DIY Seashell Ornaments from vintage jewelry & the story of my scene on Extreme Makeover

[@valeriemedina.drawingonspirit]

This was such a great idea. I used it to make ornaments out of my Mother's costume jewelry as a way to memorialize her. She passed in December 2018. She had jewwalery from the 50's and I couldn't wear the clip earrings cause they hurt my ears. I watched this video end of December when I was deep in grief but seeing this helped me make some lovely ornaments to send out to al my family. Thank you!!!

[@Meekavintage]

You are just so dang special I am so happy I found your channel! You ,just being you just makes me happy watching you. Your an absolute joy & creative genius

[@marjoysnapp]

I am LOVING every bit of this. The combo of a craft and a story and that you are posting so frequently !!!!!! LOVE IT.

[@rebeccabarr2726]

These are drop dead gorgeous! I love all your work, your stories, your personality! And OMGosh Ty!!!!!

[@michellehamilton1132]

I am loving that we are getting so many videos!! I love hearing your stories and your determination is amazing. Thank you.

[@ENAIRAMA1]

I love when you show how to's and tell a story about it.

[@melindaoa8668]

Love the shell ornaments! Our tree was covered in birds... mostly red and white handmade ones.

[@sharicarter7163]

You are just so cute and funny - in the middle of which you are incredibly instructive - schools should have more teachers like you! You're a treasure not found in a thrift store. Shari

[@airizarry12]

Thank You for sharing Debbie, unfortunately I did not make anything this year, I broke my arm before the holidays still nursing it, thank you for sharing, you make me smile, God Bless You

[@fabiolagalindo7189]

I would love to see the ornament Mirror Debbie ❤️.

[@lisa40SW]

Hi Debi! I love this idea for Christmas tree ornaments! Thank you so much for making such enjoyable videos! I love your stories especially...you have a comedic side, but also seem sensitive and kind, like a good friend!

[@saschamudge2311]

I'm so glad we get to watch and hear you❤️

[@kathymchale6053]

mermaids & abalone shells on the christmas tree....fabulous....i live in palm beach....xmas 2019 is going to be mermaid wonderland theme .....thanks for the inspiration

[@samuellaramsey5824]

You are amazing & adorable!!!!! I loved your story & the DIY! I'm decorating some LED trees I bought from Amazon, I purchased the abalone shells from Amazon like you mentioned & will decorate the trees with these & some crystals I have for an upcoming event!!! I'm super stoked & hope they come out as cute as yours...thank you!!!💝👠💞

[@islandjunquecompany4178]

Too fun, Debi! I'm all about the seashells and bling!

[@juliemarie1116]

You make my heart happy when I see your vide0's.... the music was fun with a CHERRY ON TOP.

[@TheZeyre]

Beautiful and fun channel! Lovely ornaments. 🌹💥🎄🏡

[@debraphillips8921]

Absolutely gorgeous and stunningly beautiful ❤️

[@micheletaal4442]

The perfect trifecta = Sunday morning , coffee in bed and Debi’s video and story time. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MyBooth65]

I love unusual tree ornaments! I hang antique chandelier prisms on my tree and gold teaspoons. I might decorate them now with old jewelry! Love your channel.

[@TheTishy44]

OMG, you probably won't read this...but last summer I watched your video on dying a couch Bohemian Blue. Bought this awesome love seat, autumn Gold colored from this little old lady and it was in perfect non smelly condition. Brought the seat cushion to an upholster to recover in funky fabric and proceeded to order your Boho Blue paint and did 4 layers on the couch , and it looks AWESOME!!!!!! Thanks for that video.

[@copperpenny0209]

Another great story and more beautiful ornaments!

[@MsVirtualexistence]

Hi Debi! Love the shell ornaments. This year for my tree I used bits of driftwood hung using a screw hook and string, for a very organic look. After Christmas I plan to return the driftwood to the beach. I have already begun to collect driftwood for next year to dry it out. I will also return that wood back to nature. Zero waste Christmas tree. No storage of ornaments required.

[@DebisDesignDiary]

that is such a beautiful idea Shelley!

[@MsVirtualexistence]

I would, however, make and keep your beautiful shell ornaments since I am a Shell!

