HI Mary, a little helpful advise for you regarding soaking your floral foam. Fill the sink or bowl with water, then gentle leave the foam on top and let it soak on its own, it will start to fall to the bottom when it is fully saturated, Do not force it under the water or run the tap on it as this causes airlocks and you will always end up with a dry unsaturated area in the middle of the block. It only takes 15/20 minutes to soak a full block this way. If your foam is old it is more difficult to get it to take up water. Linda (retired florist)
@janetr22342 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Linda for this tip. :))))
@dlynch189810 ай бұрын
Linda great advice. Tfs❤
@JackieTurner-uo1jr10 ай бұрын
Love that music great
@peggycomer14 жыл бұрын
The snowman is adorable.
@vbee35712 жыл бұрын
Your nativity scene made me happy. 🥰. And the little snowman is Perfect just the way he is!
@deehope69373 жыл бұрын
I love your simple and sweet creations. Not gaudy, just classically pretty.
@theresataylor89744 жыл бұрын
Simplicity at its finest. Thank you, Mary.
@m1partymom2 жыл бұрын
Everyone of those projects was adorable AND classy!
@Figgyplum10 ай бұрын
You, Mary are so creative and inspiring! Your channel is definitely one of my favorites! I currently have a lot of primm decor but because I love your house so much I'm starting to add more and more white and it's so refreshing! There is nothing prettier than white and wood! 🤍🤎 Thank you!!!
@marybethduke32634 жыл бұрын
Your precious kitty just tickles me! He wants to be wherever you are and seems like he wants to help you do everything...if only he had opposable thumbs! Great video...will start working on gifts now for December 2020! Thank you!
@nancykirk40214 жыл бұрын
I especially loved the snowman!
@sharleenparrino22974 жыл бұрын
Brilliant my Proverbs 31 sister! You knock it out of the park every time!🌲👍👏👏👏 Blessings from Portland Oregon!🌲🌹
@elnasell51133 жыл бұрын
The snow man is adorable!
@artssygrl4 жыл бұрын
I love how your cat was so entertained by your crafting
@sanhitadatta94474 жыл бұрын
I have to watch the cat parts twice because the first time I just look at her and next time at what Mary is doing. :-)
@artssygrl4 жыл бұрын
@@sanhitadatta9447 haha me too
@Chicofuran4 жыл бұрын
Z cat is the show! All the other stuff is just a bonus.
@richardeidemiller67394 жыл бұрын
I have two and never would have been allowed to complete the project.
@mahinshirazi78733 жыл бұрын
Why do you use glycerin for?
@lindanave63902 жыл бұрын
I remember watching this 2 years ago! Sure don’t seem like it’s been 2 years! I liked then and I still like it now!!
@jackieburley31244 жыл бұрын
Hello lovely lady. I just want to say I stumbled across your channel a couple of months ago. YOU ARE AMAZING. As is the content of your videos. I am a disabled lady here in the UK and am a lover of all things crafty,sewing,crochet. I can relate to so many of your videos. Thank you for inviting us into your world. Sooo looking forward to your next videos. Happy Christmas to you all. Much love Jackie in the UK 🇬🇧 😘 xxx
@MissMolly33772 жыл бұрын
Oh, that lantern is such a great idea. I love your family pictures.
@kaylabryson19324 жыл бұрын
Aughh.... the modeling clay nativity ... the way you style everything just makes everything soooo cute ! That’s the cutest candle!!
@shanaproctor1004 жыл бұрын
LOVE the snowman! So cute.
@patsmalldon78074 жыл бұрын
I can hardly wait to get started. We make a lot of homemade gifts so this is perfect
@elizabethohare13663 жыл бұрын
These projects are so fresh and charming. I think they would make great crafts to do with the kids.
@tammywelsh153210 ай бұрын
I loved the boxwood planter, Beautiful! And the snowman! 😊
@melissavermillion11013 жыл бұрын
All projects looked great and seem very do-able. I am a total pushover for snow men and so the sock- and-rice snowman will be the one I do! Thank you for sharing your creativity! !!
@laurieanne97124 жыл бұрын
A TON of great ideas! All easy to do with the grands! Thank you!!
