Big Renovation Plans for 2025 🎉

[@HeidiBuss-pd8cw]

Less talking/narration and more video

[@ShannonMakes]

Less complaining/whining and more finding a different video like a mature adult

[@DakotaAbroad]

Man, I came to the comments to make a joke about if these comments would appear despite your warning it would be a talky video AT THE BEGINNING of the video. Unfortunately I was too late. Haha

[@jennacloughley]

There are plenty of channels with renovations and less talking/ personality. This is what makes yours one of my faves, Shannon! Keep talking. ❤

[@jeanmullins3284]

Love you channel and explanations!!!

[@brendawomack5380]

This shows they don't listen to them.

[@micah06v8]

"We're not going to turn it into an open-concept nightmare". With that one statement you just became my favorite person on KZbin! 🤣🤣 I also love history and believe in preserving things how they were made. So it absolutely infuriates me when people gut one of these old Victorian homes to make it more "modern".

[@ShannonMakes]

fully agreed 😭😭

[@Trufriend61]

I agree wholeheartedly! My idea of modernizing an old home is to update the heating/cooling/electrical and NOT to rip out all the walls to make it 'open concept'. Walls and doors were designed with a purpose, to create barriers for noise, privacy and every once in a while slamming for dramatic effect! 😚 ~Chris

[@chrysanthemum8233]

I think the native plants landscaping is such a great idea! You'll have tons of birds and butterflies once it's all established. Although the first year you'll probably have to defend it pretty aggressively from deer. When you find a landscaper to help you plan it, don't forget to talk to them about protecting it when you're not around.

[@hollypk]

The bed project for Canelle sounds totally over the top, and I’m 100% here for it! 😁

[@ShannonMakes]

I can't wait to build it! It's going to be amazing 🥰🥰

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

Me too!

[@lajoyous1568]

I think it's gorgeous and wouldn't mind having a bed that looks like that myself 😁 I'm with Shannon on the "need more whimsy" in my life.

[@kathleennewbern480]

One year, I made it my quest to spend one day each month visiting my brother on the other side of town. I didn’t let him know the plan, so he was happily surprised at the end of the year when I let him know what I did.

[@ShannonMakes]

What a wonderful thing to do! I love that ❤️

[@liart6219]

I love circus content. 😊 well I love everything art, craft and creativity.

[@ShannonMakes]

Well you've found the right channel then!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@donnalewis4895]

Circus works on the something else channel too.😊

[@DaughterOfZi0n]

Absolutely looking forward to more circus content ❤ it's just another strand of the creativity that you so beautifully share with us...

[@SamIAm38386]

I wonder if the non-circus gets more views bc although it's interesting, it's not something that most people personally pick up, where an average viewer could be doing similar sewing, crafting, renovation projects. Regardless, I agree, circus is fascinating!

[@cassiebanks]

I love the circus content. Stephanie Rhule recorded a guy competing(?) on the ring you guys do a routine on and it was so interesting. Unfortunately, I've only seen snippets of your guy's routine, but I did mention you in my reply to her Insta.😊If they don't raise my rent another $50 this year, I might actually be able to do Patreon. I'm crossing my fingers.

[@TheBrkndoll]

I adore it when a channel publicly sets goals and communicates as well as you do, Shannon! It's so refreshing. The projects and plans sound amazing and I truly wish you all the luck in doing them.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thanks! Glad to have you along for the ride!

[@julietaborne5979]

Love all your content, all the variety, more circus for me

[@peglamphier4745]

Shannon's always great at telling us what's going on and what's coming up. I treasure her clarity and honesty.

[@TheSchkings]

Canelle rolling in the snow like an insane sausage in the outro was JOYFUL!! Here's to embracing JOY in 2025!

[@ShannonMakes]

JOY!!! The joy of a corgi in a snow storm!!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@@ShannonMakes 😂 I'm in a snowstorm in North Carolina right now and I can tell you that my dachshund expressed many emotions when I just took her out and NONE of them were joy! 🤣 Much closer to revulsion and outrage! We haven't had snow here in a few years and the frigid temps this week have her very upset and now there's the additional insult of SNOW! If she could speak English, I have a feeling she'd be asking to speak with the manager right about now!

