How to Decorate With Clear Glass Christmas Ornaments

Clear glass Christmas ornaments are versatile holiday decor items. For a traditional look, hang the ornaments on your tree to add sparkle; they will reflect the hue of the nearby string lights. Decorate the plain balls using paint and shiny items. Get creative by enhancing furniture items and lighting elements with the glass ornaments. Use clear glass balls to design festive holiday table centerpieces.

Things You'll Need

• Clear glass ornaments
• White and silver ornaments
• Pine sprigs
• Twigs with berries
• Fake snow
• Glitter
• Bowl
• Craft paint and stencils
• Fake feathers
• Fake gems
• Small candy
• String of pearls

Instructions

1. Create the look of an icy winter wonderland using clear glass ornaments and other holiday decor. Fill a large, clear bowl with clear, iridescent white and silver round glass ornaments. Add a few sprigs of pine and twigs with red berries for color. Place the bowl in the middle of the holiday dinner table as a centerpiece. Sprinkle fake snow and silver glitter around the bowl. Set the bowl off with two white candles; when lit, the candles' glow will make the centerpiece sparkle.

2. Paint the clear glass ornaments to create customized decor items. Use stencils and craft paint to enhance the ornaments with Christmas tree, snowman and other holiday-related designs. Cover the ornament with shiny gold or silver paint and glue on fake feathers or gems for a glamorous look. Paint the ornament white, and sprinkle it with multicolored glitter. If you are giving the ornament as a gift, personalize it with the recipient's name and a special message.

3. Fill the ornaments with festive items. Open the top of the ornament and fill it with small pieces of candy, such as Red Hots or jelly beans. Tie a red or green ribbon around the top of the ornament for a decorative look. If you have a beach-themed Christmas tree, fill the ornaments with tiny seashells and tie the top with a piece of twine. You can also fill the ornament with glitter, tinsel or small glass gems to add sparkle to your tree.

4. Add shine to your chandelier using clear glass ornaments. Glamorize the chandelier by wrapping strings of pearls around the fixtures. For sparkle, hang small teardrop-shaped clear glass ornaments from the pearls. Hang the ornaments on other lighting elements, such as wall sconces and table lamps, to add shine and festive flair.

References

• Saveoncrafts: Painted Ornament Balls
• Craftsforallseasons: Sparkling Gem Ornament