[QUOTE=JHatteryGenerally look for handicrafts, but sometimes the keychains are "just right."[/QUOTE]

We collect Christmas ornaments from our travels, as well. It started about 30 years ago when my parents brought them back from their travels for my brother and me. I had not thought about looking at keychains for recycling into ornaments, though. A very good idea!

Oh, yeah, and we also have a chili pepper from Texas!! From Austin, to be precise.