Beaded Cross Stitch Kits Review (Beaded Cross Stitch For Beginners...)

[@AnthonyCrammen]

To say that those beads were small would be a huge understatement! 🤏🧐

[@clairewhitcher2190]

Maybe one day, you'll finish it 🤔 Love the Giraffe, you should frame it 👏🏻👍🏻😃🤗🥰🥰

[@stitchinggeek6200]

Not only is your whole channel delightful but I love, love, LOVE your editing. It adds so much to the videos and often make me cackle out loud. Bravo! But for real, this kit looks super fun.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah that's a huge compliment so thank you for that! 😊😊😊 It was a nice kit, I unfortunately just don't have the time to finish it 😅

[@Luxinda]

So it’s a mandala pattern plus cross-stitch plus beads. I would rather stab my eyes out. I’ve tried all the stitching and beading-related crafts in younger days and I really suck at them all, so that probably colors my opinion somewhat 🙄 Congrats on the job situation being sorted and for so much less stress as a result! And thanks for a wonderful mid-week surprise video!!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Yeah I think I picked a slightlllly complicated design for my first attempt! 😂😂 Ah thanks Luxinda! Just glad it's all sorted now! 😁

[@meganlouise1125]

It so beautiful i do cross stitch all the time but didnt know beaded ones existed!! If u send it to me ill finish it and send it back. U did great a valiant effort😁😁 congratulations on the new job!!! Im so so happy u r feeling alot better i could totally tell u were very stressed. Love ya Ant🥰🥰🥰

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Megan! Oh you'd love beaded cross stitch then! It's super fiddly though! 😂

[@tracyharper2121]

Seed beads is my idea of hell. I make jewellery and seed beads fry my brain completely, along with jump rings!!!! It does look lovely though. Good news on the job front, you sound brighter xxxx

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh jump rings!!! They are sooo fiddly!! Ah and thanks Tracy! 😊😊

[@Wedoozit]

I make jewelry, including bead work. It is very calming. A lot of crafters do a little at a time. Good job and thanks for trying! I'm glad you got re-purposed at work ( sounded like an applicable word lol)

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh sounds cool! Yeah I can imagine people don't try and do it all in one sitting 😂😂 Yeah that's definitely the right word lol, glad it's all sorted! 😁

[@books165]

Congratulations on the new job! Yay☆☆☆☆☆ I adored you diamond painting. I've never seen beaded cross stitch before. Looks intriguing. Thanks for the extra video it was great.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Jennifer! 😊😊

[@janisruffe885]

Happy to hear about your new job! Congrats!. This kit reminds me of the DIY miniature build kits. They take months to complete, but because you are so focused on the building, you forget about all your problems, and Covid, etc. I found it so therapeutic. If you decide to devote an hour a day to it, you will eventually complete it. Love your videos, and thanks for the extra perk this week!👍💕

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Janis! Oh I tried one of those on my channel a while back and was in shock at how small everything was! 😂 I didn't end up finishing it! 😅

[@Meowgismom]

Congratulations on the job, and you do seem less stressed. I’m very happy for you. All these types of crafts take forever, I just work s kind of stuff whenever I feel like it. I started a latch hook kit a mont or so ago, I have 3 rows done. It’ll take me a year to do it, but that’s okay, it’s for fun, not to stress me out, lol.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks! 😊😊 Oh they take so long! Maybe when I'm retired and have nothing to do I'll finish it! 😂😂

[@cherylalikhani5957]

Hi Anthony! Fun project! I've done it once with my own pattern (counted cross stitch, no print). My favorite things to do with cross stitch patterns were to turn them into either a loomed pattern on an American Indian bead loom or a filet stich crochet object (blanket, dollies, etc). It is also possible to crochet and knit with beads but stringing hundreds to thousands of beads onto yarn would be absolutely tedious.

