Make a Shiny Beaded Christmas Bauble

[@karenpulice3970]

Thank you for sharing your ideas, uses a lot of beads but it was fun. I make beaded covers for glass floats found on the beaches in Alaska.

[@lindyrobertson8062]

Wonderful idea!!

[@chronicallyinterdependent]

Someone gifted me one of these last year--I'm glad I came upon this because now I know just how much work went into it.

[@carolmcglocklin5211]

I love your understated, delightful, dry wit that expresses everything I need to know in a moment. Thank you for being you.

[@lzrd8460]

You are so right! My friends always ask me why I don’t sell my handmade ornaments and I always tell them because no one would pay me for all my time! Only ppl who do this kind of work can appreciate why things handmade cost more than OTHERS think they are worth. 😡

[@sonnystephens3753]

People tell me I should sell my paintings and I’m like “ok that’ll be $300”… 😅😬 no one has money for hand crafted things these days.

[@moniemonie48]

Yup! That's why I don't do quilt commissions anymore. People don't understand the time intensive labor and money it takes to do these crafts.

[@brazenlyry4041]

I'm only two minutes in, but your humour is everything. From someone who loves mind-numbing ultra finicky crafts, thank you 😂

[@tclark2727]

I love this video. You are such a great teacher. I laughed at the last bit, so funny.

[@FilomenaJackStudio]

Love this and your sense of humor!

[@cremebrulee4759]

I love your warnings in advance. You're being very realistic about the process. Too many people just look at the end result and don't think about what it took to get there. Beautiful work!

[@rosemariehumbert8234]

Thank you so much. I just found your channel this morning. An old friend made me a beaded Bauble years ago. I feel intimidated as I'm new to beading. 😊 Thank you so much for sharing this! It's much appreciated.😊

[@laurabarber6697]

I hear you! I'm feeling like small balls will be how I start. 💝

[@janmcneil5221]

This came up randomly in my feed and I felt as if I was watching myself. For about 20yrs I made beaded Christmas baubles (much the same as yours) and gave them as gifts. Yes, I tried selling at craft fairs- not a good experience - as well as making to order. In the end I did it for the pleasure of making rather than to make money. I still make a few now and then, more to use up my huge stash than anything else. Thank you for your witty and humorous explanation of just how much goes into crafting one of these - and how occasionally heartbreaking accidents occur. Hopefully those who don’t craft will understand and appreciate what it costs - imagination, skill, money and most of all time, to create wonderful things!

[@karans3307]

I also have made these for years. I give them as Christmas gifts. I make a different design every year. Just a hint for anyone new to this: if you use the inexpensive beads to see if you like it or not, start out with a bead count, BUT MEASURE YOUR BEAD LINE. The cheaper beads are not uniformed in size and it will mess up your design hugely. You might not see it at first, but it will become obvious later after hours of work. Thank you for your tutorial. I do it a different way, but it's always nice to learn a new perspective. It is appreciated.

[@IMakeEverythingUK]

I gave up on cheap beads, because of how inconsistent they are. The good ones (anything japanese or czech) aren't too much more expensive and are so worth it.

[@karans3307]

@IMakeEverythingUK Totally agree. That is all I have used for years, but not when I first started out. It was a newbie mistake.

[@Msviolet65]

In 1977 I was given some very valuable advice from my woodshop teacher. Yes, I took woodshop and I still love working with wood, but I digress. The advice was to never turn your hobby into your job. You will grow to dislike it. My teacher used to love woodworking until he started teaching it and it became a chore. I am grateful to this man for sharing this with me because I have always kept it in mind as I create with my crafts. I do sell some things from time to time but I craft for the simple enjoyment of creating. This video came to me today and I am excited to give this a try. If I like it I will make these beauties for gifts to my loved ones. Thank you so much for your tutorial ❤. I will now go and hit the subscribe button 😊 oh, one last thing, I love your humor 😂

[@anitapeura3517]

Yes, years ago I decided to bake cakes for income, since I enjoyed it so much making for my family. I found it really interesting that while the activity was the same, my feelings about it were entirely different, and I hated doing it for money even when it was going to a lovely organic shop down the road. Funny, isn't it? Wouldn't know unless you tried it. And then you hear of others turning a hobby into income and loving it.

[@Msviolet65]

@anitapeura3517 when the mood hits me I will make jean purses and jeans jackets to sell but otherwise I don't make to sell. I don't want to start disliking something I love doing.

