Turning Straw into Stars ✨ || Craftmas day 4

[@k_darby]

Honestly, thank you for sharing your cleaning timelapse. It is so easy to feel down with unobtainable perfect workspaces. It was really nice to see someone's workroom that looked worked in. Thanks for the Craftmas so far!

[@JustSaralius]

As a Swede, I appreciate whenever you tie in something German into your crafts or videos in general, as I always find it fun to see the similarities and differences between our cultures. I also remember those exact straw ornaments from my childhood and they're very traditional here as well - so much so that IKEA has included some straw stars in they're collection of Christmas ornaments this year. 😄 The ones you made were so pretty!! Would be curious to see how you manage to store them safely later though.

[@EamaneEarane]

Perhaps a shoe box!

[@margaretkaraba8161]

If you're interested in doing more traditional straw work, there's a lovely book by Veronica Main called "Swiss Straw Work". I happened to take a class by her and it was really facinating.

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

Oh that’s so cool!

[@katerrinah5442]

I mean straw is a fibre... It's just not as nice to wear as wool and fabric 😂. I love the straw stars, they're so cute! One of my sewing friends said that if your sewing space is always perfect and never a disaster that you spend more time cleaning and tidying than creating. I always try to think of that I feel embarrassed about the chaos I create when I'm creating 😊❤️

[@FaerieDust]

Love straw stars! We make them in Sweden too, they're so classically Christmas to me. We make little angels, hearts, and goats too (idk why, but Christmas goats are a thing here. I don't question it 😂). 100% agree on the red thread, black thread is just wrong. Your stars turned out lovely, they're going to look so great with the rest of your decorations!

[@ksandesch]

I’m an American with Swedish and Norwegian ancestry. My family has many straw Christmas goats! I love them 😂

[@melanieniemann4160]

I love this! It looks like such a quick fun craft! And probably safe to have within a toddler's reach as well! Not that the stars will survive the ordeal, but the toddler should be fine.

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

Those straw ornaments are lovely! I also let my space get overwhelmingly untidy and then have to rein it in because I can no longer work in the chaos.

[@vickitimlin7558]

I spy Cat’s Costumery during the clean up timelapse! 👌🏻😊

[@mylena3086]

Perfekte Aussprache von 'Strohsterne' I thought it in my mind but you saying it in my native language makes it 1000 times more cool 😁

[@juliejay5436]

Watching you cleaning and organising a chaotic room is very motivating and inspiring to some of us! Never feel bad for sharing this side of life with us, can be very helpful.

[@jessicapearcelamothe8484]

Really enjoying this series. I like the variation but also the sorta bite size crafts. Knitting projects can be so big that it’s nice to see a quick but equally lovely crafting alternative that still in the same field.

[@alisonervin3784]

I've been enjoying these videos so much! I love seeing all of the different crafts you are doing, and I'm especially enjoying when you share memories and traditions from your childhood. I can't wait to see what else you do, and of course more Nutella too 😊

[@maleahlock]

I remember doing these with my oma and tante. I love that I now remember these cosy memories

[@eiszapfenkobold]

my favorite christmas tree ornament the ladt years. feels so cozy to look at. also as window garlands.

[@TheGyspyBrierRose]

I honestly just cleaned my work/ craft room today and did the chore that it is switching my wardrobe from spring/ summer to fall / winter watching this as I get ready for bed

[@cindycash1772]

Those are so beautiful... your fur baby is sweet... this is the first video I have been able to watch... looking forward to more... holiday blessings...

[@bunhelsingslegacy3549]

Thanks for sharing this bit of your heritage, my mother in-law is German and has some straw ornaments on the tree, so now I'm considering crocheting one those snowflakes you showed a couple videos ago AND making one from some of the timothy hay my pickypants rabbit won't eat... I figure I can make myself a little jig like yours with some of the various bits of stuff around here, my whole house looks like your craft room (though less fabric on the floor, it's all on the sofa cause the picky bunny thinks cotton is a great snack).

[@coreygilles847]

I love the ornaments! And I completely understand the creeping chaos that happens when you get busy but still want to do something creative

[@rowenazuercher5363]

Your videos feel like I'm hanging out with a friend in their home doing creative projects 🥰

[@scnordlund]

This was lovely! That circle jig was so smart, imagine doing all that without it, the time and patience it would take. In Sweden we also have straw decorations for the tree but also hearts and wreaths for doors and windows, and many more things.

[@kirstenpaff8946]

I love straw ornaments. My mom even has some vintage ones that used to belong to my Oma.

[@deborahmartin8990]

I like how they all turned out, and all your clever trimming. Very interesting as I've not seen this before. Good job!

[@TrixiaDK]

Those stars are so cute. As I’m Danish, I’ll say, Glædelig Jul 🎄

[@helenjohannesman9165]

Those stars are absolutely gorgeous. I can't wait to see what else you have planned!

[@kaytiej8311]

The stars are so sweet! Can totally relate to work space out of control!

[@emilythomas6776]

Please don't stress yourself over Craftmas! The videos are fun to watch, but they should be fun and enjoyable to make too!

[@vysgiyi]

These came out beautiful!! I want them for my tree!! Thank you for sharing your childhood craft projects!! ❤️❤️

[@ceruleanskies001]

Love the straw stars! I had never seen those before so that was cool. Also, having Cat in the background during a clean up would be something I do as well, just saying

[@fiberhijinks8279]

The strohsterne are so cute! Thank you for sharing this!

[@robintheparttimesewer6798]

These are lovely. I’ve seen them at craft fairs but knew nothing of the history. So a history lesson as well as seeing how they are made. As to your room I think we are all doing it. Christmas is fast approaching and things are just getting pushed out of the way so we can work on the next thing!

