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7 Reasons Sisters Are Putting Every Sister's Name on This One Butterfly Ornament This Christmas: Near, Far, and in Heaven

Woman holding the personalized butterfly sister ornament while the glowing memory of her late sister stands beside her

We read through more than a thousand comments under one little video of a glass ornament. We expected "so pretty!" What we found were women listing their sisters' names one by one. The ones they call every Sunday. The one three states away. The one they haven't hugged since Mom's 70th. And, again and again, the ones who are already gone.

The ornament says: "Sisters are like butterflies. Each one is different. Each one is beautiful. Each one is special." Under that line sits one crystal butterfly for every sister, in her own color, with her name.

One woman put it better than any ad could: the best gift her parents ever gave her wasn't under a tree. It was her sisters. That's what this ornament is about. Here's why it's become the most talked-about sister gift of the season, and why so many people order more than one.

1Each Butterfly Is a Sister, in the Color That's So Her

Ornament with five personalized butterflies in different colors and names

This is where the magic happens. You don't buy a "sister ornament", you build yours. You choose a color for every butterfly: gold for the sunny one, purple for the dramatic one, teal for the calm one who holds everybody together. Then you add her name underneath.

Get ready for the group chat debate. Every family has one sister who announces she's the gold one, and another who "has always been the pink one, Mom liked her best."

Photo from Kelly H.
"This was a gift for my twin sister for her birthday. She LOVED it with tears!"Kelly H. · Customer review

2Five Sisters? Seven? The Whole Family Fits

"Will all of us fit?" is the question people ask most. Big families worry the ornament is only made for two or three. It isn't. You pick anywhere from 2 to 10 butterflies, so every sister gets her own. For big families, choose the 5.5" size so every name has room to breathe.

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Real customer photos: 8 grandkids on one ornament, and four sisters on another.

💡 Don't forget yourself. Your butterfly belongs on there too. If there are four of you, order four butterflies, not three.
"I have five sisters, and I left one of their names off. I contacted customer service to cancel, and they just added my sister's name. Once they made sure it was right they sent them to me. I love them ‼️"Karen W. · Customer review

3There's Still a Butterfly for the Sister Who's Gone

Butterfly ornament on a tree beside an old photo of two little sisters and a candle

This was the most common story in the comments, and the most moving. "There were three of us, now two." "Two of my sisters are in heaven." Grief doesn't take a break at Christmas. For many families, the empty chair at dinner is felt most in December.

Here, nobody has to be left off. Her butterfly flies right next to yours, in her favorite color, with her name. For many people the butterfly already means someone who has moved on but is still close. Many sisters told us it's the first ornament they hang each year, and the one they touch before they turn out the lights.

Photo from Tish S.
"Love this very much! Bought 2! Loving tribute to my deceased sister."Tish S. · Customer review
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4Buy 2 Get 1, Buy 3 Get 2: The Same Butterflies on Every Sister's Tree

The same ornament hanging on trees in three different homes

This is how most people order: one for every sister's home. Right now when you buy two, the third one is free. Big family? Buy three and get two free: five ornaments for five sisters, for the price of three. Keep one, and send one to each of your sisters. On Christmas morning the exact same butterflies hang in every living room, whether that's the snowy cabin, the Florida condo or the city apartment. Different time zones, same little flutter of color.

One reader told us she asked her sisters to hang theirs somewhere they'd see it every day, as a reminder to pray for each other. Every time she walks past hers, that's exactly what she does.

Photo from CJ S.
"I love these glass ornaments. I have 2 sisters who live in other states. Great to use on your Christmas tree or hang from a window."CJ S. · Customer review

5Solid 8mm Glass That Glows Like Stained Glass

Sunlight shining through the thick beveled glass ornament

This isn't thin plastic. It's a solid piece of 8mm clear glass with a faceted beveled edge. The design is UV-printed on the back and reads perfectly from the front, so the colors stay protected and the butterflies glow like stained glass when the tree lights hit them.