[@manuelaveuskens7815]

I am 63 and for all of my adult life I have made Christmas gifts for my entire family as I believe in tradition and love the fact that the gifts will become family keepsakes. I visited with my niece in BC a year ago and was pleasantly surprised to see that not only did she have all of the ornaments that I had made for her but she also had asked her Mum for half of the family's ornaments for her tree. It was a beautiful feeling for me to see her joy in having, as she called it, her family's love with her at Christmas... She has started to make her own ornaments to give as gifts. I love your beautiful ornaments and will try to make them as beautiful and unique as you...thank you for a wonderful tutorial ❤️ and have a Happy Christmas 🎄 😊

[@margareth1504]

A beautiful lady made a Christmas decoration for my daughter every year since her birth and every one of them, including one like this, has been kept with much love and appreciation.❤ They are very beautiful, and each year they still go on the tree, even the cross stitch Christmas tree on a small card. Great video.

[@suesue2271]

Wow just wow! ❤❤❤❤

[@Finkeldinken]

I am so happy I found this! I really want to make a set of three of these for a good friend. She would love them, and really appreciate them!

The best animation! So helpful - brilliant. Thank you!

[@julielozano1852]

They are beautiful but no chance I could begin that! I’m Overwhelmed just watching you 🤣🤣🤣

[@notaprettygirl3413]

Please make more of these. This is SUCH a good tutorial. I just learned soo much. Thank you!

[@7WordsWorth]

Your intro to the video is so refreshing! I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to have someone break it down up front, without 3,023 “umms” and “where’s my wire cutter?” I do adore your creations and you must share DNA with Mother Teresa to have the patience to work with those tiny beads. 😂❤😂❤

[@VonSolo5]

The disclaimer was so funny, the ornaments are gorgeous 😍😍😍 thank you for the fabulous video.

[@raeleenrobinson5749]

Absolutely beautiful work, I admire your skill and dedication. Your candied no nonsense to the point video is refreshing. Thank you for sharing your skill.

[@Linssay]

I discovered these on pinterest last month and fell in love. I've just started making them with no previous beading experience. I found a couple basic tutorials and then have kinda been figuring out patterns on my own. I've made about 15 so far. I think they're so beautiful and so fun to do while watching TV or chatting (though I do tend to make a lot of mistakes if I talk while I work 😂) I'm definitely going to make this pattern next. Thank you for sharing!

[@anitapeura3517]

Great video, clear and informative, and love the humour! What it's like to craft around the household.....I couldn't put 6 hours together without being pulled away by this and that, but am inspired to try.

[@IMakeEverythingUK]

Haha, the six hours is spread over several days! I'd die of boredom if I tried to stick it out.

[@bruxulaandrews5369]

You really do art! Marvellous!

[@vickijackson9115]

Loved your video and the way you explained the process. Your personality is priceless. ☺️

[@donnadunlop7853]

I loved this video. You are a very talented Lady. Thankyou so much. 🧡🇬🇧

[@TarahMatson-zz2hj]

I haven’t made these in a very long time. I have wanted to make these ornament drapes again for some time now. I am so thrilled that I found your channel. I love your witty style. I immediately subscribed.💗

[@valeriefimple1209]

Thank you for sharing this video! I enjoyed learning the process and the information on how to make it according to my taste, my bead stash and the size of ball I have! Your balls are beautiful, and I am determined to create one for myself or my friends. Also, I am completely in love with your wood tray!

[@cecilialofgren1396]

YOU ARE BEST TUTOR I’VE EVER SEEN! Thank you for sharing! ❤❤❤

[@carolinecarpenter]

This just appeared on my home page, so glad it did. Great explanation and beautiful work. You explain everything so clearly and with wit. Thank you.

[@saralewis9730]

Oh my gosh, thank you for this video!! I’ve been looking for a tutorial on how even start these. This was perfect! The animated instructions were amazingly helpful!

[@susantekoeti1462]

Wowwww, you're beaded glass balls are truly beautiful. Thank you for sharing your talent and explaining the steps to making them. I will definitely make at least one, hopefully more. They would make amazing treasures to pass on to my kids. I love homemade gifts, especially when made for someone special in mind. It gives meaning to both those giving and those receiving. 💝

[@evelynwald9132]

This was one of the best videos on beading I have ever seen. I have always wanted to try it because I like to do things by hand. Some of the points you made I already knew. They are labor intensive which means if there are other things you like to do (knitting, calligraphy, digital art) or need to do (like housekeeping, cooking, yard work etc), something has to give. One day, I’m going to give this a try though and it ranks high on my list of things I want to do. Your work is beautiful. Thanks for sharing your very realistic, practical and beautiful tips.❤

[@lisaray9404]

Beautiful ornament! I truly appreciate all the hard work you did to make just ONE of these lovelies. Six hours- Far Out!! Your tutorial is very understandable and easy to follow, thanks to your excellent animation. Thank you so much!

