The Arne and Carlos Christmas Star Challenge!

[@ARNECARLOS]

You are better at carpenting than I am, that's for sure!! Very enjoyable episode. x

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Oh thank you! You won't believe that my next scheduled video is baking! I'm not stalking you ... promise! you can start to worry if I begin a knitting series! ha ha ha!!! xxxxx

[@pamelafloyd5765]

@@thelasthomelyhouse I truly enjoy your humor.

[@pamelafloyd5765]

@@thelasthomelyhouse sorry I think I got this on the wrong post.

[@kellylea28]

Arne and Carlos were so fun to watch! I’m was so happy to see you tackle it Kate! Your star is beautiful lit up by your window. Also, so fun to go on your drive see your town and landscape. So beautiful and different than here in Wisconsin.

[@katrinfrank6114]

Sorry to That: yes she is 😁😊🙃🙂

[@zanhoward4368]

I absolutely love the star. Well done Kate you are an inspiration.

[@sandramyer7081]

I LOVE this STAR with light ms- Fantastic at night! Hooray! Yes- SandraMyer- cold outside! Yikes!

[@CaravelKiwi]

You'll love the Arne in the kitchen following Carlos' instructions for making gingerbread episode - what a hoot

[@CaravelKiwi]

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[@Dana-lu9hl]

I'm gonna watch that one next!

[@sandeebodza265]

I agree Patricia and Dana you will be laughing as much as Arne.

[@joycecouper1334]

A beautiful star shining in the dark of night. I'm sitting on the outdoors part of the lime green sofa wrapped in a blanket drinking hot chocolate admiring the star along with all the other you tube friends. We've got hot water bottles too. X 🌼

[@denisew.8610]

This video takes me back about 50+ years. One of my earliest memories of Christmas was my daddy making a star out of wood and for some reason he wrapped foil around it and then put lights around it. It hung on our front porch next to the door. We used it for years. I wish I had that star today. I would proudly display it at Christmas. I think of it every Christmas when I am putting up my Christmas decorations. I don't know why he put the aluminum foil around it, unless it was just to give it some color or shine. He was very good at making things. He would make us little wooden toys and cars.

[@karenmargrethegabay8214]

What a lovely window you got in your house ❤️

[@cathytorres3145]

Beautifully done Kate!🌟 Barry to the rescue! Kate’s got her own handy hunk, hahaha. My husband and I made one yesterday and hung it on our tractor shed (no plug so we used battery operated LED lights) Every time I see a bright star I think of one of my favorite poems; “choose something like a star” by Robert Frost . It looks lovely above your kitchen window

[@daniceandrus9245]

Just now watching, the star is beautiful and perfectly placed about that gorgeous window

[@janetburgess5781]

So beautiful above your stain glass window.

[@maiamitt]

Your star looks wonderful on the stone of your house! 😊❤️

[@jrakes1000]

Wow I just love the trip to town and seeing the English country side ! The finish project the star and the way you placed it on the house ! It was all so wow ❤️😊👍 I can’t say enough! 🌲

[@suebarner8364]

When I watched this on Arne and Carlos, I laughed and laughed. Cudos to Carlos for perseverance!

[@redhen689]

Me too!

[@Rainydaylily]

I did too. And kudos to Arne for patiently explaining everything with his limited English. It was a wonderful episode. Kate, after watching A&C I made two little stars for my windows. This is a very simple, lovely project.

[@maggieboazman2245]

Kate, you made it look so easy! It looks absolutely beautiful 🤩

[@joanneroper8379]

Absolute perfection!!! It was perfectly placed on your house. You’ve inspired me to make one maybe this weekend. I chuckled when you asked yourself if your kids might want one and quickly responded ‘nope’. Ha ha. Well done! Merry Christmas from across the pond. 🎄🎄🎄

[@annabavaresco1725]

I watched Carlos make his star, I was in tears from laughing. I think you are a little more mechanically inclined than Carlos, he was such a good sport ! It was good to see him persevere in the end. Your star looks great, and your kitchen window is just beautiful. Thank you for shareing

[@sherryclifton4947]

I was searching for quilting videos the other day and happened upon you. What a treat! So now I’ve been binge watching you and felt that I should let you know how much I enjoy you escapades. I am the oldest of three girls so my Dad made me his “son”. Ha. I love watching someone that can do everything all by herself. Please continue to video because I so enjoy your channel. I hope you have younger than us viewers because you offer so much to learn. Sherry from North Carolina, USA. 😃😃

[@gilscot100]

Thanks for the trip to town. The star is lovely - a beacon shining out into the dark wintery night.

