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!
Amy Dietz says
That gorgeous wreath would really set off my 1964 original slate entry!
Pamela Punger says
Your vintage Christmas ball wreaths take me back to my childhood…I recognize so many of the balls! Thank you!
Lori Klina says
Retro Christmases Rule!!!
Tina says
I really want a vintage ornament wreath! Every year I drool over them, and I have the best intentions of making one myself, but winning would be so much easier! :]
kat says
we moved to oregon from virginia 4 years ago. yesterday we received confirmation on the purchase of our first house here! this amazing wreath would look perfect on the white stone floating fireplace in our house! thank you 🙂
Tina Holton says
Love it! Would go great with my retro Christmas elves. Thanks and keep up the good work!
Janet Gore says
I would love to win this wreath so that I can give it to my beautiful daughter!
Pattie says
This wreath makes me happy happy happy! What else do you need???
Marta says
Wreath of vintage Shiny Brites
As bright as any Christmas lights
Let all your years of love and cheer
Send you to my mantel here
Where I will give you pride of place
So all may know your starry face
And there reflected, see the reason
Joyful thoughts must rule the season
Mollye says
I love this wreath! This is a cool way to use vintage ornaments. It would look perfect in my 1956 ranch. Also, my birthday in Oct. 1st so hoping I win!