Your kitty is always the perfect little assistant.

"O come let us adore Him" THAT's what it's ALL about. Thank you! You are the first decorator who made reference to what CHRISTMAS is ALL ABOUT.

My maternal grandparents had 13 children and were very poor. My mother, one of the 13 children, would tell us stories of what Christmas was like for them. They decorated with things that they made from free nature resources and the my grandparents even made the children’s toys/gifts, like “stick dolls, rag dolls, homemade sewn doll clothes” for the girls and “wooden toy trucks, etc. for the boys. In their stockings were “fruit” like oranges and apples because that was a rarity for them through the year. All of my Aunts and Uncles were the happiest people ever, and you would have never known that they all grew up poor!

I am glad that you decided to say, "Let us adore Him." Since He is the reason for the season. Good for you!

I love how the kitty took advantage of the lap opportunity. Blessings.

@jankirby6500

3 жыл бұрын

Ooooa

@debrachavez267

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful mantel ❤️

The greatest are home made memories, passing them down, making them with others and our memories, passing them down through our families. Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Much love.

Oh I envy the people who have the creativity and talent to do this. I don’t have the tools or the patience or the time 😢 I end up spending more money buying the things needed to make the crafts than I would just going to a store and buying it. Everything is so perfect.

I love the white winter Christmas tree scene. So peaceful.

Very clever tips! Thank you. It is so refreshing seeing someone craft instead on relying on items from a box store. Crafting with natural items allows you to have your own unique stye.

Mary this was such a pleasure to watch. Thank you for sharing your home with us loved the cones on your mantel 🙏🎄🌲🎅

Gorgeous cat can hear him purring 😻

Pebbles always loves to be in his momma's lap-so cute!

Williamsburg has some pretty incredible fall/winter ornaments for their front doors and windows, beautifully done as well if anyone needs more ideas. You're inspiring.

I feel like 2020 is the year for sweet homemade decor

@lorrainewadsworth6977

3 жыл бұрын

At a fraction of the price., for everyone around the world times are financially hard. Stay safe. Xx

@vivianthong5656

3 жыл бұрын

2020 has really given us a reality check. Whatever your financial position is (and I understand this really affects low income and unemployed people more), you realize what really matters. The holidays ain’t about the stuff anymore, it’s the people you get to spend it with

@nitamay3534

Жыл бұрын

I prefer home everything.

Watched again! Years of doing similar crafts with family, Girl Scouts, and Pioneer Girls ! Blessed and safe days! Also made Corn husk dolls, we asked a local farmer if we could “harvest a few cobs” we soaked the husks in a little glycerin and water, then laid out to flatten' them! I found the pattern from an old craft book, they had kerchiefs and ballon sleeves!

So very you! I love the way you care for your family, home and pets. That fur baby is beautiful!

Oh how I miss living in the forest where I could just go pick my own decorations from a walk!

Everything is beautiful. I especially love the oranges.

Simply beautiful you don't need hobby lobby you have a beautiful forest and can pick your own greenery I live in Texas and we only have mesquite and oak nothing like real Christmas trees in your backyard what a blessing

Way back when, my Mom made the orange slice garlands, with cinnamon sticks and cloves for tree trimming. Just like her Mom and her Grandma did, in times gone by. It smelled so good! Thank you for rekindling such happy memories, here in Northeast Ohio. We ARE truly lucky to live here! The Buckeye State is definitely the "heart" of the USA! 🥰 🐑🐁🐓🦃🐾

@melaniebishop6005

3 жыл бұрын

Now cinnamon sticks are so expensive.

@loriscott3043

3 жыл бұрын

C

I really love the simplicity & the natural elements of these decorations ❣️

That's funny when you said you used the straw from the spay can for a different project, I can relate.

You are one gifted lady. You bring joy to many people during these challenging days🌞

Mary, these are simple but beautiful decor. They say Christmas in the best possible way. Thank you for sharing.

The trees are wonderful - love the white ones. Great ideas, Mary. God has truly blessed you with a gift. Thank you for sharing.

@maxinewhite5235

3 жыл бұрын

I loved everything you did,God has given you many talents, may you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving

I love the Alberta Spruce sprig trees! They remind me of mini Charlie Brown Christmas trees. 🌲 😊

I love her kitty! He’s a big chonker and just curled up right in her lap. Aw!

Girl! No one pulls of an all white home better than you!

Love the simplicity of your DIYs for a high end quality ❤️😍⛄️💓❄️🌲💕💜

Wow! Is all I can say. You make everything look so simple and beautiful. You have the perfect touch. 🎄

I watched the video and it was so exciting to see your vision come to life. I know you are in awe of all the ways God worked with so many people who gave and worked to bring it to fruition. Wow! I'm thrilled for you and those missionaries who will rest with your loving care..Miss you so much. Sending a big hug your way

I bet your home smelled heavenly while those oranges were drying in the oven. Beautiful crafts and decor!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! Your salt dough just came on time for a project a have on mind. Also, the idea to use the expanded foam is just genius. I always enjoy your videos so much. God bless

When my son and his wife made these and they incorporated cinnamon. The ornaments smelled terrific.

