Remember the ornament wreath I made with a wire coat hanger bent into a circle?
Kim from Three Peanuts just made one of the prettiest I've seen, using vintage ornaments she's been collecting ever since I posted the project three years ago!
Well-done, Kim! And for those of you planning to try it this year, just remember to glue on the tops of the ornaments, so they don't break!
You just solved my most pressing problem about making an ornament wreath. Once I realized I had placed a bulb in the wrong place I was unable to remove it without breaking it. Gluing it at the stem. so that's the secret!
Posted by: Mimi | December 15, 2011 at 01:05 PM
She did a fabulous job - wow! Her ornaments are gorgeous and I love that she had the patience to collect them over time and then make it!
Posted by: Sherri Cassara | December 15, 2011 at 11:58 AM
I was wondering what I could do with the boxes of old faded out red, silver and gold balls in the attic...If I get off my butt tomorrow it just may not be too late before the holiday guests show up!
Posted by: Randy@AJBarnes | December 14, 2011 at 07:40 PM
I have admired these wreaths for some time. I need to make one.
Posted by: JennyLynn | December 14, 2011 at 08:08 AM
Eddie, you pioneered these wreaths, and we are all the better for it. So pretty and fun and whisical. Thanks for spreading the joy! Merry Christmas, Reggie and Boy!
Posted by: Reggie Darling | December 13, 2011 at 12:37 AM
That has to be the most attractive ornament wreath I've seen! The colors are so warm and calm. Storing this would be difficult. I guess the answer is....keep it up all year. Beautiful.
Posted by: Kathy | December 12, 2011 at 08:35 PM
They are stunning...love the vintage ornaments and beautiful colors used in both. Happy Monday!!
Posted by: designchic | December 12, 2011 at 05:02 PM
See what you caused!
Just last week, you caused me to prepare the most beautiful crudite platter for my ladies night.
pve
Posted by: pve | December 12, 2011 at 08:33 AM
Wow Kim did an awesome job! It is beautiful and inspiring me a lot! :)
Barbara
PS: Stop by, I am having a great Christmas giveaway
Posted by: Barbara | December 10, 2011 at 03:30 PM
Love this and am going to start collecting vintage ornaments now,t hanks for the idea!
Posted by: Pamela Munger | December 10, 2011 at 02:28 PM
It is "Pure Pastel Pleasure! franki
Posted by: Franki Parde | December 10, 2011 at 12:16 PM
I remember this post! I too saved one of your postings from around the same time, the one about how to tie a bow on a package! I still reference it! Always a great reminder during the holiday gift wrapping season.
Posted by: bevy | December 09, 2011 at 03:05 PM
I have wanted one of those shinny brite wreaths ever since I first seen them on the internet. I have the shinny brite ornaments I just hate to use them for fear I can't replace them
Posted by: Curtains in my Tree | December 09, 2011 at 02:58 PM
This is beautiful! It would be hard for me to put something that special away after the holidays.
Posted by: Jennifer Coons | December 09, 2011 at 09:29 AM
Eddie! I just hung mine on the foyer door the other day! I was one of the finalists in your competition (my personal claim to fame!)a couple of years ago!!
Kim's rendition is gorgeous!
Posted by: Mary | December 08, 2011 at 04:48 PM
So beautiful.. I'm on the hunt for vintage ornaments. hugs ~lynne~
Posted by: lynne@lynnesgiftsfromtheheart | December 08, 2011 at 02:27 PM
Absolutely love this! Now I'm going to have to collect ornaments for the next three years!
Posted by: Lindsey A. | December 08, 2011 at 01:54 PM
I "Pinned" this wreath a few weeks ago...it's super fabulous!!!
Posted by: Fabulous Finds Studio | December 08, 2011 at 11:37 AM
Fabulous! And what a lovely set up with the Christmas trees and the antique dresser too!!
Posted by: Modern Country Lady | December 08, 2011 at 11:13 AM
I love both of them, beautiful!
Posted by: Laura Casey Interiors | December 08, 2011 at 07:49 AM
SO Beautiful - It must be very gratifying to see your inspiration paying forward. Thank you for sharing this and also for introducing me to her blog - what a wonderful woman.
Kind regards.
Posted by: Adrienne | December 07, 2011 at 10:09 PM
What a gorgeous
interpretation of
your original! It
must be VERY cool
to have so many
readers trying to
emulate your style.
Keep inspiring!
xx Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne | December 07, 2011 at 09:36 PM
Super, super pretty! I'm trying one this year for my front door.
