Update: Congrats to winner Danielle! I went thru the entries, pruned duplicates, spun the random.org random number generator, found a winner, and she emailed me back tout suit. Thanks, everyone, for your lovely comments — and come back soon for more contests and retro fun!
So, I have been in the “let’s do some giveaways” mood. And I was thinking, yes, the holidays are not too far away. And, golly, everyone always goes crazy over Georgia Peachez’ (aka Suzy’s) Shiny Brite wreathes. So I asked Suzy to make one up for me (shown above)… I bought it from her… and it’s sitting on her dining room table itching to go to its new home. YUP: One week contest now “live” to Win this Wreath. Click on through for the rules and to enter ->
How to enter, now through noon Monday, Oct. 1:
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How to make a wreath using vintage Christmas tree ornaments — Suzy’s instructions
I bet we’ll get a lot of entries for this one — and there can only be one winner. So, the idea behind posting this giveaway right now is to remind you creative types to think ahead … make sure you’re collecting a whole bunch of vintage ornies … and gear up to make one of these yourself maybe. I know that in a lot of thrift stores across America, they start pulling out all the vintage ornaments for sale pretty soon. Or, maybe you’ve been collecting them all summer? That said, I know a lot of us *think* we’ll do a project… but never do… so keep an eye on Suzy’s blog because she keeps making wreaths all fall… she posts them for sale… and they sell out fast!
In the following super-popular story, Suzy showed us how she does it — how to make a wreath out of vintage Christmas tree ornaments:
Thank you, Suzy — you are such an inspiration!










Patti Schigoda says
I have been scrounging up balls and such to try and make one of these, but this one will be more fabulous, I am sure! Thanks for the contest!
dawn says
I NEED this!!! My 2nd baby is due at the end of November and I have a feeling I will be too busy to make anything new of my own this Christmas so this would be perfect.
Margo Parker says
This will look wonderful with my vintage aluminum tree with color wheel!
CindyP says
Happy and cheery-like, huh? Well, I got a lot of clutter cleared out this weekend–all the more room to store, say…a gorgeous wreath!
JIll says
Yours is the first website I check each morning, Pam…..thank you for keeping decorating FUN.
Mary says
May all your holidays be brite!
Charlotte says
Seeing these wreaths again makes me excited about Christmas! Just 3 months to go!
Janet in CT says
What a wonderful way to recycle those old ornaments not used any more! It is so bright and fun and such a good idea! Yup, the holidays will be here before we know it!
Letty says
Love it!!!
Lauren says
Retro Christmas is my favorite Christmas <3