@settakeshishian8561

3 жыл бұрын

I truly enjoyed these simple yet high end look diy. I will definitely make some. Thank you!!!

I could watch you craft all day, never bored

My granddaughters are coming from overseas to spend Christmas with us. They will love making these.

Love everything but especially the white cone trees!!!

My favorite was the yarn covered trees ! They look like they could have came right from the store ! Perfect 👌🏻

Wow I could almost smell those orange slices. Everything is beautiful.

I loved the foam filled Christmas trees! If it wasn't the week before CHRISTMAS I would make some. I hope I remember next year!

Little trees are darling! Everything looks great!

Mary you make things look like what Christmas should look and feel like. You capture the meaning of Christmas and put it into your house. Thank you for sharing this special Holiday with us. 🌿🎄🎄⛄🎄🎄🌿

@msegura6372

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, happy birthday Prince of Peace

@heathermacleod7068

3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t agree more!!!!!!!!

I so look forward to your videos. I have been struggling this year....feeling sad...sad for not seeing family....sad for not going to church. I haven’t been able to think about decorating. You have inspired me! Stay well and Happy Thanksgiving

Growing up we made the oranges with c!oves poked into them, salt dough ornaments, cranberry garlands, construction paper loop garlands pretty much every homemade exept for the ornaments my great grandmother passed down which I believe are glass. So many other things I know I'm forgetting but it made Christmas so much more fun as a kid.

I always love your ideas, projects, and decor. ❤❤

So pretty 😍 I’d even add some cranberries and more oranges. Thx for sharing! 🥰

@lovesarita

3 жыл бұрын

Would you oven dry the cranberries too?

I had a craft day yesterday with a friend and we made several of these for both of us, thanks for sharing. Fun easy and doable, I even shared with my family out of town and my sister made some too. Your home and simple decor always inspires me 🤍🤍🤍🎄

I don’t know who would ever thumbs down any of your videos,all your content is great.

Beauriful!! God definatley blessed you with a creative talent ❤

🍁Happy Thanksgiving Mary and Family! 🐿 You are so creative and such an inspiration Mary, I just love the way the decorations turned out and how you displayed them. I love how affectionate you and Pebbles are with each other too. Your cats always add an extra element of reality and warmth in your videos.🐈💝🐈

Always get excited when I see you have a new video up. I so enjoy your talent and humble spirit.

Very nice. So calm and restful. Love all the things you made without spending a lot of money on all the frills. God bless.

You are amazing! You think of things like no one else. Love, love, love, the yarn trees. I can only dream. The simplest craft is beyond me. Happy Holidays! 🎄🎄

You are such an inspiration. I love everything you share and I can’t wait until the next one. 😘

Oh,I wish we still had our place like this one. They did all kinds of trees in the very long lobby area. Under each tree was baskets full of ornaments who could buy. The rest of the stuff was all over in their,store. So much to look at too. So missing it over theses year's. I like the orange slices idear. I love to decorate with natural stuff. I use to at our old place outdoor . Thank you for sharing

The salt dough ornaments with vinyl letters is adorable.

Everything looks awesome, especially the kitty😻

Those yarn cone trees are everything!

So beautiful! Thank you for sharing your creative talent with us! Love the trees!

What a great idea to add the foam into the trees. Those trees are beautiful, all of them, but I especially love the white ones.

Beautiful! I love how everything turned out...so refreshing, simplified, peaceful. Love it when precious Pebbles joins you!

@deekeene4273

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, loved seeing Pebbles snuggle on your lap.😻

I love the yarn & pearl trees!!! Really beautiful on mantel! Thank you for taking the time to make & share your video with these nice natural Christmas decorations!! And Happy Thanksgiving to you also!

@chantalbouillet880

3 жыл бұрын

Ni vu. .

I loved the idea of adding white paint to the dough. I’m going to try it.

Love the white and green. Everything turned out great.

I love all this but especially the yarn trees. Beautiful!

So beautiful! Cant wait for the Christmas hometour 🌟🎄💫

So pretty Mary, love the trees and the dried oranges are a nice touch. Pebbles is so sweet, she always finds your lap, LOL

Your cat is so sweet. I love all of the crafts you made. So simplistic, but so beautiful!

I was reminded of the time years ago when my then little boys and I made salt ornaments for the Christmas tree. I placed them on a cookie sheet to dry near a window and our golden retriever ate all of them thinking they were cookies. Yes, he was ok but drank a lot of water. I personally want to thank you for keeping Christ in Christmas as he should be given his Honor and Glory for his birth.