[@ShannonMakes]

​@@Lucinda_Jackson revulsion and outrage 🤣🤣 "EXCUSE ME, OLD MAN WEATHER? I'D LIKE TO SPEAK TO YOUR MANAGER ABOUT THIS" 🐾❄

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@@ShannonMakes Exactly!!!

[@BuffytheRealSlayer]

My goal for this year is to be a bit selfish. I know that sounds bad, but I am horrible people pleaser. I want to work on being more authentic to myself and learn to set boundaries. I want to learn to speak my mind and speak up for myself. I want to do things that make ME happy.

[@ShannonMakes]

No, not at all - I proudly tell people I'm quite selfish! In fact, I'm pretty sure I said it proudly in my "Assumptions" video... (Aha! Yes, I did... timestamped link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnbPaqV4aMpmoNUsi=6FebicslkVAvta4e&t=596 ). In my case it's not cuz I'm fighting against people pleasing, I'm just naturally that way, because I enjoy making myself happy more than I enjoy suffering to make others happy!

[@Jess38044]

@@BuffytheRealSlayer good luck! It feels awful trying to break out of the people pleasing at first, but the real ones get it and stick around. :)

[@Craftythrifter]

Bravo!

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

It's really a health goal! I waited until waaaay too late I my life to decide it was okay to say "no" to things that I just didn't want to do without having a "good excuse". The simple fact that's it not a way I want to spend my time and/or money is a good enough reason all by itself. I will warn you that some people who may have been taking advantage a bit may be less than pleased to see you find your voice. Most will simply be a little puzzled for a short period of time while the relationship shifts and resettles into something you both enjoy 100% of the time. Wishing you luck and a new happy life of choosing to prioritize yourself at least as often as you prioritize others.

[@lajoyous1568]

It's not an easy battle but it's worth it. I have succeeded and never looked back 😁 just remember you are able to say No and they don't need a reason why. You got this 👍

[@marthaturner3866]

I have loved ALL your posts. I am old now but have had many derelict houses that I in my mind "brought back to life" even when people called me crazy. (That was in 1974 when they were ripping out the beauty in homes). Yes I saved the pocket doors, the hand blown glass in wooden windows and the claw foot tub. I also have knit and sewed all my clothes my whole life and "sew"wish I could help you with some of your projects. Do not let wicked algorithms dictate your content. Keep strong and enjoy the journey.

[@lajoyous1568]

I'm sure you still could teach the young gens a thing or two. 😊 Thanks for preserving the best parts of the old homes you had.

[@mr3158]

Oh! Canelle's bed project is so magical. I hope you have a lot fun building it!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 🎉🎉🎉 I'm sure we will!

[@olivetreewoman]

Heck, YES!!! Bring on the house history and Hobbit goodness!!!

[@prosie1968]

I’ve been here since the sewing, for the sewing and crafting. You are the fourth KZbinr who has bought a house and turned into a renovation space. Luckily for me I’m into all the things. Keep it coming!

[@ShannonMakes]

Hey, thanks for sticking with me for so long!!!

[@prosie1968]

I think the first video I watched was the towel jump suit. Not sure how long ago that was, I’m often surprised how long I’ve been following certain ppl.

[@ShannonMakes]

That was back when I was still in Copenhagen, so at least 2022, possibly '21 (still using it to this day)!

[@damogranheart5521]

​@@ShannonMakesI'll have to go back and look for that one as I have some really dirty jobs that I need to crawl into. Probably one light to medium weight and one heavy duty!

[@toniasalways]

I did this with my house about 20 years ago. Tracking the former owners was what got me interested in genealogy. From a land warrant to a soldier who fought in the Mexican American War (1846) to today. SO interesting. And the people's stories! Never too much stuff from your attic! Bring it on!

[@ShannonMakes]

💪💪💪

[@Boringforties]

I stopped looking into the previous owners of my house when I discovered the previous owner lost it in a reverse mortgage when her husband suddenly died, he worked in banking and didn't set her up for success. Makes me so sad for her knowing they lived here 30 years and she was kicked out four months after he passed (in the house, which is fine by me). Maybe I'll look into it again one day and go further back, it just made me sad.

