When it comes to Christmas ornaments, you are going to find that there are tons of options out there. Many are mass-produced these days, so one of the things that people wonder about is just what they can do in order to make this more personal. Luckily, there are tons of small DIY crafts that you can do to mass-produced Christmas ornaments to make these more personal for you. And some of these methods are easy enough that a child can do it, so you shouldn’t have to worry about not having the craft know how to do this. Check out these fun ways to personalize mass-produced Christmas ornaments.
1. Paint pens can make a world of difference
Paint pens are going to be something that you will want to have on hand to make these Christmas ornaments more personalized. After they dry, these paint pens are going to allow whatever you have drawn or written on these ornaments to be beautiful.
With paint pens, you can easily write a name onto an ornament or even make it more festive. Paint pens come in a variety of colors, so you shouldn’t feel as though you are limited on whatever you can create.
2. Gems, Glitter, & More
As a kid, you probably had your fair share of art projects that required the use of glue with gems, glitter, ribbon and the like. You can do the same with Christmas ornaments. However, instead of using school glue, you will want to use hot glue. And remember that you want a low-temperature hot glue gun to avoid melting a plastic ornament. You can use these items to bedazzle your Christmas ornaments to your heart’s content, and you will find that it will definitely be something personal that you can use year after year.
3. Combine Ornaments
Your imagination is the only thing that is holding you back when you are wanting to make your Christmas ornaments more personal. You will find that taking several ornaments and somehow combining these together can give a new look. For example, take your old Santa ornament and revitalize this by putting an elf attached to him. With a little hot glue and some imagination, you can make something that is truly unique.
You will find that personalized Christmas ornaments are something that many people want. And they can be great DIY gift ideas for those who are handy with a few crafts.
The key to any of this is having some imagination and just going with it. If something doesn’t turn out the way that you had hoped, then you can always ditch it and try again with another ornament. This is why many people purchase bulb ornaments for these personalization projects, as they are super easy to find and replace if you decide your latest personalization job is not where it should be.
So, will you take on the task of personalizing your Christmas ornaments this year?