When you’re not looking to spend a lot, but want elegant high-end Christmas ornaments, look no further than cheap plastic orbs and spray paint! It never ceases to amaze me that sometimes the cheapest items can be used to craft such beautiful things. These are 96 cent plastic ornaments, a price tag I can definitely get behind!
It never ceases to amaze me that sometimes the cheapest items can be used to craft such beautiful things…
Of course gold spray paint makes for gorgeous orbs, but what you put in them is also key! Pearls from the craft department, ribbon, and twine, all under a dollar each make elegant ornament fillers.
Wrapping paper twisted and cut on an angle also creates a beautiful ornament filler. I have a weakness for trendy wrapping paper, I keep finding cute paper designs at Target and Home Goods…on the bright side, I could finally use them in yet another project to find excuse for this strange and random collection addiction. 😀
I think the pearls are my favorite filler. Only 97 cents for a string of pearls in the jewelry department, keeping these ornaments under $2 a piece!
Gold dipped ornaments are inexpensive and easy to make, but if not done correctly will produce a sloppy final product. Trust me, after wasting 3 orbs, I’ve done all the trial and error for you to get a nice clean line!
I purchased these plastic orbs at Walmart for $0.96 each in-store, however I couldn’t find them online for those of you who purchase your materials…I did find some alternates for you however:
Don’t forget to spray paint the caps as well…unless you are going for a silver and gold mix. Gorgeous right? Haha, too bad I’m not getting a tree to hang them on. I’m thinking they will be beautiful hanging from my fireplace mantel with a garland.
Welcome to my blog! I'm Ursula, and I admit it, I'm a DIY junkie. Well, I have to be! I've got expensive taste, but no decor budget! I hope to inspire you to make your house beautiful, organized, and a great place to grow and love! 21 Comments on Elegant Gold Dipped Ornaments
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Angelina
December 5, 2017 at 6:13 am (3 years ago)So delicate and classy! Always a fan of using unexpected things in diy projects!
Best Regards,
Angelina
Ursula Carmona
December 5, 2017 at 1:09 pm (3 years ago)Thank you!
Corey Willis
December 7, 2016 at 2:45 pm (4 years ago)Elegant and beautiful! Pinned!
Ursula Carmona
December 7, 2016 at 3:58 pm (4 years ago)Thanks cutie!!
Debbie
November 9, 2016 at 12:13 pm (4 years ago)Love this and not expensive to make. I will try this idea. Thanks for sharing.
Carlton Osias
September 7, 2016 at 5:11 am (4 years ago)Very good write-up. I certainly love this site. Keep writing!
Sue Cowman
December 23, 2014 at 12:35 pm (6 years ago)Please mail me instructions for Christmas ornament thank thank you
Ursula Carmona
December 23, 2014 at 5:13 pm (6 years ago)I’m so glad you are interested in the tutorials for these ornaments! Unfortunately I do not have a snail mail list, however you can sign up for my email subscriber list! Just enter your email in the “subscribe” box, and moving forward you will receive future article notifications. 😉 Thanks for stopping by!
Emily @ Two Purple Couches
December 16, 2014 at 10:40 am (6 years ago)These are so, so beautiful, Ursula!!
Ursula Carmona
December 16, 2014 at 10:55 am (6 years ago)Thanks sweetheart!
Ursula
December 12, 2014 at 2:05 pm (6 years ago)Gorgeous! Pinned here 😉
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Ursula Carmona
December 13, 2014 at 5:59 pm (6 years ago)Thanks sweetheart!
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December 7, 2014 at 2:30 pm (6 years ago)Love the ornaments you made. So chic!
Ursula Carmona
December 7, 2014 at 6:30 pm (6 years ago)Thanks Shelly!
A Johnson
December 4, 2014 at 6:52 pm (6 years ago)SWOON! Stealing…that is all lol 😉
Ursula Carmona
December 4, 2014 at 7:10 pm (6 years ago)Lol! Thanks dear!
Amy W
December 4, 2014 at 3:53 pm (6 years ago)So elegant and lovely! Pinned.
Ursula Carmona
December 4, 2014 at 5:32 pm (6 years ago)Thanks Amy!
cassie
December 4, 2014 at 2:53 pm (6 years ago)these are beautiful, ursula!
Ursula Carmona
December 4, 2014 at 3:59 pm (6 years ago)Thank you Cassie!
Vanessa
December 4, 2014 at 10:08 am (6 years ago)I love this ornaments.