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Christmas Ornament Ideas for People, Places, and Years
Start with the story; the ornament idea follows.
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Ornament gift ideas and tips
Find wording examples, photo tips, and help choosing a personalized ornament for family, friends, and pets.
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Engraved or Printed: Which Ornament Material Fits the Design?
Choose the material by the photograph, line, color, weight, and storage.
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Gifts for Dog Moms: The Ornament Edition
Make the gift about her dog, not dogs in general.
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Memorial gifts for the months after the flowers
Sympathy gifts for later, and a word on timing.
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What to write on a memorial ornament: 40 wordings
Begin with the name. Add the dates or one line when they belong.
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New home gifts they will still have in ten years
Housewarming gifts they will still have in ten years.
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What to write on a new home ornament: 40 ideas that fit
Forty lines that fit, from plain to funny.
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The One-Ornament-a-Year Tradition
One dated piece each year, chosen for the life you actually lived.
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What Makes a Christmas Ornament Unique
Begin with a detail another household could not supply.
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