Create and Collect Christmas Ornaments That Tell Your Story
Welcome to Coast Ornaments and my little corner of the web where the holiday spirit is always in the air! True confession - I'm a bit obsessed with Christmas ornaments. I just love how such small treasures can hold so many beautiful memories. Over the years I have created, bought, sold and given away so many ornaments, I could probably have filled a storage locker with them all! But moving is a good thing. It forces you to consider what to keep and what to part with. And I've noticed the ones that are kept, are the ones that hold cherished memories - like the German blown glass bride and groom from my wedding or the one I made to commemorate my son's graduation and all the milestones in between.
So whether you are looking to craft homemade treasures with your kids (or grandkids!), hunt for the perfect vintage decoration or buy a meaningful ornament to commemorate life's milestones or a special occasion, I'm here to help. I'll share my favourite tips, tricks and stories about creating and collecting Christmas ornaments.
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Through written instructions, images and video tutorials, I'll inspire you to make projects from:
- paper and cardstock
- wooden ornaments
- fabric and yarn
- glass and transparent baubles
- clay and polymer
- natural and organic items
You'll discover the techniques and tools needed to embellish ornaments with paint, beads, ribbon, crystals and more as well as ideas for assembly and construction of your own creations.
You'll discover how choosing themes that resonate with you can guide your Christmas ornament collection for years to come. Popular themes include:
- woodland creatures
- snowflakes
- snowmen/women
- food (pickles sure have raised their status lately - they're everywhere!)
- Mr. and Mrs. Claus
- farm animals
- monochromatic themes
- so many more!
And I'm definitely covering in great detail my favourite topic - customized keepsakes.
- How to pick meaningful milestones and moments worthy of commemorating
- Ideas for personalizing Christmas ornaments
- Using non-traditional Christmas decor in fun, new ways
- Suggestions for materials to use for durability and long-lasting beauty
Maybe you want to collect beautiful ornaments that someone else has made?
Look no further! I am curating a list of my favourite artisans from across the globe who create the most beautiful, meaningful Christmas ornaments that celebrate traditions, connections and special moments.
Grab your cocoa and let's trim the tree, one ornament at a time!