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Friday, April 15th, 2011
Free Personalization at Ornaments & More
With over 18 years of experience as a successful ornament vendor, you would think that the owner of Ornaments & More would be tempted to “rest on her laurels” and just continue with what has worked in the past. However, there is no evidence that owner/founder Ellen has a complacent bone in her body. Ellen and the staff at Ornaments & More keep up with the latest technology, and they are very active in social networking. They are busy year round researching and making improvements, so their site always appears fresh and new. There is a very welcoming atmosphere of customer appreciation and a willingness to listen to individual customers. Ellen also diligently follows market trends in order to provide the best selection of ornaments possible.
Not only is navigating Ornaments and More easy and fun, it is set up in such an organized way that you will find exactly what you need in a very short time. There are over 3,100 ornaments and at least 10,000 ideas on how to personalize them for just the right gift. You will find everything from hospice nurse volunteer angel ornaments to African safari ornaments and pretty much everything in between. There are categories for just about every walk of life as well as sub categories to find the perfect keepsake ornament. There is even a “Sale of the Season” category for discounted ornaments and you can register to receive discount offers by email.
Their latest blog on Mother’s Day ornaments may just be what you are looking for to choose Mom’s gift this year. Perfectly timed for Mother’s Day is a storewide moving sale with a coupon offer. The business is growing in leaps and bounds and needs more space for the new 2011 line of ornaments. Use code MOVE11 at checkout to receive 15% off of your order. The code is valid until May 20, 2011. With affordable pricing and this great discount, now is a good time to plan your gifts for the entire year. Personalized ornaments are a wonderful way to celebrate graduations, engagements, birthdays, weddings, new jobs and so much more, so see what’s new in 2011 at OrnamentsandMore.com today.
Article and images used with permission from OrnamentsandMore.com
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Thursday, March 31st, 2011
Aromatic ornaments are ideal wedding and party favors.
Butterfly ornaments make great spring and summer party favors. When considering the theme for a fair weather event, thoughts of flowers and butterflies often top the list. Natural flowers and butterfly releases are especially nice and many sources for live butterflies can be found on the internet.
But more and more party planners are choosing butterfly ornaments as a lasting remembrance of their special event. While live butterfly releases can be dramatic, some people are opposed to using live butterflies for a number of reasons. An eco-friendly version is a good alternative to a release and a unique ornament can be a perfect companion gift to a live release. And, while live butterflies may fly away, the ornaments will go home with the guests.
Imported offerings seem to be everywhere, but quality, hand crafted domestic alternatives can be found with a bit of searching. Some can be personalized and other artists offer custom colors as well. Still others offer all these options and gift boxes and more.
When searching for ornaments, be sure to try several different search engines for the best variety of choices. Choose a company that offers samples for sale, and try to plan well ahead. Quality hand crafted ornaments may take time to produce and in some cases they are made to order and personalized. Make sure you can speak with a real person if you have questions about ordering online. Share the prospects with your Facebook friends unless the choice is to be a surprise.
The Wedding Department has a very nice selection of butterfly ornaments. They will add an aroma and personalized text to make your ornaments unique. They also have many other popular shapes & sizes including hummingbirds, hearts, snowflakes and more, all reasonably priced to keep the hostess happy.
Article & images used with permission from theweddingdept.com
Tags: angel ornaments, aromatic ornaments, butterfly ornaments, handcrafted ornaments, heart ornaments, hummingbird ornaments, keepsake ornaments, personalized ornaments, wedding favors, wedding ornaments, wooden ornaments
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Friday, March 19th, 2010
The willow tree figurine ornaments are appreciated as unique works of art.
When you think about decoration pieces for your home, there are a number of artistic items that may come into your mind. Some of these objets d’art might include flowers, birds, angels, or other ideas from nature or events. Perhaps your ideas incorporate traditional hanging ornaments or maybe you have figurine ornaments in mind.
Whatever inspires you, there are hundreds of ornament vendors offering figurines for almost every occasion and lifestyle. Willow Tree figurine ornaments are becoming more recognized by collectors and decorators as unique works of art to use as accents for the home and office. These ornaments are not something that you would find lying around in every ordinary store, and you most likely will not see them in any of the large corporate chains. The ornament enthusiast with an artist’s eye will tell you that the clarity of detail that you can expect to find in such lovely keepsakes is remarkable, and that they are definitely worth seeking out.
One of the reasons why Willow Tree figures are becoming more and more popular is because collectors and gift buyers are looking for ornaments that have unique designs and superb workmanship. Those who appreciate Willow Tree ornaments are looking for art and not trinkets. The work that goes into making a Willow Tree figure requires a lot of time and precision for the final product to look perfect. Most of the figures that are available are designed in such a way to represent a story or an event that has taken place in someone’s life. They are seen as thoughtful ideas that can be used for both gift and decorative purposes.
