Easy DIY Glittered Ornaments
Hey friends! Today I’m sharing a tutorial for some easy DIY glittered ornaments. If you’re like me and don’t consider yourself to be crafty then you’ll really love this project.
I’m joining a group of talented bloggers coordinated by my friend Cindy at County Road 504 for this month’s pinterest challenge. If you’re coming over from her blog, welcome! Don’t you love all of her cozy decorating ideas and her Texas farmhouse?
This month we’re all sharing ornaments that you can make! All of the projects are at the bottom of this post so be sure to visit everyone.
DIY Glittered Ornaments
This is an easy project that you can complete in less than an hour. It’s would also be a fun one for kids or as a ladies’ night project. Here’s a look at the ornaments before and after being glittered:
And these were the best ones from the project. I was inspired by some of my vintage mercury glass ornaments with the designs.
How to make vintage-inspired DIY glittered glass ornaments
Since I don’t consider myself to be a crafter, I’m always looking for simple projects to share here. And this one is super easy. It only takes a few supplies and can be completed in a short amount of time.
Supplies needed
Here’s what you’ll need for this fun little project:
- Solid color ornaments – I used glass but you could also use shatterproof ones.
- Glue pen
- Glitter
- Scissors
- Ribbon
How to make glitter designs on ornaments
1. Draw your designs
Using your glue pen, draw your design on your ornaments one at a time. Some ideas are initials, squiggly lines, snowflakes, starbursts, curlicues, or whatever you like. The sky (and your artistic talent) is the limit.
My artistic talent it limited so I stuck with drippy looking lines and squiggles for the most part.
2. Add glitter
While the glue is wet, sprinkle glitter over the design. You’ll want to be sure to cover the design completely.
TIP: Since glitter is SO MESSY, I recommend placing a paper towel on your surface. It will catch the loose glitter better than a slick surface.
3. Remove excess glittler
Gently shake the ornament or tap it lightly to remove any excess glitter. It will be messy.
4. Add ribbon
After you remove the loose glitter add a ribbon to the top of the ornament and hang them on your tree. You can also display them on the top of vintage milk glass ornaments for a fun vignette. They make good gifts as well.
That’s all there is to it! This is a fun way to dress up plain ornaments and make them more festive. Let me know what you think in the comments below!
If you like blue and white and making ornaments, you’ll want to visit these posts:
Next up on the tour is Cindy at DIY Beautify. She always has the best tutorials and prettiest ideas. Be sure to head over there next to see her adorable mitten ornaments!
And here are all the ornaments with tutorials. So many great ideas that you can make for Christmas this year.
How to add glitter designs to plain ornaments
If you're looking for an easy and fun Christmas craft then you'll love this one. It's a good project for kids or adults. Only a few supplies are needed and it can be done in a short amount of time. No artisitic talent is needed!
Materials
- Solid Color Ornaments
- Glue Pen
- Glitter
- Ribbon
Tools
- Scissors
Instructions
- Using your glue pen, draw a design on your solid color ornaments, one at a time. You can use any design you want.
- While the glue is still wet sprinkle glitter over the design. Make sure to cover the design completely.
- Shake excess glitter off the ornament.
- Add a ribbon to the top of the ornament.
- Hang on your tree, create a display, or give them as gifts when you're finished.
These are absolutely stunning and would be beautiful with the chinoiserie ornaments that I just made. I have never heard of a glue pen. What a genius tool. Thanks for sharing this idea. Love it!
these turned out so good Angie! I think you have more artistic talent than you realize! thanks for sharing!
Hi Angie Such a great idea.
So pretty and pinned! xo laura
I love them all. So much cuter than the glitter ones I tried years ago. I need to buy a glue pen and then get to work. Yours look amazing.
Such a fun idea. I love it. Happy holidays, my friend.
It is absolutely wonderful how a bit of glitter and a lovely ribbon can truly transform a simple
ornament. I love it!
Angie
These turned out so cute. It’s a great way to make inexpensive ornaments look high end.
Angie, your ornaments are so pretty and I’m loving the patterns you came up with for the glitter. I’m adding a glue pin to my shopping list. What a game changer for making designs. Thanks for the amazing inspiration!
I would have never thought to do this so in my book you are as clever as they come! I love this and can hardly wait to try it. Thank you for joining in this month and I hope your Thanksgiving is magical. pinned
Very classy with the deep blue and silver. I’m wowed by how you placed them on the milkglass vases and used the vintage jello molds to dry them;) Those glue pens sure come in handy!
It looks like the glitter on the ‘petal’ ornament is different than the other glitter. Looks almost like crushed glass… Is it different? These remind me of the ornaments I grew up with… they were always my favorites!
Love you simple Christmas decoration, just taking old vases turning them into a seasonal. decoration. Very creative idea. This gives an idea to use them for every session. Like for
Easter put decorative eggs on top of the vases. Some kind old decorative hearts at
Valentine’s, flags for the Fourth of July. For Fall fill them with, artificial fall leaves.
Thank you for sharing.
The blue ornaments and the milk glass together are stunning! Pinned.
Angie, these ornaments are so pretty. I love how simple this project is. I already have everything to make them. Thanks for the idea and Happy Thanksgiving.
Angie you are more artistic than you give yourself credit for…your ornaments are beautiful! Love the blue and silver! Such a great way to upcycle old ornaments.
So fun hopping with you again. Merry Christmas!