[@jjez61]

I saw someone say quests, instead of resolutions. She talked about her friend who was on a pasta quest. Eating every kind of pasta and learning how to make pasta.

[@ShannonMakes]

omg, that's an amazing idea, great reframing! I'm on a whimsy quest, then!

[@crowfoot1199]

Oooh I like that reframing.

[@TerrasTreasure]

I saw that too! Was it Charlie/Stitchery that mentioned that?

[@jjez61]

@@TerrasTreasure It was on IG and was a woman quoting her friend. So that may have been the original poster.

[@nthebushes]

I want to be Canelle! That bed/secret passage project is probably the coolest thing I've seen or heard, pet-wise. Can't wait to see it come to fruition.

[@fianorian]

I love the eclectic mix of topics covered on this and the second channel. Looking forward to 2025, particularly details of the history of the house.

[@ShannonMakes]

🎉🎉🎉 thank you!

[@armedvsokord]

​@ShannonMakes i second this comment. I've been rewatching things from both channels as i either work on projects or recover from being ill. Shannon is great company

[@damogranheart5521]

​@@armedvsokordMay your recovery go well!

[@laurelelliott7021]

I stopped doing resolutions years ago. Now, I do a theme word of the year. This year's theme word is Connection.

[@ShannonMakes]

Lovely! I wish you many connections in 2025!

[@damogranheart5521]

I like connection! I love whimsy! And why not do both?! 🖖🫖📚🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

[@enixon8268]

You are the second youtuber I watch who has cleared out a house that has connections to ceramics. The other one is in Alberta.

[@peggymcthompson261]

Alex @CuriosityInc?

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

@@peggymcthompson261 Came to my mind, too.

[@Tina.bina.]

I'm all for more circus content. It's soo fascinating to see the behind the scenes details. Also of course anything creative I'm on board for. I love watching people create new things in any medium.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!!

[@brendabrinton2062]

You should collaborate with Elisha English. Her and her family bought an abandoned house sight-unseen in Nova Scotia . They have done alot of renovation and she is a crafter as well.

[@molnotmole3428]

Here for all the excitement, and of course the creative discourse in the comments

[@ShannonMakes]

Most excellent! ♥️💙💜

[@gigi3242]

I think the coffee maker in the background was extremely appropriate, lol All the plans sound awesome, full steam ahead. I generally don't watch premiers or live streams, as I find it too distracting. It's funny that you now have to explain that you "also" do crafting, not just house rehabilitation. Have a beautiful week. Whatever you do, it will be wonderful. Looking forward to another year of you Making stuff.

[@ShannonMakes]

I kept it in-frame because it was the perfect colour!

[@gigi3242]

@@ShannonMakes Well, the video seemed caffeinated, lol Very up and optimistic.

[@colleenmasse9368]

I love you talking videos....I can get things done & listen all at the same time. Dont change.

[@ShannonMakes]

🎉🎉🎉

[@nerinamay]

Shannon I love everything about your channel. I have renovated houses and I also love gardening, quilting, knitting, crocheting and painting. So there's nothing I don't like about your channel. I also love seeing your circus vlogs. What a multi talented person you are. Just keep doing you !

[@crowfoot1199]

Same! I joined for the house renovations, but enjoy the other creative things too. And the circus content!

[@claire2088]

I love that not all old stuff is expensive, it's nice that we can all buy beautiful things that have lasted for decades already. I don't care about the providence of my new-to-me candle stick holder, I just love that it's so whimsical and swirly! Best of luck with all the renovations :D I'm definitely interested in a what we found in the walls video (and inside the pipes? I have to know what/how?!) All your reno work looks so physical, I bet the circus training helps you guys with the stamina to keep at it!

[@ShannonMakes]

Such an interesting point that I'd not thought of before (or at least not consciously formulated into words is maybe a better way to put it), but that's so very true 🥰🥰🥰

[@TerrasTreasure]

Agreed! Last week, thrifting, I bought a new-to-me sit/stand desk, external monitor and chair for under 20 bucks TOTAL! Yesterday, I bought a gorgeous secretary desk complete with secret compartments and claw feet from FBM for 100 bucks! (It was even "reused" money as it was cash I got from salvaging a swag lamp and selling that on FBM a few weeks ago! There are plenty of treasures out there for anyone willing to put in a little effort.

