Bling Ornaments

A touch of bling can take an ordinary Christmas ornament to the next level. Bling ornaments are simple to make and kids can help with the process as well. Use rhinestone trim or beads to add a little sparkle to a glass ornament. These easy ornaments make great homemade gifts for friends and family.

Felt scraps can be put to good use in this DIY felt wreath ornament project from During Quiet Time. It’s a great way to recycle old felt, and you can even color the pieces for a festive look.

For a more subtle touch, try these snowflake ornaments made from felt circles pushed into foam balls. Kids can get creative with the patterns they make by using different colors and sizes of thumbtacks. Alternatively, you can pin sequins to a foam ball for an equally cool ornament craft.

These Mondrian-inspired ornaments are another example of how science can be turned into a fun holiday craft for kids. The marbled look of these ornaments is visually interesting, and they’re also easy to make with household items.

Both Mod Podge and Glue-All provided total glitter coverage, but Mod Podge was slightly better for handling chunky glitters (as seen in the fine glitter areas around the silver surface). Elmer’s Glitter Glue is a bit thicker than Mod Podge or Glue-All and didn’t drain well, so it took longer to dry and resulted in thin spots in the finish, even when the ornament was precisely turned upside down for 12 hours.