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!
pam in illinois says
I just love her wreaths! I have so many of those ornaments from when I had a none foot three. Since I have paired down to a 7 foot, I should really make myself a wreath. I am just afraid I will break them!
Love looking at new blogs. I plan to stick around and read some more here.
pam roever at yahoo dot com
Gail DeVore says
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Jed says
Love it!
Joy says
I love these wreaths! So cheery and bright! Everything a holiday wreath should be!!
Nancy Angerer says
The leaves are starting to turn and the weather is cooler. I love all the colors of fall. That wreath is beautiful and would go very nicely with my antiques.
Melanie S says
I absolutely love this wreath, what a great idea for those wonderful vintage ornaments that I see at estate sales, some are so fragile that this is a perfect use for them, really spotlight how wonderful and colorful they are!
Laura Smith says
Always been a fan of her wreaths! So pretty!
Judy Clark says
That wreath is absolutely beautiful. Who wouldn’t want to win it? Thanks for the chance.
Judy
Pencils says
That is a gorgeous wreath. My sister just bought an expensive one, but I’ll try to win one, as I lost my job earlier this year. Or maybe I can get my Mom to give me a few of our old ornaments to make my own….
Kim Moon says
That wreath is just too cute!