@pepperwa4 жыл бұрын
I am a sucker for a cute snowman!
@jenniferjohnson50004 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your wreath and the paper cone trees. I had no idea the trick to make a cone was to cut out a wedge in a circle. Thank you so much for sharing.
@patriciaskitch23418 ай бұрын
Genius! Every one of them Mary. Budget friendly and oh so sweet. Thank you!
@constance41054 жыл бұрын
Love the cat! Animals always steal the show. Thanks for all the good craft ideas.
@sallysweetman48544 жыл бұрын
I Love these ideas, will definitely try lots of them! Just a quick tip from my days as a florist-- to soak oasis completely without any dry air pockets inside, fill the sink with water, float oasis on top and let it sink naturally. It only takes a few minutes, when it has submerged itself it's ready to work with. Running the tap on it and covering the outside with water before it has time to sink traps air inside so no matter how long you soak it the middle stays dry. I hope this info saves you time and helps your flowers to live longer in future:) thanks for the great videos!
@jenniferd2642 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jovicrazed4 жыл бұрын
So many great ideas. That snowman is adorable. Peppercorns for eyes might work.
@rebekkad.20923 жыл бұрын
Loved loved loved the kitty peaking over the counter. That would be a good post card. Thank you for all your ideas. You inspire us all.
@kristagreiwe72874 жыл бұрын
I love the kitty watching. ❤🐾❤🐾
@cameliafranco44974 жыл бұрын
How adorable snow man...love everything.🌲
@alicejump22904 жыл бұрын
So nice to see crafts made of inexpensive or free items! Have a blessed holiday!
@janedoe8054 жыл бұрын
Everything was adorable! Even though the Showman’s eyes bled a little bit they look like eyelashes! ⛄️♥️👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
@bev4734 жыл бұрын
Loved all of these projects. You are always such a joy to watch. Beautiful family.
@heidihalderman1118 Жыл бұрын
My fav was the snowman. your wallpaper cone tree forest is a great simple decorative delight.
@carriem78323 жыл бұрын
Your kittie peeking over the counter watching you fill that sock was so cute....he’s looking like hey Mom is that my new toy? I had a snowman my grandson made them as family gifts years ago and a mouse came and ate a hole in it for the rice.....if I made one I might use sand instead...but I love them.... When we went to Berlin I stopped by The Plaid Sheep Company.......ohhh the ideas they have...if you haven’t been there you need to stop in....
@vaniawhitfield64864 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thankyou!
@constantineangelgutierrez18514 жыл бұрын
perfect Mary... 3 words fa bu lous .. THEY ARE ALL GREAT MY FAVORITE WAS THE LANTERN.
@diannebates78444 жыл бұрын
Going to make the picture lantern with all of our family Christmas pics from each yr. So cute
@gchaudhry14 жыл бұрын
I looove the snowman. So cute and simple. Awesome ideas. 👌
@kmb65193 жыл бұрын
Love the kitty face while you were making the sock snowman.😺
@iamwhoiamd70564 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! The trees are so happy
@marygayquigley96724 жыл бұрын
The picture lantern is beautiful.
@cbenji22 жыл бұрын
As always blown away, finally a cute use for those lost “sole” socks, lol.
@iamwhoiamd70564 жыл бұрын
That boxwood is gorgeous too.
@ketherwhale61262 жыл бұрын
Love the boxwood topiary with snow!
@pamgalloway3 жыл бұрын
Mary, I love the stars. I was following your folds exactly (I thought) but could not get a star. Finally I realized I was watching the process upside down through the camera angle and when I began placing every open edge and fold accurately to my body as they are to you, I got a beautiful star. I liked it so much I used it in Children's Church as an activity connecting to the Bethlehem star. Thanks for sharing!
@pattidavis80434 жыл бұрын
Love every one of these ideas. I realized that I was "big" smiling while looking at the snowman. How cute!
