Upgrade Plain Purchased Christmas Ornaments with Glitter
- Purchased Christmas ornaments in rich colors
- Double-sided tape
- Scissors
- Glitter in colors that contrast with chosen ornaments
- Narrow ribbon (optional)
- Make sure ornament is clean and dry.
- Use scissors to cut thin pieces of tape, squares of tape, or other geometric shapes.
- Carefully adhere the tape to the ornament.
- Peel off other side of the tape and dust with glitter.
- Add a ribbon for hanging.






@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 AbuseGreat for little hands to show how creative they can be. Love it.
7/19/2010 05:16:39 PM Report AbuseThis 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 AbuseThese 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 Abusethis is a GREAT IDEA!!!
12/16/2009 04:03:28 PM Report Abuse