Ornament Shape

[Marieta Reeks]

Theseare your standard Christmas balls, and they can be made of glass, metal, plastic, or acrylic. We recommend investing in these basic globe ornaments so that as your collection grows, you can mix and match them with themed sets for easy decorating.

These ornaments were inspired by decorative elements you see on roofs, gables, or domes of architectural buildings. Finials have long, tapered points on one end and are available in a range of sizes. Some finials have a round bulb, while others are more egg-shaped.

These are reminiscent of Faberg eggs that have become a symbol of opulence since they were manufactured by the House of Faberg in the 1880s. Many egg ornaments are made of blown glass and feature intricate designs and details such as glitter and metallic accents.

Figurine ornaments are considered novelty and come in a wide array of designs. Nutcrackers, Santa Clause, reindeer, and elves are just some of the classic figures you can find. These are great for classic Christmas decorating themes with a red and green color palette.

Made from glass or iron, snowflake ornaments can add sparkle to any holiday decorating theme. These baubles are available in a variety of unique patterns and designs, just like real snowflakes. Use these for your winter wonderland or snowy forest theme to create an enchanting, magical look.

Like snowflake ornaments, icicles are perfect for a winter or frosted Christmas theme. They can be made from an assortment of materials including blown glass, plastic, or acrylic. Hang them on your tree along with silver or grey baubles for a monochromatic look.

Glass ornaments date back to the 18th century in Germany where Christmas trees and baubles originated. Artisans use a laborious process that entails heating a glass tube, inserting the end into a clay mold, and blowing the glass into the shape of the mold.

Also called silver glass, mercury glass is blown double-walled, then coated on the inside with a silvering solution, and then sealed with a plug. These are made from clear glass without any mercury or silver, making them perfectly safe to use as Christmas decorations.

These ornaments can be as simple as a one-dimensional star or as intricate as forest creatures. They can be hand-carved or laser-cut and made from different types of wood. Wood ornaments are versatile and complement a range of decorating themes like rustic farmhouse or enchanted woodland.

Whether flat or three-dimensional, these baubles add sparkle to any Christmas tree dcor. Metal ornaments are made from a host of materials such as iron, copper, or variants of alloy like steel. You can find pieces that feature different shapes and intricately designed with crystal beads.

An enchanting woodland motif is a dreamy way to decorate your Christmas tree. Start with a frosted tree to create that snowy forest look. Click on the links below to see more details about the products used for this theme.

Elevate your Christmas tree dcor with a metallic theme. This motif features a mix of ornaments in varied gold tones, along with matte green and neutral colors. Browse the links below to see the products used in this motif.

Choosing Christmas ornaments depends on your personal style and preference. Start with a theme and build out your ideas from there. For example, a winter wonderland motif would look great with white and red elements, snowflake accents, and faux frozen red berries.

Wondering how many ornaments you need for a 6-foot tree? The number of ornaments depends not just on the size of your tree, but its shape as well. The sizes of your ornaments also come into play, including how light or heavy you want the coverage to be. Use our Christmas ornaments calculator to find out.

Ornament sizes can range from mini, standard, and jumbo. Mini ornaments are usually 2 inches in diameter, while standard ornaments can range from 2.5 to 3 inches. Jumbo ornaments, on the other hand, can measure anywhere from 6 to 10 inches in diameter or larger. Mini ornaments are great for smaller tabletop trees. Use standard-sized ones if you like everything to look uniform or mix them with jumbo ornaments to add visual interest.

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I spent last Sunday sorting through my paper and fabric stash, taking inventory of what I have. I'm trying to get my studio set up for holiday crafting, as I plan to make many fabric art and mixed-media gifts for my family. (Shhh. Don't tell.)

As I do every year, I took the holiday issues of my favorite magazines off the shelf and flipped through them, looking for projects that involve textile art and fabric collage mixed with a little paper. By the end of the afternoon, I had a bunch of ideas and a pile of magazines on the floor beside me.

