50+ DIY Glass Ornaments for Your Christmas Tree

This is one of my favorite glass ball ornaments of all time! Paint a ball blue, then add a kid's handprint in white for snowmen. Then add the rest of the details. Isn't it so cute?

The ornament would look beautiful on any tree, and it would also make a thoughtful hostess gift this holiday season. Plus, it is quick and easy to make! Test

Make a DIY winter floral ornament for your Christmas tree using vinyl and your Silhouette. It’s easy to customize your colors and design, and Alexis walks you through all of the steps.

A tasty treat for those neighborhood gifts or use them to decorate your own Christmas tree! Fill a glass ball ornament with everything you need to make a delicious cup of peppermint cocoa.

I love the idea of using brown glitter to coat the inside of an ornament and turn it into a cute little reindeer! I love the fun little bow on top too.

You know the same process you use when adding glitter to an ornament? Well, you'll use the same basic method to get sprinkles on the inside as well. It's nice because you don't have to fill the entire ball with sprinkles.

Learn how to make these beautiful alcohol ink ornaments that resemble blown glass, but are so easy. They also cost very little so you can cover an entire Christmas tree on a budget!

Yes - I love fingerprint ornaments, and this is a different version! Adorn your tree with this cute fingerprint reindeer ornament, perfect for Christmastime crafting with the kids.

These ornaments feature swirls of glitter to resemble the night sky. These galaxy-inspired glass baubles will become a keepsake you treasure for years to come!

From his corncob pipe and button nose to that magical hat placed on his head, this Frosty the Snowman has it all! You'll find the tutorial for this glass ball ornament as well as several other holiday characters you will recognize.

A floating photo ornament has an image — like a family photo — that seems to hover inside a clear ornament like magic. They’re really simple to make if you know the trick: a piece of clear plastic to suspend the photo in the middle of your ornament!

I feel like unicorns have had a moment these past couple years, and I'm glad they're part of Christmas too! These ornaments are glittery and fabulous, and I love that the horns are made out of clay. So cute!

When given a bag of mystery supplies including faux snow and glass ball ornaments, Amy made these upscale looking ornies with gold and black. I'm impressed!

Take your acrylic paint pouring skills to the next level with this fun Apple Barrel paint poured ornament idea! Bring some color to your tree with cool paint shades - and the stencil on the front is a nice added touch.

Green feathers with a little red heart? That says "the Grinch" to me! This is a cute and easy ornament to make and just takes a few minutes to put together.

Decorate basic ornaments with a unique mandala pattern for added charm to your Christmas tree! You'll use dotters to make intricate patterns that are much easier to make than they look.

Do you love making your own DIY Christmas tree ornaments? This fun “Game of Life” version is based on the popular game from your childhood!

I'm a big fan of aqua and turquoise shades of paint mixed with copper leaf. It's so striking and beautiful! These DIY glass ornaments were made with those two supplies, and are much easier than you might think.

Turns out that temporary tattoos aren't just for wearing on your body - you can also use them to create some pretty cool DIY glass ornaments for Christmas! They apply straight to the glass, or you can paint the ornaments first.

Do your kids love Disney princesses? Then they will definitely recognize these ornaments! Turn glass balls into your favorite characters . . . then see if your kids can recognize them on the tree.

These confetti ornaments pack a visual punch for Christmas decor, and are easy enough that kids and adults alike can make them.

If you like map crafts, you're going to love making these Christmas ornaments. Grab your Mod Podge and maps and get started. The secret to good coverage is using smaller pieces.

Do you like Christmas projects that take two minutes? Yep, me too! You're going to fill a glass ornament and tie a bow to make these, and the results are quite beautiful.

If you can find small doilies or lace circles, you can use Mod Podge Stiffy to make this project. The results are beautiful, glittery "snowflakes" display in glass on your tree.

