Like you, I have A LOT of Christmas ornaments. My collection started over 40 years ago. For a new look on this year’s Christmas tree, let me show you How To Embellish Christmas Ornaments, the easy way.
It doesn’t take a lot of time, either. That’s always on the plus side, isn’t it? From beginning to end it will take you about 30 minutes to embellish 3 ornaments.
You don’t need any type of adhesive for this project. Allowing you to change your Christmas ornaments as many times as you want. Let’s get started…
I LOVE the Coastal Elegance glass ornaments from Balsam Hill. Each one is stunning in it’s own right. The colors, quality and style are exquisite.
I wanted to add embellishments to create a new vibe on my Christmas tree this year.
This is what what I used:
*A variety of Christmas ornaments/balls
*1 yard of ribbon, lace or tulle per each ornament
*1 vintage brooch or pin for every ornament
*scissors
Using a variety of ribbons and colors will add texture and personality to your Christmas ornaments. As always, chose the colors YOU like.
My collection of vintage brooches and pins are from many different places and people. Others are from my blogging collaborations. You can see how I have used them in the past here and here.
You can coordinate with matching colors, like I did with the pink/coral color ornament. The pink tulle adds the softness that I am looking for.
With a yard of tulle, pull it through the loop on top of the ornament. And then through the clasp of the brooch. Tying a simple (but tight) shoe lace knot, my brooch is attached. It is THAT easy.
*TIP: Allow enough give in the tulle so the brooch hangs from the ornament a little.
To add a pin, leave enough allowance so the ribbon hanging about 1 1/2 inches from the top of the ornament. You can “eyeball” this. Or measure it out with a measuring tape. Use your creativity to make it what YOU like.
Thread the ribbon through the pin clasp on the back of the pin. Then tie a taunt shoe lace bow to the ornament loop.
It could not be any easier, so I used the same steps with the white ornament, too.
This technique will change the overall look of your Christmas ornaments.
I love the added sparkle and glam, don’t you?
I am looking forward to decorating my tree with my embellished Christmas ornaments. I can’t wait to see what YOU come up with, too.
Make it wonderful day.
More ideas that you can use from my blog…
Thrifted and Vintage Tablescape Design
Four Free Christmas Printables
Using Dried Flower Pods in Christmas Decor
How lovely Meegan. I think it’s so special when store-bought ornaments are beautified with something personal and you’ve really made these something special with those gorgeous pins
What a fun and unique project. So simple yet so effective.
Oh la la…you KNOW that I love this!!
So pretty with the embellishments. I too love Balsam Hill. I bought a tree from them last year and I am dying to get it up! They have a garland made of rhinestones. I found a roll of them on Amazon and it looks exactly like it! Pinned!
These ornaments are just beautiful and simply stunning ! Great job Meegan.
I love this – I have added charms but never thought about a brooch. Thanks for the idea.