Upgrade Plain Purchased Christmas Ornaments with Glitter

Embellish plain purchased Christmas ornaments with double-sided tape and colorful glitter.

What You Need:

  • Purchased Christmas ornaments in rich colors
  • Double-sided tape
  • Scissors
  • Glitter in colors that contrast with chosen ornaments
  • Narrow ribbon (optional)

How to Make It:

  1. Make sure ornament is clean and dry.
  2. Use scissors to cut thin pieces of tape, squares of tape, or other geometric shapes.
  3. Carefully adhere the tape to the ornament.
  4. Peel off other side of the tape and dust with glitter.
  5. Add a ribbon for hanging.

 


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Comments (6)
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HeidiJJJJ1 wrote:

@sdoyle53: Rub off all loose flakes, spray paint a bright color, then hit heavily with spray glitter.

7/22/2010 01:21:19 AM Report Abuse
jjgnpagan wrote:

Great for little hands to show how creative they can be. Love it.

7/19/2010 05:16:39 PM Report Abuse
sdoyle53 wrote:

This is a great and easy idea. But what can I do with old glass ornaments that are so old the paint is cracking and coming off? They need a serious redo!!

12/25/2009 04:58:03 AM Report Abuse
futbol4mateo wrote:

These are adorable and will sparkle! My 6-year old will have sooo much fun making these! Oh, and did I forget --SIMPLE !!!!

12/19/2009 10:59:57 AM Report Abuse
loonyboone1 wrote:

this is a GREAT IDEA!!!

12/16/2009 04:03:28 PM Report Abuse
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