DIY Glitter Ornaments: Easy, Cheap, and Gorgeous
Add a touch of sparkle to your holiday decor with these easy-to-make DIY glitter ornaments!
Are you tired of the same old store-bought ornaments? It’s time to add a touch of sparkle to your Christmas tree with this easy and affordable DIY project. With just a few simple supplies and a little creativity, you can transform plain clear ornaments into stunning decorations.
Not only are these ornaments beautiful, but they’re also incredibly budget-friendly. In this tutorial, I will walk you through the step-by-step process of creating beautiful DIY glitter ornaments that are both stylish and affordable.
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Budget-Friendly DIY Glitter Ornaments
Why DIY ornaments are wonderful:
- Cost-effective: DIY ornaments are much cheaper than store-bought ones.
- Fun and creative: DIY projects are a great way to spend quality time with your children, family, friends, or neighborhood gatherings.
- Personalized: You can customize your ornaments to match your style, theme, or colors.
- Sentimental value: Handmade ornaments often hold special meaning and can be cherished for years to come.
- Unique gifts: Budget-friendly crafts are perfect holiday decorations and make wonderful gifts.
You can create beautiful and unique ornaments by selecting budget-friendly materials and using a little creativity. This Christmas craft will add a touch of sparkle to your holiday décor.
Supplies
- Silver glitter nail polish
- Extra fine glitter (choice of color)
- 3″ clear plastic or glass ornament
- Small plastic disposable cup
- Paper plates & paper towels
Glitter Ornaments: A DIY Christmas Craft Tutorial
Wait until you see how easy these glitter ornaments are to make with a few items.
1. Add Glitter Nail Polish
Carefully remove the silver cap from the ornament and set it aside to use later.
Pour 1/2 of a bottle of glitter nail polish into a clear plastic or glass ornament.
2. Shake
Shake the ornament vigorously to distribute the nail polish around the inside until it is well coated. You may need to add more nail polish inside to cover the entire inside surface of the ornament.
3. Add Fine Glitter
While the nail polish is still wet, generously sprinkle extra-fine glitter over the ornament. Shake vigorously to ensure complete coverage. Continue adding glitter until no clear spots remain. The final result should be an ornament fully coated in the color of the glitter.
Turn the ornament upside down and place it in a plastic cup. Let it sit for one hour. Once dry, clean any excess glitter around the opening and secure the silver cap. You can then hang the ornament using ribbon, silver rope twine, or a simple hook.
4. Bonus Ornament Project
Instead of glitter nail polish, use acrylic paint.
Fill the clear ornament with a generous amount of acrylic paint. Shake vigorously to distribute the paint evenly. For extra coverage, gently tap the sides of the ornament.
Like with the glitter ornament, turn the ornament upside down and place it in a plastic cup. Let it sit for one hour. Once dry, clean any excess paint around the opening and secure the silver cap. You can then hang the ornament using ribbon, silver rope twine, or a hook.
DIY Christmas Ornaments
At night, the ornaments appear blue instead of aqua from the glow of the lights on the tree. These ornaments were fun and super easy to make. You can use any combination of colors. Try mixing colors for a unique design.
Check out these beautiful DIY Marble Ornaments. They can be customized in any color combination.
Note: There will be a strong nail polish scent until the ornament completely cures. The smell does subside after a day.
With a little creativity and a few simple supplies, you can create stunning DIY ornaments to add a touch of sparkle to your holiday decor. Remember, the beauty of DIY crafts is in the personalization. Enjoy the process, and don’t be afraid to experiment with different colors and techniques. The important thing is to have fun while you create your unique and beautiful ornaments.
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About The Handcrafted Society
It has been a joy to be a part of the Handcrafted Society. Follow along each month as we share the inspirational projects you can create for your home. This month, we will focus on projects using glitter, foil, or gold leafing.
What I love about the Handcrafted Society is seeing all the passion and creativity. We are creating using the same medium or around the same theme. It is so inspirational to see the interpretations of everyone’s projects.
You will find a gallery of this month’s projects at the end of this post. Each image links to the blogger’s tutorial, inspiring you to create something that reflects your style.
Head over to the links above to see the incredible creations from our talented Handcrafted Society members, and don’t be shy – share your project using #HandcraftedSociety on social media! We can’t wait to see what you come up with.
Happy crafting, sweet friend!
It is blowing my mind how easy these ornaments are to make, Tammy. I seriously cannot get over it. I love the colors you chose and how this idea can be used with sparkles or without. I’m going to start looking for some pink glitter and nail polish ASAP! Thanks so much for the easy to follow steps, Hugs, CoCo
CoCo, I know right? I did make so beautiful deep pink ones too. It is so much fun playing around. You can get the nail polish for a dollar or less a bottle. The ornament will have a nail polish smell for a day or so then subsides. The acrylic paint ones have not smell really. Both options are fun and inexpensive.
These glitter ornaments are gorgeous! I love the colors you used and the final results are so pretty! Pinned!
Thank you, Missy. I love the colors. It’s more of an aqua and so pretty with lots of sparkle.
Tammy, I never would have thought of glitter nail polish! That is brilliant, and the results are fantastic! Pinning!
Thanks Michelle, I have been trying different things and having fun making my own ornaments.
Hi Tammy! I love glitter but I hate the mess it makes! Thanks for solving that problem by putting the glitter inside the ornament! This is such a great idea!
Thank you, Donna. This project has very little glitter mess with a beautiful outcome.
I’ve never made glitter ornaments or customized my own with paint. I need to get on this. So many beautiful possibilities and it’s easy to do. Thanks for the inspo, Tammy.
Thank you, Kelly. It’s easy and inexpensive. A fun project to do and come up with color combinations.
FINALLY! The exact sparkly ornaments I’ve been dreaming of! Thanks so much for setting me straight on exactly the kind of glitter I need. Can’t wait for my Amazon order to arrive!
Thanks, Diane. Hope you have fun making them!
So pretty, friend! I love the aqua color and the sparkle is the best. I’m sure it’s beautiful with all the Christmas lights!
Thank, Kim. I appreciate your sweet comment. They were a lot of fun making for the tree.
Hi Tammy. I love the variation in the texture and color of the ornaments when you alternated using the nail polish and the acrylic paint. The final results are beautiful! I particularly like the color blue you used. Pinned!
Thank you so much, Anna. I had a lot of fun making the ornaments for our tree.