Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Welcome back to Crafty Patti! Today I’m sharing a beautiful coastal Christmas project — DIY Shell Angels made from scallop shells, wooden balls, and beachy accents. These make stunning ornaments for any tree, especially if you love ocean-inspired décor.
PLUS, I’m giving you a little tour of my beach-themed Christmas tree, decorated with all my handmade shell ornaments, painted acrylic pour Christmas balls, and other coastal touches I’ve created over the season.
If you enjoy beach crafts, coastal décor, or handmade Christmas ornaments, you’re going to love this video!
In this video you’ll see:
• How to make adorable shell angel ornaments
• Tips for choosing shells, attaching the head, and adding “angel hair”
• Easy coastal embellishment ideas
• My full beach-themed Christmas tree decorated with handmade ornaments
• Painted acrylic ornaments I created in a previous video
• Lots of coastal Christmas inspiration!
If you’re new here, don’t forget to subscribe for more crafts, DIY décor, coastal projects, and creative holiday ideas.
Thanks for watching and supporting Crafty Patti!
Let me know in the comments which ornament you liked best or if you plan to make your own shell angels.
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As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows me to keep creating fun content. Thank you!
Materials used & affiliate Amazon paid links:
-SCALLOP SHELLS: amzn.to/4pJmNzu
-RED SCALLOP SHELLS: amzn.to/4rsmQ47
-OYSTER SHELLS: amzn.to/44Hl6dB
-1” WOODEN BEAD WITH HOLE: amzn.to/4rsmQ47
Coastal Christmas Crafting! DIY Shell Angels + Beach-Themed Tree Tour
-MICRON PIGMA PEN 05: amzn.to/3M7sYig
-JUTE TWINE: amzn.to/3Mb8MvS
-SCISSORS: amzn.to/3XnuBL8
-HOT GLUE GU: amzn.to/4q03pyr
-1/8” SILVER RIBBON: amzn.to/3K4RoZf
-1/4” CRYSTAL BEADS: amzn.to/3M7VZKG
-24 GUAGE JEWELRY WIRE: amzn.to/4pACl8p
-JEWELRY PLYERS: amzn.to/3Kjd57W
-ANGEL WINGS: amzn.to/3Kjd9oc
-Shells with air plants and jelly fish ornaments were bought from my local garden shop
-Ornament hangers
-Parchment paper for a gluing surface
-Small piece of thick pipe cleaner
- Stick or dotting tool to hold down jute while gluing
More DIY Ideas you will love:
Sea Shell Art: youtu.be/9f87K9Ik24k
Oven Dried Fruit: youtu.be/whYdT09c26Y
Shiny Christmas balls: youtu.be/8id25IKSNNM
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Music: Holy Night by DJ Williams, YouTube Audio Library
#craftyPatti #DIYCrafts #ArtAndCrafts.
Welcome back to Crafty Patti! Today I’m sharing a beautiful coastal Christmas project — DIY Shell Angels made from scallop shells, wooden balls, and beachy accents. These make stunning ornaments for any tree, especially if you love ocean-inspired décor.
PLUS, I’m giving you a little tour of my beach-themed Christmas tree, decorated with all my handmade shell ornaments, painted acrylic pour Christmas balls, and other coastal touches I’ve created over the season.
If you enjoy beach crafts, coastal décor, or handmade Christmas ornaments, you’re going to love this video!
In this video you’ll see:
• How to make adorable shell angel ornaments
• Tips for choosing shells, attaching the head, and adding “angel hair”
• Easy coastal embellishment ideas
• My full beach-themed Christmas tree decorated with handmade ornaments
• Painted acrylic ornaments I created in a previous video
• Lots of coastal Christmas inspiration!
If you’re new here, don’t forget to subscribe for more crafts, DIY décor, coastal projects, and creative holiday ideas.
Thanks for watching and supporting Crafty Patti!
Let me know in the comments which ornament you liked best or if you plan to make your own shell angels.
Amazon Paid Links:
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel and allows me to keep creating fun content. Thank you!
Materials used & affiliate Amazon paid links:
-SCALLOP SHELLS: amzn.to/4pJmNzu
-RED SCALLOP SHELLS: amzn.to/4rsmQ47
-OYSTER SHELLS: amzn.to/44Hl6dB
-1” WOODEN BEAD WITH HOLE: amzn.to/4rsmQ47
Coastal Christmas Crafting! DIY Shell Angels + Beach-Themed Tree Tour
-MICRON PIGMA PEN 05: amzn.to/3M7sYig
-JUTE TWINE: amzn.to/3Mb8MvS
-SCISSORS: amzn.to/3XnuBL8
-HOT GLUE GU: amzn.to/4q03pyr
-1/8” SILVER RIBBON: amzn.to/3K4RoZf
-1/4” CRYSTAL BEADS: amzn.to/3M7VZKG
-24 GUAGE JEWELRY WIRE: amzn.to/4pACl8p
-JEWELRY PLYERS: amzn.to/3Kjd57W
-ANGEL WINGS: amzn.to/3Kjd9oc
-Shells with air plants and jelly fish ornaments were bought from my local garden shop
-Ornament hangers
-Parchment paper for a gluing surface
-Small piece of thick pipe cleaner
- Stick or dotting tool to hold down jute while gluing
More DIY Ideas you will love:
Sea Shell Art: youtu.be/9f87K9Ik24k
Oven Dried Fruit: youtu.be/whYdT09c26Y
Shiny Christmas balls: youtu.be/8id25IKSNNM
Like, subscribe, and hit the bell to get more crafty inspiration.
