FUSED GLASS Christmas tree. Kate learns how to make them!

Phillippa is no stranger to the Christmas Boxes... if you joined us last year for the Christmas Box series, you would have seen us visiting her studio to make the beautiful glass wish stick. This year Phillippa and I came up with a fantastic idea for this year's box... and I am absolutely thrilled with them!
Hope you enjoy.
Love,
Kate xxx
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Anna has helped with the editing these videos and in the shipping room. It's been a great team effort. I feel so lucky to have such a wonderful family!
The music in this video is sourced from Epidemic Sound
It's a Wonder - Headlund
Where there Used to be Trees - Epidemic Sound

[@pamlanius4641]

Thank you Kate I've never seen that done. Beautiful.

[@sharonvantroyen9686]

It is always lovely to see artisans at work! I love glasswork, and the trees are gorgeous. How wonderful for you to live in an area surrounded by so many interesting and talented people! Beautiful community!

[@dawnbowling6317]

I love all your videos Kate. I'm so happy to be part of the "lime green sofa". Thank you for sharing your creativity!💜

[@BAFriend4]

The glass is so gorgeous when all the steps are done. I loved last years. I love the trees.

[@karinwolfebridge9062]

Exquisite, Kate! And each one different from any other. Beautiful video, thanks!

[@Gargoyleswife]

I adore when you take us to visit with Phillippa! I love love love glass. I'm loving how you're visiting all of these people and showing us their wares and talent.

[@sandofthesun]

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, How lovely………🎄

[@julialuis7936]

Every time I watch these videos of your Christmas boxes Kate , I think of a treasure chest we open and everything inside is a jewel. ❤️

[@patriciahavill8099]

Stunning . I have to agree the Xmas tree’s are my favourite of hers so far. Stunning . Xxx

[@sarahchang2835]

What an absolute pleasure and joy it has been to watch your videos about the wonderful people who have contributed to the Christmas Boxes. I can hardly wait to get online and order my box!

[@pebblecritter]

I adore Phillippa and her work is just AMAZING! I love how she uses the leftover bits too. What a beautiful addition to the Christmas boxes!! Thank you for sharing with us. xxx

[@phillippalee1966]

Ha ha, you might not adore me first thing in the morning!! but thank you so much for your lovely comment xx

[@spinningstones]

It has been a treat having the daily videos and to see such unique artisans and their workspaces. Thanks to Anna too for doing the filming. We have had lots of rain this November in southern/eastern Australia so it feels more like what I imagine an English summer is like. Better than the fires of two years ago! Thanks for doing so much when you weren't feeling the best, Kate.

[@michelleteeple7712]

Absolutely beautiful! There is something truly magical about glass. If you or Phillippa are ever in the U.S., you must visit the Corning Glass Museum in Corning, New York, watch the glass blowers at work, and take in the entire history of glass making.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

that sounds wonderful! xxx

[@phillippalee1966]

I would love to go there ! xxx

[@SandraOranje]

So nice to see Philippa again. Those trees are gorgeous. Since I've got to know my favorite actor in person it turned out he has an amazing creative family. One of his family members does work with glass also. Bonnie Rubenstein is her name and she makes the most beautiful things like Philippa. Those trees you've made have a 3d depth in them. What looks like flat on the backside is floating when you look at it at the front. That will give some great sparkles hanging in a tree with lights. Awesome job ladies. Always nice seeing you in Kate's videos Philippa. ❤xxxx

[@phillippalee1966]

I will have a look at Bonnies work - it is always so inspireing to see what others are making. xxx

[@SandraOranje]

@@phillippalee1966 She has a Facebook page too. Xxx

[@phillippalee1966]

Hi everyone, I just wanted to say thankyou for all the lovely comments xxxx

[@feliciahazelton754]

Love Phillipa’s work. Fused glass is so beautiful.

[@irhonda31]

Fascinating! These artisans are amazing!

[@elsieg6872]

I love the trees and the process in making them. Thank you for showing us the latest item for the Christmas box.

[@delight3337]

As a local crafter myself I just love how you're taking advantage of using the local artisans' products for your Christmas Boxes.

[@Knits-WIPs-N-Chains]

I always enjoy seeing what Phillippa is making. So Beautiful. I'm really enjoying the Christmas box videos. 🥰

[@kathidubach]

Lovely, thanks Kate! I had a chance to try out glass fusion with a cross I made for the first communion for my older daughter, and it was so much fun! Can‘t wait to go and make a second cross for my younger daughter for her first communion this coming spring! Hope your cold is all gone by now!