Posted by: Carol@HouseandHomeDefined | December 07, 2011 at 09:22 PM
Both wreaths are beautiful! And so are Kim's trees!
Happy, happy!
I have not forgotten you - just a very busy time of the year...
Hugs to you both.
ox, Mon
Posted by: Splendid Willow | December 07, 2011 at 08:17 PM
Great idea.....
When I lived in Connecticut I use to do this crafty things..
xxoo
m
Posted by: MELISSA LEE | December 07, 2011 at 08:13 PM
Gorgeous!!! A friend on fb just posted pics of her in the middle of making one of these wreaths. I'm going to have to make one, they are stunning!!
Posted by: Carrie Waller | December 07, 2011 at 07:59 PM
I love vintage ornaments and I have quite a collection. They really did make a pretty wreath. The colors are so pretty in the older ornaments, especially the ones that came from Germany,those are my favorites. I also love the ones that say Made in the US of A!! Too fun, Kim did a great job, Merry Christmas,
Kathysue
Posted by: kathysue | December 07, 2011 at 07:56 PM
Beautiful inspiration. I've got a gorgeous Thanksgiving table to show you at my friend's farm that I think is Eddie worthy! Come by and take a look!
Best,
Liz
Posted by: Dovecote Decor | December 07, 2011 at 11:24 AM
Thank you so for the nice words. You made my week:)
Posted by: Kim frim 3 peanuts | December 07, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Gorgeous wreath! I love the vintage xmas balls. I adore Kim and her beautiful children!
merry xmas to you both,
joan
Posted by: for the love of a house | December 07, 2011 at 10:44 AM
oh yes!! this is one of my favorite style of wreaths...love that Kim used vintage ornaments too...simply stunning!
best,
maureen
Posted by: eclectic revisited | December 07, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Very good-looking indeed!
Posted by: The Devoted Classicist | December 07, 2011 at 09:05 AM
I saw this ! It is lovely. The colors are dreamy.
Posted by: lizziefitz | December 07, 2011 at 08:58 AM
Stunning! Happy and Merry wishes to you and Jaithan. xx
Posted by: Kate from Party Resources | December 07, 2011 at 08:47 AM
This is so lovely, and just what I need for the front door! I will buy a glue gun tomorrow and try my hand at making one!
Posted by: Elisa | December 07, 2011 at 08:44 AM
I've actually used this idea and still have my wreath. Kim's turned out really well!
Posted by: Acquired Objects | December 07, 2011 at 07:46 AM
That is a pretty ornament wreath! I love seeing those~yours was beautiful too!
Posted by: amy@maison decor | December 07, 2011 at 07:07 AM
Lovely wreath, a wonderful project and well worth three years of collecting.
I have a question for you, Eddie. Is there any way to clean old ornaments? These weekend, I carefully tried to wash an old Shiny Bright oranment and took off all the lovely turquoise paint...oh, no! It now looks like a little mercury glass ball but that was so NOT my intention. Any suggestions or do I have to accept that the ornaments wear their life story?
Posted by: Sue | December 07, 2011 at 06:29 AM
The wreath looks fantastic, i'm wondering are the decorations then tied onto the wire coathanger, or glued on?
Posted by: Lucie @ Limestone Tiles | December 07, 2011 at 05:08 AM
Love it! So beautiful and festive!
xo Allison
Spicer + Bank
Posted by: Allison Egan | December 07, 2011 at 02:52 AM
It is absolutely gorgeous!! I must make one of these soon!!
I have A Twelve Days of Holidays Giveaway Event including our good friend Liz of Dovecote Decor and Vicki of French Essence! Please come and enter for these for amazing gifts! You will love them!
Tis the season!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Posted by: Karena | December 06, 2011 at 11:16 PM
kim did a stunning job, well done!
on a chicago morning show today a designer was showing the hanger/ornament wreath as her creation, immediately i thought "oh nooo, eddie did this years ago!" keep up the inspiration
xo
debra
Posted by: debra phillips | December 06, 2011 at 10:48 PM
Lovely!
Posted by: Reggie Darling | December 06, 2011 at 10:42 PM
Hi Eddie and Jaithan,
Wow. I love this idea. I just saw the most beautiful pink Christmas tree ornaments at the Two's Company warehouse sale this morning...now, I'm thinking I need to go back to get them. Love, love, love the way this looks and how easy. You fellas are fabulous. Happy holidays. XOXO.
Posted by: Hamptontoes | December 06, 2011 at 10:05 PM
WOW! That is beautiful.
Posted by: Steve@UrbanCottage | December 06, 2011 at 10:00 PM