This has to be my very favorite addition to the decorations this year. I picked it up instantly because it reminded me of my Nana. I wish she was still here to see it, I know she would love it too. Some of my favorite ornaments are the felt and sequined ornaments she made for us through the years. I always loved getting gifts from her and Bump to see what kind of ornament she had attached.
I got this piece about a month ago. I have a dear friend named Denise and we try and get together every couple of months. We go and have some really bad (GOOD) junk food and go shopping afterwards. We got together for her birthday and she wanted to go to this particular store which sells antiques, hand made stuff (and some junk too). I walked around the corner while browsing and spied this tree. I didn't check to see how much it was, I grabbed it. When I turned over the price tag I was bargaining in my head about how much I would pay for it. Well, I am happy to say that I got it for a steal at six bucks. Trust me when I say I would have paid a lot more. Sure the green is faded, but the stitching is amazing, and all the sequins are still there. I only wish it could talk. :)
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I grew up with a mama who made lots of these 1970s-era sequined ornaments. Big tip: you can find brand new kits (the brand is Bucilla) on Ebay. Some more expensive than others. I paid more than some people might for one in particular last year that I just had. to. have. : )
It is beautiful. :)
Oh, you are making me miss my Nana!
Glad you found it at such a deal :0)
I love it! My mom used to make things like this too, I should grab one from her for Delaney!
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