[@ericaeschenbacher4921]

Excited for all of your 2025 goals! I really hope Angie at Trancend Furniture is open to a collaboration, I would like to think both channel's viewers would enjoy the crossover content.😻

[@ShannonMakes]

I hope so too!

[@ninemoonplanet]

I just found recently videos on "peg weaving" which is up my alley with yards of scraps I didn't know what to do with. The loom itself is fairly simple to make, the weaving is as simple or complicated as I choose. The bonus is the loom can travel, can be used in your lap if nothing else is available. The antiques are often less value in monetary terms but do have some fascinating information on how people lived.

[@discoj7112]

I honestly love the fact that some antiques are worthless or close to it. It gives so much more freedom to enjoy them in creative ways. The fancy, valuable stuff is neat, too, but the common objects can be so fun to disassemble, alter, and make art and decor from. A historic touch without the guilt of destroying something important, because there are hundreds of better examples out there already.

[@cathierayes4226]

All. The. Things. Shannon. Please show us ALL. The. Things!!!! **excited grin** Don't leave any of them out, okay? 😁😁😁 By the way, my dogs are as excited to play in the snow as Cannelle seems to be. I laughed watching her wiggle. They do that, too.

[@ace_r_ola]

The only new year’s resolution I’ve ever successfully kept at is both the easiest and hardest thing: stop masking as a neurodivergent person. It’s awesome that I get to live as a more authentic version of myself, but it also made me struggle at work a bit 🥲 you win some, you lose some Will be looking forward to Canelle’s new bed ❤

[@SonjaJeanius]

My resolution is to find something beautiful every day. Keeping a dairy of it.

[@lindamon5101]

❤

[@ShannonMakes]

That's amazing, and so lovely! Great plan!

[@kathrynblack9152]

I see that 'auto corrupt' bit you in the foot. Diary not dairy. Although keeping cheese is beautiful.

[@hayleyhutchinson5430]

Shannon, please keep being you. I love to see all the facets of your life and listen to you talk about all your projects (circus included!). My three year old son has started requesting to "watch Shannon" in the mornings OVER BLUEY. I just want you to know you add value to our family and our crafting time. Thank you!

[@ShannonMakes]

oh wow! That's... mind boggling, to be honest. Your son has stellar taste 😉🤣 So glad to hear I've added value, that's literally the ultimate compliment 🥰

[@karengoldie6801]

I'm very excited to learn the history of the house.I love that stuff. I came for the sewing and stayed for all the other projects! Lol

[@mskolezar]

There's an amazing antique repair guy here on KZbin - Tom Johnson - who said in his most recent video that the beautiful antiques he restores are typically not that valuable money-wise, and that most people who want their furniture restored pay him for his service because the objects are valuable to them, not the market.

[@ShannonMakes]

Love to hear that, and yes, I think it's quite true!

[@jessshepherd1843]

I'm looking forward to hearing more about the history of your house! Happy 2025🎉

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you, and to you too!!

[@lyndseybeaumont7301]

You’ll love Angie from Transend furniture. She’s truly a good, genuine and talented person. Can’t wait to see everything that’s coming Shannon. Good luck for 2025 xxxx

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you, and same to you!

[@mariejosevandelangerijt5112]

I love your chanel. I look forward to each video and enjoy the variety. Ialso whatch your other chanel which is lovely. In the past we renovated two old houses and my craft room and sewing machine are always set up and whirling with many different projects. As a Canadian and a Netherlands expat, your content in othef countries is also very interesting.You are a womyn after ny own heart. You are amazing. Thank for taki g the time to share your life and passion with me.

[@ShannonMakes]

You are so welcome, and thank YOU for taking the time to watch it and leave lovely comments! 🥰

[@caroles5258]

I'm into the circus videos, furniture painting, renovation, discoveries, the hobbit bed for Canelle so I'm happy.

[@ShannonMakes]

I'm glad you're enjoying the mix of content!

[@paigedryter7874]

I'm here for both crafts and reno. Keep up with the good work ❤

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes, absolutely will do!