@lorrainewadsworth6977

3 жыл бұрын

Amen Vicki and I'm not even religious, but people have forgotten what it's meant to represent. Stay safe, love your families and look out for your neighbours.

@serenakoleno9338

2 жыл бұрын

Too funny, but bet it was scary. Legendary memories, lol. One time my golden retriever ate half an expensive cherry pie, fresh from the bakery! Luckily he only ate from one side so we could have some. It was still hot, must have burned his mouth, poor baby.

Beautiful, I love the "Alberta" spruce...because I am from ALBERTA 😘❤🇨🇦

@swedishmeatball3129

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! 👋

Mary, Thank you for sharing such beautiful ideas. I have thousands of pine cones. We have 3 acres with many pine trees!! I have never made such adorable little trees. Thank you.

Love your little kitty. He looks at you so lovely 😊. Loved all your ornaments. I love the wood rounds. My friend made me some yesterday. We had a dead tree, so took a branch off to cut them for me. Thank you and look forward to your home tour! 🎄❤️🎄

Beautiful projects: so simple, natural, and appealing!

@carladurland5194

3 жыл бұрын

These are not natural... styrofoam is one of the worst products for the environment 🤔🤔🤔

@wendynicholss6886

3 жыл бұрын

You are going to get a visit from the ghost of Christmas Past if you're not careful!!!

@theselittlepigsstayedhome

2 жыл бұрын

@@carladurland5194 lol I thought the same thing. Everyone is commenting on how all these are natural and don’t come from the store but most of the items come from a store...I love them all but not natural

@serenakoleno9338

2 жыл бұрын

Could totally do these without visiting a store. RIP up ole strips of fabric instead of purchasing yarn.stuff trees with dryer lint or scrunched up paper. Instead of paint use food coloring in Christmas colors for dough. Use old buttons instead of purchased ornaments on trees. Use twig stars. Use your imagination. She is using up old foam product, so not really that bad, better than landfill. Use a bread wrapper or baggie when you are out of rubber gloves for working with messy foam, etc. Or lubrication on hands with lotion, petroleum jelly, etc. I try to do so before painting or gardening. Give yourself several minutes to let it absorb. TFS.

Understated yet elegant! So beautiful! I love what you've done! Thank you for sharing! ♥️

Some great ideas! I’ll have to show my daughter and make some with her!

Those white trees and that sign, are beautiful. love it.

This was right on time for me....as I was wanting to dry oranges for the first time this year for my home decor ❤ Thank you, everything looked lovely.

I love (!!!!) Your last years christmas tour...i can' t wait to see this tour!!!

I love your mantle, its beautiful. I love all the decorations you made.

I love your rustic style. So nostalgic and modern at the same time.

You are so creative! Love all that to do! Thanks for sharing! 🌲

Thank you so much for inspiring me to become creative again! ❤️🎄❄️❤️

I just love how your cat looks up at you adoringly. So sweet and calm...

I love everything on your mantle! So beautiful

That mantel! Simple, understated and gorgeous! Great projects, Mary, thank you.

Absolutely gorgeous, as always!

Hiya Mary. I adore the cone trees. Easy breezy beautiful. Less is always more.

Beautiful Mary! I loved how your cat looked up at you when you were talking! So sweet

Can’t wait to try the white yarn trees! Love the simplicity of them!

You are a treasure and a blessing here on KZread 😊

sweet, sweet Pebbles! Always makes me smile... Mary, you never cease to INSPIRE me!! Thank you, thank you. Please keep doing what your'e doing!

Hi Mary1 I liked all of the DIY's. Genius idea for the "foam" trees. It was nice seeing Pebbles snuggled up on your lap. Thank you so much for sharing and for the recipes!

Absolutely love this look. The natural look is my style. Stunning. Thank you. 🎄🥰🎶

When you spoke of using natural things to decorate I wanted to share something I have made. Just take 5 twigs or sticks of the same diameter and length. Lay them down in a cross crossed way to make the traditional 5 line star then tie the ends with some jute. They look so pretty hanging in windows. Have a great Thanksgiving.

@dunrockin5

2 жыл бұрын

I made several of those last Christmas. Added some berries and small bits of greenery. Turned out nicely.

@palynnearven5534

2 жыл бұрын

Adorable simple and very natural! Love this

I love the live tree branches in the wood base. Going to try that out this weekend. 🎄🌲🎄

Really beautiful!! And Christ-centered!

All of f the projects were stunning and complemented one another so well! I always hit the like button as soon as your video starts.

Watching from France 🇫🇷... love it ❤️❤️❤️

The mantle is just lovely. It is so calming and wintry. Your project instructions are so easy to follow. I’m doing the oranges tomorrow. I have to buy the oranges first. I was at a local store recently and it was over $10 for them already dried. That’s a no go when you made it look doable. Thank you.

Thank you for inviting us into your home!