Tin Santa

This TIN STAR is an antique 75-year-old metal Christmas light reflector! These were placed behind the lights to add more "sparkle," as they were shiny bright when new. After being used and put away for so many years, there my be a few bent tips or blemishes. But, how fun to have something that was on another family's tree in times past. Up-cycling at it's best! The image of SANTA was scanned from an antique card. I've added a fuzzy chenille trim on his hat. The metallic embossed GREEN paper medallion behind Santa is called a Dresden trim. These beautiful papers are handmade in Germany on 150-year-old machines. The Victorians used these same foil medallions in making their ornaments! This ornament will make a beautiful addition to your Christmas tree and become part of your family’s special Holiday Tradition. It fits perfectly in the gift box shown above so you will always have a safe place to store it from year to year. I also make special TREE TOPPERS in this shop. One is shown above in the last photo. I have 2 etsy shops! DIYChristmasShop.etsy.com Find kits and supplies to make your own ornaments. CrazyFunArtStudio.etsy.com Find upcycled art work from cultural cast-offs.