[@pandjjensen]

Love your plans for Cannelle’s hobbit hideaway and secret passage!! ❤

[@dorothygarriott9721]

Shannon, love what you do, whether it is sewing, renovations, crafting, etc. Just be yourself. Really enjoy what I watch. I also enjoy you explaining things as well. All the very best for 2025.

[@maureenlangerfeld8489]

❤u seem to be the person who would appreciate the 'value' of the items left in the house! Much luck to u!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!

[@Marie_West]

I found this channel during my sewing adventures. But this channel is so much more then any one concept like home renovation. I just thought it was the current thing that needs done. Im good worh watching everything she shares with us. Including the circus, espically the circus, more circus please. I found almost every circus channel I could find searching for you in a show. The light pole concept looks AMAZING! Super brilliant idea! Maybe you need another channel just to drop circus life on.❤

[@CYNWORLD]

I love watching furniture upcycling, EPP, sewing, attic finds, 3D printing, and any ideas you show. Thanks for the 2025 goals.

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes! So many things to have fun with this year! 🎉 Thanks for always watching and leaving lovely comments 🫶

[@Kwazulujabul]

I Would love to see more renovation projects on the house. How you are transforming it to a comfortable living space.

[@imsewblessed1578]

The patchwork bow is totally amazing 😍😍😍🌟

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! I love it so much!

[@kieraoona]

I find the renovation and findings very interesting, but I also like seeing your crafting and sewing projects. I love the variety you put into your videos. Although I'm not a dog person myself, I do love the corgi content. I say keep doing what you're doing and I hope you have fun in the process! As a side note if you want to dive into pattern drafting, as its something I'm taking in college, let me know, and I'll gladly help you out :)

[@micah06v8]

Angie over at Transcend Furniture would be an amazing collab! She's very much about preserving the history of pieces, and is very knowledgeable in what she does. Plus she works with a bunny rescue! I think you guys would get along great. There's also a young lady here on YT named Ariel Bissett who's also there in Nova Scotia who is restoring her 1850s farmhouse. She might be an interesting collab for how you guys are handling the different challenges that come with restoring an older home.

[@dotbaenziger1392]

❤❤the idea for ur fur baby it will b a absolutely magical

[@carolehart1714]

My New Year resolution is to use up my tiny scraps of fabric. At the moment I'm finishing off a rag rug I started in 2023 & didn't touch last year.

[@ShannonMakes]

that's a great goal! get those scraps used up 🎉🎉🎉

[@raevynwoods9403]

I literally gasped at the idea of the LotR/Hobbit quilt! That sounds like the best (and most time-consuming, patience-needing) project ever. I'm super excited for many of the things you mentioned for this coming year, the renovation, the furniture painting, the dog bed, the quilting projects... Oh, and happy new year to you, of course!

[@ShannonMakes]

Most excellent! And happy new year to you too!

[@ConnieAcree]

I love everything in your videos. I think your idea for Canelle's dream bed is wonderful. I also love your idea to make a Hobbit or Lord of the Ring quilt. You are so talented, you can do it!! I love your circus clips. Thank you for sharing everything with us. God bless you all three.

[@rochellebayers2470]

I LOVE Angie of Transcend Furniture - I think the 2 of you are kindred spirits!

[@eonarts]

I am glad you’re keeping the sewing/diy/crafting in! I have been going back to watch your older sewing videos too!!

[@sassykassispages]

So excited for what’s to come!! 🎉😊

[@ShannonMakes]

🎉🎉🎉

[@themom0925]

I freaking love the tunnel for your sweet pupper!!!

[@sisterskaoi]

Can't wait to do more living vicariously through your videos, be it renovation, upcycling, crafting, or acrobatics! Being disabled sucks, but watching you have such a passion for *doing stuff* is so delightful 😊

[@lindamon5101]

U r such a tease . My new yrs res is to make ppl laugh hard enuf to wet themselves a we lil bit😂

[@ShannonMakes]

This might just be the best new year's goal I've ever heard!!!

[@kellybryson7754]

Sounds like an action-packed year!

[@armedvsokord]

I'm very much excited for this coming year and all of your goals. Bring on all the content you are excited to share. Attic, antiques, circus, crafting, thrifting, decorating, exploration of anything you're excited about, etc. P.S. I'm glad you took off a week and are doing a more chill video this week. You work very hard and deserve to rest just as much as anyone else.