Donate to my Crafty Patti Channel
If you would like to support me so I can continue to publish more fun videos, then you can make a donation by clicking on the link below. Your kind donation will be sent to my business PayPal account. Thank you so much!
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Music: Holy Night by DJ Williams, YouTube Audio Library
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![Easy Knit Mittens Tutorial | Beginner-Friendly Guide for All Sizes
Learn how to knit warm and cozy bulky mittens for everyone in the family, from toddlers to adults!
This beginner-friendly tutorial talks you through the process step by step at an easy-to-follow pace.
Whether youre new to knitting or looking for a quick and satisfying project, these mittens are perfect for cold weather and make thoughtful handmade gifts.
Grab your needles and yarn, and lets get started.
Link to my hooded scarf video
https://youtu.be/DRrcOnUEM5Q
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Colorfusion chunky #5 yarn Berries and cream
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Lion brand bulky #5 scarf yarn Pale grey bluestone
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Circular needles 3.5mm 24(61cm)
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Circular needles 4.5mm 24 (61cm)
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Large eye darning needles and knitting markers
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Yarn suggestions:
-Loops and Threads bulky #5 yarn I bought at Michaels or use two strands of #4 yarn. Choose any brand of a bulky #5 yarn. Check pattern below for amount needed for each size.
KNITTED MITTENS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Using chunky yarn and knitted in the round
SIZING: toddler (child, adult S, M, L)
a) fits hand: 5 (6, 7, 7.75, 8.5)” around
b) mitten length: 7.25 (8.5, 10.5, 12, 13)” from cuff to finger tips (adjustable)
c) cuff length: 2.5 (2.5, 3, 4, 4)” (adjustable)
ABBRVIATIONS:
BOR- beginning of round dec - decrease(d) inc - increase(d) k-knit k2tog - knit 2 sts together
m1 - make one stitch by preferred method p-purl PM - place marker SM - slip marker
ssk - slip 2 sts (one at a time), knit 2 slipped sts together
YARN: #5 chunky weight: 70 (80, 120, 150, 190) yards
CIRCULAR NEEDLES: US #4 / 3.5mm and US #7 / 4.5mm
GUAGE: 14 sts & 22 rounds = 4” (all gauges given in stockinette on larger needles)
NOTIONS: stitch markers, darning needle, scissors to cut yarn
PATTERN:
-With smaller needles 3.5mm cast on: 22 (26, 28, 32, 36) sts.
-Place BOR marker and join for working in the round. Work in 1x1 rib (k1, p1) until piece
measures 2.5 (2.5, 3, 4, 4)” from cast on.
-SWITCH to larger needles 4.5mm
-Knit 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) rounds.
THUMB GUSSET:
-Set up round: m1, k1, m1, PM, knit to end [2 sts inc]
-Rounds 1 and 2: knit
-Round 3: m1, knit to marker, m1, SM, knit to end of round [2 sts inc]
-Work rounds 1-3 a total of 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) times; 9 (9, 11, 11, 13) sts between BOR and marker.
-Next round: Place sts between BOR and marker on waste yarn, remove marker. Slide needle off waste yarn sts to finish knitting mitt portion. Cast on 1 stitch, knit to end of round
-Continue knitting every round until piece measures 1.75 (3, 3.75, 4, 4.5)” from end of thumb gusset.
DECREASE SET UP: k11 (13, 14, 16, 18), PM, knit to end and PM if desired.
-Round 1: [k1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1] twice [4 sts dec]
-Work round 1 a total of 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) times; 10 (10, 8, 8, 8) sts remain.
-Break yarn, leaving a 6” tail to thread through remaining live sts. Pull tight to close top of mitten and tie off.
THUMB:
-Place held sts back on larger needles dividing the stitches on your needles with needle ends pointing to the right. Pick up 2 sts from body of mitten, 1 on each side. Knit 1 round joining the round. 11 (11, 13, 13, 15) sts.
-K2 tog and knit to BOR
-Knit every round until thumb measures 1 (1.25, 1.75, 2, 2.25)” from pick up.
-Next round: [k2tog] all the way around. 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) sts remain.
-Break yarn, leaving a 6” tail to thread through remaining live sts. Pull tight to close top of thumb.
FINISHING:
There may be a small hole at the base of the thumb. Use the yarn tail to sew up the hole.
Even your cast on edge when you tie off.
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