[@OG_Beckie_Leigh]

Your intro got me to subscribe. I stayed because of my deep love for doing all things fiddly. Your bauble is absolutely gorgeous! My mom is the queen of blingy Christmas decorations, and I know she will love receiving one of these for her upcoming November 6th birthday. Now I’m off to dig through my decorations to find a bead-worthy bauble. Thank you for sharing your no-nonsense instructions! 💙💙💙💙💙

[@IMakeEverythingUK]

send pictures!!

[@OG_Beckie_Leigh]

@@IMakeEverythingUK I will try my best to remember to take some. 💙

[@robertahakala8428]

What a delight. Love your ornament. So funny too.

[@sandramarshall7712]

Beautiful! I'm with you. I would be very happy creating this piece of art. I have loads of patience. Thank you for sharing. Gotta go and dig out my beads.

[@IMakeEverythingUK]

Send pictures!!

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

So glad I found this video, next week I’m taking a class, making a similar one. The teacher says everything is included, but I’m taking a cup with me, just in case! I didn’t see any bauble support in her supplies and I do better if I rest the project! And, as a quilter, I get the same sales talk and you have the most concise response I have heard! I am borrowing your explanation!!

[@janelmore6677]

I like your sense of humor & your tutorial is wonderful!

[@colleen8192]

Great reality tutorial, so true, I made one and cannot part with it. Love, love, love this type of beading. Very meditative. Hmm maybe this is the year I will make more ❤💭

[@lauriebonfanti3018]

Absolutely beautiful 💕 I would love to say I am going to make at least one. 🤞 I think I will after Christmas and hopefully finish before Christmas 2025! Thank you for sharing 🙏🙏🙏 Amazing work

[@studiocac]

Great video, thank you! Love the directness. And, yes, unthreading is part of the rule (for me at least) and not the exception! 😂 Going to try one of these once I get my other gifts finished. Hopefully, I can come across some bulk beads to use!

[@cindytalwar8438]

Good God those look beautiful, and also, so much harder to do than your clear, simple directions! Lol😂👍🏻🙌🏻

[@mariar2576]

Oh WOW I LOVE THESE!!! Holy cow the patience you have! I do think that someday I will try to make a small one lol Thank you for sharing…

[@RuaWaterwalker]

Thank you for sharing your Beautiful work! Your hair is gorgeous! Thank you again for sharing your craft!

[@Sissierae]

This is so me. I find making them therapeutic. Can't wait to make this.

[@tamathamavraides5532]

I watched this whole thing, even though I didn't understand any of it. It as amazing

[@lauriebieda4498]

I didn’t understand any of it,the visuals were way to confusing for me 😮

[@ritataylor1266]

This is beyond amazing! Beautiful work, you really must be a saint. :)

[@martinatidball8241]

Love the way you have presented this! Xx

[@karinberonius8799]

Now I remember (I think) why I bought all those beads many years ago! I was going to make beaded baubles. Or possibly a lampshade. Maybe a curtain. Anyway. Great tutorial!

[@wanderingyeti2250]

Great video! You explain things so well and have great animations for clarification.

[@jamielandis4606]

Beautiful! Macrame for baubles. Brilliant!

[@sheilaevans7590]

What a fantastic video, animation did it for me so clear to understand. I’ve been looking for basic instructions to make these for a long time and now I can make on for myself. Thank you so much for showing us and sending you all the best wishes I have to you.❤❤

[@sky7wisecrystalrain819]

I used to make these alot I love them but yes they are a bit big for the trees so I called them window swag lol love your take on doing lots of stuff thanks!

[@yuko273]

It's funny, that was my thought when i bought my first beads 😹 not bc of this just regular beading oh and wire ... and now i started to make beaded bags as x-mas presents. But i have to say these are so awesome, really really awesome 😍

[@louisapdjones]

Beautiful work. I was thinking about decorations I can make with a 2yo. This is not that. But I will be trying this when he’s not around. 😮

[@kilodeltawhisky1504]

Lol... Only with really big beads... 🤨🤔😅

[@elainenunes7955]

I've been making ornament covers for 4 years now. As of now I have 50+ covers. I find that the long dangles are hard to find a place on the tree to hang them so I stick to shorter covers. Yours are very lovely.

[@kristibbradshaw]

Those are beautiful. They would make great gifts. I love these. You’d be surprised how much some people would pay for things. I’d never sell them though. There’s too much emotion that goes into them.

