David Strand Designs Signing Event

Jolly Old Elf Poinsettia Exclusive

Edition Size: 70 pieces

$50, 4″ high

Lavishly hand-painted and glittered

by David Strand Designs

Meet David Strand

Saturday • June 6, 2009 • 4 PM – 9 PM Pacific

David Blair Designs

17714 Vanowen Street
Reseda CA 91335

877-708-3401 • 818 708-3400
(parking in rear)

Enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while you meet David Strand and have him sign your limited edition ornament.

Trunk Show

See the entire David Strand Designs collection of old world glass ornaments and German paper mache Santas from the acclaimed Ino Schaller workshop.

RSVP by May 30, 2009

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It’s Time to Share! Holiday Visions 2008

New York City Central Park 4″ ball ornament Michael Storrings for Landmark Creations Retail Value: $104	All good things must come to an end. It’s time to pack away your Christmas ornaments and decorations for another year. But before you do that, I’d love for you to share your Christmas displays with Celebrate365. Why not share the joy of Christmas in your household with others throughout the world? Need a little nudge? How about PRIZES? Holiday designers and stores have provided the holiday items shown below. Send in your Christmas images and your name will be entered into the prize drawing.
New York City Central Park Set of Coasters Michael Storrings for Landmark Creations
	If you have digital images of your Christmas tree and holiday displays – indoor and out – please send them to holidayvisions@gmail.com. We’ll post your images on our web site at www.holidayvisions.org. You’ve spent hours, days, weeks decorating. Your creations just might inspire others! Here’s what to do. Cinnamon Bear Landmark Creations for Spode
Send up to 10 images to holidayvisions@gmail.com Include your first name, last initial and state (country) for identification on the web site. Provide a suitable caption or explanation for each image that you send.Spode Blue Willow TeapotLandmark Creations for Spode
	That’s it. We’ll do the rest! Images must be received by FEBRUARY 28. Winning names will be drawn on MARCH 1. If you are among the lucky winners, Celebrate365 will email you for your shipping information. What could be easier? Share your holiday displays, inspire others and win great prizes!
Spode Stocking Landmark Creations for Spode Velvet, 18″	Winners will be selected by random drawing for the prizes shown. Thank you to Landmark Creations for donating all of the prizes shown on this page.

Artistry of Poland Announces Contest Winner!

Artistry of Poland owners, Sue Myal and Sue Sprunk, along with last year’s contest winner David Blair, have selected a winner in the 2008 Design Like a Star ornament contest. The judges have selected “Victorian Valentine” as this year’s winner.

Kelly Ryan, a Celebrate365 subscriber from Minnesota, submitted the design concept. “I’m embarrassed to say my inspiration was a paper party napkin! I bought them years ago and just loved the little cherub so I saved one,” Ryan explained. “I liked the rich colors and the elegant style so when the contest came about I dug out my box of stuff and found the napkin. I think it makes a beautiful Christmas ornament.”

Artistry of Poland agreed! Myal and Sprunk based their selection upon their overall business plan. “Since we are always searching for the ultimate design to include in our collection it should have general appeal without giving in to the ordinary,” Myal explained. “We also think about marketing,” she continued. “Who will buy it? Where will we sell it? Has anyone ever inquired about a design like this”

Clay model of Ryan’s design.
The clay model creates the 3-dimensional detail for the mold maker.