How can I order customized ornaments and figurines?

Some of our ornaments have been designed with a level of customization in mind. For example, the Bride and Groom ornaments and Wedding Cake Toppers offer a large array of customizable options. These ornaments are not readily in stock since they are hand-crafted to your specifications based on our primary design. You can do your desired customizations and let us know of any specific instructions you might have. We will contact you with any questions we might have and an estimated delivery date. Please allow plenty of time for us to create your customized keepsake.

Can I supply the materials for my custom ornaments and figurines?

Certainly! We love making ornaments from materials that have a special meaning to you. We have designed some of our ornaments to be customizable. For example, we can incorporate the leftover clippings from your wedding dress fittings, into your Bride & Groom Wedding Cake topper and Our First Christmas Together ornaments. When ordering a customizable ornament, please indicate that you will be providing some of the materials. We will contact you if we have any questions and we will let you know when we receive the material. It is then when our work will start.

Are the ornaments made from recycled materials?

Yes, all ornaments are mostly made from recycled materials and repurposed materials. The most common recycled materials we used are toilet paper rolls, empty ribbon spools, empty tiny boxes usually from travel size toothpaste, caps from ChapSticks and medicine ointments, old clothing, old linens, old books, leather garments, board game pieces, puzzles, wigs, old jewelry, computer parts, electronics parts, discarded 3D printing filament, pop tabs, etc. As for repurposed materials, we find new uses for ordinary items such as wooden door knobs, wooden pegs, buttons, cocktail decorations, hors d'oeuvres picks, push pins, etc. We also use the gifts of mother nature in our ornaments. So, you will often see nuts, seeds, pinecones, buckeyes, seashells, tree bark, twigs, eggshells, etc. On occasion, I buy unique materials that are needed to enhance and accentuate the character the figurines represent. This is the case of the King Arthur collection in which swords and daggers came from artists suppliers. I usually buy new paint, polyacrylics, glues, fabric stiffener, and decoupage finish. But I also use leftover house paint.

Can you suggest the creation of a collection based on your favorite book?

Any suggestions are welcome! We will indeed entertain any suggestions you might have and will let you know if we are going to pursue the idea. Of course, the theme must support our goal of creating figurines that will fuel the imagination of all young at heart. That said, we only create ornaments and figurines based on creative works that are in the public domain. And of course, we create our own make-believe characters from the well of our imagination. To know if a creative work is public domain, the best way is to google it or get the advice from legal counsel specialized in copyrights laws.

Do you make figurines and ornaments based on Disney, Marvel comics, etc. characters?

Most Disney characters are under active copyrights. The same applies to the Marvel comics’ characters and the likes. So, unless the copyright of one of these characters expires, we will not be able to create figurines and ornaments depicting them. For example, Superman won't be in the public domain until 2033. Now, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will enter public domain on January 1st,2024.

How can I send you materials I think you could use for your ornaments?

We always welcome materials from our fans. You can send us the materials to the address: 156 Webster Park Ave. Columbus, OH. Please address the package in care of Catalina Celis Reasoner. If you are in doubt whether we can use the material, just drop us a line via email describing the materials you have. If by any reason we cannot use the material, we can always find a good home for it. We often get packages in the mail from our customers, and some even bring it to us at art shows. So, we would love to push our imagination with anything you might send our way.

Are these ornaments and figurines only suitable for the Christmas season?

Absolutely not. Our ornaments and figurines are suitable for many holidays. We have ornaments and figurines designed specially for Valentine’s Day, Saint Patrick’s Day, Halloween, the Fourth of July, Easter, and many more. More importantly, our ornaments and figurines are designed for collectors of all ages. So, you can display them all year around, bringing a splash of magic to your home.

In which ways can these figurines and ornaments be used to decorate?

