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Continue reading →: Handcrafted Patriotic Ornaments to Celebrate America in StyleHandcrafted Patriotic Ornaments to Celebrate America in Style Celebrate your love for the red, white, and blue with these handcrafted patriotic ornaments made from upcycled tart tins and mint tins! Featuring American flags or vintage art, roses, and sparkling tinsel trim, each piece is a charming tribute to national pride.…
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Continue reading →: 5 Thoughtful Handmade Mother’s Day Ornaments That Make Perfect Keepsake GiftsLooking for a heartfelt way to celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day? These handmade ornaments are more than just decorations—they’re meaningful keepsakes crafted with love. Made from upcycled mint tins or tart tins and featuring vintage-style art, each one is a unique piece designed to show your appreciation. Thoughtful and creative,…
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Continue reading →: Hop Into Spring with These Handmade Easter OrnamentsAdd a touch of vintage charm to your spring decor with these handmade Easter ornaments, crafted from upcycled tart tins and mint tins. Each piece is uniquely decorated with sweet Easter imagery, making them perfect for hanging on branches, using as basket tags, trees, or gifting to someone special. Celebrate…
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Continue reading →: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Vintage Charm: Unique Upcycled OrnamentsAdd a touch of vintage charm to your St. Patrick’s Day décor with unique upcycled ornaments. These one-of-a-kind pieces, crafted from mint tin lids and fluted tart tins, feature delightful prints of vintage art . Perfect for adding a whimsical, nostalgic vibe to your celebrations, these retro-style ornaments make great…
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Continue reading →: Love in Every Detail: Handmade Valentine’s Day OrnamentsLove in Every Detail: Handmade Valentine’s Day Ornaments by BluKatDesign on Etsy! After a bustling Christmas season with record sales, I’m excited to shift gears and stock up on my handcrafted Valentine’s Day ornaments! These unique creations make thoughtful and beautiful gifts for loved ones. Crafted from upcycled cookie cutters,…
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Continue reading →: Create a Cool, Retro Vibe with a Blue Christmas: Vintage-Inspired Holiday Decor IdeasThis Christmas, step away from the traditional red and green and embrace the serene beauty of a blue holiday theme. BluKatDesign on Etsy offers vintage-inspired ornaments that bring a cool, nostalgic touch to your festive decor. Handcrafted with care from upcycled materials like tart tins and vintage treasures, these ornaments…
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Continue reading →: Vintage-Inspired Handcrafted Christmas Ornaments: Nostalgic Holiday Decor on EtsyEven though I lean toward a modern eclectic style in my home, when the holidays come around, I can’t resist the nostalgic charm of retro and vintage decor. There’s something special about the warmth and whimsy of old-fashioned holiday decorations that instantly sets a cozy, festive mood. My love for…
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Continue reading →: Embrace a Vintage-Inspired Pink Christmas: Nostalgic Holiday Decor IdeasThis holiday season, add a touch of vintage charm with a pink Christmas theme! Featuring handcrafted ornaments by BluKatDesign on Etsy, you can bring warmth, nostalgia, and a unique twist to your decor. These one-of-a-kind pieces are made from upcycled tart tins, mint tins, and other repurposed treasures, making them…
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Continue reading →: Handmade Sugar Skull Ornaments: Festive Decor for Día de los Muertos and BeyondHandmade Sugar Skull Ornaments: Festive Decor for Día de los Muertos and Beyond I can’t believe November is almost here! It may be a little late to order for Día de los Muertos, which falls on Nov 1 & 2, but these sugar skull ornaments make wonderful gifts and year-round…
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Continue reading →: Flashback Favorites: A Look at past Jewelry DesignsFlashback Favorites: A Look at past Jewelry Designs by BluKatDesign on Etsy Founded in 2010, BluKatDesign began with a passion for creating unique repurposed vintage jewelry. Over the years, I’ve crafted countless one-of-a-kind pieces, and now I’m excited to share a special collection of my all-time favorite sold designs. Take…
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I’m Heather O’Cain from BluKatDesign on Etsy
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With over 40 years of experience as a professional high-end jewelry designer in Seattle, I’m passionate about crafting unique, handmade jewelry and ornaments. Each piece I make tells a story, incorporating upcycled, vintage parts or found objects. Thank you for exploring my craft blog! When I’m not creating you can find me hiking in the Pacific Northwest, foraging for mushrooms, or playing with my Shih Tzu, Zoe.
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