Love your paper tree! I was taught to make them when I was a little girl. My mother would give us old Readers Digest magazines to make them, and then we sprayed them with gold spray paint and then gold sparkles.. I haven’t thought about that great memory in years. Thank you, it made my evening. ❤
How wonderful to have such a crafty friend that shares her love with your group. Those group gatherings are well worth the 45 minute drive to attend. Thanks for sharing with us on Vlogmas.
What fun to have a crafting group that meets regularly. I like the idea of the Simmer pot. Also, like the idea of starting projects so they’re ready to stitch when you get the itch. 😉
Great to see you Lori. I love that paper tree. Thanks for sharing your new starts and all those great ideas with us. I love the idea of a simmer pot. Happy Stitching!
My daughter has my Moms Santa s&p shakers from the 1940’s! Also we had Christmas luncheon with our stitching friends and one of the ladies gave us each and simmer kit. Now I’d like to get a simmer pot. Lol
Thank you so much! That’s the view off my back deck. I usually wake up pretty early and catch most sunrises. It’s super cold here, plus we’ve been having fog. It makes for some spectacular sunrises and scenery shots.
Love the look of the ornaments. Do you think you could use cut outs from old Christmas cards and maybe Mod Podge them to the wood circle or maybe using some decorative napkin designs? Thanks for the inspiration, Lori. Glad you had some time with your friends too. 😸
The tree is so so fun! I just got a couple old German bibles from our church that a family donated to who ever wanted them. I think it would be so cool to use one of them !😂
How fun to have a group of friends to be crafty with. The trees and ornaments are all cute. You have such a knack for putting together such lovely vignettes. I like seeing how you put things together. I often struggle with making what I have not look like just a bunch of stuff plunked on a shelf or cabinet. You have a talent for it.
Your paper tree is so pretty. It brings back memories of my grandmother's Mr. and Mrs. Claus made with old Reader's Digest magazines using a similar technique. Your crafting day sounds like it is so much fun.
Glad to hear you had a nice day with friends - there’s nothing better. The trees are so pretty- what a clever idea. We will see you again tomorrow- have a great day!
So much inspiration packed into this video! You and your friends are so talented, I love the beautiful things you created! And I’m always blown away by the beauty of your home and the scenic landscapes you share! And of course the furbies always bring a smile! ❤️💚
Lori, this Vlogmas was so good! Cute paper tree, s&p shakers and the ornaments you made. Love the idea of doing an ornament on wooden rounds with paper and glue. Can’t wait to see what you’re doing tomorrow ❤
Yes, the paper tree would be a great idea and I am downsizing so have loads of books I need to address. What fun. Love your intro and your scenic pictures, beautiful scenery. Loved having coffee with you this morning 🎄🐾😻🪡🧵
Another really enjoyable video! Thank you Lori! I love your book-tree and wooden ornaments, they are adorable and must have been so much fun to make with friends! 💃🎄🥰
Lovely paper tree. A few Saturday’s ago I went to a ladies evening at our church ⛪️ It was Christmas theme where I was able to make a paper angel and a ribbon tree. Plus an ornament swap and my ornament I bought home was a “J”&”Y” with a small wreath as the O for the word JOY. A fun and Delightful evening. Blessings.
Wow, you are stirring up some great memories of my childhood. Looking forward to making those same memories for my great nieces and nephews. Really enjoy your Vlogmas videos.
Love your cats and the "Paper" tree is adorable. My stitch group meets next Tuesday I think we are going to do some felt stitching, We all have some of the dies and we are going to share.
Love simmer pots. You just reminded me that I need to start one🥰 love the trees. I miss getting with friends to craft and do things together. They don't seem to exist so much anymore.
Your paper trees reminded of crafts we did years ago! We used old Readers Digest mags, and because of pictures and ads they each had a unique coloration. Thanks for reminding me about this! My granddaughter loves crafting and I may try either of these when she and her brother are in Christmas break! (When she was very young she called it doing arts and craps!)
I love all the crafty trees and ornaments you and your friends made. I have some of the wood pieces and you have inspired me to play with them. I think they would make nice gifts for my crafty friends. Have a lovely day.
