration!

[@margerycummings8158]

Oh what a lovely idea! You are so creative 💖. I will earmark this for next year for my football crazy 9 year old grandson with players names. I bought last years from you for my youngest daughter and her student housemates and they absolutely loved doing it. Every night they got together over a beer and guessed the clue for the day haha. Thankyou Kate xxx

[@margaretblank9351]

Advent ends Dec. 24. Christmas Day is...Christmas. Advent is over by then, so don't worry about adding a calendar square for Dec. 25.

[@inge6280]

I think it’s a great idea to make your own adventcalenders!

[@sandywilkerson8525]

You are so Creative! Love your ideas! Have a Great day!💖

[@CoffeeJo]

This is a great idea. I will have to try it. Thanks for sharing!

[@sandylee1543]

FUN! Glad to see Norma.

[@lorettahenderson8979]

Lovely ❤❤

[@janmiller1850]

How perfectly fun! I was going to find a crimper and do your last year's idea, but ran out of time. Next year, though. Thanks so much

[@janiceremboski6892]

WHAT GREAT FUN ‼️🎄🎄💕

[@candacenagle505]

That was loads of FUN!!!!!! I could do this next year for my son in law...he is a Beatle fan (like me).

[@blossomxx9731]

It was on the news earlier that Hexham was voted the happiest place to live 😉

[@margm4]

Cute idea. You’re so very thoughtful☺️☺️🇦🇺

[@iamwhatiam4075]

Oh, what a fun gift! Love this idea!

[@Tricia123B]

Love the idea!

[@karenkijinski6271]

Looks like such fun.

[@nicolanewington1798]

I love your patchwork curtain. So pretty!

[@SandraOranje]

I do remember those crepe balls. There was one in the clean up of one of your drawers. And I do remember them and the wedding. You sitting in the garden making streamers and pompons I believe. I hope John skipped the beginning. 😂😂 Hope to see you tomorrow. 💕💕💕xxxxx

[@kimwatts5750]

Great idea Kate:) Thank you for sharing. KimX

[@mamas_quilts3573]

Hi Norma😍 I love what you're making Kate.

[@pbcatwoman5841]

You are so creative!! See you next time! 🙋‍♀️😻🏡🎄

[@susanroome5020]

Brilliant!

[@avrilplummer7047]

Such a lovely Idea and looks a lot of fun xxxxxxx

[@LindaWilde-y6l]

That’s really cool😊 ❤

[@suzeezee8196]

How fun! Maybe if I get started on some now they’ll be ready for next year!😂

[@kathylake3867]

How fun!

[@melaniesettle9353]

Love this awesome idea! I'll do this next year for my husband. His advent is in a box with 25 pieces of chocolate - no surprises. He would get a kick out of guessing the country shapes. I made an advent calendar that holds chocolate for my Dad last year and filled it up again this year. I also have a felt tree shape advent calendar that hangs on the wall for my dog, Abbey. It holds doggie treats for each day. She is happy to do her tricks for the extra treats. Thanks for putting up these fun videos. As always happy to see Norma getting in on the fun. Also, thanks for sharing the opening of one of the balls by your friends. Have a blessed day!

[@irhonda31]

Great video!

[@ellenrose2533]

That was fun. Lovely to see your friends. I'm not good at film anagrams. Luck for me the title appeared. Happy 4 Dec everyone. (It's the 5th, in the morning here as I watch.)

[@katehenry2718]

We love NOrma ))))

[@beverleyspugsandhomestead.]

Love the sugarplum fairy music 😁

[@debracampbell5151]

I remember the crepe paper balls from India! What a great and inexpensive advent calendar. May I request that you (or Anna) film John's reaction when he gets to the middle?

[@annierodenberg2327]

👏🏻👏🏻❤️

[@rachelstark2391]

Love, love that jumper! (did you make it?) Cheers, Rachel, NY

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Oh, hello Norma. You've been missed!

[@talesfromcuckooland]

Absolutely brilliant! I must make a note to make these for my children next year. I want to make your candied orange peel this year too at some point. X

[@gwynwellliver4489]

Ooh, I could make something like that for my daughter while she's at college! I have one of those blow up globes in my preschool classroom to help us learn about where some of our classmates are from. A Sadie sighting!! And, as always, lovely Norma supervising. :) Thank you Kate!

[@carolyntyler8835]

Sorry to change the topic, I need to know did you put a backing on your curtaions

[@lindaprice9242]

All that was so much fun Anna! Really enjoyed seeing the girls try to guess the film title.

[@drdwaynecuster]

Norma would like a ball of paper please. =)

[@sharonbrown2468]

Such a fun idea these advent balls are, but I don’t understand the numbers in your friends clue #1 at all....?

[@bb27232]

pretty sure the numbers = the number of letters in each word of the title

[@2missteri]

👍🏻😃

[@scottpenaluna5330]

💜🇺🇸👩‍🎤 HOWDY 💜 ADVENT NUMBER FOUR Signing off Scott's wife Vickie 👩‍🎤