Christmas Decorations

Christmas decorations are colorful, twinkling and festive. One of the most widely-seen holiday decorations are miniature LED lights, which you can string on trees and bushes, homes and Christmas...

I made this Hand Print Glass Christmas Ornament with my son when he was five years old. It looks really pretty hanging on my Christmas tree every year. It's easy to make and does not take a long time.

Your seasonal table decorations can sparkle with aromatic pine branches, which are abundant and inexpensive in most areas of the country. You may even have pine trees in your yard. The trick is to...

This article will show you how to take old scratched up (glass only) Christmas ornaments usually balls, and transform them into elegant new Christmas ornaments. you can also give them as gifts to...

Candle making has been around for thousands of years. Today with the abundance of electricity in our homes, we don't rely on candles solely for lighting. We use candles to help set a mood or...

Decorating for Christmas doesn't have to be expensive. There are a lot of easy, inexpensive craft projects you can do to make some beautiful decorations for your holiday season.

Designed for home decorating projects, vinyl lettering adheres easily to smooth surfaces like walls, glass, metal and wood. Because the clear transfer paper doesn't leave residue behind, the...

You can spend a lot of money on a purchased Christmas centerpiece from a florist. You can even spend a lot of money on materials for making your own centerpiece. However, a simple idea can have...

You can decorate glass ornaments with paint to create an heirloom quality piece to add to your Christmas decorations or to give as gifts. The ornaments can be hand painted on the exterior with...

If you decorate a Christmas tree every year, chances are you have some shiny glass ball ornaments. It seems like almost every year one of them breaks on accident. Wouldn't it be nice if you got...

Glass ornaments for the Christmas tree are a long-time favorite, even though they are fragile. They catch the light at every angle and give your tree extra sparkle. They can also be decorated for...

I started making these for Christmas presents about 3 years ago. Everyone just loved them. After thinking about it for awhile I decided that they make great gifts for just about any occasion. You...

Painting glass ball ornaments for yourself or to give as gifts is an easy craft that lasts for years and can bring back great memories! They are very inexpensive yet personal Christmas gifts.

Get ready for Christmas early and create your own ornaments. It's easier than you think to create that nice etched look on glass. The white ink used in this project is stamped on the glass tiles...

With incredible detail and widely varied designs, antique Christmas ornaments capture the imagination of all who see them. Because of their delicacy, most have been lost over the years. Yet for...

Easy and fun activity you and your family can make together! You'll learn how to make beautiful painted glass bulbs that when the lights on your Christmas tree hit it, will glow and look fabulous.

Glass Christmas ornaments have been a staple on most American Christmas trees for more than a century. They often become treasured family heirlooms that grace trees for generations. Over the...

If you know how to crochet then this will be even easier than expected. 1) Take a photo (a favorite) and try to get the main picture in a circle by placing a glass over the image you want and...

Kids love crafts and these ornaments are simple to make and actually look beautiful hanging on your tree.

One of the best gifts to give is a very beautiful glass ornament. I love to have my children give these to their teachers.

Ceramic and glass Christmas trees are a traditional holiday item and a wonderful keepsake for your family. When choosing a ceramic or glass Christmas trees, whether for your family or as a...

This article will tell you how to decorate a christmas ornament. Great for yourself or as a gift.

Some families enjoy making their own Christmas decorations as well as making presents for other family members and friends. Using a bit of imagination and a lot of creativity, these people can...

Making a lighted glass block for Christmas or any holiday is easier then you think. Here are instructions for decorating a glass block that can be made for any occasion with just a little imagination.

This is an easy centerpiece to make and change throughout the holiday season. Start off with something you already have - a large glass bowl - and fill it with all kinds of fun things.

Embellished glass balls make wonderful Christmas tree decorations and also add flair to Christmas wrapping. This is a cheap and easy way to dress up a box of plain glass balls purchased from the...

If you want to create an elegant and timeless look to your holiday décor this year, consider all the ways you can incorporate vintage (or vintage-inspired) glass ball ornaments throughout...

Frosted glass lends a touch of elegance to any holiday setting. These delicate etched glass ornaments give the illusion of frosty winter mornings. Designed with your personal preference in mind,...

Christmas evokes visions of snow covered landscapes, frosted window panes, and candles set aglow to warm the hearts of chilly winter guests. Even if you live in a warm climate and can't enjoy the...

Christmas luminaries, used to light the way to holiday gatherings, are a popular tradition in the south. Traditionally constructed from a paper bag with a candle inside, luminaries pose the risk...

A wreath of glass Christmas balls is simply stunning when displayed near candles or other soft lighting to reflect light. These wreaths are ideal for a formal gathering, and add elegance to any...

Making your own Christmas ornaments is fun for the whole family. You can make them for your own Christmas tree or make them as gifts for others. The possibilities are endless.

Wintertime usually conjures images of snow and frost-covered window panes. How fun it was as a child to draw shapes into the frost on the glass. These frosty candle holders will add a wintry touch...

Make a tissue paper covered glass Christmas ornament with this very easy technique. You can use any design or color of tissue wrapping paper to make this ornament. This is a good project for...

Swirled paint glass ornaments look more difficult to make than they are. You may find people asking you, “How did you do this?” They make a lovely addition to any Christmas tree. You...

You can make sweet, simple luminaries to celebrate any occasion using glass jars. These luminaries are far safer than traditional luminaries, which are often made of paper bags filled with sand,...

Personalized glass bulb Christmas ornaments add a nice touch to your Christmas tree. You can easily make one for every family member to give them their own name on the family Christmas tree....

Some of the most precious Christmas ornaments in many families are those that were handmade. Such ornaments are often personalized to a specific family member, to the family's cultural background,...

Learn how to add a patch to a glassblown holiday ornament, in this free video.

Learn how to use a pick to feather a glassblown ornament, in this free video.

Learn how to use the feathering technique with an optic mold to form glassblown holiday ornaments, in this free video.

Learn how to add a hanging loop to a glassblown holiday ornament, in this free video.

Learn how to make replicas of antique glass fishing floats, in this free video.

Learn how to put ornaments into an optic mold, in this free video.

Learn how to use an optic mold to make holiday ornaments, in this free video.

Learn how to properly cool down a glassblown ornament, in this free video.

Learn how to blow an ornament ball out of a gather of glass, in this free video.

Learn how to gather molten glass for glassblowing, in this free video.

Learn glassblowing safety tips and about glassblowing safety equipment, in this free video.

Learn about using the annealer for glassblowing projects, in this free video.