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I've found some ideas on how to update your christmas baubles or to make those dented/cracked ones you thought about throwing out usable again.
Problem: Surface was scratched due to improper storage; it rubbed against other decorations.
Solution: Hide the scratches with velvet ribbon. Apply a line of hot glue to the ornament, starting at the top and going all the way round the ball. Adhere a strip of ribbon to the ball. Repeat so you have six evenly spaced ribbon lines running down the ball. Glue ribbon loops to the top of the ball so they drape over the ball. For the topper, fold over some ribbon three times, going back and forth, so it looks as if you laid three bows on top of each other. Make a final loop around the center of the layered ribbon, and tie or glue to the top.
Problem: Dents marred the surface of this basic, boring plastic ornament.
Solution: Head to the grocery store to purchase a bag of dried split peas. Glue the split peas onto the ornament to create a fun polka-dot pattern that disguises the dents. Add a pea-color satin ribbon for hanging. For a similar look, glue craft-store beads or rhinestones to a plain ball.
Problem: Another plain clear ornament needed something -- anything -- added.
Solution: Remove the ornament's metal top. Fill the ornament about one-half to two-thirds with artificial snow. (Glitter, Epsom salts, or sugar would also work.) Put top back on. Adhere silvery snowflake decals designed for scrapbooking to the ornament. Loop a string of craft-store beads (office supply ball chain can also be sued) through the top; tie the beads into a bow.
Problem: This uninteresting clear-ball ornament seemed like an unfinished crafts project.
Solution: Remove the metal top. Paint the inside of the ball with pink spray paint, swirling around until it sticks and starts to dry. Let dry; put top back on. Use stencils and acrylic paint to personalize the ball with a name or a short holiday greeting. Tie a pink bow to the top.
Problem: Stripes in red and bright yellow-gold were unappealing, and the ornament looked dated, cheap, and plasticlike.
Solution: Coat the ornament with matte silver spray paint; let dry. Glue on beads to create glistening vertical stripes. Finish with a big sheer silver bow tied to the top.
I think I may have a look at changing some of mine this year.
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