OnlySunshine Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 A beloved family friend that I've known all my life passed away this July and it will be the first Christmas that we won't have her celebrating with us. I miss her very much but I am very relieved to know that she is no longer suffering and will be celebrating Christmas with Jesus, Mary, and all the saints and angels in heaven this year. I want to have something to remember her by and I came across the idea of getting a memorial ornament with a frame so we can always remember her each Christmas. I know it's going to be weird not celebrating with her and I think it would be a nice gift to give my grandmother since she knew her the longest. However, most of the ornaments are above $10 and I would like to get two so I would like to find them for under $6 or $7 each. I checked eBay but didn't see anything I liked. If money was no object, I would really love to get this one: It's almost $20, however, so that's not an option. Does anyone know of a place that sells nice ornaments at wholesale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 I just found a nice ornament on Oriental Trading Company for $5 each. http://www.orientaltrading.com/forever-in-our-hearts-photo-frame-ornament-a2-95_2919.fltr However, if anyone knows of one that is more like the one I posted on the OP, please let me know. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneLine Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I'd ask ARFINK if he can make something nice for you --- he has a thread in open mic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKolbe Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I will try to find it for you... Or, maybe I can sunlimate her image on a glass ornament. Not as nice as that ornament, but would have her image on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuscipeMeDomine Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Can you make one yourself? Here are instructions from Martha Stewart: http://www.marthastewart.com/268890/picture-frame-ornaments Here are ideas from Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/purplevixen/picture-frame-ornament/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKolbe Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 i can get this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 Can you make one yourself? Here are instructions from Martha Stewart: http://www.marthastewart.com/268890/picture-frame-ornaments Here are ideas from Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/purplevixen/picture-frame-ornament/ I love the Pinterest page. There are quite a few good ideas on it. I'll have to go to the Dollar Store this weekend and see if I can find some supplies and try my hand at making my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 the funeral home that handled mom's arrangements gave out memorial ornaments to the spouses, and others could purchase for $5 if they wished. i don't know where they got them from, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 i can get this.... While that's a neat idea for someone who is technology friendly, my grandmother would have a difficult time with it. She is technologically-challenged and probably wouldn't even be able to figure out how to turn it on. :hmmm: the funeral home that handled mom's arrangements gave out memorial ornaments to the spouses, and others could purchase for $5 if they wished. i don't know where they got them from, though. Interesting. I wonder where they got them from? :think: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfink Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I can do something custom-designed for you on the laser in your price range no problem. If you would like a photo engraving I can do that, or build it in such a way as to allow the insertion of a regular color photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfink Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Oh, and I should show some pictures of course. None of these are specifically memorial pieces, but they show what I am capable of making and will hopefully give you some ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 (edited) arfink, these are beautiful! I'll be getting back to you very soon. :) Edited December 9, 2012 by MaterMisericordiae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnlySunshine Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 I appreciate everyone's thoughtful answer (esp. arfink!), but, after talking to my mom about this idea, she thought it would just bum everyone out instead of being a nice gesture. After thinking about it some more, I agree, so I will not be purchasing the ornaments after all. Thanks anyway! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I appreciate everyone's thoughtful answer (esp. arfink!), but, after talking to my mom about this idea, she thought it would just bum everyone out instead of being a nice gesture. After thinking about it some more, I agree, so I will not be purchasing the ornaments after all. Thanks anyway! :) Maybe after another year or two, when the pain is not quite so raw, people might be more inclined to appreciate something along those lines. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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