[@elizshultz6602]

I loved your star. I also watch Arne and Carlos make the star and bought the wood for my grandson(9) and I to build as a surprise for my Son and Daughter-in-law . I wish this year especially everyone world wide would light a star. I live in the USA small town in Pennsylvania.

[@jennystroyeck7954]

Well done! My husband made the Alaska version- constructed of alder branches we'd trimmed to give the snowplow guy more room, and hung on moose antlers over the shed door.

[@vivianpowell1732]

Thank you, Kate. This is such a charming video, perfect for encouragement and getting into the spirit of the holiday season. I loved every scene, even the ice on the windshield moment. Your star is gorgeous both ways, lit and unlit. Sturdy, too. I enjoyed the shopping excursion into town. I'll be watching all of this again & again from now until Christmas. New subscriber.

[@sarojabhat1261]

What a great idea to make this star that Carlos made under Arne’s supervision. What I absolutely loved most was your drive back home. The little town looks so very sweet and peaceful! Thanks and stay safe.

[@credenza1]

Me too. The English villages and countryside is so beautiful.

[@LucindaL413]

How beautiful! I love the drive through your countryside. ❤️

[@gordonakers8247]

It’s lovely! ❤️

[@suewilson3044]

Kate why would you not give this a thumbs up, I was enthralled with this jam packed episode. What a wonderful job you did and your dream was realised with the help of gorgeous Barry!! Great sunday night viewing.

[@theresamorgan1033]

Look at you!!! Our English martha stewart!!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sandramyer7081]

This is important for us to learn the Star- 5 star with wood about 40 inches with holes on each end of wood- use a mechanical drill to make a nail, back an old hole, and put to screws in to stable this and then put lights around the star- outside on a house or maybe a window inside- idk 🤷‍♀️- looks great!

[@sandramyer7081]

It’s was Sandra Myer watching this craft for Christmas or holiday! FUN!

[@irhonda31]

The star looked so good with your stained glass window! Thank you, Barry for helping - all of us on the LGS appreciate it! I understand the single lady issues - like getting heavy things into the house! I love your “girl drill” - what a great Mother’s Day gift! I’m so glad you recommended Arne and Carlos as I am thoroughly enjoying their channel!

[@yolandaflower5749]

Absolutely beautiful. The star looks great against the stone background. You and Arne & Carlos are my top favs. I'm so excited when you both found each other.

[@janeahrens6834]

I loved seeing the countryside as you drove to and from town to purchase your materials. Your mounted star looked beautiful with the light mottled by the irregular stone on the wall of your house. You made it look so easy to construct as you wielded your drill like a pro. What a charming Christmas decoration!

[@montraclements6988]

The star looks beautiful!! And your window! You and BARRY did a fine job!

[@suehorn4182]

I don’t like ladders either,. I get dizzy watching other people on ladders. I pray the entire time. Lovely Kate. Good job.

[@nan-mariegraham323]

Well done Kate❤️. It’s just beautiful ☺️

[@pamelabartlett6352]

I saw Arne and Carlos make their star. I thought you made yours so well and it looked fantastic! So clever

[@lindadavis8082]

What a simply beautiful project! You are truly a renaissance woman!

[@barbaraparryfox168]

How wonderful! I'd seen Arne & Carlos' video, and yours is every bit as delightful in a different way. Merry Christmas!

[@tinatippin5705]

Wheee....that was quite the ride! It was quite the rush going through the round about on the wrong side of the road, haha. The star challenge was hysterical. Happiest week ever, Kate.