[@dianewatts5101]

This may be my favorite KZbin video of all! Your story was so hilarious you had me laughing out loud. I am going to try making some shell ornaments. I thought they were beautiful!

[@percorb]

I always love the music in your videos!

[@marybarakat313]

This was so fun! I followed your instructions and made some for my co workers as gifts!

[@DebisDesignDiary]

so happy to hear Mary! I bet they loved them!!!

[@cobwebafternoon3737]

You're stories are so motivational. I love how you never gave up. Love these beachy themed ornaments! 👾🐠🐚🦀

[@koyosensebe8027]

I’m always waiting for the end of your videos love the Way you dance amazing tutorial!

[@amethystsamia]

These are incredibly beautiful! And the stories? Perfect! You have the most amazing stories. So glad yiuvshare them with us. I appreciate you so much!

[@cobwebsbristles8490]

This showed up in my feed and had to watch it again 💗✌

[@soccermom1245]

Oh yeah!! More dramatic blackout! I love it!! We use oyster shells here in NC

[@debbiepaxson2834]

I made ornaments using acrylic 1/2 rounds that come apart. I used patterned cardstock and a variety of die cuts and stickers then used my embossing powder pillow to cut back on the static electricity before filling with chunky glitter to simulate snow before gluing the cardstock and 1/2 round together. Then I used red/white twine to go around the base before making a bow and hanger. Since they lie flat they are great hanging on a door knob!

[@joannesferrati3076]

OMG! I went junk shopping this very morning and brought home a wreath 1/2 price made of about 100 small abalone shells! I am thrilled you did this video...Thank you, Debi.

[@rondagarland9361]

These ornaments are full of awesomeness. Great video, can't wait for the next one.

[@crescentmooncottage]

Ooooo I think I found next years project ❤️ Last year I used frosted spray paint to make “sea glass” ornaments. I gave them out this year. Merry Christmas

[@TheGrumpyThrifters]

Love how you are showing content & telling a story. I want to get some of your paint soon & just try something. Love your channel & all your videos.

[@TheLatinaNextDoor]

I’m loving all these videos you’re putting out. Those ornaments turned out so beautiful! And I love your story about Ty. I got to meet Sabrina Soto and she has been one of my biggest inspirations for my channel and my blog. 😊💕

[@DebisDesignDiary]

oh I love her, she is fantastic, how fun!

[@JamiRayVintage]

Love this. I shouldn’t tell you this but I was a teenager when that show came out. I was Ty obsessed too ❤️❤️

[@lizlund7091]

Love this idea! While living in NC, my daughter and I watched the taping of one of his shows! Good times!

[@DebisDesignDiary]

such a fun experience Liz!

[@kareny3936]

Never clicked on a video so fast! Love these! I made paper stars out of pictures of old Christmas sheet music. They look wonderful!

[@DebisDesignDiary]

oh sounds so pretty Karen!

[@bluehaze2727]

Honestly most of my ornaments are handmade by my kids from when they were in school. I love these though and may try to make some since you make it look so easy. I love to watch your videos maybe even more for the stories you tell. You make my day when I watch you. You are amazing!

[@sylviakirchel2519]

Love your videos and ornament ideas. This year I made some vintage jewelry Christmas trees...they turned out super cute!!! Merry Christmas Debi🎄🎄🎄

[@autumnbranscome1741]

You are so creative, I never would of thought to do anything like what you've put out the last few days

[@claudialaurendeau2865]

these r gorgeous and my mind is flying with ideas on this same theme

[@cassieliverance9541]

I'm loving all these ornament tutorials!. You're so creative and i just adore everything you do!.

[@heatherkitchen8272]

Debi ‘ I so love your videos and personality ❤️

[@dizzydora25]

Hi Debbie those ornaments and all your crafting is so my style sadly I live in the UK so can't get your stuff but am in the process of trying to locate similar over here! My Christmas tree is very much green red and gold with plain white lights but every ornament is different from woodland animals to garden tools with robins on, and the devs my boy made at nursery and school ( he's almost 19). So glad I found your channel. Thank you x

[@diamondzfromtheroughDIY]

Super pretty! Love this idea

[@susank.7881]

I love these ornaments and you are a wonderful story teller!

