DIY Bling Christmas Ornaments with our Free Template
Christmas arrives shortly after the shortest day of the year, and when the darkness of night is at its peak. However, twinkling holiday lights hold the promise of hope. Additionally, glittery decorations on the tree add a festive and magical glow. Instead of buying expensive bling Christmas ornaments, use our template to make your own. Make Beautiful Bling Christmas Ornaments Using Our Template
If you want to take your decoration up a notch this year, why not create beautiful, bedazzled ornaments? Crystal rhinestone decorations offer an incredible play of light with a magical shimmer against the backdrop of lights.
Yet, often the trouble with blinging round ornaments lies with planning the design and spacing. For example, when creating bedazzling clothes, you can lay out the garment flat to check the rhinestone pattern. This can be impossible with a round object. While straight lines and scatter patterns are fairly simple, swirls and curves prove problematic. Often, you begin your gluing flatback crystal gems with high hopes, only to find your spacing is off. Sometimes, crafters will create templates using a Cricut. This machine can precisely create custom designs. However, a Cricut can easily cost several hundred dollars. Instead, our template can help you create complicated, intricate designs. The grid lines allow you to carefully plan the design and spacing of each flatback jewel. Our rhinestone ornament template is a flat representation of a typical 8-inch round ball. If you have a smaller or larger ornament, you can shrink or enlarge our template. Or, you can create your own by creating a single segment and then connecting the segments to make a sphere. The Best Rhinestones For Bedazzling Ornaments
Typically, high quality rhinestones create the most play of light. Manufacturers create sparkle through the use of three key characteristics:
1. Material
Generally, manufacturers use one of 3 different materials to make bedazzling jewels:
Each material has certain properties for absorbing and reflecting light. Overall, crystal rhinestones are the best imitators of real gems for a diamond like sparkle. 2. Number of Facets
Facets are flat surfaces cut on the rhinestone’s surface. These facets act as mirrors, reflecting light to the viewer’s eye. While generally more facets create more sparkle, the arrangement and symmetry of facets are equally important.
3. Arrangement of Facets
Typically, bedazzling gems with a more complex facet pattern appear more sparkling to the human eye. Brand name crystal rhinestone manufacturers carefully calculate facet arrangement to optimize the light interaction.
Choosing Your Bedazzling Glue and Storing Your Bling Christmas Ornaments
Typically, most manufacturers use glass or plastic to make Christmas ornaments. Several glue manufacturers recommend their product for these surface types. For example, Aleene’s makes several different adhesives that are suitable for gluing rhinestones.
However, many crafters forget to think about storage when choosing their glue. Furthermore, some glues aren’t resistant to high temperatures. Often, many people store Christmas ornaments in their attic. However, summertime attic heat can rise above the maximum heat resistance of many glues. As heat affects the glue bond, the crystal rhinestones can shift from their original positions. Although E6000 can withstand higher temperatures, the constant exposure to attic heat may weaken the glue bond. Thus, you may want to store your bling ornaments in a more temperature-controlled environment. Where to Buy Rhinestones Online
Although some craft stores sell rhinestones, these are often in limited colors, sizes, and quantities. Yet, searching online will yield many retailers with different product offerings.
Our company, Rhinestones Etc. has been selling quality embellishments since 2011. With fast processing times, most orders ship the same day. Plus, we have competitive prices and a huge inventory of crystal faux gems. View our inventory to find the perfect flatback faux gem to create beautiful bling Christmas ornaments for your tree.
