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Grandma's Christmas Ornaments

Grandma started on Valentine’s Day and secretly worked through December to make 21 of the same Christmas ornaments/decorations for family members, and one for herself & Grandpa to display. It was a holiday tradition that we all loved. The colorful, detailed creations became her most treasured gifts. How she also found the time (without us knowing), to sew, needlepoint, crochet or beadwork items for our Birthdays, was an amazing heartfelt accomplishment.

 

This weekend, I'm completing sewing projects for special friends, and look forward to gift wrapping these presents to place under the tree.


I've been sorting through my stash of fabric the past couple of months to begin a 'surprise' gift for three girlfriends (hoping to present by Valentine's Day).


It's challenging to show too much here as they read the blog. I'm not unveiling each one; they'll likely change a bit as I fine-tune the palette, and discover new treasures at the fabric shop. However, they can see that I've chosen fabric that is unique to each of them.


I will also make one for myself (the tradition of the fours). It's not quite on the same daunting scale as Grandma's Christmas project was each year, but the behind-the-scenes coordinating is important to the success of all keepsake projects.

 

My favorite part of Christmas each year was unboxing Grandma’s gifts, and displaying them for a couple of months: the Ceramic tree, plastic canvas music box church (each one personalized with the recipient’s favorite color gabled roof), Mr & Mrs Santa Claus with true red “Red Heart yarn” crocheted garments (and the cute bag overflowing with miniature toys), a beaded Santa in his sleigh with all of the reindeer (protected the rest of the year in a gold long-stem rose gift box), Santa coasters and stunning door hangers.


We made it our tradition that the hot air balloon with Santa and toys was the last ornament that we always displayed - the cherry on top that the holiday season could officially begin - with a loving “thank you” to honor Grandma!


Although all of the treasures were lost to the wildfire, the love and care that Grandma put into making each and every one of those cherished gifts remain forever in our hearts. Those loving and inspiring traditions are our the best Christmas memories.


Love, creativity, and dedication. That's what goes into handmade." ~Anonymous

Maybe you have a creative tradition that you continue each year. If not, why not start small with one that you can grow each coming holiday season.


Thank you for stopping by.

XOXOX

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Marcella Wiebke
Marcella Wiebke
Dec 14, 2024

Traditions are so important. While my kids were growing up they each got an ornament with the year written on it. I have started again including my grandson now.

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