Grandbaby’s First Christmas
Created by Debra Nielsen

Available at Ornament Premiere

Grandbaby’s First Christmas

Debra Nielsen has a love for retro hard plastic ride-on ponies from the 1960s. “They were so cute with her full wavy manes and tails. I wanted to lean into that a bit for this ornament but make the design cleaner with a bit more modern look.”

A special wooden rocking horse also inspired her as she worked. “We gave my daughter Mallory a wooden rocking horse for her second Christmas, and she just adored him! He was one of the childhood treasures that we saved for possible future grandchildren. We were blessed with that grandson, Henry, in 2011. I polished up that old rocking horse and made him a new yarn mane and tail so that a new generation could enjoy him.”

Passing memories and traditions down to children and grandchildren has always been important to Deb. “I still love decorating my home for Christmas and love sharing the wonderful memories of past celebrations as I unbox ornaments and decorations.”

It’s no secret that Deb thinks grandchildren are one of life’s best gifts, and she shares this message just for club members.

“I love that this ornament celebrates the great gift of a new grandchild, and I hope this pony will bring you reminders of happy childhood days of your own as you celebrate grandbaby’s first Christmas.”

“Grandbaby’s First Christmas.” Behind the Designs. 18-19