[@cherylalikhani5957]

You are right about the loop helping, especially by helping keep the holes from getting stretched in wonky directions.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh sounds interesting! I'm not the best at needlecraft so it was a bit challenging! Oh and that does sound tedious! 😅

[@cherylalikhani5957]

@@AnthonyCrammen you might like the American Indian bead looming, I found it quite relaxing and very easy to do (yarn weaving was easy too). I made a bracelet with my name as my first project using graph paper and knowledge of cross stitch pattern making to create a simple bead pattern.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh I'll check it out! 😁

[@goodymiller]

I would love to see you make a book nook, the little book sized dioramas that are meant to be nestled in between books on a bookshelf. Or a fairy house for out in the garden. Both projects I’ve wanted to do but haven’t had the courage to start yet.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

I actually have the fairy house project saved in my future Pinterest crafts so I might end up tackling it in one of the episodes of the Blind Pinterest Challenge, been meaning to do it for a while now! 😅😅

[@leslieannvanhumbeck9444]

You've inspired me to get back into cross stitch. I had given it up. It does take forever. ❤🧡💛

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh good luck LeslieAnn! 😊😊

[@x_moosh_x2969]

Yay, so glad your feeling okay. We love seeing you and your videos. Glad things are settling down for you. I hate that when it rains, it pours (very overwhelming at times). Great video too ❤

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thank you! 😊😊

[@steamdespair9189]

I’m not into this cross stitch thing, but I’m so happy for you. Congratulations on your new job! 👍🏻

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thank you! 😊😊

[@kathleenbryant7531]

The Giraffe looked great.... I think you will go back and finish the beads maybe in the winter :) love your show delighted you got another job takes some of the stress off

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Kathleen! 😊😊

[@janetfernie1997]

Was going to suggest an American Bead Loom,you can create your designs and is totally therapeutic,it taught me a lot of patience when l was going through a bad time,good luck in new job😍

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh I'll check that out Janet! And thank you! 😊😊

[@MrGigihp]

Good to hear things are looking up! Was also in a kinda funk lately. Take care.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks! Oh well I hope you're getting better! 😊😊

[@MrGigihp]

@@AnthonyCrammen as long as I'm crafting/arting the world can come to an end. Try the gel plate stamping thingy sometime. Huge fun!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh I know that feeling! 😅 I've popped it on my list of future videos, might take a while to see it as I record/plan in advance! 😊😊

[@davebowker1113]

Feeling better?? Beautiful

[@AnthonyCrammen]

I am! Thanks Dave! 😊

[@janicek9399]

Congratulations on the new job! I am glad that is sorted out for you, it can be stressful. I used to do embroidery years ago. Never liked cross stitch, loved the picture in the kit, too annoying for me to actually do it. The giraffe turned out great! Thanks for the surprise video, glad you gave it a go so I don’t have to, lol. Thanks for sharing!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Janice! Haha I don't blame you! And no problem! 😁😁

[@user-nf6zf8oj8d]

What a wonderful surprise to have a bonus video midweek, I nearly missed it 😀 . Geez that beading looks insanely difficult, well done for even trying it. So pleased about your job it was obviously worth all those meetings 🤪😜 xx

[@AnthonyCrammen]

😁😁 Oh it was! Everything was just so tiny 😂 Ah thanks Ruth, I guess so! Took long enough! 🙃🙃

[@eyeofthebasilisk1]

I'm glad you're feeling better. You look like you feel a more relaxed than you have in a bit. Congrats on the job. The cross stitch looks sooo tedious. I dont do tedious well.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Amber! Feeling much better yeah, just happy to move on from it now! Oh it was soooooo tedious! 😅😅 I could honestly barely see the beads even with my glasses on! 😂😂

[@eyeofthebasilisk1]

I'm working on a digital artwork that is going to kill me, but when it's done i think my stress levels will be better as well. It's pretty tedious as it has a lot of fur textures so I can definitely relate to working on a tedious project.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh sounds tricky! I'm not the best with digital art so I can only imagine! I'm sure it'll look amazing once it's done though! 😁😁

[@eyeofthebasilisk1]

