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We are really into Christmas and literally change the decorations in pretty much every part of our home for Christmas.  We have about five Christmas trees of different sizes around the house.  We even take down artwork and put up Christmas decorations instead.  I’d probably change out pieces of furniture too if Mathlete wouldn’t give me a hard time about it!  This year, I decided to add a little Christmas sparkle to our paper mache tree and made some super easy glitter Christmas ornaments to hang on it.

Glittered Ornaments with Label_wm

For this craft, you’ll need a few supplies:
– some clear glass or plastic ornaments
– mod podge
– a spice funnel {optional but helpful}
– paint brushes
– glitter in your choice of colors

Glitter in Bowl_wm

For the ornaments with the glitter on the outside, I simply painted the mod podge onto the places that I wanted the glitter to stick.

Mod Podge on ornament with Label_wm

Then, over a plate or bowl, pour the glitter on top of the mod podge and shake off the excess.  Let sit to dry.

Glittered Ornaments in Tray_wm

For the ornaments with the glitter on the inside, I just used a spice funnel and poured the excess glitter from making my other ornaments {i.e. the glitter in the bowl} into the ornament and put the cap back on.

Adding Glitter with Funnel_wmHomemade Glitter Ornaments_wm

Once all the ornaments are done, hang them in their new homes!  I only made a few at first so they found their home on the branches of our paper mache tree.  I have some of the unbreakable ones that I will be bringing out to make with H and they’ll go on our main Christmas tree.
**You can spray the outside of these to keep more excess glitter from coming off.  I just didn’t do that with these because I know they won’t be touched or moved very much.**

Glittered Ornaments on Tree_wmGlittered Ornaments with Label2_wm

Do you make handmade ornaments in your home?  Do you love to decorate for Christmas?

I’m sharing these handmade ornaments today as part of an amazing group of ideas to Trim the Tree!

Trim the Tree this Christmas with more than 35 ideas to inspire from your favorite bloggers! #trimthetree

Have you started decorating for the Holidays?  Over 35 of your favorite bloggers have come together to share their fun and festive ideas.  From Ornaments to Tree Skirts,  you are sure to be inspired by all of these amazing homemade ideas to Trim the Tree! 

Trim The Tree 1

1. Advent Calendar Pocket 

2. Polymer Clay Poinsettia

3. Yarn Wrapped Ornament 

4.  Vintage Green Paper Ornament

5. Trim the Tree Garland

6. Ribbon Stuffed Ornaments

7.  Wooden Star Ornament

8. Melted Snowman Ornament

9. Felt Christmas Tree

10.  Santa Star Ornament

Trim the Tree 2

1. Vintage Map Ornament

2. Yarn Joy Ornament

3.  Embossed Wood Bird Ornament

4. Snow Man Wood Slice Ornament

5. Christmas Garland

6. Tree Skirt for under $20

7.  Star Painted Ornament

8. Neon Christmas Tree Topper

9. Wooden Spool Christmas Tree

Trim The Tree 3

1. Gingerbread Cookie Ornament

2.  Wood Etched Cork Garland

3. Bow Christmas Tree Garland

4. Travel Map Ornaments

5. Homemade Glitter Ornaments

6. Felt Candy Ornaments

7. Make Love Ornament

8. How to Decorate your Tree like a Pro

9.  Joy Ornament

10. Glitter Pinecone Ornament

Trim The Tree 4

1. Scented Gingerbread Ornament

2. Diy Tree Skirt

3. Pinecone Decorative Tree

4.  Wood Slice Ornament

5. Wood Slice Child Silhouette Ornament

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7. Mason Jar Lid Ornament

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10. Starfish Christmas Ornaments

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11 Comments

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  3. So pretty and I bet I could get my son (5) to paint a picture with the glue and before it dries add the glitter. Thank you for the wonderful idea.

  4. It’s a great DIY idea! The ornaments are looking pretty! Hope I got it and will able to make some perfectly like yours for the next Christmas! Thanks, Shannah for sharing such a wonderful idea with us! ๐Ÿ™‚

  5. It’s so beautiful, I bet I can make my son (5) paint a picture with glue and then add glitter before it dries. Thank you for your great idea.

  6. So helpful, thank you! Iโ€™m new to the cricut and am excited to make some ornaments. Your video was so helpful!

  7. Your post is really good. It is really helpful for me to improve my knowledge in the right way. Thanks for sharing us.

  8. What a fun post, providing so many fun ornament and decorating ideas! Iโ€™ve already bookmarked several for me and the kiddos to do this year! I think Iโ€™m most excited to try and make the Scented Gingerbread Ornament, I love that smell. Another fun one is Marble Ornaments! Weโ€™ve done in the past with clear ornaments and our favorite Christmas paint colors and not only was it fun but added some character to our dรฉcor.