2013 Ornament Party- Many Photos!

FlamingO in AR

10 years ago

Here's the whole bunch- smaller than usual turnout this year, but so much fun!

And some close ups-

The funniest story is about the JOY bunting- it was supposed to be reversible and say Peace on Earth on the back, but it read Earth on Peace so she covered that with ribbon. Dang! I would have loved it with the mistake!

First time ever we had duplicate ornaments, triplicate, actually- the little candle/snowmen heads. Each one was different, though and we had fun noticing their differences.

Nice variety of different ornies- soft, hard, primitive, shiny, large, dainty, etc. The food was fabulous, too! We had such a good time. I'm so glad I went, I tried to get out of going but my friend wouldn't let me and I'm glad she twisted my arm.

If you have questions about any of them, I'll try to answer them.

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YogaLady1948
10 years ago
I love them all, but esp the clock one~that is too cute;)

Earth on Peace~~I love that!
gadgets
10 years ago
Okay, tell me, just why -do- angels have wings?

Shirley
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adellabedella_usa
10 years ago
I'm sorry to hear there wasn't much participation. Those ornaments all turned out really cute. I still love your elf best.
YogaLady1948
10 years ago
Yes, I love your elf also. I just viewed them again, I like the one with the small key and postage stamp on it.

Question what is the '7' for??
FlamingO in AR
Original Author
10 years ago
7 days til Christmas. I couldn't find my chalk, used a paper 7 for the photo

Angels have wings so they can fly. (I know, I expected a different answer, too!

Thanks for liking the elf, that makes me proud. And I'm lobbying for moving the party to July- we could have more people in the summer and eat and drink summery things. Heh. I volunteered to make margaritas. Of courseÃ¢ÂÂ¦
enjoyingspring
10 years ago
Your elf is the best. I am wondering to what the 7 is for.
YogaLady1948
10 years ago
AHH Christmas in July is great!
lindaohnowga
10 years ago
I like your elf best too. That "time flies" with the clock is clever. I've made the little tea light snowmen as well as the canning jar lid snowmen. All of the ornaments are nice. I also wonder what the 7 means. (the day of rest perhaps?)
FlamingO in AR
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10 years ago
The little chalkboard is for a message of your choosing. I will use it as an advent/countdown piece. Today, there are 7 days til Christmas. :)

Thank you again!
jackie_ok
10 years ago
Some really cute ones. I liked the clock.
lydia1959
10 years ago
I like the clock too... very shabby chic looking. I've seen the tealight snowmen on Pinterest...that's a cute idea, which is probably why 3 people made them. haha I like the JOY banner too... I'd hang that on a little cabinet or along a valance and leave it up all year! Very sweet! Of course, I still like your elf the best... he really is special!
minnie_tx
10 years ago
What fun thanks for sharing
rob333 (zone 7b)
10 years ago
They're all really good and you're making me miss the ornanment swaps I used to get to attend. I left that company is 1993 and only stayed in touch with one of ladies, but not the others. I still see her, but she lives so far away now, no ornament swap. I noticed there are three running themes at these things. I now have enough ornaments for an all Santa tree, all angel tree, and all snowman tree. BIG grin! Sure, there are others in there, but those are the main three. I love it when someone does something a bit different like your elf on the shelf. Which is adorable! I meant to say that the other day. Looking good!

One year, I did itty-bitty teddy bears with plaid vests and big red satin bow ties. Another year, I embroidered snowflakes in metalic thread on cross stich material that went over a 1 inch button. Then I braided the leftover metalic thread and wrapped that around the button.

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enjoyingspring
10 years ago
Flamingo........where did you buy the heads for the elf???
alisande
10 years ago
I always look forward to your ornament party. We get to enjoy it vicariously--without having to make anything!

I love your elf too . . . but am I the only person who never heard of the Elf on the Shelf? Do I need to get out more?

I think Earth on Peace is great:

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FlamingO in AR
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10 years ago
Susan, I see so many photo ops of Elf on the Shelf on Facebook and blogs, that's how I know of him. I would have loved it if my parents had done something like that for us at Christmas time. The most excitement we had was opening a little paper window on an advent calendar. LOL

enjoyingspring- I bought 3/4" wood ball beads at Hobby Lobby. 20mm ones work too. Then I painted them. It takes 5 long red chenille stems and one white one for each elf. And red and white felt, too. And I used red/white twine for the hanger.

rob333, I've certainly made my fair share of snowman ornaments! And reindeer ones. One year I painted little gourd birdhouses and another year I painted peanut hummingbirds. Last year, I painted a snowman and a reindeer peanut for each person. I have a lot of fun deciding on just the right ornament to make each year. This year I left it pretty late and got mine made all in the last week before the party, that's late for me!
casey_nfld
10 years ago
I love seeing your ornaments from your exchange party every year, thanks for sharing again! And Merry Christmas!
donna37
10 years ago
Alisande, don't feel bad, I'm in the dark too.
alisande
10 years ago
Thanks, Donna. I feel better now. ;-)

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