You are so sweet! It will be on my insta when it's done if you want to see it, but I'm not sure it will be as beautiful as you're expecting 😅

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh definitely give me a tag when its up! I'm sure it's way better than anything I could do! 😁😁

[@lyndaelefsen486]

Congrats on the job Anthony! It’s a beautiful pattern and would be pretty spectacular finished but very time consuming. The space elephant was a nice bonus! x

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Lynda! 😁 That elephant just keeps reappearing! 😂😂

[@louisex5954]

Found you from hair budda, I’m so happy you craft!!!! Binging all your videos :) x

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah welcome to the channel Louise! 😊😊 I do indeed! Crafts and lots of other creative fun stuff! 😁😁

[@bellabella9918]

You did a fantastic job there 👏

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Bella! 😁😁

[@sarahlouisegillard1082]

Ah thank you so much for giving it a go. You never disappoint. Haha 😂

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha I tried!! I did try! 😂😂😂

[@amethyst1826]

Ant, I think you should try a 'Blackwork' kit!! Look under cross stitch for them or just Google 'Blackwork embroidery'!! 🙂🙂 xx

[@AnthonyCrammen]

I'll have a look! 😁😁

[@mariahargrave1790]

Congratulations on your new role . Glad to see you a bit more yourself. I have done loads of different kinds of needlecraft but this looks way to fiddly 😀

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thanks Maria! 😊 Oh it was super fiddly! 😅

[@FirebladeCBR]

I used to do a lot of cross stitch many years ago and was very good at it. I decided to try the beaded cross stitch oh my god! This is one of the two crafts that I absolutely detest, the other one being crochet. The beads were so tiny. I will never try it again. By the way, where are you from? Can’t quite place the accent. Love your videos and it’s a real treat when you put up an extra one xx

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh I don't blame you Dorien! 😂 I can't do crochet either!! I'm from Durham, so the lovely North East 😁

[@FirebladeCBR]

@@AnthonyCrammen lovely. I’m from the very sunny, at the moment, Liverpool

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah nice! I like Liverpool! It has some good night life, the Tate was good too! 😁

[@ruthtrebilcock7324]

The first red flag was UNCOMPLICATED….Did they indicate relaxing at all? 😂🤣 …… as ever a great video, glad your job situation is reasonably settled, at least you have a safe launch pad to consider your next options…the kit looks great!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha it was definitely a red flag! 😂😂 And thanks Ruth! 😊😊

[@kingmerry10]

Hey Ant! Thanks for the surprise extra video this week! :-D Cool new opening titles too!! I was just thinking 'Perhaps you could glue-gun it...' (I probably would have) when you said the same thing ;-) Congratulations on the new job btw, I'm very glad to hear you're feeling better :-D :-D

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Ah thank you! 😊😊 Oh hot glue would have been far easier! 😂😂

[@kingmerry10]

@@AnthonyCrammen Looks like those elephants are creeping back again though :-O

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh they never leave me alone! 😂😂

[@kingmerry10]

@@AnthonyCrammen You might need to take out an elephant restraining order!! ;-D

[@AnthonyCrammen]

🤣🤣

[@shellandshilo]

Oh no way that thing would do my head in Anthony lol you did a great job on the tiny bit you tried.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Thanks Shell!! It was incredibly fiddly! 😂😂

[@FirebladeCBR]

So glad you finished the diamond painting. When I suggested it I had an idea you’d hate it then love it. The back ache etc is well worth it. I wish I could still do it. Hopefully the new drugs they’ve got me on to stop my tremors will help. I’d love to send you one to do. Do you have a p o address?

