Willow Tree, Butterfly Ornament, by Susan Lordi, Resin, 4 3/4 Inches

For holidays or for everyday, ornaments celebrate life's milestones. Commemorate a special accomplishment that will encourage, support and acknowledge individual strength.

This ornament is a female figure with braided hair in a cream dress. She is holding her skirt out to each side with both hands. The skirt has carved markings of a monarch butterfly. Made of hand-painted resin dotted with gold leaf, and includes a sparkly white ribbon for hanging. 

Willow Tree designer Susan Lordi says, "When I think of the monarch butterfly, I am reminded of courage and strength in the face of adversity. A magical metamorphosis… from tiny egg to hungry caterpillar to brilliant chrysalis spotted with gold, the butterfly finally emerges a dazzling beauty. Delicate and fragile, yet determined and resilient, it forges its way for hundreds of miles along a migration route of obstacles and erratic weather patterns, compelled to complete its miraculous journey. I see the monarch butterfly as a true metaphor – for the desire in each of us to be our best, to live resiliently, to thrive, to make a positive difference in the world.”

Dust with a soft cloth or soft brush. Avoid water or cleaning solvents. Display this ornament on a Christmas tree, wreath, or hang it on a variety of decorative tabletop pieces for a year-round showcase.

• - Butterfly Ornament by Willow Tree
• - Hand carved and painted from solid resin by Susan Lordi
• - Female figure in cream dress with gold leaf
• - Includes a sparkly white ribbon for hanging
• - Measures 4 3/4 inches tall

Artist Susan Lordi hand carves the original of each Willow Tree® figure from her art studio in Kansas City, Missouri. This piece is cast from Susan's original carving, and then painted by hand. Expression is revealed through gestures only … a tilt of the head, placement of the hands, a turn of the body. The simplicity of form and the absence of facial features signify Willow Tree. It is Susan's hope that these pieces be meaningful to both the giver and receiver.