Christmas Crafting and a visit to a Quintessential New England Town's German Christmas Market

[@katescott8130]

The muffin cup tree balls are so pretty - what a neat idea Carla and seems so simple to do! Thanks for this tip!❤

[@wendyshanahan2652]

What a nice project...will try with my g-kids. Enjoy your creative decorating, Carla.🌲

[@blackoakspring2193]

Love the candles! Ornaments look like a fun craft to try. Merry Christmas !

[@patcutler2823]

Thank you for the trip very interesting love the ornaments l Will have to try them merry christmas

[@mynewenglandstory]

Merry Christmas!

[@sandraerskine3001]

Suggestion: Instead of gluing the last 2 sides together - use 2 paper clips. This way, after the holiday season, you can remove the paper clips and you'll be able to fold the ornament closed and store it away until next year.

[@mynewenglandstory]

I actually thought of doing that, but believe it or not, I didn't have any in the house. lol. I will do that next time and just store these in my tree ornament box which has dividers so they won't get smooshed. Thank you for the suggestion Sandra.

[@sandraerskine3001]

@@mynewenglandstory In a pinch, would you have any bobbi pins in the house?

[@bettywachowiak607]

I too am still decorating, so you are not the only one. I am still making craft projects. Love your videos.

[@mynewenglandstory]

Yay, I'm glad I'm not the only one. Enjoy!!

[@lianeabeyta4515]

Your Christmas beeswax candles were gorgeous. All the different shapes and colors are beautiful together! The ornaments are so unique! My favorite is the taupe colored one. They look so great as a garland. I would love to attend a German Christmas Market! I would , of course, indulge in the baked goods, as its something I really don't do. I just went to a high school Christmas boutique here in my town ,and I always buy spice or sugared nuts when I see them. They are one of my guilty pleasures this time of year. ANd anything gingerbread!

[@mynewenglandstory]

Oh I agree with you Liane, I love any gingerbread or molasses cookie!

[@DD-hy1nl]

I love that idea for the cup cake liners for Christmas ornaments. I'm going to make a few for my Christmas tree. Thanks for sharing that with us! 👍

[@mynewenglandstory]

You are so welcome....have fun!

[@jamierae7405]

Very nice ,fun project Carla. I have sooo many old cupcake liners I can use. I’m going to get my 2 Granddaughters involved in this during Christmas break. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait for the lovely house tour. Sending love and prayers for a Blessed Christmas for you and yours.

[@mynewenglandstory]

So happy to hear you're going to try this with your Granddaughters, have fun!

[@barbaradzitko1826]

Love this craft idea. Will definitely give this a try.

[@jeanetteburt3335]

Beautiful candles Carla. Will have to try the cupcake ornaments with my grandchildren. Thank you for the tour of the German Christmas Market. Jeanette, New Zealand.

[@mynewenglandstory]

Thank you Jeanette. Let me know if you do try the ornaments. It's a great project for your grandchildren!

[@ca6177]

Love the craft!

[@barbaracarlson1331]

The ornaments are just lovely. I will try making some!!

[@mynewenglandstory]

Wonderful!

[@sheryllawson4868]

I can't wait to try this I have never seen it done like this before.

[@mynewenglandstory]

Wonderful, have fun with them!

[@loriholland6431]

What a lovely craft project, Carla! Yours turned out so beautifully and look great hanging from the garland in your window. I am definitely going to give these a try! Loved the tour of the German Christmas Market....even the gas station decorates for Christmas....so cute! Looking forward to your holiday house tour!

[@mynewenglandstory]

Oh good, I'm glad you're going to try making them. It's a fun and easy project.....enjoy!

[@donna8212]

Great video Carla. Your projects turned out lovely and enjoyed the photo’s from the market ☺️🎄❤️.

[@mynewenglandstory]

Thank you Donna!

[@RachelLight]

Going to try this craft. So cool. I have 8 ladies coming to my home for a cookie exchange. I was wanting to make them something. Thanks to you I have my idea. Thank you for sharing. I love your home.

[@mynewenglandstory]

Oh perfect! I hosted something similar years ago....we did a cookie exchange and we each brought an easy craft to make with enough supplies for all of the ladies to make. We had so much fun making our crafts and had plenty of laughs. Enjoy!!

[@brendaw53]

The candles are beautiful and the origami Christmas ornaments are so unique and turned out beautifully! Such a simple and inexpensive craft! I’m going to try making some since they inexpensive and I have everything. The tour was so festive! Thanks for sharing your Pre Christmas activities! ❤ 🧑‍🎄 🎄 ⛄️

[@mynewenglandstory]

Oh good, I'm happy to hear you're going to try this. Please let me know how they turn out.....have fun!

[@kareemahamdy1223]

Love your cupcake liner project! The German market looked so pretty x

[@mynewenglandstory]

It was pretty! Thank you Kareem, and have a beautiful week!

[@jean2927]

Beautiful candles Carla, & the paper decorations are lovely! I see you take English Home magazine, that’s one of my favourites to read. The mirror you have treated looks really pretty. Looking forward to your Christmas Home Tour! 🎄

[@mynewenglandstory]

Thank you Jean

[@PaulaShoaf]

Hi Carla ! Yes I would like to try the craft, they look really nice ! Oh the Christmas Market looked wonderful, I wrote down the town name a place to visit, I'm hoping springbreak time? ! thanks so much ! have a super week! Paula

[@mynewenglandstory]

Amherst is such a quaint Village, fun to walk around any time of year .....so many beautiful houses to look at. They have a very cute General Store in the center of Town also. Enjoy!

[@estherlangille6098]

A great video

[@mynewenglandstory]

Thank you

[@barbaracarlson1331]

I like your candles!!! Will you ever make them to sell?

[@mynewenglandstory]

Possibly, if I ever open up my Online Store which is something I would like to do in the future....mainly to sell some of my consignment finds.

[@barbaracarlson1331]

Chestnuts! What do they taste like? I have seen them in the grocery store but just bought for decor.

[@mynewenglandstory]

They were kind of soft. My friend that I went with said the ones she has had before were not soft and tasted much better, almost a little sweet. This was my first time having them.