Celebrate the Graduate with a Personalized Ornament

The month of May can mean so much for so many. The little tike that has graduated pre-school into Kindergarten launching their school career. How cute they are at that age! The high schooler that has finished their journey of growth into adulthood and then there are the college graduates that now get to begin their life in the direction their dreams have lead. There were the early mornings, all the homework, the late nights at the library, the plays and awards ceremonies, and all of the other traditions leading to the academic graduation. What a whirlwind it has been! That special person in your life deserves something personal to commemorate this great occasion.

I still have my graduation ornament from 1998 that I bring out every year to treasure on my Christmas tree. It reminds me of all the hard work and dedication it took to earn that diploma.

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Personalized Memorial Ornament

I want to introduce a new personalized memorial ornament I have created with care and compassion. "In Our Hearts Forever" memorial ornament is expertly personalized to celebrate the life of a deceased loved one. When hung on the Christmas tree each year it will bring comfort and memories of that family member or friend and will be a cherished keepsake. It's a way to keep their memory alive during the holidays and all year long.

Beautifully handcrafted of clay, decoratively painted and hand dipped to give it a glossy shine. I includes a sheer white ribbon for easy display.

It can be personalized with the deceased loved ones name, birth and death dates or maybe you want to make it more personal and add "Husband, Dad and Grandpa" or "Wife, Mom and Grandma." There are so many ways to personalize to honor that special person.

I have been giving a memorial ornament at the visitation attached to the plant or arrangement or attached to the memorial envelope. It makes a meaningful keepsake.

The older I get, the more I realize we need to stop and remember the people we hold most dear.

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How To Make An Easter Family Ornament Tree

What a cute, fun and easy Easter ornament tree to make! It has made a great centerpiece for my Easter holiday table. I am excited to share this with you...so let's get started!!

I used a tall, round clear vase (recycled from some flowers I received) and filled half full with clear marbles from Hobby Lobby. I tied a green with white polka dot ribbon around the vase and made a big bow. I added a clear jeweled brad to the center of the bow to give it that classy touch. I purchased five green flower branches from Hobby Lobby (when they were 50% off) and snipped off the bottoms as needed. I arranged them in the vase so it was full and I had plenty of room to tie the ornaments on.

Next I made the photo ornaments. I chose to put my children and grandchildren on my tree.

Supplies needed:

2 1/2 x 3 inches rectangle wood pieces (I found mine at Hobby Lobby)
Pretty spring scrapbook paper
Embellishments such as stones, brads, buttons and ribbon
Small photos of your family
ModPodge
Adhesive
Scissors
A drill to drill holes through the top of the wood pieces

First, I painted the edges of the wood rectangles with white paint. Then I cut out the photos and the paper. I layered each wood piece and paper, positioning the photos until I was happy. I used the adhesive to glue together. I embellished each one to make them fun and whimsical. I drilled a small hole in the top and added a thin coat of matte ModPodge to the top for a finished look. After drying, I added a ribbon for hanging.

I hung each picture ornament on the tree and then added some small glitter Easter eggs (in the seasonal section at Hobby Lobby) to complete the tree. What a cute classy decoration this makes for Easter.

My grandchildren love to visit and see their picture hanging on our tree. It gives me a chance to talk to them about Easter and why we celebrate this holiday...not just for the Easter Bunny, colored eggs and candy but because Jesus died on the cross for us, arose to Heaven and if we believe we will meet Jesus in Heaven someday.

Do you have any favorite decorating ideas or holiday traditions for Easter? We would love to see or hear your ideas.

Happy Crafting and Happy Easter!!

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Do You Have a Favorite or Meaningful Ornament?

This past year as I was hanging my ornaments on my Christmas tree, I tried to pick out my most favorite or meaningful ornaments. Wow, that was hard!! I have several favorites but I have one ornament that stood out as my most meaningful.

In the mid 1980's I had a dear friend, Connie Awbrey, that received a diagnosis of cancer. She had three small daughters and a husband. A group of her friends got together and would take turns helping her out during chemotherapy treatments with cooking meals, watching the girls and offering support. It was very tough because we were the same age and I had two small daughters. I just couldn't imagine what she was going through.

For Christmas that year, Connie made each of us a cinnamon dough ornament.

The following year she lost her battle with cancer. That ornament became very precious to me. Each year I decorate my tree I always think of her. This past year her oldest daughter and her children joined our church. When I pulled out my ornaments, I felt I wanted to give that ornament to her daughter. I explained her mother had made it and given it to me as a gift. I asked if she would like to have it for her tree, she was touched! It has now become a meaningful ornament to her daughter...a little something of her mother. Even though I won't have that ornament to hang as I decorate my tree each year I will always remember Connie.

Just remember that some of the smallest and simplest ornaments given with love can become cherished memories.

Personalized Christmas Ornament Line for 2012

This is always a fun time of year when I finish my new line of personalized Christmas ornaments. There are 43 new designs added to our collection this year that are cute, whimsical, fun, and of course, personalized!

The most popular category is the personalized family ornaments. I have added a new Candy Cane Pole family handmade out of bread dough, this is one of my favorites. Be sure and also check out the Snow Shovel family, it is so cute! I have added a new Christmas door that is adorable and would make a great gift for a family that moved into a new home, a teacher, a special neighbor or how about giving it as a hostess gift. There are so many ways you can give personalized ornaments!

You can view the entire "New for 2012" line http://www.ornamentsforkeeps.com/category/NEW_FOR_2012.html.

Be watching soon for a special discount so you can get a head start on your Christmas shopping!!