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Christmas Wreaths – Ornaments for Your Door!

Monday, November 16th, 2009

A fresh Christmas wreath sets the mood for the holidays.

Evergreens are a wonderful symbol of the holidays, and the aroma of a fresh noble fir and pine wreath brings back nostalgic memories of family and friends at Christmas. Holiday wreaths are considered ornaments in themselves as they add a festive touch to your door, and the Christmas wreaths are a perfect place to display your favorite ornaments too.

The Holiday Swag at ChristmasForest.com especially invites creativity, since its natural branches are perfect for hanging ornaments. We have seen beautiful displays of bird ornaments on the Holiday Swag and many Christmas Forest customers display the Christmas swag “upside down” so it really does look like a Christmas tree. Then they decorate it with colorful ornaments just like they would a Christmas tree. That is a great idea for anyone who has limited space, or just isn’t able to put up a large Christmas tree in their home or apartment.

The Christmas Forest wreaths not only are decorated with pine cones and your choice of bow, many of them also have pastel blue juniper berries and pale yellow incense buds on them to add even more color and forest fresh aroma to your Christmas. Another plus is that they are “greener” than artificial wreaths and the elves at Christmas Forest are careful to protect the environment. With pine cones, noble fir, princess pine, and natural berries, these gorgeous Christmas wreaths really are nature’s own ornaments.

Article and images used with permission from ChristmasForest.com

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African American Christmas Ornaments

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

Who has “hard to find” African American Christmas Ornaments?

While there are more and more ornament sites offering ethnic ornaments, it can still be hard to find Christmas ornaments that honor the African American culture as well as the ornaments on It’s A Black Thang.com. This is a playful and fun website that offers a wide range of African American gifts and collectibles ranging from Michael Jackson memorabilia to exquisite Annie Lee ornaments, Ne’Qwa ornaments and Tom Blackshear ornaments.

While we have only pictured a few of their ornaments here, their collection is extensive, and they also have beautiful Black Santa Claus figurines and very special nativity scenes depicting African American figures. You will also find over 100 unique angels that you must see.

If you’re ready to buy a unique collectible Christmas ornament, you can get 10% off all your purchases and members-only sales when you subscribe to the newsletter at It’saBlackThang.com . You can also purchase a gift certificate so your gift recipient can choose their own special Christmas ornament. With over 5,000 different products and at least 200 ornaments displayed, they’ll be sure to find just the right new addition to their ornament collection.

Images are the property of ItsaBlackThang.com

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5 Fun Christmas Ornaments to Make at Home

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Each ornament kit comes with everything you need to make a great ornament!

There are several ornament kits to choose from at BeadBuddies.net and they probably have hundreds of different beads and crystals. The ornament kits are complete with the beads, supplies and instructions, so you can get started right away. Whether you are an accomplished artist or a beginner looking for a rainy day project, you will be very pleased with the kits. The ornament kits range in difficulty from beginners level to advanced, so there is something for everyone.

Owners Rod and Kim offer discounts when the ornament kits are purchased in multiples, so making ornaments could turn into a fun family, club, or classroom project. Once you have mastered a couple of their kits, you may want to mix it up a little and use the same ornament pattern with different colors of beads, or you can come up with your own ornament designs using the beads and crystals at BeadBuddies.net.

When you are thinking about ideas for ornaments, don’t forget all of the possibilities for making wearable ornaments using the gorgeous beads and crystals. Rod and Kim like the potential of the semi-precious stones. They say that the patterns in each stone are really amazing and can lure you in. Rod’s favorite stone is Red Tiger Eye and Kim really likes Bronzite and Crazy Lace Agate.

Rod and Kim Connors own and operate BeadBuddies.net out of Gray, Georgia. Kim has been beading for over 18 years and she and Rod started their business because they had trouble finding the beads they needed at reasonable prices. In their search for quality and beautiful beads for their ornaments, they discovered that other ornament designers were looking for beads as well. They decided to go right to the manufacturers and make beads for ornaments available for hobbyists and artists online. The Connors are true beaders and they use the beads they sell.

Rod and Kim really make a great team! One of the advantages that they have is that they have all of their beads hanging up in their Georgia office. They can easily try different combinations together until they find what they like. They also have done about 100 different craft shows, and that gives them a good feel for what ornament crafters and beaders are looking for in designs, beads and crystals.

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Personalized Glass Christmas Ornaments

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Wealthwood Gifts, Inc. helps shoppers find just the right personalized ornament.

When the Christmas holiday begins to get closer, some people may be tempted to just grab whatever they can to send as a gift. We have all been in a place where very little thought goes into our choice of a gift. This happens in large part because we may feel there is a lack of time to really think about what the individual would appreciate. However, it doesn’t take that long to stop and think about how a personalized glass Christmas holiday ornament is perfect for just about everyone on your list. A customized ornament can become your “signature” gift that friends, clients and family look forward to receiving. They will expect an ornament for all of the happy occasions, and they will know that you will come up with just the right words and design to help them celebrate. In presenting them with new ornaments for all of your shared holidays, you may be helping someone start a new ornament collection. More fun!