I could see where a catalog would work. My friend who put on the craft day talked about doing angels too. The tree kept us busy most of the day. I can see make a whole forest!
Lori that tree is amazing! Think I need to make one! I am going to start Peace On Earth as soon as I figure out what fabric to use. Have a wonderful day. ❤
Such fun crafting projects Lori , the wood ornaments brought back fun memories of my being a Scout Leader for my son’s Cub Scout troop we had the boys make those one year as Christmas gifts for their parents so much fun😘 I would love a crafting time like u have so special…
Fun video!! We made those paper trees back in the 70’s. I’m afraid they weren’t nearly as nice and charmingly primitive as your’s and I think you would have called them “fancy” with glitter and glued on shiny bobbles. 😂 happy vlogmas to you! 🪡🎄🪡
Love that you had a fun crafty day with friends. The tree and ornaments are a great choice. I am definitely interested in the links for the graphics. Those ornaments are so cute and it seems the possibilities are limitless. I also use a simmer pot and love that it makes the house smell so festive. Looking forward to tomorrows video already.
Love the pictures of the area you live in. The tree is so pretty, I want to learn how to do that. I've been them st craft fairs with different shapes, so pretty. Great ornaments. Lazy kitties! Marilyn
I just always buy the wax melts for my simmer pot and never thought to make them like you do. I have simmered a similar mix in a saucepan. I love the paper trees…simple and rustic.
Love your paper tree! I was taught to make them when I was a little girl. My mother would give us old Readers Digest magazines to make them, and then we sprayed them with gold spray paint and then gold sparkles.. I haven’t thought about that great memory in years. Thank you, it made my evening. ❤
@@annejost7178 That’s such an awesome memory!
How fun! Love, love, love your tree ❤
I have spent all afternoon researching paper Christmas trees. Love it.
@@barbboughamer6300 Cool, did you find some great ones?
How wonderful to have such a crafty friend that shares her love with your group. Those group gatherings are well worth the 45 minute drive to attend. Thanks for sharing with us on Vlogmas.
@@bonitaharms9429 I agree!! I love hanging out with my crafty and Stitchy Friends. It does get a little dicey in the winter here though.
The paper trees are adorable. Always great to have a fun craft day with friends!
@@deechrisman2219 Agreed!
The paper trees are so creative. 😊I’ll bet the simmer pot smells wonderful 😊
It smells fabulous, and yes they were fun!
What fun to have a crafting group that meets regularly. I like the idea of the Simmer pot. Also, like the idea of starting projects so they’re ready to stitch when you get the itch. 😉
Loved seeing the tree! It brought back memories.
Love the paper tree. How fun to have a group to craft with.
Live, love, love your projects!! I am really enjoying your projects! Thanks for sharing!!❤️
Great to see you Lori. I love that paper tree. Thanks for sharing your new starts and all those great ideas with us. I love the idea of a simmer pot. Happy Stitching!
Happy stitching to you too!
My daughter and I are going to have to make the book tree decoration! Such fun crafts.
@@dianestodola4082 It’s a great project! Let me know if you have an IG so I can see them!
My daughter has my Moms Santa s&p shakers from the 1940’s! Also we had Christmas luncheon with our stitching friends and one of the ladies gave us each and simmer kit. Now I’d like to get a simmer pot. Lol
@@rscelp Thats so awesome!
As a child we made the paper trees but instead of a tree we made angels by adding a head and wings. A nice memory reminder.
@@courtnieburrell3266 I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!
Love the scenery at the beginning!! The Christmas tree and ornaments are beautiful and so vintage looking!! Love these videos!!!
Thank you so much! That’s the view off my back deck. I usually wake up pretty early and catch most sunrises. It’s super cold here, plus we’ve been having fog. It makes for some spectacular sunrises and scenery shots.
Love the look of the ornaments. Do you think you could use cut outs from old Christmas cards and maybe Mod Podge them to the wood circle or maybe using some decorative napkin designs? Thanks for the inspiration, Lori. Glad you had some time with your friends too. 😸
@@patwiggers7872 I think you absolutely could do that!!
