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 ->
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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!
Myra says
husband and i collect vintage christmas ornaments–this is a beautiful and brilliant idea! blown away! 😀
Susan Van Sant says
Lovely! This is an inspiration to use some of my vintage christmas ornaments as a focal point instead of hidden on the tree.
Karen says
Gorgeous wreath! Looking forward to being able to hang it on my front door!
Crystal says
This is the one exception I’ll make for looking at Christmas decor (it’s September!). But I love, love, love this wreath!
Kim Kreiss says
I started singing Christmas songs this weekend! I’m ready! Ho, Ho, Ho! Plus the wreath will look great on our 1924 bungalow with the old style Christmas lights we use…
Allen says
Merry Merry Christmas!!
linda bruneau says
never too early in the season to dream about these pretty wreaths!
Mary Stewart says
OMG, I love this wreath (and, thanks to my mother and grandmother, I own a bunch of vintage ornaments that look exactly like the ones used in making the wreath.)
Josephine says
Great way to welcome people to your mid-century home. Shiny Brite Christmas!
Sharon says
I love orange! It’s slowly taking over my decorating scheme. Started in the dining room then spread to the kitchen. Hasn’t made it to the living room yet but I know it will. Just waiting for the makeover angels to visit.