A lot of work and time is known to go into the making of Willow Tree angels and ornaments. Since many people are unaware of the existence of Willow Tree figurines, you won’t expect to find much variety in many high street shops. Any store that does offer such items may be charging quite an expensive price for them as well. If you are planning to buy such an item, a great place to look would be online at the UK based BoutiqueToYou where you will find both a larger variety and better prices.
Article and images used with permission from BoutiqueToYou.
Tags: angel ornaments, Christian ornaments, Christmas decorations, Christmas gifts, collectible ornaments, figurines, handcrafted ornaments, keepsake ornaments, willow tree angels, willow tree figures, willow tree ornaments
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Monday, December 28th, 2009
The Mexican corn husk angel Christmas ornaments are handcrafted in Mexico.
Delightful as Christmas ornaments or as a guardian angel over your desk, these adorable corn husk angels are made by hand from natural corn husks. The angel ornaments are handcrafted by a small group of artisans in Zapopan, Mexico. The mother and son team have only 7 employees and they have been designing and creating the ornaments for fifteen years and sell the colorful angel ornaments at LaCasaMexicana.com. You will also find the Mexican ornaments featured on the Ethnic Ornaments page at Ornaments.com.
The process of producing the corn husk ornaments involves several steps before the ornaments are ready to market and nothing goes to waste here. After the corn is picked, the leftover husks are put in a room with lava rock and sulfur. The sulfur is vaporized and that step gives the leaves a whiter color and fumigates the leaves, ridding them of any insects. The husks are then wetted and taken out to dry three to four times. The leaves are then dusted and it is time for the artists to get to work on the ornaments. The hair on the angels is from the silk on the ear of the corn. The serape is handmade from acrylic and cotton textiles and the eyes are painted on with a pen.
The Mexican corn husk angel ornaments are great for adding a colorful touch to your holidays and would make very nice wedding favors and gifts too. Priced at only $4.95 each, you can let your imagination go and share the little angel ornaments with your party guests. The angel ornaments are works of art and each one is distinctive with variations in color and size, making them even more collectible.
Article and images used with permission from LaCasaMexicana.com
Tags: angel ornaments, Christmas decorations, Christmas gifts, Christmas ornaments, collectible ornaments, Corn Husk Ornaments, Crafts, ethnic ornaments, handcrafted ornaments, hispanic ornaments, keepsake ornaments, Mexican Ornaments, wedding ornaments
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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
Tags: african american ornaments, angel ornaments, Annie Lee Ornaments, Black Art Ornaments, Black Ornaments, Christmas decorations, Christmas gifts, Christmas ornaments, collectible ornaments, ethnic ornaments, glass Ornaments, Michael Jackson memorabilia, Ne'QWA Ornaments, Tom Blackshear ornaments
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
Tim and Beth Merck keep the spirit of German glass ornaments alive.
The tradition of blown glass ornaments is known to have started in a small German town called Lauscha, sometime in the late 16th century. Originally, only glass balls were produced, but in 1847 Hans Greiner began producing glass ornaments in the shape of fruits and nuts using a glass blowing process that utilized molds to create the unique shapes. These glass ornaments were distributed throughout Europe, and in the 1880’s Woolworth’s began importing these German glass ornaments to sell in the United States – which soon proved to be a very lucrative business move.
In 1979, Tim and Beth Merck’s love of Christmas and its traditions inspired them to begin revitalizing the fine art of mouth-blown glass ornaments. Today, Merck Family’s Old World Christmas is a well known wholesale ornament producer, offering hundreds of fine glass ornaments from traditional fruit and nuts to all varieties of animals, cars, decorative bells and balls, flowers, houses and churches, angels, pirates, various renditions of Santa Claus, and much more.
Producing glass blown Christmas ornaments like the pieces offered by the Merck Family is a labor-intensive process that involves mouth-blowing molten glass into a mold and then pouring a hot solution of liquid silver inside the ornament. The Merck Family’s Old World Christmas ornaments are then hand-painted with fine details and dusted with glitter to add an even more magical appeal.
While the tradition of blown glass ornaments has been around since the 16th century, the grand appeal of these whimsical ornaments has not lost any of its popularity. Old World Christmas ornaments are hand made with pride. Browse the staggering collection of glass ornaments by Old World Christmas at the Christmas Treasures website.
Article and images used with permission from Christmas-Treasures.com
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
Each unique basswood Christmas ornament can be personalized.
A licensed artist with Great American Collectibles, sculptor Robert Francis is a self-taught artist who has turned his love of wood and sculpture into a thriving online business at RFStudio.com. We were astonished to learn that he creates all of the ornament designs without ever touching a pencil to paper. The graphic design is already in his mind before he begins each ornament, and in that artist mode, creativity flows, and another matchless wooden ornament is formed. Then, the handcrafted basswood ornament is hand painted with bright and cheerful hues. That beautiful hand painting is the “icing on the cake.â€
From his home studio in Syracuse, New York, Robert Francis spends the day around his snowmen ornaments, angel, santa and folk ornaments. His shelves also include wonderful figurines for Christmas, as well as other holidays. But he doesn’t get to keep the ornaments and figurines around long, because once he displays them on RFStudio.com, the ornaments usually sell out very quickly as does his other artwork. As you can see from the close up image of the snowman ornament, it is attention to detail that sets the hand carved wooden ornaments apart from the ordinary, and each of the ornaments are designed to be unique and one-of-a-kind with a personality of its own. No two ornaments can ever be identical!
