Nothing says “I Love You” like a homemade Christmas ornaments. And ever since we posted a tutorial on Painting Glass Ornaments I have been thinking about what else I can cram into a little clear glass ornament. So I have done all of the brainstorming for you and curated 75 ways you can fill a clear glass ornament for a last minute Christmas gift or the perfect gift topper.

I found these clear craft ornaments online for only .50 each! Such a cute and inexpensive way to personalize your Christmas tree or gift wrapping!
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Just in case you missed our Glass Ornaments in CeCe Caldwell’s Paints.

We also made some Glittered Ornaments with Pledge.


Or pom poms via Urban Outfitters.

Use numbers to make an Advent Calendar via Kleines, feines Nestchen.

Make a mini Christmas Tree with a sprig of a tree and dirt inside the ornie via My Paradissi

For the tea lover: Loose Leaf Tea via Pyromance Designs.

Water Beads Via Pinterest.

Turning a children’s drawing into a keepsake ornament via Kelle Hampton on Webstagram .

Pet Pictures via Brit + Co

For those who have lost a loved one: fill ornament with funeral program and flowers from their funeral service.
Via Pinterest

For the newly engaged: Write date of engagement & flowers from proposal via Sequins and Scotch

For the newlywed: Flowers from your wedding via Come on Ilene

For the gambler: Lottery scratch-offs via Pinterest

Baby’s Breathe via Hannah Suh

Cranberries via The Ornament Girl

Dandelion Seed Via Huzza

For the chef: Rosemary The Ornament Girl

For a teenager: Broken CD Via Pinterest

For a soaker: homemade Bath Salts My Coupon Expert

For the Clark Griswald in your life: Recycled Christmas Bulbs via Do It and How

Tinsel via Pinterest

For Kiddos: Rubber Bracelets via Craft Gawker

For the Chocolate Lover: Mini Hot Coco Mix by Bubbly Nature Creations

Write down your memories from the year, and fill a clear Christmas bulb with them via You’ll Find The Music
Wedding Invitation From Glitter to Gumdrops

Burlap via DESIGNandCREATE.

Feathers via Houzz.com

Moss via Lil Lou Delights

Moss, Greenery, and Mini Pinecones via Pinterest

Jingle Bells via BHG.com

Baby hat & bracelet from hospital placed inside a large glass ornament. Source Unknown

For the animal hoarder: dog hair via Elvie Studio. Does anyone else think this is gross?
For the golfer: via Sew Many Ways

Beads & Wire via Three Birds Shop on Etsy

For the alcoholic: Beer can shreds via Brandy Fisher on Etsy

Popcorn Ball via The Ornament Girl

For the reader: Pages of a favorite book by Brookish on Etsy

For the musician: song lyrics by SimplySolti on Etsy
Or you could use Vintage Sheet Music via Reloved Rubbish

Food coloring and water via The Ivy Cottage

For the jewelry makers: beads via Pinterest

For the fashionista: sequin Made By Girl.

Snowflake Confetti from Sew Woodsy.com

Faux Snow via Brit+Co

For the sewer: lace and buttons via Little Beach Designs

Melted Crayons One Cup at a Time

Vintage items Robo Lady

For little boys or big boys: Legos via Flickr

Whimsical Treasures by Sweet Eye Candy

Letter Beads and Garland via Pinterest

Twine, Jute, & Rope from Family Chic

Monogrammed and Glitter Pizzazzerie

M&Ms via 30 Minute Crafts

Nerds via Nestle Simply Celebrate

Twizzlers via Krystal’s Kitch

For the baker: sprinkles via The Berry

For the knitter: Yarn Decorator in a box
Pearls via pzdesign
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Melted Snowman via It All Started with Paint
For a teacher: Paperclips via Sew Many Ways

I Spy Game via Sweet Verbena
What will you shove into a clear glass ornament?





love these simple, fun ideas!
I liked how people put strips of paper in the globe. I’m going to build off that idea do a “Reasons I’m glad your my sister” globe. Along with the papers, I’ll toss in some mini Christmas-y stars or some other color-adding element. Thanks for the post! I’d think I’ll be making several of these ideas for my own tree!
That’s sweet. However, please write “reasons I’m glad you’re my sister” instead. 🙂
My mother does crossword puzzles and I did the strips ornament using the finished sheets as a keepsake for family members…
I’m a french canadian woman and I love snowball ornament. I appreciate specially the ball with beads and spring into the ball. I don’t know if you understand my little english language. Thank you for these ideas. Michelle.
How do they get the lottery tickets out?
The balls ussually open in the middle…dividing the ball in 2.
I had my pastor bless a box of vintage hankies and put them in the clear balls to give to special people at Christmas time.
Where can I purchase some of these balls? Could you send me a link, please?