10 DIY Christmas Ornament Upgrades

By Lauren Hutchens on December 1, 2016

Sometimes a classic needs a refresh! Take those simple glass (or wood) ball ornaments and turn them into your very own Christmas miracle. These 10 DIYs will have your tree looking better than ever before.

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Gold Leaf Ornaments

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Metallic leafing adds instant glam to solid colored ornaments.

The Sweet Occasion

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Mod Podge Ornaments

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If you have scraps of your favorite wrapping paper laying around, you're in luck! This easy DIY will use them right up.

Sugar & Cloth for Anthropologie

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Metallic Wooden Ball Ornament

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A simple and modern way to upgrade unfinished wood ball ornaments.

Lia Griffith

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Painted Glass Ball Ornaments

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Pick your favorite paint colors and swirl away!

Jonathon Fong | eHow

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Easy Wrapped Ornament

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Take your favorite festive fabric and wrap your ornament just like a gift—a great way to upcycle old ornaments.

Honeybear Lane

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DIY Melted Crayon Ornaments

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Put those old and broken crayons lying around to good use!

August Joy Studios

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Twine Wrapped Ball

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This wrapped ornament couldn't be easier to make. Grab some twine or your favorite yarn and get started!

Cry Baby Ink

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DIY Ombre Christmas Ornaments

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Spray paint gives glass ball ornaments a fast ombre effect.

My Dubio

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Glitter Dust Filled Balls

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These glitter-filled ornaments are festive and fun! For a simplified look, use gold glitter.

The Vault Files

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Gold Dipped Ornament

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This easy technique works with any combination of colors for a chic finished product.

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