The artist will accept commissions to create special heirloom orders. If you have an ornament design in mind, you can take advantage of Robert’s years of experience and his natural talents to bring that design to life. Contact him through the studio today for an appointment to discuss your keepsake ornament. Mention Ornaments.com or enter the word “ornaments” in the coupon manager at the time of the order and receive 20% off of any purchase!
Article and images used with permission from rfstudio.com.
Tags: angel ornaments, Christmas gifts, Christmas ornaments, handcrafted ornaments, keepsake ornaments, santa ornaments, snowman ornaments, wooden ornaments
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Monday, October 12th, 2009
Personalized ornaments have become a tradition!
Christmas Ornaments have certainly come a long way from the traditional glass balls and trinkets from days gone by. Today, ornaments have come to symbolize and celebrate Christmas, and also many special events and milestones. OrnamentPlus.com offers a selection of more than 3000 personalized ornaments and gifts including personalized ornament themes like baby, wedding, family, anniversary, sports, hobbies, occupations, and more!
Ellen and Darrin of OrnamentPlus.com love Christmas, and they are thrilled to offer a collection of Santa Claus figurine ornaments, Nutcrackers, and Maine Blueberry Ornaments as well as pages and pages of ornaments for every occasion and personality. They pride themselves on their unique ornaments, and they want you to know that their personalized ornaments will be as unique and special as the person that you are buying them for. Their ornaments vary from childlike fun ornaments to the stylish and elegant ornaments designed for adults.
OrnamentPlus.com celebrates special occasions all year with an exceptional selection of personalized ornaments, holiday gifts, and hand painted wood and glass ornaments. From their store The Christmas Vacation Shop in Bar Harbor, Maine, it is their mission to offer quality products and exceptional customer service. Ellen and Darrin like to refer to the fun shopping at OrnamentPlus.com as a holly jolly shopping experience, and their mission to please and delight their customers is apparent in their easy to navigate and merry web site.
Article and images used with permission from OrnamentPlus.com
Tags: angel ornaments, Christmas decorations, Christmas gifts, Christmas ornaments, figurines, personalized ornaments
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Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
A mother and daughter collaborate to create jewelry for your Christmas tree.
As the owners of Gloria Duchin, Inc. celebrate their 30th Anniversary this year, they note the many changes that they have seen in the Christmas Ornament industry over the years. Some things remain unchanged however. People always enjoy collecting and giving Christmas ornaments because of the special memories they hold.
There are over 100 million Gloria Duchin, Inc. ornaments in circulation, and this ornaments company has succeeded in the competitive Christmas ornaments business by staying on the forefront of trend and design. They constantly research trends from pop culture, fashion, jewelry and home dècor, gathering their findings into a copyrighted Trend Intelligence guide that they use to create new and beautiful ornaments each year. The president of Gloria Duchin, Inc. is Robyn, and she publishes the results of her trends research on Robyn’s Trend Blog.
From her recent research, she’s seen some growing momentum in personalization and photo ornaments like their new horse and carriage wedding photo ornament featured above. They have also noticed an increase in demand for inspirational ornaments such as crosses and angels with meaningful messaging.
As for colors, purple is leading the way in fashion and home decorating, and Robyn thinks that trend will continue for Christmas ornaments as well. For more rich and traditional home dècor, she suggests pairing deep purple with forest green and gold. If you want to take a more whimsical holiday approach, Robyn says to try lavender with silver and ice blue.
Visit GloriaDuchin.com for more Christmas ornament ideas.
Article and images used with permission from GloriaDuchin.com
Tags: angel ornaments, Christmas ornaments, pewter ornaments
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Monday, July 6th, 2009
Angelo Tiozzo has refined his glass making skills since he was 11 years old.
Angelo Tiozzo is the glass master who heads Gala Glass. His pedigree as a glass artisan is beyond reproach. He was born in Murano, Italy – a small island close to Venice – which is the world’s premiere centre for glass artistry. Murano has produced families of master glassmakers for more than a millenium. Angelo Tiozzo was born into such a family, and starting at the tender age of 11, he began polishing his craft under the watchful eye of Murano’s great glassmakers.
Today, with over 50 years of experience in the glass arts, Angelo works in the family business along with his wife and two sons. To ensure a wide offering of artistic crystal glass creations, Angelo also selects the best from the work of other world-class craftsmen to enrich the Gala Glass legacy.
Angelo is such a stickler for quality that every creation is inspected at the workshop by a trained member of the Tiozzo family to ensure the high standards that Gala Glass demands are constantly met. You can rest assured that when they ship your order, it will contain a standout handmade creation that will be treasured for years.
Article and images used with permission from GalaGlass.com
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