Fill Your Own Bauble Ideas

Want to get crafty this Christmas by filling your own baubles? Hop on this festive trend and make unique, eye-catching Christmas ornaments that nobody else will have.

Filling your own clear glass ornament is an easy and fun way to decorate your Christmas tree and brighten up your home.

Here at Christmas Tree World, we have all the inspiration you'll need to get started, with tonnes of ideas for filling clear Christmas baubles this holiday season. Once you've started making them, you won't be able to stop!

Ideas for filling your own baubles

Once you've grabbed your clear, fillable plastic or glass Christmas baubles it's time to stock up on fillings! There are endless possibilities and combinations to choose from for your DIY Christmas decorations, whether you love the glitz and glamour of glitter or you want some rustic reindeer moss and faux leaves to go with your tree.

For classic glass baubles that open at the top, you'll probably need a pair of tweezers handy to grab your mini fillings and easily place them inside the opening.

1. Pom poms

Filling your clear ornaments with multicoloured pom poms is a simple way to add something fun and vibrant to your Christmas tree!

If you don't fill your bauble completely, the pom poms can bounce around freely inside the glass. Whenever they're moved or stored away and brought back out, you'll get different colour combinations around the edge of your ornaments so you'll never get bored of them.

Why not swap out the ribbons that come with your baubles for some multicoloured pipe cleaners? Find ones that match the colours of the pom poms you use for a cohesive and whimsical approach to Christmas decorating.

2. Sequins and glitter

If you really want your Christmas to sparkle this year, there's nothing better than sequins and all things glittery. From classic green and red to royal blues and purples, you can create dazzling colour combinations to suit your theme. These types of baubles are also really fun to make with your kids and other family members; just make sure you put something down on the table to catch those stray sequins!

You can opt for pinches of star-shaped sequins that catch the light, paired with chunky glitter to give your tree some glamour. Why not go one step further with scraps of shiny tinsel or confetti foil to give your bauble a fuller look?

For an even more luxe feel, you can use velvet ribbon in your chosen colours to tie your creations to the Christmas tree.

3. Faux leaves and berries

Do you have a more muted, rustic approach to your Christmas decorations in mind? If so, faux berries and leaves will make the perfect outdoorsy filling for your Christmas baubles.

Opt for faux red berries that have no stems or are individually-stemmed, so you can easily fit them into the opening of the Christmas bauble. Using a pair of tweezers, you can also add your deep green leaves to look like you have your own little holly tree contained in your clear baubles.

Reindeer moss is another unique item that looks like it's just been pulled off a rainforest floor. It comes in green and red, so it'd be a perfect addition to your leaves and berries. It's an easy way to create a calming Nordic Christmas space indoors that will complement your tree and any Christmas wreaths you have displayed.

These nature-inspired decorations will look spectacular on traditional or ultra-realistic Christmas trees - the perfect accompaniment to the authentic pine aesthetic!

4. Punched paper shapes

This is one for literary lovers and bookworms. If you have a particularly worn or damaged book at the back of your bookshelf or shoved under the coffee table, buy a paper punch and get cutting!

Paper punches come in a range of shapes, from leaves and stars to hearts and flowers. Take a few pages from your chosen book and cut out several small shapes. Carefully place them inside your Christmas baubles so you don't crease them and create a beautiful Christmas ornament. You can cosy up by the tree with a classic book without even reading it.

Use natural twine to hang your bookish Christmas baubles. This will match the natural ageing of your old book pages and give your tree an antique feel.

5. Faux snow

Make a white winter wonderland by filling your Christmas baubles with faux snow. They're a perfect contrast against the bold, green Christmas trees and really help bring a sense of whimsy to your decorations. For a little bit of extra sparkle, be sure to look out for fake snow with a hint of glitter and create your very own snow globe.

You can also use faux snow as bedding for miniature figurines of snowmen or reindeer if you want to create a festive display. Alternatively, you could find some artificial flowers in your favourite hues, or keep it on theme with some delicate snowdrops, for a more refined and elegant look.

Even if it doesn't snow outside, you can guarantee a white Christmas in your home! Pair faux snow baubles with a snowy Christmas tree for the ultimate winter wonderland.

Time to get creative!

There you have it. Filling your own Christmas ornaments couldn't be easier but the fun of Christmas decorations doesn’t stop here. If you're still in need of a tree to hang your beautiful new baubles on, some Christmas lights to dangle, you want to extend the festivities to your wall or door with one of our wreaths or garlands, or you need a tree storage bag to safely stow your Christmas tree until next year, look no further than Christmas Tree World. We have everything you need to bring the Yuletide magic to your doorstep.

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