Year after year, the same scene plays out. After you finish decorating the Christmas tree and admire your work, you look into the box and see it is still half full. Instead of storing those extra decorations away for the next year, why don’t you find other places for them to live? You can reuse your holiday decor in so many ways, for example, beautiful table settings or charming outdoor accents.
Here are ten different ways to give Christmas ornaments new purposes this holiday season.
1. Make a Christmas garland
Stringing unbreakable Christmas balls on a thick satin ribbon or sturdy wire creates a fabulous look. You may even gather them to achieve a very rich effect, or tie knots and space them out. Hang this beautiful garland on a mirror, on the top of a bed, or even on an archway for an instant charming effect.
2. Lovely window decoration
Put some Christmas balls in your windows and let the winter sunlight through them. You may want to use transparent thread so the balls look like they’re floating, or pick velvet ribbons of varying lengths to create an interesting, playful seasonal display. This is especially attractive if you use crystal or glass ornaments to reflect light.
3. Simple centerpiece for your table
This is probably the easiest way to redecorate with your extra, unused ornaments. Simply take a big, empty jar, a glass hurricane, or a rustic dough bowl and put an assortment of Christmas balls into it. A mixture of matte, glossy, and glittering surfaces will give more life and character to your dining table.
4. Christmas-themed wall decoration
If you do not have enough living space, hang your vertical decorations from the wall. You can lay out lightweight decorations in the shape of a Christmas tree or a star on a blank wall. To avoid damaging the paint, use removable adhesive hooks or Command strips to hang decorations.
5. Awesome present decorations
You can give your gifts a professional look just by skipping the usually pre-made bow on the box. Hook a mini bauble by threading a small ribbon through it and tying it onto the gift tag. That will be not only a good addition but also a nice present for the recipient.
6. Upgraded chandeliers
Make your chandeliers or pendant lights more festive. Add a cheerful touch to your chandelier arm or pendant light by attaching decorative balls. For a modern vibe, keep the balls at the same height, or vary their lengths for a playful, cascading effect.
7. Decorative door knobs
You can welcome guests in a very simple yet original way by combining some jingly bells or strong spheres with a piece of ribbon. You can hang these from doorknobs or cabinet handles to spread the festive spirit everywhere you go.
8. Mantles and decorations
Christmas greenery on the mantel is very traditional, but adding a pop of color to the greenery will make it stunning. You can put quite large Christmas baubles in the middle of the garland or the eucalyptus runner. The greenery keeps the baubles close and gives a very appealing layered effect.
9. Porch decor that is outdoor
There is no need to make it an exclusive indoor celebration, is there? You can put big, shatterproof Christmas balls in the outdoor planters and hang some on the porch railing, too. The only thing that needs to be checked is whether those balls can withstand the elements.
10. Christmas wreath made out of balls
If you are in a wire wreath form and have a hot glue gun, you can make a lovely piece that everyone will notice at your door. Just stick the bulbs of various sizes around the rim until you have completely covered it to make the wreath look like the old times, and it will cost you only a small fraction of what you would pay for a store-bought one.
Wrap Up
There aren’t any rules saying the elements of Christmas we call baubles are for branches only. By coming up with creative ways, you can double the amount of your decor and, at the same time, make every part of your home delightful and happy. Style your Christmas from your vintage glass balls to the latest shatterproof designs, and you will see how different it feels just by using the Christmas ornaments in a new way.