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes, I decided that rather than taking all of January off (my original goal since this summer), I'm going to do more like one week per month for spring, spread out the load of the rest, but still give the people (more or less) what they want!

[@armedvsokord]

@ShannonMakes I highly encourage taking breaks as you need them. I'll rewatch old videos to full in the void when there are no new videos. 😉❤️

[@ShannonMakes]

Very kind of you!!

[@eternalbookwyrm9481]

I find your circus life fascinating. It would be cool if you had time and ability to interview some other circus performers, just asking a few questions about why they chose the circus. I just find it fascinating.

[@mvrooks]

I can’t wait to hear about the history of the house. That is one of my favorite types of history.

[@mommahowdoi44]

Please make yourself the dress the lady is wearing at 2:38 ... What a marvelous way to memorialize the previous owners.

[@cynthiadugan858]

Right!?! It’s a fantastic dress!

[@lauramarti7548]

I love the idea you have for Kanal’s bed! I wanted to let you know that your English paper piecing project has inspired me. I have started a project with fabric samples my friend gave me, and I am working on it while my honey is in the hospital after an eight hour surgery for cancer. This project is helping me get through long days at the hospital while he is recuperating from surgery. It really helps me get my mind in a better place while I am clipping fabric to octagons and then basting the material around the paper. As for the cozy New Year’s resolution you spoke about from your friend, I brought along my grandmother’s wool quilt and a warm cozy throw, to use in the motel room I am staying in while my honey is in the hospital. I am so glad I brought these things with me, as it makes my room feel like home.

[@KenZchameleon]

As long as pupper won't step on your heads, I say go for it! A Hobbit-hole headboard sounds very whimsical.

[@nancyloomis3046]

Thanks Shannon! Yes....agree...we should all make at least SOME effort at reducing our plastic waste. It is a challenge. One thing I recently realized is that the use of acrylic markers (brush or foam nibs) is better for me (I mostly use them for my more "fun & playful art" and to use in any artwork where I may want use acrylic tube paint, but they aren't really a substitute for all acrylic artists.) The reason is that there's NOTHING to rinse down the sink when you're done. And some markers are refillable (Molotow and Montana & others) or you can buy empty ones and select the nib of your choice. I don't typically use acrylic in my serious artwork...I'm mostly a watercolor person. But I have bought a couple of marker sets for fun...and they are fun! 🤩 The down side is that I won't be able to refill them when they're empty and not sure whether the pen parts can be recycled. It's always something. 🫤

[@ina290]

I like to see all the different items you were talking about including your day job! Happy New Year to all who reads the comments 😃

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you so much! and same to you too!

[@frannygrace2191]

Love all of your videos! Sounds like a super 2025! By he way, my only resolution is to be more fabulous in 2025!

[@V1sual3y3z]

I am excited for future collaborations and connecting with other creatives. I also really look forward to furniture flipping. I started watching for the sewing but I enjoy furniture and renovations even more, but still watch your second channel, too! I guess I'm also one of the smaller group of people who enjoys the circus stuff. As a canadian kid in the 90s I wanted to be part of cirque du soleil so badly. Thanks for putting yourself out there and sharing all this with us.

[@eonarts]

You do have circus performers watching your videos! I can’t believe everyone doesn’t love them!!??? I really enjoy the variety of your channel!

[@brucedouglass8232]

I love your sewing content. The costume for your corgi was spectacular. Also the hobbit robe. What a beautiful piece. I love how you get an idea, and then run with it.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you!!

[@beckytownsend3603]

I love everything you do. Just creating makes me so happy. I like seeing other people do it too.

[@ShannonMakes]

♥️💙💜💚

[@pattiobrien5408]

Glad you’re reaching out to Angie. She is fantastic and so talented 😊. Do you think you’ll continuously be about a year behind on the renovation content?

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

I hope so - I wouldn't want to miss anything!

[@hannamato]

I was actually planning on a creative challenge for myself this year - to knit a new pair of socks (either for myself or anyone who currently needs a pair) or some other knitted item every month. I have chilly feet and this Christmas I was the only one who didn't get anything for my feet, and you can never have enough wool socks. (On a side note, I hit my good-better-best goal of crocheting slippers for everyone for Christmas.)