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 Easy Sparkling Rhinestone Christmas Tree OrnamentsSometimes, when you use crafting items differently from their intended purpose, the result is something unexpectedly beautiful. Embossing powder is generally used for card making. I liked the fine particle sparkle of the powder, and used it in this DIY rhinestone Christmas tree ornament. Due to its painted pattern, this project is a little more difficult than most of my previous DIY ornaments. However, don’t let the difficulty of it intimidate you as you try to create your own easy pattern. For this project I used:
How to Create a Rhinestone Christmas Tree OrnamentPick out a design you wish to paint on the ornament. It may be useful if you can find a template or pattern to copy. Using the metallic silver paint, paint your design on the ornament once section at a time. While the paint is still wet, sprinkle the embossing powder over the painted areas. Shake off the excess powder. Continue painting and sprinkling embossing powder until your design is complete. If possible, hang your ornament to dry. Generally, embossing powder is heated to produce a glossing look. However, I left the power unheated as I liked the grainy look on the shiny ornament.  Gluing Rhinestones to the OrnamentNext, I glue Peridot 12ss rhinestones within my design to add extra sparkle. Either E6000 or Gem Tac works well for this project. Because I could use slightly less adhesive and because of the strong bond, I chose to use E6000. Additionally, Gem Tac tends to leave glue marks once it dries on the ornament. Use a toothpick to apply E6000 to the ornament. Then, using a wax tipped tool or tweezers, pick up a rhinestone and gently press it into the glue. Keep on gluing the bedazzling gems, accentuating the painted/embossed areas. Allow to dry for 24 hours.  Need bedazzling jewels to begin making rhinestone Christmas ornaments? Rhinestones Etc. has a large selection of rhinestones and competitive prices!  DIY: Download Our Christmas Tree Rhinestone TemplateYou want to make your own blinged out shirt, but you have never bedazzled anything before. While straight lines and scatter patterns don’t seem too difficult, you want to make something reflecting the season. That’s where our Christmas tree bedazzle design can help. Creating Your Rhinestone DesignRhinestone templates are a great place to begin when you want to bedazzle a shirt. Many of our designs give you the number of crystals, the sizes, and the placement of the bedazzling gems. Moreover, you can follow the crystal stencil exactly, or you can experiment with different rhinestone sizes and colors. There are two popular ways to apply the bedazzling gems for this type of project: hotfix or glue-on rhinestones Hotfix Rhinestone TransfersirThe easiest way to affix a bedazzling picture to a shirt is with the use of hotfix rhinestones. Iron-on crystals have glue on their backsides. When they are heated, the glue is activated. After the glue cools, a permanent bond forms. Using hotfix transfer paper makes rhinestone design super easy. This paper has 2 parts, a non-sticky and a sticky sheet. First, lay the template on a flat surface. Separate the transfer paper, laying the clear sticky piece on top of the stencil with the sticky side up. Then simply place the crystals in the correct positions, facet side down and glue side up, following the template. Now you are ready to apply your transfer. You can use a non-steam iron. Heat it up to a temperature of 250°F to 340°F. Position your hotfix transfer and press down with the iron for 12-15 seconds. Do not slide the iron as this may dislodge and move the crystals. Continue picking up the iron and pressing down until the glue on all the rhinestones has been activated. Glue on methodGluing rhinestones with an adhesive is more labor-intensive. I usually lay the design out with the bedazzling gems on the shirt, following the template. This way, you can see the spacing and placement before gluing. Once you are satisfied with the design, remove one bedazzling jewel from the shirt. Place a drop of glue slightly smaller than the crystal on the shirt. Gently press the flatback gem into the glue drop. Keep on gluing in the manner until you've glued all the bedazzling jewels in place. Let dry flat for 24 hours.  And with the holidays just around the corner, you will love our new Christmas tree bedazzle design. Moreover, all of our crystal placement charts are always free to print. Need bedazzling gems to get started on your project? Rhinestones Etc. has a large stock of rhinestones.
