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How To Embellish Christmas Ornaments

October 22, 2021 By Meegan 17 Comments

My Christmas ornament collection started over 40 years ago. As well, as my vintage brooch and pin collection. I thought it would be unique to combine the two for Christmas. Let me show you How To Embellish Christmas Ornaments, the easy way.

These don’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.

Today I am joined by a few of my blogging friends to share their darling and festive DIY Christmas ornament ideas. They will be listed below for easy access.

Now for the tutorial to embellish your ornaments with brooches and pins…

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 hope you have had an enjoying time learning How To Embellish Christmas Ornaments . I can’t wait to see what YOU come up with, too.

Don’t forget about all of the creative Christmas ornaments linked below! Have fun browsing through and getting those creative juices flowing.

These Buffalo Plaid Ornaments are super easy to make. Use twigs from your yard and your favorite ribbon. Handcrafted by Kippi at Home.

These DIY snowman ornaments are the cutest snowmen ever!! They are just adorable. Here’s a step-by-step tutorial on how to make snowman ornaments. Perfectly designed by A Life of Balance.

This festive rustic wooden Christmas star ornament is inexpensive and simple to make using twigs and dollar store craft supplies. So unique from Rebecca at Zucchini Sisters.

Make this beautiful air dry clay Christmas ornaments DIY. You can easily make a tree full of Christmas ornaments in one weekend. Air dry clay ornaments can also be used as gift tags or name tags for table settings. Use stamps to embellish your ornaments to create some special and unique gifts. Aren’t these gorgeous from Jayne at Chalking Up Success?

You can see more ideas that you can use from my blog…

Handmade Bead and Crystal Ornaments

Thrifted and Vintage Tablescape Design

Four Free Christmas Printables

Using Dried Flower Pods in Christmas Decor

Filed Under: Christmas, crafting, DIY, Holidays, vintage Tagged With: Christmas, crafting, crafts, DIY, home, Thrifting, vintage

Comments

  1. Michelle Leslie says

    November 9, 2020 at 9:12 AM

    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

    Reply
  2. Anita holland says

    November 9, 2020 at 11:46 AM

    What a fun and unique project. So simple yet so effective.

    Reply
  3. Janet says

    November 9, 2020 at 12:32 PM

    Oh la la…you KNOW that I love this!!

    Reply
  4. Kim Purvis says

    November 10, 2020 at 10:17 AM

    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!

    Reply
  5. Brenda says

    November 10, 2020 at 3:44 PM

    These ornaments are just beautiful and simply stunning ! Great job Meegan.

    Reply
  6. rosemary palmer says

    November 15, 2020 at 5:14 AM

    I love this – I have added charms but never thought about a brooch. Thanks for the idea.

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  7. Sue at Blu says

    October 4, 2021 at 7:00 AM

    What fun project to do with some younger crafters!

    Reply
  8. Jayne @ Chalking Up Success says

    October 22, 2021 at 9:38 AM

    What a great way to use vintage brooches! I love how these Christmas ornaments look with embellishments and ribbons.

    Reply
  9. Cindy says

    October 22, 2021 at 10:32 AM

    This is a brillliant way to use vintage brooches! Love the look!

    Reply
  10. Janet says

    October 22, 2021 at 12:42 PM

    I’m in love. These are absolutely gorgeous. Can’t wait to make some.

    Reply
  11. Lynne says

    October 24, 2021 at 3:43 PM

    These are so pretty! I love how you used brooches to add such a unique, personal touch! Pinned!

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  12. Rebecca says

    October 25, 2021 at 11:13 AM

    Meegan, I collect vintage brooches, too, and used them in my bridal bouquet. I love how you’ve turned ordinary store bought ornaments into something special! They’re so glamorous and chic! Pinned :)

    Reply
  13. Kippi Ohern says

    October 25, 2021 at 4:40 PM

    These gorgeous Christmas ornaments are a wonderful idea for using vintage jewelry.
    Merry Christmas,
    Kippi

    Reply
  14. Marie - Interior Frugalista says

    October 26, 2021 at 8:20 AM

    What a wonderful idea to add glam to Christmas ornaments. How fun also to hunt for the perfect embellishments. Such a lovely hostess gift or ornament exchange gift idea too!

    Reply
  15. Laura Lee Walker says

    December 1, 2021 at 6:35 AM

    So pretty. I never thought of using my vintage brooches in this way. Thanks for the tip. xo Laura

    Reply

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