OH! I love your paper tree! You are lucky to belong to such a group of crafters. Thank you my love!!!
Thanks! It was a fun crafting day.
Beautiful paper tree! So elegant and creative! Your area is so gorgeous! You have lots of snow in your mountains already!
Yes, and grateful I am for that! More snow on the mountains hopefully means less chance of fires this coming summer.
The tree is so so fun! I just got a couple old German bibles from our church that a family donated to who ever wanted them. I think it would be so cool to use one of them !😂
I love the tree, so simple but beautiful! It is always such fun to be with crafty friends!
It's hard to beat a day of crafting with friends!
How fun to have a group of friends to be crafty with. The trees and ornaments are all cute. You have such a knack for putting together such lovely vignettes. I like seeing how you put things together. I often struggle with making what I have not look like just a bunch of stuff plunked on a shelf or cabinet. You have a talent for it.
I get my inspiration from other people and pictures.
The trees are fun! I have a vintage paper Santa made with the book pages.
Paper trees - it is amazing that a craft so old can still look new and fit in with primitive decorating. Great job on the ornaments also.
It really does seem like it has been around forever, doesn't it? I was amazed how many people said they remembered doing it as a child.
Ooooooooo my gracious!!! That tree is amazing!!!!!!!!!
It’s super fun and right down your alley! I need to find smaller books to do different trees.
That paper tree is incredible! Just beautiful!😍
I'm so glad you like it!
Fun activity with the paper tree! Something for all family members to take part in. Thank you for sharing 😊
It was such a fun thing to do!
Your paper tree is so pretty. It brings back memories of my grandmother's Mr. and Mrs. Claus made with old Reader's Digest magazines using a similar technique. Your crafting day sounds like it is so much fun.
I'm so glad the tree brought back good memories for you!
When I was a kid we did the folded trees with our Readers Digests
Loved the paper tree. Thanks for sharing your talents!
Glad you liked it!
Glad to hear you had a nice day with friends - there’s nothing better. The trees are so pretty- what a clever idea. We will see you again tomorrow- have a great day!
It's so nice to have friends to share the season with!
So much inspiration packed into this video! You and your friends are so talented, I love the beautiful things you created! And I’m always blown away by the beauty of your home and the scenic landscapes you share! And of course the furbies always bring a smile! ❤️💚
Thanks so much! I appreciate it! I do love my trees and mountains!
Lori, this Vlogmas was so good! Cute paper tree, s&p shakers and the ornaments you made. Love the idea of doing an ornament on wooden rounds with paper and glue. Can’t wait to see what you’re doing tomorrow ❤
Thanks so much, I love that you liked the ornaments!
Your paper tree is so cute. I had all kinds of ideas running through my mind to decorate one. 😊
I know, right? So many possibilities.
Loved seeing the trees - that was a memory that I had forgotten about - thank you for the reminder -
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Yes, the paper tree would be a great idea and I am downsizing so have loads of books I need to address. What fun. Love your intro and your scenic pictures, beautiful scenery. Loved having coffee with you this morning 🎄🐾😻🪡🧵
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the scenery!
Oh what a fun day of crafting. Absolutely lovely.
It was pretty cool!
Another really enjoyable video! Thank you Lori! I love your book-tree and wooden ornaments, they are adorable and must have been so much fun to make with friends! 💃🎄🥰
Yes, it was a great day!
What a fun day crafting. I remember making the paper trees and I forgot all about doing rub-ons as a child. So much fun!
They were fun!
Lovely paper tree. A few Saturday’s ago I went to a ladies evening at our church ⛪️ It was Christmas theme where I was able to make a paper angel and a ribbon tree. Plus an ornament swap and my ornament I bought home was a “J”&”Y” with a small wreath as the O for the word JOY. A fun and Delightful evening. Blessings.
That sounds like a wonderful evening!
Lots of lovely things in this video! I like the idea of a simmer pot instead of burning a candle - I'll have to put one together.
It's a great way to add some warmth and scent to a room.
Love the paper tree! Your crafting day sounds amazing!!!
So glad you liked the tree!
I love your tree that you made along with the ornaments. How fun ! Sounds like a wonderful day with friends.