[@GirlUPcycled]

Debi you are nailing it girl!!! Keep up the great videos love them 💕

[@GirlUPcycled]

Oh did I ever tell you I got to do an extreme makeover Christmas edition when they came to Columbus? It was Africa 🥵 hot-we put up at 14ft tree in the sun-Im still finding glitter in places I can’t mention 😂 soo much work goes into those whew!

[@DebisDesignDiary]

How fun!@@GirlUPcycled Kelly I would love to hear your story about it, that show was amazing!

[@kellystorm6760]

Love you sunshine and is that a for love of lemons dress . Gorgeous

[@azurafae]

I'm enjoying your story & project combo videos. 💗

[@lelegirl67]

Your sooooo way cool and such a crack up....but more to the point much so creative with abundance of inspiration doing your best to get it out there for us to catch and share so that we to may grow !!! Thankyou Debz your such a gem!!🌷

[@patriciarizza7149]

I love watching your videos ❤️. You inspire me to Create everyday. Hope to come and visit your store someday❤️

[@tfntexas]

My mom passed away two years ago and I inherited her house...I’m using all of her old Christmas decorations this year so my tree is kinda special. I haven’t put one up in several years so it’s nice to have one up.

[@DebisDesignDiary]

so sorry Tammie, I lost my Mom too, 3 years now. Your tree does sound very special, Hope you have a Happy Holiday, xo.

[@laciehickman]

So happy there is another video! Your stuff is so unique and beautiful. Thanks for sharing, as always! 💖

[@DebisDesignDiary]

thanks so much for watching Lacie! xoxo

[@lgiron6233]

loving all the new videos.

[@fabiolagalindo7189]

BEAUTIFUL. JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@charlenem7395]

Love these videos, stories and ornaments!! 🤗😍💙

[@vintagevibesgoodfinds9525]

Great story! Great ornaments! You are fabulous❤🤘

[@magtye40]

Fabulous Debi Shells!!💕💯 I really have to get some to start a seashell tree for next year! 🐚 Excited!

[@karenguzzi748]

enjoyed your story. the ornaments are fantastic. I need to make some with my horded vintage baubles. I crafted a Christmas flower arrangement today using a black basket shaped like a snowman hat that I got at Goodwill for 99 cents. Thrifted a showman ornament which i repainted with chalk paint. I added Christmas greenery, 2 red and black plaid pointsettias, snowflakes I put on wire sticks, white pom poms also put on wire (snow balls). The snowman I put front and center.

[@DebisDesignDiary]

Thanks Karen, vintage baubles are so good for many things :) Your arrangement sounds really fun!

[@Onedayatatimex]

Gorgeous 😍 my tree is rustic/farmhouse themed this year and I made some of my ornaments from wood slices

[@angelaleachman3079]

Very beautiful, Debi😍

[@diamondpearl1204]

Yes for 2020

[@npjm.99]

I enjoyed watching this!!

[@heathervarga7843]

I made snowman faces on wood this year. They turned out cute and people bought them!

[@DebisDesignDiary]

hooray Heather!

[@MindyMakesStuff]

So pretty!

[@littlemisstwiggy2302]

I love this idea they look so good:)

[@terrijuanette486]

Loving this video - as usual - just wish I had a link for the show with your mirror in it....

[@wsyl59]

Love this story and the diy. I love abalone shells, in fact, I use one on my stove top to hold salt! Just scotch taped the holes on the underside. I would also like to see a video of the segment and the mirror that was on the show. Love you!!!

[@dellkell2759]

I'm so glad you got more comfortable in front of the camera I can't imagine my creative life without you! And where did you get your cuff I've been admiring it and keep forgetting to ask thanks!

[@englishcharm2449]

I love the cuff, too! Her dress in this vid is fab as well! She has such great style.

[@lindeehopkins6439]

Love these! I hv all kinds of birds on my tree! Notmking ornaments this year..mking 4 quilts for 4 of my GK boys

[@RegineAteliers]

I've done a TON of seashell ornaments along with all kinds of other cool ornaments. One year I collected about 50 vintage salt & pepper shakers (small ones) & made awesome ornaments. Another year I decorated an entire 7' tree with white roses I molded by hand using Femo. Yea....I need help!

