DIY Christmas Decor: Create Stunning Tobacco Stick Star

[@daviddonnawilliams4357]

David here. I absolutely love these, I so agree we Appalachian peoples are hands down geniuses for making something amazing from nothing. Just a woodworking tip I got from an engineer friend. If you drill each end hole through and use small bolts and nuts with washers under the heads and nuts, it distributes the pressure and avoids splitting. Also you can collapse the star to store and tape a ziplock snack bag with the hardware to store.

[@joyparadisefoss8683]

GREAT JOB ANDY PUTTING UP THE DECORATIONS!!!!!!! LOVE THE STARS!!!!!

[@debbiesue4287]

We love making our own decorations. Those stars look great

[@lucindasutt7365]

Looks beautiful guys. The stars are to me, the simplist and most striking.

[@rayclay2]

Christmas Hog 🐖🌲omg how cool~!

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

Outstanding job on the stars Andy. If Mama and Aunt Marie were still living, we'd be making Christmas stars. They loved decorating and making decorations. If people can't find tobacco sticks, some of these square tomato stakes like I use in the garden would work.

[@kymburriss4260]

Y'all have a beautiful home. Love that front porch . 😍 ❤

[@whoaracehorse670]

“Megan says I’m part Griswold” Just be careful up on the roof there Sparky! 😂

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

😂😂 that’s exactly what I told him when he was up and down on the ladder lol it’s my favorite Christmas movie

[@whoaracehorse670]

😂lol, and yes, it’s a classic!! 😃@@TrueGritAppalachianWays

[@preparedmemaw7569]

The lights are beautiful and I love the stars!!

[@jerrylee690]

I just found yall a few weeks ago, so I'm watching the videos that pop up. I enjoy them. The Christmas lights and the ⭐ look great and I can make one now. God bless, Jesus loves you

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Thank you!

[@cordyg4306]

Great job! 🎄 The star on the barn is my favorite besides the chicken, and pig. 😆 🤣

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Those are Maggie’s favorites too!

[@dianebenner2550]

Tell Andy thank you for the Star lesson! I live in Maine so no Tobacco sticks but my husband has a sawmill so I used lumber stickers. Worked like a charm. Merry Christmas!

[@brendawoods554]

Absolutely love the Star, great idea, thank you Andy,

[@JakeFlash]

Whoever that was who said, "you're probably going to break, like, 10 going around this whole house," has had a good start at deductive reasoning - build on that in your homeschooling. When I saw the title of this video, I thought I'd see how you take the main stalk or some other part of the tobacco plant itself. When I saw your tobacco sticks, the bratty little kid voice in my brain said, "them ain't tobacco sticks, them are those sticks across the rafters they hang tobacco leaves on!" I certainly remember those from grandmama's tobacco barn. I recall falling a few times while swinging on them when the end was not securely fastened to the rafter. Those are some great ideas, not only for my own decorations, but quick, easy, and crafty decorations that can make on some extra cash. I don't know anyone who can't use some right now. Thanks for sharing. Take care, y'all.

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

You are so right!

[@vahlla78]

The lights are beautiful. Ty for the tutorial on the star, I really like it.

[@brendaschenck859]

Oh, I absolutely love the stars…beautiful…awesome job❤ all of your decorations & lights look great❤

[@janetforster2484]

I’m catching up on old videos and this one is a gem ❤ I’ve just learned the two drill method of building stuff and I’m truly thankful

[@marywesley316]

It looks great! A manger at the barn under that star would be great. Merry Christmas!

[@oops8985]

I made 100s of pallet trees a few years ago and they sold faster than I could build and paint.

[@phyllispitts6656]

Watching this in May, getting a little Christmas spirit just watching! Will definitely revisit this video come December, Lord willing and we’re still living. PRETTY!

[@simpsonfarms]

I bet tomato steaks would work Cool idea

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

I bet so!

[@deborahburrell1591]

Beautiful

[@brendaevans8412]

Beautiful. Love the stars👏

[@cathymoffatt9074]

The lights look great

[@patrice1966]

Awesome job on making the stars for your Christmas decorations! They look great lit up and give your place a really nice Christmasy feeling.

[@HuberRhonda]

Absolutely Beautiful!!! ❤️

[@carolynholloman6911]

Your lights are beautiful!!

[@jeanettemartin7919]

love it!

[@dorothycrowder8577]

That's Cool! Loved the star and the tree....I'm doing both!! Thanks.

[@PerryHillFarms]

I like that! Homemade projects are the best

[@robbielynnhowle]

We will have to try the star. We have done the chicken wire balls in the past. Everything looks so pretty! You did a good job Andy!😇

[@imaprepper1866]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@nancyhaywood6486]

andy you did do an awesome job. so pretty.

[@vickeypierce293]

I have one on the side of my house. I used battery operated lights with a remote lol lol...comes on automatically every night and stays on for 6 hours then goes off...i keep it up all year because i love it so much ❤❤❤ yours looks so beautiful...if mine breaks now I know where to get someone to fix me a new one lol. The lights are beautiful ❤❤

[@frankiemiller4692]

Beautiful 😍

[@tpaw6908]

Great job . Fantastic job. ❤🙏

[@lindahensley9828]

It’s beautiful

[@deltorres2100]

Love it 🎄 ⭐️

[@susanalberts776]

WOW love this 😅❤❤

[@paccur1252]

Good job, yes, old lights for me also, hate those led bright things which injure your eyes.. some solar Christmas lights are not bad.. After Christmas sale is a good time to get your stock for next year...

[@phyzix_phyzix]

Great video!

[@tammielawson6543]

Love❤

[@MsSharon]

Love it!

[@fullofgracehomestead]

“For It Is Written, And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth. And after three days and an half the Spirit of life from God entered into them, and they stood upon their feet; and great fear fell upon them which saw them. And they heard a great voice from heaven saying unto them, Come up hither. And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud; and their enemies beheld them. And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.” - Revelation 11:10-13 THE WORD AND THE HOLY SPIRIT IS ALIVE AND WELL!!

[@donnasaylor2778]

Hold on be careful

[@pmartin6759]

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[@CarolLayaou-h8i]

Would you sell them ? ❤😊

[@TrueGritAppalachianWays]

Yes ☺️

[@donnasaylor2778]

How beautiful I want one I buy make me one or too send the money oh I loved it star of the east it was star that lead the wisemen to find Jesus it’s all about Jesus Amen I mail you make it pay forbshipping labor oh how adorable what ever I send money how ever you want it oh I am thrilled the Christmas tree love ❤️ any time regardless price I do want them in honor my son Scott who is in heaven oh he loved Christmas it’s Christmas time in the city his favorite Whatvabnlessed family and loved