💡 Honest tip from buyers: because it's crystal clear, it shines brightest against something dark or green: hang it in front of the tree branches rather than against a white wall.

6Sisters by Heart Count Too

Two best friends laughing and holding the besties butterfly ornament

"I'm an only child, but I have friends who are sisters to me." We heard that a lot. That's why the title can read "Besties are like butterflies" instead, or "Siblings" when the brothers want in too. It's perfect for the friend who's been family since the seventh grade. Plenty of people use the free third ornament for exactly that.

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Real customers used Custom Title: "Daughters are like butterflies" and "Grandkids are like butterflies".

"They are fabulous and so personal 💕"Frances M. · Customer review

7It Doesn't Go Back in the Box in January

Candles burn down. Gift cards get spent. This one ends up in the kitchen window, on the mantel, on the rear-view mirror. So many buyers told us they never took it down. It stops being a Christmas ornament and becomes the sister thing you look at every day.

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"I can use it in a window or on a tree. It is versatile. Thank you for spelling all the names correctly. That alone is a challenge."Barbra M. · Customer review

"The Best Gift Our Parents Gave Us Was Each Other"

That's the feeling behind every order: sisters near, sisters far, and sisters watching from above.

Sisters on a video call with the butterfly ornament in the foreground
"I ordered four, for my three sisters and myself. They loved them. Thank you for offering me the perfect gift!"
Kathy · Customer review
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Build Yours in 4 Simple Steps

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Choose the Title

Sisters, Besties, Siblings, or your own.

02

Pick 2 to 10 Butterflies

One for every sister, and one for you.

03

Color & Name Each One

Her favorite color, her name. Preview before you order.

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Get Up to 2 Free

Buy 2 get 1 free, or buy 3 get 2 free.

Why Sisters Choose It Over Other Gifts

Butterfly Ornament Gift Card Store Ornament
Every sister's name ✓ + her own color
Room for a sister in heaven
Matches across homes ✓ Up to 2 free Rarely
Lasts for years ✓ Solid 8mm glass Spent once Sometimes
Ready to hang ✓ Ribbon included n/a
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What Sisters Are Saying

Customer photo from Tammy W.
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Tammy W. Customer review

I love my Sisters Are Like Butterflies ornaments. Beautifully made and the perfect ornament for my sisters and me.

Customer photo from Kathy
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Kathy Customer review

I knew the butterfly decorated disc was the prettiest. I ordered four, for my three sisters and myself. They loved them.

Customer photo from Laura W.
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Laura W. Customer review

When I saw them, they brought tears to my eyes. I know they will cherish them. I bought ornament stands so they can display them all year round.

Customer photo from Brenda L.
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Brenda L. Customer review

This shipped fast and is exactly like the description, bought it as a gift for my sister.

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Questions Sisters Ask Us

How many sisters can fit on one ornament?

From 2 up to 10 butterflies, each with its own name (up to 12 characters). For 5 or more names, we recommend the 5.5" size so every name stays easy to read.

Should I include my own name?

Yes! You're one of the butterflies. Most people include themselves, so three sisters means three butterflies.

Can I include a sister who has passed away?

Of course. Many of our customers do. Just add her name and choose her favorite color, and she'll be right there with everyone else.

Can I choose a different color for each butterfly?

Yes, you pick the color for every butterfly one by one, and you'll see a preview before you order.

Can it say something other than "Sisters"?

Yes. Choose "Besties" or "Siblings" (perfect when brothers are part of the family too), or write your own Custom Title, like "Daughters" or "Cousins".

Can I send them to different addresses?

Yes. Many customers send the extra ornaments straight to their sisters in other states.

I'm nervous about ordering from an ad. What if something goes wrong?

You get a free preview before we print, you can cancel within 12 hours for a full refund, and if your ornament arrives damaged or wrong, our 30-day guarantee has you covered.

Will it arrive before Christmas?

Each ornament is made to order. Order by December 10 for Christmas delivery.

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