8 DIY Glitter Ornament Ideas For Holiday Decorations
Are you ready to add a little sparkle to your holiday decor? Get your creativity gears running with these DIY Glitter Ornament ideas! These unique ornaments are a great way to make your Christmas tree shine even brighter. With easy-to-find materials and simple steps to follow, you’ll have your glittery beauties glittering on display in no time.
Best DIY Glitter Ornament Ideas
Our amazing list of DIY glitter ornament ideas will help you pick your favorite idea or try them all! From traditional baubles to unique shapes, there’s something for every taste. Each shimmering ornament you make will add sparkle to your Christmas tree and showcase your creativity, and I hope you’ll fall in love with it.
Modern Rustic DIY Glitter Ornaments
Create a rustic yet modern touch to your festive decor with these DIY Glitter Ornaments. Their golden color covers half of the ornament, bringing a shimmering touch to your Christmas tree or mantel. So, choose the color of your preference and start making them today, as it’s never too late to prepare for Christmas!
Start by delicately taping around your ornament. Then, apply your chosen paint to the base and over the top. Choose to either leave the top clear or paint it for a two-toned effect. Let the paint dry before applying adhesive and generously covering it with glitter. Remove the tape carefully while it’s still wet to create clean edges. For any spots missed, brush some glue on and add more glitter. Let it dry completely before stringing it up to display.
Materials:
- Clear ornaments
- Extra fine glitter
- Adhesive
- Painter’s tape
- Craft paint
DIY Glitter Ornaments
Discover a unique and charming way to add a colorful touch and sweetness to your holiday home decor with these Giant Gumdrop Ornaments. Inspired by the captivating look of gumdrop candies and made out of paper mache eggs, these eye-catching ornaments shine in vibrant colors sprinkled with chunky translucent glitter, sure to add shimmery colors to your tree.
First, trim the bottom off a paper mache egg to create giant gumdrop ornaments, ensuring the pointier end is your gumdrop. Drill a hole on top, insert a gold string, and secure it with hot glue. Glue the egg to a piece of cardstock and trim the excess. Paint the egg in gumdrop colors, applying multiple coats if necessary. Once dry, apply a thin layer of decoupage and sprinkle chunky glitter on it. Optionally, finish with a coat of acrylic sealer to prevent glitter shedding.
Materials:
- paper mache eggs
- gold string
- X-acto knife
- cardboard or cardstock
- hot glue
- decoupage
- gumdrop colors of paint
- Chunky translucent glitter
Christmas Ornaments Glittering Stars
Illuminate your holiday spirit with the DIY Glittering Stars. It would be an elegant addition to your Christmas tree and to your gifts. Kids love to make crafts, especially during festive times, and it will be treasured as a beautiful memory forever. Choose from a wide selection of colors, finishes, and sparkles to make your very own ornament to keep or give as a gift this season. Watch the tutorial video provided for step-by-step guidance, and let your creativity shine as bright as these glittering stars!
Materials:
- Paper
- Glue
- Glitter
DIY Glittery Wood Slice Ornaments
The Glittery Wood-Slice Ornaments blend rustic elegance and holiday charm perfectly. Handcrafted from authentic birch slices, these ornaments flaunt the captivating natural texture of birch bark accented with a sparkling design of extra fine glitter. They also make delightful gift toppers, giving you the flexibility to choose the pattern or not to like.
First, drill a hole at the top of each wood slice to create glittery wood slice ornaments. Next, apply an adhesive to draw a design onto the wood slices and sprinkle fine glitter to cover. Wait for it to dry completely, around 20-30 minutes. Then, apply a coat of adhesive over the top of your glitter to ensure it does not shed. Once everything is fully dry, insert a string through the hole for hanging. The ornaments can also be used as little gift toppers.
Materials:
- Pre-sliced birch slices
- Mod Podge (or equivalent decoupage medium)
- Extra fine glitter
- Small brush
- String
- Drill
DIY Colorblock Glitter Ornaments
Add an eye-catching twist to your festive decorations with these DIY Colorblock Glitter Ornaments. These colorblock ornaments add a personalized touch to your holiday tree and make lovely gift toppers or thoughtful presents for friends and colleagues. Sparkly and unique, these inexpensive ornaments will certainly elevate your holiday decoration game.
First, give your paper mache ornaments a coat of craft paint in your chosen color. Once dry, use a clean craft brush to apply Mod Podge onto the section you want to be glittery. Then, pour glitter over it to cover the Mod Podge completely and shake off any excess. Work in sections until all desired sections are coated in glitter. Let the Mod Podge and glitter dry, then seal with a clear gloss spray. Hang the ornaments on your tree or use them as gift toppers.
Materials:
- Unfinished paper mache ornaments
- Craft paint in your choice of color
- Craft glitter
- ModPodge
- (2) craft brushes
- Clear gloss spray
DIY Red Glitter Ornament
Create your own dazzling ornaments this holiday season with these DIY Glitter Ornaments, including a delightful Grinch-inspired ornament. You can add vinyl decals, stickers, or paint to customize them further or even feature a mix of glitter colors for added visual interest. Whether the sticker or glitter you choose, these ornaments are sure to add sparkle to your holiday festivities.
To make glitter ornaments, remove the ornament’s lid and add a bit of polyacrylic inside. Rotate the ornament and drain out the excess solution. Afterward, add a lot of glitter to the ornament and rotate it until it covers the inside. Tap the ornament to get the extra glitter out; allow extra glitter to be captured on wax paper for reuse. Leave the ornaments upside down until dry, about 20-30 minutes. Design your vinyl decals in Cricut Design Space and cut them out of adhesive vinyl. Clean the outside of the ornaments with rubbing alcohol before applying your decals. Once the transfers are in position, remove the transfer paper. Your glitter ornaments are now ready.
Materials:
- Glass or plastic clear ornaments
- Polycrylic Water
- Extra Fine Glitter
- Cricut cutting machine
- Vinyl decals or stickers
- Cricut tools
- A small funnel
DIY Glitter Star Ornament
Enjoy a fun crafting session with your children, creating these DIY Glitter Star Ornaments. They can liven up your child’s little Christmas tree, serve as unique gift toppers, or even be strung together to form an enchanting seasonal garland. Besides the star shape, you can choose any design you like. Happy crafting!
Start with placing ‘Glitter Dots’ onto a work mat, divide them, combine them, and squash them until you reach the desired effect. Flatten them using a clear roller until they are a quarter-inch thick. Transfer this to the mat and cut out the star shape. Create a hole at the top of the shape. Let the stars dry for an hour. Once dry, thread them with a metallic thread and secure them with a knot. Your glitter star ornament is ready! Repeat the process for different color variations as desired.
Materials:
- Crayola Glitter Dots
- Child safe needle
- Fishing line/metallic thread
- Start shaped cutter
How To Make Glitter Unicorn Christmas Ornaments
Enhance your Christmas tree or winter wonderland-themed decorations with these whimsical and versatile glitter unicorns that are perfect for unicorn lovers and imaginative minds alike. These ornaments feature translucent unicorn-shaped baubles filled with shimmering glitter, complemented by horns, flowy flowers mane as their mane, and cute eyebrows. Watch the complete video tutorial and add great value to your crafting skills!