With the choices in design that are offered, every personalized glass Christmas ornament will be unique and reflect the gift recipient’s personality. Personalized ornaments are simple to order, and the designs are almost unlimited. Personalized glass Christmas ornaments can be used to commemorate many things, such as the first Christmas of a married couple, a baby’s first Christmas, or even graduation from college. Some of the designs can be used year-round to give as gifts for other holidays, such as Valentine’s Day, or just because you care. Personalized glass ornaments also make great sun catchers to dress up a window and send a little extra shine into someone’s life.

It is easy to see why personalized ornaments are so popular and why more personalized ornament designs are being created daily.

Article and images used with permission from Wealthwood.com.

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Handpainted Ornaments – Classic Masterpieces

Monday, September 28th, 2009

Discover the world of classic art with handpainted ornaments.

Most of us recognize DaVinci’s Mona Lisa, Whistler’s Mother, Degas’ ballerinas and Monet’s Waterlilies, but going to The Louvre or MOMA isn’t exactly an everyday thing. Just once in a lifetime to see these great works of art can be considered reaching a lifelong goal. But what if you could enjoy some classic works of art at least once a year on your Christmas tree? Would you like to see the classic works of art everyday on your desktop or bookshelf?

A great place to start is at EB Ornaments with their lovely hand painted glass Christmas ornaments of Van Gogh’s Starry Starry Night and Edward Munch’s The Scream. Each handpainted ornament is slightly different, since the original works of art are on a flat surface and let’s face it, no one can do it quite as well as the original masters themselves. These classic glass ornaments are painted to be opaque, so that light will pass through easily and create a kaleidoscope of effects with Christmas lights or a desk lamp.

Classic art ornaments are one of those rare Christmas ornaments which could be given as a non-denominational gift to persons of another faith or any time during the year really. Elizabeth at EB Ornaments says that she has seen people of many different walks of life enjoying these two ornaments, not necessarily as Christmas ornaments, but because they relate to the ornaments in a personal way, and because the ornaments are original handmade gifts given anytime of year.

If you want to encourage your children to be interested in some of the classic masterpieces, purchasing a few ornaments depicting the masters’ great works is a great idea. You could display the ornaments around the house on shelves, tables, and even hang them from the ceiling using plant hangers. Displaying beautiful ornaments is a fine tool to familiarize your household with the classics.

Beautiful handpainted ornaments….art appreciation at its best!

Article and images used with permission from EB Ornaments.

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Fancy Pink Ornaments – Wedding Ornaments

Monday, September 14th, 2009

The quilted ornaments can be customized from your wedding materials.

The artist at Dusty Oak Ornaments is Sandy, and she says that she uses a very old pattern to create her ornaments, and that she has gradually adapted the vintage patterns to fit her own creative style. There is certainly nothing lacking in creativity here. From school bus ornaments to fancy pink silk ornaments, there really is something for everyone to enjoy in Sandy’s ornaments designs.

The quilted ornaments are handcrafted, using combinations of many types of fabrics and ribbons, including some designer fabrics. The customized ornaments are made to celebrate every holiday or special event and are perfect for year-round Christmas trees. A single ornament stand on a desk top or table can be changed out to add a little charm for holidays or seasonal changes.

Sandy says that her favorite ornaments to make are the wedding keepsake ornaments, because each bride has her own unique ornament made from the materials actually used for the wedding. “It’s such a joy to me to know that one of my ornaments has become a treasure and brings happy memories to its owner.” Sandy’s passion for the custom made ornaments is contagious and understandable as evidenced by the gallery of ornaments that she has produced over the years.

Dusty Oak Ornaments offers very nice pastel quilted ornaments that make lovely gifts for the Mom-to-be at baby showers or for a Baby’s first Christmas gift. The Fall Collection at Dusty Oak Ornaments is timely and clever and I’m sure you will want to bookmark her site to see what she has in store for Christmas ornaments this year as well.

Article and images used with permission from DustyOakOrnaments.com

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10 Christmas Ideas – Ornaments Everywhere!

Monday, September 7th, 2009

Ornaments are not just for your Christmas tree anymore.

Darlene of CasaQ has a list of imaginative places for your favorite ornaments.

You may just want to keep your choice ornaments out year round.

  1. Get into the Christmas spirit while running your holiday errands by hanging an ornament from your car’s rearview mirror.
  2. Add ornaments to your evergreen wreath or forget the greens to make a wreath entirely of ornaments
  3. Fill up a pretty bowl or clear glass pitcher or vase with bulb ornaments to use as a centerpiece for your holiday meal.
  4. Place a special ornament at each place setting as decoration and for your guests to keep as a memento.
  5. Create a mobile of ornaments to hang from the ceiling. Note: Great alternative to a tree if you have limited living space.
  6. Hang ornaments on satin ribbons with alternating heights to create a wonderful window display.
  7. Tie an ornament to the top of a wrapped gift as a final festive touch.
  8. Decorate your mantle with evergreens, candles and sprinkle with ornaments.
  9. Create a display using ornaments depicting your family’s favorite hobby or talents along with photos and memorabilia.
  10. Place your favorite mini ornament on a chain or satin string to wear as a necklace at your next holiday party.