Bejeweled Holiday Ornaments Made with Lace and RhinestonesThere is something about lace that gives a touch of distinction. Delicate and wispy, lace transforms the ordinary into elegance. This red ornament is nice and glittery. Add lace and rhinestones, and the ornament becomes exquisite. It’s simple to make, and anyone can make these beautiful DIY bejeweled holiday ornaments. For this project, I used:
 Handmade Glitter OrnamentsAlthough I used a red ornament for this craft, lace pairs nicely with any high contrast color. Hence, lace will make a dramatic pop when used with deep, bold hues like navy blue, emerald green, or violet. Using a basic decoration is nice, yet the glitter brings an extra touch of sparkle. However, if you can’t find glitter decorations, you can make your own. How to make Rhinestone and Lace Christmas Ornaments1. Cut 2 pieces of lace - the circumference of the ornament. Typically, a smaller width lace works better. 2. Remove the top silver part of the ornament. 3. Glue one strip of lace, starting at the ornament’s top, and circling the circumference to return to the top. 4. Next, glue the other piece of lace directly opposite, and in the same manner. 5. Let the glue dry completely. 6. To glue the rhinestones, place a drop of glue, slightly smaller than the crystal, on the lace. 7. Using the tweezers or wax-tipped tool, pick up a rhinestone and gently press it into the glue drop. 8. A little bit of glue should seep out from the edges to form a seal. This helps keep the bedazzling gem from falling off. 9. Continue gluing until you’ve attached all the crystals. Allow to dry for 24 hours. 10. Replace the silver top back on the ornament.  These DIY bejeweled holiday ornaments are truly something special. The combination of lace and jewels turns a nice decoration into a spectacular one. These are so easy to make, you can have some on hand to give as gifts, for an ornament exchange. Or create a bunch and have your very own bling-themed tree. Get started today on making them as Christmas is not too far away. Need some crystal bling supplies? Rhinestones Etc. has great prices and excellent customer service. How to Make Your Own Rhinestone Christmas Tree OrnamentOld fashioned decorations evoke a certain nostalgia as they bring together our past and present. This DIY Christmas tree ornament is easy and perfect for crafters of all skill levels. For this project I used:
 Using the hot glue gun, attach the string to the back of the hat.  Cut a piece of lace to fit the crown (about 8.5 inches) and a piece about 12 inches. Glue the smaller piece around the crown of the hat using Gem Tac. Tie a bow in the 12 inch piece of lace and if you want, place a drop of glue on the knot to secure it. Set aside.  To glue the rhinestones along the brim, place a drop of glue slightly smaller than the crystal on the brim. Using the wax tipped tool, pick up a bedazzling gem and gently press it into the glue drop. Continue gluing a single line of rhinestones around the brim. Allow glue to set.  Glue the lace bow where the crown meets the brim opposite the string for hanging. Allow to dry to 24 hours.  Stirring up memories of the past, this rustic DIY ornament is perfect for any Christmas tree.
Rhinestones Etc. wants to be your source for bling! We have an inventory of Preciosa crystal and PriceLess bedazzling gems in many colors and sizes. Plus, many orders ship the same day. DIY: Simple Bedazzled Christmas Tags for Gift GivingWrapping presents is fun so why not go full out with special, bedazzled Christmas tags? Easy to make, these tags are festive and embody every aspect of the Christmas season! For this project, I used: Green card stock Music sheet Glue (glue stick and craft glue) Instant coffee Silver ribbon Silver or gold metal studs (stars and 4 mm round studs)  First, I made copies of some music sheets I had. If you don’t have any you can probably find some sheet music at your local library and make copies. Next, I stained them with coffee to give the music sheets an old time look. To stain with coffee, place about ¼ cup of instant coffee on a cookie sheet. (I used fresh ground coffee and that worked as well). Pour boiling water into cookie sheet about halfway to the top edge of cookie sheet. Allow to cool to lukewarm. Place your music sheets into the coffee water making sure to coat both sides with coffee water. Remove and place on a clean cookie sheet. To dry, you can use 1 of 2 methods. You can dry with a hair dryer or like I did place in the oven. Watch your papers carefully as you do not want to start a fire. Place in a preheated 200 degree oven for 5 -10 minutes, again watching carefully and removing as soon as dry.  Cut out Christmas tree shapes from the music sheets and then slightly larger Christmas tree shapes from the green card stock.  Glue the silver ribbon to the top using a glue stick and then glue the music sheet Christmas tree on top.  Embellish the tag with the metal studs gluing a star at the top and scattering the 4 mm circles using craft glue.  Don't just stop with the fancy wrapping paper; create these DIY Christmas tags as a final touch to any gift. You can also bedazzle them with glittering rhinestones. Your recipient will love it!  For all your bling needs, shop Rhinestones Etc. While we no longer carry metal studs, we have a large inventory of glue on bedazzling jewels. We offer fast processing times with many orders shipping the same day. This means you get your crystals fast!