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh fingers crossed your new medication helps! Apprently 'green grass' (wink wink) is good for calming shakes/tremors, I know it is medicinally available now but not sure how hard it is to get from the docs. I don't have a po box sorry! Keep it for when you get better! 😁😁

[@Luxinda]

Hey, I'm back (woo!) to re-suggest the whole junk journal idea. It's pretty overwhelming at first. The channel I recommended previously has so. many. videos. So here are 2 really (I think) more helpful ones: kzbin.info/www/bejne/boemZGCClMetgJY (what is a junk journal and why TF do people make them) and kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipzFioKKbt2Biqs (a relatively simple journal made in under an hour). Keep in mind that all the big names in the field are trying to sell stuff -- their journals, their "digi-kits" to make journals, etc -- but none of that is necessary since junk journals are supposed to be about making a journal with literal junk you have around the house. The second video I referenced above uses a couple doilies in hers, and I think you may have some of those lying around, right? *wink* I won't bug you about this idea again, but I'm hopeful :)

[@AnthonyCrammen]

It's already on my list Luxinda don't worry! 😊😊 Might take a while as I pre-record my vids etc! I'll check out those vids too so I fully get what I'm doing! 😅😅

[@Luxinda]

@@AnthonyCrammen oh, that makes my day -- thanks!!! 🎉👏

[@AnthonyCrammen]

No problem!! 😊😊😊

[@edward3dofficial]

Yeah, I wouldn’t have the patience for this.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

😂😂

[@WaverleyWanderer]

Bearded Cross Stitch might have suited you better if you were in the right mood for it. Basically sewing for angry people with beards. Try just adding one bead a day see what affect it has on your mood, do you look forward to each bead or dread it how does each one make you feel as you get closer to the last one and further away from the first. Good luck with the new job.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha! 🤣🤣 And thanks Waverley! 😊😊

[@gavin.d.m]

Oh Anthony, you are such a disappointment giving up. But hey oh, it made us a great mid week video 👍🎉👏👏

[@AnthonyCrammen]

I didn't have the time lol, it would have taken me months to finish! 😂😂

[@juliexw2002]

Lol hot glue gun. 😂👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@AnthonyCrammen]

It was soooo tempting! 😆😆

[@Yl-vz6wf]

YKP - means Ukrainian. Please never confuse it with the language you mentioned first... Embroidery is huge in Ukraine, it is something that is truly valued and is passed from generation to generation. It can also get very complicated. Also, every region in Ukraine has their own technique and the look, so it is very interesting and colourful. Hope you enjoyed doing it. :)

[@deathbearbrown]

yaaaay extra content

[@AnthonyCrammen]

🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼😁😁😁

[@deathbearbrown]

​@@AnthonyCrammen Congrats on your new job! 🎉✨🎊🥳🙌

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Thanks Sue!! 😊😊

[@anthonywarwood6817]

Diamond painting next 😂

[@thecasualgoth6666]

Person question, you don’t have to answer, is there a meaning for your tattoo? I really like it and I’d love to get pretty much the same thing

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Oh no that's fine. The little symbol is a phylogenetic tree, which basically resembles where life evolves and connects to one another, I think Darwin invented it. It's a very simplified version as they can be super compliacted lol. And the bands are just there because I fancied it 😅

[@thecasualgoth6666]

@@AnthonyCrammen That’s so cool :) thank you :)

[@aicirtkciub9167]

First impressions...you need a hoop. But let's see how it goes.

[@alexiscraftyourlifeaway9587]

NOPE I WON'T TRY CROSS STITCH CRAZY LONG CRAFT 😅😅😅 ANT DON'T WORRY ANY COMPANY WOULD BE LUCKY TO HAVE YOU.

[@AnthonyCrammen]

Haha I don't blame you Alexis!! 🤣🤣 Ah thank you! ☺☺

[@amethyst1826]

HOW RUDE!!! A scam caller rang me while I was watching this! A problem with my social security number -- DO NOT FALL FOR IT, PEEPS, I looked it up and it's in Indonesia ffs!! Y'all be safe!!

[@AnthonyCrammen]

You get em Nutty!! 👊

[@amethyst1826]

@@AnthonyCrammen I might not get them, but I will warn people!! I try not to be got!

[@Hansi_321]

Are you crossstiching in a paper ?😂😅