23 Breathtaking Ways to Dress Up a Plain Plastic (Or Glass) Ornament
Make one icy with sea salt
With a little floor cleaner and a pinch of salt, make ornaments that will go on glittering. Get tutorial here
Turn one jadeite with paint
Jadeite is still a decor trend that everyone loves, so why not bring it to your tree? Get tutorial here
Give one some gold-dipped elegance
Nothing says high-end holiday decor like two toned metallic ornaments! Get tutorial here
Use one to make your tree a little sweeter
This simple design is also super sweet. Turn an empty ball into a tasty cupcake with sprinkles. Get tutorial here
Turn a few into golden acorns
It's still acorn season, so get in the spirit, with these faux golden acorns. Get tutorial here
Use one as a family photo frame
Put your favorite family shots into plastic ornaments, so they can shine from your tree. Get tutorial here
Cover one in snowy flakes
Using ripped up toilet paper pieces, turn plain ornaments into fluffy (convincing!) snowballs. Get tutorial here
Top one off with a mini bouquet
Turn the top of a boring ornament into a floral arrangement, with pretty living elements. Get tutorial here
Make one shine using rice
This shocking trick actually works splendidly! Dip a glue-covered ball in rice and try it. Get tutorial here
Fill one with last year's Christmas lights
Take those dead Christmas lights and fill an ornament with them, for a holiday memory! Get tutorial here
Turn one into a shimmering snow globe
A sweet snow globe inside one of your free ornaments will make your tree look amazing. Get tutorial here
Make one into Frosty the Snowman in minutes
With tiny styrofoam balls, you can turn a plastic or glass ball into an instant snowman. Get tutorial here
Transform it into a shaker with letter dice
Make fun word shaker ornaments using letter dice and a few winter details. Get tutorial here
Set up a dreamy woodland scene in one
Create a snowy ground using fluffy filling, and then set an adorable woodland scene in a ball. Get tutorial here
Cook popcorn in one for a snowy setup
Did you know you could do this? Cook popcorn in a glass ornament (glass!!) for instant snow. Get tutorial here
Use one to remind you of warm summer days
Fill an ornament with sand from your last beach trip, to bring some warmth to Christmas. Get tutorial here
Turn a few into keepsakes for kids
Add tags with your child's birthdate and name to an ornament and then pack in the pretty details. Get tutorial here
Pair one with a mason jar for a full snowman
Turn an ornament into charming tabletop decor, by making a full friendly snowman. Get tutorial here
Add feathers to make one angelic
Create these sweet angel wing ornaments with feathers and a heartwarming message. Get tutorial here
Make a few tasty with hot cocoa ingredients
Fill ornaments with tasty hot cocoa ingredients for a quick and clever gift anyone would love. Get tutorial here
Use one to hold a winter wonderland
Make a bottle brush tree for this winter wonderland escape inside a plastic/glass ball. Get tutorial here
Try a hilarious design with a melted snowman
Make the snowman that was, by adding some salt and melted features to an ornament. Get tutorial here