Glass Christmas Ornaments Add Sparkle to Your Holidays

Make your holiday decor sparkle and shine with the timeless warmth and energy of glass Christmas ornaments. Classic balls, ornate molded shapes, vibrantly colored or crystal clear – glass Christmas ornaments are one of the easiest ways to bring a touch of Victorian elegance to your holiday decorating. Here are some easy ways to make the most of glass Christmas ornaments as you decorate your home this holiday season.

On the tree: Glass Christmas ornaments are one of the most eye-catching baubles you can use to festoon your tree. One way to make the most of glass Christmas balls is to stick with one color. This is a great way to set the tone for your tree, and your holiday decorating in general. Glass Christmas ornaments which are all one color are easily noticed, and give your decorating an artistic, polished appearance.

Another great way to use glass Christmas ornaments effectively on your tree is to select larger ornaments. Big and bold is more visually pleasing than small and understated when it comes to glass balls and the like. Choose ornaments which can be easily seen sparkling on your tree, even from a distance. Be sure your glass Christmas ornaments don’t get lost in or buried beneath the other ornaments hanging from your tree.

On the mantle or under entranceways: If you’re looking for a way to showcase your fancier glass Christmas ornaments with classic Victorian elegance and style, try stringing some along your mantle or along the top of an open entranceway. It helps to choose an odd number of glass Christmas ornaments so you can place one in the center and an even number of others on each side.

A very easy way to string up your glass Christmas ornaments is with a medium-sized width of ribbon in a color which compliments your holiday decor. Cut a piece of ribbon half again as long as the area you’ll be stringing it, and mark it in the center. Take the ribbon and feed one end through the metal loop hanger attached to your glass Christmas ornament, then tie the ribbon in a loose knot around it. Continue this process with all the ornaments you’d like to string, making sure they’re spaced evenly on each side. You can attach the ribbon to your mantle or entranceway on either side using carefully placed nails or with a staple gun. If stringing along an entranceway, make sure the glass Christmas ornaments are high enough not to interfere with walking through.

On the table: Glass Christmas ornaments can be displayed in striking and beautiful table centerpieces. One of the simplest and most beautiful ways to do this is to fill a large glass bowl with glass Christmas balls. For a more Victorian look, use an assortment of ornaments, peppered with accent pieces like pinecones. If sleek and modern is more your style, use all the same type of ornament.

Glass Christmas ornaments can also be incorporated into floral arrangements. Use floral wire to attach them to sturdy stems, or make them into decorative picks by inserting a long, thin stick into the open end of glass ornament and securing it in place with floral tape. You can then incorporate the pick easily into any style of arrangement.