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!
Linda Ford says
I love these wreaths; so bright and cheerful! Love the website as well. Lots of ideas for my 1955 ranch.
KarenD says
I would be absolutely thrilled to win this fab wreath!
Mike says
My aunt has boxes of vintage glass Christmas ornaments in her basement. If I can’t win one I’ll have to attempt to make one.
susy beaty says
boy, this all so takes me back to happy times when i was younger. long for it. a wood stove on here i sooo want. and.. a parlor stove …and…..the wreath would be fantastic. thank you for the giveaway. good luck all.
Joyce Cowan says
I will be celebrating my first Christmas at my new house this year. This wreath would look terrific on my door.
JC
Cheryl says
Thanks so much for the inspiration – now I can’t wait to get back to my favorite thrift store and start hunting for ornaments!!
Erin says
That wreath is just the Christmas bling I need on my door for the upcoming holiday! What a wonderful idea!
Leah says
Oh, she makes the most beautiful wreaths! I’d love to win one of those sweet things 🙂
Cat says
What a great way to re-use ornaments! In an apartment I can’t over-decorate b/c it’s so small, but this would add so much Christmas cheer! Very charming.
Shirley Joiner says
Such a beautiful wreath! Whoever the winner – and I sure hope it’s me – will be one lucky person. Already getting ready for Christmas and anticipating my grandbaby’s reaction to the 3 foot Santa blow mold I just acquired. Wishing everyone a joyous, fun-filled holiday season!