@Kischme714 жыл бұрын
The boxwood tree in the ramekin is adorable
@24get24give4 жыл бұрын
how nice to craft with a little observer and get a cheer from your kid! lucky you!, when we made those in school we used to cut the stripes off and use them for the scarf!, I think he's adorable!!, you could use another rubber band to section off the grey part, and shape that into a hat
@jeanieturner8754 жыл бұрын
Mary good morning. Love all your projects especially the lantern with your family picture ‘s and candle inside. Have a blessed day.
@gegeschannel88364 жыл бұрын
Rewatching this video. Love love the natural approach to your decorating. Thanks for the inspiration
@wandawilliams64094 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous little snowman!
@janellayoder77954 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing these ideas Mary! My favorite ones were the snowman and the lantern. ⛄🎄🎁
@iamwhoiamd70564 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, I love the picture box so much.
@kathleenlodahl13584 жыл бұрын
I love the snowman and I think the “bleed” from the marker in the eyes look like eyelashes!
@MS.J.L.E.Rainey2 жыл бұрын
Love the star ⭐️ ornaments. All your video shares are enjoyable to watch, and get inspiration.
@DonnaF15563 ай бұрын
Oh Pebbles what do we owe the presence of your co. Love you.Donna xoxo
@MarilynMoseley4 жыл бұрын
A darling lineup of very creative crafts! Always love your kitty's fun antics!
@sandrahickey35932 жыл бұрын
Just watching this in 2021, like them all, love the simple scandi style, the boxwood tree is my fave.
@sewpretty134 жыл бұрын
love that your ideas are from what you have at home!!!
@littleegret39164 жыл бұрын
Your video clips have never disappointed us. I love all your ideas of Christmas decoration, simple but unique, no needs to depend on spending lots of money. Thoughts and ideas, doing it by ourselves are much more precious. Thank you so much for always sharing so much joy of life with us. By the way, the cat is so cute, he/she is your best audience and companion, his presence always adds lots of fun to your video.
@peggyekena99664 жыл бұрын
Your snowman, star, and snow globe are so simple but beautiful! 🌲
@FriedaBabbley4 жыл бұрын
Oh wow these projects are so sweet. I don't know which one to try first.
@sanhitadatta94474 жыл бұрын
Amazing job as usual. Cannot tell you how much I look forward to your videos. I wanted share a tip I learned from a florist years ago. If you are using floral foam the take a bowl of water and let it float. It will slowly soak in the water and sink. When it get fully submerged on its own then you know that the inside does not have any dry spots. Cannot push it down into the water. I noticed there were a few dry spots on yours. Probably does not matter so much for boxwood but can make a difference for flowers. Thank you for sharing these lovely projects.
@sarahko20144 жыл бұрын
I also loved the photo luminary & the sock snowman!🕯☃️ Thanks for sharing such great ideas!!☆
@sandyclaus27294 жыл бұрын
You always make the most beautiful things. Thank you for sharing how to make a house a home so affordable. Love your sweet fur baby!!! ♡♡♡
@alicejump22904 жыл бұрын
Great and simple, but vibe is all you! Blessed and safe days!
@karenreeves58014 жыл бұрын
What cute ideas. I like them all, but the stars were my favorite. Thanks for showing how it was done.
@kankerdoodleb91494 жыл бұрын
love your four legged helper...
@carolyoung37934 жыл бұрын
Love all your makes the snowman is super cute ,
@momof2momof24 жыл бұрын
The snow man is so adorable !! tfs
@pambell91002 жыл бұрын
Have you ever thought about being a art teacher are a wood teacher are either a homemac teacher? because you have all the talent to be either one. I have been watching your Video's I've enjoyed each and everyone of them that I 've seen so far and your voice is so Joyful to listen to while i watch whatever you are doing. You are so Blessed. Mrs Marry.
@pamelabates33564 жыл бұрын
I love your work. For floral foam, fill your sink with water and then let the foam rest on the water and submerge on its own. It only takes a few minutes to soak.
@susannegalligan86004 жыл бұрын
Hardworking AND artistic hands!
@brendasigler29904 жыл бұрын
Mary, I love all your projects. You are so blessed with talent and energy. You are amazing. The Lord has blessed you. I love you.
