How to Create a Personalized Ornament Collection—Starting This Summer

If you’ve ever wanted your Christmas tree to tell a story—your story—starting a personalized ornament collection is the way to go. And you don’t have to wait for snow or sleigh bells. In fact, summer might be the perfect time to begin.

Here’s how to get started now, so you can enjoy a holiday season filled with memories and meaning.

1. Choose a Starting Point

Every collection needs a foundation. Maybe it’s your family’s first Christmas in a new home. Maybe it’s a new baby, a recent vacation, or just the decision to begin a new tradition. Pick one ornament that marks this moment in time and build from there.

Papasonn’s personalized ornaments let you add names, dates, or special messages to make your starting piece uniquely yours.

2. Pick a Style You Love

Ornaments come in every shape and theme, so choose a style that fits your family’s personality. Folk-style animals, faith-based designs, or classic Christmas shapes can all become part of your collection’s signature look.

The key is to choose designs you’ll still love years from now.

3. Add One or Two Ornaments Each Year

This is where the fun begins. You don’t need to buy ten ornaments at once. Just one or two each year adds up quickly, and each one becomes a snapshot of a memory or milestone.

Summer is a great time to start, especially with Christmas in July specials or early bird releases.

4. Get the Whole Family Involved

Let each family member pick their own ornament every year. It’s a great way to include kids, teens, or even extended family. Over time, your tree becomes a patchwork of everyone’s stories—funny, sweet, and sometimes unexpected.

5. Keep a Journal or Ornament Box

Write down when and why each ornament was added. A small notebook or simple note tucked into the storage box helps you remember the little details and makes decorating the tree even more special each year.

Begin Today, Enjoy for Years

Starting your collection this summer means you’re ready when December rolls around. No rushing. No scrambling. Just a meaningful tradition that grows with you and your family.

Explore personalized ornaments made for memory-making at Papasonn’s