CELIStial Art figurines and ornaments are great to decorate fireplace mantels, shelves, and side tables. Most of CELIStial Art ornaments and figurines have been designed to stand on their own or to be hung, so they are extremely versatile. They are great to create magic table escapes that will be the talk of your parties and holiday gatherings. Some of the ornaments that cannot stand on their own, are perfect as dreamcatchers in front of your favorite window. And of course, they are perfect to decorate your Easter tree, Halloween tree, and Christmas tree.

Where can I see your work in person?

We usually participate in two art shows in the Columbus and Dayton area. These shows are usually towards the end of year during the holiday season. The largest show is the Winterfair, in Columbus Ohio. The second show is the Christkindlmarkt at the Dayton Liderkranz Turner.

Can children play with these figurines?

No, these handmade figurines and ornaments are NOT toys. Adult supervision is required when figurines and ornaments are being handled by children. This applies to products in all collections, including the Stick Puppet Ornaments Collection. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Contain small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

How can I take care of my ornaments and figurines?

If you keep your ornaments out all year round, you should dust them while you do the rest of your housekeeping. Do not let it go more than two months before dusting, otherwise the dust may get engrain in the fabric and hair, making it more difficult. If you keep them inside your curio cabinet, it is also advisable to dust them from time to time. Use a very soft and round paint brush as your duster. Preferably, a watercolor paint brush. These are usually the softest. Gently, brush off the dust starting from top to bottom. Place it back where it was and continue enjoying its charm. If you only display your ornaments during the holiday season, dust them as described above. You will be surprised how much dust can the ornaments collect hanging from the Christmas tree or sitting on the mantle. Whether your ornaments came on a white cardboard box or a clear plastic one, it is advisable to wrap them in tissue paper after being dusted and before placing them in their box. Store the ornaments in a dry place with little temperature fluctuations. Never use water or any other liquid to clean the ornaments.

Christmas Tree Toppers

carefully designed these Christmas Tree Toppers to accentuate the beauty of your Christmas Tree. Whether you have a small table-top Christmas Tree, or a large one, this collection offers the perfect topper for it. From stars, angels, and finials, we offer a wide variety of toppers for your tree. Make memories with your children as they take turns year after year placing the final touch on the Christmas Tree. In fact, you can use some of these tree toppers standing up to decorate your fireplace mantle or side tables. With this in mind, browse through our gallery for ideas on how to take advantage of their versatility.

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The First Christmas Tree Topper

The first Christmas Tree topper I created was a star. After creating the Nativity ornaments collection, I decided to add an angel to this collection. The design was like the angel of The Nativity. Subsequently, I created a larger angel Christmas Tree topper which was best suited for larger trees. As I explored new ideas for this collection, I decided to add some finial toppers. Like my other collections, the possibilities are endless. Thus, check our shop to discover any new additions to this collection.

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Christmas Tree Toppers Design Process

After creating the small Angel Tree Topper, it made sense to create a larger version suitable for larger Christmas trees. So, I used the design of the small angel tree topper as my inspiration. First, I used wooden clothespins for the bodies. But I used wooden knobs for their heads instead. Second, I needed to design their wings. Given the larger scale of these angels, making wings with ribbons was not going to work. So, I made their wings out of material stiffened with thick interfacing. Then, I designed their halos to be larger. So, I used rich, ornate origami paper for these, and I decorated them with plastic gemstones.

Next, I gave them long curly hair, made from yarn that had been previously knitted. Subsequently, I added capes made from rich embroidered fabric. I chose very regal fabric for their dresses and gave them arms. I usually do not give arms to my ornaments. But because of the larger scale of these angels, I gave them arms. To complete the characters, I added a harp for the angels to hold. The harp came from an old Christmas tree garland. Also, I added ribbons and plastic shiny beads that flow from their backs resembling rays of light.

The engineering and mechanical aspects of my ornaments are usually the hardest problems to address. Given the amplitude of their dresses’ skirts, the technique of stiffening the fabric did not work. So, I used a cardboard tube under their dresses to securely place the angel on top of the Christmas Tree. Finally, I hand painted their angelic faces and gave them a small tiara.

