Elmck Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 I collect ornaments with mice on them. DD collects Disney ornaments and I have started the same for my granddaughters. Got a great deal on Disneystore.com last night Anyway do you collect??
magickallight Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 It was a family tradition for each child to pick an ornament each year and his or her initials and the year were added to them, this filled our tree with wonderful memories of years past. Since all the kids are now grown and moved out, everyone tries to get me a unique moose ornament each year.
mgmckny Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 I love Flamingos and Santa clauses, I know, strange but true. My dad played Santa Claus from before I was born until shortly before his passing at age 70.... He was Santa Claus.... And I just love Flamingos. Thinking of starting steampunk collections as well and also Harry Potter, my other 2 loves....
HansieDZ Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 My husband died of breast cancer 11/24/14. Last year I got the Jim Shore Breast Cancer Awareness Angel ornament. He has a new one this year and I will be getting that one as well.So I guess this is my new collectible ornament. 2
bribri25 Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 We collect ornaments from everywhere we go and are always adding new ones each year. Also, my dad gets me the annual collectible Clemson University ornament every year (~13 years now). We put all those on our Clemson tree with orange/purple lights, all Clemson/sports themed ornaments and purple beads. GO TIGERS!!!!! 3
HansieDZ Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 We collect ornaments from everywhere we go and are always adding new ones each year. Also, my dad gets me the annual collectible Clemson University ornament every year (~13 years now). We put all those on our Clemson tree with orange/purple lights, all Clemson/sports themed ornaments and purple beads. GO TIGERS!!!!!What a cool idea-I would love a sports themed tree!
HanShotFirst Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 I have 40+ years worth of various Hallmark ornaments, mostly snowman related.I've recently started buying an ornament from that year's vacation destination. 2
Katyloveshockey Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 Frosty Friends from Hallmark, every year since I was a child. Once i buy it, it feels like the holidays can begin. 3
brynnfromtheblock Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 We try and get one each year that is representative of that year (maybe something from a place we went on vacation etc) I buy 4 of that ornament and put one on the tree, and the other three in boxes so when my kids leave home they'll have ornaments that remind them of home to take with them 2
HanShotFirst Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 Frosty Friends from Hallmark, every year since I was a child. Once i buy it, it feels like the holidays can begin. My sister has every one of those too! Those early ones are worth lots of money these days. I wish I had the whole series but for some reason my grandmother didn't start me on those ornaments. I got Betsey Clarke ones instead, which they no longer have.
drod58 Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 I collect the Disney mini snow globes from JCPenney 1
bluebear Posted October 27, 2015 Posted October 27, 2015 I decorate in gingerbread and candy, but I'm not sure I would say I collect them. Although a couple people do pick up neat ornaments for me from time to time, like gingerbread Mickey mouse ears, which I appreciate! My grandfather got my daughter a silver bell from Service Merchandise for her first Christmas, and I kept that up until she was 21 (although not from there!) The boys were harder to keep up a tradition. We've done some hot wheels and also nutcrackers, but nothing consistent for them.Grandson is about to have his first Christmas. Trying to think of a good tradition for him....
hockeyfanamo Posted October 28, 2015 Posted October 28, 2015 I buy one special ornament each year that brings back a happy memory. I collect snowmen but the ornaments aren't all related to snowmen
Illinoismom Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 I have collected Hallmark dated ornaments for the past 33 years, I only do the angels, and Madam Alexandra although I have several balls from hallmark and plate dated ornaments, I start a series and finish it through
Kanyon71 Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 We collect things that are either home made or at least look it. We have some for specials events in our lives and things of that nature. We have multiple trees that go up so we will keep collecting stuff.
kayray Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 We purchase an ornament from everywhere we visit when we travel. It brings back wonderful memories each year when they are hung on the tree! 1
myboysnme Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 Yes, I collect ornaments. I have a very large collection of antique and vintage ornaments. For my tree I put a frame ornament with a photo of my sons on the tree for each year - this is my 21st year. I have a tree full of ornaments from places I've been and things that are memories for me and my family. Sometimes I display my antique ornaments at a local museum and fill about 10 trees.
raven20_79 Posted October 30, 2015 Posted October 30, 2015 I have a bunch of Disney and Precious Moments ornaments. I also like to make my own ornaments, and try to make at least 1 new one each year.
cinnamon16201 Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 I used to collect a LOT of Hallmark ornaments, but when we retired I gave some to daughter and sold a bunch. Only have enough to decorate our tree, but did keep all the mini ornaments that I had. Now I only purchase the Frosty Friends for daughter and the Puppy Love series for me. Once in awhile I will get a special one, like next year I will get daughter the one celebrating her wedding. 1
oldandintheway Posted November 8, 2015 Posted November 8, 2015 Frosty Friends from Hallmark, every year since I was a child. Once i buy it, it feels like the holidays can begin. I collect Frosty Friends too as well as other Hallmark ornaments. I also have a fairly large Grateful Dead ornament collection.
swamperjmb Posted November 8, 2015 Posted November 8, 2015 I collect the snowball and Tuxedo ornaments from Hallmark. My husband has his yearly ornaments, and my kids get yearly ornaments. I have way to many to put on my tree, but I love ornaments! Maybe I just need more trees...
msomnipotent Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 I collect nutcracker ornaments. I collect all sizes of nutcrackers but I have a tree with just nc ornaments. I have to buy a bigger tree this year. Not only do I have too many ornaments, but the smaller tree is too easy for my jerk cat to topple. I used to collect Swarovski ornaments, but they would attract the aforementioned cat within seconds of being put on display, so I sold them.
AndreaInNC Posted November 10, 2015 Posted November 10, 2015 I have bought my kids Hallmark ornaments every year since they were born, but the quality of their ornaments has declined in the past few years. i have started some series for them which I have to finish, but they are so not worth the money anymore.
AuntJamelle Posted November 11, 2015 Posted November 11, 2015 Yes, I collect ornaments. By the tote full! It's a little crazy. I try to get DS a special ornament each year - with the thought being that I'll give him his "collection" someday when he is ready to put up his own tree. I also try to get ornaments on special trips. But I've bought so many ornaments at this point that I've kind of made a rule for myself that any new ornaments have to be handmade. I love making ornaments out of felt and have gotten pretty good at it. I mostly give them away as gifts but am trying to make extras for me to keep! 1
Kandy Posted November 12, 2015 Posted November 12, 2015 I purchase something special for my kids each year for the tree, but its theirs to take with them when they move out and start their own family. DD is 22 this year she is getting Pinkie Pie , DS is 20 and I've not decided yet what to get him.
tinkrbel Posted November 16, 2015 Posted November 16, 2015 My parents got us each an ornament with the year we were born and stuff about the year i think, its been years since we've taken those down. I started collecting disney and nightmare Ornaments. This year i started collecting ornaments from places I've been. I got zoo atlanta, world of coca cola polar bear ones and Georgia aquarium soon to be joined by aquatica and seaworld pass member ones
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