[@jeannielautenschleger9984]

Beautiful Debi!!

[@voodle50]

Loving these videos Debi!

[@kismetmassey1105]

Love them! Loved your story😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@butterflyforeve]

We have lots of kid made ornaments from all the years they would make them at church and school. We have glass balls in different colors, and little ornaments we have bought over the years because are kids loved, and a lot of dollar tree ornaments. I dont have a themed tree I use to but probably never will again. Christmas is about the kids in our house so we just want to let them decorate the tree and add whatever they want on the tree.

[@DebisDesignDiary]

sounds like the best kind of tree :) mine is a random mix of things too :)

[@butterflyforeve]

I plan on taking pictures of all my kids and grandkids and printing them on acidtate and cutting them to fit in a clear ball dress it up with glitter and write the year on it and add them to my tree

[@wllywaliy]

WOW! Stunning!

[@sherrylynne6328]

This was awesome! Thank you for the great idea. They are beautiful. I have owls, gnomes, flowers, pinecones, birds as well as red and silver ball ornaments. Lots if glitter too! I have been working on making gnomes. 🙂🎅

[@DebisDesignDiary]

Sherry, your tree sounds very fun! I've never made a gnome but I love them :)

[@sherrylynne6328]

@@DebisDesignDiary Thank you! I have been seeing them a lot this year and have been making them from felt. I have been winging it and have been having fun!

[@madissonprater8713]

Debi, You are adorable!

[@mcampbell7760]

Thank you so very much for putting in the effort by making more (wonderful, entertaining,fabulous) videos. I hope you have finally realized how gifted you are in this area and how the creativity and talent just oozes out of you in your videos. I have ALWAYS watched your videos and I admire you tremendously. (and you make me laugh). I missed an opportunity to visit your shop (and maybe you) several years ago (my sister and I were returning to Palm Desert from San Diego after a quick little trip to Mexico). We zipped past your shop (COLOUR and madness!) there was no mistaking it...but alas we were on a deadline so I didn’t mention it to my sister. I think of that missed opportunity every time I see you on my wee screen or pass any fun or quirky store. I know how hard you work and what a struggle owning a creative business is (I owned a vintage/antique shop in Victoria BC while raising a bunch of kids). Keep up the good work regarding the videos as time and energy permits. You are appreciated and loved. ...hope that doesn’t sound weird or creepy...just Canadian. Wishing you a Merry and Happy Christmas from 🇨🇦 PS I have dozens and dozens of perfectly different snowflakes my grandmother crocheted... and starched years ago...AND...hand painted, primitive angel heads with wings from Mexico that I bought when I was 18. Thank you again PPS. I am going to try some of your paint after the New Year. So excited!!! oxo

[@reepurpose8712]

This video is so great, in so many ways.

[@DebisDesignDiary]

thank you Ree !

[@reepurpose8712]

@@DebisDesignDiary Thank you Deb, I was cracking up listening and watching everything, you are very talented.

[@claragaultney2435]

Love the videos! Also love your background music!

[@cre8tivkj]

Beautiful!!!

[@allieF714]

Love it!🐚

[@tishsmiddy71]

Thank you 😊 for sharing !!

[@kathycourtney2]

lol....lol....can't breath...lunchmeat on TY!!!!

[@AppyTX]

thank you

[@alwaysjiji7198]

what a great idea!

[@billieguy782]

Love your videos.

[@otastic5609]

Love this idea

[@oliviacoe7297]

We don't have a tree, but I would definitely make some ornaments if we did!

[@kaitlinbigel]

Very cute!

[@roxyhaze6955]

Abalone here in New Zealand we call them paua shells

[@kirstenpaul13]

What's that song in the beginning of your video, I love it! Lol and you of course!

[@donnaprzybilla2936]

I love these .What a great idea. I would have acted stupid if I had met Ty.

[@DebisDesignDiary]

He was so cute and fun, I think he probably left a lot of people speechless :)

[@MorganScheer]

Beautiful!

[@aprilchavez1056]

I LUV THOSE, do you get any sleep? I would be up all night trying to think up stuff like this. You’re a natural! 💜

[@shellbug3100]

Damn I love these...a lot!!