This was such a refreshing video. "Remember, the First Christmas was pretty simple, so it's okay if yours is too." Thanks for reminding me what Christmas is really about, and that this is a season of love, not just gifts. ❤

@rachelh1289

5 ай бұрын

Agree, felt the same way when she said that ❤

@The_Naughty_Kitten

5 ай бұрын

❤ 🙏🏻 ✝️

@wandawalker4191

5 ай бұрын

Indeed, a simple but profound gift from God ...our Lord Jesus Christ.

@amyyazzie249

5 ай бұрын

Love ❤️ Love ❤️ the comment about the the First Christmas. 🙏

You are a blessing to the KZread community. I'm blessed to had found your channel 6+ years ago.

@kathychaffin8489

5 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more.

@catherinemchugh5762

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely correct! You are indeed a blessing. The world needs more people like you.

@user-jh4un7yy2h

5 ай бұрын

I wish we could CLONE HER! ❤❤❤❤😊😊

@tracyriordan7011

5 ай бұрын

You are more than enough! ( : these are all gorgeous! ( :

@michelebradley7813

5 ай бұрын

I agree 💯❤

Thank you so much for your videos! I am fifteen years old and I can't always go out and buy new things for my family, so I have been crocheting them presents on a dime!!! Thank you for reassuring me that it is fine to do things like that, and also enjoy the process. Thank you!!!

@mariconllavanes8234

5 ай бұрын

I for one personally find that the love, time, effort, and creativity you put into your gifts are worth waaaaay more than those expensive gifts people get from stores because they're convenient and they weren't really thinking about who they're giving it to 😊 I bet your gifts are amazing!

@debityger4458

5 ай бұрын

I have always liked giving handmade gifts even when I was in elementary school

@terrilynkoetting3066

5 ай бұрын

You have a very kind heart that you will take the time to do this. Your family and friends should realize how blessed they are.

@suebarnard1734

5 ай бұрын

❤

@memj89

5 ай бұрын

When I was a little girl. My Aunt would always make us something handmade every year for our birthdays and Christmas. I always loved all her gifts. I still had just about every thing she made me. I lost it all in a house fire. You are so thoughtful for what you are doing. To me handmade gifts are made with love.

My eyes fill up with tears every time you say, "You are enough". Thank you for being so genuine and loving ❤ Merry Christmas to you and your sweet family 🎄

Just a warning for the candles because I learned the hard way: PLEASE make sure it is heat resistant. I made a candle in a non heat resistant glass jar and it literally exploded. Thank goodness no fire was started but it’s super important to check!

@brendatomlinson

5 ай бұрын

Oh no, how frightening that must’ve been! Maybe Kathryn will see your comment and pin it.

It doesn't matter if materials come from the DT or the thrift store. You are very creative and do amazing things with these items. So don't listen to the people who poo poo your gifts. You put your money time and energy into making these gifts. And most importantly they are made with love and from your heart. I love homemade gifts, it means the giver thinks a lot of you ❤

🎉I've never heard anyone say that before but the first Christmas was simple, sweet & changed our world.

Thank you for all the love you put in the world through your videos, Kathryn. They are a true blessing. Happy holidays to you and yours! ❤💚✨❄️

I feel the same way about gifts. As long as it is useful, I don't really care where they come from.

I love the candle ideas. I make pottery but have never made candles. Didn't realize that it was so easy. I love at the end of your videos how you say you are more than enough. So many of us need to hear that!

@knittedfingers4869

5 ай бұрын

Candles will look so pretty in your pottery vessels

"the first Christmas was pretty simple, it's ok if yours is too" 🥺Way to make us cry, Kathryn! Seriously, I know I'm not the only one who needed to hear that sentiment. This video was so beautiful, aside from the cool gift ideas. You should do an inspirational podcast.

From the sweet & beautiful crafts, to the music, to your calming voice, this moved me. I appreciate all you do to share your gift of creativity and warmth with us all. From my home to yours, Merry Christmas 🎄.

I can't even begin to tell you how much you just blessed my heart and soul, Kathrine. Not only are these gift ideas awesome (especially the candles), but your presentation and the background music to this video are beautiful. The holidays are very difficult for me as I no longer have most of my family, so this did hit the feels button. Thank you for being such an inspiration for so many. I pray God's blessings on you and your family this season and throughout the coming year. Merry Christmas with love❤❤❤

These are remarkably beautiful items. The candles are gorgeous as well. You noted to keep the greenery and decor away from the flame and to not leave it unattended. You cannot let the candle burn down to the container bottom as well. Wood burns. Porous terra cotta and unglazed pottery also absorb wax like a giant wick and can explode. Some glass isn't tempered appropriately. Please choose heat-safe containers or use LED options or very close supervision as well as an all-soy wax that burns lower temp. Skip paraffin (hot) and beeswax (even hotter burn). A family in my city just lost their house and two cats near me to a candle in an unsuitable container the day after Thanksgiving. :-(

We started making one gift for each other a few years ago. We all have more than we need. It’s made Christmas what it should be. Not stressful, no going into debt or using money you have on yet another Knick Knack. These are brilliant and gorgeous ideas. I’m doing the tea one for my dad! Thank you, you are a blessing 💚

Thanks Kathryn!Coconut oil in wax is new to me and I have to try it! Love your sentiments about gifting!!!! Our society has become so lost in materialism and the need to shine that most gifts are no longer from the heart. It's ok to give high end or home made, as long as its thoughtful and from the heart!!!

