the big vintage/handmade ornament round-up
Who doesn’t have a soft spot for ornaments? Unlike other home decor, ornaments usually have a story or come attached with sentimental memories. My family has ornaments my grandmother made, ornaments my brother and I made, ornaments that my parents got when they were kids, and then there are those that came as Christmas gifts from friends and family. I’m always amazed at people’s ability to point to ornaments on their tree and give a little history for each. Brendan and I are getting our very first Christmas tree this year (in the past, with apartments and roommates we’ve settled for the family tree back home), so we’ll probably purchase a few special ornaments. And I’m sure one day we’ll be telling stories about the ornaments we bought for our first Christmas together! These are all vintage or handmade ornaments, mostly found on Etsy. Of course, there are many more ornaments in the stores where I found these, so be sure to follow the links!
above, clockwise: [1] felted acorn [2] vintage santa and elf [3] vintage mercury bulbs [4] organic wool robin
above, clockwise: [1] paper baubles [2] peace dove [3] bird’s nest [4] felt garland
above, clockwise: [1] red berries [2] temari [3] santa doll [4] set of vintage santas
above, clockwise: [1] felt owl [2] fabric acorn [3] DIY clay conifers [4] vintage feed sack ornament
Responses to “the big vintage/handmade ornament round-up”
Rachel B
December 2, 2009 at 9:44 amI love all of these! What an awesome round up!
Bridget
December 2, 2009 at 11:10 amEllie, have you ever seen a book of vintage handmade ornaments? My grandma had a bunch that she made back in the fifties, but I’m having a hard time tracking down this sort of craft book. I’d love to make some of them as gifts to send along to friends and put on my own tree. Any ideas?
Emily
December 2, 2009 at 11:17 amI love all of these! Such a pretty collection you’ve gathered! Ornaments are so special in that they become a part of our history! My favorite here are the peace dove and that little felt owl – so darling!
destined to design
December 2, 2009 at 1:43 pmthese are so fun! i love the little felt owl.
In Honor Of Design
December 2, 2009 at 1:54 pmwonderful finds! great post!
two brunettes
December 2, 2009 at 2:06 pmgreat finds ellie!! im drooling over all of these!!
Lori P
December 2, 2009 at 2:10 pmThese are wonderful! That felt garland is very cool.
I hope you’ll document yours and Brendan’s first tree and share. I’m sure it will be very creative, knowing you two.
ethanollie
December 2, 2009 at 2:48 pmthanks ellie!
i’ve been waiting to buy my ornaments and i now just bought a few
Mandi
December 2, 2009 at 9:06 pmI love the acorns!
Rebecca
December 3, 2009 at 9:27 amI just adore vintage ornaments! I really want to regive our mod tree a facelift and make it vintage.
Zuleme
December 4, 2009 at 12:42 pmPlease take a look at my handmade brass/gold plated stars at my etsy shop. I think you will like them. I don’t have many for this year but I will be making more later. There are eight on the shop.
the shop is etsy.com/shop/zuleme