My inspiration for the Christmas Tree Toppers

The Red Star

When I was growing up, our Christmas Tree was topped with a beautiful large red wooden star. I vividly remember the day that my mom bought it at one of the Christkindlmarket we visited every holiday season. This star was simple. It was its simplicity that made it perfect. Every year I would look forward to the moment when one of us would place the star on the tree. Followed by the moment when my older brother would turn on the colored Christmas lights. These treasured memories made me realize that I was missing a tree topper among my handcrafted ornaments!

The Wooden Christmas Tree

I grew up with German-style wooden Christmas Trees. These types of trees are made from wooden slats of different lengths stacked up in a conical shape. My mom would decorate my grandma’s marble table that sat in the foyer with a table-top wooden Christmas Tree.

In tropical Venezuela, you could still buy fresh Christmas Trees imported from the United States and Canada. So, the Christmas Tree that sat in our living room was real. I do not recall how old I was when the import laws changed. However, I do remember that at some point businesses could no longer import these beautiful trees. Therefore, we replaced the fresh pine Christmas Tree with our family’s traditional wooden Christmas Tree. Unlike the one that decorated our foyer, this one was floor-to-ceiling height.

Displaying My Ornaments

When figuring how to best display my ornaments at art shows, my childhood wooden Christmas Trees came to mind. I realized that this type of Christmas Tree was the perfect prop for my ornaments. So, my husband recreated for me the table-top sized wooden Christmas tree that decorated my childhood home’s foyer. However, I needed a tree topper to place atop the wooden Christmas tree. Therefore, I created the first topper for this Christmas Tree Toppers collection. The topper was a beautiful large star with ribbons flowing from it.

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Christmas Tree Toppers Dedication

I dedicated this Christmas Tree Topper collection to my siblings. I have priceless memories of the countless hours we spent together decorating the Christmas Tree. Moreover, I fondly remember the ritual of crowning the Christmas Tree with the Red Wooden Star. Next, I also dedicate this collection to my husband who recreated the wooden Christmas Tree of my childhood. Finally, I dedicate this collection to the people who make possible all the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremonies around the world, so that this tradition may be carried from generation to generation for many years to come.

Frequently Asked Questions about CELIStial Art products

How can I order customized ornaments and figurines?

Some of our ornaments have been designed with a level of customization in mind. For example, the Bride and Groom ornaments and Wedding Cake Toppers offer a large array of customizable options. These ornaments are not readily in stock since they are hand-crafted to your specifications based on our primary design. You can do your desired customizations and let us know of any specific instructions you might have. We will contact you with any questions we might have and an estimated delivery date. Please allow plenty of time for us to create your customized keepsake.
Can I supply the materials for my custom ornaments and figurines?

Certainly! We love making ornaments from materials that have a special meaning to you. We have designed some of our ornaments to be customizable. For example, we can incorporate the leftover clippings from your wedding dress fittings, into your Bride & Groom Wedding Cake topper and Our First Christmas Together ornaments. When ordering a customizable ornament, please indicate that you will be providing some of the materials. We will contact you if we have any questions and we will let you know when we receive the material. It is then when our work will start.
Are the ornaments made from recycled materials?

Yes, all ornaments are mostly made from recycled materials and repurposed materials. The most common recycled materials we used are toilet paper rolls, empty ribbon spools, empty tiny boxes usually from travel size toothpaste, caps from ChapSticks and medicine ointments, old clothing, old linens, old books, leather garments, board game pieces, puzzles, wigs, old jewelry, computer parts, electronics parts, discarded 3D printing filament, pop tabs, etc. As for repurposed materials, we find new uses for ordinary items such as wooden door knobs, wooden pegs, buttons, cocktail decorations, hors d’oeuvres picks, push pins, etc. We also use the gifts of mother nature in our ornaments. So, you will often see nuts, seeds, pinecones, buckeyes, seashells, tree bark, twigs, eggshells, etc. On occasion, I buy unique materials that are needed to enhance and accentuate the character the figurines represent. This is the case of the King Arthur collection in which swords and daggers came from artists suppliers. I usually buy new paint, polyacrylics, glues, fabric stiffener, and decoupage finish. But I also use leftover house paint.
Can you suggest the creation of a collection based on your favorite book?