DIY Beautiful Rustic Style Christmas Tree OrnamentSometimes all it takes is some odds and ends, a bit of lace, and some pearls to make something striking. This rustic style Christmas tree ornament is effortless to make and perfect for decorating. For this project, I used:
 Begin by measuring the length of the ornament from top to down around the bottom and up to the other side. Cut 2 pieces of lace this length. I used E6000 to glue the lace into place and then Gem tac to glue the pearls. I generally prefer to use Gem Tac, but last time I used Gem tac on lace it yellowed. Glue lace onto the ornament and allow to dry.  Although you can’t see very clearly from the picture, I alternated between pearls and crystal 12ss rhinestones on the lace and used just pearls alongside the lace.
Please a drop of glue slightly smaller than the pearl on the ornament. With your wax tipped tool, pick up a pearl and gently press it into the glue drop. Repeat the process until your ornament is embellished. Allow to dry for 24 hours. Tie a piece of jute string along the top.  Classic DIY rustic Christmas ornament that is simple to make.
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Do It Yourself Dazzling Jeweled Christmas Ornament
Celebrating the holiday with a bejeweled Christmas tree didn’t become popular in America until the 1800s. Immigrant Germans brought the tradition with them to their new home and introduced the concept to their new neighbors. At first, Americans decorated their trees with homespun decorations, but soon began using jeweled Christmas ornaments. Here, we’ll give you instructions to make your own.
Gather Your Materials To Make Your Rhinestone Christmas Ornament
The popularity of bling Christmas ornaments began in the small German town of Lauscha back in the 16th century. A glassmaker began creating baubles to decorate Christmas trees. As the years passed, decorations became increasingly popular and more extravagant.
Today, rhinestone Christmas ornaments are a beloved favorite with their enchanting play of light. While jeweled Christmas tree ornaments are stunning, they’re also expensive. However, you can make bling decorations for a fraction of the cost. Of course, you can personalize your decorations with different colors and designs. However, to replicate the pictured ornament, you’ll need these supplies:
When choosing your materials, remember that manufacturers make varying quality products. For example, the cheapest rhinestones will give your ornament the least amount of sparkle. 
Choose Your Pattern
If you own a Cricut, you can create intricate patterns to create stunning Christmas decorations. However, not everyone owns one of these expensive machines. Alternatively, you can also create your pattern using our free ornament template. The template’s flat surface can help you lay out your design before you start gluing.
However, for this bling project, we will use a scatter pattern. This rhinestone design has a fluid structure, and requires random rhinestone placement. To begin, find the middle of the ornament with your tape measure and mark it with chalk. This will be your guide when gluing rhinestones, as the crystals will center around this line. For this design, most of the rhinestones will be peridot, with the rose-colored crystals sprinkled among the green. 
Step-by-Step Instructions To Create A Jeweled Christmas Ornament
It’s easy to create a sparkling rhinestone Christmas ornament by using the following steps:
1. Apply Glue
Some adhesives dry quickly, so you’ll want to work in small sections. Also, when working with certain glues, like E6000, work in a well-ventilated area. Place a drop of glue slightly smaller than the crystal rhinestone on the ornament, on or near the chalk line.
Tip: E6000 has a quick set time. To prevent glue from hardening before you have a chance to use it, squeeze the tube just a little bit. I also place a paper plate under the nozzle to catch any extra glue that drips out. Then, use a toothpick to scrape some glue and apply it to the ornament. Of course, you can also buy special syringe bottles and tips to use with this glue. 
2. Set Rhinestones in the Glue
Using a wax-tipped tool or tweezers, pick up a crystal rhinestone and place it onto the glue. Continue adding stones, increasing the spacing as you move out from the middle. Since this is a scattering of rhinestones, there is no real pattern and no way to do it wrong.
