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!










Michelle Rupert says
That’s so beautiful, it reminds me of when I was little!
Carrie W. says
The wreath is amazing! I would buy a whole collection of them!
cheryl says
wonderful use of COLOR and style
Alene says
When I saw these wreaths last year it was too late to enter and I thought “I can totally make one of those!” Never happened. Winning this would make the Christmas craft list much shorter! Thanks for always inspiring, Pam!
retrojunkie58 says
Yes Please!!!
Oliveretro says
I would love to hang this swell little sparkler next to my frosty white and pink tinsel trees!
Noreen says
That wreath is AMAZING! absolutely gorgeous idea!
Julie Eckert says
Happy Saturday, everyone enjoy your weekend
Pamela E says
Ornaments look like the ones my mother would hang on our aluminum christmas tree! happy memories 🙂
vegebrarian says
These wreaths are so lovely ~ All that sparkle and shine makes me giddy!
I just bought 3 vintage sequined ornament kits at my local thrift store. I can’t wait to put them together for my friends.