[@lnzib]

I've been following your channel for over a year now and I cannot wait to see all your new videos for 2025 :) Thanks for sharing all the fun, the craft, the renovation, everything with us!

[@kathrynschamanski3766]

I really enjoy your content and anxiously await more house refurbishing videos this year! I've long wanted to bring back to life a forgotten house making it a home; I'm just going to have to accomplish that through you! Every year I make the same plan...to look for blessings. It's amazing the things that show up in your world that blesses you in a way that you would never expect! So, here's to blessings where you least expect them! See you soon at the house!

[@lemondropcentral14]

I love the resolution of being more whimsical. Please include that in your videos, because I would appreciate ideas on how to do that myself! Especially on a budget with as many re-used and recycled materials as possible! I would love to renovate/redecorate our rec-room to make it more whimsical and fantasy inspired. My husband and I play d&d and other ttrpg with our friends and have turned a back store room of our house into the rec room for those occasions and it very much feels like an unfinished back store room.

[@Lucinda_Jackson]

Wishing you a Happy 2025 filled with lots of love and heaps of whimsy! 🩷🩷

[@sewingforyourlife]

I love your circus videos. It is soo fascinating for me.

[@VeretenoVids]

I'm just here for the ride. And so far it's been a great one!

[@robynw6307]

Can't wait to see if you can collab with Angie from Transcend. She is amazing - and so are you. What a duo you would be.

[@Asvoria]

For Canelle's bed, as she likes to be on your level, you will need to have it raised up which will allow you to integrate some drawer storage under her bed. Thinking of the drawer steps on bunkbeds. I love the idea of the tunnel for her as well. My fun resolution will be to work on my calligraphy and using my fountain pens and fun inks that I have.

[@ShannonMakes]

Yes, my plan is to try and thrift a dresser or something as the base of the build!

[@PrettyRosePlace]

My goal is to finish reading at least 200 audiobooks books in 2025. I finished 218 in 2024 so I'm hopeful I can keep it up.

[@ShannonMakes]

That's amazing, and massive congrats! What was one of your favs?

[@PrettyRosePlace]

-The Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarell -Bad Ghost Club by Danielle Garrett (7th book in series, very cozy) -Booked for Murder (Vigilant Magical Libraries #1) by R.J. Blain (talking cat and humourous) -Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros -Demons-in-Laws series by Louisa Masters Also have read all the books you have mentioned on your channel and have liked them.

[@ShannonMakes]

Fantastic! Would definitely recommend Signe Pike's Lost Queen trilogy (book #3 just came out a month ago🎉) and if you like that, then the Earthsea series by LeGuin!

[@The.Spoonie.Witch66]

Cant wait to see what the year brings you! I love all the plans you have. ❤

[@mariayanakas8559]

Shannon, I am looking forward to all of those wonderful plans you have for 2025. Especially everything and anything hobbitesk. LOL It's so earthy and magical. Which so many things in nature has a magical and whimsical way about it. Can't wait to hear about the history of the house. To me the value of the the antiques has always been the joy they spark in me. There beauty of detail and the wonder of how they lasted for more than a life time. If they have a monitary value that's just a cherry on top. May we all be blessed with a brighter, healthier and a year of fond memories, to carry with us through the years to come. Keep doing you because that's exactly what I love the most about your videos. 🫶🤗

[@ShannonMakes]

Thanks so much! 🥰🥰🥰

[@deec4963]

Reminds of the time I was compelled to buy a coat at an antique store. A woman’s name was printed on a label in the coat. It was from a high end department store in San Francisco. I googled the women’s name and found out she was an exchange teacher in the 20s and wrote a book about her experience in England. I got a copy of the book on eBay. It was amazing to learn her story and to now own the coat she bought in 1955. The coat is a beautiful Swing coat made of mullin.

[@ShannonMakes]

Wow! What a cool story - I love when objects connect us to the past.

[@cherylbook885]

Yes, yes, bring painting furniture to your channel. All your ideas that you want to bring to both channels sound wonderful to watch. I love to watch both your channels.

