Chan's Bio

My subscribers have been asking questions about me and I'm surely not one for talking about myself so I will write this blog post instead.

About four years ago, I decided to go back to making arts and crafts and I created a YouTube channel. YouTube has been a blessing to me.  I can share my creations with my friends.  I am inspired daily by what I see on YouTube.

YouTube was also a lifeline for me.  When my mother died last year, I almost quit my YouTube channel.  My mother was the inspiration for me to create.  I used to ask her what she thought of what I made.  After her death, it was hard for me and I fell into a deep depression.  In fact, I didn't create any videos for about three months.  I was going to give up my YouTube channel.  My YouTube friends kept asking me to upload videos and that helped to bring me out of my depression.

I think everyone has a purpose in life.  I haven't figured out my purpose yet.  Hopefully, the way will become clear and I will see what it is.  Until then, I will keep uploading craft videos.

Happy Crafting and God bless, Chan

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Merry Christmas 2014!

Merry Christmas 2014!  God bless, Chan 

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Easy Christmas Card Ideas Gingerbread Man Card

Hi Everyone!  

Here is a Easy Christmas Card Idea.  This is the gingerbread man card.  Very easy to make and inexpensive.  I got ten of them for $1.00 at my local dollar tree.  Add a little bit of ribbon and some buttons and you'll all set.  This is perfect for when you have a lot of cards to make or if you want to give everyone the same card.  Quick and Easy Crafts are the way to do during the busy Holiday Season.  

Happy Crafting and God bless, Chan 

I got these Gingerbread men from my local dollar tree.  They came 10 in a pack.  

The Christmas Paper I used is double-sided.  This paper was given to me by a friend last year.  

Red Ribbon help to dress up and add color to the Gingerbread man.  

Here is the inside of the Card.  I printed out "Merry Christmas" on White Card stock and trimmed it in Gold paint.  The Gold helps to coordinate with the Gold Gingerbread Man on the Front of the Card.  

Merry Christmas from the Gingerbread Man!

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Diy Christmas Wreath

Hi Everyone!!  Today I finished my Diy Christmas Wreath.  I used old faded notebook paper to make my little roses, then I spray painted them with Hunter Green Spray Paint.  To brighten the wreath, I highlighted each of my little roses with gold acrylic paint.  I hot glued them to a recycled pizza box that I fashioned into a wreath shape.  I really enjoyed making this project and I hope to use it for many years to come.

Happy Christmas Crafting and God bless, Chan

Red Ribbon from the Dollar Tree gave this easy diy Christmas wreath a cheerful and energetic pop of color.

Diy Christmas Wreath

I used gold paint to bright the dark Hunter Green color.

Merry Christmas!!!

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7 Stress Free and Money Saving Holiday Shopping Tips for Christmas

Christmas is coming very soon!  Now is a great time to start gift shopping.  It is always good to be cautious when purchasing gifts.  The holiday season is a joyous time of year.  Sadly, I have seen people argue over Christmas gifts.  I have found some ways to avoid unnecessary Christmas gift drama.  

1.  Ask for Shopping Advice

If I don't know the person very well, I'll ask one of her close friends for her likes and dislikes.  Then I have all the information I need to purchase the perfect gift.

2.   Use Gift Cards Frequently

Let Gift Cards Save the Day!  We never go wrong with gift cards.  Find out what store she likes and give her a gift card from that establishment.  Gift cards take the pressure off everyone. 

3.   Think Really Hard Before You Buy 

    
Make sure the gifts are appropriate in office or work situations.  Try to remember company policy and office etiquette.  Pens, organizers, and planners make excellent gifts for the office environment. Consider something practical, like a fancy calendar for the next year. Who doesn't need a calender?

4.  Give Christmas Items

Christmas themed gifts are wonderful.  I still remember a co-worker once gave me a Santa Claus cookie jar.  I used that jar for many years.  The gift was one of the nicest things anyone ever gave me. Christmas items make awesome gifts!  

5.  Gift Receipts Save Face and Feelings

    
Include a gift receipt with your gift.  If a person just doesn't like the item, he or she can discreetly exchange the gift without anyone ever knowing.

6.  Consider Food and Candy 

Give away Food!  Christmas Candy, gourmet chocolate, cookies, cakes are tasty gifts!  One year, I received a nice meat and cheese basket and I really loved it!  If the person does not eat meat, then give him or her a fruit basket.  You just can't go wrong there.  Who doesn't love gourmet food? 

7.  Be Creative and Make Your Own Gifts

Make handmade items.  If you crochet, why not make your friend a scarf or a small throw? Handmade Paper bag cards make wonderful gifts!  If a person is into crafts, create a gift basket of scrapbook paper, paper roses, envelopes, ribbons, buttons, and other items.  
 

Buying Christmas Gifts need not be a stressful thing.  Enjoy the Holiday season!
Photo Courtesy of merrychristmasfestival

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Rolled Paper Roses

Hi Everyone!

Here is my latest project.  I made a picture with my rolled paper roses.  For the background, I recycled part of a frozen pizza box and covered it with paper.  To make a frame for my picture, I used pages from an old novel.  Twine is being used to hang the picture on the wall.  Around the frame are tiny little paper roses I had in my stash.

Happy Crafting and God bless, Chan

Rolled Paper Roses are wonderful for home decor because they tend to stand out from a picture or item.  The best thing is if one comes off, you can just make another one and pop it right back on!  

Rolled Paper Rose Tips: 

I practiced using old catalogs until you get the hang of it.  I started with newspaper and it didn't work too well for me because my fingers got all dirty.  I used catalogs until I learned.  Now I can go back and use newspapers because I am a lot quicker at it and it doesn't dirty my fingers as much. 

To see a tutorial on how to make these roses, click the image below.

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How to Make Rolled Paper Roses

Hi Everyone!  Here is a little video about how to make rolled paper roses.  This is my new favorite thing!  I have about three bins full of these roses and I will share them with you on an upcoming video.  Until them, keep on crafting!

God bless, Chan

Rolled Paper Roses in the color of pink.

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