Something about your demeanor, in this video, opened up the flood gates. I just lost my Mom, a month ago today, so this is my first Christmas without her. I do some kind of sentimental DIY gift every Christmas, either for my Mom, my mother-in-law or one of my sister-in-laws. Mom kept EVERYTHING that I made for her, even the stuff that didn't turn out so great. She loved everything, and shared pictures of it all. I had actually already made her 2 gifts, before she passed, because her passing was very sudden. She always reminded me that Christmas isn't about the gifts. It's about the time spent with loved ones. Christmas has become so convoluted in this day and age. I remember when I was growing up that there were many Christmases where we didn't have many gifts, and that was okay with me because I still got to spend Christmas with my family. Way too many in today's generation don't care about being together. All they want is money, the newest gaming systems, the newest phones, tablets and laptops or the newest trendy clothes. I would love if someone took the time to personalize something just for me. It shows that they were thinking of me, and wanted to do something nice. Gift baskets, homemade candles and wax melts, sentimental gifts in memory of my parents. Stuff like that means the absolute world to me. If only more people understood that it's the thought, and love, that count. Not the price, label or quantity of gifts. Thank you for this video. And thank you telling us that we are enough because right now, that's what I needed to hear. I hope your holidays are filled with all of the love, warmth and happiness that you deserve. ❤

What a lovely video. I loved “the first Christmas was pretty simple.” What a perfect statement! Thank you Kathryn!

I love giving and receiving handmade gifts. It feels more special to me. I know not everyone feels this way but they are missing out on the simple joys.

Part of the pleasure of giving hand-made gifts is the pleasure we take in making them. I like to think that some of the love in the creating becomes imbued in the gift. And who doesn't want more love in their life?

This is one of my all time favorites of yours. helping us to remember the first Christmas was just simple is such a wonderful thing! ❤

Such beautiful ideas. 😍 I've always been nervous making candles but these seem so doable. I'll definitely give them a try. They are gorgeous! Thanks for blessing us with your beautiful light Kathryn. 🎄

Thank you for not making me feel bad about being creative!!

You, TOO, are enough! What a splendid love and joy you emit. Thanks for all the hard work!

I have loved your videos and tv appearances for quite awhile now. Always a joy to see recycled and thrift store goods being used in beautiful ways. Merry Christmas!

Reading the comments, Kathryn, you inspire some awesome people! Thank you for spreading joy and kindness! You are truly awesome ❤! 😘

So much commercialism helps people forget that the simple things are so important. You're right Catherine the time and effort that goes into making something is priceless.

I love crafting my Christmas gifts. When my daughters were younger, we made teacher gifts together every year. My younger daughter still crafts at least 1 of my gifts each year. Thank you again. 🎄

Honestly i still get goosebumps every time you tell us “you are enough” you have no idea how that affects each one of us! Thank you so much for caring!

I stood by my young nephew on a certain issue. His mother called today and ranted for hours. In the rush and crush of Christmas I did not need this. Christmas is my favorite time to celebrate Christ and spend time with family. I literally lost my breath. I laid down looking for some peace. This moment, these ideas, and your whole spirit helped me calm my inner self and breathe again. Thank you.

I love the beautiful 🎄 Christmas candles

Homemade gifts are cherished by me. It's not commercialization, it's reusing so good for.our earth. Living my values.

That 9 wick would sound amazing with 9 wooden wicks. 🔥❤️

The large vessel candle is absolutely stunning!! Like I’m almost at a loss for words. I would be so thankful to receive one of those candles, large or small as a gift

I am a teacher, and I think these gifts are special and beautiful ❤. I would love them. Thanks for sharing

I love the bath salts idea! It looks so easy and affordable to make when I'm on a tight budget!