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Christmas Ornaments – Best Corporate Gifts

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Your logo will shine on a personalized Christmas ornament.

Why does your company give business gifts to clients and customers each year? Primarily, you want to thank them for their loyalty and you probably also want to stamp your business name in their minds in a way that will associate your company with a positive experience.

One of the best ways to create a lasting impression, is to make sure that your clients and customers link your business name with a pretty ornament. When your gift recipients enjoy a Christmas ornament personalized with your company name, they are going to remember that connection for a long time. What better way to build your customer relationships than to have your business joined with an attractive ornament in the minds of your customers?

What makes the choice of a personalized ornament stand out as your business gift this year is that ornaments are “keepers.” The traditional corporate calendar will be discarded after a year. The ink pen will eventually run out of ink, and when it does your customer may even link your good name to a pen that no longer works. An engraved or imprinted ornament will speak to your customer for a very long time and may demonstrate the solidity and longevity of your company.

Many corporations are ordering personalized ornaments that are not obviously Christmas, so that the ornaments are more likely to be displayed year round. There are hundreds of ornament stores that offer personalized ornaments with ornament stands for showing off your corporate gift. We are seeing more and more ornaments displayed in offices on desks, book shelves, and in reception areas.

Look to The Ornaments Directory for hundreds of ornaments for corporate gifts.

More super resources for corporate ornaments:

Laser Crafters – custom designed ornaments from your drawing.

Finest Name Drop – 15 designs to personalize with your business name.

What Do You Need – promotional ornaments imprinted with your logo.

Engraving Creations – engraved ornaments made from pure optic crystal.

Kelsey’s Korner – ornaments created especially for your business.

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How To Show Off Your Christmas Ornaments

Wednesday, August 26th, 2009

Elegance in Easels has over 30 different ornament stands.

For the die hard collector of Christmas ornaments, there is no “off season.” We love our Christmas tree ornaments so much that we gracefully scatter them throughout the house on our coffee tables, desks, and bookshelves. We hang our keepsake ornaments in doorways and above our beds too. With no shortage of creative ornaments artists and shops, we have added more whimsical ornaments to our collections that may include everything from Halloween pumpkin ornaments to personalized hobby and sports ornaments and more.

Elegance in Easels has been a very popular company among ornaments collectors since the early eighties when they manufactured their first ornament stands and ornament trees. Based in Tucson, Arizona, their friendly staff is committed to shipping ornament stand orders within 24 hours. The high quality of their ornament stands is appreciated and enjoyed by their customer base of over 3,500 businesses.

The Elegance in Easels line of ornament stands includes gold and silver colored shepherd’s staff shape with 5″, 7″ and 10″ hanging height, gold and silver colored, smooth and twisted wire crescent shape ornament stands with 4″ and 7″ hanging height, gold and silver colored smooth and twisted wire scroll shape with 7″ hanging height and many more ornament stands including 5″ and 7″ wood, multi-hook and a 2 piece break-down model for easy shipping. They have even custom manufactured wooden shadow box style ornament stands in 3 colors and sizes.

Great news! When you register online as a retail customer at Elegance in Easels, you will receive a coupon for $10 off any purchase of $45 or more not including shipping. That’s an impressive offer, and you will be impressed as well with the ornament stands which are sure to suit your needs for displaying your favorite ornaments. You might want to choose 5 or 6 places in your home that will be focal points for showing off your ornaments and then update and change which ornaments you display in these locations as the seasons change.

If you are interested in ordering beautiful ornament stands and easels as a wholesale customer, please call 800.325.8286 for wholesale pricing and a catalog.

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Learn How to Make Festive Beaded Ornaments

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Beaded Ornaments for the Holidays and Beyond presents 27 creative ornament projects for any level beader. This book presents a variety of ornament projects using different techniques including bead stringing, wirework, stitching, and netting. Beaded Ornaments for the Holidays and Beyond includes an introduction, basics section, comprehensive list of tools and materials, step-by-step photographic instructions, and design guidelines to guide beaders through their work.

“Our ornament projects are always really popular. They’re a fun, festive way to show off — and share — your love of beading.” — Cathy Jakicic, BeadStyle editor.

Beaders will learn to make holiday ornaments such as beaded wreaths, poinsettias, ornament covers, standing spiders, and even peyote-stitched Russian ornaments, as well as beaded air balloon ornaments, stitched crayons, moccasins, leaves, flip-flops, and fruit and vegetables. There are even ideas for creating ornament hangers or ornament alternatives such as drawer pulls, drapery tiebacks, doorknob décor, and more.

Beaded Ornaments for the Holidays and Beyond is available in bookstores and direct from Kalmbach Publishing Co. for $19.95. To order the book direct, call (800) 533-6644, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time or visit us on the Web at KalmbachBooks.com.

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