[@phillippalee1966]

It is fun to create glass things - you never know what is going to come out of the kiln - so exciting! xx

[@tinatippin5705]

Wonderful, wonderful. Every single thoughtful touch has been given. Thank you, Kate and to all your friends who have contributed. See you tomorrow!

[@dianer.7026]

Thank you, Kate and Anna, for showing the process of all the special things that are going in the Christmas boxes. I just love this tree. I have enjoyed every video. I hope that I will be able to get a box this year. I have tried the last two years. Hope that this is my lucky year!! 😁Love and Blessings to you and your beautiful family. ❤️😘🤗🥰💕

[@riverunner9978]

This is so very interesting. Great craftsmanship ! Awesome Christmas box! ❄️🎄💫

[@marywilson6760]

Hi Kate. The Christmas trees 🌲are absolutely beautiful. You have so many talented friends Kate. I hope your cold gets better soon. Thank you for sharing this lovely video. 😊❤ xx

[@donnaoakleaf1182]

We missed you when you were not feeling well, Kate, and are so glad to see you back and sparkling even as you regain your strength and perfect health. This was another interesting and delightful video of you and your family and friends preparing the Christmas boxes! Thanks for sharing the "behind the scenes" with us! I love the music you add to your videos, and this one was especially lovely. Bless you!

[@suzeezee8196]

I loved watching the process of making the trees and they turned out so beautiful! Very exciting!

[@sheilamesick5964]

Just love watching each episode of the "how to" of each Christmas Box item and the folks who create them. Don't push too hard Kate, get your rest, naps to help the recovery period. I know you're excited to share.

[@allisonberringer4283]

Love this. Phillippa is such a gentle soul, you can just see it!! Thank you again for sharing!!

[@phillippalee1966]

Ha ha, I have a lot of fire as well xxxx

[@candacenagle505]

So interesting to watch this process! And they are absolutely magical!

[@Beruthiel45]

I just love glass, and I do have a collection, so I'm green with envy at you being able to enjoy going through the work in progress, Kate. How beautiful those trees are. Scrumptious indeed.💖🎄 Thank you so much for sharing. 🥰

[@dianavoermans]

Look at that, isn’t that oretty for in my Xmas tree 🤩🤩😉 The wish stick of last year is still hanging happily in my workroom 😍, just like the willow star and the origami bird. I do hope to be able a box this year again 🎁🎄

[@catherinelittle2118]

Oh Kate, this series of videos about the Christmas boxes has been just wonderful. Thank you.

[@rosemarygilman8718]

Kate, I loved watching how the glass trees were made and especially watching you make some. Your wonder and delight as you addded the glass elements shone out from you like from a little child. You do have that childlike sense and it's one of the many things I love about you!

[@lindacampbell320]

Just lovely. They will really sparkle on a tree. Phillippa is so talented. Linda, PA, USA

[@maryanncasale87]

Kate, you could tell how much you enjoyed making the glass tree. Watching Philippa is so interesting. Thank you!

[@joburkham8890]

Omgosh ! Amazing ! Your friends are so talented. I really want a box ! I've been telling my mom about you . She is 85 and terminally ill. I take care of her here . I'm going to decorate her room with all these gems 🎅🎄 thank you Kate☺

[@jenniferjohnson9335]

Phillippa does marvelous work. I'd love to see it IRL! It was beautiful on my computer screen, so I can only imagine how gorgeous it is in the hand. As always, your boxes look amazing and I love how you give local businesses a shout-out. There is so much talent and creativity out there. Thanks for sharing!

[@YvonneO]

Mesmerizing! I couldn't imagine how the finished tree would look, so lovely. It was a little tough trying to listen, she's quiet and of course you were muffled, but the outcome was amazing👍thanks again Kate, so interesting.🤗

[@patsyfoister684]

Wonderful to see this process, and to see all the wonderful things in the Christmas Boxes!

[@susancaudill9109]

What a treat to visit with you and your artist friends. The sparkle showed very well on the video. Blessings from Oregon

[@user-ed7si9no7i]

Just lovely. I remember making fused glass as Christmas presents for our parents in grade school. I absolutely loved the process.

