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!
Kelly Higgins says
Finally! A wreath that my hung will let md hang on the front door! And no pine needles to clean up!
Julie Eckert says
I love the ornament wreath, it puts me in Christmas spirit already
Sandy says
So pretty! For me, October 1st is the beginning of,the holiday season!
Stephanie says
Lovely! Thank you for the contest. 🙂
Jamie says
I love these wreaths- found her site last year after Christmas and would love to have one this year for Christmas
Heidi says
This wreath is beautiful! I love retro vintage ornaments!
Debra says
Just finished setting up the graveyard and my two Halloween trees but I am dreaming of Xmas decorations….
Vanessa says
I have Christmas memories of accidentally poking my finger though the Shiny Brite ornaments with the indentations. The glass was so paper thin and delicate. I was never cut, just surprised.
Courtaney M. says
Can we have a moment of silence for Andy Williams? His Christmas album is one of the greatest EVER. Here’s to vintage music and ornaments… cheers!
Amanda says
This makes me all weak in the knees kinda swoon-y! 🙂 This would be perfect for my vintage Christmas theme! (Complete with a Christmas cocktail party…theme dress encouraged!) Is it December yet????