3. Finish and Dry
All rhinestone glues have varying set and curing times. In a certain amount of time, the glue will harden enough so that you can no longer move the bedazzling gem. However, the glue won’t reach its full strength until its cure time. Most rhinestone adhesives need 24 hours to reach full strength.
FAQs About Bling Christmas Ornaments
Ready to begin your bling project, but have some questions? Below, we answer a few commonly asked ones.
Which Rhinestone Offers the Most Sparkle?
Currently, the Preciosa Maxima has the most sparkle. A crystal product, these rhinestones have 15 pristine-cut facets.
How Can I Store My Jeweled Christmas Ornament?
Often, the high temperatures of an attic can begin to break down the bonds of glue. To protect your jeweled Christmas ornament, keep it in a more temperature-controlled area of your home.
Where Can I Buy Rhinestones Online?
Since 2011, Rhinestones Etc. has been selling quality crystal rhinestones online. We offer competitive prices, fast processing times, and excellent customer service. Here’s what a few of our clients say about our store:
The quality was as described – Tammy Excellent service. As described. Thanks. – Cheryl Beautiful crystals and excellent customer service! - Jennifer Browse our store to find the perfect color and size for your bling project.  How to Make a Simple Yarn Bedazzled Christmas TreeEach year, the day after Thanksgiving, my kids beg me to take out our Christmas decorations to display around the house. Maybe it’s because they add that touch of festivity and magic, they look forward to decorating the house each year. This year, I’ve added a new one to our collection. This bedazzled Christmas tree is easy to make and can be customized to fit any theme. For this project, I used:
Begin by wrapping the Styrofoam cone with aluminum foil, taping the ends together.  I found it easier to start with shorter pieces of yarn, between 12-14 inches. As I added layers of yarn, I used longer pieces of about 24 inches long. The yarn needs to be saturated with white glue and this can be done different ways. You can squeeze the glue into a bowl and mix the yarn in or as I did, place the yarn on a paper plate squeeze glue along the length of the yarn, scrape with the plastic knife and repeat until the yarn is good and gluey. Wrap the gluey yarn around the aluminum covered cone.  Continue adding gluey yarn until cone is nicely wrapped. I found it easier to do this in several layers, letting each layer dry completely.  Slide the tree off the Styrofoam form and remove the aluminum foil.  Using Gem-Tac, add Crystal AB 10ss rhinestones randomly along the tree. Place a drop of glue about the size of the crystal anywhere on the tree. Using the wax tipped tool, pick up a bedazzling gem and gently press it into the glue drop. Continue gluing rhinestones until you are satisfied with the amount of sparkle. Allow to dry for 24 hours.  Now you have your very own handmade bedazzled Christmas tree that can be easily personalized to fit in with any holiday theme. On the mantel, bookshelf, or as a table centerpiece, this will be a favorite for years to come.
For all your bling needs, shop Rhinestones Etc. We have Preciosa and PriceLess bedazzling gems at competitive prices. Plus, we offer fast processing times with many orders shipping the same day you place the order.  How to Make a Sparkly Bedazzled Christmas Tree OrnamentGrowing up, there were certain ornaments on the Christmas tree that were special. Now that I am older, I still have special ornaments, but they have different meanings. You can make this bedazzled Christmas tree ornament for yourself or someone special. For this project, I used:
I like to lightly sketch the design on the ornament with chalk to use as a guide. You can also use our tree ornament template to configure your design. When you are done gluing, you can easily wipe the chalk marks away. Once you’ve settled on a design, place a drop of glue about the size of the rhinestone on the guide chalk marks. Pick up a rhinestone using the wax tipped tool and gently press it into the glue. Don’t worry about keeping the design symmetrical, and use the chalk lines as guides  I added several crystal rhinestones scattered between the sapphire rhinestones. Allow to dry for 24 hours. Using a paper towel, wipe off any stray chalk marks.  Now you have your own special bejeweled ornament to build memories around!
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