These ice cream Christmas ornaments take a few minutes to make, but the results are well worth it! Pick your favorite flavor and create the cutest bauble to hang on your tree.

Cintia is genius - she made the spikes for these cactus ornaments out of hot glue! I need to make a few of these for my friends that live in Arizona.

Have some old ornaments that are no longer your style? Follow this tutorial for an easy DIY Christmas ornament to make using old ones and some on trend fabric.

There's not really a tutorial for this ornament because it's simple - you simply cut a piece of tinsel garland stick it into a glass ball ornament. It's that easy, and the results are actually quite stunning.

These candy cane filled glass Christmas ornaments make the sweetest tree trimmings! Learn how to make this simple DIY holiday ornament that also is perfect for gifting.

Create high-end looking Christmas ornaments using dollar store items and a fun paint technique! These were inspired by expensive Pottery Barn finds, but you can easily DIY them.

These handmade cupcake ornaments for Christmas are regular ornaments painted to look just like delicious treats! Have you ever seen anything so sweet?

How much easier does it get than filling a glass ornament with colorful pom poms! This is a fun one to try with the kids, because they will love picking their own colors for this Christmas project.

What does a snowman look like when he's melted? Recreate it with this darling ornament - kids will love shaking it up and finding the pieces of Frosty inside!

Sometimes the easiest way to decorate glass ball ornaments is simply with spray paint! One of my favorite ways to do this is with complimentary colors that all look good together - like these shades of green. So pretty!

Learn how to make the easiest sea glass ornaments ever! If you like simple with beautiful results, this beach glass technique can be applied to a lot of glass surfaces for the perfect nautical themed Christmas.

It turns out that seed beads make some pretty cute gumballs! Use mini clear glass Christmas ornaments to make the sweetest gumball machines I've ever seen.

Confetti is fun for everyone! If your tree needs a little something colorful, Grab Mod Podge, metallic confetti, and a glass ball ornament. You'll have cute tree decor in minutes.

I absolutely love how watercolor-y and colorful these ornaments turned out, and they are SO easy to make. They really only take three things to create.

If you're the kind of person who likes a themed tree, may I suggest fruit this year? Learn how to decorate glass baubles to look like a display at your local farmer's market! These would look beautiful on a white tree.

Did you have a wonderful beach trip this past summer that you'd like to remember? Grab some shells and put them in a glass ornament! It's fun to hang these on the tree and be reminded of a great vacation.

Learn how to Mod Podge glass Christmas ornaments with paper scraps – no crafting skills required! Such an easy holiday project that everyone in the family will love.

Craft projects at Christmas are always fun for the kids and they will love these character ornaments! They can make any character they would like, like Elmo or Minions, and hang it on the tree to enjoy for years to come. 

Who knew that curled paper could make such an impact! You can use a variety of themes and patterns to fill your glass ornaments. Add a huge bow and they look beautiful on the tree.

Looking for some good fabric crafts to do with your scraps after sewing? Don't throw them away! Grab a bottle of Mod Podge and apply them to some Christmas ball ornaments. The results are fun and colorful, and the project is so easy.

Nothing says Christmas crafts like glitter! These monogrammed Christmas ornaments are the perfect NO MESS glitter holiday project.

Learn how to make a glitter Christmas ornament with a rustic feel using Mod Podge and twine! This is easy enough even for a beginner.

Have you ever heard of Jadeite glassware? The milky green color is something a lot of us fall in love with! Recreate it with these cute Christmas ornaments, and add a glitter monogram to boot.

Neon isn't something you usually associate with Christmas, but why not be a little different this year? Use neon paints to decorate some glass balls. Wouldn't these look beautiful on a white tree?

What a cute little cupcake for your Christmas tree! My favorite part of this DIY ornament is the use of Sparkle Mod Podge to make it in a little bit more blingy. So fun!

Do you love the look of sparkle on your tree? These pretty Mod Podge glitter ornaments are EASY to make - and like a million bucks.