so as I mentioned on wednesday.. the canvas tutorial I made wednesday was inspired by this project we did earlier this week at my church for a young women's activity..
I am one of the leaders over the young women in our LDS ward.. and another leader, Amilyn found this adorable tree and snowman idea here at this blog under my polka dot umbrella .
Amilyn liked it so much, she thought it would be a fun activity for our girls (they range in age from 12-18).. it simple enough.. yet seriously super cute. . Here is a picture of the snowman that one of the girls did last night..
Both are made just using 2x4 wood that you can buy at home depot or lowes.. and cut into various sizes and then painted and stacked on top of each other. If you don't have a saw to do it yourself.. home depot and lowes will cut the wood for you. Seriously cool for us NON "wood cutting" skill people!! (me included! Lol)
So as we were sitting there making these cute trees and snowmen.. I started thinking.. I should video tape this and post a tutorial on my blog for it! So I grabbed my camera and started recording us in the process.. I didn't quite have a the supplies i wanted to finish it (things like burlap and berries, etc).. so I brought it home and then video taped the rest in my studio.. showing you how to finish it off!
Here is how it turned out..
I just how simple it was to make! It was just super fun. So hopefully you will enjoy this fun tutorial .
I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas this weekend.. I am truly grateful for my Savior and that we get to celebrate his birth and life at this time of year. The gifts and giving and all the crafting are so fun and wouldn't be holidays without it.. but the true reason I celebrate Christmas is about one gift my Father in Heaven has given me.. our brother.. Jesus Christ, who has made it possible for me to live with my Father in Heaven again. So grateful for his Atonement as well. I am so not a perfect person.. not even close. I make mistakes daily in my life and without Him.. would not be able to pick myself up again and start over. To try and be better each day. So grateful for the love that He has for me. People ask me all the time.. how are you always so happy and positive.. and well first i say.. I am NOT always happy or positive.. but for the most part.. I look at all the trials in my life as a huge blessing because it allows me and helps me to grow. I think that knowing I am loved by a brother and a father above.. who want me to grow and learn and become like them.. makes all those hard times easier to handle. You know?
I truly hope you all have a wonderful holiday.. surround by friends and family who mean the most to you! Thank you to you ALL for being so wonderful this year for me! The support from all of you on my blog.. my on-line workshop.. your encouragement in my art.. always being SO supportive .. You have no idea how that has pushed me to leap and go for my dreams.. Seriously.. THANK YOU.
Have a VERY Merry Christmas.. and Happy Holidays..
Happy Friday..
Christy
enjoy this christmas tutorial!
Christy, I wish you and your family a Merry and Blessed Christmas -- thank you for the reminder of why we celebrate! I want you to know that you have changed my life this year, I have taken several on line classes and follow your blog and you have opened my eyes and heart to art, Thank You.
Posted by: Donna L | December 23, 2011 at 08:17 AM
Christy, I want you to know that I enjoy your classes and you are the best teacher. You have a great sense of humor and your beauty shines through. May you and your family continue to celebrate life with joy.
Posted by: Marie | December 23, 2011 at 08:34 AM
Merry Christmas Christy!! Loved the idea and will be making these for sure!! By chance do you have the dimensions on each block? TFS!
Posted by: angie gutshall | December 23, 2011 at 09:13 AM
Awesome video, how cool would it be to have you in the church group for crafts !! Lucky girls. have a very Merry Christmas and thanks for all the inspiration you give me all year .. you rock !!!
Posted by: Cim Allen | December 23, 2011 at 09:15 AM
christy...you are an amazing lady! thank you for always being so open and honest and not being afraid to just be you! i am so happy that i found you this year...you have truly touched my heart....all 3 of them.:D
Posted by: marci | December 23, 2011 at 10:01 AM
I just feel so good when watching one of your videos. You are always so much fun and down to earth. Thank you for sharing. Such fun.
Posted by: Bambi | December 23, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Finding your blog is a great end to the year,looking forward to following you through 2012 and hopefully taking some of your classes.
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a New Year filled with love and happiness!
B xxx
Posted by: beki | December 23, 2011 at 12:52 PM
those are too cute!! love, love, love...makes me wish I lived closer!! Have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!!!
Posted by: Dira Reeves | December 23, 2011 at 01:00 PM
Cute! I'll be working on both of these for Christmas NEXT year!
Merry Christmas to you and yours, Christy.
Posted by: Sue W | December 23, 2011 at 01:22 PM
Christy,
I love this project! Can you share the measurements of each layer? I am so making some of these!
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones! Thank you for all that you have given to me through your videos and classes this year!
Lori
Posted by: Lori Souter | December 23, 2011 at 02:45 PM
Merry Christmas Christy! love this project along with all the other projects you do
I have travelled this road of creativity with you via your blog this year and have enjoyed every bit of it. I know its been super busy for you and your family however congratulations on your success and I know 2012 will be just as rewarding. You certainly have the favour of God on your life. :) blessings you to you
Posted by: corinna | December 24, 2011 at 03:57 PM
Christy...it amazes me...I don't always get here to read your blog...but it never seems to fail...just when I need an uplifting word to enter my life, I seem to always find it here. Your Christmas greeting was just that. Thank you for sharing from the heart. You did it perfectly again.
~jamie
Posted by: Jamie | December 26, 2011 at 09:34 PM
I discovered your blog by the blog of a friend and I love. I think soon to follow one of your classes!
I wish you a wonderful new year.
Posted by: Flo | December 30, 2011 at 01:04 PM
Christy, I fell in love with the wooden Christmas tree - I forwarded it to all of my friends, and I think we're going to have project day. Do you by any chance have the measurements of the blocks for the snowman? TFS!!!
-Martha
Posted by: Martha | January 03, 2012 at 10:54 AM