[@risacrawford3775]

I've made a lot of beaded ornaments and this is by far the best tutorial I've seen. These are just gorgeous!

[@SammyUnboxingThings]

The editing style of your videos is so satisfying. I can't wait to see what else you make. Subbed!

[@lisalange4922]

OMG! You are so right in all your comments! How long does it take...LOL....can you sell it at a profit...LOL....relaxing vs anything else...LOL I see it as relaxing....i do pysanky and work 10-15 hours on one egg and could never sell it at a profit...but i have had people who actually value what i do pay hundreds for some...but your correct, can never make a living off of what I love to make vs what sells. I am following you now and will make one of these. Remember its all about getting a new type of supply and also about rearranging the craft studio for the 100th time to make room for said new craft...you are now my person! you are now my reason for yet another project! And they are spectacular! OMG the bling got me by itself.

[@IMakeEverythingUK]

I love pysanky but I'm not that good at it, I want to see yours, please!

[@lisalange4922]

@@IMakeEverythingUK sure....you can't post photos on YT....i am new to your channel...will check to see if you have FB or other to send you a pic...

[@lisalange4922]

found your email...will send a few...

[@VeganDoris]

That is so gorgeous and your animated instructions are spectacular! I was wondering how anyone could teach this on a KZbin video (as opposed to an in-person class) and your instructions were absolutely amazing!

[@annettehottinger6808]

I love beaded covers for Christmas ornaments I give them as gifts

[@elizabethsmith38]

They are beautiful.

[@calbear1313]

Great great tutorial! It is daunting, but you’re honest with it and that makes it more of a go into it with your eyes wide open. I was curious what happens if it does break since the hourglass but as you say “ you’re fine, you’re fine.”So I applied you taking the time to teach us and I will save this and contemplate, either a when to do it or be how to do it simpler. Again kudos just well done Dave M California!!

[@SheWolf1968]

Lovely clear instructions

[@cindysmith4954]

It is a gorgeous babble!!!!

[@maggieshreve8107]

Wow, now I know! Gorgeous work ❤

[@annamarin1443]

Many many compliments! You do lovely works!, I wish to have the patience, but I don't, big hug from Rome ❤❤❤

[@jeffjennsmith]

Bead Curious! You win the internet today!

[@leetzannaroyalla9068]

That was great! Thank you!

[@ManifestMeanings1]

Most beautiful!

[@kilodeltawhisky1504]

This is one thing I haven't done yet, but I have a sh*t ton of beads and baubles... As an artisan trying to sell handmade items in a marketplace booth, I'm facing the knowledge that people are not so willing to pay a living wage for handmade one of a kind "objects d' art". They'll buy theufted home decor all day, but don't seem much interested otherwise (not enough). It's interesting... I have always thought to myself that "I make everything", so I'm subscribing. I love your opulent backdrop and setting, as well as your thoughts and words. Yay! Let's make purty stuff!

[@IMakeEverythingUK]

It's the fact that we live in the blip in history after globalised trade but before globalised wage parity, so we think things are worth what we pay for them at walmart (or pottery barn if you're posh) , but those things are made by expoited people in less developed economies. Give it another 50 or 100 years and things will look different. 😕

[@kilodeltawhisky1504]

On a global scale I/we are competing with products made with forced labor.and in USA I can't even compete with unskilled labor making a min wage flipping lousy burgers for fast food companies. At my age, whatever happens in 50 years isn't likely to affect me. The interesting aspect of having a space to sell things is it's causing me to work to keep the booth stocked and to be more critical about using my time to up-cycle and create items to sell. In the long run this may help me refine my crafting to only the things I love doing the most. It's an interesting education.

[@flossypark3169]

Funny and inspirational! Love it ❤

[@blktauna]

I made a dozen of these one year for gifts. I love doing them.

[@vanessahuman7607]

beautiful

[@katyb2793]

Thank you for being so honest 😂 I've discovered if a craft requires tweezers, I'm going to be frustrated and not enjoying myself 😂 Beads pass though! 😂

[@lindawatson8087]

My mother made these for all of us girls. She was so talented in many different crafts.

[@carolynmills513]

Thank you for making this video. I was under the impression (look, shiny thingies) would be fun to cover my 7' Christmas tree in. I know now, this is not the craft for me. I appreciate knowing this now before getting elbow deep in supplies and throwing up my hands and raise the white flag of surrender.

[@deborahnarendorf7106]

You are hilarious! I so enjoyed this!

