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!
Nancy Hesby says
Love it! I have a retro christmas party every year, and this would be perfect above my midcentury fireplace in my family room painted pink! Love the blog!
Janet says
I haven’t the nerve to glue up ornaments into a wreath myself, but boy oh boy do I think this would look good over the fireplace mantel!
Hilary says
Oh I love vintage ornaments – this would be a perfect addition to my Christmas decorations!
Patty says
My little 50s ranch really wants this! Don’t disappoint my front door.
linda blackmore says
I love this season. I have glitter houses and vintage putz to put in the bookcases. I’d love to do a wreath like this. I know it’s not as easy as one would think. Beautiful
MB from CT says
Inspired me to buy a glue gun today!
pam kueber says
hehe
francene kilichowski says
a week ago I went to an estate sale and bought an orange sectional for just $10 ! plus they threw in a boudoir chair……..but the best part was going thru the house, thinking of YOU, Pam……… when I viewed a Perfect Pristine Pink Bathroom ! With double sinks – absolutely as clean and gorgeous as the day it was finished ! Vintage kitchen, incredible white oak floors, what a great place – I pray that the new owner will cherish what they have there
pam kueber says
save the pink bathroom! 🙂
Nancy Yergin says
That wreath is made of ALL the colors that I adore. I will repaint my living room in turquoise shades if I win this beauty.
Fingers crossed!
Ginny says
Well Golly Gee as a Christmas wreath goes…..
That one’s as SHINEY as RUDOLPH’S red nose!
Andy says
Please toss my name in the virtual hat! These wreaths are beautiful!