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.
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
Take a pic of her face when she opens them – these are just fabulous!!! I think the duck is my favorite!
They are so cute!! What a fun sentimental gift they will make for her!! Those are the best gifts!!
Martha, these are fabulous! I love their simplicity and the look of the wood.
Oh Martha… I just LOVE these! 🙂
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 🙂
These were such a great nostalgic idea! Sally really liked them. I especially love the pig, but the bee is very cool too.
Those ornaments are so cute. I especially love the mouse and pig, are they hard to make?