In the early 90’s, hubby and I lived out in the San Diego area. Between wars (Desert Storm, Desert Shield), we were able to spend a Christmas together there before moving back to this frozen tundra. His mom had a ceramic shop back then, and shipped a box of blank ornaments for us to paint. Santa was my project, he’s a little guy (fits in the palm of my hand) but I took great care in painting him, drybrushing the dark shadows in his beard, giving him rosy cheeks and bright blue eyes. He’s worn over the years, and paint has chipped away. We still have all of those ornaments, dinged up as they are.
This one has a very special place on the tree. He sits near the top, but not too close to the top, so he doesn’t distract from the top of the tree – which has it’s own meaning and order to us. I’ll show you that soon. 🙂
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It looks cool “dinged” up. More antique-looking. Really cool and I can’t wait to see the top of your tree. We don’t even have one yet.
Shelli
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Wandered in with a Hello, Michele sent me – but let me just say… BEAUTIFUL site, lovely photo.. I will definitely be back! 🙂
Hi Leanne Michele sent me, looks like santa as had a long life up that tree.
:hug: I’m so happy you’ve decided to share these with us!
And I’m so happy hubby is home to celebrate!!!
This is a great ornament! Isn’t it cool how we create memories?! :biggrin:
that looks great and yes, the shadowing in his beard does show up. i’m going to post three ornaments, starting tomorrow, if you have time this week, drop by and have a look!
oh yeah, and thanks for the idea, i’ll link it back to you.
What a beautiful ornament! Thank you for sharing them. I know on my parents tree, my mom has stories behind every ornament on it. I’ve always thought it was such a beautiful way to make Christmas time even more special.
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I love his weathered/antique look. Ornaments with special meaning are the absolute best.
I like the ornament AND the picture. I do the same thing with my ornaments too. Some of the ornaments have special places on the tree and those usually are the ornaments that have special memories or a good story.
oh i love this guy, hes cool.
I didn’t realize you lived in SD for a bit. Isn’t it beautiful there?
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