Ornaments are wonderful mementos.

We have always had a special place in our hearts for ornaments. We have been married since October of 1974, and still have some of the ornaments we bought for our first Christmas together. Newly married and stationed with the U.S. Air Force in Marquette, Michigan, those ornaments were purchased with money that came out of our “change under the couch cushions” grocery budget. They were hung on a Christmas tree that was wider than it was tall, and it was the most beautiful tree we had ever seen.

Today, ornaments handmade by Don’s parents from bead and sequin kits are some of our most treasured belongings. Wood ornaments made by Debbie’s father are precious. An ornament made from a toilet paper tube and painted by our oldest son at kindergarten has survived for 45 years and 23 moves, and will live with our grandson someday.

Whether you make ornaments for gifts, for mementos, or for sale, what you’re really making are precious memories. We’re happy to play a part in that.