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!
nina462 says
Cheery, shiny, spectacular! Looking at the wreath, just makes me smile!
Marla says
Love these–especially the ones with the little elves, which I remember fondly from my grandparents’ house!
Into Vintage says
Don’t you just love this time of year — when the Shiny Brites are just beginning to show their faces?! I would be *beyond thrilled* to have one of Suzy’s works of art in my home, especially considering I am completely glue-gun impaired.
Thanks for this giveaway!! -amy
Amy Eileen Koester says
I love your wreath, the colors and ornaments remind me of the Christmas trees we had when I was a young girl. I am looking forward to Christmas this year!
Costumedzyner says
I was so enamored with her wreaths last year! Maybe this year will be my lucky year to win one!!
Kay Heath says
What a fun, generous and awesome giveaway – thank you! I’ve been a Georgia Peachez fan for years, and am happy to discover your blog there! XOXO
wanda Brock says
It’s just lovely and would like to own it!
Claudia Eaton says
I just love your vintage ornament wreaths. It reminds me of the ornaments we had when I was a little girl. We’d make an evening of decorating the tree together. All the kids helped carefully unwrap each ornament and then place them on the tree. Of course we’d end the evening turning all the lights off and then my dad would light up the tree for us for the first time that Christmas season. Great memories.
Barbara says
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
Eartha Kitsch says
Her wreaths are so beautiful!