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Wood & Screw Ornaments

Posted on December 17, 2010December 30, 2017 by Martha

A few years ago my sister and I were talking about all the ornaments she and I made together when we were younger, and she thought of these funny ones that she made in the late 60s, just before I moved to Seattle. She said that she had tossed them years ago because they were pretty beat up, and she kind of wished she hadn’t.

I thought it would be really funny to make some for her, but I had no idea which magazine she had used. Then, last year, Gina at Doe-c-Doe posted photos of the ornaments from a McCalls magazine and gave the issue information. I managed to locate a copy and made my favorites for Sally.

I was going to paint them just like the ones in the magazine (that’s what Sally did), but I loved the look of the balsa wood and the hardware, so I just varnished them instead. Also, I added a spring for the pig’s tail and changed the hardware on the duck. I like them so much, I think I’ll make some for myself.

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  • 8 thoughts on “Wood & Screw Ornaments”

    1. mickie says:
      December 17, 2010 at 3:00 pm

      Those are wonderful! That is a GREAT GREAT gift your sister will love! I’ve never seen them before but they made me smile 🙂 Let us know her reaction! Hugs and Happy Holidays, Mickie and the Poodles

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    2. Allie says:
      December 18, 2010 at 12:43 am

      Take a pic of her face when she opens them – these are just fabulous!!! I think the duck is my favorite!

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    3. LoriD says:
      December 18, 2010 at 6:41 am

      They are so cute!! What a fun sentimental gift they will make for her!! Those are the best gifts!!

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    4. Pratima says:
      December 19, 2010 at 1:49 am

      Martha, these are fabulous! I love their simplicity and the look of the wood.

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    5. Ann Champion says:
      December 19, 2010 at 10:54 am

      Oh Martha… I just LOVE these! 🙂

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    6. gina says:
      December 21, 2010 at 7:16 am

      you are such a sweet sister! I think left unpainted they feel very modern & fresh. merry christmas!!

      p.s. I’m so happy I was able to play a small part in helping you 🙂

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    7. Mary says:
      December 28, 2010 at 9:12 pm

      These were such a great nostalgic idea! Sally really liked them. I especially love the pig, but the bee is very cool too.

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    8. Talin says:
      January 26, 2011 at 3:44 pm

      Those ornaments are so cute. I especially love the mouse and pig, are they hard to make?

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