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!
Kay says
Such a gorgeous wreath. Thanks for the link to the tutorial as well – I have more ornaments than the tree will hold!
Kristen says
I am now the proud owner of a new-to-me Glasbake “coin pattern” chip and dips from the 1950’s (?) Thanks to my grandma. Is not Pyrex but will fit nicely with my collection 🙂
Ducky says
Love the wreath! It’s so cheery to look at and would make a great addition to anyone’s home!
Karen kay says
Those are wonderful wreaths, I just love reusing old treasures!
KK
Lynn Gephart says
Love, Love, Love these wreaths!
Makes me a little sad to admit summer is officially over, but love to see these. Since there is only 1 lucky winner – I’d love to see other readers fabulous vintage-inspired decorations. Maybe some good Halloween stuff out there?
Marlene says
These are so cute! I’ve been meaning to make one myself, but she makes them so perfectly that I’d rather have one made by her!
Bonnie Claire says
Love your site & look forward to every post. More often would be even better.
Thanks for posting instructions for the wreath for those of us who won’t win but love the style.
pam kueber says
We post twice a day!?
John says
What can we say, Pam? You are the glue that holds all of us Mid Century lovers together – THANKS for all your hard work. You’re the best!
A wreath like this sure would look great in a Mid Century room decorated for Christmas!
Thanks again for everything,
John and Karl
Karen says
After seeing this I wish I still had the ornaments from my childhood.!!!
Alan says
Love the vintage and retro decor. Can’t wait to get into the new vintage house we bought and use all my mother in laws original vintage decorations on my grandmothers vintage aluminum tree. Will look fabulous!