[@ShannonMakes]

Well if you haven't seen the key holder/mail rack paint job yet, I highly recommend it, it's a very aesthetically pleasing video, lots of fun timelapses of painting progress!

[@cherylbook885]

@ShannonMakes Yes, of course I saw it, and it was wonderful to watch. I am subscribed to both your channels. Stay warm. It is so cold here in St. Paul Minn.

[@sherrywisler3718]

I love your channel because it’s so eclectic. You are never boring. So many things to watch and enjoy. Please keep it up. Yes, please the history of the house would be so interesting. I also like the Circus videos. I will never be able to see that in person, so watching videos on your channel are most enjoyable.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! 🤗❤️

[@ji.ol.1490]

I would be thrilled if you and Angie could work out some projects. She's amazing!

[@shootemupportraits4008]

Brava!!! I am here for it and love your response to the talking comment. See you every week. ♥

[@ShannonMakes]

🫶 Thank you!! 🎉🎉

[@misseskval2686]

Well, I have not commented for a long while but I have watched most of your videos and I am very excited for all your 2025 plans for this channel and the other one. the best to you both and the fur baby too.

[@ShannonMakes]

Thanks, I'm glad you're still around! Happy 2025 🥳

[@aurelieb84]

I came to your channel by chance searching for english spoken sewing content. And I'm here several years later waiting every Friday video. I love all your content and the fact it is a mixture of all of the types (renovation / DIY / sewing / circus / corgie / ...) I whish you all the Best for this New Year to you, Phil, Canel and your family. See you next Friday😊

[@ShannonMakes]

Wonderful! I love hearing everyone's backstories... here's to a wonderful 2025 to you too!

[@CYNWORLD]

I also love hearing about bringing others to the channel too.

[@joansheppard6576]

I think you would love the paint inlays for future furniture fixes, they are beautiful and doable. 4 steps. 1 paint first coat then 2nd paint on wet paint then lay down the inlay. 3 Let dry, 4 wet and peal the inlay.

[@dianakranning9843]

I for one enjoyed all aspects of your channel (s). I do enjoy the renovations, but enjoy seeing your projects - sewing/furniture etc. You are so talented, so why limit yourself. I like the idea of bringing others on to show case their talents. I wouldn't mind seeing any crazy quilting you would like to do. I also enjoy seeing what you can share of your circus life, so very interesting. Looking forward to a whimsical new year of Shannon Makes!!!!

[@shari5982]

I’ve always wanted to make a crazy quilt using velvet, silk, satin, lace, with a variety of embroidery stitches and designs, so I would like to see how you do that. I love Transcend Furniture, so a collab would be cool. I’m an avid genealogist and former archeologist, so house/family history would be great. So many wonderful ideas!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you, hope you enjoy watching them come to fruition!

[@AmanAngel126]

I just love your fun yet determined and conscientious energy. Keep up enjoying hard work!

[@ShannonMakes]

Thank you! Will do!

[@houseplantshappiness4512]

I like your circus videos, but I've always assumed that you were too busy working to film and to have a bit more privacy in your personal life. As a crafter, I'm def here for the makes, but as a fellow theatre person, I love the backstage stuff as well. It's really cool to see the acrobatic side of theatre rather than the classical music side that I'm immersed in!

[@TerrasTreasure]

OMG, YASSSSSS. The quilt? Yes! The corgi "secret tunnel" to side bed? YESSSS! If only one of these happens this year, I sincerely hope it's the secret whimsical tunnel. I was so excited when you shared that idea with us. Can I also suggest (assuming you didn't already think of this) to somehow make a whimsical partial roof cache that serves as a side table for you, so you don't lose that functionality entirely? I'm looking forward to all your videos this year, but whimsical hobbit hole side bed project is for sure the one I'm looking forward to MOST!

[@ShannonMakes]

There will be some sort of bedside table situation for sure - the current situation is severely lacking, and I'd love to improve on it as part of the project!

[@TerrasTreasure]

@ that’s one important piece I think of making trash into treasure and making bespoke pieces for ourselves. We get to make it *exactly* what we want/need. Excited to see how it turns out!

[@WendySalisbury]

Having dabbled in pottery, I’m looking forward to to the ceramics video. Can’t wait for Cannelle’s new space, and I would love to hear the history of the house!