I love your videos! You are literally a blessing to me! I had a very rough highschool career and I had some mental health issues and your videos and kindness helped save me so much! ❤

Thank you for not letting bad comments stop you from continuing your always uplifting videos. Thanks so much for all of your amazing ideas. I always find something useful, and you always give me a bit of joy.❤

LOVE all of these BEAUTIFUL gift ideas! Christmas BLESSINGS to you and your family! 🎄❤🎄❤🎄❤

I would rather have a homemade gift - someone's time, love & talent is in it. GOD Bless from Alabama🙏🏻 ☦️ ✨️✝️ - Merry Christmas 🎄💚❤️

My Mom taught me when giving a gift, it's the thought that counts. I'm definitely going to try these ideas you shared in the video for the candles for Mother's Day or birthdays. Absolutely love the positive affirmations tea bags!!! Going try this too. Thank you!! Love your videos. ❤️❤️

Kathryn, these are so beautiful! I feel sad for the people who made those comments. One's time, energy and love will always be more precious and valuable than the priciest of gifts. We appreciate you so much!

your thrifted shallow bowls and wooden bowls to use as candles and putting those dried out oranges and leaves is soooo inspiring!!! They look like they came out of the Pottery Barn catalog (if they have such a thing. I don't know). So high end without the high end price tag. The bath salts in those glass containers are gorgeous too. Thank you for showing that you don't have to break the bank to show you are thinking about someone and giving them something unique that you created yourself.

I've neve been a 'candle' person but these are Gorgeous and I bet they smell Divine! After hearing your comment about the first Christmas, you could come on here every video, paint everything black and I'd still watch. Thank you for some Great ideas!

My mom raised us that yes you can buy a gift, but you can make something too in fact homemade gifts are more heartfelt.the time and effort put in the gift.btw I think that your candles are just so beautiful

Love your posts, I love homemade gifts.

Everytime u post I get excited, I am 57 yo that spent 35 years as a paramedic, I was forced into early retirement due to job related disability 😢. I live alone no kids & no family I have food insecurities & can no longer serve or get gifts for my neighbors that also have anyone. I want u to know when u say if no1 has told u ,u r enough it feels like a hug may god bless u & ur family

Thank you for sharing! And yes, "come let me us adore Him"!

people who "don´t want a gift from the dollar store" are the kind of people you shouldn´t give a gift anyways. the projects shown in the video are beyond adorable!

I love love loooove ❤this! Thank you on behalf of the planet and animals and all who like me care immensely of them to NOT PROMOTE PLASTIC or clutter. 🙏🙏🙏

I rarely comment but YOU are truly a treasure on KZread!! You ✨ sparkle w the sweet Presence of GOD, and you radiate w His Love🙌…. and I love your work!! Thank you, and keep pressing in no matter what tries to stop you🙏

I’m so glad I stumbled upon you a few months ago. You are a blessing! These are great ideas.🙏🏾❤️ You are so creative. Thank you for sharing your God given gift with us. Merry Christmas to you and your family!❤️✝️💚✡️💙🕎🌲

Those are all absolutely gorgeous and you are right. The meaning of gift giving is not the amount you spend, it is the thought. The fact you took the time to think about that person and to make something handmade is what is special.

Absolutely beautiful gifts Kathryn! How special to receive one of them! I feel so sorry for people who only prefer high priced, store bought gifts. They’re really missing the point and meaning! Merry Christmas and God Bless! ❤

@daddyo3d990

4 ай бұрын

Simple but beautiful homemade gifts for Christmas ! They mean more to those who receive them because they are made from your own hands and heart those are the most special gifts someone can give .

By the time the tea idea came I had tears! Such a beautiful video and love the affirmations you hand wrote on the tea gift 🫶🏽🩷

Handmade gifts are the best! It takes more thought and time to create something for someone.

Kathryn, you make celebrating the real reason for the season easy. Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones💝

I've watched your chanel for 5 yrs. Just love watching you so talented. So a beautiful family

I crochet and knit and quilt so I like to make small gifts to give to my sister and her two daughters. This year I made kitchen towel toppers with dish towels I got at the dollar tree. And I made Christmas pot holders from my fabric stash. It started back when my husband had a bad accident and his injuries made him disabled. They all loved getting homemade gifts so I have continued every year since. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!

Love the comparison to the first Christmas! My husband had me use the model magic and a state cookie cutter for his students to paint in their state history class.

Yes lets get back to simple old times. I think thats why i love it so much its so nostalgic and feels very homey! I will have to make me some amazing beautiful ❤candles!

Who would even say they wouldn't want anything from the dollar store??!! Handmade gifts rock! I love how you incorporate old with new to make modern. You have given me tons of ideas to work into my own crafts and seasonal gift giving. Merry Christmas to you and your amazing family and health, wealth, and great blessings and happiness for 2024!❤

Kathryn, thanks so much for slowing down as you do your presentations...it's so much easier to take it all in and and enjoy your ideas when you do. Love your sweetness and kindness.

@brendatomlinson

5 ай бұрын

I often adjust the playback speed of various creators, with Kathryn’s sometimes 75% is better to let my brain absorb the activity. This was sweet and slow but I love her high energy vids too!