[@paigemckelvey8781]

What a simple but beautiful decoration. I also like the shot with the stained glass window on at the same time as the star. I think that Arne and Carlos and You, have started a trend!

[@hollyburke635]

After watching Arne and Carlos, I had to make a star too, love their videos!

[@carolyncampbell6149]

Lovely above your stained glass window Kate. We’ve made three rustic versions of these over the past few years from thin bamboo or willow. The biggest one is on a pole so that the people in the nearby trains can see it!!

[@Ladythyme]

The only thing I enjoy about getting gifts is the sentiment...not to be ungrateful but if it is not given from the heart, one might as well keep it. One can always tell...Besides the older I get the more I’m finding I have more than I need in a material sense... I’ve asked for people to plant a tree this year with picture of themselves besides it for my Life Album. Yes...ladders...I’m not a fan either LOL! I have 16 foot cathedral ceilings in my living room...& yup my son climbs the ladder for me too and I look the other way... gives me a fright.....Beautiful Star.

[@anab570]

Your star is beautiful! And the place is perfect. Enjoy Kate!

[@kelliwainscoat6516]

Thank you! My biggest smile all day when the star lit up.

[@anitajohannadrost]

Beautiful! 👍😁👋🇳🇱Thank you

[@helenoreillylong9497]

Very nicely done Kate. It was fun to watch Carlos take a turn at the woodworking!

[@debbiebabb9018]

Kate, I like you love to make things. I replaced my old rickety plywood bench on galvanized pipe legs, with a proper hard wood bench with 4 drawers. It was a kit so I didn't have to cut any of the wood. It was so much fun to put together, and I did it by myself. Not bad for a 66 year old single lady. See you on the lime green sofa for a rest later. Take care.

[@judystone3645]

Beautiful star! You make it look so easy to do. It's good you have Barry to help you out. I need a Barry! With the star hung and the lights on, it truly looks like Christmas. 🌟⭐☃️🎄🎄

[@dianavoermans]

So. Beautiful with the lighted window beneath it! So welcoming and cosy 🤩 💃🏻

[@jenniferjohnson9335]

Arne & Carlos pointed me to you! With apologies to Carlos, you are a tad more adept with power tools and I love your star as much as theirs. I want to make this--it looks like something I could handle. Well, done!

[@candacenagle505]

Gosh, Kate! You made it look so easy! I watched Arne and Carlos too...watching you made me feel like...hey I might be able to do this. Particularly since my son got me a drill for Mother's Day in 2010. The star looks absolutely beautiful above the stained glass window...just lovely. I hope you plan to leave it up year round...magnificent!

[@cathleen537]

I watched Arne and Carlos and then made the star. It was wonderfully simple and fun to make!

[@mightymo3044]

Hi Kate. 5 out of 5 for your drilling & the star is beautiful. you got the lights right first time round. I like how you held the ladder for Ben when he had nearly finished the job lol. Tfs. Hugs to all the pets. :):):):)

[@patriciabennett5155]

Kate, you are amazing! Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@sharontyrrell7239]

Id watched Arne and Carlos make this first and I really enjoyed it, I was going to attempt it myself later, Ive now watched yours and what a wonderful job you have done too, I really enjoyed this well done.

[@virginiaspencer340]

Oh my! That star came out so beautiful, I did watch Carlos make theirs and he did a fabulous job too, congratulations!

[@gladyslove3227]

Beautiful star on the stone wall. ❤️ watching the driving was freaky....opposite side of the road and those right hand turns!😬

[@roseprincess2155]

Super! You can make anything, Kate! Yes, I heard her. Hi Eileen! Lovely! The stained glass is beautiful!

[@sarojabhat1261]

Oh the night time shot of your stained glass window and star above, is spectacular!