Thanks, it was a lot of fun!
Hi Lori. Love your new crafts from your get together with friends. Great ideas! Also, the simmer pot sounds wonderful! Take care.
Thanks Julie!
Paper trees are great!
Wow, you are stirring up some great memories of my childhood. Looking forward to making those same memories for my great nieces and nephews. Really enjoy your Vlogmas videos.
That is so sweet! I hope you enjoy making these memories with your great nieces and nephews!
Wow! So much good stuff and inspiration! Love the tree and ornaments. ❤
Thank you! 😊 So glad you liked it!
Definitely have to add the Peace on Earth pattern to my wish list. Love it!
Sounds like you had an amazing day yesterday! The paper tree is awesome, and I Love the picture of your kittens.
Thanks! They are pretty cute most of the time.
Love your cats and the "Paper" tree is adorable. My stitch group meets next Tuesday I think we are going to do some felt stitching, We all have some of the dies and we are going to share.
Love the paper tree! The Lori Rippey charts are beautiful.
They sure are, aren't they?
Love simmer pots. You just reminded me that I need to start one🥰 love the trees. I miss getting with friends to craft and do things together. They don't seem to exist so much anymore.
Sounds like now is the time to start your own group! I’m so grateful for mine and that all of us have varied interests. I love learning new things!
Your paper trees reminded of crafts we did years ago! We used old Readers Digest mags, and because of pictures and ads they each had a unique coloration. Thanks for reminding me about this! My granddaughter loves crafting and
I may try either of these when she and her brother are in Christmas break! (When she was very young she called it doing arts and craps!)
Arts and craps is so funny! I love that!
I love the paper tree. You make the best crafts!
Aw, thanks so much!
I remember book folding ... my mom did a lot of it when I was young. Love your tree!
It was pretty fun and actually kind of relaxing.
I love all the crafty trees and ornaments you and your friends made. I have some of the wood pieces and you have inspired me to play with them. I think they would make nice gifts for my crafty friends. Have a lovely day.
I think they will be fabulous!
Love those trees!!! I remember my momma making them in the 70’s and spray painting them gold. I think we even made them in Girl Scouts ❤
How cool is that?!?
Thanks for sharing all your crafty projects, ideas, and simmer pot recipe. Really inspires me.
You are so welcome! 😊
As a child I remember making those paper trees and we also made angels and would spray paint them . We would use catalogs.
I could see where a catalog would work. My friend who put on the craft day talked about doing angels too. The tree kept us busy most of the day. I can see make a whole forest!
@ small town telephone books work well to.
Lori that tree is amazing! Think I need to make one! I am going to start Peace On Earth as soon as I figure out what fabric to use. Have a wonderful day. ❤
Thanks, I'm so glad you liked it!
We used to make those paper trees out of old readers digests and spray paint them gold.
I had never heard about them until I posted. It seems it was a good memory for lots of ladies!
Such fun crafting projects Lori , the wood ornaments brought back fun memories of my being a Scout Leader for my son’s Cub Scout troop we had the boys make those one year as Christmas gifts for their parents so much fun😘 I would love a crafting time like u have so special…
That’s so awesome!
Really enjoy your Vlogmas videos; both last year and this year. Thank you so much for putting them together for us!🎄
Thanks so much for watching! I'm glad you're enjoying it!
Love those ornaments, would be fun to do with grandkids.
Love your tree. Have thought about doing one of those
It was really fun, with so many possibilities!
Love your paper tree!
Short videos work too! How fun to have crafty friends with great ideas 🎄
I agree! It’s fun to share ideas.😊
I love the paper tree! It would make a great demonstration. Hint, hint! I appreciate you doing the vlogmas videos! ❤
Thanks, I think it would be fun to make a tree for a demo too! I’ll put it on the list.
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Fun video!! We made those paper trees back in the 70’s. I’m afraid they weren’t nearly as nice and charmingly primitive as your’s and I think you would have called them “fancy” with glitter and glued on shiny bobbles. 😂 happy vlogmas to you! 🪡🎄🪡
It’s funny how times change, huh?! I bet they were just as special.