Thank you and Merry Christmas to you as well! Love your video’s and your positivity.😊❤

I grew up thinking of a gift or home made is better than buying something which doesn't take much honestly. Bless you, and you see so enough. Merry Christmas 🎄.

Thank you for including a true Christmas song at the end of the video. It encouraged me.

If you give me a gift, no matter how small, I am grateful. If you MADE that gift and took time and effort to do that for me, I don't care what it cost or where the things came from, I will treasure it!

I love making candles, but I REALLY LOVE the way you Embellished Your Candles!!! I live about 45-minutes from The Post Office in Matthews & My 44th-Bday is February 5th... What an EPIC Bday Gift it'd be to Have YOU come help me Declutter... Even Just ONE ROOM in my house! I'd BE IN HEAVEN if I could use "My Craft Room" for it's intended purpose! Just Sayin! JIC... LOL! ~🙏💙🙏~

Kathryn, these diy ideas are precious! Forget about those nay-sayers who think a handmade gift like these are cheap. Those people will never have appreciation for the time, creativity and effort put in to each one. They are indeed treasures, personalized!

Kathryn people who are on a low budget these are great Christmas gifts 🎁 n the candles are so Beautiful 🎉

100% LOVE handmade handcrafted gifts or baskets put together beautifully!

Thank you for your comment on other people's comments about not giving from dollar tree. What you said is so true! Homade gifts are way better and heart felt. God bless😊

Love these ideas and love the quieter, slower pace. Merry Christmas! The Savior is born!

Catherine, you are a blessing all year round! I am so thankful that you’re putting yourself and your family out there for the whole wide world to see! May God bless you and your family! Thank you

All these ideas are perfect for year-round, any-occasion gifting! Thanks for simplifying the process 😊

As much as I enjoyed all the ideas, "the first Christmas was pretty simple" gave me the feels. Thank you for being you! You are way more than enough!❤

Katherine, every single one of your videos makes me happy. Just want you to know you are also Enough. Have a safe and happy holiday.❤

Lovely to see you have listened and are using your platform to reduce plastic use ❤

Love you, your ideas, and seeing your sweet family pics at the end! You are enough too! ❤️💚❤️

You...are...amazing. 💛 All of these are great gift ideas and so personalized. We celebrate our Lord and as he gave of himself to us we give of ourselves to others. Recreating or repurposing items takes creativity which helps our minds and the receivers heart. I think I'm going to begin planning these ideas for next year. 🤗💛

Homemade gifts are always the best!

Today, I need hearing you say “ You are enough” Thank You! 🙏🏻

I love hand made gifts, its so special. Those candles are beautiful

One of the best things about your channel and your entire attitude is that we don't have to spend a lot of money on beautiful gifts. Personally, I'd much rather have something made by hand and with love. Not to mention, when we use thrifted items we're saving them from the possibility of ending up in a landfill somewhere ! Bravo Kathryn 🤗🎄🕯

Handmade items are made with the heart!!! Love all the ideas!!!

Hi Kathryn from Chicago! ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊I LOVE The candle ideas! I make magnets, trays and picture frames for people for gifts and handmade gifts are the BEST! They are filled with TIME, ENERGY AND LOVE!!!❤😊❤😊

these are so fun! love that you're using thrifty items and natural items! thank you!

Those candles are absolutely beautiful

Thank you so much for your videos. I really appreciate the tips you provide. But, most importantly I appreciate your support and your kind words at the end of every video ❤

I love listening and watching you. You are so positive and supportive. And your voice is sooo relaxing and peaceful. You are AMAZING! ❤

I love that you just posted this!! I've been thrifting the most beautiful crystal pieces and have been wanting to turn them into DIY candles!!

I think homemade gifts are terrific! And these are so lovely!

The 1st Christmas was simple..that brought tears to my eyes...u are such blessing...May this 🎄 brings your family love Joy and Peace....

I agree, I love a gift that someone put some thought and creativity into. Beautiful ideas, thank you!

Cute ideas! One note, if you add the charms to the tea ball, you won't be able to use the little hook for its intended purpose, which is to hang on the tea spout.

I love finding tea cups with saucers to make candles with. It’s a 2 in 1 gift. Candle at first and a tea cup for later

Homemade gifts are the best!!! Anyone can buy a gift, but when someone uses their creativity to make a gift it is meaningful and so special ❤

You are what the true meaning of Christmas is all about! I have been a subscriber since the very beginning! Everything you do is done with love and a genuine spirit! I agree the best gifts are what people make. They took the time and it comes from their heart.❤. Keep creating your beautiful content! You are an inspiration !😊 Blessings to your family this Christmas and 2024 !

Everything you made in this video would make great gifts! I want to make them for several people, including myself! Thanks for sharing! Blessings of love and light to all!

Blessings to you and your family. Thank you for all your wonderful ideas. You are a Blessing to me and many others.