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By Barb 15 Comments

The cheapest and easiest decorating for Christmas!

Filed Under: Christmas, Christmas Centerpieces

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Without a doubt, the best deal you can find on Christmas decorations is ordinary glass or plastic balls.

Even the Dollar Store offers inexpensive ornaments of all 
shapes and designs.  For less than $10, you can take a package
 of  “ordinary” balls and create unique centerpieces.

I tell all my friends – if you need to fill in areas of your home 
when decorating for Christmas, or you need something quick 
and easy – buy a few packages of ornaments and place inside
 any pretty bowl or container you already have at home. 

Take a look at some of these beautiful examples….



This monochromatic display in a footed bowl adds a touch 
of elegance on a rustic table.

Design Tip:  Use filler in the bottom of a large bowl so you
 do not require as many ornaments.  Use greenery, or beads
 as shown above for filler.  Add a tassel or two that gently cascades over the side. 

Mirrored ornaments and frosted glass balls create the look of
 a Winter Wonderland in a bowl. 

Design Tip:  Splurge on two or three mirrored balls, and 
use more inexpensive plain balls as fillers.  How pretty 
would this be if you added in some painted white starfish. 
 Or, how about some glittered snowflakes. Both would add 
some extra texture and glitz. 
Multi-colored balls add a splash of Christmas cheer to this grouping placed within a glass footed bowl. 

Design Tip:  Choose several sizes of balls, from tiny 1″ balls
 to larger ones to add interest and variety. 
Shades of purple – not your standard Christmas color, but 
grouped together it is simply eye candy.  I love the “frosted”
 urn container. 

Design Tip:  Take an inexpensive urn or container, and 
spray paint white.  “Paint” on a layer of Modge Podge, 
then sprinkle on some glittered faux snow.  
Look at the varying balls above in this glass bowl – frosted 
silver and blue balls, solid metallic balls 
and crystal snowflakes.  

Design Tip:  Notice how the bowl of ornaments is placed 
on a plate of faux snow.   Use a vintage silver platter instead.  Don’t have a large glass bowl?  Line up three smaller 
glass bowls and create this same look.
Vintage mercury ornaments in a footed mercury container. 

Design Tip:  Create your own mercury-style ornaments 
with silver leaf and antiquing glaze. 
Inexpensive pink ornaments combined with beautifully 
glittered balls in a wooden dough bowl. 

Design Tip:  Make your own patterned-glittered ornaments 
with glitter paint pens.  Just freehand your designs in 
any desired pattern.

Miniature sized ornaments nestled in a white tray create a 
base 
for some larger balls.

Design Tip:  Buy inexpensive clear ornaments, remove top 
and pour in some watered craft paints (or use acrylic 
medium.)  Roll the ornaments around so paint covers 
the inside of the ornament.  Turn over and pour out 
any extra paint.

Vintage ornaments in an antique crockery bowl. 

Design Tip:  Buy inexpensive solid balls, and randomly 
glue on small pearls in rows or individually.  Or, add 
dots with glitter puff paint pens.

A layer of magnolia leaves creates a soft bed for a
 grouping of silver and metallic balls. 

Design Tip: Make your own vintage look ornaments. 
Purchase new solid-colored plastic ornaments.  Lightly 
sponge on watered down black acrylic paint randomly 
over ornaments. Let dry. With a kitchen scrubby (the rough 
side), lightly sand the ornament to remove any shine.  Cover 
with a coat of antiquing glaze, wipe off. 

Now is the time to think about a New Year’s Centerpiece.  
Silver and Blue ornaments in a clear glass or silver footed 
bowl is the perfect solution.

Design Tip:  Add strings of silver beads.  Nestle in some 
New Year’s horns or blowers.  Use a glitter paint pen to 
write “2012” on an ornament or two.

I hope these beautiful pics inspire you to create your 
own Christmas ornament centerpiece.  







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Comments

  1. Ceekay- Thinkin of Home says

    December 4, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    Wow…those are all beautiful! I do mix the fancier bulbs with dollar tree ones…no one knows the difference!

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  2. Shelia says

    December 4, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Hi Barbie! I just couldn’t help myself! 🙂 These are some great tips and I’m so glad to know someone else says Christmas ‘balls’ like me! 😉
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia 🙂

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  3. marty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    December 4, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    Oh Barb, these are all so pretty. What clever ideas. Hugs, Marty

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  4. Barb @ GritsandGlamour says

    December 4, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    Shelia – I have always called them “balls.” LOL

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  5. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    December 4, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    Beautiful images Barb! I do this all the time. Martina

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  6. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLR says

    December 4, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    Barb, these are all so pretty!! I just went out today to get more, for this very purpose! I love to spread them throughout the house. Thanks for the tips! Great post!

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  7. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    December 4, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    All great ideas. I have placed leftover ornaments in bowls and jars this year since I only did one tree.

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  8. Debbie @ ribbonwoodcottage.blogspot.com says

    December 4, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    Barb, beautiful ideas and yes simple and inexpensive. Love it. You always have the lovliest ideas and posts.
    blessings,
    Debbie

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  9. Kristens Creations says

    December 4, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Hi Barb, I love using Christmas balls in a bowl. I have one on my coffee table. Thanks for your nice compliment on my mantle! I meant to tell you you are welcome to use my pics. Thanks! Kristen

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  10. Tracey says

    December 4, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Such a simple idea (which I would never have thought of!) and yet they look so effective. I will be trying this out myself. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    December 4, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    So many great tips packed into one post! Love the ideas, Barb! Happy Sunday!…hugs…Debbie

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  12. ♥ Sonny ♥ says

    December 4, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Great samples and tips Barbs..
    thanks for gathering those and sharing them with us.
    ps~ well they are “Balls” what else are we gonna call them lol.

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  13. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    December 4, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    This is one of my favorite ways to add a little Christmas to those spots that need “something”, Barb. Great inspiration pics!

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  14. Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) says

    December 4, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Hi Barb, what great tips, I’ve used extra bulbs for years, I’m especially fond of the mercury and vintage.. hope all is well your way. hugs ~lynne~

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  15. Betty819 says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Oh my! Now you’re going to make me go spend some more money at Michael’s or Home Goods after seeing these pictures. Love that urn with all the glitter.

    What do you suggest using as a filler? Can you give some examples?

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