Very creative tree and ornaments. Enjoyed seeing all your potential starts. I can almost small your simmer pot .
Thank you so much! 😊
Love your paper tree , what a lovely way to spend a day ❤
Thanks so much 😊
Sounds like you had a fun day...what could be better than friends, crafting, and food shared together.
It’s hard to beat that combination! 😊
Great trees! Reminded me of my mom making carolers like that with Readers Digest and painting them.
Lot’s of people are reminiscing about those!
Darling Christmas trees withe the jingle bells.like your idea to start so many sweet pieces. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for sharing all your beautiful creations. I love the paper tree. I’ll have to see if I can try my hand at making one. Have a wonderful day!
I'm so glad you liked it! It was pretty fun to make.
I love Peace On Earth. I am tempted to stitch it. Your craft projects turned out so cute.
I think it will be a fun one to stitch.
Love that you had a fun crafty day with friends. The tree and ornaments are a great choice. I am definitely interested in the links for the graphics. Those ornaments are so cute and it seems the possibilities are limitless. I also use a simmer pot and love that it makes the house smell so festive. Looking forward to tomorrows video already.
I’m so glad you liked the tree and ornaments - thanks for watching!
Your videos are always so pretty and inspiring! Thanks for taking the time to do these!
I'm so glad you find them inspiring! 😊
Love your Vlogmas! I enjoy how creative you are and you are very inspirational.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying it.
Love the pictures of the area you live in.
The tree is so pretty, I want to learn how to do that.
I've been them st craft fairs with different shapes, so pretty.
Great ornaments.
Lazy kitties!
Marilyn
Thank you, Marilyn! Wait until you see the pictures from this morning!!
Sounds like you had a lovely telaxing day in this busy season. Thanks for sharing your simmer pot. I am going to give that a try this morning
Please do!
Sounds like your crafting day was wonderful. The tree and ornaments look great.
Thanks, I had a really fun time making it!
Thanks for the reminder about the simmer pot, i bought one last year when you talked about it. Love the way the house smells!
You are so welcome! It’s such a cozy and simple way to make your home smell wonderful!
Love that tree! How cute❤ oh the ornaments are sweet too. See you to tomorrow ❤
Thank you! I had so much fun making them!
Hi Lori,
This video is stunning, love the paper tree!
Thanks, it’s fun to make!
Your kitties look so innocent. I know when they get going they can be little devils. The paper tree will look great in a table scape.
Yes they can be ornery sometimes, but usually if they’ve been cooped up. They’re mostly good girls. 😇
Your crafty paper tree is too cute!
Thank you!
I want to move by you. Your group does the most amazing crafts. I love making and learning new crafts. The tree is amazing and I need to make one.
I love making new crafts too! I’m always love new things to try. #iwishyoulivednextdoor
Your cat is missing from the back of the couch, where he was yesterday. Your friend's paper Christmas is so unique and pretty.
@@Nancyw823 🤣🤣🤣 One or both of them will be back soon, I’m sure!!
It was fun! Even doing crafts!😂
😂😂😂. Not to mention, you finished first!!!
The crafts are so creative. I would love to have links on the ornaments. The scenery where you live is beautiful.
I just always buy the wax melts for my simmer pot and never thought to make them like you do. I have simmered a similar mix in a saucepan. I love the paper trees…simple and rustic.
I used to do mine in a saucepan as well, but simmer pots work better!
That paper tree is really cute!!
Thank you!
Loving the paper folded tree
Love those paper trees!
Didn’t they turn out cute?!?
Love the book tree. I’ve always wanted to learn how to make one. I’ll have to google it😂🎄
I've found some pretty easy tutorials on UA-cam!
That is a great use of worn out books!
Right?! I was so surprised at how well they worked!
Your crafty projects look like so much fun! I have never tried a simmer pot before, but what a great idea
It really is a great way to make the house smell great, and it’s so easy.
The trees are very creative! LOVE the kitty pictures 🐈💞
Thank you so much! They really are a lot of fun, and I'm glad you loved the kitty pictures. 😊
Beautiful crafts! I must make a tree.
It’s a really fun project!
Love all your makes ❤❤
Thank you!!!