Christmas Ornaments

Artful Keepsakes for the Holidays ✨

Every ornament tells a story. At Mary Unson Studios, we transform simple wood slices and heirloom shapes into timeless holiday treasures. Each ornament is carefully hand-burned and painted with soft acrylic stain washes—bringing warmth, depth, and color to your Christmas tree.

These are not just decorations; they are keepsakes that carry family memories, traditions, and love year after year.

Why Choose a Handcrafted Ornament?

Personalized – Names, dates, and special messages are burned into the wood with care.
Storytelling imagery – From rustic woodland scenes to nativity stars, cardinals, angels, snowflakes, or even custom designs based on your family traditions.
Lasting quality – Wood, unlike glass or plastic, endures through time, aging beautifully while retaining its warmth and charm.
Artistry in two mediums – The precision of pyrography outlines combined with the softness of acrylic stain gives each ornament depth, dimension, and a unique character.
Stop by Galerie Elan during December for the Annual Holiday Art Market to see her ready to personalize offerings of a wide variety of her most popular Holiday Designs.

Ornament Styles

Classic Wood Slice Ornaments

Burned edges and natural grain make each piece one-of-a-kind.
Perfect canvas for family names, special dates, or holiday sayings.
Accented with acrylic stain details like holly, poinsettias, or snowy trees.

Heirloom Shape Ornaments

Stars, hearts, bells, doves, angels, snowflakes, and custom cutouts.
Each shape designed with linework and color washes that complement the form.

Custom Commissions

Send us a family crest, a child’s drawing, a favorite phrase—we’ll create a meaningful ornament just for you.
Can be commissioned in sets (matching ornaments for the whole family) or as a singular, standout heirloom.

The Creation Process
Your idea – Share your inspiration, whether it’s a name, image, or story.
Sketch & approval – We’ll create a design layout before burning begins.
Woodburning – Every detail is etched with precision into natural wood.
Acrylic Stain – Soft colors are layered to highlight and enhance the design.
Finish – A protective coat keeps the ornament beautiful for years to come.