Personalized Ornaments
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A sweet ballerina mouse ornament personalized for the receiver. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
Personalized Ornaments
The month after Christmas is a good time to shop for ornaments you want to personalize as gifts. Whether you are buying new ornaments or pre-loved ornaments from thrift shops, look for ornaments that mean something to the recipient that you can easily customize.
One of the easiest ways to personalize an ornament is to date it and note why you are giving it with the story on a little added tag. A friend gives her nieces and nephews a dated ornament with a story every year so by the time they are leaving home they have a nice set of Christmas ornaments for their own tree with childhood memories attached. Literally.
This particular Christmas ornament was picked up because it was for a fellow ballerina who had a family member dancing in a “Nutcracker” production.
This charming ornament is holding a nutcracker. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
Since the recipient is also a beekeeper, it was pretty easy to personalize this charming Christmas ornament. Do you see it?
No one had to date this one to know who was getting it!
Add a little bee to personalize this ornament for a beekeeper. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
Another way to easily personalize an ornament is to add a date and the location of where something happened. The location is a good trigger for the memory attached to the ornament.
If the ornament like this pink ballerina needs a defining addition, head to your local hobby shop and see if there is a miniature you can add to the ornament.
Since three is the charm I added another bee on the foot. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
If the ornament marks a special event such as a wedding or anniversary, considering picking up an ornament display hangar so that it can be enjoyed all year around.
One last bee on the back of the ornament. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins)
If giving ornaments every year to family members, it is helpful to keep a list of what ornaments you have given so that you don’t duplicate the memory.
Have you ever given Christmas ornaments as personalized gifts?
Charlotte