[@afghanbunny1]

My goodness, I made one, too! I had done one a few years ago, but I had used tree branches and it did not hold up. Inspired my Arne & Carlos, I built one according to their design and just finished it today. We should post ours and tag Arne & Carlos, with our locations! Watch for a post on Dakotadabbler with my 🌟

[@mandie3049]

Hi Kate, to get the heavy bags out of the car slip 2 peices of slippery fabric ( like the old parachute material) under the bag and pull the top piece out. It slides on the bottom one. It comes out like its covered in grease its so slippery. Then drag said bag inside. Where there's a will there's a way. Mandi

[@pebblecritter]

A few months late watching it but better late then never! I SO enjoyed watching you do this! I loved seeing Carlos making out in the snow under Arne's direction and thought it was such a beautiful star! Seeing you make it has reinforced my resolve to make one this year!!! It's the simple things in life that can bring so much joy (and you never disappoint.). Thank you! xx

[@crazymema23]

Kate, I enjoyed this episode very much. I had seen Arne and Carlos make their star it was another joy to see you make yours. When you and Barry were installing the star I was thinking, DON'T BREAK KATES LOVELY WINDOW. Hahahaha. Be well my friend.

[@riverunner9978]

That is a great idea , the star. It’s beautiful once installed. I live on a hill and placed it on a long pole and secured in the very top a tall fir tree. I had compliments from the entire town could see it . Enjoy 😊! Nice job! ☃️❄️🎄

[@wendybellhouse5731]

It looks fantastic! And is the perfect spot above the kitchen window 😊 I managed to score some willow to make stars, I am going to put it in the bathtub to soak for a couple of days, then we can get crafty ❤️🌟

[@angelabarnett774]

I enjoyed the trip into town and the star combined with your lovely window was fabulous. Thank you for sharing.

[@lindahodgkins4197]

Love the little bits of shopping and the drive in the car. Barry did a great job, he is so handsome & kind. Very nice star. 😊⭐

[@edwinareed3490]

It looks fantastic Kate, Arne & Carlos are such enterprising people and so lovely and funny too, well done you xx

[@svs1551]

It’s perfect, Kate ... and you handle that cordless drill like a pro! 🥰

[@louiserule1358]

Hi Kate, it was through Arne’s and Carlos’s KZbin channel that I first heard about your channel. How lucky am I? So now your channel and their channel are my “go-to” channels on KZbin. There are quite a few other channels that I enjoy, but yours and theirs are just so interesting, with never a boring moment, and I always learn something new. Thank you so very much for taking the time to film wee bits of your life for your followers to enjoy. Bless you!

[@vivianpowell1732]

"I think you're a natural, Carlos." Arne and the most lovingly sardonic moment in Dogme filmmaking history. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@carybradley3968]

So darned cute! Fantastic star, Kate, congratulations! And your stained glass masterpiece is spectacular lit from inside!!! Simply magnificent with your star. Sweet!

[@susanpaquette5375]

Can I just tell you how much your smile uplifts me?! I live in the U.S. and the last few days have been especially painful and worrisome on top of Covid. Watching your videos feels like visiting with a good friend and might I add that you have so inspired me to start quilting again! Thanks for all that you do, you are appreciated.

[@ToyotaFJOntario]

Star with royal beauty bright! Thank you for sharing your excitement at the lighting. ❤️

[@teresalouiseiquilt2525]

Looks really good Kate. Nice job. and many thanks to Barry.

[@salishseaquest7952]

My heart was in my mouth as Barry climbed the ladder placed all too close to your stained glass window. I had horrible visions of the ladder or Barry or the star crashing into that priceless art! I don't think I breathed again until the whole project was done and the star was lit. It does look wonderful on the house in the end though -- good job, Kate!!

[@denisewilby6396]

Loved you makeing your Christmas star and your helpers too xxx from west coast 🇨🇦

[@annecarlson2695]

Well, it’s just darling and now I’ll be off to the lumber yard to get started on one for my house!

[@jentextiles]

Hi Kate I watched the Arne & Carlos' Star construction It was hilarious. You approached this as I knew you would - a quilter with a baby drill. Lovely. I'm going to have a go too!!! The world will be covered in A&C + H H stars this ChristmasX

[@lindaficetola607]

Hi Kate, The star look MARVELOUS. So peaceful. God bless you ALWAYS. Have a great week. ❤

[@barbaranielsen2888]

So Special! The star of Bethleham and you crafted it while I watched! Thank you so much!