[@dianewilson3769]

So beautiful!❤🇨🇦

[@Jill.Carter.]

This is amazing - both the bauble and the attitude 😆. Definitely making one or more of these for next year, I have a close friend who would love one if I manage to make one for her. And I have all year to make it happen... what's betting I leave it until 2 days before needed?! Subscribed ♥

[@skmfreespirit4167]

These are beautiful. Thank you for teaching us. Also that is a beautiful, walnut hand carved tray from kashmir. I think.

[@IMakeEverythingUK]

Ooh, thanks for that, yes, googling Kashmiri wood carving I would say you are probably right. Nice to know a bit more about my favourite tray, I wish I could know who carved it but will probably never know.

[@lindysstudio2133]

Wow! I’m super impressed with this video! What a wonderful form of art! You made me smile through the whole thing! I’m also in love with that tray…I suppose it is a one off gorgeous lucky find but if it’s something that’s available to purchase, please let me know!

[@IMakeEverythingUK]

Junk market on a Thursday in Todmorden, sorry! Trawl your local flea markets!

[@annette069]

Just watched this and I have to try this now. I have no idea when, but I definitely have to do it. I will be using a plastic ornament though as I have several cats and I don't think there's any ornament that has managed to successfully stay on my tree without getting knocked off.

[@mariakristinahawl1640]

30 seconds in, and you sucked me in. New subscriber!

[@yvette.3075]

I hope to make some for my daughters for when they have their own home. Maybe 2 each just in case one breaks😅

[@trevors7905]

7:27 is who you would have to sell these to to make a living making them. They are beautiful!

[@IMakeEverythingUK]

Heh. That would look good on my resume.

[@trevors7905]

@@IMakeEverythingUK For sure! Certainly wealthy people would buy them $100 or more per bauble and if the beads were gems even more!! 🤣

[@monicazbrodoff3381]

I make Mochila handbags. It’s the same scenario with them. They are extremely time consuming. There’s the initial excitement and adoration for them then when asked how long it takes to make and what I sell them for, I get met with shock at the fact that it doesn’t even pay minimum wage. That’s right I tell them. I make them for the love and satisfaction of creating something with my own hands. Something unique that’s not mass produced. But you can be the first to pay me for my actual time. When asked how much it would actually cost to pay me a living wage…I get…well they’re very beautiful anyway. In this age of consumerism for cheaply made, mass produced products that will most likely end up as trash it’s very disheartening. If a designer label was attached to it, there would be a completely different reaction. Guess what I’m thinking 🤔 🤫😂🤣 After all, crafters are anonymous designers…are we not? Maybe one day SJP (think Sex in the City) will want to own one 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@annawinter1174]

What an excellent video! Thank you very much! I might give it a try, because these are stunning and I want them haha. The long and hideous process is a little intimidating, but I can start small as you suggested :) and the animations are really nice and understandable, an extra thank you for that!

[@valeriehandmadewithheart]

Absolutely stunning!!! I agree with you handmade craftsmanship does not get rewarded appropriately in this world. I go off on this topic too. To those of you can sell at craft fairs just for fun, please be careful not to underprice others. I'm sorry that I'm sounding preachy, but crafters don't always get the respect they deserve. We litterally create beauty where there was none previously. Its a gift. It doesn't matter where you are on your crafting journey as long as your gift is Handmade with Heart.💖💖💖

[@asokatano8641]

Glorious, thank you for that, merry chrismas

[@jilllawrence5174]

So pretty would love to have a go at these but not sure I have the patience at 72 😢😢

[@oneseedonedream]

You are funny and super creative!

[@lisakaye3935]

Hahahahaha I’m 1 minute and 15 seconds into my first video here and I’m sold!

[@rving642]

Do you use toho or miyuki seed beads or do you find that Czech seed beads are uniform enough for this purpose? I have only made them with Japanese beads bc I don’t own any Czech but it would be much more cost effective when making these larger ones so I was just curious since you have made so many.

[@IMakeEverythingUK]

I find Czech beads to be very good, not as uniform as Miyuki delicas (how could anything be THAT uniform!) but certainly good enough. My standards are only medium-high, though, not, like, *perfect* high.

[@rving642]

@ haha okay thank you for the info. So sorry that your bauble broke!! Glad you were able to rescue it but still sucks after putting so much work into it.

[@welavoz]

Amazing

[@shirleyvidito9676]

Perfect

[@vickyrushton1783]

Thank you 🤩 It’s fine, it’s fine I’m over it😂

[@MegaKellyschannel]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 it's fine 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 I'm over it 😮‍💨 🤣