The majority of us use glass ornaments on our Christmas trees every year. It is common knowledge that these items are used during the holiday season, but did you know you can make your own? If you’re looking for a new hobby this holiday season, look no further than one of the simplest crafts you’ll ever make. Numerous techniques exist for transforming inexpensive glass ornaments into treasured family heirlooms. We’ve rounded up some of the best do-it-yourself glass Christmas ornaments you can build using paint, plants, glitter, and even items from your own cupboard. These in-depth guides will inspire you to unleash your inner DIY pro.

CONFECTIONS MADE OF PAINTED GLASS

Glass marbled with nail polish? Yes, please! Head on over to ‘Alice & Lois’ for the full how-to. You could, of course, use any color scheme you want to make these. This is so lovely that it may also be used to decorate a tabletop with a simple glass bowl. Now more than ever, you can find the perfect shade of nail polish at any price point. A great “easy to build” project, right here!

This time, acrylic paints were used to create the illusion of marbleized glass in an ornament. This ornament style is ideal for modern Scandinavian or minimalist holiday decor. This craft project can be done with either plastic or glass ornaments. Visit “By Brittany Goldwyn” for a tutorial.

These decorations from ‘A Kailo Chic Life’ have acrylic paint and gold metallic accents inside clear glass. For the accent, you might use any metallic acrylic paint you like, from rose gold to platinum to silver. Under the lights of the Christmas tree, these would shine brightly. Make a rainbow, or make them all the same color! Glass decorations and paint are all you need. (Additionally, a couple of trash cans.)

You feel more at ease with your ornament-making abilities, right? Then, give this ornament a shot, also adapted from ‘A Kailo Chic Life,’ which features a freehand Memphis pattern. She demonstrates the steps required to make the pattern, and it’s difficult to go wrong with such an abstract pattern. Adore the use of non-traditional hues this season! This is not a clear glass ornament, but rather one that has been painted white.

ACCOUTREMENT MADE WITH ALCOHOL-BASED INK

This is an interesting take on the traditional painted ornaments… DIY glass Christmas ornaments of stunning color and transparency were made by the folks at “A Beautiful Mess” with the use of alcohol ink and rubbing alcohol. These may easily be mistaken for high-end Christmas decorations made from blown glass. I can also picture these hung in front of a window to take use of natural light during the day. And shine brightly once hung on the tree at night!

Glittery DIY Decorations These beautiful copper glitter decorations may be made with craft store paint, glitter, white glue, and glass ornaments. These are quite classy looking, and just imagine how they will sparkle when illuminated by Christmas lights! Incorporating clear, photo-based instructions, ‘Jennifer Rizzo’ has created a fantastic how-to guide that has won us over. And we really like how she arranged the decorations above the mantle. It’s not necessary to have a tree in order to enjoy ornaments.