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How to Decorate Christmas Ornaments

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You do not need a degree in decorating to design spectacular Christmas ornaments. Nor do you need to have worked in Santa's workshop. All that is needed to decorate your Christmas ornament is some good hot chocolate, homemade cookies and a little imagination. Then watch the magic of your ornament come alive!

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Acrylic paint and brush
  • Craft glue
  • Low-temperature glue gun and glue sticks
  • Scissors
  • Satin
  • Sequins
  • Beads
  • Pipe cleaners
  • Paper towels or wet cloths
  • Glitter
  • Ribbon
  • Lace

    Choose a Christmas Ornament

  1. Step 1

    Choose the type of Christmas ornament without a design. The ornament can be made of glass, wood or plastic.

  2. Step 2

    Consider the materials you have to work with and the size of the ornament you want to design. Make sure you have enough materials on hand to design the ornament.

  3. Step 3

    Find the right-size ornament. For example, a larger ornament will involve more time and detail than a smaller ornament.

  4. Materials for the Christmas Ornament

  5. Step 1

    Choose anything that you would like to use to decorate your ornament, such as beads, glitter, sequins or lace.

  6. Step 2

    Think about the feeling that you would like your Christmas ornament to represent. Design an old-fashioned frame or one with a New Age theme.

  7. Step 3

    Choose your colors. Go bold with bright, dark colors and glitter. Or go soft with pretty pastels, ribbon and lace.

  8. Assemble the Christmas Ornament

  9. Step 1

    Place all of your decorating materials at hand.

  10. Step 2

    Keep paper towels and a damp cloth beside you for easy cleanup.

  11. Step 3

    Place a drop of glue on a paper plate and use a toothpick to place it where it needs to go while assembling the Christmas ornament.

  12. Step 4

    Make sure the glue gun is warm, with extra glue sticks ready if you need them.

Tips & Warnings
  • Personalize the Christmas ornament for an extra touch of holiday cheer.
  • Never leave a hot glue gun unattended.

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