In my quest to keep things simple this year, one of the fiber art projects I settled on is this Ornamental Gift Tag design by Virginia Cole. I like it because it uses fabric embellishments and easy sewing along with paper and paint. It's a project you can do in stages, cutting the shapes in one sitting, hand stitching in another, and assembling in yet another session.

Ornamental Gift Tags with Embellishment, Paint, and Stitch

By Virginia Cole

To make the base: Make a pattern for your ornament by tracing the shape you want. (The ornament shown is approximately 4" x 6".) Trace the pattern onto old paper (such as sheet music). Iron iron-on interfacing onto the back of the paper and cut out the ornament shape. Trace the shape onto another piece of paper and set aside.

I still have the problem of the magazines piled on the floor, however. If I had them in digital form, I could still flip through the issues, but they wouldn't take up shelf space and putting them away would be as simple as a click.

Did you know you could get Cloth Paper Scissors issues in digital format, powered by Zinio? Digitial technology from Zinio allows you to take your inspiration with you, wherever you go. And no mess to clean up after!

P.S. What's your favorite handmade ornament? Was it something you created yourself, an ornament you purchased from another crafter, or one made by a child? Leave your comment below.

These ornament acrylic tile circles with holes can be used for almost anything! Ideal for decorating, displaying, DIY projects, and craft projects. These clear blank acrylic pieces are stylish and versatile and add a modern look to any home style or theme.

Use to get your home or office holiday ready! Make them into keychains, gift tags or even holiday presents. Great for party decor whether its a Christmas party or New Year party; Made of top quality mirror acrylic with polished surface and smooth edges.

These circles acrylic tiles discs are made of high quality premium acrylic plastic material to provide long term durability in addition to keeping your art or craft looking good for years to come. It's perfect for decorating your home, office, for a party or even a traditional celebration. This is a perfect essential for party planners and interior designers.

Made of top quality acrylic, these discs have a high durability and great resistance. It has smooth edges making it not only stylish but safe for use by children. These acrylic discs are versatile, serve multiple purposes, and can be displayed anywhere and anyplace. It is useful for art and craft projects or decorating.

Step 3: find a coordinating backing fabric of about the same size, and match it to your scrappy square (or rectangle, depending on desired ornament shape) with right sides facing. Pin fabrics together.

Step 8: Using an embroidery needle and yarn or twine, stitch a hanging loop to the top of your ornaments. Alternately, use ribbon or rickrack (as we did here) and secure with a couple of loops of thread. Hang on the tree and enjoy!

I picked up this pack of 2 mini charcuterie boards from the Target Dollar spot back in the Spring not really knowing what I had planned for them. Honestly they ended up pushed to the back of my craft stash only to reemerge when I was rummaging through my Christmas craft supplies. I pulled them out and recognized, for the first time, that they had the perfect little ornament shape! Thus, the DIY charcuterie board ornament idea was born.

After grabbing a few more supplies from stash, I was ready to get crafty. I have included a list and Amazon affiliate links for similar supplies below so you too can make your own DIY charcuterie board ornament.

I love how classic the red velvet ribbon looks on the DIY charcuterie board ornaments. I have linked on Amazon several different sizes of velvet ribbon. I even think an emerald green color would be beautiful for this type of project.

This little stamp set has come in handy for plenty of craft projects in the past. This is the same set I used for the ornament I made. The mini ink pad is perfect for a little added distressing on the edges of your projects.

I simply stamped the board and then looped the velvet ribbon through the handle of the mini board. I secured the ribbon with a simple knot and tacked it in place with glue. Then using the greenery picks, I covered the knot and hot glue. A little added distressing and this ornament is finished. I love how cute and classy it looks on my tree this year!

Truly, these are easy enough to make multiples for gift giving. Personalized them with your family names an so much more. I would love to hear your ideas for you mini charcuterie board ornaments in the comments.

This fully customizable plastic ornament is a perfect gift for family and friends on many special occasions! With bright and color prints and glossy surface, our custom ornaments with acrylic are stunning pieces of house decoration that will last for many, many seasons.

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