[@aly_b]

Super cute 🥰, I've never seen straw ornaments before, but they look easy to make and adorable 😍, I'm definitely going to try.

[@trixieknits]

Those are so cute!! I’ve never seen straw stars before!

[@ladybugdancer97]

This video was fun! I've seen these wood ornaments before at my great-grandmother's house, but I didn't know the name for them. Thanks for sharing!

[@stevezytveld6585]

The decorations are beautiful. Keep the kit, so every year you can add to the collection. Thank you so much for the honesty of clearing out your space. I though I was one of the few who ends in explosion while working away at things. All the very best of the season to you and yours. - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

[@jillyb9995]

Straw ornaments so pretty👍😊 my favourite tree ornament is a fir cone made of straw...it shines out somehow.

[@KnittingLulu]

Ah, the straw stars. Yes, I miss them. Maybe I should try to make some 😍

[@Sonja-windundsonne]

In my childhood we had a nativity scene. In the background was a big blue fabric. In advent every day come a new Strohstern on this fabric. It was like a Kalender. Every morning I stood up and ran to see the new star. Sorry my english is bad, I hope it's understandable 🙈

[@AlysianaHunter]

Oh these are so lovely! I wonder if I would be able to get a kit... This seems like the kind of decoration I could happily hang year round if I wanted to. The only challenge would be stopping my cat from eating the straw!

[@arachnidsLor]

yeah my family is german (and czech, we live in germany tho) and we still have tons of these in our christmas decor box! also your german is still super clear, id be curious to hear more about where your family came from : D really amazing craft (as usual!) ive been loving these videos for christmas time.

[@retrocraftdreams]

What a fun traditional craft! This one was not on my radar, so thanks so much for sharing it!

[@genier7829]

Your straw ornaments are just delightful, I am going to find a kit for myself and one for a friend. My 'craft room' is really our second bedroom, but with covid, etc, no guests for several years. It has become a yarn, fabric, and sewing machine(s) repository. Too crowded to work in, so I do my projects in the living room, and close the door on the chaos.

[@vickitimlin7558]

These are so pretty! What a lovely idea 🥰 The straw splitter is super satisfying 😌

[@RockinTheBassGuitar]

This looked fun. I'm going to have to try it with my kids.

[@susanmyrawills]

The stars look simply beautiful! IYou have inspired me to try it with some straw left over from making a Himmeli.

[@ramonacowman7409]

Very pretty! Thank you for sharing!❤

[@barbarahelgaker390]

Lovely video and an inspiration to tidy up my own room. Thanks so much

[@amykathleen2]

It looks like Nutella is a very unhelpful cleaning helper. Definitely enthusiastic though!

[@laurenloertscher1319]

These are so cute! Thanks for sharing

[@Kelli.Hicks.5]

Following along with your Craftmas videos has been so inspiring for me. I feel like I'm getting so many ideas - if not for this year, then next year as well. Thanks!

[@cranberry420]

This is so close to Himmeli (a traditional finnish straw Christmas decoration that hangs from the ceiling), you should try those some time!

[@kristymcmillan7481]

Beautiful stars! And… thank you for sharing your craft room clear up. I’m surrounded by packing boxes as I am moving house very soon. Your before footage made me feel less alone in my current disarray!

[@nancymoore8949]

You would feel good about your room if you saw mine! The stars are beautiful, it is amazing what can be done with everyday materials.

[@Twentynyne]

oh no you posted this when everyone is sleeping

[@Shonty_makes]

I agree with others that the time lapse of cleaning your workspace was encouraging! Thanks for sharing 😊 The straw ornaments are now on my list of things to craft in the future - yours look beautiful. Also I am loving the sweater you are wearing! Is that something you knit from a vintage pattern?

[@aquaaurora2747]

I love your broach!

[@linr8260]

These are so cute! I wonder if similar kits can be found here...

[@c.w.3750]

Decorations are beautiful specially homemade ones.

[@luminariastormreaver]

🌟

[@bassoonrckr]

My family has a handed-down set of straw stars (from my dads German side) and I always thought they’d be too hard to make but this makes me want to try!

[@werelemur1138]

I'm pretty sure we have one or two of those in our ornament collection, brought back from a trip to Germany that either my mom or my grandmother took over the years.

[@ElanorKella]

Now I feel less guilty about my own messy craft room.

[@nlkeyser]

It's nice of Nutella to help you clean up lol

[@infamoussphere7228]

oh they are so so cute! Have you heard of himmeli? They're a Finnish straw Christmas ornament, but they're more like a chandelier made out of whole straws strung together. I've never seen ströhsterne before - I am of German descent but my Opa was from Bavaria and maybe they didn't have them there (and/or he just didn't have them in Australia)

[@pauladavitt7554]

Oh I really like them. I might have to look and see if I can get a kit like that here in the uk.

[@carolineedmistoncooki3fair631]

Those are so cool!

[@marynimocks6791]

My house at 6 min!😂❤

[@hiwakoo]

Die sind wirklich hübsch geworden😀 Ich bin total neidisch auf das Kezenset, leider ist es in Deutschland nicht zu bekommen. Aber Strohsterne könnte ich auch machen👍 Grüße

[@sjwestmo]

Im not seeing any kits in the US. But a 3D printer would work! Yours look beautiful. Im on my 3rd lace snowflake-thanks for the inspo!

[@wolfgangshuman]

Love these!

[@EdenYell]

is this sweater a handmade one too?

[@Twentynyne]

craft room was full on goblin mode

[@klinesjewelry7264]

These are so cute and I've always loved the straw ornament my cousin brings back from Germany. Where did you get the kit at? Is it only in German? lol I just tried to look for a kit and don't see anything like the one you have.

[@christenagervais7303]

What a beautiful craft! Thank you for sharing! 🇨🇦