Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Filling Clear Glass Christmas Tree Ornaments
...the options are endless



christmas ornaments hanging on coral+glass filled christmas ornaments-lighter


A few years ago {well, more like 10 actually} I found these clear ornaments at a craft store and filled them with fake snow and tied them onto the tops of all the gifts I gave that year. Since then, I've just filled my own with whatever color scheme I had planned for my tree ...last year was pink, which is why many of the ones I have now are filled with dried pink leaves. I'm loving the shells this year ...especially because these balls are hanging in our beach & brick bathroom, but I always love the fake snow. It's such an easy way to repurpose and reuse the same ornaments each year yet have something completely new and unique.


diy christmas ornaments+glass balls filled with fake snow -


diy christmas ornaments+glass balls filled with rose petals and colored leaves


shells clear glass christmas ornament+beach ornaments+lighter


I'm sure you can find clear glass ornaments {or plastic even} at your local craft store ...or you can get some here. Just think about the endless options of fun items {from glitter to coffee beans} you can fill them with ...and even tie bows or ribbons or string on top. I love them.

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29 comments:

kileen said...

this is super unique and creative!! i will definitely have to do this to give to people this year. thanks for the wonderful tutorial!

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K said...

I am absolutely IN LOVE with this idea. I am always looking for new ways to decorate my house to make it a little more unique. This year I took a beautiful glass vase and put some of our glittery ornaments in it. It's classy and festive. I'm in the process of finding some string lights that are battery operated to really make it POP. But I LOVE this idea. I will have to get some of those glass ones. Thanks!

Amanda said...

what a Cali-Christmas!

Morgan said...

Love the idea! I'm definitely going to try it!

FASHION SNAG said...

Ahhh, I love this! What a great idea Maegan. x

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drollgirl said...

um, this is *&#$&$^%^! BRILLIANT! i love it!!!!! and i think i could even DO THIS!!! lol

so good. endless possibilities! endless!!!!!!

Jennifer said...

I get so bored easily... these would be perfect to peak my interest year after year -- plus i love a good project!

GREAT idea!

xoXOxo
Jenn @ Peas & Crayons

sharonlei said...

What a great idea. :) And super affordable.. and reuseable too!

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Camille said...

Those are so cute!

Another idea (and what we do at mom's house for her tree):

Take the clear glass balls and clean their outside surfaces really well with rubbing alcohol (it's best to use a piece of light weight felt like you find in the kids crafts area) and then use Adirondack Alcohol Ink (again with felt) to blot on color. (USE GLOVES!!!!) They're less reusable but you can get the ink in just about any color and if they don't have your color(s) you can mix them on the felt before blotting. :)

Alex said...

i love that idea. the seashells especially. i would even keep them up all year long.

Tanya (a Taste of T) said...

I love these. You can have different ornaments every year.

Tammy@EventsByTammy said...

Such a cute idea. Thanks!

fashion junkie said...

Brilliant idea! I shall try next year, since I already put my Christmas tree up this year.

xoxo,
MelRod

Katie said...

girl, i love these. i think i'm my craftiest at christmas. it gives me an excuse to make evvverything!

Katie said...

Love this idea!

Courtney said...

Love love love that idea!! So adorable and a great way to change everything up from year to year!!

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Gorgeous idea!

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Polyvorina said...

This is a super fun & creative idea! Thank you so much for sharing - that one's going into next year's planning for sure!

Kayley said...

This is such a fun idea! Adds such a personal touch to gift wrapping!

Thanks for the inspiration!

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Jen of Made By Girl said...

never thought of this idea...kind of neat. The most decor im doing this holiday is on the outside of my house..front door and stoop. :)))))

Jenny Stamos said...

LOVE this! Thanks so much for the incredibly creative idea.

SabinePsynopsis said...

That is such a cool idea!
(But how did you get the shells in?!?)

SchmuckMietze said...

Wow, I like your ideas. Very creative ... thank you so much!

best wishes!

Esme said...

I did something similar this year by adding feathers inside the ornamnets...and for garland on my tree I used feather boas!!!
with all the colors available the posibilities are endless!!!

Las Vegas Weddings said...

Its really cool. it a great idea if you really want to have a different style of Christmas tree. i love that and very creative. thanks for sharing your idea.

The Demoiselle said...

I REALLY need to get in gear! For some reason I'm super lazy this year. Love the clear Christmas balls. LOVE!

Alex! said...

I just stumbled upon this site, it's puts a spin on what you did but I think it would look amazing if you had a couple of these too!

http://prairiepaperandink.typepad.com/amyr/2006/12/how_to_make_a_g.html

Anonymous said...

This is a very cool idea. I will have to try this next year!

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