[@michellehenderson2773]

It's really great to see how the Christmas trees are made I love them🌲 thanks for another brilliant video Kate ❤

[@sharonkeller7397]

This was sooo much fun!! I loved the whole process! I'm happy you got to see how they are made in person! What a lovely addition to your boxes... :)

[@carrissarenninger4835]

I've not ordered a box. But I do so love these videos! Well all of your videos. Your voice is so soothing and seem like you'd be a wonderful person to have in your life. You've got such lovely talented friends. Theyre all as amazing as you are ❤

[@lindarussell1932]

How beautiful! So nice you bring together so many talented friends!!❤️🙏

[@margaretbedwell58]

What a wonderful tutorial Kate. This lady is very talented indeed. Who would have thought those ground up bits dropped on glass and fired would turn out to be little trees. It was wonderful. Thank you Kate. Have a very Blessed day.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I know - it is transformational! she is very talented! xxx

[@christinephillips2069]

Oh Kate the glass Christmas trees are absolutely stunning, Philippa is an amazing artist x

[@phillippalee1966]

Thank you Christine, I will take that !!

[@charlotted6247]

Kate I know I sound like a broken record or parrot!! You have built such wonderful friendships and everyone is incredibly talented!! The trees are so unique and gorgeous. Well done Phillipa and Kate!!! God Bless you

[@candygrubisic]

As always...fun to watch and the trees are SO PRETTY!!

[@77sun222]

Hi Kate So good of you to carry on preparing the Christmas boxes despite still not well. Much appreciated. The glass trees are sensational. Thank you.

[@smallfootprint2961]

So lovely. Thanks for showing us.

[@elainekelley6358]

Beautiful-so fun to see how everything is made. Thanks Kate and Phillippa!

[@suzierayne1737]

Amazing craft…love them!

[@snowpony001]

Beautiful! Such a fascinating and creative process. Thank you Kate and Philippa.

[@beth12svist]

I love "visiting" Phillippa's workshop with you. :-) It's always so interesting and lovely and a bit of an adventure waiting to see what the glass will turn out like.

[@Carol-cc8tx]

Wonderful to watch, stunning result. Love the trips to the workshops.

[@suebarner8364]

A lovely project with a beautiful keepsake ending!

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

What lovely treasures! Thanks to you all for having me along!

[@dalegreene3544]

I am loving these videos about the Christmas box items. My favourite has been John's cards - they are fabulous. So interesting to see the people behind the crafts and hear the stories. Thanks Kate!

[@dinachiello8858]

Awesome so beautiful thank you Kate

[@tuhiaonarain6376]

What more can we ask for but to see a Christmas tree being made is so special. Thank you Kate and Phillipa.

[@marticote3442]

Thanks for taking us along to visit all the makers!

[@karenjackson8739]

Oh my, it just keeps getting better!!❤️❤️❤️😵‍💫

[@marilynhardman5239]

The glass Christmas trees are beautiful, I wish I was as talented as those crafts people. 💕

[@pamlacey136]

I absolutely loved this video; anything hand made is so precious!! Thank you Kate.

[@suearlow1016]

Fantastic video - amazing to watch how the tree was made. Thank you Kate and Phillippa

[@gailgaddy5340]

Watching the process was so interesting. Wow she is so talented. The Christmas trees are beautiful. Lucky person who gets a box this year.❤️👍

[@phillippalee1966]

thank you Gail, is so lovely to hear your comments xxx

[@catherinekhalili4412]

I am loving every day of this!

[@djrich96]

Totally enjoyed your visit with Phillippa and her craft of fused glass. Everything in the Christmas Box is beautiful.

[@donnawest866]

I just ordered my Christmas Box! I’m so pleased and excited Kate! Thank you so much for sharing with us this series of videos to introduce us to all the great artists and artisans who have made things to include in this year’s box! This episode with Phillippa was lovely! 🎄❤️🎄

[@sandramyer7081]

funny and Beautiful! i love these trees! I would love to make my family glass ornaments- TREES wonderful

[@janetvisochi-baum7572]

absolutely beautiful - that was very interesting to watch - and i would love to hand that in my window - thanks Kate - feel better xx

[@elizabethvallely4044]

WOW Kate! Loved this video was very very interesting and so enjoyable what a lovely lady Phillippa is I could watch her for hours doing fused glass!!!! Its so good to see you back doing your video's, pray you get read of that cold asp and start feeling real good again!!! When she give you the lime green glass thought right away the lime green sofa!!!! The trees are beautiful Kate thank you for sharing!!!! Take good care of yourself God Bless ,Love and Hugs Liz x

[@gailinhester695]

I absolutely loved this video! The trees are so beautiful ❤️💚

[@poetvic1958]

Absolutely beautiful, made by beautiful ladies! Thanks for sharing!