Any suggestions are welcome! We will indeed entertain any suggestions you might have and will let you know if we are going to pursue the idea. Of course, the theme must support our goal of creating figurines that will fuel the imagination of all young at heart. That said, we only create ornaments and figurines based on creative works that are in the public domain. And of course, we create our own make-believe characters from the well of our imagination. To know if a creative work is public domain, the best way is to google it or get the advice from legal counsel specialized in copyrights laws.
Do you make figurines and ornaments based on Disney, Marvel comics, etc. characters?

Most Disney characters are under active copyrights. The same applies to the Marvel comics’ characters and the likes. So, unless the copyright of one of these characters expires, we will not be able to create figurines and ornaments depicting them. For example, Superman won’t be in the public domain until 2033. Now, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will enter public domain on January 1st,2024.
How can I send you materials I think you could use for your ornaments?

We always welcome materials from our fans. You can send us the materials to the address: 156 Webster Park Ave. Columbus, OH. Please address the package in care of Catalina Celis Reasoner. If you are in doubt whether we can use the material, just drop us a line via email describing the materials you have. If by any reason we cannot use the material, we can always find a good home for it. We often get packages in the mail from our customers, and some even bring it to us at art shows. So, we would love to push our imagination with anything you might send our way.
Are these ornaments and figurines only suitable for the Christmas season?

Absolutely not. Our ornaments and figurines are suitable for many holidays. We have ornaments and figurines designed specially for Valentine’s Day, Saint Patrick’s Day, Halloween, the Fourth of July, Easter, and many more. More importantly, our ornaments and figurines are designed for collectors of all ages. So, you can display them all year around, bringing a splash of magic to your home.
In which ways can these figurines and ornaments be used to decorate?

CELIStial Art figurines and ornaments are great to decorate fireplace mantels, shelves, and side tables. Most of CELIStial Art ornaments and figurines have been designed to stand on their own or to be hung, so they are extremely versatile. They are great to create magic table escapes that will be the talk of your parties and holiday gatherings. Some of the ornaments that cannot stand on their own, are perfect as dreamcatchers in front of your favorite window. And of course, they are perfect to decorate your Easter tree, Halloween tree, and Christmas tree.
Where can I see your work in person?

We usually participate in two art shows in the Columbus and Dayton area. These shows are usually towards the end of year during the holiday season. The largest show is the Winterfair, in Columbus Ohio. The second show is the Christkindlmarkt at the Dayton Liderkranz Turner.
Can children play with these figurines?

No, these handmade figurines and ornaments are NOT toys. Adult supervision is required when figurines and ornaments are being handled by children. This applies to products in all collections, including the Stick Puppet Ornaments Collection.

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Contain small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
How can I take care of my ornaments and figurines?

If you keep your ornaments out all year round, you should dust them while you do the rest of your housekeeping. Do not let it go more than two months before dusting, otherwise the dust may get engrain in the fabric and hair, making it more difficult. If you keep them inside your curio cabinet, it is also advisable to dust them from time to time. Use a very soft and round paint brush as your duster. Preferably, a watercolor paint brush. These are usually the softest. Gently, brush off the dust starting from top to bottom. Place it back where it was and continue enjoying its charm.

If you only display your ornaments during the holiday season, dust them as described above. You will be surprised how much dust can the ornaments collect hanging from the Christmas tree or sitting on the mantle. Whether your ornaments came on a white cardboard box or a clear plastic one, it is advisable to wrap them in tissue paper after being dusted and before placing them in their box. Store the ornaments in a dry place with little temperature fluctuations.

Never use water or any other liquid to clean the ornaments.