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!
Tyler says
My wife would love this!
Erin says
So pretty!
tammyCA says
I’ve followed Suzy’s blog for several years…and, I covet everything she makes and has! lol.
Shiny brites, allsorts licorice, colorful hard Christmas candy, heavy silver tinsel strands, big Christmas lights on the tree, Putz houses, knee-hugging elves…just a few of the things that were part of my 1960s childhood Christmas.
Susan the Neon Nurse says
Glad to have a good reason to finally comment and say this is one of my favorite web sites!
Jessica Carter says
I would LOVE this wreath soooo much! I am a huge fan of vintage Christmas, and the wreaths that GeorgiaPeachez makes are so perfect!!! It would be something I would cherish forever!! I would love one on my door of my little house full of love here in Florida! Vintage Christmas makes me feel so happy, all year round, and her wreaths are happiness all in one piece. I would love to win!! 🙂
Lisa Meldrum says
Shiny Brite is outta-sight! Love the wreaths!
Nancy Gleason says
I grew having some of those ornaments on our tree…what a great way to remember my childhood Christmases!
Amy says
I love this wreath from GeorgiaPeachez!!! I have always wanted to have one!
Vickie McGaha says
Gimme an R!………………..R
Gimme an E!………………..E
Gimme a T!…………………..T
Gimme another R!…………R
Gimme an O!…………………O
What’s that spell? …………….LOVE!!!!
Lorie says
Oh my! How cheerful! I have always wanted to make my own but finding the ornaments proved harder than I thought. She’s so creative!!