[@fmitchell270]

Phillipa’s art work is so beautiful! The Christmas trees are lovely.

[@sarojm893]

The Christmas trees are spectacular Kate. Each and every artisan are so humble and so very good at what they do. Thank you for taking us on this journey. Take care of yourself.

[@lisazilaro6906]

Beautiful !!! Thanks for sharing 🎄🌲

[@scottydog6539]

I love the glass trees. They are so beautiful. The candles were like in colonial times. Beautiful.

[@murieltainter5936]

I couldn't wait to see the end product. They are amazing.

[@juliemix3373]

Kate, I love the glass Christmas trees. The edges are so soft looking. And the sparkle and shine on them is perfect. Please tell Phillippa how much I look forward to maybe winning one. What a lovely addition to the boxes this year. Cheers

[@phillippalee1966]

Hi Julie, I hope you get to win one ! xxx

[@veronicamatsson151]

I do a lot of arts and crafts my self so i nerver concider buying a christmas box... but.. BUT.... THANK YOU 😍 😍 😍 for charing these videos. I soo enjoy watching beeing inspierd. Thank you and all the artists for their time and effort. Its cind of a christmas gift in its one. Pleas excuse my bad spelling 😆. And love to everyon 💞💞💞

[@bluegrassdreams2seams510]

Amazing process! I’m like you, love visiting artist’s studios. Such a blessing that you put all these together.

[@elstongunn4277]

Just being able to watch this series of artists and the work you all are putting into these boxes is a Christmas treat in itself! I love meeting the artisans and workers behinds the scenes who will be contributing to your boxes. Just lovely all around!

[@shahlaspeck3607]

You are genius and generous by sharing your never ending creativity and how they are made. So grateful to you❤️

[@danettemcintosh2997]

Phillipa makes it look so easy! I’m inspired to make sugar cookies like this….to pass down the LGS of course! Thanks for sharing your time with friends!

[@phillippalee1966]

I loved the creative process in making the trees - yes please to a sugar cookie!

[@michele_e]

Completely amazing! Thank you for sharing Phillippa's process :)

[@sararempel7956]

I have enjoyed each and every one of your videos of the process of all that goes into the Christmas boxes. You truly have such wonderful talented and artistic friends all around you.❤thank you for introducing your "KZbin" friends to them all

[@sandraengstrand2784]

Beautiful trees!!! So fun to see the process, too!!

[@d.austin3984]

Watching these Christmas box videos are almost as good as unwrapping the gifts themselves!

[@connieferrell4432]

Ours always so thoughtful. Nice of you wearing a mask. They are beautiful ornaments. This is a thrifty Christmas so none for me this year. Maybe things will be better by next year! 😏

[@myrakohn3285]

How lovely! So much work. Thanks Kate and Phillippa!

[@Kay-xb9cp]

The Christmas Trees are absolutely beautiful, what a talented lady

[@audreyabbott7806]

Phillippa is such a talented artistic lady! I must say, I absolutely LOVE her dress and would like to find that pattern to make one for myself. Kate, your lime green sweater goes perfectly with her electric blue dress, as well! Bravo! Well done on the ornaments to you both! (And thanks sweet quiet camera lady!)

[@margm4]

Those lucky people ordering your Christmas box. Would probably never get here in time,but appreciate everything you post. Stay well, Kate.xx🇦🇺

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

why would you think that ? the Boxes arrived in good time last year. I am impressed with the postal system! Free Tracked Shipping with the code BOX 21 - we do our best! xxx

[@lucyj3965]

Beautiful special trees....and whomever is lucky enough to get the silver one ....well even more special.... Loved the video you looked like you had alot of fun

[@cyndifoore7743]

I would hang one in a window with my other glass sun catchers. I have a favorite window for them. They’re beautiful.

[@maryanneanderson8902]

Everything in your Christmas box is beautifully made. The tree making was fantastic to watch. These videos have really put the spirit of the season in my heart. Thank you 💫🙏🏼🎄 ❤️

[@Lynne-G]

Love watching this series of videos and those trees are 😍