[@joannebanks2147]

Kate you are so inspiring and delightful The star looks amazing What a lovely make Your videos are so uplifting and humourous love them Take care and looking forward to more

[@carolynwatts2942]

Beautiful, Kate. Love the star over Mary. Job well done my friend. 😊

[@tinekejoldersma]

I loved it together with you lighted "kitchen window tree". What would we do without all those fearless people on ladders, eh, Kate ;>D

[@journeyspastlightahead1606]

So beautiful! Excellent job your so crafty and handy. I love all your craft ideas. Blessings to you ! 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@connieolson8497]

I watched the boys build their star. And the dog was fun too. I must say you did a grest job. Looks very nice above that beautiful window!! It also looks great all by its self. Nice Barry came to assist.💕🎄

[@lesleyharris525]

Hi, the star 🌟looks great, so pretty with the stained glass window on, my first thought when I saw it without any other lights was third star on the right and straight on till morning. Daft I know.

[@avrilplummer7047]

Yes Arne and Carlos are such fun. Loved the shopping trip. Well done Kate, wish I could be so handy with a drill. Great job and what a beautiful sight, the Star and your gorgeous glass stained window so warm and cozy looking. Take care xxxx

[@dianathorpe2280]

Well done Kate! Beautiful! I enjoyed your trip to town too. Lovely villages. Yes can't run out of cat food! We have a saying at our house. Can't run out of cat food, coffee, and toilet paper. Ha ha.

[@joharmon2148]

Great job Kate, looks fabulous above the stained glass window which I adore. If you haven't seen Arni and Carlos's new video you will love it! Arni learned how to make cookies talk about laughter I really enjoyed it so much and it really lifted my spirits along with your wonderful star.

[@annakozlowski1774]

Great job... loved Arne and Carlos star making with Arne moderating so funny...your handy man is ADORABLE🎇

[@EverythingsOrange]

Wow!! Just finished watching, it's beautiful! 🌟

[@katherinefischer5747]

Kate, if you decide to make this again as a gift, consider measuring the string of lights to determine the halfway point; then you can more easily insure that half the lights go on the first half of the star and half on the second. Another wonderful episode!

[@jackierudd2010]

Wow ! How easy was that ! It looks amazing above your beautiful stained glass window. I love being invited to your home to watch and listen to you Kate, you are so relaxed, natural and comforting. Thankyou for sharing yourself with us 😊💖🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟oh Kate I've just started watching Calos & Arne making their star and I'm in stitches, he's only screwed one pilot hole !! 😂I'm going back now to finish watching 😂😂😂

[@joangilday1298]

What a wonderful video, and your star is magnificent. I've never seen anything like it around here. You are amazing, Kate. Thank you for sharing this with us. I really enjoyed watching.

[@carolynhoover9444]

Well done Kate! Barry is VERY good looking! I have not seen a ladder like the one you have! You are so fun! I like the way you put the star together ❤ and I don't think I can drive in your country! Left side! I would forget!

[@inannashu689]

How lovely,I love watching Arne and Carlos

[@barbararyan586]

Well done 👍🌟🌲Kate 👏👏

[@ritatharp5238]

OH MY goodness, NEVER EVER, run out of 🐈 cat food. Death by cat, a messy thing! LOL Love you Kate! 💜

[@narelleworks8448]

And the long green sofa would be ruined!! 💚

[@reginakeller3038]

Congratulations Kate on your beautiful homemade star for your home! Seems there isn't anything you can't do. Btw, watching your drive to the shops and back gave my heart flutters of alarms driving on the left (wrong for America) side of the road, actually physically jumping in reaction!!! I sure wouldn't be able to drive in the UK! Good to see you doing well. Much love to you, from Illinois USA 🤗❤👌

[@dianabarnes8538]

My husband made one of these for our house just yesterday. It turned out great.