@karenkeltner20144 жыл бұрын
Cute ideas! I especially like the paper trees and stars. I'm a scrapbooker and card maker so I have tons of paper! Good projects to make with children, too.
@luckysweetheartvintage4764 жыл бұрын
Karen Keltner I love card making too! Xo
@celineswiggins59074 жыл бұрын
Mary, you are gifted in so many ways. Thank you so much for your videos and ideas. I like them all, but my favorite is the ☃️ Thank you so much for the ideas. I love this season ❄️
@veronicabone88354 жыл бұрын
Sock snowman was really cute.
@rebeccanichols11654 жыл бұрын
Such great ideas. When i make snowmen i paint a tooth pick orange cut it to the size i want then glue it on. I thought yours was adorable.
@angelahagood71433 жыл бұрын
What great, frugal decorating ideas! That family frame idea is amazing! Loved the light through each frame piece! Each Christmas I allow my four grandsons to make a project to take home and you’ve given me so many to choose from! Thank you for the inspiration and for the lovely Christmas music accompanying the videos! 🎄✨🌟
@gunther131013 жыл бұрын
Wow! Love all your projects!!!! Your 4 frames with photos turned out great....loved the look when they were lighted!!!!
@deeg.50964 жыл бұрын
Just recently found your channel, so I'm doing a White Cottage Co. marathon (we're still in shelter in place where I live so your channel has been so helpful in keeping my mind off of everything going on now with the virus). I know it's only May but I can't wait to try some of these. Thank you!
@iamwhoiamd70564 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas Mary. I love your videos so much. I look so forward to each Wednesday to see them too. I love what you do and who you are. You are a blessing to my family and I.
@corinnetokar39673 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, Mary! On your small candle with the musical notes, turn the paper upside down and it will be correct! 😀
@carolynclark53414 жыл бұрын
Loved all of your ideas, the nativity was special.
@autumnmcclain58393 жыл бұрын
Oh my! These crafts were simply perfect!! I really enjoyed this video. I want to try to make ALL of them. Thank you for doing this.
@queenb90702 жыл бұрын
What great ideas to do with my 5 year old grandson!
@kaylabryson19324 жыл бұрын
These are all just so adorable and special. The boxwood tree 😘😘😘. The music stars... I want to make and use in wreaths and garland . Love the eucalyptus wreath ... really beautiful and simple. 💚. Oh my the lantern , just wonderful. Everything ❤️💚😍
@donnajohansson41054 жыл бұрын
Very cute snowman and cat!
@suewilson30444 жыл бұрын
Every one was great.......I appreciate you showing us how things can go wrong, even so Mary and Joseph still looked good!
@connietowler3725 Жыл бұрын
The Nativity was so nice. You made it look so easy. Pretend it was crackle paint. Love your supervisor, so cute with your Kitty popping in to see how things are going 😊 Very nice video, helpful hints that we can use. Thank you...
@deniseowens45434 жыл бұрын
Mary loved all the decorations again you are so talented and a joy to watch. Can't wait until Wednesday's to see what your up to. Blessing
@alenablehova84392 жыл бұрын
Zdravím ste pre mnohých nekonečný a úžasný zdroj inšpirácie. Posielam vám zo srdca obrovské ďakujem. ALENA ZO SLOVENSKA
@Chicofuran4 жыл бұрын
Ok that was just brilliant what you just did with that paper and stars. Major major props!!!! Another helpful video. Thank you for sharing
@christinelanmon28524 жыл бұрын
I've been watching your videos for awhile and really enjoy your beautiful white cottage home. I'm absolutely in love with the beautiful clean, farmhouse cottage style! I haven't seen anything in your home that I don't like, it's just gorgeous and I wish I had your amazing talent. I loved these adorable DIYs you did in this video. So cute! Hugs from Texas!
@sarahwood38884 жыл бұрын
Love all your crafts! I’m crafting today, while burning one of your Cinnamon candles! So, Christmasy!!🎄❤️🎄
@rosanunez34494 жыл бұрын
Love them all but the lantern is my favorite. Love how the light glows through the images!
@elizabethviscusi9234 жыл бұрын
Really liked the boxwood Christmas tree. Nice to see something different, TFS & God Bless...