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!










Susan M says
How happy this wreath makes me!
CC in Virgina says
Why do we visit this site? Because it’s fun? Because we learn new things? Because we like being with other people who appreciate our love of all things vintage? Answer (in my humble opinion): BECAUSE IT MAKES US HAPPY!! 🙂
ELK says
“You shall be mine!!!!!”, she said in a voice full of cheer and sunshinyness.
kcastle129 says
I’ve been love, love, loving her wreaths for quite awhile!
Mackenzie says
Gorgeous! I love a vintage ornament! I made my own wreath last year out of cheapo plastic vintage repro ornaments. The plastic wreath is fantastic on the front door but our mantle is in need of a lovely “real” wreath!!!
Penny B. says
I love SHiny-Brite…it always makes me smile!
Bev says
How fun! LOVE the wreath. As a collector of vintage Christmas, it would be a wonderful addition to my home.
Sally says
Lovely! It would look great over my mantle!
Euna Sansoucie Ridenour says
I turned 62 today! Social security eligible now! What a wonderful birthday gift this would make!!! Please sign me up! In everything, give thanks, GrandmaSoucie
Cindi says
I collect vintage ornaments…this wreath is great!!
cindi