Personalized Christmas Ornament Order Form Links for People and Pets are below in the post.
Second Pattern Today
The Ghost Candle holder is 8" tall and cut from 3/4" thick wood. It will hold up to a 4.25" diameter candle.
In a quiet little town, there was a candle holder shaped like a ghost that sat forgotten on the back shelf of an antique store. Its smooth porcelain surface was cold to the touch, and the hollow eyes seemed to follow anyone who passed. The old shopkeeper warned customers never to light a candle inside it. “It belonged to a widow who spoke to her dead husband,” she’d whisper. “Said his spirit was trapped in the wax.” Most people laughed—until they noticed how the ghost-shaped holder always seemed to shift slightly overnight, turning to face the front door as if waiting.
One evening, a curious collector bought it, brushing off the warnings. At home, he placed a fresh candle inside and struck a match. The flame flickered weakly at first, then steadied—and that’s when he heard it: a faint whisper, soft as breath. The words were impossible to make out, but the sound grew clearer the longer the candle burned. The temperature dropped, and the flame stretched tall and thin, casting a shadow on the wall that didn’t match the shape of the holder at all.
When the man leaned closer, trying to listen, the flame suddenly went out. The room fell silent. Then, in the dark reflection of the candle holder’s glossy surface, he saw another face staring back—pale, wide-eyed, and moving closer. The next morning, neighbors found the candle still smoking… but the new owner was gone. The ghost-shaped holder sat on the table, turned toward the window, its porcelain mouth now curled into a faint, knowing smile.
Say hello to Gus and Gertie Gnome, the proud owners of the smallest house with the loudest arguments in all of Gnome Hollow. Gus wears his pilgrim hat like he’s about to give a TED Talk on “The Art of Doing Nothing,” while Gertie’s been perfecting the ancient gnome skill of nagging with love — heavy on the nagging. Rounding out their happy home is their turkey, Cluckington, who thinks he’s a watchdog. He gobbles at the mail carrier, attacks reflections, and once chased poor Gus halfway to the wishing well. Every holiday, Gertie has to remind Gus that Cluckington is family, not entrée, which is why this year’s dinner centerpiece is a very smug turkey holding the carving knife.
The Male Pilgrim Gnome is ten inches tall, and all the parts are 1/4" thick
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Personalized Pet Ornaments Now Available to Order
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I am going to start with the ornaments for people. I will add the Pet ornaments later this week. Every year, I get backed up early, but I will do my best to get the order to you in less than a week. You do not pay until you have the order in your email. These are all shipped by email. No paper delivery.
The price is the same as every year. 5 ornaments minimum for $5, then $1 for each additional ornament. The order form will take 20 names, then if you need more, you will have to start another order.
It is best to use the person's first name. Last names can be too long and very difficult to cut. I will do last names, but I just don't recommend them unless they are shorter names. Here is a sample download link for an ornament with a ten-letter last name. Test before you order.
Ghost Candle Holder Pattern
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