Traditionally, ornaments placed on the Christmas tree usually consisted of plain, round, glass balls or icicles. Now, more and more different styles of ornaments are available, making the tree decorating experience a much more personal one.
Personalized ornaments make a terrific keepsake and gifts personalized will be treasured over the years. Whether you choose to give an ornament that represents something a loved one really enjoys, or you opt to get an ornament with their name on it, personalized ornaments are a terrific way to show you care.
A personalized Christmas ornament is available in almost every shape imaginable, so look for one that is unique and special to the receiver. These can also be hand painted with the recipient’s name and the year given so that they have a wonderful keepsake to cherish. Make it a Christmas that everyone will remember by giving the perfect gift of Christmas personalized ornaments, something straight from the heart that will be remembered for many Christmases to come.
Many people don’t know the actual origin of the Christmas stocking, but there are several different legends associated with its use. Probably the most popular of all is the legend that St. Nicholas would drop gold down the chimney, which would then land in a lady’s nylon stocking and serve as her dowry when she married. Whatever the source, Christmas stockings are still used today as a wonderful way to tuck away small gifts. In most families, everyone has their very own stocking, which makes personalized stockings a great way to signify whose is whose, and gives them a special touch.
A great way to get a Christmas stocking personalized is to have it embroidered with the person’s name. Having a name embroidered on the stocking is a wonderful idea, and makes a terrific Christmas gift. Or you can make your very own personal stockings. Use glitter glue, fabric paint, or yarn, and paint or glue your names on purchased stockings. Felt is another terrific option, and can be cut into letter shapes and glued on. This project makes a wonderful family get together where everyone can be creative and make their stockings special.
For the truly adventurous, you can make your very own stocking from scratch using a variety of materials. This can lead to even more personalized stockings by adding appliqués that relate to the person who will own the stocking. For example, if someone likes racecars, you can add on a racecar appliqué. If your daughter likes horses, what better way to personalize her stocking than by adding on a felt horse? Stockings that reflect who we are make Christmas time extra warm and special.